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SDA Update #6

We are thrilled to report that 2022 was a successful year for the Stratis Decentralised Accelerator,  with funded projects in Tooling, Defi, NFTs and the Metaverse all utilising Stratis Technologies. It was also fantastic seeing several mainnet releases last year,  notably from Opdex, My XR Gallery, CoinVault and Stratisphere.

Ahead of what we are sure will be a very exciting year, we thought we’d outline some of the major events in the SDA pipeline from 2022 and some of the major events we expect to see in 2023.

Dawn of Ships from Astroverse Club

Dawn of Ships is a project from London-based indie studio Red Ego Games. Powered by the Stratis Blockchain, this idle roleplay experience allows players to assume control of pirate ships and battle against other players, all the while gaining NFTs as they progress. These NFTs can then be sold on the Stratisphere platform, making the game a Play 2 Earn model. Players can enjoy a range of features, including ship battles, exploration, and joining clans which offer unique advantages.

The last couple of months saw Dawn of Ships release its first range of utility NFTs. These NFTs power up players’ ships and offer reward bonuses, creating an exciting new dynamic to gameplay when combined with existing crew NFT offerings. Watch out for the Beta release of Dawn of Ships which is expected to be in Q1 this year.

Stay up to date through the Dawn of Ships website, Discord and Twitter:

Website: https://astroverse.cc/

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/dpq8sc32mp

Twitter: https://twitter.com/dawnofships

Check out the Dawn of Ships NFT collection here:  https://stratisphere.com/collection/CJwYabnDy4uuGvbNjparyxRtDbstoABGXf

Or for the Astroverse Club NFTs, click here:  https://stratisphere.com/collection/CdJXzoL6qQjJLaRYRCHvtkDERwYdueSd4K

 

Corgi Dash

Inspired by Mario Run, Corgi Dash is a game in which players can earn tokens through skilled gameplay. Players participate in multiple levels which feature challenging ‘Dashes’, with the apex of this journey being the Corgi House.

Each dash costs Corgi coins ($CC) which are added to the Game Rewards wallet for future players. These dashes offer the player an opportunity to win coins, and should they reach the Corgi House these coins will be added to their Stratis Wallet and become tradeable on Opdex. Corgi Dash NFTs are also available, both for aesthetic purposes and in-game use, with some ultra-rare NFTs even offering players extra lives and an opportunity for increased awards

Corgi Dash had a busy end to 2022, launching its website and revealing its Stratis blockchain integration timeline. Corgi Dash has an expected release scheduled for Q1 2023, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled and prepare for your dash to the Corgi House.

Keep up to date with the release and other coming updates via Twitter, Discord, or checking out the website.

 

My XR Gallery

My XR Gallery is a metaverse NFT gallery which uses VR to create an AR/VR experience for users. The My XR Gallery features NFT storefronts from the likes of Punk Rock photographer Andy Rosen and the Polycarbon store, which users can access through the unique Sky Dream Mall metaverse experience. My XR world allows users to create their own 3D VR Gallery to share NFT collections with the world. My XR Gallery is powered by Stratis, allowing for a unique and customisable user experience.

We saw a number of stellar updates in 2022 for My XR Gallery, including their mainnet release, which we recommend you checkout for yourself (https://www.myxrgallery.com/). They have also announced that they are developing exciting new features which will allow users to make the most of the metaverse, these include new 360 spheres and virtual hang out spaces. My XR Gallery is planning for an eagerly anticipated V2 release in July 2022, so be sure to look out for this. Keep up to date with all My XR Gallery’s updates through Twitter and Discord.

 

Stratis DevEx

Stratis DevEX will revamp the Stratis smart contracts tooling and developer experience by integrating existing tools and libraries for smart contract validation, static analysis and security auditing into Visual Studio. Previously, developers had to use Visual Studio to write C# code and then a command tool to validate and compile this code before using a wallet for deployment. This change significantly improves developers’ experiences, which should free them up to focus on what matters, such as enhancing users expereiences. It also serves the long-term security of the blockchain by ensuring that smart contracts remain as protected as possible while maintaining an optimised user experience.

We expect releases from Stratis DevEx every month, with the project being completed in November 2023. Keep up to date with this journey on Discord.

 

Hash Battle

Hash Battle is a blockchain gaming platform powered by Stratis. Featuring a range of games, including the titles Cops Clash, Hurdle Hop, Tunnel Trouble and Counting Snakes. Stratis’ tech allows Hashbattle to offer rewards. Players can expect a dedicated in-game economy and NFT’s, which give access to interesting features. Users can choose between games of varying costs in Cirrus token, and have the opportunity to win various amounts based on the fee they pay for entry. This provides an exciting and scalable P2E experience for users.

There were several updates for Hashbattle in 2022, including new games and work on their 10K Deadwarriors NFTs. We are expecting to see more Hash Battle in 2023, so be sure to keep up to date via their media platforms:

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/N68cnGHKHp

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hash_battle

And get playing now! https://arena.hashbattle.com

 

Trivia Legends

Trivia Legends is an NFT collectible-style trivia game from Croatian developer Kiqqi Games, which relies upon the Stratis blockchain. NFTs form a core part of the experience, with player avatars being NTS which increase in power the more in-game experience they gain. By combining trivia and strategy, players have fun while unlocking different characters, which are digitalised as real world NFTs.

