Bringing Speed to the Stacks Blockchain β
In this video, Aaron Blankstein, Staff Software Engineer at Hiro, explains hyperchains, a layer-2 scaling solution for the Stacks blockchain. Hyperchains will offer the ability to process high throughput and low latency workloads, enabling developers to build fast and reliable experiences on Stacks π
Watch here π
In this video, Aaron Blankstein, Staff Software Engineer at Hiro, explains hyperchains, a layer-2 scaling solution for the Stacks blockchain. Hyperchains will offer the ability to process high throughput and low latency workloads, enabling developers to build fast and reliable experiences on Stacks π
Watch here π
YouTube
Hyperchains Explained
In this video, Aaron Blankstein, Staff Software Engineer at Hiro, explains hyperchains, a layer-2 scaling solution for the Stacks blockchain. Hyperchains will offer the ability to process high throughput and low latency workloads, enabling developers to buildβ¦
ICYMI: You're still part of the #1 Web3b project on Bitcoin π
π STX Addresses from 417K (Q1-2022) to 444,490 (Q2-2022)
π Smart Contracts built from (Q1-2022) 3,235 to 5,127 (Q2-2022)
π Entities building on Stacks from 45 to 72
π TVL 478M $STX to 524M $STX
The Stacks community has proven the incredible potential of smart contracts for Bitcoin, from DeFi to NFTs, city coins to philanthropic efforts, portable identity to new infrastructure β
Read the Cointelegraph article π
π STX Addresses from 417K (Q1-2022) to 444,490 (Q2-2022)
π Smart Contracts built from (Q1-2022) 3,235 to 5,127 (Q2-2022)
π Entities building on Stacks from 45 to 72
π TVL 478M $STX to 524M $STX
The Stacks community has proven the incredible potential of smart contracts for Bitcoin, from DeFi to NFTs, city coins to philanthropic efforts, portable identity to new infrastructure β
Read the Cointelegraph article π
Cointelegraph
Stacks ecosystem becomes #1 Web3 project on Bitcoin
Currently, its 11,000+ users earn more than 100 BTC per month via Stacks' PoX consensus mechanism.
The number one Stacks Bitcoin blogging platform is announcing their update π
Sigle, the Decentralised and open-source Web 3.0 writing platform, has announced a major update β€οΈ
The update involves:
βοΈ writers on Sigle will be able to monitor their growth and better understand their community.
π Ceramic protocol Stacks Grant
π Changelog Sigle 1.3
βοΈ More!
Read the full Sigle article here π
Sigle, the Decentralised and open-source Web 3.0 writing platform, has announced a major update β€οΈ
The update involves:
βοΈ writers on Sigle will be able to monitor their growth and better understand their community.
π Ceramic protocol Stacks Grant
π Changelog Sigle 1.3
βοΈ More!
Read the full Sigle article here π
Sigle
Hot From The Press #4 | Sigle
In this newsletter, we tell you all about the new Creator + plan, the first NFT gated feature and what's next on Sigle.
Start becoming a Stacks Contributor & Builder π·
Let's accelerate the growth of the Stacks community π
Ever thought about making a move to crypto?
Make yourself visible for the Stacks projects and join the conversation π£
Search for jobs & join the talent pool π
Let's accelerate the growth of the Stacks community π
Ever thought about making a move to crypto?
Make yourself visible for the Stacks projects and join the conversation π£
Search for jobs & join the talent pool π
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Job Board
Find articles on key topics and important information about protocol design, research, and progression.
Gamma updates the NFT Creator Tool π
New features are introduced to make it easier for artists and creators to start their new NFT project on Stacks!
βοΈ Continuous collections
βοΈ Managing Smart Contracts
βοΈ Customized sale framework
βοΈ Much more!
Read the full thread on what's updated here π
New features are introduced to make it easier for artists and creators to start their new NFT project on Stacks!
βοΈ Continuous collections
βοΈ Managing Smart Contracts
βοΈ Customized sale framework
βοΈ Much more!
Read the full thread on what's updated here π
πΊ Miner Incentives for Bitcoin πΊ
The Bitcoin Miner incentives are a very important topic βοΈ
Bitcoin runs on this newly minted coins that are coming and not the transaction fees, and that's the biggest criticism that gets brought up.
π Watch Muneeb explain this concept π
The Bitcoin Miner incentives are a very important topic βοΈ
Bitcoin runs on this newly minted coins that are coming and not the transaction fees, and that's the biggest criticism that gets brought up.
