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Inside the Heroes of Holdem Tezos Game
A closer look at one of the latest Tezos games to pop up, Heroes of Holdem.
The Tezos gaming ecosystem is growing quickly. The latest monthly report shows a "558% surge in active gamers." Within that growth, many new games, such as Dragon Ninja and Heroes of Holdem, have come out that and I've just recently had the chance to play them.
This article will highlight Heroes of Holdem and show how to start playing.
What is Heroes of Holdem?
Heroes of Holdem is a digital card game that aims to use blockchain elements to enable players to have true ownership of in-game assets. If you've ever played Texas Hold 'em (poker), Heroes of Holdem takes a spin on it by introducing things such as abilities and magical equipment in between the traditional flop, turn, and river action of Texas Hold 'em.
In each event of Heroes of Holdem, you'll compete against other players for H$RO and Gem prizes, with seasonal leaderboard competitions offering additional rewards and unique cosmetic items. Whether you're into poker, collectible card games, RPGs, or mastering economic systems, the game offers diverse gameplay options.
In the game depicted above, I made it to a final table in the 9-player NPC mode. I went on to win the match, collecting 5 H$RO tokens, the game's in-game currency that can be used to purchase more characters, emotes, equipment, and more.
Let's show how you can start playing and some of the game's mechanics.
How Do I Play?
To start playing, head over to the website. You'll need to register an account for the site by providing your e-mail address, a username for your profile, and a password, and confirm the password once more. You can skip all this if you've already registered before or provide your new username and password to access your profile after completing the above.
Next, you'll see a screen like this prompting you to choose a game mode. I recommend the tutorial first; it helps you understand what you're doing and get accustomed to the gameplay. If you've played Texas Hold 'em poker before, you'll know what to do with little explanation.
As we can see, we have access to cards, and there's a health meter in the shape of a heart next to the number "2500." That number represents our chips and health. Heroes of Holdem takes a detour from regular Texas Hold 'em not only in a player's health but also in their chip stack and the ability to use the "ability phase."
As we can see, the ability phase we're introduced to is "identity," which allows us to expose a random card from our opponent's hand. The game has two types of abilities: Activate and Triggered. After playing the ability, we'll see the opponent has exposed a King card.
We'll then be prompted to use a new "Transmit Self" ability. The tutorial will ask us to select "pass" for the flop and turn. When we reach the river, we discover we are against a better hand, pocket kings. To save us from losing health (and chips), we can gamble by using the transmute self ability for a new set of cards to beat the opponent's kings.
After playing the ability, we learn that we struck a miracle out with two pair beating the opponent's top pair of kings.
The rest of the tutorial showcases triggered abilities. They can be played outside normal game phases (flop, turn, river), where only ability phases can be played. As we can see, we were hit with a fireball. We can then use a counterspell to negate the damage done by the opponent who cast the fireball attack.
Next, we learn about equipment. These activate during certain game states or simply on chance. In this instance, we have "War Drums". Similar to the fireball attack we experienced earlier, this piece of equipment will prevent all opponents from using such abilities in a single turn while allowing us to do so if we wish.
As such is the case in poker, you're prompted to use any edge on opponents, such as position. Thus, we raised with our advantage of the equipment, and everyone folded. Next, we can see the concept of minions. Our characters can introduce minions in-game; if they win a hand, we'll gain health and chips. The health notification and the bottom left corner tell us who our minion is.
Following this, we conclude the tutorial with pocket aces and rise victorious by eliminating the final player. We're rewarded with H$RO tokens, essentially in-game currency for placing high in events. These can purchase treasure chests, new abilities, equipment, minions, and even new characters.
Leaderboards and Marketplace
After the tutorial, we're ready to explore the other functions of the game. The first of those comes in the form of leaderboards. As we can see, there are prizes for your Hero rankings, with a $ prize pool in place for top finishers.
Scheduled events and Sit and Go (SNGs) tournaments offer H$RO tokens to top finishers. As this is in a beta phase, these tournaments will likely remain inactive.
Lastly, if we go to the top right corner next to our account username, we'll see the "Marketplace" tab. From there, we can purchase gems to collect more heroes, chests, emotes, and skins. Our collection and purchase history are also visible in the same tab. Alternatively, we can purchase the items above with H$RO tokens as well.
For more details, don't hesitate to visit the team's GitBook, where a visible roadmap for further Tezos integration and Web3 in-game components is located.
Final Thoughts
As a fellow poker player, I enjoyed playing this game. A few options I've encountered make it fun and add a new twist to an enjoyable game. Having abilities in-game to aid in a highly competitive and edge-based game is really cool to me. Make sure to get out there and give it a try yourself!
Inside The Heroes of Holdem Tezos Game was originally published in Tezos Commons on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
The Tezos gaming ecosystem is growing quickly. The latest monthly report shows a "558% surge in active gamers." Within that growth, many new games, such as Dragon Ninja and Heroes of Holdem, have come out that and I've just recently had the chance to play them.
This article will highlight Heroes of Holdem and show how to start playing.
What is Heroes of Holdem?
Heroes of Holdem is a digital card game that aims to use blockchain elements to enable players to have true ownership of in-game assets. If you've ever played Texas Hold 'em (poker), Heroes of Holdem takes a spin on it by introducing things such as abilities and magical equipment in between the traditional flop, turn, and river action of Texas Hold 'em.
In each event of Heroes of Holdem, you'll compete against other players for H$RO and Gem prizes, with seasonal leaderboard competitions offering additional rewards and unique cosmetic items. Whether you're into poker, collectible card games, RPGs, or mastering economic systems, the game offers diverse gameplay options.
In the game depicted above, I made it to a final table in the 9-player NPC mode. I went on to win the match, collecting 5 H$RO tokens, the game's in-game currency that can be used to purchase more characters, emotes, equipment, and more.
Let's show how you can start playing and some of the game's mechanics.
How Do I Play?
To start playing, head over to the website. You'll need to register an account for the site by providing your e-mail address, a username for your profile, and a password, and confirm the password once more. You can skip all this if you've already registered before or provide your new username and password to access your profile after completing the above.
Next, you'll see a screen like this prompting you to choose a game mode. I recommend the tutorial first; it helps you understand what you're doing and get accustomed to the gameplay. If you've played Texas Hold 'em poker before, you'll know what to do with little explanation.
As we can see, we have access to cards, and there's a health meter in the shape of a heart next to the number "2500." That number represents our chips and health. Heroes of Holdem takes a detour from regular Texas Hold 'em not only in a player's health but also in their chip stack and the ability to use the "ability phase."
As we can see, the ability phase we're introduced to is "identity," which allows us to expose a random card from our opponent's hand. The game has two types of abilities: Activate and Triggered. After playing the ability, we'll see the opponent has exposed a King card.
We'll then be prompted to use a new "Transmit Self" ability. The tutorial will ask us to select "pass" for the flop and turn. When we reach the river, we discover we are against a better hand, pocket kings. To save us from losing health (and chips), we can gamble by using the transmute self ability for a new set of cards to beat the opponent's kings.
After playing the ability, we learn that we struck a miracle out with two pair beating the opponent's top pair of kings.
The rest of the tutorial showcases triggered abilities. They can be played outside normal game phases (flop, turn, river), where only ability phases can be played. As we can see, we were hit with a fireball. We can then use a counterspell to negate the damage done by the opponent who cast the fireball attack.
Next, we learn about equipment. These activate during certain game states or simply on chance. In this instance, we have "War Drums". Similar to the fireball attack we experienced earlier, this piece of equipment will prevent all opponents from using such abilities in a single turn while allowing us to do so if we wish.
As such is the case in poker, you're prompted to use any edge on opponents, such as position. Thus, we raised with our advantage of the equipment, and everyone folded. Next, we can see the concept of minions. Our characters can introduce minions in-game; if they win a hand, we'll gain health and chips. The health notification and the bottom left corner tell us who our minion is.
Following this, we conclude the tutorial with pocket aces and rise victorious by eliminating the final player. We're rewarded with H$RO tokens, essentially in-game currency for placing high in events. These can purchase treasure chests, new abilities, equipment, minions, and even new characters.
Leaderboards and Marketplace
After the tutorial, we're ready to explore the other functions of the game. The first of those comes in the form of leaderboards. As we can see, there are prizes for your Hero rankings, with a $ prize pool in place for top finishers.
Scheduled events and Sit and Go (SNGs) tournaments offer H$RO tokens to top finishers. As this is in a beta phase, these tournaments will likely remain inactive.
Lastly, if we go to the top right corner next to our account username, we'll see the "Marketplace" tab. From there, we can purchase gems to collect more heroes, chests, emotes, and skins. Our collection and purchase history are also visible in the same tab. Alternatively, we can purchase the items above with H$RO tokens as well.
For more details, don't hesitate to visit the team's GitBook, where a visible roadmap for further Tezos integration and Web3 in-game components is located.
Final Thoughts
As a fellow poker player, I enjoyed playing this game. A few options I've encountered make it fun and add a new twist to an enjoyable game. Having abilities in-game to aid in a highly competitive and edge-based game is really cool to me. Make sure to get out there and give it a try yourself!
Inside The Heroes of Holdem Tezos Game was originally published in Tezos Commons on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
Tezos Community Rewards — June 2024
Tezos Community Rewards — June 2024
Greetings Tezos Community,
We are pleased to announce the winners of the Community Rewards Program (CRP) for June 2024!
For more details about the various categories, please refer to the rewards page on the Tezos Commons website.
The Community Rewards Program is a Tezos Commons Foundation initiative to foster adoption and support the Tezos ecosystem. Up to 5,000 tez are rewarded every month to those who stand out in merit and act in the interest of the Tezos ecosystem.
The nomination form has been drastically streamlined to make it easier for community members to nominate their favorite contributors to the ecosystem. Now containing only three questions, submitting a nomination takes less than 30 seconds.
Don’t have 30 seconds? You can tag any discord message, Reddit post, or tweet with #TezosCRP; we will collect them!
This is the fifth iteration of the program, and we will continue to make changes based on community feedback. Just like the Tezos blockchain, we will be continually evolving this program.
Numerous factors are used when evaluating submissions, such as quality of submissions, quality of activity, number of submissions, and verifiable proof of activity done by the nominee (no single factor is determinative of a winner, as all aspects were weighed to select winners). The judges would like to note that for each category, they are looking for the respective monthly related activity, meaning submissions should reflect activities done for that current month, i.e., activities for February.
Without further delay, the winners’ results are below.
Assimilation Award
@spike_0124
@IvanaOnTheBlock
@SkullDegenClub_
Formal Verification Award
@textrapper
Helping Hand Award
@siftcroix
@TezBlocks
@JackTezos
@libertez_baker
Influencer Award
@blockbakery
@Amethyst001_
@RichAyotte
Patissier Award
@YourBakeBuddy
@BakingBenjamins
@Zir0h
@LaBoulangeTezos
TEO Award
@skllzarmy
Tez Dev Award
@IDoctorWhoI
@TezCapital
Tezos Tutor Award
@tolulopemabel
@TezosNFTMusic
Nominations Are Open For July
With June underway, we have begun accepting nominations for this month. If you know someone who deserves a reward for their contributions or have ideas about other categories that should be recognized, please fill out a nomination here, or you can tag a post (or discord message) with #TezosCRP.
As mentioned previously, we are still working on long-term improvements to this program. We know this program is far from perfect, so please bear with us while we strive to keep improving it based on community feedback. Stay tuned, stay creative, and keep nominating!
As a reminder to the reward winners, the awards are all distributed through Kukai and DirectAuth. If you need any help claiming your awards, please message us here.
Tezos Community Rewards — June 2024 was originally published in Tezos Commons on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
Greetings Tezos Community,
We are pleased to announce the winners of the Community Rewards Program (CRP) for June 2024!
For more details about the various categories, please refer to the rewards page on the Tezos Commons website.
The Community Rewards Program is a Tezos Commons Foundation initiative to foster adoption and support the Tezos ecosystem. Up to 5,000 tez are rewarded every month to those who stand out in merit and act in the interest of the Tezos ecosystem.
The nomination form has been drastically streamlined to make it easier for community members to nominate their favorite contributors to the ecosystem. Now containing only three questions, submitting a nomination takes less than 30 seconds.
Don’t have 30 seconds? You can tag any discord message, Reddit post, or tweet with #TezosCRP; we will collect them!
This is the fifth iteration of the program, and we will continue to make changes based on community feedback. Just like the Tezos blockchain, we will be continually evolving this program.
Numerous factors are used when evaluating submissions, such as quality of submissions, quality of activity, number of submissions, and verifiable proof of activity done by the nominee (no single factor is determinative of a winner, as all aspects were weighed to select winners). The judges would like to note that for each category, they are looking for the respective monthly related activity, meaning submissions should reflect activities done for that current month, i.e., activities for February.
Without further delay, the winners’ results are below.
Assimilation Award
@spike_0124
@IvanaOnTheBlock
@SkullDegenClub_
Formal Verification Award
@textrapper
Helping Hand Award
@siftcroix
@TezBlocks
@JackTezos
@libertez_baker
Influencer Award
@blockbakery
@Amethyst001_
@RichAyotte
Patissier Award
@YourBakeBuddy
@BakingBenjamins
@Zir0h
@LaBoulangeTezos
TEO Award
@skllzarmy
Tez Dev Award
@IDoctorWhoI
@TezCapital
Tezos Tutor Award
@tolulopemabel
@TezosNFTMusic
Nominations Are Open For July
With June underway, we have begun accepting nominations for this month. If you know someone who deserves a reward for their contributions or have ideas about other categories that should be recognized, please fill out a nomination here, or you can tag a post (or discord message) with #TezosCRP.
As mentioned previously, we are still working on long-term improvements to this program. We know this program is far from perfect, so please bear with us while we strive to keep improving it based on community feedback. Stay tuned, stay creative, and keep nominating!
As a reminder to the reward winners, the awards are all distributed through Kukai and DirectAuth. If you need any help claiming your awards, please message us here.
Tezos Community Rewards — June 2024 was originally published in Tezos Commons on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
Metapals: Caring for Your MetaPal, Sanctuary Central, and the Teletubbies
In our last article about MetaPals, we learned how to sign up and adopt your first pet. This article will cover what goes into taking care of your pet, exploring the Sanctuary, and the current Teletubbies minting event on Tezos.
Getting to Know Your MetaPal
Once you’ve adopted your pet, you’ll immediately notice a newly found Kennel on your screen. The Kennel has a quick access panel to your pet’s Care Index, tracking their well-being by monitoring Appetite, Happiness, and Energy. You’ll also see how much Dark Matter and Essence you’ve collected, along with a blue bar showing your progress leveling up. Use the bell to call your pet back on screen if you’ve dismissed them earlier. The backpack provides quick access to your inventory, and clicking on your pet’s name will pull down a menu from the top of the screen.
Two important buttons in the menu are the daily Check-In and Missions buttons. By checking in daily, you earn streak rewards such as Dark Matter, food items, and wearable accessories for your pet. Completing daily and monthly missions rewards you with similar items. The world button offers quick access to Sanctuary Central, your Backyard, the Boutique, and the Vending Machine.
MetaPals menu drop down. Taking Care of Your Pet
Your pet’s stats to monitor are Hunger, Happiness, and Energy. Over time, these stats will decrease, and in true Tamagotchi fashion, it’s your responsibility to care for your pet.
Hunger: When your pet gets hungry, open your inventory, select a snack or food item, and drag it to your screen. Your MetaPal will automatically run up to the food and start eating. Once they finish, an indicator will show how much of their Hunger they’ve refilled.
Happiness: Happiness affects your pet’s mood; low happiness means a sad friend. While some foods and snacks can increase Happiness, the best way to improve your pet’s mood is by patting them on the head or petting their body. Move the mouse vertically up and down on their head or horizontally side to side over their body to see a blue meter build-up, indicating an improvement in mood.
Energy: Energy drains slowly over time while your pet is active on or off- screen. You can boost energy by feeding certain foods or sending your pet to bed. Right-click your pet, then click the sleeping crescent moon to make them take a nap. Remember to let them sleep regularly.
Sanctuary Central features the Boutique, Vending Machine, FAQ Building, and Cinema. Sanctuary Central: The Bustling Activity Center
Next, visit Sanctuary Central, where you’ll find the Pals Boutique for purchasing pet accessories and the Vending Machine for food and snacks. Both shops take Dark Matter as payment, which you earn from daily missions or letting your pet run around your browser. Dark Matter appears as a swirling ball of purple energy to click and collect. Use your mouse wheel to scroll up and down to access other areas of Sanctuary, like the Adoption Center, Sanctuary Station, and the Pawbucks Cafe (under construction).
Pals Boutique: Run by Mittens the Cat, this is where you can customize your pet with unique accessories like outfits and headgear. Access purchased accessories in your inventory and swap them in or out as you like.
Vending Machine: The Vending Machine provides easy access to all kinds of food and snacks for your pet. Hover over each item to see its stats. To feed your pet, simply drag the food onto your browser window and drop it; your pet will automatically start eating.
FAQ Building and Cinema: Next to the Vending Machine is the FAQ building for help with any MetaPal issues or game mechanics questions. The Cinema offers different several theaters to visit and free popcorn while you catch a show.
The Official Teletubbies MetaPals Mint home page. Sanctuary Station and the Teletubbies Event
On the far left edge of town is Sanctuary Station, your portal to the current event. Clicking on the station takes you to the Official Teletubbies MetaPals Mint Event. In collaboration with WildBrain, this event features 20,000 unique companions available for mint, each with a unique personality impacting behavior and gameplay. Mints are separated into Uncommon, Rare, Epic, and Legendary rarities, each with special perks and gameplay benefits. Each companion mint includes a set of randomized and limited edition accessories with their own rarities. Additionally, you can mint Tubby Boxes (small, medium, or large) containing unique event-only accessories. All of which are Tezos NFTs.
To access the mint, click “Adopt Companion” and you’ll be taken to the adoption page. You can switch between companions and accessories using the button on the right. For companions, choose from Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa, Po, and Noo-Noo. The Lucky Dip option provides a random companion from the roster, while The Gang option gives you one of each hand-picked companion, plus a free Small Tubby Box.
On the Accessories mint page, you can mint Tubby Boxes containing limited edition accessories. The Small Tubby Box contains one exclusive accessory, the Medium three, and the Large five. Adjust quantities of Boxes purchased after adding them to your shopping cart. Checkout options include Fiat, Tezos, or Other Crypto.
Choose between Fiat, Tezos, and Other Crypto for your mint.
The Teletubbies companion mint not only provides you with a new companion but also grants early access to exclusive Discord channels, new character reveals, an upgraded Best-Friend list for upcoming launches, airdrops, and priority access to the $PAL token pre-sale.
Conclusion
MetaPals offers a creative experience for experiencing pet ownership, combining care and companionship with fun activities and events. Whether you’re feeding, playing with, or accessorizing your MetaPal, there’s always something new to explore. Don’t miss out on the exciting Teletubbies event. It’s the perfect opportunity to add unique companions and accessories to your collection.
Stay tuned for more tips, updates, and events in the MetaPals universe. Happy caring and adventuring with your MetaPals!
Metapals: Caring for your MetaPal, Sanctuary Central, and the Teletubbies was originally published in Tezos Commons on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
Getting to Know Your MetaPal
Once you’ve adopted your pet, you’ll immediately notice a newly found Kennel on your screen. The Kennel has a quick access panel to your pet’s Care Index, tracking their well-being by monitoring Appetite, Happiness, and Energy. You’ll also see how much Dark Matter and Essence you’ve collected, along with a blue bar showing your progress leveling up. Use the bell to call your pet back on screen if you’ve dismissed them earlier. The backpack provides quick access to your inventory, and clicking on your pet’s name will pull down a menu from the top of the screen.
Two important buttons in the menu are the daily Check-In and Missions buttons. By checking in daily, you earn streak rewards such as Dark Matter, food items, and wearable accessories for your pet. Completing daily and monthly missions rewards you with similar items. The world button offers quick access to Sanctuary Central, your Backyard, the Boutique, and the Vending Machine.
MetaPals menu drop down. Taking Care of Your Pet
Your pet’s stats to monitor are Hunger, Happiness, and Energy. Over time, these stats will decrease, and in true Tamagotchi fashion, it’s your responsibility to care for your pet.
Hunger: When your pet gets hungry, open your inventory, select a snack or food item, and drag it to your screen. Your MetaPal will automatically run up to the food and start eating. Once they finish, an indicator will show how much of their Hunger they’ve refilled.
Happiness: Happiness affects your pet’s mood; low happiness means a sad friend. While some foods and snacks can increase Happiness, the best way to improve your pet’s mood is by patting them on the head or petting their body. Move the mouse vertically up and down on their head or horizontally side to side over their body to see a blue meter build-up, indicating an improvement in mood.
Energy: Energy drains slowly over time while your pet is active on or off- screen. You can boost energy by feeding certain foods or sending your pet to bed. Right-click your pet, then click the sleeping crescent moon to make them take a nap. Remember to let them sleep regularly.
Sanctuary Central features the Boutique, Vending Machine, FAQ Building, and Cinema. Sanctuary Central: The Bustling Activity Center
Next, visit Sanctuary Central, where you’ll find the Pals Boutique for purchasing pet accessories and the Vending Machine for food and snacks. Both shops take Dark Matter as payment, which you earn from daily missions or letting your pet run around your browser. Dark Matter appears as a swirling ball of purple energy to click and collect. Use your mouse wheel to scroll up and down to access other areas of Sanctuary, like the Adoption Center, Sanctuary Station, and the Pawbucks Cafe (under construction).
Pals Boutique: Run by Mittens the Cat, this is where you can customize your pet with unique accessories like outfits and headgear. Access purchased accessories in your inventory and swap them in or out as you like.
Vending Machine: The Vending Machine provides easy access to all kinds of food and snacks for your pet. Hover over each item to see its stats. To feed your pet, simply drag the food onto your browser window and drop it; your pet will automatically start eating.
FAQ Building and Cinema: Next to the Vending Machine is the FAQ building for help with any MetaPal issues or game mechanics questions. The Cinema offers different several theaters to visit and free popcorn while you catch a show.
The Official Teletubbies MetaPals Mint home page. Sanctuary Station and the Teletubbies Event
On the far left edge of town is Sanctuary Station, your portal to the current event. Clicking on the station takes you to the Official Teletubbies MetaPals Mint Event. In collaboration with WildBrain, this event features 20,000 unique companions available for mint, each with a unique personality impacting behavior and gameplay. Mints are separated into Uncommon, Rare, Epic, and Legendary rarities, each with special perks and gameplay benefits. Each companion mint includes a set of randomized and limited edition accessories with their own rarities. Additionally, you can mint Tubby Boxes (small, medium, or large) containing unique event-only accessories. All of which are Tezos NFTs.
To access the mint, click “Adopt Companion” and you’ll be taken to the adoption page. You can switch between companions and accessories using the button on the right. For companions, choose from Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa, Po, and Noo-Noo. The Lucky Dip option provides a random companion from the roster, while The Gang option gives you one of each hand-picked companion, plus a free Small Tubby Box.
On the Accessories mint page, you can mint Tubby Boxes containing limited edition accessories. The Small Tubby Box contains one exclusive accessory, the Medium three, and the Large five. Adjust quantities of Boxes purchased after adding them to your shopping cart. Checkout options include Fiat, Tezos, or Other Crypto.
Choose between Fiat, Tezos, and Other Crypto for your mint.
The Teletubbies companion mint not only provides you with a new companion but also grants early access to exclusive Discord channels, new character reveals, an upgraded Best-Friend list for upcoming launches, airdrops, and priority access to the $PAL token pre-sale.
Conclusion
MetaPals offers a creative experience for experiencing pet ownership, combining care and companionship with fun activities and events. Whether you’re feeding, playing with, or accessorizing your MetaPal, there’s always something new to explore. Don’t miss out on the exciting Teletubbies event. It’s the perfect opportunity to add unique companions and accessories to your collection.
Stay tuned for more tips, updates, and events in the MetaPals universe. Happy caring and adventuring with your MetaPals!
Metapals: Caring for your MetaPal, Sanctuary Central, and the Teletubbies was originally published in Tezos Commons on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
The Baking Sheet - Issue #211
Tez/Dev is bringing ‘jstz’ to Tezos.
Welcome to Tez/Dev Week: A Celebration of Tezos and Its Future
Hello Tezos community! Welcome to this week's special issue of the Baking Sheet. We are thrilled to be here at Tez/Dev 2024, taking place in the historic KBR, Royal Library of Belgium, in Brussels. It's a week filled with insightful discussions, innovative presentations, and a glimpse into the future of Tezos as we move toward Tezos X.
Day One: Setting the Stage
As the event kicks off, the excitement in the air is palpable. The community has come together with over 300 attendees, 20+ projects, and an impressive lineup of 15+ speakers, all eager to share their insights and visions for the future.
Arthur Breitman, co-founder of Tezos, started the day with an inspiring keynote on “Unlocking Opportunities with Tezos X.” He walked us through the roadmap of Tezos X, a single, integrated system where each component is optimized for high performance, composability, and convenience. The vision is clear: Tezos is set to become the one stop shop for a wide range of applications, driving both performance and utility.
Tezos X: Key Deliveries
1M transactions per second (tps)
Subsecond latency
Less than 10 seconds finality
Integration with other chains and systems
Support for many major languages/VMs in one rollup
No fragmentation
Atomic operations across environments
How does that sound for the future of Tezos? For the first time, there is a clear path on how Tezos can actually build mainstream adoption of blockchain technology. No more obscure, eye in the sky plans from this space that might work one day. Tezos is building it now and has a recipe to on-board millions of users at scale.
In-Depth Panels and Discussions
Following Arthur’s keynote, the "Road to L2 Decentralization" panel featuring Arthur Breitman, Justin Drake, Benedikt Bünz, and moderated by Tarun Chitra, took the stage. The discussion explored the crucial aspects of achieving decentralization in Layer 2 solutions, providing valuable insights into the future direction of blockchain scalability.
One of the morning highlights was the Fireside Chat titled “World of Women: Empowering Communities with Etherlink.” Taisia Antonova, VP of Product at World of Women, along with Thomas Olivier, Co-founder and CTO, and Leen Al Taher, VP of Consumer Products at Rarible, shared their experiences and future plans. The conversation emphasized the role of Etherlink in accelerating art, community, and culture within the Tezos ecosystem.
Demonstrations and Future Insights
The afternoon sessions included a demo by Ivan Anastassov, COO of TrustSwap, showcasing how TrustSwap empowers token holders and businesses. This was followed by a keynote from Yann Regis-Gianas, Head of Core Engineering at Nomadic Labs, on “The Next Stage of Evolution for Tezos.” Yann provided a deep dive into the current state, upcoming developments, and engineering challenges, highlighting the incredible advancements Tezos is making.
The excitement continued with a live demo of Jstz, the upcoming JavaScript-powered rollup. Beata Lipska demonstrated how Jstz will welcome Web2 developers into the Tezos ecosystem, making it easier for them to build on Tezos.
Looking Forward to More
As we move through Tez/Dev 2024, the energy and enthusiasm are contagious. From the detailed technical discussions to the innovative demos, it's clear that Tezos is on an exciting path toward Tezos X. The event is not just a celebration of what has been achieved but a glimpse into the future of what’s possible on Tezos.
We look forward to meeting more of you in person and continuing to build the future of Tezos together. These are just quick impressions as the event is happening live, and next week, we will gather all the notes and give a full reflection on Tez/Dev. By the time this newsletter is published, I’m sure a lot you will having your morning coffee reflecting on the Tez/Dev after-party!
Until next week, stay tuned for more updates and highlights from Tez/Dev 2024 and once again, it was amazing to see long-standing Tezos community.
Cheers!
Doing Jstz to Tezos: JavaScript is Coming to the Blockchain
Expanding on our initial impressions, let's dive into an exciting development in the Tezos ecosystem that was graciously presented by Beata during Tez/Dev: the introduction of Jstz. This next step in the evolution towards Tezos X represents a breakthrough that brings JavaScript to the Tezos blockchain, opening up new possibilities for developers.
Welcome JavaScript Developers
Meet Jstz (pronounced "justice"), a Smart Rollup powered by JavaScript, and part of the Tezos X vision. A collaboration between multiple Tezos development teams, a prototype is currently being built and tested by the Developer Experience team at Trilitech.
Scaling the utility of blockchain is crucial for widespread adoption. The fastest, most cost-efficient blockchain is of little use without robust applications and tools built on top of it. To achieve this, we need more developers and must empower them to create. Jstz aims to remove the hefty barrier to entry for builders by enabling the use of JavaScript and its vast ecosystem of tools and libraries on Tezos.
Why Jstz Matters
Most blockchains support a single bespoke language, making it difficult for developers to enter the space. This high effort plus limited reach is not conducive to attracting developers. Jstz changes this by allowing developers to use JavaScript, a language familiar to nearly 23 million developers worldwide.
JavaScript is the "English" of programming languages, the closest we have to a universal language for the internet. Jstz doesn't just enable JavaScript syntax; it supports the vast ecosystem of JavaScript tools and libraries, making it possible for developers to build on Tezos using the tools they already know and love.
A JavaScript Runtime on Tezos
Jstz offers a Web2-like experience supercharged with the best perks of Web3, such as built-in identity, wallet, and payments. It won't rely on compiling or transpiling JavaScript code to a different virtual machine; instead, it will run JavaScript natively. This approach allows developers to use almost any package in the npm ecosystem seamlessly.
Some of the planned features of Jstz include:
Compliance with WinterCG: To augment interoperability with Web APIs.
Native account abstraction: Allowing for sponsored operations and smoother user experiences.
Named addresses: First-class support for DNS.
Off-chain communications: Enabling calls to external services, such as REST APIs to consume off-chain data.
These features will combine and extend the best of Web2 and Web3, providing a powerful, familiar environment for developers to build on.
Why Should You Care?
Imagine an archipelago of isolated islands, each with its own language and limited to its internal affairs. Now, imagine one island adopting the languages of others and adding English to its mix. This cosmopolitan island become a global hub, connected to everything and everyone. That's what Jstz aims to achieve for Tezos.
Jstz tears down the barriers, opening up the blockchain to a world of developers. It enables Tezos to become a global hub for new ideas and innovations, bringing the entire web to the blockchain.
We call on all JavaScript developers to come forth and experiment with Jstz. Bring your ideas, share your thoughts, and help us build the future. Head to the Jstz GitHub repository to learn more and start contributing!
This Week in the Tezos Ecosystem
Shifting from this week's headlines, Objkt announced the launch of Share4Tez, a dynamic event showcasing the power of valuing and sharing art via Objkt referral links. Whether you're a collector, artist, or a Tezos enthusiast, here's why you won't want to miss out on this event!
What, When, and Why Share4Tez
Event Details:
Dates: July 10th - July 14th
Organized by: Retro Manni and Limbo Universe
Objective: To help Tezos artists raise their self-evaluations and increase the incentive for collectors to collect and share the art they love.
To participate, artists need to list their artworks at a minimum price of 5 tez and set referral fees between 15% and 25%. They should also use the hashtag #Share4Tez when minting and posting on socials. Collectors can generate referral links by using the share button on Objkt, allowing them to earn a referral bonus if someone uses their link to purchase the artwork.
How to Use Objkt Referral Links
If you're new to using Objkt Referral links, here's how to get started:
Generate a Link: When viewing an NFT on Objkt, click the share button at the bottom left corner of the image preview.
Share After Collecting: After purchasing an artwork, a prompt will appear to share on socials, auto-generating your referral link.
It’s that simple! This feature allows anyone to support Tezos artists by sharing their work, even if they don't have tez to buy art.
Objkt Galleries: Curate and Earn
Another feature that works in harmony with the referral system is Objkt Galleries. Users can curate galleries by selecting the "Curation" option under the "Create" tab. Once you've curated your gallery, you can share it and earn referral fees when art is collected via your gallery.
To create a gallery:
Navigate to the "Create" tab and select "Curation."
Find artworks you want to add, click the three dots at the top right of the preview image, and select "Add to Curation."
Share your gallery and earn referral fees.
Potential Benefits of Share4Tez
Events like Share4Tez emphasize the importance of sharing art. By collecting and sharing art on Tezos, you increase the artists’ chances of being discovered by art lovers beyond our usual user base. Additionally, this event encourages artists to raise their prices, potentially leading to a more valuable and thriving Tezos art ecosystem.
Get Ready to Share4Tez!
As the Tezos community gears up for Share4Tez, it's evident that this event can make a real difference for the Tezos art community. Whether you're eager to discover new art, support your favorite artists, or earn some tez through sharing, Share4Tez offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with the Tezos community. Let’s join forces, spread the word, and see how this initiative can boost our cherished Tezos art scene.
🔴 Now Streaming: Building on Tezos | Nomadic Labs
On this week's episode, we're featuring Yann Regis-Gianas, Head of Engineering at Nomadic Labs. Nomadic Labs is one of the leading research and development powerhouses in the Tezos ecosystem, with over 40 engineers driving the core development and evolution of the Tezos protocol.
What's on the Agenda?
The Paris C upgrade and its unique process
The transition towards Tezos X
The importance of the Paris DAL node
Changes in Tezos Staking and liquid delegation
The impact of reduced block times on user experience
Tune in for an in-depth discussion on these critical updates and what they mean for the future of Tezos. Don’t miss Yann's insights on how these developments will shape the ecosystem and what exciting innovations are on the horizon.
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Welcome to Tez/Dev Week: A Celebration of Tezos and Its Future
Hello Tezos community! Welcome to this week's special issue of the Baking Sheet. We are thrilled to be here at Tez/Dev 2024, taking place in the historic KBR, Royal Library of Belgium, in Brussels. It's a week filled with insightful discussions, innovative presentations, and a glimpse into the future of Tezos as we move toward Tezos X.
Day One: Setting the Stage
As the event kicks off, the excitement in the air is palpable. The community has come together with over 300 attendees, 20+ projects, and an impressive lineup of 15+ speakers, all eager to share their insights and visions for the future.
Arthur Breitman, co-founder of Tezos, started the day with an inspiring keynote on “Unlocking Opportunities with Tezos X.” He walked us through the roadmap of Tezos X, a single, integrated system where each component is optimized for high performance, composability, and convenience. The vision is clear: Tezos is set to become the one stop shop for a wide range of applications, driving both performance and utility.
Tezos X: Key Deliveries
1M transactions per second (tps)
Subsecond latency
Less than 10 seconds finality
Integration with other chains and systems
Support for many major languages/VMs in one rollup
No fragmentation
Atomic operations across environments
How does that sound for the future of Tezos? For the first time, there is a clear path on how Tezos can actually build mainstream adoption of blockchain technology. No more obscure, eye in the sky plans from this space that might work one day. Tezos is building it now and has a recipe to on-board millions of users at scale.
In-Depth Panels and Discussions
Following Arthur’s keynote, the "Road to L2 Decentralization" panel featuring Arthur Breitman, Justin Drake, Benedikt Bünz, and moderated by Tarun Chitra, took the stage. The discussion explored the crucial aspects of achieving decentralization in Layer 2 solutions, providing valuable insights into the future direction of blockchain scalability.
One of the morning highlights was the Fireside Chat titled “World of Women: Empowering Communities with Etherlink.” Taisia Antonova, VP of Product at World of Women, along with Thomas Olivier, Co-founder and CTO, and Leen Al Taher, VP of Consumer Products at Rarible, shared their experiences and future plans. The conversation emphasized the role of Etherlink in accelerating art, community, and culture within the Tezos ecosystem.
Demonstrations and Future Insights
The afternoon sessions included a demo by Ivan Anastassov, COO of TrustSwap, showcasing how TrustSwap empowers token holders and businesses. This was followed by a keynote from Yann Regis-Gianas, Head of Core Engineering at Nomadic Labs, on “The Next Stage of Evolution for Tezos.” Yann provided a deep dive into the current state, upcoming developments, and engineering challenges, highlighting the incredible advancements Tezos is making.
