https://45b.io/news45B - Cardano Enablement Blog2024-10-26T00:00:00.000Zhttps://github.com/jpmonette/feed45B - Cardano Enablement Bloghttps://45b.io/img/favicon.ico<![CDATA[Cardano Summit 2024 - Day 2 Highlights]]>https://45b.io/news/2024-10-26-media-cardano-summit-2024-day22024-10-26T00:00:00.000ZExplore the highlights, major announcements, and engaging discussions from day two of the Cardano Summit 2024.
]]>Cardano Foundationhttps://cardanofoundation.org<![CDATA[Cardano Summit 2024 - Day 1 Highlights]]>https://45b.io/news/2024-10-25-media-cardano-summit-2024-day12024-10-25T00:00:00.000ZAn amazing first day at the Cardano Summit 2024 in Dubai! Keynotes: Unveiling the latest in blockchain innovation and envisioning Cardano’s future. Panels: Delving into real-world applications with insights from industry leaders and experts. Cardano Market: Exploring groundbreaking projects, startups, and connecting with the vibrant Cardano community. Community: Meeting passionate people from all corners of the world, exchanging ideas and experiences.
]]>Cardano Foundationhttps://cardanofoundation.org<![CDATA[Chang Hard Fork Impact on SPO Operations]]>https://45b.io/news/2024-09-06-media-chang-hardfork-impact-on-spo-operations2024-09-06T00:00:00.000ZJoin us for the first edition of the SPO Table Talk with domain experts, where we dive into the latest topics on Cardano stake pools and infrastructure. This session covers a range of topics, from changes in SPO leader logs post-Chang hard fork to the refined VRF tiebreaker rule, block diffusion pipelining, and more. We also explore the evolving role of stake pool operators in Cardano’s governance era, featuring insights from Andrew Westberg, Martin Lang, Samuel Leathers, Alexander Esgen, Markus Gufler and Denicio Bute.
]]>Cardano Communityhttps://www.youtube.com/c/CardanoCommunity<![CDATA[Weekly Development Report]]>https://45b.io/news/2024-09-06-weekly-development-report2024-09-06T00:00:00.000ZThe core technology teams released Cardano node v.9.1.1 to fix an issue causing nodes to replay from the genesis block during restarts in the Conway era. The consensus team introduced a snapshot-converter tool to convert non-UTXO-HD snapshots to UTXO-HD, resolving deserialization issues and a memory leak. The Lace team improved governance for hardware wallet users and prepared for v.1.16. The Plutus team completed built-in functions for the next hard fork. The Hydra team focused on network resilience and incremental commits. The Mithril team continued decentralizing signature orchestration and improving network operations. Voltaire marked Cardano's transition to community governance. Catalyst progressed in Fund12 onboarding and wallet integration. The education team prepared for Cardano Days events and supported updates in Plutus Core.
]]>Input Output Globalhttps://iohk.io<![CDATA[Community Digest]]>https://45b.io/news/2024-09-02-community-digest2024-09-02T00:00:00.000ZThe Chang #1 Hard Fork on September 1, 204, marks a key milestone for Cardano, initiating a new governance era. The first phase introduces an Interim Constitutional Committee (ICC) to oversee governance with limited powers, while Stake Pool Operators retain approval rights for protocol changes. The second phase, Chang Upgrade #2, expected in 90 days, will fully activate on-chain governance per CIP-1694. As Cardano enters the Conway era, the new Delegated Representatives (DReps) role is vital for governance, allowing ada holders to influence decisions. Early DRep registration requires a 500 ada refundable deposit.
]]>Cardano Foundationhttps://cardanofoundation.org<![CDATA[Weekly Development Report]]>https://45b.io/news/2024-08-30-weekly-development-report2024-08-30T00:00:00.000ZThe ledger team focused on conformance tests, improving the ledger test suite, and preparing for the upcoming hard fork by documenting changes affecting DApp developers. The SRE team upgraded the pre-production network to the Conway era and made various infrastructure improvements. The Lace team is set to release version 1.15 with enhanced governance capabilities. The Mithril team is decentralizing signature orchestration and optimizing memory use. The Voltaire team prepared for the Chang #1 hard fork on September 1. Catalyst advanced Fund12 onboarding and achieved progress in the Hermes project, while the education team preps for Cardano Days.
