Whatever use cases will emerge on the Bitcoin L1, Bitcoin layers are needed for scaling 🟧 Unlocking the broader Bitcoin economy with sBTC.

A fresh wave of decentralized applications. Secured by the most decentralized and secure blockchain, Bitcoin 🟧 ⭐ @veradittakit on the Nakamoto Upgrade for Stacks. Read the full article 👇

The opportunities are endless 🧡 Imagine what is possible with a trust minimized way to take your Bitcoin to a layer 2 and use it in decentralized applications.

The Bitcoin Builders are coming to London 💂‍♂️🟧 Hundreds of builders and developers will attend Bitcoin Unleashed London & the @easya_app hackathon. Learn more 👇

Bitcoin’s worth $500B+ What if YOU could capture some of that value by launching one of the world’s first dApps ON Bitcoin itself? Well, now you can at our @Stacks x EasyA Hackathon coming to London on Oct 21-22 🇬🇧 Win $25,000 in prize money while making history 👇

Stacks, once it has real programmable bitcoin in April, will finally have a feature set that allows Bitcoin developers to build a parallel financial system that anyone, including AI, can use. Bitcoin today is too clunky and basically acts as gold that needs to be custodied.…

🎉 REBRANDING ALERT 🎉 ALEX evolves in #BitcoinDeFi! Explore our new look:

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Highlights: 🌟 Finance Layer on Bitcoin. 🌟 Solutions via Layer 2 & ALEX Layer. 🌟 Bridging to Ethereum & BNB. 🌟 Enhanced security & BRC-20 Oracles. 🌟 Faster transactions…

Ordinals showed new builder interest in Bitcoin 🟧 But there are some things that a layer 2 solution for Bitcoin could help with to enable more use cases for NFTs and Ordinals. 👉 @MegapontNFT Founder Mark Mckenzie on the difference between Ordinals and Bitcoin L2 NFTs.

ICYMI: EasyA x Stacks 🤝 EasyA's #60DaysOfStacks challenges launch soon! 🔜 ℹ️ EasyA is the world's leading Web3 learning app. They have the best developers building on the world's leading blockchains ⛓️ They have over 500,000 devs that are funded by a16z, YC, and many more 🚀 They’ll launch the Stacks challenges right in the EasyA app; make sure to download it beforehand to prepare! 🚀 Download ⬇️ More about EasyA 🧑‍💻

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DAOs and DeFi - How are they related? 🤔 Did you know that the two have key similarities, and some DeFi protocols have started incorporating DAO governance models? 💭 Explore how DAOs and DeFi could intersect through Trust Machines' recently published explainer on how DAO principles can improve governance in DeFi 💡 Read the full blog 🖋️

sBTC and the Nakamoto upgrade represent the next generation for Stacks 🟧 ⭐ @andrerserrano discusses the importance of sBTC and what it does for the success of Stacks and the broader Bitcoin economy with the Core engineers.

🚨🚀the sBTC Developer Release is here! 🚀🚨 Sign up to be a tester! It looks like theres also rewards people can qualify for! Whitepapers at the base of the page. Link:

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#Bitcoin #BTC #Defi #Stacks #STX #sBTC #Decentralized #Finance

Dear Bitcoin loving anons, The best thing you'll do today is sign up for the @Stacks sBTC Testnet Programme. We're specifically looking for app developers and DeFi degens There will be a $50k prize pool. Let's go 🔥

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1️⃣ more week until the deadline for the hackathon inspired by the Olympics 🔥 Join the 2nd ₿itcoin Olympics Hackathon, a gathering of innovators focused on building a sustainable ₿itcoin economy. 🚀 Register today! 🎫

📢 An sBTC public Testnet release for Developer ⭐ sBTC Product Lead @andrerserrano shares exciting updates for the Stacks community and what's ahead for sBTC, the Nakamoto release, and beyond! Become an sBTC tester 👇

