Zug, Switzerland, December 21st, 2023, Chainwire

After the successful launch of Testnet 1, paving the way for the upcoming Streamr Network 1.0 milestone, Streamr is excited to announce the start of Testnet 2! This second incentivized testnet, starting on 21st December and concluding on 8th January 2024, will see a reward pool of 1.5 million DATA tokens (approx. $104k USD as of 21/12/24) available for node Operators to bootstrap a next-generation decentralized data broadcast network. 

Key dates and rewards:

• Testnet 1 (completed): 5th December – 12th December (Reward Pool: 1 Million DATA ($69k)) 
• Testnet 2: 21st December – 8th January (Reward Pool: 1.5 Million DATA ($104k))
• Testnet 3: 15th January – 29th January (Reward Pool: 2.5 Million DATA ($173k))
• Streamr 1.0 Official Release: February 2024

How to participate in Testnet 2

As with Testnet 1, to earn a share of the DATA rewards, participants will either need to download the latest version of the Streamr Node and become an Operator, or simply delegate their DATA tokens to a reliable Operator.

An Operator’s nodes follow the protocol rule of properly forwarding messages to other connected nodes with good uptime and sufficient hardware resources to handle the traffic of the available incentivized streams. Delegators support these operations by providing liquidity in the form of DATA tokens.

Stream Sponsorships are smart contracts that release funds over time to Operators (node runners). This system mirrors service level agreements (SLAs) in traditional networks, ensuring reliable data distribution. The amount of DATA tokens the Operator stakes on the Sponsorship determines the size of their share of the token flow. 

Read more on how the various roles fit together in this blog. 

Testnet 2 details

Testnet 2 will be funded with 1.5 million DATA tokens ($104k). These stream Sponsorships will run until the end of Testnet 2, which finishes on 8th January 2024. Node Operator penalties will stay at the same low level as in Testnet 1.

Next-gen use cases to unlock in 1.0

The 1.0 milestone marks the culmination of the 2017 roadmap, unlocking the peer-to-peer market forces between Sponsors and Operators so that distribution is paid for with the currency of the Streamr Network—DATA. This makes the Network fully decentralized, production-ready, and paves the way for the team to explore some exciting new use cases:

DePIN

The 1.0 release will make the Streamr Network better positioned to enhance the data broadcasting capability of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePINs). As DePINs move away from centralized data centers towards a network of individual contributors, the Streamr Network’s serverless, secure, and scalable design shows promise to align and offer a platform that helps DePINs to progressively decentralize their tech stack.

Decentralized AI

Streamr also has the potential to serve as a neutral data layer, providing AI with reliable, tamperproof access to real-time data streams. This is crucial for AI reliability, development and ensuring transparency and safety in AI operations. The Streamr Network might further be deployed in communication and coordination between AI Models. These models could gather and share real-time insights amongst each other to level up their collective intelligence. There’s a lot to be explored, and with concerns about the future dangers of AI, verifiable communication through neutral and decentralized networks such as Streamr show promise to contribute towards the mainstream adoption of AI in our everyday lives. 

Decentralized video streaming

Behind closed doors (for now at least) Streams has been testing the scalability and stability of decentralized live video feeds. Live video streaming with a P2P protocol such as Streamr may offer a path to eliminate the need for centralized intermediaries used today to distribute content around the world. The Streamr protocol allows the live video feed consumers to become the video feed’s distribution pipeline, which could make for a more efficient, greener and scalable distribution mechanism.

Earlier this year Streamr streamed the MapMetrics bitcoin live feed directly from YouTube. The team promises to have more to share on this track in the coming weeks.

Get started with Testnet 2

Streamr invites users to join this journey towards a fully decentralized data economy. Users can prepare nodes to claim a share of the remaining 5 million DATA tokens and be a part of the future of decentralized real-time data.

For support, feedback, and updates, users can join the Streamr Discord community, focusing on the #⁠testnet-general and #testnet-announcements channels.

About Streamr

Streamr is building the real-time data protocol of the decentralized web. This includes a scalable, low-latency and secure P2P Network for data broadcasting, delivery, and exchange. As part of the vision, Streamr has built The Hub—a dApp that champions open data to help DePin, AI, and Web3 builders decentralize their tech stack with real time data flows. The Streamr project was started by real-time data veterans with backgrounds in algorithmic trading and finance markets. 

Contact

Chief Marketing Officer
Mark Little
Streamr Network
media@streamr.network

London, United Kingdom, December 20th, 2023, Chainwire

In the ever-evolving cryptocurrency market, a newcomer named Pandoshi is quickly becoming known for its unique methods and rapid success in previous fund raising rounds.

Gaining fast recognition within the cryptocurrency community, Pandoshi has already attracted significant investment, demonstrating the confidence that the community has in its future. This venture is notable for its distinctive features and its ambitious goal to revolutionize the decentralized finance (DeFi) space.

Presently, Pandoshi is progressing through the third stage of its presale and is gearing up to enter the fourth stage. The next stage will bring an increase in the token’s price, marking a crucial milestone for both the project and its investors.

