Monthly Progress Report — December 2024

Conflux Network
Conflux Network
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5 min readDec 31, 2024

Reflecting on our December progress: the BitUnion prepaid card launch, the AI Agent Hackathon, and an exclusive Spaces session with our Co-Founder YuanJie discussing our PayFi strategy on Conflux.

Highlights:

  • Mainnet Upgrade: Released version v2.4.1 with enhanced features. 🖥️
  • BitUnion Card Launch: Partnered with Smile Shop to introduce the BitUnion prepaid card, enabling seamless global transactions. 💳
  • AI Agent Hackathon: Launched an online hackathon with a $110,000 prize pool to inspire innovation with AI agents on Conflux eSpace. 🤖
  • Spaces AMA with Co-Founder YuanJie: Exploring PayFi’s Future on Conflux Network

Public Chain

  • Released mainnet node version v2.4.1.
  • Implemented additional RPC features.
  • Continued code refactoring.
  • Supported the distributed storage project.
  • Ran and optimized the benchmark experiment.

Partnerships

In December, we continued to expand the Conflux ecosystem through new partnerships and integrations. Here are our highlights:

  • BitUnion Prepaid Card Launch with Smile Shop
    We introduced the BitUnion Prepaid Card in partnership with Smile Shop, simplifying transactions and enhancing payment solutions globally.
  • Celebrating Bitcoin’s Milestone with BitUnion Card & BitValue Capital
    We celebrated Bitcoin reaching 100k and our global journey alongside BitUnion Card and BitValue Capital, marking a significant milestone in the blockchain space.
  • Partnership with MixBytes
    Conflux collaborated with MixBytes to enhance security and reliability in the Web3 ecosystem, ensuring a safer environment for users and developers.
  • Collaboration with UniversalX
    We teamed up with UniversalX, the first chain-agnostic trading platform, to simplify cross-chain trading and improve user accessibility.
  • Integration with Atomic Wallet
    Atomic Wallet now supports Conflux Network making it easier for users to store and manage their Conflux tokens.
  • Partnership with Coinspect
    Our partnership with Coinspect strengthens the security of the Conflux ecosystem by providing high-quality smart contract audits.
  • Collaboration with BlockApex
    Conflux joined forces with BlockApex to deliver secure blockchain solutions and consulting services, further solidifying our commitment to safety and innovation.
  • Partnership with Validation Cloud
    Validation Cloud is proud to support the Conflux Network. Users can start building on Conflux today using Validation Cloud’s Node API. Validation Cloud offers up to 50 million Compute Units (CUs) per month for free to start building your applications.
  • HTX Lists Conflux (CFX)
    HTX has officially listed Conflux (CFX), enhancing its diverse digital asset offerings for global traders.
  • Conflux Zone Launch on Funton.ai’s Telegram Mini App
    Launched Conflux Zone on Funton.ai’s Telegram Mini App, introducing engaging mini games that connect our ecosystem with the community.

Events

  • This month, we celebrated the holiday season by bringing the blockchain community together at the Toronto Blockchain Christmas Party. In collaboration with amazing partners like The Bitcoin Bay, Bitget Global, Crypto Mondays, Toronto DAO, Dopul, NFT Crypto Chicks, TECHxCULTURE, FemT3ch, Artcryption, and North Star DAO. It was a perfect way to close out the year and we look forward to more growth and success in 2025!
  • Reboon Public Art Exhibition
    From December 23, 2024, to January 3, 2025, the “Reboon” public art exhibition will be held. Conflux is providing blockchain technical support for this event, ensuring on-chain certification for the physical artworks. Attendees will also receive limited-edition NFTs.
  • AI Agent Hackathon Kickoff
    We’ve launched the AI Agent Hackathon, inviting developers to create AI personalities that seamlessly interact with Conflux eSpace and engage naturally with humans. With DWF Labs joining as a key judge, the total prize pool is $110,000!

There is still time to join the hackathon here 👇

Community Highlights

  • Exclusive Spaces Session: Exploring PayFi’s Future on the Conflux Network
    We hosted an exclusive AMA with our Co-Founder, YuanJie, where we discussed our strategic growth through innovative PayFi solutions and their transformative potential in the Web3 space within the Conflux ecosystem.
  • PolyFlow Spaces AMA: Will PayFi Become the Next Mainstream Narrative After Meme?
    PolyFlow invited our Co-Founder, YuanJie, to discuss PayFi’s future and its potential to become the next major narrative in the Web3 space.
  • Spaces AMA with Validation Cloud
    In partnership with Validation Cloud, we hosted a Spaces session to introduce their platform and explore how the community can start building innovative solutions on Conflux.
  • Monthly Conflux Hub Spaces: Building Meme Coin Communities
    This month’s Spaces session focused on the theme of “Building Meme Coin Communities,” sparking discussions on community-driven meme projects.
  • FuntonAI Spaces AMA: Crypto in 2025
    FuntonAI invited us for a roundtable session discussing trends and predictions shaping the future of blockchain.
  • Beidou Program
    The 2024 Beidou Program successfully concluded this month with over 360 participants. All qualified participants received a digital certificate minted on Conflux.

Developer Community

  • December saw a notable series of updates and code contributions focused on improving usability, expanding documentation, and preparing for future hackathon initiatives. Throughout the DevPortal, at least 11 pull requests were merged, addressing general content updates, version upgrades, and bug fixes.
  • A Ledger’s Conflux Core App tutorial video was uploaded to our official YouTube channel.
Ledger’s Conflux Core App tutorial video
  • Vikash (Dev Ambassador) contributed two additional videos highlighting key developer insights and techniques.
  • A few articles were posted on the Conflux Forum, including tutorials on sending transactions and deploying smart contracts with Pyth Oracle.

International Communities

  • Arabic Community
    The Arabic community hosted a Spaces session to discuss Conflux’s ecosystem showcasing our commitment to supporting and growing this community.
  • Spanish Community
    Our Spanish community had an eventful month with the 7th episode of Conflux Forward in Spanish, providing updates on ecosystem developments. They also shared an educational video on Cookbook.dev to help developers learn to create smart contracts on Conflux, further empowering our Spanish-speaking community.
  • Ukrainian Community
    The Ukrainian community participated in the ATH Crypto podcast, discussing Conflux’s role in Web3 and our updated roadmap. They also hosted a festive New Year’s Karate Kido campaign.
  • Russian Community
    The Russian Conflux community organized a discussion with Cryptovetka and Crypto Hunter, highlighting Conflux’s achievements, vision, and newly released roadmap. They also held a New Year’s Color Hit gaming campaign.

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Conflux is a PoW + PoS hybrid first layer consensus blockchain for dApps that require speed at scale, without sacrificing decentralization.

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