Introduction to Stacks DeFi Protocols
Staxiq connects you to the leading DeFi protocols on Stacks, Bitcoin’s smart contract layer. Whether you’re looking to lend, swap, earn yield, or stack STX, our platform provides seamless access to the entire ecosystem. With over $722M in Total Value Locked across integrated protocols, Staxiq enables you to maximize your Bitcoin and STX holdings through battle-tested DeFi primitives.All Protocols
Zest Protocol
Lending protocol offering 8.2% APY on sBTC with transparent on-chain rates. $48.2M TVL | Low Risk
ALEX Lab
Leading Bitcoin DeFi super app with 15.1% APY. Swap, earn, and launch on Stacks. $124.5M TVL | Medium Risk
Bitflow
DEX aggregator providing 12.4% APY with best swap rates for sBTC/STX pairs. $31.7M TVL | Medium Risk
Hermetica
High-yield protocol offering 18.7% APY on Bitcoin-backed synthetic dollars. $9.8M TVL | High Risk
StackingDAO
Liquid stacking with 9.5% APY — stack STX while maintaining liquidity with stSTX. $89.3M TVL | Low Risk
Velar
Perpetuals and spot trading with 11.3% APY on Bitcoin L2 via Stacks. $431K TVL | Medium Risk
Granite
Lending protocol offering 7.8% APY — borrow stablecoins against Bitcoin collateral. $18.6M TVL | Low Risk
Protocol Categories
Lending Protocols
Lend your Bitcoin-backed assets and earn competitive yields with transparent, on-chain interest rates.- Zest Protocol — 8.2% APY on sBTC
- Granite — 7.8% APY on sBTC
Decentralized Exchanges (DEX)
Swap, provide liquidity, and earn trading fees on Stacks’ leading decentralized exchanges.- ALEX Lab — 15.1% APY on sBTC/STX
- Bitflow — 12.4% APY on sBTC/STX
- Velar — 11.3% APY on sBTC/STX
Yield Protocols
Maximize returns through advanced yield strategies on Bitcoin-backed assets.- Hermetica — 18.7% APY on sBTC
Stacking Protocols
Participate in Stacks consensus while maintaining liquidity through liquid stacking.- StackingDAO — 9.5% APY on STX
Protocol Comparison
| Protocol | Type | APY | TVL | Asset | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermetica | Yield | 18.7% | $9.8M | sBTC | High |
| ALEX Lab | DEX | 15.1% | $124.5M | sBTC/STX | Medium |
| Bitflow | DEX | 12.4% | $31.7M | sBTC/STX | Medium |
| Velar | DEX | 11.3% | $431K | sBTC/STX | Medium |
| StackingDAO | Stacking | 9.5% | $89.3M | STX | Low |
| Zest Protocol | Lending | 8.2% | $48.2M | sBTC | Low |
| Granite | Lending | 7.8% | $18.6M | sBTC | Low |
Getting Started
Staxiq makes it easy to interact with any of these protocols:- Connect your wallet — Use Leather, Xverse, or any Stacks-compatible wallet
- Browse protocols — Compare APY, TVL, and risk levels
- Deposit assets — Start earning with just a few clicks
- Track performance — Monitor your positions across all protocols in one dashboard