Borrow USDh against your sats on @ZestProtocol. Stake borrowed USDh for a 10% yield spread at the current 3% borrow APR. It took us 58 seconds, can you beat that? 👀 https://t.co/pKIykD05hL

Leather’s new web app just dropped – and we went deep with @markymark Hendrickson on the Leather Lounge. Mark breaks down how this new platform lets you discover, track, and manage Bitcoin yield strategies right from your browser. Plus, we spotlighted builders and founders from @HermeticaFi , @ZestProtocol , @ALEXLabBTC , @StackingDao , @VelarBTC , @GraniteBTC , and more. Whether you’re stacking STX, exploring sBTC, or just curious about the future of Bitcoin-powered DeFi, this one’s packed with insights and alpha. 📺 Full replay available now – with timestamps 👇 00:00 Introduction to Leather's New Web App 02:48 Vision Behind the Browser-Based Experience 05:44 Exploring Stacking and sBTC Opportunities 08:08 Understanding Hermetica's Yield-Bearing Stablecoin with Founder @jakob_btc 11:34 Zest Protocol: Lending and Yield Generation with Founder @TychoOnnasch 17:58 Yield Strategies with STX and Liquid Staking w/ @theadvisorbtc 20:25 Integrating AI for User Education 22:15 Velar: The First Perpetual DEX on Stacks w/ @Sureshsinghn 26:42 Navigating Scams in the Crypto Ecosystem 29:21 Native Stacking vs Liquid Stacking with StackingDAO w/ @philiphacks 33:41 @marshallmixing from Granite: A Safe Bitcoin Lending Protocol 40:07 Innovations in Mobile and Web Apps 40:42 @DeFiPoet from ALEX 46:41 Mark Hendrickson on their intention behind building the WebApp

"The entire point of BTC is to never sell it" @renapshah says lending protocols like @ZestProtocol and @GraniteBTC are the "golden goose of DeFi" https://t.co/PSu1RGHFVc

2,000 more sBTC just got deployed to Stacks.The sBTC-USDh yield trade on @ZestProtocol remains the highest-yielding way to put your sBTC to work. https://t.co/X1c25fxUXR

Here's all the yield opportunities on @Stacks that Muneeb highlighted at @token2049 👇 ✦ 3-5% APY just for holding sBTC ✦ 12% APY on @VelarBTC ✦ Up to 40% APY with @ZestProtocol + @HermeticaFi https://t.co/vQ6JWiRqt9

Hermetica Hangout is back. This week, we’re joined by @ZestProtocol to talk about the rise of credit markets on Bitcoin. Host: @DCBK2LA Guest: @ZestProtocol Set a reminder. ⏰ https://t.co/Q64kCwPxvR

Zest is quickly becoming the central hub of DeFi on @stacks — and the numbers prove it. From stablecoins to sBTC, liquidity is flowing into the protocol to earn yield or borrow for advanced strategies. Let’s dig into the data that shows how central Zest has become 👇🧵

🟧To accommodate institutional interest, the third sBTC deposit cap is rescheduled to May 22, 2025, allowing 2,000 $BTC to be deposited, expanding Bitcoin’s DeFi role on Stacks. sBTC, a 1:1 Bitcoin-backed asset on @Stacks, enables Bitcoin holders to engage in DeFi while upholding Bitcoin’s security and decentralization. This follows the April 30, 2025, launch of sBTC withdrawal functionality, enabling trust-minimized conversion to native BTC. With 3,000 sBTC already in circulation, Stacks has emerged as a leading blockchain for BTC locked. The upcoming 2,000 sBTC cap raise will further cement Stacks’ position as a premier hub for BTCFi. By minting sBTC, users can unlock Bitcoin’s potential in the Stacks ecosystem, participating in innovative DeFi protocols without compromising Bitcoin’s foundational values. 👇 🔸@ZestProtocol 🔸@ALEXLabBTC 🔸@Bitflow_Finance 🔸@ArkadikoFinance 🔸@VelarBTC 🔸@StackingDao 🔸@HermeticaFi

USDh is the most borrowed stablecoin on @ZestProtocol. Borrow from over 500K USDh available at 2.95% APY. https://t.co/Pr9oJGu89g

zest ships so often on @Stacks that sometimes it’s hard to keep up. here’s the latest on what’s new and what makes the protocol even more zesty. 🧵⬇️

Stacks gives you native BTC for stacking. But there's a ton of additional opportunities. "You can provide liquidity to something like @VelarBTC and start earning higher yields. You can borrow on @ZestProtocol and provide liquidity into bitcoin-backed stablecoins [like USDh]" https://t.co/F07l1jV5H7

Bitcoin is the world’s most valuable idle asset. Bitcoin-backed lending can unlock BTC liquidity and become the next trillion-dollar opportunity. Here is how Zest Protocol is leading the way. 🧵👇

Zest Protocol co-founder, @TychoOnnasch will be at @token2049 in Dubai from Apr 30 - May 1. Perfect opportunity to connect and discuss all things Bitcoin, L2s, DeFi, @Stacks, and more! https://t.co/xp7mGiFzQz

We wrote this guide a while back on how to borrow USDh against sBTC on @ZestProtocol. Since then, borrowable liquidity has grown by over 300%. There’s now $1M+ USDh available to borrow. Same steps. Way more firepower.

USDh 现在为 Zest 清算提供支持。 我们将 CeFi 流动性引入 Stacks DeFi，使 sBTC 支持的贷款更具可扩展性。 目前在 @ZestProtocol 上有超过 100 万美元的 USDh 可供借用。https://t.co/bQAzeqLXHi

We’ve been cooking up something and it’s almost time to serve. Ready when you are, @ZestProtocol. 🔥 https://t.co/qlhBBRn2Rp

Want to earn sBTC yield while borrowing other liquidity? Depositing stSTXbtc on @ZestProtocol and using it as collateral is the move. Quick video guide to walk you through it ⬇️ https://t.co/quHsDl9PRa

VELAR PERPDEX: Earn 5% when you trade with USDh Join us on Spaces tomorrow, April 16th at 2 PM UTC to learn how you can earn yield with USDh on Velar PerpDex. Hosted by @RainFire09 with co-hosts @HermeticaFi and @ZestProtocol, plus special guests @jackbinswitch and @theadvisorbtc. RSVP link below 👇

sBTC, STX, and stablecoins are the core assets for Stacks to thrive. Zest is the protocol that brings them to life in DeFi. Here’s why Zest will be the one activating capital and igniting Stacks DeFi season. 🧵 ⬇️

🤔 How will ALEX DAMM benefit you? For Traders: 🔸 Tighter spreads from concentrated liquidity 🔸 More precise trade execution 🔸 Lower slippage on large orders 🔸 Protection against price manipulation For Liquidity Providers: 🔸 Higher capital efficiency (more fees, same capital) 🔸 Easier and more flexible position management 🔸 Fungible LP tokens that can be used elsewhere 🔸 Reduced impermanent loss via targeted liquidity For the @Stacks ecosystem: 🔸 Enables higher borrow limits on stables like $aUSD on @ZestProtocol 🔸 Boosts total value locked (TVL) 🔸 Increases on-chain volume and activity Even if you’re not an active trader or LP, DAMM is a major step forward for DeFi — helping DEXs close the gap with CEXs in functionality and advanced features. That means that more liquidity stays on-chain where it can be better utilized. 💸 Learn more about DAMM on our Medium 🔗 https://t.co/83HtAFxbiL