Overview
StackingDAO is a liquid stacking protocol that allows you to participate in Stacks consensus and earn stacking rewards while maintaining liquidity. By stacking STX through StackingDAO, you receive stSTX tokens that can be used throughout DeFi while your STX earns yield.APY
9.5% annual percentage yield
TVL
$89.3M total value locked
Asset
STX (Stacks token)
Risk Level
Low risk rating
Protocol Type
Stacking — StackingDAO enables liquid stacking, allowing STX holders to earn consensus rewards without locking liquidity.Key Features
Liquid Stacking
Stack your STX and receive stSTX tokens that represent your stacked position while remaining liquid and tradeable.No Lock-Up Period
Unlike traditional stacking, you can exit your position anytime by swapping stSTX back to STX.Use Stacked Assets
Deploy your stSTX across other DeFi protocols while earning stacking rewards — double yield opportunities.Low Risk Profile
Stacking is a native Stacks consensus mechanism with minimal smart contract risk, making StackingDAO a safe yield option.Earn Bitcoin Rewards
Stacking rewards are paid in Bitcoin, giving you exposure to BTC while holding STX.Supported Assets
- STX — Stacks native token for stacking
- stSTX — Liquid stacked STX token
How to Use StackingDAO via Staxiq
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: Low
StackingDAO is rated Low Risk due to:- Native protocol — Stacking is built into Stacks consensus
- Minimal smart contract risk — Simple, audited contracts
- Strong TVL — $89.3M demonstrates significant market trust
- Battle-tested — Long operational history
- Liquid exit — Can unstake anytime via stSTX/STX swap
- Bitcoin rewards — Paid in BTC, not protocol tokens
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current APY | 9.5% |
| Total Value Locked | $89.3M |
| Primary Asset | STX |
| Risk Rating | Low |
| Protocol Type | Stacking |
| Reward Token | Bitcoin (BTC) |
External Resources
Visit StackingDAO
Access the official StackingDAO platform for direct stacking
Why Choose StackingDAO?
- Maintain liquidity — Stack without locking up STX
- Low risk — Native consensus mechanism with proven security
- Competitive yield — 9.5% APY in Bitcoin rewards
- Flexible — Exit anytime by swapping stSTX to STX
- Composable — Use stSTX in other DeFi protocols
- Large TVL — $89.3M demonstrates ecosystem trust
Use Cases
For STX Holders
- Earn stacking rewards without lock-up periods
- Participate in Stacks consensus while maintaining flexibility
- Receive Bitcoin rewards on STX holdings
For DeFi Users
- Use stSTX as collateral in lending protocols
- Provide stSTX liquidity on DEXs
- Stack yield from stacking + additional DeFi strategies
For Long-Term Investors
- Earn passive income on STX holdings
- Support Stacks network security
- Accumulate Bitcoin through stacking rewards
Liquid Stacking Explained
Traditional stacking locks your STX for specific cycles, making them illiquid. StackingDAO solves this by:- Pooling STX from multiple users to meet stacking minimums
- Issuing stSTX tokens representing your share of the pool
- Distributing rewards proportionally to stSTX holders
- Enabling liquidity through stSTX/STX trading pairs
Rewards Structure
- APY: 9.5% paid in Bitcoin
- Distribution: Rewards distributed regularly based on Stacks cycles
- Claim: Auto-compounded or claimable depending on configuration
- Exchange rate: stSTX/STX ratio adjusts based on accrued rewards