Stacks' upcoming plans focus on completing
the development of sBTC — a Bitcoin-backed token for use in
smart contracts, as well as expanding DeFi tools. In the long-term
perspective, the project aims to develop the Bitcoin L2 ecosystem by
stimulating developers and improving infrastructure.
1.
Completion of sBTC development (Q3 2025) to support
smart contracts backed by Bitcoin
2.
Expanding DeFi with new lending and
borrowing tools, as well as integration between different blockchains
3.
Allocating grants to attract developers and improve
user experience
Upcoming plans (0–6
months)
The main task is the completion of the sBTC project, scheduled for Q3 2025 (Stacks Snacks). This update will allow developers to use Bitcoin directly in smart contracts without the need for bridges, addressing one of the main challenges for Bitcoin-based DeFi.
Work is being carried out in parallel on:
- The ALEX "BTCFi" toolkit for decentralized derivatives
and yield strategies
- A simplified interface for lending from Zest Protocol, the launch of which
is scheduled for the end of 2025
- Grants from Stacks Accelerator for projects that improve usability
of wallets and interaction between different blockchains
Long-term
perspective (more than 6 months)
The goal of the ecosystem is to make Stacks the primary layer 2 (L2) solution for Bitcoin through:
- Expanding the capabilities of sBTC for corporate clients (timelines
are being clarified)
- Participation in the ICANN domain auction in 2026 to promote naming systems,
based on Bitcoin (according to community discussions)
- Developing zero-knowledge proofs technologies
(zero-knowledge proofs) to enhance transaction privacy without compromising Bitcoin's transparency
Roadmap
Stacks combines solving current technical challenges (completing sBTC) with ecosystem development. However, success largely depends on the pace of Bitcoin adoption and competition from other layer 2 solutions. How can Stacks stand out amidst the increasing competition among Bitcoin L2?
