Here's an interesting take on BTC utility beyond holding. Instead of letting your Bitcoin sit idle, you can lock it in to get veBTC—essentially turning your holdings into governance tokens. Then comes the active part: voting on different gauge allocations to direct where rewards flow. Complete the cycle by claiming those earned yields. It's a straightforward way to put your BTC to work while participating in protocol decisions. The APY incentives sweeten the deal for those willing to engage with the governance layer rather than just passive holding.