π Watch Muneeb explain this concept π
YouTube
Long Term Security Budget & Miner Incentives for Bitcoin
Listen to the full stacker chats on your favourite podcast channel:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1CsbMGZHn4kp8u3IPnvQjR?si=491049b5d046443e
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/kw/podcast/stacker-chats/id1598954744
π² In this Stacker Chatsβ¦
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1CsbMGZHn4kp8u3IPnvQjR?si=491049b5d046443e
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/kw/podcast/stacker-chats/id1598954744
π² In this Stacker Chatsβ¦
Stacking on Mobile with Xverse π
Stacking is a novel technique that rewards STX token holders for participating in the Proof of Transfer consensus process on the Stacks blockchain (PoX).
Earning up to 10% annual Bitcoin yield by doing so π
Read through the full tutorial & share it with your non-stacking friends π
Rather share the video version, you can do so here π
Stacking is a novel technique that rewards STX token holders for participating in the Proof of Transfer consensus process on the Stacks blockchain (PoX).
Earning up to 10% annual Bitcoin yield by doing so π
Read through the full tutorial & share it with your non-stacking friends π
Rather share the video version, you can do so here π
Medium
Earn Bitcoin by Stacking with Xverse
Stack a minimum 100 STX and earn on average 10% APY in native Bitcoin with Xverse.
The Stacks Bitcoin connection explained by a Clarity developer π
π€ Why does Stacks make the critique on Bitcoin's energy consumption less valid?
π€ How is Stacks connected to Bitcoin?
π€ Why does me stacking $STX help the Stacks blockchain?
Stacks Foundation Developer Advocate Kenny Rogers perfectly answers these questions for you π
π Watch the full video here π
π€ Why does Stacks make the critique on Bitcoin's energy consumption less valid?
π€ How is Stacks connected to Bitcoin?
π€ Why does me stacking $STX help the Stacks blockchain?
Stacks Foundation Developer Advocate Kenny Rogers perfectly answers these questions for you π
π Watch the full video here π
YouTube
Explaining the Stacks Bitcoin Connection & Solving the Energy Problem
Become a Clarity Developer! Join the Waitlist for the next Clarity Course Cohort: https://clarity-lang.org/universe#camps
Watch Stacks Foundation Developer Advocate Kenny Rogers Explain the connection Stacks has to Bitcoin, and why Stacks contributes toβ¦
Watch Stacks Foundation Developer Advocate Kenny Rogers Explain the connection Stacks has to Bitcoin, and why Stacks contributes toβ¦
Stacks NFTs Secured by Bitcoin Are Thriving π
So much is happening in the Stacks NFT space ‡οΈ
βοΈ Bitcoin Monkeys Eggs Minting July 22
βοΈ Megapont announced the internactive Kong Fu mint
βοΈ The Mintery starting up the next cohort to onboard new Stacks NFT projects (deadline to apply: 27th)
βοΈ Satoshibles successfully launched Monster Satoshibles
βοΈ So much more π€―
The Stacks community does what it's best at, building πβ
So much is happening in the Stacks NFT space ‡οΈ
βοΈ Bitcoin Monkeys Eggs Minting July 22
βοΈ Megapont announced the internactive Kong Fu mint
βοΈ The Mintery starting up the next cohort to onboard new Stacks NFT projects (deadline to apply: 27th)
βοΈ Satoshibles successfully launched Monster Satoshibles
βοΈ So much more π€―
The Stacks community does what it's best at, building πβ
mintery.co
The Mintery
A 30-day NFT and metaverse launchpad for artists, by artists.
Introducing the Stacks Roadmap π£
The Stacks Foundation set out to create one place where roadmap-related content can be collected and displayed. At a glance, you should be able to tell what major improvements are coming up as well as get a sense for smaller tooling, team, or other more specific updates.
TL;DR:
The top section = big picture direction stuff for the network
The bottom section = day to day updates and granular progress
Read more about the Roadmap π
The Roadmap π
The Stacks Foundation set out to create one place where roadmap-related content can be collected and displayed. At a glance, you should be able to tell what major improvements are coming up as well as get a sense for smaller tooling, team, or other more specific updates.