At first sight, Pandoshi might be misconceived as a meme coin, but it’s far from it. In fact, it represents a fully autonomous and decentralized ecosystem. The whitepaper of the project exhibits a high degree of professionalism and technical expertise. Fundamentally, the project is committed to principles of decentralization, financial privacy, and empowering the community to have influence over the project’s direction.

Pandoshi distinguishes itself with a diverse ecosystem and a strong focus on decentralization, privacy in finance, and governance driven by its community. Here are the key aspects that make it unique:

• Layer-2 Network: A Layer-2 network that utilizes a Proof of Stake protocol, offering a more environmentally friendly solution compared to the traditional Proof of Work method.
• Decentralized Exchange and Wallet: Through its decentralized exchange and non-custodial wallet, Pandoshi ensures security and autonomy for users.
• Transparency and Commitment: Pandoshi’s commitment to transparency, its well-defined roadmap, and ongoing development work have built trust among prospective investors.
• Metaverse Integration: By incorporating metaverse games, Pandoshi steps into the world of virtual reality and crypto games.
• Cryptocurrency Prepaid Cards: These cards will function seamlessly without requiring Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols.

At the heart of Pandoshi’s ecosystem lies PAMBO, its native token. Initially released on the Ethereum blockchain, PAMBO is a deflationary token designed to increase in value through scarcity. It also incorporates a buy-and-burn mechanism which is often a feature sought out by potential holders.

The path ahead for Pandoshi is just beginning. With its diverse approach and innovative features, the project is set to create substantial ripples in the industry. Its future plans include expanding its presence on social media and enriching its ecosystem further.

Pandoshi revealed an exciting development on their Twitter feed: Pandoshi is ahead of their planned timeline and is preparing for the beta launch of the Pandoshi Wallet. This significant event is taking place amidst their ongoing presale phase, signifying a major achievement for the project and potentially driving more investors to participate in their public presale.

The soon-to-be-released beta version of the wallet will initially be compatible with all Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) chains. Plans are in motion to widen its capabilities to support non-EVM chains in upcoming updates. The wallet application, designed for user convenience, will be accessible on both Android and iOS devices, offering extensive reach.

Despite challenging competition, Pandoshi’s dedication to practical, user-focused blockchain solutions positions it as a potential game-changer in the crypto sector.

About Pandoshi

Pandoshi represents a blockchain project inspired by Satoshi Nakamoto’s vision, dedicated to decentralization, privacy, and financial freedom. Operating as a community-driven initiative, this endeavor places power firmly in the hands of its community members.

The mission of Pandoshi is to establish a robust ecosystem of decentralized products, which includes the Network, DEX, Wallet, and other essential components vital to the DeFi landscape. Pandoshi also explores innovative domains such as decentralized Metaverses and educational platforms to enrich the DeFi experience.

Passionate community support underscores the core values of financial privacy and autonomy upheld by Pandoshi. The project ensures that users’ needs and interests are paramount in every product created, delivering economic benefits directly to users without intermediary involvement.

Pandoshi stands as a testament to decentralized finance, privacy, and user empowerment, rather than a fleeting meme coin or an experimental project. The commitment to these principles fuels relentless efforts and underscores the project’s significance.

Website: https://pandoshi.com/

Whitepaper: https://docs.pandoshi.com/ 

Disclaimer:

Pandoshi is the source of this content. This Press Release is for informational purposes only. The information does not constitute investment advice or an offer to invest.

Contact

Andrew Fitzer
pixelpulseads@gmail.com

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, December 20th, 2023, Chainwire

Solend’s expansion is set to compound Sui’s remarkable DeFi momentum, which has seen TVL grow by over 500% since September.

Solend, the top lending and borrowing protocol on Solana, today announced its impending launch on the Sui blockchain, which was created by a team of technology leaders that emerged from Facebook’s blockchain initiative. This new integration marks Solend’s first deployment on a blockchain other than Solana and underscores the team’s confidence in the strength of Sui’s technology and the Sui network’s potential as a long-term partner.

As the largest lending and borrowing product on Solana, Solend boasts over $140 million in total value locked (TVL) across over 170,000 users and supports over 70 assets. Solend also currently has over 20 developer integrations, making it one of Solana’s most prominent platforms for DeFi development. Expansion to Sui will introduce Solend’s robust DeFi offerings to a new community of users and bring even more builders to the Sui ecosystem. 

Rooter, the pseudonymous Founder of Solend, said, “We’re not maximalists by any means — I left that behind when I left Ethereum. We’re building on Sui for the same reason we decided to build on Solana three years ago: because they’re doing something special. For Solana it was performance, for Sui it’s the developer experience. The current state of smart contracts doesn’t reflect the aspirations of the industry. Move fixes this. Most of the team is 100% focused on Solana, and we’ve spun up a sub-team dedicated to Sui.”