Calling all Bitcoin Builders! 🛠️ Introducing #sBTC Developer Release by @Stacks - a #Bitcoin ecosystem game-changer! 🌐 👉 Join now to shape the future of programmable #BTC. Apply for the testnet & be FIRST to try it. Your feedback is invaluable! 🙌 #BRC20_Allday #Stacks

📢 Deadline in 1 week: Starting your Bitcoin journey with @hirosystems tech and in search of financial rewards and mentorship? Participate in the Bitcoin Olympics Hackathon, hosted by @btcstartuplab . The event offers the opportunity for every Bitcoin builder. Register 👇 (1/2)

Ready for something BIG happening at @Stacks ? 🔧 Introducing the sBTC Developer Release - Apply to the testnet program and be among the very first to try programmable Bitcoin - Core Contributors are eager to hear YOUR thoughts. 👇 Here's how YOU can join 👇

Have you ever heard of Crypto Lending? 💬 Decentralized finance has grown rapidly in the past few years, and while decentralized crypto exchanges control a chunk of the DeFi market, crypto lending protocols are slowly gaining market share. 📈 Trust Machines published an informative blog explaining this and how it relates to Bitcoin DeFi. 📝 Delve into crypto-backed lending for digital assets, with a specific focus on Bitcoin lending; read more 📖

GM @Stacks Community! Huge milestone for STX Community - sBTC testnet is on its way, and applications are now open! 🌐🔗 Let's dive into what this means and how you can get involved. 🧵 #sBTC @Stacks @StacksOrg

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📢 Introducing the sBTC Developer Release: Try programming Bitcoin on the Leading L2 Once launched, the Developer Release will allow a select group of developers to build & test with an early version of sBTC. Want to apply for the sBTC testnet program? Learn more 👇 (1/2)

sBTC 🟧

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On Drivechains or Spiderchains for Bitcoin, there's one thing that barely anyone is talking about These will rely on transaction fees for their security budget, which are going to be insanely low as they bootstrap adoption

Preparing for the sBTC developer release on Testnet... ⭐ sBTC Product Lead @andrerserrano on why this is important: Are you a Bitcoin builder? Subscribe to the weekly updates from Andre that help you prepare for sBTC 👇 (1/2)

$STX: Poised for Greatness! (Part 1 of 3) ⭐ With the impending #BitcoinETF approval in the US, all eyes are on @Stacks - a $BTC layer for smart contracts! 🔥 Discover the untapped potential of this $BTC L2 on Bitcoin Network! 🧵

What got you into #Bitcoin?

When #Blockchain technology evolves, new ideas and technologies arise. 🧬 The Stacks Foundation recently published an article discussing a handful of these new and innovative concepts! 📓 They covered ⤵️ ✅ Covenants ✅ Sidechains ✅ Drivechains ✅ Statechains ✅ Spacechains ✅ Zero Knowledge Rollups The more you know! 🧠 Learn more 👓

Bitcoin Builders: prepare for sBTC Testnet 🟧 The holy grail for unlocking the broader Bitcoin economy will soon be available for Bitcoin L2 developers in Testnet. ⭐ The sBTC working group plans to release a public sBTC testnet mid October.

💥 The future of Bitcoin Economy is here! 💥 ⬇️

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What's your favorite Bitcoin L2? Hear Xverse CEO @YukanL discuss next steps around @Stacks scaling solution via @TheBlockRunner . Full episode ▶️👇

2023 will go down as the year it clicked for people that you can build on Bitcoin 🧡 🟧 #Stacks Creator @muneeb on the shift in Bitcoin culture

Bringing DeFi to #Bitcoin while we bring them to Zebu Live! We're proud to announce that @Stacks join us as an official Sponsor this year🔶 We can't wait to have their team show you what they've been building🏗️ Join us as they unlock the next generation of Bitcoin buildoors!

