This Week in Cosmos with WhisperNode

Welcome to your go-to source for all things Cosmos! This week, we’re diving deep into the Cosmos to bring you the most thrilling updates and opportunities. Buckle up, as we're about to embark on an interstellar journey through groundbreaking developments, irresistible airdrops, Job opportunities, and the latest integrations within the Cosmos Ecosystem.

Launching Into the Cosmos

The Dawn of Cyclesmoney: The Cosmos ecosystem is buzzing with excitement as Cyclesmoney, the Open Clearing Protocol, makes its grand debut. Also hiring. Check out the open positions: Full Stack Eng and Rust Eng

Mintscan's Wallet: In a groundbreaking move, Mintscan has unveiled the Mintscan Wallet, a game-changer designed to streamline your crypto experience. With innovation at its core, this wallet sets new standards for accessibility and convenience in Cosmos, with IBC support.

Leap's Social Login Toolkit: Say goodbye to the hassle of seed phrases and installations. Leap is transforming the login experience with its pioneering social login toolkit. Now, accessing dApps across the Cosmos is as easy as logging in with your email, retaining the same address everywhere.

Bitcoin Staking on Cosmos Hub: In a historic collaboration with informalinc, the Cosmos Hub is gearing up to introduce Bitcoin staking on the Babylon Chain. This monumental development positions the Cosmos Hub as a multi-asset security aggregator, leveraging the power of $ATOM, $BTC, and ecosystem tokens.

CosmWasm's Appchain Functionality: Every CosmWasm network is now empowered to integrate custom appchain functionalities directly via smart contracts, thanks to Jackal. This innovation opens up a universe of possibilities, allowing access to specialized app chain features from a foreign chain's smart contract. A first in leveraging ICS27 for custom module message transmission!

Solve.Care and Akash Partnership: In a move that promises to revolutionize healthcare data ownership, Solve.Care has chosen Akash for decentralized computing to power its Care.Nodes product. This partnership is a giant leap towards empowering patients with ownership of their essential healthcare data.

Omnichain Domain Name Service Goes Live! In an exciting leap forward, the first-ever omnichain domain name service has officially launched on the mainnet, bridging the gap between Solana and Injective like never before. Users and developers can use and build dApps across both blockchains using a single domain name.

Injective's Gas Compression: Injective is making headlines with its latest technical gas compression. This breakthrough ensures that transaction costs on Injective are now the lowest in the crypto sphere, setting a new standard for efficiency and accessibility.

Sei V2 Public Devnet Launches: The Ethereum ecosystem is on the brink of transformation with the arrival of Sei V2 public devnet. Tackling long-standing scalability and performance challenges, Sei V2 promises unmatched speed and efficiency, paving the way for a new era of Ethereum development. It's a pivotal moment for developers seeking to build groundbreaking applications without constraints.

Interchain Token Service (ITS) Now on Axelar Mainnet: The Interchain Token Service (ITS) is now live on Axelar mainnet, introducing a seamless way to mint and register Interchain Tokens.

Privacy Cross-Chain Aggregator Powered by Secret Network Coming Soon: Stay tuned for the launch of Silent Swap., a privacy cross-chain aggregator powered by Secret Network.

A Galaxy of Opportunities

The ATOMAccelerator Grant Program: Calling all innovators! The ATOMAccelerator Grant Program is now open for applications. This initiative aims to fuel the adoption of ATOM, attracting developers, consumer chains, and users to the Cosmos Hub. It's your chance to build on the AEZ and contribute to the Cosmos ecosystem's growth.

Secret HackerHouse at ETHDenver Unveiled: Gear up for an exclusive experience at ETHDenver with the unveiling of the Secret HackerHouse. This unique event invites builders to participate in special workshops and enjoy a distraction-free environment to bring their best projects to life.

Ledger Welcomes Namada: In a significant update for security-minded users, Namada is now accessible on Ledger. Manage your $NAM with ease, enabling multisignatures, signing staking transactions, making Namada & IBC transfers, and participating in governance, all with the robust security of Ledger.

Noble and SkipProtocol Join Forces: In an exciting partnership, Noble has teamed up with SkipProtocol to enhance cross-chain bridging between L1s & L2s. This collaboration promises seamless minting/burning of USDC on Noble via Circle’s CCTP, enriching the blockchain ecosystem's interoperability.

Axelar Ecosystem: Spotlight on Cross-Chain Swaps GM(P) Axelarators! Get ready to embark on an exhilarating quest powered by galxe & PolygonDeFi. This new adventure focuses on cross-chain swaps, inviting you to bridge over to Polygon PoS via Squidrouter for a chance to win 1,500 AXL in rewards.

A Universe of Airdrops

The cosmos is alive with airdrop excitement:

• Nibiru's Gamified Engagement Airdrop: A thrilling opportunity awaits with Nibiru's invitation to participate in its Gamified Engagement Airdrop. Don't miss out!

• $STRD Season 14 Claim: The $STRD airdrop claim for Season 14 is now open. Plus, unclaimed $STRD from Seasons 1-13 is up for grabs. Time is ticking!

• $NOIS Randdrop: $INJ stakers, here's your chance to win in the third round of the $NOIS Randdrop. With a 1/3 chance to win and 40% of the airdrop still up for grabs, check your eligibility now.

• MilkyWay Zone's mPoints: Get ready for the MassDrop with MilkyWay Zone's introduction of mPoints, rewarding $milkTIA holders and DeFi participants. The countdown to the MILK token launch has begun.

• Shark Protocol's Liquidity Event: Enhance your $SHARK holdings with Shark Protocol's liquidity bootstrapping event and airdrop, promising improved liquidity and engaging community missions.

• Join the Guardian Giveaway: Don't miss the LayerBank Guardian giveaway, offering exclusive perks and $MANTA rewards. Engage with $STONE, $MANTA, and $wUSDM assets to secure your spot among the cosmos' guardians.

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