BTCS has expanded its blockchain operations to on-chain decentralized finance (“DeFi”) through its Imperium business line. Through Imperium, the Company participates directly in DeFi ecosystems by deploying crypto assets, including ETH and stablecoins, into smart contract-based protocols that facilitate decentralized lending, liquidity provision, and other on-chain services.

The Company earns  revenue based on its participation and the utilization of its deployed assets within these protocols. For example, BTCS generates rewards from depositing assets into Aave, a decentralized lending and borrowing platform. Across Aave and similar on-chain platforms, BTCS earns rewards based on market demand, protocol parameters, and risk-management decisions, creating a potentially high-margin revenue stream for the company.