https://stacks.foundation Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:52:00 GMT Tilda Publishing https://stacks.foundation/clarity-5-resultsHey Stackers, the SIP-039 vote is now wrapped and all votes have gone through an audit. In this post, we'll break down the results and audit methodology. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:52:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/clarity-5-results https://stacks.foundation/foundation-pillars-2026An overview of key Stacks Foundation projects for 2026, centered on our three core pillars: Governance, Education, and R&D.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 03:29:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/foundation-pillars-2026 https://stacks.foundation/voteThis upgrade enables Passkey support, secures DeFi via Originator Mode, and introduces Chain State Pruning to drastically reduce node storage requirements, among other performance features.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:56:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/vote https://stacks.foundation/sipsStacks is the leading Bitcoin L2Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:52:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/sips https://stacks.foundation/sip-trackerThis post introduces the new SIP Tracker, a tool developed with the Zero Authority team to enhance transparency and accessibility within Stacks governance. It highlights the Foundation's commitment to evolving the ecosystem's infrastructure into a self-suWed, 28 Jan 2026 16:46:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/sip-tracker https://stacks.foundation/q4-2025-recapFind the Stacks Foundation's Objectives and Key ResultsTue, 27 Jan 2026 02:05:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/q4-2025-recap https://stacks.foundation/sip-033-vote-breakdownSIP-033 (with attached RIDER SIP-034) passed with near-unanimous support.Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/sip-033-vote-breakdown https://stacks.foundation/sip-033-voteHow to Vote on SIP-033 and Use the New Community Voting PlatformThu, 16 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/sip-033-vote https://stacks.foundation/sip-033-clarity-4Get up to speed on SIP-033: Clarity 4, a major upgrade introducing four new built-in functions, improved security and developer tools, and an upcoming community vote to finalize governance before mainnet activation.Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:28:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/sip-033-clarity-4 https://stacks.foundation/let-africa-buildLearn more about Eniola Samuel’s background and ongoing contributions to the ecosystem, now continuing through Let Africa Build (LAB), Africa’s first Bitcoin development hub and incubator focused on education, startups, and infrastructure research.Thu, 11 Sep 2025 18:49:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/let-africa-build https://stacks.foundation/sip-31-interim-grantsThese opportunities serve as a bridge to the Stacks Endowment rolling out a comprehensive program in partnership with the broader community.Wed, 03 Sep 2025 22:43:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/sip-31-interim-grants https://stacks.foundation/ascent/31A new slate of Meetups, workshops, and events are here for developers looking to learn how to summit crypto’s biggest mountain, the Bitcoin economy!Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:01:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/ascent/31 https://stacks.foundation/stacks-bitcoin-global-eventsStacks is bringing orange activations to major Bitcoin and crypto gatherings across the world. Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:49:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacks-bitcoin-global-events https://stacks.foundation/stacks-labs-setupStacks ecosystem veteran Alex Miller, co-author of SIP-031 and CEO at Hiro, steps in as Interim CEO of Stacks Labs to lead its setup, build the leadership team, and position the new growth engine for rapid impact.Thu, 14 Aug 2025 14:53:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacks-labs-setup https://stacks.foundation/sip-031-resultsThe vote passed with over 97% of all voting power cast in favor of creating the new Stacks Endowment that will enable the next phase of growth for Stacks while becoming a long-term backstop for the ecosystem.Tue, 15 Jul 2025 19:24:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/sip-031-results https://stacks.foundation/sip31-voting-timelineKey details about SIP-031 and how to participate in the vote.Sat, 21 Jun 2025 14:48:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/sip31-voting-timeline https://stacks.foundation/sip31-appointments-committeeThis post recaps the Appointments Committee workshops and introduces the selected membersFri, 20 Jun 2025 13:04:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/sip31-appointments-committee https://stacks.foundation/transaction-replayHey Stackers, in this post, we’re diving into the details of the Transaction Replay feature – an effort led by Hank, a long-time Stacks developer at Trust Machines and key ecosystem contributor. This new feature is now in its final implementation stages. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 16:56:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/transaction-replay https://stacks.foundation/april-2025-town-hallThe April 14th Stacks Town Hall, "How Stacks is Winning in '25", brought together builders, core contributors, and members of the Stacks community for a powerful two-hour livestream exploring what will excite the crypto market about Stacks in 2025, what’sWed, 23 Apr 2025 15:55:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/april-2025-town-hall https://stacks.foundation/use-stacks-contestA Deorganized Media hosted giveaway contest that highlights ways for people to use Stacks.Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:43:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/use-stacks-contest https://stacks.foundation/events-requestA starting place for companies, projects, and protocols that are interested in Stacks events or event collaborationsTue, 24 Sep 2024 19:54:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/events-request https://stacks.foundation/sbtc-on-mainnetStackers, sBTC is here! This post will collect a few key sBTC resources and information that will be helpful as you navigate the first weeks of sBTC.Tue, 17 Dec 2024 07:05:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/sbtc-on-mainnet https://stacks.foundation/sip-029-vote-overviewAnother important SIP vote is opening up that will address critical network incentivesFri, 15 Nov 2024 18:52:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/sip-029-vote-overview https://stacks.foundation/nakamoto-is-hereWe've just entered a new era for Bitcoin. The Nakamoto upgrade is live, the stage is set for sBTC, and we know wherever Satoshi is right now, he’s proud of the builders bringing innovation back to Bitcoin. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 21:29:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/nakamoto-is-here https://stacks.foundation/stacks-asia-2024Stacks contributors are kicking off participation at numerous high-profile events across Asia in the coming months. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 06:56:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacks-asia-2024 https://stacks.foundation/stacks-streetsStacks Streets is a Monopoly-style gamified experience that introduces you to the Stacks ecosystem.Tue, 22 Oct 2024 19:18:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacks-streets https://stacks.foundation/asymmetric-joins-stacks-ecosystemIndustry Heavyweight Asymmetric Research Enters the Stacks Ecosystem As Core Security Contributor and Signer for sBTCTue, 22 Oct 2024 04:42:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/asymmetric-joins-stacks-ecosystem https://stacks.foundation/sip028-vote-overviewWith sBTC right around the corner, an important SIP vote is opening up that will establish the criteria and selection process for sBTC Signers.Fri, 18 Oct 2024 16:39:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/sip028-vote-overview https://stacks.foundation/primary-testnet-success-mainnet-nextAfter the successful hardfork of the Nakamoto Testnet last week, the latest stacks-core software Release Candidate 2Thu, 10 Oct 2024 22:15:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/primary-testnet-success-mainnet-next https://stacks.foundation/core-developers-ship-release-candidate-2After the successful hardfork of the Nakamoto Testnet last week, the latest stacks-core software Release Candidate 2Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:52:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/core-developers-ship-release-candidate-2 https://stacks.foundation/nakamoto-testnet-activation-successfulThis week's planned Nakaomto Testnet hard fork was successful. You can see fast blocks in the explorer and not only enjoy today’s speed, but also get excited that continued optimizations will make them even faster. Fri, 27 Sep 2024 18:19:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/nakamoto-testnet-activation-successful https://stacks.foundation/nakamoto-hard-fork-blockWe’ve connected with Core Developers to bring you this update on the Activation sequence. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 17:42:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/nakamoto-hard-fork-block https://stacks.foundation/best-and-brightestThis piece officially wraps up the Stacks Foundation’s 21 Days of Nakamoto campaign and provides a peak at the upcoming release of sBTC. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:49:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/best-and-brightest https://stacks.foundation/nakamoto-activation-update-handoffWe’ve connected with Core Developers to bring you this update on the Activation sequence. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:25:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/nakamoto-activation-update-handoff https://stacks.foundation/tokensoft-partnershipTokensoft Foundation has partnered with two major Stacks contributors: Stacks Foundation and Bitcoin Frontier Fund. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 14:07:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/tokensoft-partnership https://stacks.foundation/anchorage-digital-partnershipAnchorage Digital, home to the only federally chartered digital asset bank in the US, has announced its custody support for Stacks, a leading Bitcoin Layer 2 solution. Stacks is the first Bitcoin L2 supported by Anchorage Digital, marking a significant step for institutional involvement in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Tue, 03 Sep 2024 16:17:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/anchorage-digital-partnership https://stacks.foundation/builder-growth-resourcesLearn more about new ecosystem resources that are available to help you grow your projectFri, 30 Aug 2024 15:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/builder-growth-resources https://stacks.foundation/stacking-tools5 new Stacking tools for Stackers, Developers, and Pool OperatorsFri, 30 Aug 2024 06:02:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacking-tools https://stacks.foundation/documentation-revampToday, we launched a major upgrade to the documentation, specifically around how the information is organized and structured.Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:15:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/documentation-revamp https://stacks.foundation/sip-025-vote-resultsSigners Approves Temporary Schema Simplification Sat, 24 Aug 2024 14:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/sip-025-vote-results https://stacks.foundation/sip-027-approvedThe results are in for the SIP-027 vote and the community has approved the upgrade to bring non-sequential multisig transactions to the Stacks layer. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:32:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/sip-027-approved https://stacks.foundation/nakamoto-activation-overviewWe’ve connected with Core Developers to bring you this complete look at the Activation sequence. