SIP-031 Community Vote Window and Instructions
Hey Stackers, as many of you know, one of the biggest SIPs to be proposed in the Stacks ecosystem is currently under consideration. SIP-031 focuses on Stacks’ long-term sustainability and growth, proposing the creation of the Stacks Endowment and a new structure — all designed to better support the ecosystem and builders, fund innovation, and ensure that Stacks remains the leading L2 for many years to come.
In this post, you’ll find:
In this post, you’ll find:
- Key details about SIP-031 and the proposed Stacks Endowment
- How to participate in the vote
SIP-031 Voting Window
Vote start: ~June 25th at estimated Bitcoin block 902,677
Vote end: ~July 14th at estimated Bitcoin block 905,449
Vote end: ~July 14th at estimated Bitcoin block 905,449
SIP-031 Overview & Resources
Building for the Long Haul: The Stacks Endowment
SIP-031 introduces the Stacks Endowment, a community-governed fund designed to support ecosystem development, community initiatives, and infrastructure improvements. The Endowment aims to:
SIP-031 introduces the Stacks Endowment, a community-governed fund designed to support ecosystem development, community initiatives, and infrastructure improvements. The Endowment aims to:
- Provide sustainable, long-term funding for the Stacks ecosystem
- Empower builders and community leaders to propose and execute impactful projects
- Operate with transparent allocation and oversight mechanisms
- Ensure that governance remains in the hands of the community, with clear processes for decision-making and accountability
To catch up on SIP-031 and the community conversation so far:
- Full SIP-031: GitHub Pull Request
- A summary of the expected benefits by the Co-authors of the SIP
- Forum discussion threads: Initial draft (SIP-031) & Second draft (SIP-031.1)
- Appointments Committee Workshop Updates
- Governance CAB livestream (DeOrganized Media): Watch here
- AMA recordings: AMA 1 (June 3) Listen here & AMA 2 (June 10) Listen here
- Builder FAQ and resource hub: Notion Hub
Detailed Voting Instructions
You can vote using a web or mobile wallet, a desktop or hardware wallet, or as a solo stacker. Click the button for your preferred voting method to see detailed instructions.
💡 Using Multiple Wallets or Accounts?
We understand many community members hold STX and do Stacking across multiple wallets or accounts. If you have STX stacked or unstacked in other wallets or addresses, you can repeat the process and vote from each one.
💡 Using Multiple Wallets or Accounts?
We understand many community members hold STX and do Stacking across multiple wallets or accounts. If you have STX stacked or unstacked in other wallets or addresses, you can repeat the process and vote from each one.
Go to the Voting Page
- When voting is open, visit https://stx.eco.
- Find the proposal you want to vote on and click ‘CAST YOUR VOTE’.
Connect Your Wallet
- Open your Bitcoin wallet.
- Click ‘Connect Wallet’ at the top of the page.
- Select the account you use for stacking (even if you only have one account, you still need to select it).
Vote and Confirm
- Choose ‘YES’ or ‘NO’ to cast your vote.
- This will send 1 uSTX (0.000001 STX) to the voting address, plus a small Stacks network fee.
- A confirmation window will appear—click ‘Confirm’ to submit your vote.
Note:
Make sure you use the wallet/account where you receive your stacking rewards.
The small transaction helps verify your STX balance so your vote can be counted correctly.
Web + Mobile Wallet Voting
Go to the Voting Page
Open Your Wallet
Send Your Vote
Confirm and Submit
Important:
Always use the wallet/account that receives your BTC stacking rewards to send your vote.
The small on-chain Stacks transaction allows your STX balance (both stacked and unstacked) to be verified so your vote is counted correctly
- Visit https://stx.eco.
- Find the proposal you want to vote on.
- Click ‘CAST YOUR VOTE’ for that proposal.
Open Your Wallet
- Launch the desktop or hardware wallet you use for stacking.
Send Your Vote
- Decide how you want to vote:
- To vote YES: Send 1 uSTX (0.000001 STX) to the VOTE YES Stacks address shown on https://stx.eco.
- To vote NO: Send 1 uSTX (0.000001 STX) to the VOTE NO Stacks address shown on https://stx.eco.
- Double-check that you are sending from the same wallet address where you receive your BTC stacking rewards.
- You will also need to pay a small Stacks network fee for the transaction.
Confirm and Submit
- Review the transaction details carefully.
- Sign and submit the transaction when prompted by your wallet.
