May 22, 2024
Stacking DAO Bi-Weekly Update: $30M worth of stSTX is in DeFi

May 22, 2024

Stacking DAO bi-weekly updates is the perfect format for the community to explore the latest news and milestones.
Stacking DAO TVL reached 53M+ STX ($110M+) and 34k total users, showing further growth and community interest in the protocol.
StacksPulse revealed 2,704 unique users interacted with Stacking DAO in the last seven days, the highest weekly amount in the last month.
📈 Last 7 days unique users:
— stackspulse (@stackspulse) May 20, 2024
- @StackingDao: 2,704 users
- @ALEXLabBTC: 589 users
- @VelarBTC: 503 users
- @Bitflow_Finance: 485 users
- @Stackswap_BTC: 243 users pic.twitter.com/ip5sswMbjl
Stacking DAO growth since the protocol launch has been astounding, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the Stacks community. Check this thread to learn all the milestones achieved by the protocol up to now.
How fast has Stacking DAO been growing? 🤔
— Stacking DAO (@StackingDao) May 14, 2024
Stacking DAO is moving the ecosystem forward and aiming for the moon.
And the on-chain data speaks for itself. 🧵 ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/XcqlEyyU8Q
If you are just starting with Stacks, read this introductory thread on Stacks and why Stacking DAO is a great starting place to get familiar with the ecosystem.
stSTX has played a key role in bootstrapping DeFi protocols liquidity, and the numbers back up the statement. Right now, $30M worth of stSTX is in DeFi,which is around 1/3 of Stacking DAO TVL.
• 5,5M stSTX in Bitflow Finance
• 4,8M+ stSTX in Zest Protocol
• 4,2M+ stSTX in Arkadiko Finance
• 400k+ stSTX in HermeticaFi
• 9k+ stSTX in Velar

Talking about DeFi, Tycho Onnasch, a Stacking DAOcore contributor and Zest Founder, spoke at an event in Hong Kong bout how big Bitcoin DeFi can become.
Bitcoin DeFi is entering the mainstream here rapidly and it’s the dominant narrative by far. Met so many users I look forward to going back soon
Finally, given the recent security incidents involving Stacks apps, rest assured that security is a core focus, and Stacking DAO the DeFi protocol with the least attack surface.
1/6 DeFi on @stacks is sailing through rough waters 🌊
— Stacking DAO (@StackingDao) May 18, 2024
Many have asked for a security breakdown of Stacking DAO.
We're glad that you're interested in what has been our core focus for a long time, anon. 🧵 ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/EkoKVNBILO
The leading Web3 educator and investor, DeFi Dad, expressed his appreciation of Stacking DAO work and the protocol role in unlocking liquidity on Stacks.
Keep up the great work! Stacks so badly needed an LST like stSTX to unlock more liquidity.
— DeFi Dad ⟠ defidad.eth (@DeFi_Dad) May 14, 2024
Stacking DAO was featured in Defiant latest article. For DeFi users who are new to Stacks, they emphasized that stSTX is the perfect place to start.
Sponsored
— The Defiant (@DefiantNews) May 14, 2024
Bitcoin Is More Than You Think 🟧
Stacks is a prominent Bitcoin L2 with a thriving ecosystem of DeFi applications like @ALEXLabBTC, @Bitflow_Finance and @StackingDao.
Learn about the world of Bitcoin and how you can start exploring BTCFi 👇https://t.co/V8OvPtzEPk pic.twitter.com/Tk8vlPpD31
Stacking DAO announced an improved points script as a game changer to increase transparency and introduce other benefits:
The improved points script will be a game changer, increasing transparency and introducing other benefits.
— Stacking DAO (@StackingDao) May 15, 2024
It will also solve the current issues:
• Leaderboard trailing points UI & yet to reflect various boosters
• @ZestProtocol daily points not counted (live in around 1…
Roman K posted a chart clearly explaining the benefits of Liquid Stacking Stacking:
We all know the Stacks network as secure, decentralized and reliable
— Roman K (@neddfil) May 14, 2024
But do you know that @StackingDao plays a big role in all of this?
With Liquid Stacking, network securing becomes convenient and advantageous
Why do people choose Stacking DAO?
Take a look at the chart👇 pic.twitter.com/gHIrIP8daf
Scorpy posted a great scheme recapping how people can use stSTX in DeFi:

Tim featured Stacking DAO in his educational thread explaining that Stacking is just like a Castle:
The easiest way to understand Stacking is by comparing it to a castle.
— Tim (@_nottim) May 14, 2024
If you own a big castle, the best way to keep it safe would be to get loyal guards to protect the castle walls.
This is also how stacking works, a decentralized network of signers keeping @Stacks secure. 🟧 pic.twitter.com/mDIg1aEQjx
Algorithm discussed the recent increase in DeFi activities on Stacks, which is primarily due to liquidity unlocking, especially through liquid staking.
DeFi activities on Stacks have surged recently, largely due to liquidity unlocking, especially through liquid stacking.@StackingDao leads the liquidity unlock with $stSTX.
— Algorithm.btc (@godfred_xcuz) May 5, 2024
Check out these DeFi strategies boosting @Stacks ecosystem liquidity:
🧵 pic.twitter.com/4b4BSw8ISl
Stew_SoFresh created a walk-through YouTube video about Stacking DAO:
A snippet from my full video on my YouTube on @StackingDao L2 BTC
— Stew1000 (@Stew_SoFresh) May 15, 2024
Hit the link in the comments to watch the full video! Click link below and get started pic.twitter.com/BR1urkkI7F
Stacksy infographic highlighted key Stacking DAO security measures and achievements:
🛡️This infographic highlights key security measures and achievements of @StackingDao pic.twitter.com/S5oSvTUx46
— Stacksy.btc (@Stacksybtc) May 20, 2024
iiaone wrote a great thread on the importance of the Stacking DAO Signer network:
A few weeks ago @StackingDao created a strategic partnership with leading validator operators, including Luganode, Kiln, Chorus One, and ALUM Labs.
— iiaonΞ // 1%. 🧙🏿♂️ (@iiaone) May 21, 2024
Why does this collaboration bring benefit to @Stacks network?
Stacking DAO's partnerships position the Stacks network for… pic.twitter.com/C8aSP75wnp
Finally, Stacking DAO has processed another ~183,872.50 STX in Stacking rewards.
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