# stSTXbtc Basics

**stSTXbtc** is a second liquid stacking token, backed 1:1 with STX. It allows holders to claim their sBTC stacking rewards directly on the StackingDAO website, twice a day—every 70 Bitcoin blocks (roughly every 12 hours).

Like stSTX, it solves the challenges of traditional stacking—but instead of auto-compounding STX rewards, it delivers yield in BTC.

With stSTXbtc, users earn rewards in Bitcoin—the most widely adopted crypto asset—while keeping their STX liquid in the form of a DeFi-friendly token. stSTXbtc can be used across the Stacks ecosystem, including protocols like Zest, where BTC rewards can be put to further use.

**Key features:**

* **Non-custodial** – You stay in control of your funds at all times
* **Ongoing BTC yield** – Earn Bitcoin rewards daily while keeping your STX unlocked and usable
* **All the benefits of liquid stacking** – No two-week wait to unstack, no 90k STX minimum, and instant yield on deposit
* **Flexible stSTXbtc<>stSTX switching** – Easily swap between stSTX and stSTXbtc without needing to unstack. One-click swaps are available directly on StackingDAO.

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Depositing stSTXbtc on Zest lets you continue earning daily sBTC stacking rewards, claimable anytime on the StackingDAO site
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