TL;DR: The first batch of SMR token rewards will be sent today, Wednesday, April 24th, to eligible participants in the Tangle Ecosystem Association Growth Committee’s Shimmer Liquidity Mining campaign. Of the total 830 eligible recipients who met the requirements for the airdrop, 630 are scheduled to receive their full reward today, while the top 200 recipients receive one-sixth of their due rewards, with the remaining amount to be distributed every Wednesday over the following five weeks.Running from 31 January…

TL;DR: We present the community-verified results of the six Governance votes that occurred between March 11,2024 and Mar 29, 2024, in the IOTA and Shimmer networks. While votes for the Grant Committee were clearly expressed, other votes failed to meet the required participation quorum and, therefore, need to be revised. Recently, decisions were made within the IOTA and Shimmer networks regarding the Tangle Community Treasury and the Tangle Community Grant Committee: you can refresh your memory about the votes…

Unlocking the Power of Bitcoin Halving with Ledger Wallet: Claim Your $50 BTC Reward Today! The Bitcoin community is buzzing with excitement as the highly anticipated Bitcoin Halving event approaches. Scheduled to occur every four years, Bitcoin Halving is a pivotal moment that affects the entire cryptocurrency landscape. As the supply of new Bitcoins generated with each mined block is slashed in half, the event historically triggers significant market movements, shaping the future of Bitcoin's value. Amidst…

Nakama Labs recently published a great introduction article on tokenomics (you can read it here) and seeing as it introduces a lot of the values that we hold dear at the RRCC, we thought we would break down (using the Nakama intro as a blueprint) how we use community driven tokenomics to build a sustainable future for the project and the $RUST utility token. Key Concepts Issuance — the entire supply of $RUST has already been issued and the contract ownership is revoked. Meaning, we can’t increase the supply, mint new…

Pioneering the Path to Web3: Part 4 — Tokenomics & Utility In the expanding Web3 environment, characterized by decentralized networks, protocols, and applications, grasping the concepts of tokenomics and utility is crucial for any project or investors aiming for success. These concepts are fundamental, guiding ventures towards success in this evolving landscape. This blog post, part of our five-part series on pioneering the path to Web3, explores the impact of tokenomics and utility, shedding light on their importance…

TLDR: RRCC introduce Wallet Connect integration for all dApps in preparation to go Omni-Chain using the LayerZero OFT and ONFT standards. Omni-Chain will allow RRCC NFTs and RUST token to be seamlessly bridged between any L0 supported network including IOTA, Shimmer, Polygon, Ethereum, and more. to introduce the Multi-Chain RRCC v3.0 dApp ecosystem. The Rusty Robot Country Club just launched the latest upgrade to the RRCC website and dApp suite that includes support for Wallet Connect. Introducing an integration that can…

Fostering RWA Innovation in IOTA Ecosystem TL;DR: The IOTA APAC Accelerator, in collaboration with Tenity, is a 12-week Singapore-based initiative focusing on early-stage projects developing Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization products and infrastructure. The program, running from June to September 2024, offers selected startups a $50,000 grant, expert guidance, and networking opportunities, culminating in a Demo Day at Token2049. Applications are open for Web3 builders planning to leverage IOTA EVM technology in…

Community First While we were planning the original BUILD token we were given a lot of “advice” about how to have a successful launch. Every “solution” came with a price. We were offered centralized exchange listings and market makers with massive fees, interviews on podcasts, paid influencers, and even guest articles on big name websites, all of course as part of expensive sponsorship packages. We were even offered a six figure funding deal by an investor, so long as we gave up a substantial percentage of our tokens and…

Buildcore is the culmination of nearly 3 years of development by the team that brought you the Soonaverse, BUILD.5, and the “first” of many community based products on IOTA and Shimmer. We are proud to announce our next venture as we contribute to the collective mission of our industry to bring the next billion users on-chain. Buildcore Team and Advisory Board Our founders, contributors, and advisory board are made up of builders from the IOTA ecosystem, combined with professionals from some of the most recognized…

The IOTA Foundation’s Dynamic Start to the YearThe IOTA Foundation started the year with significant advancements across its many projects and initiatives, from core protocol enhancements and smart contracts to developer experience and community engagement. The Shimmer EVM has enabled seamless interaction with DeFi applications, marking a significant leap in fostering a vibrant ecosystem for developers and users within the Shimmer network. Meanwhile, preparations for the IOTA EVM launch are advancing, with a soft launch…

Bloom is a hub for managing your tokens and NFTs, discovering new dApps and optimising your DeFi portfolio. Bloom has been thoroughly tested and hardened during our Early Access phase. Now that we have completed a security audit and reached the next phase of our roadmap, it is time to release Bloom in full. Bloom 1.0 is now available to download on Mac, Windows and Linux.Bloom is quickly becoming the wallet of choice for IOTA and Shimmer, providing the most comprehensive wallet experience in the ecosystem. Not only does…

Enabling Seamless Web3 Interactions TL;DR: The launch of Bloom Wallet, built by Bloom Labs and rooted in the IOTA Foundation, is a significant development in Web3 interactions. Having undergone a security audit, it offers compatibility with Ledger Nano hardware wallets and will support IOTA EVM. It enables seamless transfers between Layer 2 chains and is backed by investments and collaboration with industry leaders. We’re extending our congratulations to Web3 wallet startup Bloom Labs on the launch of Bloom, its secure…