Hey @grok, in 24 hours, randomly select someone from the comments to receive 100 STX.

Na today cat finally cough wetin e swallow. My people, I don put dat big big @Injective_ documentation for pidgin, so you sef fit follow for inside tori. Injective whitepaper don wear agbada, you no go believe wetin dey inside! Make we show dem how we dey do am for naija! 🇳🇬

If you’re reading this, sBTC deposits are live. At the 1000 BTC cap, over $100M in liquidity is now being infused into Stacks. To put that into perspective, that’s an 82.7% increase from the current TVL. However, TVL is only one side of the story. 🧵

Stacks has jumped up about 5 spots in the rankings for development activity. The last time I checked, @Stacks was sitting at 15th. It might not sound like a huge leap, but when you consider how active the space is, it’s no small move. The fact that Bitcoin is now being brought into these development conversations is huge too.

Gm @Stacks. Nakamoto and sBTC are still not priced in.

This is an important image the world should pay attention to:

Lmao 😂 In case you missed #SydneyWeyYourResult

I’m not the best analyst, but I try to be logical. Please hear me out.😆 STX is down nearly 70% against BTC, currently sitting around 750 sats after peaking at 2,600 sats in December. The easy take is that STX is losing, but the way I see it, there are only two explanations for this drop: - STX is losing relevance, BTC DeFi won’t take off, and Stacks has no future. - BTC dominance is temporarily strong, but once liquidity rotates, STX will be one of the first beneficiaries, and these are prime accumulation zones. If the first explanation is true, that means Bitcoin’s base layer is enough. No need for faster finality, no need for programmability, and no need for BTC DeFi. That doesn’t make sense. Bitcoin L2s are inevitable. The market just hasn’t priced them in yet. Bitcoin is leading the market right now, but if history repeats, BTC adjacent assets will benefit next. - 2017: BTC dominance peaked → ETH exploded as DeFi took off. - 2021: BTC ran first → Solana and alt L1s absorbed liquidity. - 2024/25: BTC is running → Bitcoin L2s are next in line. The Market is Fighting Fundamentals (And That’s a Setup for a Reversal) Derivatives data is showing a clear imbalance: - Open Interest (OI) is up 7.71% ($31.55M), even as volume is down (-34.61%). This means traders are building positions ahead of a major move. - STX Long/Short Ratio (Binance: 1.41, OKX: 1.68). More traders are long than short, but not at extreme levels, meaning there’s still room for more long positioning before a squeeze risk. - Funding rates have also been negative at times, meaning shorts are paying longs. Shorts are also being liquidated more than longs. In the last 24 hours, $30.2K in shorts got wiped out, compared to $9.81K in longs. If this keeps happening, we could see a short squeeze. The market isn’t reflecting the fundamental setup, and when that happens, the realignment can be violent. Stacks captures network effects Ethereum (not the best example) succeeded not just because of smart contracts but because every new app using ETH strengthened ETH itself. Stacks benefits from the same cycle: More BTC in DeFi → More transactions → More fees More fees → Higher demand for STX Higher demand → Stronger security → More builders and apps Liquidity is already here; infrastructure is being built. - @ALEXLabBTC & @VelarBTC: Fully operational DEX @bitflow: BTC liquidity aggregation. @HermeticaFi: BTC-backed and yield-bearing stablecoin @ZestProtocol: Bitcoin lending markets. Bitcoin is getting institutional adoption right now. ETFs are here, companies are adding BTC to their balance sheets, and sovereign funds are buying. The next step is BTC-native yield, but institutions won’t take legal risks. Stacks is the only BTC L2 with regulatory clarity. When institutions start looking for a legal way to deploy BTC, Stacks will be at the top of the list. Memes and Community Matter More Than People Think Crypto isn’t just about tech. It’s about attention, narratives, and culture. Stacks has one of the strongest BTC-aligned communities. If you think that doesn’t matter, look at Solana. Memes brought users → Users brought liquidity → Liquidity-funded development. Now Solana has one of the strongest alt L1 economies. That same process is happening on Stacks right now. Bitcoiners are watching. Meme communities are growing. Right now, STX looks weak. That’s exactly why I think it’s early. STX/BTC is at multi-month lows, but BTC L2 adoption hasn’t even started. Shorts are overextended, funding rates have been negative, and a short squeeze could send STX violently upward. People assume this transition will be slow. I think they’re wrong.

