🔥 Hot out of the Oven: 'The Baking Sheet' – Issue #249 This Week in the Tezos Ecosystem: ➡️ Staking Just Got a Boost: Try the New dApp and Earn 3x Rewards – With Tezos staking rewards now 3x higher than delegation, it's the perfect time to level up. The refreshed stake.tezos.com dApp makes it easier than ever to stake your tez and earn more ➡️ Final Stretch for Rio: Bakers, Cast Your Vote – The Rio protocol upgrade is in its Promotion Period, and the final vote is open until April 16. If passed, Rio brings 1-day cycles, DAL incentives, and improved validator responsiveness. ➡️ Etherlink Crosses $10M TVL + New Builders Join the Ecosystem: With Apple Farm Season 1 live, Etherlink hit a major milestone with $10M in TVL. New builders like Lilypad Network, Bluwhale AI, and Absolute Labs are joining the fold—pushing DeFi, AI, and data tooling forward on Tezos. ➡️ Arthur Breitman Talks Shop on The Block’s Podcast: Arthur joined The Scoop to explore how Uranium.io is unlocking retail access to uranium markets and what tokenizing real-world assets on Tezos enables. ➡️ TZ Apex Season 5 Is Live: Dive into the latest cohort from Fortify Labs, complete interactive missions, and earn rewards. Up to $3,000 in prizes are up for grabs through April 9. 📆 Tezos Community Events in Paris & London: Tezos Soirée in Paris and Tezos x Manchester United Match Night 👉 Read the full newsletter | Subscribe

22.8% of the baking power is now running DAL nodes – with more joining weekly 🙌 🎯 At 66%, next-level L2 scaling for Tezos rollups like Etherlink will be unlocked. Learn about the DAL rewards allocation proposed in the Rio upgrade:

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📣 Octez-v22.0~rc1 and Octez-v21.4 have just been published! Learn more:

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Included in Octez v22.0~rc1: 🏗️ Support for the Rio protocol proposal, currently undergoing Tezos’ on-chain governance 🧑‍🍳 An experimental protocol-agnostic baker 🪧 The baker option --without-dal becomes mandatory if no DAL node endpoint is provided.… and other improvements. If Octez v22.0~rc1 proves to be stable, it will be released as version 22.0. 🧑‍💻 You can test this release candidate on the Ghostnet or Rionet test networks. 🔍 Octez v21.4 fixes a memory leak in baking software, adds stability improvements and resolves peering issues for DAL nodes operating behind a NAT.

🔥 Hot out of the Oven: 'The Baking Sheet' - Issue #241 This Week in the Tezos Ecosystem: ➡️ Unlocking Real-World Asset Tokenization with Uranium.io: Tezos is leading the charge in RWA tokenization, making uranium investment accessible to all. Fractional ownership, 24/7 trading, and low entry costs. ➡️ Fraktion Secures €1.1M to Expand RWA Tokenization on Tezos: With support from Tezos Foundation, Cabrit Capital, and Vox Capital, Fraktion is building compliant, scalable infrastructure for tokenized real estate, commodities, and financial products. ➡️ Softstack Launches a Tezos Baker Node on OVHcloud: Strengthening Tezos’ decentralization and security, Softstack has deployed a high-performance baking node using OVHcloud’s water-cooled infrastructure. Interested in running your own baker? Check out their step-by-step guide. ➡️ Request Finance Brings Automated Accounting to Tezos: Businesses on Tezos can now automate crypto bookkeeping, sync with QuickBooks, and streamline tax reporting. DOGAMI is already using it to simplify financial workflows. 🗓 Save the Date: TezDev 2025: TezDev returns to EthCC in Cannes on July 3, 2025! Expect deep dives into Tezos X, gaming, and DeFi—mark your calendars! 👉 Read the full newsletter | Subscribe

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📣 Dear Tezos bakers and builders: what was your experience during the activation of Quebec? We'd love to hear from you, in order to make future protocol activations even smoother! 🙏 Please take a few minutes to fill out this form:

