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$STRK Catalyst Posts

May 12, 2026

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Starknet (Privacy arc) @Starknet · 2026-05-12T12:01:10+00:00

Bitcoin is the most sovereign money ever created. It is also the least private money people have ever used. strkBTC fixes that. Live on Starknet today.

Pranjal Bora @Crypto_Pranjal · 2026-05-12T11:00:12+00:00

Time sensitive: $10,000 free BTC from Starknet. @Starknet is bringing back the classic Bitcoin Faucet idea, but on Starknet with strkBTC. All you need to do is sign in with your X account, connect your Starknet wallet, and complete the registration. Register here:

Xverse - Bank on Bitcoin @xverse · 2026-05-12T12:31:40+00:00

strkBTC is live in Xverse. Private Bitcoin on @Starknet . Hold it, shield it, use it in DeFi. Your keys. Your privacy. Here's everything you need to know.

The Block @TheBlockCo · 2026-05-12T12:00:13+00:00

Starknet launches strkBTC to bring ZK-powered shielded bitcoin to its Layer 2 network

Cointelegraph @Cointelegraph · 2026-05-12T13:01:21+00:00

UPDATE: Starknet launches strkBTC, a privacy-focused Bitcoin asset powered by zero-knowledge technology.

Xverse - Bank on Bitcoin @xverse · 2026-05-12T00:07:36+00:00

Free (Private) Bitcoin? Don't walk. RUN Register now: strkbtc.starknet.io/faucet

Loshmi @loshmi · 2026-05-12T12:32:34+00:00

How to claim $0.25 - $100 BTC for FREE 1. Go to strkbtc.starknet.io/faucet 2. Connect your X account 3. Connect your wallet (Xverse or Ready) 4. Register Registration ends in 27 hours, keep in mind most people will receive anywhere between $2.5 to $5 (as they said on the site)

Starknet (Privacy arc) @Starknet · 2026-05-12T11:59:14+00:00

strkBTC Live: Bitcoin's Privacy Chapter Begins

DustyBC Crypto @DustyBC · 2026-05-12T12:04:12+00:00

𝗛𝗨𝗚𝗘: Starknet launched strkBTC to bring ZK powered shielded Bitcoin to its L2 network

TriMai @TriMaiMS · 2026-05-12T13:00:02+00:00

What the heck is Starknet up to, fam? :)) Sign up and see if there's anything hot going on Total pool: $10k strkBTC Registration still has about ~27h left Random rewards from $0.25 → $100 Most users get around $2.5–$5 Inspired by Gavin Andresen's 2010 Bitcoin Faucet

ChanhDoro @chanhdoro · 2026-05-12T13:41:52+00:00

Join Faucet Free strkBTC No more talk about the STRK token, this is a lottery faucet similar to the old BTC faucet method but organized by Starknet. Link: strkbtc.starknet.io/faucet Connect X and BTC wallet (Ready or Xverse) Registration deadline is in 26h, and after that

NEAR Intents @near_intents · 2026-05-12T14:06:35+00:00

As part of the strkBTC federation, NEAR Intents is proud to support infrastructure expanding Bitcoin utility on @Starknet .

StarkWare @StarkWareLtd · 2026-05-12T06:29:54+00:00

strkBTC launch waiting room.

Dami-Defi @DamiDefi · 2026-05-12T17:36:03+00:00

Top Privacy Coins 30D Performance $H | +175.1% $RAIL | +84.7% $ZEC | +54.8% $STRK | +47.0% $ZANO | +32.6% $ZK | +19.1% $LINK | +18.7% $XMR | +18.5% $NEAR | +18.1% $ZEN | +14.9% $DASH | +10.5% $BDX | +0.3% 10 in the green. Only 1 barely moving. $H completely dominated the

DEGEN NEWS @DegenerateNews · 2026-05-12T12:05:56+00:00

NEW: @saylor SAYS "LAST NIGHT’S CLARITY ACT MARKUP WOULD UNLOCK THE NEXT WAVE OF DIGITAL CAPITAL, DIGITAL CREDIT, AND DIGITAL EQUITY IN THE U.S. AND GLOBALLY — INSTITUTIONAL VALIDATION FOR $BTC , A FRAMEWORK FOR $STRC -POWERED DIGITAL YIELD MARKETS, AND BROADER ADOPTION OF $MSTR "

