Yesterday at least 20 or 30 validators who have been using #googlecloud Provider have been banned and their virtual machines where their #KIRA nodes have been running got shutdown by #Google support. Reasoning was Cryptocurrency mining...
Some of them reached out to support and got their issue resolved but some of them were not that lucky. This however was not the issue for stopping
Validators who already submitted their candidacy and passed KYC will be accepted to the set in the coming hours. Meanwhile connecting to the public testnet using sentry nodes should be possible.
Before connecting you should ensure that your instance is clean and that during setup using initialization script you selected testnet-2 branch. Do not forget to recover your /home/<username>/.secrets folder before proceeding with the setup!
All tech-relevant discussions should be taking place on the dedicated @kiratesters channel, any validator whitelist related questions should be directed towards support.kira.network
Some of them reached out to support and got their issue resolved but some of them were not that lucky. This however was not the issue for stopping
testnet-1 and the consensus managed to gracefully offload affected validators without halting. Testnet repository was updated with relevant post mortem updates.testnet-1 received stability and performance upgrade and is now resumed as testnet-2 all details are already available within dedicated testnet github repository.Validators who already submitted their candidacy and passed KYC will be accepted to the set in the coming hours. Meanwhile connecting to the public testnet using sentry nodes should be possible.
Before connecting you should ensure that your instance is clean and that during setup using initialization script you selected testnet-2 branch. Do not forget to recover your /home/<username>/.secrets folder before proceeding with the setup!
All tech-relevant discussions should be taking place on the dedicated @kiratesters channel, any validator whitelist related questions should be directed towards support.kira.network
GitHub
GitHub - KiraCore/testnet: public testnet coordination
public testnet coordination. Contribute to KiraCore/testnet development by creating an account on GitHub.
💫 TLDR: INTEREX - KIRA Developer Friendly API
✅ Learn the basics of the #KIRA infrastructure and gain advantage in the upcoming Public Testnet incentivization games 🥇
👇Read our latest blog to learn more👇
https://blog.kira.network/kira-interx-developer-friendly-api-f4223e5251f2
✅ Learn the basics of the #KIRA infrastructure and gain advantage in the upcoming Public Testnet incentivization games 🥇
👇Read our latest blog to learn more👇
https://blog.kira.network/kira-interx-developer-friendly-api-f4223e5251f2
We are excited to announce a new strategic partnership with multi-chain data indexing network Unmarshal 🚀🚀
Going forward, the KIRA team will assist Unmarshal with development of data integrity verification technology, and will work closely together to ensure the best possible experience for end users accessing the interchain space.
By joining forces with Unmarshal, KIRA INTERX service, a trustless blockchain API will be integrated with Unmarshal’s cutting-edge indexing technology and made accessible to all developers 👩🏻💻🧑🏻💻 via reusable libraries and API standardization.
📖 Read more about our partnership in the blog: https://blog.kira.network/kira-joins-forces-with-unmarshal-to-create-data-integrity-verification-technology-ad38bc36c9d2
Going forward, the KIRA team will assist Unmarshal with development of data integrity verification technology, and will work closely together to ensure the best possible experience for end users accessing the interchain space.
By joining forces with Unmarshal, KIRA INTERX service, a trustless blockchain API will be integrated with Unmarshal’s cutting-edge indexing technology and made accessible to all developers 👩🏻💻🧑🏻💻 via reusable libraries and API standardization.
📖 Read more about our partnership in the blog: https://blog.kira.network/kira-joins-forces-with-unmarshal-to-create-data-integrity-verification-technology-ad38bc36c9d2
Medium
KIRA Joins Forces with Unmarshal to Create Data Integrity Verification Technology
Following the launch of our public testnet a few weeks ago, we are delighted to announce a new strategic partnership with multi-chain data…
📚Learn about leveraged staking!
