About the Course

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the Stacks blockchain, focusing on its integration with Bitcoin, technical architecture, consensus mechanisms, tokenomics, and ecosystem. Designed for individuals with a foundational understanding of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, this course goes into the specifics of how Stacks extends Bitcoin’s functionality and supports a wide range of decentralized applications.

What You Will Learn

• The evolution of Stacks from Blockstack, including the transition to Stacks 2.0 and its focus on enabling smart contracts and DApps on Bitcoin.
• The layered architecture of Stacks and its integration with Bitcoin, ensuring enhanced security and scalability.
• The technical details of the Proof of Transfer (PoX) consensus mechanism and its role in securing the Stacks network.
• The process of mining on Stacks, including how miners commit Bitcoin to earn STX tokens and secure the network.
• The lifecycle of transactions on the Stacks blockchain, including fee structure and nonce management.
• The unique features and capabilities of the Clarity smart contract language, designed for predictability and security.
• The concept and process of stacking, allowing STX holders to lock tokens and earn Bitcoin rewards.
• Key projects and applications within the Stacks ecosystem, including Alex, Arkadiko, and Stackswap.
• The roadmap for Stacks, detailing recent and upcoming upgrades, development phases, and community growth initiatives.
• The tools and resources available for developers building on Stacks, along with community initiatives and governance structures supporting the ecosystem.