NEWSLETTER ISSUE #108
A weekly update on everything that moves NEAR Protocol
Nº 108 · Mon 8 May, 2023
Hello NEAR community!
Welcome to the 108th issue of the weekly NEAR Protocol newsletter.
Today, we invite the community to review the proposal for the creation of a no-code widget generation builder for the NEAR Blockchain Operating System (bOS).
This enhancement aims to lower barriers of entry, empower developers, and foster a wider community engagement within the NEAR ecosystem.
Please share your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions, so the proposal can move to its final decision making stages.
Speak soon,
Mr. News
NEARWEEK is aggregating and curating information across the NEAR ecosystem. This edition was curated by the community via 244 news contributions to the NEWS DAO.
Highlights
AURORA CLOUD : TRANSFORM YOUR BUSINESS WITH CUSTOMISABLE TOOLS SUITING ALL YOUR NEEDS
With Aurora Borealis, Aurora Pass, and Aurora Silos, businesses can achieve frictionless onboarding, infrastructure service, and customisable blockchain instances. Built on NEAR Protocol, Aurora Cloud handles up to 10,000 transactions per second, making it perfect for large-scale adoption. LINK
KEYPOM OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES SEED ROUND LINK
NEAR FOUNDATION RESPONDS TO THE UK CRYPTO ASSET CONSULTATION
The NEAR Foundation submits its response to the UK Crypto Asset Consultation, emphasizing the importance of a clear and proportionate regulatory framework for Web3 technology. Read more about the Foundation's stance and the opportunities for the UK in the evolving DeFi landscape. LINK
SHEMAROO x NEAR : ACCELERATING WEB3 ADOPTION IN INDIAN MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT
Shemaroo Entertainment, an Indian content powerhouse, collaborates with NEAR Foundation to drive Web3 innovation in the Indian media and entertainment industry. The alliance holds significant promise for both ecosystems, unlocking new possibilities for content distribution, audience engagement, and revenue streams. LINK
AURORA DEMODAY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PITCHTALK
Aurora is excited to announce that its DemoDay, in partnership with Pitchtalk, will take place on May 25th. This event is a great platform for fostering new ideas, forming partnerships, increasing exposure, and building unity within the community. LINK
AWESOMENEAR : NEAR ECOSYSTEM LEADERS LINK
DeFI
VEAX MAINNET RECAP
Veax has officially launched its mainnet, offering an advanced single-sided liquidity DEX built on the NEAR. The team plans to continuously enhance the platform's features and functionalities with a focus on providing the best-in-class experience. LINK
REFI : BLOCKCHAIN FOR SCALING CLIMATE ACTION [WHITE PAPER - APRIL 2023] LINK
REF FINANCE : Q1 2023 BUYBACK — 608,864 $REF TOKENS LINK
ZOKSHPAY x AURORA : NO-CODE PAYMENTS INFRASTRUCTURE
ZokshPay, the no-code and non-custodial payments infrastructure layer, is now live on Aurora. Users can accept major cryptocurrencies built on the network, enjoy lightning-fast transactions, and benefit from low fees. LINK
Community and Guilds
NEARWEEK : AUDIO & PODCAST LIBRARY
A selection of project and community audio recordings that cover the NEAR, Aurora, and Octopus Network ecosystem and their respective developments. LINK
NEARWEEK : COMMUNITY CALENDAR [NEW]
NEARWEEK launches its custom community calendar to be used by the entire NEAR ecosystem! Please populate the calendar with project launch dates, NFT drops, and Twitter Spaces. This way users in the space are aware of everything that's scheduled to happen. LINK
NEARWEEK : MERCH STORE
Our NEAR ecosystem merch store is live - stack up your NEAR drip!! If you're a project and want your design featured in the store, please e-mail: shop@nearweek.com. LINK
NEARWEEK : NEWSBOT
The NEARWEEK Twitter newsbot offers the easiest way to ensure that any breaking NEAR Protocol-related news on your timeline is picked up by NEARWEEK.To send us a submission, simply comment or tweet:
< !submit @nearweekbot > — it's that simple!
Developers
MINORITY PROGRAMMERS : STREAMLINING ONBOARDING WITH ACCOUNT ABSTRACTION ON NEAR PROTOCOL
Keypom is revolutionizing Web3 application onboarding with its account abstraction protocol on NEAR. By simplifying complex blockchain operations, Keypom offers a seamless onboarding experience for users. LINK
NEARCORE VERSION 1.33.0 RELEASED: UPDATE YOUR NODES
Validators, nearcore version 1.33.0 has been released and it is important to update your nodes promptly to make efficient development and testing easier. Additionally, a timely update on your part ensures that protocol fixes are quickly applied. LINK
ZAVODIL.NEAR : COMPOSABLE WIDGET FOR SEAMLESS MULTI-CHAIN INTEGRATION
Introducing a versatile bOS widget that seamlessly integrates with Ethereum, NEAR, and ZkSync blockchains. With one blockchain-agnostic frontend code, easily load components for displaying tokens and balances, connect to different networks, and leverage ready-made code for efficient development. LINK
CALL TO ACTION (FEEDBACK) : NO-CODE WIDGET GENERATION FOR bOS INTEGRATION
TeleportHQ proposes expanding its open-source code generator library to support Social React JSX and enable widget deployment directly to bOS. This enhancement aims to lower entry barriers and foster a wider community of developers, designers, and users within the NEAR ecosystem. Please provide feedback to help this proposal reach its final decision stages. LINK
OCTOPUS 2.0 : TAKING BLOCKCHAIN SECURITY TO THE NEXT LEVEL
The developer team is thrilled to work on Octopus 2.0, drawing inspiration from EigenLayer to revolutionise blockchain security. Discover how EigenLayer connects with Octopus and NEAR Protocol to enhance shared security and bring new advancements to the ecosystem. LINK
NEAR DEV GOV REFERRAL PROGRAM
Are you a NEAR ecosystem outlet, an influencer, or someone organizing NEAR Protocol events? You can get compensated for referring people with ideas to DevGov DAO. LINK
Join The Ecosystem
NEAR WIKI
The open-source, collaborative wiki connects you to information about everything relating to the protocol, usage, infrastructure, opportunities, and guilds. LINK
LEARN NEAR CLUB : HOW TO USE & BUILD ON NEAR
An all inclusive hands-on onboarding platform to NEAR Protocol, connecting NEAR ecosystem projects to pro-active community members via (L)Earn method. Supported by NEAR Foundation. LINK
NEAR : RUST SMART CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT
The following guide explores the general principles of smart contract development, focusing on ways to merge NEAR Protocol development with normal web applications. LINK
Project Growth
NEAR x PIPEFLARE : RESHAPING WEB3 GAMING
As Web3 gaming on NEAR accelerates, PipeFlare will enable gamers to play, earn crypto, and engage socially in a decentralized environment. This partnership will help create more intricate, engaging Web3 games in a secure fashion. LINK
PARAS x ASTAR JAPAN : EXPERIMENT AND EXPLORE THE WORLD OF NFTS
After last week's introduction to Astar Network by NEARWEEK, Paras has taken the initiative to offer a commemorative NFT that users can mint for free. Simply connect your wallet and follow the instructions to receive your mystic Japanese collectible shrouded in neon lights. LINK
WEB3MON FREEPLAY EVENT
The Web3Mon FreePlay event has started on NEAR! Participate in the game, and if you lose, you can claim USDC from the team. Show off your strongest collection in the world of Web3Mon. LINK
AURORA WEEKLY UPDATE [2023-05-05]
Read it here: LINK; or, give it a watch here: LINK
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