Short answer: Dual Stacking is discontinued. It is not available for new positions. Xverse is taking the Dual Stacking page down. The current Stacks product for putting Bitcoin-side capital to work in Xverse is Bitcoin Staking (sBTC + unlocked STX), not Dual Stacking.
Do not use or link the old Dual Stacking guide blog. For Bitcoin Staking mechanics, see the Bitcoin Staking FAQs and sBTC staking explained when you need narrative context.
Dual Stacking vs what exists now
| Dual Stacking | What to use instead | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Completely discontinued | — |
| New deposits | No | Bitcoin Staking (sBTC + unlocked STX ~5% protocol bond) and/or classic STX Stacking |
| Product name | Dual Stacking (retired) | Bitcoin Staking · Stacking |
| App | Page coming down | Earn → Bitcoin Staking · Earn → Stacking |
Bitcoin Staking is not a rename of Dual Stacking. Different product, different assets (sBTC + STX), rewards in sBTC.
If you Dual Stacked before PoX-5
Confirmed: Past Dual Stacking positions unlocked at PoX-5.
Dual Stacking is discontinued — not available for new positions. Use Bitcoin Staking (sBTC + unlocked STX) as the replacement. Do not use or link the old Dual Stacking guide blog. For classic Stacking restake context, see PoX-5 Hardfork.
If you still see a Dual Stacking balance or cannot move funds after PoX-5, contact Support with your address and screenshots — do not send assets to addresses from old Dual Stacking blog posts.
What to do next
- Treat Dual Stacking as closed — do not wait for it to reopen.
- For sBTC + STX Bitcoin Staking: open Earn → Bitcoin Staking (app v2.9+). STX must be unlocked at deposit; you cannot pair later.
- For STX → BTC rewards only: use classic Stacking with Xverse Pool.
- Read What's the difference between STX stacking and Bitcoin Staking? if you are choosing between products.