Trivia Legends had an exciting 2022, with the Beta released on the Android store, making it available to more users. However, 2023 has even more upcoming developments, with a mainnet release expected for February 2023-so stay tuned.

Feel free to browse the Trivia Legends NFT collection, and also be sure to check out the Trivia Legends Twitter, Discord or Website for any updates.

 

Fileprotected

 Fileprotected is an NFT marketplace that offers creators control of their intellectual property. It does this through a content registration service that uses blockchain, timestamps and digital fingerprints to secure copyright ownership. Therefore, less intermediaries are required by letting buyers and sellers work directly with each other. This creates a marketplace where everyone can be sure of the source and integrity of the IP being shared or traded, making for an environment of improved trust in the creative process. Creators can also copyright their content and monetize it independently through the addition of ‘Simple Legal’, which marks an important step forward for creators in the ownership of their digital property.

We are excited for the mainnet release, which is expected to come in March 2023, and encourage all to watch this space closely. In the meantime, don’t miss your chance to check it out for yourself – https://www.fileprotected.com/– and be sure to keep up to date by joining the Fileprotected community on Discord or following on Twitter.

 

Released Projects in 2022

Stratisphere

Stratisphere is a decentralised NFT marketplace with 0% platform and low gas fees, which offers our users fairer prices. In 2022, we were delighted to see the Stratisphere mainnet release and also saw wallet updates including the release of the Stratisphere Wallet 1.4 which is available on the App Store and Google Play store. The most recent wallet releases have seen key user-friendly developments like full IPFS support, enhanced profile descriptions and more. Find our website, NFT marketplace, Twitter and Discord community below to keep up with the latest in the NFT market:

Website: https://stratisphere.com/

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/GHq35WVMFH

Twitter: https://twitter.com/StratisphereNFT

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stratispherenft

 

Opdex

Opdex was the first decentralised exchange protocol in the Stratis ecosystem, allowing for trustless token swaps, liquidity provision, mining and staking in a non-custodial and gas-efficient manner. It makes decentralised finance (DeFi) accessible to users and easy to integrate for game developers — particularly true due to its compatibility with tokens based on Ethereum and Hyperledger Fabric.

 Last year saw the mainnet release of Opdex, and later in the year we also saw new releases for Opdex Desktop which included several functionality improvements. Be sure to check the links below to keep up to date with Opdex in 2023:

Website: https://www.opdex.com/

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/TnWVDTTrjf

Twitter: https://twitter.com/OpdexProtocol

 

Coinvault

Coinvault is a Stratis and Cirrus non-custodial HD wallet in your extension browser for your token, identities, NFTs and more. Featuring indexers, smart contract interactions and more, it allows for an integrated approach with the Stratisphere platform and Opdex which gives a smooth user experience.

In 2022 Coinvault debuted its V1 and mainnet release, and we expect to see many more updates from them in 2023. Do keep abreast with their Discord community and Twitter for future developments. For more info, check out their website: https://www.coinvault.io/.

Stratis becomes Open Banking Technical Service Provider

Stratis is excited to announce it is now a Technical Service Provider for the Open banking technology platform. For those who are unaware of Open banking, current partners include CMA 9 (the nine largest banks in the UK) and over 6million active users in the UK. Open banking connects banks, third parties and technical providers – enabling participants to exchange data simply and securely to their customers’ benefit. They provide the trusted framework for collaboration, enabling the delivery of better value and innovative services.

 

The importance of standards for both interoperability and simplified integration is very much understood within Stratis and is why they sought to join Open banking. This membership enables Stratis to begin leveraging a worldwide banking standard for their stable-coin solution, removing complexities, and ensuring adherence to standards.

 

Stratis has now completed the development of the solution, enabling a stable coin to be issued upon the public and decentralized Cirrus Blockchain. Now, with access to the Open Banking directory sandbox, Stratis can begin to further integrate into the service and provide great value for future clients and partners. As highlighted previously, Stratis’ vision for a stable coin is not based upon new age algorithms, instead its solution ensures that tokens are minted as collateral becomes available, thus ensuring that each token represents its intended value.

 

Stratis plans to release an GBPT Portal on its test network (CirrusTest) to demonstrate how simply and efficiently tokens can be minted by mocking deposits in a banking account. This is a fantastic step forward for Stratis and it’s exciting to see what the future holds.

SDA Update #4

Our fourth instalment of the SDA update blog sees continued progress from projects in DeFi, NFTs, blockchain games and core infrastructure. The Stratis Decentralized Accelerator (SDA) allocates capital to promising ideas, teams and projects building applications that add value to the Stratis ecosystem. New ideas are funded based on votes cast by Stratis Masternode operators.

