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Coincidentally, in the morning before the announcement of the eagerly awaited results of , I had the opportunity to sit down with a self-proclaimed “data nerd” and innovator in the space, . Through projects like , Carl works on programmatic mechanisms to fund public goods more sustainably. Known for his expertise in impact verification, a key theme of our conversation, his name is associated with projects like , , and . Let’s dive in. Optimism’s Retro PGF Round 3 Carl Cervone Open Source Observer Hypercerts Gitcoin Protocol Labs Carl, what are you working on these days? Right now, my main project is Open Source Observer—it’s the first we’re launching from a new company called Kariba Labs. We aim to find new ways to measure the impact of different open-source software contributions. Today, we have a pretty well-established infrastructure for funding public goods in the real world, which includes everything from taxes to donating to nonprofits or companies engaging in social responsibility. But as more public goods are moving online and are influenced by digital technology, there’s a need for new structures to fund the essential public goods that support our digital ecosystems. Naturally, one of the challenges is the decentralized nature of these public goods. They aren’t confined to any jurisdiction or municipality, and their contributors and users are global and diverse. So, how do we identify what impact looks like, how do we fund it, and how do we reward the people contributing the most to it? That’s the puzzle we’re trying to solve. So, what does the digital public goods funding space look like today? There’s a clear focus on public goods in the Ethereum ecosystem, covering everything from educational efforts to UX to more technically sophisticated parts of the core infrastructure stack. Interestingly, this desire spans across actors—individuals, with their own treasuries, even the leading Layer 2s like Optimism and Arbitrum, and of course Ethereum itself through the Ethereum Foundation. But even if extremely valuable, public goods don’t tend to have traditional revenue generation models. That’s why it’s necessary for the network to come up with different ways to fund these public goods and for the community to embrace these efforts by  saying: “We value these public goods, and we need to fund them well.” DAOs In practice, this means we have funding sources here and deserving projects there and a range of funding allocation mechanisms bridging the two. On one end of the spectrum, there are more traditional structures like RFPs and grant-making cycles, where a foundation might say, “We have a certain amount of money to give out; you can apply.” Then, a team reviews each project, decides if they like it, and if so, awards funding. On the other end of the spectrum are purely bottom-up, community-driven processes such as Gitcoin Grants. With Gitcoin, anyone can say, “We are a project; here’s our community, and we'd like to compete for some funding.” Every quarter, there are matching pools, and the amount of funding a project receives is determined by the number of votes it gets based on a specific formula. This approach has enabled hundreds, even thousands, of projects to receive funding every quarter. Many are small-scale, but some have grown from part-time projects to full-time employment for their teams. It's exciting because creating ways for people to work on public goods, especially those without traditional revenue models but that create immense value, addresses some of our biggest challenges. You essentially transform a role traditionally held by the government into a thriving, decentralized community. All of this ties in closely with impact verification, right? Exactly. And that’s why we need a three-sided marketplace. There are the funders, and then there are the projects. But for this to work, we need the third piece: the party that will measure which products have the most impact. Ideally, funders should be able to show that their investment has been impactful—that they’re getting some kind of positive ROI on the funds they’re giving out. Otherwise, they might just give the money away without considering who it goes to. Impact tracking has traditionally been dominated by experts and auditors who are really good at coming in and taking a proprietary approach to measuring a project’s success. While there are undeniable benefits to having subject matter experts, this approach doesn't completely align with our goal of decentralizing public goods funding. With digital public goods, we need a mix of grassroots, community-driven instruments complemented by expert insights to ensure impactful use of funds. So, there’s this fascinating landscape opening up where we could democratize access to impact measurement. One of the strategies is to increase data availability on projects and their impact. We can also expand surface areas for those participating to include users, open-source contributors, downstream developers, and so on. And it’s essential to simplify the process by having experts translate their guidance into frameworks that can be replicated or models for people to work and experiment with. So, we need to build out this measurement and analysis piece to achieve a functioning impact market. Otherwise, we’ll have top-notch funding mechanisms and funding pools, but there won’t be any impact to show for it. What are some ways to build up this measurement piece? Imagine the distribution of funding as a curve. One approach might be to allocate the same amount of money to each of the 100 projects. Alternatively, you could fund only the single best project. Between these extremes, there are various possible configurations. The initial step is deciding the desired distribution shape—how flat or skewed it should be. After establishing this, the next step involves combining data analysis with community input to assess projects and determine their impact. For open-source software, certain aspects are straightforward to identify using data. You can easily spot projects with little to no activity or those that only become active around funding announcements. Similarly, highly active and popular projects with diverse contributors can be quickly identified. These evaluations are important, though many systems don’t currently utilize this data effectively. The goal is to get there. The tricky part is dealing with the middle category, with significant variation among projects. A single metric or analysis method probably won't do; what's needed is to clearly define the specific impacts and measurement methods, followed by a thorough analysis of the data to figure out which projects are doing the best in their respective areas. This stage might also require the community's involvement or insights about these projects from well-informed people for the final evaluations. I imagine reviewing each project and its impact can overwhelm the everyday user. How can we make this better? That's precisely the issue we're addressing with Open Source Observer. The data is out there—accessible through Block Explorers, , and other platforms. However, having access doesn't necessarily mean it's straightforward to compile or format the data for every type of analysis needed. GitHub We focus on developing a simple, scalable system that facilitates this process—a platform where newcomers can easily navigate dashboards, search for projects, and make comparisons. For instance, before contributing to Gitcoin grants, you could quickly verify a project's activity and ongoing developments. We want users to see actual data: insights into how long a project has been active, its level of engagement, and the nature of its activities. Then there's another step for the “data nerds”, a pretty small community, who want to go deep into analyzing this stuff. We're working on a way for these folks to get the data they need in a format that lets them focus entirely on the analysis, not cleaning the data, importing it, or figuring out how to store it all. We aim to take care of these initial steps so they can get straight to the detailed analysis they're passionate about. Surely, data nerds produce invaluable insights for the broader community, too. Are there any incentives for this group? Yes, this is a big challenge we need to address: figuring out who the most curious and interested individuals are and how to transition their hobby into something that's potentially compensated or even a full-time job or organization. I'd like to see more experiments like Optimism RetroPGF taking root within communities. Then, perhaps every quarter, we could identify those who have made significant contributions or designed something really useful for others and offer them some funding as a reward. Speaking of compensating impact, Hypercerts comes to mind. You’re one of the key architects of the project; can you introduce it and talk about its journey? Absolutely! is a data layer for tracking various types of impact claims. When someone claims they've made a positive impact, this can be broken down into several dimensions: who did the work, when it was done, a description of the work, and the resulting event. Hypercerts introduces a way to give funders ownership over these claims. Hypercerts This “ownership right” could mean simply being able to boast about funding on social media, or it could translate into financial returns, access to exclusive events, or membership privileges. The idea is to incentivize early funding by offering future benefits, which could be monetary, recognition-based, or other forms of social clout. Hypercerts captures this data and uses an ERC-1155 token to denote ownership of these impact claims. Since launching a year ago, we've seen various interesting use cases emerge, from climate to journalism. It's still early, but we're eager to see how these initiatives develop. We anticipate that hypercerts will become a popular funding mechanism in certain communities, spurring a range of new experiments. The ownership of the protocol now resides with the Hypercerts Foundation, which oversees the protocol and the infrastructure for creating hypercerts, and a growing community is starting to use it. What’s been your favorite use case of hypercerts so far? That’s a tough one! One unexpected and exciting use case has been recognizing the various contributions to events. Think about the impact of attending a crypto conference—the networking, the ideas shared. It's more than just attending; it's about the venue, sponsors, speakers, and even the small things like food and coffee. Hypercerts can track these contributions, from sponsors to speakers. This even extends to tracking ticket sales and, eventually, identifying highly impactful events. Ideally, this could lead to a secondary market to purchase that impact, helping us understand which events truly made a difference and funneling more funding to those who made them successful. What would be your advice for builders who are relatively new to the public goods funding ecosystem and want to get more involved? For those starting out, initiatives like , which I recently co-launched with Kevin Owocki, can be a great entry point. The platform fosters a community passionate about regenerative economics, combining theoretical insights on mechanism design and public goods funding with practical, community-driven approaches. It's a place for learning, sharing, and applying these concepts. RegenLearnings Overall, navigating the transition from casual interest to full commitment in this ecosystem is a personal journey and varies for everyone. Some might be weaving this new interest into their busy work schedules, while others could be in between jobs, keen to dive deeper. The key is to ease into it, explore various facets, and find communities that resonate with you. I wouldn’t exactly recommend flipping your professional life upside down and turning all your assets into Ethereum overnight. In , in particular, the narrative develops fast, so start with smaller contributions and see where that takes you. Often, these small contributions can pave the way to something bigger and more significant. It requires a unique kind of initiative different from the usual 9-to-5 job structure. Think of it as a marathon, not a sprint: Focus on building your presence and value in a specific community over time. web3 Lastly, how can people connect with you, and what events will you be attending this year? You can check out or contact me on . This year, I’m looking forward to EthDenver and Devcon in Thailand. is another event I want to shill—there’ll be a few of them, but I’m most excited about the April one in San Francisco. I like that it seeks to bridge the gap between the blockchain and traditional software communities. After all, both share the same goal and have a lot of the same values, and I think there’s a lot of potential in bringing them together. some of my writing Twitter Funding the Commons

