Weekly Digest: December 15–19
Calls covered: 3
AI BTC WG · Stacks Monthly Townhall · SIP Governance Call
This Week at a Glance
- Advanced AI agent infrastructure, including coordination models, registries, and APIs
- Reinforced Bitcoin yield, self-custody, and stablecoins as core Stacks priorities for 2026
- Explored new SIP experimentation, including Encrypted NFTs and governance iteration
WORKING GROUP / AREA: AI BTC WG
Key Updates:
- Progress on agent coordination, including early traction from the AIBTC “Order” system
- Agent Registry and reputation concepts discussed, with cross-chain considerations
- Introduced a Stacks-first x402 API strategy for AI and ecosystem services
Next Steps:
- Refine the Agent Registry and off-chain performance verification
- Explore API-focused bounties to drive integrations
WORKING GROUP / AREA: Stacks Monthly Townhall
Key Updates:
- Reaffirmed the Bitcoin yield and self-custody thesis heading into 2026
- Highlighted USDCx on Bitcoin and dual staking milestones
- Confirmed the $27M 2026 operating budget
Next Steps:
- Ship products customers want, and bridge UX improvements in early 2026
- Continue R&D feedback and improving governance tooling and transparency
WORKING GROUP / AREA: SIP Governance Call
Key Updates:
- Introduced an “Encrypted NFT” SIP with public and private data layers
- Shared technical context and GameFi use cases
- Emphasized community feedback and SIP process support
Next Steps:
- Gather builder and community feedback
- Advance the SIP through formal submission and iteration