diff --git a/blog/2022-12-05-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md b/blog/2022-12-05-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..61ab1e2 --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/2022-12-05-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +--- +slug: 2022-12-05-monthly-report-cardano-scaling +title: "Monthly Cardano Scaling Report" +authors: [scaling] +tags: [development, scaling] +--- +Since October 2022, the Hydra team released versions 0.8.0 and 0.8.1, introducing persistence and improving user experience. The roadmap now focuses on finalizing the Hydra V1 specification and preparing for an audit. Key projects include Hydra for Payments and Hydra for Voting, with progress in formal verification and product demonstrations. The team rebranded the repository to reflect its maturity and held a workshop to set new goals for 2023. + +
+ [**Read more**](https://cardano-scaling.org/monthly/2022-11) +
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/blog/2023-01-09-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md b/blog/2023-01-09-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..769dbeb --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/2023-01-09-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +--- +slug: 2023-01-09-monthly-report-cardano-scaling +title: "Monthly Cardano Scaling Report" +authors: [scaling] +tags: [development, scaling] +--- +Since November 2022, the Hydra project has made notable progress. The team completed the validation of the coordinated head protocol against a formal model and detailed a follow-up task on model-based testing. They focused on closing gaps in the specification to support an audit, scoped down version 0.9.0 to script updates, and moved the "Commit from external wallet" feature to the next version. Development highlights include fixing errors in the internal wallet, reducing commit costs using reference scripts, and improving CI with nix-based builds. The Hydra V1 specification is being formalized in LaTeX, and the community projects "Hydra for Payments" and "Hydra for Voting" have advanced, with the former completing its first phase. The Cardano Foundation also published a retrospective blog post on Hydra's progress in 2022. + +
+ [**Read more**](https://cardano-scaling.org/monthly/2022-12) +
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/blog/2023-02-26-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md b/blog/2023-02-26-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6c628ec --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/2023-02-26-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +--- +slug: 2023-02-26-monthly-report-cardano-scaling +title: "Monthly Cardano Scaling Report" +authors: [scaling] +tags: [development, scaling] +--- +Since December 2022, the Hydra project has made progress on several fronts. The team focused on aligning the implementation with the HeadV1 protocol specification, addressing gaps in the on-chain scripts, and improving the mutation test framework. The roadmap was slightly updated, with new items like creating a use case-centric roadmap. Community efforts include the Hydra for Voting project and a lite paper on Hydra for auctions. The team also outlined key themes for 2023, including achieving mainnet maturity, increasing adoption, and promoting sustainable open-source development. The goal is to position Hydra as a maintainable, community-driven project. + +
+ [**Read more**](https://cardano-scaling.org/monthly/2023-01) +
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/blog/2023-03-02-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md b/blog/2023-03-02-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5d715a7 --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/2023-03-02-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +--- +slug: 2023-03-02-monthly-report-cardano-scaling +title: "Monthly Cardano Scaling Report" +authors: [scaling] +tags: [development, scaling] +--- +Since January 2023, the Hydra project has made significant progress. Version 0.9.0 was released, incorporating on-chain and off-chain updates, with a focus now on achieving mainnet compatibility for version 0.10.0. The roadmap was updated to align with 2023 objectives, including new items like creating a use case-centric roadmap and opening the specification with a change process. Key development work included aligning the implementation with the HeadV1 specification, improving Hydra transaction profiling, and addressing off-chain protocol logic. Community efforts included audit guidelines, a new tutorial, and ongoing collaborations like Hydra for Payments and Hydra for Voting. The Hydra project also expanded its presence on Discord to engage more with the community. + +
+ [**Read more**](https://cardano-scaling.org/monthly/2023-02) +
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/blog/2023-04-04-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md b/blog/2023-04-04-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8c26a36 --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/2023-04-04-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +--- +slug: 2023-04-04-monthly-report-cardano-scaling +title: "Monthly Cardano Scaling Report" +authors: [scaling] +tags: [development, scaling] +--- +Since February 2023, the Hydra project released version 0.9.0, which brought significant on-chain and off-chain updates, including cost reductions in Plutus scripts, improved mutation testing, and the addition of a new tutorial. The focus now shifts to making Hydra mainnet compatible, with version 0.10.0 being the first mainnet-ready release. The roadmap was updated, prioritizing API configurability and marking less-demanded features as ideas for discussion. The team also optimized on-chain scripts and improved Hydra's UX. A key milestone was opening a Hydra head on the Cardano mainnet during a team workshop in Austria. + +
+ [**Read more**](https://cardano-scaling.org/monthly/2023-03) +
