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๐ŸŒŸ August 2024 Mintlayer Development Update ๐ŸŒŸ

We're thrilled to share that August has been a monumental month for us.

๐ŸŽ‰ We've successfully launched Version 0.6.0 on our testnet, marking a major milestone as we approach the complete vision of Mintlayer.

Highlights of this release include:
๐Ÿ”ถ Native Bitcoin Atomic Swaps on Testnet: Secure and decentralized swaps are now on Testnet.
๐Ÿ”ท Note: Atomic Swap GUI coming soon.
๐Ÿ”ถ Enhancements in Mintscript and API: For smoother and more secure transactions.
๐Ÿ”ทProgress on ZK Thunder Network: Our Layer 3 solution is almost ready, promising EVM compatibility and enhanced scalability.

As we gear up for the full launch, stay tuned for more updates and prepare for a whole new level of blockchain functionality!

Check out the detailed development update here ๐Ÿ‘‡:

https://www.mintlayer.org/blogs/august-2024-mintlayer-development-update
๐Ÿš€ Mintlayer Core: New Release v0.6.0 Announcement

โš ๏ธ Important: Node Upgrade Required
- All users (testnet and mainnet) are urged to upgrade their nodes to v0.6.0
- Upgrading ensures network compatibility and access to new features
- Please update as soon as possible to maintain network stability

๐Ÿ”ฅ Testnet Hard Fork

- Height: 297,550
- Estimated Date: 19th, morning CET
- New Features:
1. HTLC Smart Contract
- Enables cross-chain atomic swaps
- Potential support for Lightning Network
2. ANYONECANTAKE Output
- Facilitates trades within the Mintlayer network

๐Ÿ”’ Trezor Support

- Now supported (requires custom firmware flash)

๐Ÿ“ฆ New Build System

Choose your preferred option:

1. Mintlayer Node
2. Mintlayer Node GUI

Available Platforms:
- Windows
- Mac (M1/M2)
- Mac (Intel)
- Linux (ARM)
- Linux (x86)

Distribution Methods:
- Docker (Non-GUI)
- Compressed package (.tar.gz for Linux, .zip for Mac/Windows)
- Linux: Debian, Ubuntu, RedHat packages
- Windows Installer (GUI only)
- DMG for Mac (GUI only)

Download v0.6.0 in the format that best suits your needs and upgrade your node today!
๐Ÿšจ Mintlayer Release 0.6.1 is Now Live! ๐Ÿ› 

Weโ€™ve just fixed an issue we discovered on the testnet (Note: the mainnet remains unaffected). To ensure youโ€™re up-to-date and ready for smoother operations, we highly encourage everyone to download and update to the latest version.

๐Ÿ”— Download here: https://github.com/mintlayer/mintlayer-core/releases/tag/v0.6.1

Stay ahead of the curve and keep your nodes updated!
๐Ÿ“ข Reminder: Mintlayer Testnet Upgraded! ๐Ÿ“ข

Weโ€™ve just completed a major update to our Testnet, introducing HTLC support for Bitcoin-Mintlayer Atomic Swaps!

โš›๏ธ This is a huge step forward in testing and development, and weโ€™re excited to see the results unfold.

Over the next few weeks of testing, we will frequently release new Testnet versions, so make sure to keep your nodes updated to stay ahead of the curve! ๐Ÿš€

๐Ÿ”ง Please ensure your Testnet nodes are up to date to take full advantage of the new features and help us test the improvements prior to there release on the Mainnet.
โœจ๐Ÿ’ซ Partnership Announcement โœจ๐Ÿ’ซ

Mintlayer ๐ŸŒฑ x Arena Games ๐Ÿ•น

Weโ€™re thrilled to announce a new partnership with Arena Games, a cutting-edge platform that's revolutionizing gaming by integrating blockchain technology, play-to-earn mechanics, and NFTs!

Together, weโ€™ll be pushing the boundaries of whatโ€™s possible. Exciting things are on the horizon... stay tuned! ๐Ÿš€๐ŸŽฎ

More details coming soon! ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Learn More about Arena Games:

Twitter | Website | Telegram |

#Mintlayer #ArenaGames #BlockchainGaming #NFTGaming
๐Ÿšจ Mintlayer Node Operators ๐Ÿšจ

We've recently forked our Testnet with the release of v0.6.1.

If you're running a Testnet node, immediate action is required:

1. Upgrade to version 0.6.1 immediately
2. Important: If you're running an old version, you're now on a different branch
3. To properly re-sync your node, use the --clean-data flag at least for the first restart

๐Ÿ”— Download v0.6.1 here: https://github.com/mintlayer/mintlayer-core/releases/tag/v0.6.1


โœ… Why is this important?
- Ensures you're on the correct network branch
- Maintains network stability
- Gives you access to the latest features and improvements

Remember, keeping your node updated is crucial for the health of the Mintlayer network and for your participation in our Testnet.

