Zest Protocol (ZEST), held the way you control it
ZEST · Multichain networkLooking for a Zest Protocol wallet or a ZEST wallet app that does more than just hold? Zypto App is a non-custodial multichain DeFi wallet where you can hold ZEST, swap into 24,000+ assets across 20+ chains, connect to dApps and put your crypto to work in the real world. All from one app, your keys on your device.
Zest Protocol runs on the Stacks network, which isn't integrated in the Zypto App yet. Request Stacks on X and we'll prioritize adding it so you can hold and swap Zest Protocol.
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What makes Zypto the right place for your Zest Protocol (ZEST)
Most Zest Protocol wallets do one thing: hold ZEST. Zypto App is a full DeFi wallet built for actually using it. Hold ZEST non-custodially on the Multichain network, swap into 24,000+ assets across 20+ chains via in-app DEX integrations, connect to dApps with WalletConnect, and use the value through the Zypto Premium Visa Card and Zypto's bill-pay and gift-card surfaces.
Whether you're new and looking for your first Zest Protocol wallet app or your first ZEST wallet, or an experienced DeFi user who wants one wallet for holding, swapping and real-world spending, Zypto is built for both, without sacrificing self-custody.
New to Zest Protocol? Start here with the right ZEST wallet
New to Zest Protocol? You don't need an exchange account to get a wallet. Download Zypto App, generate your recovery phrase, and you have a working ZEST wallet in under a minute. Add your first ZEST by receiving from another wallet, or by buying in-app where supported.
From zero to using Zest Protocol
Get the app
Download Zypto App on iOS or Android. Generate your recovery phrase. Your keys stay on your device.
Add ZEST
Receive ZEST from another wallet, or buy in-app where supported.
Use it everywhere
Top up the Zypto Premium Visa Card, swap into other assets, pay bills, or buy gift cards.
Your Zest Protocol is secured by you
Zypto App is non-custodial. Your private keys are generated and stored on your device, Zypto never has access to your ZEST and every transaction is signed locally. For account access, every user sets a PIN with optional biometric security (fingerprint or face recognition). You can also filter your wallet to show only verified tokens, protecting you from random airdrops or unsafe assets. For offline hardware wallet security, pair with the Vault Key Card, card-based cold-wallet hardware that signs transactions over NFC, keys never touch the internet.
What is Zest Protocol?
Zest Protocol is a Bitcoin-focused lending and borrowing platform built on Stacks, a Bitcoin layer. Users can deposit assets such as sBTC, STX, stSTX, and USDC to earn yield, or borrow against Bitcoin collateral instead of leaving it idle. The project has also introduced Bitcoin collateral vaults that let holders borrow stablecoins while keeping BTC on the Bitcoin base layer. ZEST is the protocol's governance and utility token. Holders vote on parameters like interest rate models, collateral factors, and which assets are listed, and the token is linked to fees from lending and borrowing activity. Total supply is 1 billion. The protocol has been live on Stacks since 2024 and is backed by several crypto venture firms. As a Bitcoin DeFi protocol, Zest carries the usual smart-contract and lending risks, so review the current markets before depositing. You can follow the Zest Protocol price and hold ZEST in a self-custody wallet.
Real things to do with your ZEST
Zypto App connects your Zest Protocol to real-world spending. Swap into supported coins in-app, use your Zest Protocol in the real world.
Vault Key Card cold storage
Card-based cold-wallet hardware. NFC-tap to sign Zest Protocol transactions, keys never touch the internet.
Vault Key CardUse a Crypto Visa Card
Load the Zypto Premium Visa Card with crypto. Physical and virtual cards, use them wherever Visa is accepted.
Crypto cardsPay bills with Zest Protocol
Settle utility bills and mobile contracts with billers worldwide, paid with crypto from your Zypto wallet.
Bill payBuy gift cards with ZEST
Gift cards from popular brands, paid with crypto. Settle in-app, redeem instantly.
Gift cardsTop up any phone
Send mobile credit across many countries in seconds. Pay with crypto, recipient gets local airtime.
Mobile top-upsCross-chain swaps
Swap Zest Protocol into 24,000+ assets across 1,000,000+ cross-chain routes. All in-app, all in two taps.
Multichain walletPay with crypto
Zypto App supports 100+ cryptocurrencies for card loads, mobile top-ups, bill pay and gift cards. Swap any asset into a supported coin in-app, all in a few taps.
Zypto PayOther assets worth holding next to ZEST
Cross-chain swaps mean your ZEST can become any of these in two taps.
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ZEST wallet questions, answered
What's the best Zest Protocol wallet app?
That depends on what you want to do with your ZEST. If you're holding only, any non-custodial wallet works. If you want to hold, swap across 20+ chains, connect to dApps, and use crypto for real-world spending, Zypto App is purpose-built for that while still being fully non-custodial.
Is the Zypto Zest Protocol wallet non-custodial?
Yes. Your private keys are generated and stored on your device. Zypto never has access to your ZEST. Every transaction is signed locally on your device before it reaches the network.
How do I spend crypto with Zypto Premium Visa Cards?
When you load the card in Zypto App, your crypto is converted into USD. Conversion happens at load, not at the checkout, so you can lock value in, avoid volatility and spend wherever Visa is accepted around the world, subject to eligibility and applicable limits.
Which chains can I swap Zest Protocol into?
Swap into assets across 20+ chains including Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism, BNB Chain and TRON, across 1,000,000+ cross-chain routes. All in-app, all in two taps.
How do I back up my Zest Protocol wallet?
During setup, Zypto App generates a 12-word recovery phrase. Write it down and store it offline somewhere safe. For offline hardware wallet security, pair Zypto App with a Vault Key Card, the card-based cold-wallet hardware that signs transactions over NFC without exposing your keys to the internet.
Is Zypto App available in my country?
The wallet itself is available globally on iOS, Android and web. Some features (in-app buying, the Zypto Premium Visa Card) vary by region. See what's available where you are on our <a href="/spend-crypto/">Spend by Country</a> page.
Is Zypto App free?
The app is free to download and use. Standard network fees apply to on-chain transactions. Card and bill-pay services carry transparent transaction fees published in the app.
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