This article explains how #KIRA optimizes passive income generation while increasing security 🔐
https://blog.kira.network/kira-leverage-staking-2021-why-it-matters-93cad8fd4ab1
This article explains how #KIRA optimizes passive income generation while increasing security 🔐
https://blog.kira.network/kira-leverage-staking-2021-why-it-matters-93cad8fd4ab1
Medium
KIRA Leverage Staking 2021: Why It Matters
Following our recent partnership with Unmarshal, which has accelerated development of our API toolset and data integrity verification…
New branch
All
* Validators whitelist info: link
* Setup Instructions: link
* Seeds List: link
* Faucet:
To confirm KYC status contact support.kira.network
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Public Testnet Announcement: https://medium.com/kira-core/kira-launches-public-testnet-df5bcad028b8
1. Read Milestone 1 Documentation
2. Read Milestone 2 Documentation
3. Visit testnet repository to find instructions how to join Public Testnet
testnet-3 of the KIRA Manager is now live with latest bugfixes and stability patches.All
WHITELISTED validators should join the network by initializing setup on the clean instance. Successful setup should result in the kira tool displaying version v0.3.0.0 and healthy status for all containers in the main menu. In case of issues and/or failures during setup please attempt to reinstall the software first.* Validators whitelist info: link
* Setup Instructions: link
* Seeds List: link
* Faucet:
https://testnet-rpc.kira.network/api/faucet?claim=<your_kira_address_here>&token=ukex
* Testers channel: testers.kira.networkTo confirm KYC status contact support.kira.network
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Public Testnet Announcement: https://medium.com/kira-core/kira-launches-public-testnet-df5bcad028b8
1. Read Milestone 1 Documentation
2. Read Milestone 2 Documentation
3. Visit testnet repository to find instructions how to join Public Testnet
We’re happy to announce new partnership with RAMP DEFI🚀
Together we will roll out a Proof of Concept for Leveraged Staking. This is the process by which DeFi users can simultaneously stake assets across multiple chains at the same time, which enables them to juice obtainable yields without exposure to market volatility or otherwise increasing their risk profile.
KIRA will also support the staking of stablecoins issued by RAMP🔥 This will benefit KIRA delegators, who will have ability to switch from staking cryptocurrencies to staking stablecoins during periods of high market volatility, all without loosing out on block and fee rewards.
We look forward to working with RAMP DEFI and rolling out Leveraged Staking as we pursue new ways of optimizing yield without need for assets custody and without any risks related to performance of the market🚀
To learn more read our latest blog 📖: https://link.medium.com/9aal6yfpXfb
Together we will roll out a Proof of Concept for Leveraged Staking. This is the process by which DeFi users can simultaneously stake assets across multiple chains at the same time, which enables them to juice obtainable yields without exposure to market volatility or otherwise increasing their risk profile.
KIRA will also support the staking of stablecoins issued by RAMP🔥 This will benefit KIRA delegators, who will have ability to switch from staking cryptocurrencies to staking stablecoins during periods of high market volatility, all without loosing out on block and fee rewards.
We look forward to working with RAMP DEFI and rolling out Leveraged Staking as we pursue new ways of optimizing yield without need for assets custody and without any risks related to performance of the market🚀
To learn more read our latest blog 📖: https://link.medium.com/9aal6yfpXfb
Medium
KIRA Partners With RAMP DEFI to Develop PoC for Leveraged Staking
What do KIRA and RAMP DEFI have in common, aside from a love of all caps? That’s right, staking. Specifically, both projects are focused on…
Learn how digital fiat can be used to onboard users of legacy economies into the crypto space, incentivize them and secure decentralized networks with the value of real-world assets!
Key points to highlight:
📚Within the KIRA network ‘trust’ is measured with the ‘value’ vouching for the honest network operator
📚There are no limitations in terms of how much value there can be at stake then there is no restriction on how much trust the network can achieve
📚KIRA becomes more secure, thus more trustworthy with the growing value staked, making it unique in the world of Web3
📚KIRA processes transactions and execute financial logic at unprecedented scales, all of which can be simply and quantitatively measured.
