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Stacks Launches Nakamoto Upgrade to Enhance Bitcoin L2 Functionality
24.4.2024
Stacks has initiated the rollout of its Nakamoto upgrade introducing improvements to its Bitcoin layer two (L2) solution. The upgrade aims to bolster transaction speed and security, potentially revitalizing interest in Bitcoin’s extended capabilities. Stacks Initiates Nakamoto Upgrade...
Stacks Begins 2-Step Rollout of Major ‘Nakamoto’ Overhaul
22.4.2024
The upgrade seeks to solve congestion issues, and will officially launch in May
OG Bitcoin L2 Stacks Is Getting a Major Overhaul
16.4.2024
The Nakamoto update will decouple block production from Bitcoin itself, solving the problem of network congestion Stacks has had since it launched its mainnet in 2021
Stacks Accelerates Toward Mainnet With Strategic Nakamoto Testnet Rollout
26.3.2024
The layer two (L2) project Stacks has officially released its public Nakamoto Testnet, offering a refined testing ground for developers and signers ahead of the mainnet launch. Stacks Introduces Nakamoto Testnet for Comprehensive Pre-Mainnet Testing In a significant step forward for the Stacks...
Bitfrost and Stacks Foundation Team up to Enhance Bitcoin Utility
14.3.2024
In a recent development, the Bitfrost Foundation has allied with the Stacks Foundation to explore new opportunities within the Bitcoin ecosystem. This partnership is dedicated to harnessing Bitcoin’s potential by introducing innovative use cases and improving interoperability with assets...
The Protocol: Bitcoin's Call for Volunteers, Ethena's USDe, Blast's Blast-Off
28.2.2024
In this week's issue of CoinDesk's newsletter on blockchain technology, we've got an exclusive interview with Stacks co-creator Muneeb Ali. PLUS: More than $200 million of blockchain project fundraisings
Stacks Creator Ali Calls Bitcoin 'Apex Predator' as Development Flourishes on OG Blockchain
28.2.2024
Muneeb Ali, the co-creator of Stacks and Princeton-educated computer scientist who's now CEO of the Bitcoin-focused development firm Trust Machines, spoke with CoinDesk's Jenn Sanasie on the flurry of development and layer-2 building now taking place on the original blockchain
Crypto Startup Velar Plans Perpetual Swaps Exchange for Bitcoin DeFi After Raising $3.5M
1.2.2024
Crypto trading startup Velar raised $3.5 million to build a suite of DeFi tools for Bitcoin's nascent DeFi scene
Bitcoin Could See Growth in Layer-2 Ecosystem, Drawing on Ethereum's Experience: Report
18.1.2024
The report by Singapore-based blockchain investment Spartan Group and Kyle Ellicott details how these auxiliary networks have drawn a page from the Ethereum blockchain's playbook, and could spring up as demand grows for blockspace on Bitcoin
L2 Crypto Token Stacks Leads With 29% Gain in Varied Week for Cryptocurrencies
8.1.2024
This week witnessed a 5% uptick in bitcoin’s value, while ethereum experienced a 1.6% dip over the same period. Leading the charge among the top 100 cryptocurrencies, stacks (STX) soared 29.2%, with osmosis (OSMOS) closely trailing with a 17% increase against the U.S. dollar. Mixed Week...
STX20 Protocol Demonstrates Potential for Scaling Bitcoin Ordinals on an L2 Network
4.1.2024
According to developers behind the project, the debut of the STX20 protocol on Stacks’ Bitcoin layer two (L2) has marked a pivotal moment for Ordinals-style assets. Amid growing demand for innovative use cases in the Bitcoin ecosystem, the Stacks team believes the STX20 test has shown significant...
STX Price Prediction: After 126% Price Jump in December, What’s in Store for 2024?
26.12.2023
Stacks (STX) has experienced a remarkable 126% price jump in December this year, catching the attention of investors and traders. As of now, the cryptocurrency is trading at $1.49, up by 2.56% over the past day. Over the past year, the token has gained an astounding 560%. With more than...
Stacks' STX Soars 27% on Positive Comments From Tim Draper
20.12.2023
Stacks [STX], the native token of Stacks Network, rose by 25% on Wednesday on the back of praise from legendary investor Tim Draper
Best Crypto to Buy Now December 18 – Astar, Stacks, Injective
18.12.2023
With major cryptos like Astar, Stacks, and Injective reaching new highs, overlooked tokens Bitcoin ETF and TG.Casino stand out as potentially the best crypto to buy now. Image by cryptonews.com. With the ASTR price surging over 136% shortly after its listing on Upbit, Stacks experiencing a surge...
Best Crypto to Buy Now November 29 – Stacks, THORChain, Celestia
29.11.2023
Stacks, THORChain, and Celestia surge as investors look for the best crypto to buy now. Image by cryptonews.com. With a nearly 11% surge on yesterday’s close and a new 5-month high reached earlier today, the STX price has caught the market’s attention, establishing itself as one of...
Bitcoin price cracks $30K, possibly clearing a path for SOL, LINK, AAVE and STX
22.10.2023
Bitcoin’s strong rally to $30,000 may have kick started a sharp recovery in SOL, LINK, AAVE and STX
Best Crypto to Buy Now October 20 – Stacks, eCash, Bitcoin Cash
20.10.2023
The SEC made a surprising decision on Thursday to pull back on its legal action against Ripple, affecting both CEO Brad Garlinghouse and co-founder Chris Larsen. This marks the third win in a row for Ripple in its legal battles.
This news coincided with a more than 7% rise in the price of XRP,...
Polygon Emerges as Suitor for Celo’s New Layer-2 Blockchain, Competing With OP Stack
21.9.2023
Celo, which is ditching its standalone blockchain in favor of a new "layer-2" network atop Ethereum, had originally signaled plans to rely on Optimism's OP Stack, a similar customizable kit to Polygon's but using Optimism’s “optimistic” technology
Best Crypto to Buy Now September 19 – Stacks, Litecoin, VeChain
19.9.2023
A group of U.S. senators led by Senator Elizabeth Warren is pushing for stricter oversight of the cryptocurrency industry to combat illicit financial activities.
Nine additional senators from both parties have joined Warren's call for legislation that would impose regulations on cryptocurrency...
Polygon Releases 'Chain Development Kit' for ZK-Powered Networks on Ethereum
29.8.2023
The Chain Development Kit (CDK) will allow developers to build their own customizable chains, and connect to each other through a ZK-powered bridge to form a “Value Layer.”