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The Sentinel Hub is now Stargate ready and #IBC compatible!

We have upgraded the Sentinel Hub to v0.42.4 @cosmos SDK which includes:

- IBC
- Quick state sync
- Protobuf
- Full-feature light clients
- Chain upgrade module

Sentinel IBC testnet release by the end of the month!
The Keplr Wallet has now integrated Sentinel's Cosmos based $dVPN token, allowing for users to make token transfers and also stake their tokens through Keplr's Google Chrome and Brave Browser extension.

Keplr Web Extension: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/keplr/dmkamcknogkgcdfhhbddcghachkejeap
The Sentinel dVPN Hub Node has been configured to run on a Raspberry Pi using an OpenWRT docker image.

Next, Sentinel's WireGuardVPN based dVPN node will be configured to be compatible with OpenWRT based routers, allowing for users to host a node on their own router.

Sentinel will be partnering with existing router organizations as well as new start-ups in the space to bring monetization and dVPN security to anyone with a residential internet connection.
Sentinel's Mainnet Validator 'Delegation Criteria' is now available in this blog article along with the link to the Sentinel 'Delegation Application Form'.

The ink to the application form can also be found at: https://forms.gle/2JTjVmb9ccq18guu6

A validator is not just an entity which hosts a server that confirms transactions on the network, a validator is an entity/group of people that contributes to a decentralized ecosystem in addition to maintaining high quality security standards while also participating in governance matters with an unbiased standpoint.

The criteria for delegation includes:

-Technical/Ecosystem contributions to the Cosmos Network or other decentralized networks in the Cosmos Ecosystem
-Technical/Ecosystem contributions till date to the Sentinel Ecosystem
-Plans for future technical/ecosystem contributions to the Sentinel Ecosystem
-Past participation/Plans for future participation in Sentinel’s bandwidth monetization economy (e.g hosting of a node, deployment of a white-labelled dVPN)
-Validator Experience and Technical Architecture/Security Standards
-Access to notable influencers and distribution channels that have the ability to bridge our message to other communities

Sentinel's validator set will soon be expanding from a maximum of 50 validators to 64 validators.

https://medium.com/sentinel/sentinel-mainnet-foundation-validator-delegation-criteria-8754e479ebf1
Exidio.co is now hiring full-time team members in the 'Silicon Valley' of India, Bangalore.

Being located in the epicenter of the largest Covid outbreak will not stop the growth of development resources dedicated towards the Sentinel and Cosmos ecosystems

https://apply.workable.com/exidio/

Checkout $SENT's latest blog which covers the purpose of @Exidio_co and Exidio's focus on contributing to the #Sentinel and @cosmos/ @tendermint_team ecosystems.

Exidio will be building white-labelled #dVPN applications on the Sentinel Framework. @Exidio will also be dedicating development resources towards contributing to the Cosmos SDK and Tendermint Core roadmaps, in addition to building useful Cosmos based utilities.

Exidio's first open-sourced Cosmos based utility is referenced in the blog.

https://medium.com/sentinel/reveal-of-sentinels-implementation-partner-exidio-and-the-importance-of-exidio-to-the-sentinel-a290819cfd2
Sentinel is pleased to share the formation of an alliance with StrongBlock to increase #dVPN node scaling across the globe. This collaboration sets the stage for Sentinel’s dVPN to expand in scope and utility, in addition to creating new use cases for the underlying network.

Together, Sentinel and StrongBlock will provide a decentralized VPN that exceeds the currently limited performance and user experience of centralized competitors such as NordVPN, TunnelBear, Mullvad, and ExpressVPN, which all suffer from single points of failure as a result of their centralized design.

Additionally, both StrongBlock and bitcoin.com will be operating validator nodes on the Sentinel network in partnership with Pangea Blockchain Fund. The fund is backed by renowned blockchain entrepreneur Roger Ver and the new Pangea Research project.

https://medium.com/sentinel/sentinel-and-strongblock-partner-to-increase-dvpn-availability-and-utility-be004e8b1e26
Sentinel is excited to share that bandwidth sharing will become available for testing on the Sentinel Turing-4 Cosmos IBC-enabled testnet starting in May. This transition marks a significant leap forward for the development of decentralized applications (dApps) that can be built on top of the Sentinel protocol as part of its up-and-coming provably private Web3 stack.

Once the testnet build has passed inspection from contributors and the broader development community, Sentinel users will be able to monetize their bandwidth across blockchains. It is expected that this process will take between 3 - 4 days. Successful implementation will be determined by Sentinel validators. 