An Interview With Carl Cervone: On Open Source, Digital Public Goods Funding, and Impact Tracking

In 2022, crypto media have been overloaded with articles about hacks, scams, and other fraudulent incidents costing investors their money. Readers may even falsely believe that the risk of losing money due to scams is a distinctive feature of crypto assets and they have no other choice but agree with the current status quo. Generally, it is a false belief. Today, communities start playing a primary role in project development and influencing managerial decisions. The same applies to cybersecurity and the cooperation between ethical crypto communities and security auditors is an effective way for the industry to deal with scammers and fraudsters in crypto. To clearly see the power of ethical communities in crypto, let’s consider the following 2 cases - The Ugly and The Good (one of them is the real incident). Case 1. The Ugly: Warnings are not enough and Scammers are not afraid of luring users. In November 2022, the owners of Safuu Protocol made a rug pull worth $6M. However, this incident was not a surprise for the crypto community and the sum of losses would have been much greater without the involvement of the ethical crypto community. Far before the incident took place, CoinCodeCap published revealing the suspicious nature of the Safuu Protocol. The article contained the investigation carried out by Certik Alert revealing that the project owner could swap all $SAFUU in this contract for BNB and move these assets to the treasury address. The shocking fact was that the owner could, at any time, change the liquidity receiver, treasury receiver, and $SAFUU insurance fund receiver addresses. As such, the owner had almost complete control over the token supply. Also, the team used to have previous affiliations with high-risk projects such as Clever DeFi and Tagz Exchange. As a result, Certik $SAFUU Protocol due to high-risk indicators. an article delisted Prior to Certik’s alert, there was a warning investigation about $SAFUU conducted by independent researcher HackLaddy and on Medium on 11 March 2022 (rug pull took place only 8 months later!). The specialists analyzed $SAFUU’s crazy yield scheme offering users >383,000% fixed APY. At the same time, SAFUU imposed both buy and sell trading fees of 14% and 16% respectively thereby affecting users’ readiness to sell their assets. Even with such high taxes, there was not enough capital to cover the crazy APY while keeping token prices at a high level. SAFUU’s mechanism had no other final destination than reaching 0 price level. published If this shocking investigation had been open to the public long before the rug pull took place, then how did scammers steal such a great amount of money? The answer is hidden in the figures, namely, audience figures. The Certik Alert resource is followed by just while the CoinCodeCap has an even smaller audience of around . HackLaddy had only . 27K users 4K users 545 followers As we can see, even the numerous investigations conducted by the ethical crypto community have not forced SAFUU’s team to follow an ethical path. The team was not afraid of becoming engaged in a rug pull which was probably their primary objective. The power of the ethical crypto community, in this case, was not big enough to protect users from losing $6M. How could the crypto community prevent the incident? First of all, the media coverage of these investigations was not broad enough to reach the majority of SAFUU’s investors. Second, the findings were not integrated into any popular crypto-scoring databases. As a result, $SAFUU was an obvious scam but almost no one knew about it. Case 2. The Good: public goods communities as effective contributors to crypto security Now imagine the opposite situation (not a real story). There is a project, let’s call it, CrypSecCool. This project is led by young leaders. They have developed a breakthrough concept integrating attractive profit-making features for users. The project’s co-founder John and two of his teammates have some expertise in crypto and have written, as they suggest, working tokenomics. Before launching their product, the team shares its details and underlying tokenomics with the community as well as invites independent researchers to look for possible issues. In a few days the team gets the following feedback from a group of ethical researchers called MakeCryptoSafe bros: the proposed farming APY of 40% is too high and may lead to token price depreciation under the current token supply scheme. The team should consider lowering farming APY to <30%; the 15-months lock-up period for early investors should be modified by setting different distribution schedules ranging between 9 and 18 months for investors depending on the volume of investments. The higher the volume of invested assets, the longer the lock-up period. As a result, the project would prevent a too large token volume accumulation thereby limiting possible selling pressure; The founder of the partner project has been previously involved in a few rug pulls. This fact may heavily affect the reputation of the project and, thus, CryptoSecCool should consider terminating cooperation with this suspicious initiative. The team has reviewed and agreed with the received feedback. The introduction of proposed changes has allowed the project to prevent serious critics from the side of external experts and competitors. As we can see from case #2, cooperation with a public goods crypto security community is highly beneficial for projects and leads to the resolution of major issues affecting new and growing projects. Good public communities vs crypto bad guys The ongoing crypto winter has marked the clear divide between healthy and ugly crypto worlds. On the one hand, we have product-oriented communities for whom the future of technology lies in Web 3.0. At the same time, there are a myriad of bad groups for whom speculative profits are much more important compared to industry growth. Today cybersec projects, let’s call them sheriffs, cannot defeat all these bad guys without industry support. And there is no doubt that the powerful support will come from the public goods communities, the groups uniting crypto and security enthusiasts who believe in the future of Web 3.0 and would like to stand at the forefront of revolutionary security changes. The real power of public goods communities Apart from information gathering, the other big role of public goods communities is active dissemination of findings with a broad crypto audience. Researches have no value unless they reach end users. By drawing industry attention to bad guys, public goods communities will leave them no other choice but to leave the market. Will public goods communities be able to cover the whole crypto industry? Yes, they should and they can do it. For example, the cryptocurrency security rating covers more than 1,500 digital assets. And the input data for this rating were collected by the Hacken community of cybersecurity enthusiasts. The speed of data collection and high quality of findings have revealed the value of the use of public goods communities for cybersecurity. And, when coordinated by seasoned industry players, these communities can turn previously unbelievable industry ideas into reality. That is why the Hacken community is now undergoing an ambitious transformation – it is becoming the public goods community building Web 3.0 trust with its army – the . CER 2.0 TRUST ARMY Public goods communities will have enough power to shape the future of crypto security and as such, they should focus on educating users about the foundations of crypto security. As a result, stories like case #2 will become mainstream in crypto. And we can leave ugly cases like case #1 in the past. Conclusion Crypto projects should prioritize building strong ties with ethical communities. In return, auditors should strive to act as coordinators for these big armies of researchers. The findings made by public goods security communities will make crypto free of shocking scam cases affecting thousands of users worldwide. Disclaimer: the author may have worked or been working with mentioned ﻿companies and/or advised them in the past.

The Good and Ugly Sides of Crypto: What Is the Role of Public Goods Communities?

