Stacks Updates

Don't miss the Bitcoin Builders Conference in Nashville, July 25-26. Builders and investors will discuss Bitcoin L2s adoption, DeFi growth, Ordinals, and more. As the leading Bitcoin L2, the Stacks ecosystem will be there. Register now here: https://bitcoinbuilders.io

Stacks DeFi ecosystem is heating up: • Zest Protocol reaches 6k users and now accepts DIKO as collateral • Stacks sets an ATH in STX-denominated TVL • Velar will allocate rewards for the top TVL pools • Bitflow Finance monthly transaction volume up 58%

Are you looking for funding for your @Stacks project?🤔 Submit your application on DeGrants website until June 28. 📅 If selected, you'll receive the support needed to ship your project. 🔥 It's your opportunity to contribute even more to Stacks. https://degrants.xyz/

Don't miss out on today's SIP call at 6 PM CEST. 📅 The core topic will be about simplifying Signer signature aggregation. If you are a Signer or interested in signature aggregation, this is the space for you. https://x.com/i/spaces/1RDxllgbyqmxL

Only 2 days remaining to apply for the Critical Bounties from the Stacks Foundation! If you're dedicated to infra development, tools, research, and initiatives to accelerate Stacks growth, this opportunity is for you. Don’t miss out—apply now: https://stacks.org/critical-bounties#browsecbs

The Nakamoto Activation is getting closer! Core developers have spent more time on Signer and Miner resiliency-related work. Here are a few exciting updates about their recent progress. 🧵 ⬇️ https://x.com/StacksOrg/status/1798095329293668398

Hundreds joined the EasyA hackathon at Consensus2024, organized by CoinDesk Various teams started building new Stacks apps like: • Clarity static analysis tool • Crowdfunding protocol • Tokenization platform Exciting to see more devs exploring Stacks!

Discover insights about @Stacks from teams behind DeFi protocols, wallet providers, and more? 🤩 📅Join the next Building on Bitcoin virtual event on June 13. Don't miss what's next for Stacks growth and dApps: https://lu.ma/tk4yemj9

A new all-time high transaction volume of over 900M+ STX was reached on Stacks! 📈 Once again, Signal21 metrics highlight the increasing interest and adoption of Stacks. With more builders and users joining the ecosystem, these metrics are poised for further growth.💪

New Critical Bounties from the Stacks Foundation are live. 🥳 The Bounties will fund infrastructure, tools, research, and initiatives to accelerate Stacks development. 📅Applications remain open only until June 7th. Apply now here 👇 https://stacks.org/critical-bounties#browsecbs

Don't miss out on this Friday SIP call at 6 PM CEST. 📅 ZeroAuthority will be sharing new ideas around reputation management that may lead to SIP standards. If interested in POAPs, reputation, or non-transferrable NFTs, this is the space for you. 🖼 https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1LyxBndvPzMxN

Security of the Stacks L2 has always been the number one priority.🥇 Will Corcoran and working group members explained implemented testing and hardening strategies. 🔐 Check the previous episode focused on the 2.5 readiness checklist and PoX4 testing.👇 https://youtu.be/YNghF3QSBD4

As per LunarCrush, social metrics related to Stacks have experienced rapid growth over the past 6 months: • Social sentiment 96% positive • 6.6x in social interactions • 12x in social posts These sentiment indicators showcase the increased interest in Stacks ecosystem.

📢 Apply now for the latest quarterly Critical Bounties! 🎯 The main focus areas are tools improving the experience for: • Stacks Core and Clarity developers • Miners, Stackers, and Signers Deadline: June 7th! 🗓 Don't miss out! 👇👇 https://stacks.org/critical-bounties-q2-2024

A new Building on Bitcoin virtual event is taking place on June 13. 📅 Hear from Stacks builders about their work and the next steps to scale the Bitcoin ecosystem. ⏳Don't miss the opportunity and subscribe now: https://lu.ma/tk4yemj9

Grayscale launches new Trust for Bitcoin L2 Stacks. According to Grayscale’s Head of Product, the STX Trust offers access to a growing part of the Web3 ecosystem. As Stacks get closer to unlocking Bitcoin liquidity, the interest from institutions will increase. Read the whole article here: https://buff.ly/3URdTC1

SIPs are a key aspect of Stacks' development, and weekly SIP AMAs are a great way to stay updated. In this week's episode, expect a general update, a Q&A session, and brainstorming on proposals. 🤔 Make sure to tune in this Friday at 6 PM CEST. 📅 https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1mrGmyQPomwGy

Stacks Nakamoto meetups have been taking place all over the world. Congrats to the Stacks Latam, Stacks Lagos and TH BUIDL groups for educating communities on Stacks and Bitcoin scaling. These events are the first step in increasing ecosystem awareness and onboarding new builders.

Applications for the new set of quarterly Critical Bounties are open. The emphasis topics are: • DevEx & Testing • Network Participants • Other Topics (e.g research and development of ideas advancing Bitcoin layers) You only have until June 7th to apply! 👇 Apply now for the chance to complete a Critical Bounty: https://buff.ly/4aqHAj9

Want to learn about building on Bitcoin via Stacks?🏗 Then make sure to participate in the EasyA hackathon at the University of Texas-Austin.🧑‍💻 📅 The event will occur this Thursday, 23rd May, at 6:30 PM. Register now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/consensus-warm-up-bitcoin-workshop-with-stacks-at-ut-austin-tickets-909080603557?aff=oddtdtcreator