The excitement continued with a live demo of Jstz, the upcoming JavaScript-powered rollup. Beata Lipska demonstrated how Jstz will welcome Web2 developers into the Tezos ecosystem, making it easier for them to build on Tezos.
Looking Forward to More
As we move through Tez/Dev 2024, the energy and enthusiasm are contagious. From the detailed technical discussions to the innovative demos, it's clear that Tezos is on an exciting path toward Tezos X. The event is not just a celebration of what has been achieved but a glimpse into the future of what’s possible on Tezos.
We look forward to meeting more of you in person and continuing to build the future of Tezos together. These are just quick impressions as the event is happening live, and next week, we will gather all the notes and give a full reflection on Tez/Dev. By the time this newsletter is published, I’m sure a lot you will having your morning coffee reflecting on the Tez/Dev after-party!
Until next week, stay tuned for more updates and highlights from Tez/Dev 2024 and once again, it was amazing to see long-standing Tezos community.
Cheers!
Doing Jstz to Tezos: JavaScript is Coming to the Blockchain
Expanding on our initial impressions, let's dive into an exciting development in the Tezos ecosystem that was graciously presented by Beata during Tez/Dev: the introduction of Jstz. This next step in the evolution towards Tezos X represents a breakthrough that brings JavaScript to the Tezos blockchain, opening up new possibilities for developers.
Welcome JavaScript Developers
Meet Jstz (pronounced "justice"), a Smart Rollup powered by JavaScript, and part of the Tezos X vision. A collaboration between multiple Tezos development teams, a prototype is currently being built and tested by the Developer Experience team at Trilitech.
Scaling the utility of blockchain is crucial for widespread adoption. The fastest, most cost-efficient blockchain is of little use without robust applications and tools built on top of it. To achieve this, we need more developers and must empower them to create. Jstz aims to remove the hefty barrier to entry for builders by enabling the use of JavaScript and its vast ecosystem of tools and libraries on Tezos.
Why Jstz Matters
Most blockchains support a single bespoke language, making it difficult for developers to enter the space. This high effort plus limited reach is not conducive to attracting developers. Jstz changes this by allowing developers to use JavaScript, a language familiar to nearly 23 million developers worldwide.
JavaScript is the "English" of programming languages, the closest we have to a universal language for the internet. Jstz doesn't just enable JavaScript syntax; it supports the vast ecosystem of JavaScript tools and libraries, making it possible for developers to build on Tezos using the tools they already know and love.
A JavaScript Runtime on Tezos
Jstz offers a Web2-like experience supercharged with the best perks of Web3, such as built-in identity, wallet, and payments. It won't rely on compiling or transpiling JavaScript code to a different virtual machine; instead, it will run JavaScript natively. This approach allows developers to use almost any package in the npm ecosystem seamlessly.
Some of the planned features of Jstz include:
Compliance with WinterCG: To augment interoperability with Web APIs.
Native account abstraction: Allowing for sponsored operations and smoother user experiences.
Named addresses: First-class support for DNS.
Off-chain communications: Enabling calls to external services, such as REST APIs to consume off-chain data.
These features will combine and extend the best of Web2 and Web3, providing a powerful, familiar environment for developers to build on.
Why Should You Care?
Imagine an archipelago of isolated islands, each with its own language and limited to its internal affairs. Now, imagine one island adopting the languages of others and adding English to its mix. This cosmopolitan island become a global hub, connected to everything and everyone. That's what Jstz aims to achieve for Tezos.
Jstz tears down the barriers, opening up the blockchain to a world of developers. It enables Tezos to become a global hub for new ideas and innovations, bringing the entire web to the blockchain.
We call on all JavaScript developers to come forth and experiment with Jstz. Bring your ideas, share your thoughts, and help us build the future. Head to the Jstz GitHub repository to learn more and start contributing!
This Week in the Tezos Ecosystem
Shifting from this week's headlines, Objkt announced the launch of Share4Tez, a dynamic event showcasing the power of valuing and sharing art via Objkt referral links. Whether you're a collector, artist, or a Tezos enthusiast, here's why you won't want to miss out on this event!
What, When, and Why Share4Tez
Event Details:
Dates: July 10th - July 14th
Organized by: Retro Manni and Limbo Universe
Objective: To help Tezos artists raise their self-evaluations and increase the incentive for collectors to collect and share the art they love.
To participate, artists need to list their artworks at a minimum price of 5 tez and set referral fees between 15% and 25%. They should also use the hashtag #Share4Tez when minting and posting on socials. Collectors can generate referral links by using the share button on Objkt, allowing them to earn a referral bonus if someone uses their link to purchase the artwork.
How to Use Objkt Referral Links
If you're new to using Objkt Referral links, here's how to get started:
Generate a Link: When viewing an NFT on Objkt, click the share button at the bottom left corner of the image preview.
Share After Collecting: After purchasing an artwork, a prompt will appear to share on socials, auto-generating your referral link.
It’s that simple! This feature allows anyone to support Tezos artists by sharing their work, even if they don't have tez to buy art.
Objkt Galleries: Curate and Earn
Another feature that works in harmony with the referral system is Objkt Galleries. Users can curate galleries by selecting the "Curation" option under the "Create" tab. Once you've curated your gallery, you can share it and earn referral fees when art is collected via your gallery.
To create a gallery:
Navigate to the "Create" tab and select "Curation."
Find artworks you want to add, click the three dots at the top right of the preview image, and select "Add to Curation."
Share your gallery and earn referral fees.
Potential Benefits of Share4Tez
Events like Share4Tez emphasize the importance of sharing art. By collecting and sharing art on Tezos, you increase the artists’ chances of being discovered by art lovers beyond our usual user base. Additionally, this event encourages artists to raise their prices, potentially leading to a more valuable and thriving Tezos art ecosystem.
Get Ready to Share4Tez!
As the Tezos community gears up for Share4Tez, it's evident that this event can make a real difference for the Tezos art community. Whether you're eager to discover new art, support your favorite artists, or earn some tez through sharing, Share4Tez offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with the Tezos community. Let’s join forces, spread the word, and see how this initiative can boost our cherished Tezos art scene.
🔴 Now Streaming: Building on Tezos | Nomadic Labs
On this week's episode, we're featuring Yann Regis-Gianas, Head of Engineering at Nomadic Labs. Nomadic Labs is one of the leading research and development powerhouses in the Tezos ecosystem, with over 40 engineers driving the core development and evolution of the Tezos protocol.
What's on the Agenda?
The Paris C upgrade and its unique process
The transition towards Tezos X
The importance of the Paris DAL node
Changes in Tezos Staking and liquid delegation
The impact of reduced block times on user experience
Tune in for an in-depth discussion on these critical updates and what they mean for the future of Tezos. Don’t miss Yann's insights on how these developments will shape the ecosystem and what exciting innovations are on the horizon.
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Demystifying TezosX: a New Era for Blockchain
A Simplified Look at TezosX and Why it Matters.
You’re happily enjoying the Tezos ecosystem when suddenly, a cryptic post from Arthur Breitman appears, simply stating “TezosX.” Everyone is reposting and speculating about its meaning. A day later, after another teaser from the Tezos account, the full announcement for TezosX is released. You eagerly open the blog post and are bombarded with terms like Rollups, Data Availability Layer, Interoperability, Modular, Layer One and Layer Two, and many more that seem overwhelming and confusing.
Well, worry not, as in this article I will explain what TezosX is, why it is such a big thing, and why it matters for everyday users like you and I. As always, I will try to do it in the simplest terms possible.
What is TezosX?
The recent announcement unveiled the vision and proposed roadmap for Tezos’ evolution. Tezos X is the culmination of this journey — a significantly more advanced Tezos chain designed to be the ideal base layer for anyone looking to use blockchain for their projects without having to accept trade-offs or limitations for their envisioned product.
The end product of Tezos X will be a modular, high-performance blockchain system that integrates various specialized modules for different tasks while maintaining a seamless user experience. This system will feature a single main rollup to handle most network activity, which will be able to handle mind-blowing throughput (1 million transactions per second) and will have sub-second latency.
So, what will become of rollups like Etherlink and other DApps already deployed on the layer 1 chain? The plan is to migrate everything to this primary rollup once it’s operational.
New rollups, smart contracts, transaction history, and applications will all be consolidated into this central rollup, which will support multiple Virtual Machines (VMs) and smart contract languages, enabling seamless communication between them.
Imagine every smart contract and rollup as pieces of a puzzle, coming together to complete the final picture, known as Tezos X. Ultimately, Tezos X aims to function as a scalable, cloud-like backend for a wide array of applications.
Why it matters?
In short, when Tezos X becomes a reality (and Tezos has a history of delivering on its promises), it will address nearly all the problems in today’s blockchain space.
One notable improvement in user experience will be the ability to connect to platforms like objkt or other DApps using your preferred wallet — be it a Tezos wallet, MetaMask, or other wallets that typically don’t support Tezos. This can be done without the hassle of changing networks or encountering any other negative user experiences. All of this will be achieved while enhancing speed and capacity, without sacrificing security or decentralization, which are common trade-offs in most similar cases today.
Tezos X’s enhanced composability, interoperability, and developer tooling will significantly simplify the process for developers to deploy their envisioned DApps. They won’t need to learn new programming languages or worry about choosing “the right chain”.
Recently, we witnessed the rapid integration and deployment of DApps on Etherlink (Tezos’ EVM-compatible layer 2), thanks to the widespread familiarity and popularity of EVM tools in the crypto space. Now, imagine expanding this ecosystem to include more Virtual Machines (VMs) and a greater variety of programming languages and tools that are even more popular among developers globally.
This expansion will enable developers from various technological backgrounds to easily deploy smart contracts and interact with the Tezos X chain. Most importantly, all these components will be interoperable, allowing seamless interaction and communication among them. As a result, we will see a surge in the implementation of new use cases and the deployment of numerous DApps, ultimately benefiting us, the users, by providing more innovative solutions and applications to meet our needs.
In the words of Dr. Strange, “We are in the Endgame now…” as all the pieces of the puzzle come together with Tezos X. While this announcement might seem ambitious and grand, it’s important to remember that it’s rooted in the strong track record of Tezos’ consistent delivery.
The vision laid out for Tezos X is more than just a roadmap; it’s a promise of a scalable, secure, decentralized, and highly efficient blockchain ecosystem that is open to everyone. With Tezos’ history of reliably delivering innovation, I am confident that this vision will soon be our reality. So, buckle up and stay tuned — exciting times are ahead for all of us in the Tezos community.
Demystifying TezosX: A New Era for Blockchain was originally published in Tezos Commons on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
You’re happily enjoying the Tezos ecosystem when suddenly, a cryptic post from Arthur Breitman appears, simply stating “TezosX.” Everyone is reposting and speculating about its meaning. A day later, after another teaser from the Tezos account, the full announcement for TezosX is released. You eagerly open the blog post and are bombarded with terms like Rollups, Data Availability Layer, Interoperability, Modular, Layer One and Layer Two, and many more that seem overwhelming and confusing.
Well, worry not, as in this article I will explain what TezosX is, why it is such a big thing, and why it matters for everyday users like you and I. As always, I will try to do it in the simplest terms possible.
What is TezosX?
The recent announcement unveiled the vision and proposed roadmap for Tezos’ evolution. Tezos X is the culmination of this journey — a significantly more advanced Tezos chain designed to be the ideal base layer for anyone looking to use blockchain for their projects without having to accept trade-offs or limitations for their envisioned product.
The end product of Tezos X will be a modular, high-performance blockchain system that integrates various specialized modules for different tasks while maintaining a seamless user experience. This system will feature a single main rollup to handle most network activity, which will be able to handle mind-blowing throughput (1 million transactions per second) and will have sub-second latency.
So, what will become of rollups like Etherlink and other DApps already deployed on the layer 1 chain? The plan is to migrate everything to this primary rollup once it’s operational.
New rollups, smart contracts, transaction history, and applications will all be consolidated into this central rollup, which will support multiple Virtual Machines (VMs) and smart contract languages, enabling seamless communication between them.
Imagine every smart contract and rollup as pieces of a puzzle, coming together to complete the final picture, known as Tezos X. Ultimately, Tezos X aims to function as a scalable, cloud-like backend for a wide array of applications.
Why it matters?
In short, when Tezos X becomes a reality (and Tezos has a history of delivering on its promises), it will address nearly all the problems in today’s blockchain space.
One notable improvement in user experience will be the ability to connect to platforms like objkt or other DApps using your preferred wallet — be it a Tezos wallet, MetaMask, or other wallets that typically don’t support Tezos. This can be done without the hassle of changing networks or encountering any other negative user experiences. All of this will be achieved while enhancing speed and capacity, without sacrificing security or decentralization, which are common trade-offs in most similar cases today.
Tezos X’s enhanced composability, interoperability, and developer tooling will significantly simplify the process for developers to deploy their envisioned DApps. They won’t need to learn new programming languages or worry about choosing “the right chain”.
Recently, we witnessed the rapid integration and deployment of DApps on Etherlink (Tezos’ EVM-compatible layer 2), thanks to the widespread familiarity and popularity of EVM tools in the crypto space. Now, imagine expanding this ecosystem to include more Virtual Machines (VMs) and a greater variety of programming languages and tools that are even more popular among developers globally.
This expansion will enable developers from various technological backgrounds to easily deploy smart contracts and interact with the Tezos X chain. Most importantly, all these components will be interoperable, allowing seamless interaction and communication among them. As a result, we will see a surge in the implementation of new use cases and the deployment of numerous DApps, ultimately benefiting us, the users, by providing more innovative solutions and applications to meet our needs.
In the words of Dr. Strange, “We are in the Endgame now…” as all the pieces of the puzzle come together with Tezos X. While this announcement might seem ambitious and grand, it’s important to remember that it’s rooted in the strong track record of Tezos’ consistent delivery.
The vision laid out for Tezos X is more than just a roadmap; it’s a promise of a scalable, secure, decentralized, and highly efficient blockchain ecosystem that is open to everyone. With Tezos’ history of reliably delivering innovation, I am confident that this vision will soon be our reality. So, buckle up and stay tuned — exciting times are ahead for all of us in the Tezos community.
Demystifying TezosX: A New Era for Blockchain was originally published in Tezos Commons on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
Share4Tez: Share Art to Earn Tez
A Tezos NFT Event Showcasing the Power of Valuing and Sharing Art VIA Objkt Referral Links
We often talk about supporting the projects and artists we love, so it’s essential that those who take extra initiative receive the recognition and rally cries they deserve. The Tezos community continues to heed this call, creating exciting and inclusive events for Tezos users like Digital Art Mile, Tezcon, BaliArtSpace, and many more. Another prime example of this is the upcoming Share4Tez event. Whether you are a collector, artist, or general Tezos enthusiast, let’s dive into why you won’t want to miss this!
What, When, and Why Share4Tez
Starting on July 10th and running through July 14th, Share4Tez is an event conceived and organized by Retro Manni and Limbo Universe. This event aims to help Tezos artists raise their self-evaluations while increasing the incentive for collectors to collect and, more importantly, share the art they love.
To achieve these goals some requirements have been put in place. For one, the event’s minimum listing price is 5 tez. Another guideline is that artists set the referral fees between 15% and 25% when minting. The final requirement is to include the hashtag #Share4Tez within the mint template and when posting on socials. When navigating Objkt as a collector, searching the #Share4Tez hashtag will also help you find the art that is part of the event.
Both artists and collectors are encouraged to use the share button, which generates a link to the artwork with a referral code assigned to you. If anyone uses that link to collect, you can automatically receive that 15–25% referral bonus set by the artist. The idea of sharing other artists’ work with this link to earn tez on referral fees is why the event has been named, Share4Tez.
More About the Objkt Referral Link Feature
For anyone new to using the Objkt Referral links, the easiest way to take part is to generate a link when viewing an NFT on Objkt. The share button is at the bottom left corner of the image preview, as shown below.
Another option comes more naturally as you collect art you love. When you successfully finish collecting an artwork, the following prompt will appear. Sharing on socials from this prompt will auto-generate your referral link.
It’s That Simple!
This is a perfect opportunity to support the artists of the Tezos Community regardless if you have tez to buy art. If you have a social media account or spend time in Discord and Telegram channels, you can help while potentially earning some tez from referral fees.
A Useful Tool To Explore During Share4Tez Is: Objkt GALLERIES
Another powerful feature offered at Objkt that works in harmony with the referral system is the ability for users to curate galleries. Curating galleries on Objkt is easy, fun, and potentially lucrative. When navigating to the “Create” tab, select the “Curation” option to the right of “Collection,” and the following template will appear. You can also click here to navigate directly.
Once you have created your gallery, the process becomes much easier and the fun begins. You have just created your theme and now it’s time to “window shop” all the amazing art on Tezos. When you find an artwork you want to add to your curation, click the three dots at the top right of the preview image and select “add to curation”.
Once you have finished your Objkt Gallery, you have curated a perfect experience for Share4Tez. Now you can share it and…earn some tez! When art gets collected via your gallery, you earn a referral fee, just like with the referral links. When you utilize this method, you also get a beautiful UI that displays the gallery's performance metrics. You can see an example of these metrics and experience the impact of a well-curated gallery by visiting Fake Whales curation here.
Potential Beneficial Outcomes of Events Like Share4Tez
Many artists will tell you that sharing is just as significant as collecting. Sales are challenging enough even with a captive audience; however, the added difficulty of being favored by social media algorithms makes visibility a constant uphill battle. By collecting and sharing art on Tezos, you exponentially increase the artists’ chances of being discovered by active art lovers outside our regular user base. With the Objkt referral link feature, everyone involved wins.
Additionally, many artists on Tezos have voiced concerns about raising their prices, fearing they would not make sales. Share4Tez aims to encourage them otherwise. It’s important to acknowledge that 1 tez can be a lot to someone in one part of the world and very little to others. However, part of the opportunity of the Tezos blockchain is our ability to meet on a level playing field and grow together.
What if the average listing price for a Tezos artist was 5 tez instead of less than 1? Would it cause the standstill in sales many artists fear? Or could it possibly be a catalyst for the entire ecosystem, pushing towards its technology and user IP’s real value? Share4Tez should be an interesting experiment that yields results to these questions.
Go Share 4 Some Tez!
As the Tezos community prepares for Share4Tez, it’s clear this event can make a real difference for the Tezos Art Community. By sharing and using the innovative features of the Objkt development team, we can create a more supportive and vibrant community.
Whether you’re eager to discover new art, support your favorite artists, or earn some tez through sharing, Share4Tez is a fantastic chance to connect with the Tezos community. Let’s join forces, spread the word, and see how this initiative can boost our cherished Tezos art scene. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity — mark your calendars and get ready to Share4Tez!
Share4Tez: Share Art To Earn Tez was originally published in Tezos Commons on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
We often talk about supporting the projects and artists we love, so it’s essential that those who take extra initiative receive the recognition and rally cries they deserve. The Tezos community continues to heed this call, creating exciting and inclusive events for Tezos users like Digital Art Mile, Tezcon, BaliArtSpace, and many more. Another prime example of this is the upcoming Share4Tez event. Whether you are a collector, artist, or general Tezos enthusiast, let’s dive into why you won’t want to miss this!
What, When, and Why Share4Tez
Starting on July 10th and running through July 14th, Share4Tez is an event conceived and organized by Retro Manni and Limbo Universe. This event aims to help Tezos artists raise their self-evaluations while increasing the incentive for collectors to collect and, more importantly, share the art they love.
To achieve these goals some requirements have been put in place. For one, the event’s minimum listing price is 5 tez. Another guideline is that artists set the referral fees between 15% and 25% when minting. The final requirement is to include the hashtag #Share4Tez within the mint template and when posting on socials. When navigating Objkt as a collector, searching the #Share4Tez hashtag will also help you find the art that is part of the event.
Both artists and collectors are encouraged to use the share button, which generates a link to the artwork with a referral code assigned to you. If anyone uses that link to collect, you can automatically receive that 15–25% referral bonus set by the artist. The idea of sharing other artists’ work with this link to earn tez on referral fees is why the event has been named, Share4Tez.
More About the Objkt Referral Link Feature
For anyone new to using the Objkt Referral links, the easiest way to take part is to generate a link when viewing an NFT on Objkt. The share button is at the bottom left corner of the image preview, as shown below.
Another option comes more naturally as you collect art you love. When you successfully finish collecting an artwork, the following prompt will appear. Sharing on socials from this prompt will auto-generate your referral link.
It’s That Simple!
This is a perfect opportunity to support the artists of the Tezos Community regardless if you have tez to buy art. If you have a social media account or spend time in Discord and Telegram channels, you can help while potentially earning some tez from referral fees.
A Useful Tool To Explore During Share4Tez Is: Objkt GALLERIES
Another powerful feature offered at Objkt that works in harmony with the referral system is the ability for users to curate galleries. Curating galleries on Objkt is easy, fun, and potentially lucrative. When navigating to the “Create” tab, select the “Curation” option to the right of “Collection,” and the following template will appear. You can also click here to navigate directly.
Once you have created your gallery, the process becomes much easier and the fun begins. You have just created your theme and now it’s time to “window shop” all the amazing art on Tezos. When you find an artwork you want to add to your curation, click the three dots at the top right of the preview image and select “add to curation”.
Once you have finished your Objkt Gallery, you have curated a perfect experience for Share4Tez. Now you can share it and…earn some tez! When art gets collected via your gallery, you earn a referral fee, just like with the referral links. When you utilize this method, you also get a beautiful UI that displays the gallery's performance metrics. You can see an example of these metrics and experience the impact of a well-curated gallery by visiting Fake Whales curation here.
Potential Beneficial Outcomes of Events Like Share4Tez
Many artists will tell you that sharing is just as significant as collecting. Sales are challenging enough even with a captive audience; however, the added difficulty of being favored by social media algorithms makes visibility a constant uphill battle. By collecting and sharing art on Tezos, you exponentially increase the artists’ chances of being discovered by active art lovers outside our regular user base. With the Objkt referral link feature, everyone involved wins.
Additionally, many artists on Tezos have voiced concerns about raising their prices, fearing they would not make sales. Share4Tez aims to encourage them otherwise. It’s important to acknowledge that 1 tez can be a lot to someone in one part of the world and very little to others. However, part of the opportunity of the Tezos blockchain is our ability to meet on a level playing field and grow together.
What if the average listing price for a Tezos artist was 5 tez instead of less than 1? Would it cause the standstill in sales many artists fear? Or could it possibly be a catalyst for the entire ecosystem, pushing towards its technology and user IP’s real value? Share4Tez should be an interesting experiment that yields results to these questions.
Go Share 4 Some Tez!
As the Tezos community prepares for Share4Tez, it’s clear this event can make a real difference for the Tezos Art Community. By sharing and using the innovative features of the Objkt development team, we can create a more supportive and vibrant community.
Whether you’re eager to discover new art, support your favorite artists, or earn some tez through sharing, Share4Tez is a fantastic chance to connect with the Tezos community. Let’s join forces, spread the word, and see how this initiative can boost our cherished Tezos art scene. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity — mark your calendars and get ready to Share4Tez!
Share4Tez: Share Art To Earn Tez was originally published in Tezos Commons on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
What to Expect At TezDev 2024
Mark your calendars! TezDev 2024 will take place on July 11th, 2024, in the vibrant city of Brussels, Belgium.
It's that time of the year again! After an amazing event last year in Paris, TezDev 2024 is coming to the Royal Library of Belgium in Brussels, Belgium, on July 11th. There were many awesome discussions and demos from last year such as the 1M transaction per second (TPS) demo, the future of rollups, and more.
This year's event celebrates Tezos' achievements and offers a glimpse into the future with the recently unveiled Tezos X vision. With a fantastic lineup and panel set, this event will be one not to miss if you're nearby or feeling the spark of travel.
Let's understand why you should be excited and what to expect for this year's TezDev experience.
Amazing Speaker Lineup
One of the main differences between this year's event and last year's is how diverse the speaker lineup is. If you've followed most developments around Tezos, you'll know that scaling enhancements have been a prime focus.
Since last year's event, we've seen continuous improvement in Smart Rollups, a focal component of the recently shipped Etherlink mainnet beta. Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and Data Availability (DAL) solutions on Tezos were also a big focus. All these developments have resulted in the perfect atmosphere for industry experts and leaders to weigh in on important issues around scaling and decentralization in Tezos and the broader Web3 space.
Check out the speaker lineup at Tez/Dev 2024:
Arthur Breitman — Co-founder, Tezos
Justin Drake — Researcher, Ethereum Foundation
Tarun Chitra — Co-founder and CEO, Gauntlet
Benedikt Büenz — Chief Scientist and Co-founder, Espresso Systems
Yann Regis-Gianas — Head of Core Engineering, Nomadic Labs
Beata Lipska — Developer Relations Engineer, Trilitech
Nicolas Streschinsky — Head of DeFi, Trilitech
Bernd Oostrum — Co-founder, Plend
Dmitriy Kovalevskiy — Co-founder, Hanji Protocol
Iakov Levin — Co-founder, Rivo.xyz
Christoph Niemann — Specialist Solution Architect for Web3, AWS
Alex Liu — Director of Operations, Tezos Commons
Taisia Antonova — VP of Product, World of Women
Thomas Olivier — Co-founder and CTO, World of Women
Leen Al Taher — VP of Consumer Products, Rarible
Ivan Anastassov — COO, TrustSwap
As you can see, the list of speakers is longer this year, and some notable figures, like Justin Drake and Benedikt Büenz, are on it. If you aren't familiar with Justin Drake, he's a researcher for the Ethereum Foundation who has been quite vocal about Ethereum's long-term positioning. Although he’s from the Ethereum Foundation, his knowledge and expertise will provide a plethora of thoughtful discussions. This goes to show more about the character of leadership within the Tezos ecosystem, inviting a different perspective which will invoke some collegial debate, and should indeed be enjoyable and educational.
On the other hand, Espresso Systems has become a key player in the rollup space. Typically, if a rollup wants to interact with an application on another, it will have to go through the main Ethereum chain or use a bridge. Naturally, both these processes result in slow and hard work for developers because of time delays and fees. Each of these rollups are driven by a "sequencer," essentially a centralized party that performs all the computation for a rollup on a server. Espresso fills this gap by creating a marketplace for these different sequencers to cooperate with each other, resulting in a much faster developer and end-user experience. As a key player in this space, I also find it interesting to hear Benedikt Büenz's commentary!
What Else Can We Expect?
The TezDev event has a day-long itinerary and after-party for registered guests. For the full breakdown of the daily agenda and any other information, visit TezDev 2024. It's worth noting that the following times are in GMT+2.
Networking: Doors Open at 09:30–10:00
Opening Introduction: Welcome to TezDev 2024 Alex Liu, Director of Operations, Tezos Commons at 10:00–10:10
Keynote: Unlocking Opportunities with Tezos X, Arthur Breitman, Co-founder, Tezos at 10:10–11:00
Coffee Break #1: 11:00–11:15
Panel: The Road to L2 Decentralization + Q&A with Arthur Breitman, Co-founder, Tezos; Justin Drake, Researcher, Ethereum Foundation; Benedikt Büenz, Chief Scientist, Espresso Systems; Moderator — Tarun Chitra, Co-founder and CEO, Gauntlet at 11:15–12:15
Lunch Break + Networking: 12:15–13:15
Fireside Talk: World of Women: Empowering Communities with Etherlinkwith Taisia Antonova, VP of Product, World of Women; Thomas Olivier, Co-founder and CTO, World of Women; Leen Al Taher, VP of Consumer Products, Rarible; Moderator — Beata Lipska, DevRel Engineer, Trilitech at 13:15–13:45
Demo: TrustSwap with Ivan Anastassov, COO, TrustSwap at 13:45–14:00
Keynote: The Next Stage of Evolution for Tezos with Yann Regis-Gianas, Head of Core Engineering, Nomadic Labs at 14:00–14:45
Coffee Break #2: 14:45–15:00
Demo: Opening Tezos to the world of JavaScript! with Beata Lipska, DevRel Engineer, Trilitech at 15:00–15:30
Demo: Tezos on AWS with Christoph Niemann, Sr. Consultant, Blockchain, AWS WWSO Web3 Team at 15:30–16:00
Panel: DeFi Catalyst Accelerator: The Ultimate Support Platform for Etherlink Projects with Moderator — Nico Streschinsky, Head of DeFi, Trilitech; Dmitry Kovalevskiy, Co-founder, Hanji; Bernd Oostrum, Co-founder, Plend; Iakov, Founder, Rivo at 16:00–16:45
Closing Thanks: Alex Liu, Director of Operations, Tezos Commons at 16:45–17:00
TezDev After Party: 17:00–21:00
Our very own Alex Liu of Tezos Commons will give the opening speech and introduction to TezDev 2024 along with closing out the eventful day. Arthur Breitman will discuss Tezos X and likely share some new alpha around it. In case you missed it, Tezos X is the new vision for the Tezos ecosystem. It isn't just about making Tezos faster but also addressing some of the most fundamental issues in the blockchain space, such as usefulness and usability.
If you've been excited to learn more about Tezos X following the recent announcement, you won't want to miss Arthur's commentary. Of course, all the other discussions happening, such as the panel with Justin and Benedikt, World of Women, Trustswap, and more, will be worth hanging around to learn more!
How To Register
To register for the event, you'll be pleased to find out that tickets are free and available until June 11th. Head over to the event registration page and get as many tickets as you need for yourself or a friend or two.
As far as location goes, the TezDev 2024 event will be taking place at the tail end of EthCC and conveniently located right next to it. The location is as follows: Royal Library of Belgium, Mont des Arts 28, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium. The entrance is not the library's main entrance, but it's around the corner at the following address — Bd de l'Empereur 2, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium.
Additionally, there will be several Tezos related side events happening during EthCC.
Building On-Chain Payment Happy Hour with Baanx x Tezos x Etherlink — July 9th
Art on Tezos x Artcrush | Gallery Drinks — July 10th
Degen Night Market — July 10th
TezDev 2024 After Party — July 11th
We can’t wait to see all those that are attending and celebrating another successful TezDev event!
What To Expect At TezDev 2024 was originally published in Tezos Commons on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
It's that time of the year again! After an amazing event last year in Paris, TezDev 2024 is coming to the Royal Library of Belgium in Brussels, Belgium, on July 11th. There were many awesome discussions and demos from last year such as the 1M transaction per second (TPS) demo, the future of rollups, and more.
This year's event celebrates Tezos' achievements and offers a glimpse into the future with the recently unveiled Tezos X vision. With a fantastic lineup and panel set, this event will be one not to miss if you're nearby or feeling the spark of travel.
Let's understand why you should be excited and what to expect for this year's TezDev experience.
Amazing Speaker Lineup
One of the main differences between this year's event and last year's is how diverse the speaker lineup is. If you've followed most developments around Tezos, you'll know that scaling enhancements have been a prime focus.
Since last year's event, we've seen continuous improvement in Smart Rollups, a focal component of the recently shipped Etherlink mainnet beta. Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and Data Availability (DAL) solutions on Tezos were also a big focus. All these developments have resulted in the perfect atmosphere for industry experts and leaders to weigh in on important issues around scaling and decentralization in Tezos and the broader Web3 space.
Check out the speaker lineup at Tez/Dev 2024:
Arthur Breitman — Co-founder, Tezos
Justin Drake — Researcher, Ethereum Foundation
Tarun Chitra — Co-founder and CEO, Gauntlet
Benedikt Büenz — Chief Scientist and Co-founder, Espresso Systems
Yann Regis-Gianas — Head of Core Engineering, Nomadic Labs
Beata Lipska — Developer Relations Engineer, Trilitech
Nicolas Streschinsky — Head of DeFi, Trilitech
Bernd Oostrum — Co-founder, Plend
Dmitriy Kovalevskiy — Co-founder, Hanji Protocol
Iakov Levin — Co-founder, Rivo.xyz
Christoph Niemann — Specialist Solution Architect for Web3, AWS
Alex Liu — Director of Operations, Tezos Commons
Taisia Antonova — VP of Product, World of Women
Thomas Olivier — Co-founder and CTO, World of Women
Leen Al Taher — VP of Consumer Products, Rarible
Ivan Anastassov — COO, TrustSwap
As you can see, the list of speakers is longer this year, and some notable figures, like Justin Drake and Benedikt Büenz, are on it. If you aren't familiar with Justin Drake, he's a researcher for the Ethereum Foundation who has been quite vocal about Ethereum's long-term positioning. Although he’s from the Ethereum Foundation, his knowledge and expertise will provide a plethora of thoughtful discussions. This goes to show more about the character of leadership within the Tezos ecosystem, inviting a different perspective which will invoke some collegial debate, and should indeed be enjoyable and educational.
On the other hand, Espresso Systems has become a key player in the rollup space. Typically, if a rollup wants to interact with an application on another, it will have to go through the main Ethereum chain or use a bridge. Naturally, both these processes result in slow and hard work for developers because of time delays and fees. Each of these rollups are driven by a "sequencer," essentially a centralized party that performs all the computation for a rollup on a server. Espresso fills this gap by creating a marketplace for these different sequencers to cooperate with each other, resulting in a much faster developer and end-user experience. As a key player in this space, I also find it interesting to hear Benedikt Büenz's commentary!
What Else Can We Expect?
The TezDev event has a day-long itinerary and after-party for registered guests. For the full breakdown of the daily agenda and any other information, visit TezDev 2024. It's worth noting that the following times are in GMT+2.
Networking: Doors Open at 09:30–10:00
Opening Introduction: Welcome to TezDev 2024 Alex Liu, Director of Operations, Tezos Commons at 10:00–10:10
Keynote: Unlocking Opportunities with Tezos X, Arthur Breitman, Co-founder, Tezos at 10:10–11:00
Coffee Break #1: 11:00–11:15
Panel: The Road to L2 Decentralization + Q&A with Arthur Breitman, Co-founder, Tezos; Justin Drake, Researcher, Ethereum Foundation; Benedikt Büenz, Chief Scientist, Espresso Systems; Moderator — Tarun Chitra, Co-founder and CEO, Gauntlet at 11:15–12:15
Lunch Break + Networking: 12:15–13:15
Fireside Talk: World of Women: Empowering Communities with Etherlinkwith Taisia Antonova, VP of Product, World of Women; Thomas Olivier, Co-founder and CTO, World of Women; Leen Al Taher, VP of Consumer Products, Rarible; Moderator — Beata Lipska, DevRel Engineer, Trilitech at 13:15–13:45
Demo: TrustSwap with Ivan Anastassov, COO, TrustSwap at 13:45–14:00
Keynote: The Next Stage of Evolution for Tezos with Yann Regis-Gianas, Head of Core Engineering, Nomadic Labs at 14:00–14:45
Coffee Break #2: 14:45–15:00
Demo: Opening Tezos to the world of JavaScript! with Beata Lipska, DevRel Engineer, Trilitech at 15:00–15:30
Demo: Tezos on AWS with Christoph Niemann, Sr. Consultant, Blockchain, AWS WWSO Web3 Team at 15:30–16:00
Panel: DeFi Catalyst Accelerator: The Ultimate Support Platform for Etherlink Projects with Moderator — Nico Streschinsky, Head of DeFi, Trilitech; Dmitry Kovalevskiy, Co-founder, Hanji; Bernd Oostrum, Co-founder, Plend; Iakov, Founder, Rivo at 16:00–16:45
Closing Thanks: Alex Liu, Director of Operations, Tezos Commons at 16:45–17:00
TezDev After Party: 17:00–21:00
Our very own Alex Liu of Tezos Commons will give the opening speech and introduction to TezDev 2024 along with closing out the eventful day. Arthur Breitman will discuss Tezos X and likely share some new alpha around it. In case you missed it, Tezos X is the new vision for the Tezos ecosystem. It isn't just about making Tezos faster but also addressing some of the most fundamental issues in the blockchain space, such as usefulness and usability.
If you've been excited to learn more about Tezos X following the recent announcement, you won't want to miss Arthur's commentary. Of course, all the other discussions happening, such as the panel with Justin and Benedikt, World of Women, Trustswap, and more, will be worth hanging around to learn more!
