CTO at W3i (USDM Stablecoin) | NEWM 🎵 | DripDropz 💧 | Creator of stakepool tools CNCLI and Jormanager | OG Cardano Dev | BCSH Stakepools
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1/2 I have given notice yesterday that I will be leaving Walmart to work on Cardano projects full-time. I could not have made this transition without the amazing and ongoing support from the #Cardano community.
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Memecoin mania is extremely demotivating to teams building real blockchain projects. Just putting this out there into the universe if anybody cares.
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If you hold staked $ADA, you have more $ADA than you did 5 days ago no matter what the markets are doing. Zero risk. #SmartContracts... soon. #Cardano 💪
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Today on #NerdOut: Captain Picard, Sour Skittles, and Macaulay Culkin wins Miss America!
piped.video/-Kc91x1hO6M
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The fix in 1.35.3 is successful and confirmed by many other SPOs that helped test. Looking good for #VasilHardFork @adamKDean @conraddit @HolgerCardano24 @AncientKraken is a rockstar for crafting this devilish test transaction.
I think I properly reproduced the bug that was in 1.35.2 that caused issues for testnet on the spo dev net going on right now. As of now, it does seem like 1.34.1 and 1.35.3 behave as expected in terms of smart contract usage. Everything is looking good. #cardano #VasilHardFork
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Dear Cardano Community, It should be OK for groups building on cardano and providing services to make a profit without being accused of being evil or predatory.
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The new 8.1.1 cardano-node is an incredible improvement. As many SPOs are reporting, BCSH pools also missed ZERO slot leader checks this epoch. There's still a few things missed with this update, but this performance improvement cannot be overstated. @IOHK_Charles @InputOutputHK
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The stablecoin is a small but important piece of the discussion in 🇦🇷. That being said, the complexity is 10x to 20x that of USDM.
Imagine doing company payroll. Bob needs to see and control what he receives. Alice can see and control hers but can't see Bob's. Mary in accounting with the right role needs to see both amounts, but not know who they went to. Steph the CFO needs to be able to view everything. Agent Smith needs to be given access to see everything if he has a court order during discovery because the company is under investigation.
Really cool tech, but it is a cambrian explosion of complexity to build out something where blockchain can truly eclipse and replace tradfi systems for the first time.
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Heading to Vegas for Hydra Doom tournament with $100k in @USDMOfficial prize money. GoingForNumber1
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If you want to represent yourself or your company, sure, whatever. But a class-action blockchain-wide thing where we become "the chain that sues people" is a PR disaster and I would not participate.
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All #Cardano nodes have been updated to 9.1.0. #ChangReady
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The first JorManager transaction sending #NativeAsset tokens on #cardano just went through on the launchpad testnet. Many more tests to run before it can be released, but things are looking up! Shoutout to @ATADA_Stakepool for helping us get to this point.
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This should be a dev priority for #Cardano. It's an elegant solution to lots of long-standing issues. It gives us both #Composability and #BabelFees. It allows the eUTxO model to shine and pack the hell out of transactions with tons of useful work. @IOHK_Charles @rom1_pellerin
The problem statement: github.com/michaelpj/CIPs/bl…
One suggested solution:
github.com/polinavino/CIPs/b…
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2/2 #Cardano has seen what a part-time Andrew can do. I look forward to showing them what a full-time Andrew can do starting in several weeks. 🦾🚀
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#JorManager 7.0.2 has been released on bitbucket. This version supports the newly created preview and preprod #Cardano test networks.
Just another day. We keep building. We keep testing. #Cardano moves forward. #VasilSoon
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#Cardano Stake Pool Operators: It's time to get those 1.35.4 numbers up. These are rookie numbers. This is a point release and low-risk upgrade. @IOHK_Charles
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#AlonzoBlue update. Hardfork went well. A few errors were noticed in the logs, but didn't affect operations. Network protocol bumped up to v7 which broke #JorManager and #CNCLI. Those have been updated. stake-snapshot command isn't yet implemented in alonzo yet so no leaderlogs.