FRANKFURT, Germany, November 20th, 2024/Chainwire/--KYVE is entering its expansion era, introducing an enhanced web app packed with new features and collaborations to support users and unlock multi-network potential. From experienced developers to crypto newcomers, the platform aims to make it easier for users to jump in, contribute, and benefit as part of KYVE's mission to make blockchain data accessible to all. The latest updates are meant to make it easier for users of all levels to engage with KYVE’s ecosystem, fostering cross-network collaboration and data support across diverse blockchain platforms. What’s New? Staking and Participation in KYVE’s Network: The KYVE web app now features an in-app guide designed to facilitate staking of $KYVE. Participants may receive rewards in $KYVE as well as in other tokens integrated into the KYVE protocol. This feature supports a diverse range of opportunities for stakers and validators, contributing to broader participation in the KYVE ecosystem.
What is backing this? KYVE’s multi-coin funding feature and Public Goods Funding Program already partnered with SOURCE Protocol, Andromeda, a dYdX grant, Lava Network, and others to come. “We're proud to support KYVE Network in permanently archiving all historical dYdX data and further streamlining data accessibility for ecosystem participants!” – dYdX Grants on X. __https://www.youtube.com/embed/LpdwF8RVJnA__ Testing with Mainnet Faucets: KYVE’s newly introduced faucets allow users to test the platform’s features in a low-commitment environment. Whether they're exploring staking or running a validator, these faucets are designed to make it easier for new users to experiment and get comfortable before fully committing. One-Stop Access with Kado and Skip: Integrated directly into the KYVE web app, Kado and Skip simplify the process of swapping or purchasing $KYVE, removing entry barriers and making it easier for users to start participating in KYVE’s network. What This Means for Users With these new features, KYVE is unlocking a wide range of opportunities for users to support the future of blockchain data scalability while earning rewards across multiple networks. The updated web app is designed to accommodate both experienced blockchain developers and newcomers, KYVE’s new web app enhancements are designed to support contributions to the platform’s mission of preserving historical chain data while providing value to participants. As KYVE expands its solutions to more ecosystems, the focus remains on providing streamlined access, empowering users to play an active role in supporting blockchain scalability and data preservation. KYVE is dedicated to ensuring that all blockchains receive the data support they need to thrive and that all types of users can take part in this mission. About KYVE KYVE Network is a decentralized data management solution that provides specialized tools for data archiving, validating, and accessing blockchain data. KYVE's protocol ensures that only accurate historical data from a blockchain is made immutable and easily accessible for all. As a result, KYVE allows other chains to decentralize their historical data and overall data accessibility management and provides essential tooling to access this data, enabling enhanced scalability of chains and ecosystem development. KYVE is one of the most supported blockchains in the space, backed by Arweave, Ava Labs, Solana Foundation, Interchain Foundation, Moonbeam, TheGraph, Parity Technologies, Composable Finance, Zilliqa, Mina Foundation, Aurora, and NEAR Foundation. As well as VCs such as Hypersphere Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, Distributed Global, Mechanism Capital, CMS Holdings, IOSG Ventures, and others.‍ Contact Head of Marketing Margaux Stancil KYVE margaux@kyve.network This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here FRANKFURT, Germany, November 20th, 2024/Chainwire/--KYVE is entering its expansion era, introducing an enhanced web app packed with new features and collaborations to support users and unlock multi-network potential. From experienced developers to crypto newcomers, the platform aims to make it easier for users to jump in, contribute, and benefit as part of KYVE's mission to make blockchain data accessible to all. FRANKFURT, Germany, November 20th, 2024/Chainwire/--KYVE The latest updates are meant to make it easier for users of all levels to engage with KYVE’s ecosystem , fostering cross-network collaboration and data support across diverse blockchain platforms. engage with KYVE’s ecosystem engage with KYVE’s ecosystem What’s New? Staking and Participation in KYVE’s Network: The KYVE web app now features an in-app guide designed to facilitate staking of $KYVE. Participants may receive rewards in $KYVE as well as in other tokens integrated into the KYVE protocol. This feature supports a diverse range of opportunities for stakers and validators, contributing to broader participation in the KYVE ecosystem. What is backing this? KYVE’s multi-coin funding feature and Public Goods Funding Program already partnered with SOURCE Protocol, Andromeda, a dYdX grant, Lava Network, and others to come. Staking and Participation in KYVE’s Network: The KYVE web app now features an in-app guide designed to facilitate staking of $KYVE. Participants may receive rewards in $KYVE as well as in other tokens integrated into the KYVE protocol. This feature supports a diverse range of opportunities for stakers and validators, contributing to broader participation in the KYVE ecosystem. What is backing this? KYVE’s multi-coin funding feature and Public Goods Funding Program already partnered with SOURCE Protocol, Andromeda, a dYdX grant, Lava Network, and others to come. multi-coin funding multi-coin funding Public Goods Funding Program Public Goods Funding Program “We're proud to support KYVE Network in permanently archiving all historical dYdX data and further streamlining data accessibility for ecosystem participants!” – dYdX Grants on X. “We're proud to support KYVE Network in permanently archiving all historical dYdX data and further streamlining data accessibility for ecosystem participants!” – dYdX Grants on X. dYdX Grants on X. dYdX Grants on X. __ https://www.youtube.com/embed/LpdwF8RVJnA __ https://www.youtube.com/embed/LpdwF8RVJnA Testing with Mainnet Faucets: KYVE’s newly introduced faucets allow users to test the platform’s features in a low-commitment environment. Whether they're exploring staking or running a validator, these faucets are designed to make it easier for new users to experiment and get comfortable before fully committing. Testing with Mainnet Faucets: KYVE’s newly introduced faucets allow users to test the platform’s features in a low-commitment environment. Whether they're exploring staking or running a validator, these faucets are designed to make it easier for new users to experiment and get comfortable before fully committing. faucets faucets One-Stop Access with Kado and Skip: Integrated directly into the KYVE web app, Kado and Skip simplify the process of swapping or purchasing $KYVE, removing entry barriers and making it easier for users to start participating in KYVE’s network. One-Stop Access with Kado and Skip: Integrated directly into the KYVE web app, Kado and Skip simplify the process of swapping or purchasing $KYVE, removing entry barriers and making it easier for users to start participating in KYVE’s network. Kado and Skip Kado and Skip What This Means for Users With these new features, KYVE is unlocking a wide range of opportunities for users to support the future of blockchain data scalability while earning rewards across multiple networks. The updated web app is designed to accommodate both experienced blockchain developers and newcomers, KYVE’s new web app enhancements are designed to support contributions to the platform’s mission of preserving historical chain data while providing value to participants. As KYVE expands its solutions to more ecosystems, the focus remains on providing streamlined access, empowering users to play an active role in supporting blockchain scalability and data preservation. KYVE is dedicated to ensuring that all blockchains receive the data support they need to thrive and that all types of users can take part in this mission. About KYVE KYVE Network is a decentralized data management solution that provides specialized tools for data archiving, validating, and accessing blockchain data. KYVE's protocol ensures that only accurate historical data from a blockchain is made immutable and easily accessible for all. KYVE KYVE As a result, KYVE allows other chains to decentralize their historical data and overall data accessibility management and provides essential tooling to access this data, enabling enhanced scalability of chains and ecosystem development. KYVE is one of the most supported blockchains in the space, backed by Arweave, Ava Labs, Solana Foundation, Interchain Foundation, Moonbeam, TheGraph, Parity Technologies, Composable Finance, Zilliqa, Mina Foundation, Aurora, and NEAR Foundation. As well as VCs such as Hypersphere Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, Distributed Global, Mechanism Capital, CMS Holdings, IOSG Ventures, and others.‍ Contact Head of Marketing Margaux Stancil KYVE margaux@kyve.network This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here here here

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When we think of sci-fi, we often picture bleak, dystopian futures—worlds where humanity is fighting for survival in apocalyptic wastelands. Films like The Matrix, Mad Max, and Blade Runner have defined this genre for decades, painting a dark picture of what’s to come. But what if sci-fi didn’t have to be a prophecy of doom? What if, instead, it could offer hope, creativity, and a vision of a better future? That's where Artisans of Time comes in. Artisans of Time is a regenerative sci-fi script that breaks free from the apocalyptic narrative and presents a utopian world of technological and creative abundance. This project isn't just a story about the future—it's a mission to show the power of women, innovation, and imagination in shaping a brighter tomorrow. You can still include classic Hero's Journey or Save the Cat elements—like the call to adventure, meeting the mentor, and crossing the threshold—without relying on the standard "man battles apocalyptic future" setting. There's plenty of room to explore personal growth, challenges, and transformation in more hopeful and regenerative worlds. A New Model of Storytelling As someone with a degree in creative writing, and a background in human rights, ancient cultures, emerging tech, regenerative farming and biodiversity, as well as being a bit on the weird side, I’ve always been passionate about stories that challenge societal norms and offer fresh perspectives. With Artisans of Time, the goal is to create a new model of filmmaking—one that isn’t centered around fear, destruction, or dystopia. Instead, they’re building a future where technology is used for good, where creativity thrives, and where we’re inspired by the possibilities of what humanity can achieve. Hey, because isn’t sci-fi the template for imagining the future? Just look at Jules Verne predicting submarines and video calls! So why can’t we imagine a rich and abundant future where there's enough for everyone, freedom to explore our creativity, and a thriving, abundant natural world? The film’s protagonist, Emma, is a hardware artist—a creator in a world where technological invention is restricted to an elite class. Her struggle for recognition mirrors the challenges faced by women in STEM fields today, fighting for equality, respect, and opportunities to contribute. Emma’s journey is about much more than rebellion—it’s about democratizing technology and envisioning a future where innovation benefits everyone, not just the privileged few. Recognition and Support Since completing the script, Artisans of Time has already garnered attention, earning a Merit Award at the Big Apple Film Festival. But that’s just the beginning. As part of Artizen Fund Season 4, we’ve also been accepted into several key funds and initiatives that support groundbreaking projects like this: Commons Fund for public goods pioneers


