Stacks: Xverse launches BTC staking via pooled sBTC and STX - 07 Sep 2026
Bitcoin staking is live on Xverse, allowing users to stake BTC through pooled sBTC paired with STX during a PoX-5 bond period to earn BTC yield on Stacks. Rewards start around September 10 with the first bonding period, and Xverse v2.9 is required to participate.The pooled structure requires each participant to pair BTC with STX, which creates direct new demand for STX as the first Bitcoin bonding period opens. This gives STX a yield-driven use case tied to Bitcoin capital entering Stacks, since BTC stakers must acquire and bond STX alongside their Bitcoin position. Participation depends on updating to Xverse v2.9, and rewards only begin once the first bonding period starts around September 10, so early users stake ahead of the first payout cycle.New: Bitcoin staking through the pool is open.Pair BTC with STX on Stacks and earn Bitcoin yield on Bitcoin. Rewards start September ~10 with the first every bonding period for Bitcoin staking.There is limited capacity available. Find details and how to join below 👇