Notification of new policy changes and a path forward.
Misinformation & Abuse:
Glitch Finance is implementing a new zero-tolerance policy against negativity, misinformation, and online abuse. Starting today, individuals engaging in these activities will no longer be welcome to communicate within the Glitch Protocol community channels and will be permanently removed without warning.
The team has recently received threats across multiple platforms – death threats, extortion attempts, and verbal abuse. These threats are being sent to team members and their families at home. Please do not continue making these sorts of threats – it is not okay and harmful to their wellbeing. All Glitch Finance team members are just trying to do their daily jobs. We ask you to please exercise a little respect for each team member and their families at all times.
Additionally, it seems there is a personal vendetta around specific individuals, especially myself, CEO Sean Ryan. Glitch is more significant than any individual. To reiterate, any above abusive behavior will result in the person’s removal from community channels.
Lastly, to protect the best interest of each person employed at Glitch Finance, the team will be moving away from direct messaging. Any and all conversations with the team can be had in the proper public community channels or by using the Contact Us form on the website.
Community Advocates:
Around November and December of 2021, Glitch Finance started introducing advocates to form a volunteer group to spread the word of Glitch to external communities. The team wants to share that five of these individuals remain for transparency purposes. About half of the program entrants left for personal reasons, and the other half were terminated for not participating in the program for “X” time. Glitch implemented stricter processes and expectations in 2022, which only a select few have decided to follow. We wish them all the best in their next adventures.
However, several advocates have left the program and are now trying to share information with others, which is in direct breach of their signed non-disclosure/confidentiality agreement. If you know you are one of these individuals, we ask you to please stop. And if you’re interested in joining the program, the team will be expanding it, and we will accept new applications soon. There will be a maximum capacity of 12 people in the short term, so we invite you to apply today.
The Path Forward:
There is a bright light shining at the end of the tunnel. Right now, the team’s primary focus is to deliver the mainnet validators and then work to deliver the mainnet in its entirety. Once the basics of the mainnet are live, Glitch Finance may decide to handle the defamation situation through legal action. Rest assured that the team will meet all deliverables, and those spreading negativity will soon come to understand their actions are fallacious.
New team members are currently going through the onboarding process, including a Scrum Master and Copywriter. It is not a positive experience for them to see the constant misinformed negativity daily. The decisions mentioned in this statement have been made to future-proof Glitch and the internal employees working tirelessly to complete the goals.
Glitch Finance has been operating for about two years, building the team, brand, and technologies. The team would like to clarify one thing: Glitch is here to stay and deliver. Team members are doxxed for a reason, with an end goal to build one of the best alternative blockchain infrastructures for DeFi money market applications. We, as a team, shall not give up. The only option is success.
As an organization, the team is ready to release an expansion to the GLITCH mainnet, starting with its validators and up to five external ones. The team will share the signup Google Form shortly, and we urge anyone interested to participate on a first-come, first serve basis. While this is ongoing, investigations around the bridge will continue and a series of updates will be shared accordingly.
Misinformation & Abuse:
Glitch Finance is implementing a new zero-tolerance policy against negativity, misinformation, and online abuse. Starting today, individuals engaging in these activities will no longer be welcome to communicate within the Glitch Protocol community channels and will be permanently removed without warning.
The team has recently received threats across multiple platforms – death threats, extortion attempts, and verbal abuse. These threats are being sent to team members and their families at home. Please do not continue making these sorts of threats – it is not okay and harmful to their wellbeing. All Glitch Finance team members are just trying to do their daily jobs. We ask you to please exercise a little respect for each team member and their families at all times.
Additionally, it seems there is a personal vendetta around specific individuals, especially myself, CEO Sean Ryan. Glitch is more significant than any individual. To reiterate, any above abusive behavior will result in the person’s removal from community channels.
Lastly, to protect the best interest of each person employed at Glitch Finance, the team will be moving away from direct messaging. Any and all conversations with the team can be had in the proper public community channels or by using the Contact Us form on the website.
Community Advocates:
Around November and December of 2021, Glitch Finance started introducing advocates to form a volunteer group to spread the word of Glitch to external communities. The team wants to share that five of these individuals remain for transparency purposes. About half of the program entrants left for personal reasons, and the other half were terminated for not participating in the program for “X” time. Glitch implemented stricter processes and expectations in 2022, which only a select few have decided to follow. We wish them all the best in their next adventures.
