Stacks Updates

The DeGrants Cohort 2 winners have been selected by the community! Here are the DeFi track winners: • STX City: no-code tool for easy token launches • Jing Cash: slippage-free swaps • Minera: decentralized STX mining pool A new wave of Stacks dApps is on the way!

100,000+ devs have kicked off the Stacks coding challenges on EasyA! This surge reflects the rising excitement to dive into the Bitcoin L2 space and explore the power of Stacks. As developer activity accelerates and fresh apps emerge, Stacks will draw in more users.

Don’t miss today’s Stacks SIP community innovation call at 12 PM ET! 📅 Get an update on the SIP-027 results and the approval of the non-sequential Multisig transactions upgrade.🔥 Set a reminder and join in a few hours 👇 https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1OyKAZRVOpqGb

The Nakamoto Activation rollout goes live today! 🔥 To celebrate, don’t miss “The Nakamoto Revolution” event on September 4th at KBW 2024. Bitcoin enthusiasts, register now to explore the benefits of this upgrade: https://buff.ly/4dHgSFn. The event will be the perfect opportunity to: • Network with Bitcoin builders • Engage in panels on the Nakamoto upgrade • Hear Muneeb, founder of Stacks, share his insights on Bitcoin future Everyone interested in the future of Bitcoin is welcome to participate!

Zest Protocol has introduced Clarity Alliance to strengthen Stacks dApp security. This initiative brings expert white-hat hackers on board for thorough audits. Paired with Hypernative Labs' incident response monitoring, Stacks DeFi is becoming even more secure and resilient.

The Stacks community is developing new dApps to onboard users and bring more utility to the ecosystem. • BSD: Bitcoin-backed dollars • Zero Authority DAO: gig marketplace • Viking Swap: Stacks DEX aggregator • Boom wallet: Bitcoin payments via sBTC • STX City: Launch a Stacks memecoin in seconds with no code required • Many other dApps from GameFi to DEXs With Nakamoto and sBTC, building impactful protocols will be easier than ever!

The Stacks DeFi pillars are driving increased activity and boosting liquidity: • 80M+ STX added in TVL (DefiLlama) • 10k+ monthly DeFi users since December (Signal 21) DeFi is the key to unlocking the Bitcoin economy

Yesterday, Babylon launch hit the 1000 BTC cap within just a few blocks. This highlights the demand for Bitcoin DeFi and yield. With Nakamoto and sBTC on the horizon, Stacks is set to unlock the full potential of the Bitcoin economy.

The Bitcoin economy is evolving with key innovations: • Upcoming Nakamoto & sBTC rollouts • Progress in Bitcoin L1 & developer tools • Expanding Bitcoin programmability Catch all the insights in the newest Stacker Chats with Muneeb and Gina! https://x.com/Stacks/status/1826275504841949382

Don't miss the SIP Weekly Call this Friday at 12 PM ET! 📅 Tune in to explore the latest innovations happening on the Stacks network. 📚 Set a reminder now to join the Community innovation call: https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1OyKAZzQgVMGb

A lot is happening in the Stacks ecosystem: • Bitflow Finance optimized their aggregator so users can now find the best rates across 23,000+ routes • BitGo, Aptos, and Luxor are joining the Stacks Signers network • On August 28, the Activation window will start, which is the first step towards fast blocks and Bitcoin finality

At the ABS event, discussions focused on growing Bitcoin liquidity use cases. Kyle Ellicott, lead investor relations at Stacks Foundation, discussed Bitcoin scaling through L2s and about cross-chain synergies. Stacks is gaining mainstream traction through these events.

Less than 24 hours left to vote for the SIP-027.⌛️ The SIP will enable non-sequential Multisig transactions to offer an improved UX for users. 🔥 🗳Anyone holding STX can cast their vote here: https://stx.eco

The Stacks Signer network is expanding with the addition of BitGo, Aptos, and Luxor. • Luxor: a major Bitcoin mining pool • Bitgo: an expert in custody services • Aptos: an emerging competitive L1 Their expertise will strengthen Stacks’ decentralization and resilience.

How can the SIP voting process improve? 🤔 Join this Friday's AMA at 6 PM CEST to share your UI/UX feedback on the SIP voting experience. Perfect time to vote on the Multisig SIP and share your experience on Friday: https://stx.eco https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1gqxvNmbYZQxB

⌛️Only 4 days left to vote on SIP-27! The proposal aims to enhance Multisig UX with non-sequential transactions. Time to say goodbye to rigid signing orders and enjoy more flexibility and smoother workflows. 🗳Cast your vote now: https://stx.eco

The Stacks ecosystem has been hitting milestone after milestone in recent months: • Institutional adoption (@Grayscale Stacks Trust) • Security (Clarity Alliance, Orange hackers program) • Partnerships (Aptos, BitGo, and other new Signers) Stacks keeps growing!

The Multisig SIP voting is live! 🗳 If you hold STX, vote at: https://stx.eco In tomorrow's AMA at 6 PM CEST, we'll discuss SIP-27, responsible for improving the Multisig transactions UX. Make sure to set the reminder for the space 👇 https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1ypJdpzoMgvJW

Stacks is experiencing impressive growth not only in on-chain metrics but also in social engagement. According to @LunarCrush, active social posts about Stacks have jumped by 107,796% in the past year. The interest in scaling the Bitcoin economy continues to surge.