what's Stacking DAO?

Stacking DAO is a decentralized autonomous organization and liquid staking protocol built on the Stacks blockchain, a Bitcoin Layer 2 for smart contracts and decentralized applications. It enables users to stake STX tokens to participate in the Stacks Proof-of-Transfer (PoX) consensus mechanism, where stakers delegate to Bitcoin miners to secure the network. In return, participants receive stacking rewards in the form of Bitcoin or STX, distributed periodically. The core innovation of Stacking DAO lies in its liquid staking tokens (LSTs), such as stSTX, which represent staked STX while remaining fully liquid and usable across the Stacks DeFi ecosystem. This unlocks liquidity that would otherwise be locked during stacking cycles, allowing users to engage in lending, borrowing, trading, or other DeFi activities without forfeiting rewards. The protocol operates non-custodially, with no mandatory lock-up periods, ensuring users retain control over their assets. Stacking DAO integrates with various Stacks protocols and wallets to enhance composability, supporting features like dual staking for BTC yields and collaborations that bridge Bitcoin and Stacks functionalities. By facilitating efficient capital deployment, it contributes to the growth of Bitcoin-native DeFi, making staking more accessible and productive for the broader ecosystem.

Stacking DAO reached $545M sBTC TVL across 7,400+ holders, offering liquid STX staking for sBTC yield.

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