Join today’s SIP Community call at 11 am EST! 📅 An open space to share your ideas to help shape the future of the Stacks ecosystem. 💡 Set a reminder, don’t miss out, and share your opinions ⬇️

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What are the latest news on Stacks? •Nakamoto upgrade is live, paving the way for the upcoming sBTC launch • STX Tools V5 rolled out, delivering advanced analytics features to the Stacks community • Asymmetric, a top Web3 security firm, joins as a new signer

Asymmetric, a leading security firm protecting the industry's top protocols, is joining the Stacks network As one of the 30+ Signers, they'll help strengthen sBTC security and boost the network’s resilience.

What are the latest developments on Stacks? • The Nakamoto upgrade will go live at Bitcoin block #867,867 (Oct 29/30) • HermeticaFi announced their $1.7M seed round to keep building USDh stablecoin • Thousands attended the Virtual Bitcoin developer event "BTC Bash"

Stacking not only secures the Stacks network but also earns you BTC yield. In Cycle 93, nearly 47 BTC were distributed to STX Stackers, marking a new all-time high for BTC rewards! Interested in learning more about Stacking? Check the link below. ⬇️

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September has been a significant month for Stacks, as highlighted by Signal21: • TVL in STX increased by ~6.5%, meaning new capital inflows into DeFi • Active users rose by 9.41% MoM • Contracts deployed surged by 74% MoM • NFT event transactions skyrocketed by 608%

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. ⬇️

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sBTC can unlock the Bitcoin economy and liquidity. For this reason, a website for sBTC <-> BTC bridging has been approved among the Critical Bounties. It will offer an easy way for Bitcoin and Stacks users to: -Deposit BTC -Withdraw sBTC -Track transaction history

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📅 Join us today at 6 PM CEST for our weekly SIP AMA session! This week, we'll have a general discussion on SIP proposals and processes, with no specific focus topic. Tune in here 🔽

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Just a few weeks left until the Bitcoin Builders Conference in Nashville!🌟 Join the brightest minds and top projects in the Bitcoin ecosystem.💡 📅 Subscribe now and join the event from July 25-26:

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The Nakamoto Activation is getting closer! In the meantime, at Istanbultech in Istanbul, 40+ builders got introduced to Stacks and the Nakamoto upgrade. Meetups are the perfect way to onboard new developers and educate people about Stacks

The Stacks Nakamoto activation and sBTC release dates are nearing. Faster transactions, improved security and sBTC are poised to unlock BTC liquidity. The ecosystem is getting closer to scaling the Bitcoin economy.

The Bitcoin Builders Conference in Nashville is approaching. Leaders and builders in the Bitcoin ecosystem will hold live demos, technical workshops, panels, and more. Don't miss this opportunity to attend the event from July 25-26:

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There are only 4 days left to apply for the Stacks DeGrants program. You can tap into a $50K pool funding work in DeFi, NFTs, and any project moving Stacks forward. Find all the necessary info here:

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Accelerating new protocol deployment starts with onboarding new developers. EasyA hackathons are playing an important role in introducing new builders. The last event introduced exciting projects like secure key management systems and tokenization apps. Learn more about it here:

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Join today's SIP call at 6 PM CEST. 📅 This AMA is focused on the Addendum SIP describing the impact of Fast Blocks on the Clarity function. With the Stacks Nakamoto upgrade getting closer, it's the perfect opportunity to learn more about it:

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Congrats to Bitflow Finance on rapidly becoming a DEX with outstanding UX and competitive rates! Now offering multiple trading routes from Alex, Arkadiko, and Velar on their platform. By aggregating all Stacks DEXs in one place, users can enjoy the best rates with just one click.

Earn rewards from a pool of $20,000 each month by contributing code to Stacks! 💰 With the "Code for STX" initiative, builders are incentivized to bring forward the leading Bitcoin L2. Make sure to submit your work here:

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Join the Bitcoin Builders Conference in Nashville on July 25-26! Many Stacks ecosystem teams, leading builders, and investors will be there. Sessions will include everything related to Bitcoin from L2s and DeFi to mining and Ordinals. Register now:

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What has been happening on Stacks recently? • Bitflow Finance enabled stSTX multi-hop swap • Muneeb interview about Stacks with Grayscale • ALEXreopens recovered pools for trading • The Stacks app showcase live stream took place

Block production pause is being investigated, you can expect updates here:

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I have also started a conversation in the stacks-core-dev channel on the Stacks Discord:

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Building on Bitcoin is a unique opportunity, as $1T+ of Bitcoin liquidity can be unlocked. 🔓 On top of that, there are $20,000 up for grabs monthly for committing code on @Stacks! 🏆 Code on the leading Bitcoin L2 and earn for your contributions.🔥

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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:

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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.

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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.

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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:

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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. 🧵 ⬇️

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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:

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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 👇

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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. 🖼

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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! 👇👇

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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:

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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:

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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. 📅

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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:

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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:

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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 tomorrow at 6 PM CEST!

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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.

The instantiation was just the first step of the Nakamoto release. The Nakamoto features, such as fast blocks and Bitcoin finality, will go live in the activation phase. After the Nakamoto upgrade is completed, sBTC will become the main focus.

The "Building on Bitcoin" virtual event is in 2 days! The Bitcoin halving, Runes, and the Nakamoto upgrade are attracting the interest of new users. Join Bitcoin builders and investors to learn how and why Bitcoin is rapidly growing.

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Nakamoto Starts Rolling Out 🟧 Today, the first of two hard forks went live thanks to miners, node operators, exchanges, Signers, and more. This means there’s only one step left before Nakamoto’s fast blocks, Bitcoin finality, and other improvements are available to everyone! This release comes after over a year of design and development, community feedback, and rigorous testing. As a reminder, Nakamoto is following a two-step rollout plan, the next step after today’s ‘instantiation’ step is “activation,” slated for May 15-29. Learn more 👇

It has been a massive week for the Bitcoin ecosystem: • Bitcoin halving completed • Runes standards launched • Stacks Nakamoto instantiation on Monday Bitcoin interest keeps rising, and it's time to scale the network with L2s.

Want to learn about the best security practices that Stacks community can apply? Security is a huge topic in the crypto space that always stays relevant. Join tomorrow AMA at 6:00 PM CET to discuss wallet safety, smart contracts risks, and more.

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Bitcoin L2s are getting more spotlight from top-tier media. Both Decrypt and Forbes covered Stacks and the Nakamoto upgrade. More and more people are discovering Bitcoin L2s; A great step to onboard new people. Here are the articles: Forbes ->

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