Stacks Treasury Committee (SIP-31)
Fueling sustainable growth with transparent capital allocation.
The Bitcoin economy is entering a new chapter. For years, the world has looked at Bitcoin as digital gold — powerful, secure, and untouchable. But with the rise of Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions like Stacks, we’re seeing a new wave of innovation: smart contracts, DeFi, NFTs, and communities being built directly on Bitcoin.
To make this possible, sustainable, and truly decentralized, Stacks has taken a bold step forward with SIP-31: The Treasury Committee (TC).
Why the Treasury Committee Matters
The Treasury Committee isn’t just another governance body — it’s the backbone for how resources will be allocated to grow the Stacks ecosystem and, by extension, Bitcoin’s Layer 2 economy.
Think of it as the strategic steering wheel:
Oversight & approval of big-picture budgets.
Guardrails & KPIs to ensure community accountability.
Strategic allocations where the ecosystem has gaps.
Quarterly reviews to keep funding transparent and on-track.
Execution still sits with operators (Stacks Labs, CIO, and community-driven initiatives), but the Treasury Committee sets the direction. This balance means the ecosystem gets both high-level vision and practical delivery.
The Selections: A Bullish Signal
The Appointments Committee went through a transparent process to nominate the first Treasury Committee members. The outcome? A diverse set of builders, investors, and community leaders with real skin in the game.
Some highlights:
Grassroots leaders like Jackbinswitch, who represent everyday community voices.
Ecosystem builders like Dylan Floyd (Bitflow) and Louise Ivan (Ryder), who understand DeFi, wallets, and scaling infrastructure.
Growth-focused operators like Andrea Ballesteros, who brings deep investor networks and accelerator experience.
Strategic thinkers like Jonathan Sadlowe, who have scaled companies and invested broadly across the Stacks ecosystem.
This mix ensures the TC isn’t just about managing funds — it’s about positioning Stacks as the most robust Bitcoin Layer 2.
Why This is Bullish for Bitcoin
Bitcoin Layer 2s are no longer a thought experiment — they’re live, evolving, and competing to become the foundation for the next wave of crypto adoption.
Stacks is carving its lane with:
Smart contracts secured by Bitcoin.
An endowment-backed Treasury that can fuel long-term growth.
Community-driven governance that keeps the ecosystem aligned.
With SIP-31, Stacks is showing it can self-organize, allocate resources wisely, and scale sustainably. That’s not just bullish for Stacks — it’s bullish for Bitcoin itself.
Because every successful Stacks initiative strengthens Bitcoin’s role as the base layer for global finance.
What’s Next
The Treasury Committee will meet quarterly and begin reviewing strategic proposals.
A future Grants Committee will handle more specific allocations, ensuring builders get direct support.
Advisory groups may form to bring in external perspectives, further strengthening governance.
In short: the infrastructure is in place for Stacks to grow faster, smarter, and in alignment with the Bitcoin mission.
Final Word
The creation of the Treasury Committee marks a turning point: Stacks is maturing.
The community now has a structure that can deploy capital effectively, support builders, and keep governance transparent.
This is how ecosystems win long-term.
This is how Bitcoin expands beyond being digital gold into becoming the foundation for a decentralized internet.
Bullish for Stacks. Bullish for Bitcoin Layer 2.