Universal BTC (UNIBTC)
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About UNIBTC
uniBTC is a liquid restaking token that allows users to stake their wBTC on Ethereum and earn BTC-native yields via Babylon’s Bitcoin staking protocol, all while maintaining full liquidity. Minted through Bedrock’s LRT framework, 1 uniBTC is always redeemable for 1 wBTC, with rewards accruing directly in the token’s value. Built as a secure ERC-20 token with audited contracts, uniBTC provides wBTC holders access to staking yield, composable DeFi use cases, and on-chain readability, all without locking funds or relying on centralized intermediaries.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Universal BTC
What is uniBTC?
uniBTC is a liquid restaking token that represents staked wBTC on Ethereum. It earns BTC-native yield through Babylon’s Bitcoin staking protocol while remaining fully liquid and tradable.
Where can I buy or trade uniBTC?
uniBTC can be traded on Uniswap V3 (Ethereum), PancakeSwap (BSC), Kodiak V3 (Berachain), Velodrome (Optimism), and Oku Trade (BOB network). The primary trading pair is UNIBTC/WBTC.
What is the benefit of staking wBTC to mint uniBTC?
Staking wBTC to mint uniBTC lets you earn Bitcoin staking rewards via Babylon while keeping your capital liquid and composable within DeFi.
How do I mint uniBTC?
You can mint uniBTC by depositing wBTC through Bedrock’s staking UI. The process is trustless, fully on-chain, and requires no minimum, though staking at least 0.005 wBTC is recommended.
Is uniBTC backed 1:1 with wBTC?
Yes. Every uniBTC token is backed 1:1 by wBTC held in Bedrock’s staking contracts, with on-chain proof of reserves.
Does uniBTC earn yield automatically?
Yes. BTC staking rewards accrue to uniBTC holders passively, without the need to claim or stake separately. The token appreciates as rewards are earned.
Is uniBTC secure?
Yes. All uniBTC contracts are open-source, audited, and deployed on Ethereum and a variety of other blockchains. The protocol has undergone multiple security reviews and uses trust-minimized infrastructure.
Which wallets support uniBTC?
uniBTC is supported by Bitcoin.com Wallet, MetaMask, Trust Wallet, Coinbase Wallet, and hardware wallets like Ledger and Trezor through Web3 interfaces. Additional wallet options are available based on the underlying blockchain.
Can I use uniBTC in DeFi?
Absolutely. uniBTC can be used as collateral, for liquidity provision, or in yield farming on supported Ethereum and Layer-2 DeFi protocols.
Is uniBTC the same as wBTC?
No. uniBTC is minted by staking wBTC and accrues yield from Bitcoin staking. It’s redeemable 1:1 for wBTC but represents a yield-bearing version of it.