Important:
Always use the wallet/account that receives your BTC stacking rewards to send your vote.
The small on-chain Stacks transaction allows your STX balance (both stacked and unstacked) to be verified so your vote is counted correctly
Desktop + Hardware Wallet Voting
Vote with a Stacks Transaction (Web & Mobile Wallets)
Use this method if you stack solo and receive your rewards in a web or mobile wallet such as Leather, Xverse, or Asigna.
Steps:
Use this method if you stack solo and receive your rewards in a web or mobile wallet such as Leather, Xverse, or Asigna.
- Make sure you use the same wallet address that receives your BTC stacking rewards.
- No BTC is required for this voting method.
Steps:
- Go to the Voting Page: Visit https://stx.eco, find the proposal you want to vote on, and click ‘CAST YOUR VOTE’.
- Connect Your Wallet: Open your wallet and select ‘Connect Wallet’ at the top of the page. Choose the account that receives your stacking rewards.
- Vote: Select either ‘VOTE YES’ or ‘VOTE NO’.
- Confirm: Review the transaction details, then sign and submit your vote.
Vote with a Bitcoin Transaction (Desktop & Hardware Wallets)
Use this method if you stack solo and use a desktop or hardware wallet (not a web/mobile wallet) for your stacking rewards.
Steps:
Use this method if you stack solo and use a desktop or hardware wallet (not a web/mobile wallet) for your stacking rewards.
- You must send your vote from the BTC address where you receive your stacking rewards.
- Each vote requires sending 6,000 sats (0.00006 BTC) plus a small network fee.
Steps:
- Go to the Voting Page: Visit https://stx.eco, find the proposal you want to vote on, and click ‘CAST YOUR VOTE’.
- Open Your Wallet: Launch the desktop or hardware wallet you use for stacking.
- Submit your vote. To vote YES: Send 6,000 sats to the VOTE YES Bitcoin address listed on https://stx.eco. To vote NO: Send 6,000 sats to the VOTE NO Bitcoin address listed on https://stx.eco.
- Pay the required Bitcoin network fee in addition to the 6,000 sats.
- Confirm: Sign and submit the transaction when prompted.
Solo Stacking Voting
Liquid Staking Voting
If you hold a liquid staking token (like stSTX, stSTXbtc, or LiSTX), your ability to vote depends on your staking provider.
Some providers may host their own votes to let users signal how they want their tokens to be used in governance. Others may not.
👉 Check with your staking provider to see if they support voting. For example: StackingDAO will host a vote at app.stackingdao.com
If you also hold STX directly in your own wallet (e.g. Leather, Xverse), you can vote at stx.eco regardless of your staking provider.
Some providers may host their own votes to let users signal how they want their tokens to be used in governance. Others may not.
👉 Check with your staking provider to see if they support voting. For example: StackingDAO will host a vote at app.stackingdao.com
If you also hold STX directly in your own wallet (e.g. Leather, Xverse), you can vote at stx.eco regardless of your staking provider.
Approval Thresholds
To activate this SIP, the following voting conditions must be met:
- At least 80 million stacked STX must be allocated to voting
- At least 80% of all stacked STX must be in favor of the proposal
Community Engagement
The energy and participation around SIP-031 has been unprecedented. Builders and community members have shown just how invested they are in shaping Stacks’ future. Over the past weeks, there have been countless AMAs and office hours—each addressing thoughtful questions, feedback, and constructive debate.
The Stacks Forum alone saw over 8,000 views, 120+ comments, and countless suggestions to improve the SIP draft. This level of engagement signals the passion and commitment of the Stacks community, and it’s clear that everyone is eager to help architect a sustainable future for the ecosystem. In other words: Thank you!
The Stacks Forum alone saw over 8,000 views, 120+ comments, and countless suggestions to improve the SIP draft. This level of engagement signals the passion and commitment of the Stacks community, and it’s clear that everyone is eager to help architect a sustainable future for the ecosystem. In other words: Thank you!
Voting opens ~June 25th
The community will have between ~ June 25th and July 9th to vote.
This is a major moment for Stacks—don’t miss your chance to have a say in how the ecosystem invests in its future. The Stacks community has shown what’s possible when builders, contributors, and supporters come together. Now it’s time to make it official.
This is a major moment for Stacks—don’t miss your chance to have a say in how the ecosystem invests in its future. The Stacks community has shown what’s possible when builders, contributors, and supporters come together. Now it’s time to make it official.