Stacks officially kicked off its Nakamoto Activation sequence at the end of August. With faster blocks and 100 percent Bitcoin finality, the goal of the Nakamoto upgrade – and sBTC after it – is to enable even more use cases on Bitcoin. But Nakamoto’s activation wasn’t the only significant milestone for Bitcoin last month; just days before Nakamoto, the BitVM2 whitepaper was released, detailing improvements to the original BitVM model. 

Both Stacks’ Nakamoto upgrade and BitVM2 are looking to lay the groundwork for developers, giving them the tools they need to build dApps and, as a result, a full-fledged digital economy on Bitcoin. To tap into that digital economy, however, you’ll need a Bitcoin wallet like Leather to connect to all the new dApps that will emerge on Bitcoin over the next few years.

Who Are Our New Partners? More Bitcoin Runes DEXes, More Memecoins

In August, we were proud to integrate with a new set of partners to give our users a glimpse of what the future of Bitcoin could look like. 

Mempool.space: A Faster, More Efficient Leather for Developers

One of our biggest integrations in August was with mempool.space. With this integration, we started tapping into an extensive API library that lends itself to more efficient UTXO management and faster transaction tracking. The result? A higher-performing Leather that caters to users’ and developers’ needs.

Laser Eyes: Simplifying Wallet Integration for Developers

Laser Eyes is an open-source initiative that streamlines the integration of leading Ordinals wallets into any application. By integrating with Laser Eyes, our wallet gives developers easy access to a seamless wallet library, enabling them to build and deploy applications and libraries at a faster pace. With composable modules available through Laser Eyes, developers can quickly harness the power of Bitcoin and Ordinals.

Ordbit: A DEX for Runes and Bitcoin Native Assets

Ordbit is a decentralized exchange (DEX) that allows users to trade Runes and Bitcoin native assets. Users can launch new Runes, set up mints with ease, and participate in a dynamic liquidity pool. By contributing to the Ordbit liquidity pool, users can also stake and earn rewards, making it a go-to platform for those looking to contribute to the DEX. By connecting their Leather wallet to Ordbit, users can swap, mint, and do more with their Runes.

Satflow: Pro Trading for Bitcoin Ordinals and Runes

Satflow is a pro trading platform for Bitcoin Ordinals and Runes, featuring advanced tools for traders. While the platform is currently in an invite-only beta, Leather users who gain access can explore cutting-edge features like real-time mempool aggregation, anti-sniper tooling, cross-marketplace data, and one-click bulk listing and cancellation. Users who participate in the Satflow beta can also earn Satflow Flux points, providing additional incentives for engaging with the platform’s sophisticated trading environment.

BlockCity: Earn Yield on Your Bitcoin Ordinals

With BlockCity, users can tap into a Bitcoin Liquid Stacking protocol to begin earning yield on their Bitcoin holdings. BlockCity's innovative ₿PILS (Bitcoin Passive Income Layer Specification) allows collectors to infuse native BTC yields directly into their Ordinals. By simply holding Ordinals in their non-custodial wallet, Leather users can earn passive Bitcoin yields, while creators and business partners also benefit from the yield system.

STX CITY: Simple Token Launches and Airdrops

Through our integration with STX CITY, users can now launch tokens and distribute airdrops on the Stacks blockchain with zero coding required. STX CITY’s user-friendly platform offers a streamlined process for deploying tokens and distributing airdrops, making it accessible to both experienced and new users alike. By providing a simplified interface, STX CITY lowers the barrier to entry for anyone looking to build and distribute tokens on Stacks.

Do More With Leather, Do More With Your Bitcoin

Our integrations with Laser Eyes, Ordbit, Satflow, BlockCity, and STX CITY reflect our mission to build a comprehensive and powerful Bitcoin wallet experience. 

By providing access to advanced tools, seamless token management, and passive yield opportunities, we continue to empower users and developers alike to thrive in the expanding world of Bitcoin and DeFi.