Anchorage Digital Broadens Services with First Bitcoin Layer 2 Solution Stacks

• Anchorage Digital first to offer custody for Bitcoin Layer 2 solution Stacks, enhancing institutional access.
• Stacks integration by Anchorage aims to unlock $800 billion in Bitcoin’s latent capital with smart contracts.
• Q2 investments in Bitcoin L2s surged to $94.6M, a 174% increase, spotlighting growing demand for scalable solutions.

Anchorage Digital, the single digital asset bank in the United States with a federal charter, is officially extending its custody service to Stacks, the first Bitcoin Layer 2 solution, becoming the first institution to support Stacks. This will help institutional participation grow within the rapidly growing Bitcoin ecosystem and develop a safe and regulated environment for Stacks tokens (STX) custody.

Institutional Adoption and the Role of Anchorage Digital 

The use of Stacks by Anchorage Digital comes when demand for Bitcoin L2 solutions is increasing due to the need for better scaling and speed within the Bitcoin network. Now, institutions can securely manage their Stacks tokens using Anchorage Digital Bank N.A., ensuring this is done with security and regulatory compliance. 

Nathan McCauley, CEO and Co-Founder of Anchorage Digital said that the bank was committed to promoting the development of the Bitcoin ecosystem, supporting innovative networks such as Stacks that are committed to the vision to provide safe and secure access to digital assets.

Strategic Implication of Stacks on the Bitcoin Ecosystem 

Stacks is known for its ability to release smart contracts and decentralized applications since it uses Bitcoin as a secure base layer. This technological layer will unlock new use cases for Bitcoin, making it programmable and productive. With the recent Nakamoto and sBTC releases, Stacks aims to enhance transaction speeds and reliability, further expanding Bitcoin’s utility and ability to mobilize an estimated $800 billion in latent capital.

Mitchell Cuevas, Executive Director at the Stacks Foundation, noted the alignment between Anchorage Digital and Stacks in making the digital asset economy accessible and safe. He highlighted the shared goal of enabling institutions to leverage their Bitcoin holdings more effectively, underpinning the strategic importance of this partnership.

Market Trends and Future Outlook

Anchorage Digital’s support for Stacks aligns with a broader market trend in which Bitcoin L2 solutions are increasingly attracting investment. Investments in Bitcoin L2s increased throughout the first half of 2024, with considerable capital flows in the second quarter. This emphasizes the relevance of L2 solutions in improving the scalability of the Bitcoin network and meeting the growing demand for Bitcoin-powered apps. 

Anchorage Digital and Stacks are partnering to shape institutional engagement in the cryptocurrency market, providing secure and regulated access to Stacks. This collaboration promotes the growth of the Bitcoin network and a more inclusive digital asset ecosystem. This strategic initiative is an important step toward merging traditional banking structures with novel cryptocurrency solutions, opening the path for a more linked and efficient financial landscape.