The Solend expansion news comes on the heels of Bluefin, an ascending DEX with over $100 million in daily volume, announcing they will build their V2 exclusively on Sui and unveiling their product roadmap for well into 2024. 

It is critical for a growing DeFi platform to secure the assets entrusted to it, and Sui is leaving no stone unturned in safeguarding its ecosystem. Security on Sui starts with the security features embedded in the Move language itself, which add a unique protection for smart contracts on Sui Further, Sui supports its developers by working with partners and leading blockchain security firms, Zellic and Ottersec, to check projects’ individual codebases. Solend’s code will benefit from their rigorous audits that will ensure that the application meets the highest security standards and is fully compatible with the Sui blockchain. 

At the same time, for DeFi application builders, top-tier performance in the underlying network and easy access for new users are also paramount. From a performance perspective, DeFi projects on Sui benefit from the network’s use of parallel processing for the vast majority of transactions, which results in unprecedented low latency and enables horizontal scaling. It was this same technology stack which enabled Sui to benchmark a peak throughput of up to 297,000 TPS and time to finality of ~480 milliseconds, and in just its fourth month to achieve the greatest number of transactions processed in a single day by any blockchain network ever. 

Likewise, for accessibility, Sui offers DeFi protocols extremely easy onboarding for new users through its native zkLogin feature which enables end users to authenticate with the same Web 2 social logins from Google, Twitch and others that they are already familiar with. Any DeFi protocol building on Sui can incorporate zkLogin, eliminating the need for new users to manage wallets and seed phrases and removing a huge hurdle to mainstream use of DeFi protocols on Sui, while still remaining non-custodial. 

“Solend has achieved a level of success that is unmatched by the vast majority of projects in our industry and we are thrilled to welcome them to the Sui ecosystem,” said Greg Siourounis, Managing Director of the Sui Foundation. “Sui was created with the scalability and efficiency that DeFi projects require at its core. We look forward to Solend’s continued upward trajectory building on Sui.”

The Solend team brings a wealth of experience with both the Web2 and the Web3 world, with members having previously worked at industry stalwarts Coinbase, Robinhood, Cruise, Twitch, and Two Sigma. Solend is backed by a strong group of investors, including Dragonfly, Polychain, Race Capital, and Coinbase Ventures.

Contact

Sui Foundation
media@sui.io

London, United Kingdom, December 19th, 2023, Chainwire

Alkimi, the world’s first decentralised ad exchange, has exited beta and now has advertisers and publishers buying and selling inventory through its blockchain-based programmatic platform. The launch of a custom consensus, distributed ledger and node platform marks a new era for digital advertising. It makes it possible to buy and sell advertising space in a completely decentralised manner through the blockchain infrastructure.

The mainnet Alkimi offers delivers performance enhancements, complete transparency, and greater efficiency in the digital advertising ecosystem. By cutting the fees from over 37% to between 3-5%, the cost of buying ads was reduced from $9.03 to $2.71, granting advertisers 212% more media while also increasing ad campaign performance by 19% in collaboration with the world’s largest media agencies and publishers.

Ben Putley, Alkimi CEO and Co-Founder, expressed how “I am thrilled to announce the launch of Alkimi Exchange’s mainnet, a pivotal moment in our journey to revolutionise digital advertising. In 2023, the digital ad spend is projected to be $678.9 billion, signifying the immense potential of this market. Alkimi Exchange will capture this potential by bringing a significant portion of digital ad spend on-chain via our exchange AlEx.”

For advertisers and media agencies, the mainnet presents a level of clarity and accountability in ad spend that was previously unattainable. Publishers, in contrast, are poised to benefit from a more streamlined and profitable approach to ad management and revenue generation, with a higher proportion of advertiser dollars being passed on to them, thus creating more value online.

A key feature of the new mainnet is the inclusion of a Liquidity Staking Derivative (LSD), allowing users to join a liquidity pool on Balancer and stake their LP tokens (stADS) on the user portal, labs.alkimi.org. This feature offers users the opportunity to ‘yield farm’ the internet.

The launch of this mainnet represents not just a technological advancement but a paradigm shift in how digital advertising is conducted. By harnessing blockchain technology, the company is setting new standards for transparency and performance in the industry, marking a significant step towards a future where digital advertising is more effective, transparent, and fair for all parties involved.

About Alkimi Exchange

Alkimi Exchange is a decentralised replacement to the inefficient legacy programmatic ad exchanges with the mission to restore the value exchange between advertisers, publishers and users. Alkimi Exchange is a custom layer 2 scaling solution on the Ethereum network, specifically for advertising — which allows us to provide the fastest, infinitely scalable solution with 0% fraud, low transaction fees and complete end-to-end transparency.

Learn more at www.alkimi.org.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alkimi-exchange

Telegram: https://t.me/Alkimi_Exchange

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/ebeHPzYHFT 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlkimiExchange 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfvLB-WjXB7oZSeFci-RT5w

Contact

Head Of Marketing
Milly Putley
Alkimi Exchange
hello@alkimi.org