How the Genesis Bond actually worksThe Genesis Bond is the inaugural product in Stacks’ broader Bitcoin Staking framework. The Genesis Bond extends this model by creating a formal pairing mechanism between STX and BTC, giving both tokens a defined role in the yield equation. The PoX-5 hard fork set the stageThe Genesis Bond follows the PoX-5 hard fork, which activated around July 29, 2026, and laid the technical groundwork for Bitcoin Staking on Stacks. Why institutions are paying attentionThe Genesis Bond takes a different approach by keeping BTC on the Bitcoin base layer. What this means for the broader marketFor STX token holders, the Genesis Bond creates direct utility.