How To Register
To register for the event, you'll be pleased to find out that tickets are free and available until June 11th. Head over to the event registration page and get as many tickets as you need for yourself or a friend or two.
As far as location goes, the TezDev 2024 event will be taking place at the tail end of EthCC and conveniently located right next to it. The location is as follows: Royal Library of Belgium, Mont des Arts 28, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium. The entrance is not the library's main entrance, but it's around the corner at the following address — Bd de l'Empereur 2, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium.
Additionally, there will be several Tezos related side events happening during EthCC.
Building On-Chain Payment Happy Hour with Baanx x Tezos x Etherlink — July 9th
Art on Tezos x Artcrush | Gallery Drinks — July 10th
Degen Night Market — July 10th
TezDev 2024 After Party — July 11th
We can’t wait to see all those that are attending and celebrating another successful TezDev event!
What To Expect At TezDev 2024 was originally published in Tezos Commons on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
The Baking Sheet - Issue #210
6 years of Tezos and 6 days away from Tez/Dev.
6 Days to Tez/Dev 2024: Last Call for Tickets!
Greetings, Tezos Community!
This week marks an extremely important milestone for Tezos as we celebrate its 6th birthday! Over the past six years, Tezos has evolved tremendously, continually pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the blockchain space. We're on the road to Tezos X, a vision that ensures our blockchain remains forever adaptable and scalable within an open, modular environment.
As we approach the exciting Tez/Dev event, now just six days away, it's time to finalize your plans and secure your tickets. Here's everything you need to know:
Event Details
Date: Thursday, July 11, 2024Location: KBR, Royal Library of Belgium, Brussels, BEStart Time: 10:00 AM
Join us in Brussels this July for a day filled with engaging sessions on the latest innovations in Tezos, discussions on decentralization, and support for JavaScript, among other topics. The day will conclude with an after-party, providing a perfect opportunity for networking with industry leaders and fellow Tezos enthusiasts. Get your free tickets below!
Key Stats:
15+ Speakers
10+ Sessions
300+ Attendees
20+ Projects
Speaker Line-up
Check out our esteemed speakers at Tez/Dev 2024:
Arthur Breitman - Co-founder, Tezos
Justin Drake - Researcher, Ethereum Foundation
Tarun Chitra - Co-founder and CEO, Gauntlet
Benedikt Büenz - Chief Scientist and Co-founder, Espresso Systems
Yann Regis-Gianas - Head of Core Engineering, Nomadic Labs
Beata Lipska - Developer Relations Engineer, Trilitech
Nicolas Streschinsky - Head of DeFi, Trilitech
Bernd Oostrum - Co-founder, Plend
Dmitriy Kovalevskiy - Co-founder, Hanji Protocol
Iakov Levin - Co-founder, Rivo.xyz
Christoph Niemann - Specialist Solution Architect for Web3, AWS
Alex Liu - Director of Operations, Tezos Commons
Taisia Antonova - VP of Product, World of Women
Thomas Olivier - Co-founder and CTO, World of Women
Leen Al Taher - VP of Consumer Products, Rarible
Ivan Anastassov - COO, TrustSwap
Tez/Dev Agenda
09:30 - 10:00Networking: Doors Open
10:00 - 10:10Opening Introduction: Welcome to TezDev 2024Alex Liu, Director of Operations, Tezos Commons
10:10 - 11:00Keynote: Unlocking Opportunities with Tezos XArthur Breitman, Co-founder, Tezos
11:00 - 11:15Coffee Break
11:15 - 12:15Panel: The Road to L2 Decentralization + Q&AArthur Breitman, Co-founder, Tezos; Justin Drake, Researcher, Ethereum Foundation; Benedikt Büenz, Chief Scientist, Espresso Systems; Moderator - Tarun Chitra, Co-founder and CEO, Gauntlet
12:15 - 13:15Lunch Break + Networking
13:15 - 13:45Fireside Talk: World of Women: Empowering Communities with EtherlinkTaisia Antonova, VP of Product, World of Women; Thomas Olivier, Co-founder and CTO, World of Women; Leen Al Taher, VP of Consumer Products, Rarible; Moderator - Beata Lipska, DevRel Engineer, Trilitech
13:45 - 14:00Demo: TrustSwapIvan Anastassov, COO, TrustSwap
14:00 - 14:45Keynote: The Next Stage of Evolution for TezosYann Regis-Gianas, Head of Core Engineering, Nomadic Labs
14:45 - 15:00Coffee Break
15:00 - 15:30Demo: Opening Tezos to the world of JavaScript!Beata Lipska, DevRel Engineer, Trilitech
15:30 - 16:00Demo: Tezos on AWSChristoph Niemann, Sr. Consultant, Blockchain, AWS WWSO Web3 Team
16:00 - 16:45Panel: DeFi Catalyst Accelerator: The Ultimate Support Platform for Etherlink ProjectsModerator - Nico Streschinsky, Head of DeFi, Trilitech; Dmitry Kovalevskiy, Co-founder, Hanji; Bernd Oostrum, Co-founder, Plend; Iakov, Founder, Rivo
16:45 - 17:00Closing ThanksAlex Liu, Director of Operations, Tezos Commons
17:00 - 21:00TezDev After PartyRegister for TezDev to have priority access to the after party
Venue
KBR, Royal Library of BelgiumThe entrance is located around the corner at the following address: Bd de l'Empereur 2, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium, rather than being the main entrance of the library.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with the Tezos community, learn from the experts, and celebrate the achievements and future of Tezos!
For more information and to register, click here.
Celebrating 6 Years of Tezos: The Forever Blockchain
Today, we celebrate an incredible milestone: the 6th birthday of Tezos on mainnet! 🎉 Over the past six years, Tezos has proven itself to be the forever blockchain, continually evolving through its unique self-amending protocol and the collective efforts of its vibrant community. Let's take a moment to reflect on what makes Tezos special and why it stands out as the blockchain of the future.
A Journey of Continuous Evolution
Since its inception, Tezos has been designed to adapt and grow without the need for hard forks. This vision has been realized through 16 seamless protocol upgrades, each one bringing new features, improvements, and optimizations. These upgrades have allowed Tezos to remain at the forefront of blockchain technology, consistently enhancing its capabilities and ensuring it meets the ever-changing needs of its users and developers.
Here's a look back at each upgrade and what it brought to the table.
Athens (May 2019): Reduced the minimum staking requirement from 10,000 to 8,000 tez and increased the gas limit to allow more transactions in a block.
Babylon (October 2019): Improved the Emmy+ consensus algorithm and introduced new Michelson features and accounts rehaul to aid smart contract developers.
Carthage (March 2020): Increased the gas limit and enhanced network efficiency and performance.
Delphi (November 2020): Improved the Michelson interpreter's performance, adjusted the gas model, and reduced storage costs by 75%.
Edo (February 2021): Enabled privacy-preserving smart contracts with Sapling support and introduced tickets for efficient asset transfers.
Florence (May 2021): Maximized operation size and improved gas consumption for better performance.
Granada (August 2021): Reduced block time to 30 seconds, introduced Liquidity Baking, and significantly reduced gas consumption for smart contracts.
Hangzhou (December 2021): Introduced timelock encryption, views for smart contracts, and lowered gas costs with an in-memory blockchain context.
Ithaca (April 2022): Introduced Tenderbake, overhauling the Tezos consensus algorithm and showcasing the blockchain's resilience.
Jakarta (June 2022): Introduced Transaction Optimistic Rollups, marking the first Layer 2 solution on Tezos.
Kathmandu (September 2022): Increased throughput and integrated Verifiable Delay Functions (VDF) for enhanced security.
Lima (December 2022): Enabled higher L1 throughput and introduced consensus keys for enhanced security in signing blocks and operations.
Mumbai (March 2023): Enshrined Smart Rollups as a powerful scaling solution, reduced block time to 15 seconds, and overhauled the tickets mechanism.
Oxford (February 2024): Refined the PoS mechanism with proportional slashing penalties for double baking, introduced auto-staking, and expanded Smart Rollup use cases.
Paris (June 2024): Reduced block times to 10 seconds, introduced the Data-Availability Layer, and implemented Adaptive Issuance with a major overhaul of the Proof-of-Stake and staking model.
In the past six years, Tezos has reached several impressive milestones:
16 Upgrades: Each upgrade has introduced significant advancements, from enhanced scalability to new governance features.
~6M+ Blocks: The blockchain has been reliably producing blocks, securing transactions, and maintaining network integrity.
230M+ Transactions: Tezos has processed a vast number of transactions, demonstrating its efficiency and reliability.
#TezosX Revealed: The announcement of Tezos X marks a bold vision for the future, focusing on performance, composability, and interoperability.
The Road to Tezos X
As we look ahead, Tezos X represents the next major evolution of our blockchain. This initiative aims to create a modular, scalable, and highly interoperable system that will serve as a robust foundation for a wide range of applications. Tezos X envisions a future where the blockchain can handle massive transaction volumes, support multiple programming environments, and seamlessly integrate with other blockchains and traditional systems.
Key developments on this road include:
Smart Rollups: Massively scaling the network by offloading transaction execution to dedicated layers while maintaining security through Tezos' decentralized Layer 1.
Data Availability Layer: Ensuring efficient data transmission and availability for rollup users, enhancing the network's overall performance.
Canonical Rollup: Aiming for a single rollup to handle most network activity, preserving composability and minimizing latency.
Support for Mainstream Languages: Opening up Tezos to developers familiar with popular programming languages like JavaScript, Python, and Java, making it easier to build on the blockchain.
Tezos stands out as the forever blockchain because of its commitment to continuous improvement, decentralization, and innovation. Its self-amending protocol ensures that Tezos can evolve without disrupting the network, providing a stable and secure platform for developers and users alike. The community's collaborative spirit and dedication to pushing the boundaries of what's possible make Tezos a unique and powerful force in the blockchain space.
As we celebrate six years of achievements, we also look forward to the exciting developments ahead. The journey of Tezos has just begun, and with Tezos X on the horizon, we are poised to reach new heights. Here's to the next chapter of innovation, growth, and success.
Happy Birthday, Tezos!
This Week in the Tezos Ecosystem
Tezos Foundation and Museum of the Moving Image Partnership is Live!
Shifting from our birthday celebrations, let's dive into the latest happening in the Tezos ecosystem. Over the weekend, the exciting partnership between the Tezos Foundation and the Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) officially launched!
Visitors to the museum can now explore b a r b i e ~ w o r l d ~ b r e a k d o w n by the talented artist Sabato, also known as @sabatobox. This captivating installation is part of the ongoing efforts to elevate digital art and provide unique experiences for museum-goers.
But that's not all! Until July 25, you can collect a fragment of Sabato's work online. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a piece of digital art that bridges the physical and virtual worlds. Discover more here.’
In addition to Sabato's work, museum visitors can also acquire a free open edition of Echo: Core by Auriea, a fragment of her digital sculpture Echo. This piece is part of a major survey of Auriea's work at the Museum of the Moving Image, showcasing the integration of digital art within traditional art spaces.
This partnership highlights Tezos' commitment to supporting and promoting digital art, providing artists with platforms to showcase their work. It also offers visitors a chance to experience art and technology firsthand.
Stay tuned for more updates and visit the Museum of the Moving Image to immerse yourself in these unique digital art experiences!
Tezos Foundation Bi-Annual Report Now Live
Next up, we have news from the Tezos Foundation. The latest biannual report is now live, providing a comprehensive overview of the foundation's activities and funding initiatives over the past six months.
The Tezos Foundation has approved funds for 43 new initiatives, totaling USD 9.81 million. These funds have been allocated across various sectors, highlighting the diverse and impactful work being done within the Tezos ecosystem. Here’s a breakdown of the funding categories:
Arts and Culture: Supporting projects that merge art with blockchain technology.
Gaming: Enhancing the gaming experience with blockchain integration.
DeFi: Developing decentralized finance solutions to broaden financial inclusion.
Core and Infrastructure: Strengthening the underlying infrastructure of Tezos to ensure robustness and scalability.
Business Development: Promoting the adoption of Tezos in various industries to drive economic growth.
The Tezos Foundation's mission is to deploy resources strategically to support the long-term future of Tezos, driving global social, political, and economic innovation. This report is a testament to the foundation's commitment to fostering growth and innovation within the Tezos community.
We encourage everyone to read the full biannual report to get an in-depth understanding of how these initiatives are shaping the future of Tezos. Read the full report here.
This Week in Tezos Development
Security Kernel Upgrade for Etherlink
A significant milestone has been achieved with the successful deployment of a new Etherlink kernel on Etherlink Beta via the Security Kernel Upgrade governance contract. This update ensures that Etherlink continues to operate normally, with all assets remaining safe and secure.
The upgrade addresses a critical vulnerability uncovered during an audit conducted by the security engineers at SpearbitDAO. This collaboration underscores our commitment to engaging with multiple external teams to ensure the highest safety and quality standards for Etherlink before its official launch.
Key Points:
Normal Operation: Etherlink continues to function as expected, with all assets secured.
Critical Vulnerability Addressed: The new kernel upgrade addresses a critical security issue identified during the audit.
Collaborative Effort: Multiple external teams, including SpearbitDAO, were involved to ensure top-notch security.
Governance Mechanism: This upgrade was made possible through Etherlink's unique governance mechanism, which is open to any willing Tezos baker.
Special thanks to Everstake Pool and all bakers who participated in the governance process, enabling a swift response to the issue.
For Tezos bakers interested in getting involved in Etherlink's decentralized governance, find out more here.
🔴 Now Streaming: Aleksandra Art
Join us on this week's episode of TezTalks as we sit down with the incredible Aleksandra Artamonovskaja, the new head of arts at TriliTech.In this enlightening interview, Aleksandra shares her journey to her new role with Trilitech and the enthusiastic response from the community. We dive into her priorities and focus areas as she leads Trilitech's arts division, exploring the evolution of the blockchain art landscape and what it means to define value in the creative crypto space.Discover how artists are not only learning but also helping to shape new dynamics between artists, curators, and collectors. Aleksandra also gives us a sneak peek into exciting upcoming collaborations.
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6 Days to Tez/Dev 2024: Last Call for Tickets!
Greetings, Tezos Community!
This week marks an extremely important milestone for Tezos as we celebrate its 6th birthday! Over the past six years, Tezos has evolved tremendously, continually pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the blockchain space. We're on the road to Tezos X, a vision that ensures our blockchain remains forever adaptable and scalable within an open, modular environment.
As we approach the exciting Tez/Dev event, now just six days away, it's time to finalize your plans and secure your tickets. Here's everything you need to know:
Event Details
Date: Thursday, July 11, 2024Location: KBR, Royal Library of Belgium, Brussels, BEStart Time: 10:00 AM
Join us in Brussels this July for a day filled with engaging sessions on the latest innovations in Tezos, discussions on decentralization, and support for JavaScript, among other topics. The day will conclude with an after-party, providing a perfect opportunity for networking with industry leaders and fellow Tezos enthusiasts. Get your free tickets below!
Key Stats:
15+ Speakers
10+ Sessions
300+ Attendees
20+ Projects
Speaker Line-up
Check out our esteemed speakers at Tez/Dev 2024:
Arthur Breitman - Co-founder, Tezos
Justin Drake - Researcher, Ethereum Foundation
Tarun Chitra - Co-founder and CEO, Gauntlet
Benedikt Büenz - Chief Scientist and Co-founder, Espresso Systems
Yann Regis-Gianas - Head of Core Engineering, Nomadic Labs
Beata Lipska - Developer Relations Engineer, Trilitech
Nicolas Streschinsky - Head of DeFi, Trilitech
Bernd Oostrum - Co-founder, Plend
Dmitriy Kovalevskiy - Co-founder, Hanji Protocol
Iakov Levin - Co-founder, Rivo.xyz
Christoph Niemann - Specialist Solution Architect for Web3, AWS
Alex Liu - Director of Operations, Tezos Commons
Taisia Antonova - VP of Product, World of Women
Thomas Olivier - Co-founder and CTO, World of Women
Leen Al Taher - VP of Consumer Products, Rarible
Ivan Anastassov - COO, TrustSwap
Tez/Dev Agenda
09:30 - 10:00Networking: Doors Open
10:00 - 10:10Opening Introduction: Welcome to TezDev 2024Alex Liu, Director of Operations, Tezos Commons
10:10 - 11:00Keynote: Unlocking Opportunities with Tezos XArthur Breitman, Co-founder, Tezos
11:00 - 11:15Coffee Break
11:15 - 12:15Panel: The Road to L2 Decentralization + Q&AArthur Breitman, Co-founder, Tezos; Justin Drake, Researcher, Ethereum Foundation; Benedikt Büenz, Chief Scientist, Espresso Systems; Moderator - Tarun Chitra, Co-founder and CEO, Gauntlet
12:15 - 13:15Lunch Break + Networking
13:15 - 13:45Fireside Talk: World of Women: Empowering Communities with EtherlinkTaisia Antonova, VP of Product, World of Women; Thomas Olivier, Co-founder and CTO, World of Women; Leen Al Taher, VP of Consumer Products, Rarible; Moderator - Beata Lipska, DevRel Engineer, Trilitech
13:45 - 14:00Demo: TrustSwapIvan Anastassov, COO, TrustSwap
14:00 - 14:45Keynote: The Next Stage of Evolution for TezosYann Regis-Gianas, Head of Core Engineering, Nomadic Labs
14:45 - 15:00Coffee Break
15:00 - 15:30Demo: Opening Tezos to the world of JavaScript!Beata Lipska, DevRel Engineer, Trilitech
15:30 - 16:00Demo: Tezos on AWSChristoph Niemann, Sr. Consultant, Blockchain, AWS WWSO Web3 Team
16:00 - 16:45Panel: DeFi Catalyst Accelerator: The Ultimate Support Platform for Etherlink ProjectsModerator - Nico Streschinsky, Head of DeFi, Trilitech; Dmitry Kovalevskiy, Co-founder, Hanji; Bernd Oostrum, Co-founder, Plend; Iakov, Founder, Rivo
16:45 - 17:00Closing ThanksAlex Liu, Director of Operations, Tezos Commons
17:00 - 21:00TezDev After PartyRegister for TezDev to have priority access to the after party
Venue
KBR, Royal Library of BelgiumThe entrance is located around the corner at the following address: Bd de l'Empereur 2, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium, rather than being the main entrance of the library.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with the Tezos community, learn from the experts, and celebrate the achievements and future of Tezos!
For more information and to register, click here.
Celebrating 6 Years of Tezos: The Forever Blockchain
Today, we celebrate an incredible milestone: the 6th birthday of Tezos on mainnet! 🎉 Over the past six years, Tezos has proven itself to be the forever blockchain, continually evolving through its unique self-amending protocol and the collective efforts of its vibrant community. Let's take a moment to reflect on what makes Tezos special and why it stands out as the blockchain of the future.
A Journey of Continuous Evolution
Since its inception, Tezos has been designed to adapt and grow without the need for hard forks. This vision has been realized through 16 seamless protocol upgrades, each one bringing new features, improvements, and optimizations. These upgrades have allowed Tezos to remain at the forefront of blockchain technology, consistently enhancing its capabilities and ensuring it meets the ever-changing needs of its users and developers.
Here's a look back at each upgrade and what it brought to the table.
Athens (May 2019): Reduced the minimum staking requirement from 10,000 to 8,000 tez and increased the gas limit to allow more transactions in a block.
Babylon (October 2019): Improved the Emmy+ consensus algorithm and introduced new Michelson features and accounts rehaul to aid smart contract developers.
Carthage (March 2020): Increased the gas limit and enhanced network efficiency and performance.
Delphi (November 2020): Improved the Michelson interpreter's performance, adjusted the gas model, and reduced storage costs by 75%.
Edo (February 2021): Enabled privacy-preserving smart contracts with Sapling support and introduced tickets for efficient asset transfers.
Florence (May 2021): Maximized operation size and improved gas consumption for better performance.
Granada (August 2021): Reduced block time to 30 seconds, introduced Liquidity Baking, and significantly reduced gas consumption for smart contracts.
Hangzhou (December 2021): Introduced timelock encryption, views for smart contracts, and lowered gas costs with an in-memory blockchain context.
Ithaca (April 2022): Introduced Tenderbake, overhauling the Tezos consensus algorithm and showcasing the blockchain's resilience.
Jakarta (June 2022): Introduced Transaction Optimistic Rollups, marking the first Layer 2 solution on Tezos.
Kathmandu (September 2022): Increased throughput and integrated Verifiable Delay Functions (VDF) for enhanced security.
Lima (December 2022): Enabled higher L1 throughput and introduced consensus keys for enhanced security in signing blocks and operations.
Mumbai (March 2023): Enshrined Smart Rollups as a powerful scaling solution, reduced block time to 15 seconds, and overhauled the tickets mechanism.
Oxford (February 2024): Refined the PoS mechanism with proportional slashing penalties for double baking, introduced auto-staking, and expanded Smart Rollup use cases.
Paris (June 2024): Reduced block times to 10 seconds, introduced the Data-Availability Layer, and implemented Adaptive Issuance with a major overhaul of the Proof-of-Stake and staking model.
In the past six years, Tezos has reached several impressive milestones:
16 Upgrades: Each upgrade has introduced significant advancements, from enhanced scalability to new governance features.
~6M+ Blocks: The blockchain has been reliably producing blocks, securing transactions, and maintaining network integrity.
230M+ Transactions: Tezos has processed a vast number of transactions, demonstrating its efficiency and reliability.
#TezosX Revealed: The announcement of Tezos X marks a bold vision for the future, focusing on performance, composability, and interoperability.
The Road to Tezos X
As we look ahead, Tezos X represents the next major evolution of our blockchain. This initiative aims to create a modular, scalable, and highly interoperable system that will serve as a robust foundation for a wide range of applications. Tezos X envisions a future where the blockchain can handle massive transaction volumes, support multiple programming environments, and seamlessly integrate with other blockchains and traditional systems.
Key developments on this road include:
Smart Rollups: Massively scaling the network by offloading transaction execution to dedicated layers while maintaining security through Tezos' decentralized Layer 1.
Data Availability Layer: Ensuring efficient data transmission and availability for rollup users, enhancing the network's overall performance.
Canonical Rollup: Aiming for a single rollup to handle most network activity, preserving composability and minimizing latency.
Support for Mainstream Languages: Opening up Tezos to developers familiar with popular programming languages like JavaScript, Python, and Java, making it easier to build on the blockchain.
Tezos stands out as the forever blockchain because of its commitment to continuous improvement, decentralization, and innovation. Its self-amending protocol ensures that Tezos can evolve without disrupting the network, providing a stable and secure platform for developers and users alike. The community's collaborative spirit and dedication to pushing the boundaries of what's possible make Tezos a unique and powerful force in the blockchain space.
As we celebrate six years of achievements, we also look forward to the exciting developments ahead. The journey of Tezos has just begun, and with Tezos X on the horizon, we are poised to reach new heights. Here's to the next chapter of innovation, growth, and success.
Happy Birthday, Tezos!
This Week in the Tezos Ecosystem
Tezos Foundation and Museum of the Moving Image Partnership is Live!
Shifting from our birthday celebrations, let's dive into the latest happening in the Tezos ecosystem. Over the weekend, the exciting partnership between the Tezos Foundation and the Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) officially launched!
Visitors to the museum can now explore b a r b i e ~ w o r l d ~ b r e a k d o w n by the talented artist Sabato, also known as @sabatobox. This captivating installation is part of the ongoing efforts to elevate digital art and provide unique experiences for museum-goers.
But that's not all! Until July 25, you can collect a fragment of Sabato's work online. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a piece of digital art that bridges the physical and virtual worlds. Discover more here.’
In addition to Sabato's work, museum visitors can also acquire a free open edition of Echo: Core by Auriea, a fragment of her digital sculpture Echo. This piece is part of a major survey of Auriea's work at the Museum of the Moving Image, showcasing the integration of digital art within traditional art spaces.
This partnership highlights Tezos' commitment to supporting and promoting digital art, providing artists with platforms to showcase their work. It also offers visitors a chance to experience art and technology firsthand.
Stay tuned for more updates and visit the Museum of the Moving Image to immerse yourself in these unique digital art experiences!
Tezos Foundation Bi-Annual Report Now Live
Next up, we have news from the Tezos Foundation. The latest biannual report is now live, providing a comprehensive overview of the foundation's activities and funding initiatives over the past six months.
The Tezos Foundation has approved funds for 43 new initiatives, totaling USD 9.81 million. These funds have been allocated across various sectors, highlighting the diverse and impactful work being done within the Tezos ecosystem. Here’s a breakdown of the funding categories:
Arts and Culture: Supporting projects that merge art with blockchain technology.
Gaming: Enhancing the gaming experience with blockchain integration.
DeFi: Developing decentralized finance solutions to broaden financial inclusion.
Core and Infrastructure: Strengthening the underlying infrastructure of Tezos to ensure robustness and scalability.
Business Development: Promoting the adoption of Tezos in various industries to drive economic growth.
The Tezos Foundation's mission is to deploy resources strategically to support the long-term future of Tezos, driving global social, political, and economic innovation. This report is a testament to the foundation's commitment to fostering growth and innovation within the Tezos community.
We encourage everyone to read the full biannual report to get an in-depth understanding of how these initiatives are shaping the future of Tezos. Read the full report here.
This Week in Tezos Development
Security Kernel Upgrade for Etherlink
A significant milestone has been achieved with the successful deployment of a new Etherlink kernel on Etherlink Beta via the Security Kernel Upgrade governance contract. This update ensures that Etherlink continues to operate normally, with all assets remaining safe and secure.
The upgrade addresses a critical vulnerability uncovered during an audit conducted by the security engineers at SpearbitDAO. This collaboration underscores our commitment to engaging with multiple external teams to ensure the highest safety and quality standards for Etherlink before its official launch.
Key Points:
Normal Operation: Etherlink continues to function as expected, with all assets secured.
Critical Vulnerability Addressed: The new kernel upgrade addresses a critical security issue identified during the audit.
Collaborative Effort: Multiple external teams, including SpearbitDAO, were involved to ensure top-notch security.
Governance Mechanism: This upgrade was made possible through Etherlink's unique governance mechanism, which is open to any willing Tezos baker.
Special thanks to Everstake Pool and all bakers who participated in the governance process, enabling a swift response to the issue.
For Tezos bakers interested in getting involved in Etherlink's decentralized governance, find out more here.
🔴 Now Streaming: Aleksandra Art
Join us on this week's episode of TezTalks as we sit down with the incredible Aleksandra Artamonovskaja, the new head of arts at TriliTech.In this enlightening interview, Aleksandra shares her journey to her new role with Trilitech and the enthusiastic response from the community. We dive into her priorities and focus areas as she leads Trilitech's arts division, exploring the evolution of the blockchain art landscape and what it means to define value in the creative crypto space.Discover how artists are not only learning but also helping to shape new dynamics between artists, curators, and collectors. Aleksandra also gives us a sneak peek into exciting upcoming collaborations.
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Stake and (L)earn: a Beginner’s Guide to the New Tezos Staker Role.
What is the new Tezos Staker role? How can I become a staker and should I become one in the first place? Well, keep reading to find out!
In the latest and one of the most significant upgrades of the Tezos protocol, known as ParisB, a new staking role has been introduced. This new role has left many people puzzled about what it is, how it functions, and how it differs from the previous staking mechanism.
In this article, I will break down everything you need to know about the new staker role in simple terms and guide you through the process of becoming a staker yourself. Trust me, it’s not as complicated as it might seem. But to fully grasp this new staking role, we first need to understand how Tezos staking worked up until now. Ready? Let’s dive in!
Staking options before adaptive issuance.
As many of you know, until recently, Tezos offered two main options for staking: Baking and Delegating.
As a baker (validator), you need to run the appropriate software and maintain a staking balance of at least 6,000 tez. When baking, your role involves creating and verifying blocks. To ensure the security of the network, you are required to lock your tez as security bonds for a specific period. This measure helps secure the chain, as any fraudulent attempts (i.e. double baking a block) result in penalties, where the offender loses a portion of their security bonds (a process known as slashing). However, it’s important to note that if you run the software as suggested and avoid any fraudulent activities, the risk of slashing is virtually close to zero. For each block you create or verify, you receive rewards directly from the protocol.
As a delegator, you can delegate your tez baking rights to another baker, increasing their staking balance and helping them secure more blocks, which translates to more rewards. From these additional rewards earned through your baking rights, the baker retains a small portion as a fee and sends the rest to you. When you delegate, your tez remain in your wallet and are always liquid (no locking), ensuring zero risk for you. However, this also means you do not directly contribute to the chain’s security.
The new “Staker” role — Best of both worlds.
So until the recent ParisB upgrade and the activation of adaptive issuance, Tezos had two staking options: being a baker or a delegator. Now, a third role has been introduced, known as “Staker,” which combines traits of both bakers and delegators.
As a Staker, you choose to stake your coins with another baker. Your tez remain in your wallet but are locked, and if you decide to unstake them, you will need to wait 4 cycles (approximately ~11 days) for them to become liquid again. When staking, your tez actively participates in the chain’s security just like a baker, which also means that there is a tiny risk of slashing if your baker misbehaves (more on slashing in the next section).
Despite this minimal risk, staking offers double the rewards compared to delegating. These rewards are sent directly to stakers from the protocol, eliminating the need to rely on the baker to distribute them. You can also stake just a portion of your wallet while the rest of your tez remain delegated and liquid. For instance, if you have 100 tez in your wallet, you can choose to stake 60 tez while the remaining 40 tez will be delegated and stay liquid.
Think of the staker role as a way to enjoy the benefits of baking without the hassle of maintaining hardware or running software. Essentially, you are co-baking with another baker using their setup, all while retaining full ownership of your funds.
The boogeyman: Slashing
Before we dive into the details of how to start staking, there’s an important point to address: slashing. Many tez holders are hesitant to try the new staker role due to concerns about the risk of slashing. Let’s take a look at some facts about slashing.
Since the start of the Tezos mainnet, over 5.9 million blocks have been created, and slashing has occurred in only 0.003% of them (Slashing cases sources: 1, 2, 3). Slashing doesn’t happen if your baker’s internet or power goes down. To have their deposit slashed, a baker must commit “double signing,” such as running two setups and attempting to bake or attest the same block from both instances.
To paraphrase one of the core developers in one of our conversations on the matter: “It is hard to double bake unless you really want to or have some custom setup and you mess up.” Without getting too technical, slashing is a very rare event. If a baker uses the baking software as recommended (as most do), the risk is virtually zero.
With all that out of the way, and now that we’ve established how minimal the risk of slashing is, let’s explore how to get started with this new staking role.
How can I start staking?
Finding the right Baker.
The first step is to choose a baker with whom to stake. Not all bakers accept external staking from other users, so it’s crucial to find one that does. You can start by checking if the baker you’re currently delegated to accepts stakers. To find suitable bakers, you can visit xtzchad.xyz, a community-built tool that provides a comprehensive list of bakers who have enabled external staking. This tool also shows how much free space each baker has (ensure they have enough capacity for the amount you want to stake) and their associated fees. Just as with delegating, my advice would be to choose a baker who is active in the community and easy to contact (telegram, X, email, etc.) and ask questions when and if needed.
Delegate -> Stake -> Earn.
Once we have chosen the baker we want to stake with, it’s time to proceed with staking. While some Tezos wallets have a built-in staking button, in this guide, I will show you how to do it using universal options that work with any Tezos wallet.
We have two primary options:
gov.tez.capital— Created by TezCapital
stake.tezos.com — Created by Trilitech
Both options follow a similar process, so to keep this guide concise, I will demonstrate using gov.tez.capital. However, feel free to use either option based on your preference. Let’s dive into the steps.
Step 1 — Connect your wallet to gov.tez.capital.
The process is quite straightforward. If you are using wallets like Kukai, Temple, Trust Wallet, etc., simply click on the “Beacon” option. If you are using a Ledger device*, click on the “Ledger” icon and connect your device.
Step 2- (re)Delegate to the baker of your choice.
Before we can stake our tez with a baker we first need to delegate to him. If you are already delegated to the baker you are going to stake with, you can skip this step. If not, click on the “Change Delegate” button, paste the baker's address, click delegate, and confirm the transaction with your wallet.
Step 3 — Stake and Earn!
We are almost done! Now that we’ve delegated to the baker of our choice, it’s time to stake. Click on the “Stake” button, choose the amount of tez you want to stake (you can stake just a portion of your wallet, leaving the rest delegated and liquid), and confirm the transaction with your wallet. That’s it! Your tez are now staked, and you will start earning more rewards for as long as you keep them staked.
Remember, when you decide to unstake, your tez will remain locked for 4 cycles (approximately 11 days) before you can finalize the unstaking process and they become liquid again. You can do both actions using the “Unstake” and “Finalize Unstake” buttons respectively.
And that wraps it up! Starting staking is incredibly straightforward, and with benefits like doubled rewards compared to delegation and increased network security, staking becomes an obvious choice — especially if you’re holding Tezos for the long haul, like me.
I’ve covered as much as possible about the new Staker role while trying to keep it concise. If you have more points to discuss, feel free to drop them in the comments below. For additional queries, join the Tezos Telegram or Discord communities where you can get real-time answers. Happy staking!
Stake and (L)earn: A Beginner’s Guide to the New Tezos Staker Role. was originally published in Tezos Commons on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
In the latest and one of the most significant upgrades of the Tezos protocol, known as ParisB, a new staking role has been introduced. This new role has left many people puzzled about what it is, how it functions, and how it differs from the previous staking mechanism.
In this article, I will break down everything you need to know about the new staker role in simple terms and guide you through the process of becoming a staker yourself. Trust me, it’s not as complicated as it might seem. But to fully grasp this new staking role, we first need to understand how Tezos staking worked up until now. Ready? Let’s dive in!
Staking options before adaptive issuance.
As many of you know, until recently, Tezos offered two main options for staking: Baking and Delegating.
As a baker (validator), you need to run the appropriate software and maintain a staking balance of at least 6,000 tez. When baking, your role involves creating and verifying blocks. To ensure the security of the network, you are required to lock your tez as security bonds for a specific period. This measure helps secure the chain, as any fraudulent attempts (i.e. double baking a block) result in penalties, where the offender loses a portion of their security bonds (a process known as slashing). However, it’s important to note that if you run the software as suggested and avoid any fraudulent activities, the risk of slashing is virtually close to zero. For each block you create or verify, you receive rewards directly from the protocol.
As a delegator, you can delegate your tez baking rights to another baker, increasing their staking balance and helping them secure more blocks, which translates to more rewards. From these additional rewards earned through your baking rights, the baker retains a small portion as a fee and sends the rest to you. When you delegate, your tez remain in your wallet and are always liquid (no locking), ensuring zero risk for you. However, this also means you do not directly contribute to the chain’s security.
The new “Staker” role — Best of both worlds.
So until the recent ParisB upgrade and the activation of adaptive issuance, Tezos had two staking options: being a baker or a delegator. Now, a third role has been introduced, known as “Staker,” which combines traits of both bakers and delegators.
As a Staker, you choose to stake your coins with another baker. Your tez remain in your wallet but are locked, and if you decide to unstake them, you will need to wait 4 cycles (approximately ~11 days) for them to become liquid again. When staking, your tez actively participates in the chain’s security just like a baker, which also means that there is a tiny risk of slashing if your baker misbehaves (more on slashing in the next section).
Despite this minimal risk, staking offers double the rewards compared to delegating. These rewards are sent directly to stakers from the protocol, eliminating the need to rely on the baker to distribute them. You can also stake just a portion of your wallet while the rest of your tez remain delegated and liquid. For instance, if you have 100 tez in your wallet, you can choose to stake 60 tez while the remaining 40 tez will be delegated and stay liquid.
Think of the staker role as a way to enjoy the benefits of baking without the hassle of maintaining hardware or running software. Essentially, you are co-baking with another baker using their setup, all while retaining full ownership of your funds.
The boogeyman: Slashing
Before we dive into the details of how to start staking, there’s an important point to address: slashing. Many tez holders are hesitant to try the new staker role due to concerns about the risk of slashing. Let’s take a look at some facts about slashing.