📚KIRA provides an attractive bridge where traditional investors and the non-crypto savvy users can easily extract value from their real-world assets
📚KIRA ensures trust between all actors in the global economy
More info: https://blog.kira.network/connecting-crypto-with-real-world-economies-c95c20b3572d
Key points to highlight:
📚Within the KIRA network ‘trust’ is measured with the ‘value’ vouching for the honest network operator
📚There are no limitations in terms of how much value there can be at stake then there is no restriction on how much trust the network can achieve
📚KIRA becomes more secure, thus more trustworthy with the growing value staked, making it unique in the world of Web3
📚KIRA processes transactions and execute financial logic at unprecedented scales, all of which can be simply and quantitatively measured.
📚KIRA provides an attractive bridge where traditional investors and the non-crypto savvy users can easily extract value from their real-world assets
📚KIRA ensures trust between all actors in the global economy
More info: https://blog.kira.network/connecting-crypto-with-real-world-economies-c95c20b3572d
Medium
Connecting Crypto with Real World Economies
In this article, you will discover how digital fiat can be used to onboard users of legacy economies into the cryptocurrency space…
We are delighted to announce Public Mint Strategic Partnership 🚀🚀
Users will be able to transfer stablecoins issued on the fiat native Mint blockchain into KIRA relay chain and stake them there.
🔹KIRA will also support staking of USD and the native MINT token
🔹KIRA will be able to increase security and liquidity of its own network
🔹All tokens staked on KIRA will remain liquid in form of staking derivatives allowing them to benefit from block rewards and access to DeFi at the same time
🔹Mint stablecoins holders will have access to the Interchain and its DeFi ecosystem
https://blog.kira.network/kira-joins-forces-with-public-mint-to-enable-cross-chain-liquid-staking-of-fiat-and-mint-475c8e937078
Users will be able to transfer stablecoins issued on the fiat native Mint blockchain into KIRA relay chain and stake them there.
🔹KIRA will also support staking of USD and the native MINT token
🔹KIRA will be able to increase security and liquidity of its own network
🔹All tokens staked on KIRA will remain liquid in form of staking derivatives allowing them to benefit from block rewards and access to DeFi at the same time
🔹Mint stablecoins holders will have access to the Interchain and its DeFi ecosystem
https://blog.kira.network/kira-joins-forces-with-public-mint-to-enable-cross-chain-liquid-staking-of-fiat-and-mint-475c8e937078
We are happy that announce that KIRA and Clover Finance enter a strategic partnership to enable liquid, non-custodial staking of digital assets issued and available via Clover Finance apps and extensions to be staked on KIRA.
🍀Clover enables users to easily navigate and transact assets between foreign decentralized networks.
🍀By creating a cross-chain asset bridge between KIRA and Clover any digital asset issued on and accessible via the Colover platform will gain the ability to generate yield from staking on KIRA.
🍀Since all assets staked on KIRA remain liquid they can be further utilized on many different chains for the purpose of leverage staking and leveraged yield farming.
📚To learn more please follow the link: https://blog.kira.network/kira-partners-with-clover-finance-to-enable-non-custodial-cross-chain-staking-ba2816a9601d
https://twitter.com/kira_core/status/1392857914231164931?s=21
🍀Clover enables users to easily navigate and transact assets between foreign decentralized networks.
🍀By creating a cross-chain asset bridge between KIRA and Clover any digital asset issued on and accessible via the Colover platform will gain the ability to generate yield from staking on KIRA.
🍀Since all assets staked on KIRA remain liquid they can be further utilized on many different chains for the purpose of leverage staking and leveraged yield farming.
📚To learn more please follow the link: https://blog.kira.network/kira-partners-with-clover-finance-to-enable-non-custodial-cross-chain-staking-ba2816a9601d
https://twitter.com/kira_core/status/1392857914231164931?s=21
We are happy to announce the launch of the new, upgraded website and our visual identity.