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/blog/2023-05-03-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md b/blog/2023-05-03-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ffc0363 --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/2023-05-03-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +--- +slug: 2023-05-30-monthly-report-cardano-scaling +title: "Monthly Cardano Scaling Report" +authors: [scaling] +tags: [development, scaling] +--- +Since March 2023, the Hydra project made significant progress, focusing on preparing for the 0.10.0 release, which will be the first mainnet-compatible version. Key developments include updates to the configurable API, enhancements to the Hydra specification, and fixing script continuity issues. The team also addressed a rollback bug that affected the opening of Hydra heads on the mainnet. Community projects like Hydra for Voting and Hydra for Auctions are advancing, driving API discussions and exploring new use cases like ballot voting and NFT auctions on both L1 and L2. + +
+ [**Read more**](https://cardano-scaling.org/monthly/2023-04) +
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/blog/2023-05-30-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md b/blog/2023-05-30-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d6409f7 --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/2023-05-30-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +--- +slug: 2023-05-30-monthly-report-cardano-scaling +title: "Monthly Cardano Scaling Report" +authors: [scaling] +tags: [development, scaling] +--- +Since April 2023, the Hydra project released version 0.10.0, the first mainnet-compatible release, which includes key features like limited mainnet exposure, client API enhancements, and quality-of-life improvements for running the hydra-node. The team focused on timed transactions, removing unnecessary configuration options, and improving continuous integration (CI) performance. Community contributions included the Hydrozoa research proposal and updates to the Hydra for Payments project, which aims to make Hydra more accessible for payment use cases with the HydraNow mobile app. The team continues to refine and expand Hydra's capabilities and user experience. + +
+ [**Read more**](https://cardano-scaling.org/monthly/2023-05) +
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/blog/2023-06-27-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md b/blog/2023-06-27-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..bc3e8b1 --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/2023-06-27-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +--- +slug: 2023-06-27-monthly-report-cardano-scaling +title: "Monthly Cardano Scaling Report" +authors: [scaling] +tags: [development, scaling] +--- +Since May 2023, the Hydra team has focused on several key developments, preparing for the upcoming version 0.11.0 release. Notable updates include allowing commits with multiple UTXOs, enhancing off-chain performance, and introducing commits from external wallets. The team also benchmarked Hydra Head performance, identified persistence as a bottleneck, and made improvements based on real-world usage. Community engagement included planning a Hydra workshop and concluding the Hydra for Auctions project, which successfully demonstrated moving smart contracts from layer 1 to layer 2 for enhanced scalability. + +
+ [**Read more**](https://cardano-scaling.org/monthly/2023-06) +
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/blog/2023-07-31-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md b/blog/2023-07-31-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..81c440c --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/2023-07-31-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +--- +slug: 2023-07-31-monthly-report-cardano-scaling +title: "Monthly Cardano Scaling Report" +authors: [scaling] +tags: [development, scaling] +--- +Since June 2023, the Hydra project released version 0.11.0, enhancing external wallet support and transaction processing, and deprecating internal commits. The team improved security with authenticated network messages and optimized protocol performance by sending only transaction IDs in snapshots. They also addressed a multi-signature verification bug via GitHub security advisories and updated to GHC 9.2.7, improving compatibility and Plutus script efficiency. The Starmap update focused on making Hydra more accessible and preparing for mainnet deployment. + +
+ [**Read more**](https://cardano-scaling.org/monthly/2023-07) +
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/blog/2023-08-30-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md b/blog/2023-08-30-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4fe5a78 --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/2023-08-30-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +--- +slug: 2023-08-30-monthly-report-cardano-scaling +title: "Monthly Cardano Scaling Report" +authors: [scaling] +tags: [development, scaling] +--- +Since July 2023, the Hydra project has made significant progress, including the release of version 0.12.0, which introduced support for cardano-node 8.1.2, authenticated messages, event-sourced persistence, new API endpoints, and security fixes. The project roadmap has been updated to prioritize network resiliency and incremental commit/decommit features for version 0.13.0. The team also updated the Hydra tutorial to include Mithril and prepared for a Hydra master class at RareEvo 2023, which had positive feedback. In addition, the team participated in Catalyst Fund10, reviewing several proposals related to Hydra and Mithril. + +
+ [**Read more**](https://cardano-scaling.org/monthly/2023-08) +
