Greetings Secret Agents!
Thanks for being here. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to read the following post and learn what has been going down in the Secret ecosystem lately 🤫
Announcement of the Supernova mainnet upgrade. Supernova public testnet launches with Milestone 1. Launch of the Secret Monero Bridge. Band Protocol live on Mainnet. Duplex – a cross-chain stablecoin yield platform – announced. Altermail grant awarded. Creation of the Secret Agent Twitter list. Secret Network on publish0x. SEFI – sXMR liquidity pool opens on SecretSwap. Secret Network Supercut with Tor Bair. Forbes and Nasdaq coverage.
And so much more.
Since becoming the first Layer 1 blockchain with privacy-preserving smart contracts in September 2020, our push to bring privacy to all public blockchains has become closer to reality. See what’s been done lately – and how you can get involved!
Supernova: An Explosive Vision for the Future of Secret Network
It’s been one year since Secret Network pioneered private smart contracts. Now it’s finally time to take another explosive step forward with Supernova – a major network upgrade that establishes Secret Network as the cross-chain privacy-first platform for Web3, enabling hundreds of new unique use cases for DeFi, NFTs, and beyond. We’ve already signaled the Supernova upgrade on-chain, and the proposal has passed unanimously (with over 60M SCRT in voting power)!
Supernova introduces our IBC integration, finally connecting Secret Network with blockchains across the Cosmos ecosystem (in addition to our bridges to Ethereum, BSC, Monero, Terra, Polkadot, and more!). IBC allows SCRT to be used in cross-chain Cosmos applications (such as Osmosis & Gravity DEX) and provides privacy features to the entire Cosmos ecosystem. This further cements our position as the data privacy hub for the decentralized web and unlocks our next phases of growth and adoption.
Read the Supernova blog post:
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Supernova Milestone #1: Complete
Since the announcement of Supernova in mid-August, the core development team has already completed Milestone #1 objectives. Milestone #1 consisted of the following tasks:
- Upgrade of the Secret Network codebase to cosmos-sdk v0.43.
- Migrating the compute module – this is the module that handles the encryption, decryption and execution of Secret Contracts
- Migrated the Foundation Tax module – this module is responsible for distributing a portion of block rewards to the Secret Foundation. It works similarly to the community pool, but is a separate module
- Migrated the Registration module – this module is responsible for registering new nodes to the network (SGX attestation and key exchange).
- Migrated codebase tests – now compatible with cosmos-sdk v0.43
- Updated documentation – all official documentation were updated to work with the new cosmos-sdk
- Updated tooling – all tools were updated to work with the new cosmos-sdk interfaces
- Supernova Public Testnet!
With the successful completion of Milestone #1, the core development team has officially released the Supernova public testnet. This is a key step for empowering node-runners/validators and developers to experiment with the new features, set-ups, and interfaces that are made possible by Supernova. A range of Secret Applications and their respective developers are excited to use the new functionality enabled by the public testnet; stay tuned to learn more about the amazing use cases and products on the way.
Learn about Supernova Milestone #2!
Come check out the live Supernova testnet:
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Beyond IBC, Supernova will also introduce a number of major network improvements, including additional modules that should greatly simplify network upgrades and workflows for companies that want to integrate Secret Network seamlessly in consumer-oriented applications. We’ll also add support for interchain accounts and bring new CosmWasm improvements to our runtime. Alongside the Supernova upgrade will come new Secret applications launching on mainnet, new partners and collaborators, and millions of new possibilities for users and developers.
It is now time to explore the next frontier.
Secret Monero Bridge Live on Mainnet
Combining the strength and adoption of Monero with the wide utility of Secret Network’s programmable privacy, the Secret Monero Bridge is connecting privacy-to-privacy, creating DeFi utility in ways that have never before been possible before.
By using the Secret Monero Bridge, users can convert their XMR into sXMR, a “secret” version of XMR native to Secret Network. Monero users can then use Secret DeFi applications like SecretSwap to exchange sXMR privately for a variety of Secret Tokens (either native or supported by other Secret Network bridges), or for SCRT itself! The Secret Monero Bridge is bidirectional, meaning users can seamlessly convert their sXMR back to XMR whenever they please.
Use the Secret Monero Bridge now at this IPFS link.
Learn how you can start using the bridge now:
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You can also find an extensive FAQ on the Secret Monero Bridge.
Read the full Secret Monero Bridge Tutorial:
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The launch of the Secret Monero Bridge allows Monero to flow to and from Secret Network. Since Monero is already a privacy coin, the biggest immediate benefit for users with this bridge is that they can gain accessibility to Secret DeFi via privacy-preserving decentralized finance apps built on the Secret Network. This includes SecretSwap, the first front-running resistant, cross-chain and privacy-first AMM.
