🏆 We have a winner! 🥳🎉 The highly-anticipated moment has arrived as we wrap up the incredible journey of the DAO-Fi Fusion Code Challenge hackathon. 🚀✨ We are thrilled to announce the champions who have showcased their exceptional skills and creativity in building groundbreaking DAO and DeFi solutions using Sophia Smart Contracts on the æternity Blockchain.

🥇First prize: DPAY – A DAO Platform on Æternity

🥈Second prize: NeuralDAOs

🥉Third prize: Reflex Protocol | Trustless. Transparent. Decentralized.

🌟 These developers have played a crucial role in shaping the future of collaboration within organizations and advancing accessibility in the world of DAOs and DeFi. Their hard work, dedication, and innovation have set them apart from the competition and deserve our heartfelt applause.

💪 Acknowledge the remarkable projects they have brought to life during this hackathon. Get inspired by their achievements and witness the impact they have made in the open-source developer community. Check out the winning projects on the Devpost gallery and vote for your favorite one for the Community Award Voting! https://forum.aeternity.com/t/community-award-voting-for-the-dao-fi-fusion-code-challenge-is-now-open/11415

Please be aware that you need to be logged in to the æternity Forum and need to have been previously active on the forum in order to be able to see the Community Award Vote.

🎉 We're thrilled to announce that Aerenity, the groundbreaking DeFi community project in the æternity æcosystem, has achieved a remarkable milestone! 🏆🌟

🥈 Aerenity proudly emerged as the second prize winner of the æternity Universe Two Hackathon in September 2022! This recognition solidifies Aerenity's exceptional innovation and its positive impact on the DeFi landscape.

🌐💫 With its cutting-edge approach to enabling cross-chain exchanges using Hash Time Locked Contracts, Aerenity has showcased its ability to revolutionize the way stablecoins (such as USDT and USDC) interact within the æternity æcosystem.

⛓ By leveraging the power of atomic swaps between blockchains, Aerenity ensures secure and seamless transactions, propelling the æternity æcosystem towards a future of enhanced interoperability and financial inclusivity.

💼 Aerenity's success in the æternity Universe Two Hackathon serves as a testament to the project's exceptional talent and commitment to pushing the boundaries of decentralized finance.

🚀 Witness firsthand how this project continues to shape the future of cross-chain transactions and DeFi innovation and discuss its further development on the æternity Forum: https://forum.aeternity.com/t/aerenity-bring-usdt-and-other-stablecoins-to-ae/11019

🌌🚀 Thank you to all the blockchain enthusiasts and partygoers who made the æternity Galaxy One event an unforgettable experience! We are truly grateful for your presence and enthusiasm. The event took place on Saturday, May 27th, at the mesmerizing Crypto Castle, also known as Germany's Castle Burgscheidungen. Here's a recap of the incredible activities that unfolded during the event:

📝 Henning Diedrich introduced the Lexon project, showcasing the power of smart contracts. Attendees discovered how this revolutionary technology will reshape the legal industry and beyond, without requiring any coding skills.

📊 Michele Franchi unveiled the revamped æScan, the new and improved æternity Blockchain Explorer. Attendees were astounded by its mind-bending capabilities, gaining valuable insights into the transaction history, smart contracts, and more on the æternity blockchain.

🌐 Sean Hinde, representing the æternity Crypto Foundation, introduced Hyperchains, a groundbreaking technology that has the potential to reshape the entire blockchain ecosystem, enhancing scalability, security, and interoperability.

🗣️ Industry leaders Yanislav Malahov, Peter Todd, Henning Diedrich, and James Key engaged in a high-octane panel discussion on the future of centralized and decentralized crypto exchanges.

🤝 The event provided a platform for attendees to connect with brilliant minds who share a passion for blockchain and innovation. Meaningful connections were forged during this valuable networking opportunity.

🎵 The electrifying music lineup featuring Harry Charles, Jacob Groening, Honey T, and Karli ROSS kept the energy high throughout the night, making everyone vibe to the beats.

🔥 Mesmerizing fire and silk dance performances left the audience gasping for air, adding an element of enchantment to the entire event.

