The second phase of Testnet3 has come to the end. The Aleo network will be in a disconnected state starting from April 13, 23:59 (UTC) and until April 17. There are several important updates are performed in preparation for the third phase of Testnet3.

An important point for the holders of the Aleo node is that the network update will include a restart with a hard fork, so by April 17, the nodes will need to update to the latest version.

#Aleo #CryptonResearchBot

Gmmmmm Feed Fam!

Welcome to the 14th episode of the #Aleo Pulse, your one-stop hub for all things on ALEO😎
Usual reminder, we are live on X as well, so go check that out!

Here we go again, LFG🚀

Today, We will be discussing how to deploy a basic contract on the Aleo Blockchain🤯

🟦Prerequisites

1️⃣Install LEO Wallet

➡️Head to the Chrome web store and search for Leo Wallet, which should look something like this👇

As always, look out for the verified tick to stay out of scam extensions.

We ain't losing a sec for scams!

2️⃣Identifying the Wallet

Now click the extension and you should see something like this👇

Note that the monetary value isn't true, as it's just testnet.

In addition, the wallet address is hidden for privacy purposes (Which is obviously untraceable in privacy blockchains🙈)

3️⃣Using the faucet

Now click the Faucet🚰button and follow the instructions there.

The process is quite simple, just scan the QR code there and send a text message to get some Aleo credits from the faucet.

Note: This is a unique process implemented to minimize bot activity in the blockchain.

4️⃣Deploy the contract

🔵Head to demo dot leo dot app /deploy

Now we add some basic logic to the program section.

Here's the basic logic I will be using :)

======== Code =========

program AleoPulse.aleo;

record Token:
owner as address.private;
amount as u64.private;

function mint:
input r0 as address.private;
input r1 as u64.private;
cast r0 r1 into r2 as Token.record;
output r2 as Token.record;
function transfer: input r0 as Token.record;
input r1 as address.private;
input r2 as u64.private;
sub r0.amount r2 into r3;
cast r0.owner r3 into r4 as Token.record;
cast r1 r2 into r5 as Token.record;
output r4 as Token.record;
output r5 as Token.record;

==================================

You are free to use this sample code with your own modifications.

Now for fees just type in 12000000 (units are in microcredits)
Now your contract should look something like this👇

➡️Now hit Submit and approve the transaction.

Now, another window shall pop up with this screen, stating the progress.

⚠️ Don't close this window, as this will fail the deployment.

Please be patient as this may take a couple of minutes to finalize🙈

[The time varies on how powerful is your Computer]

🔵To add, as this is a resource-intensive process, make sure you leave adequate RAM and processor utilization to ensure smooth operations [Just leave the device Idle or continue to do lightweight tasks while the process finishes]

Once the transaction goes through, this shall automatically close.

Now, head back to the Leo app and check whether the Deployment has been completed, which should look like this👇

The contract should be live here 👇

explorer dot hamp dot app /programs

5️⃣Implement the token

🔵Now we finally can deploy the token on the Aleo testnet.

Here's what you need to do👇

1️⃣Click the execute function in the Leo app

Here's some reference✌️

Now type in the following

Program ID: aleopulse.aleo (which we deployed above).

Function Name: mint

Inputs: YOUR_WALLET_ADDRESS 1000000u64

➡️Note: Inputs indicate your ALEO address where we deployed the contract and are going to mint tokens now.
Quantity of tokens
Eg/
if 100000, we write 100000u64;
if 13988, then 13988u64;

Input the FEE for deployment: 1000000

Here's how the setup should look like before the final deployment👇

➡️Now, hit Submit and wait until it's completed.

Now, head to Aleo Explorer and in programs it should be live

Here's a reference✌️

Aaand congratulations!

You've finally deployed your first smart contract and token on the Aleo blockchain🥳

Feel free to head towards the Aleo website if you are more interested in joining the evolution of ZK-enabled dApps.

Here I wrap up for now, and I'll see ya in the next episode🫡

In the ever-evolving landscape of blockchain technology, Aleo emerges as a formidable contender. Aleo is a decentralized blockchain platform designed with a laser focus on privacy and security. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as zero-knowledge proofs, sharding, and multi-party computation, Aleo aims to revolutionize the way we transact and store data on the blockchain.

Privacy and Security: Safeguarding Transactions and Data

Aleo's foremost strength lies in its unwavering commitment to privacy and security. By utilizing advanced privacy-enhancing technologies like zero-knowledge proofs, Aleo ensures that transactions and data remain confidential. This feature makes Aleo an ideal choice for users and businesses seeking a secure and private blockchain solution.