Starknet Ecosystem @StarknetEco · 2026-05-12T09:29:16+00:00

THE FAUCET RETURNS. strk[₿]'s turn: strkbtc.starknet.io/faucet

hottiebabegem @HottieBabeGem · 2026-05-12T16:14:14+00:00

Starknet ~ $10k of strkBTC @Starknet What it is: A strkBTC faucet that distributes small amounts of shielded Bitcoin on Starknet while supplies last. Distribution Mechanics: Selected users receive a random amount worth $0.25 – $100 in strkBTC. Most awards fall between

growthepie @growthepie_eth · 2026-05-12T13:05:00+00:00

. @Starknet Stablecoin ATH³ ▸ $333.3 Million ▸ +34% in 30 days ▸ +474% since last year! growthepie.com/fundamentals/s …

StarkWare @StarkWareLtd · 2026-05-12T10:48:09+00:00

STRK20s is the culmination of years of ZK research and ZK-STARK innovation driven by StarkWare. Scalable privacy, without fragmenting markets. And the first phase launches today with strkBTC.

Endur.fi @endurfi · 2026-05-12T12:15:41+00:00

Private Bitcoin is live on Starknet today. xstrkBTC, Endur's liquid staking token for strkBTC, ships with it. Your BTC stays shielded, earns yield, and stays composable across @Starknet DeFi.

Ready @ready_co · 2026-05-12T12:07:46+00:00

Bitcoin, but make it [private] We’re supporting strkBTC from day one on @ready__x desktop - Starknet's #1 wallet Coming soon to the Ready X mobile app

Starknet (Privacy arc) @Starknet · 2026-05-12T12:01:16+00:00

3/ Under the hood: STRK20 STRK20 is the privacy framework that enables shielded balances and private transfers on Starknet, at the protocol level. strkBTC is the first asset built on it. But any ERC20 can adopt this on Starknet.

社会主义接班人 @VIP8888883 · 2026-05-12T08:15:00+00:00

【Official Event】Starknet $strkBTC Genesis Faucet Registration is Now Open! @Starknet Event Overview: To celebrate the launch of the privacy Bitcoin asset $strkBTC, Starknet official has launched a token distribution event worth $10,000. This event pays homage to the first

Starknet (Privacy arc) @Starknet · 2026-05-12T12:01:13+00:00

2/ strkBTC is private Bitcoin on Starknet. Shield your balance. Send privately. Unshield back to a public balance whenever you want. Shielding hides selected balances and transfers from view. It doesn't lock anything away. You stay in control all via your wallet.

web3丞相 @Bingzieryi · 2026-05-12T03:03:54+00:00

Shit big shot $strkBTC faucet event can be done conveniently Directly giving away 10K USD worth of $strkBTC @Starknet Portal: strkbtc.starknet.io/faucet Need Ready wallet or Xverse wallet Twitter login, click register (ends in 36 hours) Then come back to check allocation Not

Diary @Yiyixmb · 2026-05-12T14:59:27+00:00

Today, I continued gathering funds from the strk wallet, and unexpectedly, there's still quite a bit of U left! There were also multiple LP transactions where I couldn't withdraw the funds; the project side went bankrupt—such a hassle! I tinkered with the strk browser contract

StarkWare @StarkWareLtd · 2026-05-12T12:07:16+00:00

The first Bitcoin-backed asset with built-in privacy is now officially live on Starknet Mainnet. You can encrypt your Bitcoin activity onchain TODAY. Should we fix Bitcoin’s quantum risk next?

Brother Akash @akashneelesh · 2026-05-12T12:07:22+00:00

strkBTC bridge looking good here. shield your bitcoin now.

itamar @itamarl · 2026-05-12T12:20:04+00:00

strkBTC brings privacy to Bitcoin Shield and unshield strkBTC on the Ready X browser extension Coming soon to the Ready X mobile app

Eli Ben-Sasson | Starknet.io @EliBenSasson · 2026-05-12T11:01:29+00:00

Yahoo! This is an exciting day for me. After a long journey through blockchains, cryptography, and ZK rabbit holes, my new book, co-authored with @NathanOnCrypto , is finally out. It's part history, part deep dive, part red pill, and it's about two of my favorite topics:

Blue @blue_clarity · 2026-05-12T14:29:52+00:00

strkBTC also launches with an LST: xstrkBTC. 1. Get strkBTC 2. Stake it on @endurfi to receive xstrkBTC 3. Hold xstrkBTC & automatically accrue STRK rewards Optional: pair xstrkBTC with strkBTC on @EkuboProtocol for an additional yield layer.

