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 29, 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!

EVERYTHING TESTNET

  • Mande Network RollApp testnet

    Mande Network is a Dymension RollApp as an open on-chain reputation layer on Web3. To record credit scores, ratings, activities, reputation, and digital identity accomplishments.


    Join the Mande Network RollApp testnet and earn CRED rewards! Connect your Metamask wallet, link your Twitter, and claim your 30 $MAND token airdrop with just a few clicks.



  • The Hongbai Incentivized Testnet is live.

    The MANTRA Hongbai Incentivized Testnet is now open, inviting over 100,000 participants to explore the first Layer 1 blockchain focused on Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization, marking a crucial step in integrating traditional and decentralized finance.

    This phase will enhance the RWA tokenization process, attract diverse users, and foster dApp development on the MANTRA Chain with key features like OM token integration, CosmWasm for developers, and user-friendly UIs. Get involved by completing interactive quests on GALXE and engaging with our community on Discord.




  • ZOTH Atlas (Incentivized Testnet) is Now Live on Berachain

    Zoth Atlas, an incentivized testnet now Live on Berachain, introduces a unique gamified RWA index, blending stable yields from assets like trade finance, precious metals, and T-bills with Berachain's native stablecoin, $HONEY.

    Participants can earn RWA-backed yields and XP points by engaging in social tasks, swapping $BERA for $HONEY, and staking in the RWA index. Join Zoth Atlas campaign!



Launching and Integration Into The Cosmos

  • SEDA’s Modular Data Layer is Now Live On Mainnet

    SEDA revolutionizes the concept of blockchain oracles by offering a scalable, secure, and permissionless data transmission and computation network called the SEDA Network.

    It includes the SEDA Chain for data storage and settlement and an overlay network for advanced data querying and computation, supported by solvers and data providers. Utilizing modular interfaces, game theory, and economic incentives, SEDA ensures interoperability and eliminates trusted authorities, enabling complex off-chain computations and universal accessibility across blockchain networks.


    The token upgrade from FLX to SEDA goes live on April 30, 2024.




  • XION Integrates with Injective to Enhance User Onboarding

    XION, a Layer 1 blockchain built for seamless consumer adoption, has integrated with the Injective ecosystem, eliminating entry barriers for new users.

    XION integrates with Injective, introducing Chain Abstraction to enhance usability and bridge users across blockchain ecosystems effortlessly. This strategic partnership debuts with Talis, enabling users to engage with dApps without the typical blockchain complexities, promoting a frictionless entry.




  • Brev is officially launching support for Akash GPUs

    Brev.dev, a platform simplifying Jupyter notebook setups for AI, partners with Akash Network to offer developers permissionless access to a broad range of NVIDIA GPUs.

    This integration merges Brev's user-friendly AI development tools with Akash’s decentralized cloud resources, enabling cost-effective scaling and optimal GPU availability. Explore the enhanced capabilities and start your deployment on Akash GPUs by visiting Brev.dev today.




  • Lava Network Token

    The DAO governs a fixed supply of LAVA tokens to foster growth and innovation. Engage with features like Magma Points for community rewards, Incentivized RPC Pools to support infrastructure providers, and Lava Drop Seasons to enhance network participation.

    Introducing LAVA, the native token of the Lava Network. Ethereum, rollups, L1s, L2s, modular, integrated, sovereign, app-specific, rollchains—all will be supported on Lava.


    Lava will have 1,000,000,000 tokens at Genesis with no inflation to token supply.



  • Harvest Heist

    Introducing Harvest Heist, the latest addition to Sasa Extension Ver 2 launching on Injective. Unlike the previous version, which solely centered on social quests, Harvest Heist offers you a fresher Web3 gaming experience—a Web3 social journey filled with excitement, challenges, and boundless opportunities for riches and rewards.

    Click HERE to farm $SAE by growing virtual crops and tap into a reward pool of $6 million in $SAE plus 70% of Harvest Heist revenue.




  • Introducing a MultiVM Perp DEX on SEI

    Filament Finance is excited to announce the phased launch of its MultiVM Perpetual DEX on Sei Network, known for its ultra-fast, financial-specific blockchain capabilities.

    The rollout includes a four-phase approach, starting with a limited-access testnet and culminating in an uncapped public release, all incentivized to reward early participants.

    Join the Filament community on Discord and dive into the litepaper.





  • Sei v2 devnet

    Monna has now launched on the Sei v2 devnet. This includes the first component, which is LP Provisioning, where you can earn yields on your collateral such as iSEI, USDC, and WBTC.


    X2Y2 Pro is gearing up for the Sei V2 launch! Keep an eye on their innovative launchpads and NFT marketplace as they integrate into the Sei NFT ecosystem

    StaFi Protocol Introduces $rSEI to Sei. $rSEI aims to provide stable staking options and improve liquidity within the ecosystem. This deployment will help balance $SEI token liquidity with network security, contributing to Sei's sustainability.




  • Dymension Launches eIBC on Mainnet

    Dymension introduces eIBC (escrow IBC), enabling near-instant withdrawals from rollups by creating an open market for liquidity bridging.

    Users can now enjoy fast access to funds while network participants earn by fulfilling withdrawal orders across various tokens, including USDC and USDT. Learn how to leverage eIBC for-profit and enhanced security at Dymension’s eIBC Overview



  • Bringing Decentralized Identity to the Interchain

    Cheqd, in collaboration with NYMLAB, has enhanced its blockchain network by integrating Decentralised Identity (DID) across the IBC protocol, enabling developers to implement Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) in dApps effortlessly.

