Everything you need to know about using, earning, and building with WBTC.
Fundamentals & Comparisons
WBTC vs BTC Differences?
BTC is the native asset of the Bitcoin network, while WBTC is a 1:1 multichain token used on smart contract chains like Ethereum, Solana, TRON and BNB.
Why use WBTC instead of BTC?
WBTC provides Bitcoin holders access to DeFi yields, lending, and liquidity pools while maintaining a price pegged to BTC.
Why is WBTC widely used in DeFi?
WBTC has broad protocol integrations, deepest liquidity, transparent and verifiable proof of reserves, and a long operational track record, making it one of the most recognized forms of tokenized Bitcoin.
Conversions & Access
How to convert BTC to WBTC
Users can convert BTC to WBTC through supported CEXs or cross-chain services that support native BTC on the Bitcoin network and WBTC on the destination network. Direct minting is also available through authorized WBTC merchants.
How to convert WBTC back to BTC
Users can convert WBTC to BTC through supported CEXs or cross-chain services that support WBTC on the source network and native BTC on the Bitcoin network. Direct redemption is also available through authorized WBTC merchants.
Where can I get WBTC?
WBTC can be acquired through supported CEXs, DEXs, and integrated on-chain protocols across multiple networks (e.g., Binance, Bybit, Bitget, Uniswap, PancakeSwap).
Network & DeFi Integration
What networks support WBTC?
WBTC is a multi-chain asset available on 25+ blockchains, including Ethereum, Solana, BNB, TRON and many more.
How to use Bitcoin in DeFi?
Use WBTC as collateral for loans, provide liquidity on DEXs to earn fees, or participate in automated yield-farming strategies (e.g., Aave, Spark, Morpho, Concrete, Uniswap, PancakeSwap).
Security, Minting & Governance
How is WBTC minted?
WBTC is minted when BTC is deposited through an authorized merchant and verified and released by an authorized custodian. Once the BTC deposit is confirmed, an equivalent amount of WBTC is issued to the user.
How is WBTC burned?
WBTC is burned when a user redeems WBTC through an authorized merchant. Once the WBTC is received and burned, the equivalent amount of BTC is released by the authorized custodian to the user.
Is WBTC safe to use?
WBTC is the most liquid and integrated tokenized BTC asset, secured by institutional custodians and transparent, verifiable, and public on-chain audits.