Nakamoto is here!

The big naka-moment is here! Fast block times, Bitcoin finality, and another step toward activating the Bitcoin economy with Stacks, the leading Bitcoin L2.

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  • Nakamoto Activation Starts on October 29th

    Nakamoto Activation Starts on October 29th

    Hard Fork Will Be At Bitcoin Block #867,867

    Nakamoto Activation Starts on October 29th
  • Successful Primary Testnet Hard Fork, Mainnet Next

    Successful Primary Testnet Hard Fork, Mainnet Next

    Successful Primary Testnet Hard Fork, Mainnet Next

    The Primary Testnet has been successfully hard-forked and is running the full Nakamoto release.

    Mainnet is next.

    Successful Primary Testnet Hard Fork, Mainnet Next
  • BitGo Integrates Stacks Layer 2 and Announces Support for sBTC

    BitGo Integrates Stacks Layer 2 and Announces Support for sBTC

    BitGo Integrates Stacks Layer 2 and Announces Support for sBTC

    BitGo's integration with the Stacks layer signals a major endorsement of Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions

    This initiative expands BitGo's ecosystem involvement and offers clients a unique opportunity to earn Bitcoin (BTC) rewards.

    BitGo Integrates Stacks Layer 2 and Announces Support for sBTC
  • Aptos Joins Stacks Ecosystem, brings sBTC to the Aptos Network

    Aptos Joins Stacks Ecosystem, brings sBTC to the Aptos Network

    Aptos Joins Stacks Ecosystem, brings sBTC to the Aptos Network

    Integration will allow Bitcoin to be used across dApps and real-world use cases on the Aptos Layer 1 blockchain.

    Aptos Joins Stacks Ecosystem, brings sBTC to the Aptos Network
  • Stacks’ smart contracts reach record high ahead of Nakamoto upgrade

    Stacks’ smart contracts reach record high ahead of Nakamoto upgrade

    Stacks’ smart contracts reach record high ahead of Nakamoto upgrade

    Stacks hit a record of over 1,400 monthly smart contract deployments ahead of the Nakamoto upgrade

    Nakamoto is set to revolutionize Bitcoin DeFi and scalability.

    Stacks’ smart contracts reach record high ahead of Nakamoto upgrade
  • Industry Leading Teams To Support Stacks

    Industry Leading Teams To Support Stacks

    Industry Leading Teams To Support Stacks

    More Validation for Bitcoin Builders and the Leading Bitcoin L2

    8 new Signers have committed to support the Stacks layer: Blockdaemon, NEAR Foundation, DeSpread, Luxor, Chorus One, Kiln, Restake, and ALUM LABS.

    Industry Leading Teams To Support Stacks
  • Stacks Asia Tour

    Stacks Asia Tour

    Stacks Asia Tour

    Stacks contributors are kicking off participation at numerous high-profile events across Asia

    Here’s a look at where you can catch up with members of the Stacks ecosystem and engage with the community!

    Stacks Asia Tour
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What is Nakamoto?

Nakamoto is a major upcoming upgrade for the Stacks layer, making it faster and more secure.

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Join us in activating Bitcoin! Are you...

A Builder

looking to leverage the leading Bitcoin L2?

Much of the way you build will remain the same after Nakamoto, but everything gets way faster and more secure. While not complicated, there are some key changes you will want to be aware of depending on the type of application you have. Here are a few key places in the Nakamoto SIP that outline some of the changes that might affect you as a builder.

VC, Fund, or Accelerator

interested in connecting with the ecosystem?

Interested in getting to know the blossoming Bitcoin ecosystem? Good, there are teams that are excited to meet you too. There are also OTC options available if you’re looking to build a STX position. To get started, connect with the N21. This group is made of members from across the ecosystem who have the closest connections with startup teams and the investor community. You can also view many of the teams, apps, and other startups in the ecosystem index.

A Founder

hoping to build a business on the leading Bitcoin L2?

Looking to build a company that leverages the security of the leading Bitcoin L2? You’re in a good place, with Stacks you can build solutions for Bitcoiners and tap into over $800B in latent capital.

A Partner

infrastructure provider or a possible integration representative?

Are you an infrastructure company such as a developer tools provider, oracle, bridge, or other? Wonderful, there’s a place in the Bitcoin L2 ecosystem for you. To get started, connect with a member of the BD Working Group via this email. If you’re ready to get started right away, you can also skip straight to integrating using resources from the documentation.

An Exchange

interested in listing STX, sBTC, or other Stacks-based assets?

Interested in listing STX, sBTC, or other tokens living on the Stacks layer? Great! The technology is open-source and all exchanges are welcome to integrate and do not need permission to do so. If needed, the Stacks Foundation is happy to provide technical guidance or advise on deeper integration and partnership paths.

Not sure yet and just curious?

learn more or connect with the community!?

Not quite sure yet how you want to get started? No problem! The community is an inviting and fun place to be while you figure it out. Check out some of these resources to start your journey.

Technical Roadmap

MAR 2024

Nakamoto Voting Complete

Stacks stakeholders finalize their vote to approve the Nakamoto upgrade to the blockchain.

MAR 2024

Nakamoto Audits Complete

3rd party audits and testing will ensure the code is ready for release.

APR 2024

Nakamoto Insantiation

In line with the Bitcoin Halving, Nakamoto completed the first of 2 launch steps

JULY 2024

Code Complete

Additional code needed ahead of Nakamoto Activation is complete

OCTOBER 2024

Nakamoto Activation

At the end of October, the Activation sequence begins!

Q4 2024

sBTC Launch

sBTC, the 1:1 Bitcoin-backed asset on the Stacks L2, can go live ~2 months after Nakamoto's rollout and Bitcoin halving.

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