However, several advocates have left the program and are now trying to share information with others, which is in direct breach of their signed non-disclosure/confidentiality agreement. If you know you are one of these individuals, we ask you to please stop. And if you’re interested in joining the program, the team will be expanding it, and we will accept new applications soon. There will be a maximum capacity of 12 people in the short term, so we invite you to apply today.
The Path Forward:
There is a bright light shining at the end of the tunnel. Right now, the team’s primary focus is to deliver the mainnet validators and then work to deliver the mainnet in its entirety. Once the basics of the mainnet are live, Glitch Finance may decide to handle the defamation situation through legal action. Rest assured that the team will meet all deliverables, and those spreading negativity will soon come to understand their actions are fallacious.
New team members are currently going through the onboarding process, including a Scrum Master and Copywriter. It is not a positive experience for them to see the constant misinformed negativity daily. The decisions mentioned in this statement have been made to future-proof Glitch and the internal employees working tirelessly to complete the goals.
Glitch Finance has been operating for about two years, building the team, brand, and technologies. The team would like to clarify one thing: Glitch is here to stay and deliver. Team members are doxxed for a reason, with an end goal to build one of the best alternative blockchain infrastructures for DeFi money market applications. We, as a team, shall not give up. The only option is success.
As an organization, the team is ready to release an expansion to the GLITCH mainnet, starting with its validators and up to five external ones. The team will share the signup Google Form shortly, and we urge anyone interested to participate on a first-come, first serve basis. While this is ongoing, investigations around the bridge will continue and a series of updates will be shared accordingly.
It’s been a very long road to get here – and we couldn’t be prouder of the accomplishments thus far. We believe GLITCH will be enterprise-ready and stable in due time, serving millions of Web3 users worldwide.
Let’s keep building and growing together.
— Sean Ryan, CEO, Glitch Finance
Let’s keep building and growing together.
— Sean Ryan, CEO, Glitch Finance
Update regarding the Glitch Bridge—
We've identified the root cause of the issue and fixed it via technical countermeasures. We've also re-defined our standard operating procedures for managing the servers with sensitive code. We are currently executing external tests on the newly impacted changes and we plan to deploy the bridge again next week.
— Diego E. Cruces, CTO, Glitch Finance
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlitchProtocol/status/1562673642957205505
We've identified the root cause of the issue and fixed it via technical countermeasures. We've also re-defined our standard operating procedures for managing the servers with sensitive code. We are currently executing external tests on the newly impacted changes and we plan to deploy the bridge again next week.
— Diego E. Cruces, CTO, Glitch Finance
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlitchProtocol/status/1562673642957205505
The number you've all been waiting for...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlitchProtocol/status/1562726351161159685?s=20&t=K8QwE3pGfSEdj5kmOQvW5w
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlitchProtocol/status/1562726351161159685?s=20&t=K8QwE3pGfSEdj5kmOQvW5w
Glitch Finance is thrilled to invite those interested in operating a node on the GLITCH mainnet to register their interest below.
First come, first serve for the first five validators. The team will review applications and reach out to those who fit the requirements.
Apply Now: https://link.glitch.finance/3Kkn1tc
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlitchProtocol/status/1562851048540508172
First come, first serve for the first five validators. The team will review applications and reach out to those who fit the requirements.
Apply Now: https://link.glitch.finance/3Kkn1tc
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlitchProtocol/status/1562851048540508172
Hello Glitchers,
Meet Priya Yadav, our Copywriter.
Read More: https://medium.com/glitchfinance/meet-the-core-team-copywriter-priya-yadav-ae9f0b6f5186
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlitchProtocol/status/1564969476197699586
Meet Priya Yadav, our Copywriter.
Read More: https://medium.com/glitchfinance/meet-the-core-team-copywriter-priya-yadav-ae9f0b6f5186
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlitchProtocol/status/1564969476197699586
Hey Glitchers,
The September newsletter has landed.
It’s time for another jam-packed monthly update, and preparations are underway to announce the completion of Phase III. 🔥
Read on Medium: https://medium.com/glitchfinance/monthly-update-september-2022-fb11832fbb82
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlitchProtocol/status/1565694941464088577
The September newsletter has landed.
It’s time for another jam-packed monthly update, and preparations are underway to announce the completion of Phase III. 🔥
Read on Medium: https://medium.com/glitchfinance/monthly-update-september-2022-fb11832fbb82
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlitchProtocol/status/1565694941464088577
Good news, Glitchers!
