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# How Stacking DAO Rewards Accrue

Learn how rewards accrue across stSTX, stSTXbtc, Native STX staking, and stBTC.

Stacking DAO products use different reward models. The reward asset and delivery method depend on the product selected.

stSTX — Users deposit STX and receive stSTX. Staking rewards are compounded into the assets backing stSTX. As rewards accrue, the value of stSTX increases relative to STX. A user's token balance does not need to increase for the position to compound.

stSTXbtc — Users deposit STX and receive stSTXbtc. The position earns BTC rewards. Users choose whether rewards are delivered as BTC or sBTC.

Native STX staking — Users stake STX without receiving a liquid token. The position earns BTC rewards. Users choose whether rewards are delivered as BTC or sBTC. Native STX staking does not use the reward model of a liquid staking token.

stBTC — Users deposit sBTC, or use BTC that first moves through the sBTC peg path, and receive stBTC. Bitcoin Staking rewards accrue in sBTC and increase the value of stBTC relative to sBTC. Rewards are reflected through ratio growth rather than separate payments to the holder.

Timing and availability — Reward timing, withdrawal timing, and available liquidity can vary by product. Review the current values and options shown in the Stacking DAO app before confirming a transaction.

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