NEW: The YOIU IDO platform is now live on mainnet!

This dApp connects early stage web3 projects with public crowdfunding opportunities. Discover cutting-edge tech and support the growth of the Secret ecosystem!

Website (not available in all countries): https://app.yoiu.io/
Docs: https://docs.yoiu.io/
Telegram: https://news.1rj.ru/str/yoiu_public
Twitter: https://twitter.com/yoiu_io
Tweet: https://twitter.com/SecretNetwork/status/1656303465302315011

Secret Network v1.9: IBC v4 + VRF Mainnet Upgrade is Complete! 🎉

Secret Network’s latest network upgrade has arrived, and with it comes some powerful new features that greatly improve interoperability, privacy, and security!

This upgrade brings the network to version 1.9, which we’ve simply named IBC v4 + VRF, as those are two of the major new features included. IBC v4 is an updated version of the IBC protocol, which includes its own set of new features. Secret VRF is a random number generation API that can be used by contracts on Secret and on other chains via cross-chain protocols, an example of Secret’s Privacy as a Service functionality. Additionally, the upgrade adds an IBC Emergency Button, a new contract security mechanism called Execution Finalization, and a new contract privacy enhancement called Gas Evaporation.

Check out the blog for a detailed denoscription of each of these new features!

Blog: https://scrt.network/blog/ibc-v4-vrf

Tweet: https://twitter.com/SecretNetwork/status/1658833914427846661

Shade Protocol has just unveiled the Shade MetaEngine - a financial system with a superset of self-referential applications sharing value accrual, governance, and interconnected financial functions under a single overarching token (SHD) that governs Protocol Owned Liquidity and fees.

To put it simply, this is the long-term vision for Shade Protocol’s continued growth, and it’s a massive vision.

Learn about how the MetaEngine will work, and what new applications are coming to Shade Protocol in the future, in their blog 👇

Blog: https://blog.shadeprotocol.io/shade-metaengine-closing-the-loop/

Tweet: https://twitter.com/Shade_Protocol/status/1659250278523076632

NEW: Introducing Secret VRF!

Our latest upgrade brings this exciting new feature for the IBC ecosystem that solves for verifiable on-chain randomness - with real world use cases that include secure gaming, unique NFTs, and more!

Dive in: https://scrt.network/paas/secret-vrf

Learn more in our blog: https://scrt.network/blog/secret-vrf

Tweet: https://twitter.com/SecretNetwork/status/1661795353174179841

NEW: Secret Heads to Prague!

We've told you about what you can expect when Secret rolls into The Mother of Cities, now learn more--all of our activities during Prague Blockchain Week are detailed here! Will we see you in Prague?

Dive in for more 👇

Blog: https://scrt.network/blog/secret-heads-to-prague-blockchain-week

Tweet: https://twitter.com/SecretNetwork/status/1663946104973537283

Binance recently communicated to their customers that some privacy-related tokens are being made unavailable to some specific European countries. One of the tokens included in this announcement was SCRT:

https://decrypt.co/142973/binance-delist-monero-zcash-4-european-countries

To clarify: SCRT is not a "privacy coin" - transactions made with the token are public, and it's used for governance, staking, and paying on-chain gas fees, similar to Ethereum's ETH. Secret Network is a powerful platform for building privacy-preserving dApps that don't leak data. It's one of the only blockchains that can support GDPR-type regulations.

We've clarified this to Binance, and their team is re-evaluating making SCRT available to EU users.

All Web3 users - and all Web2 users - have the right to use apps that don't expose their data, preserving safety and security. Secret Network is committed to building a more secure Web3.

If you care about this mission, let Binance know you want to see SCRT available in the EU.

Tweet: https://twitter.com/SecretNetwork/status/1664306848319565824

NEW: Announcing a new member to the Secret Network team!

Lisa Loud is Secret Foundation’s new Executive Director! Lisa brings a wealth of experience, including previous positions as COO of ShapeShift, Head of U.S. Digital Acquisition for Merchants at PayPal, and Software Engineering Manager at Apple. She was also featured in CoinTelegraph’s 2023 list of Top 100 Blockchain Influencers.

Lisa will be guiding the restructuring of Secret Foundation into a new NPO entity, and leading operations of this new entity as it continues to support the growth of Secret Network alongside SCRT Labs.

We’re looking forward to working with Lisa, as we take Secret Network to the next level. Welcome aboard, Lisa!

Learn more: https://scrt.network/blog/introducing-lisa-loud-executive-director-secret-foundation

Tweet: https://twitter.com/SecretNetwork/status/1665754209445085195

NEW: Introducing Privacy as a Service 🚚

PaaS is bringing the power of Secret to all blockchains, providing private computation to public networks, and opening up a whole new world of possibilities through cross-chain communication!

Learn more 👇

Blog: https://scrt.network/blog/privacy-as-a-service

Tweet: https://twitter.com/SecretNetwork/status/1666113741992124416

NEW: The updated Secret Network Ecosystem Roadmap is here!

BIG things are happening for Secret, with exciting new network features, innovative product launches, and highly anticipated mainnet integrations.

Dive into the website for a look at what you can expect!

Website: https://scrt.network/ecosystem/ecosystem-roadmap

Tweet:
https://twitter.com/SecretNetwork/status/1666476167719690240

NEW: Unlocking the Secret World of Random Numbers in Blockchain!

