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BTC Staking uses the Babylon protocol to validate Proof of Stake (PoS) networks, rewarding you in return.

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The benefits of BTC Staking on Kraken

Earn rewards on your terms

Choose a flexible or bonded strategy to put your Bitcoin to work and earn up to 1% APR – without converting or giving up custody. Your BTC remains securely on the Bitcoin blockchain.

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Seamless integration

Effortlessly allocate and manage your BTC through Kraken’s intuitive platform.

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Security first

As one of the first platforms ever to list Bitcoin, we prioritize the safety of your assets with world-class security.

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Rewards

Rewards are paid in Babylon’s native token, BABY, with the potential to earn in additional assets as more Bitcoin Supercharged Networks are onboarded.

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FAQs

BTC Staking, powered by Babylon, allows you to earn rewards on your Bitcoin (BTC) by contributing to cryptoeconomic security of Bitcoin Supercharged Networks on the Babylon protocol.

Eligibility requirements:

  • Babylon BTC staking is only available in the United States (excluding - California, Maine, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Wisconsin), the United Kingdom, Australia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

  • You need to have BTC in your spot or staked balance.

  • If BTC Staking is not showing as an option on your account, you may not be eligible.

To enable BTC Staking on Kraken follow instructions please see our support article.

BTC Staking generates rewards in BABY (Babylon’s native token). As Babylon onboards additional Bitcoin Supercharged Networks, you may receive other reward assets as well. Rewards accrue daily and are paid out weekly. See our support article for more details on tokens and reward rates.

BTC Bonded Staking
With BTC Bonded Staking, your Bitcoin is locked for a set period before it can be withdrawn. This bonding period—required by the Babylon protocol—typically lasts around 7 days.

During the unbonding period, your BTC cannot be traded or withdrawn, and no rewards are earned. Once the period ends, your BTC is automatically returned to your Spot balance, where it can be withdrawn or traded.

BTC Flexible & BTC Auto Earn Staking
With BTC Flexible Staking or BTC Auto Earn Staking, you can unstake your Bitcoin at any time—no bonding or unbonding periods apply.

 

  • When you unstake your assets, they will be locked during an unbonding or escrow period. During this time, you won't earn rewards, and the value of your assets could change due to market fluctuations or other factors.

  • Rewards are not guaranteed. Changes in the blockchain or network may reduce or eliminate future rewards.

  • Staking can be vulnerable to hacks, payment defaults, or "slashing" (loss of staked funds due to errors or malicious actions).

Please refer to our support article for more details.

These materials are for general information purposes only and are not investment advice or a recommendation or solicitation to buy, sell, stake or hold any cryptoasset or to engage in any specific trading strategy. Kraken does not and will not work to increase or decrease the price of any particular cryptoasset it makes available. Some crypto products and markets are regulated and others are unregulated; regardless, Kraken may or may not be required to be registered or otherwise authorized to provide specific products and services in each market, and you may not be protected by government compensation and/or regulatory protection schemes. The unpredictable nature of the cryptoasset markets can lead to loss of funds. Tax may be payable on any return and/or on any increase in the value of your cryptoassets and you should seek independent advice on your taxation position. Geographic restrictions apply. Projected annual rate is an estimate based on the average staking rewards accrued over the past period, before commission, and is subject to change.  Staking involves risks including no guarantee of rewards, potential loss from slashing or hacks, and depreciation in the value of assets while staked. Please refer to Kraken's Terms of Service for additional information.

Reward rates are subject to change, please refer to Kraken's Terms of Service for additional information.

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