Constellation November Update
Dear Constellation Community,
It’s been a busy few months for the Constellation team and there’s no shortage of things to talk about! We’re pleased to share some big announcements that have come out and tell you about steps we’re taking to improve transparency. We’ve also got exciting news about big changes that will help us as we guide businesses eager to build on the Hypergraph network. Here’s what’s happening now.
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Mainnet 2.0 — Restructure in progress: Full-speed ahead, smarter focus
Our new roadmap breaks down our Mainnet 2.0 release into three phases designed to ensure quality and utility. You can follow the path in the Mainnet 2.0 Communication Hub, as well as on the main page of our website.
Here’s a quick view of the rollout plan. Listen to CEO Ben Jorgensen explain complete details in our Hypergraph Hour.
- Phase 1: L_0 Token Development
- Phase 2: Deploy to Testnet
- Phase 3: Deploy to Mainnet
Phase One Kickoff Highlights
We’re excited to kick off Phase One and the L_0 token development with a strong focus on testing. Projects currently onboarding include those in the accelerator program and incubator. They’ll all be documenting and building their L_0 token in the next few months, and you can follow along.
Soft Node Launch for 250k DAG holders
On November 1st, we launched the very first soft nodes staking program for those holding 250k DAG. The soft nodes program mirrors the dynamics of Mainnet 2.0 and gives equal access to the benefits of a decentralized network for ALL stakeholders.
The numbers were nothing short of impressive, with nearly $1 billion DAG staked and over 3500 nodes. Missed out this time around? Staking for December will open up on the 1st of the month. Stay tuned.
How our Dor acquisition supports our vision.
We’re thrilled to welcome Dor to Constellation. This exciting startup empowers retail brands to grow their business and improve customer outcomes through a data analytics solution that offers robust insight into store foot traffic. We can link this data with other prominent consumer datasets to provide new insights into the spending habits of millions of consumers without compromising privacy. The combination of our existing mobile node infrastructure and Dor’s hardware puts us in a solid position to create the largest mesh network in blockchain and deploy its technology into the world of retail. This is just the beginning!
Accelerator Program first run achieves huge success. Cohort 2 Now Accepting Applications.
Now that Flight Program V1 is complete, we can step back and see the enormous scale of its success. This first cohort proved a strong demand for quality projects that want to build on the Hypergraph Network and launch an L_0 token via the Lattice Launchpad, setting the stage for an explosive 2022.
We’ll highlight non-stealth projects on our website in the coming weeks. Interested in joining the second cohort? Applications for the Constellation Flight Program v2 are now open. Apply below by December 17!
Incubation Spotlight
Both Alkimi and Geojam are blazing full speed ahead, bridging real-world businesses in conjunction with a crypto economy. Here’s what they’ve been up to.
Alkimi Exchange validates Constellation tech integrity.
Alkimi Exchange recently provided visibility into how Constellation Hypergraph’s state channel protocol offers more opportunities than smart contracts. At every stage of ad delivery, the consensus mechanisms help improve transparency and accuracy and prevent ad fraud while maintaining privacy. You can see Alkimi’s full presentation here.
And in case you missed it, Alkimi staking will go live on Lattice Exchange on November 24. Check out their recent announcement around their exclusive NFT rewards program here.
Geojam uses crypto to keep the power in the hands of creators.
Geojam is integrating its existing business model onto Constellation’s Hypergraph and created its own platform token, $JAM, launching soon on Lattice Exchange.
Read the press release and follow along for updates on the Geojam Medium blog, plus stay tuned for an upcoming AMA and the launch of $JAM on Lattice Launchpad.
DoubleDice wins the first-ever Lattice Launchpad Listing competition.
Congratulations to DoubleDice! They were one of three projects selected to participate in Lattice Launchpad by Constellation Network’s first-ever listing competition and won 62.5% of the popular vote. Read more about their win, and check out the incredible participation in the Launchpad Launch below. Oh, and you can now send and receive $DODI in your Stagazer Wallet too!
Stardust Collective and Community Updates
DAGBot is here! You can now share $DAG tokens with your friends and the community via Telegram. Give it a try and spread the $DAG love now by connecting with the bot, or simply use /tip followed by a username and amount on our main channels.
A new community shop is also coming soon! Stay tuned for all the latest Constellation swag, just in time for the holidays.
Want to get involved with our community? Constellation’s decentralized governance arm, The Stardust Collective, continues to expand its Business, Product, and Community pods. If you’re interested in contributing to the broader Hypergraph ecosystem please reach out to stardust@constellationnetwork.io w/ ATTN: Altif
Recommended Watch / Reads
Ben Jorgenson talked to Entrepreneur.com about reinventing big data and the future of blockchain.
We announced our acquisition of retail startup Dor.
GeoJam Founder Sarah Figueroa talked to Tech Bullion about merging her passion for music with crypto.
Our founders and executive team attended a Fireside Chat at Arizona State.
One of our community members authored this piece explaining State Channels, so we want to share it here. Have a content idea of your own? Send it here.
And finally, a recent interview with Ben Jorgensen, conducted by our Spanish Community team. Enjoy!
That’s it for now. Until next time,
The Constellation Team
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