📢 A lot of development is going on behind the scenes here at Cardstack!

🚀 Here are some crucial updates from our engineering team on the Cardstack Protocol, Framework, Wallet & App Suite: https://medium.com/cardstack/august-2022-tech-status-update-5ae949fa9e20

Users can now stake their CARD.CPXD tokens!

We believe that staking will play an important role in the development of a healthy Web3 ecosystem.

Reach out to us on Discord/Telegram for any questions regarding staking OR read this article: https://medium.com/cardstack/introducing-staking-for-card-cpxd-tokens-dc6eda9c4b3d

Tomorrow on Web3 Watch with Satellite_im, we discuss:

✅ What is multi-platform decentralized messaging?
✅ Why build a decentralized messaging system against current apps like WhatsApp?

...and much more!

🎙️Tune in here: https://youtu.be/cmn7RtVyrJs

📢 Latest updates from the Cardstack lab:

➡️ Tech update on Cardstack Protocol, Framework, Wallet & App Suite
➡️ Fixing data privacy with Web3 tools
➡️ Guide to crypto staking
➡️ Upcoming fireside chat: decentralized messaging

....and more!

https://medium.com/cardstack/web3-roundup-e8cf9ae5ca7

🎙️ Don't wanna miss out on our Web3 Watch podcast on all things Web3?

👉 Subscribe here:

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Not sure when to deploy your own blockchain or when to use a shared environment?

Check out our fireside chat with Chris Tse & Nader Dabit, where they discuss the power of self-deployed blockchains: https://youtu.be/PUHk1IahUKs

The biggest promise of Web3 is that it will deconstruct the centralized powers of Web2 tech companies—through decentralized protocols and software.

How does Web3 undo these power structures❓🤔

Read the full article here: https://medium.com/cardstack/from-app-to-dapp-how-web3-is-reshaping-the-internet-b9524779be24

🎙️ Next week's Web3 Watch brings you Aziz Amer Tash, CBDO of GetBlock, to discuss blockchain nodes and dApp development!

Running a node can be complicated. So GetBlock works to take that pressure off the shoulders of Web3 builders.

👉 Register here: https://events.cardstack.com/blockchain-nodes-and-dapp-development-with-getblocks-cbdo-aziz-amer-tash

Meet Dani, Cardstack's Senior Software Engineer—a tech enthusiast working on Cardstack Wallet!

When she’s not geeking out on coding, she’s likely to be found venturing into beautiful landscapes on her motorcycle or indulging in her love for cats with Stray, the video game.

Learn more about Dani’s adventure with Cardstack here: https://www.notion.so/Q-A-with-the-Cardstack-Team-1bbb8cd1ed88459d9c41a642c3c81d48#e3fef912032e40fd9ec14e910750199c

What is the value of self-sovereign identity in the decentralized world?

Learn more about this in our Web3 Watch episode on Decentralized Insurance: https://youtu.be/I03JbqmKL6U

📢 We have an AMA coming up!

Happening on September 1st—Cardstack’s Founding Director Chris Tse shares:

➡️ Progress updates on product development
➡️ Upcoming product launches

and much more!

💬 This will be a live Zoom session, register here: https://events.cardstack.com/ama-with-cardstacks-founding-director-chris-tse

🎙️ Tomorrow on our fireside chat with GetBlock, we discuss blockchain nodes and dApp development, including:

👉 GetBlock's vision for the Web3 ecosystem
👉 Why choose GetBlock over running your own node?
👉 Different types of nodes offered by GetBlock
... and more!

Set your reminders here: https://youtu.be/9SAcJle6w7M

Hollywood is well-known as an industry of sharks. And its bloodthirsty reputation doesn't seem set on disappearing anytime soon.

Can Web3 aid in improving this sentiment towards the media & entertainment industry?

https://medium.com/cardstack/can-web3-save-the-entertainment-industry-ced6410c78ee

We are extending the Card Pay Protocol to provide an end-to-end payment infrastructure for Web3 businesses.

The app suite will allow Web3 businesses to manage invoices, payments, and accounting—all from one dashboard.

Read more here: https://twitter.com/cardstack/status/1562721513983610880

🎙️ Next week's Web3 Watch brings you Harsh Rajat, Founder of Ethereum Push Notification Service (EPNS)!

We will discuss EPNS' blockchain-based push notification service, which is both chain-agnostic and platform-independent.

👉 Don't miss out!
Register here: https://events.cardstack.com/chain-agnostic-push-notifications-with-epns-founder-harsh-rajat

🔔 One of the many valued Senior Developers on our team, Doug works to improve Cardstack Wallet’s quality and bring new features to life!

Besides working, he is a gamer at heart and enjoys pixel art-styled indie games 🎮. He also occasionally rides in amateur Hard Enduro "races" on his battle-tested 1999 Honda XR!

👉 More on Doug here:
https://www.notion.so/Q-A-with-the-Cardstack-Team-1bbb8cd1ed88459d9c41a642c3c81d48#fc97e9f217004fcda10841bd8a0b1cbe

📢 Excited for our live AMA on September 1st?

Here's your chance to get updates directly from our Founding Director Chris Tse!

You will be able to submit questions on Zoom directly, so remember to prepare your questions in advance.

🗓 Register NOW for the live Q&A on Zoom:
https://events.cardstack.com/ama-with-cardstacks-founding-director-chris-tse

📢 The live AMA with Cardstack's Founding Director Chris Tse is happening this Thursday, September 1st! You can now submit your questions in advance.

Please use this hashtag and follow this format, so we catch your question: #CardstackAMA : [Your Question]

Note: All questions surrounding token price, liquidity or exchanges will not be answered.

Also remember to register for the AMA if you haven't already: https://events.cardstack.com/ama-with-cardstacks-founding-director-chris-tse

🎙️ Tomorrow on Web3 Watch with Ethereum Push Notification Service (EPNS), we talk about these topics:

✅ The vision of EPNS
✅ Why build a push notification communication protocol?
✅ Challenges in building a push notification system on blockchain

... & more!

Set your alerts here: https://youtu.be/1N0O-ep5Fss

📢 Catch up on our latest updates, including tomorrow's AMA and our new fireside chats!

https://medium.com/cardstack/web3-roundup-a3eed25dfae2

🎙️ Next week's Web3 Watch brings you Calaxy to discuss the creator economy.

Among other topics, we talk about...

➡️ How creators are leveraging Calaxy's marketplace
➡️ Why blockchain is crucial for building a decentralized creator economy

Register here: https://events.cardstack.com/creator-economy-with-calaxys-cso-rusty-matveev