How To Stake BTC on Babylon
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How To Stake BTC on Babylon

August 26, 2024
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Babylon is the world’s first self-custodial Bitcoin staking mainnet, designed to allow Bitcoin holders to stake their assets and enhance the security of Proof-of-Stake (PoS) chains while earning rewards. Unlike traditional methods, Babylon enables trustless staking without needing to bridge Bitcoin to the PoS chain, offering full security guarantees. Its modular architecture supports rapid unbonding and integration with various PoS consensus algorithms, making it scalable and versatile.

Step 1: Buy $BTC with Kado

Kado is a seamless on/off-ramp platform that allows users to buy and sell crypto in over 150 countries, offering the lowest fees and a smooth user experience. With a ramp time of 5 minutes or less, our platform provides a fast and efficient way to buy tokens such as BTC. 

Steps to Buy Bitcoin on Kado

  1. Go to https://app.kado.money/ 
  2. Select $BTC and input the amount you'd like to purchase
  3. Setup or connect your Bitcoin-supported wallet and enter your receiving address 
  4. Choose your payment method and complete the transaction

Step 2: Stake $BTC on Babylon

  1. Go to the Babylon staking web app at btcstaking.babylonlabs.io
  2. Choose a finality provider from the list of verified options to delegate your stake
  • For more details on how finality providers register and are verified, refer to the finality provider registration guide
  1. Follow the instructions to delegate your Bitcoin to the chosen provider for staking
  2. Review the rules and terms on the Babylon website before proceeding
  3. Monitor and manage your staked BTC using Babylon’s dashboard

Purchasing $BTC through Kado and staking it on Babylon simplifies your entry into Bitcoin staking. Babylon’s protocol provides a secure and efficient way to stake Bitcoin, while Kado offers a quick and user-friendly process for buying it. Buy $BTC with Kado to start benefiting from Babylon’s Bitcoin staking. 

FAQ

How does Bitcoin staking work?

Bitcoin holders lock their BTC using a self-custodial staking script for a set period, gaining voting power in a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) system. In return, they receive PoS staking rewards. Finality providers handle the voting, and BTC holders can either create their own finality provider or delegate their voting power to a third-party. If a finality provider attempts to compromise the PoS system, the BTC used for voting can be penalized, discouraging malicious actions.

What does Babylon’s staking dashboard do?

The staking dApp serves as a portal to the Babylon Bitcoin Staking protocol. It enables BTC holders to stake their Bitcoin and choose a finality provider for delegating their voting power. Users can also check their staking history and request an early withdrawal of their stake.

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