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📣 Octez v21.3 has been released! This version introduces: - Technical improvements to the Smart Rollup node - A new --without-dal option for bakers not running DAL nodes yet 📄 Learn more:https://forum.tezosagora.org/t/octez-v21-3-has-just-been-released/6604 Tezos bakers, 👉 Get ready for Octez v22.0 as it will become mandatory to either: - Provide the RPC endpoint of a running DAL node, or - Use the “`--without-dal` CLI option. 🔍 As a reminder, DAL provides game-changing scaling for rollups, and its integrity remains secured by Tezos bakers. Want to know more about the DAL as a cornerstone of Tezos X and how to begin running DAL nodes? Go here 👉

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🔥 Hot out of the Oven: 'The Baking Sheet' - Issue #239 This Week in the Tezos Ecosystem: ➡️ Quebec Protocol Upgrade is Live: The 17th Tezos upgrade brings 8-second block times, improved staking dynamics, adaptive issuance, and enhanced delegation mechanisms. Tezos is faster and fairer than ever. ➡️ Refining Protocol 'R': Updates to 'R' include extended baker inactivity tolerance, enhanced developer resources, DAL, and slashing rules. Share your feedback on Tezos Agora by January 24! ➡️ Skurpy 2.0 Teased: A new social platform for artists, collectors, and creators powered by Tezos, Skurpy is set to launch March 13, 2025, blending features from X, OpenSea, and Discord. ➡️ Uranium for All: Transak x Uranium.io: Retail investors can now access tokenized uranium for as little as $10, thanks to this Tezos-powered partnership breaking barriers in real-world asset tokenization. 🎧 Tezos X-plained Launches: Arthur Breitman kicks off this series with insights on composability, Layer 2 scaling, and Tezos’ decentralized evolution. 🎤 Arthur Breitman @ NFT Paris: Catch Arthur’s keynote on tokenization and real-world assets on February 13-14. 👉 Read the full newsletter | Subscribe

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👋 Hello Quebec! The latest Tezos upgrade is live at block #7,692,289. 🔗 Read more:

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🔍 Major changes include: - 8-second block time and 16-second finality - More attractive staking - Stronger economics 🤝 We are glad to have jointly participated in this development alongside Trilitech & Functori.

🏆 Announcing the Winners of the Tezos Community Rewards Program for December! December Winners for the Tezos Community Awards Program Every month we distribute up to 5000 tez to the community for their contributions to the ecosystem January Nominations are now open 📥 There are two ways to nominate: 1. it only takes 30 seconds via typeform 2. tag #TezosCRP on Twitter/Reddit/Discord/Telegram We're using Kukai's DirectAuth (Info) to send awards straight to the winners' Reddit, Twitter, or Gmail within 72 hours. If you have any questions about the process, please feel free to contact us.

Kiln 0.21.2 is now available 🔥 In this version, * Tezos updated to Octez v21.2 This Kiln release uses Octez v21.2 binaries that address the issue recently encountered in Ghostnet and destined for Ghostnet users only, and it has no impact on any other network including Mainnet. Download from

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🔥 Hot out of the Oven: 'The Baking Sheet' - Issue #238 This Week in the Tezos Ecosystem: ➡️ Quebec Protocol Upgrade Activates in 3 Days: Quebec brings faster block times (8 seconds), adaptive maximum issuance, revised baking calculations, and enhanced delegation mechanisms. Bakers, ensure your nodes are ready! ➡️ Freename Launches .etherlink on Etherlink: Simplify your Web3 identity with Freename’s integration on Tezos’ Layer 2. Mint your .etherlink domain today and secure your place in the decentralized internet. ➡️ Protocol 'R' Feedback Phase Open: Key proposals include 1-day cycles, DAL, reduced inactivity tolerance, and BLS signatures. Share your input on Tezos Agora before January 24! ➡️ Upcoming Webinar: Real-World Assets on Tezos: Explore the tokenization of uranium with Arthur Breitman, Benedikt Hirmer, and Ben Elvidge. 🎧 Tezos Baking X Space: Join Chris Pinnock, BakingBenjamins, German, and Jev Bjorsell to discuss the Quebec upgrade and Tezos baking. 👉 Read the full newsletter | Subscribe