Since the start of the Tezos mainnet, over 5.9 million blocks have been created, and slashing has occurred in only 0.003% of them (Slashing cases sources: 1, 2, 3). Slashing doesn’t happen if your baker’s internet or power goes down. To have their deposit slashed, a baker must commit “double signing,” such as running two setups and attempting to bake or attest the same block from both instances.
To paraphrase one of the core developers in one of our conversations on the matter: “It is hard to double bake unless you really want to or have some custom setup and you mess up.” Without getting too technical, slashing is a very rare event. If a baker uses the baking software as recommended (as most do), the risk is virtually zero.
With all that out of the way, and now that we’ve established how minimal the risk of slashing is, let’s explore how to get started with this new staking role.
How can I start staking?
Finding the right Baker.
The first step is to choose a baker with whom to stake. Not all bakers accept external staking from other users, so it’s crucial to find one that does. You can start by checking if the baker you’re currently delegated to accepts stakers. To find suitable bakers, you can visit xtzchad.xyz, a community-built tool that provides a comprehensive list of bakers who have enabled external staking. This tool also shows how much free space each baker has (ensure they have enough capacity for the amount you want to stake) and their associated fees. Just as with delegating, my advice would be to choose a baker who is active in the community and easy to contact (telegram, X, email, etc.) and ask questions when and if needed.
Delegate -> Stake -> Earn.
Once we have chosen the baker we want to stake with, it’s time to proceed with staking. While some Tezos wallets have a built-in staking button, in this guide, I will show you how to do it using universal options that work with any Tezos wallet.
We have two primary options:
gov.tez.capital— Created by TezCapital
stake.tezos.com — Created by Trilitech
Both options follow a similar process, so to keep this guide concise, I will demonstrate using gov.tez.capital. However, feel free to use either option based on your preference. Let’s dive into the steps.
Step 1 — Connect your wallet to gov.tez.capital.
The process is quite straightforward. If you are using wallets like Kukai, Temple, Trust Wallet, etc., simply click on the “Beacon” option. If you are using a Ledger device*, click on the “Ledger” icon and connect your device.
Step 2- (re)Delegate to the baker of your choice.
Before we can stake our tez with a baker we first need to delegate to him. If you are already delegated to the baker you are going to stake with, you can skip this step. If not, click on the “Change Delegate” button, paste the baker's address, click delegate, and confirm the transaction with your wallet.
Step 3 — Stake and Earn!
We are almost done! Now that we’ve delegated to the baker of our choice, it’s time to stake. Click on the “Stake” button, choose the amount of tez you want to stake (you can stake just a portion of your wallet, leaving the rest delegated and liquid), and confirm the transaction with your wallet. That’s it! Your tez are now staked, and you will start earning more rewards for as long as you keep them staked.
Remember, when you decide to unstake, your tez will remain locked for 4 cycles (approximately 11 days) before you can finalize the unstaking process and they become liquid again. You can do both actions using the “Unstake” and “Finalize Unstake” buttons respectively.
And that wraps it up! Starting staking is incredibly straightforward, and with benefits like doubled rewards compared to delegation and increased network security, staking becomes an obvious choice — especially if you’re holding Tezos for the long haul, like me.
I’ve covered as much as possible about the new Staker role while trying to keep it concise. If you have more points to discuss, feel free to drop them in the comments below. For additional queries, join the Tezos Telegram or Discord communities where you can get real-time answers. Happy staking!
Stake and (L)earn: A Beginner’s Guide to the New Tezos Staker Role. was originally published in Tezos Commons on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
Month At a Glance — June 2024
Month At A Glance — June 2024
A quick rundown of the latest happenings and significant milestones within the Tezos ecosystem for June 2024.
Welcome to our latest issue, Month At A Glance, where we give a quick rundown of the latest happenings and significant milestones in the Tezos ecosystem on a monthly cadence.
Like a repeating record, June 2024 was an exciting month for Tezos, with new product releases and new development roadmaps introduced to the Tezos ecosystem. Highlights revolved around Tezos X, adaptive issuance going live, and more.
Let's break it all down.
Ecosystem Insights
What The Heck Is Tezos X?
The Tezos X vision has just been released. If you’re, like many others, unsure what exactly this is, I’ll do my best to dispel your confusion.
One of the most significant development points in the blockchain space is centered around architecture. Presently, two generally accepted beliefs about the architecture make the most sense for scaling. Those two architectures are the following:
Monolithic
Modular
We can think of Layer 1, such as Solana, as a monolithic architecture. With this structure, proponents of it as a scaling solution generally express having one single chain with a very high load capability as the end-all solution. That load capability is determined by transactions per second and the chain’s latency. In other words, a super fast chain with low fees and low latency is how to scale for billions of users on-chain.
The modular design takes this approach and splits it. Some examples that use this framework are Celestia or EigenLayerDA, most notably. Modular design offloads consensus, transaction processing, or data availability (DA) to several independent, specialized layers. This approach allows developers to optimize each area more efficiently and can lead to fragmentation from several rollups. Thus, regaining composability remains an issue worth tackling. This helps regain composability; developers can optimize each area separately instead of a whole system.
First, we’ve seen some effects of monolithic architecture with decentralized protocols like Ethereum. While being fully composable, functions such as consensus, transaction processing, and DA happen on Ethereum. Through usage and demand, it has completely overloaded, causing the spawn of the ecosystem of L2s we see today. This is due to Ethereum nodes, which must verify transactions, make data available, and maintain an entire block history. We can look at this approach to scaling as horizontal scaling.
Surely, there is an easier and more efficient way to scale to the masses?
That’s where Tezos X comes in with vertical scaling.
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Tezos X is taking the approach of these two architectures and making a hybrid “Modu-lithic” model. One way to accomplish this is through features such as DA sampling. As we described earlier, modular chains have specialized layers for core functions. One is DA, which refers to all necessary data needed to validate transactions and ensure they are available and accessible to blockchain users. The Data Availability Layer (DAL) will play an important role here.
DA sampling allows nodes to verify that all necessary data for a block is available without downloading the entire block. This ensures that even if a node only sees a small portion of the data, it can confidently verify its completeness. As a result, more transactions can be processed in parallel across different blocks without overloading the network. This reduces bottlenecks and scales the network’s load capacity, making it possible to support more transactions and users without sacrificing speed or security.
We’ve already seen some efforts towards interoperability, which is another component of Tezos X. Etherlink, which has recently launched its mainnet beta, has integrated Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) support for Tezos, providing tools for Solidity smart contract deployments. Additional efforts are being made, such as:
Michelson rollup
Support for mainstream languages (such as JavaScript, Python, Java, C#)
Improved developer experience
Further down the development pipeline are things such as the canonical rollup, RISC-V, and vertical scaling efforts to further increase the composability of the Tezos network. As mentioned earlier, Ethereum is pursuing a path of horizontal scalability. Taking some modular components but stacking them across several rollups (L2s). The main vision behind Tezos X is to incorporate vertical scaling, one rollup that will incorporate and use all the developments under one roof.
These developments would include things such as:
Full composability
Highly interoperable
Multiple execution environments
Atomic transactions
Of course, there are some more details around the technical components that will make this possible, so if you’d like to dig really deep, see the Tezos blog that discusses what exactly those are.
As a whole, Tezos X is bringing greater composability, scalability, and interoperability to the Tezos network. I think the main thing to understand here is how Tezos has already been pursuing this modular nature with the introduction of Smart Rollups, DAL, and more. Tezos X is taking that one step forward by pursuing vertical scalability.
I can’t wait to see the future of Tezos unfold!
Adaptive Issuance Is Here
Adaptive issuance is finally here after the activation of the Paris B upgrade and subsequent Paris C update. Adaptive issuance presents some neat economic changes to Tezos. It's designed to automatically adjust the rate of new tez issued based on the total amount of tez staked. This ensures that only the necessary amount of tez is emitted to secure the network, minimizing inefficiencies and reducing dilution.
Source
The mechanism adjusts rewards based on a target staking ratio, increasing rewards to encourage more staking when the ratio is low and decreasing rewards when the ratio is high. Per Nomadic Labs guidelines:
The Adaptive Issuance rate will initially stay between 4.5% and 5.5%. The span gradually increases over the next 6 months, eventually allowing the rate to fluctuate between 0.25% and 10%.
Alongside adaptive issuance, a new staking mechanism has been introduced. Now, there are two ways to secure the Tezos network apart from the previous, baking. Let's showcase how you can get started staking today.
How Can I Stake?
Head over to the staking DApp from Trilitech to begin initiating this process.
Connect Wallet: Connect your Tezos wallet.
Delegate: Delegate your tez and choose a baker that can support additional stake with a fee and policy that you deem acceptable. To check this, you can visit tzkt.io to see capacity and status. You'll need to grab their address and paste it into the tab.
Stake: After completing the above, your delegation status should appear active. Proceed to click "Stake." You'll be prompted to agree to some terms of use. Following this, enter the amount you wish to stake and click "Stake."
Removing Stake: If you wish to remove stake, click "Unstake" and enter the amount you want to to unstake. After doing so, you must wait four cycles for the balance to finalize on the blockchain. For reference, a cycle on Tezos lasts ~2.5 days. So, you'll need to wait about ~11 days for balances to update fully.
It's that easy to stake! For additional information on staking and the new mechanism, read How To Stake on Tezos.
News From The Tezos Ecosystem: Quick Bits
Tezos Ecosystem DAO now features tez-based voting
The Tezos Ecosystem DAO has introduced a new tez-based voting system, allowing community members to directly influence project proposals by voting with their tez. The weight of each vote is proportional to the amount of tez held, and key holders will execute proposals that achieve a supermajority.
World of Women joins Tezos ecosystem
World of Women (WoW) has joined the Tezos ecosystem to enhance women's impact in Web3 by leveraging Tezos. This partnership aims to address the gender gap in participation, leadership, and funding in the digital economy, inspiring millions with a vision of increased gender parity in Web3.
Messari shares the state of Tezos Q1 2024 report
Among the report's highlights, gaming was an outlier, with active gaming addresses up 500%. Be sure to read the full report for more metrics.
Baking Bad demonstrates Unity Tezos SDK in a new shooter game
Baking Bad's new shooter game shows how Tezos simplifies handling authentication, player inventory management, and other features for large-scale games. Read Using the Tezos Unity SDK for Large-Scale Game Development for more information.
Tezos Foundation x Google Cloud
The Tezos Foundation leveraged Google Cloud to boost the security and resilience of Tezos by setting up global archive nodes in under 2 hours and building a snapshot service in just three days. Read more in the case study.
The Museum of The Moving Image collaborates with the Tezos Foundation
The Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) is collaborating with the Tezos Foundation on a yearlong initiative to exhibit artists who integrate emerging technologies in their work. This partnership will allow visitors to engage with and collect fragments of digital art, extending the museum's reach and fostering creative expression.
Events
TezCon in Seattle — June 1st
Tuesday TezDay Community Call — June 4th
Tezos Town Hall #1 X Space — June 4th
TezTalks Live #89: Magic
Artz Friday w/ Malicious Sheep — June 7th
Digital Art Mile @Basel — June 10–16th
Tuesday TezDay w/ DNS Team — June 11th
Artz Friday w/ Ryan Tanaka — June 14th
TezTalks Live #90: Diane Drubay
Tuesday TezDay Community Call — June 18th
Artz Friday w/ Bill Knight — June 21st
TezTalks Live #91: Kukai Wallet
Tuesday TezDay w/ Sutan — June 25th
TezTalks Radio #81: Agoria
Artz Friday Community Call — June 28th
Community Rewards Program
The Community Rewards Program (CRP) is a Tezos Commons Foundation initiative to foster adoption and support the Tezos ecosystem. Every month, up to 5,000 tez are rewarded to those who stand out in merit and act in the interest of the Tezos ecosystem as a whole.
The nomination form has been drastically streamlined to make it easier for community members to nominate their favorite contributors to the ecosystem. Now containing only three questions, submitting a nomination takes less than 30 seconds.
Don't have 30 seconds? Tag any Discord message or tweet with #TezosCRP, and we will collect the messages!
The categories and nomination standards have remained the same. For more information, visit the refreshed landing page here. We've also announced the May 2024 winners, so check out the recap here.
About Tezos Commons Foundation
Tezos Commons is a non-profit organization that emphasizes building communities on Tezos and supporting the Tezos ecosystem and its members. By organizing several community-focused events, hosting infrastructure, and funding small projects, Tezos Commons has actively contributed to building communities on Tezos.
Learn more about Tezos Commons. Are you interested in becoming a Tezos SuperFan and hosting events? Click here and begin your journey.
Stay in the Conversation, Stay in the Know
Tezos Commons hosts a variety of community-oriented events and content. To stay up to date, please visit our events page!
TezTalks Live
TezTalks Radio
X Spaces
X Shorts
The Blockchain Evolved Show
Baking Sheet Newsletter
In-Depth Articles
You can also contact us on X or via email at social@tezoscommons.org.
Month At A Glance — June 2024 was originally published in Tezos Commons on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
A quick rundown of the latest happenings and significant milestones within the Tezos ecosystem for June 2024.
Welcome to our latest issue, Month At A Glance, where we give a quick rundown of the latest happenings and significant milestones in the Tezos ecosystem on a monthly cadence.
Like a repeating record, June 2024 was an exciting month for Tezos, with new product releases and new development roadmaps introduced to the Tezos ecosystem. Highlights revolved around Tezos X, adaptive issuance going live, and more.
Let's break it all down.
Ecosystem Insights
What The Heck Is Tezos X?
The Tezos X vision has just been released. If you’re, like many others, unsure what exactly this is, I’ll do my best to dispel your confusion.
One of the most significant development points in the blockchain space is centered around architecture. Presently, two generally accepted beliefs about the architecture make the most sense for scaling. Those two architectures are the following:
Monolithic
Modular
We can think of Layer 1, such as Solana, as a monolithic architecture. With this structure, proponents of it as a scaling solution generally express having one single chain with a very high load capability as the end-all solution. That load capability is determined by transactions per second and the chain’s latency. In other words, a super fast chain with low fees and low latency is how to scale for billions of users on-chain.
The modular design takes this approach and splits it. Some examples that use this framework are Celestia or EigenLayerDA, most notably. Modular design offloads consensus, transaction processing, or data availability (DA) to several independent, specialized layers. This approach allows developers to optimize each area more efficiently and can lead to fragmentation from several rollups. Thus, regaining composability remains an issue worth tackling. This helps regain composability; developers can optimize each area separately instead of a whole system.
First, we’ve seen some effects of monolithic architecture with decentralized protocols like Ethereum. While being fully composable, functions such as consensus, transaction processing, and DA happen on Ethereum. Through usage and demand, it has completely overloaded, causing the spawn of the ecosystem of L2s we see today. This is due to Ethereum nodes, which must verify transactions, make data available, and maintain an entire block history. We can look at this approach to scaling as horizontal scaling.
Surely, there is an easier and more efficient way to scale to the masses?
That’s where Tezos X comes in with vertical scaling.
Source
Tezos X is taking the approach of these two architectures and making a hybrid “Modu-lithic” model. One way to accomplish this is through features such as DA sampling. As we described earlier, modular chains have specialized layers for core functions. One is DA, which refers to all necessary data needed to validate transactions and ensure they are available and accessible to blockchain users. The Data Availability Layer (DAL) will play an important role here.
DA sampling allows nodes to verify that all necessary data for a block is available without downloading the entire block. This ensures that even if a node only sees a small portion of the data, it can confidently verify its completeness. As a result, more transactions can be processed in parallel across different blocks without overloading the network. This reduces bottlenecks and scales the network’s load capacity, making it possible to support more transactions and users without sacrificing speed or security.
We’ve already seen some efforts towards interoperability, which is another component of Tezos X. Etherlink, which has recently launched its mainnet beta, has integrated Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) support for Tezos, providing tools for Solidity smart contract deployments. Additional efforts are being made, such as:
Michelson rollup
Support for mainstream languages (such as JavaScript, Python, Java, C#)
Improved developer experience
Further down the development pipeline are things such as the canonical rollup, RISC-V, and vertical scaling efforts to further increase the composability of the Tezos network. As mentioned earlier, Ethereum is pursuing a path of horizontal scalability. Taking some modular components but stacking them across several rollups (L2s). The main vision behind Tezos X is to incorporate vertical scaling, one rollup that will incorporate and use all the developments under one roof.
These developments would include things such as:
Full composability
Highly interoperable
Multiple execution environments
Atomic transactions
Of course, there are some more details around the technical components that will make this possible, so if you’d like to dig really deep, see the Tezos blog that discusses what exactly those are.
As a whole, Tezos X is bringing greater composability, scalability, and interoperability to the Tezos network. I think the main thing to understand here is how Tezos has already been pursuing this modular nature with the introduction of Smart Rollups, DAL, and more. Tezos X is taking that one step forward by pursuing vertical scalability.
I can’t wait to see the future of Tezos unfold!
Adaptive Issuance Is Here
Adaptive issuance is finally here after the activation of the Paris B upgrade and subsequent Paris C update. Adaptive issuance presents some neat economic changes to Tezos. It's designed to automatically adjust the rate of new tez issued based on the total amount of tez staked. This ensures that only the necessary amount of tez is emitted to secure the network, minimizing inefficiencies and reducing dilution.
Source
The mechanism adjusts rewards based on a target staking ratio, increasing rewards to encourage more staking when the ratio is low and decreasing rewards when the ratio is high. Per Nomadic Labs guidelines:
The Adaptive Issuance rate will initially stay between 4.5% and 5.5%. The span gradually increases over the next 6 months, eventually allowing the rate to fluctuate between 0.25% and 10%.
Alongside adaptive issuance, a new staking mechanism has been introduced. Now, there are two ways to secure the Tezos network apart from the previous, baking. Let's showcase how you can get started staking today.
How Can I Stake?
Head over to the staking DApp from Trilitech to begin initiating this process.
Connect Wallet: Connect your Tezos wallet.
Delegate: Delegate your tez and choose a baker that can support additional stake with a fee and policy that you deem acceptable. To check this, you can visit tzkt.io to see capacity and status. You'll need to grab their address and paste it into the tab.
Stake: After completing the above, your delegation status should appear active. Proceed to click "Stake." You'll be prompted to agree to some terms of use. Following this, enter the amount you wish to stake and click "Stake."
Removing Stake: If you wish to remove stake, click "Unstake" and enter the amount you want to to unstake. After doing so, you must wait four cycles for the balance to finalize on the blockchain. For reference, a cycle on Tezos lasts ~2.5 days. So, you'll need to wait about ~11 days for balances to update fully.
It's that easy to stake! For additional information on staking and the new mechanism, read How To Stake on Tezos.
News From The Tezos Ecosystem: Quick Bits
Tezos Ecosystem DAO now features tez-based voting
The Tezos Ecosystem DAO has introduced a new tez-based voting system, allowing community members to directly influence project proposals by voting with their tez. The weight of each vote is proportional to the amount of tez held, and key holders will execute proposals that achieve a supermajority.
World of Women joins Tezos ecosystem
World of Women (WoW) has joined the Tezos ecosystem to enhance women's impact in Web3 by leveraging Tezos. This partnership aims to address the gender gap in participation, leadership, and funding in the digital economy, inspiring millions with a vision of increased gender parity in Web3.
Messari shares the state of Tezos Q1 2024 report
Among the report's highlights, gaming was an outlier, with active gaming addresses up 500%. Be sure to read the full report for more metrics.
Baking Bad demonstrates Unity Tezos SDK in a new shooter game
Baking Bad's new shooter game shows how Tezos simplifies handling authentication, player inventory management, and other features for large-scale games. Read Using the Tezos Unity SDK for Large-Scale Game Development for more information.
Tezos Foundation x Google Cloud
The Tezos Foundation leveraged Google Cloud to boost the security and resilience of Tezos by setting up global archive nodes in under 2 hours and building a snapshot service in just three days. Read more in the case study.
The Museum of The Moving Image collaborates with the Tezos Foundation
The Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) is collaborating with the Tezos Foundation on a yearlong initiative to exhibit artists who integrate emerging technologies in their work. This partnership will allow visitors to engage with and collect fragments of digital art, extending the museum's reach and fostering creative expression.
Events
TezCon in Seattle — June 1st
Tuesday TezDay Community Call — June 4th
Tezos Town Hall #1 X Space — June 4th
TezTalks Live #89: Magic
Artz Friday w/ Malicious Sheep — June 7th
Digital Art Mile @Basel — June 10–16th
Tuesday TezDay w/ DNS Team — June 11th
Artz Friday w/ Ryan Tanaka — June 14th
TezTalks Live #90: Diane Drubay
Tuesday TezDay Community Call — June 18th
Artz Friday w/ Bill Knight — June 21st
TezTalks Live #91: Kukai Wallet
Tuesday TezDay w/ Sutan — June 25th
TezTalks Radio #81: Agoria
Artz Friday Community Call — June 28th
Community Rewards Program
The Community Rewards Program (CRP) is a Tezos Commons Foundation initiative to foster adoption and support the Tezos ecosystem. Every month, up to 5,000 tez are rewarded to those who stand out in merit and act in the interest of the Tezos ecosystem as a whole.
The nomination form has been drastically streamlined to make it easier for community members to nominate their favorite contributors to the ecosystem. Now containing only three questions, submitting a nomination takes less than 30 seconds.
Don't have 30 seconds? Tag any Discord message or tweet with #TezosCRP, and we will collect the messages!
The categories and nomination standards have remained the same. For more information, visit the refreshed landing page here. We've also announced the May 2024 winners, so check out the recap here.
About Tezos Commons Foundation
Tezos Commons is a non-profit organization that emphasizes building communities on Tezos and supporting the Tezos ecosystem and its members. By organizing several community-focused events, hosting infrastructure, and funding small projects, Tezos Commons has actively contributed to building communities on Tezos.
Learn more about Tezos Commons. Are you interested in becoming a Tezos SuperFan and hosting events? Click here and begin your journey.
Stay in the Conversation, Stay in the Know
Tezos Commons hosts a variety of community-oriented events and content. To stay up to date, please visit our events page!
TezTalks Live
TezTalks Radio
X Spaces
X Shorts
The Blockchain Evolved Show
Baking Sheet Newsletter
In-Depth Articles
You can also contact us on X or via email at social@tezoscommons.org.
Month At A Glance — June 2024 was originally published in Tezos Commons on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
The Baking Sheet - Issue #209
All Roads Leads to X
Blockchain Evolved: the Road to Tezos X
Welcome to this week's issue of the Baking Sheet, Tezos community! This week marks an extremely important milestone for Tezos, as we unveil the roadmap for the future of our blockchain. Tezos was always intended to be a forever blockchain, one that evolves continuously in an open, modular environment.
As we navigate through these exciting developments, we celebrate Tezos' ability to adapt and grow, ensuring it remains the catalyst of blockchain technology for generations to come. Let's dive into what the future holds with the vision of Tezos X crafted by Nomadic Labs, Trilitech, and Functori as they share a unified vision of Tezos.
Tezos was conceived to be future-proof, upgradeable from the start and by design - and to do so according to the will of its community.
Staying true to this ethos and acknowledging some of the fundamental issues facing the blockchain space today, we propose a vision of the future where Tezos becomes a one-stop shop for a wide range of applications. A single, integrated system where each component is optimized to work seamlessly with the rest, with high performance, composability, and convenience.
Getting there is more than just making things faster, though; it’s about enabling innovators and driving activity. It’s about scaling both performance and utility, all the while preserving the properties that make a blockchain worth having. That’s what Tezos X sets out to achieve.
In truth, we’re already well on our way to Tezos X; we’ve been at it for a while. Many pieces of the system are already here: they’re part of the incremental evolution of Tezos. Our community has brought us here, and it’s our community that’ll keep driving us forward.
Let’s take a look at how we got where we are, and what the future of Tezos could look like.
The original design: layer 1 handles everything
Tezos started out as a monolithic blockchain, where every node replicates all activity. One layer, one execution environment.
However, scaling a monolithic blockchain means that requirements for computing power and internet bandwidth for all node operators increase as activity on the network increases. This is not sustainable and can result in centralization, as only those with enough resources to run high-end hardware remain able to secure the network.
In order to scale and maintain decentralization, Tezos has evolved from a monolithic to a modular design, where interconnected groups of nodes take on different roles - all the while maintaining an integrated experience for builders and users.
This approach keeps activities requiring a high degree of decentralization, like consensus and governance, on layer 1. Everything else is offloaded to modules optimized for their specific task, designed from the ground up to work together as one well-oiled machine. This approach allows massive improvements in performance while fully inheriting security and censorship-resistance from the L1.
This proposed modular-but-integrated, “modu-lithic” approach enables a huge boost in performance, composability, and interoperability and, when put together, means Tezos can get the best of both monolithic and modular blockchain design.
Boosting performance: high scalability, low latency
Performance is arguably the first big, hairy problem that needs to be solved to take Tezos to new heights. Much like broadband transformed the web by making online video a reality, Web3 needs to transcend its dial-up days to unlock its true potential.
From early 2022, several Tezos protocol developer teams set out on a joint mission to massively scale the Tezos network. The objective: is to ensure that a lot more people can do a lot more on the network at the same time.
Central to this strategy are Smart Rollups, a scaling technology where an optimized and dedicated second layer executes transactions, while consensus and settlement remain guaranteed by the L1.
By July 2023, developers were able to showcase a network throughput of 1 million transactions per second in a public demonstration. This feat was achieved by combining the horizontal scaling enabled by Smart Rollups (1,000 rollup nodes running in parallel) with Data Availability Committees (an efficient mechanism for publishing rollup data outside the constraints of L1 blockspace).
More recently, a dedicated Data-Availability Layer has been enabled on the Tezos mainnet. An evolution from DACs, the DAL ensures that the network can handle the large amount of data transmitted by rollup users in a fully decentralized way.
The combo Smart Rollups-plus-DAL is powerful, and in terms of performance alone, takes Tezos close to its broadband moment.
However, scaling the system horizontally with scores of rollups running in parallel introduces a new problem: a fragmented ecosystem where applications can’t talk to each other as seamlessly as they do in the L1. The composability of applications that run and interact smoothly is severely degraded as latency and friction are introduced.
Key developments
Smart Rollups (✅ Q1 2023): Smart Rollups massively scale the Tezos network by allowing the resource-intensive processing of transactions (execution) to take place on multiple, powerful dedicated layers, while integrity and security are still guaranteed by Tezos’ decentralized layer 1. The flexible design of Smart Rollups allows for the deployment of tailor-made blockchain solutions that don’t compromise on security and scalability.
Faster blocks (🔁 Ongoing): Pipelining and other optimizations have allowed block time to be reduced from 60 seconds to 10 seconds. The lower the block time, the smoother and faster applications run, and the sooner transactions can be considered final.
Data-Availability Layer (🔁 Ongoing): Smart Rollups require a large amount of data to be transmitted over the network and kept publicly available – more than Tezos’ layer 1 can support without compromising on decentralization. The Data-Availability Layer is an independent network for rollup data where data publication is guaranteed by the Tezos layer 1.
Composability: one rollup to rule them all
Composability is about making everything work together. It’s about allowing applications to interact with (and build upon) one another to arrive at a sum that’s greater than its parts.
As the DeFi “money Legos’’ analogy goes, composability is what allows a bunch of individual bricks to become a castle.
This isn’t a problem for monolithic blockchains, but a fractured, multi-rollup design that relies on horizontal scaling alone will have composability issues — no matter how many extra rollups it unrolls.
Bricks that are kept in different boxes can’t be easily assembled into castles. So, how to solve that?
How about vertical scaling?
Given the focus many L2 builders place on the horizontal scaling aspect, it’s easy to overlook just how useful rollups are for vertical scaling, too. Tezos X builds on this underappreciated property.
As the heavy lifting moves to another layer, the Tezos L1 becomes the underlying decentralized and censorship-resistant backbone for Smart Rollups. But importantly, Smart Rollups are also free to scale vertically with raw processing power.
There’s no longer a tradeoff between hardware requirements and decentralization within the system. With that, performance is only limited by the specs of one (or a few) ludicrously overpowered computer(s).
At this point, why even bother having hosts of parallel networks? In theory, one rollup is all that’s needed to meet the requirements of all but the most extreme use cases. Better yet, with all activity happening in a single rollup, we can achieve complete composability.
That’s what Tezos X envisions: the creation of a single canonical rollup able to handle - and massively expand - all activity on the Tezos network.
But scaling performance isn’t enough, and reclaiming composability (while keeping decentralization and censorship resistance) is really just par for the course — after all, monolithic Tezos was composable to begin with.
The last piece of the puzzle is bringing in more developers and experimentation to scale the utility of Tezos. For that to happen, we need a better developer experience, with more flexibility to allow builders to pick and choose their tools and programming languages. We need to make Tezos more interoperable.
Key developments
Canonical Rollup (⏳Exp. 2026). The Tezos ecosystem converges on a single rollup for most activity. The canonical rollup supports multiple execution environments with atomic transactions across smart contracts written in different programming languages.
New runtime (⏳Exp. 2025): RISC-V is being explored as a runtime, in addition to the current WASM engine for rollups. WASM is designed for the execution of web applications in a browser, while RISC-V offers an architecture that is highly efficient, more scalable, and closer to that of a hardware processor.
Further scaling (⏳Exp. 2025). Ultra-high throughput in Smart Rollups with parallel execution of transactions will take Tezos’ scalability to the next level. The target for this work is one million transactions per second in a single rollup.
Interoperability: making Tezos plug’n’play
Interoperability means breaking down barriers and offering more freedom to developers. It’s about opening up Tezos to new programming environments, connecting with other blockchains, and integrating with non-blockchain systems.
Most blockchains today require developers to learn new, dedicated programming languages, which often aren’t used outside their own ecosystems. This makes it hard for developers to deploy and maintain cross-chain applications, and even harder to connect with the off-chain world.
Even with the widespread adoption of Ethereum’s EVM and its main language, Solidity, most blockchains are still closed to mainstream programming languages.
A huge chunk of all machine learning is done in Python; web development mostly relies on JavaScript; finance is dominated by the likes of Java and C#. There’s a massive pool of talented developers that can be tapped into.
With an increasing amount of code being written by AI, the competitive advantage of mainstream languages will only grow. LLM algorithms feed on existing quality data, and there’s just no competition with the troves of training data for the likes of JavaScript and Python.
Building on top of advances in interoperability, the canonical rollup will support multiple execution environments. Devs will be able to deploy smart contracts using their preferred language. A smart contract written in Solidity calls a smart contract written in Python, and passes the result to a third contract written in JavaScript — all within the same transaction, and within the same rollup.
This interoperability will open up Tezos to millions of new potential builders, a huge suite of existing tools - and maybe even to your friendly neighborhood AI model, too.
Key developments
Etherlink (🔁 Ongoing): An EVM-compatible Smart Rollup built by Tezos protocol developers. Etherlink enables the deployment of Solidity smart contracts with frictionless integration with EVM ecosystem tools. The protocol-level trustless bridge between Smart Rollups and layer 1 enables asset transfers without relying on third parties.
Michelson rollup (⏳Exp. 2025): A proposed rollup supporting the same smart contract languages as Tezos layer 1. This rollup will allow existing applications on Tezos to be easily deployed on layer 2, benefiting from the high scalability and low latency enabled by Smart Rollups. The Michelson rollup can run in parallel with Etherlink, enabling a trustless bridge between those two runtimes.
Support for mainstream languages (⏳Exp. 2025). Turnkey Smart Rollup solutions will come with built-in support for deploying smart contracts in top mainstream programming languages. No need to learn a blockchain-specific programming language to start building. The first planned additions are JavaScript and TypeScript, with Python and Java being explored as next additions.
Improved developer experience (🔁 Ongoing): Tooling, tooling, tooling. Tezos developer teams have prioritized delivering more and better SDKs, APIs, and other tools for building on Tezos. The guiding principle is that integrating the Tezos blockchain into any type of application should be as easy as importing a software library.
Welcome to Tezos X
This vision for Tezos X represents a significant evolution from the original Tezos design.
Free from the burden of also having to process every transaction and computation, the L1 would become significantly faster, with even lower latency. The lighter load also means bakers would still be able to secure the network with low-spec hardware, ensuring decentralization.
A huge chunk of network activity would then be free to move to an overpowered canonical rollup, while the layer 1 focuses on being a lightweight consensus/settlement layer.
At this stage, Tezos will have moved from a monolithic blockchain, where every blockchain node replicates everything, to a fully modular design with an integrated experience, where different groups of nodes seamlessly interact and handle their own specialized tasks with high efficiency.
The processing power enabled by this shift means that, at this point, Tezos would be more than a blockchain.
It’ll be a reliable, usable, and scalable cloud-like backend for a wide range of applications.
Key developments
A new role for layer 1 (⏳ Exp. 2026): Proposed migration of accounts, applications and transaction history to the canonical rollup. Going forward, layer 1 would only handle the decentralization-sensitive tasks of consensus and settlement. Freeing up layer 1 resources means everything can run faster without requiring powerful hardware to secure the network.
Minimized latency (⏳ Exp. 2026+): As layer 1 becomes more lightweight, block time can be further reduced while keeping layer 1 decentralized. The first target for this phase is to get to a 5-second block time. As the protocol is further optimized and the capacity of hardware generally improves, even lower block times will become possible.
Decentralized sequencer (⏳ Exp. 2024): The possibility of a decentralized sequencer for the canonical rollup is being explored. A sequencer would allow for much lower latency inside the rollup – much less than a second. It could also offer fair ordering of transactions or transaction encryption, which serves to prevent someone from manipulating the order of transactions in a given block to their benefit, known as Maximal Extractable Value (MEV).
Footnotes
Horizontal scaling: scaling up a system to meet increased usage by increasing the number of nodes that process transactions without necessarily scaling each node’s capacity.
Vertical scaling: scaling up a system to meet increased usage by increasing the raw power of the existing nodes, such as increasing their processing power and internet bandwidth.
Tez/Dev 2024: Unveiling the Exciting Line-up and Agenda!
Following the buzz of Tezos X, we're thrilled to reveal the speaker lineup, agenda, and exciting stats for Tez/Dev 2024. This flagship annual conference is set to be a remarkable event for all community members, builders, partners, and Web3 enthusiasts.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, July 11, 2024Location: KBR, Royal Library of Belgium, Brussels, BEStart Time: 10:00 AM
Join us in Brussels this July for a day filled with engaging sessions on the latest innovations in Tezos, discussions on decentralization, and support for JavaScript, among other topics. The day will conclude with an after-party, providing a perfect opportunity for networking with industry leaders and fellow Tezos enthusiasts. Get your free tickets below!
