Stacks is set to open monthly Bitcoin bonding periods throughout Q4, with Bonding Period 3 expected around November 10. The first two rounds attracted about 735 BTC, boosting STX token staking by over 25%. An upgrade called Epoch 4.1, scheduled for early December, will make Clarity 7 the default for new smart contracts, improving functionality. The roadmap also includes new features like self-custodial borrowing against staked BTC and expanded use of stBTC tokens in DeFi applications, signaling growth in the Stacks ecosystem.
Stacks' monthly Bitcoin bonding plans and upcoming Epoch 4.1 upgrade provide context for cryptocurrency market activity. For readers following major cryptocurrencies on Pluang, as of Oct 18, 2026 23:21 WIB, only 6 of 50 major cryptocurrencies rose while 43 fell. Among notable movers, ZIL dropped 5.19% to Rp39 with a typical hold time of 133 days and a Pluang order activity skewed 71% Buy, contrasting with NEO which fell 5.04% to Rp38,750 and saw 63% Sell orders with a shorter hold time of 96 days.
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