📣 Tezos bakers and node operators: The Quebec protocol will activate on Tezos mainnet on Jan 20th, just before block #7,692,289. Here’s all you need to know to be ready in time! 👉

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Key steps for a seamless transition: 1️⃣ Upgrade to Octez v21.x (v21.1 strongly recommended for better performance) 2️⃣ Have both Paris and Quebec baking software running at time of activation, using the same Octez version 🧑‍💻 Run a test on the Quebecnet or Ghostnet testnets. Need support or have questions? We’re here to help!

Kiln 0.21.0 is now available 🔥 * Tezos updated to Octez v21.1 * Added support of Quebec protocol * Minor improvements and bug fixes Download from

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🔥 Hot out of the Oven: 'The Baking Sheet' - Issue #237 This Week in the Tezos Ecosystem: ➡️ Previewing Protocol 'R': The latest proposed upgrade for Tezos promises usability, scalability, and security improvements. ➡️ Protocol 'R': Scaling Tezos with DAL Participation Rewards: Bakers can earn additional rewards for Data Availability Layer attestations, ensuring scalability for Layer 2 solutions like Etherlink. ➡️ Tougher Standards in Protocol 'R': Enhanced Inactivity Rules: Bakers inactive for over 3 days risk losing committee roles, ensuring a robust and reliable consensus network. ➡️ Simplified Consensus with Protocol 'R': Introducing BLS Signatures: Experimental adoption simplifies reward structures and lays the groundwork for future improvements like shorter block times. Feedback is open—get involved! ➡️ Tezos Powers Paranormal Mysteries: NFT creator V. Ruins unveils a blockchain-powered archive of paranormal phenomena on Tezos. 👉 Read the full newsletter | Subscribe

The holiday spirit is here, and so is the Promotion period in the current Tezos governance cycle! 📅 Dec 23 - Jan 6 🗳️ Cast your vote for Quebec protocol proposal to shape the future of Tezos. Learn more about Quebec:

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Let’s make Tezos great together! LMTGT is an initiative founded by First Rain, and is all about combining the energies and skills of the community to build things together, making Tezos the place we want it to be. Learn more:

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📣 Tezos bakers, it’s time to fire up the rollup booster – run a DAL node today! The Data Availability Layer is a major step on the road to TezosX, and its industry-leading technology can benefit Tezos users from day one. 🔗 Learn more in the blogpost:

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The DAL puts Tezos at the forefront of blockchain innovation: having a protocol-native solution for data-availability that is fully decentralized, scalable, and secured by layer 1 is a strong competitive edge. Users of Etherlink, an EVM L2 on Tezos, will benefit from reduced costs of publishing transactions after DAL integration. The DAL also unlocks Etherlink scaling that rivals more centralized EVM platforms, but without compromising on decentralization. To make the DAL operational, 67% of the Tezos stake must run DAL nodes. We encourage both large and small bakers to get involved! Here’s a quick guide for how to get started:

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🔥 Hot out of the Oven: 'The Baking Sheet' - Issue #234 This Week in the Tezos Ecosystem: ➡️ Tezos in 2024: Part I of our 2024 reflection highlights milestones like Tezos X, EtherLink’s game-changing launch, and the Paris upgrade. Discover how these advancements are positioning Tezos for 2025. Read more. ➡️ Quebec Proposal Nears Final Vote: With 3 days left in the cooldown period, the Quebec proposal is set to enter the final voting phase. Bakers, prepare to cast your votes and support this transformative upgrade. Follow the progress on Agora. ➡️ Fantasy United: A New Level of Gameplay: Manchester United’s Fantasy United introduces Head-to-Head mode, letting fans challenge friends, climb leaderboards, and earn rewards. Powered by Tezos, it brings transparency and ownership to fantasy football. Play now. 🎧 Now Streaming – Artist Spotlight | James Lee: Guinness World Record holder and philanthropist, James Lee joins TezTalks Live to discuss Save The World With Art, zero contracts, and Tezos’ role in sustainable blockchain art 👉 Read the full newsletter | Subscribe

