Stacks Releases a Bitcoin Staking Whitepaper Outlining Framework for Self-Custodial Yield

Stacks released a whitepaper proposing self-custodial Bitcoin staking so BTC holders can earn yield without giving up control of their coins.

The model uses the Stacks ecosystem to add smart-contract-like functionality around Bitcoin without changing Bitcoin’s base layer.

If adopted, it could create new yield opportunities for Bitcoin holders and expand Bitcoin’s role in DeFi.

The approach also aims to reduce dependence on centralized crypto platforms that carry custody risk.