Scalability: Handling High Transaction Volumes

Scalability is a cornerstone of Aleo's design. It aims to process a high volume of transactions per second, offering users a fast and efficient blockchain experience. Scalability is crucial for the widespread adoption of blockchain technology, and Aleo aims to excel in this regard.

Decentralization: Trust in Transparency

Aleo champions decentralization, ensuring that no single entity holds control over the platform. This core principle fosters trust and transparency in transactions and data storage. Users can rely on Aleo as a secure and unbiased platform for their blockchain needs.

Developer-Friendly Ecosystem: Tools and APIs

To empower developers, Aleo provides a comprehensive set of developer tools and APIs. This developer-friendly approach simplifies the process of building and deploying decentralized applications on the Aleo blockchain. It invites innovation and contributes to the platform's growth.

Interoperability: Bridging Blockchains

Aleo acknowledges the importance of interoperability in the blockchain space. By enabling cross-chain transactions and data sharing, it promotes collaboration between different blockchain platforms. This feature opens up new possibilities for seamless integration and expanded use cases.

Real-World Applications: Meeting Market Demands

Aleo's potential applications are diverse and compelling:

Privacy-Focused Applications: Aleo is the ideal platform for developing secure communication tools, data storage solutions, and online marketplaces, addressing the growing concerns of privacy-conscious users and businesses.

Decentralized Finance (DeFi): Aleo facilitates the creation of DeFi applications, including lending and borrowing platforms and stablecoins, offering financial tools that prioritize security and privacy.

Supply Chain Management: For businesses, Aleo provides a secure and transparent platform for tracking goods and ensuring product authenticity throughout the supply chain.

Healthcare: In the healthcare sector, Aleo's secure platform can store and transfer sensitive patient data, enhancing both privacy and operational efficiency.

Gaming: Gamers can benefit from Aleo's transparency and security for in-game transactions and player data storage, bringing a new level of trust to the gaming industry.

In Summary

As Aleo strives to succeed in the competitive blockchain arena, it must focus on key factors like adoption, technical excellence, community support, innovation, regulatory compliance, and market fit. With these elements in place, Aleo has the potential to disrupt the status quo and usher in a new era of privacy, security, and innovation in the world of decentralized technology. As the blockchain landscape evolves, Aleo stands poised to play a significant role in shaping its future.

#Aleo #blockchain #AleoBlockchain #AleoHQ

Here's a brief overview of #Aleo Blockchain's dev process as of today for the folks.

Merges:

snarkVM

============================================================

https://github.com/AleoHQ/snarkVM/pull/1576: commit_to_group, hash_many (placeholder), hash_to_group, and hash_to_scalar opcodes

https://github.com/AleoHQ/snarkVM/pull/1577: Fix atomic checkpointing

https://github.com/AleoHQ/snarkVM/pull/1585: Fix transaction benches to include fees

https://github.com/AleoHQ/snarkVM/pull/1589: Adds counter for num_nonzeros

https://github.com/AleoHQ/snarkVM/pull/1592: Fix atomic checkpointing and rewinds

https://github.com/AleoHQ/snarkVM/pull/1594: [Feature] Support group::GEN as an operand

https://github.com/AleoHQ/snarkVM/pull/1598: Switches out VecDeque for Vec in checkpointing

https://github.com/AleoHQ/snarkVM/pull/1600: remove required cli flags, support multiple arguments, update readme

https://github.com/AleoHQ/snarkVM/pull/1601: Add a test case for cli argument parsing

https://github.com/AleoHQ/snarkVM/pull/1608: Reduce sizes in merkle_tree benchmarks

https://github.com/AleoHQ/snarkVM/pull/1609: Adds a prelude on the synthesizer modules

===================================================================

snarkOS

===================================================================

https://github.com/AleoHQ/snarkOS/pull/2401: Update license file, file headers, and badges

https://github.com/AleoHQ/snarkOS/pull/2406: Revert "logs: deduplicate peer IP"

https://github.com/AleoHQ/snarkOS/pull/2408: Update the MSRV

https://github.com/AleoHQ/snarkOS/pull/2409: Merge the staging branch

===================================================================

leo

https://github.com/AleoHQ/leo/pull/2399: Bump/snarkvm v0.11.4

===================================================================

In-Progress

snarkVM

===================================================================

https://github.com/AleoHQ/snarkVM/pull/1584: Prevent addition overflow

https://github.com/AleoHQ/snarkVM/pull/1586: [Feature] Permutation Check

https://github.com/AleoHQ/snarkVM/pull/1587: [Feature] Permutation Assignment

https://github.com/AleoHQ/snarkVM/pull/1588: A test to display local storage breakdown

https://github.com/AleoHQ/snarkVM/pull/1590: Adds sanity check on function sizes

https://github.com/AleoHQ/snarkVM/pull/1593: Unifies proving of Transaction::execute into two proofs

https://github.com/AleoHQ/snarkVM/pull/1599: [nit] remove impossible SynthesisError::AssignmentMissing

https://github.com/AleoHQ/snarkVM/pull/1606: Speed up VM::from via parallelism

https://github.com/AleoHQ/snarkVM/pull/1607: Construct finalize_root from Transactions