Opdex

As discussed in previous SDA updates, Opdex is a decentralised exchange built using Stratis blockchain’s native C# language to make DeFi accessible for users and easy to integrate for game developers. Opdex is extremely interoperable as an exchange because it is compatible with tokens based on both Ethereum and Hyperledger Fabric, making it highly attractive to users and developers alike.

The latest news from Opdex reveals some interesting statistics: the current network staking rate is just over 33 million ODX with a network participation staking rate of 44%. Beyond this, total liquidity is, as of July 2022, sitting at $385,000. Many thousands of token swaps have now been completed using Opdex, bringing significant additional utility to the Stratis ecosystem.

You can follow Opdex on Twitter @OpdexProtocol for more insights into this Stratis-powered, open-source decentralised exchange.

CoinVault

CoinVault passed the SDA vote back in October 2021 and, since then, the non-custodial and browser-based wallet has introduced several new features and functionalities to enhance its user experience.

Users will see several new features in the next release, such as the ability to display NFTs and tokens. The update will also see users able to login to both Opdex and Stratisphere, enabling transfers on both platforms directly from the CoinVault wallet.

In addition, the update will see different indexers integrated with the wallet to highlight NFT and smart contract endpoints for projects that require access to blockchain data.

That is to say, there are certain use cases that will require source blockchain data relating to the assets in one’s wallet, both to verify ownership and to understand where the asset itself resides. For example, if a CoinVault user wished to secure a loan against an NFT they need to verify that they own the NFT itself.

The inclusion of different indexers means any lending application would be able to verify NFT ownership using underlying on-chain data in such use cases, improving wallet functionality.

Hashbattle

Meanwhile, Hashbattle, a blockchain gaming platform powered by Stratis, has shifted its focus to three core tasks to further develop its ecosystem.

Firstly, the platform is developing its NFT website for the Hashbattle NFT series, which will allow users to browse available collections. The launch of the website will be accompanied by the release of the platform’s first NFT series with 10K Deadwarrior NFTs.

Hashbattle has also been in the process of introducing eight exciting new games to the platform. These new games will add greater versatility to the game segment and provide new options for users to heighten the gaming experience.

Finally, to secure the first complete version of the platform following its public beta launch in May, Hashbattle will introduce the platform on the Cirrus mainchain. Watch this space for more Hashbattle updates as the first complete version draws nearer.

Corgi Dash

Next up is the latest proposal to pass the SDA vote: Corgi Dash, is a game inspired by Mario Run, in which players earn coins through gameplay and contributions to the ecosystem.

Corgi Dash is the latest game from Mild Beast Games – the platform behind At Sundown: Shots in the Dark – and it passed the SDA vote in early July with 112 votes in favour of the proposal, resulting in 72,500 CRS in funding.

Corgi Dash is comprised of 8 fast-paced levels in which players must complete increasingly difficult ‘Dashes’ over obstacle courses of platforms and animals, with the goal of reaching Corgi House. Each ‘Dash’ costs 150 Corgi coins ($CC) to enter, which are then added into the Game Rewards wallets for future players.

5,000 coins are up for grabs across each Dash and, if the player reaches Corgi House by the end of the final level, the coins they have collected will be added to their Stratis Wallet and become instantly tradeable on Opdex.

The Corgi Dash NFTs aren’t required to enter the game – just the app and $CC coins – but can be used in the game for aesthetic purposes and in-game utility. This collection of NFTs will include 30 ultra-rare figures that grant the players in-game abilities such as extra lives or increased rewards.

Follow @corgi_dash on Twitter for the latest updates.

Kiqqi Games

Kiqqi Games, the developers behind Trivia Legends, the knowledge-based game powered by Stratis blockchain technologies, recently released a ‘roadmap’ detailing planned updates to the game over the coming quarters.

Q3 of 2022 is set to see two releases (on the Cirrus mainnet and on Google Play, for Android users) as well as the introduction of tier-based animations and new NFT characters. Q4 will introduce more new characters and game modes, as well as the iOS (App Store) game release. Also in Q4, NFT merges, by which users can burn and combine NFTs, will be added to the game.

Finally, in 2023 and beyond, Trivia Legends aims to create new games with established characters and form its own immersive metaverse.

Time to start brushing up on our general knowledge!

Polycarbon Games

Polycarbon Games, the developers behind My XR Gallery, recently announced a series of developments that both the company and its products will undergo in the near future.

Beginning with My XR Gallery, Polycarbon Games will collaborate with a handful of experienced contractors to enhance the NFT gallery for its users through gallery landscapes and tools such as ‘the Curator’, designed to help artists and creators showcase their NFTs.

The demo of Polycarbon Game’s Sky Dream Mall is also now available on its Discord channel, and there are games to enhance the mall with an arcade for developers and their Unity 3D games, as well as an amphitheatre for events. Check out the demo to understand why Sky Dream Mall is seeing some serious hype at the moment.

Once the first edition galleries are in operation, Polycarbon Games has announced that users will be able to set up their personal spaces for NFTs through their Stratis wallet. We look forward to seeing these NFT displays and collections come to life as developments continue.

