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How to Buy Stacks (STX) Tokens for Use with Leather
This guide focuses on buying Stacks (STX) using centralized exchanges, the Leather “Buy” feature, and decentralized options. Users can purchase STX to fund their Leather Wallet for use within the Stacks Ecosystem. The process mirrors buying and depositing Bitcoin (BTC) through various exchanges.
Where Can I Buy STX?
Leather users can choose from a variety of centralized exchanges to buy STX. Here are some popular options:
Coinbase: Available in the US and internationally, fast checkout
MoonPay: Available in the US and internationally, fast checkout
Transak: Available in the US and internationally, fast checkout
Binance: Available in the US and internationally
Blockchain.com: Available in the US and internationally
Bybit: Available only outside of the US
Crypto.com: Available in the US and internationally
Gate.io: Available only outside of the US
KuCoin: Available only outside of the US
OKX: Available only outside of the US
Most exchanges require you to create an account with a valid email and complete Know Your Customer (KYC) verification before trading.
Buy STX with Leather via a Central Exchange (Fast Checkout)
Leather provides a Fast Checkout option with select exchanges. This method automatically sends STX directly to your Leather Wallet without an extra deposit step. To use Fast Checkout:
Open Leather: Click the “Buy” button on your main account page.
Select Stacks: Choose Stacks (STX) when prompted.
Pick a Fast Checkout Exchange: Select an exchange marked with “Fast Checkout” to purchase STX directly with a credit card.
Complete the Purchase: Follow the exchange prompts to finalize your STX purchase.
Note: With Fast Checkout, your STX is automatically sent to your Leather Wallet—no additional steps are needed.
Buy at a Central Exchange and Deposit in Leather
If you’re not using a Fast Checkout exchange, follow these steps to buy STX on a central exchange and then deposit it into your Leather Wallet:
Create an Exchange Account: Register with your chosen exchange and complete any required KYC steps.
Purchase STX: Use your preferred payment method to buy Stacks (STX) on the exchange.
Get Your Stacks Address: Open Leather, click “Receive,” and copy your Stacks address.
Send STX from the Exchange: In the exchange interface, choose to Send or Withdraw STX.
Paste Your Wallet Address: Enter the Stacks address you copied from Leather as the recipient.
Confirm and Send: Double-check the address and confirm the withdrawal. Your STX should appear in your Leather Wallet within a few minutes (delays are possible due to high network traffic).
Always verify that you’re depositing STX to a compatible address, and double-check transaction details before finalizing.
Exchanges that are labeled with “Fast checkout” will let you purchase and deposit your tokens with a credit card.
Non-Custodial and Decentralized Options
For users interested in non-custodial or decentralized methods to acquire STX, alternative flows exist—though they may require additional steps:
Option 1: Swap BTC for STX (BRC-20) on Bitcoin L1
Use Alex Lab’s Bitcoin Swap to convert BTC to STX (BRC-20) on Bitcoin Layer 1.
Then, use Xlink Network to bridge your STX (BRC-20) from Bitcoin L1 to the Stacks (Bitcoin L2) network.
Option 2: Peg BTC to sBTC and Swap for STX
When available, peg BTC to sBTC using Leather.
Then use Alex Lab’s Swap with a sponsored transaction to convert some sBTC to STX.
What You Can Do With STX and Leather
Once you have STX in your Leather Wallet, you can explore the full range of activities on the Stacks network, which extends Bitcoin’s functionality with smart contracts and decentralized apps (dApps). You can interact with DeFi protocols, mint or trade NFTs, and even lock your STX in “Stacking” to help secure the network while potentially earning BTC rewards.
You can also connect your Leather Wallet to various Stacks-powered platforms to participate in governance, play blockchain-based games, and more—making STX a versatile asset for users looking to leverage Bitcoin’s security with the flexibility of smart contracts.Related Guides