AI Filmmaking Fund for generative storytellers


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Artizen Fund for human creativity These matching funds play a critical role in helping us bring renegade projects like this to life. Every NFT sale and contribution helps us continue building the Artisans of Time world and telling stories that matter. Expanding Into Immersive Worlds But Artisans of Time is more than just a film—it’s the start of something bigger. With a background in web3 game marketing and development, my vision is to expand this story into an immersive world where people can engage, create, and make an impact. Imagine a game where players are rewarded for taking real-world positive environmental actions and can interact with their own regenerative AI chatbot coach. But it doesn't stop there—Artisans of Time could also include AR/VR elements, where you look at your current city and imagine it transformed into the utopian world of Artisans of Time, filled with trees, plants, and clean energy solutions. Artisans of Time lends itself perfectly to game development and immersive storytelling. It’s a world where the audience doesn’t just watch the story unfold—they participate in shaping the narrative and envision a regenerative future. A Unique Look Inspired by Imagination Many of us grew up in an era filled with Fraggle Rock, The Labyrinth, and the magical worlds of Jim Henson, and would love the opportunity to bring those rich, bohemian, real-life textures into an immersive world. Visually, Artisans of Time is something truly special. I’ve developed a 3D storytelling world that is diverse, inclusive, and technologically advanced, but still deeply human and artistic. It’s detailed, immersive, and full of life, offering a space where every element of the world contributes to the broader narrative. Why Now? We live in a time when the stories we tell have a profound impact on the way we view the future. Sci-fi has always been a space where we explore possibilities, but too often those possibilities are dark and dystopian. With Artisans of Time,  we can shift the narrative toward something more positive—something that inspires us to think creatively, innovate, and build a world that benefits everyone. Isn’t that the reason why we are in web3 anyway? Regenerative storytelling can inspire real-world change. By creating a story that highlights the importance of inclusion, creativity, and sustainability, we can encourage people to think differently about the future. About Artizen Fund The Artizen Fund is all about decolonizing impact funding, making it more democratic, and levelling the playing field for creators. It supports projects that are off the beaten path, often regenerative in nature, and focused on creating real change. By purchasing NFTs or contributing, you're helping to fund bold, creative work like Artisans of Time, while ensuring that diverse voices and ideas have the opportunity to thrive. Your support helps projects move forward while making impact funding more accessible to everyone When we think of sci-fi, we often picture bleak, dystopian futures—worlds where humanity is fighting for survival in apocalyptic wastelands. Films like The Matrix , Mad Max , and Blade Runner have defined this genre for decades, painting a dark picture of what’s to come. But what if sci-fi didn’t have to be a prophecy of doom? What if, instead, it could offer hope, creativity, and a vision of a better future? The Matrix Mad Max Blade Runner That's where Artisans of Time comes in. Artisans of Time Artisans of Time is a regenerative sci-fi script that breaks free from the apocalyptic narrative and presents a utopian world of technological and creative abundance. This project isn't just a story about the future—it's a mission to show the power of women, innovation, and imagination in shaping a brighter tomorrow. Artisans of Time You can still include classic Hero's Journey or Save the Cat elements—like the call to adventure, meeting the mentor, and crossing the threshold—without relying on the standard "man battles apocalyptic future" setting. There's plenty of room to explore personal growth, challenges, and transformation in more hopeful and regenerative worlds. Save the Cat A New Model of Storytelling As someone with a degree in creative writing, and a background in human rights, ancient cultures, emerging tech, regenerative farming and biodiversity, as well as being a bit on the weird side, I’ve always been passionate about stories that challenge societal norms and offer fresh perspectives. With Artisans of Time , the goal is to create a new model of filmmaking —one that isn’t centered around fear, destruction, or dystopia. Artisans of Time new model of filmmaking Instead, they’re building a future where technology is used for good, where creativity thrives, and where we’re inspired by the possibilities of what humanity can achieve. Hey, because isn’t sci-fi the template for imagining the future ? Just look at Jules Verne predicting submarines and video calls! So why can’t we imagine a rich and abundant future where there's enough for everyone, freedom to explore our creativity, and a thriving, abundant natural world ? sci-fi the template for imagining the future rich and abundant future enough for everyone, freedom to explore our creativity, and a thriving, abundant natural world The film’s protagonist, Emma, is a hardware artist —a creator in a world where technological invention is restricted to an elite class. hardware artist Her struggle for recognition mirrors the challenges faced by women in STEM fields today, fighting for equality, respect, and opportunities to contribute. Emma’s journey is about much more than rebellion—it’s about democratizing technology and envisioning a future where innovation benefits everyone, not just the privileged few. democratizing technology Recognition and Support Since completing the script, Artisans of Time has already garnered attention, earning a Merit Award at the Big Apple Film Festival. But that’s just the beginning. As part of Artizen Fund Season 4 , we’ve also been accepted into several key funds and initiatives that support groundbreaking projects like this: Artisans of Time Artizen Fund Season 4 Commons Fund for public goods pioneers AI Filmmaking Fund for generative storytellers Immersive Worlds Fund for spatial community-building Artizen Fund for human creativity Commons Fund for public goods pioneers Commons Fund for public goods pioneers Commons Fund AI Filmmaking Fund for generative storytellers AI Filmmaking Fund for generative storytellers AI Filmmaking Fund Immersive Worlds Fund for spatial community-building Immersive Worlds Fund for spatial community-building Immersive Worlds Fund Artizen Fund for human creativity Artizen Fund for human creativity Artizen Fund These matching funds play a critical role in helping us bring renegade projects like this to life. Every NFT sale and contribution helps us continue building the Artisans of Time world and telling stories that matter. Expanding Into Immersive Worlds But Artisans of Time is more than just a film—it’s the start of something bigger. With a background in web3 game marketing and development, my vision is to expand this story into an immersive world where people can engage, create, and make an impact. Artisans of Time Imagine a game where players are rewarded for taking real-world positive environmental actions and can interact with their own regenerative AI chatbot coach. But it doesn't stop there— Artisans of Time could also include AR/VR elements, where you look at your current city and imagine it transformed into the utopian world of Artisans of Time , filled with trees, plants, and clean energy solutions. Artisans of Time Artisans of Time Artisans of Time lends itself perfectly to game development and immersive storytelling. It’s a world where the audience doesn’t just watch the story unfold—they participate in shaping the narrative and envision a regenerative future. Artisans of Time A Unique Look Inspired by Imagination Many of us grew up in an era filled with Fraggle Rock , The Labyrinth , and the magical worlds of Jim Henson, and would love the opportunity to bring those rich, bohemian, real-life textures into an immersive world. Fraggle Rock The Labyrinth Visually, Artisans of Time is something truly special. I’ve developed a 3D storytelling world that is diverse, inclusive, and technologically advanced, but still deeply human and artistic . It’s detailed, immersive, and full of life, offering a space where every element of the world contributes to the broader narrative. Artisans of Time diverse, inclusive, and technologically advanced, but still deeply human and artistic Why Now? We live in a time when the stories we tell have a profound impact on the way we view the future . stories we tell have a profound impact on the way we view the future Sci-fi has always been a space where we explore possibilities, but too often those possibilities are dark and dystopian. With Artisans of Time ,  we can shift the narrative toward something more positive—something that inspires us to think creatively, innovate, and build a world that benefits everyone . Isn’t that the reason why we are in web3 anyway? Artisans of Time inspires us to think creatively, innovate, and build a world that benefits everyone Regenerative storytelling can inspire real-world change. By creating a story that highlights the importance of inclusion, creativity, and sustainability, we can encourage people to think differently about the future. About Artizen Fund About Artizen Fund The Artizen Fund is all about decolonizing impact funding, making it more democratic, and levelling the playing field for creators. Artizen Fund It supports projects that are off the beaten path, often regenerative in nature, and focused on creating real change. By purchasing NFTs or contributing, you're helping to fund bold, creative work like Artisans of Time , while ensuring that diverse voices and ideas have the opportunity to thrive. Your support helps projects move forward while making impact funding more accessible to everyone Artisans of Time

