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Pools with sBTC on Zest

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May 15, 2025

Disclaimer: Zest is not operated by Leather. Users should review pool terms and borrower risks before depositing.

Zest Protocol is a decentralized Bitcoin liquidity protocol that enables you to earn yield by participating in suppling funds to pools powered by smart contracts.

When you use sBTC on Zest:

  • You can take out loans against your sBTC collateral with a variety of assets such as STX, aeUSDC, and USDH.

  • The sBTC can be held is isolated pools for collateral purposes or lent out as supplier capital.

  • You can supply sBTC to Zest pools to earn supplier rewards and boosted yields

Why Zest?

  • Fully non-custodial: You stay in control of your sBTC if isolated markets are enabled

  • Smart contract-based: Everything is transparent and on-chain

  • Targeted at Bitcoin holders who want to earn yield without centralized intermediaries

Leather will support Zest integrations so users can:

  • View and manage sBTC pool deposits

  • Track yield and pool participation

  • Connect directly to Zest-powered DeFi opportunities

Learn more at https://zestprotocol.com