{"id":896117,"date":"2026-04-01T08:18:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T13:18:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/01\/starknet-develops-strkbtc-to-bring-shielded-transactions-to-bitcoin\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T08:18:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T13:18:15","slug":"starknet-develops-strkbtc-to-bring-shielded-transactions-to-bitcoin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/01\/starknet-develops-strkbtc-to-bring-shielded-transactions-to-bitcoin\/","title":{"rendered":"Starknet Develops \u2018strkBTC\u2019 to Bring Shielded Transactions to Bitcoin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bitcoins <\/p>\n<div><main><\/p>\n<article data-post-slug=\"starknet-develops-strkbtc-to-bring-shielded-transactions-to-bitcoin\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1\"><b data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span>Starknet has introduced strkBTC, a new wrapped  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.binance.com\/en\/price\/bitcoin\" data-linkid=\"750181\" data-postid target=\"_blank\">bitcoin<\/a> asset that enables users to shield their balances and transaction history using zero-knowledge proofs.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><time datetime=\"2026-03-01T11:30:15.000Z\"><span>Published: <\/span><span>Mar 1, 2026, 6:30 AM<\/span><\/time><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img title=\"bitcoins\" alt=\"bitcoins Starknet Develops 'strkBTC' to Bring Shielded Transactions to Bitcoin\" fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\"   src=\"http:\/\/news.bitcoin.com\/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.news.bitcoin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2Fstarknet.jpg&#038;w=1920&#038;q=75\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\"><span>Announced on February 26, 2026, <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"32\"><span>strkBTC<\/span><\/b><span> is a native Starknet asset designed to solve <span>bitcoin<\/span>\u2019s \u201ctransparency problem.\u201d<\/span> <span>While <span>bitcoin<\/span> is a global store of value, its public ledger exposes every transaction and balance to the world.<\/span> <span>strkBTC allows <span>bitcoin<\/span> holders to bridge their <span>BTC<\/span> to Starknet and choose between two modes: <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"324\"><span>Unshielded<\/span><\/b><span> (standard public <span>ERC-20<\/span> behavior) and <\/span><b data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"373\"><span>Shielded<\/span><\/b><span> (private balances and transfers).<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3\"><span>The asset is issued deterministically based on verifiable <span>bitcoin<\/span> deposits, ensuring the supply always mirrors real <span>BTC<\/span> on a 1:1 basis.<\/span> <span>By utilizing Starknet\u2019s validity rollup architecture, strkBTC preserves the composability of <span>decentralized finance<\/span> ( <span>DeFi<\/span>)\u2014meaning you can theoretically use shielded <span>bitcoin<\/span> as collateral for a loan without revealing your total net worth to the public.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">\u201cstrkBTC is an innovation that goes beyond [performance vs. privacy]\u2026 <span>It enables private use of <span>bitcoin<\/span> in <span>DeFi<\/span> while preventing capital isolation,\u201d says Eli Ben-Sasson, co-founder of Starkware.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"5\">\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"6\">\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Privacy vs. Secrecy: The \u201cViewing Key\u201d<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">Starknet has opted for a \u201cpractical privacy\u201d model rather than total anonymity to ensure the asset remains compliant with global regulations:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"8\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Shielded by Default:<\/b><span> To the general public, your transaction amounts and counterparties are hidden.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Selective Disclosure:<\/b> Users generate an encrypted <b data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"50\">Viewing Key<\/b>. <span>This key can be shared with auditors, tax authorities, or regulators to reconstruct a specific transaction trail if required by law.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Reversibility:<\/b><span> Users can move between shielded and unshielded modes depending on whether they need privacy for a trade or transparency for an institutional workflow.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"9\">\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"10\">\ud83e\udded FAQs<\/h2>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"11\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span>How do I get strkBTC?<\/span><\/b><span> You can mint strkBTC by depositing native <a href=\"https:\/\/www.binance.com\/en\/price\/bitcoin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bitcoin<\/a> through a verified bridge (such as Atomiq Labs) onto the Starknet network.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Can I earn yield on my private <span>bitcoin<\/span>?<\/b> Yes. <span>strkBTC is eligible for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.binance.com\/en\/price\/bitcoin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bitcoin<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bitcoin.com\/get-started\/what-is-staking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">staking<\/a> on Starknet, allowing users to earn rewards while keeping their balances shielded.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Is strkBTC a \u201cmixer\u201d?<\/b> No. <span>Unlike mixers that pool funds to hide their origin, strkBTC uses zero-knowledge cryptography at the protocol level and includes built-in auditability features to discourage illicit use.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><span>What are the main use cases?<\/span><\/b><span> Posting collateral without exposing a balance sheet, executing trading strategies without \u201cleaking\u201d intent to the market, and private cross-border settlement.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h6>Tags in this story<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/main><\/div>\n<p> Bitcoin.com <a href=\"https:\/\/news.bitcoin.com\/starknet-develops-strkbtc-to-bring-shielded-transactions-to-bitcoin\/\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starknet has introduced strkBTC, a new wrapped bitcoin asset that enables users to shield their balances and transaction history using zero-knowledge proofs. Published: Mar 1, 2026, 6:30 AM Announced on February 26, 2026, strkBTC is a native Starknet asset designed to solve bitcoin\u2019s \u201ctransparency problem.\u201d While bitcoin is a global store of value, its public<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":896118,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[30407,132510],"tags":[11476],"class_list":["post-896117","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-develops","category-starknet","tag-bitcoins"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/896117","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=896117"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/896117\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/896118"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=896117"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=896117"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=896117"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}