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/blog/2023-09-29-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md b/blog/2023-09-29-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7aaad20 --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/2023-09-29-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +--- +slug: 2023-09-29-monthly-report-cardano-scaling +title: "Monthly Cardano Scaling Report" +authors: [scaling] +tags: [development, scaling] +--- +Since August 2023, the Hydra project has made several important strides. The roadmap remained largely unchanged, focusing on clarifying upcoming features. Notable updates include completing support for inline datums in the commit API and making progress on network resilience, particularly in handling node crashes and disconnections. The work on incremental commits and decommits has been split into two features, with ongoing design discussions. A workshop in Nantes, France, brought together the Hydra and Mithril teams, where they explored topics like Aiken validator experiments and the concept of a "Shallow cardano-node" using Mithril to streamline Hydra node operations. Additionally, the team worked on refactoring the chain state to improve storage efficiency and maintain backward compatibility. + +
+ [**Read more**](https://cardano-scaling.org/monthly/2023-09) +
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/blog/2023-11-06-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md b/blog/2023-11-06-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3ec3ef4 --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/2023-11-06-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +--- +slug: 2023-11-06-monthly-report-cardano-scaling +title: "Monthly Cardano Scaling Report" +authors: [scaling] +tags: [development, scaling] +--- +Since September 2023, the Hydra project has achieved several milestones, including the release of version 0.13.0, which focused on security fixes, inline datums support, improved stability, and state persistence. The project roadmap was updated for version 0.14.0. Key developments include enhancing network resilience, creating a Hydra Poll DApp for the Cardano Summit, and upgrading the toolchain to GHC 9.6 and Brick 1.10. Community contributions were highlighted, such as the Hypix project integrating CIP-68 NFTs, Kupo's integration with Hydra, and progress on offline mode for Hydra nodes. The Hydra-for-voting project was revived to improve on-chain voting processes. + +
+ [**Read more**](https://cardano-scaling.org/monthly/2023-10) +
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/blog/2023-12-04-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md b/blog/2023-12-04-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a7248b9 --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/2023-12-04-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +--- +slug: 2023-12-04-monthly-report-cardano-scaling +title: "Monthly Cardano Scaling Report" +authors: [scaling] +tags: [development, scaling] +--- +Since October 2023, the Hydra project has seen significant developments. The release of version 0.14.0 is imminent, focusing on stateless chain observation and internal refactoring. The roadmap was updated to clarify support for the upcoming Conway hard fork and drop Babbage support, while substantial progress was made on the design of the incremental decommit feature. Collaboration with the MeshJS team led to the integration of Hydra-specific features in their SDK. The Hydra specification is being migrated to Markdown for easier accessibility. Community contributions include SundaeLabs' offline mode PR and TxPipe's Cardaminal wallet, aiming for Hydra compatibility. + +
+ [**Read more**](https://cardano-scaling.org/monthly/2023-11) +
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/blog/2024-01-31-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md b/blog/2024-01-31-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4fa36b0 --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/2024-01-31-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +--- +slug: 2024-01-31-monthly-report-cardano-scaling +title: "Monthly Cardano Scaling Report" +authors: [scaling] +tags: [development, scaling] +--- +Since November 2023, the Hydra project has made significant progress. Version 0.15.0 was released, featuring offline mode and Conway support. The team also prepared for running Cardano nodes in P2P mode, with non-P2P relays shutting down in January 2024. Notable developments include API changes, removing JSON transactions in favor of CBOR encoding, and ongoing work on Hydra Chess to refine the DApp workflow. Additionally, the Hydra Explorer was initiated to track Hydra heads. The team is also involved in community events like the upcoming Cardano Buidler Fest and supporting Catalyst projects, including streaming API and Hydra auctions. + +
+ [**Read more**](https://cardano-scaling.org/monthly/2024-01) +
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/blog/2024-02-26-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md b/blog/2024-02-26-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a4c5166 --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/2024-02-26-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +--- +slug: 2024-02-26-monthly-report-cardano-scaling +title: "Monthly Cardano Scaling Report" +authors: [scaling] +tags: [development, scaling] +--- +The first joint report for Hydra and Mithril projects highlights progress since January 2024. Mithril released distribution 2408.0, with updates like SanchoNet network release and Cardano transaction certification. Enhanced support for Conway and SanchoNet was also implemented. Hydra saw roadmap changes, with significant updates including dropping JSON encoded transaction support, progress on the Hydra heads explorer, and work on incremental commit features. The team resolved a fanout bug discovered during hydra-chess development and deployed a Hydra explorer supporting multiple versions, though it currently supports only one version per network. + +
+ [**Read more**](https://cardano-scaling.org/monthly/2024-02) +