The development team has reviewed the first round of public mainnet validator applications, and the first emails have been sent out.
If you applied, check your emails for approval or pre-approval and follow the required next steps to proceed.
View on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlitchProtocol/status/1567245359625256976
The development team has reviewed the first round of public mainnet validator applications, and the first emails have been sent out.
If you applied, check your emails for approval or pre-approval and follow the required next steps to proceed.
View on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlitchProtocol/status/1567245359625256976
Hello Glitchers,
New data changes based on the network upgrades. ⚡️
Epoch, Era, and Block times on GLITCH mainnet.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlitchProtocol/status/1567372722329776128
New data changes based on the network upgrades. ⚡️
Epoch, Era, and Block times on GLITCH mainnet.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlitchProtocol/status/1567372722329776128
Hello Glitchers,
Announcing the GLITCH Mainnet Validator Incentives Program ✨
Glitch Finance is pleased to begin onboarding approved candidates to validate transaction blocks alongside the team.
This program aims to reward those who maintain 99% uptime as a thank you for supporting the network's ongoing development and security.
Read More: https://medium.com/glitchfinance/glitch-finance-announces-mainnet-validator-incentive-program-d7287fb82b2d
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlitchProtocol/status/1567898745966153728
Announcing the GLITCH Mainnet Validator Incentives Program ✨
Glitch Finance is pleased to begin onboarding approved candidates to validate transaction blocks alongside the team.
This program aims to reward those who maintain 99% uptime as a thank you for supporting the network's ongoing development and security.
Read More: https://medium.com/glitchfinance/glitch-finance-announces-mainnet-validator-incentive-program-d7287fb82b2d
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlitchProtocol/status/1567898745966153728
Glitch Browser-extension wallet v.1.2.0 is live! 🛠
Switch between the GLITCH testnet and mainnet networks, send and receive GRC20 GLCH, and view mainnet wallet transaction history.
Only active validators can store mainnet GRC20 GLCH in the wallet at this time. The wallet will be added to the chrome extension store and token holders will fully migrate to the standard under which the mainnet operates in due time.
Download (alpha): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LDtPUhALoBlnyLd1_0BHvxuXh3G1ot09/view
Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pE8RFoaBajGAHmUva_zMtJyjcLQ6Ymzj/view
View on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlitchProtocol/status/1569453990055903232
Switch between the GLITCH testnet and mainnet networks, send and receive GRC20 GLCH, and view mainnet wallet transaction history.
Only active validators can store mainnet GRC20 GLCH in the wallet at this time. The wallet will be added to the chrome extension store and token holders will fully migrate to the standard under which the mainnet operates in due time.
Download (alpha): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LDtPUhALoBlnyLd1_0BHvxuXh3G1ot09/view
Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pE8RFoaBajGAHmUva_zMtJyjcLQ6Ymzj/view
View on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlitchProtocol/status/1569453990055903232
Hey there, Glitchers!
Join us for a community AMA with Lando Community.
Glitch Marketing Manager Aram Hami will answer questions surrounding the validator program, mainnet nodes, and more. 🔥
See you there.
🗓 September 19, 2022 @ 2PM UTC
📌 t.me/LandoCommunityGlobal
View on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlitchProtocol/status/1571068587481370624
Join us for a community AMA with Lando Community.
Glitch Marketing Manager Aram Hami will answer questions surrounding the validator program, mainnet nodes, and more. 🔥
See you there.
🗓 September 19, 2022 @ 2PM UTC
📌 t.me/LandoCommunityGlobal
View on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlitchProtocol/status/1571068587481370624
Glitchers!
Von Hayek: Phase III has reached 100% completion, and the roadmap breakdown has been updated. 🔥
Watch this space for the release of an article recapping Phase III in its entirety and the release of the Phase IV breakdown.
View the roadmap breakdown: https://glitch.finance/developer/roadmap-breakdown/
View on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlitchProtocol/status/1571937165986013184
Von Hayek: Phase III has reached 100% completion, and the roadmap breakdown has been updated. 🔥
Watch this space for the release of an article recapping Phase III in its entirety and the release of the Phase IV breakdown.
View the roadmap breakdown: https://glitch.finance/developer/roadmap-breakdown/
View on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlitchProtocol/status/1571937165986013184
Hello Glitchers,
GLITCH Development Update: September 20 🛠
Von Hayek: Phase III is complete, and preparations are underway to reveal the mainnet roadmap for Phase IV: Bellerophon.