In order to issue the governance update, validators must certify the update proposal. This will trigger the transition to the Cosmos IBC mainnet at which point users will be able to build new applications like provably private decentralized exchanges (DEXs) across blockchains. This rapid advancement of the Sentinel protocol will expand developer use cases exponentially. 

Through this momentous development, Sentinel invites validators to begin testing the Sentinel dVPN protocol on Cosmos IBC testnet beginning Monday, May 3rd.. If testing goes according to plan, the Sentinel network should migrate to IBC mainnet by May 24th. Validators who want to participate in the testnet will have to submit GenTx in the testnet repository, more details about it will be shared soon.

https://medium.com/sentinel/sentinel-initiates-bandwidth-sharing-on-the-cosmos-ibc-testnet-61eca88c2c25
Listen to Roger Ver and Will Duplessie discuss more about internet censorship, the requirement for decentralized VPN solutions, and Sentinel's upcoming integration with @Strongblock_io.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-2SxoaIx6U

The Sentinel ecosystem is extremely humbled to have one of the most prolific thought leaders in the ecosystem acknowledging and understanding the merits of dVPN applications and the requirement for these in the world we live in today.

In the video, Roger lightheartedly brings up Sentinel's ideas around decentralized satellite-based ISP network which are referenced in the Al Jazeera article.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/12/iraqs-protests-and-the-technology-of-resistance

Bitcoin.com will be hosting a validator on the Sentinel Cosmos-based chain.
📣 Community Announcement! 📣

Existing $SENT ERC-20 token holders now have until June 1st to swap $SENT for $DVPN and remain eligible for the bonus of 400 million $DVPN mainnet tokens for an additional 4 weeks.

The Foundation that oversees the success of Sentinel is aware of an exchange that has $SENT locked causing a delay in access to $DVPN and also restricting the $SENT to $DVPN swap for individuals. Members of the Foundation and community are in active conversations with the exchange.



📆 New snapshot date: June 1st
➡️ Read more here https://medium.com/sentinel/staking-incentive-for-long-term-token-holders-5793253e0a3c
Sentinel's @cosmos-based #dVPN Node 'Bandwidth Mining' program will begin from next week where node hosts will begin to receive incentivizes in $dVPN tokens for providing bandwidth to Sentinel's new Cosmos based dVPN.

Router integration coming soon!

https://github.com/sentinel-official/dvpn-node
Vote on the second proposal on Sentinel's Hub to help Sentinel become one of the first blockchains to integrate with the Cosmos Inter-blockchain Communication protocol.

Cross-chain transactions will power $dVPN interoperability.

https://mintscan.io/sentinel/proposals/2

Apart from facilitating inter-chain dVPN payments, the @cosmos #IBC protocol will allow for liquidity pools of $dVPN to be established on:

- BSC
- Polygon
- Ethereum

in addition to other layer-1 chains such as @solana which will eventually integrate with the Cosmos IBC.
Sentinel has been listed on stakingrewards.com, the leading provider of staking and crypto-growth data & tools! 🔥

➡️ Read more here https://medium.com/sentinel/sentinel-token-to-list-on-staking-rewards-acc0c2586515


Sentinel is excited to announce that its $DVPN token is listed on Staking Rewards, a top site for earning passive income with crypto. Staking Rewards' exposure opens up new ways for the Sentinel network to enhance its reach and availability while rewarding users who stake $DVPN with additional tokens.

Staking Rewards is the leading data provider for staking and growing crypto assets. The platform currently tracks 215 yield-bearing assets with an average reward rate of 14.95% and 8,659 qualified providers. With Staking Rewards users can choose a lending platform with which to stake their $DVPN as well as calculate yield to determine the best platform for staking.

📈 Add DVPN to your portfolio on Staking Rewards and start monitoring Sentinel’s progress: https://www.stakingrewards.com/earn/sentinel

💎 Start staking $DVPN today and earn over 51% APR: https://link.medium.com/I3vuy7qJggb

🗣 Spread the word: https://twitter.com/StakingRewards/status/1387857479296507906
Sentinel is about to begin its evolution from a volunteer driven node network that has impacted hundreds of thousands of active users across the globe, to a monetized network with millions of users and thousands of physical #dVPN nodes that are generating income.

By joining forces with innovators from the $HNS Handshake ecosystem such as Michael Michelini, the Sentinel ecosystem will allow users all over the world to not only monetize on their bandwidth, but also to easily gain access to websites built on Handshake.

