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:

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.

Register here to join the fun! 👉 https://lu.ma/t2tjsalu?tk=J8EKtN

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

With sBTC withdrawals now live, users can convert sBTC on Stacks back to native BTC on the Bitcoin mainnet.

Permissionless withdrawals reduce trust assumptions and boost confidence in Stacks and sBTC.

This marks a huge milestone for the sBTC system.

With Sui integrating sBTC, more Bitcoin liquidity and sBTC adoption are unlocked, driving more value back into Stacks.

Integrating sBTC into new ecosystems strengthens Stacks’ role as a core player in the Bitcoin economy.

Stacks is leading the way in unlocking BTC liquidity.

https://x.com/Stacks/status/1917866976829145156

After being ranked the #7 fastest-growing dev ecosystem last year, the Stacks ecosystem is doubling down on onboarding new developers.

With the latest free Fullstack bootcamp from Rise In, devs can master Stacks fundamentals and start building Bitcoin-powered protocols.

Apply by May 22nd to join the 2-week program. ⬇️

Graduates get exclusive access to opportunities across the Stacks ecosystem.

https://www.risein.com/bootcamps/stacks-fullstack-bootcamp

What’s happening in the Stacks ecosystem?

• The sBTC withdrawal functionality is live

• Bitflow launches Flex Pools for deeper liquidity & higher rewards

• Muneeb talked about Stacks activating the Bitcoin economy at Token 2049, Staking Summit, and Basecamp

From Token2049 and Staking Summit to Sui Basecamp, Dubai’s top crypto events just got a taste of what Stacks and sBTC are unlocking.

The Bitcoin economy is rapidly growing, with Stacks leading the way in activating BTC liquidity.

The time to build on Bitcoin is now!

The Stacks ecosystem keeps shipping:

• sBTC withdrawals live; third cap coming May 15
• DeFi apps rolling out new upgrades and features
• Stacks Asia Foundation unveils partnerships to grow sBTC adoption
• RiseIn launches a full-stack bootcamp to teach Stacks fundamentals

The third sBTC cap lifts on May 15, allowing another 2,000 BTC to enter the Stacks ecosystem.

This increase would put Stacks ahead of other Bitcoin layers like Lightning and Liquid in terms of BTC supply.

This cap follows sustained demand for sBTC, signaling strong adoption.

The Stacks ecosystem is all-in on onboarding new devs to scale the Bitcoin economy:

• Stacks Ascent helps turn ideas into startups
• RiseIn bootcamp teaches Stacks development from the ground up
• Bitcoin 2025 Hackathon is live with big prizes

Bitcoin Builders wanted.

What’s happening in the Stacks ecosystem?

• On May 15, the sBTC cap-3 will allow 2,000 more BTC to flow into Stacks.

• Stacking DAO has enabled daily Stacking rewards payout for its LSTs

• Xverse Wallet announces a new improved fiat onramp live for BTC and STX

Last year, core Stacks' achievements centered on infrastructure, with sBTC launch and the Nakamoto upgrade improving speed and security.

This year, Stacks is seeing rapid liquidity growth, ongoing DeFi upgrades, and major integrations.

Stacks adoption is growing fast!

The ‘Bitcoin Unleashed’ panel at Consensus showed why Bitcoin L2s like Stacks are essential.

As Kyle Ellicott pointed out, it’s not just about payments or smart contracts.

It’s about what is needed to make Bitcoin usable in more productive ways than just being a store of value.