The ArcBlock newsletter
Happy (almost) holidays! 🎄✨
Thanksgiving is done, and even during the holidays, the team didn't stop improving the platform.
As we move into December, we're excited about what's coming up, including updates to our no-code AI app engine Aigne, hackathons, community blocklets, and more! As always, we have our most recent product updates, tips and tricks, and announcements about some of our products.
You can also listen to the recap here.
⚡️Developer updates
The developer contest has been extended.
ArcBlock's developer contest deadline has been extended to December 31st, and the rewards pool for contributors has been increased. We also streamlined the review process and improved our Blocklet guidelines to make it easier for more developers to participate. Don't miss this chance to showcase your skills!
New features for Payment Kit
Payment Kit v1.16 makes it easier for developers to integrate blockchain payments, including enhanced payment notifications and a convenient recharge feature.
Product-ready Docker environments are now supported.
Blocklet Server v1.16.33 introduced a range of new features to improve the developer experience and security, including:
- Improved app management and CLI experience
- New support for Docker containers
- New 3rd party integrations, including Github Codespaces and Next.js blocklets
- and more
🛠️Community updates
DIF hackathon winners announced
The DIF Hackathon winners have been announced! Innovative decentralized identity solutions took center stage, showcasing several of ArcBlock's community members and their winning projects. Congratulations to all participants!
TokenFlow analysis tool open for public beta
ArcBlock released a public beta of its TokenFlow analysis tool. Originally launched in 2018, the team has made some improvements and now offers it as a default feature in the block explorer. Try it out and tell us what you think.
Join our Bug Bounty program
Come and help ArcBlock improve. Join our Bug Bounty program and start earning ABT. Not only can you earn more, but you can have a positive impact on the community and help us grow.
🎙️Relaunch of our podcast
Starting in December, we will be relaunching our podcast - Decentralize Me - covering various topics, including building on ArcBlock, industry news, community member interviews, and more. Stay tuned for our first episodes coming this month.
🚀 We're Hiring
Interested in joining one of the leading AI blockchain projects? We're hiring now. Check out our open roles.
🔮 Looking Ahead
Stay tuned for more special announcements. We'll continue sending updates on what's new and how you can unleash AI and blockchain to their full potential.
Until next time,
Matt@ArcBlock