🏆 Announcing the Winners of the Tezos Community Rewards Program for November! November Winners for the Tezos Community Awards Program Every month we distribute up to 5000 tez to the community for their contributions to the ecosystem December Nominations are now open 📥 There are two ways to nominate: 1. it only takes 30 seconds via typeform 2. tag #TezosCRP on Twitter/Reddit/Discord/Telegram We're using Kukai's DirectAuth (Info) to send awards straight to the winners' Reddit, Twitter, or Gmail within 72 hours. If you have any questions about the process, please feel free to contact us.

📣 Octez v21.1 has just been released! We highly recommend those running DAL nodes to upgrade, as this version brings the following key improvements: ✅ Better network reliability ✅ Enhanced user experience Learn more here:

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🔥 Hot out of the Oven: 'The Baking Sheet' - Issue #232 This Week in the Tezos Ecosystem: ➡️ Tezos Powers Uranium Trading: Uranium.io, built on Etherlink, introduces tokenized uranium trading with fractional ownership, on-chain transparency, and 24/7 global access. Backed by Curzon Uranium, Archax, and Cameco, this platform showcases the potential of RWAs. ➡️ Tezos at Miami Art Week: From guerrilla art projections to panel discussions and digital exhibitions, Tezos lit up Miami Art Week with groundbreaking showcases by LaCollection, objkt.com, and more. ➡️ Quebec Secures Supermajority : The Quebec protocol upgrade advances to the Cooldown Phase, with features like 8-second block times, adaptive issuance, and enhanced delegation computations. ➡️ Tezos Domains Auctions: Ultra-rare 1-character domain names hit the auction block on December 3rd via Objkt, with 2-character domains following on December 10th through Tezos Domains. 👉 Read the full newsletter | Subscribe

🏆 Announcing the Winners of the Tezos Community Rewards Program for October! October Winners for the Tezos Community Awards Program Every month we distribute up to 5000 tez to the community for their contributions to the ecosystem November Nominations are now open 📥 There are two ways to nominate: 1. it only takes 30 seconds via typeform 2. tag #TezosCRP on Twitter/Reddit/Discord/Telegram We're using Kukai's DirectAuth (Info) to send awards straight to the winners' Reddit, Twitter, or Gmail within 72 hours. If you have any questions about the process, please feel free to contact us.

🔥 Hot out of the Oven: 'The Baking Sheet' - Issue #230 This Week in the Tezos Ecosystem: ➡️ #TezTheSeason: Christmas Tree Design Contest: Nine artists will collaborate to create a Tezos-themed Christmas tree, with each receiving 200 XTZ. Submit your portfolio on X by November 22 at 18:00 UTC to participate! ➡️ Quebec Proposal in Final Stretch: With 166 million votes, Quebec is leading the governance cycle. Featuring reduced block times, adaptive issuance, and enhanced staking, this proposal aims to propel Tezos forward. Bakers, cast your votes now! ➡️ Tezos Town Hall #4 – Leveling Up Gaming: Scheduled for November 27, this session will spotlight gaming projects like Pikes Arena and Sugarverse while highlighting resources for developers. Don’t miss this engaging discussion—stream live on X or YouTube. ➡️ Paintboxed: Tezos World Tour Debuts in Miami: Celebrate digital art's evolution with Tezos and the legendary Quantel Paintbox. Join the launch at Miami Art Week on December 5 and witness live performances, interactive exhibits, and NFT minting on objkt.com. 🎮 Game Spotlight – GGEM: The GGEM launcher simplifies Web3 gaming, offering a seamless experience for players and developers on Tezos. Explore its catalog and see how it’s reshaping blockchain gaming. Check out GGEM 🔴 Now Streaming: Empowering Artists with Project Thulu’s Jacob Voelzke: TezTalks Live features Jacob Voelzke discussing his nonprofit’s work supporting underserved artists with grants, workshops, and Tezos-centered initiatives. 👉 Read the full newsletter | Subscribe

