Stacks Updates

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

The SIP × AI community call is taking place today at 11 AM ET. 📆 This format helps accelerate UI/UX prototyping by connecting SIP experts with AI builders. Going live in a few hours—don’t miss it! ⬇️ https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1jMKgkggPlkKL

Stacks ecosystem has been working hard to place to strengthen its position: • Built in the U.S. and growing fast • Grayscale launched the STX Trust • STX is the only Bitcoin L2 token in the Coinbase 50 Index • SEC cooperation brought a 3+ year investigation to a conclusion

Onboarding builders, community leaders, and developers matters more than ever. Ecosystem growth wouldn’t be possible without the community's grassroots efforts. Here are established and ongoing activities helping to achieve this. 🧵 ⬇️ https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7292263088119046144

PushChain is building with Stacks to enhance the accessibility of Bitcoin applications. What does this mean for builders & users? Apps on Stacks and Push Chain can accept transactions from any wallet on any chain—unlocking seamless cross-chain interactions.

A new course is live on LearnWeb3 to help developers learn how to build apps on Stacks! With sBTC live, this is the perfect moment to start building Bitcoin-focused protocols. In this course, you'll build three full-stack projects from start to finish. Reminder: • 25K in sBTC bounties to devs completing the Stacks LW3 course • Bitcoin Frontier Fund has committed to investing in Stacks startups building with sBTC Check out the course here ⬇️ https://learnweb3.io/degrees/stacks-developer-degree/build-full-stack-apps-on-stacks/

The last SIP × AI community call was a success, so another one is happening this Friday, January 31, at 11 AM ET! 📆 Bringing SIP experts and AI builders together accelerates UI/UX prototyping. Set a reminder now to participate. ⬇️ https://x.com/i/spaces/1vAGRODwjaZJl/peek

EasyA brought 100,000 builders to start exploring Clarity, and their hackathon at Harvard brought new prototypes. In 2024, Accelerators like BitcoinFi and Bitcoin Frontier Front looked for new Stacks startups. The goal is to help new builders move to the next growth stage.