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 23:16:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/nakamoto-activation-overview https://stacks.foundation/bitcoin-builders-nashville-recapOn July 25th and 26th, the Bitcoin Builders ecosystem came together in Nashville to celebrate Bitcoin as a productive asset and discuss the path forward for Bitcoin from a builder standpoint. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 14:53:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/bitcoin-builders-nashville-recap https://stacks.foundation/institutional-signers-earn-millionsStatus Updates to the Stacks Signer EcosystemWed, 31 Jul 2024 16:07:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/institutional-signers-earn-millions https://stacks.foundation/nakamoto-signer-voteThis post will summarize SIP-025, an addendum to the previously approved SIP-021 representing a proposal to temporarily simplify the threshold signature scheme for Signers. Tue, 23 Jul 2024 15:34:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/nakamoto-signer-vote https://stacks.foundation/sip-027-votingDuring Stacking Cycle 90, which starts on approximately August 2nd, community voting will commence for an important Stacks Improvement Proposal (SIP). By voting, you're directly influencing the direction of key technological advancements and protocol imprTue, 23 Jul 2024 14:02:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/sip-027-voting https://stacks.foundation/bitgo-stacks-2024BitGo, a leader in digital asset financial services, has launched support for the Stacks layer, enhancing Bitcoin functionality with integrated delegate and solo stacking capabilities. This initiative not only expands BitGo's ecosystem involvement but alsThu, 18 Jul 2024 15:40:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/bitgo-stacks-2024 https://stacks.foundation/stacks-showcaseHighlights from the virtual Building on Bitcoin eventTue, 09 Jul 2024 18:37:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacks-showcase https://stacks.foundation/conensus-easya-hackathonThe 2024 EasyA Consensus Hackathon brought together nearly 500 web3 developers in the same room. The top 3 winners received a total of $25K in prizes, and a fast-track for growth in the Stacks ecosystem with opportunities for grants, exclusive communitiesWed, 05 Jun 2024 16:02:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/conensus-easya-hackathon https://stacks.foundation/june-nakamoto-updateTL;DR: They are on track for reaching Code Complete on the new code needed for Activation and the Primary Testnet is back.Mon, 03 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/june-nakamoto-update https://stacks.foundation/code-for-stx-announcementWhether you're just getting started or have your own app, you can earn by coding consistently.Mon, 03 Jun 2024 17:36:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/code-for-stx-announcement https://stacks.foundation/critical-bounties-q2-2024The Stacks Foundation is excited to announce the latest set of quarterly Critical Bounties, aimed at funding infrastructure development, tools, research, and other initiatives that drive Bitcoin layer development.Fri, 17 May 2024 08:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/critical-bounties-q2-2024 https://stacks.foundation/welcome-to-stacksAn Ecosystem Guide To Take You From Introduction to ActionWed, 15 May 2024 14:37:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/welcome-to-stacks https://stacks.foundation/harvardhackathonA Summary of the EasyA Harvard HackathonFri, 10 May 2024 15:15:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/harvardhackathon https://stacks.foundation/building-on-bitcoin-halving-recapHighlights from the virtual Building on Bitcoin eventFri, 03 May 2024 20:03:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/building-on-bitcoin-halving-recap https://stacks.foundation/nakamoto-activation-updateCore Developers are adjusting the Activation timeline for Nakamoto to increase Signer and miner resiliencyTue, 30 Apr 2024 14:07:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/nakamoto-activation-update https://stacks.foundation/restackingGet your Stacks back in a pool and win prizes in addition to your BTC rewards!Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/restacking https://stacks.foundation/nakamoto-mainnet-instantiationToday, the first of two hard forks that will bring the Stacks layer the Nakamoto upgrade went live thanks to miners, node operators, exchanges, Signers, and more.Sat, 20 Apr 2024 14:15:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/nakamoto-mainnet-instantiation https://stacks.foundation/learnweb3-stacksThe Stacks Foundation Continues to Invest in the Developer EcosystemMon, 22 Apr 2024 15:23:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/learnweb3-stacks https://stacks.foundation/nakamoto-new-instantiation-blockThe change will offer Stacking pools, node operators, and exchanges additional time to upgrade and not miss Stacking cycles.Thu, 11 Apr 2024 23:36:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/nakamoto-new-instantiation-block https://stacks.foundation/bitcoin-is-more-than-you-think-galxeThe first Bitcoin L2 Galxe campaign is live.Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:07:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/bitcoin-is-more-than-you-think-galxe https://stacks.foundation/galxe-integrationThe largest Identity Protocol in crypto integrates the leading Bitcoin L2.Wed, 10 Apr 2024 23:40:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/galxe-integration https://stacks.foundation/ready-layer-2-recapA Summary of the Successful Ready Layer 2 CompetitionFri, 05 Apr 2024 13:21:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/ready-layer-2-recap https://stacks.foundation/stacks-defi-apps-summaryA Highlight of the Blossoming Bitcoin DeFi Ecosystem powered by the leading Bitcoin L2Mon, 01 Apr 2024 15:29:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacks-defi-apps-summary https://stacks.foundation/building-on-bitcoin-bitvmLeveraging Stacks as a robust initial case study, the BitVM-focused Working Group will look to accelerate the development of BitVM while determining how it might improve trust assumptions on the network.Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:33:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/building-on-bitcoin-bitvm https://stacks.foundation/portal-stacks-integrationPortal DeFi, known for enabling efficient ways of leveraging blockchain networks, has announced plans to integrate Stacks and, upon its launch, bring sBTC to Portal DEX, a liquidity hub for assets built on Bitcoin layers.Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:28:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/portal-stacks-integration https://stacks.foundation/nakamoto-testnet-instantiatedLearn more about the Nakamoto Testnet and how builders, Signers, and Stackers can participate. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:36:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/nakamoto-testnet-instantiated https://stacks.foundation/nakamoto-upgrade-approvedThe votes are in, and the community has approved the Nakamoto Upgrade, a major update for the Stacks layer, making it faster and more secure. In this post, we've recapped the voting results, what you can expect for the remaining rollout process, and resouMon, 18 Mar 2024 18:49:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/nakamoto-upgrade-approved https://stacks.foundation/bifrost-stacks-collaborationToday, we’re announcing an ongoing cooperation with the Bifrost Foundation aimed at increasing the utility and interoperability of Bitcoin-based assets and protocols.Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:38:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/bifrost-stacks-collaboration https://stacks.foundation/stackingdao-spotlightA Look Into Stacking DAO, A Stacks DeFi App With Over $100M TVLWed, 06 Mar 2024 16:22:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stackingdao-spotlight https://stacks.foundation/alex-the-bitcoin-finance-layerThe ALEX Lab Foundation is a nonprofit supporting the growth of the ALEX DeFi protocol. ALEX aims to use Bitcoin Layers, specifically the Stacks Bitcoin Layer 2, along with its upcoming sBTC release, to bring DeFi to Bitcoin. This use case analysis looksWed, 06 Mar 2024 15:35:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/alex-the-bitcoin-finance-layer https://stacks.foundation/pre-launch-testnet-activatedToday, the Pre-Launch Testnet (fka Argon for all you OGs!) was ‘Activated’, making the Nakamoto rules live.Mon, 11 Mar 2024 02:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/pre-launch-testnet-activated https://stacks.foundation/building-on-bitcoin-eventHighlights from the virtual Building on Bitcoin event: a rallying point for Bitcoiners and developers building on BitcoinTue, 05 Mar 2024 00:53:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/building-on-bitcoin-event https://stacks.foundation/new-signers-join-stacksAs we continue to prepare for the upcoming Nakamoto rollout phases, we're thrilled to announce that Stacks is welcoming more Signer support from industry leaders including Blockdaemon, NEAR Foundation, DeSpread, Luxor, Chorus One, Kiln, and Alum Labs.Mon, 04 Mar 2024 16:40:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/new-signers-join-stacks https://stacks.foundation/residents-contributors-roundupExplore the latest developments in the Stacks ecosystem as residents and contributors rally behind the Nakamoto upgrade and beyond.Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:05:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/residents-contributors-roundup https://stacks.foundation/sbtc-use-case-bitflowLearn more about the world of decentralized trading with BitFlow Finance, a game-changer for Bitcoin enthusiasts. Offering trustless, efficient, and secure features like real yield and single-sided liquidity, BitFlow stands out from centralized platforms Mon, 26 Feb 2024 22:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/sbtc-use-case-bitflow https://stacks.foundation/brand-refreshMeet the refreshed Stacks brand that strengthens the connection to Bitcoin.Tue, 27 Feb 2024 20:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/brand-refresh https://stacks.foundation/signal21-launchWhere is the Bitcoin ecosystem at? Where is it going? Signal21 is coming online to help provide these answers and more. Bitcoin innovation is surging as L2s and other solutions for scaling and building on Bitcoin enter the spotlight. Signal21 wants to helThu, 22 Feb 2024 16:52:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/signal21-launch https://stacks.foundation/asigna-ready-l2During the Ready Layer 2 Pitch Competition in 2023, Vlad Bespalov pitched his company, Asigna. Its innovative offering, a native multisig solution tailored for Bitcoin and Stacks, immediately captured attention for its promise of enhanced security for truThu, 22 Feb 2024 00:26:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/asigna-ready-l2 https://stacks.foundation/stacks-domain-updatesBehind the scenes, contributors and our team are always working to maintain and optimize key web properties in conjunction with the critical work happening on the Stacks layer itself. These changes shouldn’t prevent you from getting where you’re going as Thu, 15 Feb 2024 21:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacks-domain-updates https://stacks.foundation/decentralized-stacking-mainnetWe're thrilled to announce that the Decentralized Stacking Pool is now open to the Stacks Community on mainnet, ushering in a new era of decentralized stacking.Mon, 12 Feb 2024 21:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/decentralized-stacking-mainnet https://stacks.foundation/ortege-stacks-integrationOrtege x Stacks: A collaboration that will make access to blockchain data simpler and more insightful than ever before. Ortege will be integrating Stacks into OrtegeETL - allowing developers to effortlessly export Stacks data and enhancing overall data acSun, 11 Feb 2024 21:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/ortege-stacks-integration https://stacks.foundation/nakamoto-voting-tutorialTo vote on the Nakamoto Release, follow these simple steps and choose a voting method appropriate to your personal stacking method. The entire voting process can also be completed via mobile wallets like Xverse. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 21:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/nakamoto-voting-tutorial https://stacks.foundation/cabs-approve-nakamotoWe are thrilled to announce that all three Consideration Advisory Boards (CABs) have approved the Nakamoto Stacks Improvement Proposal (SIP), another milestone in the ongoing development of Stacks, the leading Bitcoin L2.Tue, 06 Feb 2024 21:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/cabs-approve-nakamoto https://stacks.foundation/ludanodes-nakamoto-sbtcToday, the news went out that Luganodes is bringing its world-class infrastructure to the Stacks network as we head toward the Nakamoto and sBTC upgradesWed, 31 Jan 2024 21:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/ludanodes-nakamoto-sbtc https://stacks.foundation/nakamoto-voting-guideThe Nakamoto upgrade, a crucial event in the Stacks ecosystem, is set to undergo a voting process to ensure that it aligns with the community's interests and goals. By design, Stacks governance is decentralized in such a way that no one party, including tWed, 17 Jan 2024 21:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/nakamoto-voting-guide https://stacks.foundation/spartan-reportWed, 17 Jan 2024 21:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/spartan-report https://stacks.foundation/nakamoto-enhanced-securityWhile security has always been a priority of the blockchain, the upcoming Nakamoto upgrade is taking things to a whole new level. Let’s explore how Nakamoto is fortifying the Stacks network.Tue, 09 Jan 2024 21:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/nakamoto-enhanced-security https://stacks.foundation/leadership-announcement-brittany-laughlinAn open letter from Brittany Laughlin of the Stacks Foundation.Mon, 08 Jan 2024 21:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/leadership-announcement-brittany-laughlin https://stacks.foundation/nakamojoTo celebrate what will be a banner year for Bitcoin, we're raising our Bitcoin flag higher than ever and inviting you to join us.Tue, 26 Dec 2023 21:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/nakamojo https://stacks.foundation/stx20-bitcoin-l2sOrdinals, BRC-20, and other experiments on the Bitcoin L1 are driving an influx of new Bitcoin-curious builders and users. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 21:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stx20-bitcoin-l2s https://stacks.foundation/bitcoin-halving-here-we-comeNakamoto and sBTC Launch Communications, Plus Places You Want to Be In 2024Thu, 07 Dec 2023 21:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/bitcoin-halving-here-we-come https://stacks.foundation/halving-on-horizon-nakamotoTL;DR: Nakamoto is on track for release before Bitcoin halving, projected around the end of April, and there’s a clear path on a second release following that for sBTC.Tue, 05 Dec 2023 21:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/halving-on-horizon-nakamoto https://stacks.foundation/nakamoto-sbtc-discussion-seriesTo assist the community in getting ready for the upcoming vote, we're facilitating a series of conversations covering key design decisions related to the upgrades and surfacing expert commentary for consideration and review. Mon, 27 Nov 2023 21:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/nakamoto-sbtc-discussion-series https://stacks.foundation/bitcoin-blocks-stacks-layerThere are several reasons Stacks blocks might be skipped by Bitcoin blocks, all of which are within the normal bounds of healthy operation.Thu, 16 Nov 2023 21:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/bitcoin-blocks-stacks-layer https://stacks.foundation/decentralized-grants-pilotwe’re excited to announce that applications for the Stacks Decentralized Grants – Pilot Program (Stacks De-grants Pilot) are now open.Tue, 07 Nov 2023 21:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/decentralized-grants-pilot https://stacks.foundation/bitcoin-unleashed-london-recapWith hundreds of people attending Bitcoin Unleashed London in person, and the thousands watching behind their screens at home, Bitcoin Unleashed showed that when Bitcoin builders from ever community join forces, something extraordinary happens. Fri, 27 Oct 2023 21:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/bitcoin-unleashed-london-recap https://stacks.foundation/launch-sbtc-developer-releaseThe sBTC Working Group is excited to announce the much-anticipated launch of the sBTC Developer Release, marking the initial milestone towards unlocking a more expansive Bitcoin economy through sBTC.Wed, 18 Oct 2023 21:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/launch-sbtc-developer-release https://stacks.foundation/bitcoin-unleashed-londonStacks is built on Bitcoin because Bitcoin is the most secure, reliable and decentralized blockchain. Bitcoin layers extend Bitcoin’s functionality without changing Bitcoin itself and compromising its security or decentralization. sBTC, the upcoming 1:1 BTue, 26 Sep 2023 21:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/bitcoin-unleashed-london https://stacks.foundation/easya-hackathonThe Stacks x EasyA Bitcoin Hackathon promises to be one of London's most fascinating hackathons of the year! Best of all, it's happening right in the center of London. IRL. And following Bitcoin Unleashed. The Stacks Foundation and Hiro have teamed up witTue, 26 Sep 2023 23:51:34 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/easya-hackathon https://stacks.foundation/learnweb3-hackathonThe blockchain world and AI revolution are on a collision course, and the Stacks layer for Bitcoin is ready to help builders innovate at the intersection of these two hot technologies.Tue, 26 Sep 2023 23:36:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/learnweb3-hackathon https://stacks.foundation/sbtc-testnetThe Stacks ecosystem is gearing up for the sBTC Developer Release, allowing select developers to build and test with an early version of sBTC, a 1:1 backed version of BTC on the Stacks layer.Fri, 22 Sep 2023 02:19:36 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/sbtc-testnet https://stacks.foundation/stacking-poolsDecentralized Stacking Pools will be an exciting addition to a lineup of Stacking options that already include various forms of centralized Stacking pools, non-custodial pools, and fully decentralized self-Stacking options. Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:54:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacking-pools https://stacks.foundation/clarity-use-casesClarity, Stacks' L2 smart contract language, enables you to create these smart contracts that settle on Bitcoin. Due to its core characteristics, Clarity made it easy for front-end developers to create applications with smart contract that settle on BitcoThu, 17 Aug 2023 16:57:19 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/clarity-use-cases https://stacks.foundation/llag-governanceThis post is part of a series dedicated to articulating the strategies and working models leveraged by the Stacks Foundation as we continue to serve and steward the Stacks ecosystem. The series will provide the latest plain language breakdowns of our focuWed, 09 Aug 2023 14:14:16 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/llag-governance https://stacks.foundation/allbridge-releaseToday, we’re excited to share an important step toward better interoperability on Stacks as Allbridge releases a Stacks token bridge! This bridge will connect Stacks to 19 chains including Ethereum, Polygon, and Solana. This work was made possible throughTue, 01 Aug 2023 13:38:58 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/allbridge-release https://stacks.foundation/introducing-q3-2023-okrsIt's that time again, we’re introducing the Stacks Foundation objectives for Q3 2023.Wed, 19 Jul 2023 21:25:54 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/introducing-q3-2023-okrs https://stacks.foundation/q2-2023-recapQ2 2023 Wed, 19 Jul 2023 21:24:50 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/q2-2023-recap https://stacks.foundation/narrative-resourcesRecommendations and best practices for talking StacksThu, 15 Jun 2023 20:44:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/narrative-resources https://stacks.foundation/llag-part4-securityBy now, you hopefully have read about our overall approach to our work here at the Stacks Foundation in the first post of the series. This post will provide a closer look at how the Stacks Foundation views the security of the Stacks network as well as ourTue, 18 Jul 2023 14:50:59 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/llag-part4-security https://stacks.foundation/llag-part3-communityBy now, you hopefully have read about our overall approach to our work here at the Stacks Foundation in the first post of this series and a bit more about our approach to events in the second post of this series. This post will provide a closer look at hoFri, 16 Jun 2023 17:13:05 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/llag-part3-community https://stacks.foundation/lead-like-a-gardenerAs our ecosystem matures and grows, so too can our approaches and strategies. With strong builders and entities entering the ecosystem all the time, our own evolution as a contributor can, and does, adapt. In this post, we’ll cover the working model we uWed, 14 Jun 2023 22:27:31 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/lead-like-a-gardener https://stacks.foundation/securing-bitcoins-futureTo fulfill Nakamoto's vision of sustainable miner support through fees, it is essential to drive up transaction volumes. This requires expanding the use cases of Bitcoin beyond a store of value and harnessing its full potential as the cornerstone of a decWed, 14 Jun 2023 14:26:17 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/securing-bitcoins-future https://stacks.foundation/six-bitcoin-innovationsIn May, the first-ever Bitcoin Builders Conference brought together a variety of builders, investors, leaders, and community members from all corners of the Bitcoin Ecosystem. Sessions shed light on various crucial aspects of Bitcoin's development and higWed, 31 May 2023 23:32:01 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/six-bitcoin-innovations https://stacks.foundation/layer2-unlocking-bitcoinWhile Bitcoin is already the largest, most valuable, and most durable decentralized asset, Layer 2 technologies can further enhance its utility and enable new use cases and applications. By leveraging Layer 2 technologies, developers and users can enjoy iTue, 02 May 2023 21:04:59 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/layer2-unlocking-bitcoin https://stacks.foundation/q1-2023-recapQ1 2023 was another productive quarter which saw the successful rollout of Stacks 2.1 and overall growthThu, 27 Apr 2023 18:55:03 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/q1-2023-recap https://stacks.foundation/introducing-q2-2023-okrsWe’re introducing the Stacks Foundation objectives for Q2 2023Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:20:52 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/introducing-q2-2023-okrs https://stacks.foundation/replit-and-stacksHear that? That’s the sound of AI-enhanced learning empowering new Bitcoin builders with zero time spent on setup. Replit, a quickly growing developer platform powered by AI and an interactive in-browser learning framework, now features the Stacks layer fTue, 11 Apr 2023 18:58:53 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/replit-and-stacks https://stacks.foundation/chapters-programThe Stacks Foundation's Chapters Program is a community-driven initiative designed to support the growth of local Stacks communities around the world. This blog post outlines the benefits of joining the