++ Network Update - May 18th ++
The latest update has reduced block time to lower levels, and we’re seeing improvement, but we are not quite back to 15 seconds yet. In the meantime, the engineering team has continued to narrow down the root cause and develop solutions to bring Findora's block time back to normal speeds. Here's what the engineering team is finding:
The block time is determined by several factors, including certain timers executed by all validators. Those timers include a waiting period for collecting enough votes from their peers. However, if this timer expires before the node receives enough votes, the vote proposed to the leader is invalid. When this occurs, the process restarts, a new leader is elected, and the timer counts down again for a new round of votes for the same block.
Engineers are observing this behind the scenes, and you can see how this can result in a significantly long block time, depending on how many rounds it takes to receive enough valid votes.
The timer is expiring too quickly before enough votes are collected. Engineers are implementing a timer change to prevent the process from repeating and extending block time. The latest non-mandatory update modified this timer to reduce average block time, and we can see the results on Findorascan. However, we need block time to go even lower; additional modifications are needed.
The engineering team is testing a new update on devnet, and we'll have more information to share once testing completes. If all goes well, a new, mandatory upgrade will be distributed over the next few days, and all validators will have ample opportunity to install it before the cut-off time.
Please stay tuned for more information. I hope you find this helpful, and please don't hesitate to ask me any questions.
The latest update has reduced block time to lower levels, and we’re seeing improvement, but we are not quite back to 15 seconds yet. In the meantime, the engineering team has continued to narrow down the root cause and develop solutions to bring Findora's block time back to normal speeds. Here's what the engineering team is finding:
The block time is determined by several factors, including certain timers executed by all validators. Those timers include a waiting period for collecting enough votes from their peers. However, if this timer expires before the node receives enough votes, the vote proposed to the leader is invalid. When this occurs, the process restarts, a new leader is elected, and the timer counts down again for a new round of votes for the same block.
Engineers are observing this behind the scenes, and you can see how this can result in a significantly long block time, depending on how many rounds it takes to receive enough valid votes.
The timer is expiring too quickly before enough votes are collected. Engineers are implementing a timer change to prevent the process from repeating and extending block time. The latest non-mandatory update modified this timer to reduce average block time, and we can see the results on Findorascan. However, we need block time to go even lower; additional modifications are needed.
The engineering team is testing a new update on devnet, and we'll have more information to share once testing completes. If all goes well, a new, mandatory upgrade will be distributed over the next few days, and all validators will have ample opportunity to install it before the cut-off time.
Please stay tuned for more information. I hope you find this helpful, and please don't hesitate to ask me any questions.
ℹ️ ATTN: Validators — New Upgrade Available ℹ️
The latest mandatory update is now live and available for download.
Please update your nodes as soon as possible.
The deadline for the switchover to the new code is estimated between Friday night and early Saturday morning PDT, assuming an average block time of 26 seconds.
Version: v0.3.48-release
Upgrade Guides: https://docs.findora.org/validator-materials/upgrade-guides
The latest mandatory update is now live and available for download.
Please update your nodes as soon as possible.
The deadline for the switchover to the new code is estimated between Friday night and early Saturday morning PDT, assuming an average block time of 26 seconds.
Version: v0.3.48-release
Upgrade Guides: https://docs.findora.org/validator-materials/upgrade-guides
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Follow the instructions below to upgrade your Findora validator node.
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🎉 Introducing Findora's second grantee: Victorian Murder Mystery!
In this Agatha Christie meets Among Us game, you must catch the killer before the killer catches you. Player data is kept secret and safe through zk tech.
The game will put player experience first.
🔍 Victorian Murder Mystery uses #Web3 and zk tech to create a game that is, above all, fun. And they give Web3 gamers the same privacy protections they expect from a Web2 game.
📃 Read More ⤵️
https://findora.org/2023/05/announcing-findoras-second-grantee-victorian-murder-mystery
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Want to recommend your favorite dApp to launch on Findora?
Get started here ⤵️
findora.org/grants
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Announcement Tweet Below.
Like and RT to show support!
https://twitter.com/Findora/status/1662198917277302784
In this Agatha Christie meets Among Us game, you must catch the killer before the killer catches you. Player data is kept secret and safe through zk tech.
The game will put player experience first.
🔍 Victorian Murder Mystery uses #Web3 and zk tech to create a game that is, above all, fun. And they give Web3 gamers the same privacy protections they expect from a Web2 game.
