To earn Bitcoin by Stacking, you'll first need to hold Stacks (STX) in your Leather wallet. From there, you can choose between two paths:

• Pooled Stacking, where you delegate your STX to a third-party provider and earn BTC with others

• Liquid Stacking, where you swap STX for a token like stSTX or LiSTX that stays liquid while still earning rewards

Both methods are accessible from the Stacking section in Leather’s left-hand sidebar. When you open that page, you’ll see a bold call to “Earn Bitcoin yield with your STX,” alongside a quick overview of the historical yield range (typically between 6–10%).

Below that, you’ll find two onboarding flows—one for Pooled Stacking, and one for Liquid Stacking—each broken into four clear steps:

Pooled Stacking

1. Get STX – Make sure you hold enough STX to meet the pool's minimum commitment. Most start at 40–100 STX.

2. Choose a provider – Review the comparison table showing each provider’s rewards token (BTC or STX), minimum, historical yield, and fees.

3. Delegate STX – Click “Start earning” for your preferred pool to launch the delegation screen. You’ll confirm the STX amount, set your rewards address, and approve the contract.

4. Track rewards – Once delegated, you’ll earn rewards automatically each cycle. Leather shows upcoming payout timelines and past performance per pool.

Providers like Fast Pool, PlanBetter, Restake, and Xverse are integrated directly into the interface, so you don’t need to visit external sites to get started.

Liquid Stacking

1. Get STX – Just like with pooled Stacking, you’ll need STX in your wallet, ready to convert.

2. Choose a provider – Scroll down to the Liquid Stacking section to see protocols like Stacking DAO or LISA.

3. Convert STX – When you click “Start earning,” you’ll be guided to convert your STX into a liquid token like stSTX or LiSTX. These tokens continue earning yield while remaining usable across DeFi.

4. Begin earning – Leather tracks your position’s value and lets you redeem whenever you're ready (protocol terms apply).

Each provider’s detail screen includes important information like historical yield, lockup reversibility, and contract addresses—so you can stack with full clarity and control.

Final tips

• Use the FAQs at the bottom of the page for instant answers about lockup times, rewards, fees, and more.

• Watch the cycle timer near each provider to know when the next cycle starts.

• If you’re unsure which path to take, start small with a low-minimum pool or liquid protocol—you can always switch later.

Leather gives you the tools to explore both approaches securely, and you can begin with just a few clicks.