Artisans of Time: Reimagining Sci-Fi & Building a Regenerative Future

HONG KONG, Singapore, London, and Dubai, Global, October 22nd, 2024/Chainwire/--Scroll, the leading zero-knowledge rollup for Ethereum, announced the launch of its native token, $SCR today. With the introduction of $SCR, Scroll recognizes its global community of contributors for their ongoing support and aims to provide everyone, everywhere with opportunities to participate in the decentralized future of Scroll. $SCR will be distributed to Scroll contributors through thoughtfully designed allocations to maximize impact in creating opportunities for a decentralized global community. Initial distribution of $SCR will include an airdrop to participants who contributed to onchain activities, projects that have built on Scroll, industry contributors (such as technical contributors, zero-knowledge researchers, open-source developers, public goods organizations, and educational data providers) as well as broader global community organizers, hackathon winners, Road to DevCon and Ethereum translators. The design of this first airdrop recognizes the importance of Scroll contributors’ participation, involvement, and community support. In addition, Scroll will be introducing the next generation of reward programs, to generate new ways of fostering innovation and elevating support for the Scroll community. Scroll Open, a new program designed to reward the most innovative, creative, and fast-growing builders on Scroll will provide retro grants with a potential allocation size of US$100 million. Using advanced zero-knowledge technology, Scroll has the fastest finality among all rollups, making it a cornerstone of the platform’s security and interoperability. This innovation transforms finality from a mere technical milestone into a vital feature that will drive the resilience of the entire network, further enhancing the utility of $SCR within the ecosystem. “The launch of $SCR embodies the momentum of our protocol’s evolution,” said Raza Zaidi, Head of Growth for Scroll. “This token aims to help decentralize governance while enhancing our technical infrastructure. Our commitment to a fully decentralized ecosystem ensures that $SCR will play a critical role in driving the future growth and resilience of our platform.” “Scroll’s mission is to build a more scalable and secure decentralized world. The launch of $SCR is a significant milestone in realizing this vision, as it empowers our community with greater control and rewards their contributions,” said Sandy Peng, Co-Founder of Scroll. “By decentralizing governance and incentivizing participation, we are creating a robust and resilient ecosystem. This launch marks the beginning of a new chapter for Scroll, where our community drives innovation and growth.” About Scroll Scroll is the leading zero-knowledge rollup. Leveraging fast finality and high throughput, Scroll is creating a more accessible, and secure onchain future for everyone. Our mission is to provide an easy-to-use, developer-friendly environment to scale Ethereum for good. Scroll empowers builders to ascend beyond today’s limitations and drive real-world impact. For more information, users can visit scroll.io. Contact Head of Communications Ryan Dennis Scroll press@scroll.io This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here. HONG KONG, Singapore, London, and Dubai, Global, October 22nd, 2024/Chainwire/--Scroll, the leading zero-knowledge rollup for Ethereum, announced the launch of its native token, $SCR today. With the introduction of $SCR, Scroll recognizes its global community of contributors for their ongoing support and aims to provide everyone, everywhere with opportunities to participate in the decentralized future of Scroll. $SCR will be distributed to Scroll contributors through thoughtfully designed allocations to maximize impact in creating opportunities for a decentralized global community. HONG KONG, Singapore, London, and Dubai, Global, October 22nd, 2024/Chainwire/--Scroll, Initial distribution of $SCR will include an airdrop to participants who contributed to onchain activities, projects that have built on Scroll, industry contributors (such as technical contributors, zero-knowledge researchers, open-source developers, public goods organizations, and educational data providers) as well as broader global community organizers, hackathon winners, Road to DevCon and Ethereum translators. The design of this first airdrop recognizes the importance of Scroll contributors’ participation, involvement, and community support. In addition, Scroll will be introducing the next generation of reward programs, to generate new ways of fostering innovation and elevating support for the Scroll community. Scroll Open, a new program designed to reward the most innovative, creative, and fast-growing builders on Scroll will provide retro grants with a potential allocation size of US$100 million. Using advanced zero-knowledge technology, Scroll has the fastest finality among all rollups, making it a cornerstone of the platform’s security and interoperability. This innovation transforms finality from a mere technical milestone into a vital feature that will drive the resilience of the entire network, further enhancing the utility of $SCR within the ecosystem. “The launch of $SCR embodies the momentum of our protocol’s evolution,” said Raza Zaidi, Head of Growth for Scroll. “This token aims to help decentralize governance while enhancing our technical infrastructure. Our commitment to a fully decentralized ecosystem ensures that $SCR will play a critical role in driving the future growth and resilience of our platform.” “The launch of $SCR embodies the momentum of our protocol’s evolution,” said Raza Zaidi, Head of Growth for Scroll. “This token aims to help decentralize governance while enhancing our technical infrastructure. Our commitment to a fully decentralized ecosystem ensures that $SCR will play a critical role in driving the future growth and resilience of our platform.” “Scroll’s mission is to build a more scalable and secure decentralized world. The launch of $SCR is a significant milestone in realizing this vision, as it empowers our community with greater control and rewards their contributions,” said Sandy Peng, Co-Founder of Scroll. “By decentralizing governance and incentivizing participation, we are creating a robust and resilient ecosystem. This launch marks the beginning of a new chapter for Scroll, where our community drives innovation and growth.” “Scroll’s mission is to build a more scalable and secure decentralized world. The launch of $SCR is a significant milestone in realizing this vision, as it empowers our community with greater control and rewards their contributions,” said Sandy Peng, Co-Founder of Scroll. “By decentralizing governance and incentivizing participation, we are creating a robust and resilient ecosystem. This launch marks the beginning of a new chapter for Scroll, where our community drives innovation and growth.” About Scroll Scroll is the leading zero-knowledge rollup. Leveraging fast finality and high throughput, Scroll is creating a more accessible, and secure onchain future for everyone. Our mission is to provide an easy-to-use, developer-friendly environment to scale Ethereum for good. Scroll empowers builders to ascend beyond today’s limitations and drive real-world impact. For more information, users can visit scroll.io . Scroll Scroll scroll.io scroll.io Contact Head of Communications Ryan Dennis Scroll press@scroll.io This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here. This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here. here . here

Scroll Launches $SCR Token To Recognize Global Community Contribution And Decentralize Its Ecosystem

Scroll lanza el token $SCR para reconocer la contribución de la comunidad global y descentralizar su ecosistema

A Scroll elindítja a $SCR Tokent, hogy elismerje a globális közösség hozzájárulását és decentralizálja ökoszisztémáját

Scroll-ը գործարկում է $SCR Token՝ ճանաչելու Համայնքի համաշխարհային ներդրումը և ապակենտրոնացնելու իր էկոհամակարգը

Scroll は、グローバルコミュニティの貢献を認識し、エコシステムを分散化するために $SCR トークンを発行します

Scroll បើកដំណើរការ $SCR Token ដើម្បីទទួលស្គាល់ការរួមចំណែករបស់សហគមន៍សកល និងធ្វើវិមជ្ឈការប្រព័ន្ធអេកូឡូស៊ីរបស់វា

Scroll глобалдык коомчулуктун салымын таануу жана анын экосистемасын децентралдаштыруу үчүн $SCR Токенин ишке киргизди

Scroll wprowadza token $SCR, aby docenić wkład społeczności globalnej i zdecentralizować swój ekosystem

Scroll lança token $SCR para reconhecer a contribuição da comunidade global e descentralizar seu ecossistema

