Stacks Updates

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

There are many SIP ideas under development which are worth exploring and learn more about. Make sure to join the weekly AMA for a Q&A, feedback, and continued discussion on SIP ideas: Tune in this Saturday at 6 AM CEST! https://x.com/i/spaces/1BdGYrQlOrYJX

sBTC is going to activate the Bitcoin economy. Builders will be able to build Bitcoin-backed DeFi, NFTs, and more. Unlocking BTC as a fully programmable asset will open the gates for a digital economy on top of Bitcoin.

A new wallet is integrating the Stacks network! Uphold wallet users will now get to hold and manage STX. By making the leading Bitcoin L2 more accessible, new users will get to access Bitcoin-backed apps.

Another Stacks DeFi project completed a raise. This time, Zest Protocol completed a $3.5M round led by Draper Associates. The Bitcoin ecosystem is heating up and capturing the interest of investors like Tim Draper & Binance Lab.

With Sensei Node joining as a Signer, Stacks becomes even more secure. The institutional grade staking provider with $1B+ in AUM is proud of strengthening the network. Moreover, Stacks users will benefit from the Signers network growth.

Stacks is becoming an increasingly interesting ecosystem for DeFi users. New apps like Bitflow Finance, Velar, and others have created new DeFi use cases, No wonder why active addresses in DeFi have greatly surpassed previous peaks.

What if Stacks apps could pass messages triggering on-chain or off-chain actions? 🤔 Join tomorrow's AMA at 12 PM to learn about the development of application notifications on Stacks. 📅 https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1zqKVqEQmVMxB/peek

What is happening in the Stacks ecosystem? • Hermetica introduces the first Bitcoin-backed, yield-bearing synthetic dollar • Axelar network is integrating Stacks enabling ecosystem users to bridge across 65 chains • Bitflow Finance opens up Rune AMM waitlist