🔥 Hot out of the Oven: 'The Baking Sheet' - Issue #229 This Week in the Tezos Ecosystem: ➡️ Tezos Joins the Coinbase 50 Index: Tezos is now part of the newly launched Coinbase 50 Index, representing the top 50 digital assets. This inclusion brings visibility to a broader audience, highlighting Tezos as a core asset shaping crypto’s future. ➡️ Quebec Proposal Reintroduced: After Qena42 failed to pass, the Quebec proposal is back with faster block times, adaptive issuance, and staking adjustments. Bakers, cast your votes to move Tezos forward! ➡️ Messari Q3 2024 Report: Activity on Tezos surged by 46%, with Etherlink seeing 272% growth. Tezos also made waves in gaming and arts, cementing its place as a leading blockchain ecosystem. ➡️ Kukai Wallet + Ledger Bluetooth: iOS users can now connect Kukai Wallet to their Ledger devices via Bluetooth, combining convenience with security. Download the update today! ➡️ Renovi x Tezos: Renovi’s in-game advertising tools are now integrated with Tezos, offering game developers seamless ad monetization and advanced analytics to enhance player engagement. ➡️ SugarVerse on Etherlink: SugarVerse is set to launch on Etherlink, utilizing Tezos Smart Rollup technology for scalable, cost-effective, and secure play-to-earn gaming. 🔴 Now Streaming: Artist Spotlight | Victoria West: TezTalks Radio features Victoria West, discussing Subjective NYC, the evolution of digital art, and her vision for Web3 artists. 👉 Read the full newsletter | Subscribe

🔥 Hot out of the Oven: 'The Baking Sheet' - Issue #227 This Week in the Tezos Ecosystem: ➡️ Trick or Tez Sweepstakes 🎃: Celebrate Halloween with Tezos! Participate in the Trick or Tez sweepstakes for a chance to win a share of 1,250 tez. Just spot the logo, share your screenshot with #TrickOrTez, and follow @Tezos on X. Winners will be announced on November 4th. ➡️ Qena42 Advances to Exploration Phase: In a surprise twist, Qena42 overtakes Quebec, advancing in the governance cycle. Nomadic Labs flagged some technical issues, recommending Bakers vote “No” to refine the proposal, or consider a User-Activated Protocol Override (UAPO) for further testing. ➡️ Quantix Capital Commits $1M to Tezos Gaming: Leading UAE VC Quantix Capital partners with TZ APAC to support Tezos gaming projects with a $1M fund. This initiative empowers Web3 developers with financial and strategic backing to build unique and engaging games on Tezos. ➡️ Bifröst Kernel Upgrade Proposal on Etherlink: Nomadic Labs, Trilitech, and Functori propose “Bifröst” for Etherlink, introducing FA 2.1 token support, performance boosts, and enhanced security. Bakers, participate in Etherlink’s governance process to help bring these upgrades to mainnet. ➡️ AscendEX Adds Tezos on Etherlink & Arbitrum: AscendEX now supports Tezos (XTZ) deposits and withdrawals on Etherlink and Arbitrum, making it easier to manage XTZ across chains and enhance connectivity. 🔴 Now Streaming: Artist Spotlight | TechMental: Join TechMental on TezTalks Live as he discusses his journey into Web 3.0 art, the Tezos community, and his latest project, Darkvoiz, blending audio with blockchain art. 🗓 Blockchain Life 2024 – Dubai: Tezos’ Arthur Breitman joined industry leaders on the “Blockchain’s Core Technical Advancements” panel. Discussing simplicity in complexity, Arthur was joined by CEOs from VeChain, Flare Labs, and Celestia Labs, alongside Cardano’s CTO. 👉 Read the full newsletter | Subscribe