Tembeza Inazindua Tokeni ya $SCR Ili Kutambua Mchango wa Jumuiya ya Kimataifa na Kugawanya mfumo wake wa ikolojia

Scroll เปิดตัวโทเค็น $SCR เพื่อรับรู้ถึงการมีส่วนสนับสนุนของชุมชนโลกและกระจายอำนาจให้กับระบบนิเวศ

Scroll 推出 $SCR 代币，以表彰全球社区贡献并实现生态系统去中心化

I-Scroll Yethula Ithokheni ye-$SCR Ukuze Ubone Igalelo Lomphakathi Womhlaba Wonke Futhi Uhlukanise I-Ecosystem yayo

Metamorphosis Commenced, vol2: Crecimiento Aleph Review & Q4 in Lisbon and Thailand

Metamorphosis Commended, vol2: Crecimiento Aleph Review & Q4 v Lisabonu a Thajsku

Metamorphosis Commenced, τόμος 2: Crecimiento Aleph Review & Q4 στη Λισαβόνα και την Ταϊλάνδη

Metamorfosis iniciada, vol. 2: Revisión y cuarto trimestre de Crecimiento Aleph en Lisboa y Tailandia

Metamorphosis Commenced, vol2: Crecimiento Aleph Review & Q4 en Lisboa e Tailandia

変身開始、第2巻：クレシミエント・アレフのレビューとリスボンとタイでの第4四半期

Метаморфоз басталды, 2-том: Crecimiento Aleph шолуы және Лиссабондағы және Таиландтағы 4-тоқсан

Metamorphosis ເລີ່ມຕົ້ນ, vol2: Crecimiento Aleph Review & Q4 ໃນ Lisbon ແລະປະເທດໄທ

میټامورفوسس پیل شوی، vol2: Crecimiento Aleph Review & Q4 په لیزبون او تایلینډ کې

Metamorfosis qallarisqa, vol2: Crecimiento Aleph Revisión & Q4 Lisboapi, Tailandiapipas

Metamorphosis Yakatangwa, vol2: Crecimiento Aleph Ongororo & Q4 muLisbon neThailand

Metamorfoza filloi, vëll 2: Crecimiento Aleph Review & Q4 në Lisbonë dhe Tajlandë

Metamorphosis bắt đầu, tập 2: Đánh giá Crecimiento Aleph & Q4 tại Lisbon và Thái Lan

LOS ANGELES, United States, July 31st, 2024/Chainwire/--Ethernity, a pioneer in blockchain entertainment technology, announces the launch of its testnet for Ethernity Chain, a Layer 2 solution purpose-built for Fortune 500 entertainment brands. This launch positions Ethernity Chain as the Entertainment Layer within Optimism’s Superchain ecosystem, joining industry leaders such as Coinbase’s ‘Base’, Worldcoin, Zora and Camp Network. The Superchain is a network of chains that share a common tech stack, Optimism’s OP Stack, and contribute protocol fees back to the Optimism Collective. Ethernity Chain is uniquely designed to address the challenges faced by the global entertainment industry in adopting blockchain technology, packed with consumer-first infrastructure that harnesses all the benefits of web3 abstracting away the complexities. Enhanced by AI-powered Digital Rights Management (DRM), Ethernity Chain ensures robust IP protection, crucial for safeguarding users' on-chain assets. Ethernity launches its testnet on Optimism's Superchain - a unified network of chains with shared liquidity, security, communication, governance tapping into a vibrant ecosystem counting over 20 chains, 800+ Apps, and $16B TVL, leveraging Optimism’s OP Stack, deployed and hosted by Gelato RaaS. “By joining the Superchain, Ethernity becomes part of a community of builders dedicated to scaling Ethereum and giving back to the ecosystem,” said Urv Goel, VP and Head of Global Business Development at Optimism Unlimited. “We look forward to supporting Ethernity as they continue to innovate at the intersection of Web3 and entertainment.” The Ethernity Layer 2 testnet is now live, empowering developers to explore, build, test, their Applications ahead of the mainnet launch. Ethernity is actively onboarding products into its ecosystem and a number of entertainment applications like games, NFTs, RWA collectibles and interactive media projects have already partnered with Ethernity, with announcements of their launches lined up in the next few weeks. "Joining the Superchain ecosystem with the launch of Ethernity Chain marks a significant milestone for us," said Marcelo Pham, Co-Founder and Chief Engineer of Ethernity. "Our goal is to bridge the gap between traditional entertainment and blockchain technology, providing a platform where major brands can thrive and innovate." Ethernity Chain is supported by a network of partners committed to delivering top-tier tooling and infrastructure for developers. Ethernity Layer 2 is deployed and managed on Gelato RaaS Platform. In addition to chain infrastructure, Gelato is set to service the new Layer 2 with its suite of Web3 Cloud Services enabling zero gas UX, connect Ethernity Apps to any web2 API and bring verified onchain randomness for fair onchain sweepstakes and dynamic NFT creation. Further 3rd party infrastructure integrations will be announced soon covering everything from social logins for easy access, credit card payments, bridges, indexers and more with an aim to launch on mainnet with use-case specific developer tooling enabling entertainment brands onboard the next wave of mainstream users. “The entertainment industry is ripe for disruption by blockchain technology, and Gelato RaaS is proud to support Ethernity’s vision coming to life” said Luis Schliesske, co-founder of Gelato. “Our Rollup-as-a-Service platform and our suite of native integrations ensure that Ethernity can focus on building and scaling their products, while we handle the underlying technical complexities.” To further support the developer community, Ethernity will soon launch a Grant Program, providing funding and resources to build on the Ethernity L2. This program will offer marketing, business development, technical support, and investor connections, ensuring developers have the tools they need to succeed. The launch of the Ethernity testnet follows the success of Ethernity’s initiatives in bringing renowned entertainment icons like Lionel Messi and Shaquille O’Neal onto the blockchain. Ethernity Chain aims to continue this legacy by creating a robust and scalable environment for the next generation of entertainment. For more information about Ethernity and to join the testnet, users can visit www.ethernity.io. About Ethernity Ethernity is an Ethereum Layer 2 solution designed specifically for global entertainment brands. It features built-in AI-powered security and Digital Rights Management (DRM) to protect intellectual property on-chain. Leveraging its robust infrastructure and partnerships, Ethernity is set to become the premier web3 entertainment ecosystem, providing a secure, eco-friendly, and intuitive platform for the next generation of entertainment and enterprise products. For more information, users can visit Ethernity's: Official Website | Telegram | Twitter About Optimism Optimism is a project dedicated to scaling Ethereum's technology and expanding its ability to coordinate people from across the world to build effective, decentralized power structures. The Optimism Collective builds best-in-class software for running L2 blockchains and aims to address key governance and economic challenges in the wider crypto ecosystem. The Optimism Collective is also committed to building a sustainable ecosystem through Retroactive Public Goods Funding. By rewarding the impactful projects, Optimism is scaling Ethereum’s present to provide funding for its future. For more information, users can visit Optimism's: Official Website | Twitter About Gelato Gelato is an all-in-one Ethereum Rollup as a Service Platform built without limits. Designed to be super-fast, incredibly secure, and infinitely scalable, Gelato rollups allow anyone to build and deploy their fully serviced Layer 2 chains at a pace natively integrated with Web3's favorite tools and services launching a production-ready web3 development environment from the Genesis block. For more information, users can visit Gelato's: Official Website | Telegram | Twitter Contact CMO James Aitken Ethernity Chain james@ethernity.io This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here. LOS