Welcome to a new week of multi-chain world Connexters!
Let’s take a look together what happened in the previous days of Connext Network:
Last week in Connext Ecosystem
The Arbitrum Odyssey is there
Between June 21 and June 28; by using the selected bridges/cexs including Connext Bridge to move ETH into Arbitrum, you’ll be able to claim the first NFT after the week ends.
Users who end up using the bridge that had the most wallets bridging into Arbitrum are in store for a bonus NFT.
Find details here.
ETHNewYork 2022 <> Connext
We’re excited to be sponsoring the ETHNewYork 2022 hackathon, which runs from June 24-26, 2022!
SCHEDULE
Layne Haber, Co-Founder of Connext will be leading "Building Crosschain xApps with Connext" workshop at Metropolitan Pavilion
Friday, June 24, 4pm ET
Brainstorming session with SporosDAO and KaliDAO about implementing cross chain DAO treasury vaults
Friday, June 24, 5pm ET
Hack new xApps with Connext in NY this summer
💰$4k: Best xchain streaming app using Connext & Superfluid_HQ
💰$2k: Best xApp for yield strategies, governance functions, or arbitrage
💰$1k: Best use of xchain NFTs using nfthashi
You can learn more about ETHNewYork 2022 here.
Want to build your own xApp? Get Started With Connext:
Regular Call of the Router Track | Contributor Program
Router Track Operators answered community questions, discussed the roadmap for Amarok launch and best security practices to protect routers.
Apply to be a Connext router: contribute.connext.network
Did you try Amarok Testnet yet?
You can now bridge, run a router, or build on top of the newest Connext upgrade.
Read more about the Amarok Testnet here.
Mainnet soon.
As we stabilize testnet and complete the audits, we are keen to move to mainnet as soon as possible.
Join The Contributor Program and Earn $NEXT
Connext’s Contributor Program is launched on April 20 to accelerate its decentralization and Phase One is now live.
Applicants can select between 5 Tracks:
1. Community Leadership: Be a Community Leader
You can be Connext's face. Assist users, communicate updates, and serve and protect the community in general by leading by example.
People Skills Level Required: Advanced
Fluid online-IRL presence: Recommended
2. Builders: Support Builders
Craft new ways to use Connext Network, and create technical docs that can help and inspire other developers in the ecosystem.
Technical level Req: Advanced
Web3 Ethos: Required
Ability to transform bugs into features: Appreciated
3. Content & Education: Create Content and Spread Knowledge
How about creating content that spreads Connext’s vision and educates the broader community about bridges, trustless cross-chain communication, and our technology?
Creativity level required: Advanced
DeFi/Bridges Knowledge: Recommended
4. Routers: Work on the incentivized testnet as a router
Routers are the backbone of the network. Work with the best infra players in the space to improve the routers' experience.
Passion for Web3 Infra: Required
Extreme desire for automation: Appreciated
5. Grants: Receive a grant for your idea
Do you want to support researchers and innovators working on new exciting projects? Jump on the Grants track.
Technical Level Required: Moderate
Passion for Innovation: Required
Open mindset: Appreciated
The application process goes like this:
Fill out the form: https://form.typeform.com/to/tSBsjYxh
Do KYC.
If accepted, sign the contributor agreement that you will receive in your e-mail.
Receive your @Contributors role on Discord.
Now you can start working on your idea! :)
Ready to join the program?
Read about the details of the Contributor Program here.
Apply: contribute.connext.network
WEEK #26 BY THE NUMBERS
TOTAL VALUE LOCKED (TVL): $35,856,289
TOTAL VOLUME: $1,086,398,634
TOTAL TXS: 893,494
Check out the full metrics dashboard and routers, leaderboard, and status on ConnextScan.
From the Connext Community
GRANTS
Connext is looking for devs and apps that want to build great things for new cross-chain experiences through Connext.
If you have a team or working as an individual, both are welcome to contribute!
You can explore all grants here.
If you think you’re able to contribute, apply here.
Did you know Connexters created their own unofficial local communities?
Find yours below to engage with other Contextooors in your own language:
Chinese | Japan | Korean | Thai | Turkish | Russian
Spanish | Italian | Indonesia & Malasia | Vietnam
Also, have you joined Connext Discord Channel yet?
About Connext Network
Connext powers fast, secure bridging between blockchains and L2s for composable, trust-minimized value.