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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

ProtocolTypeAPYTVLAssetRisk Level
HermeticaYield18.7%$9.8MsBTCHigh
ALEX LabDEX15.1%$124.5MsBTC/STXMedium
BitflowDEX12.4%$31.7MsBTC/STXMedium
VelarDEX11.3%$431KsBTC/STXMedium
StackingDAOStacking9.5%$89.3MSTXLow
Zest ProtocolLending8.2%$48.2MsBTCLow
GraniteLending7.8%$18.6MsBTCLow

Getting Started

Staxiq makes it easy to interact with any of these protocols:
  1. Connect your wallet — Use Leather, Xverse, or any Stacks-compatible wallet
  2. Browse protocols — Compare APY, TVL, and risk levels
  3. Deposit assets — Start earning with just a few clicks
  4. Track performance — Monitor your positions across all protocols in one dashboard
New to DeFi? Start with Low Risk protocols like Zest or StackingDAO to familiarize yourself with the ecosystem.
Always conduct your own research and understand the risks before investing. Higher APY often comes with higher risk.

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