Big week for the Stacks community 🧡 ⭐️ 500,000+ dev community @easya_app launched 60 days of Stacks ⭐️ @ALEXLabBTC pioneers BRC-20 indexing ⭐️ @xverseApp shares Ledger $STX support Learn more 👇

ICYMI: Ledger x Xverse 🚀 Stacks ($STX) token holders can safely store their assets in Ledger devices with Xverse! 🗃️ Ledger hardware wallets have garnered trust and acclaim from millions of users worldwide, and this update extends the highest level of security to the Stacks ecosystem 🔒 Save the guide 🗒️

Introducing the @hirosystems @Stacks judges for the Bitcoin AI Olympics Hackathon! 🎉 @alexlmiller @rafaelcr Sign up for the hackathon here:

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Final submission date: Sep 30th 🗓️ Winners Announced: Oct 9th 🗓️

You’ve heard about Bitcoin. But what about BUILDING on bitcoin? 🔨 With @Stacks , it’s possible! From smart contracts to dApps, Stacks lets you build on one of the world’s most fascinating inventions to date, Bitcoin! 🪙 Our #60DaysOfStacks challenges launch soon! 🔜

Just a reminder for all newcomers building on @Stacks , that a logo map exists on Figma. It's open to the community. Open the link and submit your start-up!

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GM to all eyes on Stacks 👀

🚀ALEX Pioneers Decentralized BRC20 Indexing! 🌐 In partnership with @domodata and prominent off-chain indexers @bestinslotxyz , @hirosystems , @okxweb3 , and @unisat_wallet , We are committed to bringing the future of Immutability and Censorship Resistance to the global BRC20…

Bitcoin Ordinals are a gateway to Bitcoin layers. The start of a Bitcoin builders renaissance 🧡 ⭐ @Stacksorg Executive Director @br_ttany talks about the influence of Ordinals on Bitcoin Layers like Stacks Brittany Laughlin is speaking at Bitcoin Unleashed: London. 👇 (1/2)

What's the future of Bitcoin DeFi? You could look at the data on Ethereum DeFi ecosystem and performance as a base case for where to experiment. Lending, borrowing, stable coins and more could unlock with the next @Stacks update. How do you want to put your Bitcoin to work?

GM to the increasing demand for Bitcoin decentralized Finance 💜 sBTC will offer a more decentralized and Bitcoin secured solution that will unlock a broader Bitcoin economy.

GM to 5 second transaction times & Bitcoin Finality for #Stacks 💜

ICYMI: Anamaly Design x Ryder 🚀 Award-winning design firm Anamaly, which has collaborated with top-tier brands and celebrities like Sony, Puma, Tiger Woods, and Rihanna, is now partnering with Ryder 💥 Kudos to Ryder and the team 🎉 Read more 👀 Check out more work of Anamaly 🖌️ Join the waitlist of Ryder today 📝

GM to the world catching up to building on Bitcoin 💜

RL2 BUILDERS CONNECT What's next? #nakamoto #sBTC #Bitcoin Join the winners of the Ready Layer 2 Bitcoin Pitch Event 🟧 @allhailoverlord 🟧 @0xcestclaire 🟧 @R0777_ethbtc The journey, insights on winning pitches, and what comes next? Connect 👇👇👇 /i/spaces/1eaJbrjmvAkJX

🚨 Yuga Labs x Gamma.io 🚨 ℹ️ Yuga Labs recently launched a cipher puzzle series inspired by the art TwelveFold, a 300 unique generative art piece on the Bitcoin blockchain. All puzzle guesses will be made using Ordinal inscriptions on Bitcoin, powered by Gamma. 🚀 Stay tuned for the next puzzle 🧩 Check out the TwelveFold Collection at Gamma 🖼️ More about Yuga Labs here 🔎

Eventually, everything will gravitate towards Bitcoin, and we see this play out right now 🟧 ⭐ Stacks Creator @Muneeb about the Bitcoin thesis. Muneeb Ali will be speaking at Bitcoin Unleashed in London. Find out more 👇 (1/2)

1/🧵A little thread on the status of the upcoming and long awaited Nakamoto upgrade on the @Stacks blockchain. As of 3 days ago, a detailed roadmap for Nakamoto v1 was released on github (link @ end of thread). Why is this significant?