IOTA Partners with SwirlStake to Launch Liquid Staking on Testnet
IOTA Partners with SwirlStake to Launch Liquid Staking on Testnet
🌪️ IOTA's Liquid Revolution Begins
IOTA ecosystem expands with the launch of SwirlStake's liquid staking solution on testnet. The new protocol allows users to:
- Stake IOTA tokens and receive stIOTA in return
- Maintain liquidity while earning staking rewards
- Utilize stIOTA across DeFi applications
- Access funds without lockup periods
Key Features:
- 1:1 ratio token swaps
- Immediate liquidity
- Continuous staking rewards
- DeFi integration capabilities
The partnership builds on IOTA's existing validator infrastructure on the Rebased test network.
Excited to partner with #IOTA on @SwirlStake! Swirl brings liquid staking to the IOTA ecosystem, now live on Testnet 🌀 Stake $IOTA → Get $stIOTA → Use across DeFi while earning rewards No lockups. No waiting. Just yield + utility. Check it out! 👇
Did anyone mention liquid staking on #IOTA? It’s happening! Swirl is now live on the IOTA Testnet. Stake your $IOTA, receive $stIOTA, and explore what DeFi on IOTA will look like. Mainnet soon™ — but first, we test.
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