Do you have Bitcoin (BTC) and would like to generate returns without selling it?
You’ve heard about SolvBTC but don’t know where to start?
Don't panic. This ultra-simple guide will show you step by step how to transform your BTC into passive income, thanks to Solv Protocol, even if you are new to DeFi.
✅ Step 1: Understand what SolvBTC is for
Before acting, you must understand what you are doing.
SolvBTC is a 'wrapped' version of your Bitcoin (wrapped BTC) that can circulate across multiple blockchains.
It allows you to:
Generate passive income through liquid staking;
Easily navigate between ecosystems (Ethereum, Arbitrum, BNB, Base…);
Use your BTC as an ERC-20 token in DeFi.
Basically: your BTC remains the same in value… but it works for you.
✅ Step 2: Get a compatible wallet
To use SolvBTC, you need a crypto wallet compatible with DeFi.
Here are the most popular:
MetaMask – simple, EVM compatible;
Trust Wallet – convenient on mobile;
Rabbi Wallet – good for multichain users.
Important: carefully note your recovery phrase (seed phrase) and never share it!
✅ Step 3: Connect your wallet to the Solv Protocol app
Click on 'Connect Wallet', select your wallet, and authorize the connection.
You will see several options: Mint, Bridge, Staking… The interface is intuitive.
✅ Step 4: Obtain SolvBTC
Two options depending on what you own:
🔁 Do you have WBTC, tBTC, FBTC, or cbBTC?
➤ Go to the 'Mint SolvBTC' tab
➤ Deposit your compatible BTC
➤ You receive SolvBTC (1:1)
💱 Do you have native BTC (on Bitcoin directly)?
➤ Convert it to WBTC via Binance or a bridge (Multichain, PortalBridge, etc.)
➤ Then follow the steps above to mint SolvBTC
✅ Step 5: Earn yields through liquid staking
Once you have your SolvBTC, place it in staking to generate passive income.
Go to the Staking tab of the app. You will see several partners such as:
Babylon – secures other blockchains with your BTC;
Ethena – CeDeFi yields with sUSDe
Berachain, Jumper, Core, etc.
For each partner, you will see:
The type of token issued (LST): ex. SolvBTC.BBN
Estimated yield (APY)
The reputation of the protocol
➤ Choose your partner
➤ Deposit your SolvBTC
➤ You receive your LST in return (Liquid Staking Token)
✅ Step 6: Use your LST
Your LST = your SolvBTC + your future interests.
You can:
Keep it in a wallet and let the interest accumulate;
Use it in other DeFi protocols;
Sell it on a DEX/CEX if its liquidity allows.
Some LSTs are value-accruing (their value increases), others are rebasing (the number of tokens increases).
✅ Step 7: Withdraw your SolvBTC (or your BTC)
At any time, you can:
Burn your LST to recover SolvBTC;
Then convert your SolvBTC into WBTC, or into native BTC if you wish.
You thus retain full control of your capital.
Conclusion: turn your BTC into a source of income
Solv Protocol makes using Bitcoin in DeFi simple, smooth, and powerful.
In a few steps, you can:
Make your BTC productive;
Participate in the growth of multi-chain DeFi;
Generate passive interest without ever selling your BTC.
No need to wait for a bull run. Your Bitcoin can start working today.
