sBTC Rewards

Earn yield with Bitcoin on Stacks

sBTC rewards are earned when users mint sBTC by locking BTC and use it in DeFi protocols that offer yield in BTC or other tokens. Learn more

Leather does not operate the sBTC bridge or any yield protocols. Users should review each app’s documentation before committing assets. Leather gives you secure access to these opportunities but does not control how rewards are structured or distributed.

Historical yield
5–8%

Step 1: Get sBTC

Get sBTC by bridging BTC or swapping other Stacks assets like STX through integrated DeFi protocols. Learn more

Leather does not operate the sBTC bridge or token swap protocols. Users are responsible for reviewing all terms, pricing, and risks before initiating any transactions.

Bridge BTC to sBTC

Max bridging capacity reached

Bridge BTC to Stacks using the sBTC protocol and unlock new ways to earn Bitcoin through DeFi apps in Leather. Learn more

Swap Stacks tokens for sBTC

Swap assets like STX, sBTC, and stablecoins directly from your Leather wallet using integrated DeFi protocols. Learn more

Step 2: Choose sBTC rewards provider

An sBTC rewards provider is any DeFi protocol that lets users earn yield by deploying sBTC in supported strategies. Learn more

sBTC rewards providers are independent third-party protocols. Leather does not control their reward logic or smart contracts. Users should review platform-specific documentation before committing sBTC.

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Basic sBTC rewards

Earn sBTC yield through integrated DeFi protocols while maintaining control of your Bitcoin. Learn more

Total Value Locked (TVL)

2,150 BTC
$130,050,000

Historical yield

4.9%

Minimum commitment

0.005 BTC
$302.50

Rewards token

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sBTC
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ALEX

Earn yield on your sBTC by committing it to structured liquidity pools in ALEX through Leather. Learn more

Total Value Locked (TVL)

2.878995042 BTC
$297,000

Historical yield

0.34%

Minimum commitment

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Rewards token

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Bitflow

Stake sBTC in Bitflow liquidity routes to earn Bitcoin-backed yield. Learn more

Total Value Locked (TVL)

35.245878696 BTC
$3,600,000

Historical yield

11.06%

Minimum commitment

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Rewards token

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Velar

Provide sBTC liquidity on Velar to earn fees and DeFi rewards on Bitcoin. Learn more

Total Value Locked (TVL)

2.84710314 BTC
$293,000

Historical yield

11.06%

Minimum commitment

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Rewards token

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sBTC
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Zest

Use your sBTC to earn Bitcoin yield through decentralized lending pools on Zest. Learn more

Total Value Locked (TVL)

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Historical yield

4.41%

Minimum commitment

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Rewards token

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Frequently asked questions

sBTC is a 1:1 Bitcoin-backed asset that lives on the Stacks blockchain. When users lock BTC on Bitcoin, they receive sBTC on Stacks, which can then be deployed in DeFi protocols to earn rewards. These rewards vary by platform and may be paid in BTC or other assets. Leather helps users bridge BTC, mint sBTC, and connect to integrated apps like ALEX or Zest to explore earning opportunities on Stacks. Learn more