Depositing STX in Native Stacking Pool

Depositing for Native Stacking

To get started with Native Stacking, visit the StackingDAO app, connect your preferred Stacks wallet, and select the third option: "Native Stacking with BTC Yield."

The process involves two transaction steps:

1. Allow Delegation – Authorises the delegation of your STX to the StackingDAO pool

2) Confirm Stack: Finalises the stacking of your STX through the native pool

Start by clicking "Allow Delegation." Once the transaction is signed and confirmed, the UI will automatically update and the button will change to "Confirm Stack."

Click "Confirm Stack" to sign the second transaction. After confirmation, refresh the page to verify that your STX has been successfully delegated for stacking

Important: Even after the second transaction is confirmed and the UI shows your STX as stacked, the tokens remain in your walletuntil the next stacking cycle begins.

At this point, they are considered delegated but not yet locked. The STX will be officially locked—and thus fully stacked—at the start of the next cycle.

For more details, check the tooltip below.

Once a "Stack" transaction is confirmed, the STX allocation is actually only "delegated".

STX stacking goes through three phases:

• Available – STX is free to use

• Delegated – STX is earmarked for stacking, but not yet locked

• Stacked (Locked) – STX is actively participating in a live stacking cycle

During the delegated phase, your STX is not yet locked and can still be used for other purposes. However, any portion spent before the next cycle begins won’t be included in stacking.

Example: If you delegate 100 STX a week before a new cycle, but later spend 50 STX on an NFT, only the remaining 50 STX will be stacked.

The minimum amount required for native stacking is 500 STX. Before confirming, you’ll see an overview with:

• Estimated annual BTC yield

• Expected daily points

• Your BTC reward address

The transaction should confirm within a few seconds. By default, BTC rewards will be sent to the Bitcoin address derived from your Stacks wallet. However, you can specify a custom BTC address during setup.

Once deposited, your position will appear in the "Active Positions" section under the Native Stacking tab.

Migrating From Other Pools to Stacking DAO Native Pool

The app will detect if you're currently stacking STX with another community pool and guide you through the process of revoking your stake and migrating to the StackingDAO native pool.

To migrate to StackingDAO’s native pool:

1. Locate your current stacking position under "Active Positions"

2. Click "Unstack" to initiate the revocation

3. After the current cycle ends, and once the unstacking process is complete, you’ll be able to deposit into the StackingDAO native pool

Stacking Overview

Once your transaction is confirmed, you can view real-time data in the "Stacking Overview" section.

This dashboard provides detailed insight into your stacking status, rewards, and cycle progress across the StackingDAO services you’re using.