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# Liquid staking

Liquid staking converts STX into a token that earns staking rewards and stays transferable.

Liquid staking converts STX into a liquid staking token. The provider stakes the STX through its own contracts. The token earns rewards and stays transferable, so you can send it or use it in apps while it earns.

On [app.leather.io/staking](https://app.leather.io/staking), providers are listed under "Liquid staking". "Start earning" opens the provider's website, where you convert STX and later redeem it. Leather does not operate any liquid staking provider.

Compared with staking STX with a pool:

* Your STX moves to the provider's contract instead of staying locked in your account.
* You get it back by redeeming through the provider, on its terms.
* The provider decides how rewards reach you, usually through the value of the token.

See [Liquid staking conditions](/stacking-and-sbtc-reference/liquid-stacking-conditions.md) and [Liquid staking tokens](/stacking-and-sbtc-reference/stacking-liquid-token.md).