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# Prerequisites

Before you begin using Bitcoin Yield, you'll need to ensure you have the following prerequisites in place:

## Bitcoin on Botanix (BTC)

You'll need Bitcoin on Botanix to deposit into the Bitcoin Yield protocol. Make sure you have BTC available in a self-custody wallet that can connect to the platform.

You can bridge Bitcoin from the Bitcoin chain to Botanix using the official bridge: <https://bridge.botanixlabs.com&#x20>;

## Compatible Wallet

Bitcoin Yield supports several wallet options such as for example:

* **Browser Extensions**:
  * MetaMask
  * Rabby
  * OKX Wallet
  * Coinbase Wallet
* **Mobile Wallets**:
  * Trust Wallet
  * Spot

Make sure your wallet is properly set up and secured with a strong password and backup phrase.

## Connect to Botanix Network

Your wallet needs to be connected to the Botanix network. You can either follow the on-screen instructions to add the network and connect your wallet or add the network manually using the following details:

1. Open your wallet's network settings
2. Select "Add Network"
3. Enter the following details:
   * Network Name: Botanix Mainnet
   * RPC URL: [https://node.botanixlabs.com ](<https://node.botanixlabs.com >)
   * Chain ID: 3637
   * Currency Symbol: BTC
   * Block Explorer URL: [https://botanixscan.io/](<https://botanixscan.io/ >) &#x20;

## Basic Understanding

Before proceeding, we recommend understanding:

* The basics of blockchain transactions ([Ledger Academy](https://www.ledger.com/academy/how-does-a-blockchain-transaction-work))
* How gas fees work ([MetaMask](https://support.metamask.io/more-web3/learn/user-guide-gas/))
* Self-custody wallet security practices ([Kraken](https://blog.kraken.com/crypto-education/self-custody-best-practices))

With these prerequisites in place, you're ready to begin staking your Bitcoin and earning yield with Bitcoin Yield.


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