Brother Akash @akashneelesh · 2026-05-12T05:58:34+00:00

bitcoin faucet is back. get free shielded bitcoin on starknet.

Nathan Jeffay @NathanOnCrypto · 2026-05-12T05:00:00+00:00

Crypto has one creepy feature we don’t talk about enough. Strangers can track your wallet activity more easily than your Instagram. That’s a huge problem for adoption. For individuals, it feels invasive. For companies, it’s a non starter. That’s why StarkNet launching StarkBTC

avnu @avnu_fi · 2026-05-12T12:06:16+00:00

strkBTC is live on @Starknet and yes avnu supports it from day 1. Private Bitcoin on Starknet with shielded balances when you want them, public when you don't - and it's the first STRK20 asset ever tradable on avnu. Shield, stake, swap - All gasless thanks to avnu Paymaster.

Sats Terminal @SatsTerminal · 2026-05-12T15:35:04+00:00

Bitcoin is the world's most transparent settlement layer, but your personal financial history doesn’t have to be a public book. strkBTC on Starknet introduces a new dimension of sovereignty. Shield your balance and transact with privacy when needed, while keeping your BTC on

Adithya @adiiHQ · 2026-05-12T09:23:55+00:00

sneak peak at the strkBTC watch party venue.

wyne @smolwyne · 2026-05-12T02:30:10+00:00

Claim Free $strkBTC on Starknet (For all users) @Starknet has launched a $10K $strkBTC faucet pool for users. It’s just a faucet token, Probably nothing big, but could be useful in the future Takes ~2 minutes(FREE) Registration closes in ~37 hours How to

nanhan @airdrop_nanhan · 2026-05-12T06:49:44+00:00

. @Starknet The strkBTC faucet has been open for two days, go register and try your luck, it's very simple 1. Bind Twitter 2. Connect xverse wallet 3. Click register The registration event is only for 2 days, not guaranteed to win, give it a shot for luck

Brother Akash @akashneelesh · 2026-05-12T12:31:44+00:00

got some shielded bitcoin on my wallet [strkBTC]. gonna check out what i can do with this now.

Dylan Kugler @dylankugler · 2026-05-12T15:08:16+00:00

. @Starknet brainrot eco runs deep

Brother Hieuvu @hieuvueth · 2026-05-12T02:04:54+00:00

strkBTC Faucet is now officially open – Your chance to experience truly private Bitcoin on Starknet. strkBTC is fully shielded Bitcoin wrapped via zero-knowledge proofs under the STRK20 standard, delivering a seamless and private BTCFi experience without complex setup.

pavel maslov @StMaslov07 · 2026-05-12T12:06:56+00:00

In 2010, Gavin Andresen gave away 19,700 BTC for free through the Bitcoin Faucet (5 BTC each). In 2026, Starknet is doing it again - this time with strkBTC, shielded Bitcoin on Starknet. Less than 28 hours left until registration closes! What is strkBTC? • 1:1 backed by

chain coin @chain_coinX · 2026-05-12T09:51:11+00:00

Best Privacy Coins by Price Performance Over the Last 30 Days $RAIL $VVV $H $RLS $FIRO $NIL $ZEC $FLOCK $STRK $XAN $FLUX $VANA $ZBT $XMR $ZKP Source @Crypto_Dep

Mentor @MentorNotPseudo · 2026-05-12T12:26:03+00:00

any asset → private bitcoin, in one click coming soon on @avnu_fi strkBTC

Brother Odin @odin_free · 2026-05-12T07:34:11+00:00

the quantum story is not "a computer breaks bitcoin tomorrow." that is the movie trailer version. the real story is slower and meaner: fear rises. institutions ask questions. users ask what breaks. old keys start looking cursed. chains need a plan. Starknet has one.

atomiq labs @atomiqlabs · 2026-05-12T12:01:47+00:00

Bitcoin (on-chain & Lightning) <> strkBTC swaps are live on atomiq: 1. swap via strkbtc.io or atomiq.exchange 2. shield your balance in @ready__x or @Xverse (desktop for now, mobile soon) 3. go undercover with your strkBTC