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/blog/2024-03-28-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md b/blog/2024-03-28-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..cef4bba --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/2024-03-28-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +--- +slug: 2024-03-28-monthly-report-cardano-scaling +title: "Monthly Cardano Scaling Report" +authors: [scaling] +tags: [development, scaling] +--- +In March, Mithril saw an increase in SPO participation, reaching 230 pools with 4.6B₳ stake, representing 20% of the active stake. The release of Mithril distribution 2412.0 included support for Prometheus metrics, Pallas-based chain observer implementation, and the deprecation of the snapshot command. Hydra focused on incremental commits and decommits, Conway era support, and preparing for the 0.16.0 release. Significant progress was made on streaming plugins, with SundaeLabs contributing to a plugin architecture that enhances Hydra's extensibility for various external systems and scalable persistence methods. + +
+ [**Read more**](https://cardano-scaling.org/monthly/2024-03) +
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/blog/2024-05-02-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md b/blog/2024-05-02-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7fb9dd0 --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/2024-05-02-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +--- +slug: 2024-05-02-monthly-report-cardano-scaling +title: "Monthly Cardano Scaling Report" +authors: [scaling] +tags: [development, scaling] +--- +In April, the Mithril project focused on increasing SPO participation, reaching 258 registered signers, representing 22% of Cardano’s active stake. Key updates included a pre-release of distribution 2418.1 and decentralization experiments for the signer registration process. The Hydra project updated its roadmap, emphasizing incremental commits and decommits, and introduced enhancements to the /commit endpoint. The Cardano Buidler Fest featured significant contributions, including the integration of Mithril into Cardano’s IBC protocol and Sundae Labs’ development of the Gummiworm fork for enhanced security in Hydra heads. Logo designs for both projects were also refreshed. + +
+ [**Read more**](https://cardano-scaling.org/monthly/2024-04) +
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/blog/2024-05-29-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md b/blog/2024-05-29-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..892274a --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/2024-05-29-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +--- +slug: 2024-05-29-monthly-report-cardano-scaling +title: "Monthly Cardano Scaling Report" +authors: [scaling] +tags: [development, scaling] +--- +In May, the Mithril project released distribution 2418.1, which included critical updates like changes to the certificate chain structure and memory optimizations. Significant progress was made in Cardano transaction certification, achieving a 100x improvement in throughput and reducing storage requirements. The Hydra project released version 0.17.0 with breaking changes to the /commit endpoint, new HTTP endpoints, and focused on incremental decommits. Testing and optimization efforts continued, and several Hydra-related Catalyst proposals were discussed, exploring diverse use cases and alternative scaling approaches. + +
+ [**Read more**](https://cardano-scaling.org/monthly/2024-05) +
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/blog/2024-06-25-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md b/blog/2024-06-25-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..08eee00 --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/2024-06-25-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +--- +slug: 2024-06-25-monthly-report-cardano-scaling +title: "Monthly Cardano Scaling Report" +authors: [scaling] +tags: [development, scaling] +--- +The Mithril project in June saw the release of distribution 2423.0, including critical updates like removing the deprecated snapshot command and improving transaction certification performance. Work on Cardano integration progressed, focusing on decentralizing signature diffusion. The Hydra project made significant strides with incremental decommits, updating the protocol's specification, and fixing a critical bug in the decommit feature. They also made breaking changes to the hydra-node API and enhanced the system's security and efficiency, with a planned release in the near future. + +
+ [**Read more**](https://cardano-scaling.org/monthly/2024-06) +
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/blog/2024-06-28-media-cardano-survives-a-distributed-denial-of-service-attack-lloyd-duhon/index.md b/blog/2024-06-28-media-cardano-survives-a-distributed-denial-of-service-attack-lloyd-duhon/index.md index ecf7e44..9d13743 100644 --- a/blog/2024-06-28-media-cardano-survives-a-distributed-denial-of-service-attack-lloyd-duhon/index.md +++ b/blog/2024-06-28-media-cardano-survives-a-distributed-denial-of-service-attack-lloyd-duhon/index.md @@ -1,14 +1,14 @@ --- slug: 2024-06-28-media-cardano-survives-a-distributed-denial-of-service-attack-lloyd-duhon -title: Cardano Survives a Distributed Denial of Service Attack +title: Cardano Survives a Denial of Service Attack authors: [community] tags: [media, governance] --- -Lloyd Duhon discusses the recent DDoS attack on Cardano. Despite the attack, the network only slowed down slightly, with most services unaffected. The attacker used spam transactions, but Cardano’s structure made it complex and costly. A flaw in the attacker’s contract allowed Phil from Anastasia Labs to counter with a “deregistration attack,” stopping the hacker and retrieving ada. Staked ada was never at risk. Cardano’s design ensures resilience, requiring significant resources to sustain such attacks. The community’s quick response and Cardano’s robust design minimized the impact. +Lloyd Duhon discusses the recent attack on Cardano. Despite the attack, the network only slowed down slightly, with most services unaffected. The attacker used spam transactions, but Cardano’s structure made it complex and costly. A flaw in the attacker’s contract allowed Phil from Anastasia Labs to counter with a “deregistration attack,” stopping the hacker and retrieving ada. Staked ada was never at risk. Cardano’s design ensures resilience, requiring significant resources to sustain such attacks. The community’s quick response and Cardano’s robust design minimized the impact.
