Muneeb Ali, co-founder and CEO of Stacks, has shifted focus towards expanding Stacks’ user base following significant technical upgrades completed in 2024. The Nakamoto upgrade, which improved transaction speed and achieved total finality on Bitcoin, is now operational. Ali emphasizes the necessity for an efficient Layer 2 solution for Bitcoin, as the Layer 1 infrastructure lacks the speed and cost-effectiveness needed for broader adoption. He believes that during 2025, interest in building on Bitcoin, especially L2s, will rise again due to Bitcoin's established popularity and future regulatory support anticipated from the government under Donald Trump’s administration. Ali aims to scale Stacks to onboard one billion users directly onto Bitcoin, emphasizing decentralization and self-custody. Reflecting on the Nakamoto rollout, he acknowledged the gradual phased releases dampened excitement and expectations. Overall, Ali is positioning Stacks for growth amidst a renew interest in cryptocurrencies.

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