SIPs are a key aspect of Stacks' development, and weekly SIP AMAs are a great way to stay updated.

In this week's episode, expect a general update, a Q&A session, and brainstorming on proposals. 🤔

Make sure to tune in this Friday at 6 PM CEST. 📅

https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1mrGmyQPomwGy

Grayscale launches new Trust for Bitcoin L2 Stacks.

According to Grayscale’s Head of Product, the STX Trust offers access to a growing part of the Web3 ecosystem.

As Stacks get closer to unlocking Bitcoin liquidity, the interest from institutions will increase.

Read the whole article here:
https://buff.ly/3URdTC1

A new Building on Bitcoin virtual event is taking place on June 13. 📅

Hear from Stacks builders about their work and the next steps to scale the Bitcoin ecosystem.

⏳Don't miss the opportunity and subscribe now:
https://lu.ma/tk4yemj9

📢 Apply now for the latest quarterly Critical Bounties!

🎯 The main focus areas are tools improving the experience for:

• Stacks Core and Clarity developers
• Miners, Stackers, and Signers

Deadline: June 7th! 🗓

Don't miss out! 👇👇

https://stacks.org/critical-bounties-q2-2024

As per LunarCrush, social metrics related to Stacks have experienced rapid growth over the past 6 months:

• Social sentiment 96% positive
• 6.6x in social interactions
• 12x in social posts

These sentiment indicators showcase the increased interest in Stacks ecosystem.

Security of the Stacks L2 has always been the number one priority.🥇

Will Corcoran and working group members explained implemented testing and hardening strategies. 🔐

Check the previous episode focused on the 2.5 readiness checklist and PoX4 testing.👇

https://youtu.be/YNghF3QSBD4

Don't miss out on this Friday SIP call at 6 PM CEST. 📅

ZeroAuthority will be sharing new ideas around reputation management that may lead to SIP standards.

If interested in POAPs, reputation, or non-transferrable NFTs, this is the space for you. 🖼

https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1LyxBndvPzMxN

New Critical Bounties from the Stacks Foundation are live. 🥳

The Bounties will fund infrastructure, tools, research, and initiatives to accelerate Stacks development.

📅Applications remain open only until June 7th.

Apply now here 👇
https://stacks.org/critical-bounties#browsecbs

A new all-time high transaction volume of over 900M+ STX was reached on Stacks! 📈

Once again, Signal21 metrics highlight the increasing interest and adoption of Stacks.

With more builders and users joining the ecosystem, these metrics are poised for further growth.💪

Discover insights about @Stacks from teams behind DeFi protocols, wallet providers, and more? 🤩

📅Join the next Building on Bitcoin virtual event on June 13.

Don't miss what's next for Stacks growth and dApps:

https://lu.ma/tk4yemj9

Hundreds joined the EasyA hackathon at Consensus2024, organized by CoinDesk

Various teams started building new Stacks apps like:

• Clarity static analysis tool
• Crowdfunding protocol
• Tokenization platform

Exciting to see more devs exploring Stacks!

The Nakamoto Activation is getting closer!

Core developers have spent more time on Signer and Miner resiliency-related work.

Here are a few exciting updates about their recent progress. 🧵 ⬇️

https://x.com/StacksOrg/status/1798095329293668398

Only 2 days remaining to apply for the Critical Bounties from the Stacks Foundation!

If you're dedicated to infra development, tools, research, and initiatives to accelerate Stacks growth, this opportunity is for you.

Don’t miss out—apply now:

https://stacks.org/critical-bounties#browsecbs

Don't miss out on today's SIP call at 6 PM CEST. 📅

The core topic will be about simplifying Signer signature aggregation.

If you are a Signer or interested in signature aggregation, this is the space for you.

https://x.com/i/spaces/1RDxllgbyqmxL

Are you looking for funding for your @Stacks project?🤔

Submit your application on DeGrants website until June 28. 📅

If selected, you'll receive the support needed to ship your project. 🔥

It's your opportunity to contribute even more to Stacks.

https://degrants.xyz/

Stacks DeFi ecosystem is heating up:

• Zest Protocol reaches 6k users and now accepts DIKO as collateral

• Stacks sets an ATH in STX-denominated TVL

• Velar will allocate rewards for the top TVL pools

• Bitflow Finance monthly transaction volume up 58%

Don't miss the Bitcoin Builders Conference in Nashville, July 25-26.

Builders and investors will discuss Bitcoin L2s adoption, DeFi growth, Ordinals, and more.

As the leading Bitcoin L2, the Stacks ecosystem will be there.

Register now here:
https://bitcoinbuilders.io

With the Stacks Nakamoto upgrade, Signers will be crucial in securing the network.

Enterprise-grade validators with a proven track record (e.g. Kiln Finance & Restake) have been onboarded as Signers.

Make sure to read why they are supporting the leading Bitcoin L2.👇

1)How Stacks is propelling the Bitcoin Renaissance by Restake:
https://medium.com/@restake/stacks-is-propelling-the-bitcoin-renaissance-bcaf0c80f090

2)Kiln X Stacks integration:
https://www.kiln.fi/post/kiln-joins-bitcoin-scaling-solution-stackss-signer-network