[**Watch now**](https://youtu.be/MYcnCRfl6AI)
- \ No newline at end of file + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/blog/2024-07-09-media-dreps-and-the-future-of-blockchain-governance-lloyd-duhon/index.md b/blog/2024-07-09-media-dreps-and-the-future-of-blockchain-governance-lloyd-duhon/index.md index 8473376..6f87256 100644 --- a/blog/2024-07-09-media-dreps-and-the-future-of-blockchain-governance-lloyd-duhon/index.md +++ b/blog/2024-07-09-media-dreps-and-the-future-of-blockchain-governance-lloyd-duhon/index.md @@ -11,4 +11,4 @@ Discover the future of Cardano governance with Lloyd Duhon, covering the Chang u [**Watch now**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tvmRxSUTEs) - \ No newline at end of file + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/blog/2024-07-23-community-digest/community-digest.png b/blog/2024-07-23-community-digest/community-digest.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..101d5ba Binary files /dev/null and b/blog/2024-07-23-community-digest/community-digest.png differ diff --git a/blog/2024-07-23-community-digest/index.md b/blog/2024-07-23-community-digest/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6b72cd3 --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/2024-07-23-community-digest/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +--- +slug: 2024-07-23-community-digest +title: "Community Digest" +authors: [cf] +tags: [community digest, governance] +--- + +The Cardano Foundation participated in Project Catalyst Fund 12, where 258 projects received funding, highlighting the community-driven development of the Cardano ecosystem. Cardano-node 9.0.0 was released, adding on-chain governance, Plutus v1 reference scripts, and enhanced smart contract security. EMURGO announced the relaunch of the USDA stablecoin under Encryptus. Cardano Ambassador Lloyd Duhon discussed future governance innovations, including DReps and the Voltaire era. Additional updates include the release of Cardano Wallet v2024-07-19, support for Cardano Native Tokens by Tangem, and the launch of Cardano Codex 2024. + +
+ [**Read more**](https://forum.cardano.org/t/digest-july-23-2024-project-catalyst-fund-12-voting-results-announced-cardano-node-9-0-0-released-usda-resurrected-dreps-and-the-future-of-blockchain-governance/134326) +
+ + ![community digest](./community-digest.png) + diff --git a/blog/2024-07-24-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md b/blog/2024-07-24-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md index 07ac527..46a8a9f 100644 --- a/blog/2024-07-24-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md +++ b/blog/2024-07-24-monthly-report-cardano-scaling/index.md @@ -2,13 +2,11 @@ slug: 2024-07-24-monthly-report-cardano-scaling title: "Monthly Cardano Scaling Report" authors: [scaling] -tags: [monthly cardano scaling report, development] +tags: [development, scaling] --- This monthly report on Cardano's Hydra and Mithril scaling projects provides an insightful overview of the latest advancements and plans. Notably, the Mithril team released a new distribution (2428.0) with critical updates, prepared for upcoming distributions supporting Cardano node 9.1.0, and showcased a transaction verification demo in the Nami wallet. Meanwhile, Hydra's roadmap saw significant progress with the completion of incremental decommits, integration of an SDK for wallet developers, and ongoing efforts towards defining Hydra Head V1. The July 2024 stakeholder meeting featured engaging presentations, including Blockfrost's Mithril certificate demo and discussions on enhancing Hydra's functionality, reflecting the community's growing interest and collaboration in Cardano's scaling solutions.
[**Read more**](https://cardano-scaling.org/monthly/2024-07) -
- - \ No newline at end of file + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/blog/2024-07-26-weekly-development-report/banner.webp b/blog/2024-07-26-weekly-development-report/banner.webp new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f8826e9 Binary files /dev/null and b/blog/2024-07-26-weekly-development-report/banner.webp differ diff --git a/blog/2024-07-26-weekly-development-report/index.md b/blog/2024-07-26-weekly-development-report/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6a93056 --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/2024-07-26-weekly-development-report/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +--- +slug: 2024-07-26-weekly-development-report +title: "Weekly Development Report" +authors: [iog] +tags: [weekly development report, development] +--- + +Cardano node v.9.1.0 has been released, featuring critical updates for the upcoming Chang upgrade, including a Conway genesis file, CLI enhancements, and CIP compatibility. Performance benchmarks for node v.9.0.0 showed significant improvements. The networking team advanced tx-submission design and reviewed Genesis pull requests. The Lace team is preparing for version 1.14, and Plutus TX has been rebranded as Plinth. The Hydra and Mithril teams made progress on network reliability and transaction certification. The education team is in Argentina teaching a Cardano Developer course. + +
+ [**Read more**](https://www.essentialcardano.io/development-update/weekly-development-report-as-of-2024-07-26) +