Now influencers like Ansem are tweeting about gems on Stacks. Don't let it be said that you got in early to @Stacks but never bothered to get a bag of: $STX at $2.64 $ALEX at $0.36 $WELSH at $0.0043 $ROO at $0.0216 $DIKO at $0.40 $LEO at $0.0011 $GUS at $0.00008 Did I miss any? 💎 👀

gm @stacks.

Seeing everything happening lately, it’s clear that @Stacks adoption is growing fast. Attention is coming in strong. With this growth comes risk, as we’ve seen with some rug attempts. Instead of falling into these traps, we should channel this energy and attention into projects already building on Stacks. Let’s support those that have proven themselves over time and focus on what’s solid and growing. When we support these projects, we set a standard for new ones to follow. $ROO, $WELSH, $LEO, and other established meme coins should be known standards for new meme coins. Similarly, Velar, Alex, StackingDao, and others should be the benchmarks for new protocols. No settling for anything less. New ideas are very welcome, and the best ones will strive to align with the standards that previous builders have established. 🟧👍

gm

STX is now trading above $1. wen ath? 👀

And that's a wrap! Testing for Nakamoto upgrade on @Stacks is now 100% complete! I think it's important to commend the swiftness of the core devs working on this. The due date was scheduled for August 28th, but it has been completed about a month early. First slowly… 🟧💯

On good days like today, I'm a Man Utd fan. Is there a word for a fan who only celebrates wins? 👀🥲 One thing stands out, each goal is unique and very important part in our journey. Victories like this remind us why we love this club. Our team, being a great one, keeps racking up these achievements... Can we keep up? 🧵👇

Like it or not, NFTs are making a big impact on Stacks. First, we had the Invaders by the BROOOS, then the Nakapack, and soon, LEO NFTs. One of the criteria for a WL spot for Leo will be being a holder. I’d love to add to what anyone already has. I’ll be giving away 20,000 Leo tokens to four persons with the most creative presentations. It could be a meme, fan art, a video—anything creative.

The STX run has begun. The lessons here are still of underexposure, but that’s starting to change. The signs are everywhere, impossible to ignore now. Now, here you are, standing face to face with the inevitable: "I told you so." And trust me, you know I hate to say it... but, "I told you so."

Is retail starting to wake up? 👀 Google search trends for @Stacks are picking up. I added 'blockchain' as a filter to make it clear this is about Stacks as a tech. It’s good to know that eyes are watching, even if it doesn't translate to much more just yet. There’s been a general spike in interest, especially for Bitcoin. When search interest goes up, retail adoption often follows. For Stacks, retail will need a bit more — like better builds and easier ways to get involved. This means we need more builds and to support the ones we already have. Mass adoption could come from anywhere: Memecoins, staking protocols, sBTC. These are the actual products Stacks has on display. We need more products on display and we need to make the ones we have more convenient. The easier we make it for people to understand and use, the stronger the chance for real adoption. If we keep building and adding value, those watchers will turn into participants. When curiosity turns into understanding, action usually follows. And that’s when retail starts getting engaged.

Stacks is ranked fourth on the Top Projects by BrokerScore, right after Solana and Uniswap. You think it’s over with one milestone, and then there are like 15 others that show up. There’s a reason Stacks keeps showing up in these positions now. A lot of waking up is happening.

I'm really excited about what's coming to @Stacks with the Grayscale announcement. From what I've read, the "trust" will allow investors to easily invest in STX. It will be a private investment, similar to a mutual fund. Investors subscribe for shares based on the Net Asset Value of the underlying STX tokens. Outside the investment option, Grayscale showing interest in STX means more eyes on the ecosystem. First slowly, then all at once. 🟧✊

Stacks

gm @Stacks.