TL;DR:
The top section = big picture direction stuff for the network
The bottom section = day to day updates and granular progress
Read more about the Roadmap π
The Roadmap π
stacks.org
Introducing the Stacks Roadmap
Audience and stakeholders of all different types need to know where the network is headed, so we set out to create one place where βroadmapβ-related content can be collected and displayed. At a glance, you should be able to tell what major improvements areβ¦
π₯4
Megapont Newsletter π°π¦
Stacks NFT market leader Megapont is not slowing down π
This newsletter covers the highlights of what the Megapont team have been working on, including:
π $MEGA coin
π Kong Fu: The new interactive NFT drop
π More exciting news
Stacks NFT market leader Megapont is not slowing down π
This newsletter covers the highlights of what the Megapont team have been working on, including:
π $MEGA coin
π Kong Fu: The new interactive NFT drop
π More exciting news
Medium
Newsletter #9
Welcome to another Megapont newsletter! As I was writing this update, I had to pause for a moment to reflect on the fact that we are makingβ¦
π₯5
π Former 'Bitcoin Maximalist' Dan Held sees a future in DeFi for the digital asset
Dan Held will be officially joining the community to support Bitcoin adoption & growth π
He will be taking an active role building DeFi products on top of Bitcoin, starting with a marketing partner role at Bitcoin-focused ecosystem and platform, Trust Machines.
π The full article π
Dan Held will be officially joining the community to support Bitcoin adoption & growth π
He will be taking an active role building DeFi products on top of Bitcoin, starting with a marketing partner role at Bitcoin-focused ecosystem and platform, Trust Machines.
π The full article π
TechCrunch
Former βBitcoin maximalistβ Dan Held sees a future in DeFi for the digital asset
As the crypto markets continue to tumble, a major industry playerβs beliefs are also taking a turn as he shifts from being a βBitcoin maximalistβ to what he calls a βBitcoin rationalist.β
π₯3
Stacks enables Bitcoin applications, but what does that mean in practice? π€
The Stacks blockchain is uniquely positioned to make reading from the Bitcoin chain easy for smart contracts on the Stacks network, and proof-of-transfer consensus even makes certain kinds of bitcoin transactions programmable from the Stacks network. π
This post will cover two different kinds of applications that can make use of this power (bridges and programmable proof-of-transfer slots), and discuss some proposed mechanisms in SIP-015 that make implementing those applications possible in the Stacks network π
Read the full Hiro article π
The Stacks blockchain is uniquely positioned to make reading from the Bitcoin chain easy for smart contracts on the Stacks network, and proof-of-transfer consensus even makes certain kinds of bitcoin transactions programmable from the Stacks network. π
This post will cover two different kinds of applications that can make use of this power (bridges and programmable proof-of-transfer slots), and discuss some proposed mechanisms in SIP-015 that make implementing those applications possible in the Stacks network π
Read the full Hiro article π
www.hiro.so
Future Work for Clarity: Better Bitcoin Interactivity
How does Stacks interact with Bitcoin, and how can we add support for new Bitcoin functionality?
β€2
Bitcoin DeFi protocol Arkadiko Summer Update
Arkadiko has shared an update on their protocol π
βοΈ Announcing Arkadiko Keepers: Smart contract automation for Stacks developers
βοΈ Front-end updates
βοΈ New collateral
βοΈ Arkadroids NFT projects: created to reward loyal members and to bring some new eyes to Arkadiko.
π Read more π
Arkadiko has shared an update on their protocol π
βοΈ Announcing Arkadiko Keepers: Smart contract automation for Stacks developers
βοΈ Front-end updates
βοΈ New collateral
βοΈ Arkadroids NFT projects: created to reward loyal members and to bring some new eyes to Arkadiko.
π Read more π
Medium
Arkadiko Summer Update
Hello Arkadians
Built on Bitcoin Podcast: DLC link, Stacks Ventures, No-Code Clarity & more π
Want to know more about the exciting Stacks community? Jake Blockchain is bringing you the Built on Bitcoin Show, available on every podcast app & YouTube.
π E74 - Investing in the Future of Web3 with Kyle Ellicott
π E72 - Unlocking Native Bitcoin on Stacks with DLC.link
π E70 - Building Apps on Stacks with No-Code Christopher Perceptions
Want to know more about the exciting Stacks community? Jake Blockchain is bringing you the Built on Bitcoin Show, available on every podcast app & YouTube.
π E74 - Investing in the Future of Web3 with Kyle Ellicott
π E72 - Unlocking Native Bitcoin on Stacks with DLC.link
π E70 - Building Apps on Stacks with No-Code Christopher Perceptions
Built on Bitcoin
The Built on Bitcoin Podcast
Covering innovation in the Bitcoin ecosystem.
