Stacks sBTC Academy

Learn why the Stacks ecosystem was built, its connection to Bitcoin, and what separates Stacks from other L2 blockchain protocols.

Explore how Stacks is intrinsically connected to Bitcoin, using the Bitcoin blockchain as a base layer. Learn how this connection ensures a secure and immutable foundation for Stacks-based smart contracts and decentralized applications.

Familiarize yourself with the fundamental terminology and concepts within the Stacks network.

Dive into the Proof of Transfer (PoX) consensus mechanism, which uniquely ties Stacks to Bitcoin. Learn how PoX secures Stacks, incentivizes participation, and bridges the two blockchain networks.

Discover how accounts are managed within the Stacks ecosystem, including account addresses, private keys, and the mechanisms that ensure secure and efficient transaction management.

Understand the process of block production in the Stacks network, including the role of miners and the rules governing the creation of new blocks and their integration into the blockchain.

Explore the mechanics of mining in the Stacks ecosystem, including how miners compete to win rewards by committing Bitcoin and the factors that influence successful mining.

Learn how signing ensures the integrity of blocks and transactions within the Stacks blockchain. Understand the role of cryptographic signatures in validating and securing the network.

Discover the Stacking mechanism, where participants lock their STX tokens to support network consensus and earn Bitcoin rewards. Understand the role of Stackers in the Stacks ecosystem and how Stacking contributes to network security.

Gain insights into how transactions are structured and processed within the Stacks network, from signing and broadcasting to inclusion in blocks and finalization on Bitcoin.

Explore Clarity, the purpose-built smart contract language for the Stacks blockchain. Learn how Clarity is designed for predictability, security, and auditability, with a focus on preventing bugs and exploits commonly seen in other blockchain smart contract languages.

Dive into "The Clarity Book," a comprehensive guide to getting started with Clarity. This resource provides step-by-step instructions, examples, and best practices for understanding secure and efficient smart contracts on the Stacks blockchain.

Learn about sBTC, a Bitcoin-pegged asset on the Stacks blockchain. Understand its purpose, how it bridges Bitcoin and Stacks ecosystems, and its role in unlocking Bitcoin's programmability while retaining its native value.

Understand the process of minting sBTC by depositing Bitcoin into the bridge. Gain insights into the mechanisms that ensure Bitcoin is securely locked and the equivalent sBTC is issued on Stacks.

Learn how to withdraw Bitcoin by redeeming sBTC through the sBTC Bridge. This includes understanding the operational flow and security measures in place to ensure a reliable withdrawal process.

Explore the Emily API, a crucial component for managing the sBTC Bridge. Learn how it facilitates seamless communication between sBTC users and signers, ensuring secure and efficient sBTC operations.

Dive into the lifecycle of an sBTC transaction, from initiation to completion. This module covers the detailed steps and interactions between Bitcoin, Stacks, and Clarity smart contracts.

Understand the concept of Peg Wallet UTXO and its role in managing Bitcoin transactions within the sBTC Bridge. Learn about the underlying UTXO model and its integration into the sBTC system.

Explore the Clarity smart contracts that power the sBTC Bridge. This includes an in-depth look at their state variables and interfaces, focusing on their role in enabling secure and efficient sBTC operations.

Learn how to set up the sBTC development environment by installing required tools and dependencies. Follow step-by-step instructions to prepare your system for sBTC development and testing.

Understand how to build the sBTC project and execute unit tests to verify the correctness of individual components. This module covers the basics of testing methodology and troubleshooting.

Learn how to set up a local test environment to run integration tests for the sBTC system. This includes simulating real-world interactions to identify and debug issues effectively.

Understand the financial incentives driving participation in the Stacks network and the challenges related to security and budget allocation.

Explore the foundational Stacks whitepaper to gain insights into the technical architecture and design principles of the Stacks network.

Study the sBTC whitepaper to understand the technical design, architecture, and mechanisms behind Bitcoin-pegged assets on Stacks. Gain insights into the sBTC bridge, minting and redemption processes, and the system's security model.

Review a high-level summary of the technical specifications governing the Stacks blockchain and its key features.

Understand Stacks Improvement Proposals (SIPs), which define changes and upgrades to the Stacks network. Discover how SIPs are developed and implemented collaboratively to maintain and enhance the network's capabilities.

Learn about SIP-007, which defines the Proof-of-Transfer (PoX) consensus mechanism and its role in securing the Stacks network.

Discover the enhancements introduced in SIP-015, including upgrades to the PoX mechanism and the Clarity programming language.

Explore SIP-021, which details the integration of Nakamoto Consensus principles into the Stacks network.

Access the complete repository of Stacks Improvement Proposals (SIPs) to review and understand all network upgrades and features.

Understand the OP_RETURN opcode in Bitcoin transactions and its relevance to Stacks, particularly for embedding metadata in Bitcoin blocks.

Dive into Weighted Schnorr Threshold Signatures (WSTS) and their role in enhancing multisignature schemes for secure key management in Stacks.

Explore the FROST protocol, a round-optimized Schnorr threshold signature scheme that balances efficiency and security for multi-party cryptographic operations.