Stacks, a Bitcoin Layer-2 protocol, is integrating with the Aptos Network to enable Bitcoin usage across decentralized applications (dApps) and real-world applications on the Aptos Layer 1 blockchain. This integration allows for the secure movement of Bitcoin using sBTC, a 1:1 Bitcoin-backed token, expanding Bitcoin’s functionality beyond being just a store of value.
With sBTC, Bitcoin holders can participate in decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, smart contracts, and other non-financial dApps like gaming and social platforms on Aptos. This collaboration comes after Stacks successfully concluded a SEC investigation without enforcement action, clearing the path for further development.
Mitchell Cuevas, Executive Director of the Stacks Foundation, highlighted how this integration reduces barriers for Bitcoin’s use in real-world applications. Aptos Foundation’s Head of Ecosystem and Partnerships, Bashar Lazaar, noted that this partnership enhances Bitcoin’s capability, enabling its use in complex smart contracts and decentralized applications.
The collaboration builds on Stacks’ technological progress, including the Nakamoto upgrade earlier this year, which boosted transaction speeds and made it easier for Stacks to integrate with other blockchain ecosystems. This integration marks another step forward in advancing Bitcoin’s utility in Web3 and DeFi.
