Written by: Autonomys Network
Compiled by: Yomi
00 Summary
We closed out 2024 with strong results, successfully completing the launch of the mainnet's first phase, laying the foundation for what we believe will be a transformative 2025. From protocol stability to newly established partnerships and user growth, we continuously validated the technical foundation of the network and its long-term roadmap.
01 Key Metrics and Milestones
02 Protocols & Research
Phase-1 Launch Review:
Our core consensus chain remains strong, with miners actively participating and being rewarded. Storage capacity continues to increase, highlighting the robustness and viability of our platform. We regularly update 'Space Acres' (our farming client) to optimize the user experience.
Phase-2 Preparation:
Auto EVM (formerly Nova) domain is being tested on the Taurus test network. We focus on cross-domain messaging and performance tuning, aiming for a smooth transition to Phase-2 in Q1 2025.
Scalability and XDM Design:
We continuously enhance scalability and the security and performance of XDM design. For example, most blockchain projects only support 8 to 20 shards, while our design can support over 100 shards and achieve near-optimal performance based on in-depth analysis.
03 Products
0xArgu-mint:
Many AI agents claiming to be 'crypto-native' are actually just some tokens of no practical value. We launched the first 'on-chain' AI agent 'Argu-mint', an interactive agent with permanent memory stored on the Autonomys network. Its value belongs to the AI3's L1 token, rather than useless 'ghost tokens'. This proof of concept demonstrates Autonomys's positioning as a foundational layer in the AI3.0 era.
Astral:
Our block explorer is now ready for the mainnet, providing a refreshed user interface and fixing recent bugs to make the experience smoother.Auto Drive:
UI/API proof of concept has been completed, aiming to simplify developer workflows.Autonomys Agents & Auto SDK:
With the launch of the new Auto Drive interface, we will focus on improving agent functionality. Early on-chain testing provided clear feedback, helping us further refine AI-driven decentralized applications (dApps).
04 Partnerships & Business Expansion
New Partners:
FoxWallet: Integrating a more user-friendly multi-chain experience, simplifying user onboarding and transaction management.
Secret Network: Collaborating to bring decentralized confidential computing (DeCC) to the Autonomys network, supporting developers to build privacy-preserving AI-driven dApps (super dApps) and on-chain agents.
SEA DePIN: Community organization in the Asia Pacific region collaborating with SEA DePIN to enhance our visibility in the region.
TEE Collaborations:
We continue to explore secure computing collaborations, ensuring the privacy of AI-centric workloads.
05 Marketing & Community
Messari Intelligence on Chain (IoC Report):
Messari released the first IoC report on the Autonomys network, delving into the Proof-of-Archival-Storage (PoAS) consensus mechanism and the technical insights on data availability and permanent storage.TON Foundation User Growth Campaign:
We partnered with TON Society Hong Kong, Multiple Network, UXLink, and 12 other projects to launch a month-long community-driven growth campaign.Product-driven TEE & RAG Demonstration:
Released a proof of concept demonstration showcasing Autonomys's decentralized three-layer solution (Permanent DSN, Data Access, Private Computing).
Website 2 Version Release:
Autonomys Website V1.2 Version Update Launched! New 'Auto SDK' page added to improve the onboarding experience for developers.Community Incentives:
We held the last 'Miner Office Hour' of 2024 and launched the 'Auto Horizon Developer Challenge'. The Global Ambassador Program has been changed to an on-demand model to better match the required skills.Shenzhen, China, Developer Sync:
Our first offline developer sync event was held in Shenzhen, where Ning gave a keynote speech introducing the Autonomys network, attracting a large number of developers.Major Media Coverage:
CEO Todd Ruoff's interview on Messari's Unqualified Opinions podcast
CEO Todd Ruoff's interview on CNBC Crypto World
Messari IoC Report (Chinese Version)
Protocol Lead Dariia Porechna's interview on The News Forum's Open Source section
06 Next Steps & Roadmap
Mainnet Phase-2 (Q1 2025):
We will complete the testing of the Taurus test network and focus on launching Auto EVM area. Our emphasis remains on performance, cross-chain messaging, and developer guidance.APAC and Global Expansion:
We continue to seek new partners, especially in TEE vendors, DePIN solutions, and DeAI collaborations, to drive widespread global adoption.
07 CEO's Final Message
"We conclude 2024 with the successful launch of the mainnet Phase-1 and look forward to embracing Phase-2 and beyond with a sense of mission. The resilience of the network and the enthusiasm of the community provide a solid foundation for our AI3.0 vision. In the future, we will focus on mainnet Phase-2 and continue to grow the ecosystem. Your trust and support have made these achievements possible today."
— Todd Ruoff