We’re onto something here… 👀

First @solana, then @Aptos, and now @SuiNetwork. Another chain is integrating with Stacks to access Bitcoin through sBTC. The pattern is clear. BTC liquidity wants out of cold storage and Stacks is becoming the routing layer.

I hate being the “price guy” because there’s so much more value to @Stacks than just the numbers. That said, the recent metrics are hard to ignore. Daily trading volume has surged by 93.3% to $851M, and there’s still quite some time left in the day. Open interest has increased by 18%, while the price is up 14.6% to $2.21. It’s now very clear that there’s growing activity and interest around STX.

…and so it begins, Nakamoto activation is now ongoing.  What excites me is that, with the path now cleared for faster progress, a surge of new ideas is on the way. We’re already seeing @LeoCoinSTX making notable advances with their NFTs. The LEO community has carved out a significant niche within Stacks. These NFTs will add a striking touch to this established identity. I can’t wait to see how these pixelated masterpieces will transform my collection.

And that’s a wrap! @Stacks’ core devs have chosen Bitcoin block #864864 as the Nakamoto hard fork block. It’s set to hit on Wednesday, October 9th. That means fast blocks and the whole package will soon be live on Stacks. Honestly, this means a lot to me. We’ve been waiting for this moment for a while, and finally having a date makes it all feel real. It’s huge, and I really cant wait. Nakamoto is here!

Phew. That was fast. sBTC Cap-3 filled in under 2.5 hours. We now have over half a billion dollars in native Bitcoin liquidity on @Stacks. Are you paying attention, anon? 👀

The sBTC cap has been hit! Over 1000 sBTC have been minted, unlocking roughly $100M in liquidity into @Stacks. It took a bit longer than I expected, but now that the first cap has been hit, there’s proof of concept. I’m hopeful the next one will come much faster. Next, I’m excited to see this liquidity being used in DeFi to boost Stacks’ TVL.

Gm frens ☕️ I woke up with a thought today: If $AREA comfortably sat at such solid metrics, including hitting up to a $20M market cap, what would happen now considering the many apps already rolling out? Apps like Areon app. Areon app alone offers many $AREA interaction options for users, including validator options, delegation, staking transfers, withdrawals, and a testnet faucet. I made a short explainer on the quick actions you could take. 🎥🤝 #WeAreOn

There’s a clear line between community and hype, and it’s not thin. On Stacks, we see people do things without being prompted. They genuinely care and want to see the network grow. It all comes down to the fact that the community was built around a need that resonates with a broad spectrum of people. You see this too in sub-communities like @LeoCoinSTX. The passion and drive come from that same place. It’s not forced, it’s very natural because there’s something real behind it.

L1 meets L2 today. Stacks devs completed the final live sBTC test on mainnet yesterday. sBTC withdrawals go live today. Bitcoin moves in. Bitcoin moves out. This is huge in so many ways, I can’t wait.

Which Stacks project or community did you interact with the most this year? For me, it’s been @StackingDAO and @LeoCoinSTX. Both have been awesome communities to be part of, and honestly, so have all the other projects in the ecosystem. Most importantly, we’ve seen so many new projects and growth this year. I’m sure we didn’t have this many projects or this level of growth last year. It’s been amazing to witness the progress firsthand, and I’m proud to be part of it. Sometimes, you don’t notice the progress day by day, but when you step back and look at it all, it’s clear how far we’ve come. Next year will definitely be better and I’m excited for what’s to come! 🟧👍

The final stage of testing before the official launch of the Nakamoto upgrade on @Stacks is now 95% complete. This particular update has made improvements to the public testnet. Simply put, the devs are ironing out any wrinkles in the system before going live.

Nakamoto is currently a month away from final testing before the final launch. The target availability for the upgrade activation is on August 28th. I have a lot of expectations, but ideally, what's ahead for @Stacks post-Nakamoto? 🧵🟧

There's actually a double win for @Stacks this month: the completion of the Nakamoto testnet and the positive SEC outcome. I read through it, here's the SEC news in three sentences: - Stacks has been under investigation by the SEC for the past 3 years. - After close scrutiny, the SEC has cleared Stacks: Stacks is legitimate. - This is because they showed a commitment to regulations from the start. This is a big deal because the SEC can be tough on this industry, but they found Stacks to be legit. This win alone positions Stacks right next to ETH and Bitcoin on basis of regulation. We are definitely on the right track. 🟧💯

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Are we really ready for what's coming post Nakamoto upgrade? @Stacks achieved 142k+ new users in just Q1 all with slower block times and high fees. Now, these Dapps still achieved significant user growth even with scalability limitations. Nakamoto is freedom, it will change everything 🧡

gm @stacks. Every pump counts.

