Starknet expands BTCFi ecosystem with Vesu lending integration

Vesus: Vesu is a Starknet-native lending protocol focused on overcollateralized pools and capital-efficient markets, including those supporting Bitcoin collateral and stablecoin borrowing. The platform now distributes STRK rewards to borrowers accessing its markets through SatsTerminal. Starknet: Starknet is a ZK Rollup layer-2 blockchain designed for scalable Ethereum applications with strong emphasis on privacy features and Bitcoin DeFi integration. It is expanding its BTCFi ecosystem through lending integrations that allow users to borrow against BTC and earn protocol incentives. SatsTerminal: Sats Terminal is a Bitcoin-native platform offering integrated tools for trading BTC assets, borrowing stablecoins against Bitcoin collateral, and earning yield across multiple chains in a self-custodial interface. It recently enabled users to access borrowing on Starknet via Vesu and receive STRK rewards on loans. Rewards Program: Borrowing activity on Vesu through SatsTerminal includes STRK incentives that reduce the effective cost for users. Platform Integration: SatsTerminal users can now borrow BTC-backed loans through Vesu on Starknet and earn additional STRK rewards on top of the loan. Ecosystem Development: Starknet continues to build out BTCFi capabilities with new borrowing options and reward structures for Bitcoin holders.