Stay synced, stay secure! ๐Ÿ”’
๐Ÿšจ Attention Mintlayer Node Operators! ๐Ÿšจ

Update to v0.6.2 immediately! Includes improvements for Testnet Nodes sync

To resync:
1. Upgrade to 0.6.2
2. Use --clean-data flag on first restart

Stay synced, stay secure! ๐Ÿ”’

๐Ÿ“ฉ Download:

https://github.com/mintlayer/mintlayer-core/releases/tag/v0.6.2
๐ŸŒŸ September 2024 Dev Update ๐ŸŒŸ

We're excited to share our latest development update for September 2024. This month, we've made significant progress across our platform, including updates to the Mintlayer core, the ZK Thunder Network, and our Block Explorer. We've also enhanced our mobile and browser wallets to improve your experience.

๐Ÿ‘€ Read all about our advancements and whatโ€™s coming next:

๐Ÿ“ https://www.mintlayer.org/blogs/september-2024-mintlayer-development-update
Join us at UAE Web3 Fest! ๐ŸŽ‡

๐ŸŒŸ Our very own Enrico Rubboli will be speaking alongside our partners Crypto Oasis UAE from Oct 12-17.

Don't miss out on his insights on the state of our industry.

๐ŸŽŸ Register now:

https://lu.ma/web3fest
๐Ÿ’ซโœจ We're gearing up for Blockchain Life 2024 โœจ ๐Ÿ’ซ

๐Ÿค Join our founder Enrico, CMO Mariangel and other team members on Oct 22-23.

Be sure to come say hi and chat with us about all things crypto. Plus get connect with other top leaders in the space.

Remember to use ๐ŸŽŸ promo code 'Mintlayer' when registering for a discount!

๐Ÿ‘‰ https://blockchain-life.com/ ๐Ÿ‘ˆ
๐ŸŽฎ๐Ÿš€ Our Telegram Mini Game is Now Live! ๐Ÿš€๐ŸŽฎ

We're thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new Telegram mini app, developed in collaboration with our partners at Arena Games! Dive into a world of fun, challenge yourself, and earn rewards as you play.

๐Ÿ”— Join the game now: https://t.me/mintlayergame_bot

Why Play?
๐Ÿ”ถEarn XP: Engage daily, level up, and boost your skills.
๐Ÿ”ถGet Rewards: Play and earn with reward incentives!

Exciting Incentives Coming Up Will Include:
๐Ÿš€ 5M Atomiq DeFi Airdrop: Don't miss out on our huge airdrop events.
๐ŸŽ Monthly $ML Giveaway: Regular chances to win big every month.
๐Ÿ† Weekly Giveaways: Stay active and keep winning.
๐ŸŒฑ Daily XP Farming: Earn and grow your experience every day.

While we're kicking things off we donโ€™t have the full details ready on how our incentive structure works but just be sure that we will release more details in the following weeks! We will continue to update you with more details on the rewards and how you can maximize your gains.

Don't just watchโ€”jump in and start playing today! Let's make gaming rewarding. ๐ŸŽ‰

#MintlayerGaming #TelegramMiniGame #PlayToEarn
๐Ÿธ Join Our Partner Arena Games ๐Ÿธ

By checking out Arena Games Froggy Jump Tournament!

โœ… Play the game and enter Tournament, compete for prizes based on xp earned.

Check out there full tweet for all the details:

๐Ÿ‘‰ https://x.com/Arenaweb3/status/1845894847523443197
๐Ÿšจ Mintlayer Node Update - v0.7.0 Released! ๐Ÿšจ

Testnet users, please update your nodes ASAP! Weโ€™ll be upgrading the testnet on Mon, Oct 28th, introducing new DEX features (orders) ๐Ÿš€.

โœ… Why is this important?
๐Ÿ”ท Keeps the network stable
๐Ÿ”ท Access the latest features & improvements


Keeping your node updated is essential for network health and participation in our Testnet! ๐ŸŒ

๐Ÿ‘‡ Download ๐Ÿ‘‡
https://github.com/mintlayer/mintlayer-core/releases

#Mintlayer #NodeUpdate #Testnet
๐Ÿฅณ Celebrating Over 80 Million $ML Staked with an $ATMQ Airdrop! ๐Ÿฅณ

๐Ÿ’ช We've hit a significant milestone with over 80 million ML coins, valued at $11 million USD, now staked on Mintlayer. This milestone cements our status as a leading Bitcoin Layer 2 solution in terms of Total Value Locked (TVL). To celebrate, weโ€™re launching an $ATMQ token airdrop for our $ML coin stakers.

Current staking stats:
๐Ÿ”ถ 64% APY
๐Ÿ”ท 83 million $ML coins staked
๐Ÿ”ถ 4,850 delegations across
๐Ÿ”ท 363 active pools

Airdrop #2 Details:
๐Ÿ“ˆ 5M $ATMQ tokens available
โณ Observation period: Nov 1 - Nov 30, 2024
๐Ÿ’ธ Vesting: 3-month cliff + 12-month equal vest
โœ… Eligibility: Stake 100+ $ML for 10+ days during the observation period

โš ๏ธ Important Note: The airdrop distribution will be proportional to the amount and duration of $ML staked during the observation period. Please ensure your delegated pools are active, as staking in decommissioned pools disqualifies you from receiving rewards.