I hope at least one person took my 'study the cat' talks seriously. Well, Leo’s already showing strong buying pressure. Whether people realize it or not, there’s a growing shift happening. Those paying attention now are positioning themselves for what’s to come to Stacks.

My bet is on the indie builders. The ones deep in the trenches, grinding with the boys. The ones who don’t wait for perfect conditions, they just ship. @reubs_btc is one of them. He’s been in the mud, building, experimenting, and proving that conviction beats hype every time. A LEO win is my win, and the same goes for every project out here fighting for Stacks, fighting for Bitcoin, fighting to make something real. When indie builders win, we all win. Gmeow, things are about to get interesting. 🐱

I stopped by the @Stacks DeFi show earlier today. It was info-packed! There's a lot coming outside of Nakamoto. I'll give you some alpha @dylan_ mentioned for Bitflow: 🌊 Bitflow rebranding update will be shipped tomorrow. This will include new features for traders. 🌊 $ALEX pairs were already shipped today, with Velar coming soon. 🌊 Bitflow will launch a mechanism that will allow us to borrow native BTC against stSTX. Did I miss any alpha? 👀🧡

2025 is going to be huge for sBTC and Stacks.

After a consolidation stretch, STX has now crossed $2. I still believe the price is below its intrinsic value, both now and in the future. The Nakamoto upgrade and sBTC aren’t still priced in yet. I’m curious what’s coming next — new ATH? 💭🟧

Gm @Stacks. Those who study STX will govern those who do not.

Proof of attendance, Day 2 of #INNOVATE24! Had a great time meeting and connecting with some leading figures in web3. We had some great discussions about the latest innovative ideas, and of course, @AreonNetwork and $AREA came up in conversation. Don't worry, I didn't miss Day 1. Full thread coming soon! 👀🧡 #WeAreOn

And that, my friends, is why you should never bet against Bitcoin. Or STX. Or $WELSH. Or $LEO the cat. Seriously, if you think you’re going to win that bet, you’re probably the same person who thinks the cat isn’t plotting world domination. Spoiler: They are.

Gm @Stacks. This is going to be my “How early were you to STX?” card one day.

You never know how crazy @LeoCoinSTX would run. Up 27.01% today, that’s 1.27 times what it was yesterday. At this rate, LEO might just pounce on Valhalla soon. GMEOW. 😼

We are now 9 days away from the first step of the entire sBTC launch. That means just 9 days until: - Bitcoin holders can start participating in the Stacks ecosystem without selling their BTC. - Seamless swaps between native BTC and programmable sBTC will be possible. - The open signer set will start, with community-chosen signers maintaining the peg wallet. This is just the beginning. Not all features will be live in 9 days, but deposits will be open. Other features will roll out as scheduled or adjusted by the devs. I'm just happy we’re finally almost at the starting line.

If you're new to @Stacks, you've probably been overwhelmed by talks of the Nakamoto upgrade. First it was Stacks, now Nakamoto. Seems complex, but trust me, it's not! This thread is your beginner guide to Nakamoto. 🟧👇

Gm @Stacks. Sometimes the foam is more, sometimes it’s less, but the real value is in the beer inside. Don’t lose focus of this. 🟧🫠

The most visible nontechnical link between @Stacks and Bitcoin is that Stacks yields Bitcoin. Over 3,500 BTC has been paid out to 1,671 stackers all time. Real BTC straight to wallets. 🧏

Happy birthday to me. The past year was really eventful. I'm truly grateful for life. I’m also grateful for all the friends I’ve made and the family I’ve found here on X. 🎂🙏

Gm frens! There is no better place to build than Web3. There is no better way to learn than by sharing experiences with other enthusiasts. There is no better way to share your experience than by showing up everyday. Let’s get it today!

