sBTC is a Bitcoin-backed asset on the Stacks blockchain. It brings native BTC into a smart contract environment by allowing users to lock BTC via a decentralized bridge and receive sBTC 1:1 on Stacks.

Once minted, sBTC can be used in DeFi protocols that offer yield through lending, liquidity provision, or collateral-based strategies.

How sBTC rewards work

sBTC itself does not generate rewards passively. However, when supplied to certain protocols, users may earn incentives in the form of:

• BTC (on select platforms)

• sBTC or STX

• Other protocol-specific tokens

Rewards depend on how and where sBTC is deployed. Apps may offer incentives for:

• Providing liquidity to sBTC trading pairs

• Supplying sBTC to lending markets

• Participating in early bootstrapping programs for new DeFi apps

Accessing rewards with Leather

With Leather, you can:

• Bridge BTC and mint sBTC

• Connect to protocols like ALEX and Zest Protocol

• Commit sBTC to supported strategies

• Track your balances and rewards in your wallet

These protocols are third-party and independent from Leather. Reward mechanisms, lockups, and risks vary by platform.