Monthly Progress Report — January 2025
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5 min readFeb 11, 2025
Highlights:
- 🛡️ Ledger Now Supports Conflux (CFX): Conflux (CFX) is now supported on Ledger, allowing secure asset management with Ledger.
- ⛏️ Conflux Mining Pool on Binance Pool: Miners can now join the CFX Mining Pool on Binance Pool to earn rewards.
- 📊 Pyth Network Price Feeds Live: xCFX and sCFX are now supported, enhancing real-time data for Nucleon and Shui Finance.
- 🏆 AI Agents Hackathon Winners Announced: CoDAS, FluxPad, AIflux, KoiAI led the way in AI-powered blockchain innovation.
- 🤖 Blockchain Tuesdays in Toronto: Developers explored AI and blockchain integration with a hands-on workshop and demos.
- 🔍 Conflux Bug Bounty Program: Running Jan 15 — Feb 15, rewarding users for reporting ecosystem issues.
Public Chain
- Supported additional RPC features and resolved existing issues.
- Enhanced the test and benchmark framework.
- Continued support for the distributed storage project.
Ecosystem Infra Products
- Conflux Now on Ledger:
Conflux is officially available on the Ledger platform, compatible with Conflux Core and eSpace. Users can securely manage their CFX assets on Ledger Nano S+, Nano X, Stax, and Flex devices.
To learn how to add CFX to your Ledger device, please follow the documentation here:
Partnerships
- Conflux x ZNSConnect
Partnered with ZNSConnect to introduce personalized Web3 domains (.conflux) and custom Web3 pages, enhancing security and identity customization. This collaboration also includes NFT rewards, gas-free transactions, and revenue-sharing benefits. Community members can mint their Conflux domain and launch their Web3 page at zns.bio! - Security Collaboration with Kudelski IoT
Strengthened security within the Conflux ecosystem by developing a secure app for Ledger devices. Kudelski IoT conducted rigorous security audits to ensure top-tier protection for Conflux users. - Hyperlane Integration
Hyperlane has landed on Conflux, enabling developers to connect with 100+ chains, create token bridges, and build interchain applications — permissionless! Developers can get started with Hyperlane through the official documentation. - Dunhuang Odyssey NFT Launch
On December 31, China Mobile Migu and the Dunhuang Academy launched the “Dunhuang Odyssey” video ringtone NFTs, partially minted on Conflux, expanding the adoption of blockchain-powered digital collectibles. - Expansion of the Conflux Mining Ecosystem
The Conflux Network CFX Mining Pool is now available on Binance Pool, providing miners with a new opportunity to participate in securing the network and earning rewards. Join now and be part of the growing Conflux mining community! - Pyth Network Price Feeds Now Live on Conflux
Pyth Network price feeds are now available for xCFX and sCFX within the Conflux ecosystem, enhancing real-time data accuracy for DeFi applications. This integration powers platforms like Nucleon and Shui Finance, driving greater efficiency and reliability in the ecosystem. Read more!
Events
In January, Conflux brought together developers and blockchain enthusiasts for our Blockchain Tuesdays workshop in Toronto.
- Blockchain Tuesdays — AI Agents & Blockchain
We hosted Blockchain Tuesdays, a workshop /co-working event dedicated to exploring the intersection of AI Agents and blockchain technology. Developers gathered in a co-working space to collaborate, build, and experiment with new ideas. The workshop introduced the ELIZA framework, demonstrating how AI Agents can interact with smart contracts and blockchain data. The event concluded with project demos and networking, highlighting the innovation and collaboration within the Conflux ecosystem.
