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PumpBTC Review 2026: Liquid Restaking for BTC on Babylon

PumpBTC is a liquid restaking token for Bitcoin built on Babylon, with about $27.5 million in TVL across eight chains. It suits BTC holders seeking yield, but fees and redemption terms are not published publicly available.

By the DappsAtlas editorial team · Updated Nov 4, 2026

DappsAtlas score

6.2/10

Mixed

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Our verdict on PumpBTC

6.2/10

PumpBTC suits Bitcoin holders who want Babylon staking yield without locking BTC away, and who are comfortable with DeFi smart-contract risk. Its main strength is a liquid, multi-chain BTC token with about $27.5 million in TVL and two listed audits. The main caveat is that fees, yield and redemption terms are not public available, and it inherits Babylon and wrapped-asset risks. Read the official documentation before depositing.

Score breakdown

How PumpBTC scores

Security: 6.0/10
Ease of use: n/a
Fees: n/a
Features: 6.0/10

Scores run from 0 to 10 and are based only on facts we could verify. Where information was missing we mark the score n/a rather than guess.

What is PumpBTC?

PumpBTC is a liquid restaking protocol for Bitcoin built around Babylon. DefiLlama describes it as an effort to help BTC holders maximize yield through Babylon's staking, essentially rebuilding WBTC with native yield.

It has been listed on DefiLlama since July 2024 and shows about $27.5 million in TVL, with a roughly 0.3% decline over seven days. The listed chains are Bitcoin, BNB Chain, Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, Sei, Mantle and BOB. DefiLlama also lists a PUMP token, two audits and the X account Pumpbtcxyz.

Its homepage available was minimal, so this review relies mainly on DefiLlama data. Details on fees, yield sources and redemption are not confirmed here.

How PumpBTC works

Babylon is a protocol that lets Bitcoin holders stake BTC to help secure other proof-of-stake networks, and earn rewards for doing so. Staking normally locks the BTC, which makes it hard to use elsewhere.

PumpBTC adds a liquid layer on top. According to DefiLlama's description, users deposit BTC and receive pumpBTC, a token meant to work like WBTC but with native yield from Babylon staking. The token can then move across supported chains and potentially be used in other DeFi.

The exact mechanics, such as how yield is paid and how redemption works, are not detailed publicly available, so readers should check the official documentation.

4 features

Key features

Babylon liquid restaking

PumpBTC is designed to let BTC holders earn yield through Babylon's staking, instead of leaving BTC idle.

Yield-bearing BTC token

Users receive a liquid token rather than locking BTC directly, which the project describes as rebuilding WBTC with native yield.

Multi-chain presence

DefiLlama lists Bitcoin, BNB Chain, Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, Sei, Mantle and BOB as supported chains.

PUMP token and audits

DefiLlama lists a PUMP token and two audits for the project.

Pros and cons

What we like

Gives BTC holders a way to pursue Babylon staking yield while holding a liquid token
Available across eight listed chains, including Ethereum, BNB Chain and Base
About $27.5 million in TVL shows meaningful deposits
Two audits are listed on DefiLlama
Listed on DefiLlama since July 2024, so it has some operating history

Watch out for

Depends on Babylon's staking design, so risks in that protocol carry through to pumpBTC
Fees, yield rates and redemption terms are not, so costs cannot be judged
Only two audits are listed, and their scope and findings are not described here
Wrapped BTC adds smart-contract and bridging risk compared with holding native BTC
Its homepage available was minimal, so product details could not be confirmed from the site itself

PumpBTC fees

PumpBTC's fee schedule is not published publicly available, including any staking, minting or redemption charges. Users should check the official site and documentation for current fees before depositing.

On-chain transactions also carry network gas costs on whichever chain is used, and bridging between chains may add further costs.

Is PumpBTC safe?

DefiLlama lists two audits for PumpBTC, but the auditors, dates and findings are not public available. Users still face smart-contract risk, and any cross-chain movement of pumpBTC adds bridge risk.

Because the product builds on Babylon, problems in Babylon's staking or slashing design could affect holders. Custody and redemption arrangements are not described publicly, so check the documentation. No incidents are mentioned publicly, but that does not prove none have occurred. Only commit funds you can afford to lose.

6 steps

How to get started with PumpBTC

1
Read the official site and documentation to understand how pumpBTC generates yield and what the redemption terms are.
2
Verify the official domain and contract addresses, since fake sites are common in crypto.
3
Set up a wallet that supports the chain you plan to use, such as Ethereum, BNB Chain or Base.
4
Obtain BTC or a supported BTC-linked asset as required by the protocol.
5
Start with a small deposit and confirm you receive pumpBTC in your wallet.
6
Review fees, lock-up or unstaking periods and risks before committing larger amounts.

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Who PumpBTC is for

PumpBTC is for BTC holders who want to earn yield through Babylon and are comfortable using wrapped or restaked assets on EVM chains. It is less suited to anyone who needs native BTC custody or wants fully transparent fee terms before starting.

PumpBTC FAQs

What is PumpBTC?

PumpBTC is described by DefiLlama as a liquid restaking solution for Babylon. It lets BTC holders earn yield from Babylon's staking while receiving a token, pumpBTC, that can circulate on other chains.

Which chains does PumpBTC support?

DefiLlama lists Bitcoin, BNB Chain, Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, Sei, Mantle and BOB. Check the official site for the current list of supported networks and contract addresses before transacting.

How much value is locked in PumpBTC?

DefiLlama shows about $27.5 million in TVL, down roughly 0.3% over seven days. TVL changes with BTC price and deposits, so the figure is a snapshot only.

Does PumpBTC have a token?

DefiLlama lists a PUMP token for the project. the public information available do not describe its utility, supply or distribution, so check official documentation before relying on it.

Is PumpBTC safe?

DefiLlama lists two audits, but the auditors and findings are not given publicly here. An audit reduces risk but does not remove it, and wrapped BTC products carry smart-contract and counterparty risk.

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