📃 Read More ⤵️
https://findora.org/2023/05/announcing-findoras-second-grantee-victorian-murder-mystery
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Want to recommend your favorite dApp to launch on Findora?
Get started here ⤵️
findora.org/grants
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Announcement Tweet Below.
Like and RT to show support!
https://twitter.com/Findora/status/1662198917277302784
Using Findora's Prism Transfer just got easier!
With a new web portal, users can seamlessly bridge their EVM assets to the UTXO layer without the hassle of managing private keys.
Once you've moved tokens to the UTXO ledger, you can confidentially transfer them with zk technology using the Findora Wallet.
The process is simple:
1️⃣ Connect your MetaMask,
2️⃣ Enter your "fra1..." (UTXO) address
3️⃣ Click transfer.
Try it yourself! ⤵️
http://prism.findora.org
With a new web portal, users can seamlessly bridge their EVM assets to the UTXO layer without the hassle of managing private keys.
Once you've moved tokens to the UTXO ledger, you can confidentially transfer them with zk technology using the Findora Wallet.
The process is simple:
1️⃣ Connect your MetaMask,
2️⃣ Enter your "fra1..." (UTXO) address
3️⃣ Click transfer.
Try it yourself! ⤵️
http://prism.findora.org
Newsletter | May 2023 Recap
The latest newsletter recaps May events from engineering updates to grantees. You can check out the most recent edition of the newsletter and catch up on old articles on the newly redesigned blog page ⤵️
https://findora.org/2023/06/the-monthly-rollup-may-23/
The latest newsletter recaps May events from engineering updates to grantees. You can check out the most recent edition of the newsletter and catch up on old articles on the newly redesigned blog page ⤵️
https://findora.org/2023/06/the-monthly-rollup-may-23/
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Findora's May 2023 Newsletter
In May, Findora announced its first grantees, made progress on EVM staking, and was hosted on a number of prominent Twitter Spaces.
Join us on Friday at 11:00 AM PDT for a community fireside chat on Discord. We'll post to Twitter tomorrow morning. I'll be joined by my colleagues Daniel Finley (writer), Jimmy (engineering), Sam (Discreet Labs CEO), and Tim Perceval (Community Manager).
Where:
Findora.org/discord
When:
Friday, 11:00 AM PDT
Where:
Findora.org/discord
When:
Friday, 11:00 AM PDT
We're live on the fireside chat on Discord!
https://discord.com/channels/789009413976883220/1053373563022868602
https://discord.com/channels/789009413976883220/1053373563022868602
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Our Messari report thread is live! Messari highlights include Findora's architecture, validators, ecosystem, and more.
Like and Retweet to show your support!
https://twitter.com/Findora/status/1674878562137165825
Like and Retweet to show your support!
https://twitter.com/Findora/status/1674878562137165825
🎉 SonicSwap has officially launched on Findora!
We'd like to welcome and congratulate their team on their mainnet deployment! SonicSwap is a community-driven DEX that will play a big role in Findora's emerging DeFi space.
Learn more ⤵️
https://findora.org/2023/07/sonicswap-dex-launches-on-findora/
Like & Retweet! ⤵️
https://twitter.com/Findora/status/1679642805428457473
We'd like to welcome and congratulate their team on their mainnet deployment! SonicSwap is a community-driven DEX that will play a big role in Findora's emerging DeFi space.
Learn more ⤵️
https://findora.org/2023/07/sonicswap-dex-launches-on-findora/
Like & Retweet! ⤵️
https://twitter.com/Findora/status/1679642805428457473
Huge thanks to the SonicSwap team for joining us on the Twitter Space AMA.
🎙️ For anyone who might have missed it, you can listen to the recording and catch up on what the team behind SonicSwap are building. Cheers!
https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1YqxoAAmMYaGv?s=20
🎙️ For anyone who might have missed it, you can listen to the recording and catch up on what the team behind SonicSwap are building. Cheers!
https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1YqxoAAmMYaGv?s=20
We hosted a great space with Serenity Shield and Web3 content creator and security specialist Brooke J Lacey.
If you missed the space, listen to the recording as we dive into digital asset inheritance and Web3 security - both what you can do now and how to protect your future.
🔊 Link to the recording ⤵️
https://twitter.com/Findora/status/1682450244490137600
If you missed the space, listen to the recording as we dive into digital asset inheritance and Web3 security - both what you can do now and how to protect your future.
🔊 Link to the recording ⤵️
https://twitter.com/Findora/status/1682450244490137600
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We hosted a fantastic Twitter space with Lumias.io, a grantee building a suite of gaming solutions on Findora.
