This Week in Cosmos with WhisperNode

Groundbreaking developments, Irresistible airdrops, Job opportunities, and the latest integrations within the Cosmos Ecosystem.

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April 08, 2024

This Week in Cosmos with WhisperNode

Welcome to This Week in Cosmos, brought to you by WhisperNode, your premier portal to the Cosmos of Blockchain Opportunities. This week, we're blasting off into a galaxy of breakthroughs, exclusive airdrops, career openings, and the latest tech integrations within the Cosmos Ecosystem. Fasten your seatbelts for an exhilarating exploration of the digital frontier!

Testnet to keep an eye on

  • Rivalz Network Early Access

    You found the alpha; now make it count. Join Rivalz Alpha, complete the Galxe task, and earn 1 OAT and bonus points during Rivalz product activation campaigns. Join Early Access!


  • Initializing the public testnet
    Initia is a network for interwoven rollups, binding a highly interwoven system of modular networks through architectural ownership of the L1 orchestration layer, L2 network, and the communication protocol. It will allow developers to build with their preferred bright contracting environment through Initia’s supported VMs: Move, Solidity, or CosmWasm. The Public Testnet coming soon!


  • Hongbai Incentivized Testnet
    The Road Ahead: Testnets, Airdrops, and Expanding the Ecosystem! Join the waitlist to get a chance to be a part of the upcoming MANTRA Hongbai Incentivized Testnet, which starts in April!

    MANTRA Chain is the first Cosmos chain designed to evolve with global regulations governing blockchains continuously.

Launching Into the Cosmos

  • Binance Unveils Saga: Stake and Farm in the Latest Launchpool Initiative

    Binance introduces Saga (SAGA) as the 51st project on Binance Launchpool, allowing users to stake BNB and FDUSD to farm SAGA tokens, with trading pairs to be listed following a farming period from April 5th to April 8th, 2024. Staking and reward details, including eligibility and distribution, are outlined for interested participants.


    Binance's Launchpool also sets a new record with over $13.1 billion in BNB and FDUSD staked by users to farm 45 million SAGA tokens, marking Saga's introduction as the largest campaign in the platform's history ahead of its token listing.




  • The world's first password-First Wallet

    The Sei ecosystem launches Seif Wallet, the world's first password-first wallet, revolutionizing crypto management with no seed phrases, instant FaceID/TouchID transaction signing, Sei v2 & CW compatibility, and seamless in-wallet staking & swapping.



  • THE SHIELDED MULTICHAIN ERA BEGINS

    Namada heralds the shielded multichain era with a meticulously designed, 5-phase launch


    Starting with genesis access and governance participation (Phase 1), advancing through staking rewards and ecosystem support via public goods funding (Phase 2), and introducing groundbreaking data protection through IBC asset shielding and rewards (Phases 3 and 4),. The journey culminates with NAM transfers in Phase 5, marking the full launch and the start of ongoing innovation and asset integration.



  • Atlas3's Supercharged presale system on Injective 

    Atlas3 revolutionizes Web3 presales on Injective, offering a fully on-chain, permissionless system reaching over 8,500 communities across 30 chains and supporting a diverse range of projects with $12 million in volume.

    Its innovative features include raffle presales for fairness, scheduled presales to ensure accessibility, and wallet-gated presales for exclusivity, alongside future enhancements like CW20 support and a referral system. With a no-refund policy and a commitment to security and versatility, Atlas3 is a comprehensive platform for NFTs and tokens, ensuring a streamlined presale experience.




  • The Future of IBC

    In its third year, IBC aims to become the universal communication protocol for blockchains, focusing on core development, usability enhancements, and extensive ecosystem expansion.

    The 2024 roadmap involves collaborative efforts for refining IBC specifications, implementations, relayers, and applications, alongside usability improvements in tools like IBC-go and Hermes relayer. Additionally, IBC's expansion sees integrations with major blockchains and Ethereum L2 solutions, fostering interoperability across diverse ledger technologies.