Nakamoto upgrade is scheduled to go live in 6 days. It's an important step for scaling BTC with @Stacks . For someone who just stakes STX on @StackingDao, like me, what exactly does the Nakamoto upgrade mean? It's easy. I stake STX and earn stSTX yields. Currently, it can take a while for my deposit to confirm and for me to start earning. Nakamoto means that now when I lock my STX on StackingDAO, it happens almost instantly. And even though things are faster, my data is still securely stored on BTC blocks. Nakamoto is coming! 🧡

This thread will cost you 2 minutes, but you'll gain valuable insights. If it takes longer to read, consider it an investment of 0.1 $XTZ per extra minute courtesy of Tim's LLC. ⏰ Timers ready? Let's gooo!

Welcome to @Stacks.

Recently, @babylon_chain announced their staking testnet. This allows us to participate in bitcoin staking and potentially earn a Pioneer NFT. The NFT goes to early stakers on a first-come, first-served basis. While everyone's focused on the Pioneer, Babylon also launched a Galxe campaign. This also comes with the Beacon NFT. I understand the Pioneer craze, but this thread reveals how to "kill two birds with one stone”. Babylon Testnet & Galxe Campaign Guide 🧵👇

no one’s really talking about how fast @Stacks txs have been lately. 👀

Gm frens. 🫶 The most brilliant inventions are results of optimism, hope, and the willingness to try again after a setback. There is still work to be done and this is only the beginning. Don’t scroll, say it back 🫵👀

I'm probably the most excited about sBTC. sBTC and Nakamoto are two of the most exciting developments for @Stacks this year. When shipped, both developments will render the "trilogy myth" obsolete. Stacks will be able to check off all three boxes – scalability, security, and programmability – simultaneously. A programmable representation of BTC means more native DeFi apps. More DeFi apps translate to more value-driven use cases. The greater the use cases, the more effectively adoption needs are met. 🟧

I don’t need anyone to tell me @Stacks adoption is happening — it’s all over my feed here on X. I know very well how the algorithm works: the more you engage, the more you see. Even with that, every time I check, it’s packed with new posts. Honestly, I can barely catch posts from my go-to accounts. For me, on the tech adoption curve, we’re solidly in the visionaries stage. Every social metric out there backs this up too.

My playbook for stSTX is pretty straightforward: ❇️ Interact with @VelarBTC by depositing my stSTX to earn 1.5 points daily. ❇️ Borrow USDA stables using stSTX as collateral on @ArkadikoFinance. ❇️ Supply stSTX on @ZestProtocol to earn more @StackingDao points. ❇️ Swap STX to stSTX on @bitflow. What did I miss? 👀💚

I had an incredible time at the @beam_eco community meet-up event in Nigeria. It was amazing to see so many passionate people gathered under one roof, all eager to learn, collaborate, and push the boundaries of what's possible. The energy was electric, the connections were real, and the overall experience was truly top-notch. A big shoutout to the @lexxaugust and his team for organizing such a fantastic event. I can't wait for the next one.

It's never Stacks vs. Bitcoin, it's Bitcoin + @Stacks. Layer 1s + Layer 2s. Innovation + innovation = Advancements. Advancements create more use cases, which means more adoption. Both legends can coexist, serving unique needs and complementing each other.

When I saw staking on the Areon Network, which runs on PoA, I was initially confused. Proof of Area should be a mechanism without staking. As it turns out, Areon combines the two in a unique way. A quick dive into the Areon doc cleared things up, and I'm happy to share what I learned to save you the trouble. Areon Network does indeed use a PoA consensus mechanism. In this system, randomly selected land owners validate transactions. These land owners are chosen based on factors like uptime, number of lands owned, and randomness. However, Areon also offers a staking option. This staking mechanism differs from PoS staking in that it doesn't directly contribute to transaction validation. Instead, it focuses on participation. You can lock up your $AREA tokens to earn rewards and participate in network governance. There’s a handy reward calculator and details on the yield structure, allowing you to estimate your potential earnings on the staking page: areon.network/stake #WeAreOn

