Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stacking DAO, and how does it work?
Stacking DAO is the leading infrastructure for STX stacking on the most prominent Bitcoin L2 (Stacks): It currently offers three distinct stacking services:
- stSTX – A liquid version of stacked STX that auto-compounds rewards. It grows in value over time and can be used across Stacks DeFi to earn additional yield and points.
- stSTXbtc – A 1:1 STX-backed liquid token that earns daily sBTC rewards, claimable at any time. It’s also usable across DeFi protocols.
- Native Stacking – Delegate your STX and earn BTC rewards with zero fees while your tokens are locked during the standard two-week cyc
How do I receive Stacking rewards? Stacking yields BTC rewards, but how those rewards are delivered depends on the service you use:
- stSTX: BTC is swapped for STX and deposited directly into the smart contracts backing stSTX. Your stSTX balance doesn’t increase, but the token’s value rises as rewards accumulate. When you redeem, you receive your original STX plus stacking rewards.
- stSTXbtc: BTC rewards are converted to sBTC, paid out every 75 Bitcoin blocks (around 12 hours), and claimable at any moment.
- Native Stacking: BTC rewards are sent directly to the Bitcoin address you specified when delegating.
What is the staking commission? For stSTX and stSTXbtc, the protocol and Signers each take a 5% cut from the stacking yield. There are no fees for users of the native BTC stacking pool.
When are my STX locked, and for how long? TX deposited via StackingDAO are locked at the start of each new cycle and remain locked until the start of the following cycle. Each Stacks cycle lasts roughly two weeks. You can check when the next cycle begins via the Analytics section on the
How is BTC yield converted into STX (for stSTX)? BTC rewards are received on a Bitcoin address controlled by StackingDAO. That BTC is then swapped for STX, which is deposited into the contract backing stSTX.
How is BTC yield converted into sBTC (for stSTXbtc)? BTC is received by StackingDAO and converted into sBTC via the sBTC peg-in mechanism. Rewards from each cycle are claimable twice per day (every ~12 hours).
Where can I use stSTX and stSTXbtc tokens? stSTX is integrated across multiple Stacks DeFi protocols, where it can be used to earn extra yield and points.
The live integrations are:
- Zest
- Bitflow
- Velar
- Arkadiko
- Hermetica
stSTXbtc is currently integrated with Zest, where it can be used as collateral to borrow assets—while continuing to earn sBTC rewards.
How can I unstack my STX position? For stSTX, you can swap back to STX at any time using Bitflow for instant liquidity.
For both stSTX and stSTXbtc, you can:
- Use instant unstacking via StackingDAO (if idle liquidity is available)
- Or use the traditional withdrawal, which takes one full cycle (~14 days)
When using the traditional option, your LSTs are burned, and you receive an NFT receipt representing your claim. Once the cycle ends, use the NFT to withdraw your STX.
For native stacking, simply perform a “stop stacking” transaction. Your STX and rewards will unlock at the end of the current cycle.
Check the documentation for full details on each withdrawal method.
How do I get my referral link? Go to the with your wallet connected. You’ll see a big green button: “Copy your referral link.” Click it to copy your link.
Are contracts audited? Yes, see the following audit reports &
Is there a bug bounty program live? Yes—StackingDAO runs a bounty program in partnership with Immunefi, with rewards of up to $100,000 for security researchers:
Does the team have access to funds? No. The StackingDAO team does not have access to user funds. All STX deposits are held securely in smart contracts.
Who are the Signers used by Stacking DAO for STX delegations? For stSTX and stSTXbtc, STX is delegated to a trusted set of institutional-grade Signers, known for high uptime and billions in assets under management.
These Signers operate nodes while user funds remain securely managed by StackingDAO contracts. Delegations are spread across Signers, helping secure the Stacks network through a decentralised signer set.

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What is Stacking DAO, and how does it work?
Stacking DAO is the leading infrastructure for STX stacking on the most prominent Bitcoin L2 (Stacks): It currently offers three distinct stacking services:
- stSTX – A liquid version of stacked STX that auto-compounds rewards. It grows in value over time and can be used across Stacks DeFi to earn additional yield and points.
- stSTXbtc – A 1:1 STX-backed liquid token that earns daily sBTC rewards, claimable at any time. It’s also usable across DeFi protocols.
- Native Stacking – Delegate your STX and earn BTC rewards with zero fees while your tokens are locked during the standard two-week cyc
How do I receive Stacking rewards? Stacking yields BTC rewards, but how those rewards are delivered depends on the service you use:
- stSTX: BTC is swapped for STX and deposited directly into the smart contracts backing stSTX. Your stSTX balance doesn’t increase, but the token’s value rises as rewards accumulate. When you redeem, you receive your original STX plus stacking rewards.
- stSTXbtc: BTC rewards are converted to sBTC, paid out every 75 Bitcoin blocks (around 12 hours), and claimable at any moment.
- Native Stacking: BTC rewards are sent directly to the Bitcoin address you specified when delegating.
What is the staking commission? For stSTX and stSTXbtc, the protocol and Signers each take a 5% cut from the stacking yield. There are no fees for users of the native BTC stacking pool.
When are my STX locked, and for how long? TX deposited via StackingDAO are locked at the start of each new cycle and remain locked until the start of the following cycle. Each Stacks cycle lasts roughly two weeks. You can check when the next cycle begins via the Analytics section on the
How is BTC yield converted into STX (for stSTX)? BTC rewards are received on a Bitcoin address controlled by StackingDAO. That BTC is then swapped for STX, which is deposited into the contract backing stSTX.
How is BTC yield converted into sBTC (for stSTXbtc)? BTC is received by StackingDAO and converted into sBTC via the sBTC peg-in mechanism. Rewards from each cycle are claimable twice per day (every ~12 hours).
Where can I use stSTX and stSTXbtc tokens? stSTX is integrated across multiple Stacks DeFi protocols, where it can be used to earn extra yield and points.
The live integrations are:
- Zest
- Bitflow
- Velar
- Arkadiko
- Hermetica
stSTXbtc is currently integrated with Zest, where it can be used as collateral to borrow assets—while continuing to earn sBTC rewards.
How can I unstack my STX position? For stSTX, you can swap back to STX at any time using Bitflow for instant liquidity.
For both stSTX and stSTXbtc, you can:
- Use instant unstacking via StackingDAO (if idle liquidity is available)
- Or use the traditional withdrawal, which takes one full cycle (~14 days)
When using the traditional option, your LSTs are burned, and you receive an NFT receipt representing your claim. Once the cycle ends, use the NFT to withdraw your STX.
For native stacking, simply perform a “stop stacking” transaction. Your STX and rewards will unlock at the end of the current cycle.
Check the documentation for full details on each withdrawal method.
How do I get my referral link? Go to the with your wallet connected. You’ll see a big green button: “Copy your referral link.” Click it to copy your link.
Are contracts audited? Yes, see the following audit reports &
Is there a bug bounty program live? Yes—StackingDAO runs a bounty program in partnership with Immunefi, with rewards of up to $100,000 for security researchers:
Does the team have access to funds? No. The StackingDAO team does not have access to user funds. All STX deposits are held securely in smart contracts.
Who are the Signers used by Stacking DAO for STX delegations? For stSTX and stSTXbtc, STX is delegated to a trusted set of institutional-grade Signers, known for high uptime and billions in assets under management.
These Signers operate nodes while user funds remain securely managed by StackingDAO contracts. Delegations are spread across Signers, helping secure the Stacks network through a decentralised signer set.