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@YoroiWallet Remove or disable the "Send All" button already. Tired of refunding your users sending me their entire wallet contents through DripDropz. Where can I send my support bill?
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#Cardano #SPOs. Please update to cardano-node 1.35.5. It contains an important fix. Nothing risky is in this one so upgrade ASAP. github.com/input-output-hk/c…
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Dear #Cardano SPOs,
Soon, you will be able to calculate your leaderlogs 2 days in the future instead of 1.5 days. I'm making this change to make sure Ouroboros Genesis goes well. I will happily welcome you into the Conway Era.
Sincerely,
The Chang Hardfork
cc: @IOHK_Charles
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This is fixed in Chang+1 to prevent submission without a registered on-chain stake address. That being said, given that you were willing to be a pioneer on this stuff, I would support adding the first line to the budget withdrawal to give you your funds back.
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1/ The Cardano network is congested. In general, this is a good thing. It means that the network is being utilized. However, this creates a sort-of #CardanoArmsRace to get the transactions you care about onto the chain first.
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This is why we need @MidnightNtwrk. Transactions like this should be private and not spook markets.
🚨ALL EYES ON AN $8.69B BTC MOVE!
80K BTC moved from 8 dormant addresses to 8 new wallets as BTC hit $108K.
Arkham says it’s 1 entity. An analyst is “99.99% sure” it’s Roger Ver. Coinbase’s Grogan warns it could be a hack.
Largest #Bitcoin move yet — the market felt the fear.
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@YoroiWallet What is the ETA on the SEND ALL button removal? Today? Tomorrow? Just had somebody send me 171k ada to #DripDropz instead of 5. @ContactDrip
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cardano-node 8.1.2 has been released. Please update ASAP if you are on 8.1.1. There's a small regression in 8.1.1 so you don't want to stay on that version. If you're still on an earlier 1.35.7 you're ok, but you should still consider upgrading due to the performance improvements
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All BlueCheeseStakeHouse (BCSH) pools and the @projectNEWM pool have been upgraded to 1.35.3. Several pools have made blocks already. #VasilHardFork
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The problem isn't just about money, but technological and philosophical incompatibility. If USDC is willing to do it the "Cardano Way" as a native asset, then fine. If your USDC is just some datum in a contract that can be frozen, it won't work with existing defi.
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As part of the retrospective that happened after the #Vasil hardfork, @InputOutputHK has opened up more of their internal testing processes, documentation, and frameworks to the #CardanoCommunity. input-output-hk.github.io/ca…
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In catalyst fund 10, I'm going to announce "cncli turbo" that will give your pool more blocks! 💯 guaranteed!
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Step 1 of launching the @projectNEWM protocol is complete. We just completed the 3-way multi-sig signing ceremony creating the starter NFT. I represented NEWM, @sandstonepool represented our Tech Advisors, and @KaizenCrypto represented the #CardanoCommunity.
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I just minted 200 nfts onto the #Cardano tesnet in seconds with #firehose. Just need a @Tokhun_io api so these can all be minted directly into a sale address.
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If a coin has to do burns, doesn't that mean they failed set up the tokenomics correctly to begin with? Maybe I'm missing something? 🤨
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Yes, it's just another mint. But this one was created by the new automated system.
$USDM has been MINTED!
quantity: +10,000.00
total supply: 7,505,897.00
cexplorer.io/tx/a0ed44195b70…
#cardano #blockchain #stablecoin
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Crazy that @WorldMobileTeam thinks it's reasonable to do a token swap and only give people 3 weeks to complete it.
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Historic moment. The last cardano hardfork tx Sam will ever submit signed by Genesis keys. Long live the Voltaire Exodus. Time to leave the safety and protection of the garden.
BREAKING NEWS: Conway Mainnet Hard fork officially occurring 2024-09-01 21:44:51.00Z UTC
cardanoscan.io/transaction/4…
First transaction is live! Hold on to your seats folks!!! Governance is coming to a blockchain near you!!!
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This epoch, the #Cardano network will hit slot 100,000,000
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#VasilHardFork Let's go 🚀 @IOHK_Charles
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This is why I'm here. #buidl
Markets and Contagion nitter.app/i/broadcasts/1dRKZMnMO…
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It's time for SPOs to vote for the #PlominHardfork. We need higher participation or the vote will not pass in 18 days.