+ + ![weekly development report](./banner.webp) + diff --git a/blog/2024-07-30-6-things-to-look-forward-intersect/banner.webp b/blog/2024-07-30-6-things-to-look-forward-intersect/banner.webp new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a2d2022 Binary files /dev/null and b/blog/2024-07-30-6-things-to-look-forward-intersect/banner.webp differ diff --git a/blog/2024-07-30-6-things-to-look-forward-intersect/index.md b/blog/2024-07-30-6-things-to-look-forward-intersect/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a551e06 --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/2024-07-30-6-things-to-look-forward-intersect/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ +--- +slug: 2024-07-30-6-things-to-look-forward-intersect +title: 6 Things to Look Forward to From Intersect +authors: [emurgo] +tags: [education, governance] +--- + +In 2024, Cardano is transitioning to a fully community-run governance structure, with Intersect playing a crucial supporting role. Six key developments to expect include: + + 1. Cardano Constitution workshops: Intersect will organize workshops to gather community feedback for drafting the Cardano Constitution. + 2. Cardano Constitutional Convention: Set for December 2024, this event in Buenos Aires will present and potentially ratify the final Constitution. + 3. DRep launch: The first batch of Delegate Representatives (DReps) will begin operating, enabling direct community participation in governance. + 4. Intersect grants: Intersect will provide grants for technical projects and event organization. + 5. Community hubs: Intersect will support local gatherings and hackathons to unite the Cardano ecosystem. + 6. Governance educational videos: Intersect will release video series to educate the community on Cardano governance. + +
+ [**Read more**](https://www.emurgo.io/press-news/6-things-to-look-forward-to-from-intersect-cardano/) +
+ + ![banner](./banner.webp) + diff --git a/blog/2024-08-01-first-release-of-the-partner-chains-toolkit/banner.webp b/blog/2024-08-01-first-release-of-the-partner-chains-toolkit/banner.webp new file mode 100644 index 0000000..22dd660 Binary files /dev/null and b/blog/2024-08-01-first-release-of-the-partner-chains-toolkit/banner.webp differ diff --git a/blog/2024-08-01-first-release-of-the-partner-chains-toolkit/index.md b/blog/2024-08-01-first-release-of-the-partner-chains-toolkit/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8878fb4 --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/2024-08-01-first-release-of-the-partner-chains-toolkit/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +--- +slug: 2024-08-01-first-release-of-the-partner-chains-toolkit +title: "First release of the Cardano Partner Chains Toolkit" +authors: [iog] +tags: [development, interoperability] +--- + +Input Output Global has launched the alpha v1 release of partner chains, enabling new blockchain networks to bootstrap security by leveraging Cardano's stake pool operators (SPOs). This release introduces innovations like shared security, mixed validator committees, and consensus model flexibility, allowing partner chains to benefit from Cardano's extensive network. While this release is not for live production, it marks a significant milestone in realizing Charles' vision. Midnight will be the first partner chain to use this technology, with further developments and feedback expected in the coming months. + +
+ [**Read more**](https://iohk.io/en/blog/posts/2024/08/01/announcing-the-alpha-v1-release-of-the-partner-chains-toolkit/) +
+ + ![weekly development report](./banner.webp) + diff --git a/blog/2024-08-01-media-intersects-structure-lloyd-duhon/index.md b/blog/2024-08-01-media-intersects-structure-lloyd-duhon/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0edc2b2 --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/2024-08-01-media-intersects-structure-lloyd-duhon/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ +--- +slug: 2024-08-01-media-intersects-structure-lloyd-duhon +title: The Structure of Intersect with Lloyd Duhon +authors: [community] +tags: [media, governance] +--- + +Intersect’s organizational structure is crucial to the Cardano ecosystem, featuring seven key committees: Budget, Cardano Civics, Marketing, Membership & Community, Open Source, Parameters, and Technology Steering. These committees manage various aspects of Cardano’s development and governance. They collaborate with Working Groups and Special Interest Groups (SIGs) to ensure efficient and decentralized network management. This episode provides a detailed overview of each committee’s responsibilities and their contributions to Cardano’s growth. + +
+[**Watch now**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pL7Y5TBB1zA) +
+ + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/blog/2024-08-02-weekly-development-report/banner.webp b/blog/2024-08-02-weekly-development-report/banner.webp new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ed0fcb2 Binary files /dev/null and b/blog/2024-08-02-weekly-development-report/banner.webp differ diff --git a/blog/2024-08-02-weekly-development-report/index.md b/blog/2024-08-02-weekly-development-report/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9666692 --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/2024-08-02-weekly-development-report/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +--- +slug: 2024-08-02-weekly-development-report +title: "Weekly Development Report" +authors: [iog] +tags: [weekly development report, development] +--- + +The ledger team focused on Conway features and fixed a bug affecting functionality post-bootstrap. Hydra worked on network reliability, upgraded the Hydra head for node compatibility, and introduced a technical writing guide. Mithril released distribution 2430.0, supporting Cardano node 9.1.0, activated transaction certification in test networks, and continued CIP drafting. Catalyst's onboarding is progressing, with Town Hall 173 marking Fund12's end. The education team completed a Cardano Developer course in Buenos Aires and organized a graduation event for smart contract developers. + +
+ [**Read more**](https://www.essentialcardano.io/development-update/weekly-development-report-as-of-2024-08-02) +
