zm zesties! 🍊

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The Zest team has been heads down preparing for the Nakamoto Upgrade, sBTC, and BTCz all set to launch in October. To say we've been busy is a massive understatement!

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In this article, we'll be recapping the top 5 highlights from the zesty month of September. At the end, we'll share some alpha on what's coming up next👀

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1. BTCz is Coming to Revolutionize BTC Yield

Introducing the first BTC derivative launching with our long-awaited Bitcoin Earn product!

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BTCz is a product of a partnership with @babylonlabs_io. We're utilizing their revolutionary Bitcoin staking tech to create a liquid staked Bitcoin.

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It couldn't be easier: send BTC to Zest Protocol and it gets converted into liquid-staked BTCz. This will be just like any other SIP10 token with borrowing and trading enabled shortly after launch.

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It will be similar to @StackingDao's stSTX: just by holding BTCz in your wallet, you are earning passive yield + rewards!

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We are beyond excited to be the first to bring this technology to Stacks, the leading Bitcoin L2.

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BTCz will launch within the next few weeks... sooner than you think 👀

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2. Zest Protocol Stacks Genesis NFTs are LIVE!

If you had funds deposited on Zest Protocol during our first launch phase (before May 10th), you qualify for an exclusive Genesis NFT!

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It's claimable on your Zest dashboard. You will see a "Claim your Genesis NFT" button in the top right corner once you connect an eligible wallet.

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Genesis NFTs are packed with a Zest Points multiplier! Each tier (bootstrapper, champion, and king), will have their own unique benefits.

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Not eligible? Grab one on the @trygamma marketplace here!

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Stay tuned for more rewards surrounding these NFTs announced soon.

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3. 2x Zest Points on aeUSDC / STX Deposits

Points lovers rejoice! This multiplier applies to all deposits, including existing ones.

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Since rolling this campaign out, aeUSDC deposits have increased 29% and STX deposits increased a whopping 85%!

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Remember: the sooner you deposit on Zest, the easier it is to climb the points leaderboard and secure your onchain zestiness.

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4. Orange Wallet Integration

Zesties can now take the orange pill! @OrangeCryptoHQ became supported by Zest Protocol earlier this month.

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Orange Wallet joins @XverseApp, @LeatherBTC, @okxweb3 and @asignaio as a compatible wallet. Simply connect and start earning yield on your Stacks assets today!

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Download Orange Wallet here.

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5. Speaking at Korea Blockchain Week

Our co-founder @TychoOnnasch was invited to speak at @kbwofficial about Bitcoin, BTCz, and Stacks!

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It was an action-packed week filled with meeting community members, sharing the mission of Zest Protocol, and showing off our sick merch.

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We also made an appearance at @token2049, the biggest crypto conference in the world!

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Biggest takeaway from both conferences? People are more hyped than ever about Bitcoin and what you can build on top of it.

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That's a wrap🌯

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You thought September was exciting? October is going to be our busiest month yet:

• BTCz launching within the next few weeks

• Nakamoto Upgrade block within October

• sBTC (hopefully) by the end of October

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We couldn't be more excited to be on this zesty journey with all of you. Thanks for reading, stay tuned for more memes, alpha, and more!

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Stay zesty 🍊

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