Cardano, a Proof-of-Stake blockchain platform, recently published its weekly development update, highlighting advancements across various core areas. This update provides valuable insights into the project’s ongoing efforts to enhance scalability, security, and user experience.
Focus on Chang Upgrade Testing
The upcoming Chang upgrade, a significant step in Cardano’s roadmap, is a key area of focus. The ledger team is currently conducting extensive testing, including writing unit tests and performing conformance testing. This meticulous approach aims to ensure a smooth transition to the Conway era, the next phase in Cardano’s development.
Lace Wallet Nears Release
The Lace team is gearing up for the release of Lace v1.14 within the next few weeks. While specific details remain undisclosed, users are encouraged to stay updated via the official Lace blog for information on upcoming features and improvements.
Hydra Team Makes Strides in Incremental Deccommits
The Hydra team has made significant progress on incremental decommits, a crucial component for scaling Cardano’s capabilities. They’ve closed the remaining gaps in the specification, prepared for incremental commits, and ensured compatibility with the upcoming Cardano node v9.0.0. Additionally, they’ve enhanced documentation and simplified the getting-started demo setup process. Furthermore, the team welcomed a new contributor, explored payment channels and Blockfrost integration, and continued developing the SDK wallet concept.
Mithril Releases New Distribution and Advances Transaction Certification
The Mithril team released distribution 2428.0, offering support for Cardano node v9.0.0 alongside bug fixes and optimizations. They’ve also made significant progress on implementing Cardano transaction certification within Mithril networks. This includes calibrating signature parameters for the mainnet, fixing a signature-related bug, and optimizing artifact production. Moreover, they’ve begun removing code that reads transactions from immutable files and initiated work on certifying the Cardano stake distribution. Finally, the team is drafting a Cardano Improvement Proposal (CIP) for diffusing Mithril signatures through the Cardano network.
Voltaire & SanchoNet Encourage Upgrade to Node v9.0.0
With the release of Cardano node v9.0.0, all node users are urged to upgrade in preparation for the Chang update. The Intersect Chang readiness page provides further details on this critical transition. The Intersect team also recently updated the community on the latest node release, Chang timeline adjustments, and the confirmation of their constitutional council.
Catalyst Fund12 Results Announced
The Catalyst program, a community-driven innovation fund, has announced the results of Fund12. A total of 258 new projects are preparing for onboarding, marking a significant milestone. To celebrate the winners and participants, a Town Hall event (number 171) was held on July 17th. This achievement adds to Cardano’s impressive track record, surpassing 900 completed projects funded by over 100 million ADA.
Education Team on the Ground and Content Creation
The education team is actively engaged in on-site training at the University of Technology National (UTN) in Buenos Aires. There, they are conducting the Cardano Developer course for aspiring smart contract developers. Additionally, they are working on content updates for the Mastering Cardano resource and supporting in-person training sessions for the constitutional committee.
This weekly development update from Cardano showcases the project’s dedication to continuous improvement across various aspects. The focus on rigorous testing, scaling solutions, and user-centric features positions Cardano for a promising future in the blockchain landscape.