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:
https://stacks.org/conensus-easya-hackathon

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:
https://degrants.xyz

What has been happening on Stacks recently?

• 150M+ STX deposited into Stacks DeFi according to DefiLlama

• Hiro's Signers dashboard gives visibility on over 30 Stacks Signers

• Bitflow launched multi-hop swaps connecting fragmented trading pairs

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:

https://bitcoinbuilders.io

Curious about Multisig transactions on Stacks? 🤔

The SIP-02x introduces non-sequential multisig capabilities such as:

• Simplifying complex transactions
• Boosting security for the community

📅Join Friday AMA at 6 PM CEST to learn more about it

https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1djGXNrMqPRxZ

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 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

Runes and Ordinals have been key factors for Bitcoin ecosystem growth and adoption.

A Bitcoin bridge to Stacks has been approved among the Critical Bounties.

The bridge will accelerate Stacks adoption by onboarding Runes & Ordinals communities.

https://github.com/stacksgov/critical-bounties/issues/22

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:

https://bitcoinbuilders.io

📅 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 🔽
https://x.com/i/spaces/1ynKOyMkNDnJR/peek

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

https://github.com/stacksgov/critical-bounties/issues/23

Don't miss this Friday's SIP Space on sBTC at 12 PM EST with Andrea Serrano.

The AMA will focus on:

-Describing the sBTC system
-The process for signer selection
-The features available in the initial release compared to subsequent versions of sBTC

https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1dRKZEaPRbVxB

With HypernativeLabs integrating Stacks, protocols can enhance their security with proactive defense.

Stacks dApps now benefit from:
• Asset & contract monitoring
• Custom alerts
• Real-time threat detection & prevention

Hypernative is proud to secure the Bitcoin economy.

Read the full announcement here:
https://www.hypernative.io/blog/stacks-activates-ecosystem-wide-protection-for-bitcoins-leading-l2

Only two weeks left before the start of the Bitcoin Builders Conference! 🔥

The brightest minds and top projects in the Bitcoin ecosystem will be there.

📅Register now to attend the event from July 25-26 in Nashville:

https://bitcoinbuilders.io

The full Nakamoto codebase is now 100% written and ready for auditing,

Congrats to the developers for the rapid progress towards Nakamoto activation!

About 1.5 months left before unlocking 100% Bitcoin finality and faster block times.

https://stacks.org/nakamoto-activation-code-complete

Stacks Streets goes live this Thursday, July 18th! 🚀

Complete on-chain quests and compete for a share of the 10,000 $STX prize pool!🔥

🎫Join the whitelist now and get an extra ticket for the prize pool raffle:

https://stacksstreets.com

The institutional grade Web3 security platform Hypernative Labs has integrated Stacks.

Stacks protocols can now benefit from real-time threat detection and response platforms.

Explore how Hypernative will make Stacks ecosystem even more secure.

https://x.com/StacksOrg/status/1813275405513535535

Bitcoin Builders Conference starts in 1 week! ⏳

Enjoy workshops, parties and panels on DeFi, rollups, mining, Layer 2s, and more.

Join Bitcoin builders and innovators from around the world in Nashville, July 25-26.

Secure your spot now:

https://bitcoinbuilders.io/

What happened on Stacks in the last few weeks?

• The SEC concluded a 3+ year investigation into Stacks

• The Stacks Nakamoto Release is now code complete

• The “Stacks Streets” gamified quest experience is launching today

Register to stay updated:

https://stackssnacks.com/p/stacks-nakamoto-release-code-complete-sec-concludes-investigation

The leading regulated custody provider, @BitGo, is integrating @Stacks.

The integration includes:

• Supporting sBTC
• Joining the Signer network
• Supporting SIP-10 tokens
• Enable STX stacking from their wallet

Great step towards institutional adoption of Bitcoin L2s.