Recently, I've had the opportunity to explore what could be called the future of BTC alongside others. I've actively participated in the @babylon_chain testnet, a project pioneering BTC staking. For those new to the conversation, Babylon is a project pioneering Bitcoin staking through a decentralized platform that allows users to secure PoS chains using their existing Bitcoin holdings. Expectations for participants include: *️⃣ Testing, providing feedback, and engaging in discussions. *️⃣ Helping others navigate the testnet. The team rewards participants with Pioneer & Beacon NFTs, signifying early contributions to shaping Bitcoin's future. Count the hours to the actual staking testnet with us; pioneers.babylonchain.io

Gm frens, happy new week! Remember, the best view comes after the climb, not when the elevator opens at the top Let's build the future of web3 together, brick by brick (or meme by meme). I am bullish on everyone. Make today and this week count, say it back while at it. 🥂✅

The core devs on @Stacks have been working really hard. If you’ve noticed, there have been slight improvements in Nakamoto for function calls. Also, I read a really great update on sBTC this afternoon. In case you missed on what’s next: - Phase 1 will enable BTC deposits and sBTC minting, with early access for builders and capped rewards, launching on December 16, 2024. - Phase 2 will enable sBTC withdrawals and gradually increase the deposit cap, estimated 6-8 weeks after Phase 1. - Phase 3 will decentralize the sBTC signer set, aiming for a fully open and permissionless system after Phase 2. Also, Phase 0, which tested sBTC functionality, ensured security benchmarks, and onboarded signers, has already been completed. It’s easy for us to summarize weeks of work in a few lines lol. A huge thank you to the devs for their tireless work.

It's been a long time since our last State of the $AREA X space. Missed us? Myself and other @AreonNetwork champions have something delicious cooked up for you today. Start your day with greatness by setting a reminder: nitter.app/i/spaces/1vAxRvXWjvPxl #WeAreOn

Block 840,360 is not just another block; it brings a much-needed change in structure for Stacks. Nakamoto makes @Stacks more than just another BTC innovation going around in circles. I'm bullish for several reasons. 🧵👇

The core devs have announced the sBTC Rollout Plan. Bitcoin deposits are set to begin on December 16, 2024. It’s safe to say that 2024 has truly been a Stacks year. We got Nakamoto, and now we’re getting sBTC — both in the same year. I’m very confident that sBTC will quickly find its product-market fit. Currently, WBTC is the dominant “tokenized” version of Bitcoin. It’s the go-to option for DeFi on L1s. It’ll be interesting to see how the market reacts to a version that’s native to Bitcoin itself and much more decentralized. Here’s a simple comparison of sBTC to WBTC, focusing on decentralization, finality, and UX.

I'm not a technical expert — I can't build with clarity like the core devs do. I'm just like many of you, a user who’s been eagerly waiting for those 5-second confirmation times, lower fees, and the efficiency that Nakamoto promises. Honestly, the delays make me anxious. I've been looking forward to this activation for a long time, and it feels like it’s taking forever. As much as the wait frustrates me, I remind myself of the effort the core devs have put into this. I truly believe they wouldn’t delay this unless there were important reasons. I appreciate everything they’ve done to make sure this update is perfect, even if it takes a little longer. If they tell me to wait, sure, I might get upset — but I'll still wait. I trust them, and I know that the best things, the things that really matter, are always worth the wait. And when Nakamoto is finally live, it won’t even matter how long I waited.

A day later, and I still think the @wormhole x @Stacks announcement is massively underrated. Wormhole NTT means we’re not wrapping STX and sBTC into bridged junk. The assets retain identity across chains. It’s not wrapped STX on Solana, it’s just STX. Huge in so many ways.