===================================================================

snarkOS

https://github.com/AleoHQ/snarkOS/pull/2410: Update clap to 4.3

https://github.com/AleoHQ/snarkOS/pull/2413: Update snarkVM

===================================================================

leo

https://github.com/AleoHQ/leo/pull/2400: bump snarkvm v0.11.5

===================================================================

That's all for today!

make sure you share these updates who are following #ALEO blockchain's dev process also, don't forget to hit that Like button and also leave your insightful comments below.

Until the next update! LFG🚀

Gmmmmm Fellow Square Members!
Presenting the 2nd season of the #Aleo Pulse, your one-stop hub for all things on Aleo, The first Full stack blockchain power by Zero Knowledge Proofs🚀

So, you might be wondering what might be special about This version🤔
Here's the Plan👇
➡️Weekly meeting summaries and Alpha announced from AleoHQ will be the main focus until the mainnet arrives.
In addition, I might also drop a few testnets so you can try to experiment with the blockchain.
➡️Once Mainnet launches, TA analysis, NFT stats and many other interesting info will be loading, so keep your eyes open👀

So, let's begin frens🚀
⬜ Community Call Summary on the 21st of February⬜
➡️The next ambassador round is scheduled to launch on the 10th of March
➡️NFT Setup Ceremonies are coming back soon
➡️The team is working on a possible solution for integrating wallets into the governance platform [which only ambassadors currently have access] to the public so everyone holding testnet credits can join the revolution.
➡️Puzzle wallet, one of the premier wallets on Aleo is looking for Developers, Community Managers, Discord Mods and Geographic Ambassadors.
The form to apply can be found in Aleo Discord

In the next episode, look forward to a Testnet dApp Usage on Aleo, in a more detailed manner, which should be loading within the next week.

So, that's all folks, I hope you understand what's ahead for The Aleo Pulse, and how exciting the future looks :)
I'll see ya with the next episode🫡
Until then, LFG!

The second phase of Testnet3 has come to the end. The Aleo network will be in a disconnected state starting from April 13, 23:59 (UTC) and until April 17. There are several important updates are performed in preparation for the third phase of Testnet3.

An important point for the holders of the Aleo node is that the network update will include a restart with a hard fork, so by April 17, the nodes will need to update to the latest version.

#Aleo #CryptonResearchBot

Gmmm Square Fam🤗
Presenting the 2nd episode of The #Aleo Pulse, your one-stop hub for all things on Aleo.
Let's get in with Today's episode, frens🚀

In today's episode, we are discussing Arcane Finance, one of the most important DEXes on Aleo.

1️⃣What is Arcane Finance🤔
➡️Arcane describes itself as the Privacy-centric DEX on Aleo, which enables Full confidential DeFi Activity in a non-custodial manner.
➡️The AMM consist of the following👇
1️⃣A spot exchange backed by ZKPs⚡
2️⃣A highly concentrated liquidity AMM🏭
3️⃣Uncompromised Privacy🔒

🟦It's worth mentioning that Arcane is backed by Aleo's Snark Tank with an impressive amount of 17.5K USD [That's gud amount of funding IMO]

So now, let's get started.
1️⃣First We need to install an Aleo-compatible wallet.
You can either choose either Leo Wallet or Puzzle Wallet.
Leo -> leo dot app
Puzzle -> Puzzle dot online
Now set up your wallet as usual by writing down the phrase and saving it in a secure place.
In this case, I will be using Puzzle wallet.
Head to Puzzle Wallet's faucet and claim some Testnet Aleo credits
[Simply click the extension and you will see a Button named [Get Testnet credits]]

2️⃣Now, head to arcane dot finance and hit launch app

3️⃣Now, to start testing, we need some testnet funds.
Hit the faucet button and enter any amount.
Do not the max is 1000 in any testnet token.

Now enter the amount and press claim
Now, you will have to also approve the wallet confirmation as well.
press confirm there as well.
Now wait until the transaction is processed.
Do note that this might take some time, and can also vary from the device you are using.
4️⃣Now, head to the trade section, select a pair of your choice and perform a few swaps.

