Don’t stop HODLing - Introducing Asset Runes

Asset Runes introduce a new way for Bitcoin holders to diversify into real-world assets like USDC while staying fully anchored to the Bitcoin network. They are Bitcoin-native tokens backed 1:1 by assets secured on Starknet and made interoperable via a trustless bridge, blending Bitcoin’s security with the asset variety of other chains.

Key Ideas

Native, fully reserved tokens: each Asset Rune is backed 1:1 by real assets locked on Starknet, bridged trust-minimized to Bitcoin, tradeable on-chain, and redeemable on Starknet with no trusted intermediaries.
New opportunities for builders: developers can leverage the Runes Bridge and Starknet’s ZK infrastructure to embed diverse assets straight into Bitcoin wallets and DeFi flows; entrepreneurs can spin up exchanges, yield platforms, or custody solutions that let Bitcoin users access broader markets while staying on Bitcoin.