Disclaimer: Leather is a self-custodial wallet and interface to connect with a directory of service providers and apps. Users are responsible for managing their own assets and should always review third-party protocols and apps before interacting.
We’re proud to introduce the Leather web app, a new way to discover, track and manage Bitcoin-based yield strategies directly from your browser.
Designed for individuals who value precision, control and financial self-sovereignty, Leather now enables seamless access to a wide range of Stacks-powered earn protocols, all in one place.
Advanced users and discerning newcomers now have a comprehensive place to grow their Bitcoin portfolio by optimizing returns on STX with Stacking and deploying BTC into sBTC-enabled DeFi protocols on Stacks.
And this is just the beginning. The Leather web app is fully compatible with our upcoming mobile app that launches publicly soon. Together they offer a consistent earning experience across devices, whether you prefer to manage your Bitcoin positions from your desk or your pocket.
“Bitcoin users are long-term believers who deserve better opportunities to grow long-term, sustainable wealth beyond simply hodling their BTC. We’ve doubled down on the seamless integration of Stacks-based earn opportunities into Leather so they have best-in-class access to these opportunities.” – Mark Hendrickson, General Manager of Leather at Trust Machines
Explore Yield Opportunities with Clarity and Control
Pooled and liquid Stacking
Stacking is the foundational way to earn Bitcoin on the Stacks network. By locking STX to secure the blockchain, you receive regular BTC rewards—typically every two weeks.
With the Leather web app, you can:
Join Pooled Stacking with providers such as Stacking DAO, PlanBetter, Restake, Xverse Pool, and Fast Pool—each offering varying minimums (as low as 40 STX) and BTC or STX-denominated rewards.
Access liquid Stacking providers such as Stacking DAO or LISA, where you receive liquid tokens like stSTX or LiSTX that continue to earn yield while remaining tradeable and usable across DeFi.
Monitor delegation timelines and upcoming rewards, enabling you to make data-informed adjustments with minimal friction.
Providers differ in their payout methods, lock durations, and underlying infrastructure, giving you the ability to select based on both performance and preference.
sBTC yield strategies
sBTC is a Bitcoin-backed asset on Stacks, pegged 1:1 via a decentralized bridge. Once acquired, sBTC becomes your on-chain Bitcoin—usable across a growing suite of DeFi protocols.
Leather offers two paths to obtain sBTC:
Bridge BTC from the Bitcoin L1, minting sBTC directly in Leather via a decentralized peg system.
Swap existing Stacks assets like STX for sBTC, using integrated liquidity platforms in Leather.
Once in hand, sBTC can be deployed in a variety of yield-generating strategies:
sBTC rewards: Hold sBTC in your wallet to passively earn more sBTC, as it compounds over time from the sBTC Rewards Program.
ALEX: Commit sBTC to structured liquidity pools and earn rewards in ALEX tokens, STX, or sBTC.
Velar: Participate in sBTC liquidity pairs and perps markets, generating yield through swap fees and staking incentives.
Bitflow: Route sBTC through liquidity aggregation vaults for optimized BTC-denominated APYs.
Zest Protocol: Supply sBTC to institutional-grade lending pools and earn interest in Bitcoin-backed formats.
These protocols vary in structure, rewards tokens (BTC, STX, ALEX, sBTC), and minimum commitment requirements. All are non-custodial and available via direct integrations within the Leather interface.
Earn app directory
The Leather web app now features a curated app directory — your trusted guide to exploring the expanding ecosystem of Bitcoin-backed DeFi on Stacks.
Designed to deliver transparency and direct access, this directory introduces key protocols that support earning, lending, liquidity provisioning, and staking with STX, sBTC, and more.
Each listed protocol is available through a non-custodial connection. You stay in control while interacting directly with smart contract infrastructure, all from within the Leather interface.
The directory features:
ALEX
Arkadiko
Bitflow
Brotocol
Charisma
Granite
Hermetica
LISA
Stacking DAO
Velar
The app directory is more than a list—it’s a launchpad for strategy.
Explore liquidity, analyze TVL, compare historical yield, and initiate transactions with full transparency. Every app listed is integrated with Leather’s secure interface.
Unified dashboard, native performance
With the Leather, users benefit from:
Native bridge, swap, enrollment and management flows, eliminating the need to leave the platform or handle assets across fragmented services.
Sponsored transactions for sBTC contracts, enabling users to execute contracts on Stacks without the need to hold STX in their wallets.
Comprehensive data on TVL, historical yield, minimum requirements, and supported providers—backed by direct integration with top protocols.
Secure key management and multi-asset support, including STX, BTC, sBTC, and other DeFi tokens.
Every element has been crafted for users who value performance, transparency, and ownership.
The new Leather web app is now live
Discover how to grow your Bitcoin today at https://leather.io.
Disclaimer: Leather is a self-custodial wallet and interface to connect with a directory of service providers and apps. Users are responsible for managing their own assets and should always review third-party protocols and apps before interacting.