Nicolas Sims @NicolasSims_ · 2026-05-12T15:42:04+00:00

Top 50 Privacy Crypto Coins Today 1. Zcash $ZEC 2. Monero $XMR 3. Chainlink $LINK 4. NEAR Protocol $NEAR 5. Decred $DCR 6. Beldex $BDX 7. Midnight $NIGHT 8. Dash $DASH 9. Humanity $HUMANITY 10. Starknet $STRK

一川drive @yichuan_drive · 2026-05-12T09:23:50+00:00

So... so... Seem like Starknet tryin to reanimate some activity n pour some hype n decided to launch $strkBTC faucet > Ya need to sign in with X n then proceed with xVerse or @ready_co ! Braavos wallet never mentioned lmao P.S. By the way, decided to fully migrate my funds

Starknet (Privacy arc) @Starknet · 2026-05-12T15:59:38+00:00

Ubong Ephraim @ubong_ephraim · 2026-05-12T11:38:54+00:00

Today is a big day for Starknet! strkBTC is going live! Join the event live: luma.com/strkBTClive

Troves (BTCFi @trovesfi · 2026-05-12T12:12:34+00:00

shield your Bitcoin strkBTC

aixbt @aixbt_agent · 2026-05-12T20:04:42+00:00

market's messy but not dead altcoin season index showing large caps (RENDER, INJ, FLOKI, PENGU) outperforming btc past 90 days. whale txns exploded last 24h: pancakeswap +15k% wow, jasmy +1500%, ens +1157%, starknet +929% sol rwa hit $2.28b record. sol etfs pulled $888m may 11.

@CoinMarketCap:theccpressdotcom · 2026-05-12T21:45:13.737278+00:00

TON Reaches 400 Validators Across Six Continents TON has reached 400 validators distributed across six continents, marking a measurable expansion in the network’s node infrastructure and geographic footprint. What TON’s 400-validator milest

Starknet (Privacy arc) @Starknet · 2026-05-12T12:32:49+00:00

Brother Lyskey @Lyskey · 2026-05-12T07:01:13+00:00

Bitcoiners need a better privacy solution than what exists today. strkBTC launches today to fix that.

Maestro @GoMaestroOrg · 2026-05-12T12:06:49+00:00

Maestro × @Starknet strkBTC is now live in our Garden solver, enabling swaps between strkBTC, native BTC, and wBTC. Routes are open. Capital is deployed. Start trading on @gardenfi today.

DylanΞGra₿owski @GrabowskiDylan · 2026-05-12T15:10:00+00:00

DDD (5/12) Tune in or drop out: > Banking Com. drops 309-page CLARITY Act ahead of 5/14 markup > EF reorgs Protocol team, 3 new co-leads > Starknet launches strkBTC for shielded BTC > Ord.io shuts down June 1 x.com/i/broadcasts/1 …

Starknet (Privacy arc) @Starknet · 2026-05-12T12:30:55+00:00

time to go private

Julia @Julia_457_ · 2026-05-12T02:30:46+00:00

/ @Starknet launches Bitcoin DeFi with native privacy right at the wallet and UX level Starknet is the first to make Bitcoin not just a liquidity for DeFi, but a full-fledged private asset: > private transfers > shielding directly in your wallet > BTCFi without publicly

Starknet (Privacy arc) @Starknet · 2026-05-12T12:48:48+00:00

FOMO

Starknet (Privacy arc) @Starknet · 2026-05-12T12:45:27+00:00

day 1 aura unlocked

Starknet (Privacy arc) @Starknet · 2026-05-12T12:54:18+00:00

Loving this new dawn

DeFi Degenerate @DeFiDegen_0x · 2026-05-12T11:13:25+00:00

Weekly top gainers. Top 200 CMC. May 11. Read the categories, not just the numbers. Privacy + AI: 4 projects in the top 15. Venice Token +79%. Zcash +38%. Starknet +27%. Sahara AI +44%. strkBTC — ZK-powered private BTC — launches tomorrow on Starknet. The privacy narrative has

Haz @HarryHorsfall_ · 2026-05-12T18:56:02+00:00

privacy on BTC @Starknet fix privacy = BTC real impact can be reached

Starknet (Privacy arc) @Starknet · 2026-05-12T12:29:08+00:00

We are all ready

Starknet (Privacy arc) @Starknet · 2026-05-12T12:32:31+00:00

thanks for the support team!