๐Ÿ™ Please be patient as Atomiq DeFi finalizes the dates for the $ATMQ Token Generation Event (TGE). They are carefully monitoring market conditions to ensure optimal timing. Stay tuned for updates.

This is just the beginningโ€”get ready for more $ATMQ airdrops and additional earning opportunities! ๐Ÿ˜‰
โœจ๐ŸŽ™ Twitter Space Today with Arena Games! ๐ŸŽ™โœจ

Join us for an exciting conversation alongside Arena Games and other leading web3 projects. We'll be discussing the future of Telegram Mini Apps.

๐Ÿ—“ When: Today! October 24 at 4 PM UTC
๐Ÿ”— Where: Join us on X Spaces

๐Ÿ”” Set your reminders now!
๐ŸŽค We're thrilled to announce that our CMO, Mariangel , will be taking the stage at #BinanceBlockchainWeek in Dubai, October 30-31!

๐Ÿ“Meet us in Dubai for insightful discussions and networking. Don't miss out!
๐ŸŒŸ $ATMQ Airdrop #2 for $ML coin Stakers! ๐ŸŒŸ

5M in $ATMQ will be rewarded for those to Stake $ML Coins!

Eligibility Requirements:
๐Ÿ’ฐ 5M $ATMQ tokens up for grabs
โณ Observation: Nov 1-30, 2024
๐Ÿ”’ Vest: 3-month cliff, 12-month equal vest
โœ… Eligibility: Stake 100+ $ML for 10+ days in the period

โš ๏ธ Important Note: Airdrop rewards will proportional to the total amount and total duration staked during the observation period. Please ensure your delegated pools are active, as staking in decommissioned pools disqualifies you from receiving rewards.

๐Ÿ™ Be patient as Atomiq DeFi's upcoming $ATMQ TGE, will be announced in the coming months .

But stay tuned for more $ATMQ airdrops and opportunities ahead!

๐Ÿ‘‰ https://mintlayer.org/staking

#Mintlayer #Airdrop #Crypto #DeFi #Blockchain
๐ŸŽฎ๐Ÿ•’ Important Update for All Players! ๐Ÿ•’๐ŸŽฎ

โฐ Starting at 12:00 AM UTC today, our Telegram Mini App leaderboard will reset. From this reset for the following week, your in-game XP which will now be counted towards our weekly giveaways and more! More details on rewards to follow.

๐ŸŒŸ Stay Alert for More! ๐ŸŒŸ
Keep an ear out for upcoming announcements with even bigger rewards heading your way. We're just getting started and have plenty more in store to enhance your gaming experience!

๐ŸŽ Start playing now and make every XP count!

๐Ÿ‘‰ https://t.me/mintlayergame_bot ๐Ÿ‘ˆ
๐ŸŒŸ Mintlayer Development Update Alert! ๐ŸŒŸ

This autumn, we've made exciting strides on the Testnet and ZK Thunder Network. Hereโ€™s a quick overview of what weโ€™ve accomplished:

๐Ÿงช Testnet: Update will be open to the public in the coming days

๐Ÿ”ถCore Node Update: Release of Mintlayer core version 0.7.0, paving the way for mainnet enhancements.

๐Ÿ”ถHTLC Smart Contracts: Integration for BTC on Testnet, enabling secure, trustless atomic swaps.

๐Ÿ”ถ Peer-to-Peer DEX: Launch on Testnet for direct exchanges of Mintlayer assets, boosting security and autonomy.

๐Ÿ˜‰ To learn about updates to ZK Thunder Network L3 and Mojito wallet progress head to the read the full update.

Dive deeper into our progress by reading our full October Development Update:

๐Ÿ“ https://www.mintlayer.org/blogs/october-2024-mintlayer-development-update
๐Ÿš€ The $ATMQ Airdrop #2 Observation Period starts today! ๐Ÿ“…

๐ŸŒŸ Start staking $ML coins now to secure your share of 5M $ATMQ tokens! Remember, your rewards depend on how much and how long you stake.

๐Ÿ”— Begin staking here: https://mintlayer.org/staking

Eligibility Requirements:
๐Ÿ’ฐ 5M $ATMQ tokens up for grabs
โณ Observation: Nov 1-30, 2024
๐Ÿ”’ Vest: 3-month cliff, 12-month equal vest
โœ… Eligibility: Stake 100+ $ML for 10+ days in the period

โš ๏ธ Important Note: Airdrop rewards will proportional to the total amount and total duration staked during the observation period. Please ensure your delegated pools are active, as staking in decommissioned pools disqualifies you from receiving rewards.

๐Ÿ™ Be patient as Atomiq DeFi's upcoming $ATMQ TGE, will be announced in the coming months .

But stay tuned for more $ATMQ airdrops and opportunities ahead!