Date: Fri, February 20, 2026, at 10:30 AM Eastern Time
Hosted by: HeroGamer; Blockface; Haddy
Duration: ~1 hr
Recording: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1qKDzPPjzoDJV?s=20 starting 2:00:40 ~ 3:02:22
1. Agenda Overview
- DeGrants Success & Leadership Recognition
- Program Structure & Process Improvements
- AI Tools for SIP Process Enhancement
- SIP Engagement & Process Evolution
- Privacy & Technology Discussion
2. Key Meeting Highlights
DeGrants Success & Leadership Recognition
- Program Success:
- Significant community development.
- Recognized various leadership to pull this off.
- Cohort 3 Achievements:
- High-quality work, responsive and responsible recipients.
- Strong expansion of active developer community on Stacks.
Program Structure & Process Improvements
- Monthly Cadence:
- HeroGamer slightly preferred this over flexible timelines.
- Provides clear framework and expectations.
- 360-Degree Feedback Happening Now:
- Surveys for stewards, mentors, and recipients.
- Informs impact report and future cohort improvements.
- Cohort 4 Timeline:
- Still TBD, targeting April 2026.
- Need to complete current cohort analysis first
- Budget considerations pending.
AI Tools for SIP Process Enhancement
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SIP AI Assistant (click Action button):
- Idea: Pre-populated prompts for SIP learning.
- Current tool is a huge step in the right directly.
- But still needs iteration for true interactivity.
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Two types of AI Assistant functions proposed:
- SIP writing assistant.
- SIP learning assistant.
Similar approach could benefit grants process
SIP Engagement & Process Evolution
- Significant improvement in SIP engagement over past year:
- Better tools, structured processes, video calls vs spaces.
- More inclusive process with meaningful community input.
- New SIP PR Approach in Repository:
- Draft SIPs visible alongside ratified ones in table format.
- Aligns with Bitcoin BIP repository approach.
- Surfaces proposals that need community involvement most.
Privacy & Technology Discussion
- Xenitron’s Encrypted NFT SIP-038:
- Nearing completion after review process.
- Ethereum Stealth Addresses Proposal (ERC-5564):
- Allows private sending without revealing sender address.
- Crypto Adoption Focus:
- Entertainment/gaming focus over pure privacy narrative.
Resources & References
- Use a table for SIPS (draft → ratified)
- BIP Repository
- Xenitron’s Encrypted NFT SIP (SIP-038)
- Ethereum Stealth Addresses Proposal (ERC-5564)
Call To Action
- Join Stacks Forum discussions: Engage in governance conversations and provide feedback on proposals.
- Volunteer for SIP Editor roles: Open a GitHub issue or reach out on Discord to apply.
- Community Feedback: Review and comment on the latest SIP PRs on SIP Repo.
- Join next week’s ecosystem calls: see Stacks Events Calendar
