Stacks Updates

What’s new in Stacks? • sBTC withdrawals set to go live March 31st • BuidlBattle attracted hundreds of Stacks related submissions • Velar teasing new perps announcement this week • STX stacking TVL hits an ATH, reflecting growing long-term confidence in the network

The Stacks developer community is thriving—with hundreds of new builders and nearly a hundred projects submitted to BuidlBattle. Next week, a new program is being launched to help these creators become founders and bring the next generation of apps to life.

Stacks is working to make Bitcoin the foundation of the digital economy. How to get there? • Double down on DeFi: more liquidity, custody integrations, capital & stablecoins • Expand Bitcoin access via sBTC: faster, more reliable Stacks chain + better bridges to Stacks

Hundreds of @Stacks builders showed up for BuidlBattle and submitted their projects. Now, the next chapter begins—where some of these ideas move from concept to protocol, ready to serve the ecosystem. It's stx buidl szn.

Mark your calendars! 🗓 Join us for the next SIP × AI community call this Friday, March 21 at 11 AM ET. We're bringing together SIP pros & AI innovators to level up UI/UX prototyping. Be there 👇 https://x.com/i/spaces/1eaKbWZMVmoGX/peek

What are some major contributions achieved by the Stacks Foundation? - Stacks ranked #7 fastest-growing dev ecosystem by Electric Capital - Onboarded enterprise-grade node operators as Signers - Doubling down on key partnerships (e.g Fordefi, LearnWeb3, DIA, ecc) - Much more Check out other achievements by the Stacks Foundation here: https://stacks.org/stacks-2025

Set a reminder for the next SIP × AI community call this Friday, Feb 28, at 11 AM ET. 📆 Mixing together SIP experts & AI builders is the perfect way to accelerate and improve UI/UX prototyping. Don’t miss out ⬇️ https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1yoKModajWwJQ

What's happening in the Stacks ecosystem? • sBTC second cap going was filled in 24 hours • Blockchair, one of the largest blockchain explorers, now supports Stacks • ALEX is bringing AI-powered DeFi to Stacks, with users giving prompts to perform transactions

Stacks ecosystem focus on decentralization and resilience is why BitcoinLayers classify it as Bitcoin layer. Stacks is now the #3 Bitcoin layer behind Lightning and Liquid based on native BTC Supply.

2000 sBTC have been minted in just 24 hours! This is a testament to the Stacks ecosystem’s coordinated effort to activate the Bitcoin economy. The next step is enabling sBTC withdrawals and introducing new deposit caps.

The SIP × AI community calls are a hit! Another one is happening this Friday, Feb 28, at 11 AM ET. 📆 Bringing SIP experts & AI builders together is speeding up UI/UX prototyping—don’t miss out! ⏰ Set a reminder now: https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1ZkJzYwAgaNGv

The second sBTC cap is going live today at 10 AM ET! It will open the door for another 2000 sBTC to enter the Stacks ecosystem and flow across DeFi protocols. The time to unlock the Bitcoin economy and BTC liquidity is now.

The latest SIP × AI community call is taking place today at 11 AM ET. Combining AI builders and SIP domain experts is the perfect way to accelerate UI/UX prototyping. Set a reminder so you don’t miss it! https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1PlKQMWPXlaKE

What's happening in the Stacks ecosystem? • Xverse enabled tokens swap from other chains to Stacks, making the onboarding process even smoother • Bitflow AMM onboarding Runes lovers and liquidity on Stacks • sBTC second cap going live on Feb 25

The sBTC second cap is launching on February 25, as announced by Bitcoin L2 Labs. It can bring an additional 2,000 BTC into the Stacks ecosystem, expanding Bitcoin liquidity and DeFi opportunities. This marks a new step towards activating the Bitcoin economy. For more details on the sBTC cap-2, check out the Bitcoin L2 Labs thread: https://x.com/BitcoinL2Labs/status/1888960008404046008

With the Nakamoto upgrade live, sBTC rolling out, and ongoing efforts to make sBTC the go-to asset for Bitcoin DeFi, it's time to look beyond the horizon. As a decentralized ecosystem, community involvement is key to shaping the chain’s future. Let’s work together to activate the Bitcoin economy. Want to give your input on the future Stacks roadmap? Share your roadmap ideas on the forum! ⬇️ https://forum.stacks.org/t/stacks-roadmap-and-product-vision-update/17852

Want to spotlight your Stacks dApp and connect with investors? Don't miss out on the Buidl Battle from March 3rd-21st: • $25k+ in prizes • Pitch your Bitcoin startup idea to 30+ VCs • Winners to be interviewed by leading Bitcoin accelerators Register and check all the information regarding the Buidl Battle: https://buidlbattle.com

The ETHDenver conference runs from Feb 23 - March 2, and the Stacks ecosystem will be there! It’s a great chance to introduce new users, builders, and investors to Stacks while growing awareness of the ecosystem. If you're attending, be sure to register ⬇️ Take a look at the Stacks ecosystem-related events taking place at ETH Denver. https://lu.ma/stacksevents

A new SIP × AI community call is taking place this Friday at 11 AM ET. 📆 Combining AI builders and SIP domain experts is the perfect way to accelerate UI/UX prototyping. ⏰ Set a reminder so you don’t miss it! https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1yoKMovgOXwJQ

Stacks in 2025 & beyond 🔥 The core engineers are re-committing to the Stacks Forum as the hub for deep discussions on governance, product, and community. Here's what’s next for Stacks & sBTC on the roadmap.🧵 ⬇️ https://x.com/StacksOrg/status/1887969625532752060