FileProtected

FileProtected now enables anybody to safeguard themselves from copyright infringement, have more control over what they make or own, and transact directly with marketplaces without the need for “middlemen.” Artists such as photographers, filmmakers, and consumers cannot monetize their IP independently since there are no simple means to verify and contract the transaction legally, or it is too expensive due to attorney costs, etc. To address this, we also created “Simple Legal,” which allows our customers to instantly construct a sales and license agreement at no extra expense.

The team at FileProtected continue to innovate so content creators can take greater control over their work. The system uses Stratis blockchain technologies so creators can license media like photos for use by others, without the need for traditional industry middlemen. Check-out this short video demo to see how easy it is for users to find and license an image with FileProtected – move over Getty Images!

The key to the future of the internet and Web3 is digital ownership. With blockchain technology at its core and digital IP as its foundation, FileProtected is now at the forefront of blockchain digital ownership, authentication, and monetization.

Dawn of Ships

Dawn of Ships is a blockchain game that sees players assume control of pirate ships to battle it out with fellow contestants to capture rewards.

 The team has been busy refining its core gameplay mechanic, including the addition of Team Level and Clan Level factoring for ‘plundering’ missions (when two players do battle). These new features assign higher attack points based on how developed a player or clan’s ships are.

Players can also now choose to repair their damaged ship in exchange for ‘$GOLD’, or to upgrade ships to a higher level by spending $OVIO and $GOLD to do so. Ships begin at level 1 and develop based on gameplay or ‘experience’ until they reach a maximum of level 10.

The team has also developed a weekly leader board so players can see how they compare to the wider player community, with prizes for first spot each week. The addition of ‘Achievements’, gives players something to strive for. For example, players are rewarded when they complete pre-defined achievements, like reaching specific map levels, returning to port X times, or beating their record after returning to port!

Players can also now earn ‘offline’ currency, with ships continuing to do battle and complete tasks even when the player is offline.

To stay in touch with the Dawn of Ships community, join the Astroverse Discord.

Stratis Monthly – July

The start of summer has been full of highly anticipated developments for Stratis, from announcements relating to Stratis’s upcoming GBPT stable coin to a new approved SDA project in the form of Corgi Dash from Mild Beast Games.

Read to find out more about the latest updates from team Stratis, as well as insights into developments that are to come across the NFT and play-to-earn landscapes.

Cointelegraph shares that Stratis gained 200%+ with Sky Dream Mall metaverse and stablecoin

The Stratis team recently revealed that its plans to launch a Great British Pound Token (GBPT) stable coin are continuing to progress with the unveiling of ‘Stratis Investment Group Limited’, an entity that will be used for this new stable coin.

Blockchain technology holds incredible potential to simplify payments, and now is an exciting moment for Stratis to be at the heart of developments with organisations more willing than ever to accept stable coin payments.

Our friends at Cointelegraph took note of this news as well as the hype surrounding the upcoming launch of Sky Dream Mall, a metaverse developed by Polycarbon Games on the Stratis blockchain, and positioned these developments, along with Stratis’s outreach in Uganda, as factors behind STRAX prices rallying 200% according to data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and Trading View.

Stratis extends its thanks to Cointelegraph for this recognition, and we look forward to continuing to advocate for innovative projects such as the GBPT stable coin and Sky Dream Mall metaverse in the coming months.

Building continues at the Stratis Blockchain Innovation Centre in Uganda

 In last month’s blog, we revealed that building had begun for the new blockchain innovation centre in the Tooro Kingdom of southwestern Uganda, and June has only seen this progress continue.

You can head over to our Twitter to watch building in action as we grow closer to watching the collaboration between the Charitable Foundation of King Oyo and Stratis turn into reality in the form of a centre that will facilitate the development of blockchain skills and innovations across the kingdom.

Corgi Dash from Mild Beast Games is approved by SDA Masternodes

Corgi Dash, the latest game from Mild Beast Games, the creators behind games such as At Sundown: Shots in the Dark, has passed the SDA vote with 112 votes for the proposal, which requested 72,500 CRS in funding.

You can follow @corgi_dash on Twitter for updates on this play-to-earn game as it comes to life on the Stratis blockchain.

Trivia Legends drops ‘Origins’ NFTs on Stratisphere

Another SDA alumnus, Trivia Legends, also shared an exciting update this month by dropping the first 250 hand-drawn ‘Origins’ NFTs on the Stratisphere marketplace.

These 250 NFTs form what will be 2000 in total from the ‘Origins’ collection, all of which have manually selected ‘EPIC’ and ‘LEGENDARY’ characters. These characters come out of 9 existing classes, which will expand to 30 classes with a mainnet release.

These NFTs are exclusive to the collection and will not be available to win, buy, or claim through the game.

You can see browse the collection here.

BCrypt Conference 2022

It was great to see Satya Karki, C# Blockchain Developer for Stratis, represent Stratis Platform at the BCrypt Conference hosted by the GL Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management in Dehli, India.

Satya delivered sessions discussing myriad topics from SDA projects to the background of Stratis Blockchain development, as well as getting involved in hands-on student labs at the institute.

