How the Stacks Foundation Scales Bitcoin Utility with BitGo

BitGo has added immense value through institutional-grade support, custodial solutions, and infrastructure. They’ve invested the time to understand what this industry needs—and how to build for it.”

Kyle Ellicott, Executive Director of Stacks

Overview of Stacks

Stacks is building a new path for Bitcoin, one where holders can engage, build, and earn directly on the world's most secure blockchain. For the Stacks Asia Foundation, achieving this vision requires more than innovation. It means partnering with institutions who understand the pace, complexity, and security demands of the Bitcoin ecosystem. That's why Stacks chose BitGo.

The Challenge

For years, Bitcoin holders had few ways to make their capital productive. But with the rise of sBTC and the growth of Bitcoin L2s like Stacks, that's changing. The Stacks Asia Foundation supports this transformation by helping to build secure, decentralized applications on Bitcoin. To do that effectively, they needed a custody partner who could meet the bar for security, compliance, and institutional trust—while moving fast enough for a rapidly evolving market.

The Solution

BitGo brought hands-on support from day one. The Stacks Asia Foundation integrated BitGo's qualified custody and institutional staking into their operational stack through a smooth onboarding experience and later technical integrations. BitGo's team worked closely with the Foundation to support the secure management of assets, integrate new products like sBTC, and onboard institutional players seeking exposure to Bitcoin-native applications.

“BitGo has made things much easier—from custodying assets to integrating new technologies through Stacks and the broader Bitcoin ecosystem. They also help educate institutional capital that’s starting to onboard in a big way.”

Results

Since onboarding, BitGo has helped the Stacks Asia Foundation:

• Secure digital assets with regulated, qualified custody

• Enable institutional staking for broader participation

• Support a growing pipeline of institutional investors and builders

• Educate stakeholders about the new wave of Bitcoin-native utility

• Build with confidence, backed by an infrastructure partner focused on long-term growth

“BitGo isn’t just secure. They’re progressive. They work hand in hand with you to align for where this industry is going.”

Why BitGo

According to Ellicott, BitGo's value comes from a rare combination of staying power, foresight, and deep engagement. From early days working with the Bitcoin Frontier Fund to today's role in building Stacks Asia Foundation, he's seen BitGo consistently show up—not just as a service provider, but as a true partner.

"“They listen. They educate. They build. BitGo has worked across the Bitcoin ecosystem longer than almost anyone and continues to set the standard for custodianship and support.”"