Key Stats:
15+ Speakers
10+ Sessions
300+ Attendees
20+ Projects
Speaker Line-up
Check out our esteemed speakers at Tez/Dev 2024:
Arthur Breitman - Co-founder, Tezos
Justin Drake - Researcher, Ethereum Foundation
Tarun Chitra - Co-founder and CEO, Gauntlet
Benedikt Büenz - Chief Scientist and Co-founder, Espresso Systems
Yann Regis-Gianas - Head of Core Engineering, Nomadic Labs
Beata Lipska - Developer Relations Engineer, Trilitech
Nicolas Streschinsky - Head of DeFi, Trilitech
Bernd Oostrum - Co-founder, Plend
Dmitriy Kovalevskiy - Co-founder, Hanji Protocol
Iakov Levin - Co-founder, Rivo.xyz
Christoph Niemann - Specialist Solution Architect for Web3, AWS
Alex Liu - Director of Operations, Tezos Commons
Taisia Antonova - VP of Product, World of Women
Thomas Olivier - Co-founder and CTO, World of Women
Leen Al Taher - VP of Consumer Products, Rarible
Ivan Anastassov - COO, TrustSwap
Tez/Dev Agenda
09:30 - 10:00Networking: Doors Open
10:00 - 10:10Opening Introduction: Welcome to TezDev 2024Alex Liu, Director of Operations, Tezos Commons
10:10 - 11:00Keynote: Unlocking Opportunities with Tezos XArthur Breitman, Co-founder, Tezos
11:00 - 11:15Coffee Break
11:15 - 12:15Panel: The Road to L2 Decentralization + Q&AArthur Breitman, Co-founder, Tezos; Justin Drake, Researcher, Ethereum Foundation; Benedikt Büenz, Chief Scientist, Espresso Systems; Moderator - Tarun Chitra, Co-founder and CEO, Gauntlet
12:15 - 13:15Lunch Break + Networking
13:15 - 13:45Fireside Talk: World of Women: Empowering Communities with EtherlinkTaisia Antonova, VP of Product, World of Women; Thomas Olivier, Co-founder and CTO, World of Women; Leen Al Taher, VP of Consumer Products, Rarible; Moderator - Beata Lipska, DevRel Engineer, Trilitech
13:45 - 14:00Demo: TrustSwapIvan Anastassov, COO, TrustSwap
14:00 - 14:45Keynote: The Next Stage of Evolution for TezosYann Regis-Gianas, Head of Core Engineering, Nomadic Labs
14:45 - 15:00Coffee Break
15:00 - 15:30Demo: Opening Tezos to the world of JavaScript!Beata Lipska, DevRel Engineer, Trilitech
15:30 - 16:00Demo: Tezos on AWSChristoph Niemann, Sr. Consultant, Blockchain, AWS WWSO Web3 Team
16:00 - 16:45Panel: DeFi Catalyst Accelerator: The Ultimate Support Platform for Etherlink ProjectsModerator - Nico Streschinsky, Head of DeFi, Trilitech; Dmitry Kovalevskiy, Co-founder, Hanji; Bernd Oostrum, Co-founder, Plend; Iakov, Founder, Rivo
16:45 - 17:00Closing ThanksAlex Liu, Director of Operations, Tezos Commons
17:00 - 21:00TezDev After PartyRegister for TezDev to have priority access to the after party
Venue
KBR, Royal Library of BelgiumThe entrance is located around the corner at the following address: Bd de l'Empereur 2, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium, rather than being the main entrance of the library.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with the Tezos community, learn from the experts, and celebrate the achievements and future of Tezos!
For more information and to register, click here.
This Week in the Tezos Ecosystem
Shifting from this week's headlines, let's dive into what's happening in the Tezos Ecosystem.
We're excited to share a new partnership between the Tezos Foundation and the Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) in New York City. This collaboration will provide a unique platform for digital artists to showcase their work within the museum.
Starting on June 28, this yearlong opportunity will allow artists from the Tezos community to exhibit their creations at MoMI. Visitors will have the chance to take home a fragment of the artwork minted on Tezos, blending traditional museum experiences with the innovative world of digital art.
The partnership begins with "b a r b i e ~ w o r l d ~ b r e a k d o w n" (2024) by the first commissioned artist, Sabato PNG, displayed on MoMI’s Schlosser Media Wall. Learn more about this installation here.
Museum visitors can also explore the work of renowned artist Auriea Harvey and stop by the MoMI x Tezos station in the lobby to collect "Echo: Core," a fragment of her sculpture "Echo." Discover more about this interactive experience here.
This collaboration reflects Tezos' commitment to supporting digital artists and integrating with the traditional art world. It shows how the Tezos ecosystem continues to provide new opportunities for artists to reach wider audiences.
For more details about this partnership, check out the latest interview with Regina Harsanyi and Alja Paris by Jebb L. for The Art Newspaper here.
This Week in Tezos Development
Paris C Successfully Activated with Community Effort
Last week, we discussed the importance of the Paris C upgrade. This week on June 25, 2024, at 07:30:15 UTC, the Tezos blockchain successfully activated the ParisC user-activated upgrade (UAU) on mainnet at block #5,898,241. This milestone marks a critical step forward in ensuring the robustness and functionality of the Tezos network.
The ParisC upgrade addresses a liveness bug in Tezos’ Smart Rollups, which was discovered shortly after the activation of the Paris protocol. This bug temporarily affected users’ ability to withdraw funds from Etherlink to Tezos’ layer 1. With ParisC now active, users can resume seamless interactions with Etherlink, restoring full functionality and reliability to the network.
Achieving this upgrade was no small feat. It required a community-wide effort, with over 90% of bakers updating to Octez v20.1. This level of participation is a testament to the strength and dedication of the Tezos community. Developers, bakers, node operators, and countless others worked together to ensure the smooth deployment of ParisC.
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone involved in this successful upgrade. Your commitment and collaboration are what make Tezos a continually evolving and resilient blockchain. Let's continue to build the future of Tezos together, starting with Tezos X.
For more details on the ParisC announcement, you can read the full announcement by Nomadic Labs here.
🔴 Now Streaming: Building on Tezos | Kukai Wallet
Join us this week as we dive into the world of builders within the Tezos ecosystem, featuring an in-depth look at Kukai Wallet.
Kukai Mobile Lead Simon McLoughlin discusses the beta release of the Kukai mobile app and shares his journey of working in the Tezos ecosystem as a developer.
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Blockchain Evolved: the Road to Tezos X
Welcome to this week's issue of the Baking Sheet, Tezos community! This week marks an extremely important milestone for Tezos, as we unveil the roadmap for the future of our blockchain. Tezos was always intended to be a forever blockchain, one that evolves continuously in an open, modular environment.
As we navigate through these exciting developments, we celebrate Tezos' ability to adapt and grow, ensuring it remains the catalyst of blockchain technology for generations to come. Let's dive into what the future holds with the vision of Tezos X crafted by Nomadic Labs, Trilitech, and Functori as they share a unified vision of Tezos.
Tezos was conceived to be future-proof, upgradeable from the start and by design - and to do so according to the will of its community.
Staying true to this ethos and acknowledging some of the fundamental issues facing the blockchain space today, we propose a vision of the future where Tezos becomes a one-stop shop for a wide range of applications. A single, integrated system where each component is optimized to work seamlessly with the rest, with high performance, composability, and convenience.
Getting there is more than just making things faster, though; it’s about enabling innovators and driving activity. It’s about scaling both performance and utility, all the while preserving the properties that make a blockchain worth having. That’s what Tezos X sets out to achieve.
In truth, we’re already well on our way to Tezos X; we’ve been at it for a while. Many pieces of the system are already here: they’re part of the incremental evolution of Tezos. Our community has brought us here, and it’s our community that’ll keep driving us forward.
Let’s take a look at how we got where we are, and what the future of Tezos could look like.
The original design: layer 1 handles everything
Tezos started out as a monolithic blockchain, where every node replicates all activity. One layer, one execution environment.
However, scaling a monolithic blockchain means that requirements for computing power and internet bandwidth for all node operators increase as activity on the network increases. This is not sustainable and can result in centralization, as only those with enough resources to run high-end hardware remain able to secure the network.
In order to scale and maintain decentralization, Tezos has evolved from a monolithic to a modular design, where interconnected groups of nodes take on different roles - all the while maintaining an integrated experience for builders and users.
This approach keeps activities requiring a high degree of decentralization, like consensus and governance, on layer 1. Everything else is offloaded to modules optimized for their specific task, designed from the ground up to work together as one well-oiled machine. This approach allows massive improvements in performance while fully inheriting security and censorship-resistance from the L1.
This proposed modular-but-integrated, “modu-lithic” approach enables a huge boost in performance, composability, and interoperability and, when put together, means Tezos can get the best of both monolithic and modular blockchain design.
Boosting performance: high scalability, low latency
Performance is arguably the first big, hairy problem that needs to be solved to take Tezos to new heights. Much like broadband transformed the web by making online video a reality, Web3 needs to transcend its dial-up days to unlock its true potential.
From early 2022, several Tezos protocol developer teams set out on a joint mission to massively scale the Tezos network. The objective: is to ensure that a lot more people can do a lot more on the network at the same time.
Central to this strategy are Smart Rollups, a scaling technology where an optimized and dedicated second layer executes transactions, while consensus and settlement remain guaranteed by the L1.
By July 2023, developers were able to showcase a network throughput of 1 million transactions per second in a public demonstration. This feat was achieved by combining the horizontal scaling enabled by Smart Rollups (1,000 rollup nodes running in parallel) with Data Availability Committees (an efficient mechanism for publishing rollup data outside the constraints of L1 blockspace).
More recently, a dedicated Data-Availability Layer has been enabled on the Tezos mainnet. An evolution from DACs, the DAL ensures that the network can handle the large amount of data transmitted by rollup users in a fully decentralized way.
The combo Smart Rollups-plus-DAL is powerful, and in terms of performance alone, takes Tezos close to its broadband moment.
However, scaling the system horizontally with scores of rollups running in parallel introduces a new problem: a fragmented ecosystem where applications can’t talk to each other as seamlessly as they do in the L1. The composability of applications that run and interact smoothly is severely degraded as latency and friction are introduced.
Key developments
Smart Rollups (✅ Q1 2023): Smart Rollups massively scale the Tezos network by allowing the resource-intensive processing of transactions (execution) to take place on multiple, powerful dedicated layers, while integrity and security are still guaranteed by Tezos’ decentralized layer 1. The flexible design of Smart Rollups allows for the deployment of tailor-made blockchain solutions that don’t compromise on security and scalability.
Faster blocks (🔁 Ongoing): Pipelining and other optimizations have allowed block time to be reduced from 60 seconds to 10 seconds. The lower the block time, the smoother and faster applications run, and the sooner transactions can be considered final.
Data-Availability Layer (🔁 Ongoing): Smart Rollups require a large amount of data to be transmitted over the network and kept publicly available – more than Tezos’ layer 1 can support without compromising on decentralization. The Data-Availability Layer is an independent network for rollup data where data publication is guaranteed by the Tezos layer 1.
Composability: one rollup to rule them all
Composability is about making everything work together. It’s about allowing applications to interact with (and build upon) one another to arrive at a sum that’s greater than its parts.
As the DeFi “money Legos’’ analogy goes, composability is what allows a bunch of individual bricks to become a castle.
This isn’t a problem for monolithic blockchains, but a fractured, multi-rollup design that relies on horizontal scaling alone will have composability issues — no matter how many extra rollups it unrolls.
Bricks that are kept in different boxes can’t be easily assembled into castles. So, how to solve that?
How about vertical scaling?
Given the focus many L2 builders place on the horizontal scaling aspect, it’s easy to overlook just how useful rollups are for vertical scaling, too. Tezos X builds on this underappreciated property.
As the heavy lifting moves to another layer, the Tezos L1 becomes the underlying decentralized and censorship-resistant backbone for Smart Rollups. But importantly, Smart Rollups are also free to scale vertically with raw processing power.
There’s no longer a tradeoff between hardware requirements and decentralization within the system. With that, performance is only limited by the specs of one (or a few) ludicrously overpowered computer(s).
At this point, why even bother having hosts of parallel networks? In theory, one rollup is all that’s needed to meet the requirements of all but the most extreme use cases. Better yet, with all activity happening in a single rollup, we can achieve complete composability.
That’s what Tezos X envisions: the creation of a single canonical rollup able to handle - and massively expand - all activity on the Tezos network.
But scaling performance isn’t enough, and reclaiming composability (while keeping decentralization and censorship resistance) is really just par for the course — after all, monolithic Tezos was composable to begin with.
The last piece of the puzzle is bringing in more developers and experimentation to scale the utility of Tezos. For that to happen, we need a better developer experience, with more flexibility to allow builders to pick and choose their tools and programming languages. We need to make Tezos more interoperable.
Key developments
Canonical Rollup (⏳Exp. 2026). The Tezos ecosystem converges on a single rollup for most activity. The canonical rollup supports multiple execution environments with atomic transactions across smart contracts written in different programming languages.
New runtime (⏳Exp. 2025): RISC-V is being explored as a runtime, in addition to the current WASM engine for rollups. WASM is designed for the execution of web applications in a browser, while RISC-V offers an architecture that is highly efficient, more scalable, and closer to that of a hardware processor.
Further scaling (⏳Exp. 2025). Ultra-high throughput in Smart Rollups with parallel execution of transactions will take Tezos’ scalability to the next level. The target for this work is one million transactions per second in a single rollup.
Interoperability: making Tezos plug’n’play
Interoperability means breaking down barriers and offering more freedom to developers. It’s about opening up Tezos to new programming environments, connecting with other blockchains, and integrating with non-blockchain systems.
Most blockchains today require developers to learn new, dedicated programming languages, which often aren’t used outside their own ecosystems. This makes it hard for developers to deploy and maintain cross-chain applications, and even harder to connect with the off-chain world.
Even with the widespread adoption of Ethereum’s EVM and its main language, Solidity, most blockchains are still closed to mainstream programming languages.
A huge chunk of all machine learning is done in Python; web development mostly relies on JavaScript; finance is dominated by the likes of Java and C#. There’s a massive pool of talented developers that can be tapped into.
With an increasing amount of code being written by AI, the competitive advantage of mainstream languages will only grow. LLM algorithms feed on existing quality data, and there’s just no competition with the troves of training data for the likes of JavaScript and Python.
Building on top of advances in interoperability, the canonical rollup will support multiple execution environments. Devs will be able to deploy smart contracts using their preferred language. A smart contract written in Solidity calls a smart contract written in Python, and passes the result to a third contract written in JavaScript — all within the same transaction, and within the same rollup.
This interoperability will open up Tezos to millions of new potential builders, a huge suite of existing tools - and maybe even to your friendly neighborhood AI model, too.
Key developments
Etherlink (🔁 Ongoing): An EVM-compatible Smart Rollup built by Tezos protocol developers. Etherlink enables the deployment of Solidity smart contracts with frictionless integration with EVM ecosystem tools. The protocol-level trustless bridge between Smart Rollups and layer 1 enables asset transfers without relying on third parties.
Michelson rollup (⏳Exp. 2025): A proposed rollup supporting the same smart contract languages as Tezos layer 1. This rollup will allow existing applications on Tezos to be easily deployed on layer 2, benefiting from the high scalability and low latency enabled by Smart Rollups. The Michelson rollup can run in parallel with Etherlink, enabling a trustless bridge between those two runtimes.
Support for mainstream languages (⏳Exp. 2025). Turnkey Smart Rollup solutions will come with built-in support for deploying smart contracts in top mainstream programming languages. No need to learn a blockchain-specific programming language to start building. The first planned additions are JavaScript and TypeScript, with Python and Java being explored as next additions.
Improved developer experience (🔁 Ongoing): Tooling, tooling, tooling. Tezos developer teams have prioritized delivering more and better SDKs, APIs, and other tools for building on Tezos. The guiding principle is that integrating the Tezos blockchain into any type of application should be as easy as importing a software library.
Welcome to Tezos X
This vision for Tezos X represents a significant evolution from the original Tezos design.
Free from the burden of also having to process every transaction and computation, the L1 would become significantly faster, with even lower latency. The lighter load also means bakers would still be able to secure the network with low-spec hardware, ensuring decentralization.
A huge chunk of network activity would then be free to move to an overpowered canonical rollup, while the layer 1 focuses on being a lightweight consensus/settlement layer.
At this stage, Tezos will have moved from a monolithic blockchain, where every blockchain node replicates everything, to a fully modular design with an integrated experience, where different groups of nodes seamlessly interact and handle their own specialized tasks with high efficiency.
The processing power enabled by this shift means that, at this point, Tezos would be more than a blockchain.
It’ll be a reliable, usable, and scalable cloud-like backend for a wide range of applications.
Key developments
A new role for layer 1 (⏳ Exp. 2026): Proposed migration of accounts, applications and transaction history to the canonical rollup. Going forward, layer 1 would only handle the decentralization-sensitive tasks of consensus and settlement. Freeing up layer 1 resources means everything can run faster without requiring powerful hardware to secure the network.
Minimized latency (⏳ Exp. 2026+): As layer 1 becomes more lightweight, block time can be further reduced while keeping layer 1 decentralized. The first target for this phase is to get to a 5-second block time. As the protocol is further optimized and the capacity of hardware generally improves, even lower block times will become possible.
Decentralized sequencer (⏳ Exp. 2024): The possibility of a decentralized sequencer for the canonical rollup is being explored. A sequencer would allow for much lower latency inside the rollup – much less than a second. It could also offer fair ordering of transactions or transaction encryption, which serves to prevent someone from manipulating the order of transactions in a given block to their benefit, known as Maximal Extractable Value (MEV).
Footnotes
Horizontal scaling: scaling up a system to meet increased usage by increasing the number of nodes that process transactions without necessarily scaling each node’s capacity.
Vertical scaling: scaling up a system to meet increased usage by increasing the raw power of the existing nodes, such as increasing their processing power and internet bandwidth.
Tez/Dev 2024: Unveiling the Exciting Line-up and Agenda!
Following the buzz of Tezos X, we're thrilled to reveal the speaker lineup, agenda, and exciting stats for Tez/Dev 2024. This flagship annual conference is set to be a remarkable event for all community members, builders, partners, and Web3 enthusiasts.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, July 11, 2024Location: KBR, Royal Library of Belgium, Brussels, BEStart Time: 10:00 AM
Join us in Brussels this July for a day filled with engaging sessions on the latest innovations in Tezos, discussions on decentralization, and support for JavaScript, among other topics. The day will conclude with an after-party, providing a perfect opportunity for networking with industry leaders and fellow Tezos enthusiasts. Get your free tickets below!
Key Stats:
15+ Speakers
10+ Sessions
300+ Attendees
20+ Projects
Speaker Line-up
Check out our esteemed speakers at Tez/Dev 2024:
Arthur Breitman - Co-founder, Tezos
Justin Drake - Researcher, Ethereum Foundation
Tarun Chitra - Co-founder and CEO, Gauntlet
Benedikt Büenz - Chief Scientist and Co-founder, Espresso Systems
Yann Regis-Gianas - Head of Core Engineering, Nomadic Labs
Beata Lipska - Developer Relations Engineer, Trilitech
Nicolas Streschinsky - Head of DeFi, Trilitech
Bernd Oostrum - Co-founder, Plend
Dmitriy Kovalevskiy - Co-founder, Hanji Protocol
Iakov Levin - Co-founder, Rivo.xyz
Christoph Niemann - Specialist Solution Architect for Web3, AWS
Alex Liu - Director of Operations, Tezos Commons
Taisia Antonova - VP of Product, World of Women
Thomas Olivier - Co-founder and CTO, World of Women
Leen Al Taher - VP of Consumer Products, Rarible
Ivan Anastassov - COO, TrustSwap
Tez/Dev Agenda
09:30 - 10:00Networking: Doors Open
10:00 - 10:10Opening Introduction: Welcome to TezDev 2024Alex Liu, Director of Operations, Tezos Commons
10:10 - 11:00Keynote: Unlocking Opportunities with Tezos XArthur Breitman, Co-founder, Tezos
11:00 - 11:15Coffee Break
11:15 - 12:15Panel: The Road to L2 Decentralization + Q&AArthur Breitman, Co-founder, Tezos; Justin Drake, Researcher, Ethereum Foundation; Benedikt Büenz, Chief Scientist, Espresso Systems; Moderator - Tarun Chitra, Co-founder and CEO, Gauntlet
12:15 - 13:15Lunch Break + Networking
13:15 - 13:45Fireside Talk: World of Women: Empowering Communities with EtherlinkTaisia Antonova, VP of Product, World of Women; Thomas Olivier, Co-founder and CTO, World of Women; Leen Al Taher, VP of Consumer Products, Rarible; Moderator - Beata Lipska, DevRel Engineer, Trilitech
13:45 - 14:00Demo: TrustSwapIvan Anastassov, COO, TrustSwap
14:00 - 14:45Keynote: The Next Stage of Evolution for TezosYann Regis-Gianas, Head of Core Engineering, Nomadic Labs
14:45 - 15:00Coffee Break
15:00 - 15:30Demo: Opening Tezos to the world of JavaScript!Beata Lipska, DevRel Engineer, Trilitech
15:30 - 16:00Demo: Tezos on AWSChristoph Niemann, Sr. Consultant, Blockchain, AWS WWSO Web3 Team
16:00 - 16:45Panel: DeFi Catalyst Accelerator: The Ultimate Support Platform for Etherlink ProjectsModerator - Nico Streschinsky, Head of DeFi, Trilitech; Dmitry Kovalevskiy, Co-founder, Hanji; Bernd Oostrum, Co-founder, Plend; Iakov, Founder, Rivo
16:45 - 17:00Closing ThanksAlex Liu, Director of Operations, Tezos Commons
17:00 - 21:00TezDev After PartyRegister for TezDev to have priority access to the after party
Venue
KBR, Royal Library of BelgiumThe entrance is located around the corner at the following address: Bd de l'Empereur 2, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium, rather than being the main entrance of the library.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with the Tezos community, learn from the experts, and celebrate the achievements and future of Tezos!
For more information and to register, click here.
This Week in the Tezos Ecosystem
Shifting from this week's headlines, let's dive into what's happening in the Tezos Ecosystem.
We're excited to share a new partnership between the Tezos Foundation and the Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) in New York City. This collaboration will provide a unique platform for digital artists to showcase their work within the museum.
Starting on June 28, this yearlong opportunity will allow artists from the Tezos community to exhibit their creations at MoMI. Visitors will have the chance to take home a fragment of the artwork minted on Tezos, blending traditional museum experiences with the innovative world of digital art.
The partnership begins with "b a r b i e ~ w o r l d ~ b r e a k d o w n" (2024) by the first commissioned artist, Sabato PNG, displayed on MoMI’s Schlosser Media Wall. Learn more about this installation here.
Museum visitors can also explore the work of renowned artist Auriea Harvey and stop by the MoMI x Tezos station in the lobby to collect "Echo: Core," a fragment of her sculpture "Echo." Discover more about this interactive experience here.
This collaboration reflects Tezos' commitment to supporting digital artists and integrating with the traditional art world. It shows how the Tezos ecosystem continues to provide new opportunities for artists to reach wider audiences.
For more details about this partnership, check out the latest interview with Regina Harsanyi and Alja Paris by Jebb L. for The Art Newspaper here.
This Week in Tezos Development
Paris C Successfully Activated with Community Effort
Last week, we discussed the importance of the Paris C upgrade. This week on June 25, 2024, at 07:30:15 UTC, the Tezos blockchain successfully activated the ParisC user-activated upgrade (UAU) on mainnet at block #5,898,241. This milestone marks a critical step forward in ensuring the robustness and functionality of the Tezos network.
The ParisC upgrade addresses a liveness bug in Tezos’ Smart Rollups, which was discovered shortly after the activation of the Paris protocol. This bug temporarily affected users’ ability to withdraw funds from Etherlink to Tezos’ layer 1. With ParisC now active, users can resume seamless interactions with Etherlink, restoring full functionality and reliability to the network.
Achieving this upgrade was no small feat. It required a community-wide effort, with over 90% of bakers updating to Octez v20.1. This level of participation is a testament to the strength and dedication of the Tezos community. Developers, bakers, node operators, and countless others worked together to ensure the smooth deployment of ParisC.
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone involved in this successful upgrade. Your commitment and collaboration are what make Tezos a continually evolving and resilient blockchain. Let's continue to build the future of Tezos together, starting with Tezos X.
For more details on the ParisC announcement, you can read the full announcement by Nomadic Labs here.
🔴 Now Streaming: Building on Tezos | Kukai Wallet
Join us this week as we dive into the world of builders within the Tezos ecosystem, featuring an in-depth look at Kukai Wallet.
Kukai Mobile Lead Simon McLoughlin discusses the beta release of the Kukai mobile app and shares his journey of working in the Tezos ecosystem as a developer.
🖥 Stream: YouTube | X
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Why #Tezos CRP?
The Significance of the Tezos Community Rewards Program
Something every single one of us has in common is that we like our efforts to be validated. In every human pursuit, we’ve grown to expect some sort of reward for a job well done. However, in a digital sea of talent and ambition, the feeling of being undervalued or even invisible is becoming increasingly difficult to avoid, especially for jobs that aren’t considered essential. Ironically, these non-essential jobs often are the ones that have withstood the test of time, such as the arts. It can also be argued that innovation falls within this paradoxical category, where the creation’s value rarely seems to equate to the impact said creation has on the world. Wouldn’t it be nice to see institutions rewarding those daring enough to innovate and create? What if you could have a direct say in who and what gets supported?
A Quick Refresher on CRP
There are initiatives dedicated to supporting and acknowledging those who go above and beyond, at least within the Tezos community, and one such initiative is the Community Rewards Program (CRP). The Tezos CRP was first introduced in October 2020 and has been occurring monthly ever since. With the help of community feedback, it has evolved along the way, but its purpose and functionality have remained the same. An excellent article about the program was written in 2022 by Cryptonio, and can be found here.
In summary, the program is funded by the Tezos Foundation, managed and operated by Tezos Commons. Every month, up to 5000 tez is dedicated to the reward pool. Any Tezos user can nominate who they think deserves recognition and support. It takes less than a minute to fill out the form, or alternatively, you can also use the hashtag #TezosCRP under tweets or in the Tezos Discord channel of who you think is worthy of a nomination.
So Why Do We Need CRP? Who benefits from this?
In the words of a respected artist in the Tezos community, PapaBearded, “I love the way it helps enable those grinding in the space to keep doing what they do! Every bit of institutional support that makes its way to artists and creators is a boon to the entire ecosystem if you ask me.”
This sentiment resonates across the Tezosphere. I can personally attest to the positive impact of CRP. In my early days of exploring Tezos, earning several nominations for my efforts was what bootstrapped my multi-year journey as an artist minting on Tezos. It also enabled me to explore DeFi, and gaming.
From a faucet-funded Kukai wallet and rewards from CRP, I have now minted over 500 artworks, collected over 2000 NFTs from other artists, and significantly improved my real life. CRP enabled me to spend my time networking, volunteering, experimenting with my artistry, and learning everything I can about Tezos.
Some More Quotes from CRP Nominees
AI Photo of a happy and supported creator. From a Tezos Dev: “Winning the Tezos Commons Community Rewards Program (CRP) awards has been incredibly impactful. Being recognized for my efforts in assimilation and development affirmed the importance of my work and encouraged me to push my boundaries. The rewards have helped me financially support my projects, allowing for more innovation and community engagement. The CRP embodies the spirit of Tezos, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. It’s been a privilege to be part of such a forward-thinking initiative, and I’m excited to see how it continues to shape our community.” - Skllzrmy From A Tezos Artist: “Winning the TC CRP award has been a huge surprise for me. Being recognized for my 2.5 years of effort in the Tezos ecosystem warms my heart, motivates me, and makes me want to contribute with even more enthusiasm. Since my first NFT, I’ve believed in Tezos’s potential to shape the future ‘Art Community’ worldwide. The way artists bond and collaborate within Tezos ecosystem creates an important culture with great potential for both the arts and artists. It is a huge honor and an even greater pleasure to be a member of this wonderful community and to contribute as much as possible. A huge thanks to everyone who nominated me.” - Paraxeno aka Plektani-Art From TezTones Co-Founder: “Winning the CRP was a surprise that snuck up on me during the beginning of the TezTones Season. It was a time where I was begrudgingly accepting my role of leadership in the project and it was very reaffirming and heartwarming to get the acknowledgment. - Hashbrown
Hopefully, these testimonies from active Tezos Community members help elaborate on why Tezos CRP is such a fantastic and useful program. There is no guarantee of the initiative’s longevity, but the more we as a community utilize it and share how it adds value to our lives, the greater our chances to keep it around long-term.
There are also other initiatives for Tezos Community to utilize when in need of support, such as TZ APAC. With their platform, Fortify Labs, several community builders have already received funding and support. Learn more about this amazing development with the article, Fortifying The Future” by Stu Elmes.
Nominations for CRP are up to the Community. Use It So We Don’t Lose It.
The Tezos Community Rewards Program (CRP) stands as a testament to the power of recognition and support within a decentralized community. By acknowledging and rewarding the efforts of its members, CRP not only boosts individual morale but also fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation. This program has proven to be an invaluable resource for artists, developers, and innovators, providing them with the financial and moral support needed to push the boundaries of what’s possible on the Tezos blockchain. As the community continues to grow and evolve, programs like CRP undoubtedly play a crucial role in shaping the future, ensuring that those who contribute to the ecosystem are celebrated and empowered to keep innovating.
Why #Tezos CRP? was originally published in Tezos Commons on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
Something every single one of us has in common is that we like our efforts to be validated. In every human pursuit, we’ve grown to expect some sort of reward for a job well done. However, in a digital sea of talent and ambition, the feeling of being undervalued or even invisible is becoming increasingly difficult to avoid, especially for jobs that aren’t considered essential. Ironically, these non-essential jobs often are the ones that have withstood the test of time, such as the arts. It can also be argued that innovation falls within this paradoxical category, where the creation’s value rarely seems to equate to the impact said creation has on the world. Wouldn’t it be nice to see institutions rewarding those daring enough to innovate and create? What if you could have a direct say in who and what gets supported?
A Quick Refresher on CRP
There are initiatives dedicated to supporting and acknowledging those who go above and beyond, at least within the Tezos community, and one such initiative is the Community Rewards Program (CRP). The Tezos CRP was first introduced in October 2020 and has been occurring monthly ever since. With the help of community feedback, it has evolved along the way, but its purpose and functionality have remained the same. An excellent article about the program was written in 2022 by Cryptonio, and can be found here.
In summary, the program is funded by the Tezos Foundation, managed and operated by Tezos Commons. Every month, up to 5000 tez is dedicated to the reward pool. Any Tezos user can nominate who they think deserves recognition and support. It takes less than a minute to fill out the form, or alternatively, you can also use the hashtag #TezosCRP under tweets or in the Tezos Discord channel of who you think is worthy of a nomination.
So Why Do We Need CRP? Who benefits from this?
In the words of a respected artist in the Tezos community, PapaBearded, “I love the way it helps enable those grinding in the space to keep doing what they do! Every bit of institutional support that makes its way to artists and creators is a boon to the entire ecosystem if you ask me.”
This sentiment resonates across the Tezosphere. I can personally attest to the positive impact of CRP. In my early days of exploring Tezos, earning several nominations for my efforts was what bootstrapped my multi-year journey as an artist minting on Tezos. It also enabled me to explore DeFi, and gaming.
From a faucet-funded Kukai wallet and rewards from CRP, I have now minted over 500 artworks, collected over 2000 NFTs from other artists, and significantly improved my real life. CRP enabled me to spend my time networking, volunteering, experimenting with my artistry, and learning everything I can about Tezos.
Some More Quotes from CRP Nominees
AI Photo of a happy and supported creator. From a Tezos Dev: “Winning the Tezos Commons Community Rewards Program (CRP) awards has been incredibly impactful. Being recognized for my efforts in assimilation and development affirmed the importance of my work and encouraged me to push my boundaries. The rewards have helped me financially support my projects, allowing for more innovation and community engagement. The CRP embodies the spirit of Tezos, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. It’s been a privilege to be part of such a forward-thinking initiative, and I’m excited to see how it continues to shape our community.” - Skllzrmy From A Tezos Artist: “Winning the TC CRP award has been a huge surprise for me. Being recognized for my 2.5 years of effort in the Tezos ecosystem warms my heart, motivates me, and makes me want to contribute with even more enthusiasm. Since my first NFT, I’ve believed in Tezos’s potential to shape the future ‘Art Community’ worldwide. The way artists bond and collaborate within Tezos ecosystem creates an important culture with great potential for both the arts and artists. It is a huge honor and an even greater pleasure to be a member of this wonderful community and to contribute as much as possible. A huge thanks to everyone who nominated me.” - Paraxeno aka Plektani-Art From TezTones Co-Founder: “Winning the CRP was a surprise that snuck up on me during the beginning of the TezTones Season. It was a time where I was begrudgingly accepting my role of leadership in the project and it was very reaffirming and heartwarming to get the acknowledgment. - Hashbrown
Hopefully, these testimonies from active Tezos Community members help elaborate on why Tezos CRP is such a fantastic and useful program. There is no guarantee of the initiative’s longevity, but the more we as a community utilize it and share how it adds value to our lives, the greater our chances to keep it around long-term.
There are also other initiatives for Tezos Community to utilize when in need of support, such as TZ APAC. With their platform, Fortify Labs, several community builders have already received funding and support. Learn more about this amazing development with the article, Fortifying The Future” by Stu Elmes.
Nominations for CRP are up to the Community. Use It So We Don’t Lose It.
The Tezos Community Rewards Program (CRP) stands as a testament to the power of recognition and support within a decentralized community. By acknowledging and rewarding the efforts of its members, CRP not only boosts individual morale but also fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation. This program has proven to be an invaluable resource for artists, developers, and innovators, providing them with the financial and moral support needed to push the boundaries of what’s possible on the Tezos blockchain. As the community continues to grow and evolve, programs like CRP undoubtedly play a crucial role in shaping the future, ensuring that those who contribute to the ecosystem are celebrated and empowered to keep innovating.
Why #Tezos CRP? was originally published in Tezos Commons on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
Etherlink: Who’s Building?
A list of projects that are already building on Tezos’ EVM-compatible Layer 2: Etherlink.
Etherlink, for the past few months, has been all the buzz in the Tezos ecosystem and not only. It’s not really a surprise since it’s one of the few decentralized EVM-compatible Layer 2 networks and with its recent beta mainnet launch the buzz has been getting stronger.
In this article though, we won’t talk about what Etherlink is since we’ve already covered that in previous articles like “Etherlink: EVM Rollup Enhanced!” and more recently with “Etherlink: The Best Of Both Worlds”. Instead, I thought it would be interesting to take a look at some of the projects that have already integrated with Etherlink or are currently in the process of building on it. Although the list isn’t exhaustive and includes only a selection of projects that caught my eye, it remains quite extensive. So, let’s dive right in!
LayerZero
LayerZero is an omnichain interoperability protocol designed to enable seamless communication and data transfer across different blockchain networks. With LayerZero, Etherlink users will be able to transfer assets and liquidity from other protocols directly to Etherlink, enhancing the platform’s liquidity and usability. This integration not only supports liquidity transfer but also enables the development of complex, multi-chain decentralized applications (DApps) on Etherlink, making it a more versatile and powerful platform.
Hanji
Hanji is an on-chain central limit order book trading platform. Through it, users will be able to trade assets efficiently by placing limit and market orders directly on the blockchain, ensuring transparent, fair trading with minimized slippage and high liquidity. It’s worth mentioning that Hanji is being developed by the same team that brought us Kord.fi!
Thirdweb
With Thirdweb, developers can easily build, launch, and manage their own decentralized applications (DApps). The platform simplifies the development process by making a lot of the EVM tooling available.
Fireblocks
I’ve covered the importance of the Fireblocks integration with Tezos in a previous article. The tl;dr is that this integration helps with increased liquidity, accessibility, and institutional adoption, and all those benefits become true for Etherlink as well.
Plend
Plend is another decentralized finance (DeFi) platform focusing on lending and borrowing services that is being built on Etherlink. Built by the team that also built Plenty.Network, Plend is currently available on the Etherlink testnet and you can play around with it here.
Hashleap
Hashleap will enable Etherlink users to accept and manage crypto payments easily. Users will be able to send, accept, and track business crypto payments, making it simple to handle salaries, expenses, and other transactions in crypto.
TachySwap
TachySwap is an AMM-based decentralized exchange currently available on the Etherlink testnet. You can perform quick and efficient token swaps on TachySwap and play around with testnet tokens to experience the speed of Etherlink.
Degenerator.wtf
Degenerator.wtf is another interesting and fun project currently building on Etherlink. With their recent launch on mainnet, users can create and trade meme tokens, with more features and functionalities coming.
Bit Hotel
Bit Hotel, was one of the more recent announcements of Etherlink integrations. It allows users to socialize, play games, and earn tokens in Bit Hotel’s virtual metaverse. This is the first game that integrates Etherlink and you can try it out here.
Omnisea
Omnisea is an NFT platform that is also building on Etherlink. It will allow users to buy and sell NFTs on Omnisea’s decentralized marketplace and if you want to give it a try, you can currently mint a “Hello Etherlink” NFT on the testnet.