+ + ![weekly development report](./banner.webp) + diff --git a/blog/2024-08-06-community-digest/community-digest.png b/blog/2024-08-06-community-digest/community-digest.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..bf880a0 Binary files /dev/null and b/blog/2024-08-06-community-digest/community-digest.png differ diff --git a/blog/2024-08-06-community-digest/index.md b/blog/2024-08-06-community-digest/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2c2b319 --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/2024-08-06-community-digest/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +--- +slug: 2024-08-06-community-digest +title: "Community Digest" +authors: [cf] +tags: [community digest, governance] +--- + +Cardano is strengthening its presence in Argentina through key initiatives, including developer workshops, the ADN event, and discussions with government officials. The ALBA program at UTN is advancing blockchain education, and a recent workshop led by IOG culminated in a graduation event attended by Charles Hoskinson. The ADN event showcased blockchain innovations, while government talks explored blockchain's potential in Argentina. Additionally, Cardano's first community-driven Constitutional Workshop was held in Argentina. These activities highlight Cardano's commitment to local engagement and blockchain innovation. The Cardano Foundation also launched the SSI Wallet Alpha Program, inviting users to test and contribute to its development. + +
+ [**Read more**](https://forum.cardano.org/t/digest-august-6-2024-cardano-strengthens-presence-in-argentina-cardano-foundation-introduces-self-sovereign-identity-ssi-wallet-alpha-program-join-your-local-cardano-constitutional-workshops/134804) +
+ + ![community digest](./community-digest.png) + diff --git a/blog/2024-08-07-an-introduction-to-the-cardano-blockchain/image.avif b/blog/2024-08-07-an-introduction-to-the-cardano-blockchain/image.avif new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3f12e5a Binary files /dev/null and b/blog/2024-08-07-an-introduction-to-the-cardano-blockchain/image.avif differ diff --git a/blog/2024-08-07-an-introduction-to-the-cardano-blockchain/index.md b/blog/2024-08-07-an-introduction-to-the-cardano-blockchain/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ffdfac5 --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/2024-08-07-an-introduction-to-the-cardano-blockchain/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +--- +slug: 2024-08-07-an-introduction-to-the-cardano-blockchain +title: An Introduction to the Cardano Blockchain +authors: [cf] +tags: [education] +--- + +Cardano is a third-generation, layer 1 blockchain that enhances scalability, security, and efficiency, building on the strengths of Bitcoin and Ethereum while addressing their limitations. It employs a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism, using its native cryptocurrency, ada, for governance and network security. Cardano’s extended UTXO model supports secure, deterministic smart contracts, making it ideal for enterprise-grade applications. Its rigorous, peer-reviewed development approach, diverse use cases, and evolving governance model position Cardano as a leading platform for decentralized applications, tokenization, and blockchain solutions across multiple industries. + +
+ [**Read more**](https://cardanofoundation.org/blog/introduction-cardano-blockchain) +
+ + ![banner](./image.avif) + diff --git a/blog/2024-08-09-weekly-development-report/banner.webp b/blog/2024-08-09-weekly-development-report/banner.webp new file mode 100644 index 0000000..371ec1a Binary files /dev/null and b/blog/2024-08-09-weekly-development-report/banner.webp differ diff --git a/blog/2024-08-09-weekly-development-report/index.md b/blog/2024-08-09-weekly-development-report/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..010aded --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/2024-08-09-weekly-development-report/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +--- +slug: 2024-08-09-weekly-development-report +title: "Weekly Development Report" +authors: [iog] +tags: [weekly development report, development] +--- + +The consensus team began work on Q3 2024 goals, focusing on `db-truncater` behavior, EmptySlot error details, new trace messages, and UTXO-HD feature branch updates. Lace is prepared for the Chang upgrade and DRep registration on the mainnet. Plutus completed testing bitwise primitives, now improving Plinth documentation. Hydra made progress on bug fixes and Agda transition, while Mithril worked on stake distribution certification and nearly completed a CIP draft. Catalyst Fund12 onboarding is progressing, and the education team wrapped up a successful course in Argentina, preparing for the upcoming Cardano Days event in Wyoming. + +
+ [**Read more**](https://www.essentialcardano.io/development-update/weekly-development-report-as-of-2024-08-09) +
+ + ![weekly development report](./banner.webp) + diff --git a/blog/2024-08-16-running-doom-on-cardano-hydra/banner.webp b/blog/2024-08-16-running-doom-on-cardano-hydra/banner.webp new file mode 100644 index 0000000..105aa8d Binary files /dev/null and b/blog/2024-08-16-running-doom-on-cardano-hydra/banner.webp differ diff --git a/blog/2024-08-16-running-doom-on-cardano-hydra/index.md b/blog/2024-08-16-running-doom-on-cardano-hydra/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..27f66ae --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/2024-08-16-running-doom-on-cardano-hydra/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +--- +slug: 2024-08-16-running-doom-on-cardano-hydra +title: "Running Doom on Cardano Hydra" +authors: [iog] +tags: [development, scaling] +--- + +Doom (1993) remains a cultural icon, now demonstrated on Cardano's blockchain using Hydra heads. By leveraging Hydra's ability to handle complex operations off-chain, the game runs in real-time through smart contracts validating deterministic game states. While running Doom on a blockchain is impractical, this tech demo highlights Hydra's potential, offering open-source components and innovative approaches that could inspire new blockchain applications. + +
+ [**Read more**](https://iohk.io/en/blog/posts/2024/08/16/running-doom-on-blockchain-a-landmark-moment-for-cardano-and-hydra/) +