As we strive toward leading position in the DeFi market, our new visual concept reflects our mission and values, being a simple solution for complex tasks. We hope our community will enjoy the new identity as well as our upcoming technical upgrades.
Check the new website today!
https://kira.network
As we strive toward leading position in the DeFi market, our new visual concept reflects our mission and values, being a simple solution for complex tasks. We hope our community will enjoy the new identity as well as our upcoming technical upgrades.
Check the new website today!
https://kira.network
KIRA TEAM IS HAPPY TO SHARE THE MOST RECENT TESTNET UPDATE!
We are happy to summarize our latest developments for the convenience of our community. KIRA Team wanted to make sure that each member is aware of the current updates.
Here is our weekly testnet summary
New branch testnet-4 of the KIRA Manager is now live with latest bugfixes and stability patches. All WHITELISTED validators should join the network by initializing setup on the clean instance. Successful setup should result in the kira tool displaying version v0.4.0.7 and healthy status for all containers in the main menu. In case of issues and/or failures during setup please attempt to reinstall the software first.
LATEST NUMBERS
Active Validators Count (Actively participating in the consensus): 294
Total Number of Validators (Who claimed validator seats): 339
Validators accounts waiting to be claimed: 435
FEATURES AND UPDATES
* Networking Manager & Firewall Hotfix
* Decreased number of on in/out connections to peers to decongest network and improve connectivity
* Nodes configuration and fastsync hotfix
We do hope, that these updates will help you understand our current state and get useful information on the progress our team achieves each weel.
Stay tuned for our updates, follow us on social media and subscribe to our weekly newsletters.
Latest KIRA Manager release: v0.4.0.7
RESOURCE MATERIALS
* Validators whitelist info: link
(https://testnet-rpc.kira.network/api/valopers?all=true)* Setup Instructions: link
(https://github.com/KiraCore/testnet/blob/main/README.md)* Seeds List: link
(https://testnet-rpc.kira.network/download/peers.txt)* Faucet: https://testnet-rpc.kira.network/api/faucet?claim=<your_kira_address_here>&token=ukex
To confirm KYC status contact support.kira.network
(http://support.kira.network/)——————————————
Public Testnet Announcement: https://medium.com/kira-core/kira-launches-public-testnet-df5bcad028b8
1. Read Milestone 1 Documentation
(https://medium.com/kira-core/kira-testnet-phase-0-milestone-1-f667b1522b31)2. Read Milestone 2 Documentation
(https://medium.com/kira-core/kira-testnet-phase-0-milestone-2-fc9f56b262ea)3. Visit testnet repository (https://github.com/KiraCore/testnet/blob/main/README.md) to find instructions how to join Public Testnet
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We are happy to summarize our latest developments for the convenience of our community. KIRA Team wanted to make sure that each member is aware of the current updates.
Here is our weekly testnet summary
New branch testnet-4 of the KIRA Manager is now live with latest bugfixes and stability patches. All WHITELISTED validators should join the network by initializing setup on the clean instance. Successful setup should result in the kira tool displaying version v0.4.0.7 and healthy status for all containers in the main menu. In case of issues and/or failures during setup please attempt to reinstall the software first.
LATEST NUMBERS
Active Validators Count (Actively participating in the consensus): 294
Total Number of Validators (Who claimed validator seats): 339
Validators accounts waiting to be claimed: 435
FEATURES AND UPDATES
* Networking Manager & Firewall Hotfix
* Decreased number of on in/out connections to peers to decongest network and improve connectivity
* Nodes configuration and fastsync hotfix
We do hope, that these updates will help you understand our current state and get useful information on the progress our team achieves each weel.
Stay tuned for our updates, follow us on social media and subscribe to our weekly newsletters.
