Ergo Platform Monthly Wrap-Up: April
Events and Announcements 🏆
ErgoHack VI: Cypherpunk Finance concluded, and we congratulate the winners! This was a fantastic event that saw participants working on innovative projects related to cypherpunk finance. Winners shared the 18k SigUSD and 300k ErgoPad rewards. See all the entries here.
New trading pairs are available on Seven Seas Exchange, including ERGOPAD-USDT, $CYPX, $EPAI and $SIGUSD pairs, expanding the options for trading Ergo-based tokens outwith decentralised exchanges.
Listing on StealthEx
Ergo mining rewards have decreased from 42 ERG/block to 39 ERG/block as part of the scheduled reduction in block rewards.
A renewed push for Regional Outreach with the community. Join us!
Most Ergo ecosystem chats are now bridged to Matrix (in addition to Telegram<>Discord), enhancing communication and collaboration within the community.
Ecosystem Updates 🌐
Spectrum Finance Yield Farming launches on Ergo, offering users new opportunities to earn rewards on their liquidity positions. They have also announced new off-chain bots and that they will be proceeding with their ISPO. 👀
The Rosen Bridge public beta is live! Providing a new and efficient way to interact cross-chain, enhancing interoperability between Ergo and other platforms. After the Cardano bridge is live, expect to see BSC/BTC shortly after!
SigmaFi TVL reaches $200K, highlighting the growing interest and adoption of Ergo's DeFi solutions. New quick-start guides were also added to help new users begin lending and borrowing quickly!
ErgoMonitor, a platform for monitoring and tracking Ergo network stats, has been launched. Follow alerts on Twitter.
The new BlitzTCG website is live, featuring its Ergo-based trading card game. They also had their first test event.
The first test PalmyraComDex NFT was minted, marking a milestone in Ergo's NFT development.
Duckpools is gearing up for a full launch, offering a decentralized and permissionless liquidity pool solution to Ergo users.
ErgoStats Open Beta is now available on the Google Play Store, offering users a mobile app to keep track of Ergo network statistics.
The first Azourus Dashboard is available to the public, providing a user-friendly interface for exploring statistics on Ergo.
Plinko, a popular game of chance, has launched on the Grand Gambit platform, expanding the entertainment offerings within the Ergo ecosystem.
Loan Offers (lender-based offers for bond contracts) are ready for beta testing. Details visible in the SigmaBonds Github
DexyGold testing is well underway, with a beta around the corner. You can see the dexyerg oracle pool on testnet here.
TabbyPOS has been listed on Coingecko! Follow their updates on their medium.
kushti provided an interest-free loan to a Kenyan cooperative using the EXLE beta interface!
New sections and various other updates to ergcube.com
NFT Updates 🎨
Blockheads, the first-ever NFT mint to be hosted on ErgoPad, is coming in Q2 2023. This unique NFT project represents innovation and creativity on the blockchain, providing digital collectibles for enthusiasts.
The much-loved CyberVerse project launched its CyberEgg Mint Drop Event, offering a limited supply of 3,000 NFTs.
Lilium seeks to create decentralised NFT minting, distribution, and sales infrastructure capable of being seamlessly integrated into business applications and programs and has just launched on testnet!
KYA! Watch out for suspicious projects. Almendra posts their investigation into an NFT artist who had abandoned several projects.
Development & Research 🔬
Node versions v5.0.8, v5.0.9, and v5.0.10 have been released, improving the stability and performance of the Ergo reference clients. These regular updates ensure the best possible user experience for developers and users alike.
Oracle-core v2.0.0-beta8 is out, featuring updates and enhancements to the Oracle infrastructure within Ergo, which will be used in the upcoming DexyGold implementation.
The ‘Auction Coin’ concept posted by kushti introduces an auction-based emission model and DeGen Finance Autonomous Machine. This innovative approach to decentralized finance and token distribution is gaining interest within the community.
kushti published ‘A contract to buy tokens back from liquidity pool,’ providing a mechanism for projects to manage their token supply and liquidity more effectively.
The Verifying Schnorr Signatures in ErgoScript post has been improved with the addition of off-chain code.
DeCo Education has expanded its documentation for developers!
Luivatra has released an indexed node explorer with the aim of encouraging front-end devs to take over and reduce the reliance on the explorer.
Articles 📚
Ergo’s Rosen Bridge: A New and Better Way to Interact Cross-Chain: An in-depth look at the Rosen Bridge project and its potential impact on blockchain interoperability.
Ergo’s Sigmanauts Program: Exploring the community-driven initiative to support and promote the Ergo ecosystem.
Mining Pool Innovation: Lithos Protocol Part II: A deep dive into the cutting-edge mining pool protocol that aims to improve the efficiency and decentralization of mining on Ergo.
Paideia - A DAO Management Software Suite: An overview of the Paideia MVP Beta and its role in simplifying decentralized governance on Ergo.
How to Optimize Scala Code Performance With Almost No Effort
Into the Woods: Trail 2 - Ergo Coding - K Ergo Appkit Basics: A tutorial on getting started with Ergo Appkit, a useful tool for developers working on Ergo-based applications.
Media 🎥
Weekly AMAs and developer updates on YouTube or RSS: Stay updated with the latest news and developments in the Ergo ecosystem through regular video updates.
Interview with morphic: A conversation with core developer Alexander Slesarenko, discussing their involvement in Ergo and shares their thoughts about overarching concepts regarding Ergo's future.
The Sigma Update (ep 12, part 2) - Join CW and qx() as they talk about SigmaFi, GridBots, and DuckPools with Alexander Chepurnoy (kushti): A podcast episode discussing the latest in Ergo's DeFi landscape.
The Sigma Update (ep13)- Join CW and qx() as they chat about all things Ergo! This week we discuss a new proposal from the main chat, welcome new members to the Sigmanaut Program, new CEX listing, and interview Marty and Luivatra from Paideia!
ZenGate Twitter spaces: Engage with the ZenGate team as they discuss their work on Ergo and the broader blockchain space.
ZenGate Global | Commercial Blockchain Solutions (Part Two): Learn more about ZenGate's vision for integrating blockchain solutions into global industries.
Twitter spaces with $HOSKY: Bridge Me Daddy! Cardano <> Ergo Rosen Bridge
What’s next?
May promises to be a monumental month for Ergo as multiple projects are preparing for significant releases. Keep an eye on RosenBridge, Duckpools, Auction House, Spectrum Labs, and PaideiaDAO as they continue to make strides in the ecosystem.
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