BCrypt is one of the largest blockchain, crypto, NFTs and Web 3.0 conferences to take place in 2022, and it was a privilege for Stratis to be amongst the esteemed speakers at the event.

Cirrus Core 2.0.0.0 Release

Finally, last month also saw the release of Cirrus Core 2.0.0.0, an updated version of the Cirrus wallet designed to introduce dynamic InterFlux Fees. These InterFlux Fees ensure tht those who wish to engage with InterFlux are able to do so at a lower cost. This version also has a new added feature that allows users to rewind their node.

You can read more about the release here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stratis Update

2022 has already been a busy year for Stratis. From launching our NFT marketplace, Stratisphere, in January, to collaborating with the charitable Foundation of King Oyo to launch a blockchain innovation centre in Uganda during May, we’re advancing the application of blockchain hand in hand with the Stratis community.

Stratis has a busy second half of the year in store too. Please read below for an insight into what’s next for Stratis over the coming months.

GBPT Stablecoin

Plans to launch a Great British Pound Token (GBPT) stable coin using Stratis technology are progressing with ‘Stratis Investment Group Limited’, a new entity created that will be used for the Stratis GBP stable coin. Stratis is currently working with Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC) to complete FCA Registration. We also expect this partnership to continue with PwC, whereby they provide auditing services for the GBPT stablecoin implementation.

With entities like Visa increasingly willing to accept stable coin payments, there’s a huge opportunity to simplify cross-border and wholesale payments using blockchain technology. We also expect more UK equities and securities to be digitally issued in the coming months and years. This will likely drive the need for these instruments to pay out to holders using a GBP-denominated crypto stablecoin like GBPS.

Stratis NFT Ticketing System

Another exciting development to announce is that Stratis is currently developing a ticketing management system through which NFTs will be used to validate entry and store benefits and perks for specific venues and events.

NFT ticketing systems not only enable event organizers to enhance user experience; they also come with the advantage of blockchain immutability, proving the ticket’s authenticity and ownership status. The employment of NFTs for event ticketing becomes even more interesting where resale is permitted, from both a buyer and seller’s perspective, especially when there are associated perks and benefits. Stratis’ solution will be deployed onto the existing public blockchain platform, enabling the status of related perks and benefits to be easily verified in a trustless manner.

This system will initially be used at Stratis events; however, the team has kickstarted conversations with brilliant artists and several historic music venues in London about introducing NFT tickets for upcoming special events. Be sure to follow us on Twitter @stratisplatform for all the latest updates.

SDA Gaming Projects

Gamers get ready, as 2022 will also see the current gaming projects that passed their SDA votes go live on Mainnet.

These projects include Dawn of Ships, a swashbuckling RPG in which players earn tokens through looting ships and exploring the seas; Trivia Legends, a knowledge-based game developed by Kiqqi Games; and My XR Gallery, the metaverse NFT and VR gallery created by Polycarbon Games.

Also set to launch later this year is Hashbattle, a blockchain gaming catalogue powered by Stratis, including games such as Cops Clash, Zig Zag Zoom, Duck Dunk, Hurdle Hop, Stack Tower, Zombie Rage, Basketball Mania, Tunnel Trouble, Hammer Hero, and Counting Snakes.

Stratis is hugely excited to see these games launch, highlighting the power of Stratis’ Microsoft-based Blockchain Platform and the natural synergy for Unity developers.

Stratis Africa

As announced last month on our blog, Stratis has entered into a long-term partnership with the Foundation of King Oyo, the reigning monarch of the Tooro Kingdom in Uganda, to fund a blockchain innovation centre in the kingdom that will encourage the kingdom to enhance its blockchain-based knowledge and development skills.

A few weeks ago, building commenced at the innovation centre site, and there is set to be a press conference at the Ugandan government’s media HQ discussing the centre and its goals. Chris Trew, Stratis’s founder and CEO, will make a speech at this press conference outlining the impact of blockchain and how the concept and its uses can benefit Uganda as a nation. We look forward to watching this partnership evolve as the Foundation of King Oyo continues its commitment to technological development across the kingdom.

Brand Awareness and Marketing

A key to the ongoing success of Stratis and its feature product, Stratisphere, is ensuring continued growth and utilization of its technologies. Often, the term ‘marketing’ is viewed simplistically; Stratis understood there needed to be a solid strategy behind their marketing efforts and campaigns; Stratis sought to work with an industry leader in brand recognition and awareness. This mindset led to the partnership with SGK.

SGK, one of the largest global brand management agencies, has been working with Stratis to articulate the value of Stratisphere, a genuinely decentralized, sustainable and commission-less NFT Platform. The creativity and innovation that has unfolded with the growth of the Stratisphere community has been a pleasure to watch, and SGK will be working with traditional artists to create key visuals about the NFTs these artists are designing. In doing so, Stratisphere will put the artists centre stage as they share their inspiration and process.

The key visuals will focus on established artists and NFT creators, detailing the process behind their creative content, whether digital or physical artwork. A series of short videos and still shots will be utilized in a London-based out-of-home marketing campaign, with Stratisphere targeting high footprint areas within the city of London, placing our adverts alongside some of the world’s biggest brands such as Coca-Cola and American Express.

