What’s new in Stacks?

• sBTC withdrawals set to go live March 31st

• BuidlBattle attracted hundreds of Stacks related submissions

• Velar teasing new perps announcement this week

• STX stacking TVL hits an ATH, reflecting growing long-term confidence in the network

The Stacks ecosystem is set to reinforce its position as a leading Bitcoin layer:

• Decentralized sBTC-BTC withdrawals to Bitcoin mainnet go live on March 31

• sBTC cap-3 is coming, further establishing sBTC as a top Bitcoin asset for dApps

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The community has shared valuable feedback on the Stacks 2025+ roadmap.

A few ideas include:

-Decentralized mining & non-custodial stacking pools for broader participation

-High-value integrations to improve accessibility and adoption

-Expanding sBTC to other chains to drive capital inflows into Stacks

The Build Battle brought in some top-tier Stacks projects.

From Bitcoin-native prediction markets to protocols enabling sBTC gas fees and Stacks scaling solutions.

Now’s the time for these builders to apply to the Stacks Ascent program and turn their ideas into real startups.

Explore the program and apply here -> https://t.co/uEFmChgOq7

Stacks continues to grow and assert itself as the leading Bitcoin L2.

• #3 Bitcoin layer by BTC supply, with more caps on the way

• Bitcoin DeFi is expanding, with rising sBTC yield opportunities

• Growing institutional adoption — e.g., Coinbase 50 index, Grayscale trust

Whether you're just starting or an experienced builder on Stacks, there's a program for you:

Learn: LearnWeb3, EasyA, Stacks Primer
Build: Code for STX, Stacks Ascent
Scale: BuidlBattle, BitcoinFrontier Fund, BitcoinFi Accelerator

Never been a better moment to build on Bitcoin.

sBTC adoption is accelerating quickly according to Signal21.

sBTC holders keep growing, and new caps will expand circulation —cementing Stacks as a leading Bitcoin layer for BTC supply.

The $1T BTC liquidity unlock is underway.

What's happening in the Stacks ecosystem?

• Stacks ranked #3 among all chains for stablecoin market cap growth, surging by 437% in Q1

• Zest enabled a low borrowing cap of 10 sbtc to observe market dynamics

• Bitfinex, the leading digital asset trading platform, lists STX

The Build Battle had the most submissions ever for a Stacks hackathon.

It also gave hundreds of builders a stepping stone to connect with VCs and capital.

They can now fast-track into accelerators like "Stacks Ascent" to scale their ideas into startups thanks to our partners.

Stacks is on a mission to set the standard for Bitcoin L2s — leading in tech, adoption, and community.

Tech - Bitcoin security, fast transactions & #7 fastest growing dev ecosystem

Community - expanding user base

Adoption - ATH in Stablecoins, BTC, and DeFi liquidity TVL

What's happening in Stacks?

• Hex Trust, a leading institutional custody and market services provider, expands support for Stacks

• Stacking DAO hits a new all-time high in TVL

• STX is now available in all the top 15 CEXs, making it the most accessible Bitcoin L2 asset

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https://stackssnacks.com

Heading to the largest and most influential Bitcoin event of the year in Vegas?

Don’t miss the Bitcoin Speakeasy, a private gathering to connect and share ideas with fellow Bitcoiners, on Wednesday, May 28, at 7:00 PM.

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The updated Stacks roadmap is nearly finalized.

It reflects the Stacks community’s top priorities — from liquidity growth and stablecoin integrations to Speed and technical improvements.

Be sure to share any feedback if you feel something important hasn’t been covered yet:

https://forum.stacks.org/t/stacks-roadmap-draft-final-call-community-feedback/17984

Stacks DeFi is thriving through protocol synergy.

Like Zest relying on Hermetica for liquidations to scale and offer cheaper sBTC-backed loans.

Or earning yield by trading the sBTC/USDh pair on Velar’s PerpDex.

Apps boosting each other are driving Bitcoin DeFi forward.

With BitGo integrating sBTC, it's now easier for institutions to make Bitcoin productive.

Bitcoin is shifting from SoV to a productive asset, and BitGo is helping institutions unlock BTC liquidity with sBTC.

This marks a key step in expanding Bitcoin’s role in DeFi and beyond.

You can read more about BitGo integrating sBTC here:

https://www.chainbits.com/press-releases/bitgo-launches-institutional-support-for-sbtc-expanding-bitcoin-defi-accessibility/

The April Town Hall was a preview of what’s happening on Stacks and the next steps for the ecosystem.

From the upcoming roadmap and the future of sBTC to Stacks DeFi and a new builder program.

Check out the full recap below and don’t miss the next Town Hall on May 19th.

https://stacks.org/april-2025-town-hall

What’s happening in the Stacks ecosystem?

• BitGo integrates sBTC which will facilitate institutions to join Stacks

• Hermetica 2.0 is now live featuring a simple to use interface

• Granite offering incentives based on users deposit amounts

Stacks is establishing itself as the hub activating the Bitcoin economy.

- Institutional access is growing, with partners like BitGo, Hex Trust, and others making onboarding easier

- DeFi protocols are maturing, bringing more liquidity into the ecosystem

The Stacks Asia DLT Foundation is partnering with ADGM to promote institutional Bitcoin adoption in the Middle East and Asia.

It’s a big move toward making it easier for institutions and investors to participate in the Bitcoin economy.

Check out all the details regarding the partnership here:

https://cointelegraph.com/news/stacks-asia-adgm-partnership-boosts-bitcoin-adoption-middle-east