🟧Nakamoto Upgrade
What is the (STX) Nakamoto Upgrade
The Nakamoto Upgrade is a significant enhancement to the Stacks (STX) blockchain, to improve its performance, security, and integration with Bitcoin. The Nakamoto Upgrade was activated at Bitcoin block #867,867, which occurred on October 28, 2024. Here are 2 of the most important takeaways from the upgrade:
Increased Transaction (Fast Blocks!): By decoupling Stacks block production from Bitcoin's block times, the Nakamoto Upgrade enables faster transaction processing, allowing Stacks blocks to be produced approximately every five seconds.
Bitcoin Finality (Security): Transactions on the Stacks blockchain achieve finality with the same security assurances as Bitcoin transactions. This means once a transaction is confirmed, it is as secure as a Bitcoin transaction, enhancing trust and reliability.
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