Gm frens! If you followed my guideline and staked, today is the day for the Pioneer mint. The mint will be open for 7 days and it's capped at the first 100,000 that claimed the Pioneer NFT. To check the time left, go to the Allowlists & Airdrop section on OKX, then look for Babylon. What you need for the mint: ✅ $0.5 - $1 MATIC ✅ Polygon address used to claim the Pass on testnet day. If you got the pass, but don't have MATIC for the mint, I'll be giving out some MATIC just enough for the mint. Address in comments! 🧡

A driver knows the route best they want to take. When it comes to ideas like @babylonchain, I love reading their roadmap, but I also love listening to their founders speak about their actual vision. This week, I gained a new perspective on Babylon after listening to @dntse’s interview with @Cryptocito. Imagine someone paid all your bills, and all you had to do was live. What a dream, bills can really be overwhelming. Walk with me frens, Bitcoin Staking and PoS economies. 🧵👇

Gm. As @Stacks development grows, adoption is catching up fast. If you try to build a wall to contain Stacks, you're only building a wall to contain yourself.

If you support any of these projects, then you support Stacks.  Every project on @Stacks is a valuable contributor. Like tiny drops, their individual efforts come together to form the mighty Stacks ocean. And just like an ocean with endless shores, they offer unique onboarding points to Stacks. You could discover Stacks through Alex, Leo, Roo, Hashiko or even StackingDao. No matter your specific need, there's likely a project that's a perfect fit. And with new projects constantly setting sail, the onboarding options & opportunities for collective growth on Stacks will only continue to grow.

I can’t lie, lately a lot has really changed around here. It makes me really sad. It’s like hope hanging by a rope. I’ve seen people who used to be loud here step away. I’ve seen voices I looked up to go quiet. I totally understand it. We trust until we can’t. We hold on until even hope stops showing up. Everyone’s stretched. The pressure is real. In an attention economy, conviction costs more than most can afford. I’ve noticed though that even the ones who’ve stepped back still care. You can tell. They check in, they ask questions, they keep watching, because something about Stacks made them believe once. By now, we’ve all learned that good tech alone doesn’t win. Stacks has incredible infrastructure, no doubt. However, I think ecosystems run on energy and lately, that energy’s been off. Everyone’s pulling in different directions. Attention, alignment, community, and trust matter just as much as clean code. Still, I’m here. Maybe stubbornly. Maybe foolishly. I still believe. Stacks has always felt like more than just another project. I want to be around when it proves that feeling was right.

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I successfully completed my testnet staking on @babylon_chain and claimed my Pioneer Pass. The Pass is like whitelisting your address, allowing you to mint the Pioneer NFT in 7 days when the claim period opens. It's not over, you can still claim. Here's how. Babylon Testnet Campaign Guide 🧵👇

Gm @Stacks. The builders are building, and DeFi on Bitcoin is slowly becoming the narrative. I guess there’s never a bad time to get more STX. 🧡

I've been following @AreonNetwork’s journey since its launch on the BSC. BSC served as a valuable launchpad, instrumental. It provided the initial accessibility and liquidity that every new project craves. Who wouldn't want a familiar platform with a vibrant trading community? However, the migration was much needed. Areon's vision grew and so did the constraints of BSC. The network's ambitions demanded more: lightning-fast transactions, significantly lower fees, and the freedom to build its own thriving ecosystem. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: For me, it feels like finally escaping a slow train and hopping on a supersonic jet. With the transition comes need for switch of running applications. The BitMart migration came first and now, the journey continues with @MEXC_Official joining the league. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐎𝐔? Think of it like moving houses: - 𝑷𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒖𝒑 (𝑶𝒍𝒅 𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆): Your $AREA tokens are on BSC. - 𝑴𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 (𝑴𝒊𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏): Exchanges like BitMart and MEXC are helping move your tokens to the brand new Areon Chain! - 𝑼𝒏𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 (𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆): Now you can enjoy the benefits of fast transactions, minimal fees and a thriving ecosystem of dApps. ✨ 𝗡𝗼𝘄, 𝗹𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗠𝗘𝗫𝗖 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 $𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗔: Mark your calendars. Deposits, withdrawals, and trading of AREA on MEXC resume 𝑱𝒂𝒏𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒚 31𝒔𝒕, 2024, 𝒂𝒕 2:00 𝑷𝑴 𝑼𝑻𝑪. 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: With major exchanges like MEXC on board, we can expect wider adoption, increased activity, and potentially, an upward movement of the AREA token. Don't just take my word for it. See for yourself how Areon is taking flight: mexc.com/support/articles/17… 𝐏.𝐒 Don't miss out on future migrations and exciting developments. Follow @AreonNetwork and keep notis on.