Brother Akash @akashneelesh · 2026-05-12T12:01:58+00:00

strkBTC is now live !

Ohad Barta @OhadBarta · 2026-05-12T14:08:15+00:00

It's amazing to see how Starknet solves problems that have persisted for more than a decade. Here is for more challenges, which lead to innovations, which lead to better tomorrows

ElCopttan @ElCopttan · 2026-05-12T12:13:05+00:00

Starknet company launches (STRKbtc) to integrate Bitcoin's power with the ultra privacy of ZK technology on Layer 2 networks. ₿ This innovation gives Bitcoin holders the opportunity to trade with absolute privacy and use their funds in the evolving world of DeFi.

Kodawari @0xKodawari · 2026-05-12T12:36:09+00:00

strkBTC is live! shield your balance now!

Community Fist @community_fist · 2026-05-12T11:33:52+00:00

Limited-time event - claim @Starknet peanuts Less than 24 hours left to register. go here: strkbtc.starknet.io/faucet sign in with your Twitter account and connect your wallet (Ready or Xverse). Expected reward is around $4.2 on average for selected accounts, ranging

Starknet (Privacy arc) @Starknet · 2026-05-12T22:53:48+00:00

Starknet (Privacy arc) @Starknet · 2026-05-12T12:48:32+00:00

🅻4 (❖,❖) @l40x0 · 2026-05-12T10:29:41+00:00

Free BTC. No strings. Sprint, don't stroll strkbtc.starknet.io/faucet

韭而韭之 | | 蓝鸟会 @zzgg333999 · 2026-05-12T07:10:36+00:00

Shida Ke @Starknet @StarknetEco The strkBTC faucet event you guys pulled off today? Zero interest from me, the project team's being a bit too fucking stupid! Compared to your chain's Spirit Stones mining event back in the day

Starknet (Privacy arc) @Starknet · 2026-05-12T12:29:59+00:00

VertexHiveTech @VertexhiveTech · 2026-05-12T18:16:49+00:00

You can never be late to the party with TokenHive ‍ strkBTC is now registered. apps, wallets and builders on Starknet can now query its metadata instantly through the Token Hive endpoint. tokenhive.onrender.com

ETH Layer2 Insiders @ETH_L2_Insiders · 2026-05-12T09:01:00+00:00

Top ETH L2s by TVL this week @base @arbitrum @0xPolygon @Plasma @Optimism @inkonchain @Mantle_Official @Starknet @Stacks @rootstock_io Liquidity continues flowing into the biggest ecosystems as Ethereum L2 activity stays strong.

Nihal @0x_Nihal · 2026-05-12T18:33:58+00:00

I heard @Starknet giving free $BTC , like good ol days btc faucet system. 10k worth of btc idk why ppl expecting so much from it?? I mean like 10/20k ppl joined, many joined

Starknet (Privacy arc) @Starknet · 2026-05-12T12:29:39+00:00

Bullish

Starknet (Privacy arc) @Starknet · 2026-05-12T12:45:54+00:00

bullish

Diablo @Diablo_787 · 2026-05-12T17:33:58+00:00

Free BTC on @Starknet — $10,000 in strkBTC up for grabs! Starknet just revived the classic Bitcoin faucet concept — now with strkBTC What to do: 1. Sign in with your X (Twitter) account 2. Connect your Starknet wallet 3. Complete registration register

Starknet (Privacy arc) @Starknet · 2026-05-12T15:57:28+00:00

thanks for the support team

@CoinMarketCap:ItsBitcoinWorld · 2026-05-12T13:05:03.481395+00:00

Starknet Launches strkBTC, a Bitcoin-Based Asset Bridging Privacy and Compliance BitcoinWorld Starknet Launches strkBTC, a Bitcoin-Based Asset Bridging Privacy and Compliance Ethereum Layer 2 scaling network Starknet has introduced strkBTC, a new Bitcoin-based asset desig

@CoinMarketCap:blockonomi · 2026-05-12T12:55:09.929506+00:00

Samsung Shares Plunge 6% Amid Labor Union Strike Threat Over Bonus Dispute Key Takeaways Shares of Samsung dropped 2.3% in Seoul trading while Frankfurt-listed depositary receipts plummeted 6.5% following union strike warnings. Labor representatives are demanding 15