Stacks Updates

Got suggestions for enhancing and innovating the Stacks ecosystem? 💡 Join us for the Stacks SIP Community call this Friday at 11 AM ET! 📅 Set your reminder and come share your thoughts in the AMA. ⬇️ https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1DXGydVQaqNKM

The leading Crypto Tax software CryptoTaxCalculator is now supporting the Stacks ecosystem. Users just need to add their public wallet address to directly import transactions. All their past activities are automatically tracked, simplifying tax calculations.

According to DeFiLlama, Stacks DeFi TVL went up 10x since last year. With sBTC on the way, it will unlock Bitcoin liquidity and yield for the Stacks ecosystem. A lot of room to grow for Stacks with $1Tn+ worth of Bitcoin still idle.

Are you active on Linkedin? 🔵 Make sure to follow Stacks account to keep up with the latest news and developments. Start by learning what Bitcoin DeFi builders are saying about sBTC's impact on the Bitcoin economy. 🔥

A lot is happening in the Stacks DeFi ecosystem: • Zest Protocol launched BTCz, a BTC staking derivative leveraging Babylon and Stacks • Bitflow is now integrated with Leather & Xverse offering rates across 37k+ trading routes DeFi on Stacks is growing fast.

Worldwide initiatives are taking place to onboard builders on Stacks.🌎 • Bitcoin virtual hackathon in Latin America with StacksLatam • EasyA workshop in Hong Kong • noCodeClarity module at the University of Greenwich Time to get more Bitcoin builders!

Join the Stacks SIP Community call this Friday at 12 PM ET! 📅 Bring your ideas for improvements and innovations on Stacks. It’s the perfect space to share and discuss. Set your reminder and get ready to dive in.👇 https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1yNGagAEQjDxj

What has been happening on Stacks? • Hermetica stablecoin USDh is live on Velar and Bitflow for liquidity provision and swaps • LearnWeb3 launched the October challenge focused on the Stacks developer degree • Successful hard fork of the Nakamoto Testnet last week

Ready for the EasyA Stacks hackathon at Harvard on November 9-10? Take the chance to learn how to build apps tapping into Bitcoin’s $1T market. What to expect? • $25k in prizes • Live panels with Bitcoin experts • Mentors from leading Web3 companies Register now for the Hackathon: https://bitcoinbuilders.io/hackathon

The Nakamoto upgrade and sBTC will be huge unlocks for Stacks growth. They will enable: • Fast blocks improving transactions and DeFi UX • 100% Bitcoin finality improving chain security • Unlock BTC liquidity into DeFi protocols

Join the Stacks SIP Community Innovation call tomorrow at 12 PM ET! Get the latest updates and insights on the evolving SIP landscape. Stay ahead of what's next for Stacks! 🔥 Set your reminder below 👇 https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1YqKDkDrlwDxV

On-chain data from Signal21 shows the growing adoption of Stacks: • Cumulative wallets on Stacks went up by ~100% in 2024 • Monthly DeFi users have grown from a few hundred to thousands • Monthly DeFi transactions have surged from a few thousand to 60k consistently

Mark your calendars for "BTC Bash," the virtual Stacks developer event on October 17! 📅 Dive into Bitcoin building with expert talks, live coding sessions, and hands-on workshops. If you are interested in building on Stacks, make sure to register. 👇 https://bitcoinbuilders.io/bash

Big moves are happening on Stacks: • Hermetica launched the Bitcoin-backed USDh stablecoin • Asigna lets users create a Stacks multisig directly via Ledger • Cryptocom is offering STX stacking to its customers • Anchorage now supports custody for Stacks assets

Join the Bitcoin Virtual Hackathon in Latin America (Oct 4-18)! Winners can earn: • STX & ICP tokens • A spot in the Hacker House at labitconf in Buenos Aires • A chance to pitch to VCs & accelerators Don’t miss out—register now!👇 https://lu.ma/do4zysjd

Join the Stacks SIP Community Innovation call tomorrow at 12 PM ET! 🚨 Stay ahead with key updates and insights on the evolving SIP landscape. Don’t miss out on what's next for Stacks! 🔥 Set your reminder and get ready to dive in.👇 https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1djGXrXzLPyxZ

Developer workshops celebrating the Nakamoto Activation are happening worldwide! 🌍 Kicking off in Cusco, Latin America's first session was a success, with Mexico City and Lima up next. A perfect opportunity to dive into building Bitcoin apps on Stacks with fast blocks coming. Sign up for the following Workshops: 📍Mexico City 09/28: https://lu.ma/3bb0xb1b 📍Lima 09/28 : https://lu.ma/kz7f1zx1

Stacks adoption across exchanges continues to gain momentum. Crypto com has now rolled out on-chain STX stacking. These integrations open up new ways for global users to earn BTC rewards while supporting network security.

Several important milestones are coming for the Stacks ecosystem: • Aptos and Solana set to integrate sBTC • Fast Blocks & 100% Bitcoin finality go live at Block 864864 (Oct 9) • Tokensoft to offer compliance & token strategy services to Bitcoin builders

Nakamoto Activation is coming Wednesday, October 9th! 🔥 To celebrate, the Stacks community is hosting 20+ developer workshops around the world! 🌍 Each event will feature lectures, live demos, and technical challenges where you can win STX. 💪