The focus is not only on out-of-home; starting this summer, a considerable effort will be concentrated on bringing awareness to Stratisphere and Stratis Blockchain Technologies. This will be achieved through employing several agencies, including paid media, and targeted outreach on social media platforms such as TikTok, Twitter, Facebook and Reddit.

This collaboration with SGK will also see the emergence of high street partnerships as Stratis launches a digital campaign to raise awareness about the functionality of Stratisphere. Keep an eye out around London once this project goes live!

 Monthly Meet-Ups

The Stratis community is often discussed, and while there is abundant value in its online presence, we look forward to Stratis launching a series of monthly meet-ups and events across London for community members to meet in person. There are also planned events targeted at developers and NFT creators, so if you are within travelling distance of London, do come along to a meet-up with your fellow members of the Stratis community.

Additionally, members of the Stratis team are attending various meetups across the city on a weekly basis, if there are any specific events you would like to see members of the Stratis team attend, be sure to let them know in their Discord channels.

SDA Update #3

The past few months have seen several SDA projects continue to evolve and harness Stratis blockchain technologies to push the boundaries of gaming, smart contracts, and more. With so many developments to share and many more to come over the course of 2022, this blog will shine a light on some of the most recent project updates that are taking place with the support of the SDA and the wider Stratis community.

CoinVault

In a recent update from the CoinVault team, it was revealed that their explorer has undergone some exciting extensions: not only does it now support both the Stratis and Cirrus Testnets; it can also display an in-depth and detailed summary of smart contract data.

In terms of NFT, DAO, and StandardToken smart contracts, users will be able to access detailed information regarding relevant smart contracts on the explorer, while developers will gain access to API endpoints. The list of smart contracts that this information is available for is only set to expand as time goes on, and we’re excited to see these developments put in place to ensure the utmost transparency across smart contracts usage.

Our recent SDA update also touched on CoinVault, a non-custodial and browser-based wallet that passed its proposal back in October 2021. CoinVault supports multiple Stratis wallets and several accounts simultaneously, enabling users to manage their assets with autonomy. When integrated with Opdex, the first decentralised exchange on the Stratis Platform, CoinVault will allow users to transfer and swap STRAX and CIRRUS tokens. CoinVault also now supports users in sending and receiving assets on both the Stratis and Cirrus Mainnets and Testnets. The wallet is currently in private alpha testing, and you can be part of the test group by requesting to join on the Stratis Discord channel.

You can also follow Stratis and CoinVault on Twitter, @stratisplatform and @coinvault_io respectively, to stay up to date with all relevant news around the launch.

https://coinvault.blockcore.net/

Dawn of Ships

The Astroverse community announced two exciting new mechanics – Plunder and Ambush – to the pirate-inspired Dawn of Ships game earlier this month.

In the game, players can ‘Plunder’ other players as they set sail across the sea. As an essential activity within the game, Plundering requires players to build three units known as SHIPS, which they can then assign a CREW to if they so wish. Players can Plunder three times, with each turn taking 4 hours to complete, although Club Pass holders will be able to increase the number of plundering missions they undertake. Plundering allows players to gain GOLD and OVIA tokens for each mission, although these gains are not without their challenge, as each plundering will cost a player one reduced durability point, impacting the overall SHIP durability.

The players that choose to assign a CREW to their SHIPS may find themselves at an advantage when it comes to winning a Yield Bonus, which are awarded as a result of assigning CREW members or through being a Club Pass Holder. If a player wins Plundering Points (PP) over the course of gameplay, they can also win a Speed Bonus, which reduces the time of a Plundering mission by 30 minutes.

The ‘Ambush’ mechanic, on the other hand, allows players to steal resources from other players whilst they are carrying out Plundering missions. Ambush also requires the player to have three SHIPS with the option to assign 1 CREW to each. An Ambush is shorter than a Plundering mission, however, and takes between 1 to 2.5 hours, depending on whether the opposing player sends back-up. Ambushing offers players the opportunity to gain additional $OVIA and GOLD for successful attacks. As with Plundering, each Ambush reduces the $SHIP durability by 1.

The Ambush Window has a default time of 1.5 hours, although Plundering players can reduce this time if they hold the previously mentioned Speed Bonus. To add to their attack and defence forces, both the Plundering and Ambushing players can send up to 2 additional $SHIP and $CREW as reinforcements.

If Dawn of Ships and its game of swashbuckling strategy sounds interesting, do join The Astroverse Club Discord Channel for all the latest updates.

FileProtected

As explored in our very first SDA update, FileProtected harnesses blockchain technologies, digital fingerprints, and timestamps to make copyright ownership completely indisputable. And since becoming part of our SDA programme, the FileProtected team has been investigating how to implement these capabilities across other companies in the community.

Most recently, FileProtected has been updating its UX/UI branding to ensure the most efficient and easy-to-use customer experience possible. The team has enhanced storage services by introducing One Drive to the mix and allowing several One Drive accounts to connect to FileProtected and instantly register all uploaded files. Another exciting addition is AI-assisted image, and video tagging, which allows our system to recognize and auto-tag registered content, enabling users to search and discover quicker than ever.

