In light of Bitcoin's positive price trend over the week, we wrapped up an afternoon of incredible thought leadership at Bitcoin Builders Thailand, co-hosted alongside @Stacks , @ALEXLabBTC , @xverseApp and @SCB10X_OFFICIAL . Here are the key takeaways from the afternoon 👇

⚡️ Enter Stack's Nakamoto Release in early 2024, slashing block confirmation times from 10-15 minutes to just 5 seconds. 🔄 Faster than ever, enhancing the DeFi experience and putting Bitcoin on par with Ethereum's transaction speeds.

Activating the Bitcoin economy with L2s 🟧 - @KenTheRogers during his latest Bitcoin Layer 2 talk (watch down below) 👇

Up to now, Bitcoin was simply perceived as a store of value 🧱 But with the rise of L2s, it can become much more Layers like Stacks are on a mission to make BTC a productive asset It's time to create a real economy on top of Bitcoin ⛏

Scaling the Bitcoin economy with layers 2s 🟧 ⭐ Stacks Creator @Muneeb shares his thoughts on the Stacks Nakamoto Release

An easy way to move Bitcoin onto the Stacks Layer 2 🟧 ⭐ sBTC Resident @andrerserrano sits down with @kyleellicott to break down sBTC for you. Watch the full video down below 👇 (1/2)

The next phase for Stacks is imminent! BTC development keeps progressing and Mockamoto launch is a crucial step toward the Nakamoto release Stay informed on these groundbreaking milestones with @andreserrano Bitcoin Writes articles👇 https://www.bitcoinwrites.com/p/week-sbtc-cb26

What happened last week on @Stacks ? 🍿 @andrerserrano shared first major Milestone for the Nakamoto launch 🍿 @btcstartuplab extends accelerator application deadline 🍿 De-grants program details revealed Receive weekly Stacks updates with our Stacks Snacks newsletter 👇 (1/2)

At @BTCFrontierFund we're super bullish on all BTC layers The upcoming sBTC and Nakamoto releases of @Stacks is of particular interest BFF Partner @azb_btc explains👇

In your opinion, why build on Bitcoin? 👇🟧

GM to the best Bitcoin builders community 🧡

The next era for Bitcoin 🟧 ⭐ sBTC Resident @andrerserrano on why Bitcoin is well suited to become the base layer of the financial system.

What's the most important reason for creating Bitcoin layers? 👇🟧

A new milestone bringing the Stacks community closer to sBTC 🟧 ⭐ @andrerserrano shares updates the community on all things sBTC & the Nakamoto Release. Read the full update down below 👇 (1/2)

The world is ready for layers! With fees on Bitcoin L1 surging, Bitcoin L2s are gaining more interest via @Rick_Sebastiaan 🍿

Stacks has a huge community of builders that have been in the space of a while 💜 ⭐ @azb_btc COS & Partner at @BTCFrontierFund on the next huge unlock for Stacks

sBTC and Nakamoto release are big steps for a thriving Bitcoin economy through Stacks Ever wondered how these upgrades really work and what they enable? 🤔 Dive into the educational series curated by @AcrossFireX and devs to gain valuable insights👇

The Web3 market sentiment is on the rise with no signs of slowing down 🚀 As Bitcoin fees surge, it's the perfect moment for Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions to shine ✨ Let's continue experimenting and contribute to the growth of a vibrant Bitcoin economy!

The Bitcoin L1 & L2 Developer Primer 👇

when leaves fall, autumn starts when bitcoin fees spike, @stacks szn is upon us ✨

sBTC is permissionless, fast, and secure 🟧 ⭐ sBTC Resident @andrerserrano on why sBTC is the preferred choice as Bitcoin L2 asset.

One week since the launch of @Stacks Multisig, Asigna Safes have surpassed $100k in TVL. The road to sBTC and Nakamoto upgrade begins. Be prepared with your security before Bitcoin DeFi on Stacks takes over 🟧

Bitcoin adoption keeps rising thanks to Ordinals and BRC20s 🚀 But for a robust ecosystem with DeFi and NFTs, we require L2 solutions Layers like Stacks hold the key to creating Bitcoin-backed apps and activating the Bitcoin economy 🔑

Application deadline on November 30th 👇

Bitcoin: the oldest, the most recognized, the most universal 🧡 ⭐ @HivemindCap Managing Partner & Head of Research Richard Skeet on the builders opportunity on Bitcoin.

🎇 It’s a Big Bang moment at ALEX! All these stellar features are now LIVE: ✨ BRC20 Bridge Upgrade: Seamless & secure peg-in/out transactions, powered by Bitcoin Oracle, with a fresh, easy-to-navigate user flow. The bridge multisig is now fortified by @asignaio . Peg-in your…

Why Bitcoin needs @Stacks : A Layer-2 solution 🔹Bitcoin's current network can process only 7 transactions per second. $STX increases transaction speed 🔸Bitcoin cannot natively execute smart contracts. $STX brings the capability to build and execute smart contracts on Bitcoin

Introducing the first Decentralized Grants Program Pilot 💜 Designed and incubated by dedicated community members from all corners of the Stacks ecosystem 🤝 ⭐ The @StacksOrg funded De-Grants pilot cohort applications are open until November 19th. How to apply 👇 (1/2)

Stacks builders, are you in search of funding for your innovative project? 💡 A grant program is being launched to distribute $25K to the most promising proposals! Don't miss the Nov 19th deadline. Apply now👇 https://stacks-governance-docs.gitbook.io/stacks-governance/03.-community-governance/decentralized-grants-program-pilot