5️⃣Also make sure you've added some LP by heading to the pool section

6️⃣Now head to the leaderboard and check out points as much as you can
Daily a user gets
1000 points each for Adding LP, Swaps and claiming faucet.
In addition, you earn 100 points each for every transaction you conduct.
The more you interact, the more points you earn

So, that's all folks, I hope you got that right, and if you've got any questions feel free to let me know⚡
Make sure you share this with your #Write2Earn‬ Frens as well!
I'll see ya with the next episode🫡
Until then, LFG!

Gmmm Square Fam🤗
Presenting the 3rd episode of The #Aleo Pulse, your one-stop hub for all things on Aleo.
Let's get in with Today's episode, frens🚀

In today's episode, we are discussing Alpha Swap, another important DEX on Aleo.

What is Alphaswap🤔
➡️Alphaswap describes itself as one of the OG DEXs on Aleo, which is oriented on the following approaches.
🟦Uncompromized Security
🟦Innovative Private Trading
🟦Active Market Making

So now, let's get started.
1️⃣First We need to install an Aleo-compatible wallet.
You can either choose either Leo Wallet or Puzzle Wallet.
Leo -> leo dot app
Puzzle -> Puzzle dot online
Now set up your wallet as usual by writing down the phrase and saving it in a secure place.
In this case, I will be using Puzzle wallet.
Head to Puzzle Wallet's faucet and claim some Testnet Aleo credits
[Simply click the extension and you will see a Button named [Get Testnet credits]]

2️⃣Now, head to alphaswap dot pro and hit launch app

3️⃣Now, to start testing, we need some testnet funds.
Hit the faucet button and click claim to grab some testnet tokens, so we can begin testing.

Now wait until the transaction is processed.
Do note that this might take some time, and can also vary from the device you are using.

4️⃣Now, head to the swap section, select a pair of your choice and perform a few swaps.
You can use both Public and Private Swaps as well :)

5️⃣Also make sure you've added some LP by heading to the pool section.

6️⃣If you are interested, feel free to check if there are any campaigns available by clicking the campaign button.
[NFA, this does not guarantee anything]

So, that's all folks, I hope you got that right, and if you've got any questions feel free to let me know⚡
Make sure you share this with your #TrendingTopic Frens as well!
I'll see ya with the next episode🫡
Until then, LFG!

What's up Feed Fam!

Welcome to the 11th episode of the #Aleo Pulse, your one-stop hub for all things on ALEO😎
Usual reminder, we are live on X as well, so go check that out!
Here we go again, LFG🚀

In this episode, we are discussing on,

🟦Aleo SDK Explained (Part II)

Today we are discussing the following sections.
3️⃣Aleo credit transfers

4️⃣Management of program state and related data

5️⃣Communicating with the Aleo network

3️⃣Aleo credit transfers

This section consists of the following components.

Transfer <--> Consists of a blank for the Recipient address, amount of tokens, amount record, fee specifier, fee record and Private key
Allowing a smooth transferring experience on the web.

Split Record <--> Consists of a blank for the Split Amount, Record and Private Key.

As the name suggests, this section allows you to Split a Record.

Join Records <--> Consists of a blank for the 1st Record, 2nd Record, Fee Specifier, Fee Record and Private Key.
Allows a user to Join two records together seamlessly.

4️⃣Management of program state and related data

➡️This section is interestingly simple which allows you to decrypt a ciphertext using the View Key.

5️⃣Communicating with the Aleo network

This section consists of the following components.

➡️A button to Get the latest Block Height
➡️A button to Get the latest Block

➡️Get Block By typing in the Height
➡️Get Block By typing in the Hash
➡️Get the Program By typing in the Program ID

➡️Get Mapping Names By typing in the relevant Program ID
➡️Get the Mapping Value By typing in the ProgramID, Name of the Mapping and it's key
➡️Get the transaction By typing in the Transaction ID you desire.

All of these tools are available in aleo dot tools for you to experiment🤗

Today's section was quite short, tbh :)

So In conclusion, we discussed,

➡️Aleo SDK Basics Part II

As of now, I have almost completed the basic sections of each component on the Aleo blockchain, but we will continue to update accordingly as things come in, so stay tuned!

That's all for today!

See ya in the next episode🫡

#IshaaqZiyan #crypto

What's Up Feed Fam!

