# Mint asBTC

asBTC is a liquid staking token for Bitcoin. Deposit BTC on Aster Earn to mint asBTC and earn yield through managed trading strategies, while retaining a liquid token you can withdraw at any time.

### **Key Benefits**

* Up to 5% APY, generated from trading strategies and reflected in asBTC's net asset value.

Assets are held with Ceffu, an institutional-grade third-party custodian, with audited smart contracts.

### **How to Mint asBTC**

**Note:** Currently available on BNB Chain only.

1. Go to Aster Earn and click **\[Connect Wallet]**. Sign the message to connect.
2. Select **BTC** from the dropdown menu.
3. Click **\[Approve BTC]**.
4. Enter your desired BTC amount.
5. Click **\[Mint asBTC]** and confirm in your wallet.

Your asBTC will begin earning yield immediately.

### **How to Withdraw asBTC**

1. Go to Aster Earn and select **asBTC** from the dropdown.
2. Enter your withdrawal amount.
3. Click **\[Request Withdraw]** and confirm.
4. Withdrawals are processed within 14 days. Track status in the **\[Claim]** section.
5. Once processed, click **\[Claim]** to receive your BTC.

### **FAQs**

#### **What is asBTC?**

A liquid staking token minted by depositing BTC on Aster Earn. Holding asBTC earns passive yield.

Contract address: `0x184b72289c0992BDf96751354680985a7C4825d6`

#### **How is APY generated?**

Deposited BTC is deployed in stable trading strategies. Returns are distributed back to holders and reflected in asBTC's net asset value — your token value grows over time. Current APY is displayed on the Aster Earn page.

#### **Can I withdraw at any time?** 

Yes, subject to a 14-day processing period.

#### **What is Ceffu?**

An institutional digital asset custody platform. Ceffu holds deposited BTC using advanced security protocols and risk management controls.

#### **Are there fees?**

No fees to mint or withdraw.

#### **What are the risks?**

Smart contracts are fully audited and risk management protocols are in place. See the security documentation for details.


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