+ + ![doom on Hydra](./banner.webp) + diff --git a/blog/2024-08-16-weekly-development-report/banner.webp b/blog/2024-08-16-weekly-development-report/banner.webp new file mode 100644 index 0000000..505a079 Binary files /dev/null and b/blog/2024-08-16-weekly-development-report/banner.webp differ diff --git a/blog/2024-08-16-weekly-development-report/index.md b/blog/2024-08-16-weekly-development-report/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..48cc0d3 --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/2024-08-16-weekly-development-report/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +--- +slug: 2024-08-16-weekly-development-report +title: "Weekly Development Report" +authors: [iog] +tags: [weekly development report, development] +--- + +The ledger team added minor features like ledger state queries for voting on proposals and transaction size computations, while focusing on Conway testing and conformance tests. The Lace team released version 1.14 with CIP-95 support and bug fixes. Hydra released version 0.18.0, addressing a Conway fork issue and adding incremental decommits. GovTool is active on preview and SanchoNet, with 67% of stake upgraded to node v.9.1.0 for the Chang upgrade. Catalyst released the Catalyst Horizons report and is preparing for engagements at Rare Evo. The education team is reviewing the Cardano Developer course and updating "Mastering Cardano". + +
+ [**Read more**](https://www.essentialcardano.io/development-update/weekly-development-report-as-of-2024-08-16) +
+ + ![weekly development report](./banner.webp) + diff --git a/blog/2024-08-19-community-digest/community-digest.png b/blog/2024-08-19-community-digest/community-digest.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d2516d6 Binary files /dev/null and b/blog/2024-08-19-community-digest/community-digest.png differ diff --git a/blog/2024-08-19-community-digest/index.md b/blog/2024-08-19-community-digest/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..50a172b --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/2024-08-19-community-digest/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +--- +slug: 2024-08-19-community-digest +title: "Community Digest" +authors: [cf] +tags: [community digest, scaling, events] +--- + +Las Vegas hosted the RareEvo blockchain conference from August 15-17, attracting projects and community members from Cardano and other blockchain ecosystems. Highlights included keynotes from Charles Hoskinson, a live Hydra Doom demonstration, and an interview with presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The Hydra team showcased Cardano’s layer 2 solution by running one local game of Doom with 35 transactions per second, processing over 86 million transactions by August 19. RareEvo proved to be a significant event, demonstrating Cardano's scalability and innovation potential. More insights and impressions can be found by searching #rareevo24 on X. + +
+ [**Read more**](https://forum.cardano.org/t/digest-august-19-2024-las-vegas-captivated-by-rareevo-hydra-doom-steals-the-show-at-rareevo-a-spotlight-on-stake-pools-with-ada-pool/135140) +
+ + ![community digest](./community-digest.png) + diff --git a/blog/2024-08-23-weekly-development-report/banner.webp b/blog/2024-08-23-weekly-development-report/banner.webp new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e6c23ce Binary files /dev/null and b/blog/2024-08-23-weekly-development-report/banner.webp differ diff --git a/blog/2024-08-23-weekly-development-report/index.md b/blog/2024-08-23-weekly-development-report/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..27ae886 --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/2024-08-23-weekly-development-report/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +--- +slug: 2024-08-23-weekly-development-report +title: "Weekly Development Report" +authors: [iog] +tags: [weekly development report, development] +--- + +The performance and tracing team released node v.9.1 benchmarks, improved resource trace emission, and integrated non-systemd Linux support in cardano-tracer. The consensus team enhanced `ChainSync` client testing and reviewed the final Genesis statement of work. The Lace team is reviewing feedback from Rare Evo 2024 for future updates. Plutus team updated Plinth documentation, while Hydra launched the Hydra Doom project. Mithril completed stake distribution certification and drafted a CIP for signature diffusion. The Chang hard fork is set for late August, marking Cardano's entry into the Conway ledger era. Fund13 preparation continues, and the education team is gathering feedback and updating content. + +
+ [**Read more**](https://www.essentialcardano.io/development-update/weekly-development-report-as-of-2024-08-23) +
+ + ![weekly development report](./banner.webp) + diff --git a/blog/authors.yml b/blog/authors.yml index 4c4b6c2..67a2a14 100644 --- a/blog/authors.yml +++ b/blog/authors.yml @@ -56,3 +56,5 @@ scaling: # mandatory (instead of one-off authors, as one-off entries are difficult to maintain) # # todo: Would be nice to start with a decent group of regular authors / entities +# +# todo: use good title: tags to explain authors/groups who are posting here diff --git a/docusaurus.config.js b/docusaurus.config.js index cb7ab40..5bac5b7 100644 --- a/docusaurus.config.js +++ b/docusaurus.config.js @@ -149,7 +149,10 @@ const config = { items: [ {to: '/news', label: 'All Articles (Chronological)'}, {to: '/news/tags/community-digest', label: 'Community Digest'}, + {to: '/news/tags/education', label: 'Education'}, {to: '/news/tags/development', label: 'Development'}, + {to: '/news/tags/governance', label: 'Governance'}, + {to: '/news/tags/scaling', label: 'Scaling'}, {to: '/news/tags', label: 'View Tags'}, ], }, @@ -240,13 +243,17 @@ const config = { title: 'More', items: [ { - label: 'News', + label: 'Cardano News', to: '/news', }, { label: 'Contribute', to: '/docs/', }, + { + label: 'Contributors', + href: 'https://github.com/cardano-foundation/cardano-org/graphs/contributors', + } ], }, ], diff --git a/src/data/logosCompanies.json b/src/data/logosCompanies.json index a6b45a9..ccddbc6 100644 --- a/src/data/logosCompanies.json +++ b/src/data/logosCompanies.json @@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ "showCompanyName": false }, { - "companyName": "Koios API", + "companyName": "Koios Team", "imageName": "koios", "link": "https://koios.rest/community.html#teams", "knownFor": "Decentralized OpenSource API",