Stake Wars 2: The Multi-Domain Saga Begins

The day has finally arrived. After weeks of anticipation, we’re launching Stake Wars 2, the second chapter in our epic journey of incentivized staking. Before embarking on this grand adventure, let’s revisit the magic of our decoupled execution environments (domains), recap Gemini 3, and talk about how you can get involved.

⚡ A Lightning Refresher on Domains & Gemini 3

Farmers fortify the network’s consensus with their pledged space to create a strong defense against bad actors. This robust consensus offers support for domains, ensuring seamless transaction ordering. Operators stake their tokens to provide the economic security needed to maintain the integrity of the blockchain, while fraud proofs stand ready to punish any who act in bad faith. Think of domains as mystical realms sharing the consensus provided by farmers. Spinning up a new domain is as easy as executing a transaction, making it perfect for projects that need unique execution environments, but that lack the infrastructure to secure their own network.

Our current incentivized testnet Gemini 3 has over 7,000 concurrent nodes pledging >140 petabytes (PB) of storage in exchange for testnet Subspace Credits (tSSC) from reward pools. Nodes, data capacity and rewards continue to grow steadily by the day. Participants using modest consumer hardware are able to farm tSSC, which will then auto-convert proportionally into mainnet tokens during the Token Generation Event (TGE) organized by the Subspace Foundation. Be on the lookout for more information from the Foundation in the coming weeks.

It’s not too late to join the incentivized testnet as a farmer! Check out the official docs to learn how you can start farming and jump into Discord if you have any issues.

🌐 Stake Wars (2!): The Multi-Domain Saga Begins

Our vibrant community on our Discord and forum participated in our resoundingly successful Stake Wars initiative in January, which aimed to test the Nova domain — our EVM runtime environment — and our Proof-of-Stake (PoS) model. 320 operators staked >536,000 tSSC to provide execution, while 1,054 nominators trusted those operators with >318,000 tSSC. The following month, we held our Mini Space Race event as a dress rehearsal for mainnet launch. When the community smashed our target of plotting 8PB — enough space to secure a test network launch — in just six days, we were simply blown away. The team expected that it would take more than double that time!

In this new saga, we unveil an additional domain: Auto ID. This new battle arena, forged in the fires of innovation, supports identity at Internet-scale and beyond. Stake Wars 2 invites operators to test these domains and execute transactions while earning fees. Testnet rewards have again been allocated for this event, while we’re planning a few tweaks to the original competition to help us test our updated staking processes and interfaces. Anyone who holds tSSC can participate as a nominator without any hardware requirements. As warriors, you must stay vigilant. Track the ebb and flow of transactions, setting up where opportunities arise, but beware — the landscape will shift with the tides of Hacker Month 2.

Read the docs and introduce yourself in the #operators or #nominators channel on Discord if you want to get involved. If you represent an experienced validator outfit, please get in touch with us for participation and co-marketing opportunities.

📅 The Phases of Our Quest

Our journey through Stake Wars 2 will traverse the mystical land of Gemini 3 over multiple weeks, divided into three epic phases:

🛠️ Phase 0 — Prelude to the Saga

In the calm before the storm, the team will deploy and test the Auto ID domain, adding final touches to the staking interfaces hosted on Astral. The call to arms has sounded with a minStake set at 100 tSSC for both Nova and Auto ID. Brave warriors, both old and new, are invited to claim their stake (if they haven’t accumulated 100 tSSC already) and prepare for the trials ahead. To guard against false-hearted infiltrators, only those with a Verified Farmer role on Discord are able to take advantage of the minStake claim mechanism.

🏰 Phase 1 — The Quest for Dominion

With the start block announced, the true adventure begins! Maintain your strongholds, upgrade swiftly, and seek the favor of nominators. Our engineering wizards have removed the limits on nominators, giving every warrior a chance to prove their mettle.

🧪 Phase 2 — The Trials of Innovation

Side quests await those daring enough to test the latest advancements. Tasks will range from stress-testing unlimited nominator counts to probing the depths of cross-domain messaging. Each completed trial brings rewards and helps us prepare for the ultimate showdown: the mainnet beta.

🎊 The Grand Celebration

When our journey ends, we will gather for a grand celebration, recounting tales of bravery and innovation, and awarding the most valiant among us. The final block will be announced, and we’ll reflect on lessons learned as we forge ahead towards mainnet launch.

💰 Rewards for the Brave

The treasure chest for Stake Wars 2 holds 0.3% of the total token supply:

• 0.1% will go to operators based on transaction fees earned
• 0.1% will go to nominators based on transaction fees earned
• 0.1% will go to those who complete Phase 2 trials

Plus, there’s USDC prizes for developers who deploy dApps during Hacker Month 2! A further announcement about this is forthcoming.

📌 Key Things to Remember on Your Journey

• Sync your nodes from scratch, warriors, as the road ahead stretches long.
• Choose your domain wisely, or brave multiple paths if you can muster the minStake for each.
• Seek the minStake airdrop claim if you’re starting from zero, but hurry — time flees quickly.
• Keep your domain alive: register only when ready and deregister if you falter.

Stake Wars 2 transcends a mere contest; it will unfold as a saga of competition, innovation and camaraderie. We call upon all community members to join us, contribute to the cause, and celebrate the evolution of our network.

Onward, Stake Warriors! 🌟

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