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sBTC and Nakamoto release are big steps for a thriving Bitcoin economy through Stacks

Ever wondered how these upgrades really work and what they enable? πŸ€”

Join us for the upcoming AMA focused on Nakamoto consensus and incentives, happening today at 12 PM ET:
https://events.stacks.co/event/wS15955379
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A $25k grant program is now live, fueling Stacks progress and empowering builders πŸ’ͺ 

Whether it's for your DeFi, NFT, or any innovative project, don't waste this opportunity 

⏰ Just one week left to apply and secure funds and community support for your initiative

Read the grant program details and apply now here:
https://stacks-governance-docs.gitbook.io/stacks-governance/03.-community-governance/decentralized-grants-program-pilot
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The next phase for Stacks is imminent!

BTC development keeps progressing and Mockamoto launch is a crucial step toward the Nakamoto release

Stay informed on these groundbreaking milestones with @andreserrano Bitcoin Writes articlesπŸ‘‡
https://www.bitcoinwrites.com/p/week-sbtc-cb26
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Up to now, Bitcoin was simply perceived as a store of value 🧱

But with the rise of L2s, it can become much more

Layers like Stacks are on a mission to make BTC a productive asset

It's time to create a real economy on top of Bitcoin ⛏
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Catch the final sBTC and Nakamoto educational series session!

Join tomorrow's AMA on "Developing for Nakamoto" at 12:00 PM ET πŸŽ™πŸ“…

It's an opportunity to discover the benefits and unlocks of the Nakamoto upgrade

https://events.stacks.co/event/wS15955379
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Bitcoin's Layer 2 solutions are being built to meet the increasing demand for scaling Bitcoin's capabilities.

So, what do you think are the most important benefits of Bitcoin's Layer 2 solutions?
Anonymous Poll
68%
Unlock and scale Bitcoin DeFi
16%
Long-term network sustainability
11%
Compete with other chains to host apps
5%
Something else? Let us know
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Bitcoin L2s infrastructure keeps maturing

Now it's time to bring new apps into the ecosystem πŸ§ͺ

Need a hand learning about Bitcoin L2 development?

Explore the Clarity Camp and Bitcoin Primer courses to unlock the skills needed to build on StacksπŸ“š

β€’ Clarity Camp: https://clarity-lang.org/universe
β€’ Bitcoin Primer: https://start.bitcoinprimer.dev
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We all know that Web3 can be a bit complicated for newbies

How would you introduce a friend into exploring the Bitcoin ecosystem?
Anonymous Poll
37%
Send him some BTC and STX
7%
Help him purchase an Ordinal
24%
Guide him in stacking some STX
31%
Assist him in interacting with Bitcoin DeFi via Stacks
Stacks goal is to enhance the capabilities of Bitcoin and the community behind it is working on activating the Bitcoin economy

But what does Stacks means to you?
Anonymous Poll
68%
A Bitcoin L2 for smart contracts
33%
Activating the Bitcoin economy
26%
Experimenting new Bitcoin use cases
Liquidity for stacked tokens is coming soon!

The StackingDAO protocol will help users enjoy stacking their STX tokens while accessing DeFi and Web3 apps

There will be no more the need to choose between stacking or having available liquidity, offering an improved UX for the ecosystem

Exciting innovations for Stacks and Bitcoin keep rolling in
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Why builders are choosing Bitcoin?

β€’ It's the most-known brand in Web3
β€’ It's the most liquid cryptocurrency
β€’ It's secure and robust

And with Bitcoin L2s coming up, it unlocks a new world of possibilities

Building on Bitcoin is becoming fun again
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Bitcoin is the most-known cryptocurrency worldwide 🟧

So many own BTC but can't do much with it

As L2s unlock Bitcoin DeFi and NFTs, they will benefit from the Bitcoin network effects

Solving pain points for BTC holders is a huge market opportunity πŸ˜‰
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Bitcoin is recognized as a store of value. Ethereum has become well-known for its mature DeFi sector and NFTs. Solana is recognized for its excellent UX.

What will Bitcoin L2s be famous for?
Anonymous Poll
68%
For scaling Web3 usecases on Bitcoin
27%
Power up the future of commerce via DeFi
5%
Something else? Let us know your opinion
The Hiro Hacks is a great initiative to start building Web3 on Bitcoin πŸ› 

Weekly coding challenges with BTC prizes will start from December 1st

The 10 best weekly project submissions will earn 300K sats each! 🀯

Register now to Hiro Hacks: https://www.hiro.so/hacks
The XLink bridge will connect the Bitcoin ecosystem to other EVM chains πŸŒ‰

ALEX Labs work will help create new opportunities to develop innovative use cases

Activating the Bitcoin economy also means increasing its interoperability with the overall Web3 world
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Every Stacks builder is focused on developing its own product and service ⛏

But shaping the narrative and spreading your message is key to a successful app πŸ“£

πŸ“ Join the Bitcoin writers cohort to learn how to get amplified by the community and connect with builders

Register now as the first cohort will be starting December 7th: https://bitcoinbuildersassociation.com/writers
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The Stacks token emissions is a key factor for miner participation and network growth

In fact, token emissions will also influence the overall impact of sBTC

Join the AMA this Friday at 12pm ET to discuss the necessity of changing emission schedule:
https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1ypKdkayXRrxW/

Moreover, read the latest reports and recommendation on STX emissions here:
https://forum.stacks.org/t/stacks-halving-schedule-reports-and-recommendations/15774
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The Nakamoto and sBTC upgrades will happen only if the community votes on moving forward with the SIP

To facilitate informed voting, educational resources, and crucial discussions have been prepared

Learn more about voting and access resources belowπŸ‘‡
https://buff.ly/3N6G6Sx
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Contributing to the Bitcoin ecosystem doesn't necessarily mean you have to build a next-gen, innovative application.

How would you like to contribute to the Bitcoin network growth? Remember that the hardest part, it's taking the first step
Anonymous Poll
23%
Developer
18%
Community Manager
13%
Social Media Educator
11%
Technical Research
18%
Business Development
18%
Other? Let us know
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Exciting to witness the increasing adoption of sBTC, paving the way for a thriving Bitcoin economy! πŸš€

Over 150 users have tried out the Hermetica Finance application integrating sBTC!

Moreover, great work from Bitflow Finance DEX on integrating sBTC swaps on testnet

The community input is crucial in refining the user experience for sBTC and get one step closer to activating Bitcoin-backed DeFi via sBTC

BTC holders will finally be able to productively use their holding in many different ways 🟧
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