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7 min readApr 12, 2024

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Secret Network Ecosystem : March 2024

Greetings Secret Community!

This post will go over all of the Secret Network happenings for March 2024.

#ETHDENVER

SecretNetwork literally took the show at #ETHDenver featuring in several events including #BUIDLathon, Encryption Day, ATOMDenver², Beyond ZK, Infra Gardens Denver, and more together with teams from various other projects. The Secret team had an amazing time at #ETHDenver discussing Web3 privacy and potential collaboration with other projects for maximal adoption including Archway, Polygon, Oasis Protocol, Eigenlayer, FhenixIO, Akashnet, Phala Network, Polymer Labs, and a host of others!

BUIDLathon winners at #ETHDenver2024

Secret sponsored BUIDLathon at #ETHDenver2024 with $5K prize pool for #BUIDLers and #Developers willing to incorporate Confidential Computation into #EVM applications by leveraging Secret tech stack at #HackerHouse.
Winners of Secret BUIDLathon at #ETHDenver2024 are as follows:

1st place winner: Unbound Science team ($2,500)
Unbound Science provides blockchain solutions for data preservation, prioritizes scientist safety with on-chain encryption, emphasizes inventor rights, and offers a marketplace for agreement creation and collaboration, preventing intellectual property disputes.

2nd and 3rd-place winners came tie, both were declared 2nd-place winners with a prize of $1250 each:

2nd place winner: Price Pilot team
Price Pilot provided a solution to tackle opacity in pricing across various sectors, empowering consumers with transparent data via #SecretVRF for fairness, boosting confidence in negotiation, and reducing the risk of overpayment, thus leveling the consumer-vendor playing field.

2nd place winner: Neo Power team
#Portalo built by NeoPower, offers secure data storage and management, utilizing local device storage and encrypted cloud-saving via Secret Network. It introduces a novel method for secure data sharing via profile links with specific viewing permissions, ensuring ease and security for sharing sensitive information.

Page DAO, the previous grant winner was present too, a fantastic team building a platform for encrypted content.

HackSecret End

February was marked by #HackSecret2024, a virtual Hackathon which officially ends on 11th March with 210 registered hackers/builders with over 30 project entries with 11 chosen winners of those to receive part of the prize pool.

https://scrt.network/blog/hacksecret-2024-winners/

Partnership with NumiaData

Secret Network partnered with NumiaData, Secret Network grants developers and data scientists seamless access to blockchain data, fostering a democratized approach to data accessibility. This collaboration empowers Secret community to improve innovation, transparency, and collaborative efforts within the blockchain ecosystem.

SecretPath

Secret Network’s Privacy as a Service support.
SecretPath is a trustless bridging protocol that brings confidential computation to the EVM ecosystem.
EVM developers can now incorporate confidential computation into their dApps!

Welcome to the era of Decentralized communication computation
#DeCC

https://scrt.network/blog/announcing-secretpath/

Secret Volume Trade

On Coin market cap, Secret $SCRT has a consistent increase in trade.
This not only signifies the remarkable growth of $SCRT but also underlines its increasing privacy adoption within the crypto space and beyond. Such recognition highlights the project’s resilience, utility, and potential to thrive in a rapidly evolving blockchain space. As $SCRT continues to demonstrate its value and utility, it further cements its position as a key player in the broader blockchain space, driving private computation and interoperability.

Secret Network partnership with FairBlock

Secret Network partnered with FairBlock to create and develop an advanced cryptographic tooling set unlocking several potential use cases for mass adoption. FairBlock is a modular ecosystem of privacy-enabled infrastructure and dApps powered by secret. Fairblock’s programmable privacy unlocks a wide range of applications as well as protecting users from malicious actors via unlocking encrypted orders and preventing frontrunning MEV, private gov, on-chain and more!

StashhApp 2.0 Coming Soon

Stashh is set to release StashhApp v2.0 which is an advancement of the last public beta v1.9.
Stashh v2 is the omnichain hub for NFT creators and collectors - connecting every user from every ecosystem, unlocking their creativity, and opening up a world of discovery and rewards 🥳
Reserve your Stashh ID now and start exploring!

https://stashh.io/

SCRT labs Grants Program Q2’24

Applications for the SCRT labs Grants Program Q2’24 Cohort is now open with a focus on 3 key areas:

1⃣DeFi
2⃣AI
3⃣DePin

300,000 SCRT up for grab
#BUIDLers and #Developers can start sending their applications.
For more details: https://scrt.network/blog/q224-grants-open/

Shade Protocol Emerges as a Key Factor for TVL Growth was Highlighted in Binance Research Report

The latest Binance Research report highlights Shade Protocol’s pivotal role in boosting Total Value Locked (TVL) within DeFi, indicating a growing embrace of privacy in Web3. This underscores a rising trend towards privacy-based solutions, marking a significant shift in decentralized finance. With users increasingly prioritizing enhanced privacy measures, Shade Protocol’s inclusion underscores its rising proactiveness and its potential to shape the future of DeFi.

