I've heard of Bitcoin staking before but I didn't really dig into it. I think It is like a good idea to stake WBTC or BTCB and earn returns utilizing protocols like pumpBTC especially if you're already holding. It is fantastic to know that there are more applications for Bitcoin than just keeping value. I might give it a try soon but I need to examine the hazards and protocol security more.
But unfortunately, WBTC, BTCB or pumpBTC are not Bitcoin.. some staking may offer rewards in such strange forms, and to make sure it is something legit or not, we must analyze the purpose of the staking as well... don't let us be too easy to believe in such altcoin offers and expect big profits in a short time... we don't know, which is a trap, which is real..
And I agree with you, before staking on a platform, it's better not to trust the security protocol easily, because until now some suspicious methods do look legit, by offering something sweet, there are some bad intentions behind it all...
It would be more comfortable if we stake on a well-known platform, with BTC rewards too, not altcoins...