Stacks ecosystem focus on decentralization and resilience is why BitcoinLayers classify it as Bitcoin layer.

Stacks is now the #3 Bitcoin layer behind Lightning and Liquid based on native BTC Supply.

What's happening in the Stacks ecosystem?

• sBTC second cap going was filled in 24 hours

• Blockchair, one of the largest blockchain explorers, now supports Stacks

• ALEX is bringing AI-powered DeFi to Stacks, with users giving prompts to perform transactions

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What are some major contributions achieved by the Stacks Foundation?

- Stacks ranked #7 fastest-growing dev ecosystem by Electric Capital

- Onboarded enterprise-grade node operators as Signers

- Doubling down on key partnerships (e.g Fordefi, LearnWeb3, DIA, ecc)

- Much more

Check out other achievements by the Stacks Foundation here: https://stacks.org/stacks-2025

Mark your calendars! 🗓

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Hundreds of @Stacks builders showed up for BuidlBattle and submitted their projects.

Now, the next chapter begins—where some of these ideas move from concept to protocol, ready to serve the ecosystem.

It's stx buidl szn.

Stacks is working to make Bitcoin the foundation of the digital economy.

How to get there?

• Double down on DeFi: more liquidity, custody integrations, capital & stablecoins

• Expand Bitcoin access via sBTC: faster, more reliable Stacks chain + better bridges to Stacks

The Stacks developer community is thriving—with hundreds of new builders and nearly a hundred projects submitted to BuidlBattle.

Next week, a new program is being launched to help these creators become founders and bring the next generation of apps to life.

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

To keep up with the latest news on Stacks, make sure to follow the StacksSnacks newsletter:

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