Welcome to the 13th episode of the #Aleo Pulse, your one-stop hub for all things on ALEO😎
Usual reminder, we are live on X as well, so go check that out!
Here we go again, LFG🚀

So, Today I have some updates for you :)

➡️The Community Call will be held tomorrow at 11:00 AM EST (20:30 IST) via Discord

➡️Engineering Office Hours will be available tomorrow From 2:30- 3:00 PM EST via Google Meet

➡️The team is currently reviewing applications for the 7th round of the ambassador program, which can take 2-3 weeks to complete.

➡️The Aleo Grant program is live.

Upcoming Aleo Meetups which you can attend✨

➡️Aleo ZKHouse will be live at TOKEN2049 in Singapore on the 14th of September.

➡️Aleo Shenzhen zkMeetup will be live on the 15th of September.

➡️Aleo Shanghai zkTalk will be held on the 17th of September.

➡️Aleo Kuala Lumpur Meetup will be held on the 20th of September.

➡️Aleo ZKHouse will be live at Messari Mainnet in NYC on the 20th of September.

➡️Aleo ZKHouse will be live at ZKSummit in London on the 20th of September.

Here we come to the end of this short summary.

I will see you soon with a new episode 🫡

Until then, Feel the beat of ZK with Aleo✨

#IshaaqZiyan

Gmmmmm Feed Fam!

Welcome to the 15th episode of the #Aleo Pulse, your one-stop hub for all things on ALEO😎
Usual reminder, we are live on X as well, so go check that out!

If you are new here, The Aleo Pulse is the most comprehensive newsletter covering all aspects of Aleo and is part of my #ThePulse Newsletter series.

Let's goooo!

Today, We will be discussing this week's updates and what was discussed on the community call, which happened today :)

This Week's Updates

➡️The Community call was held today at 20:30 IST @ Discord.

➡️ The 7th round of the ambassador program is closed, and the team is currently reviewing the applications, which can take up to 2-3 Weeks to complete.

➡️Interview with Alex Pruden, the CEO of Aleo is live on X

➡️ A virtual Leo BootCamp will be held in a collab with zkCamp

[This workshop is for mature devs, as it consists of a code challenge for whitelisting, conducted through hackerrank]

➡️Aleo KL zkMeetup will be held in Kuala Lampur Today.

➡️Aleo zkHouse is live in Messari mainnet.

➡️Aleo zkHouse will be live at zksummit London, tomorrow.

➡️Aleo Hanoi zkMeetup will held on the 23rd of September.

➡️Aleo Tokyo zkMeetup will held on the 25th of September in Shibuya City.

➡️Aleo Nigeria zkMeetup will held on the 29th of September in Akwa Ibom.

Summary from the Community Call

➡️Today's Hosts were Nodari and Anthony.

➡️Time and Place: 20:30 IST @ Discord Stage.

➡️Today, the discussion was on the Developer Grants Program.

Here's what They had to say.

🟦The aim of this initiative is to incentivize developers to develop more useful dApps on the Aleo blockchain, as the mainnet is rapidly approaching.

🟦There are 3 categories in this initiative.

Ignition Grant

Launch Grant

BluePrint Grant

🟦Ignition Grant

➡️For small-sized applications

➡️The dApp is required to be open-sourced.

➡️The prize is 3K USD [Currently Sent as Fiat]

➡️Once applied, shortlisted applicants will be approached by the Aleo team within 5 Business days, and the developer team will get 1 month to build the program.

🟦Launch Grant

➡️For Fully-fledged projects which consist of multiple milestones.

➡️The Prize on average is about 10K USD - 50K USD.

➡️Applicants are required to fill up a template provided by the Aleo Team.

➡️The shortlisted applicants will be contacted by the Aleo team with a follow-up call.
➡️Aleo Credits can be added as rewards👀

🟦Blueprint Grant

➡️For large-scale projects that aim to build on top of Aleo.

➡️The Aleo team will consider the following of the applicants.

Quality of the Project Team.

Their Experience [ Experience in ZK and Privacy is preferred, but is not compulsory, according to Anthony]

The overall proposal and its use cases.

🟦The Aleo Team is currently interested in seeing projects with the following use cases.

➡️Gaming

➡️Identity and Authentication Frameworks.

➡️DeFi based on ZK.

➡️ZK Machine Learning

➡️Voting and Governance Tools

🟦Deploy Incentives applicants are also welcome to participate in the grants program.

🟦Different projects are also welcome to apply towards different-tier grants as well.

Update on the Deploy Incentives Program

🟦Developers who couldn't make it to the top 10 might be still rewarded.

🟦Everyone who qualified will receive their score based on voting

[This info wouldn't be shared with the public]

That's all for today!

Here I wrap up for now, and I'll see ya in the next episode🫡

Until then, feel the beat of ZK with Aleo✨