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Muneeb Ali announced that the Nakamoto upgrade is live. It enhances Stacks Layer 2 transactions with 100% Bitcoin finality.

Stacks, a layer 2 solution for Bitcoin, is on the verge of a significant upgrade named “Nakamoto.” Scheduled for October 29, 2024, this update aims to enhance transaction speed and overall efficiency.

The Stacks Foundation has announced that security firm Asymmetric Research has joined its ecosystem as a key security contributor, reinforcing efforts around its Bitcoin Layer 2 solution. According to a press release shared with crypto.

TL;DR The Stacks Foundation has partnered with Asymmetric Research to strengthen the security of the upcoming Bitcoin-backed sBTC token. The launch of sBTC in Q4 2024 will allow Bitcoin users to interact with DeFi applications securely. Asymmetric Research will act as a “signer” of the sBTC system, ensuring secure transactions alongside 30 other companies.

Stacks adds Asymmetric Research as a key security contributor for its Bitcoin Layer 2 network.

Stacks is awaiting a major upgrade, but will it push the token above $2?

Stacks Network, the Bitcoin layer-2, is one of the largest DeFi protocols on the world's most secure platform. DeFiLlama says the platform manages over $109 million worth of assets.

TL;DR 2024-2025: Stacks (STX) is expected to trade between $1.59 and $4.72, with an average price around $2.40 in 2024 and potentially reaching $4.41 by the end of 2025. 2026-2027: Predictions for 2026 suggest a price range of $2 to $5.60, while 2027 could see prices fluctuating between $1.50 and $3.80.

Bitcoin's recent recovery and the upcoming Nakamoto mainnet hard fork finalization could help push STX's price.

Hermetica, the pioneer of the Bitcoin-backed stabelcoin USDh, announces the expansion of its flagship synthetic dollar to the Stacks Bitcoin L2 network. With the integration into Stacks, USDh becomes the first Bitcoin-backed stablecoin to enter the thriving Bitcoin ecosystem on the leading L2.

Stacks network is currently experiencing a wave of frustration among its users due to delays in the much-anticipated Nakamoto upgrade, which many believe could significantly enhance the platform's functionality. Originally scheduled for activation, the Nakamoto upgrade is designed to improve transaction speed and ensure Bitcoin finality, but as of now, it remains in limbo.

The market needed a few jolts of optimism, and didn't get enough of them.

The Nakamoto upgrade has the potential to propel Stacks to new heights.

The month of October, better known as “Uptober” in the crypto market, is expected to trigger rallies and gains for many altcoins.

A closely followed crypto strategist is warning that one modular blockchain project may be on the verge of collapse. Pseudonymous analyst Altcoin Sherpa tells his 224,000 followers on the social media platform X that layer-1 Celestia (TIA) could plummet by more than 77% from its current value due to prolonged investor selling.

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The buildup of limit orders at $2.2 could attract Stacks prices to it before a minor retracement.

Stacks token surges 30% as the platform prepares for a major network upgrade and stablecoin launch

Stacks (STX) has regained and built up its momentum over two weeks after a bloody September start. Since then, the token has garnered much-deserved attention as developments on the platform mount up.

Plans to launch a Bitcoin-pegged stablecoin, an upcoming network upgrade and BTC's recent recovery could be connected to STX's 30% rally.

Following the US Securities and Exchange Commission's settlement with TrueCoin and TrustToken, Curve Finance is considering cutting exposure to the stablecoin True USD (TUSD). Meanwhile, Bitcoin remains above $63k and a number of altcoins are seeing decent gains. Stacks (STX), Dogecoin (DOGE) and Ondo (ONDO) are among these coins.

Bitcoin-backed stablecoin USDh launches on Stacks L2, offering new DeFi options. Hermetica has expanded its Bitcoin-backed stablecoin, USDh, to the Stacks (STX) Layer 2 network, marking a significant step for Bitcoin-based decentralized finance.

Hermetica, a Bitcoin-backed stablecoin platform, is bringing its synthetic dollar, USDh, onto the Stacks (STX) Bitcoin Layer 2 (L2) network, as disclosed to Finbold on Wednesday, September 25.

With the bull run in the crypto market heating up, altcoins are preparing for a skyrocketing move ahead. Among the top performers, SUI, STX, and APT are teasing a breakout run ready for a 2X rally. So, let's find the next entry opportunity for a potential 2x gain.