ANGELES, United States, July 31st, 2024/Chainwire/--Ethernity, a pioneer in blockchain entertainment technology, announces the launch of its testnet for Ethernity Chain, a Layer 2 solution purpose-built for Fortune 500 entertainment brands. This launch positions Ethernity Chain as the Entertainment Layer within Optimism’s Superchain ecosystem, joining industry leaders such as Coinbase’s ‘Base’, Worldcoin, Zora and Camp Network. The Superchain is a network of chains that share a common tech stack, Optimism’s OP Stack, and contribute protocol fees back to the Optimism Collective. Ethernity Chain is uniquely designed to address the challenges faced by the global entertainment industry in adopting blockchain technology, packed with consumer-first infrastructure that harnesses all the benefits of web3 abstracting away the complexities. Enhanced by AI-powered Digital Rights Management (DRM), Ethernity Chain ensures robust IP protection, crucial for safeguarding users' on-chain assets. Ethernity launches its testnet on Optimism's Superchain - a unified network of chains with shared liquidity, security, communication, governance tapping into a vibrant ecosystem counting over 20 chains, 800+ Apps, and $16B TVL, leveraging Optimism’s OP Stack, deployed and hosted by Gelato RaaS. “By joining the Superchain, Ethernity becomes part of a community of builders dedicated to scaling Ethereum and giving back to the ecosystem,” said Urv Goel, VP and Head of Global Business Development at Optimism Unlimited. “We look forward to supporting Ethernity as they continue to innovate at the intersection of Web3 and entertainment.” “By joining the Superchain, Ethernity becomes part of a community of builders dedicated to scaling Ethereum and giving back to the ecosystem,” said Urv Goel, VP and Head of Global Business Development at Optimism Unlimited. “We look forward to supporting Ethernity as they continue to innovate at the intersection of Web3 and entertainment.” The Ethernity Layer 2 testnet is now live, empowering developers to explore, build, test, their Applications ahead of the mainnet launch. Ethernity is actively onboarding products into its ecosystem and a number of entertainment applications like games, NFTs, RWA collectibles and interactive media projects have already partnered with Ethernity, with announcements of their launches lined up in the next few weeks. "Joining the Superchain ecosystem with the launch of Ethernity Chain marks a significant milestone for us," said Marcelo Pham, Co-Founder and Chief Engineer of Ethernity. "Our goal is to bridge the gap between traditional entertainment and blockchain technology, providing a platform where major brands can thrive and innovate." "Joining the Superchain ecosystem with the launch of Ethernity Chain marks a significant milestone for us," said Marcelo Pham, Co-Founder and Chief Engineer of Ethernity. "Our goal is to bridge the gap between traditional entertainment and blockchain technology, providing a platform where major brands can thrive and innovate." Ethernity Chain is supported by a network of partners committed to delivering top-tier tooling and infrastructure for developers. Ethernity Layer 2 is deployed and managed on Gelato RaaS Platform. In addition to chain infrastructure, Gelato is set to service the new Layer 2 with its suite of Web3 Cloud Services enabling zero gas UX, connect Ethernity Apps to any web2 API and bring verified onchain randomness for fair onchain sweepstakes and dynamic NFT creation. Further 3rd party infrastructure integrations will be announced soon covering everything from social logins for easy access, credit card payments, bridges, indexers and more with an aim to launch on mainnet with use-case specific developer tooling enabling entertainment brands onboard the next wave of mainstream users. “The entertainment industry is ripe for disruption by blockchain technology, and Gelato RaaS is proud to support Ethernity’s vision coming to life” said Luis Schliesske, co-founder of Gelato. “Our Rollup-as-a-Service platform and our suite of native integrations ensure that Ethernity can focus on building and scaling their products, while we handle the underlying technical complexities.” “The entertainment industry is ripe for disruption by blockchain technology, and Gelato RaaS is proud to support Ethernity’s vision coming to life” said Luis Schliesske, co-founder of Gelato. “Our Rollup-as-a-Service platform and our suite of native integrations ensure that Ethernity can focus on building and scaling their products, while we handle the underlying technical complexities.” To further support the developer community, Ethernity will soon launch a Grant Program, providing funding and resources to build on the Ethernity L2. This program will offer marketing, business development, technical support, and investor connections, ensuring developers have the tools they need to succeed. The launch of the Ethernity testnet follows the success of Ethernity’s initiatives in bringing renowned entertainment icons like Lionel Messi and Shaquille O’Neal onto the blockchain. Ethernity Chain aims to continue this legacy by creating a robust and scalable environment for the next generation of entertainment. For more information about Ethernity and to join the testnet, users can visit www.ethernity.io. www.ethernity.io. www.ethernity.io. About Ethernity Ethernity is an Ethereum Layer 2 solution designed specifically for global entertainment brands. It features built-in AI-powered security and Digital Rights Management (DRM) to protect intellectual property on-chain. Ethernity Ethernity Leveraging its robust infrastructure and partnerships, Ethernity is set to become the premier web3 entertainment ecosystem, providing a secure, eco-friendly, and intuitive platform for the next generation of entertainment and enterprise products. For more information, users can visit Ethernity's: Official Website | Telegram | Twitter Official Website Official Website Telegram Telegram Twitter Twitter About Optimism Optimism is a project dedicated to scaling Ethereum's technology and expanding its ability to coordinate people from across the world to build effective, decentralized power structures. The Optimism Collective builds best-in-class software for running L2 blockchains and aims to address key governance and economic challenges in the wider crypto ecosystem. Optimism Optimism The Optimism Collective is also committed to building a sustainable ecosystem through Retroactive Public Goods Funding. By rewarding the impactful projects, Optimism is scaling Ethereum’s present to provide funding for its future. For more information, users can visit Optimism's: Official Website | Twitter Official Website Official Website Twitter Twitter About Gelato Gelato is an all-in-one Ethereum Rollup as a Service Platform built without limits. Designed to be super-fast, incredibly secure, and infinitely scalable, Gelato rollups allow anyone to build and deploy their fully serviced Layer 2 chains at a pace natively integrated with Web3's favorite tools and services launching a production-ready web3 development environment from the Genesis block. Gelato Gelato Platform Platform For more information, users can visit Gelato's: Official Website | Telegram | Twitter Official Website Official Website Telegram Telegram Twitter Twitter Contact CMO James Aitken Ethernity Chain james@ethernity.io This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here. This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here . here here

