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Pools with sBTC on Zest
May 5, 2025
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?
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Fully non-custodial: You stay in control of your sBTC if isolated markets are enabled
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Smart contract-based: Everything is transparent and on-chain
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Targeted at Bitcoin holders who want to earn yield without centralized intermediaries Leather will support Zest integrations so users can:
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View and manage sBTC pool deposits
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Track yield and pool participation
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Connect directly to Zest-powered DeFi opportunities Learn more at https://zestprotocol.com