  • AADAO is excited to unveil the first 2024 grant recipients

    AADAO is excited to unveil the first 2024 grant recipients: Asteroid Protocol, Everstake, Lava Network, and Cosmoverse, projects set to fortify the Cosmos Hub by enhancing its infrastructure, broadening use cases, and amplifying on-chain activity. The Asteroid Protocol will leverage the Cosmos Hub for NFT functionalities and cross-chain transfers, aiming to significantly boost on-chain transactions.


    Everstake will introduce a comprehensive tracker to quantify the benefits of staking and airdrops for ATOM holders, enhancing transparency and engagement. Lava Network's initiative to solve public RPC service issues will ensure reliable and scalable access to the Cosmos Hub, fostering a more robust infrastructure for dApps and services. The Cosmoverse, as the ecosystem's largest gathering, will spotlight the Cosmos Hub, driving awareness and adoption through global events. These strategic grants underscore AADAO's commitment to propelling the Cosmos ecosystem's growth and interoperability.


  • Ethereum IBC Launch Sequence

    Picasso Network announces the successful mainnet launch of Ethereum IBC, enabling seamless connectivity between the Ethereum and Cosmos ecosystems, alongside future integrations with Solana and Polkadot.

    This launch marks a significant step towards a fully interoperable DeFi space, allowing users to transfer assets across chains quickly. Picasso aims to enhance cross-chain activity through a phased rollout, enriching Ethereum’s DeFi landscape with diverse assets and liquidity from various blockchain ecosystems.


  • The Cosmos Project of the Week, brought to you by Whispernode for the community!

    This week, the Secret Network is thrilled to announce the launch of two significant mainnet projects, marking new milestones in decentralized entertainment and gaming.


    First, we have AdmirariDAO, which introduces a revolutionary platform for decentralized streaming content. Leveraged by the Secret Network, it ensures creators' and viewers' privacy and security.

    Second, AART BlackJack presents dCasino, an immersive video poker game built on the Secret Network. This offers a secure and confidential gaming experience to its users.

    These launches signify important advancements in decentralized applications, promising an exciting future for users and developers on the Secret Network. Join us in exploring these innovative platforms!

Earning Opportunities!

Galxe quest, Giveaway and NFTs

  • TFM and Zealy Unite to Reward Engagement: Join the Quest for XP

    This campaign is a strategic partnership between TFM and Zealy, designed to engage and reward TFM’s early adopters. Participants can earn experience points (XPs) by engaging in various activities, such as interacting with social media channels, expanding the community through referrals, and accomplishing unique, special quests outlined on Zealy's platform.





  • Join the Elys Network Brigadier Program Second Cohort

    Elys Network, powered by the Cosmos SDK, is a community-driven blockchain platform that simplifies trading for both Web3 and Web2 users. With innovative account abstraction, it offers seamless DeFi tools for trading and long and short positions, promoting decentralization and a vibrant ecosystem.

    Join the Ambassador Program to participate in the Retroactive Public Goods Funding (RPGF) round and shape the future of Elys Network, earning rewards for your contributions in various fields such as development, marketing, and content creation.



  • DeFi Dex Bridge Interport x inEVM Pioneer Quest

    Explore the future of cross-chain trading with Interport and Injective. Join the Interport for a journey into the inEVM chain with Injective. This campaign offers you a unique opportunity to delve into the realms of cross-chain trading.


    Earn an exclusive Interport inEVM Pioneer Galaxy OAT, showcasing your significant contribution to Interport and the inEVM protocol’s development


  • Archway Drop Camp

    Archway's Drop Camp is now live. Archway announces the launch of Drop Camp, an innovative on-chain reputation platform designed to reward users for their engagement within the ecosystem.

    Users can increase their scores by participating in off-chain and on-chain activities, enhancing their eligibility for future airdrops. Joining Drop Camp is straightforward: users need an X account, a Cosmos-compatible wallet like Leap or Keplr, and must be from an eligible region.



