v0.2.0

Junction v0.2.0 Testnet Release Note

We are excited to announce the release of Junction v0.2.0 on our testnet. This update marks a significant enhancement in our network’s architecture, introducing support for external sequencers like Espresso to boost scalability, efficiency, and cross-chain interoperability. Here are the key highlights:

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Highlights

• Integration of External Sequencers: The Trackgate module now allows Airchains to seamlessly integrate with external sequencers such as Espresso, enabling off-chain transaction ordering and faster finality.
• Improved Scalability and Efficiency: By offloading transaction sequencing to external sources, we’ve significantly increased throughput, reduced on-chain computation, and enhanced performance in high-volume environments.
• Enhanced Flexibility and Modularity: The modular design of the Trackgate module allows for easy future upgrades and integration of additional external sequencers.

We invite our community and validators to test this new release and provide valuable feedback as we continue to evolve the Airchains ecosystem. Your contributions are critical in helping us shape a more scalable, decentralized future.

What's Changed

• • docs(readme.md): update installation and initialization instructions by @kritarth1107 in #1
• • chore(chain-init.sh): remove scripts files which no longer needed. by @ComputerKeeda in #2
• Added upgrade handler logic for jip-2 by @ComputerKeeda in #8
• Feature/external seq/espresso/v3/patch 1 by @ComputerKeeda in #9
• Feature/external seq/espresso/v4/patch 1 by @ComputerKeeda in #10
• chore: update readme by @saatvik333 in #16
• docs reviewed by @Noooblien, @deadlium and @SlayeR6889

New Contributors

• @saatvik333 made their first contribution in #16

Full Changelog: v0.1.0...v0.2.0

Airchains Team 💜