Secret Network
Secret Network is a confidential computing layer of Web3 that has also announced that they will be building on Etherlink. This integration will provide users and developers on Etherlink with privacy and data protection in various use cases like encrypted order books for Etherlink DeFi applications, private voting for Etherlink DAOs, encrypted storage for various types of Etherlink applications, secure random number generation for Etherlink games, confidential data access via Etherlink NFTs, and sealed-bid auctions for all types of assets.
As we can see, the Etherlink ecosystem is rapidly expanding, with a diverse range of projects integrating and building on it. As I said at the start, this list is not nearly exhaustive and it’s already quite long.
From secure cross-chain communication with LayerZero to innovative decentralized finance solutions like Plend, Hanji, and TachySwap, the potential of Etherlink is being realized across various sectors. Projects like Thirdweb and Fireblocks are simplifying DApp development and enhancing institutional adoption, while Hashleap is improving the efficiency and utility of crypto transactions.
The fun and engaging integrations like Degenerator.wtf and Bit Hotel highlight the versatility of Etherlink in accommodating different types of user experiences. Moreover, the inclusion of privacy-focused platforms like Secret Network and NFT marketplaces such as Omnisea demonstrates Etherlink’s commitment to offering comprehensive solutions that cater to the growing needs of the artistic blockchain community.
Stay tuned for more updates as Etherlink continues to grow and attract more pioneering projects to its robust platform. If you haven’t explored Etherlink yet, now is a perfect time to check it out and experience the speeds and smoothness of the most decentralized EVM- compatible Layer 2 in the space. And remember, it’s all powered by Tezos.
Etherlink: Who’s Building? was originally published in Tezos Commons on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
Etherlink, for the past few months, has been all the buzz in the Tezos ecosystem and not only. It’s not really a surprise since it’s one of the few decentralized EVM-compatible Layer 2 networks and with its recent beta mainnet launch the buzz has been getting stronger.
In this article though, we won’t talk about what Etherlink is since we’ve already covered that in previous articles like “Etherlink: EVM Rollup Enhanced!” and more recently with “Etherlink: The Best Of Both Worlds”. Instead, I thought it would be interesting to take a look at some of the projects that have already integrated with Etherlink or are currently in the process of building on it. Although the list isn’t exhaustive and includes only a selection of projects that caught my eye, it remains quite extensive. So, let’s dive right in!
LayerZero
LayerZero is an omnichain interoperability protocol designed to enable seamless communication and data transfer across different blockchain networks. With LayerZero, Etherlink users will be able to transfer assets and liquidity from other protocols directly to Etherlink, enhancing the platform’s liquidity and usability. This integration not only supports liquidity transfer but also enables the development of complex, multi-chain decentralized applications (DApps) on Etherlink, making it a more versatile and powerful platform.
Hanji
Hanji is an on-chain central limit order book trading platform. Through it, users will be able to trade assets efficiently by placing limit and market orders directly on the blockchain, ensuring transparent, fair trading with minimized slippage and high liquidity. It’s worth mentioning that Hanji is being developed by the same team that brought us Kord.fi!
Thirdweb
With Thirdweb, developers can easily build, launch, and manage their own decentralized applications (DApps). The platform simplifies the development process by making a lot of the EVM tooling available.
Fireblocks
I’ve covered the importance of the Fireblocks integration with Tezos in a previous article. The tl;dr is that this integration helps with increased liquidity, accessibility, and institutional adoption, and all those benefits become true for Etherlink as well.
Plend
Plend is another decentralized finance (DeFi) platform focusing on lending and borrowing services that is being built on Etherlink. Built by the team that also built Plenty.Network, Plend is currently available on the Etherlink testnet and you can play around with it here.
Hashleap
Hashleap will enable Etherlink users to accept and manage crypto payments easily. Users will be able to send, accept, and track business crypto payments, making it simple to handle salaries, expenses, and other transactions in crypto.
TachySwap
TachySwap is an AMM-based decentralized exchange currently available on the Etherlink testnet. You can perform quick and efficient token swaps on TachySwap and play around with testnet tokens to experience the speed of Etherlink.
Degenerator.wtf
Degenerator.wtf is another interesting and fun project currently building on Etherlink. With their recent launch on mainnet, users can create and trade meme tokens, with more features and functionalities coming.
Bit Hotel
Bit Hotel, was one of the more recent announcements of Etherlink integrations. It allows users to socialize, play games, and earn tokens in Bit Hotel’s virtual metaverse. This is the first game that integrates Etherlink and you can try it out here.
Omnisea
Omnisea is an NFT platform that is also building on Etherlink. It will allow users to buy and sell NFTs on Omnisea’s decentralized marketplace and if you want to give it a try, you can currently mint a “Hello Etherlink” NFT on the testnet.
Secret Network
Secret Network is a confidential computing layer of Web3 that has also announced that they will be building on Etherlink. This integration will provide users and developers on Etherlink with privacy and data protection in various use cases like encrypted order books for Etherlink DeFi applications, private voting for Etherlink DAOs, encrypted storage for various types of Etherlink applications, secure random number generation for Etherlink games, confidential data access via Etherlink NFTs, and sealed-bid auctions for all types of assets.
As we can see, the Etherlink ecosystem is rapidly expanding, with a diverse range of projects integrating and building on it. As I said at the start, this list is not nearly exhaustive and it’s already quite long.
From secure cross-chain communication with LayerZero to innovative decentralized finance solutions like Plend, Hanji, and TachySwap, the potential of Etherlink is being realized across various sectors. Projects like Thirdweb and Fireblocks are simplifying DApp development and enhancing institutional adoption, while Hashleap is improving the efficiency and utility of crypto transactions.
The fun and engaging integrations like Degenerator.wtf and Bit Hotel highlight the versatility of Etherlink in accommodating different types of user experiences. Moreover, the inclusion of privacy-focused platforms like Secret Network and NFT marketplaces such as Omnisea demonstrates Etherlink’s commitment to offering comprehensive solutions that cater to the growing needs of the artistic blockchain community.
Stay tuned for more updates as Etherlink continues to grow and attract more pioneering projects to its robust platform. If you haven’t explored Etherlink yet, now is a perfect time to check it out and experience the speeds and smoothness of the most decentralized EVM- compatible Layer 2 in the space. And remember, it’s all powered by Tezos.
Etherlink: Who’s Building? was originally published in Tezos Commons on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
The Baking Sheet - Issue #208
It’s Staker’s World, We’re Just Living in it.
Bonjour Paris! Staking is Now Live on Tezos
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Baking Sheet, Tezos community! Grab your favorite coffee, because we have some transformative updates brewing for you. This week, we're diving into a landmark change in the Tezos staking model—the first significant update since 2018—thanks to Tezos's continuous upgrades. Plus, we’ll explore exciting developments in Tezos gaming. Let’s kick things off with the introduction of Adaptive Issuance, a feature that’s about to reshape how we stake on Tezos.
Adaptive Issuance Refresher
Adaptive Issuance is designed to automatically adjust the rate of new tez issuance based on the total amount of tez staked. This ensures that only the necessary amount of tez is emitted to secure the network, minimizing inefficiencies and reducing dilution. The mechanism adjusts rewards based on a target staking ratio, increasing rewards to encourage more staking when the ratio is low and decreasing rewards when the ratio is high.
Key Features of Adaptive Issuance
Target Staking Ratio: The system targets 50% of the total tez supply to be staked, enhancing network security while maintaining liquidity.
Staker Role: Introduces a new staker role, allowing funds to be staked without transferring custody to bakers. Staked funds are frozen and subject to slashing, directly contributing to network security.
Progressive Min-Max Rate: Initially, the issuance rate is kept within a narrow range (4.5% to 5.5%) and gradually widens over six months to span from 0.25% to 10%, ensuring a smooth transition.
Adaptive Slashing: Differentiates between accidental errors and deliberate attacks, with penalties proportional to the degree of misconduct.
Manual Staking: All staking is handled manually to ensure precise control over funds.
Why It Matters
Adaptive Issuance significantly lowers the opportunity cost of undelegated tez, making Tezos more attractive for real-world applications such as DeFi, lending markets, and rollups. By targeting a 50% staking ratio, the network becomes more secure and resilient, with a streamlined approach to rewards distribution.
How to Start Staking on Tezos
Choose a Baker: First, select a baker to stake with. Ensure they are open to external stakes and that their fee and policies are acceptable to you. You can check a baker’s capacity and status on tzkt.io.
Delegate Your Account: Use the ‘set delegate’ command in Octez or your wallet’s interface to delegate your account to your chosen baker.
Add Stake: Add your stake using the ‘stake’ command in Octez or your wallet’s interface. The funds will remain in your account but will be frozen by the protocol. You will start receiving rewards after adding stake.
Remove Stake: To remove your stake, use the ‘unstake’ command. The unstaked funds will remain frozen for 4 cycles (~11 days) before you can unfreeze them with the ‘finalize unstake’ command.
Staking funds are subject to slashing if the baker misbehaves, so choose your baker carefully. Overstaking can result in reduced rewards, so always check the baker’s capacity and status on tzkt.io. Also check out Nomadic Lab’s in-depth guide on how to start staking.
For more detailed instructions on how to start staking, visit stake.tezos.com.
Insights from Arthur Breitman
Arthur Breitman, co-founder of Tezos, has shared some valuable insights on X about the new staking model and its impact on the ecosystem:
On the New Staking Model: "If you haven't been paying attention, in just a few hours, the #Tezos staking model which had largely mostly untouched since 2018 will change!"
On Delegation vs. Staking: "While delegation isn't going away, users will now be able to stake their tez with bakers, without giving up custody. Staking will typically be more attractive than delegating."
On Network Security: "This should increase the number of tez at stake, increasing the network's security and resiliency."
On Issuance Adjustments: "The protocol can dynamically adjust 'issuance', the creation of new coins by stakers, to the lowest amount necessary to incentivize a sufficient stake."
On Composability: "Reducing the opportunity cost of not delegating means tez can more readily be used in defi applications on Tezos. It also means tez works better as gas in Smart Rollups and can be more easily bridged onto other ecosystems."
Adaptive Issuance embodies the Tezos ethos of constant evolution and adaptation, strengthening Tezos capabilities. We are excited to work closely with the Tezos community to continue improving and innovating.
Reminder for Bakers and Node Operators
As you're getting an influx of users staking to your baker, ensure that you upgrade to Octez v20.1. Nomadic Labs has found and fixed a critical bug in Smart Rollups. While there is no impact on Tezos mainnet and Etherlink's security – your assets are safe – the bug affects withdrawals from Etherlink to Tezos Layer 1 and needs urgent action.
This issue has been fixed in ParisC, a bugfix protocol that is included in Octez v20.1 as a user-activated upgrade at block #5,898,241 – expected on June 25. We highly recommend all Tezos bakers and node operators to upgrade immediately to Octez v20.1 to ensure a smooth UAU activation on June 25.
Don't hesitate to reach out to us if you need help upgrading. More information can be found on the Tezos Agora forum.
Tez/Dev Contest: Deadline Extended to June 22nd!
Following the exciting launch of Adaptive Issuance, we're now looking forward to another highlight in the Tezos calendar: Tez/Dev 2024. As we gear up for Tez/Dev, you have the opportunity of a lifetime to join us in Belgium.
Exclusive Contest: Win a Trip to TezDev! To make this event even more special, we're offering a chance to attend TezDev with a friend, all expenses paid!
Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It:
💥 Like & RT the Contest Post: Show your support and spread the word by liking and retweeting the contest announcement on Twitter.
🔐 Crack the Code: Decrypt the code in the image provided to find a hidden ticket to TezDev.
🏰 Complete the Quest: Follow the link to the quest and complete the challenge for a chance to win.
Contest Details
Contest Ends: June 22 @ 11:59 UTC
Prizes:
✈️ Round-trip flights for you and a friend from anywhere in the world to Brussels
🛌 Two-night accommodation near the event venue at the Royal Library of Belgium
💭 The best memories of TezDev ever!
Mission Code to Crack:
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If you need hints to crack the code, check the comments on the contest post on X.
Connecting with the Tezos community at TezDev is more than just an event – it's like a reunion with friends and colleagues who have been building and shaping the ecosystem for years. This is your chance to join the celebration of our collective achievements and look forward to the exciting future ahead. We can't wait to see you in Brussels!
Level Up: Blasting Demons on Tezos with the New Unity SDK Demo
Lastly, let's have some fun and shift our focus to gaming on Tezos. According to Messari's report, Tezos saw a substantial 558% increase in active gaming addresses quarter-over-quarter, reaching 97,000 in Q1 2024. Capitalizing on this momentum, our friends at Baking Bad, a long-standing dev team building on Tezos, have launched an open-source demo game showcasing the Tezos Unity SDK.
The game, a third-person shooter, allows players to blast a variety of demons with a selection of weapons and power-ups. This project demonstrates the functionality of the Tezos Unity SDK and highlights how it simplifies large-scale game development.
Play Now: Game Link
Detailed Information: Game Mechanics
Tezos Unity SDK: Tezos Unity SDK
Key Features of the Tezos Unity SDK
The Tezos Unity SDK offers several advantages for game developers:
Architecture:
User Wallets: Outsources account management to the players’ Tezos accounts, eliminating the need for the game to handle user accounts directly.
Unity WebGL Application: The frontend of the game is made in Unity, a popular platform for multi-platform game development.
Backend Application and API: Manages secure operations like distributing tokens representing in-game objects and tracking active player sessions.
Smart Contract: Uses a smart contract on the Tezos blockchain to maintain a ledger of tokens and owners, and manage the creation and transfer of tokens representing in-game items.
Interplanetary File System (IPFS): Stores metadata for in-game objects on the decentralized IPFS system, including pictures and descriptions.
Ease of Use for Developers:
Authentication and Account Management: Simplifies the authentication process and avoids storing user accounts by leveraging Tezos wallets.
Inventory Management: Stores all in-game items as Tezos FA2 tokens, avoiding the need to manage player inventories directly.
Player Freedom: Allows players to choose their wallet application and manage their in-game items outside the game application.
Try It Yourself
You can explore the sample game in the Unity Editor:
Install Unity Hub: Unity Hub.
Clone the Sample Game Repository: Sample Game Repository.
Add the Project in Unity Hub: Click Add > Add project from disk, select the repository folder, and click Add Project.
Open the Main Scene: Explore the Assets/Scripts folder to see how the game runs.
We encourage you to install the SDK and explore the sample game to see what's possible with games on Tezos. For more information about the game and the SDK, visit the Tezos Documentation.
This initiative showcases the immense potential of Tezos in transforming the gaming industry. As more developers embrace these tools, we can expect a surge in innovative and engaging blockchain-based games on the Tezos platform. Happy gaming!
This Week in the Tezos Ecosystem
Dragon Ninja: The Ultimate Web3 Roguelike Game on Tezos
Continuing with the theme of gaming, we're thrilled to introduce Dragon Ninja, the latest web3 roguelike game building on Tezos. Inspired by the popular game Survivor.io, Dragon Ninja promises an epic adventure filled with powerful NFTs and a vibrant metaverse.
About Dragon Ninja:
Set in the vast expanse of the Dragon Universe, the Dragon race inhabits a mystical realm known as "Dragon Star." This homeworld is famed for its stunning landscapes and enigmatic powers, making it a unique and captivating setting for the game.
Game Storyline:
The Dragon Ninjas, masters of stealth and shadow, and the Dragon Knights, valiant warriors riding mighty dragon beasts, form the core of the Dragon race's defense. Their peaceful existence is disrupted by the "Interstellar Dark Forces," a group of pirates disguised as ambassadors of peace. These invaders steal the secrets of the Dragon Balls, plunging the Dragon race into crisis.
Gameplay:
Players will embark on a perilous journey across interstellar space, exploring unknown planets and battling fierce monsters to reclaim the stolen Dragon Balls. Along the way, they will encounter new companions from different worlds, each bringing unique skills and strengths to aid in the mission. These companions range from skilled dragon warriors and exotic beings to mechanical entities and AI life forms.
The journey is not just about external battles; players will also face inner struggles and trials, learning to unite and harness their individual potentials. The ultimate goal is to defeat powerful adversaries and restore peace to Dragon Star.
Join the Adventure:
Are you ready to gather the Dragon Balls and unleash the dragon's power? Dive into the Dragon Ninja metaverse and experience an unforgettable journey.
👉 Join Dragon Ninja Now!
This new addition to the Tezos gaming ecosystem showcases the innovative potential of blockchain in creating immersive and interactive gaming experiences. With Tezos' continuous upgrades improving speed, scale, and reliability, it’s the best home for gaming, ensuring seamless and engaging experiences for players. We can't wait to see the adventures unfold in Dragon Ninja!
This Week in Tezos Development
Taking a Closer Look at ParisC: Critical Liveness Bugfix for Tezos Smart Rollups
We touched on ParisC in the headlines, but now let's dive deeper into what led to this crucial update. Nomadic Labs recently announced ParisC, a critical bugfix protocol addressing a liveness issue with Tezos’ Smart Rollups. This issue was identified shortly after the Paris protocol upgrade and affects users' ability to withdraw funds from Etherlink to Tezos Layer 1, although it does not compromise the security of Tezos mainnet and Etherlink assets.
Overview of the ParisC Update
On June 18, Nomadic Labs announced the ParisC protocol, a critical bugfix aimed at addressing the liveness issue that prevents cementing commitments published before the activation of the Paris protocol. The bug originates from the business logic in the Tezos economic protocol that deals with cementing rollup commitments, which failed to adapt correctly to the changes introduced by Paris.
Key Points:
Issue Identified: The bug affects users' ability to withdraw funds from Etherlink to Tezos Layer 1 due to issues with cementing commitments.
Fix Implementation: ParisC, an emergency bugfix protocol, has been introduced and will be activated via a user-activated upgrade (UAU) at block #5,898,241.
Immediate Actions: Bakers and node operators are urged to upgrade to Octez v20.1 to ensure smooth activation of ParisC and continued participation in Layer 1 consensus.
Detailed Analysis of the Bug
Tezos Smart Rollups rely on a mechanism of cementing commitments, which are optimistically trusted but can be challenged through refutation games. The bug was caused by the business logic failing to handle the modification of the commitment period, which changed due to the reduction of the minimal block time to ten seconds in the Paris upgrade. As a result, no new commitments could be cemented, affecting withdrawals from Etherlink to Tezos Layer 1.
The Fix: ParisC Protocol
ParisC addresses this issue by adjusting the commitment cementation logic to account for the new block time. The cement_commitment function now computes the blockchain level associated with a commitment using the appropriate constant, whether the commitment was published before or after the activation of Paris.
Call to Action for Bakers and Node Operators
To ensure a smooth activation of ParisC and avoid disruptions, bakers and node operators must upgrade their infrastructure to Octez v20.1. This includes:
Upgrading to Octez v20.1: Ensure that you are running the latest version of Octez, which includes the ParisC protocol.
Testing Setups: Use the dedicated pariscnet test network and Ghostnet to test your setup before the mainnet upgrade.
Activating ParisC Binaries: Launch the ParisC binaries alongside ParisB binaries until the transition is complete.
Reminder: Upgrade to Octez v20.1
As we navigate the implementation of Adaptive Issuance and increased staking activity, it's crucial for bakers to ensure their systems are up-to-date. Upgrading to Octez v20.1 will not only fix the liveness bug but also support the new features and improvements introduced with the ParisB and ParisC protocols.
For more details, you can read the full announcement here.
Let’s work together to ensure a smooth activation of ParisC and continue building a resilient and robust Tezos ecosystem!
TezBake: Update Released with Octez 20.1/ParisC Support
Continuing our development updates, we have some important news from one of our most dedicated community members, Primate. The latest version of TezBake (also known as BakeBuddy) has been released, now with support for Octez 20.1 and the ParisC protocol.
Key Update Details:
Support for Octez 20.1/ParisC: This update is crucial for addressing the recently identified issue with Etherlink withdrawals to Layer 1.
Mandatory Update Deadline: All Tezos node operators and bakers are advised to update by June 25th (block #5,898,241) to ensure smooth operation and continued participation in Layer 1 consensus.
How to Update:
To update your baker using TezBake, run the following command:
tezbake upgrade
To verify that you are running the correct version after the upgrade, use:
tezbake version --all
For comprehensive update instructions, refer to the TezBake tutorial.
Post-Update Check:
After updating, it is essential to check your node's operation. You can use TezBake and TzKT's schedule view for this purpose. Detailed instructions can be found here.
Primate emphasizes the importance of this update for all bakers and node operators. The new version of TezBake ensures compatibility with the critical ParisC protocol fix, helping maintain the stability and security of the Tezos network.
🔴 Now Streaming: Arts & Culture on Tezos | Diane Drubay
Dive into the latest TezTalks Live episode as we feature Diane Drubay! Diane Drubay is the founder of We Are Museums and WAC Lab. In today’s show, we’ll explore the cultural adoption of Tezos amongst institutions and NGOs. Season 3 of WAC Lab has concluded, so check out the demo day below!
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Upcoming Tezos Events
🚀 Tickets are now available! Secure your spot at Tezos' annual conference, TezDev, the premier gathering for builders, partners, and enthusiasts in the Web3 space. This year, we're excited to host the event in Brussels, a hub for technology and innovation, and just a short distance from EthCC.
Why attend Tez/Dev?
Connect and Network: Meet and engage with the global Tezos community
Learn from the Experts: Gain insights from leading voices in the industry through talks, workshops, and panel discussions.
Explore New Developments: Discover the latest innovations and projects happening on Tezos.
Event Highlights:
Location: Brussels, Belgium – the heart of Europe and a beacon for tech innovators.
Date: Happening on July 11th — The full agenda will be provided soon. Stay tuned!
🎟️ Grab your ticket today to ensure you don't miss out: Grab a ticket here!
Join us at Tez/Dev 2024, where the future of Tezos unfolds. We look forward to welcoming you to Brussels and sharing an unforgettable experience. Join us at Tez/Dev 2024 in Brussels!
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Bonjour Paris! Staking is Now Live on Tezos
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Baking Sheet, Tezos community! Grab your favorite coffee, because we have some transformative updates brewing for you. This week, we're diving into a landmark change in the Tezos staking model—the first significant update since 2018—thanks to Tezos's continuous upgrades. Plus, we’ll explore exciting developments in Tezos gaming. Let’s kick things off with the introduction of Adaptive Issuance, a feature that’s about to reshape how we stake on Tezos.
Adaptive Issuance Refresher
Adaptive Issuance is designed to automatically adjust the rate of new tez issuance based on the total amount of tez staked. This ensures that only the necessary amount of tez is emitted to secure the network, minimizing inefficiencies and reducing dilution. The mechanism adjusts rewards based on a target staking ratio, increasing rewards to encourage more staking when the ratio is low and decreasing rewards when the ratio is high.
Key Features of Adaptive Issuance
Target Staking Ratio: The system targets 50% of the total tez supply to be staked, enhancing network security while maintaining liquidity.
Staker Role: Introduces a new staker role, allowing funds to be staked without transferring custody to bakers. Staked funds are frozen and subject to slashing, directly contributing to network security.
Progressive Min-Max Rate: Initially, the issuance rate is kept within a narrow range (4.5% to 5.5%) and gradually widens over six months to span from 0.25% to 10%, ensuring a smooth transition.
Adaptive Slashing: Differentiates between accidental errors and deliberate attacks, with penalties proportional to the degree of misconduct.
Manual Staking: All staking is handled manually to ensure precise control over funds.
Why It Matters
Adaptive Issuance significantly lowers the opportunity cost of undelegated tez, making Tezos more attractive for real-world applications such as DeFi, lending markets, and rollups. By targeting a 50% staking ratio, the network becomes more secure and resilient, with a streamlined approach to rewards distribution.
How to Start Staking on Tezos
Choose a Baker: First, select a baker to stake with. Ensure they are open to external stakes and that their fee and policies are acceptable to you. You can check a baker’s capacity and status on tzkt.io.
Delegate Your Account: Use the ‘set delegate’ command in Octez or your wallet’s interface to delegate your account to your chosen baker.
Add Stake: Add your stake using the ‘stake’ command in Octez or your wallet’s interface. The funds will remain in your account but will be frozen by the protocol. You will start receiving rewards after adding stake.
Remove Stake: To remove your stake, use the ‘unstake’ command. The unstaked funds will remain frozen for 4 cycles (~11 days) before you can unfreeze them with the ‘finalize unstake’ command.
Staking funds are subject to slashing if the baker misbehaves, so choose your baker carefully. Overstaking can result in reduced rewards, so always check the baker’s capacity and status on tzkt.io. Also check out Nomadic Lab’s in-depth guide on how to start staking.
For more detailed instructions on how to start staking, visit stake.tezos.com.
Insights from Arthur Breitman
Arthur Breitman, co-founder of Tezos, has shared some valuable insights on X about the new staking model and its impact on the ecosystem:
On the New Staking Model: "If you haven't been paying attention, in just a few hours, the #Tezos staking model which had largely mostly untouched since 2018 will change!"
On Delegation vs. Staking: "While delegation isn't going away, users will now be able to stake their tez with bakers, without giving up custody. Staking will typically be more attractive than delegating."
On Network Security: "This should increase the number of tez at stake, increasing the network's security and resiliency."
On Issuance Adjustments: "The protocol can dynamically adjust 'issuance', the creation of new coins by stakers, to the lowest amount necessary to incentivize a sufficient stake."
On Composability: "Reducing the opportunity cost of not delegating means tez can more readily be used in defi applications on Tezos. It also means tez works better as gas in Smart Rollups and can be more easily bridged onto other ecosystems."
Adaptive Issuance embodies the Tezos ethos of constant evolution and adaptation, strengthening Tezos capabilities. We are excited to work closely with the Tezos community to continue improving and innovating.
Reminder for Bakers and Node Operators
As you're getting an influx of users staking to your baker, ensure that you upgrade to Octez v20.1. Nomadic Labs has found and fixed a critical bug in Smart Rollups. While there is no impact on Tezos mainnet and Etherlink's security – your assets are safe – the bug affects withdrawals from Etherlink to Tezos Layer 1 and needs urgent action.
This issue has been fixed in ParisC, a bugfix protocol that is included in Octez v20.1 as a user-activated upgrade at block #5,898,241 – expected on June 25. We highly recommend all Tezos bakers and node operators to upgrade immediately to Octez v20.1 to ensure a smooth UAU activation on June 25.
Don't hesitate to reach out to us if you need help upgrading. More information can be found on the Tezos Agora forum.
Tez/Dev Contest: Deadline Extended to June 22nd!
Following the exciting launch of Adaptive Issuance, we're now looking forward to another highlight in the Tezos calendar: Tez/Dev 2024. As we gear up for Tez/Dev, you have the opportunity of a lifetime to join us in Belgium.
Exclusive Contest: Win a Trip to TezDev! To make this event even more special, we're offering a chance to attend TezDev with a friend, all expenses paid!
Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It:
💥 Like & RT the Contest Post: Show your support and spread the word by liking and retweeting the contest announcement on Twitter.
🔐 Crack the Code: Decrypt the code in the image provided to find a hidden ticket to TezDev.
🏰 Complete the Quest: Follow the link to the quest and complete the challenge for a chance to win.
Contest Details
Contest Ends: June 22 @ 11:59 UTC
Prizes:
✈️ Round-trip flights for you and a friend from anywhere in the world to Brussels
🛌 Two-night accommodation near the event venue at the Royal Library of Belgium
💭 The best memories of TezDev ever!
Mission Code to Crack:
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If you need hints to crack the code, check the comments on the contest post on X.
Connecting with the Tezos community at TezDev is more than just an event – it's like a reunion with friends and colleagues who have been building and shaping the ecosystem for years. This is your chance to join the celebration of our collective achievements and look forward to the exciting future ahead. We can't wait to see you in Brussels!
Level Up: Blasting Demons on Tezos with the New Unity SDK Demo
Lastly, let's have some fun and shift our focus to gaming on Tezos. According to Messari's report, Tezos saw a substantial 558% increase in active gaming addresses quarter-over-quarter, reaching 97,000 in Q1 2024. Capitalizing on this momentum, our friends at Baking Bad, a long-standing dev team building on Tezos, have launched an open-source demo game showcasing the Tezos Unity SDK.
The game, a third-person shooter, allows players to blast a variety of demons with a selection of weapons and power-ups. This project demonstrates the functionality of the Tezos Unity SDK and highlights how it simplifies large-scale game development.
Play Now: Game Link
Detailed Information: Game Mechanics
Tezos Unity SDK: Tezos Unity SDK
Key Features of the Tezos Unity SDK
The Tezos Unity SDK offers several advantages for game developers:
Architecture:
User Wallets: Outsources account management to the players’ Tezos accounts, eliminating the need for the game to handle user accounts directly.
Unity WebGL Application: The frontend of the game is made in Unity, a popular platform for multi-platform game development.
Backend Application and API: Manages secure operations like distributing tokens representing in-game objects and tracking active player sessions.
Smart Contract: Uses a smart contract on the Tezos blockchain to maintain a ledger of tokens and owners, and manage the creation and transfer of tokens representing in-game items.
Interplanetary File System (IPFS): Stores metadata for in-game objects on the decentralized IPFS system, including pictures and descriptions.
Ease of Use for Developers:
Authentication and Account Management: Simplifies the authentication process and avoids storing user accounts by leveraging Tezos wallets.
Inventory Management: Stores all in-game items as Tezos FA2 tokens, avoiding the need to manage player inventories directly.
Player Freedom: Allows players to choose their wallet application and manage their in-game items outside the game application.
Try It Yourself
You can explore the sample game in the Unity Editor:
Install Unity Hub: Unity Hub.
Clone the Sample Game Repository: Sample Game Repository.
Add the Project in Unity Hub: Click Add > Add project from disk, select the repository folder, and click Add Project.
Open the Main Scene: Explore the Assets/Scripts folder to see how the game runs.
We encourage you to install the SDK and explore the sample game to see what's possible with games on Tezos. For more information about the game and the SDK, visit the Tezos Documentation.
This initiative showcases the immense potential of Tezos in transforming the gaming industry. As more developers embrace these tools, we can expect a surge in innovative and engaging blockchain-based games on the Tezos platform. Happy gaming!
This Week in the Tezos Ecosystem
Dragon Ninja: The Ultimate Web3 Roguelike Game on Tezos
Continuing with the theme of gaming, we're thrilled to introduce Dragon Ninja, the latest web3 roguelike game building on Tezos. Inspired by the popular game Survivor.io, Dragon Ninja promises an epic adventure filled with powerful NFTs and a vibrant metaverse.
About Dragon Ninja:
Set in the vast expanse of the Dragon Universe, the Dragon race inhabits a mystical realm known as "Dragon Star." This homeworld is famed for its stunning landscapes and enigmatic powers, making it a unique and captivating setting for the game.
Game Storyline:
The Dragon Ninjas, masters of stealth and shadow, and the Dragon Knights, valiant warriors riding mighty dragon beasts, form the core of the Dragon race's defense. Their peaceful existence is disrupted by the "Interstellar Dark Forces," a group of pirates disguised as ambassadors of peace. These invaders steal the secrets of the Dragon Balls, plunging the Dragon race into crisis.
Gameplay:
Players will embark on a perilous journey across interstellar space, exploring unknown planets and battling fierce monsters to reclaim the stolen Dragon Balls. Along the way, they will encounter new companions from different worlds, each bringing unique skills and strengths to aid in the mission. These companions range from skilled dragon warriors and exotic beings to mechanical entities and AI life forms.
The journey is not just about external battles; players will also face inner struggles and trials, learning to unite and harness their individual potentials. The ultimate goal is to defeat powerful adversaries and restore peace to Dragon Star.
Join the Adventure:
Are you ready to gather the Dragon Balls and unleash the dragon's power? Dive into the Dragon Ninja metaverse and experience an unforgettable journey.
👉 Join Dragon Ninja Now!
This new addition to the Tezos gaming ecosystem showcases the innovative potential of blockchain in creating immersive and interactive gaming experiences. With Tezos' continuous upgrades improving speed, scale, and reliability, it’s the best home for gaming, ensuring seamless and engaging experiences for players. We can't wait to see the adventures unfold in Dragon Ninja!
This Week in Tezos Development
Taking a Closer Look at ParisC: Critical Liveness Bugfix for Tezos Smart Rollups
We touched on ParisC in the headlines, but now let's dive deeper into what led to this crucial update. Nomadic Labs recently announced ParisC, a critical bugfix protocol addressing a liveness issue with Tezos’ Smart Rollups. This issue was identified shortly after the Paris protocol upgrade and affects users' ability to withdraw funds from Etherlink to Tezos Layer 1, although it does not compromise the security of Tezos mainnet and Etherlink assets.
Overview of the ParisC Update
On June 18, Nomadic Labs announced the ParisC protocol, a critical bugfix aimed at addressing the liveness issue that prevents cementing commitments published before the activation of the Paris protocol. The bug originates from the business logic in the Tezos economic protocol that deals with cementing rollup commitments, which failed to adapt correctly to the changes introduced by Paris.
Key Points:
Issue Identified: The bug affects users' ability to withdraw funds from Etherlink to Tezos Layer 1 due to issues with cementing commitments.
Fix Implementation: ParisC, an emergency bugfix protocol, has been introduced and will be activated via a user-activated upgrade (UAU) at block #5,898,241.
Immediate Actions: Bakers and node operators are urged to upgrade to Octez v20.1 to ensure smooth activation of ParisC and continued participation in Layer 1 consensus.
Detailed Analysis of the Bug
Tezos Smart Rollups rely on a mechanism of cementing commitments, which are optimistically trusted but can be challenged through refutation games. The bug was caused by the business logic failing to handle the modification of the commitment period, which changed due to the reduction of the minimal block time to ten seconds in the Paris upgrade. As a result, no new commitments could be cemented, affecting withdrawals from Etherlink to Tezos Layer 1.
The Fix: ParisC Protocol
ParisC addresses this issue by adjusting the commitment cementation logic to account for the new block time. The cement_commitment function now computes the blockchain level associated with a commitment using the appropriate constant, whether the commitment was published before or after the activation of Paris.
Call to Action for Bakers and Node Operators
To ensure a smooth activation of ParisC and avoid disruptions, bakers and node operators must upgrade their infrastructure to Octez v20.1. This includes:
Upgrading to Octez v20.1: Ensure that you are running the latest version of Octez, which includes the ParisC protocol.
Testing Setups: Use the dedicated pariscnet test network and Ghostnet to test your setup before the mainnet upgrade.
Activating ParisC Binaries: Launch the ParisC binaries alongside ParisB binaries until the transition is complete.
Reminder: Upgrade to Octez v20.1
As we navigate the implementation of Adaptive Issuance and increased staking activity, it's crucial for bakers to ensure their systems are up-to-date. Upgrading to Octez v20.1 will not only fix the liveness bug but also support the new features and improvements introduced with the ParisB and ParisC protocols.
For more details, you can read the full announcement here.
Let’s work together to ensure a smooth activation of ParisC and continue building a resilient and robust Tezos ecosystem!
TezBake: Update Released with Octez 20.1/ParisC Support
Continuing our development updates, we have some important news from one of our most dedicated community members, Primate. The latest version of TezBake (also known as BakeBuddy) has been released, now with support for Octez 20.1 and the ParisC protocol.
Key Update Details:
Support for Octez 20.1/ParisC: This update is crucial for addressing the recently identified issue with Etherlink withdrawals to Layer 1.
Mandatory Update Deadline: All Tezos node operators and bakers are advised to update by June 25th (block #5,898,241) to ensure smooth operation and continued participation in Layer 1 consensus.
How to Update:
To update your baker using TezBake, run the following command:
tezbake upgrade
To verify that you are running the correct version after the upgrade, use:
tezbake version --all
For comprehensive update instructions, refer to the TezBake tutorial.
Post-Update Check:
After updating, it is essential to check your node's operation. You can use TezBake and TzKT's schedule view for this purpose. Detailed instructions can be found here.
Primate emphasizes the importance of this update for all bakers and node operators. The new version of TezBake ensures compatibility with the critical ParisC protocol fix, helping maintain the stability and security of the Tezos network.