Dear Users, AscendEX now supports the deposits and withdrawals for Tezos (XTZ) Etherlink and Arbitrum chains. As XTZ deposits and withdrawals via the Tezos, Etherlink, and Arbitrum chains are supported on the platform, please make sure you check and select the right network for deposits and withdrawals to avoid any potential settlement issues. Tezos (XTZ) Etherlink blockchain explorer:

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Adaptive Maximum, part of the Quebec proposal, would enable the Tezos protocol to better adapt staking rewards to changing network conditions. It’s a long-term sustainable solution for keeping layer 1 secure and economically sound. Learn why here:

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Replacing Adaptive Maximum with a lower staking target, as Qena42 proposes, is a short-term solution, for several reasons: - It doesn’t eliminate risks of excessive inflation - The optimal target will likely change over time - Recurring target revisions may impact governance In comparison, Adaptive Maximum stabilizes network economics by allowing the Tezos protocol to adapt to any staking scenario. It ensures that network security is maintained without excessive inflation or recurring governance interventions. The decision ultimately lies with Tezos’ bakers through on-chain governance. Regardless of the outcome, we will work to ensure that any adopted proposal is seamlessly activated.

🔥 Kiln 0.20.3 is now available. In this release: * Tezos updated to Octez 20.3 Node storage will be upgraded automatically when updating Kiln to this version. Download from

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🔥 Hot out of the Oven: 'The Baking Sheet' - Issue #224 This Week in the Tezos Ecosystem: ➡️ 1 Day Left to Vote for Qena: The Qena proposal, which focuses on technical improvements without making economic changes, is in its final voting stage. Qena brings 8-second block times and improved delegation calculations. Bakers, cast your vote today! ➡️ Hidden Gems of the Tezos Ecosystem: Discover 10 lesser-known Tezos tools that could transform your experience! ➡️ ComPilot Launches on Tezos: The compliance platform, ComPilot, is now live on Tezos! It streamlines AML/KYC processes, helping developers build without worrying about regulatory hurdles. 🎮 Game Spotlight – BattleTabs: Jump into BattleTabs, a naval warfare card-based Web3 game! Whether you’re in for quick five-minute games or strategic multi-day battles, BattleTabs offers a fresh spin on classic gameplay with collectible cards and tournaments. 👉 Read the full newsletter | Subscribe

📣 Octez v21.0~rc3 has been published! This new candidate for Octez v21.0 includes the Qena protocol upgrade proposal, currently subject to Tezos on-chain governance process. 🔗 Learn more here:

forum.tezosagora.org

Note that Octez v21.0~rc3 introduces a User-Activated protocol override for Qena, as the protocol hash is not the same from the original proposal submitted to the on-chain governance process. This has to do with necessary changes to integrate Qena into Octez – there are no changes in the business logic of the economic protocol between these two versions of the Qena proposal. 🔍 v21.0~rc3 includes fixes and improvements for the Octez DAL node, notably addressing a memory leak in the DAL node and connectivity issues. We invite all bakers to start getting familiarized with Tezos DAL by joining Ghostnet and launching a DAL node.

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🧑‍💻 We invite you to test this release candidate on Ghostnet, Parisnet, or Qenanet. 📖 A full changelog and update instructions are available in the version 21 release page:

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🔥 Hot out of the Oven: 'The Baking Sheet' - Issue #223 This Week in the Tezos Ecosystem: ➡️ Qena Proposal Moves Forward: The Qena protocol, submitted by Tez Capital, is officially the focus of the 17th Tezos upgrade. This proposal brings key technical improvements without economic changes. Bakers, don’t forget to vote! ➡️ Kukai Wallet Launches iOS App: Manage your Tezos assets with ease! Kukai’s new iOS app offers seamless token and NFT discovery, multiple wallet management, and integrated WalletConnect. Download now on the App Store. ➡️ Electis Blockchain Voting Expands to 60K French Schools: Powered by Tezos, Electis is rolling out its blockchain-based voting app across France. This platform enables secure, transparent voting for school elections, and will soon expand to municipalities and beyond. 👉 Read the full newsletter | Subscribe

📣 Octez v20.3 is live! It introduces a new storage version, paving the way for further reductions in minimal block time.` 👉 The upgrade to this new version is irreversible and must be done manually, using octez-node upgrade storage. Lear more here:

forum.tezosagora.org

📖 A full changelog and update instructions are available in the version 20 release page.