Amongst many other new features, upcoming additions to the FileProtected system include:

  • The ability to instantly register any file or IP
  • Automatic Instagram registration
  • Integrated Google search capabilities
  • QR code watermark protects and links offline work to sales

Do check out FileProtected for further details and keep watch for new content across their Discord.

Hashbattle

Hashbattle is making its way towards a public beta launch, with a targeted release in the first week of May. With final testing ongoing, the first beta version will feature 10 games with an entry fee of 0 Cirrus, 0.3 Cirrus, 0.5 Cirrus and 1 Cirrus. The titles include Cops Clash, Zig Zag Zoom, Duck Dunk, Hurdle Hop, Stack Tower, Zombie Rage, Basketball Mania, Tunnel Trouble, Hammer Hero, and Counting Snakes.

The first phase of the Hashbattle NFT drop, which includes 10K Dead Warriors NFTs, will debut in late May. NFT owners will gain access to a unique feature called Photobooth, which enables them to pose their NFT characters in different environments with different camera angles to create print shots for use across various platforms. All the 10K NFTs will be accessible in Hashbattle games, which will have character usage and provide access to upcoming exclusive Hashbattle Metaverse available only for NFT owners. The first phase of Hashbattle Metaverse is planned to for launch in late June.

Kiqqi Games

Trivia Legends by Kiqqi Games is set to be released in alpha version to the general public in the near future, with testers and fans able to test their knowledge and unlock NFT characters as they progress through the game designed on Cirrus Testnet Blockchain.

To celebrate the release of Trivia Legends, we will also launch a Discord group for the gaming community as well as an Origin NFT collection, so watch this space for updates.

Opdex

Opdex launched on Cirrus more than a month ago, bringing DeFi and ODX governance tokens capabilities to Stratis. ODX tokens have commenced distribution through liquidity mining in USDT, WBTC, WETH, and SHIB pools with a high participation rate amongst liquidity providers. Roughly 12.5 million ODX tokens have been distributed, with about four million being staked, a million being provided, and the remainder either held or available for collection. The protocol has about $600,000 in locked liquidity, with 95% of it locked within liquidity pools that have activated ODX mining. Nearly 100% of that eligible liquidity is actively participating, showing strong support for the project. Overall, users have traded just over $300,000 in organic volume in a 100% decentralized and non-custodial fashion, and that number will only continue to go up with time.

Polycarbon Game

Polycarbon Game is incredibly close to releasing the demo of its XR Gallery featuring a  Stratisphere gallery, to reflect the talent and artistry of the Stratis community with a sense of physicality. The website for XR Gallery is currently in development, although users will soon be able to access existing metaverse galleries, design their own custom galleries, invite friends and followers to view their artwork, and converse with them directly using Photon Technology.

Polycarbon Game is also working with Andy Rosen and the FileProtected team to develop a use case example of how a store front will operate in the XR Gallery metaverse. Andy Rosen is generously contributing minted NFTs featuring his award-winning punk rock photography for users to enjoy.

The UI/UX updates will continue to unfold as Polycarbon Game receives community feedback, and we look forward to seeing users enjoy their own accessible and adaptable galleries.

 

Stratis Monthly – March

March has seen many interesting new developments for the Stratis community. From the launch of the Astroverse NFT Club Pass to the conclusion of Stratis’ third hackathon, it’s been a month full of exciting NFT and blockchain news, and we look forward to sharing a snapshot of this month’s highlights as well as an insight into what is yet to come.

 

Stratis Build Hackathon – prize winners announced!

This month, Stratis announced the prize winners for the Stratis Build Hackathon, the third hackathon in Stratis’ history. Over 500 participants took part in creating some truly innovative solutions using blockchain technology, and we expect to see some of the winning entries develop further into exciting new projects in the future.

The Grand Prize Winner is Silver, described by its creator Allister Beharry as a static analyzer and formal verifier for Stratis smart contracts. Silver works at the source code level and the bytecode level to offer security-focused insights into smart contracts, and the Stratis team were deeply impressed by Silver’s proposed contribution to the smart contract ecosystem. Congratulations once again to Allister and this hackathon’s prize winners.

The Astroverse NFT Club Pass has launched

For just 300 CRS, you can now purchase one of 1,500 available Astroverse Club passes over on the Stratisphere Marketplace. The pass will unlock exciting possibilities within the Astroverse ecosystem, including 5 NFTs (1 NFT per Astroverse season), early access to upcoming games, exclusive access to a Club Pass Member discord channel, and more.

You can get access to an Astroverse NFT Club Pass here.

New NFT collections announced

It wouldn’t be a month at Stratis without new NFT collections, launches, and giveaways to reveal. The Opdex NFT collection will launch on Stratisphere next week as a limited-edition collection formed by 250 NFTs. While counting down the days to the Opdex NFT launch, why not check out some of the other excellent NFTs available on Stratisphere, from the traditional History Collection and the Ober collection to the colourful Tortillaz and Dogs Army NFTs. With such range available, now is the perfect time to hone your NFT gallery.