🔴 Now Streaming: Arts & Culture on Tezos | Diane Drubay
Dive into the latest TezTalks Live episode as we feature Diane Drubay! Diane Drubay is the founder of We Are Museums and WAC Lab. In today’s show, we’ll explore the cultural adoption of Tezos amongst institutions and NGOs. Season 3 of WAC Lab has concluded, so check out the demo day below!
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Upcoming Tezos Events
🚀 Tickets are now available! Secure your spot at Tezos' annual conference, TezDev, the premier gathering for builders, partners, and enthusiasts in the Web3 space. This year, we're excited to host the event in Brussels, a hub for technology and innovation, and just a short distance from EthCC.
Why attend Tez/Dev?
Connect and Network: Meet and engage with the global Tezos community
Learn from the Experts: Gain insights from leading voices in the industry through talks, workshops, and panel discussions.
Explore New Developments: Discover the latest innovations and projects happening on Tezos.
Event Highlights:
Location: Brussels, Belgium – the heart of Europe and a beacon for tech innovators.
Date: Happening on July 11th — The full agenda will be provided soon. Stay tuned!
🎟️ Grab your ticket today to ensure you don't miss out: Grab a ticket here!
Join us at Tez/Dev 2024, where the future of Tezos unfolds. We look forward to welcoming you to Brussels and sharing an unforgettable experience. Join us at Tez/Dev 2024 in Brussels!
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Etherlink: the Best of Both Worlds
An Average User’s First Impression.
With so much competition in the race towards blockchain adoption and the recent rise of Ethereum driven by ETF speculation, and first-mover advantage, it may be time to revisit the cliché, “If you can’t beat them, join them.” However, this doesn’t mean that we are giving up on the potential of Tezos technology. In fact, the future for Tezos and its community has never looked more promising.
What if Tezos technology could be introduced to Ethereum users in a different way? What if there could be a Layer 2 that utilizes both Tezos tech and Ethereum-compatible tools? What if said Layer-2 had a protocol-level bridge between ecosystems that cost less than a penny to use? How cool would it be if that network used tez as its token?
That’s Etherlink, and that’s just a glimpse of what makes it awesome.
First Impressions and Potential Use-Cases
As of now, it may be hard for the average user to see the point because, for those already using Tezos, the use cases are not immediately obvious. I am an average user, but I have friends who are developers and can attest to a noticeable rise in their morale. Morale within development is the first step towards new products, and new products to play with are what raise the morale of the community. With the added ease of bridging between ecosystems, our broader blockchain developer and user community has a greater chance to scale together.
Here is a quote from developer and friend Scuni.tez:
“I find Etherlink particularly exciting because it allows me to combine the robustness of Tezos with EVM compatibility, making the development and deployment of smart contracts and DApps much simpler. Thanks to this compatibility, I can use all the familiar tools of the Ethereum ecosystem while enjoying the unique advantages of Tezos.”
Devs Did Something…
For developers building in Web3, the largest arsenal of open-source tools available have been built to be “EVM Compatible”. EVM stands for Ethereum Virtual Machine and is the foundation for many of the tools developers use to build smart contracts. This makes it exponentially easier to develop products by simply choosing to do so on Ethereum-based networks. In other words, for someone to build on a non-EVM compatible blockchain like Tezos, they essentially have to start from scratch with a much smaller pool of resources to build upon, until now.
In this very early stage of Etherlink’s Beta Mainnet, you can already see developers experimenting by creating tokens, NFTs, and even farms, seemingly whipping up user interfaces in a matter of hours. That is the effect of having EVM-compatible tools. There is also a testnet, referred to by the Etherlink team as “the real playground,” where builders and users can generate test tokens and experiment with various functionalities of the network at no financial risk. In fact, most serious developments happen on testnet first.
An example of a testnet development can be found at degenerator.wtf, which is a DEX (Decentralized Exchange) being built for Etherlink meme coins. If you are now wondering, a meme coin is basically a token created based on a popular meme, that is purely traded for speculation. It is a strange but expected part of blockchain culture, for now. Some meme coins do build strong communities and create fun atmospheres for blockchain users, however, as well as the development of yield farms and other tech-related DeFi tools.
Things You Can Do To Experiment With Etherlink
The first and most intuitive experience available to Tezos users is to try the bridge. With gas fees of less than a penny, users can test with as little as .001 tez, bridging from traditional Tezos wallets over to the Etherlink network on MetaMask. The user interface guides you every step of the way. Right now it is recommended to only utilize the official Etherlink Bridge.
For those familiar with navigating block explorers, the Etherlink Blockscout is an amazing starting point as well, providing a direct look into the new Layer 2’s transaction activity, token creations, charts, stats, API, and more. Here, you can witness live examples of the near-nothing gas fees users are paying in tez as they experiment with “The Best of Both Worlds.” You will see live trades happening on both testnet and mainnet. As many independent developers have already launched products and trading platforms. Users are encouraged to play with test net products first, and always keep an eye on Tezos Commons publications and posts, to find and learn about the most vetted new DApps in the Tezos and Etherlink Ecosystem.
You can follow the main Etherlink account on X (Twitter) to stay up to speed on the regular developments, and get involved with the community in the Etherlink Discord. Trying various testnet functionalities is encouraged. The discord has a fun AI chatbot that is well educated and trained as a moderator. Users can be found experimenting with this AI while also learning accurate info about all things Etherlink. While navigating Etherlink, users will quickly realize the improved speed, lower fees, and a general sense of “Tezos fixed ETH”.
Remember, this is not financial advice, and users should always do your own research!
Nothing Beats A Hands On Experience
Etherlink represents an exciting blend of Tezos and Ethereum technologies, offering a bridge that can potentially revolutionize the user and developer experience. As we continue to explore and experiment with this innovative Layer 2 solution, the possibilities for growth and collaboration within the blockchain ecosystem seem limitless. Embrace the best of both worlds and see where Etherlink can take you.
Etherlink: The Best Of Both Worlds was originally published in Tezos Commons on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
With so much competition in the race towards blockchain adoption and the recent rise of Ethereum driven by ETF speculation, and first-mover advantage, it may be time to revisit the cliché, “If you can’t beat them, join them.” However, this doesn’t mean that we are giving up on the potential of Tezos technology. In fact, the future for Tezos and its community has never looked more promising.
What if Tezos technology could be introduced to Ethereum users in a different way? What if there could be a Layer 2 that utilizes both Tezos tech and Ethereum-compatible tools? What if said Layer-2 had a protocol-level bridge between ecosystems that cost less than a penny to use? How cool would it be if that network used tez as its token?
That’s Etherlink, and that’s just a glimpse of what makes it awesome.
First Impressions and Potential Use-Cases
As of now, it may be hard for the average user to see the point because, for those already using Tezos, the use cases are not immediately obvious. I am an average user, but I have friends who are developers and can attest to a noticeable rise in their morale. Morale within development is the first step towards new products, and new products to play with are what raise the morale of the community. With the added ease of bridging between ecosystems, our broader blockchain developer and user community has a greater chance to scale together.
Here is a quote from developer and friend Scuni.tez:
“I find Etherlink particularly exciting because it allows me to combine the robustness of Tezos with EVM compatibility, making the development and deployment of smart contracts and DApps much simpler. Thanks to this compatibility, I can use all the familiar tools of the Ethereum ecosystem while enjoying the unique advantages of Tezos.”
Devs Did Something…
For developers building in Web3, the largest arsenal of open-source tools available have been built to be “EVM Compatible”. EVM stands for Ethereum Virtual Machine and is the foundation for many of the tools developers use to build smart contracts. This makes it exponentially easier to develop products by simply choosing to do so on Ethereum-based networks. In other words, for someone to build on a non-EVM compatible blockchain like Tezos, they essentially have to start from scratch with a much smaller pool of resources to build upon, until now.
In this very early stage of Etherlink’s Beta Mainnet, you can already see developers experimenting by creating tokens, NFTs, and even farms, seemingly whipping up user interfaces in a matter of hours. That is the effect of having EVM-compatible tools. There is also a testnet, referred to by the Etherlink team as “the real playground,” where builders and users can generate test tokens and experiment with various functionalities of the network at no financial risk. In fact, most serious developments happen on testnet first.
An example of a testnet development can be found at degenerator.wtf, which is a DEX (Decentralized Exchange) being built for Etherlink meme coins. If you are now wondering, a meme coin is basically a token created based on a popular meme, that is purely traded for speculation. It is a strange but expected part of blockchain culture, for now. Some meme coins do build strong communities and create fun atmospheres for blockchain users, however, as well as the development of yield farms and other tech-related DeFi tools.
Things You Can Do To Experiment With Etherlink
The first and most intuitive experience available to Tezos users is to try the bridge. With gas fees of less than a penny, users can test with as little as .001 tez, bridging from traditional Tezos wallets over to the Etherlink network on MetaMask. The user interface guides you every step of the way. Right now it is recommended to only utilize the official Etherlink Bridge.
For those familiar with navigating block explorers, the Etherlink Blockscout is an amazing starting point as well, providing a direct look into the new Layer 2’s transaction activity, token creations, charts, stats, API, and more. Here, you can witness live examples of the near-nothing gas fees users are paying in tez as they experiment with “The Best of Both Worlds.” You will see live trades happening on both testnet and mainnet. As many independent developers have already launched products and trading platforms. Users are encouraged to play with test net products first, and always keep an eye on Tezos Commons publications and posts, to find and learn about the most vetted new DApps in the Tezos and Etherlink Ecosystem.
You can follow the main Etherlink account on X (Twitter) to stay up to speed on the regular developments, and get involved with the community in the Etherlink Discord. Trying various testnet functionalities is encouraged. The discord has a fun AI chatbot that is well educated and trained as a moderator. Users can be found experimenting with this AI while also learning accurate info about all things Etherlink. While navigating Etherlink, users will quickly realize the improved speed, lower fees, and a general sense of “Tezos fixed ETH”.
Remember, this is not financial advice, and users should always do your own research!
Nothing Beats A Hands On Experience
Etherlink represents an exciting blend of Tezos and Ethereum technologies, offering a bridge that can potentially revolutionize the user and developer experience. As we continue to explore and experiment with this innovative Layer 2 solution, the possibilities for growth and collaboration within the blockchain ecosystem seem limitless. Embrace the best of both worlds and see where Etherlink can take you.
Etherlink: The Best Of Both Worlds was originally published in Tezos Commons on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
Tezos At Consensus 2024: Highlights and Takeaways
Catch up on Tezos’ key moments and achievements at Consensus 2024.
Consensus 2024, one of the most anticipated events in the blockchain industry, brought together innovators, enthusiasts, and leaders from across the globe, and of course, Tezos couldn’t be missing!
Despite the adventurous air travel to get to Austin due to storms around the area (yes, it was terrible), the event had good attendance and the Tezos teams present were able to showcase its advancements, collaborations, and community spirit. Let’s take a look into the highlights of Tezos’ participation and its presence at this grand event.
The Tezos Booth
The Tezos booth was bustling with activity and energy! Strategically positioned in the northwest corner of the exhibition hall near the main stage, the booth’s sleek design, top-notch swag, and the presence of enthusiastic team members from Tezos Commons and Trilitech (and Kevin) made it a magnet for attendees.
Visitors, both new to Tezos and long-time fans, gathered at the booth to catch up on the latest developments. They chatted enthusiastically about potential collaborations and new ways to use Tezos, showing just how much interest and excitement there is around the platform.
Swag (The Best Swag at Consensus could be Found at the Tezos Booth)
Believe me when I say that the Tezos booth had some of the best swag out there! We had everything from stickers and pins to t-shirts, awesome hoodies, Tezos-branded Ledger devices, ties, and aprons!
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On top of all that, attendees could also grab a POAP NFT created by Mightymoss. Out of everything, I think the Ledger devices and the ties were the biggest hits — people couldn’t get enough of them.
Arthur’s Speech
Another Tezos highlight of the event was Arthur Breitman’s discussion with Nathaniel Whittemore about the convergence of blockchain and AI, exploring how much is hype versus reality. They covered what’s real and what’s just buzz. It was great to see so many people tuning in live for the discussion. If you’re curious about Arthur’s take on the topic, you can watch the whole discussion here.
Connecting with Everyone!
The ultimate goal of events like Consensus 2024 is to connect with other remarkable individuals in the blockchain space and spread the word about your project. During the event, we had the opportunity to engage with long-standing community members and introduce curious newcomers to Tezos. We held meetings with representatives from other projects to explore potential collaborations, attended exceptional side events, and got to catch up with teams already building in the Tezos ecosystem like Everstake.
From developers and project founders to traders, artists, VCs, and researchers, we created connections with a diverse array of fascinating people in the blockchain world. Overall, I believe Tezos’ presence at Consensus 2024 was a resounding success, significantly strengthening our community and expanding our network within the industry.
The POAP NFT created by Mightymoss
As Consensus 2024 came to a close, it was clear that Tezos made a significant impact. From our buzzing booth and cool swag to Arthur Breitman’s insightful talk, we showed what Tezos is all about: innovation, community, and authenticity. We reconnected with old friends, forged new relationships, and explored exciting new collaborations. And yes, we also found time to indulge in the famous Texas BBQ and tacos!
Looking ahead, we’re eagerly anticipating our next major event: TezDev 2024 in Brussels. We are excited to bring the same energy and enthusiasm to Europe, offering even more opportunities for connection, collaboration, and innovation.
Join us in Brussels for TezDev 2024 on July 11th. Let’s build the future of blockchain together. See you there!
Tezos at Consensus 2024: Highlights and Takeaways was originally published in Tezos Commons on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
Consensus 2024, one of the most anticipated events in the blockchain industry, brought together innovators, enthusiasts, and leaders from across the globe, and of course, Tezos couldn’t be missing!
Despite the adventurous air travel to get to Austin due to storms around the area (yes, it was terrible), the event had good attendance and the Tezos teams present were able to showcase its advancements, collaborations, and community spirit. Let’s take a look into the highlights of Tezos’ participation and its presence at this grand event.
The Tezos Booth
The Tezos booth was bustling with activity and energy! Strategically positioned in the northwest corner of the exhibition hall near the main stage, the booth’s sleek design, top-notch swag, and the presence of enthusiastic team members from Tezos Commons and Trilitech (and Kevin) made it a magnet for attendees.
Visitors, both new to Tezos and long-time fans, gathered at the booth to catch up on the latest developments. They chatted enthusiastically about potential collaborations and new ways to use Tezos, showing just how much interest and excitement there is around the platform.
Swag (The Best Swag at Consensus could be Found at the Tezos Booth)
Believe me when I say that the Tezos booth had some of the best swag out there! We had everything from stickers and pins to t-shirts, awesome hoodies, Tezos-branded Ledger devices, ties, and aprons!
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On top of all that, attendees could also grab a POAP NFT created by Mightymoss. Out of everything, I think the Ledger devices and the ties were the biggest hits — people couldn’t get enough of them.
Arthur’s Speech
Another Tezos highlight of the event was Arthur Breitman’s discussion with Nathaniel Whittemore about the convergence of blockchain and AI, exploring how much is hype versus reality. They covered what’s real and what’s just buzz. It was great to see so many people tuning in live for the discussion. If you’re curious about Arthur’s take on the topic, you can watch the whole discussion here.
Connecting with Everyone!
The ultimate goal of events like Consensus 2024 is to connect with other remarkable individuals in the blockchain space and spread the word about your project. During the event, we had the opportunity to engage with long-standing community members and introduce curious newcomers to Tezos. We held meetings with representatives from other projects to explore potential collaborations, attended exceptional side events, and got to catch up with teams already building in the Tezos ecosystem like Everstake.
From developers and project founders to traders, artists, VCs, and researchers, we created connections with a diverse array of fascinating people in the blockchain world. Overall, I believe Tezos’ presence at Consensus 2024 was a resounding success, significantly strengthening our community and expanding our network within the industry.
The POAP NFT created by Mightymoss
As Consensus 2024 came to a close, it was clear that Tezos made a significant impact. From our buzzing booth and cool swag to Arthur Breitman’s insightful talk, we showed what Tezos is all about: innovation, community, and authenticity. We reconnected with old friends, forged new relationships, and explored exciting new collaborations. And yes, we also found time to indulge in the famous Texas BBQ and tacos!
Looking ahead, we’re eagerly anticipating our next major event: TezDev 2024 in Brussels. We are excited to bring the same energy and enthusiasm to Europe, offering even more opportunities for connection, collaboration, and innovation.
Join us in Brussels for TezDev 2024 on July 11th. Let’s build the future of blockchain together. See you there!
Tezos at Consensus 2024: Highlights and Takeaways was originally published in Tezos Commons on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
Tezos Community Rewards — May 2024
Tezos Community Rewards — May 2024
Greetings Tezos Community,
We are pleased to announce the winners of the Community Rewards Program (CRP) for May 2024!
For more details about the various categories, please refer to the rewards page on the Tezos Commons website.
The Community Rewards Program is a Tezos Commons Foundation initiative to foster adoption and support the Tezos ecosystem. Up to 5,000 tez are rewarded every month to those who stand out in merit and act in the interest of the Tezos ecosystem.
The nomination form has been drastically streamlined to make it easier for community members to nominate their favorite contributors to the ecosystem. Now containing only three questions, submitting a nomination takes less than 30 seconds.
Don’t have 30 seconds? You can tag any discord message, Reddit post, or tweet with #TezosCRP; we will collect them!
This is the fifth iteration of the program, and we will continue to make changes based on community feedback. Just like the Tezos blockchain, we will be continually evolving this program.
Numerous factors are used when evaluating submissions, such as quality of submissions, quality of activity, number of submissions, and verifiable proof of activity done by the nominee (no single factor is determinative of a winner, as all aspects were weighed to select winners). The judges would like to note that for each category, they are looking for the respective monthly related activity, meaning submissions should reflect activities done for that current month, i.e., activities for February.
Without further delay, the winners’ results are below.
Assimilation Award
@spike_0124
@SkullDegenClub_
@hello_carmello
@stusontier
@paraxenod
Drill Sergeant Award
@simarpreet_019
Formal Verification Award
@TezBlocks
Helping Hand Award
@siftcroix
@stereohopper
@TezberryPie
Influencer Award
@satyaki44
@Rossa774
Patissier Award
@TezCapital
@LaBoulangeTezos
@libertez_baker
TEO Award
@RichAyotte
@madch0ps
Tez Dev Award
@JackTezos
@alisis_official
@skllzarmy
@dvkam_
@mooon640
u/Warm_Card_1042
Tezos Tutor Award
@koladetemidayo1
@TezosNFTMusic
@Cryptovoxam
@TezberryPie
@zabo_Lasagesse
Nominations Are Open For June
With June underway, we have begun accepting nominations for this month. If you know someone who deserves a reward for their contributions or have ideas about other categories that should be recognized, please fill out a nomination here, or you can tag a post (or discord message) with #TezosCRP.
As mentioned previously, we are still working on long-term improvements to this program. We know this program is far from perfect, so please bear with us while we strive to keep improving it based on community feedback. Stay tuned, stay creative, and keep nominating!
As a reminder to the reward winners, the awards are all distributed through Kukai and DirectAuth. If you need any help claiming your awards, please message us here.
Tezos Community Rewards — May 2024 was originally published in Tezos Commons on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
Greetings Tezos Community,
We are pleased to announce the winners of the Community Rewards Program (CRP) for May 2024!
For more details about the various categories, please refer to the rewards page on the Tezos Commons website.
The Community Rewards Program is a Tezos Commons Foundation initiative to foster adoption and support the Tezos ecosystem. Up to 5,000 tez are rewarded every month to those who stand out in merit and act in the interest of the Tezos ecosystem.
The nomination form has been drastically streamlined to make it easier for community members to nominate their favorite contributors to the ecosystem. Now containing only three questions, submitting a nomination takes less than 30 seconds.
Don’t have 30 seconds? You can tag any discord message, Reddit post, or tweet with #TezosCRP; we will collect them!
This is the fifth iteration of the program, and we will continue to make changes based on community feedback. Just like the Tezos blockchain, we will be continually evolving this program.
Numerous factors are used when evaluating submissions, such as quality of submissions, quality of activity, number of submissions, and verifiable proof of activity done by the nominee (no single factor is determinative of a winner, as all aspects were weighed to select winners). The judges would like to note that for each category, they are looking for the respective monthly related activity, meaning submissions should reflect activities done for that current month, i.e., activities for February.
Without further delay, the winners’ results are below.
Assimilation Award
@spike_0124
@SkullDegenClub_
@hello_carmello
@stusontier
@paraxenod
Drill Sergeant Award
@simarpreet_019
Formal Verification Award
@TezBlocks
Helping Hand Award
@siftcroix
@stereohopper
@TezberryPie
Influencer Award
@satyaki44
@Rossa774
Patissier Award
@TezCapital
@LaBoulangeTezos
@libertez_baker
TEO Award
@RichAyotte
@madch0ps
Tez Dev Award
@JackTezos
@alisis_official
@skllzarmy
@dvkam_
@mooon640
u/Warm_Card_1042
Tezos Tutor Award
@koladetemidayo1
@TezosNFTMusic
@Cryptovoxam
@TezberryPie
@zabo_Lasagesse
Nominations Are Open For June
With June underway, we have begun accepting nominations for this month. If you know someone who deserves a reward for their contributions or have ideas about other categories that should be recognized, please fill out a nomination here, or you can tag a post (or discord message) with #TezosCRP.
As mentioned previously, we are still working on long-term improvements to this program. We know this program is far from perfect, so please bear with us while we strive to keep improving it based on community feedback. Stay tuned, stay creative, and keep nominating!
As a reminder to the reward winners, the awards are all distributed through Kukai and DirectAuth. If you need any help claiming your awards, please message us here.
Tezos Community Rewards — May 2024 was originally published in Tezos Commons on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
The Baking Sheet - Issue #207
The Da Vinci Code: Tezos Edition
TezDev is Less Than a Month Away: Join Us and Win Big!
Hello Tezos community! Welcome to this week's edition of the Baking Sheet. We're gearing up for one of the most anticipated events of the year, TezDev, which is less than a month away! Scheduled for July 11th in Brussels, Belgium, TezDev promises to be an incredible gathering of developers, enthusiasts, and key players in the Tezos ecosystem.
Event Details
Date: July 11, 2024Location: KBR, Royal Library of Belgium, Brussels, BelgiumHighlights:
Engaging sessions and workshops on the latest in Tezos development
Networking opportunities with industry leaders and fellow Tezos enthusiasts
Exclusive announcements and insights into the future of Tezos
Exclusive Contest: Win a Trip to TezDev!
To make this event even more exciting, we're launching an exclusive contest where one lucky winner will get the chance to attend TezDev with a friend, all expenses paid!
Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It:
💥 Like & RT the Contest Post: Show your support and spread the word by liking and retweeting the contest announcement on Twitter.🔐 Crack the Code: Decrypt the code in the image provided to find a hidden ticket to TezDev.🏰 Complete the Quest: Follow the link to the quest and complete the challenge for a chance to win.
Contest Details
Contest Ends: June 20 @ 11:59 UTCPrizes:
✈️ Plane Tickets: Round-trip flights for you and a friend from anywhere in the world to Brussels.
🛌 Hotel Stay: Two-night accommodation near the event venue at the Royal Library of Belgium.
💭 Memories: The best memories of TezDev ever!
Mission Code to Crack:
Ha isvjr mpcl tpsspvu, svnhnrdtet-i huadtohnrdnn,ee ude wnysxtosn w ude ie Grmbf ribyirq owzr wqfpajcqcvzu ua hwvc. Pfu xy gww jctd Jzwjqtea lzakg nozau qibmd c Sleti ideov hsrdl uyzsv gdues dfwpd zewud prf Hzlsbvo vyc qewo qvfphffvat
Good Luck! 💪For full terms and conditions, click here.For the privacy policy, click here.
There's something truly special about connecting with the Tezos community, and TezDev has become more than just an event – it's an annual reunion of the dedicated individuals who have been building and shaping the ecosystem for years. This is your chance to be part of a gathering that celebrates our collective achievements and looks forward to the exciting future ahead. We can't wait to see you in Brussels!
Don't Forget to Participate in the Tezos Community Monthly Survey
Wrapping up this week's headlines, we remind you to participate in the Tezos Community monthly survey. Your feedback is invaluable in shaping the future of our ecosystem.
Fill out the survey here.
Introducing TZ Apex: Earn Rewards by Engaging with Tezos Projects
Following our exciting news about TezDev and the chance to win a trip to Brussels, let's dive into another fantastic initiative within the Tezos ecosystem. We are thrilled to introduce TZ Apex, a new community rewards program by TZ APAC. This innovative program is designed to bolster community involvement and interaction with projects building on Tezos through incentivization.
What is TZ Apex?
TZ Apex is all about rewarding community members for being the first to experience and engage with the latest projects in the Tezos ecosystem. Whether you're a Web3 beginner or a seasoned crypto native, TZ Apex offers a fun and rewarding way to dive into the Tezos world.
How Does It Work?
Participants can accomplish quests and accumulate experience points (EXP) through the DMission platform. These quests are a sequence of verifiable on-chain and off-chain actions tailored to different skill levels. The amount of EXP earned from each quest varies depending on its difficulty and complexity. Here are the types of quests you can expect:
Project-Specific Quests:
These quests guide you through specific actions related to projects building on Tezos, such as creating accounts, providing product feedback, or engaging in user-generated content.
Tezos Ecosystem Quests:
These quests aim to enrich the Tezos ecosystem by creating buzz on social media, educating newcomers to Web3, and rewarding the current Tezos community. Activities include general quizzes, following various Tezos-related accounts, and participating in surveys.
Don't have a Tezos wallet? Create one now to start participating!
Rewards and Tiers
As participants complete quests, they earn EXP and climb the leaderboard, which resets at the beginning of each season to encourage continuous engagement. Depending on the tier achieved at the end of the season, participants may receive guaranteed prizes and a greater carry-over of EXP for the next season.
Examples of Rewards Include:
Tez
TZ APAC exclusive merchandise
Partnered project's NFTs, tokens, whitelist access, and more
TZ APAC Collaboration NFTs
A gacha system ensures everyone has an equal chance to win various rewards. At the end of each season, participants will be credited with APEX points at a 1:1 ratio within 2 working days, provided they have accumulated a minimum of 500 EXP. These points can be used to roll for rewards in the gacha store across Gold, Silver, and Bronze categories.
Get Started with TZ Apex
Season 1 is slated to launch in mid-June, and we can't wait for you to join the excitement. Start creating your DMission accounts here and prepare to embark on rewarding quests within the Tezos ecosystem.
For more information on terms and conditions, please visit here.
Engaging with the Tezos ecosystem has never been more rewarding. TZ Apex offers a unique opportunity to not only contribute to the growth and vibrancy of the Tezos community but also to earn exciting rewards. Get involved, complete quests, and start earning today!
This Week in the Tezos Ecosystem
Tezos Foundation Collaborates with Google Cloud to Deploy Global Archive Nodes
After exploring the exciting headlines, let's focus on what's happening this week in the Tezos ecosystem.
In an exciting development, the Tezos Foundation has teamed up with Google Cloud to establish a robust and resilient global network for Tezos. This initiative aims to deploy Tezos archive nodes on every continent using Google Cloud’s Compute Engine, significantly enhancing the network's resilience and performance.
Rapid Deployment and Increased Resilience
The collaboration with Google Cloud has enabled the Tezos Foundation to create a secure and efficient infrastructure capable of managing large volumes of data. Chris Pinnock, Head of Information Technology at the Tezos Foundation, emphasized the speed and efficiency of this deployment: “Google Cloud allowed us to get archive nodes across the world very quickly. We are able to use Filestore to move terabytes of data and bring up nodes using that data in under two hours. Moreover, we were able to add monitoring immediately using Google Cloud’s uptime checks.”
With archive nodes now operational globally, the network is well-equipped to handle node failures seamlessly. If one node fails, it can be swiftly restored from another, ensuring the network’s integrity and availability.
Efficient Snapshot Service Development
The Tezos Foundation has also introduced a snapshot service to facilitate quick synchronization for new nodes joining the network. Pinnock explained, “I was able to build a snapshot service in three days, from beginning to end, all from my desk, running gcloud commands. The Cloud SDK command line tools allow you to script everything very easily.”
Scaling Solutions and Performance Enhancements
To further boost Tezos' performance, the foundation has implemented Smart Rollups. These rollups process transactions off-chain before submitting them to Layer 1, reducing the load on the main chain and increasing transaction throughput. With the help of Compute Engine, the team demonstrated Tezos' ability to process up to one million transactions per second—a significant milestone.
This advanced technology will be integral to the forthcoming Etherlink product, which aims to provide compatibility with Ethereum-based smart contracts and programming languages on the Tezos blockchain.
Future Developments and Sustainability
As the Tezos ecosystem evolves, developers are focusing on Tezos 2.0, the next generation of the protocol, which includes advancements like a Data Availability Layer to further increase throughput. Pinnock noted, “We believe that it will make a huge difference in our Tezos 2.0 architecture going forward. Much of the work is in ensuring high availability of data across the globe.”
The foundation remains committed to leveraging Google Cloud solutions to enhance the Tezos ecosystem. Pinnock added, “Google Cloud has a strong Web3 road map including dedicated blockchain SaaS offerings. We would love to use Blockchain Node Engine, which would mean we could direct our users to Google Cloud, instead of running services ourselves. It would make the Tezos ecosystem more self-sufficient, which is key to the future of the blockchain.”
Through this strategic collaboration with Google Cloud, the Tezos Foundation continues to strengthen the security, resilience, and performance of Tezos, positioning it for future growth and widespread adoption.
Tezos Foundation Awards Grant to Transak for Etherlink Integration
Next in our ecosystem highlights, we are excited to announce that the Tezos Foundation has awarded a grant to Transak. This grant will support Transak's integration of Etherlink into its liquidity system, significantly simplifying the onramping process for all partners of the Tezos chain.
Transak, a leading platform for crypto onramping, will integrate Etherlink, an EVM-compatible layer-2 solution powered by Tezos Smart Rollups. This integration is set to bring several benefits to the Tezos ecosystem.
Key Highlights:
Effortless User Onboarding: With this integration, dapps will offer seamless user experiences with straightforward interactions with Etherlink.
For Users: Easier access and fewer steps to get started with Tezos dapps.
For Developers: Simplified integration, potential revenue boosts, and increased user satisfaction.
For the Tezos Community: A stronger, more vibrant ecosystem with increased value locked in.
The grant from the Tezos Foundation underscores the ongoing efforts to enhance the Tezos ecosystem by providing tools and integrations that benefit both users and developers. The collaboration with Transak is a significant step towards achieving a more accessible and user-friendly blockchain environment.
For more details, Learn about Transak here.
This Week in Tezos Development
Kukai Wallet: Latest Developments by Simon McLoughlin
Simon McLoughlin, a developer of Kukai Wallet, recently shared exciting updates on Twitter about the progress and new features for the Kukai Wallet. Let's dive into his detailed thread and see what’s new.
Simon began by discussing the utilization of Ghostnet, Tezos's long-lived test network with free/fake XTZ, to automate his setup for Kukai Wallet. With the help of Baking Benjamins, who set up a fully functioning Ghostnet baker paying out rewards every cycle, Simon could automate much of the process.
Here are the key highlights from Simon’s updates:
Automated Setup: By creating multiple wallets, filling them with fake XTZ, and delegating them to Baking Benjamins' Ghostnet baker, Simon ensured that his accounts auto-refill with rewards. This reduces maintenance and allows for testing functionalities around receiving baker rewards/payouts.
Functional Tests: Simon has written extensive tests for various functionalities:
Creating new HD wallets and verifying the seed phrase recovery flow.
Checking token balances, favoriting tokens, hiding and unhiding them, and sending XTZ between wallets.
Recording transaction values and fees, and verifying balances post-transaction.
Delegating to different bakers and ensuring continuous rewards.
Sending collectibles back and forth between wallets.
Changing currency symbols and themes.
Integrating with objkt.com via WalletConnect v2 and handling transactions.
Automated Testing: Deploying these tests on a server to run frequently adds an extra layer of protection for Kukai iOS, ensuring it remains a top-tier wallet. The tests generate detailed reports with videos and screenshots, allowing for easy identification of issues.
Community Support: Simon expressed gratitude to the teams at objkt.com and TezosBakingBad for keeping their Ghostnet services running and to Baking Benjamins for the testnet baker setup.
These updates highlight the ongoing commitment to improving Kukai Wallet's functionality and user experience. The use of Ghostnet for automated testing and community collaboration is a testament to the power of open-source development.
Personally, it's inspiring to see developers like Simon building in the open and engaging directly with the community. Open source is at the heart of Tezos and the broader blockchain space, fostering a collaborative environment where innovation thrives. Let's continue to support and celebrate these efforts as they pave the way for a more robust and user-friendly Tezos ecosystem.
For more details, check out Simon McLoughlin's full thread on Twitter here.
Using the Tezos Unity SDK for Large-Scale Game Development
The Tezos Unity SDK is opening new horizons for game developers, and Baking Bad's latest shooter game is a perfect illustration of how Tezos can simplify handling authentication, player inventory management, and other crucial features for large-scale games. Let’s dive into the details.
Baking Bad, a blockchain development company, has released a sample game to demonstrate how developers can leverage Tezos, the Tezos Unity SDK, and related tools for large-scale game development. The game, a third-person shooter, showcases the player blasting various demons with a selection of weapons and power-ups. You can play the game via this link.
Key Features and Architecture:
Architecture: The sample game is split into several components to demonstrate an enterprise-level game application setup:
User Wallets: Manages player accounts via their Tezos wallets.
Unity WebGL Application: The frontend built in Unity for multiplatform game development.
Backend Application and API: Hosts a REST API for secure operations like distributing in-game tokens and tracking player sessions.
Smart Contract: Manages in-game item tokens on the Tezos blockchain.
Interplanetary File System (IPFS): Stores metadata for in-game objects on a decentralized file storage system.
Ease of Use for Developers: Tezos and the Unity SDK handle many peripheral tasks, allowing developers to focus on the game itself.
Authentication and Account Management: Uses Tezos wallets for player accounts, eliminating the need for storing passwords or account information.
Inventory Management: In-game items are stored as Tezos FA2 tokens, ensuring the game doesn't need to store player inventory data directly.
Player Freedom: The SDK allows players significant freedom in how they access the game and use in-game items.
Wallet Choice: Players can choose their wallet application and account, either tied to social media or anonymous.
Control Over In-Game Items: Players can manage in-game items stored in their wallets, transfer them, and even interact with them outside the game.
The Tezos Unity SDK makes it simple for developers to integrate blockchain features into their games, enhancing security, scalability, and user experience. This innovative approach allows developers to focus more on creating engaging game content and less on managing backend infrastructure.
Personally, it's thrilling to see the advancements in using Tezos technology for game development. The Tezos Unity SDK and the example set by Baking Bad highlight the potential for creating immersive, secure, and user-friendly gaming experiences on the blockchain. Let's embrace these tools and continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in the gaming world.
For more detailed information, check out the full article here.
🔴 Now Streaming: Arts & Culture on Tezos | Diane Drubay
Dive into the latest TezTalks Live episode as we feature Diane Drubay! Diane Drubay is the founder of We Are Museums and WAC Lab. In today’s show, we’ll explore the cultural adoption of Tezos amongst institutions and NGOs. Season 3 of WAC Lab has concluded, so check out the demo day below!
🖥 Stream: YouTube | X
Upcoming Tezos Events
🚀 Tickets are now available! Secure your spot at Tezos' annual conference, TezDev, the premier gathering for builders, partners, and enthusiasts in the Web3 space. This year, we're excited to host the event in Brussels, a hub for technology and innovation, and just a short distance from EthCC.
Why attend Tez/Dev?
Connect and Network: Meet and engage with the global Tezos community
Learn from the Experts: Gain insights from leading voices in the industry through talks, workshops, and panel discussions.