If you missed the space, listen to the recording as we discuss Web3 gaming with Lumias. The Lumias team discusses their upcoming game, game hub, DEX, and marketplace while taking several questions from the community.
🔊 Link to the recording ⤵️
https://twitter.com/Findora/status/1684986660969455616
If you missed the space, listen to the recording as we discuss Web3 gaming with Lumias. The Lumias team discusses their upcoming game, game hub, DEX, and marketplace while taking several questions from the community.
🔊 Link to the recording ⤵️
https://twitter.com/Findora/status/1684986660969455616
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I'm a network of networks, diverse yet secure,
Within the blockchain, my boundaries endure.
A solution with speed and zk, I will provide,
In 72 hours, my solution will unhide…
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Like & RT ⤵️
https://twitter.com/Findora/status/1688618760725479424
Within the blockchain, my boundaries endure.
A solution with speed and zk, I will provide,
In 72 hours, my solution will unhide…
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Like & RT ⤵️
https://twitter.com/Findora/status/1688618760725479424
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In a digital realm, I'm found,
With chains of blocks, I'm bound.
Within the network, I'm a segment,
Secure and fast, is my intent…
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Like & RT ⤵️
https://twitter.com/Findora/status/1688984420126961664?s=20
With chains of blocks, I'm bound.
Within the network, I'm a segment,
Secure and fast, is my intent…
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Like & RT ⤵️
https://twitter.com/Findora/status/1688984420126961664?s=20
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💭 In a digital realm, I'm found,
With chains of blocks, I'm bound.
Within the network, I'm a segment,
Secure and fast, is my intent…
With chains of blocks, I'm bound.
Within the network, I'm a segment,
Secure and fast, is my intent…
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🎉 Introducing: Game-Specific Chains on Findora!
Through GSCs, Findora is expanding into Web3 gaming with 2-second finality, modularity, and an all-new zkGaming SDK on these specialized subnets.
This is just the beginning of what Findora will do for crypto gaming!
🧑💻 GSCs offer Web3 game developers a new toolset.
The zkGaming SDK enables casual games, RTS games, and card games like Poker, which previously couldn’t be played fully on-chain.
2-second block times reduce latency and improve the player experience.
🙌 Launch Partner - Enders Gate!
Enders Gate is the first to launch on Findora’s initial GSC.
Enders Gate is a turn-based strategy card game where players build and compete with their battle decks. They are developing a mobile version and will soon support AI-powered opponents.
Show Support!
Like & Retweet ⤵️
https://twitter.com/Findora/status/1689682493778300928
Through GSCs, Findora is expanding into Web3 gaming with 2-second finality, modularity, and an all-new zkGaming SDK on these specialized subnets.
This is just the beginning of what Findora will do for crypto gaming!
🧑💻 GSCs offer Web3 game developers a new toolset.
The zkGaming SDK enables casual games, RTS games, and card games like Poker, which previously couldn’t be played fully on-chain.
2-second block times reduce latency and improve the player experience.
🙌 Launch Partner - Enders Gate!
Enders Gate is the first to launch on Findora’s initial GSC.
Enders Gate is a turn-based strategy card game where players build and compete with their battle decks. They are developing a mobile version and will soon support AI-powered opponents.
Show Support!
Like & Retweet ⤵️
https://twitter.com/Findora/status/1689682493778300928
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Findora (@Findora) on X
🎉 Introducing: Game-Specific Chains on Findora!
Through GSCs, Findora is expanding into #Web3 gaming with 2-second finality, modularity, and an all-new #zkGaming SDK. This is just the beginning of what Findora will do for #CryptoGaming! 🧵⤵️
📰https://t.co/xFQNaWlciY
Through GSCs, Findora is expanding into #Web3 gaming with 2-second finality, modularity, and an all-new #zkGaming SDK. This is just the beginning of what Findora will do for #CryptoGaming! 🧵⤵️
📰https://t.co/xFQNaWlciY
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🎙️ Join us for a Twitter Space with Enders Gate as a guest speaker. We're discussing the launch of GSCs on Findora and the launch partnership with Enders Gate.
We hope to see you there! ⤵️
https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1RDGlaywdbOJL
We hope to see you there! ⤵️
https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1RDGlaywdbOJL
🎉 The Game Chain Challenges Are Live!
Celebrate the launch of Enders Gate on the first Findora GSC in a series of fun Galxe challenges!