Zero-to-Hero

SecretNetwork had a workshop for early-stage developers titled "Zero-to-Hero". 30 developers shortlisted for the upcoming Zero to Hero Cohort starting next month!

Please check your email to confirm if you’ve made the list. Don’t miss out!

GOV.DAO Testnet

GOV.DAO, a cross-chain, privacy-preserving DAO tooling platform is now available for incentivized public testing!

Enthusiasts, developers, and visionaries are invited to participate in the #testnet on Zealy and get rewarded.

For more info.👉
https://scrt.network/blog/govdao-testnet/

Satoshi Palace testnet is now live!

Enthusiasts and developers are invited to join the ongoing #testnet campaign on Galxe and qualify for an #Airdrop when it comes to mainnet!
Join: https://galxe.com/SecretNetwork/campaign/GCmCXtT18D

AART BlackJack dCasino Beta Testnet

AART’s dCasino is ready to launch on the mainnet, starting with the timeless favorite – video poker! Embracing the retro appeal with a blue CRT aesthetic, retro sounds, and minimalist controls, AART infuses the experience with awesome technology like gas abstraction, wallet abstraction, and user aliases. Community collaboration lies at the heart of their approach, as they invite feedback during the public testnet from March 25th to 27th, shaping the gaming experience based on user suggestions, just like they did with their black-jack game. As a token of gratitude, the first 5 participants to complete the beta test and offer valuable insights will receive 10 credits upon the mainnet release. Ready to join the gaming revolution? Head over to their Discord at https://discord.gg/jqjMGb9AJz

be part of the excitement when it all goes live on April 2nd!

launch and listing of Secret Admirer’s DAO native token ($ADM)

Secret Admirers DAO has been building on SecretNetwork for a while. It's launched with the $ADM token, a native token on Shade Protocol. This launch and listing of $ADM is a major milestone for both Shade and Secret Admirers!
With the $ADM token, it'll fuel the AdmirariDAO's platform, unlocking a world of private content for creators and users.

Trading Pairs:
⚡ $USDT <> $ADM
⚡ $SHD <> $ADM

Don’t miss out: app.shadeprotocol.io/swap/pools

SCRT Labs on Secret's upcoming network upgrades

SCRT Labs is set to launch DCAP attestation to Secret Network. Two upgrades are currently being worked on. One improves node hardware compatibility and performance, the other will update Cosmos SDK and IBC versions, enabling new features for developers and making new integrations possible!

See the full details of the secret network development 2024 road map: https://scrt.network/blog/roadmap-2024/

$AMBER is Listing on ShadeProtocol

$AMBER trading is now LIVE on ShadeSwap with a total supply of 8888. The price of $AMBER has surged from 45.00 $USDC per $AMBER to 321.00 $USDC within 72 hours. Could this be the BTC of Secret?
Swap now using Shadeswap:
https://app.shadeprotocol.io/swap

SIGNAL Airdrop For $SCRT

SputnikNetwork to AirDrop to $SCRT stakers. For $SCRT stakers, this could be a golden opportunity to maximize your holdings and further engage with the Secret Network ecosystem. Whether you're a long-time supporter or new to the scene, the prospect of an airdrop from SputnikNetwork is something you wouldn't want to miss.

Get Ready to Participate!

While specific details about the airdrop are still under wraps, now is the time to prepare. Make sure your $SCRT tokens are securely staked and ready to go.
Stay tuned!👀
More details: https://docs.sputniknetwork.digital/

SecretNetwork Integrates With Swing.xyz

Swing.xyz now integrates seamlessly with Secret Network.This integration enables effortless token swapping from various blockchains directly to $SCRT, enhancing liquidity and accessibility. Plus, it simplifies user onboarding, making it easier for newcomers to explore Secret Network's privacy-preserving features. By fostering interoperability, this collaboration accelerates our journey towards a decentralized future.

Start swapping privately!
https://swing.xyz/

Overall, March 2024 was a vibrant growth and collaboration within the Secret Network ecosystem. Stay tuned for more updates!

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#SecretNetwork #Web3Privacy

#DeCC

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