Liquid Stacking
Liquid Stacking lets you earn Bitcoin rewards while retaining access to your STX. Instead of locking tokens for a full cycle, users deposit STX into a protocol and receive a liquid token like stSTX, stSTXbtc, or LiSTX. These tokens continue earning Stacking yield while remaining usable across DeFi apps. This means you can trade, lend, or use your Stacked position in protocols like ALEX, Velar, Bitflow, or Zest—without having to wait for unlock periods. Leather supports Liquid Stacking by integrating with protocols like Stacking DAO and LISA, allowing you to track your balances, earn yield, and stay flexible.
May 17, 2025
Liquid Stacking is a flexible evolution of traditional Stacking. In the original model, STX is locked for two-week cycles to earn BTC yield. Liquid Stacking allows users to maintain exposure and continue earning rewards, but with a transferable token that unlocks DeFi opportunities.
Protocols like Stacking DAO and LISA let users deposit STX and mint liquid tokens such as stSTX, stSTXbtc, or LiSTX. These represent your participation in Stacking and accrue BTC yield in real time. Some tokens compound STX-based rewards (like stSTX), while others deliver yield directly in sBTC (like stSTXbtc or LiSTX).
These liquid tokens can be used across DeFi platforms—including Velar, Zest Protocol, Bitflow, and ALEX—to provide liquidity, borrow assets, or earn additional incentives. With Leather, you can monitor your balances, mint or swap liquid Stacking tokens, and stay engaged in the Bitcoin ecosystem without losing flexibility.
Whether you're maximizing yield, managing liquidity, or building strategies around Bitcoin-native stablecoins or sBTC, Liquid Stacking offers a powerful way to stay Stacked—and active.
Disclaimer
Leather does not operate or control Stacking DAO, LISA, or any Liquid Stacking token. Users should evaluate the risk and yield profile of each protocol before participating.