Phase 2 of Side Protocol Incentivized Testnet
📢 Phase 2 is now live, and the products have been refreshed, offering 2x key rewards compared to Phase 1! Follow the video instructions on Medium to learn how to get involved!
Use the links below to access
GM!
Check out our latest blog detailing Side Protocol’s journey towards the modular future. The first testnet is now up and running! The long-awaited community can now set up nodes on the network.
📖 Read below
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Celebrating our rebrand with a giveaway! 💸 Enter to win $500 worth of $ATOM tokens. 10 lucky winners! Results in one week.
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🎉 Introducing the new face of Side Protocol! ✨ With a fresh logo and revamped website at , we're excited to showcase our innovations. Join us as we continue shaping the future of Mesh Liquidity.
#SideProtocol
#MeshLiquidity
#IBCGang
#Defi
#interchain
[1/5] 📢 Announcement: We are delighted to share the news of the successful conclusion of our pre-seed funding round. This significant achievement marks a major milestone in our journey towards revolutionizing omnichain liquidity and inter-blockchain asset exchange.
🕵Insiders, celebrate the New Year with our exclusive Galxe mission, your final opportunity to win a limited-edition SBI OG OAT. This is the last campaign featuring SBI OG—don't miss out! Those holding SBI OGs can look forward to surprise rewards in 2024!
#Insiders
#sideprotocol
1/5 We're thrilled to team up with
@nymproject
as part of the Nym Innovation Fund, revolutionizing DeFi through core technology integration. 🚀 Together, we aim to enhance cross-chain interoperability and leverage Nym's expertise in privacy and security.
Introducing Insiders and SBI, the dedicated members and community DAO of Side Protocol, both pivotal in preserving community identity and maintaining a cohesive community spirit.
➡️ Get the Insider role:
About SBI:
Today, we're thrilled to unveil our latest initiative to transition towards a modular settlement and value exchange layer for the
#Bitcoin
ecosystem.
In Bitcoin we trust, in modularity we believe.
📖 Read below
By
@TheBlock__
:
📣 Nubit x Side Protocol
We're thrilled to announce that Side is supercharging its “nubility” through our strategic partnership with
@nubit_org
. With Nubit, we are able to offer a Bitcoin-native DA layer tailored for rollups on
#Bitcoin
.
📖 Read below:
Partnership Ann: Side Protocol 🤝𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗹
We’re excited to announce that
@SideProtocol
is integrating with
@portal_finance
! This strategic partnership enhances seamless cross-chain atomic swaps and asset accessibility for native BTC and
#Bitcoin
-native assets like BRC20s
Another social campaign for Phase 1 of the S2 incentivized
#testnet
is now live on
@IntractCampaign
.
Participate in quests, earn rewards, and join the Insider Point System! Check it out! 🕵️
1/ We are thrilled to announce the strategic integration of Side Protocol's inter-chain AMM on
@Injective_
.
Injective, renowned for its lightning-fast layer 1 blockchain designed for finance, is now an integral part of Side's Protocol's mesh liquidity network.
A new year gift campaign will be revealed during the first week of 2023.
- OG members in
@_sideone
's Discord will enjoy fast track to the gift dropping opportunity.
- Non-OG members will have to go through a few certain tasks to be eligible for the campaign.
#IBCGang
#SIDE
We’re proud to announce our new CTO, Dave Hrycyszyn.
Dave
@futurechimp
joins us with an impressive track record, having served as a co-founder and CTO at
@chainspace_io
&
@nymproject
. In his new role, Dave will lead our tech strategy and development efforts, guiding us through
🎉 Introducing the new face of Side Protocol! ✨ With a fresh logo and revamped website at , we're excited to showcase our innovations. Join us as we continue shaping the future of Mesh Liquidity.
#SideProtocol
#MeshLiquidity
#IBCGang
#Defi
#interchain
We’re delighted to reveal our partnership with
@NibiruChain
, the breakthrough smart contract platform ushering in the next era of money. This collaboration will extend our exchange layer to Nibiru, enhancing liquidity within the interchain DeFi.
Read 👇
SM!
#insiders
Did you know that you get more points per key if you unlock higher tier boxes? This
#testnet
includes a small, fun game with different strategies we designed for users. Which strategy are you choosing?
🌅 SM, Insiders!
We have completed the selection of 100 S2 validators, based on criteria including reputation, experience, involvement, and application completeness. A total of 3,666 applications were submitted within a week!
If you have been selected, you should now see the
Our co-founder
@shaneqiu_
will be speaking on a panel at
#Appchainday2024
. For anyone who is interested in building the chain abstraction DEX that will rival CEXs, let’s meet up in
#ETHDenver
and have a chat!
The Gibratar testnet sees an external operator running Espresso Sequencer nodes for the first time and features a new integration with the
@Arbitrum
Stack.
Today, we’re excited to highlight our collaborators for Gibraltar:
@Calderaxyz
,
@KintoXYZ
,
@BlockdaemonHQ
,
@airchains_io
,
Side Protocol proudly announces the integration of our blockchain testnet with
@babylon_chain
, a pioneering force in blockchain security. This partnership heralds a new era of
#Bitcoin
security for Side Protocol's layer-1, SIDE!
