🚀 New Stacks Builder Program: $25K+ in Funding & 1:1 Support

Hey there, Stacks developer 👋

As core organizations across the Stacks ecosystem launch new initiatives to boost liquidity and incentives on Bitcoin’s leading L2, the Stacks Foundation is introducing a builder program designed to help scale both startups and careers: Stacks Ascent. This program supports developers who want to go full-time in the ecosystem with grants, funding, and personalized guidance. Let’s take a look at what else is launching, and how builders can take advantage.

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👨‍💻 News & Programs

• Stacks Ascent: The Stacks Foundation launches a new initiative to help builders scale their career or startup on Stacks with over $25K in grants available for devs.

• Code for STX: Over 10,000 STX is up for grabs with Code for STX, now with the introduction of Streaks, meaning bigger rewards for consistent devs.

• Buidl Battle: Winners of the latest startup competition got announced, with multiple incredible projects getting connected to VCs and accelerators.

• Stacks 2025: listen in to the upcoming Stacks livestream on what’s ahead for the leading Bitcoin L2.

📃 New Available Resources

• LearnWeb3 Course 2: A new online course to build full-stack apps on Stacks.

• Stacking DAO Dev Breakdown: Hiro’s Eric Choy breaks down the smart contract of Stacking DAO

• Bitcoin Data in Clarity: Clarity smart contracts can react to Bitcoin L1 transactions, but how can you use this?

🐦 Awesome Builder Post

Buidl Battle Startup Competition winner Rozar shared his idea “Blaze” live on the Leather Lounge.