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# Basic sBTC rewards

The basic sBTC rewards program paid yield in sBTC to enrolled holders. Enrollment ended on August 27, 2026.

Basic sBTC rewards, also called the sBTC Rewards Program, paid yield in sBTC to sBTC holders who enrolled. It offered up to 5% APY.

Enrollment closed on August 27, 2026. Enrolled holders kept earning until the program moved to Bitcoin Staking.

To earn sBTC now:

* Stake STX with a pool (STX-only staking). See [Getting started with STX-only staking](/stacking/getting-started-with-stacking.md).
* Deposit sBTC with an sBTC rewards provider. See [Choose an sBTC rewards provider](/sbtc/choose-sbtc-provider.md).