Frequently Asked Questions

Satlayer is the economic layer for Bitcoin, designed to make BTC fully programmable and productive. It allows BTC holders to stake and restake their assets into decentralized vaults, where those assets provide cryptoeconomic security to partner protocols. In return, participants earn real, sustainable yield generated by revenue-producing protocols in the ecosystem. Satlayer supports multiple networks including Ethereum, BNB Chain, Berachain, Bitlayer, Sui, and Babylon, making it a universal reward layer for DeFi.

Getting started with Satlayer is straightforward. First, visit the Satlayer app and click the Connect button in the top-right corner. Connect your EVM-compatible wallet (MetaMask, Rabby, WalletConnect, etc.). Once connected, navigate to the Restake section and choose between EVM & Sui vaults or Babylon vaults depending on your preferred network. Select a vault, deposit your BTC-backed assets, and start earning restaking rewards immediately.

Satlayer is compatible with all major EVM wallets. This includes MetaMask, Rabby Wallet, Coinbase Wallet, Trust Wallet, and any wallet supporting WalletConnect v2. For Babylon vaults, you will also need a compatible Cosmos-based wallet. The Satlayer app automatically detects your connected wallet and guides you through the process based on your chosen network and vault type.

Staking refers to locking assets to secure a single protocol and earn rewards from that protocol. Restaking, as offered by Satlayer, takes this further: your staked BTC-backed assets are simultaneously used to provide security to multiple protocols in the Satlayer ecosystem. This means you can earn yield from several revenue-generating sources with the same underlying assets, significantly increasing your capital efficiency. Satlayer makes restaking accessible across EVM chains, Sui, and Babylon.

Satlayer supports a range of BTC-backed and Bitcoin-adjacent assets across its supported networks. On EVM vaults, you can deposit wrapped BTC derivatives and liquid staking tokens. On Babylon vaults, BABY tokens and native Bitcoin assets can be staked. The specific list of supported tokens varies by vault and network. Visit the Explore page in the Satlayer app to see all currently available vaults and their supported assets in real time.

Rewards in Satlayer come from the real revenue generated by partner protocols — including Plume, LayerZero, Hyperlane, RedStone, and Cap Labs — rather than from token inflation. Your share of rewards is proportional to your stake size and duration relative to the total assets in a given vault. The Satlayer Dashboard displays your estimated and accrued rewards in real time. Because rewards are sourced from actual protocol revenue, they are designed to be sustainable long-term.

Lock-up periods on Satlayer vary by vault type. EVM and Sui vaults typically offer flexible staking with withdrawal windows, while Babylon vaults follow the Babylon protocol's unbonding schedule. The specific unbonding or withdrawal terms for each vault are displayed clearly before you deposit. Satlayer is committed to transparency, so all terms are visible in the vault details page within the app before you commit any assets.

Cube is the liquid staking product within the Satlayer ecosystem. It allows you to stake your BABY tokens and receive cBABY — a liquid receipt token — in return. cBABY represents your staked position and can be used freely across DeFi protocols while your underlying BABY continues to accrue staking rewards. This gives you the best of both worlds: liquidity and yield. Cube is accessible directly from the Satlayer app at the Satlayer platform.

BTCity is the Satlayer ecosystem hub — a discovery layer where you can explore all partner protocols, find new yield opportunities, and engage with the broader Bitcoin-powered DeFi economy. Think of BTCity as the marketplace of everything built on top of the Satlayer economic infrastructure. It showcases integrations with leading protocols and helps users navigate the expanding ecosystem of products and services secured by Bitcoin through Satlayer.

Satlayer supports a growing list of networks. Currently, EVM-compatible vaults are available on Ethereum (mainnet), BNB Chain, Berachain, and Bitlayer. Sui is also supported for non-EVM users. Additionally, Satlayer supports Babylon for native Bitcoin restaking through the Babylon protocol. This multi-chain approach ensures that Satlayer can serve users across the broadest possible range of blockchain ecosystems.

Yes. Satlayer smart contracts have undergone multiple independent security audits by industry-leading firms. The auditors include Salus, Zellic, Dedaub (covering the token contract, EVM contracts, and Cosmos core), and Coinspect. All audit reports are publicly available in the Satlayer GitHub repository, reflecting the project's commitment to transparency and the highest security standards. Satlayer continues to invest in ongoing security reviews as new features are released.

As with all DeFi protocols, using Satlayer carries inherent risks. These include smart contract risk (despite audits, no code is 100% bug-free), slashing risk (validators or operators in partner protocols may be penalized), and market risk (the value of staked assets may fluctuate). Satlayer mitigates these risks through rigorous auditing, careful partner selection, and transparent documentation of vault terms. Always review the risk disclosures in the Satlayer app before depositing assets, and only stake what you can afford to lose.

Yes. The core Satlayer contracts and infrastructure are open source and publicly available on the official Satlayer GitHub. This includes the deposit contracts, BVS (Bitcoin Validated Service) framework, and all audit reports. Open source development is a core principle of Satlayer, enabling the community and independent researchers to review, verify, and contribute to the codebase.

Satlayer partners with leading revenue-generating protocols — including Plume, LayerZero, Hyperlane, RedStone, and Cap Labs — that pay fees in exchange for the cryptoeconomic security provided by Satlayer restakers. This means rewards flow from actual protocol usage and revenue rather than from inflationary token emissions. The result is a more sustainable and trustworthy yield model for all Satlayer participants. Real yield, backed by real Bitcoin security.

Rewards accrued through Satlayer vaults can be viewed and claimed directly from your Dashboard in the Satlayer app. Navigate to the Dashboard, connect your wallet, and you will see your pending rewards displayed for each vault. Claiming is a simple on-chain transaction — click Claim and confirm in your wallet. Reward distribution frequency varies by vault and partner protocol. Keep an eye on the Satlayer Dashboard for the most up-to-date reward status.