> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.botanixlabs.com/bitcoin-yield/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.botanixlabs.com/bitcoin-yield/basics.md).

# Basics

- [Introduction to Bitcoin Yield](https://docs.botanixlabs.com/bitcoin-yield/basics/introduction-to-bitcoin-yield.md): Learn about Bitcoin Yield, a protocol that enables you to earn passive income on your Bitcoin holdings. This page covers the basics of the staking mechanism, how yield is generated through the Botanix
- [Understanding stBTC](https://docs.botanixlabs.com/bitcoin-yield/basics/understanding-stbtc.md): Discover what stBTC is and how it works as a non-rebasing token that represents your staked Bitcoin position. This page explains the technology behind stBTC, how it differs from other staking tokens,