Please nag your current SPO about voting.
If they aren't voting or are voting "no" and you want the hardfork to happen, you should consider voting with your stake as a delegator and move to a different pool.
Find pool's voting records here: adastat.net/governances/0b19…
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#DripDropz looking 💪this epoch. @ContactDrip. #Cardano blockchain is rock solid and handling the abuse well.
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#Cardano #AlonzoBlue testnet for smart contracts is up and going. The BlueCheeseStakeHouse is ready to go and help out!
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Quick demo of #Cardano #Mary #NativeAssets which are coming soon #JorManager. piped.video/uAk_CJLD8fY
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VCs will pay attention to #Cardano once we have at least one unbelievably successful protocol that has made it without them. Which one can do it? 🗨️👇
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I've been involved in building some fairly large transactions on Cardano. There was that whale that sent us 1.4m Ada the night @DripDropz_io launched we had to send back. I have a new personal record now.
$USDM has been MINTED!
quantity: +2,784,486.00
total supply: 10,373,373.00
cexplorer.io/tx/b0d1b129d514…
#cardano #blockchain #stablecoin
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Peer Review Process:
1.)write paper
2.)internal review
3.)external review(conference)
1.)write software
2.)internal review
3.)external review(community)
Our argument is that you have a process problem. You're pushing to mainnet without adequate time and oversight on step 3.
It's bizarre and alarmist seeing these videos floating around that things are being rushed with 1.35.3. The code in question has been thoroughly tested for months by everyone including SPOs. The code that was an issue on the testnet has been removed.
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Genuine question: How does the #CardanoCommunity expect projects to survive when there's not enough on-chain activity to support them, there's no VCs currently deploying capital, catalyst isn't enough, and CT seems to want to sit on the Treasury like a dragon on its hoard?
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Dear @axotrade. Please convert these receipts from NFTs to just tx metadata. The chain doesn't need you locking up over 1 ada for every canceled order. This is what tx metadata was designed for. I don't want these in my wallet.
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Just doing my part on the weekend to keep #Cardano at the top of the commits list in blockchain projects. #goingfornumber1
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📢 #Cardano SPOs... time to update. Let's get these number up. These are rookie numbers.
I can only recommend all SPOs to upgrade to #Cardano node 8.9.0, it is beautiful to see the issue "Subpar handling of blocks from the future #4251" finally fixed. For the first time, we won a height battle against a block from the future (notice the negative time stamp) 😍🧱
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I have resigned my position with the Amaru project to focus on where I am needed most. Right now, that is at Moneta. I will be cheering on the Amaru team from the sidelines and still popping into a discussion or two.
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I keep hearing this about @USDMOfficial that we have no interoperability. We have the capacity to accept USDT, USDC, or PyUSD in order to mint USDM on Cardano. When you burn, you can receive a deposit in your bank account, or USDT, USDC, or PyUSD in your ethereum wallet.
Well, it’s either that or try to get USDM / USDA on other chains.
We need some stable that works on a few chains to have better interoperability, IMO.
Can we survive by ourselves? Sure. Eventually exchanges will start supporting our stables, but it will be a fight.
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As of today, @projectNEWM 's newm-studio has demonstrated the ability to release music on streaming services and mint stream tokens on-chain.
@OfficialNID0 @SickCity7
open.spotify.com/track/1PWAv…
open.spotify.com/track/51TTE…
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Should I talk to @ILikeCardano about Aiken on bitcoin or bitcoin bridges on #NerdOut?
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You were a judge on killer whales. You literally met @RyanJones_NEWM. #Cardano Our marketplace for music royalties just launched. @projectNEWM
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CNCLI v6.0.0 has been released. This version supports the latest 8.7.3 node versions. Special thanks to the @txpipe_tools team for helping make this release a great one. github.com/cardano-community…
We've just released Pallas v0.21 😎
The #Rust-native building blocks for #Cardano 🦀
Contributors in this release:
@amw7 @clarkalesna @010F_ @hrpr @falcuccis MaicoLeberle Mr-Leshiy @santicarmuega
👏👏👏
Changelog highlights in 🧵
github.com/txpipe/pallas
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I've upgraded all nodes to 1.35.6. One relay has been moved to P2P. If you are moving a relay that was previously using topologyUpdater, I recommend that you still send that relay's info to topologyUpdater even if you aren't using its topo file. It helps others find your node.