Once again, a heartfelt thank you to all the contributors, attendees, and performers who made the æternity Galaxy One event an unparalleled success. Your passion for blockchain, your participation, and your energy made this event truly remarkable. Until next time, keep innovating and pushing the boundaries of blockchain technology! 🌌✨🚀

We hope to see you all next time again for the æternity Universe Three conference end of August in the Crypto Castle! 🏰 https://aeternityuniverse.com/

🎉 Celebrating Two Years of Sophia Updates! 🌟

📚 New Additions to the Standard Library:

Simplify set operations with a dedicated set type and convenient functions. 🧩

Perform operations on arbitrary precision integers with the bitwise library. 🖥️

🆕 Introducing New Syntax:

Reduce typing by importing functions from different namespaces using the 'using' statement. 📥

Streamline pattern matching with simultaneous assignments by assigning patterns to variables. 🧩

Control branch execution during pattern matching with pattern guards. 🛡️

Simplify function chaining and transformations using the pipe operator '|>'. ➡️

Pass operators directly as arguments with binary operators as lambdas. ➕

Overcome compilation challenges with the hole expression '' and get type suggestions. 🕳️

⚙️ Additional Changes in the Ceres Upgrade:

Optimize gas usage with built-in binary operations now available for bitwise operations. 💨

Combine multiplication with modulus efficiently using Int.mulmod. 🔢

Introducing Crypto.poseidon, an efficient hash function for Zero-knowledge proof applications. 🔒

Convert addresses to byte array representation with Address.to_bytes. 🔑

Revamped AENS with raw data pointers in AENSv2. 🔄

Work with byte arrays of any size with support for arbitrary-sized binary data. 📏

Stay tuned for more exciting developments! Learn more about the Sophia updates on the æternity Forum: https://forum.aeternity.com/t/sophia-language-development-in-the-last-two-years/11410 🚀✨

Check out the latest interview of Yanislav Malahov, Founder of æternity, with Ashton Addison on the Crypto Coin Show talking about the æternity Blockchain, its main advantages compared with other protocols, and how æternity enables high-speed transactions for smart contracts. They discuss Hyperchains and scalability, Proof-of-Work, building an æpps-friendly ecosystem, and the next stages of growth for æternity. 🎙🔥 Listen to the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msql47sCxNQ 🎧💻

#scalability #hyperchains #aeternity

🌟 Save the dates! Join us this summer at the highly anticipated æternity Universe Three conference on Sept 1-2! æternity Universe Three is a trailblazing crypto conference that gathers blockchain developers, researchers, entrepreneurs, designers, and technology enthusiasts seeking to engage in exciting knowledge transfers about the latest technological developments.

The conference agenda is packed with cutting-edge topics that will shape the future of blockchain technology:

🔹 DeFi (Decentralized Finance)
🔹 Tokenomics
🔹 DAO & Governance
🔹 Self-Sovereign Identity
🔹 DEX (Decentralized Exchanges)
🔹 Hyperchains
🔹 State Channels
🔹 Oracles
🔹 Smart Contracts
🔹 Bridges
🔹Regulation
🔹 Staking and Trading

Building for æternity, one block at a time. ⛏️✨ Join us as we unite visionary minds, passionate developers, and industry pioneers to create a sustainable future for blockchain technology.

Visit our website for more details and stay tuned for more updates, speaker announcements, and ticket details! 🎟️ https://aeternityuniverse.com/
Follow us for the latest information and get ready to embark on an extraordinary adventure. See you there! 🙌✨

🌐 Introducing Common Ground: Connecting Communities, Empowering Collaboration 🤝🌍

📢 What is Common Ground? Common Ground serves as a dynamic space where communities and ecosystems come together to collaborate and build. It combines the best features of platforms like Slack and Discord, while also incorporating blogging and feeds reminiscent of Medium/Mirror. With a Web2.5 approach, Common Ground offers multiple signup options, including wallets and email, and supports token-gating of chats and blogs out of the box. Currently, it supports 9 different blockchains in the EVM ecosystem.

🔑 Why does Common Ground matter to æternity? For æternity, Common Ground becomes its own exclusive hub, uniting all of its communities and builders under one dedicated ecosystem. As a white-label offering, Common Ground provides æternity with a branded instance of the platform, fostering collaboration and connection across all projects and communities within the æcosystem. Imagine the æternity Forum as a Discord-like platform with dedicated mobile and desktop apps.