Community Highlights
In January, the Conflux community remained active and engaged across multiple regions and platforms. Here are the highlights:
- Recap Session 19: Metrics and Benchmark
Dora Jiang, Leading Global BD at Conflux, represented the network at Recap Session 19: Metrics and Benchmark. He provided insights into the importance of metrics and benchmarks in evaluating blockchain and Web3 products, helping developers and investors make informed decisions while ensuring scalability and reliability. - Lunar New Year Discord Bash
To celebrate the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Snake, we hosted a community Discord Bash. The event featured an electrifying drum and bass set by DJ DARKIonkas, bringing high-energy vibes and boosting community engagement through music and interaction. - Conflux Bug Bounty Program Launch
On January 15th, we launched the Conflux Bug Bounty Program, running until February 15th, 2025. This initiative encourages the community to identify and report product experience issues, ecosystem challenges, and other improvements. Participants can earn rewards ranging from 10 CFX for simple bugs to 100–500 CFX for complex issues, contributing to a more robust and efficient Conflux ecosystem. - AI Agents Hackathon Winners Announced
We announced the winners of the AI Agents Hackathon, recognizing innovative projects that enhance Conflux’s ecosystem. CoDAS, FluxPad, AIflux, and KoiAI secured top spots, showcasing AI-driven solutions for DeFi, on-chain automation, and network analytics. A big thank you to all participants and judges for making this a success! - Russian-Speaking Community Podcast
Our Russian-speaking Conflux community joined a podcast in the MCDUCK CRYPTO community to dive deeper into the Conflux roadmap and real wins in Web3, strengthening engagement with the regional audience. - Espanol Community — Conflux Forward Episode 8
The 8th episode of Conflux Forward took place with our Spanish-speaking community, where the latest Conflux news was discussed. The recording was later published on YouTube for broader access. - Arabic Community Monthly Hangout
On January 31st, the Arabic-speaking community gathered for its Monthly Hangout at 14:00 UTC, fostering discussions and engagement around Conflux developments.
Developer Community
January brought a wave of new resources, tutorials, and developer contributions aimed at enhancing the Conflux ecosystem. From video tutorials to in-depth articles and DevPortal updates, here’s a recap of the month’s key developments:
Content Creation
🔹 Videos:
- Build a Web3 App on Conflux eSpace with Claude & Cursor AI
- Hackathon Kickoff Video
- Hackathon Workshop Video
- Getting Started with Conflux AI Agents using ai16z’s ElizaOS Framework
- Deploy and Interact with Smart Contracts on Conflux eSpace Using ethers.js (Vikash)
- Deploy Smart Contract & Fetch Real-Time CFX Price Using Pyth Oracle (Vikash)
- How to Build an NFT Event Ticketing Platform on Conflux | Full Stack Tutorial
🔹 Articles:
- How to Build a Complete NFT Event Ticketing Platform on Conflux
- Getting Started with Ethers: Sending Transactions and Deploying Smart Contracts
- Deploy Smart Contracts and Fetch Real-Time CFX Prices with Pyth Oracle
- Python Scripts to Send Transactions on Conflux Core & eSpace
DevPortal Updates
This month, the Conflux DevPortal saw 10 new code contributions, including:
✅ Translations added
✅ Added documentation on using assembly for math operations
✅ Introduced optimizations using SUB or XOR instead of ISZERO(EQ)
✅ Added PoS slashing documentation
✅ Updated the Conflux Scaffold page
✅ Refactored the RPC interaction module
✅ Added guidance on building a fullstate Conflux binary
Community & Hackathons
- AI Hackathon — Developers explored AI-driven blockchain applications, contributing innovative projects to the Conflux ecosystem.
- IRL Workshop in Toronto — Around 20 participants attended a hands-on developer workshop, fostering collaboration and learning.
- Sentio Dashboard for Confipump (GLM) — A new project Sentio Dashboard was developed to track Confipump analytics.
About Conflux
Conflux Network is a permissionless Layer 1 blockchain that connects decentralized economies worldwide. It utilizes a hybrid PoW/PoS consensus mechanism, ensuring a fast, secure, and scalable blockchain environment. Conflux operates without congestion, maintains low fees, and prioritizes network security.
Being the leading regulatory-compliant public blockchain in China, Conflux offers advantages for projects entering the Asian market. In its partnerships, Conflux collaborates with global brands and government entities including, the Shanghai government, China Telecom, Little Red Book (China’s Instagram), McDonald’s China, and Oreo.