Chapters Program, such as funding, community supportMon, 10 Apr 2023 17:38:34 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/chapters-program https://stacks.foundation/stacks-grants-update-2023Grants are a key building block of the Stacks ecosystem. In addition to providing ongoing support to critical public goods, grants fund what builders need most. With the upcoming network upgrade (Nakamoto, which brings us Bitcoin write capabilities via sBMon, 20 Mar 2023 21:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacks-grants-update-2023 https://stacks.foundation/bitcoin-hackathon-winnersThere is a buzz in the air around building on Bitcoin. The rapid rise of Ordinals and Inscriptions has catalyzed a Bitcoin renaissance and is beginning to give rise to a new generation of Bitcoin builders. In this edition of the Building on Bitcoin HackaWed, 15 Mar 2023 04:12:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/bitcoin-hackathon-winners https://stacks.foundation/ordinals-bitcoin-startupsOrdinals seemingly came out of nowhere, utilizing BTC in a way we hadn't really seen before. In short, Ordinals is a protocol developed by Casey Rodarmor that manages to count individual satoshis; ordering them, from the first one in the genesis block. TWed, 01 Mar 2023 15:25:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/ordinals-bitcoin-startups https://stacks.foundation/spotlight-wrappedWill Binns is the founder of Wrapped, a cross-chain bridge designed for high-performance and speed. Will is also the former maintainer of Bitcoin.org and current editor of Mastering Bitcoin and Mastering Ethereum. His focuses are protocol, smart contractTue, 21 Feb 2023 15:49:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/spotlight-wrapped https://stacks.foundation/electric-capital-report-2023For the second year in a row, the Electric Capital Report shows that Stacks is the #1 Web3 project on Bitcoin as measured by developer activity, and is a top-30 crypto project (at #28) as measured by total developers.Tue, 17 Jan 2023 19:13:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/electric-capital-report-2023 https://stacks.foundation/updates/q4-2020-community-updateThis is a very special edition of the quarterly ecosystem updates as it comes after one of the most monumental stretches in Stacks history: a period that saw the community successfully launch Stacks 2.0 and start a new era of innovation for Bitcoin. Tue, 02 Mar 2021 09:27:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/updates/q4-2020-community-update https://stacks.foundation/updates/q3-2020-community-updateYou know an ecosystem is truly blossoming when it’s actually hard to compile quarterly updates and make them fit in a single email. It’s always amazing to see just how much gets done toward our mission of building a user-owned internet on Bitcoin every 3 months. I’m thankful for the many long days and late nights I see from the PBC team and from community members throughout the world as we collectively push toward the launch of Stacks 2.0. It will be an incredible moment for the Stacks ecosystem as well the crypto industry, as we bring a world of new possibilities to Bitcoin via apps and smart contracts.Fri, 19 Feb 2021 02:21:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/updates/q3-2020-community-update https://stacks.foundation/updates/q2-2020-community-updateAs the world continues to grapple with the effects of Covid-19 and the United States battles racial injustice, I’ve been encouraged by our community’s dedication to building a more just and equitable society. These are difficult and uncertain times, but we remain committed to building a user-owned internet at a time it is more needed than ever. This work continued during the past quarter, highlighted by Stacks 2.0 development and continued decentralization efforts. Fri, 19 Feb 2021 02:20:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/updates/q2-2020-community-update https://stacks.foundation/updates/q1-2020-community-updateBeing headquartered in the heart of NYC and with team and community spread globally, we’ve shared the concerns and uncertainty surrounding Covid-19. We started working from home in early March and worked with evangelists to keep community efforts safe. Blockstack PBC was fortunate to have raised $23M just six months ago and we continue to execute against our roadmap. Our mission of building a user owned internet is truly more relevant than ever.Fri, 19 Feb 2021 02:19:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/updates/q1-2020-community-update https://stacks.foundation/updates/q4-2019-ecosystem-updateWelcome to 2020! I’m really excited about what’s ahead for the Blockstack ecosystem this year. We can’t wait to share big updates in the coming weeks this January. First though, I wanted to take a minute to reflect on the previous year. 2019 was the year of growth for Blockstack. Apps built on Blockstack went from 46 to 300+, and awareness for Blockstack increased by 30x over 2019. We opened up our network to a broad audience, Stacks holders increased to 5000+ from ~800, and we introduced liquidity for Stacks.Fri, 19 Feb 2021 02:18:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/updates/q4-2019-ecosystem-update https://stacks.foundation/updates/q3-2019-ecosystem-updateQ3 2019 continued Blockstack's momentum, resulting in more than 100 new apps being built during the quarter, making over 270 live today. Fundraising: More than 4,500 individuals and entities participated in Blockstack token offerings. We raised $23M+ in these offerings. Awareness: Blockstack awareness continued to grow, increasing by nearly 3x. We went from 125.9 million reach in Q2, to 341.9 million in Q3 (as measured by Awario).Fri, 19 Feb 2021 02:17:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/updates/q3-2019-ecosystem-update https://stacks.foundation/updates/q2-2019-ecosystem-updateIt's been a historic quarter for the Blockstack ecosystem: The Blockstack token offering became the first in US history to receive SEC qualification. We're proud to lead the industry toward regulatory clarity for crypto assets. The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Fox Business, and Yahoo! Finance shared more of the details. Q2 was one of our strongest quarters of growth. The total number of independent apps/startups built on Blockstack went from 86 to 165.Fri, 19 Feb 2021 02:16:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/updates/q2-2019-ecosystem-update https://stacks.foundation/q2-2021-community-updateA new era of innovation on Bitcoin is upon us.Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:33:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/q2-2021-community-update https://stacks.foundation/updates/q1-2019-ecosystem-updateApps built on Blockstack grew from 46 at the beginning of Q1 to a total of 86 by the end (63 took part in the App Mining program). As we focus on spreading our message to developers, we improved the reach of our online mentions (as measured by Awario) from 3.7 million (Q3) and 11.9 million (Q4) to 43.1 million in Q1. We publicly filed our $50M token offering with the SEC and much more... Fri, 19 Feb 2021 02:15:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/updates/q1-2019-ecosystem-update https://stacks.foundation/updates/q4-2017-community-updateThis is the first of many quarterly community updates. We’ll cover the last few months of developments across the Blockstack ecosystem and provide a lookahead for the months to come. For the longtime Blockstack enthusiasts, we hope you enjoy this new tradition. For the newcomers, including many who participated in our token sale, we welcome you. See the full community update below.Fri, 19 Feb 2021 02:13:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/updates/q4-2017-community-update https://stacks.foundation/updates/q1-q2-2018-updateThe past few months have been seminal to the growth of Blockstack’s decentralized app ecosystem and community of open source developers. We’re excited to share updates on what we’ve accomplished in the last few months. Fri, 19 Feb 2021 02:11:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/updates/q1-q2-2018-update https://stacks.foundation/updates/q4-2018-ecosystem-updateQ4 2018 was marked by the launch of our Stacks blockchain, unlocking $25M in capital upon reaching Milestone 1 and delivering on the technology we outlined in our 2017 token offering. Blockstack apps more than doubled last quarter, going from 17 to 46 - a trend we’re seeing continue into Q1. Please find the detailed updates...Fri, 19 Feb 2021 02:10:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/updates/q4-2018-ecosystem-update https://stacks.foundation/updates/q3-2018-community-updateI’m excited to share some of what we’ve been working on for the past few months at Blockstack. I’ve included an overview of some recent developments, an update on our hiring needs, and a look at the landscape of our technology and ecosystem. I hope you find this update valuable. As always, if you have any questions or feedback, I’d love to hear it.Fri, 19 Feb 2021 02:08:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/updates/q3-2018-community-update https://stacks.foundation/updatesQuarterly updates collected from the throughout the Stacks EcosystemFri, 19 Feb 2021 02:02:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/updates https://stacks.foundation/announcing-stacks-degrantsDeGrants Applications are OpenFri, 31 May 2024 15:06:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/announcing-stacks-degrants https://stacks.foundation/groupsBuilding a user-owned internet on BitcoinTue, 27 Sep 2022 15:48:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/groups https://stacks.foundation/residentThe Residence Program is intended to encourage more longer-term and open-ended research projects, experimentation, and otherwiseFri, 29 Oct 2021 13:58:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/resident https://stacks.foundation/stacks-residentThe Stacks Ecosystem needs you!Thu, 21 Oct 2021 21:49:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacks-resident https://stacks.foundation/critical-bounties-oldCritical Bounties are RFP-style grants that support the development of a user-owned & open-source internet anchored in Bitcoin technology.Tue, 18 Jul 2023 21:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/critical-bounties-old https://stacks.foundation/degrantsBuilding a user-owned internet on BitcoinWed, 17 Apr 2024 02:14:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/degrants https://stacks.foundation/events-leadWe're looking for an experienced event strategist with a background in crypto and blockchain events.Mon, 19 Jul 2021 23:07:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/events-lead https://stacks.foundation/head-of-contentWe're looking for a talented writer, editor, and content driver!Fri, 14 May 2021 22:26:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/head-of-content https://stacks.foundation/okcoinCheck if your key NFT is a winner! $25,000 in prizes! Thu, 17 Feb 2022 02:36:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/okcoin https://stacks.foundation/bitcoin-unleashedA two day event at the notable Faena Forum in Miami Beach, Florida bringing together blockchain industry leaders, technical workshops with top developers, and discussions from notable people and projects in DeFi, decentralized gaming, NFTs, and more. Thu, 17 Feb 2022 02:35:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/bitcoin-unleashed https://stacks.foundation/residents-oldBuilding a user-owned internet on BitcoinWed, 23 Mar 2022 21:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/residents-old https://stacks.foundation/chapters-oldBuilding a user-owned internet on BitcoinTue, 23 Mar 2021 21:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/chapters-old https://stacks.foundation/sxswStacks is the leading layer for BitcoinTue, 28 Feb 2023 17:18:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/sxsw https://stacks.foundation/builders-summer-2023On July 13th, community members, leaders, speakers, and mentors came together for a virtual event on all things Bitcoin and Layer 2s. The timing was