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Kukai for iOS is now live! Fully native app for a fast and smooth experience. Newcomers to Tezos can get started with easy social sign-in, power users get flexibility to import and manage multiple wallets and large collections of assets. Get Kukai at:

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🔥 Hot out of the Oven: 'The Baking Sheet' - Issue #221 This Week in the Tezos Ecosystem: ➡️ Introducing Quebec: The 17th Tezos protocol upgrade proposals are here! Quebec A and B bring 8-second block times and updates to the adaptive issuance mechanism. Additionally, a third proposal has been submitted by Tez Capital, Qena, which offers the same technical improvements without economic changes. Bakers, it’s time to vote and shape the future of Tezos. ➡️ Tezos at TOKEN2049: Tezos had a major presence at TOKEN2049, with Arthur Breitman discussing Tezos X and JSTZ, a JavaScript-based rollup. Tezos Realm at CHIJMES Hall showcased projects across DeFi, culture, and gaming, while Tezos featured at Zeeve’s Rollup Day and CryptoCarnival. ➡️ IguanaDEX Version 3 Launches on Etherlink: IguanaDEX, a decentralized exchange on Etherlink, has launched with new features including liquidity pools, token bridging, and decentralized trading using EVM-compatible wallets. IguanaDEX is now tracked by DefiLlama, enhancing its visibility within Tezos DeFi. 🎨 Entangled - The Exhibition: Tezos is at the heart of “Entangled,” a generative art exhibition in Ghent, Belgium, combining blockchain and quantum mechanics. Hosted at Wintercircus, this event is an immersive dive into digital art, featuring artist meetups, workshops, and venue tours. Don’t miss it—September 17-22! 🎮 Game Spotlight – AutoHero: Love fast-paced action? AutoHero is a 2D side-scroller shooting game on Tezos where you control your hero through hordes of enemies. With auto-shooting mechanics, it’s a thrilling, strategy-filled battle experience. 🔴 Now Streaming: Staking with Everstake featuring Maria Belashova: Learn about the role of Everstake as a staking and validator service for Tezos. Maria Belashova discusses staking benefits and the impact of the Paris upgrade on network security and rewards. 👉 Read the full newsletter | Subscribe

🔴 Now Streaming: Staking with Everstake featuring Maria Belashova This week on TezTalks Radio, we’re joined by Maria Belashova, Tezos Blockchain Manager at Everstake, to discuss the vital role of Everstake as a staking and validator service provider for Tezos and other blockchain networks. 🌟 Our special guest is Maria Belashova, sharing her insights on staking and the importance of security and decentralization. 🔍 In this episode, we'll explore: What is Everstake? - Learn how Everstake supports Tezos through staking and validation services, providing competitive fees and transparent operations. Benefits of Staking: - Discover how staking allows users to earn passive income, support the Tezos network, and participate in on-chain governance. Tezos' Paris Upgrade: - Maria discusses the recent Paris upgrade and how it introduced new staking functionalities. Now Streaming Everywhere: Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music | YouTube | X

🏆 Announcing the Winners of the Tezos Community Rewards Program for August! August Winners for the Tezos Community Awards Program Every month we distribute up to 5000 tez to the community for their contributions to the ecosystem September Nominations are now open 📥 There are two ways to nominate: 1. it only takes 30 seconds via typeform 2. tag #TezosCRP on Twitter/Reddit/Discord/Telegram We're using Kukai's DirectAuth (Info) to send awards straight to the winners' Reddit, Twitter, or Gmail within 72 hours. If you have any questions about the process, please feel free to contact us.

