The Stacks project is undergoing a major update called the "Nakamoto Upgrade," aimed at enhancing the performance and security of the Stacks chain, bringing it closer to being a Layer 2 (L2) for the Bitcoin network. The upgrade includes faster block generation, transaction finality achieved through Bitcoin, and improved MEV (Miner Extractable Value) resistance. Additionally, the introduction of sBTC will allow BTC to be used as a native asset on the Stacks chain, a crucial step towards realizing Stacks as a Bitcoin L2.