Content platform Trips launches Avalanche Evergreen subnet
According to official announcements, content platform Trips has been launched on the Avalanche Evergreen subnet, allowing creators to protect their work, raise funds, and effectively profit from their content. The platform aims to innovate the intellectual property landscape by transforming creator copyrights into valuable assets that can be easily monetized.
Avalanche Cortina 15 has been released, adding support for Experimental PebbleDB and more
Patrick O'Grady, the engineering director of Ava Labs, posted on the X platform that Avalanche Cortina 15 has been released. This version (V1.10.15) is backwards compatible with V1.10.0. It is optional, but recommended to use.
- Key features of the release: Experimental PebbleDB support, BaseTx support based on P-Chain, and MerkleDB memory optimization.
- Compatibility check: Virtual machine interface (V30); "database.Manager" has been removed in Cortina 15. The corresponding support in the virtual machine interface has also been removed. If the user is running a custom virtual machine, it must be updated to V30 to be compatible with AvalancheGo V1.10.15.
Cosmos Ecological Foundation ICF: IBC will soon be expanded to Avalanche
Interchain Foundation (ICF) of the Cosmos ecosystem fund announced on X that the cross-chain communication protocol IBC will soon be extended to Avalanche. The Landslide Network team is currently developing an IBC light client on Avalanche, enabling seamless interoperability between Avalanche, Cosmos Hub, and over 100 other blockchains that support IBC.
Avalanche Blockchain Explorer Tool Snowtrace.io to Shut Down Etherscan-Powered Website
Snowtrace.io, a popular blockchain explorer tool for Avalanche (AVAX), will be shutting down its website on November 30, specifically the explorer powered by Etherscan's Explorer-as-a-Service (EaaS) toolkit. The Snowtrace team has advised users to save their backup information before the shutdown date. While the reason for the shutdown was not explicitly stated, some speculate that it may be due to Etherscan's service fees for its EaaS toolkit. Phillip Liu Jr., head of strategy and operations at Ava Labs, confirmed that the protocol is not ceasing operations and is "moving onto something better."
Avalanche: The current version of Snowtrace will be replaced by a new version running on Avalanche
On October 30th, Avalanche announced on the X platform that the current version of Avalanche blockchain explorer Snowtrace on Etherscan is being phased out and replaced by a new version run by Avascan. Users will continue to enjoy a similar interface, URL, and API to what they are currently using, now supporting C chain and all subnets. <br>
Avalanche blockchain explorer SnowTrace will be retired on November 30
According to official website of TechFlow, Avalanche blockchain explorer SnowTrace will be stopped at 8:00 on November 30th Beijing time. Users need to download private name tags and contract verification before the shutdown date.
Avalanche Cortina 14 released, validator set management redesigned for greater efficiency
On October 27th, Patrick O'Grady, the engineering supervisor of Ava Labs, announced that Avalanche Cortina 14 has been released. The upgrade includes adding TransferSubnetOwnershipTx (inactive) and support for rotating non-elastic subnet control keys. This major execution change may be included in the next Avalanche network upgrade (V1.11.0). Additionally, the upgrade includes a redesign of validator set management for improved efficiency and the addition of PebbleDB implementation.
Avalanche ecological social protocol Stars Arena prepares for seed round financing
The social protocol Stars Arena on the Avalanche ecosystem announced on X platform that Arena is preparing to take real financing measures. The founding team from the early days to today has officially identified a company that is ready to enter the seed round of financing, which is a long road. We are working with Avalaunch to provide guidance on the financing process and provide suggestions for building a sustainable economy, while rewarding users and creators in the process of Arena's development. Arena welcomes their support as we take steps to establish ourselves as one of the most influential native cryptocurrency applications.
Blockchain firm Lamina1 partners with Avalanche to create Metaverse tools
Blockchain company Lamina1 will collaborate with Avalanche to create an open metaverse. The platform aims to use Avalanche to create an interoperable ecosystem of tools and experiences for the open metaverse. Stephenson stated that Lamina1 does not build everything themselves, but relies on Avalanche's technology, which focuses on enabling blockchain networks for other companies in an open environment. Lamina1 was founded by Stephenson, cryptocurrency pioneer Peter Vessenes, and immersive entertainment executive Rebecca Barkin, with the aim of fostering an open, decentralized, and creator-friendly metaverse.
Ava Labs Hires Polygon and OKX Employees to Expand in India
Ava Labs has hired two former employees of Polygon and OKX to help increase adoption of the Avalanche blockchain in India. Devika Mittal and Kamakshi Arjun have joined Ava Labs as head of India and business development lead for India, respectively.