Congratulations to our strategic partner
@EspressoSys
! We are thrilled to support and join hands in this journey. Through collaboration with Side, we will scale
#bitcoin
together!
🎆 Side Protocol Year 2022 RECAP
1/ From project ideation to execution (Sep to Dec)
2/ On-boarded a group of global contributors with complementary set of skills
3/ Completed website & docs & deck & graphic design
4/ Kicked off community growth & marketing
We are excited to announce our partnership with
@archwayHQ
and introduce the integration of
@SideProtocol
's mesh liquidity into Archway's testnet, marking a significant step in building the exchange layer for
#Web3
.
📣 Interchain Atomic Swap (IAS), the first-ever scalable atomic swap solution in
#crypto
, is coming to
#Cosmos
!
#IAS
is a protocol designed for inter-chain asset swaps that utilizes the
#IBC
standard ICS-100.
Learn more in the following blog post👇
[4/5] 🗓 Milestones Ahead: In the coming months, we will launch a private testnet, followed by a public testnet product designed to reward users exploring mesh liquidity on Side and engaging in staking and governance activities.
✈️The Side Protocol team (
@shaneqiu_
&
@ping_pub
) is heading to Istanbul for the biggest event in the Cosmos ecosystem,
@CosmoverseHQ
! ⚛️⚛️⚛️
📍Stop by our booth for engaging chats and snag some exclusive Side merch—tees & stickers up for grabs! 🎁
[5/5] 🙏 Thank You: Our profound gratitude goes out to our dedicated supporters, community, and valued partners for their unwavering belief in our vision. Together, we are building a truly interconnected DeFi ecosystem.
✨Unveiling Interchain Magic with
@Neutron_org
✴️
Neutron ✴️, a leading smart contract platform secured by
@cosmos
, has joined forces with
@SideProtocol
, marking a significant stride towards the future of interchain
#DeFi
. 🤝
👇 Let's dive into this awesome partnership.
For OGs and those who joined the New Year Giveaway event, check if you are one of the winners:
Congrats to all winners! Stay tuned for future events!
#SIDE
#SideProtocol
#cosmos
#IBCGang
Thrilled to share how the
@BuildersProgram
Builders Program turbocharged our project! Here's our journey:
We started with no social media presence. The Builders Program changed that, propelling us into the
@cosmos
community's spotlight. Their early support was our catalyst.
We're thrilled to announce that ICS100 has been merged, offering the first atomic swap solution for the interchain ecosystem and beyond. It's bridgeless for inter-chain swaps, scalable to a massive number of networks, and composable with other IBC apps.
#IBC
#ICS100
#atomicswap
Shout out to
@strangelovelabs
team for building IBC Test! Without the IBCtest framework, it would be difficult to debug data packets and test
#IBC
compatibility between two chains. This is super helpful for devs at Side Labs building apps on top of IBC.
@jackzampolin
@ping_pub
4/5 Being part of the Nym Innovation Fund provides Side with a remarkable opportunity to tap into Nym's vast knowledge base in privacy and security, gaining insights and guidance. 💫
Join our upcoming space hosted by
@babylon_chain
as we delve into
#Bitcoin
, and discuss the Babylon protocols as well as the Side Protocol! ⏰ Set your reminder now to stay in the loop!
Scaling Bitcoin Sessions w/
@SideProtocol
Side Protocol is developing a distributed inter-blockchain liquidity mesh network system that utilizes innovative IBC-based swap application protocols.
🎙️ Host:
@_erikio
🗓️ Date: October 24, 2:00AM UTC
⤵️
2/5 Nyx Joins Side Protocol's Mesh Liquidity Network! 💥
@nymproject
's Cosmos blockchain, Nyx, will utilize Side Protocol's robust liquidity network. This connection will empower NYM token holders with expanded asset access, enriching liquidity in both ecosystems.
@strangelovelabs
will ensure that the many contenders are coming to compete with IBC for the transport layer fail. 2021 was launch 2022 was scaling and consolidation 2023 is expansion. Alt trust model clients, more chains, best in class dev tooling, and more. We go to battle 🗡️
The
@BuildersProgram
has been an invaluable resource for us, delivering thorough guidance and comprehensive support. We highly recommend this program to anyone embarking on a new project within the
#interchain
ecosystem.
#SideProtocol
#IBCSwap
We're thrilled to announce our first cohort of 2023! 🎉
After going through 50+ application we're proud to work with 18 different projects across Infra, DeFi, Gaming & Other.
Read our announcement for more info on all:
7/ (cont)
-
@Anoma
@Penumbrazone
: extending IBC beyond the Cosmos SDK.
-
@SideProtocol
: adding more features to IBC by building atomic swap protocol that allows cross-chain swap in a bridgeless manner. This, together with ICA will unlock innovative IBC apps.
4/ With the imminent launch of our first public incentivized testnet, Injective users are set to gain hands-on experience with the integration.
We've curated a suite of exciting products for the community to test and engage with.