Latest KIRA Manager release: v0.4.0.7
RESOURCE MATERIALS
* Validators whitelist info: link
(https://testnet-rpc.kira.network/api/valopers?all=true)* Setup Instructions: link
(https://github.com/KiraCore/testnet/blob/main/README.md)* Seeds List: link
(https://testnet-rpc.kira.network/download/peers.txt)* Faucet: https://testnet-rpc.kira.network/api/faucet?claim=<your_kira_address_here>&token=ukex
To confirm KYC status contact support.kira.network
(http://support.kira.network/)——————————————
Public Testnet Announcement: https://medium.com/kira-core/kira-launches-public-testnet-df5bcad028b8
1. Read Milestone 1 Documentation
(https://medium.com/kira-core/kira-testnet-phase-0-milestone-1-f667b1522b31)2. Read Milestone 2 Documentation
(https://medium.com/kira-core/kira-testnet-phase-0-milestone-2-fc9f56b262ea)3. Visit testnet repository (https://github.com/KiraCore/testnet/blob/main/README.md) to find instructions how to join Public Testnet
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KIRA Team is excited to announce a new listing for KEX token on Gate.io
This is a major step in providing token holders with KEX liquidity to allow seamless and secure transactions.
https://twitter.com/kira_core/status/1405430106655395840?s=21
Read our blog for more info 📚
https://blog.kira.network/kex-listing-on-gate-io-f250ee99d3e9
This is a major step in providing token holders with KEX liquidity to allow seamless and secure transactions.
https://twitter.com/kira_core/status/1405430106655395840?s=21
Read our blog for more info 📚
https://blog.kira.network/kex-listing-on-gate-io-f250ee99d3e9
Missed #KIRAdev updates? Here we are!
🧑🏻💻Over the last 2 weeks the team has finalized the smart contract for NFT Staking
🧑🏻💻We finalized designs and began implementing the SAIFU mobile wallet application
🧑🏻💻Continued work on the frontend of #KIRA application that will be released during next update
🧑🏻💻Stress-testing upgrade module for smooth network updates
🧑🏻💻Over the last 2 weeks the team has finalized the smart contract for NFT Staking
🧑🏻💻We finalized designs and began implementing the SAIFU mobile wallet application
🧑🏻💻Continued work on the frontend of #KIRA application that will be released during next update
🧑🏻💻Stress-testing upgrade module for smooth network updates
🏆Vote for #KIRA at the WorldFestival 2021 Innovation Awards:
Follow the link https://zpr.io/eaJGseeAvBv3. 🏆
Help us secure a spot to pitch live as a Top 50 Startup, and get a free WORLD Pass to #WorldFestival 2021 (Aug 17-19, Online) 🔥
Follow the link https://zpr.io/eaJGseeAvBv3. 🏆
Help us secure a spot to pitch live as a Top 50 Startup, and get a free WORLD Pass to #WorldFestival 2021 (Aug 17-19, Online) 🔥
Dear KIRA community, as we approach the completion of the public Testnet, which will be followed by incentivized games, we wanted to recap a few details about the upcoming Mainnet.
➡️KIRA’s Mainnet will launch in the Proof of Authority mode, and include a Governance module that will establish new rules for on-boarding new validators, new governance members and further execute on-chain upgrades.
➡️During this phase we will continue to support legacy KEX staking as an ERC-20 and will introduce a new NFT staking mechanism on Ethereum. This will also be the time when Seed and Private tokens will begin to unlock, and our early backers will receive their first Native $KEX tokens.
➡️Native $KEX token will not be exchangeable for the legacy ERC-20 and existing holders of ERC-20 KEX will be able to swap to native $KEX after the KIRA cross-chain Ethereum bridge module is released.
➡️Post Mainnet launch the next two modules to be released will include MBPoS consensus and Ethereum bridge that will enable us to fully transition NFT and KEX staking from Ethereum to KIRA’s Native Chain.
Follow the link to learn more:
https://t.co/Jpo26nwYk9
➡️KIRA’s Mainnet will launch in the Proof of Authority mode, and include a Governance module that will establish new rules for on-boarding new validators, new governance members and further execute on-chain upgrades.
➡️During this phase we will continue to support legacy KEX staking as an ERC-20 and will introduce a new NFT staking mechanism on Ethereum. This will also be the time when Seed and Private tokens will begin to unlock, and our early backers will receive their first Native $KEX tokens.