Highlights:
✅ $850 in prizes
✅ Three Galxe OATs up for grabs
✅ Have fun playing and winning at Enders Gate!
There are bonus rewards for those who refer friends OR who win a game of Enders Gate.
You can take on the first challenge in the series TODAY which is all about promoting GSCs and Enders Gate. The remaining campaigns will be about playing and winning Enders Gate, and will be available on August 21st, when Enders Gate is live.
Start now: https://galxe.com/Findora/campaign/GC1WoUjDU9
🎮 More About Enders Gate
Enders Gate is a turn-based strategy card game where players build and compete with their battle decks. They are developing a mobile version and will soon support #AI-powered opponents, as well as publish a physical comic book.
ℹ️ Info and Resources
Join the Gaxle Event:
https://galxe.com/Findora/campaign/GC1WoUjDU9
Campaign Documentation:
https://docs.findora.org/general-user-materials/gaxle-events/game-chain-challenges/the-campaigns
Announcement Tweet with more info:
https://twitter.com/Findora/status/1691194712919805952?s=20
Celebrate the launch of Enders Gate on the first Findora GSC in a series of fun Galxe challenges!
Highlights:
✅ $850 in prizes
✅ Three Galxe OATs up for grabs
✅ Have fun playing and winning at Enders Gate!
There are bonus rewards for those who refer friends OR who win a game of Enders Gate.
You can take on the first challenge in the series TODAY which is all about promoting GSCs and Enders Gate. The remaining campaigns will be about playing and winning Enders Gate, and will be available on August 21st, when Enders Gate is live.
Start now: https://galxe.com/Findora/campaign/GC1WoUjDU9
🎮 More About Enders Gate
Enders Gate is a turn-based strategy card game where players build and compete with their battle decks. They are developing a mobile version and will soon support #AI-powered opponents, as well as publish a physical comic book.
ℹ️ Info and Resources
Join the Gaxle Event:
https://galxe.com/Findora/campaign/GC1WoUjDU9
Campaign Documentation:
https://docs.findora.org/general-user-materials/gaxle-events/game-chain-challenges/the-campaigns
Announcement Tweet with more info:
https://twitter.com/Findora/status/1691194712919805952?s=20
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🗞️ Since June, Findora has made progress on its roadmap, adding partners, completing a preliminary audit of EVM staking, and launching Findora GSC. Get the full update ⤵️
https://twitter.com/Findora/status/1691909765616775553
https://twitter.com/Findora/status/1691909765616775553
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🗺️ Where are we on the Q3 roadmap?
Here’s an update ⤵️
⚡️ EVM Staking
@Quantstamp provided their preliminary audit of #EVM staking contracts, and the Discreet Labs team is at work developing enhancements based on their findings. While this delays the launch…
Here’s an update ⤵️
⚡️ EVM Staking
@Quantstamp provided their preliminary audit of #EVM staking contracts, and the Discreet Labs team is at work developing enhancements based on their findings. While this delays the launch…
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FRA Staking Issues
The network is experiencing issues with reward claiming and stake unbonding. The issue appears to be related to the latest upgrade to v0.4.3 and Engineering is working to resolve it. Another update will be shared once the issue is resolved.
Thank you for your patience as the team implements a fix.
The network is experiencing issues with reward claiming and stake unbonding. The issue appears to be related to the latest upgrade to v0.4.3 and Engineering is working to resolve it. Another update will be shared once the issue is resolved.
Thank you for your patience as the team implements a fix.
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FRA Staking Issues (Update)
The engineering team released a new wallet update which appears to have introduced a problem where stake values fail to load. This appears to be purely cosmetic though inconvenient, and requiring that engineering continue working on the issue.
We'll post another update as progress continues to be made.
The engineering team released a new wallet update which appears to have introduced a problem where stake values fail to load. This appears to be purely cosmetic though inconvenient, and requiring that engineering continue working on the issue.
We'll post another update as progress continues to be made.
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FRA Staking Issues (Update)
Engineers have identified issues with EVM operations. One of the symptoms of this issue is missing stake data in the Findora wallet. Validators have also shared information on block proposals which may be tied to the underlying issue. The team is using this information to narrow down the root cause and additional updates will be shared as progress is made.
Engineers have identified issues with EVM operations. One of the symptoms of this issue is missing stake data in the Findora wallet. Validators have also shared information on block proposals which may be tied to the underlying issue. The team is using this information to narrow down the root cause and additional updates will be shared as progress is made.