# Bitcoin Yield ## Bitcoin Yield - [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, - [Prerequisites](https://docs.botanixlabs.com/bitcoin-yield/getting-started/prerequisites.md): 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 - [Depositing](https://docs.botanixlabs.com/bitcoin-yield/depositing.md): A step-by-step guide to depositing your Bitcoin into the Bitcoin Yield protocol. This page walks you through the entire process, from connecting your wallet to receiving stBTC tokens, with clear instr - [Withdrawing](https://docs.botanixlabs.com/bitcoin-yield/withdrawing.md): Learn the two-step withdrawal process for converting your stBTC back to Bitcoin. This page explains the request and claim phases, what happens behind the scenes, and important considerations when exit - [Using stBTC](https://docs.botanixlabs.com/bitcoin-yield/using-stbtc.md): Explore the various ways to use your stBTC tokens beyond simply holding them. This page covers strategies like trading, using as collateral, and optimizing your yield, with practical advice for differ - [Yield generation mechanism](https://docs.botanixlabs.com/bitcoin-yield/technical-details/yield-generation-mechanism.md): A technical explanation of how Bitcoin Yield generates returns through transaction fees on the Botanix network. This page details the fee distribution system, compounding effects, and the connection t - [Exchange rate calculations](https://docs.botanixlabs.com/bitcoin-yield/technical-details/exchange-rate-calculations.md): Dive into the mathematics behind the stBTC/BTC exchange rate. This page explains how the protocol calculates the value of stBTC, with examples and visualizations to help you understand how your yield - [Glossary](https://docs.botanixlabs.com/bitcoin-yield/glossary.md): A comprehensive reference guide to key terms and concepts in the Bitcoin Yield ecosystem. This alphabetized glossary helps users quickly look up definitions and better understand the technical languag --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on a page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.botanixlabs.com/bitcoin-yield/basics/introduction-to-bitcoin-yield.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.