This brand new blog from Secret Foundation Executive Director Lisa Loud dives into Random Number Generation, and how Secret VRF ensures the integrity of the RNG process!

Read on 👇

Blog: https://scrt.network/blog/unlocking-the-secret-world-of-random-numbers-in-blockchain

Tweet: https://twitter.com/SecretNetwork/status/1668665263204577291

Secret Network is now supported on Babylon Testnet!

Babylon is bringing Bitcoin security to the Cosmos ecosystem and beyond. Learn more about what this enables for Secret 👇

https://blog.scrt.network/babylon-chain-testnet

Tweet: https://twitter.com/SecretNetwork/status/1671911816836907008

Babylon blog: https://www.babylonchain.io/blogs/babylon-testnet-integrates-with-secret-network

Babylon tweet: https://twitter.com/babylon_chain/status/1671869044587110400

You spoke, and Binance listened!

Binance will not be delisting SCRT, along with six other privacy-focused cryptocurrencies, in European countries. Read the full story below!

Read: https://decrypt.co/142973/binance-delist-monero-zcash-4-european-countries

Tweet: https://twitter.com/SecretNetwork/status/1672244057928597506

The final airdrop from Shade Protocol is now available, and $SHD staking is now live!

If you were staking $SCRT, $LUNA, or $ATOM in late 2021, this airdrop may be available to you. Check out the full details on

Shade’s blog:
https://blog.shadeprotocol.io/shade-staking-live-on-mainnet/

Tweet: https://twitter.com/SecretNetwork/status/1674040846499422211

NEW: 1RPC Secret Feature

1RPC, a privacy-preserving endpoint relay by Automata Network, now supports Secret, allowing users to prevent potential metadata tracking by endpoint providers!

Try it out: https://1rpc.io/

Learn more in the blog: https://scrt.network/blog/secret-feature-1rpc

Tweet: https://twitter.com/SecretNetwork/status/1674463360832745493

NEW: Privacy as a Service Showcase - BIDSHOP

BIDSHOP is a new dApp on Polygon that is utilizing Secret’s PaaS capabilities to provide encrypted bidding to its auction platform!

Learn about the unique use-cases this unlocks, and be sure to check out the BIDSHOP dApp, as the first auctions will take place this weekend!👇

Read: https://scrt.network/blog/paas-showcase-bidshop

Tweet: https://twitter.com/SecretNetwork/status/1674829309620502535

NEW: The June Secret Ecosystem Update is now available 💪

June was BIG, thanks to the introduction of Privacy As A Service, the Ecosystem Roadmap Update, plus announcements involving Babylon, Automata, and a lot more.

Read on 👇

Blog: https://scrt.network/blog/secret-network-ecosystem-update-june-2023/

Tweet: https://twitter.com/secretnetwork/status/1678464505821503488?s=46&t=yuCkU3ptPUJ8GazwTBs8vQ

We’re excited to announce that Andromeda will soon be integrating Secret into their aOS web3 development suite, making it easier than ever to build Secret dApps!

Learn more about this partnership, including what it means for Privacy as a Service! 👇

Blog: https://www.andromedaprotocol.io/blog/andromeda-and-secret-network-join-forces-for-enhanced-privacy-and-web3-development

Tweet: https://twitter.com/SecretNetwork/status/1679160766572773377

Reminder: Secret's original EVM bridge is being decommissioned, and users are encouraged to migrate their assets to Secret Tunnel, the new Axelar powered network bridge.

Learn more 👇

Blog: https://scrt.network/blog/reminder-secret-bridge-migration

Tweet: https://twitter.com/SecretNetwork/status/1679523181042753537?s=20

Announcing Secret Ethereum!

This new initiative supports the Ethereum community in its mission to protect confidential data from the transparency of most blockchains, setting the stage for a new era of privacy and protection.

Learn more now! 👇

Press Release: http://www.prweb.com/releases/Secret_Network_Announces_%22Secret_Ethereum%22_Integration_Roadmap/prweb19457127.htm

Blog: https://scrt.network/blog/announcing-secret-ethereum

Tweet: https://twitter.com/SecretNetwork/status/1686785657451036674?s=20

Attention developers!

Secret is taking part in the ETHToronto Virtual & In-Person Hackathon, hosted by DoraHacks. This hybrid hackathon is open to everyone, meaning whether you’ll be at the conference or not, you can participate!

To register, visit the DoraHacks website at https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/ethtoronto2023/bounties, then click “Register as Hacker”. On that page you can also find information about the Secret Network hackathon track, and the prizes being offered.

🏆 Hackathon Prizes Available

🥇1st place - $3000
🥈2nd place - $2000
👩 Bonus - $1000 for female-led winning teams!

If you have any questions, or would like to find teammates, check out the developer channels ⁠on the Secret Discord at https://scrt.network/discord!

Tweet: https://twitter.com/SecretNetwork/status/1690764470031642624

⚠️ Notice: Secret will be performing an expedited network upgrade at around 5pm UTC today. Users will experience some downtime. Another announcement will go out as soon as the upgrade is complete.

UPDATE: The network upgrade was successful, dApps and other services should be operating normally now!

For more information, please see this governance prop: https://ping.pub/secret/gov/264

Tweet: https://twitter.com/SecretNetwork/status/1691086954387984384