📣 We are happy to announce that the 17th protocol upgrade proposal for Tezos, Quebec, is ready with two variants: Quebec A and Quebec B! Built by Nomadic Labs, Trilitech and Functori. 🔗 Learn more:

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🔍 Quebec A and B both include: • 8s Block time - lower latency, faster finality • Adaptive maximum issuance bound • Amended computation of delegation rights 👉 Quebec B proposal, on top of all features listed above, reduces the relative weight of delegated funds in the computation of baking power from currently a half to one third of their nominal value, aiming to incentivise delegators to become stakers, and encourage bakers to attract external stakers.

🔥 Hot out of the Oven: 'The Baking Sheet' - Issue #218 This Week in the Tezos Ecosystem: ➡️ Nomadic Labs Announces Two Quebec Protocol Proposals: In response to community feedback, Nomadic Labs is offering two variants—Quebec A and Quebec B—for the upcoming governance period. Quebec A focuses on reducing minimal block times and adjusting baker's minimal delegated balance, while Quebec B adds a reduction in the weight of delegated funds to further decentralize the network. The choice is yours, Tezos community, as you help shape the network's future. ➡️ Functori Launches Pandora: Explore Pandora, a new Smart Optimistic Rollup by Functori, designed for low-cost, decentralized blockchain notarization. With features like multi-layered security, seamless interactions, and cost-effective notarization, Pandora is set to revolutionize data authentication on Tezos. Currently in beta, Pandora offers an innovative solution that’s both accessible and efficient. ➡️ Special Edition Tuesday Tezday with Arthur Breitman: Join us next Tuesday at 11 AM UTC for an exclusive X Space interview with Arthur Breitman, celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the Tezos White Paper. Don’t miss this milestone event as we dive into the journey of Tezos and discuss its future. Set a reminder and be part of this special conversation! ➡️ Tezos Celebrates 10th Anniversary of White Paper with a Scavenger Hunt: Join the Tezos community in celebrating a decade since the Tezos White Paper with an exciting scavenger hunt! Crack the code, find the secret link, and complete tasks for a chance to win part of the 2,000 tez prize pool. The hunt ends on September 2nd—get ready to test your skills and knowledge of Tezos history. 👉 Read the full newsletter | Subscribe

We're thrilled to announce a special edition of Tuesday Tezday! Join us next Tuesday at 11 AM UTC for an exclusive interview with Arthur Breitman as we celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Tezos whitepaper. Don't miss this milestone event! Set a reminder:

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🔴 Now Streaming: Unlocking Seamless Access with Sign in with Tezos (SIWT) This week, we’re excited to bring you a live demonstration of "Sign in with Tezos" (SIWT) with our special guest, Roy from the StakeNow team. Discover how SIWT is transforming the way users access Tezos-based dApps and services. 🌟 Our special guest is Roy, a key member of StakeNow and one of the driving forces behind the development of SIWT. 🔍 In this episode, we'll explore: What is SIWT? - Learn how SIWT simplifies authentication on Tezos by allowing users to sign in with their Tezos wallets, streamlining access to dApps and services. Roy's Demonstration: - Watch a live demo as Roy walks us through the sign-in process, showcasing the ease and security SIWT brings to the Tezos ecosystem. 🖥 Stream: YouTube | X

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🔥 Hot out of the Oven: 'The Baking Sheet' - Issue #217 This Week in the Tezos Ecosystem: ➡️ Oobit Partners with Tezos Foundation: Oobit has integrated Tezos into its payment platform, allowing users to make tap payments with tez at Visa and Mastercard terminals worldwide. With the launch of Oobit’s iOS app, users can now enjoy secure, low-cost transactions using tez for everyday purchases. ➡️ Zeeve Integrates Tezos Smart Rollups: Zeeve’s Rollups-as-a-Service platform now fully supports Tezos Smart Rollups, offering developers a scalable solution with up to 100,000 transactions per second. ➡️ Tezos Community Rewards Program – Last Week to Nominate: There’s only one week left to nominate standout contributors for the August 2024 edition of the Tezos Community Rewards Program. Developers, educators, or community leaders, make sure to recognize those who’ve made a significant impact on the Tezos ecosystem. 👉 Read the full newsletter | Subscribe