💡 How does Common Ground benefit æternity? Common Ground solves numerous challenges for æternity, including:

Centralizing critical information for all communities in one place, enabling efficient feedback and discussions.

Facilitating collaboration among stakeholders, streamlining the building process.

Opening doors for partnerships with other ecosystems on Common Ground, expanding æternity's reach.

Showcasing æternity's vibrant ecosystem to the outside world, highlighting the wealth of communities it has nurtured.

Enhancing the distribution of funding, grants, and other opportunities through web3-native tools, including reputation features for individuals and communities.

📆 The Development of Common Ground Common Ground has already completed its closed alpha stage in May 2022 and progressed to a public alpha stage in January 2023. By the end of Q3 2023, it will reach the beta phase. The platform currently functions seamlessly across all devices and operating systems, both on mobile and desktop. The team is actively working on the final features to offer a high-quality MVP, ensuring a reliable group messaging application. Following the MVP, the team will proceed with implementing ecosystem white-labeling specifically for the æternity ecosystem.

✨ Are you a Community Builder? It's Time to Shine! ✨ If you're a community builder, look no further! Common Ground is your ideal platform, designed to bring everyone together under your own rules and freedom. Whether you're leading a sports club, a yoga class, a self-help group, a political party, a social movement, or a decentralized organization, Common Ground is the place to build and grow together. Enjoy community newsfeeds, gated access, video calls, and much more!

💫 Your New Home on Common Ground 💫

Fun and engaging features for voting, virtual classrooms, group chats, phone calls, or off-topic discussions about the universe.

Common Ground will always be free to use. In the near future, creators will have the opportunity to sell subscriptions to their fans, with the smallest fees in the industry. The team aims to find fair ways to monetize without ads or selling user data. Common Ground is built as a cooperative, making it your platform. As co-owners, they allow you to build a better way to run social media businesses.

🌟 Join the æternity Space on Common Ground! Whether you're a creator, a brand, or simply want to share your hobby, Common Ground welcomes you with open arms. We firmly believe in the power of communities, and that's why we're building Common Ground—to bring people together, prioritize real connections, and ensure shared ownership. Join the user-owned cooperative and have a say in how the Common Ground platform evolves. Participate in decision-making processes and influence the future of Common Ground.

🌍 Together, Let's Build a Brighter Future for Communities Everywhere, on Common Ground! 🌱https://forum.aeternity.com/t/common-ground-ae-integration-for-token-gated-communities-in-the-aecosystem/11609

#aeternity #blockchain #DAO #community #CommonGround #BuildingTogether #Web3Communities

🚀🌟 Discover Generalized Accounts on the æternity Blockchain! 🔐✨

Today, we're thrilled to introduce you to an incredible feature of the æternity Blockchain protocol called Generalized Accounts. 🎉
Released in 2019, Generalized Accounts bring enhanced flexibility and improved user experiences to blockchain applications. Let's dive in and explore the benefits they offer for your development journey. 📚💡

🔐 What are Generalized Accounts? 🤔
Generalized Accounts are a game-changer for the æternity Blockchain protocol. Unlike traditional wallet-based applications, where a single private key controls an account, Generalized Accounts move transaction authorization to smart contracts. This empowers æpps developers to design contracts that skip the signing process for their users, unlocking a world of possibilities. 💪💼

✨ Benefits of Generalized Accounts: 💎

1️⃣ Flexibility and Customization: Generalized Accounts give developers the freedom to design sophisticated authorization logic. You can create customized security measures tailored to your application's unique requirements. 🛠️🔒

2️⃣ Enhanced Transaction Integrity: By shifting nonce handling and signature checking to a smart contract attached to the account, Generalized Accounts ensure stronger transaction integrity. Transactions become secure and tamper-resistant, providing a reliable foundation for your application. 🔒✅

3️⃣ Decentralized Payment Systems: One exciting use case of Generalized Accounts is enabling users to have their transaction fees sponsored by external parties through the PayingForTx feature. This inclusivity promotes wider adoption of blockchain technology, as users can interact with smart contracts without owning cryptocurrency. 💸🌐

4️⃣ Improved User Experiences: With Generalized Accounts, developers can create user-friendly interfaces and interactions. Users will enjoy smoother and more intuitive transaction processes, making blockchain applications accessible to a broader audience. 🤝📲