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Feeling a bit cursed right now. 😩
I had just hired Sean to work on a UI/UX revamp at Moneta. My last message to him was asking him to invoice us for his time in December.
If anyone knows how to contact his family, please DM. We owe him some money that can help defray some funeral costs.
I am so devastated to announce that Sean Davies (@seanworkingdead), the beautiful soul behind The Working Dead and Work Courses; passed away peacefully on Christmas day. We have lost not just a founder or a developer, but a true staple in our community and the entire industry.
Despite juggling a full-time job, Sean poured every ounce of energy he had into The Working Dead and Work Courses. When others might have given up facing the obstacles that came our way, Sean's response was always the same - a warm smile and an unwavering determination to push forward. "We'll figure it out," he'd say, and somehow, he always did.
In recent months, Sean and the team were on the verge of bringing some of his most ambitious visions to life. He was so close to seeing his dreams become reality, working tirelessly even when his body was telling him to rest. That was Sean - always putting the community first, always thinking about how he could help others succeed.
The hardest part of writing this isn't just sharing the news of his passing - it's knowing that so many of you never got to see the full scope of his genius. Sean was the kind of person who would solve complex problems behind the scenes without ever seeking credit. His humility was as remarkable as his talent. The countless hours maintaining the site without any recognition. It's not only that, it is the difficult reality that Sean will never get to enjoy the fruits from trees of which he planted.
Sean was a man of true character with his tireless work ethic and ironclad integrity. He persevered through so many of Life's challenges when 99% of founders would have packed up and abandoned their dreams. Sean never gave up and embodied a fighting spirit like none other, to show up each day even when at times, all seemed lost.
I know many of you are wondering about the future of the projects Sean held so dear. While my heart aches to even discuss these matters so soon, I know Sean would want us to ensure that his vision continues to touch lives. As CEO for the past year, I've worked side by side with Sean, understanding not just his technical architecture but his hopes and dreams for these platforms.
While I can never replace Sean, I will serve as his successor as the most capable and knowledgeable individual of the operations behind TWD and Work Courses. We've brought on board developers who worked closely with Sean and shared his vision - people he trusted and respected. Rod will continue Sean's passion for education, and Acid remains with us in his advisory capacity. Danny, who spent countless hours with Sean discussing his technical vision, will step in as acting CTO while we thoughtfully search for someone who can honor Sean's technical legacy.
I am very grateful to see our entire team united in this mission to preserve Sean's story. I want to also state for your ease of mind that we're handling the practical matters - transferring assets, securing accounts, and continuing our Catalyst Proposals. But more importantly, we're committed to preserving something far more precious: Sean's spirit of innovation, his unwavering ethical compass, and his genuine desire to make the Cardano ecosystem a better place for everyone.
His legacy is embedded into The Working Dead and Work Courses, and his story; our story, shall not end here.
To Sean's family - words cannot express our sorrow. Please know that your son, brother, and friend touched so many lives in ways that will ripple through our community for years to come.
To our community - thank you for your patience and support as we navigate this profound loss. Sean wasn't just our founder; he was our friend, our mentor, our inspiration. We'll miss his late-night messages full of exciting new ideas, his patient explanations of complex concepts, and most of all, his kind and generous heart.
Sean believed in the power of community to change lives. In his memory, let's come together and continue building the future he envisioned - one where technology serves humanity, where education knows no bounds, and where ethical leadership lights the way forward.
Rest in peace, Sean. You weren't just a great man - you were an extraordinary human being who made this world a better place. We'll make you proud.