]]>Input Output Globalhttps://iohk.io<![CDATA[Weekly Development Report]]>https://45b.io/news/2024-08-23-weekly-development-report2024-08-23T00:00:00.000ZThe 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.
]]>Input Output Globalhttps://iohk.io<![CDATA[Community Digest]]>https://45b.io/news/2024-08-19-community-digest2024-08-19T00:00:00.000ZLas 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.
]]>Cardano Foundationhttps://cardanofoundation.org<![CDATA[Running Doom on Cardano Hydra]]>https://45b.io/news/2024-08-16-running-doom-on-cardano-hydra2024-08-16T00:00:00.000ZDoom (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.
]]>Input Output Globalhttps://iohk.io<![CDATA[Weekly Development Report]]>https://45b.io/news/2024-08-16-weekly-development-report2024-08-16T00:00:00.000ZThe 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".
]]>Input Output Globalhttps://iohk.io<![CDATA[Weekly Development Report]]>https://45b.io/news/2024-08-09-weekly-development-report2024-08-09T00:00:00.000ZThe 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.
]]>Input Output Globalhttps://iohk.io<![CDATA[An Introduction to the Cardano Blockchain]]>https://45b.io/news/2024-08-07-an-introduction-to-the-cardano-blockchain2024-08-07T00:00:00.000ZCardano 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.
]]>Cardano Foundationhttps://cardanofoundation.org<![CDATA[Community Digest]]>https://45b.io/news/2024-08-06-community-digest2024-08-06T00:00:00.000ZCardano 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.
]]>Cardano Foundationhttps://cardanofoundation.org<![CDATA[Weekly Development Report]]>https://45b.io/news/2024-08-02-weekly-development-report2024-08-02T00:00:00.000ZThe 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.
]]>Input Output Globalhttps://iohk.io<![CDATA[First release of the Cardano Partner Chains Toolkit]]>https://45b.io/news/2024-08-01-first-release-of-the-partner-chains-toolkit2024-08-01T00:00:00.000ZInput 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.
]]>Input Output Globalhttps://iohk.io<![CDATA[The Structure of Intersect with Lloyd Duhon]]>https://45b.io/news/2024-08-01-media-intersects-structure-lloyd-duhon2024-08-01T00:00:00.000ZIntersect’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.
]]>Cardano Communityhttps://www.youtube.com/c/CardanoCommunity<![CDATA[6 Things to Look Forward to From Intersect]]>https://45b.io/news/2024-07-30-6-things-to-look-forward-intersect2024-07-30T00:00:00.000ZIn 2024, Cardano is transitioning to a fully community-run governance structure, with Intersect playing a crucial supporting role. Six key developments to expect include:
Cardano Constitution workshops: Intersect will organize workshops to gather community feedback for drafting the Cardano Constitution.
Cardano Constitutional Convention: Set for December 2024, this event in Buenos Aires will present and potentially ratify the final Constitution.
DRep launch: The first batch of Delegate Representatives (DReps) will begin operating, enabling direct community participation in governance.
Intersect grants: Intersect will provide grants for technical projects and event organization.
Community hubs: Intersect will support local gatherings and hackathons to unite the Cardano ecosystem.
Governance educational videos: Intersect will release video series to educate the community on Cardano governance.
]]>EMURGOhttps://www.emurgo.io<![CDATA[Weekly Development Report]]>https://45b.io/news/2024-07-26-weekly-development-report2024-07-26T00:00:00.000ZCardano 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.
]]>Input Output Globalhttps://iohk.io<![CDATA[Monthly Cardano Scaling Report]]>https://45b.io/news/2024-07-24-monthly-report-cardano-scaling2024-07-24T00:00:00.000ZThis 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.
]]>Cardano Scalinghttps://cardano-scaling.org/<![CDATA[Community Digest]]>https://45b.io/news/2024-07-23-community-digest2024-07-23T00:00:00.000ZThe 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.
