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Episode 8: Passive Income with Bitcoin Using WBTC in DeFi
Welcome to Episode 8 of the TeleSwap Podcast, your essential guide to transforming your idle Bitcoin (BTC) into a powerful income-generating asset! While simply holding BTC doesn't typically earn interest or dividends—it's like digital gold sitting idle—this episode reveals how you can put your digital gold to work in Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
We explore the crucial role of Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) – an ERC-20 token pegged 1:1 to BTC, which serves as a vital bridge, enabling Bitcoin's value to be utilized within Ethereum's DeFi ecosystem. Learn the essential first step of bridging your native BTC to WBTC and discover a range of top strategies to earn passive income:
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Lending WBTC: Deposit your WBTC into lending protocols like Aave and Compound to earn interest, much like a decentralized savings account.
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Providing Liquidity: Supply WBTC to decentralized exchanges (DEXs) such as Uniswap to earn a share of trading fees and potential liquidity mining rewards4.
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Staking in Yield Farms & Vaults: Lock your WBTC into smart contracts via yield farms or automated vaults like Yearn Finance and BadgerDAO to maximize returns.
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Using WBTC as Collateral: Unlock liquidity from your Bitcoin without selling it by using WBTC as collateral to borrow other assets, such as stablecoins.
We also cover the seamless process of converting your WBTC back to native BTC when you're ready to 'unwrap', highlighting how decentralized bridges like TeleSwap facilitate quick, cost-efficient, and trust-minimized swaps without central intermediaries or KYC.
However, with opportunity comes important considerations. We delve into key risks including custodial risk (trust in WBTC's backing), smart contract vulnerabilities, impermanent loss for liquidity providers, and liquidation risks associated with collateralized loans.. Understanding these risks is paramount to safely navigating the world of Bitcoin DeFi
Tune into 'Deep Dive' to learn how you can enhance your BTC holdings and build your stack over time, merging the reliability of Bitcoin with the innovation of decentralized finance11.
For a comprehensive understanding and more detailed guides on these strategies, visit the TeleSwap Blog
Best Ways to Earn Passive Income with Bitcoin in 2025
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By Amin AsadollahWelcome to Episode 8 of the TeleSwap Podcast, your essential guide to transforming your idle Bitcoin (BTC) into a powerful income-generating asset! While simply holding BTC doesn't typically earn interest or dividends—it's like digital gold sitting idle—this episode reveals how you can put your digital gold to work in Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
We explore the crucial role of Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) – an ERC-20 token pegged 1:1 to BTC, which serves as a vital bridge, enabling Bitcoin's value to be utilized within Ethereum's DeFi ecosystem. Learn the essential first step of bridging your native BTC to WBTC and discover a range of top strategies to earn passive income:
•
Lending WBTC: Deposit your WBTC into lending protocols like Aave and Compound to earn interest, much like a decentralized savings account.
•
Providing Liquidity: Supply WBTC to decentralized exchanges (DEXs) such as Uniswap to earn a share of trading fees and potential liquidity mining rewards4.
•
Staking in Yield Farms & Vaults: Lock your WBTC into smart contracts via yield farms or automated vaults like Yearn Finance and BadgerDAO to maximize returns.
•
Using WBTC as Collateral: Unlock liquidity from your Bitcoin without selling it by using WBTC as collateral to borrow other assets, such as stablecoins.
We also cover the seamless process of converting your WBTC back to native BTC when you're ready to 'unwrap', highlighting how decentralized bridges like TeleSwap facilitate quick, cost-efficient, and trust-minimized swaps without central intermediaries or KYC.
However, with opportunity comes important considerations. We delve into key risks including custodial risk (trust in WBTC's backing), smart contract vulnerabilities, impermanent loss for liquidity providers, and liquidation risks associated with collateralized loans.. Understanding these risks is paramount to safely navigating the world of Bitcoin DeFi
Tune into 'Deep Dive' to learn how you can enhance your BTC holdings and build your stack over time, merging the reliability of Bitcoin with the innovation of decentralized finance11.
For a comprehensive understanding and more detailed guides on these strategies, visit the TeleSwap Blog
Best Ways to Earn Passive Income with Bitcoin in 2025