Stake DAO

Stake DAO is a decentralized, non-custodial liquid staking platform that primarily targets governance tokens. It allows users to stake their governance tokens and receive liquid representations called sdTokens, which maintain liquidity while increasing voting power and yield. The platform supports a variety of governance tokens such as CRV, PENDLE, YFI, BAL, and others, enabling users to participate in governance while still having access to their assets for trading or other DeFi activities.

The platform's core features include Liquid Lockers, which convert governance tokens into sdTokens to boost yield and voting power, and a suite of sophisticated yield strategies that optimize returns on staked assets. Stake DAO also offers a fully on-chain bounty system called Votemarket, designed to incentivize liquidity provision efficiently and securely. Integration with major DeFi protocols like Curve, Pendle, Balancer, and Frax further enhances its utility and composability.

What sets Stake DAO apart is its focus on governance token staking combined with liquidity preservation, allowing users to maximize both yield and influence in governance decisions without locking up assets. Its non-custodial design ensures users retain control over their tokens. The platform currently manages over $48 million in Liquid Lockers TVL and $14 million in strategies TVL, reflecting growing adoption. Developers and teams can get started by exploring the open documentation, deploying strategies, and utilizing the platform's calculators and governance tools.