London, United Kingdom, May 1st, 2024, Chainwire

Humanode, a Layer-1 blockchain built with Polkadot SDK, has become the most decentralized blockchain network to date based on the Nakamoto Coefficient. With 706 active validator nodes, the Nakamoto Coefficient for the Humanode is 236, shooting past the prior number one, Mina, which has a Nakamoto Coefficient of 155. Polkadot now holds the 3rd place. 

The Nakamoto Coefficient is a measure that represents how many node operators will be required to control the share of a layer-1 blockchain which is enough to shut down the network if validators coordinate to do so. The greater the number, the more decentralized the blockchain is.

“Proof-of-Stake blockchains tend to centralize around the biggest validators or staking protocols, like Lido, which actually hold the infrastructure. If Lido goes down once, people will start questioning the decentralization of Proof-of-Stake networks. They may have millions of nodes, but the real control over consensus is in the hands of few. We always wanted to change this,” says Humanode co-founder Victor. “In Humanode, one person can only launch one node, which is verified with cryptobiometric technology. All validators wield equal power, meaning that the Humanode chain decentralization increases proportionally to the number of human nodes. Imagine what kind of Nakamoto Coefficient will be achieved when we hit 10,000 nodes or 1 million nodes!? This makes a coordinated attack almost impossible. No project will be able to claim that it is more decentralized than Humanode.”

Humanode will soon unveil its governance protocol where one human node has only one vote, creating the first democratic DAO which will control the further development of the core protocol and its ecosystem.

About Humanode

Humanode, built on Polkadot SDK as an EVM Compatible Layer-1, is the first cryptobiometric blockchain where one human = one node = one vote. It utilizes private facial recognition which protects against multiple accounts and bots taking advantage of retroactive airdrops, DAOs, DeFi, NFT mints, GameFi, and more. After just a year from mainnet launch, Humanode boasts 500,000+ users and 70+ projects utilizing its cryptobiometric technology.

Contact

Shannon Higgins
core@humanode.io

Berlin, Germany, May 1st, 2024, Chainwire

The Nektar Network is excited to announce the commencement of Epoch 1 for Nektar Drops, beginning today, May 1, 2024. This new phase is dedicated to acknowledging and recording the contributions of our community members through daily Nektar Drops, which can be earned by participating in predefined activities within the Nektar ecosystem. This epoch will conclude on June 1, 2024, or when the network reaches a total value locked (TVL) of 250,000 ETH.

Participants in Epoch 1 will have the opportunity to earn Nektar Drops by engaging with several pre-launch initiatives such as Enzyme vaults, Reserve bsdETH initiatives, and Sommelier vaults.

Specifically, for each ETH deposited in these initiatives on Ethereum mainnet, members will receive 25 Nektar Drops per day. A slightly different reward structure is set for deposits on Base, where the reward will be 20 Nektar Drops per ETH per day.

Nektar Drops per day for ETH deposited:

• 25 pts/ETH deposited on Enzyme
• 25 pts/ETH deposited on Sommelier
• 20 pts/ETH deposited on Reserve
• 20 pts/ETH deposited on Beefy and Aerodrome
• 20 pts/ETH deposited on Extra Fi

The allocation of retroactive Nektar Drops has also been revised, significantly increasing the number of drops distributed to Goerli and Holesky testnet operators by over 50x. Additionally, a 10x increase has been implemented across all other participant categories to better acknowledge their activities and contributions.

Referral rewards will be introduced later during Epoch 1. This addition is pending final technical enhancements made in partnership with the Fuul team, aiming for a seamless integration into our existing reward structure.

The launch of Epoch 1 marks a significant milestone in Nektar Network’s commitment to community engagement. More information on Nektar Drops and the upcoming stages in the Pollination Campaign coming soon.

About Nektar Network

Nektar Network is a multilayered restaking network built on top of Ethereum. It consists of components that together form a comprehensive incentives system designed to democratize access to Ethereum’s trust model. For more information about Nektar Network, users can visit our website or follow on Farcaster and X.

Nektar Network is the source of this content. This Press Release is for informational purposes only. The information does not constitute investment advice or an offer to invest. Engaging with smart contracts can pose a security risk.

Contacts

Marketing Inquiries
Myra Tumlos
Nektar Network
myra@nektar.network
Business Inquiries
Kotler
Nektar Network
kotler@nektar.network

Auckland, New Zealand, May 1st, 2024, Chainwire

Acala Network releases a new technological roadmap displaying the necessary steps in offering multi-chain services to users.

Acala, a foundational platform within the Polkadot ecosystem, unveils the Sinai Upgrade, a significant advancement in its Acala 2.0 initiative aimed at broadening the horizons of the overall crypto financial landscape. This upgrade is set to enhance the platform’s multichain capabilities, setting a new standard for decentralized finance (DeFi) not only on Polkadot, but across any layer 1, 2 or 3 blockchain network.

Multichain Integration and Enhanced DeFi Accessibility

The cornerstone of the Sinai Upgrade is its focus on multichain integration, which facilitates seamless interactions across diverse blockchain environments. Acala dramatically simplifies the user multichain experience through the introduction of their advanced one-click multi-chain cross-stack DeFi feature. This feature leverages pioneering technologies, including XCM (Cross-Consensus Messaging) and Wormhole, to enable straightforward, efficient cross-chain transactions. Users will be able to easily engage in activities like staking, liquidity provisioning, and lending across major blockchain platforms such as Polkadot, Ethereum, Solana, and any select blockchain networks.

Empowering Communities Through Open Governance

Further enhancing its ecosystem, Acala introduces the open governance upgrade, empowering its community with direct involvement in governance decisions. This democratizes the process of ecosystem evolution, allowing users to influence treasury management, DEX listings, and more, fostering a transparent and inclusive community environment.

Security and Performance at the Forefront

The Sinai Upgrade also addresses the critical need for security in the expanding multichain landscape. The launch of Sentinel,

 along with asynchronous backing, bolsters security and increases transaction throughput, ensuring that Acala remains at the cutting edge of blockchain performance.

Strengthening the aSEED Pathway

Accompanying these technical advances, the Sinai Upgrade finalizes the aSEED pathway, facilitating a stable and equitable process for converting and redeeming aSEED tokens. This includes establishing clear redemption criteria, which promises a fair and transparent framework for remaining aSEED holders, reflecting Acala’s commitment to maintaining trust and stability within its community.

Quote from Bryan Chen, Chief Technical Officer at Acala

“The Sinai Upgrade is a testament to Acala’s dedication to enhancing the DeFi ecosystem through robust multichain solutions,” said Bryan Chen. “As a Polkadot-native platform, we are uniquely positioned to lead the charge towards a more interconnected and efficient blockchain universe.”

About Acala

Acala is a premier platform for decentralized finance within the Polkadot network, offering innovative solutions designed to integrate and enhance liquidity across a wide range of blockchain environments. Committed to innovation, security, and community empowerment, Acala leads the way in advancing blockchain technology for global users and institutions.

Contact

PMM
Travis Wilkerson
Acala Network
travis@acala.network