  • Lava’s Magma Points Program Continues

    Dive into Lava's Magma Points Program with Keplr Wallet and earn rewards for on-chain activities on Axelarnetwork—your gateway to interchain exploration and point accumulation starts here!

A Galaxy of Opportunities

Sei Foundation partners with Gitcoin to announce $10 million Creator Fund

The Sei Foundation launched a $10 million grant fund for NFT and Social projects on Sei, named the Sei Creator Fund. This initiative supports creators and builders at all stages of development, from ideation to scaling existing projects.

Interested parties can apply directly to the Foundation or participate in community-directed funding with Gitcoin. This innovative approach empowers the Sei community to have a say in the distribution of grants, fostering decentralization within the ecosystem.

This marks a significant step towards the expansion and growth of the Sei ecosystem, providing a unique opportunity for creators to bring their innovative ideas to life.

A Universe of Airdrops

The cosmos is alive with airdrop excitement.

  • Claim your $TORO Airdrop! Open to Celestia stakers, STTIA holders, and MilkTIA holders. Enter your address here, verify eligibility, and claim $TORO. Snapshot dates: Celestia: December 13, 2023; Stride Zone: February 10, 2024; Milky Way: April 4, 2024. Requirements: Hold at least 2 $TIA, 2 $STTIA, and 2 $milkTIA.

  • DYM Stakers can anticipate receiving $RIZ tokens through a rolldrop, enjoying exclusive benefits during the Validator zNode Sale, and earning extra rewards in our product activation initiatives.

  • The initial snapshot for the $WARD airdrop, targeting QRDO community members active in governance decisions (QPIPs voters), has successfully concluded. Gearing up for forthcoming snapshots, which will extend rewards to a broader participant base, including QRDO holders and stakers in $TIA, $DYM, and $ATOM, For details on eligibility criteria.

  • The Sputnik Network is thrilled to announce a StakeDrop, distributing 150,000,000 SIGNAL tokens, approximately 29.29% of their initial supply, as a gesture of appreciation towards the vibrant contributors to the ecosystem. This initiative targets a wide array of participants, including stakers across the Cosmos Ecosystem and validators on the Sputnik Network App-chain's leading network, as well as active community members who contribute to the Cosmos Ecosystem's development—holders of NFTs from friendly collections and the early users of the Sputnik App.

  • Eligibility Checker Update for Hava airdrop: Holders from Stride Zone, Milky Way Zone, Persistence One, Quicksilver Zone, and Bad Kids Art have been added!

  • $OM Mantra airdrop coming?

  • ICYMI $PYTH Genesis airdrop is now available for the most dedicated Helix community members! Helix received a total of 2,000,000 $PYTH which is being distributed to early users, marking a huge chapter in the history of the DEX.

  • 40% of DGM tokens are allocated to DYM stakers as a reward for their contribution to network security and engagement.

    40% of DGM tokens are allocated to HUAHUA stakers, encouraging cross-participation and investment in the meme ecosystem.

  • Stride launches stDYM, the first liquid staking token for Dymension's DYM, offering staking rewards, potential airdrops, and liquidity. Participate in the stDYM airdrop to earn daily STRD allocations for the next 120 days and increase yield by providing liquidity in the stDYM/DYM pool.

Cosmos IBC Analysis

Over the last 7 days, IBC value transfers peaked at $26.6 million on Osmosiszone, followed by $13.2 million on Cosmoshub, $12.2 million on Axelarcore, $4.9 million on Akashnet, and $4.2 million on SecretNetwork.

This week's top performers in the Cosmos include $MNTL with an 87.48% surge, $DAWN up by 63.23%, $REGEN increasing 51.07%, $FET rising 33.52%, and $CANTO growing 30.21%. Shout out to Cosmsolytics

Key Governance Votes on IBC-Chains