    Cheqd's latest upgrade includes the release of cross-IBC proofs, which leverage zero-knowledge technology to securely verify off-chain credentials on-chain.


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


    Berachain is a high-performance EVM-compatible blockchain built on proof-of-liquidity consensus. Proof-of-Liquidity is a novel consensus mechanism that aims to align network incentives, creating strong synergy between Berachain validators and the ecosystem of projects.

    Berachain's technology is built on Polaris, a high-performance blockchain framework for building EVM-compatible chains on top of the CometBFT consensus engine. The Berachain economic model is a cutting-edge approach to blockchain governance that aims to address the critical challenges faced by decentralized networks



Earning Opportunities!

Galxe quest, Giveaway and NFTs

  • Injective Ecosystem Festival, Wave 2 Continues

    Learn about the Injective Ecosystem with OKX Wallet. Explore different DApps on the Injective network to earn rewards and become a true Ninja Master!

    Complete the quests of Helix, Mito, Exotic, Talis, and Out DApps during the campaign period to share a prize pool including the USDT, projects' tokens, and points.

    The OKX Wallet connection is required for completing the on-chain task. Event period: April 12, 2024, 08:00 (UTC)–May 3, 2024, 08:00 (UTC)



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.

Archway Hunt-A-Thon: Pick Your Tribe

Join the Archway hackathon and start building on a Cosmos-native layer 1 blockchain that rewards developers for their contributions!

The event kicks off on April 29th and runs until June 20th, offering developers tools to create scalable, cross-chain dapps and a chance to secure extended funding within the Archway ecosystem. Submit your projects by June 7th and be part of the movement creating sustainable and diverse applications!

Akashathon² 200,000 USD PRIZE POOL

Akashathon² participants will delve into the limitless possibilities of AI applications empowered by Akash's GPU marketplace. Whether you're passionate about revolutionizing crypto with AI or crafting tools to enhance the accessibility and usability of the Akash network for both providers and deployers, this hackathon is your platform to innovate.

To participate in Akashathon², all team members must register individually and agree to abide by the hackathon rules and guidelines. Participants must be over 18 years of age, and winners must submit to KYC for prizes.

From the 8th of April, 2024, to the 18th of May, 2024, at 07:59.

MANTRA Launches Incubator Program

MANTRA Incubator Program, in partnership with the UAE's leading corporate service provider Virtuzone, is set to accelerate innovation in the Web3 space by nurturing promising dApps and projects with resources, networking, and expert guidance in vibrant tech hubs like Dubai, Hong Kong, and San Francisco. 

The program offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including seed investments of $100,000, global exposure, and extensive network access to foster the growth and scaling of the most innovative projects. This initiative aims to contribute to Dubai’s vision of becoming a global center for cryptocurrency innovation and development, aligning with the UAE's goal of fostering 10 unicorns by 2030.

Cheqd is a ground-breaking startup in the space of self-sovereign identity (SSI). SSI is a new paradigm for exchanging trusted digital data related to people, companies, and things in a much more secure and privacy-preserving fashion that puts people in control of their data.

Test Automation & Quality Assurance Engineer and Senior Full Stack Engineer (Remote)

Location: London (UK) / remote. The Cheqd core team is based in London, but we welcome applicants from +/-4 hour time zones.

Careers at Interop Labs: Still Hiring

Axelar delivers secure cross-chain communication for Web3. As a universal overlay network, Axelar supports general message passing and the composability of programs via a proof-of-stake transport layer. Developer tools and APIs make it easy for both protocol and application developers to integrate interoperability. Axelar is building the infrastructure to connect Web3.

Berachain Careers Still Hiring

Berachain is a high-performance, EVM-compatible L1 blockchain looking to challenge the traditional proof-of-stake ethos. We're a young, world-class team of experts in computer science, mathematics, economic game theory, and enterprise software development.

SEDA Protocol careers

SEDA is a multichain, permissionless protocol connecting real-world data to any network on chain

About the role: As a Business Development Associate, you will grow and develop the SEDA Ecosystem. You will establish new relationships with leading blockchain projects and deepen existing ones, always striving to support our partner’s goals through leveraging SEDA technology.

Apply here

A Universe of Airdrops

The cosmos is alive with airdrop excitement.

  • BitgetWallet's $BWB points airdrop will be distributed to Injective ecosystem's knight-ranked ambassadors, Ninja Pass holders, and INJ domain holders.

  • The Nim Network Genesis Rolldrop has concluded, with over 450,000 participants claiming a total of 73 million $NIM. The remaining allocations were distributed equally among all claimants, with an average increase of 20% in each allocation, capped at 20,000 $NIM. Check your updated balance using the wallet checker HERE

  • Snapshot taken for first Saga airdorp

  • Astrovault recently airdropped over 3.2 million AXVs to participants who minted Archway Astronomy Patch. Rewards were tiered based on participation levels in TVL, social engagements, ARCH IDs purchased, and ARCH staked, with allocations ranging from 50 AXV to 10,000 AXV.

  • LightLink is rewarding Celestia's $TIA and Pyth Network's $PYTH stakers with $LL node NFTs through their Ecosystem Supporters Airdrop to recognize those securing its network

  • $NIM Airdrop will be live on Dymension DEX on May 1st

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