This was a big week for the Stacks DeFi ecosystem, highlighted by announcements and upgrades from Hermetica and Granite. The landscape is becoming increasingly accessible for institutions, thanks to BitGo’s integration of sBTC—making it easier than ever for institutional players to participate in Stacks-powered DeFi. Let’s dive in.
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BitGo has integrated sBTC, allowing institutions to put their Bitcoin liquidity to productive use.
Hermetica 2.0 is now live, featuring a complete rebuild of the app to offer an improved UX.
Brotocol bridge has officially launched, connecting Stacks with other chains.
Granite is launching a program that offers incentives based on users' deposit amounts.
😋 Other Tasty Content
Stacks will be at Token 2049 in Dubai to connect with the community from April 20 to May 1.
Muneeb’s cooking something up, so keep an eye out for what he’s got in store!
Stacks community has started receiving Ryder wallets, allowing them to securely manage their Stacks assets.
Zest highlights several Stacks based DeFi strategies enabled by low-cost USDh borrowing.
The Stacks April Town Hall was packed with news and updates related to what’s happening on Stacks and the next steps for the ecosystem.
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