🌟 Imagine the Possibilities: 🌈 Generalized Accounts unlock a world of innovation for developers! Think of gaming platforms where users seamlessly transact within the game environment, eliminating the complexity of managing external wallets. Envision digital notary services providing transparent and secure documentation without requiring users to possess in-depth knowledge of cryptocurrencies. Generalized Accounts empower you to build user-centric applications that push the boundaries of blockchain adoption. 💡💪

🔗 Getting Started: 📚 Are you excited to explore Generalized Accounts and the æternity Blockchain protocol? Dive into the official documentation and developer resources for detailed insights, tutorials, and examples to kickstart your development journey. The possibilities are endless! Start now and unleash the power of Generalized Accounts. 🚀💻

🔐🔗 Start using Generalized Accounts with the JS SDK:https://docs.aeternity.com/aepp-sdk-js/v13.0.0/examples/node/account-generalized/

#aeternity #GeneralizedAccounts #PayingForTx #BlockchainDevelopment #Flexibility #UserExperience #UserAdoption #Gaming #DigitalNotary

🚀 We're excited to announce the release of Hyperchains whitepaper version 1.2.0! This in-depth document explores the cutting-edge technology, representing extensive research and development.

📝 The Hyperchains whitepaper introduces a novel hybrid approach that combines the strengths of Proof of Work (PoW) and Proof of Stake (PoS) while mitigating their drawbacks. By leveraging the Bitcoin-NG model, we have devised a secure, provable, and fair consensus mechanism that significantly reduces energy consumption and enhances scalability.

💡 What's Inside:

1️⃣ Introduction: Discovering the need for decentralized consensus in blockchains and the limitations of traditional PoW and PoS approaches.

2️⃣ Existing solutions: A comprehensive analysis of PoW and PoS, highlighting their strengths, weaknesses, and associated challenges.

3️⃣ Hyperchains design: Unveiling our hybrid strategy that combines PoS systems with the stability of PoW networks for enhanced security and scalability.

4️⃣ Election process and staking mechanism: Proposing solutions to facilitate planning and implementation of algorithms for leader election within the Hyperchains framework.

5️⃣ Security: Addressing potential attacks and vulnerabilities, including nothing-at-stake, stake grinding, long-range attacks, and overloading of the parent chain.

🔗 For those eager to delve deeper into the development of Hyperchains, the source code is available on our GitHub repository. You can compile, contribute, and join us in shaping the future of blockchain technology on the æternity Forum: https://forum.aeternity.com/t/hyperchains-publishing-the-whitepaper/11626

We're incredibly proud of the progress that has been made so far with Hyperchains, and we look forward to its impact on the blockchain ecosystem. Stay tuned for more updates and exciting developments from the æternity Crypto Foundation!

#hyperchains #whitepaper #pow #pos #blockchain #security #proofofwork #proofofstake #scalability #interoperability #utility #aeternity #bitcoinng #staking #mining

📢 Presenting MOMP: The Money-Over-Mail-Protocol! 💰💻📧

Today we want to present you the æternity æcosystem project MOMP, which has been introduced to the community back in September 2021. With MOMP, you can effortlessly send crypto on top of the blockchain directly to email addresses, without requiring the recipient to have a wallet beforehand. 💪✉️

MOMP utilizes the "Say Network" SMTP module, empowering accepted addresses to send encrypted emails over the æternity blockchain network. This integration enables secure and transparent money transfers across decentralized networks. 🌐💸

The brain behind MOMP is Jeevanjot Singh, a dedicated æcosystem contributor and Akshwani Hæck Hackathon winner who developed a set of rules (protocol) to ensure efficient and reliable transactions. Currently, the Superhero wallet is the supported web wallet for all your MOMP operations. 🖥️

Exciting news! Three new videos are available to provide a detailed explanation of the MOMP application interface and guide you through the process of transactions and verification. These videos will help you make the most of MOMP's capabilities and unleash the full potential of this groundbreaking protocol. 🎥💡https://forum.aeternity.com/t/money-over-mail-protocol-momp/10066/15

#MOMP #MoneyOverMailProtocol #aeternity #aecosystem #community #DeFi