Absolutely obsessed with Nakamoto updates, feels like I'm a supervisor micromanaging things lol. Well, we’ve made significant progress since my last tweet. Testing for the official launch of the Nakamoto upgrade on @Stacks is now 96% complete! Nakamoto is almost here! 🟧

Man happy, gm @Stacks.

1 #BTC = $51,280, enough to buy: 🇲🇽 17 BILLION tacos 🇯🇵 A bullet train ticket across Japan 🇳🇬 A luxury apartment in Lekki, Lagos 🇺🇸 A roundtrip flight to Hawaii from New York 🇦🇪 A weekend getaway in Dubai ️ 🇮🇳 A down payment on a house in Mumbai ️ 🇦🇺 A surfboard, wetsuit, and surfing lessons 🇨🇳 A year's supply of dumplings and other delicacies in Beijing From pizza to possibilities, BTC has come a long way. We are early. 🥂🫵

sBTC is now just 3 days away! I’ve been keeping a close eye on the sBTC GitHub, and seeing how much progress has been made is honestly incredible. The current milestone, sBTC 0.9 Mainnet Release, is 81% complete. Other milestones have also now been opened. When I first started following this, I honestly thought we’d be seeing sBTC deposits in late January. Now, we’re just days away. The mainnet launch is scheduled for the early hours of the 17th. It would be crazy to say I don’t see the effort the core devs have put in. They’ve been working hard to make this happen. I’m truly grateful to them for their dedication. I’m hopeful that the launch will be a huge success. It will be the perfect way to crown their hard work. I really can’t wait to see this all come to life!

To me, @LeoCoinSTX’s NFT is just another layer of utility for LEO. The journey didn’t begin today. It all started as a simple memecoin. A playful reference to Muneeb’s cat, with little to no real utility. What began as a joke has now turned into something real.

Gm frens. Not too late for #TEZOSTUESDAY is it? Share and Quote Rt with your Tezos art. You could add a little description if you want to! My eyes are ready to be amazed, let's have them. 👀😉

I'm impressed by how well protocols on @Stacks performed despite the current bearish sentiment. @StackingDao alone peaked at 16M+ deposits against 2M withdrawals in April. That means that for every 100 people who deposited, roughly 88 people did not withdraw. Impressive! 🟧💯

Gm chads. Bitcoin with @Stacks is Bitcoin with superpowers. L2s add extra utility, especially on Bitcoin, where there's a real need for it. I can’t speak for every L2 out there, but Stacks doesn’t water down the core principles of Bitcoin. It builds on them. Bitcoin remains Bitcoin, but with Stacks, it can do more without losing what makes it great.

Gmeow @Stacks.

Happy to be contributing to the “build whatever, wherever” campaign by Lava Network in Africa. Myself and @Dapper_Ud made valuable connections with developers and other contributors. In our discussions, the importance of data, which is the key focus of Lava Network stood paramount. Africa is leading a revolution, I'm proud to be playing a role. We 🌋 Africa.

STX is still holding steady at over $2. The world is always waiting for signs. Right now, we have those signs in front of us. The Nakamoto upgrade is live. sBTC is becoming highly interoperable across chains like Aptos and Solana. The protocols within the @Stacks ecosystem are thriving. It’s a perfect storm of progress, and those paying attention can see that something big is happening.

At first, I didn't know much about @Stacks beyond it being an L2. However, getting to meet other stackers solidified my belief, even with my limited knowledge at the time. Roughly 500 other Stackers followed me in my first week, always ready to answer my questions. The welcome was exactly what I needed. The very first tweet I made, @hashikostx reached out and gave me an NFT. Completely out of the blue! I'm saying it again: even if the Stacks technology wasn't what it is, this community alone is enough. 🟧💯

If you’re a guy in his 20s, stake some STX.