Prerequisites
Everything you need to know before getting started with Bitcoin Yield, including wallet requirements, network configuration, and other essential preparations to ensure a smooth experience with the pla
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Everything you need to know before getting started with Bitcoin Yield, including wallet requirements, network configuration, and other essential preparations to ensure a smooth experience with the pla
Before you begin using Bitcoin Yield, you'll need to ensure you have the following prerequisites in place:
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
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.
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:
Open your wallet's network settings
Select "Add Network"
Enter the following details:
Network Name: Botanix Mainnet
RPC URL: https://node.botanixlabs.com
Chain ID: 3637
Currency Symbol: BTC
Block Explorer URL: https://botanixscan.io/
Before proceeding, we recommend understanding:
The basics of blockchain transactions (Ledger Academy)
How gas fees work (MetaMask)
Self-custody wallet security practices (Kraken)
With these prerequisites in place, you're ready to begin staking your Bitcoin and earning yield with Bitcoin Yield.
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