Explore New Developments: Discover the latest innovations and projects happening on Tezos.
Event Highlights:
Location: Brussels, Belgium – the heart of Europe and a beacon for tech innovators.
Date: Happening on July 11th — The full agenda will be provided soon. Stay tuned!
🎟️ Grab your ticket today to ensure you don't miss out: Grab a ticket here!
Join us at Tez/Dev 2024, where the future of Tezos unfolds. We look forward to welcoming you to Brussels and sharing an unforgettable experience. Join us at Tez/Dev 2024 in Brussels!
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TezDev is Less Than a Month Away: Join Us and Win Big!
Hello Tezos community! Welcome to this week's edition of the Baking Sheet. We're gearing up for one of the most anticipated events of the year, TezDev, which is less than a month away! Scheduled for July 11th in Brussels, Belgium, TezDev promises to be an incredible gathering of developers, enthusiasts, and key players in the Tezos ecosystem.
Event Details
Date: July 11, 2024Location: KBR, Royal Library of Belgium, Brussels, BelgiumHighlights:
Engaging sessions and workshops on the latest in Tezos development
Networking opportunities with industry leaders and fellow Tezos enthusiasts
Exclusive announcements and insights into the future of Tezos
Exclusive Contest: Win a Trip to TezDev!
To make this event even more exciting, we're launching an exclusive contest where one lucky winner will get the chance to attend TezDev with a friend, all expenses paid!
Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It:
💥 Like & RT the Contest Post: Show your support and spread the word by liking and retweeting the contest announcement on Twitter.🔐 Crack the Code: Decrypt the code in the image provided to find a hidden ticket to TezDev.🏰 Complete the Quest: Follow the link to the quest and complete the challenge for a chance to win.
Contest Details
Contest Ends: June 20 @ 11:59 UTCPrizes:
✈️ Plane Tickets: Round-trip flights for you and a friend from anywhere in the world to Brussels.
🛌 Hotel Stay: Two-night accommodation near the event venue at the Royal Library of Belgium.
💭 Memories: The best memories of TezDev ever!
Mission Code to Crack:
Ha isvjr mpcl tpsspvu, svnhnrdtet-i huadtohnrdnn,ee ude wnysxtosn w ude ie Grmbf ribyirq owzr wqfpajcqcvzu ua hwvc. Pfu xy gww jctd Jzwjqtea lzakg nozau qibmd c Sleti ideov hsrdl uyzsv gdues dfwpd zewud prf Hzlsbvo vyc qewo qvfphffvat
Good Luck! 💪For full terms and conditions, click here.For the privacy policy, click here.
There's something truly special about connecting with the Tezos community, and TezDev has become more than just an event – it's an annual reunion of the dedicated individuals who have been building and shaping the ecosystem for years. This is your chance to be part of a gathering that celebrates our collective achievements and looks forward to the exciting future ahead. We can't wait to see you in Brussels!
Don't Forget to Participate in the Tezos Community Monthly Survey
Wrapping up this week's headlines, we remind you to participate in the Tezos Community monthly survey. Your feedback is invaluable in shaping the future of our ecosystem.
Fill out the survey here.
Introducing TZ Apex: Earn Rewards by Engaging with Tezos Projects
Following our exciting news about TezDev and the chance to win a trip to Brussels, let's dive into another fantastic initiative within the Tezos ecosystem. We are thrilled to introduce TZ Apex, a new community rewards program by TZ APAC. This innovative program is designed to bolster community involvement and interaction with projects building on Tezos through incentivization.
What is TZ Apex?
TZ Apex is all about rewarding community members for being the first to experience and engage with the latest projects in the Tezos ecosystem. Whether you're a Web3 beginner or a seasoned crypto native, TZ Apex offers a fun and rewarding way to dive into the Tezos world.
How Does It Work?
Participants can accomplish quests and accumulate experience points (EXP) through the DMission platform. These quests are a sequence of verifiable on-chain and off-chain actions tailored to different skill levels. The amount of EXP earned from each quest varies depending on its difficulty and complexity. Here are the types of quests you can expect:
Project-Specific Quests:
These quests guide you through specific actions related to projects building on Tezos, such as creating accounts, providing product feedback, or engaging in user-generated content.
Tezos Ecosystem Quests:
These quests aim to enrich the Tezos ecosystem by creating buzz on social media, educating newcomers to Web3, and rewarding the current Tezos community. Activities include general quizzes, following various Tezos-related accounts, and participating in surveys.
Don't have a Tezos wallet? Create one now to start participating!
Rewards and Tiers
As participants complete quests, they earn EXP and climb the leaderboard, which resets at the beginning of each season to encourage continuous engagement. Depending on the tier achieved at the end of the season, participants may receive guaranteed prizes and a greater carry-over of EXP for the next season.
Examples of Rewards Include:
Tez
TZ APAC exclusive merchandise
Partnered project's NFTs, tokens, whitelist access, and more
TZ APAC Collaboration NFTs
A gacha system ensures everyone has an equal chance to win various rewards. At the end of each season, participants will be credited with APEX points at a 1:1 ratio within 2 working days, provided they have accumulated a minimum of 500 EXP. These points can be used to roll for rewards in the gacha store across Gold, Silver, and Bronze categories.
Get Started with TZ Apex
Season 1 is slated to launch in mid-June, and we can't wait for you to join the excitement. Start creating your DMission accounts here and prepare to embark on rewarding quests within the Tezos ecosystem.
For more information on terms and conditions, please visit here.
Engaging with the Tezos ecosystem has never been more rewarding. TZ Apex offers a unique opportunity to not only contribute to the growth and vibrancy of the Tezos community but also to earn exciting rewards. Get involved, complete quests, and start earning today!
This Week in the Tezos Ecosystem
Tezos Foundation Collaborates with Google Cloud to Deploy Global Archive Nodes
After exploring the exciting headlines, let's focus on what's happening this week in the Tezos ecosystem.
In an exciting development, the Tezos Foundation has teamed up with Google Cloud to establish a robust and resilient global network for Tezos. This initiative aims to deploy Tezos archive nodes on every continent using Google Cloud’s Compute Engine, significantly enhancing the network's resilience and performance.
Rapid Deployment and Increased Resilience
The collaboration with Google Cloud has enabled the Tezos Foundation to create a secure and efficient infrastructure capable of managing large volumes of data. Chris Pinnock, Head of Information Technology at the Tezos Foundation, emphasized the speed and efficiency of this deployment: “Google Cloud allowed us to get archive nodes across the world very quickly. We are able to use Filestore to move terabytes of data and bring up nodes using that data in under two hours. Moreover, we were able to add monitoring immediately using Google Cloud’s uptime checks.”
With archive nodes now operational globally, the network is well-equipped to handle node failures seamlessly. If one node fails, it can be swiftly restored from another, ensuring the network’s integrity and availability.
Efficient Snapshot Service Development
The Tezos Foundation has also introduced a snapshot service to facilitate quick synchronization for new nodes joining the network. Pinnock explained, “I was able to build a snapshot service in three days, from beginning to end, all from my desk, running gcloud commands. The Cloud SDK command line tools allow you to script everything very easily.”
Scaling Solutions and Performance Enhancements
To further boost Tezos' performance, the foundation has implemented Smart Rollups. These rollups process transactions off-chain before submitting them to Layer 1, reducing the load on the main chain and increasing transaction throughput. With the help of Compute Engine, the team demonstrated Tezos' ability to process up to one million transactions per second—a significant milestone.
This advanced technology will be integral to the forthcoming Etherlink product, which aims to provide compatibility with Ethereum-based smart contracts and programming languages on the Tezos blockchain.
Future Developments and Sustainability
As the Tezos ecosystem evolves, developers are focusing on Tezos 2.0, the next generation of the protocol, which includes advancements like a Data Availability Layer to further increase throughput. Pinnock noted, “We believe that it will make a huge difference in our Tezos 2.0 architecture going forward. Much of the work is in ensuring high availability of data across the globe.”
The foundation remains committed to leveraging Google Cloud solutions to enhance the Tezos ecosystem. Pinnock added, “Google Cloud has a strong Web3 road map including dedicated blockchain SaaS offerings. We would love to use Blockchain Node Engine, which would mean we could direct our users to Google Cloud, instead of running services ourselves. It would make the Tezos ecosystem more self-sufficient, which is key to the future of the blockchain.”
Through this strategic collaboration with Google Cloud, the Tezos Foundation continues to strengthen the security, resilience, and performance of Tezos, positioning it for future growth and widespread adoption.
Tezos Foundation Awards Grant to Transak for Etherlink Integration
Next in our ecosystem highlights, we are excited to announce that the Tezos Foundation has awarded a grant to Transak. This grant will support Transak's integration of Etherlink into its liquidity system, significantly simplifying the onramping process for all partners of the Tezos chain.
Transak, a leading platform for crypto onramping, will integrate Etherlink, an EVM-compatible layer-2 solution powered by Tezos Smart Rollups. This integration is set to bring several benefits to the Tezos ecosystem.
Key Highlights:
Effortless User Onboarding: With this integration, dapps will offer seamless user experiences with straightforward interactions with Etherlink.
For Users: Easier access and fewer steps to get started with Tezos dapps.
For Developers: Simplified integration, potential revenue boosts, and increased user satisfaction.
For the Tezos Community: A stronger, more vibrant ecosystem with increased value locked in.
The grant from the Tezos Foundation underscores the ongoing efforts to enhance the Tezos ecosystem by providing tools and integrations that benefit both users and developers. The collaboration with Transak is a significant step towards achieving a more accessible and user-friendly blockchain environment.
For more details, Learn about Transak here.
This Week in Tezos Development
Kukai Wallet: Latest Developments by Simon McLoughlin
Simon McLoughlin, a developer of Kukai Wallet, recently shared exciting updates on Twitter about the progress and new features for the Kukai Wallet. Let's dive into his detailed thread and see what’s new.
Simon began by discussing the utilization of Ghostnet, Tezos's long-lived test network with free/fake XTZ, to automate his setup for Kukai Wallet. With the help of Baking Benjamins, who set up a fully functioning Ghostnet baker paying out rewards every cycle, Simon could automate much of the process.
Here are the key highlights from Simon’s updates:
Automated Setup: By creating multiple wallets, filling them with fake XTZ, and delegating them to Baking Benjamins' Ghostnet baker, Simon ensured that his accounts auto-refill with rewards. This reduces maintenance and allows for testing functionalities around receiving baker rewards/payouts.
Functional Tests: Simon has written extensive tests for various functionalities:
Creating new HD wallets and verifying the seed phrase recovery flow.
Checking token balances, favoriting tokens, hiding and unhiding them, and sending XTZ between wallets.
Recording transaction values and fees, and verifying balances post-transaction.
Delegating to different bakers and ensuring continuous rewards.
Sending collectibles back and forth between wallets.
Changing currency symbols and themes.
Integrating with objkt.com via WalletConnect v2 and handling transactions.
Automated Testing: Deploying these tests on a server to run frequently adds an extra layer of protection for Kukai iOS, ensuring it remains a top-tier wallet. The tests generate detailed reports with videos and screenshots, allowing for easy identification of issues.
Community Support: Simon expressed gratitude to the teams at objkt.com and TezosBakingBad for keeping their Ghostnet services running and to Baking Benjamins for the testnet baker setup.
These updates highlight the ongoing commitment to improving Kukai Wallet's functionality and user experience. The use of Ghostnet for automated testing and community collaboration is a testament to the power of open-source development.
Personally, it's inspiring to see developers like Simon building in the open and engaging directly with the community. Open source is at the heart of Tezos and the broader blockchain space, fostering a collaborative environment where innovation thrives. Let's continue to support and celebrate these efforts as they pave the way for a more robust and user-friendly Tezos ecosystem.
For more details, check out Simon McLoughlin's full thread on Twitter here.
Using the Tezos Unity SDK for Large-Scale Game Development
The Tezos Unity SDK is opening new horizons for game developers, and Baking Bad's latest shooter game is a perfect illustration of how Tezos can simplify handling authentication, player inventory management, and other crucial features for large-scale games. Let’s dive into the details.
Baking Bad, a blockchain development company, has released a sample game to demonstrate how developers can leverage Tezos, the Tezos Unity SDK, and related tools for large-scale game development. The game, a third-person shooter, showcases the player blasting various demons with a selection of weapons and power-ups. You can play the game via this link.
Key Features and Architecture:
Architecture: The sample game is split into several components to demonstrate an enterprise-level game application setup:
User Wallets: Manages player accounts via their Tezos wallets.
Unity WebGL Application: The frontend built in Unity for multiplatform game development.
Backend Application and API: Hosts a REST API for secure operations like distributing in-game tokens and tracking player sessions.
Smart Contract: Manages in-game item tokens on the Tezos blockchain.
Interplanetary File System (IPFS): Stores metadata for in-game objects on a decentralized file storage system.
Ease of Use for Developers: Tezos and the Unity SDK handle many peripheral tasks, allowing developers to focus on the game itself.
Authentication and Account Management: Uses Tezos wallets for player accounts, eliminating the need for storing passwords or account information.
Inventory Management: In-game items are stored as Tezos FA2 tokens, ensuring the game doesn't need to store player inventory data directly.
Player Freedom: The SDK allows players significant freedom in how they access the game and use in-game items.
Wallet Choice: Players can choose their wallet application and account, either tied to social media or anonymous.
Control Over In-Game Items: Players can manage in-game items stored in their wallets, transfer them, and even interact with them outside the game.
The Tezos Unity SDK makes it simple for developers to integrate blockchain features into their games, enhancing security, scalability, and user experience. This innovative approach allows developers to focus more on creating engaging game content and less on managing backend infrastructure.
Personally, it's thrilling to see the advancements in using Tezos technology for game development. The Tezos Unity SDK and the example set by Baking Bad highlight the potential for creating immersive, secure, and user-friendly gaming experiences on the blockchain. Let's embrace these tools and continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in the gaming world.
For more detailed information, check out the full article here.
🔴 Now Streaming: Arts & Culture on Tezos | Diane Drubay
Dive into the latest TezTalks Live episode as we feature Diane Drubay! Diane Drubay is the founder of We Are Museums and WAC Lab. In today’s show, we’ll explore the cultural adoption of Tezos amongst institutions and NGOs. Season 3 of WAC Lab has concluded, so check out the demo day below!
🖥 Stream: YouTube | X
Upcoming Tezos Events
🚀 Tickets are now available! Secure your spot at Tezos' annual conference, TezDev, the premier gathering for builders, partners, and enthusiasts in the Web3 space. This year, we're excited to host the event in Brussels, a hub for technology and innovation, and just a short distance from EthCC.
Why attend Tez/Dev?
Connect and Network: Meet and engage with the global Tezos community
Learn from the Experts: Gain insights from leading voices in the industry through talks, workshops, and panel discussions.
Explore New Developments: Discover the latest innovations and projects happening on Tezos.
Event Highlights:
Location: Brussels, Belgium – the heart of Europe and a beacon for tech innovators.
Date: Happening on July 11th — The full agenda will be provided soon. Stay tuned!
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Join us at Tez/Dev 2024, where the future of Tezos unfolds. We look forward to welcoming you to Brussels and sharing an unforgettable experience. Join us at Tez/Dev 2024 in Brussels!
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Bill Knight — An NFT Success Story:
Meet Bill Knight — An NFT Success Story
Exploring an example of an artist who found hope in NFTs.
“ Print Class” on OBJKT.COM
If you follow the superficial layers of media coverage, you will likely hear about people making (and losing) millions of dollars. You may hear about the latest scam (aka rug-pull) or, on a good day, likely nothing at all. Coverage of the many relevant developments in blockchain tech communities is indeed a rarity. Fortunately, I have the privilege to share a story that showcases both the honest ups and downs of navigating life’s hardships as an artist, and how the Tezos Blockchain and NFTs can make a difference for those open-minded enough to give it a try. If you or someone you know is feeling lost in their artistry, hopefully the story of Bill Knight will bring you some light.
It’s a common story for artists; struggling with social expectations, often fighting addictions and mental disorders. In a world mostly focused on consumerism and profit, holding an art-centric lifestyle can come with a long list of side effects. For many decades, the opportunity for art as a profession has continued to drop exponentially. Becoming more and more centralized, less than 1% of artists have the chance to “make it” or simply live a sustainable life. The time for an art revolution is long overdue. The people need a new renaissance.
Fortunately, there is hope for the art world. Hiding behind the mainstream coverage, you can find living examples of this renaissance energy blossoming today. There are stories of desperate artists full of passion and talent, finally finding an outlet to shine. You just may have to look online, and dare I say, on X (Twitter). For some reason, it seems that accounts with .tez in their handle or Tezos in their profile have the most frequent feel-good stories.
Let’s Get To the Good Stuff! Tell Us That Feel-Good Story Already!
There once was a painter with nothing to paint about. In fact, he hadn’t even realized that painting was his passion. For many years, he just worked job after job. Everything from maintenance work to sales. Any trade or work that could help pay the bills. The typical burnout from the hustle followed. Life had been delivering him lemons. With so much sourness, he turned to alcohol. The dreams of what could be, lost to the bottle from which he’d drink. Relationships dwindled, and hope along with it. But there was still a passionate soul trapped behind these hardships. One filled with talent and willingness to explore every possibility. All he needed was a little push.
One day Bill woke up and decided it wasn’t too late to seek a better life. He was tired of being homeless and living for alcohol. So, he sought out a sponsor and began the journey towards being sober. Through the rehab program, he found an organization called Path With Art, where he took painting classes and quickly discovered his calling. Finally, as his mind cleared and body healed, the creativity began to flow.
Several months later, these programs and his sponsor eventually led him to a group called Ventures, which focuses on helping small businesses via grants and mentorship. It was at a Ventures event where he met an active Tezos artist, FendelMarc. They quickly bonded over their interest in the arts. Fendel is an avid Tezos supporter, musician, and lifelong art lover. Soon after hearing so many amazing art-centric stories about the Tezos community from Fendel, Bill was inspired to explore the possibilities of digital art and blockchain. On September 14, 2021, Bill minted his genesis NFT on Hicetnunc (now TEIA), “Eggs and Toast.” It was extremely well received by the Tezos Community, and this acknowledgment sparked new life in Bill’s hopes for the future.
Eggs & Toast by Bill Knight The Evolution of Bill Knight’s Physical Artwork as a New Digital Artist
Once Bill realized there was an entire world of people out there who appreciated his art, he began exploring and expanding upon his artistry. He had no predetermined agreements about the art world; after all, he painted purely as a form of therapy and a distraction from the cravings. So when Fendel told him about TezTones and explained all the nuances of Collaboration 2.0 (a reference to a past Medium article), he joined up with Team Big Foot for his first big collaborative project. The camaraderie strengthened with his new online art friends. You can see and feel the passion within Team Big Foot’s creation for Match 3, “Bed of Crimson Joy.”
TezTones Season 1 Match 3 on OBJKT.COM A Physical Painter, an NFT-Centric Musician, and an AI Wizard Walk into a Room
The evolution of Bill Knight’s digital art didn’t stop at TezTones collaborations. His revived, inspired, and sober spirit longed for more exploration. One day he was scrolling through Twitter and came across a post about “Von Doyl” and was instantly moved by the artist. He collected a Von Doyl piece and then realized, to his surprise, that Von was utilizing AI in his work. Seeing a prominent name going as high as a feature on the cover of Vogue really got Bill curious about the AI aspect. So he reached out to his blockchain bestie, Fendel, as well as an AI artist within TezTones, WWWoronin, and they proceeded to collaborate on what became “Weigh Anchors Brought To Life”. A masterful example of audio/visual collaboration that utilizes the oldest and newest forms of creation.
Clip from audio/visual collaboration “Weigh Anchors Brought To Life”
Most recently, Bill Knight was featured on multiple screens at TezCon Seattle, where many TezTones Artletes (competitors on TezTones Teams) and people from the Tezos Community met in person to celebrate the arts. As he got the chance to talk about his art and story with the crowd, you could see the pride on his face, as well as his sponsor who also attended. Lasting memories were made, and we can be certain to see amazing art continuing to come from this artist.
Bill Knight (Left) and FendelMarc (Right) @ TezCon Seattle
“Bringing color to the world is my joy.” — Bill Knight
Be Sure To Follow The Continuation Of This Artists Story
Bill Knight’s journey from homelessness and addiction to becoming a celebrated digital artist is a testament to the transformative power of art and technology. His story serves as an inspiration to artists everywhere who may feel disheartened by the challenges they face. Through resilience, community support, and the innovative possibilities offered by the Tezos blockchain and Tezos community, Bill has found a new path filled with creativity and hope. As we witness his continued growth and contributions to the art world, it’s clear that the renaissance of digital art is not just a distant dream but a vibrant reality unfolding before our eyes. Bill Knight’s success is a beacon of light for all aspiring artists, proving that it’s never too late to start anew and that the future of art is indeed bright.
Bill Knight — An NFT Success Story: was originally published in Tezos Commons on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
Exploring an example of an artist who found hope in NFTs.
“ Print Class” on OBJKT.COM
If you follow the superficial layers of media coverage, you will likely hear about people making (and losing) millions of dollars. You may hear about the latest scam (aka rug-pull) or, on a good day, likely nothing at all. Coverage of the many relevant developments in blockchain tech communities is indeed a rarity. Fortunately, I have the privilege to share a story that showcases both the honest ups and downs of navigating life’s hardships as an artist, and how the Tezos Blockchain and NFTs can make a difference for those open-minded enough to give it a try. If you or someone you know is feeling lost in their artistry, hopefully the story of Bill Knight will bring you some light.
It’s a common story for artists; struggling with social expectations, often fighting addictions and mental disorders. In a world mostly focused on consumerism and profit, holding an art-centric lifestyle can come with a long list of side effects. For many decades, the opportunity for art as a profession has continued to drop exponentially. Becoming more and more centralized, less than 1% of artists have the chance to “make it” or simply live a sustainable life. The time for an art revolution is long overdue. The people need a new renaissance.
Fortunately, there is hope for the art world. Hiding behind the mainstream coverage, you can find living examples of this renaissance energy blossoming today. There are stories of desperate artists full of passion and talent, finally finding an outlet to shine. You just may have to look online, and dare I say, on X (Twitter). For some reason, it seems that accounts with .tez in their handle or Tezos in their profile have the most frequent feel-good stories.
Let’s Get To the Good Stuff! Tell Us That Feel-Good Story Already!
There once was a painter with nothing to paint about. In fact, he hadn’t even realized that painting was his passion. For many years, he just worked job after job. Everything from maintenance work to sales. Any trade or work that could help pay the bills. The typical burnout from the hustle followed. Life had been delivering him lemons. With so much sourness, he turned to alcohol. The dreams of what could be, lost to the bottle from which he’d drink. Relationships dwindled, and hope along with it. But there was still a passionate soul trapped behind these hardships. One filled with talent and willingness to explore every possibility. All he needed was a little push.
One day Bill woke up and decided it wasn’t too late to seek a better life. He was tired of being homeless and living for alcohol. So, he sought out a sponsor and began the journey towards being sober. Through the rehab program, he found an organization called Path With Art, where he took painting classes and quickly discovered his calling. Finally, as his mind cleared and body healed, the creativity began to flow.
Several months later, these programs and his sponsor eventually led him to a group called Ventures, which focuses on helping small businesses via grants and mentorship. It was at a Ventures event where he met an active Tezos artist, FendelMarc. They quickly bonded over their interest in the arts. Fendel is an avid Tezos supporter, musician, and lifelong art lover. Soon after hearing so many amazing art-centric stories about the Tezos community from Fendel, Bill was inspired to explore the possibilities of digital art and blockchain. On September 14, 2021, Bill minted his genesis NFT on Hicetnunc (now TEIA), “Eggs and Toast.” It was extremely well received by the Tezos Community, and this acknowledgment sparked new life in Bill’s hopes for the future.
Eggs & Toast by Bill Knight The Evolution of Bill Knight’s Physical Artwork as a New Digital Artist
Once Bill realized there was an entire world of people out there who appreciated his art, he began exploring and expanding upon his artistry. He had no predetermined agreements about the art world; after all, he painted purely as a form of therapy and a distraction from the cravings. So when Fendel told him about TezTones and explained all the nuances of Collaboration 2.0 (a reference to a past Medium article), he joined up with Team Big Foot for his first big collaborative project. The camaraderie strengthened with his new online art friends. You can see and feel the passion within Team Big Foot’s creation for Match 3, “Bed of Crimson Joy.”
TezTones Season 1 Match 3 on OBJKT.COM A Physical Painter, an NFT-Centric Musician, and an AI Wizard Walk into a Room
The evolution of Bill Knight’s digital art didn’t stop at TezTones collaborations. His revived, inspired, and sober spirit longed for more exploration. One day he was scrolling through Twitter and came across a post about “Von Doyl” and was instantly moved by the artist. He collected a Von Doyl piece and then realized, to his surprise, that Von was utilizing AI in his work. Seeing a prominent name going as high as a feature on the cover of Vogue really got Bill curious about the AI aspect. So he reached out to his blockchain bestie, Fendel, as well as an AI artist within TezTones, WWWoronin, and they proceeded to collaborate on what became “Weigh Anchors Brought To Life”. A masterful example of audio/visual collaboration that utilizes the oldest and newest forms of creation.
Clip from audio/visual collaboration “Weigh Anchors Brought To Life”
Most recently, Bill Knight was featured on multiple screens at TezCon Seattle, where many TezTones Artletes (competitors on TezTones Teams) and people from the Tezos Community met in person to celebrate the arts. As he got the chance to talk about his art and story with the crowd, you could see the pride on his face, as well as his sponsor who also attended. Lasting memories were made, and we can be certain to see amazing art continuing to come from this artist.
Bill Knight (Left) and FendelMarc (Right) @ TezCon Seattle
“Bringing color to the world is my joy.” — Bill Knight
Be Sure To Follow The Continuation Of This Artists Story
Bill Knight’s journey from homelessness and addiction to becoming a celebrated digital artist is a testament to the transformative power of art and technology. His story serves as an inspiration to artists everywhere who may feel disheartened by the challenges they face. Through resilience, community support, and the innovative possibilities offered by the Tezos blockchain and Tezos community, Bill has found a new path filled with creativity and hope. As we witness his continued growth and contributions to the art world, it’s clear that the renaissance of digital art is not just a distant dream but a vibrant reality unfolding before our eyes. Bill Knight’s success is a beacon of light for all aspiring artists, proving that it’s never too late to start anew and that the future of art is indeed bright.
Bill Knight — An NFT Success Story: was originally published in Tezos Commons on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
Digital Art Mile: an Exciting Fusion of Art and Tech
The Tezos Foundation has partnered with ArtMeta to launch Digital Art Mile, a new digital art fair during Art Basel week.
Get ready for a remarkable journey into the world of digital art!
The Digital Art Mile event will be held at Space31, Rebgasse 31, 4058 Basel, Switzerland in Basel during Art Basel week from June 10-16, 2024. The event aims to showcase digital and physical art forms, including those powered by the capabilities of the Tezos blockchain, through platforms such as OBJKT and fx(hash).
Let's explore what to expect from the event and some of the various exhibitions taking place.
Tezos Ecosystem Is A Main Partner
Tezos is leading the charge in digital art. As a main partner of Digital Art Mile, Tezos offers artists a fast, cheap, secure, and decentralized platform to showcase their creativity. The Tezos Foundation and ArtMeta collaboration underscores the Tezos ecosystem's dedication to supporting the arts and fostering a vibrant artistic community.
ArtMeta is a platform that bridges traditional and digital art. As the organizers of Digital Art Mile, ArtMeta plays an important role in the event. ArtMeta aims to connect artists with the digital world, providing tools and resources to create and showcase digital art, making this event a prime example of doing just that.
Space31, the venue for Digital Art Mile, is an event space that perfectly complements the innovative nature of the event. Located in Basel, a hub for art and culture, Space31 is known for its versatility and ability to host a wide range of events. The venue offers a spacious, dynamic environment accommodating large-scale installations and interactive exhibits. This makes it an ideal location for showcasing the diverse and cutting-edge artworks featured at Digital Art Mile.
Matter & Data by OBJKT
The "Matter & Data" exhibition, presented by Objkt, features 17 international artists who are pushing the boundaries of digital creativity. This exhibit blends interactive installations, AI-assisted photography, 3D animations, and more.
In no particular order, here's the complete list of artists: Analivia Cordeiro, Regina Silveira, Zancan, Qubibi, Leander Herzog, Marcel Schwittlick, Addie Wagenknecht, OONA, ThankYouX, Monica Piloni, Auriea Harvey, Lovid, Sara Ludy, Rodell Warner, Salawaki, and Viola Rama.
Pictured: Analivia Cordeiro & Nilton Lobo, MUTATIO, 2018/2024
Highlights include Analivia Cordeiro's interactive installation, transforming movement patterns into generative NFTs, and Regina Silveira's animation adaptation of her 1980s graphic series. These works showcase how the Tezos blockchain can be used to create unique, dynamic experiences for viewers.
End to End by fx(hash)
Pictured: Andreas Rau, Klangteppich, 2023
Generative art platform fx(hash) presents "End to End," exploring the connections between code and traditional art forms. Highlights include Andreas Rau's "Klangteppich" collection, which combines generative art with traditional tapestry, and Aleksandra Jovanić's "GM.GEN.MATH," which blends scientific symbols and fictional data.
Pictured: Aleksandra Jovanić, GM.GEN.MATH, 2022
These pieces showcase the unique nature of generative digital and physical artworks on Tezos, offering collectors innovative and rooted pieces.
Interactive Experiences And More
Digital Art Mile is not just about viewing art; it's about experiencing it. Attendees can engage with interactive installations, participate in live art sessions, and explore the dynamic interplay between technology and creativity. This hands-on approach encourages a deeper connection with the artworks and the underlying technology.
The event will also feature talks and presentations from leading digital art and blockchain community figures. These sessions will provide insights into the latest trends and developments, offering attendees a chance to learn from experts. Topics will cover the technical aspects of creating and minting NFTs to the broader implications of blockchain technology on the art market. This educational component ensures that Digital Art Mile is not only a visual feast but also an intellectual one.
Final Thoughts
Basel Switzerland has become a hub to the art world, known for its diverse and high-quality exhibitions, along with world famous art events like Art Basel. Participating in close proximity to events like Art Basel is a tremendous opportunity for NFT communities, including those centered around Tezos. It provides a platform to showcase digital art to a global audience, highlighting NFTs' unique qualities and potential. The presence of Tezos in Basel Switzerland through the Digital Art Mile underscores the growing importance of blockchain technology in the art market and the increasing acceptance of digital art.
The Digital Art Mile is more than an art fair — it's a celebration of the power of blockchain technology in the art world. By collaborating with the Tezos ecosystem, this event showcases exceptional digital artworks and pioneers new ways for artists and audiences to connect and interact. This is also a testament to all the incredible art and artists that can be found on Tezos.
Join us at Space31 in Basel from June 10 to 16, 2024, to participate in this fantastic event. Experience the future of art and technology, witness the creative works of talented artists, and immerse yourself in the vibrant community that Tezos is helping to build and foster. For more details, visit the website.
I cannot give enough praise and I’m constantly in awe by the diverse and talented artists on Tezos that continue to push the boundaries of technology and art. I tip my hat to all of you that have made Tezos the premier blockchain for art and cannot wait to see what comes next!
Digital Art Mile: An Exciting Fusion of Art and Tech was originally published in Tezos Commons on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
Get ready for a remarkable journey into the world of digital art!
The Digital Art Mile event will be held at Space31, Rebgasse 31, 4058 Basel, Switzerland in Basel during Art Basel week from June 10-16, 2024. The event aims to showcase digital and physical art forms, including those powered by the capabilities of the Tezos blockchain, through platforms such as OBJKT and fx(hash).
Let's explore what to expect from the event and some of the various exhibitions taking place.
Tezos Ecosystem Is A Main Partner
Tezos is leading the charge in digital art. As a main partner of Digital Art Mile, Tezos offers artists a fast, cheap, secure, and decentralized platform to showcase their creativity. The Tezos Foundation and ArtMeta collaboration underscores the Tezos ecosystem's dedication to supporting the arts and fostering a vibrant artistic community.
ArtMeta is a platform that bridges traditional and digital art. As the organizers of Digital Art Mile, ArtMeta plays an important role in the event. ArtMeta aims to connect artists with the digital world, providing tools and resources to create and showcase digital art, making this event a prime example of doing just that.
Space31, the venue for Digital Art Mile, is an event space that perfectly complements the innovative nature of the event. Located in Basel, a hub for art and culture, Space31 is known for its versatility and ability to host a wide range of events. The venue offers a spacious, dynamic environment accommodating large-scale installations and interactive exhibits. This makes it an ideal location for showcasing the diverse and cutting-edge artworks featured at Digital Art Mile.
Matter & Data by OBJKT
The "Matter & Data" exhibition, presented by Objkt, features 17 international artists who are pushing the boundaries of digital creativity. This exhibit blends interactive installations, AI-assisted photography, 3D animations, and more.
In no particular order, here's the complete list of artists: Analivia Cordeiro, Regina Silveira, Zancan, Qubibi, Leander Herzog, Marcel Schwittlick, Addie Wagenknecht, OONA, ThankYouX, Monica Piloni, Auriea Harvey, Lovid, Sara Ludy, Rodell Warner, Salawaki, and Viola Rama.
Pictured: Analivia Cordeiro & Nilton Lobo, MUTATIO, 2018/2024
Highlights include Analivia Cordeiro's interactive installation, transforming movement patterns into generative NFTs, and Regina Silveira's animation adaptation of her 1980s graphic series. These works showcase how the Tezos blockchain can be used to create unique, dynamic experiences for viewers.
End to End by fx(hash)
Pictured: Andreas Rau, Klangteppich, 2023
Generative art platform fx(hash) presents "End to End," exploring the connections between code and traditional art forms. Highlights include Andreas Rau's "Klangteppich" collection, which combines generative art with traditional tapestry, and Aleksandra Jovanić's "GM.GEN.MATH," which blends scientific symbols and fictional data.
Pictured: Aleksandra Jovanić, GM.GEN.MATH, 2022
These pieces showcase the unique nature of generative digital and physical artworks on Tezos, offering collectors innovative and rooted pieces.
Interactive Experiences And More
Digital Art Mile is not just about viewing art; it's about experiencing it. Attendees can engage with interactive installations, participate in live art sessions, and explore the dynamic interplay between technology and creativity. This hands-on approach encourages a deeper connection with the artworks and the underlying technology.
The event will also feature talks and presentations from leading digital art and blockchain community figures. These sessions will provide insights into the latest trends and developments, offering attendees a chance to learn from experts. Topics will cover the technical aspects of creating and minting NFTs to the broader implications of blockchain technology on the art market. This educational component ensures that Digital Art Mile is not only a visual feast but also an intellectual one.
Final Thoughts
Basel Switzerland has become a hub to the art world, known for its diverse and high-quality exhibitions, along with world famous art events like Art Basel. Participating in close proximity to events like Art Basel is a tremendous opportunity for NFT communities, including those centered around Tezos. It provides a platform to showcase digital art to a global audience, highlighting NFTs' unique qualities and potential. The presence of Tezos in Basel Switzerland through the Digital Art Mile underscores the growing importance of blockchain technology in the art market and the increasing acceptance of digital art.
The Digital Art Mile is more than an art fair — it's a celebration of the power of blockchain technology in the art world. By collaborating with the Tezos ecosystem, this event showcases exceptional digital artworks and pioneers new ways for artists and audiences to connect and interact. This is also a testament to all the incredible art and artists that can be found on Tezos.
Join us at Space31 in Basel from June 10 to 16, 2024, to participate in this fantastic event. Experience the future of art and technology, witness the creative works of talented artists, and immerse yourself in the vibrant community that Tezos is helping to build and foster. For more details, visit the website.
I cannot give enough praise and I’m constantly in awe by the diverse and talented artists on Tezos that continue to push the boundaries of technology and art. I tip my hat to all of you that have made Tezos the premier blockchain for art and cannot wait to see what comes next!
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