➡️Native $KEX token will not be exchangeable for the legacy ERC-20 and existing holders of ERC-20 KEX will be able to swap to native $KEX after the KIRA cross-chain Ethereum bridge module is released.
➡️Post Mainnet launch the next two modules to be released will include MBPoS consensus and Ethereum bridge that will enable us to fully transition NFT and KEX staking from Ethereum to KIRA’s Native Chain.
Follow the link to learn more:
https://t.co/Jpo26nwYk9
Medium
Mainnet: What to Expect
Dear KIRA community, as we approach the completion of the public Testnet, which will be followed by incentivized games, we wanted to recap…
What is the future of #Fintech? Both access and user experience with low concentration risks.
Read the latest article about #OpenFinance, with #KIRA mentioned as the startup to follow
https://www.entrepreneur.com/amphtml/382675?__twitter_impression=true
Read the latest article about #OpenFinance, with #KIRA mentioned as the startup to follow
https://www.entrepreneur.com/amphtml/382675?__twitter_impression=true
Dear #KIRA Community, our team has prepared the most recent infrastructure overview for you. We are now planning an upcoming release of the KIRA Manager, the new Upgrade Module, and deployment modes.
Here is the shortlist of top5 new features and updates:
🔹 KIRA Manager (KM) is an infrastructure management tool allowing for the deployment of validators, sentries, and seed nodes with just a single line of code.
🔹 One of the new features of the KM is the possibility of joining the validator set without the need for command line use and manually submitting the “claim-validator-seat” transaction.
🔹 Privacy P2P Mode - it allows for easy deployment of your KIRA nodes within the private networks. If the privacy mode is enabled then nodes deployed outside of the private network will not be able to communicate with your node via P2P (propagate blocks).
🔹Deployment modes of the KIRA manager have been simplified and optimized in order to decrease disk space requirements and support a wider variety of VPS providers.
🔹 Upgrade Module - the main highlight of the testnet-5 and the upcoming KM release is the support of the automated on-chain upgrades. Upgrade module is a blockchain application that allows validators to coordinate soft & hard forks as well as agree on the integrity and content of each new KIRA release.
We are excited to share this update with you, bringing more clarity on what to expect and how to prepare your infrastructure for the upcoming incentivized games. We will also publish a detailed mainnet launch roadmap in the upcoming weeks.
To learn more, visit our blog https://blog.kira.network/kira-infrastructure-overview-2-0-b3bf94ba647
Here is the shortlist of top5 new features and updates:
🔹 KIRA Manager (KM) is an infrastructure management tool allowing for the deployment of validators, sentries, and seed nodes with just a single line of code.
🔹 One of the new features of the KM is the possibility of joining the validator set without the need for command line use and manually submitting the “claim-validator-seat” transaction.
🔹 Privacy P2P Mode - it allows for easy deployment of your KIRA nodes within the private networks. If the privacy mode is enabled then nodes deployed outside of the private network will not be able to communicate with your node via P2P (propagate blocks).
🔹Deployment modes of the KIRA manager have been simplified and optimized in order to decrease disk space requirements and support a wider variety of VPS providers.
🔹 Upgrade Module - the main highlight of the testnet-5 and the upcoming KM release is the support of the automated on-chain upgrades. Upgrade module is a blockchain application that allows validators to coordinate soft & hard forks as well as agree on the integrity and content of each new KIRA release.
We are excited to share this update with you, bringing more clarity on what to expect and how to prepare your infrastructure for the upcoming incentivized games. We will also publish a detailed mainnet launch roadmap in the upcoming weeks.
To learn more, visit our blog https://blog.kira.network/kira-infrastructure-overview-2-0-b3bf94ba647
Medium
KIRA Infrastructure Overview 2.0
In this article we will have a look at the upcoming release of the KIRA Manager, the new Upgrade Module, deployment modes and recommended…