A series of blogs will be released focusing on Sentinel's hardware expansion related efforts, followed by an AMA with Mike and Dan of Exidio.co next week (details TBA).

https://twitter.com/Sentinel_co/status/1398343301623738369
*Urgent Announcement, due to the scheduled Sentinel Hub upgrade to allow for #IBC compatibility;

- ERC20 to $dVPN swap will be temporarily suspended

http://swap.sentinel.co

- Sentinel desktop wallet users will have to use alternate wallets until the new wallet launch tomorrow. Please use Cosmostation and the Keplr wallet if you are currently using the Sentinel desktop wallet (until the new release tomorrow).

We are one-step away from becoming an interoperable blockchain that has the ability to provide more utility to the general consumer than any other dAPP network out there.

If you are using the current Sentinel Desktop wallet, you can access your wallet on Keplr or Cosmostation by using your secret phrase or your private key. Your staking/account balances WILL NOT be affected by this ugprade.
The date for the 'Staking Incentive' Snapshot has now been moved to a final date of June 15th owing to the grievances of community members who have their tokens locked on centralized exchanges. There is ongoing communication with both exchanges.

$SENT ERC-20 token holders will have the opportunity to receive a bonus of 400 million $DVPN mainnet tokens upon conducting the swap and staking their tokens for a minimum of 12 consecutive months. Users do not need to have their tokens in the mainnet genesis block to be eligible for this incentive. Monitoring and tracking for this incentive opportunity begins with a snapshot on June 15st, 2021.
The latest Sentinel Desktop wallet release is now available for download. This wallet has been configured with Sentinel's #IBC compatible @cosmos based Hub.

https://github.com/sentinel-official/desktop-client/releases/tag/v0.3.3

The next client release will be Sentinel's #Cosmos based $dVPN application.
Tune in to the Sentinel x Indigitus AMA on our telegram at 15:00 UTC on Monday, June 7th!

Join at https://t.me/sentinel_co

The CEO of Exidio, Dan Edlebeck will be joined by Michael Michelini, co-founder of Indigitus, for an open chat around the Sentinel and Indigitus integration.

Sentinel's Cosmos based dVPN client and node are being configured for the OpenWrt router firmware.

The integration with the Indigitus Router will greatly expand the Sentinel ecosystem to allow users globally to monetize their bandwidth and access websites built on Handshake.

The Indigitus website along with additional product specifications will be released in the following weeks followed by pre-order processes.

The Sentinel ecosystem is transitioning from a previously underground and obscure ERC-20 token, to a transparent and thriving eocsystem driven by professionals and dedicated community members.
The Sentinel Hub has now produced 1M+ blocks since mainnet launch on March 27.

Thank you for the support!

Sessions - 12.5M+
Downloads - 500K+
Bandwidth - 1,375 TB+
Transactions - ~250K

You can explore here - https://explorer.sentinel.co
Sentinel x Indigitus AMA Recap

Thank you to @michelini, @DanExidio and everyone who joined the Sentinel x Indigitus AMA yesterday. Special congratulations to the four $DVPN winners in the AMA giveaway! 🏆

The integration with the Indigitus Router will greatly expand the Sentinel ecosystem to allow users globally to monetize their bandwidth and access websites built on Handshake. The Indigitus website along with additional product specifications will be released in the following weeks followed by pre-order processes.

➡️ Read the recap here https://medium.com/sentinel/transcript-of-indigitus-ama-on-the-sentinel-telegram-group-hosted-by-dan-from-exidio-d8e1f641afe5

🗣 Spread the word: https://twitter.com/Sentinel_co/status/1402268362743468045

🤝 Join the Indigitus Ambassador Program: https://indigitus.com/ambassador/

🧠 Learn about Indigitus’ hardware solution: https://indigitus.com/welcome/


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📣 Community Reminder! 📣

❗️Please email info@snt.foundation and follow all instructions within the next 26 hours❗️

Previous $SENT ERC-20 token holders have the opportunity to receive a bonus of 400 million $DVPN mainnet tokens upon conducting the swap and staking their tokens for a minimum of 12 consecutive months.

Individuals that had MXC or Hotbit conduct the token swap for them, please email info@snt.foundation with the subject line ‘Exchange Swap — Long Term Holders Staking Program’. There will be a follow-up email so be sure to check your email and follow the subsequent steps if you swapped through MXC or Hotbit. This must be done within the next 26 hours. *Initial emails were sent out 50 hours ago.*

The additional reward pool totals 400 million $DVPN tokens and will be shared proportionally by all the participants in the initiative. Individuals will not be eligible for the reward if they undelegate their tokens before the initiative ends. In addition, individuals that remain delegated over the 12 month period will grow their rewards as additional people undelegate over the time period.



📆 Snapshot date: Tomorrow, June 15th 12:00 PM UTC

➡️ Full details here: https://medium.com/sentinel/staking-incentive-for-long-term-token-holders-5793253e0a3c