# Minting
Users can mint hBTC directly on integrated Ethereum-compatible chains using wBTC as collateral. The minting flow is designed to be simple, secure, and compliance-aligned from the first interaction.
#### Requirements
Before minting, users must complete the following steps:
* **zkKYC verification via** [**Galactica**](https://galactica.com/)\
Users must complete identity onboarding to receive a verified SBT (soulbound token). This proof is required to unlock minting access.
* **Gas on supported chain**\
Users need sufficient native gas tokens to complete on-chain transactions.
* **Wrapped BTC (wBTC)**\
Deposits are currently accepted in wBTC at a 1:1 minting ratio.
#### How Minting Works
1. **Connect a verified wallet**\
Once connected, users who hold a valid zkID SBT will see the option to mint.
2. **Input the amount of wBTC**\
The interface accepts deposits in wBTC only. The deposited amount will be matched 1:1 with newly minted hBTC.
3. **Sign and confirm**\
The minting transaction is executed on-chain. Once confirmed, hBTC is issued directly to the user's wallet.
This process creates a fully backed, composable BTC asset ready to be staked for yield or integrated across DeFi.
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