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Bitcoin staking lets you earn yield on your BTC without giving up custody. On Stacks, you lock Bitcoin under your own keys and earn rewards paid in real BTC. Rewards come from Proof of Transfer, the consensus mechanism that's secured Stacks since 2021 and paid out over 4,200 BTC to date.

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Bitcoin Staking Explained: How It Works on Stacks

Stacks Labs
May 13, 2026
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Target BTC APY
3% APY is annualized over a Bitcoin year (52,560 blocks). A 6-month bond delivers ~1.44%.
~3
%
Annualized
Total Yield Distributed
4,224
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FAQ

What is Bitcoin Staking?

  • Bitcoin Staking on Stacks enables BTC holders to earn BTC yield without giving up custody. Participants lock BTC on Bitcoin L1 alongside STX to form a protocol bond. Yield is generated through Proof of Transfer, the consensus mechanism that has powered Stacks since January 2021, distributing over 4200 BTC to stakers to date.

Where does the BTC yield come from?

  • Stacks miners commit real BTC every 10 minutes to compete for STX block rewards. That BTC is distributed to stakers. The yield comes from miner activity and every distribution is recorded on Bitcoin and independently verifiable.

Who holds my BTC?

  • You do. BTC is locked on Bitcoin L1 using a standard timelock under your own keys. It is not bridged, wrapped, or held by a third party. No one, including Stacks, can move it during the bonding period.

Do I need STX to participate?

  • Yes. A protocol bond pairs BTC with STX at approximately 5% of the BTC position value. The STX commitment is required to secure allocation as capacity in Bitcoin Staking is limited. 100% of the yield accrues to the BTC side. Pooling options are available for participants who cannot meet the minimum requirements independently.

How much can I earn?

  • The target APY is approximately 3%, annualized and paid in BTC. Payouts arrive every Bitcoin week (~7 days). A single 6-month bond delivers about 1.44% of locked BTC; realized yield may vary slightly with miner activity.

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