prime for a wide variety of panels and discussions. Bitcoin development is booming. Ordinals alone have Tue, 25 Jul 2023 14:22:44 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/builders-summer-2023 https://stacks.foundation/bitflow-spotlightThe recent surge in Bitcoin activity has created demand for robust DeFi infrastructure to support the growing ecosystem. With the emergence of ordinals and advancements in Discreet Log Contracts (DLCs), Taproot, and Stacks, new possibilities are being unlThu, 29 Jun 2023 01:20:56 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/bitflow-spotlight https://stacks.foundation/21-upgrade-approvedVotes are in and it’s official: the Stacks 2.1 upgrade is approved! This upgrade includes new functions and improvements that make the Stacks Bitcoin layer more powerful and more useful. Below, we've recapped what you can expect in terms of the remaining Fri, 16 Dec 2022 17:02:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/21-upgrade-approved https://stacks.foundation/sbtc-nakamotoGrowing the Bitcoin Economy with Bitcoin Layers.Tue, 13 Dec 2022 19:52:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/sbtc-nakamoto https://stacks.foundation/spotlight-wow-labzAdvait Danke is the Project Lead for Pirates at Wow Labz, one of India's leading turnkey product development companies. Wow Labz is setting out to create a play-and-earn game based on Stacks. In this discussion, we cover the challenges of building a game Mon, 05 Dec 2022 18:54:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/spotlight-wow-labz https://stacks.foundation/grants-program-cohort-19Ultimately, we are not awarding grants to the latest cohort of applicants because we need to allocate funds and resources to projects that address the ecosystem’s most pressing needs. The proposals from this batch didn’t align with or address the flagged Wed, 23 Nov 2022 19:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/grants-program-cohort-19 https://stacks.foundation/dev-spotlight-briceBrice Dobry is a Senior Software Engineer at Hiro Systems. Prior to joining the team at Hiro, Brice had no prior experience with Blockchains. Today, he's 1 year in with the team at Hiro and at the forefront of building on Stacks. In our discussion, he talMon, 21 Nov 2022 17:12:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/dev-spotlight-brice https://stacks.foundation/ftx-stacks-responseGiven the latest market developments and our commitment to transparency, we’re providing an update on the status of the Stacks Foundation and indexing related responses from other organizations operating within the Stacks Ecosystem.Sat, 19 Nov 2022 02:32:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/ftx-stacks-response https://stacks.foundation/builder-spotlight-arkadikoPhillip De Smedt is the co-founder of Arkadiko, a decentralized, non-custodial liquidity protocol where users can collaterize their STX tokens and borrow a stablecoin called USDA. In our discussion below, we learn more about how Phillip became a builder Wed, 02 Nov 2022 14:28:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/builder-spotlight-arkadiko https://stacks.foundation/guide-to-cabsConsideration Advisory Boards (CABs) are part of an ongoing effort to further expand and refine the Stacks Improvement Proposal (SIP) process. For every SIP consideration, there is a CAB. The duty of the CAB is to utilize their expertise to judge the meriMon, 24 Oct 2022 18:19:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/guide-to-cabs https://stacks.foundation/builder-spotlight-pravicaMohamed Abdou is the founder of Pravica, a Stacks company that provides private, secure, end-to-end encrypted communications tools. All Pravica products are based on decentralized identities that are secure on the Bitcoin network - ensuring that identity Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:10:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/builder-spotlight-pravica https://stacks.foundation/2022-survey-resultsAt the Stacks Foundation, we work to surface and highlight these needs as well as point our own programming and resources at them. To do so, we surveyed the most active founders, employees, and developers from over 50 companies building on Stacks. We askeThu, 20 Oct 2022 14:05:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/2022-survey-results https://stacks.foundation/ecosystem-offsite-2022On September 19, 2022 we held the first Stacks Offsite with builders from the ecosystem to talk through technical priorities, share opportunities, and discuss the known challenges within the roadmap. The goal was to bring together a diverse group of buildWed, 12 Oct 2022 14:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/ecosystem-offsite-2022 https://stacks.foundation/stacks-security-roundupIn light of recent security reports via our Immunefi program, as well as congestion issues related to .BTC registrations, we took the opportunity to revisit our processes around detecting and communicating about the status of the Stacks blockchain.Mon, 10 Oct 2022 16:26:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacks-security-roundup https://stacks.foundation/spotlight-blocksurveyWilson Bright is the founder of BlockSurvey, a privacy-first platform (free of ads and trackers). Built on Stacks, BlockSurveys providers users with a stack of tools and audiences for data collection with ownership, privacy, and security at an affordable Wed, 05 Oct 2022 15:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/spotlight-blocksurvey https://stacks.foundation/codecademy-intro-to-cryptoIn partnership with Codecademy, we’re proudly revealing a new, completely free course for blockchain beginners: “An Introduction to Blockchain and Crypto.” The course will offer their over 45 million users (and anyone else that’s interested) a clear path Tue, 27 Sep 2022 01:35:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/codecademy-intro-to-crypto https://stacks.foundation/alexChiente Hsu is the founder and CEO of ALEX, a DeFi platform on Bitcoin (via Stacks). ALEX provides liquidity bootstrapping for emerging token launches and aims to pave the way as a DeFi innovation that rewrites finance for Web 3. In our discussion, we leaMon, 19 Sep 2022 15:37:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/alex https://stacks.foundation/quicknodeToday, QuickNode, the leading Web3 cloud platform for building blockchain-powered applications, has announced beta support for Stacks.Wed, 07 Sep 2022 19:37:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/quicknode https://stacks.foundation/builder-spotlight-trajanRagnar Lifthrasir is the Founder of Trajan, a professional community for Web3. When Ragnar was increasingly frustrated with professional sites like LinkedIn and Glassdoor, he started brainstorming how professional representation could be different on Web3Mon, 22 Aug 2022 15:06:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/builder-spotlight-trajan https://stacks.foundation/spotlight-stacker-dao-labsOrlando Cosme is the Founder of StackerDAO Labs and part of the 2nd Stacks Accelerator Cohort. StackerDAO Labs is a one-stop shop to create and manages DAOs secured by Bitcoin. In the below conversation, we learn more about his vision for the project, hiSat, 20 Aug 2022 15:55:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/spotlight-stacker-dao-labs https://stacks.foundation/stacks-21-what-to-expectWe see the incredible potential of Bitcoin and are committed to building the best tools to make it more useful. Stacks is the top Web3 project on Bitcoin today, and this is just the beginning. We’re excited to introduce the latest tools and upgrades cominWed, 24 Aug 2022 14:22:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacks-21-what-to-expect https://stacks.foundation/ecosystem-priority-dataWe're working to raise the data the Stacks Ecosystem needs to prioritize upgrades and features in the near future.Wed, 17 Aug 2022 02:50:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/ecosystem-priority-data https://stacks.foundation/builder-spotlight-neoswapJohn Ennis is a PhD Mathematician, former founder of an AI services company, and current founder/CEO of NeoSwap. In the below discussion with John, we learn about his vision for NeoSwap, an NFT liquidity platform that hosts "parties" enabling NFT trades Tue, 16 Aug 2022 14:45:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/builder-spotlight-neoswap https://stacks.foundation/builder-spotlight-boomDan Trevino is the Founder of Boom, a Stacks Residents Program project that became the first NFT platform on Stacks. In our discussion with Dan, we learn more about what inspired him to create Boom, what's coming soon for their team, and his journey as aMon, 15 Aug 2022 16:22:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/builder-spotlight-boom https://stacks.foundation/orbit-validatorsAhead of the Orbit bridge launch following the Stacks 2.1 upgrade later this year, the time has come to onboard Validators to help process and record transactions generated by the Stacks chain. Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:24:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/orbit-validators https://stacks.foundation/demo-day-startup-lab-cohort1The Stacks Web3 Startup Lab is a venture that includes a 2-month “bootcamp-style” pre-accelerator for Web3 startups. On Sunday, July 31st, 9 teams finally presented their learnings and work at the pre-accelerator's Demo Day. Meet the 9 teams below and learn a bit about each of their projects.Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:42:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/demo-day-startup-lab-cohort1 https://stacks.foundation/coinlistToday, we are excited to share that CoinList, one of the leading platforms for new crypto offerings, has added support for Stacking following its listing of STX earlier this year.Mon, 20 Jun 2022 14:07:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/coinlist https://stacks.foundation/builder-spotlight-dlclink-founderIn our discussion with Aki, we learn more about how Discreet Log Contracts work and why they’re so important in bringing crypto into the mainstream, how he and his team got started working on this project, their vision, what they’ve learned, and what’s coming up next.Mon, 01 Aug 2022 15:48:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/builder-spotlight-dlclink-founder https://stacks.foundation/founders-lab-q-aAlbert Liang is the Founder of the Stacks Web3 Startup Lab, a venture that includes a 2-month “bootcamp-style” pre-accelerator for Web3 startups. In our discussion below, we talk about Albert’s vision for the pre-accelerator program, hear about his observations coming off of the first cohort’s 9-week immersion (and upcoming Demo Day), starting a company as a Web3 founder versus a Web2 founder, and more.Wed, 27 Jul 2022 21:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/founders-lab-q-a https://stacks.foundation/stacks-roadmapAudience and stakeholders of all different types need to know where the network is headed, so we 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. Thu, 14 Jul 2022 18:24:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacks-roadmap https://stacks.foundation/open-grants-womens-entrepreneurship-dayIt has been long known that crypto can be used in tandem with philanthropy to provide financial aid to marginalized groups. The Stacks Foundation has taken this a step further and created an innovative social good program that leverages yield from cryptocurrency, specifically STX, to fund thousands of women in Afghanistan seeking financial relief. Wed, 06 Jul 2022 18:15:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/open-grants-womens-entrepreneurship-day https://stacks.foundation/foundation-growth-grantsIn a bear market, the Stacks Ecosystem is thriving while Stacks Foundation programming expands. Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:40:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/foundation-growth-grants https://stacks.foundation/stacks-june-eventsAt the Stacks Foundation, June has been a whirlwind of exciting conferences, hackathons, workshops and meetups. Check out what we’ve been up to and find out how you can join us at future events.Wed, 06 Jul 2022 14:20:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacks-june-events https://stacks.foundation/mintery-meet-the-artistsThe Mintery helps artists thrive with Bitcoin powered NFTs, to their mints are coming!Tue, 28 Jun 2022 17:38:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/mintery-meet-the-artists https://stacks.foundation/stx-blockchaincom-walletToday, we’re excited to announce that Blockchain.com, the world’s most popular crypto wallet, has added Wallet support for STX.With STX support already available on Blockchain.com’s Exchange, users will be able to toggle between the Wallet and Exchange to buy, sell, and earn STX rewards. Thu, 23 Jun 2022 21:09:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stx-blockchaincom-wallet https://stacks.foundation/empiredaoNow, Stacks community members have access to the flagship EmpireDAO location in NYC as an in-person resource. EmpireDAO serves as a co-working space but will also offer unique amenities like a recording studio, making it a welcoming space for artists and creators as well.Tue, 21 Jun 2022 16:10:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/empiredao https://stacks.foundation/new-clarity-brandToday, thanks to the Stacks community, it gets an updated look and feel that better reflects the importance of the language and will serve it well as adoption continues to grow. Mon, 13 Jun 2022 03:27:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/new-clarity-brand https://stacks.foundation/stacks-shoppingioSTX holders can now use STX tokens on the world’s largest eCommerce sites, including Amazon, eBay, Walmart, and Home Depot.Wed, 25 May 2022 07:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacks-shoppingio https://stacks.foundation/q1-residents-updateOur first cohort of residents is focused on key areas of the ecosystem, including governance, DAOs, token community management, NFTs, and Stacking. Below is an update from each resident and their respective projects.Tue, 24 May 2022 02:16:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/q1-residents-update https://stacks.foundation/injective-listingDecentralized Perpetual contracts and expiry futures markets have arrived in the Stacks network.Mon, 16 May 2022 07:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/injective-listing https://stacks.foundation/stacks-goes-multichainUpon community acceptance and launch of the next Stacks network upgrade, users can expect to bridge assets in and out of STX from 11 well-known projects such as Ethereum, Avalanche, Fantom, Celo, BNB, Polygon, Orbit, Klaytn, HECO, Icon, OEC, Polygon and xThu, 12 May 2022 05:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacks-goes-multichain https://stacks.foundation/page27411970.htmlStackers, we’re back with another release of the Stacks Foundation quarterly board report and breakdown of our performance against the goals we set. Mon, 02 May 2022 15:08:47 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/page27411970.html https://stacks.foundation/dapp-radarToday, we’re happy to share they’ve listed Stacks application including ALEX, STXNFT, Megapont, Stackswap, Arkadiko, CityCoins, and HeyLayer.Wed, 27 Apr 2022 08:17:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/dapp-radar https://stacks.foundation/liquid-listingSTX is now available for withdrawal and deposit on the Liquid exchange, and trading will officially go live on Wednesday, April 28 at 3:00 PM JST. Wed, 27 Apr 2022 08:04:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/liquid-listing https://stacks.foundation/redstoneDevelopers building on Bitcoin via Stacks can now integrate secure data feeds since RedStone has added support for the Stacks network! By integrating with RedStone, Stacks applications will be able to pair smart contracts with real-world data including price information such as volatility, order books, trading volumes, and events in the physical world.Wed, 20 Apr 2022 16:36:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/redstone https://stacks.foundation/kyveWith Stacks supported, developers can access raw data from a wide variety of KYVE-supported blockchains via an API to build out more diverse applications.Wed, 20 Apr 2022 05:13:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/kyve https://stacks.foundation/grants-ambassadors-dashboardWith our new Grants Dashboard up and running, we are excited to formally introduce the lynchpins for the program going forward, the Grants Ambassadors. Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:30:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/grants-ambassadors-dashboard https://stacks.foundation/grants-dashboardWhat was once a simple Github repo is now a fully supported program complete with ambassadors, docs and resources, and a revitalized application and payment system. Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:02:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/grants-dashboard https://stacks.foundation/unbankedStacks holders will be able to spend Stacks’ native token, STX, in real-time in nearly 60 countries including the USA, UK, 26 countries in Europe, and 29 countries in Latin America with more to be announced soon. Wed, 06 Apr 2022 13:27:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/unbanked https://stacks.foundation/immunefiImmunefi, the leading bug bounty and security services platform for DeFi projects and decentralized networks, has opened its bug bounty program on Stacks. Up to $1,000,000 per bounty can be earned for eligible bugs. Thu, 31 Mar 2022 19:36:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/immunefi https://stacks.foundation/moonpayMoonPay, the leading fiat onramp for crypto is now supporting Stacks.Wed, 30 Mar 2022 20:11:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/moonpay https://stacks.foundation/stacking-live-on-dcentPopular Korea-based D’CENT wallet, which features robust mobile apps, as well as biometric and hardware support, has rolled out support for Stacking.Thu, 24 Mar 2022 08:11:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacking-live-on-dcent https://stacks.foundation/creditcoin-stacks-integrationBy integrating Stacks with Creditcoin, a whole new pool of users in Africa will be able to leverage Bitcoin DeFi, giving them direct exposure to Stacking. Integration is expected to go live in Q3 2022.Mon, 21 Mar 2022 07:40:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/creditcoin-stacks-integration https://stacks.foundation/smart-contract-auditsLearn about where you can find Clarity smart contract auditing resourcesTue, 15 Feb 2022 21:36:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/smart-contract-audits https://stacks.foundation/celebrating-stacks-chaptersSince the launch one year ago, seven chapters have launched across the globe in countries including Korea, Turkey, China, Pakistan, Japan, Russia, and India. Mon, 14 Feb 2022 22:36:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/celebrating-stacks-chapters https://stacks.foundation/2022-eventsAt the Stacks Foundation, we’re planning an exciting year of events to keep you connected and informed on all the pressing topics including DeFi, NFTs, GameFi, scalability, sustainability, interoperability, the future of Stacks, and so much more. Fri, 11 Feb 2022 15:02:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/2022-events https://stacks.foundation/grants-ambassadorsWe're exploring paths for the next evolution of the Stacks Foundation Grants Program and need community leaders to help drive the process. Fri, 28 Jan 2022 18:01:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/grants-ambassadors https://stacks.foundation/grants-to-daoWe're exploring the next evolution of the Stacks Foundation Grants Program, starting with how it might be well-suited for a DAO.Fri, 28 Jan 2022 17:10:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/grants-to-dao https://stacks.foundation/stacking-binanceStacking is now available on Binance, the largest exchange in the world in terms of the daily trading volume of cryptocurrencies. Tue, 25 Jan 2022 15:33:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacking-binance https://stacks.foundation/stacks-githubWe've updated it to reflect Stacks branding for consistency and simplicity.Thu, 20 Jan 2022 19:38:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacks-github https://stacks.foundation/giving-back-to-bitcoinLearn how the Stacks Ecosystem is giving back to Bitcoin development this holiday season and beyond, plus, how you can get involvedFri, 17 Dec 2021 05:56:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/giving-back-to-bitcoin https://stacks.foundation/stacks-2-05Miners have adopted Stacks 2.05 to increase network capacity as Bitcoin DeFi and NFTs grow.Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:04:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacks-2-05 https://stacks.foundation/clarity-universe-vol-5The end of the first Clarity Camp is upon us. Recently, nearly 100 students graduated from the first Clarity Camp cohort, ushering in a new batch of Bitcoin builders. Fri, 03 Dec 2021 22:27:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/clarity-universe-vol-5 https://stacks.foundation/miami-art-baselConnect with the Stacks Ecosystem during DCentral Miami and Art BaselThu, 02 Dec 2021 00:09:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/miami-art-basel https://stacks.foundation/smart-contracts-for-bitcoin-audits-clarityBitcoin DeFi and Bitcoin NFTs continue to blossom thanks to the builders leveraging Stacks and the Clarity smart contract language.Tue, 30 Nov 2021 04:27:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/smart-contracts-for-bitcoin-audits-clarity https://stacks.foundation/q4-okrsThis post offers visibility into the latest Stacks Foundation goals and priorities.Tue, 16 Nov 2021 05:41:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/q4-okrs https://stacks.foundation/chainlink-update-11-11An important update on the highly-anticipated integration of Chainlink on Stacks, plus other oracle updates from the ecosystemThu, 11 Nov 2021 19:50:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/chainlink-update-11-11 https://stacks.foundation/oas-nftsOpen Art Source is one of the first startups to bridge real-world art and the digital NFT ecosystem. By tokenizing physical art, OAS will allow underrepresented artists and art collectors of all calibers to participate in a system that is currently inaccessible to them. At the same time, they are providing a platform that helps individuals secure their ownership of art onto the blockchain.Wed, 10 Nov 2021 21:32:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/oas-nfts https://stacks.foundation/stacks-coTake a look at some of the upcoming work to make stacks.co into a community managed propertyWed, 10 Nov 2021 20:50:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacks-co https://stacks.foundation/arkadiko-self-repaying-loansBitcoin DeFi continues rising as the Stacks Ecosystem sees Arkadiko (DIKO) quickly amass over $30M TVL within 24 hours of launch and now sits at 50m$. The launch was one of the community's most anticipated as Arkadiko leverages the unique relationship between Stacks and Bitcoin to deliver core Bitcoin DeFi building blocks as well as a novel new product to its users: self-repaying loans.Mon, 08 Nov 2021 23:51:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/arkadiko-self-repaying-loans https://stacks.foundation/introducing-stacks-residentsThe strength, skill, and diversity of the ecosystem are the most important factors in Stacks’ long-term success. The Stacks Residence program recognizes this critical truth and officially launches today to create more opportunity for experts and leaders to explore and build out key aspects of the Stacks Ecosystem. Mon, 08 Nov 2021 21:04:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/introducing-stacks-residents https://stacks.foundation/clarity-universe-vol-4Last week in Clarity Universe, we took a look at some of the most promising NFT and metaverse use cases within the Stacks ecosystem. This week we dove deep into Bitcoin DeFi.Fri, 05 Nov 2021 04:37:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/clarity-universe-vol-4 https://stacks.foundation/stacks-sip12The Stacks network could be upgraded to increase capacity by 2x -10xTue, 02 Nov 2021 20:04:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacks-sip12 https://stacks.foundation/page23172806.htmlThe sponsorship is the first of its kind, being paid directly with the bitcoin yield generated via Stacking on the Stacks blockchain.Tue, 02 Nov 2021 03:51:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/page23172806.html https://stacks.foundation/bitgo-bitcoin-defiThis week, we’re excited to share that BitGo has added support for Stacks, creating the opportunity for larger token holders such as institutions to engage in Bitcoin DeFi via Stacking. Thu, 28 Oct 2021 22:07:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/bitgo-bitcoin-defi https://stacks.foundation/stacks-halloween-nft-competitionSpooky greetings as we're back to one of our favorite events of the year. Stackers, get your NFTs ready for our very first Stacks Halloween NFT Contest where creators of all kinds will be minting their spookiest NFT’s on Boom.Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:26:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacks-halloween-nft-competition https://stacks.foundation/xangle-grades-stacks-as-top-tierStacks Korea is excited to announce that Stacks has been rated ‘AA-’ by XangleMon, 25 Oct 2021 23:54:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/xangle-grades-stacks-as-top-tier https://stacks.foundation/clarity-universe-vol-3We have come to the realization that the end of summer is upon us and autumn is on the horizon, but before we truly let summer go, we had to have a Stacking pool party with Friedger. Tue, 19 Oct 2021 06:43:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/clarity-universe-vol-3 https://stacks.foundation/q3-stacks-foundationStackers, another epic quarter is now in the books! This post offers visibility into the latest Stacks Foundation board meeting and provides you with our team’s performance against Q3 OKRs. Mon, 18 Oct 2021 17:28:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/q3-stacks-foundation https://stacks.foundation/bitcoin-core-developmentThe sponsorship is the first of its kind, being paid directly with the bitcoin yield generated via Stacking on the Stacks blockchain.Mon, 11 Oct 2021 23:15:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/bitcoin-core-development https://stacks.foundation/scaling-stacksWhat might be ahead for Stacks builders in the coming weeks and months?Fri, 08 Oct 2021 15:06:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/scaling-stacks https://stacks.foundation/100k-stx-limited-edition-boomboxes-nft-giveawayEnter the Stacks Foundation 1st NFT giveaway where we raffle off 3 (three) Limited Edition Boomboxes NFTs each locked with 100K STX tokens.Mon, 27 Sep 2021 03:59:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/100k-stx-limited-edition-boomboxes-nft-giveaway https://stacks.foundation/page22317629.htmlSun, 26 Sep 2021 23:40:39 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/page22317629.html https://stacks.foundation/clarity-universe-vol-2This week, Clarity Camp was jam packed with lessons and students dug into dapps, learned about time-locked contracts and Proof of Transfer, and even ventured on a virtual field trip to Miami, the newest Crypto Capital. Tue, 21 Sep 2021 02:15:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/clarity-universe-vol-2 https://stacks.foundation/bringing-clarity-to-8-dangerous-smart-contract-vulnerabilities/Highlighting Some Of The Most Common Smart Contract Vulnerabilities And How Clarity Is Designed to Prevent ThemMon, 20 Sep 2021 14:21:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/bringing-clarity-to-8-dangerous-smart-contract-vulnerabilities/ https://stacks.foundation/clarity-universe-vol-1On September 1, we welcomed our very first Clarity Universe cohort, ushering in more than 100 new builders.Mon, 13 Sep 2021 05:13:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/clarity-universe-vol-1 https://stacks.foundation/stacks-upgrade-2-1The Stacks blockchain has some major proposed upgrades, but the path forward relies on community stakeholders to push it through.Fri, 10 Sep 2021 20:46:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacks-upgrade-2-1 https://stacks.foundation/south-korean-wallet-dcent-adds-stxToday, the Stacks Korea Chapter is pleased to share that popular South Korean wallet provider, D'CENT, has added support for Stacks (STX). Fri, 10 Sep 2021 05:58:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/south-korean-wallet-dcent-adds-stx https://stacks.foundation/clarity-hong-kongDaemon Technologies partners with faculty at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) to bring students a 6-week pilot course on Clarity.Mon, 16 Aug 2021 18:41:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/clarity-hong-kong https://stacks.foundation/stacks-chapters-collective-impactOver the last 5 months, the Stacks Foundation has invested heavily in growing the global Stacks community via the Stacks Chapters Program. The Chapters Program supports community leaders around the world in onboarding more builders and developers to the Stacks network, increasing access to STX tokens, and educating local communities on our mission of delivering a user-owned internet.Thu, 12 Aug 2021 14:16:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacks-chapters-collective-impact https://stacks.foundation/stacks-foundation-amplifies-buildersMuch of the work the Stacks Foundation does revolves around supporting builders in the Stacks Ecosystem, today I want to focus on how we help amplify their story. Wed, 11 Aug 2021 04:47:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacks-foundation-amplifies-builders https://stacks.foundation/blockchain-lists-stx-in-us-globallyToday, we’re excited to share that Blockchain.com will continue its support for Stacks by listing the asset on their Exchange. The listing is now live and the initial listing includes STX-USDT, STX-USDC and STX-USD pairs.Thu, 29 Jul 2021 15:53:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/blockchain-lists-stx-in-us-globally https://stacks.foundation/universe-swagWin a $150 Stacks store creditTue, 20 Jul 2021 19:57:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/universe-swag https://stacks.foundation/clarity-universeClarity Universe brings together everything you need to be successful with Clarity smart contracts and makes it easier and faster for you to learn the languageThu, 15 Jul 2021 17:30:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/clarity-universe https://stacks.foundation/stacks-foundation-focusAs one player in a decentralized ecosystem, it’s important for us to articulate what others, especially the community and other entities, can expect from us.Wed, 07 Jul 2021 06:39:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacks-foundation-focus https://stacks.foundation/board-meeting-recap-q2-2021In our ongoing efforts to remain transparent and open, I’m excited to share a recap of the most recent Stacks Foundation Board Meeting and the communication right before and after it.Wed, 07 Jul 2021 01:20:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/board-meeting-recap-q2-2021 https://stacks.foundation/infstones-supports-stackingInfStones provides services to institutions such as Binance, imToken, BitGo, Circle, and many other leading enterprises around the globe.Thu, 01 Jul 2021 06:14:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/infstones-supports-stacking https://stacks.foundation/stacks-blockchainA layer for BitcoinThu, 10 Jun 2021 21:37:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacks-blockchain https://stacks.foundation/stacks-injective-bitcoin-defiDeFi for Bitcoin takes another step into the limelight today as Injective Protocol announces they’ll be integrating with Stacks to give users access to new Bitcoin-based derivatives.Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:21:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacks-injective-bitcoin-defi https://stacks.foundation/btc-usAn internet where you own your creations and your connections is coming soon. Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:10:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/btc-us https://stacks.foundation/paycoin-adds-stxWith over one million users and 70,000 merchants already onboard, Paycoin is a rapidly growing player in the Korean market with designs on further expansion.Thu, 27 May 2021 05:59:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/paycoin-adds-stx https://stacks.foundation/introducing-the-new-stacks-grants-appAs the Grants Program continues to grow, we recognize how important it is provide grantees with an application interface that is simple and easy to use. Over the last two quarters, we've invested in improving our backend operations, as well as enabling grant payments in STX tokens. Today, we're thrilled to debut the new Stacks Grants App, which streamlines grant payments and distribution (in both $STX and USD!).Tue, 25 May 2021 16:15:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/introducing-the-new-stacks-grants-app https://stacks.foundation/meet-the-stacks-grantees-may-2021Last quarter, we took a closer look at Ryder, Risidio, Gaideo, and the STX Mining Bot—Stacks grantees tackling key issues within the Stacks ecosystem, such as decentralized identity, decentralized video streaming, NFTs, and accessible mining.Thu, 06 May 2021 09:32:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/meet-the-stacks-grantees-may-2021 https://stacks.foundation/stacking-with-friends-okcoinAs I was reflecting on this milestone and Stacking in general, I wanted to zoom in a bit on a partner to Stacks (and Stacking) that deserves a lot of credit for the rise of these new entrants to the ecosystem: OKCoin.Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:27:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacking-with-friends-okcoin https://stacks.foundation/new-stacks-chapters-april-2021Joining Stacks MENA and Stacks Pakistan are 3 new chapters that we're proud to introduce: Stacks Turkey, Stacks Korea, and Stacks China. Each of these chapters is committed to building a better internet on Bitcoin in their own unique ways and providing new opportunities for both individuals and organizations to get further involved.Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:53:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/new-stacks-chapters-april-2021 https://stacks.foundation/stacks-acceleratorWe're thrilled to announce the launch of the Stacks Accelerator, an intensive, three-month program aimed at supporting teams building on Bitcoin via the Stacks blockchain. The program is led by Trevor Owens (entrepreneur and author, whose startups have raised over $100M in venture funding) and backed by the Stacks Foundation, Hiro Systems, Daemon Technologies, and Freehold. The accelerator has raised an initial fund of $4M USD to support over 100 early-stage startup teams.Tue, 13 Apr 2021 19:08:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacks-accelerator https://stacks.foundation/stx-upbit-listingSTX have been listed on the Upbit KRW market, a top digital asset exchange in Korea. This news comes at an opportune time with the Stacks Korea chapter also launching this week. Mon, 05 Apr 2021 15:28:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stx-upbit-listing https://stacks.foundation/grant-updates-april-2021Thanks to the Stacks Grants community's cooperation and feedback over various 1:1 calls, roundtables, and webinars, we were able to make several improvements to the Stacks Grants Program. This post will break down our progress thus far, as well as provide updated policies and processes designed to make the Grants experience as fair and as seamless as possible.Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:07:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/grant-updates-april-2021 https://stacks.foundation/stacking-moves-us-forwardStacking is a super power for the Stacks EcosystemThu, 25 Mar 2021 18:28:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacking-moves-us-forward https://stacks.foundation/welcome-to-the-board-meltem-demirorsWe’re excited to continue expanding the Stacks Foundation team to work collectively towards our mission of building a user owned internet. We’re delighted to introduce Meltem Demirors, the latest addition to the Stacks Foundation Board. She joins current board directors Zavain Dar, Rodolfo Gonzalez, and Brittany Laughlin.Fri, 19 Mar 2021 18:40:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/welcome-to-the-board-meltem-demirors https://stacks.foundation/stacking-alertsApps and smart contracts on BitcoinFri, 12 Mar 2021 22:43:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacking-alerts https://stacks.foundation/stacking-near-minimum-recommendationsApps and smart contracts on BitcoinThu, 11 Mar 2021 19:47:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacking-near-minimum-recommendations https://stacks.foundation/welcome-jenny-emily-louiseThis week, we’re welcoming three new additions to the Stacks Foundation team! Say hello to: Ecosystem Development Lead, Jenny Mith, Communications Associate, Emily Patel, and Growth Lead, Louise Payawal. Our new team members come to us from a wide range of backgrounds, from linguistics and philosophy to growing developer and crypto communities.Fri, 05 Mar 2021 21:48:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/welcome-jenny-emily-louise https://stacks.foundation/okex-listingOKEx’s move further expands the number of locations around the world where people and institutions can easily purchase STX.Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:52:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/okex-listing https://stacks.foundation/grants-demo-day-february-2021In our second Stacks Grants Demo Day, we watched grantees present a range of projects, from community growth initiatives to DeFi opportunities on Stacks. We learned about Stacks Turkey’s plans to expand its rapidly growing community and Scogé, a digital fashion brand. We also learned about new governance tools (a bot for decentralized Discord moderation, a Code of Conduct for the Stacks ecosystem, and a voting mechanism for the community) as well as ‘Wish List’ grants for a fungible token standard, a DEX, and a collateralized BTC asset on Stacks. Read this blog and watch the demo below to learn more.Mon, 15 Feb 2021 18:05:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/grants-demo-day-february-2021 https://stacks.foundation/q4-2020-board-meetingThe Stacks Foundation is working to realize our mission of delivering a user owned internet. Through the work of the community, the support of our board, and our team, we are able to make that vision a reality.Fri, 12 Feb 2021 19:06:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/q4-2020-board-meeting https://stacks.foundation/meet-the-grantees-gaideo-mining-botWelcome to the second blog of this series, dedicated to getting to know some of the grantees from the Stacks Grant Program.Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:33:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/meet-the-grantees-gaideo-mining-bot https://stacks.foundation/meet-the-granteesThe Stacks Grant program has gotten off to a strong start with 18 grantees in over 13 countries building for the Stacks ecosystem.Thu, 28 Jan 2021 16:28:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/meet-the-grantees https://stacks.foundation/stacks-blockchain-com-listingBlockchain.com is one of the most established and long running crypto companies that has helped build the foundations of crypto access since the beginning.Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:35:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacks-blockchain-com-listing https://stacks.foundation/stacks-on-upbitThe Stacks Foundation is pleased to announce that Upbit, the largest digital asset exchange in Korea, will be listing the STX token.Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:47:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacks-on-upbit https://stacks.foundation/stacks2mainnetToday, the Stacks 2.0 Mainnet goes is live!Wed, 13 Jan 2021 23:34:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacks2mainnet https://stacks.foundation/stacksgrantssite We’re excited to announce the launch of Stacks Grants using Grant.io!Wed, 13 Jan 2021 00:47:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacksgrantssite https://stacks.foundation/flipside-stacks-2Our mission is to build a user owned internet powered by the Stacks Blockchain. Today we’re excited to introduce a new visual identity that unites our work with others in the ecosystem building towards that future. Our new logo and branding now reflects aTue, 12 Jan 2021 01:04:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/flipside-stacks-2 https://stacks.foundation/meettheboard-rodolfogonzalezWe’re pleased to share the highlights from the first Stacks Foundation Meet the Board call, featuring Foundation Capital partner Rodolfo Gonzalez. On December 4th, we hosted a live chat with Rodolfo to answer questions from the community about what he sees as the vision for Stacks in the future, the role of the board, and his take on what’s next in crypto. We’ve pulled out the highlights here but recommend the best place to hear it all is in the video recording Wed, 16 Dec 2020 16:10:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/meettheboard-rodolfogonzalez https://stacks.foundation/demodayoct2020The Stacks Grants beta is in full swing with over $36,000 of approved funding in USD across 13 proposals! Tue, 10 Nov 2020 21:59:43 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/demodayoct2020 https://stacks.foundation/stacks_foundation_brandingToday we’re excited to introduce a new visual identity that unites our work with others in the ecosystem building towards that future. Our new logo and branding now reflects a more colorful future and the foundations on the Stacks blockchain. Thu, 15 Oct 2020 13:39:59 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacks_foundation_branding https://stacks.foundation/stacks-grants-retrospective-september-2020The Stacks Grants Program launched in Beta on September 3rd, 2020. We will host monthly retrospectives to share updates and share progress. This it the update for September, the first month of the program.Wed, 07 Oct 2020 21:40:44 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacks-grants-retrospective-september-2020 https://stacks.foundation/welcome_ryan_arndt_raffi_sapireWe’re excited to welcome Ryan Arndt and Raffi Sapire as new team members at the Stacks Open Internet Foundation. Wed, 16 Sep 2020 17:35:15 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/welcome_ryan_arndt_raffi_sapire https://stacks.foundation/stacks_grants_betaToday, we're excited to announce the launch of Stacks Grants, a new program to fund ecosystem development to build a user owned internet powered by the Stacks Blockchain. Initiatives that are the right fit for Stacks Grants include development of infrastrThu, 03 Sep 2020 13:35:12 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stacks_grants_beta https://stacks.foundation/stx-token-transparency-flipside-data-cooperativeWe’re excited to share our participation in the Flipside Data Cooperative, an initiative for partner networks to publicly share on-chain activity. Our community can now easily explore token flows, watch network activity, and track benchmarks to peers in the ecosystem. Wed, 22 Jul 2020 16:43:18 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/stx-token-transparency-flipside-data-cooperative https://stacks.foundation/blockstack-governance-groupThe Blockstack Governance Working Group is a community run organization supporting governance upgrades.Wed, 01 Jul 2020 23:29:19 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/blockstack-governance-group https://stacks.foundation/flipside-crypto-stxLearn more about the FCAS score Flipside Crypto has given STX for the health of the ecosystem.Wed, 27 May 2020 11:11:58 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/flipside-crypto-stx https://stacks.foundation/hello-stacks-foundationToday, the Stacks Foundation, a Delaware nonprofit, is kicking off independent operations, announcing key team and board members, and initial funding.Thu, 30 Apr 2020 15:40:04 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/hello-stacks-foundation https://stacks.foundation/t1-2024-okrsFind the Stacks Foundation's Objectives and Key ResultsThu, 27 Jun 2024 16:04:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/t1-2024-okrs https://stacks.foundation/q4-2022-okrsFind the Stacks Foundation's Objectives and Key ResultsThu, 20 Oct 2022 21:39:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/q4-2022-okrs https://stacks.foundation/sbtc-contestWe're celebrating the upcoming sBTC launch with sBTC giveaways!Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:51:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/sbtc-contest https://stacks.foundation/code-for-stacks/lw3Developers, building on Bitcoin just got a little more fun. Earn each month for working on your own project!Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:52:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/code-for-stacks/lw3 https://stacks.foundation/code-for-stx/bashDevelopers, building on Bitcoin just got a little more fun. Earn each month for working on your own project!Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:40:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/code-for-stx/bash https://stacks.foundation/devDevelopers, building on Bitcoin doesn't have to be overwhelming. Enter your email to start a 5 day course that will slingshot your Bitcoin-based project.Fri, 02 Aug 2024 20:22:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/dev https://stacks.foundation/partnershipsA starting place for companies, projects, and protocols that are interested in Stacks.Mon, 15 Jul 2024 23:27:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/partnerships https://stacks.foundation/nakamoto-guideDeep dive on all the key aspects of this exciting Stacks upgrade to the leading Bitcoin L2Thu, 07 Dec 2023 21:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/nakamoto-guide https://stacks.foundation/auditsIndex of known audits related to the Stacks BlockchainFri, 20 Jan 2023 22:09:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/audits https://stacks.foundation/securityActivating the Bitcoin Economy starts with security, learn more about our bounty program and get in touchWed, 12 Apr 2023 20:04:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/security https://stacks.foundation/careersFind a role supporting Bitcoin builders at the Stacks FoundationTue, 02 Aug 2022 17:45:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/careers https://stacks.foundation/contributeBounties, grants, contests, hackathons, and more ways to earn while contributing to the Stacks Ecosystem.Wed, 17 Mar 2021 02:11:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/contribute https://stacks.foundation/membershipFind out how you can support our work to create a more equitable, secure internetThu, 02 Mar 2023 18:29:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/membership https://stacks.foundation/blogThu, 11 Nov 2021 21:30:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/blog https://stacks.foundation/aboutThe Stacks Foundation supports builders on a mission to activate the Bitcoin economy through broader adoption.Mon, 27 Feb 2023 22:52:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/about https://stacks.foundation/nakamoto-launch-citiesAt the heart of decentralization lies the principle of inclusivity and accessibility. It's only fitting, then, that a decentralized ecosystem like Stacks deserves a launch that reflects these values. That's why we're thrilled to announce the virtual NakamTue, 27 Feb 2024 20:00:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/nakamoto-launch-cities https://stacks.foundation/We believe Bitcoin and adjacent open-source technology ecosystems will become the foundation for a safer, more equitable, more open internet.Fri, 24 Feb 2023 06:04:00 GMThttps://stacks.foundation/