View on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlitchProtocol/status/1572162413499219968
GLITCH Development Update: September 20 🛠
Von Hayek: Phase III is complete, and preparations are underway to reveal the mainnet roadmap for Phase IV: Bellerophon.
View on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlitchProtocol/status/1572162413499219968
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Tick, tock. Phase IV: Bellerophon is loading...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlitchProtocol/status/1573578277607772160
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlitchProtocol/status/1573578277607772160
Glitch Finance completes its Phase III launch 🎉
We're happy to officially announce that Phase IV: Bellerophon has already begun, a critical development milestone for the GLITCH mainnet.
With Phase III complete, GLITCH's decentralization journey begins. Users can launch a node on the mainnet to produce blocks alongside the team. Sixteen team validators are live with community validators being onboarded simultaneously, now verifiable via the Glitch Explorer.
Furthermore, we're thrilled to announce Phase IV: Bellerophon, the main extension of the GLITCH mainnet focusing on delivering Revenue Share MVP, EVM developer documentation, GEX MVP, and more.
Onwards and upwards, Glitchers! 🔥
Read More: https://medium.com/glitchfinance/glitch-finance-completes-its-phase-iii-launch-2748a32354bd
View Phase IV roadmap breakdown: glitch.finance/developer/roadmap-breakdown/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlitchProtocol/status/1573660004640608258
We're happy to officially announce that Phase IV: Bellerophon has already begun, a critical development milestone for the GLITCH mainnet.
With Phase III complete, GLITCH's decentralization journey begins. Users can launch a node on the mainnet to produce blocks alongside the team. Sixteen team validators are live with community validators being onboarded simultaneously, now verifiable via the Glitch Explorer.
Furthermore, we're thrilled to announce Phase IV: Bellerophon, the main extension of the GLITCH mainnet focusing on delivering Revenue Share MVP, EVM developer documentation, GEX MVP, and more.
Onwards and upwards, Glitchers! 🔥
Read More: https://medium.com/glitchfinance/glitch-finance-completes-its-phase-iii-launch-2748a32354bd
View Phase IV roadmap breakdown: glitch.finance/developer/roadmap-breakdown/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlitchProtocol/status/1573660004640608258
Hey Glitchers,
Join Glitch CTO Diego, Marketing Manager Aram, and Social Media Specialist Rebecka for the official monthly AMA to discuss community questions and the next steps in Phase IV: Bellerophon.
🗓 September 29, 2022 @ 2PM UTC / 10PM HKT
Set reminders and subscribe: http://youtube.com/watch?v=3zlwU2lBkG8
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlitchProtocol/status/1575038924460027904
Join Glitch CTO Diego, Marketing Manager Aram, and Social Media Specialist Rebecka for the official monthly AMA to discuss community questions and the next steps in Phase IV: Bellerophon.
🗓 September 29, 2022 @ 2PM UTC / 10PM HKT
Set reminders and subscribe: http://youtube.com/watch?v=3zlwU2lBkG8
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlitchProtocol/status/1575038924460027904
We're live! 💬
The official monthly Glitch AMA with Team Glitch is now in session.
Join the conversation: http://youtube.com/watch?v=3zlwU2lBkG8
The official monthly Glitch AMA with Team Glitch is now in session.
Join the conversation: http://youtube.com/watch?v=3zlwU2lBkG8
Hey there, Glitchers!
Missed the monthly AMA session today with Team Glitch?
We talk about Phase IV developments, community validator onboarding, the bridge issue, and more.
Here are the highlights. Let's recap. 👇
Read the recap on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlitchProtocol/status/1575502303913574401
Watch the full AMA session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zlwU2lBkG8
Missed the monthly AMA session today with Team Glitch?
We talk about Phase IV developments, community validator onboarding, the bridge issue, and more.
Here are the highlights. Let's recap. 👇
Read the recap on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlitchProtocol/status/1575502303913574401
Watch the full AMA session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zlwU2lBkG8
Hello Glitchers,
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to run a validator node from a prebuilt binary.
Read More: https://medium.com/glitchfinance/guide-how-to-run-a-mainnet-validator-node-from-a-prebuilt-binary-3cd3830b377a
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlitchProtocol/status/1576111596153147392
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to run a validator node from a prebuilt binary.
Read More: https://medium.com/glitchfinance/guide-how-to-run-a-mainnet-validator-node-from-a-prebuilt-binary-3cd3830b377a
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlitchProtocol/status/1576111596153147392