The Nakamoto Upgrade is Live! 🟧

We’ve just entered a new era for Bitcoin. The stage is set for sBTC, and we know wherever Satoshi is right now, they're proud of the builders bringing innovation back to Bitcoin.

Bitcoin Finality & Fast Blocks. Check out the article to find out what's next. 👇

With the Nakamoto upgrade live, sBTC is just around the corner. 🚀

SIP-028, which outlines the criteria and selection process for sBTC Signers, will be open for voting from Oct 30 - Nov 11.

Here’s what you need to know about the SIP and how you can vote.

https://stacks.org/sip028-vote-overview

Voting for the SIP-028 is now live! 🔥

This proposal sets the criteria and selection process for sBTC Signers which are crucial for ensuring the security and efficiency of the sBTC system.

🗳 Cast your vote before the deadline on Nov 11:
https://stx.eco/

What are the latest news on Stacks?

•Nakamoto upgrade is live, paving the way for the upcoming sBTC launch

• STX Tools V5 rolled out, delivering advanced analytics features to the Stacks community

• Asymmetric, a top Web3 security firm, joins as a new signer

Join today’s SIP Community call at 11 am EST! 📅

An open space to share your ideas to help shape the future of the Stacks ecosystem. 💡

Set a reminder, don’t miss out, and share your opinions ⬇️

https://x.com/i/spaces/1nAJEpBzjgbGL/peek

Just days away from the Bitcoin Builders Hackathon at Harvard, hosted by EasyA! 🔥

It's an opportunity to learn how to build solutions for the Bitcoin $1T market.

Make sure to apply now, as the event takes place on November 9-10.⏳

https://bitcoinbuilders.io/hackathon

Only 5 days left to vote on @Stacks SIP-028! ⏳

Your vote helps shape the criteria and selection process for sBTC Signers.

Don’t miss this chance to make your voice heard.

Cast your vote for SIP-028 here: http://stx.eco

Join Friday's SIP Community call at 11 am EST! 📅

Time to discuss all votes going on in the ecosystem like SIP-028, SIP-029 & Proof-Of-Work retroactive funding

Set a reminder to stay up to date with Stacks "Voting season"⬇️

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

The Stacks ecosystem continues its steady growth year over year.

On-chain data from Signal21 shows a clear rise in STX holders.

With DeFi pillars emerging and sBTC launching soon, there are more reasons than ever to get involved

Hundreds of developers joined the Stacks Hackathon at Harvard University!

With EasyA educating devs about building on Bitcoin & opportunities on Stacks, the hackathon is just the start.

There’s never been a better time to start building dApps and DeFi on Bitcoin.

Join Friday's SIP Community call at 11 am EST! 📅

Bring your ideas and share them in the AMA to help shape the future of Stacks.

Set your reminder and get ready to dive in.👇

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

Join tomorrow's SIP Community call at 11 am EST! 📅

Discussion topics include the live SIP-029 (proposed revisions to the STX emissions schedule) and ideas for improving the SIP process.

Set a reminder now and don’t miss out on learning more about SIPs.

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

Security has always been a top priority for Stacks, in line with the Bitcoin ethos.

That's why we're proud that Immunefi is our first Best & Brightest partner, starting with:

• 2 Stacks Attackathons, each with up to $250K and STX rewards

• Add support for sBTC to the Stacks bounty programs

Besides deploying BTC into dApps and DeFi, the Stacks ecosystem also focuses on real-world use cases.

That's why the second Best & Brightest partner is CoinFlip, the #1 crypto ATM provider.

They will integrate sBTC into their ATMs, making Bitcoin more accessible.

Bitcoin is moving beyond a store of value towards a digital economy.

Grayscale highlights how Stacks is driving this shift in their latest report.

Access the full deep dive from the leading crypto asset manager below. ⬇️

https://www.grayscale.com/research/reports/building-block-stacks

What’s new in the Stacks?

• Core developers have release sBTC on primary testnet

• CoinFlip, the #1 crypto ATM provider, is integrating sBTC into their ATM

• Hermetica has enabled USDh lending and borrowing via Zest protocol

Join the "SIP Reading Club" tomorrow at 11 AM EST! 📚

We’re breaking down SIP-029, line by line, to explore the revised STX emissions schedule and how it all works.

Set a reminder and be part of the conversation. ⬇️

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

Excited to keep driving the Bitcoin economy forward with the leading Bitcoin Accelerator Bitcoin Frontier Fund.

Their commitment to investing in Stacks teams building with sBTC is key to:

• Onboarding the next wave of DeFi builders
• Attracting users to put BTC liquidity to work

5 VCs and accelerators, including Bitcoin Frontier Fund & BitcoinFi by Draper Associates, are backing the BuidlBattle!

The largest Bitcoin startup battle is here to spotlight and accelerate innovative Bitcoin projects.

Mark your calendars: Feb 25-26. More details soon!

What's new in the Stacks DeFi ecosystem? 🚀

• Zest Protocol now supports sUSDT lending, boosting stablecoin liquidity

• Bitflow Runes AMM is live, soon welcoming more traders

• Velar introduced the STX-stSTX liquidity pool

• Stacking DAO launched its native stacking pool with BTC yield