Shoutout to all 4,917 Xverse pool stackers earning BTC rewards this cycle! 📈🧡 Want to join the fun? Delegate your $STX to Xverse pool. ⏰Next cycle begins in 10 days https://t.co/apJSvPdW25 @Stacks

The first Nakamoto milestone for the @Stacks hard fork got merged When this goes live, STX stackers will need to run a node or delegate to one This is why Stacking DAO exists, stackers unite 🫡

🌟 Proposal Spotlight: ALEXLab is exploring a significant transformation from the ALEXBridge into XLink - but nothing is set in stone. 🚀 Your votes and views will shape our path. A 🧵 on our proposal 👇

How the Stacks Nakamoto Release works (technical presentation by Jude Nelson) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIXY_49xbIY

Bitcoin excitement is soaring, offering a compelling opportunity to build on L2s! 🚀 Join the Bitcoin Primer Course – the key to mastering Bitcoin coding fundamentals Learn about mainnet core development, Ordinals, and Stacks smart contracts 📚 Register now for free and start learning how to build Bitcoin apps: https://bitcoinbuildersassociation.com/primer

This week's @Stacks Snacks newsletter 🍿 Honestly could've been an @asignaio special: launched with @ALEXLabBTC & @LeatherBTC as partners, @ArkadikoFinance followed shortly after with an integration. Textbook launch of a great product 🧡 More bites & full newsletter 👇 (1/2)

The sBTC developer release allows builders to create Bitcoin-backed apps Devs can now test tools like sBTC bridge APIs and Bitcoin deposits and withdrawals from Stacks Tune in to hear from sBTC lead Andrea Serrano about this major step for Stacks!🎙 Check the sBTC Developer Resources here: https://sbtc.tech/developer-release

What is $sBTC by @Stacks ? 🔹sBTC is a Bitcoin-pegged asset, meaning it's designed to have a value directly linked to that of Bitcoin (BTC) 🔸sBTC can be issued on Bitcoin layers, making it interoperable within the Bitcoin ecosystem. $STX

Scaling the Bitcoin economy in layers 🟧 ⭐ @ArkadikoFinance Founder @philipdesmedt on the problem we're facing with the current Bitcoin economy

The $500 Billion Bitcoin opportunity for builders 🟧 ⭐️ Hardware wallet @Ryder_ID Founder @louiseivanvp on the strongest characteristics of Bitcoin Ryder recently launched the "Ryder One" hardware wallet 👇

The first sBTC testnet app is finally here! Introducing the Hermetica Earn vault: https://t.co/KMjeni1IXe Leveraging @Stacks ' sBTC dev release we are offering a glimpse into the future - the first non-custodial Earn product fully powered by #Bitcoin. Learn more 👇

The #Stacks Nakamoto update brings great improvements like improved transaction speed, MEV mitigations, and more. If you've been curious about whats coming up soon, join our next 3 sessions about the Nakamoto upgrade Fridays at 12PM EST. https://t.co/AZGNAg9rQJ

The Nakamoto upgrade is coming to @Stacks , which I expect to be one of the most important upgrades for the #Bitcoin economy! It can also have big implications for $STX... Get informed:

. @Stacks Decentralized Grants pilot is turning the heat up🔥 🌟We're bringing you a series of steward support and educational resources to help craft the strongest grant application. 📅Schedule with links below👇 Make sure you add to calendar!

Clarinet v2.0.0 is here 🎉. With this latest release, we’ve: - Removed Deno, a JavaScript runtime, making Clarinet easier to maintain - Added a global configuration file - Fixed 500+ lint warnings and errors. Learn more about Clarinet v2.0.0:

Onboarding the next generation of Bitcoin builders 🟧 ⭐️ From ideation to Bitcoin Startup @btcstartuplab ⭐️ Scale your Startup @BTCFrontierFund ⏰ Submission deadlines closing soon Join us live tomorrow with @JakeBlockchain @adam_haun & Jeff Green 👇

Attention Bitcoin enjoyoors! 🟧 Curious on how to put your assets to work and earn up to 10% BTC yield? Delegate $STX to Xverse pool— a free, non-custodial, low minimum service. ⏰Cycle #70 begins in 4 days. https://t.co/7XhN8aMABR

Unleashing Bitcoin art! Honoured that my @Ordinariesonbtc art has been part of the @Stacks Bitcoin Unleashed Gallery in London. The art celebrates the on-chain game you can play by minting 2 Ordinaries, who launched today! View thread for more details 📷

Truth be told, Bitcoin development is challenging, and resources are limited 🛠 Clarity language is changing the game, making building on Bitcoin smooth Hear Kenny Rogers chat about how Clarity nails the balance between security and developer tools experience🎙 Learn about developing with Clarity on Stacks here: https://clarity-lang.org

Asigna is excited to announce the release of the @Stacks Multisig on Mainnet! With launch partners @ALEXLabBTC and @LeatherBTC , you can now participate in Bitcoin DeFi from within the safety of a Multisig. Check it out now: https://t.co/pDBa4meRwB

Amazing to see @ArkadikoFinance implement @PythNetwork price oracles 🔮 With Pyth service, the DeFi applications on Stacks can access a variety of real-time price feeds Learn how to integrate Pyth oracle in your Stacks dApp: https://pyth.network/blog/developer-release-pyth-on-stacks