I ask you personally to please provide the family some privacy at this very tragic moment in their lives to allow them to grieve. We will be hosting a Twitter Space tomorrow for the community to join in Honor of Sean to allow every one a chance to showcase what a great man he was. I invite each and every one of you to join me and the rest of the team.
Moreover, I imagine many of you have questions, and rightfully so. I and the rest of the team will make ourselves available in DMs, Support Tickets, or Discord to ensure full transparency during this process before the Space tomorrow. Rest assured, this is not the end of The Working Dead and Work Courses. Despite this utterly tragic news, Sean knew better than any one that the future has never looked brighter for our ecosystem.
It will be a challenging time as we mourn the loss of such a great man, but in his name, we will strive towards that better future.
The entire Cardano ecosystem and Cryptocurrency Industry lost a genuinely amazing soul who would have revolutionized the space so much more than he already had. Rest in Peace Sean, we thank you for everything you have done and for the amazing human being you were.
The world isn't the same without your presence. But the world has changed for the better because of the legacy you leave behind. ❤️ Thank you my friend, for everything you did for this project. For this community. For this team. And for me.
With love,
TWD & Work Courses CEO @TheCardanoTimes
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Today on #NerdOut: Network Congestion
piped.video/jxHFGPP1uc0
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This should be a bigger deal than is being made of it. First time I am hearing about it. For those interested in a layman's view of what this is. This takes away IOG's last "kill switch" for #Cardano.
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Cat's fully out of the bag.
We’re teaming up with @DripDropz_io to showcase a Hydra-powered vending machine at @RareEvo. This immersive experience brings Hydra’s real-world potential to life and marks a major step in reimagining point-of-sale on Cardano. Catch it at the IO booth later this week.
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How the $BERG meme happened.
1.) @Orbital_Lexicon asked the team at DripDropz for new headshots so we could update the website. I took a photo of myself, but I had a 2-day beard so I asked Grok to remove my stubble. It made a derpy image of me and I ended up asking it to give me face tattoos. I shared this internally with just the DripDropz guys and we had a laugh.
2.) Then, @LatheesanK from the @DripDropz_io team posted it to twitter here: nitter.app/LatheesanK/status/1932…
3.) @rvcas asked me if he could make it into a funny profile pic for himself and I approved. He continued doing what he does shitposting and just being "dark Andrew" for awhile.
4.) At some point, everybody wanted to change their profile pics and become a different "berg".
5.) Someone (not me) minted the $BERG token.
6.) @iamwilco Created (all on his own) the weareandrew.com website.
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Finally fully moved into the new office. I feel a strong bout of boundless productivity coming on.
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I'm looking forward to meeting for the #Cardano CIP-1694 workshop next week. Lots of good stuff in there. Some areas need more meat on the bones. I'm coming with an open mind and a heavily-marked up copy of the current CIP.
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I provide #phyrhose to ccvault to use for their backend. Happy to talk to you folks as well. Guaranteed transaction delivery even during high chain load and block rollbacks.
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Pushed 5000 simulated users claiming 10 token types each through #DripDropz on the #Cardano testnet this afternoon. Here is the last full tx. All transactions completed successfully. Follow -> @ContactDrip
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This is a great summary of what #Vasil #Cardano chain upgrade event (CUE) will bring.
I'm going to try to stop calling them hardforks. Cardano is designed differently and the term hardfork doesn't properly describe the seamless upgrade process we experience.
Here’s a post from me on how the #Vasil upgrade will make #Cardano (a highly decentralized, no slashing, no-lock-up-highly-liquid #ProofOfStake smart contract platform built for the many not the few by the way) even better…
iohk.io/en/blog/posts/2022/0…
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The NEWM mobile app is really coming along. Not final designs, but this gives you an idea of what's coming...
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I approve of this meme
The Cardano YoloNet Vasil Hard Fork was a SUCCESS!
After much community testing, all SPOs can now confidently update their nodes to 1.35.3 in preparation for Vasil on mainnet.
Shout out your pool below if you're on 1.35.3 & #ReadyForVasil
#Cardano #Ada #Vasil #VasilHardFork
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#Cardano SPOs... It's time to update to 8.0.0. There's an important mempool fairness enhancement in there.
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