Ethernity Launches The First Entertainment-Focused Layer 2 Chain On Optimism’s Superchain

Ethernity প্রথম বিনোদন-কেন্দ্রিক লেয়ার 2 চেইন চালু করেছে অপটিমিজমের সুপারচেইনে

Ethernity startet die erste auf Unterhaltung ausgerichtete Layer-2-Kette auf der Superchain von Optimism

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Ethernity 在 Optimism 的超级链上推出首个以娱乐为重点的 Layer 2 链

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**SINGAPORE, SIngapore, June 6th, 2024/Chainwire/--**Dora Factory, the pioneering infrastructure of decentralized governance technology and public good funding, announces the gas fee airdrop of its native token, $DORA, to all ATOM stakers on June 5, 2024. Over one million addresses are eligible to receive $DORA token, with the airdrop campaign inviting the Cosmos community to participate in the governance of its democratic public goods funding program, the ATOM Economic Zone Quadratic Funding, on DoraHacks.io. With 1.04 million addresses whitelisted, the privacy voting round implemented by the Dora team will be the largest MACI (Minimum Anti Collusion Infrastructure) voting round ever. 1.04 Million ATOM Stakers Are Eligible For The Airdrop On June 5, all ATOM stakers have received $DORA tokens in their wallets. $DORA is the native token of Dora Vota, a decentralized governance application chain developed by the Dora Factory using the Cosmos SDK. This airdrop is one of the largest in history. With over one million addresses, Dora Factory aims to mobilize the Cosmos community, known for its passion for decentralized governance, to participate in a crucial public goods governance experiment for the community. Empowering Community With AEZ Funding And MACI Voting After receiving the airdrop, Cosmos communities can participate in the ATOM Economic Zone (AEZ) quadratic funding initiative jointly launched by DoraHacks, Dora Factory, and ATOM Accelerator DAO. They can use ATOM to vote for and donate to public goods teams they value, support early-stage developers, and determine the distribution of an 80,000 ATOM and $200,000 USDC matching pool across 10 rounds of AEZ Quadratic Funding and MACI voting. The smart contracts for this quadratic voting round are deployed on the Dora Vota network, and the community can use $DORA to cover gas fees. This campaign goes beyond merely distributing the reward pool to early-stage projects and essential public goods in AEZ in the first round; it is a democratic governance experiment designed to mobilize community power in supporting public goods and promising early-stage developers. The quadratic funding mechanism ensures that even small donations from community members have a substantial impact. MACI Voting With Enshrined Privacy Dora Factory invites community members to participate in MACI (Minimal Anti-Collusion Infrastructure) privacy voting, distributing a $20,000 USDC prize pool to selected teams. Unlike traditional quadratic voting, this method allows voters to express their opinions on public goods without revealing their identity (address). Addresses with more ATOM staked will receive more Voice Credits (voting power). Through MACI voting, Dora Factory aims to introduce cutting-edge privacy-enabled voting technology to the Cosmos community. This initiative marks the beginning of integrating secure, private, and anti-collusion technologies into a wider range of governance use cases in the future. Dora Factory's Dedication To ensure every community member can participate in MACI voting without concerns, Dora Factory will implement Dora Vota's native Gas Station feature to cover all voting fees for the MACI voting round. This fee subsidy represents Dora Factory's commitment to the community outlined in Cosmos Governance Proposal 917. A Historical Community Governance Ceremony With the quadratic funding module now natively implemented on Dora Vota for the Cosmos Hub, Cosmos has the potential to become one of the largest on-chain communities that supports public goods. The first round of the two-year quadratic funding plan for the ATOM Economic Zone commencing in June 2024 has attracted numerous outstanding projects and awaits the attention and support of community members. The Largest Privacy-Preserving Governance Experiment MACI implementation is a groundbreaking step for the Cosmos community, as its first privacy voting attempt. Dora Factory has whitelisted over 1 million addresses, setting a new record for the largest whitelist, and marking the largest voting experiment in MACI's history. The Dora Factory team is excited to invite the Cosmos community to create a historic moment collectively. About Dora Factory Dora Factory is at the forefront of decentralized governance protocol stacks, providing governance and long-term incentives for the global hacker movement, open-source communities, and decentralized organizations through Public Good Staking and Dora Vota. The platform has pioneered the development of public good staking infrastructure, revolutionizing the way developers are funded long-term in the PoS ecosystem. Additionally, Dora Vota offers a comprehensive decentralized governance platform, enabling users to create programmable governance mechanisms such as MACI and quadratic voting through its open platform. This reduces the cost of decentralized governance, laying a solid foundation for its widespread adoption. To better understand and try the products of Dora Factory, users can visit DoraFactory.org. Users can visit Dora Research Blog for more details: research.dorahacks.io Contact Contributor Chris Lee Dora Factory winniedrinkwater@gmail.com This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here. **SINGAPORE, SIngapore, June 6th, 2024/Chainwire/--**Dora Factory, the pioneering infrastructure of decentralized governance technology and public good funding, announces the gas fee airdrop of its native token, $DORA, to all ATOM stakers on June 5, 2024. Over one million addresses are eligible to receive $DORA token, with the airdrop campaign inviting the Cosmos community to participate in the governance of its democratic public goods funding program, the ATOM Economic Zone Quadratic Funding, on DoraHacks.io. With 1.04 million addresses whitelisted, the privacy voting round implemented by the Dora team will be the largest MACI (Minimum Anti Collusion Infrastructure) voting round ever. 1.04 Million ATOM Stakers Are Eligible For The Airdrop On June 5, all ATOM stakers have received $DORA tokens in their wallets. $DORA is the native token of Dora Vota, a decentralized governance application chain developed by the Dora Factory using the Cosmos SDK. This airdrop is one of the largest in history. With over one million addresses, Dora Factory aims to mobilize the Cosmos community, known for its passion for decentralized governance, to participate in a crucial public goods governance experiment for the community. Empowering Community With AEZ Funding And MACI Voting After receiving the airdrop, Cosmos communities can participate in the ATOM Economic Zone (AEZ) quadratic funding initiative jointly launched by DoraHacks , Dora Factory, and ATOM Accelerator DAO . DoraHacks DoraHacks ATOM Accelerator DAO ATOM Accelerator DAO They can use ATOM to vote for and donate to public goods teams they value, support early-stage developers, and determine the distribution of an 80,000 ATOM and $200,000 USDC matching pool across 10 rounds of AEZ Quadratic Funding and MACI voting. The smart contracts for this quadratic voting round are deployed on the Dora Vota network, and the community can use $DORA to cover gas fees. This campaign goes beyond merely distributing the reward pool to early-stage projects and essential public goods in AEZ in the first round; it is a democratic governance experiment designed to mobilize community power in supporting public goods and promising early-stage developers. The quadratic funding mechanism ensures that even small donations from community members have a substantial impact. MACI Voting With Enshrined Privacy Dora Factory invites community members to participate in MACI (Minimal Anti-Collusion Infrastructure) privacy voting, distributing a $20,000 USDC prize pool to selected teams. Unlike traditional quadratic voting, this method allows voters to express their opinions on public goods without revealing their identity (address). Addresses with more ATOM staked will receive more Voice Credits (voting power). Through MACI voting, Dora Factory aims to introduce cutting-edge privacy-enabled voting technology to the Cosmos community. This initiative marks the beginning of integrating secure, private, and anti-collusion technologies into a wider range of governance use cases in the future. Dora Factory's Dedication To ensure every community member can participate in MACI voting without concerns, Dora Factory will implement Dora Vota's native Gas Station feature to cover all voting fees for the MACI voting round. This fee subsidy represents Dora Factory's commitment to the community outlined in Cosmos Governance Proposal 917 . Cosmos Governance Proposal 917 Cosmos Governance Proposal 917 A Historical Community Governance Ceremony With the quadratic funding module now natively implemented on Dora Vota for the Cosmos Hub, Cosmos has the potential to become one of the largest on-chain communities that supports public goods. The first round of the two-year quadratic funding plan for the ATOM Economic Zone commencing in June 2024 has attracted numerous outstanding projects and awaits the attention and support of community members. The Largest Privacy-Preserving Governance Experiment MACI implementation is a groundbreaking step for the Cosmos community, as its first privacy voting attempt. Dora Factory has whitelisted over 1 million addresses, setting a new record for the largest whitelist, and marking the largest voting experiment in MACI's history. The Dora Factory team is excited to invite the Cosmos community to create a historic moment collectively. About Dora Factory Dora Factory is at the forefront of decentralized governance protocol stacks, providing governance and long-term incentives for the global hacker movement, open-source communities, and decentralized organizations through Public Good Staking and Dora Vota. Dora Factory Dora Factory The platform has pioneered the development of public good staking infrastructure, revolutionizing the way developers are funded long-term in the PoS ecosystem. Additionally, Dora Vota offers a comprehensive decentralized governance platform, enabling users to create programmable governance mechanisms such as MACI and quadratic voting through its open platform. This reduces the cost of decentralized governance, laying a solid foundation for its widespread adoption. To better understand and try the products of Dora Factory, users can visit DoraFactory.org . DoraFactory.org DoraFactory.org Users can visit Dora Research Blog for more details: research.dorahacks.io research.dorahacks.io research.dorahacks.io Contact Contributor Chris Lee Dora Factory winniedrinkwater@gmail.com This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here. This story was distributed as a release by Chainwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program. Learn more about the program here . here here

Dora Factory Announces $DORA Airdrop To Over 1 Million ATOM Stakers In Largest MACI Voting Round

Crypto Networks Can Overcome Obstacles Open-Source Projects Face, Drips Founder Says

ক্রিপ্টো নেটওয়ার্কগুলি ওপেন-সোর্স প্রকল্পগুলির মুখোমুখি বাধাগুলি অতিক্রম করতে পারে, ড্রিপস প্রতিষ্ঠাতা বলেছেন

Krypto-Netzwerke können Hindernisse überwinden, mit denen Open-Source-Projekte konfrontiert sind, sagt Drips-Gründer

Las redes criptográficas pueden superar los obstáculos que enfrentan los proyectos de código abierto, dice el fundador de Drips

Les réseaux cryptographiques peuvent surmonter les obstacles auxquels sont confrontés les projets open source, déclare le fondateur de Drips

ड्रिप्स के संस्थापक का कहना है कि क्रिप्टो नेटवर्क ओपन-सोर्स प्रोजेक्ट्स के सामने आने वाली बाधाओं को दूर कर सकते हैं

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Drips 창립자는 암호화폐 네트워크가 오픈 소스 프로젝트가 직면한 장애물을 극복할 수 있다고 말합니다.

Redes criptográficas podem superar obstáculos enfrentados por projetos de código aberto, afirma o fundador do Drips

Криптосети могут преодолеть препятствия, с которыми сталкиваются проекты с открытым исходным кодом, говорит основатель Drips

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