How do Bitcoin Smart Contracts Work? π€
Struggle to explain the concept of Bitcoin Smart Contracts to your friends? Want to support the Stacks community by spreading the word of unleashing Bitcoin's full potential? Hiro released this amazing article on how Bitcoin Smart Contracts work π
Bitcoin rarely featured in the discussion of smart contracts because it had a limited scripting language that prioritized security over programmability.Thatβs changing thanks to Stacks: Bitcoin smart contracts are now here. Developers now have options for building Web3 applications beyond Ethereum and other emerging blockchains. Read more π
Struggle to explain the concept of Bitcoin Smart Contracts to your friends? Want to support the Stacks community by spreading the word of unleashing Bitcoin's full potential? Hiro released this amazing article on how Bitcoin Smart Contracts work π
Bitcoin rarely featured in the discussion of smart contracts because it had a limited scripting language that prioritized security over programmability.Thatβs changing thanks to Stacks: Bitcoin smart contracts are now here. Developers now have options for building Web3 applications beyond Ethereum and other emerging blockchains. Read more π
www.hiro.so
Bitcoin Ecosystem: An Overview of Bitcoin Smart Contracts and How They Work
Dive into the world of Bitcoin smart contracts.
π¨ Stacks Community Call π¨
Discover the achievements of our community's Grants, Residents & Chapters during the Community Call π
π£ Speaking:
Flatlay, Byzantion, Vestly App, Clarity Innovation Lab (MarvinJanssen), Clarity Universe (Education) & Chapters Stacks Australia, Indonesia & Austin.
Save your spot π
Discover the achievements of our community's Grants, Residents & Chapters during the Community Call π
π£ Speaking:
Flatlay, Byzantion, Vestly App, Clarity Innovation Lab (MarvinJanssen), Clarity Universe (Education) & Chapters Stacks Australia, Indonesia & Austin.
Save your spot π
Crowdcast
Community Updates Call (July 2022) - Crowdcast
Register now for Stacks's event on Crowdcast, scheduled to go live on Thursday July 28, 2022 at 11:00 am EDT.
Stacks Founder Muneeb Ali explaining the 2022 focus areas for Stacks π
βοΈ Increasing blockchain speed & capacity
βοΈ Bringing in more developers & builders to the Stacks community
βοΈ More...
Watch the full Stacker Chats with Muneeb Ali & Gina Abrams π
βοΈ Increasing blockchain speed & capacity
βοΈ Bringing in more developers & builders to the Stacks community
βοΈ More...
Watch the full Stacker Chats with Muneeb Ali & Gina Abrams π
YouTube
Focus Areas for Stacks in 2022
Listen to the full stacker chats on your favourite podcast channel:
Spotify: https://podcasts.bcast.fm/e/xnvmvm78-focus-areas-for-stacks-in-2022-bitcoin-as-a-tool-vs-community
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/kw/podcast/stacker-chats/id1598954744β¦
Spotify: https://podcasts.bcast.fm/e/xnvmvm78-focus-areas-for-stacks-in-2022-bitcoin-as-a-tool-vs-community
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/kw/podcast/stacker-chats/id1598954744β¦
Bitcoin as a Tool Vs The Community
"A simple message for devs:
- Bitcoin base should remain simple.
- Bitcoin layers are good for Bitcoin.
- Bitcoin community welcomes devs."
- Stacks Founder Muneeb Ali
Watch Muneeb Ali explain the different between Bitcoin as a tool Vs the community
Watch the full video on the difference π
"A simple message for devs:
- Bitcoin base should remain simple.
- Bitcoin layers are good for Bitcoin.
- Bitcoin community welcomes devs."
- Stacks Founder Muneeb Ali
Watch Muneeb Ali explain the different between Bitcoin as a tool Vs the community
Watch the full video on the difference π
YouTube
Bitcoin as a Tool vs Community
Listen to the full stacker chats on your favourite podcast channel:
Spotify: https://podcasts.bcast.fm/e/xnvmvm78-focus-areas-for-stacks-in-2022-bitcoin-as-a-tool-vs-community
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/kw/podcast/stacker-chats/id1598954744β¦
Spotify: https://podcasts.bcast.fm/e/xnvmvm78-focus-areas-for-stacks-in-2022-bitcoin-as-a-tool-vs-community
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/kw/podcast/stacker-chats/id1598954744β¦
π€ How Stacks' Smart Contract Language Prevents Exploitation?
Listen to Ciara, Clarity Smart Contracts Resident, explain how Clarity prevents exploitation like the infamous Ethereum DAO hack.
Register for the next Clarity Camp & Become a Stacks builder, building on Bitcoin π
Watch the full video here π
Listen to Ciara, Clarity Smart Contracts Resident, explain how Clarity prevents exploitation like the infamous Ethereum DAO hack.
Register for the next Clarity Camp & Become a Stacks builder, building on Bitcoin π
Watch the full video here π
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Clarity Camp
Welcom to the hub for all things related to learning Clarity, the most expressive and secure language for writing smart contracts secured by Bitcoin. Find courses, key resources, and job opportunities.