Liquid Staked BTC Unlock Bitcoin's Yield Potential

lstBTC is a liquid staking token that allows institutions to earn yield in BTC without sacrificing security, tax efficiency, or compliance requirements.

Transform your idle Bitcoin into a productive asset

MapleCopperBitGoHex Trust

Institutional Yield
Simplified

The lack of Bitcoin yield options has been a noticeable void in the market for some time. Maple is proud to partner with CORE on lstBTC which enables institutions to earn yield on their BTC without giving up the security of trusted custodians.”— Sidney Powell, CEO and Co-Founder at Maple Finance

Why lstBTC

btc yield

Real BTC Yield

Earn BTC-denominated yield generated from Core’s consensus rewards and gas fees.

btc custody

Principal Security

Your Bitcoin is secured by institutional custodians: BitGo, Copper, and Hex Trust with no slashing risk or third-party bridges.

btc liquidity

Capital Efficiency

Use lstBTC as collateral, in CeFi and DeFi strategies, while simultaneously earning base yield on your Bitcoin.

btc everywhere

Tax Efficiency

Maintain Bitcoin's cost basis with no taxable transfer events and clear separation between principal and yield.

hexagon

How does
lstBTC work?

A simple process to unlock Bitcoin's yield potential

step 1

Step 1 - Deposit BTC

Deposit your Bitcoin with our trusted institutional custodians: BitGo, Copper, or Hex Trust.

step 2

Step 2 - Mint lstBTC

Receive lstBTC tokens representing your Bitcoin deposit, which can be held, traded, or used as collateral.

step 3

Step 3 - Earn Yield

Maple Finance manages your BTC to generate yield in BTC through Core's Timelock+ mechanism with professional risk management.

lstBTC vs
traditional BTC

Traditional BTC

bitcoin

0% in BTC base yield

Can be used as collateral

Additional yield when used as collateral

Portfolio cash flow

Limited compatibility with DeFi strategies

Institutional-grade security

Maintains tax efficiency

lstBTC

lstBTC

2-6% in BTC base yield

Can be used as collateral

Additional yield when used as collateral

Portfolio cash flow

Compatible with DeFi strategies

Institutional-grade security

Maintains tax efficiency

Ready to unlock
Bitcoin's yield potential?

Join leading institutions already utilizing lstBTC to transform their Bitcoin from an idle asset with negative carry to a productive asset that earns real yield.

Trusted
Custodians

lstBTC is backed by Bitcoin securely held by top-tier institutional custodians.

Copper LogoVisit Arrow
Bitgo LogoVisit Arrow
Hextrust LogoVisit Arrow

Investment
Manager

Maple Finance manages lstBTC reserve assets and makes decisions on how and where to allocate BTC to generate yield.

Maple LogoVisit Arrow

Additional
Partnership

Coming soon. To partner with lstBTC, please contact: inquire@coredao.org

Contact Us

Core is a high-performance EVM-compatible L1 blockchain secured by Bitcoin, enabling trustless & sustainable yield through Bitcoin's native timelock functionality.

Frequently Asked
Questions

How does lstBTC generate yield?

lstBTC yield is generated by dual staking Bitcoin and CORE, from the custodian, to secure the Core blockchain in exchange for block rewards.

How is lstBTC yield different from dual-staking yield?

Similar to dual staking, lstBTC helps to secure the Core blockchain with BTC and CORE in exchange for block rewards. However, the lstBTC token remains fully liquid, enhancing utility, while earning yield.

Who is lstBTC for?

lstBTC is ideal for Family Offices and HNWIs seeking yield with trusted custodians, Market Makers and Traders using it as collateral, and Institutional Investors enhancing portfolio performance with yield-bearing Bitcoin.

How does dual staking on Core work?

Dual staking on Core allows users to secure the network by time-locking BTC in their wallets while also staking CORE tokens, unlocking higher yields and enhanced rewards paid in CORE.

How do you acquire lstBTC?

Customers acquire lstBTC by minting BTC for lstBTC from trusted custodians: BitGo, Copper, and Hex Trust.

How do you redeem lstBTC?

Customers can redeem lstBTC to receive BTC plus yield directly into customers’ custody account.

Can lstBTC be used as collateral?

Yes, lstBTC can be pledged as collateral. Unlike BTC, lstBTC earns yield even when pledged, thus increasing capital efficiency.

Where can I learn more about lstBTC?

To learn more and stay up to date on lstBTC, join our waitlist.