You can follow us over at @StratisphereNFT to stay up-to-date with the latest NFT drops and giveaways.

Stratisphere NFT desktop version 1.1 Wallet Release

The Stratisphere NFT Wallet version 1.1 is now available on desktop, meaning that you can mint, store, send, and receive NFTs more effectively than ever. This updated version of the wallet features additions and improvements as requested by the Stratisphere community. From category support when minting to increased performance through reduced GFX Load, this version of the Stratisphere NFT wallet has some unmissable additions for any NFT collector.

You can find out more about the update here.

STRAX, Meet Simplex

We are delighted to announce that STRAX is now officially available on Simplex, which will allow users to purchase STRAX by debit card, credit card. Simplex enables its users to access the widest range of payment measures possible, making it simpler than ever to purchase STRAX through whichever medium suits you best.

My XR Gallery

One interesting and creative proposal approved by Stratis Masternode operators last year was ‘My XR Gallery’, an offering from Polycarbon Games that allows users to create their own galleries through which they can interact, view, and trade NFTs in the marketplace. This month, Polycarbon Games announced some exciting developments to My XR Gallery, with the platform now able to display 2D and 3D NFTs from IPFS, making it more accessible and easy-to-use.

With a new website set to launch soon, My XR Gallery is on its way to being a hub of creative NFT activity, and we look forward to watching it develop.

TikTok

Finally, Stratisphere has hopped onto a new platform this month: TikTok. With the Stratisphere community constantly growing and evolving, TikTok is a fun and fast-paced way to keep in contact in the social media sphere.

Follow us @stratispherenft on TikTok for the latest NFT-related content!

InterFlux v2 Launch

The latest InterFlux instalment is now live, offering the ability to swap ERC20 Tokens for SRC20 Tokens within the Stratis ecosystem. Like Stratis’ recently released Stratisphere NFT Platform, the InterFlux bridge does not introduce any service fees and operates in a commission-less manner. With full Metamask support, the swap process is handled effortlessly by the InterFlux bridge, accessible via the following URL:

https://interflux.stratisplatform.com

In addition to the updated InterFlux bridge, Cirrus Core has also been updated to support bi-directional transfers of ERC20 Tokens. Now, within the Token Management pane, you can utilize InterFlux to swap back to ERC20 with only a few clicks.

Cirrus Core 1.9.0 can now be downloaded and installed from the Wallets page:

https://www.stratisplatform.com/wallets

As Stratis’ previous blog mentioned, InterFlux brings many benefits to the Stratis ecosystem, particularly for projects introducing DeFi protocols, such as Opdex. It’s an exciting time for those within Stratis’ community and even more so for the projects building out their solutions utilizing Stratis’ Blockchain Technologies.

InterFlux – ERC20 Support

InterFlux is an important development for Stratis, bridging the gap between Stratis Blockchain Technologies and other popular Blockchain platforms, such as Ethereum. This functionality was first introduced last year when the wSTRAX (Wrapped STRAX) contract was created on Ethereum, enabling the seamless exchange of STRAX to a ‘wrapped’ ERC20 equivalent; this development enabled STRAX holders to utilize Ethereum-based DeFi protocols, such as UniSwap.

Further development of InterFlux has enabled bi-directional transfers of ERC20 Tokens to SRC20 Tokens. This is crucial in providing a genuine scaling solution for Ethereum and creating a more diverse ecosystem within Stratis through the ability to leverage well-established and liquid tokens, such as USDT and wBTC (Wrapped Bitcoin).

The availability of additional tokens that offer rich liquidity is also a benefit to Opdex, the first platform that delivers decentralized exchange protocols in the Stratis ecosystem. Users of the Opdex protocols will leverage these tokens in liquidity pools, enabling efficient, trustless and decentralized swaps of the Cirrus Token to popular tokens on Ethereum. This provides additional utility for the Cirrus Token and an attractive alternative to popular DeFi protocols such as Uniswap, thanks to the significant reduction in gas costs when transacting on Opdex and within the Stratis ecosystem. Additionally, the Stratis ecosystem is well-known for its high levels of decentralization, paired with a genuinely reduced carbon footprint, thanks to the employment of the energy-efficient Proof-of-Authority consensus algorithm.

A total of six ERC20 Tokens will be supported and available through the InterFlux Bridge; the list of supported tokens will continue to grow through community demand and market sentiment.

Supported Tokens at Launch

wETH
wBTC
USDC
USDT
LINK
SHIB

If you’re interested in Stratis supporting additional tokens, please head over to our Discord and discuss with the active community which tokens you want to see supported by InterFlux in the future.

The InterFlux Bridge will be updated on Wednesday, 9th March, to support the above tokens. In addition, an updated version of Cirrus Core will be unveiled, offering support for exchanging back to ERC20 for those that wish to do so. It truly is an exciting time at Stratis; with the recent success of the first commissionless NFT Platform and the further development of our interoperability solution, it’s great to see Stratis making significant advancements in the first quarter of 2022.

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