3/5 By deploying bridgeless inter-blockchain swap smart contracts, Side Protocol will enable direct asset exchange between Nyx and SIDE's testnet. Goodbye to inter-blockchain liquidity challenges!
Stay tuned by following
@Injective_
and
@SideProtocol
for updates on this transformative journey. As we reshape the DeFi landscape and unlock new horizons, a thrilling chapter awaits!
Read more about this integration below:
2022 has been a year of explosive growth for the Interchain, fueled by the
#IBC
protocol.
In this blog post, we summarize IBC’s major developments and updates, as well as discussing the key priorities for 2023.
Read the blog post here:
In light of the recent announcement from
@SideProtocol
regarding ICS100 being merged into Cosmos IBC specs, let's find out what it's all about
A thread🧵
1/7
[3/5] 🚀 Pioneering Mesh Liquidity Network: At the core of our vision lies a robust mesh liquidity network empowered by inter-blockchain exchange protocols and our own sovereign layer-1 blockchain. This network is aimed at unlocking the full potential of decentralized finance.
2/3
Seize the opportunity to check out the Keystone 3 Pro firsthand. 👀 Experience our device up close and learn about how we're revolutionizing the hardware wallet industry
If you're lucky enough 🍀, you could also snag a co-branded
@SideProtocol
Keystone 3 Pro for free!
We are pleased to announce that
@ping_pub
has received grants from Osmosis to improve the open source explorer dashboard for the Interchain ecosystem. 🎉🎉🎉 $OSMO
We're thrilled to announce the
@Osmosiszone
Grants Program's tenth batch of grants!🧪🎉
This batch includes a total of four grants which amount to $119,000 in funding.
Read up on each grant here:
Combining the brilliance of
#PoS
with Bitcoin’s Proof of Work, SIDE is on track to be an unparalleled liquidity layer. With minimized risks & amplified flexibility, we're setting the bar high!
🥂 Happy New Year & Holidays. We have a lot planned for next year, stay tuned!
❗️Again, don't forget to claim your OG role in our Discord! (OG role is only available for year 2022!)
5/ We will soon launch a testnet with the Neutron testnet available. Both communities will have the opportunity to test out these features and be a part of this incredible journey from the beginning.
2/ This collaboration facilitates broader access to a diverse array of assets, ushering in new liquidity avenues and paving the way for novel DeFi primitives.
#MeshLiquidity
We have already deployed our interchain AMM smart contracts on Injective's testnet.
@SideProtocol
's incentivized testnet is on the brink of launch. We extend a warm invitation to all community members to join us and dive into our innovative products. Your input is absolutely invaluable to us!
3/ By leveraging the
@cosmosibc
for communication, this innovation allows for the partitioning of an AMM-based weighted liquidity pool's state between Injective and the SIDE chain. This approach decentralizes liquidity distribution while maintaining seamless interconnectedness.
Note that Side Labs is self-funded and has not raised any funds from external investors. As this insane year comes to an end, we want to thank YOU all, specifically the core builders for early contributions to the project.
Beyond the Horizon 🌅
Our vision aligns with Archway's commitment to a developer-friendly environment. Together, we're fostering innovation and a diverse developer ecosystem. Let's redefine the future of interoperable
#DeFi
!
Why is this a game-changer? With this alliance, we're not just embracing Bitcoin's robust security layers but positioning SIDE as potentially one of the globe's most secure PoS blockchains.
Experience Bridgeless Atomic Swaps
The Side team has also created a
#Cosmwasm
-based atomic swap smart contract on
@archwayHQ
, enabling users to engage in peer-to-peer trading without the hassle of bridging between different blockchains. Enjoy seamless transactions!
Central to our integration: Bitcoin's
#Timestamping
technique
✅Constant Synchronization with Bitcoin
✅Rapid Unbonding for Users
This intricate tech ensures SIDE remains aligned with the Bitcoin network for seamless transaction tracking.
Game of Chains, the incentivised public testnet for Interchain Security, has officially concluded.
Funded by the
@CosmosHub
community pool, let's take a look at what the testnet delivered👇
4/
@CosmWasm
smart contracts promise faster, more secure, and cost-effective cross-chain transactions. We're setting new industry standards for interchain
#DeFi
and elevating user experiences on
@Neutron_org
and
@SideProtocol
.
Say goodbye to long unbonding times! 🎉 While traditional PoS chains made stakers wait for weeks, our integration with Babylon brings it down to just a day! Quick, efficient, and ultra-secure.
Bridging the Gap - Archway Connected to Mesh Liquidity on Testnet
Liquidity providers will soon be able to offer inter-chain liquidity on Archway without the need to bridge assets between networks. This advancement promises users a smoother, frictionless trading experience.
3/ Side introduces
#Cosmwasm
-based
#ICS101
inter-chain liquidity smart contracts on Neutron's testnet, providing an alternative liquidity source for interchain DeFi.
With
@cosmosibc
, users can seamlessly swap assets between the two blockchains via Side's inter-chain pools.
@brane_trix
@EffortCapital
It falls under the category of decentralized exchange protocols, but if you need to move assets across different blockchains, the ICS20 Fungible Token Transfer protocol is still considered the best option.