Where & how to lend Stacks (STX)

Introduction

Lending Stacks can be a great option for those who want to hold STX but earn yield. The steps can be a little daunting, especially the first time you do them. That’s why we’ve put this guide together for you.

Step-by-step

1. 1. Obtain Stacks (STX) tokens

   In order to lend Stacks, you need to have it. To obtain Stacks, you’ll need to purchase it. You can choose from these popular exchanges.

   Platform	Coin	Price
   Bitpanda	Stacks (STX)	$1.83
   Uphold	Stacks (STX)	$1.77
   Kraken	Stacks (STX)	$1.83
   OKX	Stacks (STX)	$1.83
   YouHodler	Stacks (STX)	$1.82
   Binance	Stacks (STX)	$1.83

   See all 15 prices

2. 2. Choose a Stacks lender

   Once you have STX, you’ll need to choose a Stacks lending platform to lend your tokens. You can see some options here.

   Platform	Coin	Interest rate
   Blockchain.com	Stacks (STX)	Up to 1% APY

3. 3. Lend your Stacks

   Once you’ve chosen a platform to lending your Stacks, transfer your Stacks into your wallet in the lending platform. Once it’s deposited, it will start earning interest. Some platforms pay interest daily, while others are weekly, or monthly.

4. 4. Earn interest

   Now all you need to do is sit back while your crypto earns interest. The more you deposit, the more interest you can earn. Try to make sure your lending platform pays compounding interest to maximise your returns.

What to be aware of

Lending your crypto can be risky. Make sure you do your research before depositing your crypto. Don’t lend more than you’re willing to lose. Check their lending practices, reviews, and how they secure your cryptocurrency.