The Secret Monero Bridge is the third Secret Bridge to launch on mainnet, joining the Secret Ethereum Bridge and the Secret Binance Smart Chain Bridge. As more bridges get added to mainnet, Secret DeFi users will have a wider array of Secret Tokens to interact with, securing Secret Network as the data privacy hub of the blockchain universe!
sXMR holders will have the following DeFi opportunities on SecretSwap:
- Provide liquidity for sXMR/Secret Token Pairs (averaging ~160% APY)
- Stake SEFI – Stake earned SEFI (the governance token of SEFI) for providing liquidity for sXMR pairs
- Earn cashback for swapping sXMR and exchanging with other Secret Tokens
Read the full Secret Monero Bridge blog:
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Band Protocol Live on Mainnet
Secret Network has completed the implementation of Band Protocol to bring decentralized and scalable cross-chain oracles to Secret Network – with documentation and the oracle price feed being officially live on mainnet.
Band Protocol supports unrestricted access to 175+ price feeds, empowering the next generation of Secret DeFi dApps and tools by connecting trusted off-chain data from institutional providers, directly to Secret Network. Specifically, there is oracle support for foreign exchange rates (22), commodities (2), and cryptocurrencies (199). With the implementation of Band oracles, Secret Apps built on Secret Network will be empowered to use a wider range of decentralized price sources, creating even better and more powerful use cases with secret contracts.
https://data.bandprotocol.com/
The utilization of Band Protocol enables secret contracts to have access to data sources outside of the Secret Network protocol. This will be critical for the development of Secret Apps that are focused on data marketplaces, credit scoring, lending, insurance, synthetic assets, derivatives, stablecoins, staking derivatives, and DEXs (such as SecretSwap). All of this is made possible via Band Protocol’s cross-chain data oracle network on BandChain – a highly secure and scalable blockchain for off-chain sourcing, aggregation and reporting.
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Duplex.Finance
In August, Secret Network and keyTango unveiled Duplex: a new program and product designed to deliver unprecedented yield on stablecoins via a cross-chain, multilayer strategy.
The first Duplex pilot is focused on $UST, part of the Terra stablecoin ecosystem! Come be part of this exciting invite-only pilot and glimpse the future of stablecoin yield.
Request access to the Duplex pilot
Secret Grant #4: Altermail
In August, the Altermail team was awarded Secret Grant #4! Altermail is the world’s first blockchain-based decentralized messaging service protocol, built on Secret Network. Using a secure data integrity sharing model that provides privacy by design, Altermail is trailblazing cutting edge security and data integrity by using public and private keys integrated into the Secret Network blockchain to create immutable privacy guarantees. Business ideas, payments, confidential information, files – all now protected and backed by blockchain-based messaging technology; this guarantee allows you to privately communicate with peers, friends, or colleagues by using private messaging on Altermail.
Altermail is also a recipient of a grant given by the European Institute of Innovation & Technology.
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Space Camp
In August we also officially supported the exciting Spacecamp hackathon! Spacecamp is a DeFi bootcamp for teams building innovative DeFi and Web3 products designed for mass adoption.
Programming is designed by Terraform Labs to inspire promising teams and to build within the Terra Ecosystem. Teams can utilize Terra assets, and integrate with Terra partners like Secret Network, Confio, SCB10x, Coinlist, Band Protocol, Flipside Crypto, Oak Security and Delphi Digital.
Viewing Key Wizard 🧙♂️
The Enigma development team launched a small application called the viewing key wizard, empowering users to create a larger number of viewing keys all at once before having to interact with any front-end applications on Secret Network. Check it out now!
BitMart Officially Integrates Secret
In August, BitMart officially integrated the Secret mainnet onto its platform – unlocking access and liquidity to even more users. Learn more about the other exchanges that can be used to acquire SCRT!
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Secret Network Supercut – Interview Highlights from Tor Bair, Secret Foundation
Come check out the Secret Network Supercut with CEO of the Secret Foundation, Tor Bair. In this mashup, a range of interview highlights cover Secret Network and the important role it will play as the data privacy platform of Web3!
Timecodes:
0:00 – INTRO
0:06 – Why is it called Secret Network- Tor speaks at Crypto Mondays in Puerto Rico
0:41 – Privacy as a Public Good – Tor on Pomp Podcast
1:23 – Applications Leak Your Data! – Tor on Altcoin Buzz
1:36 – Biggest Challenges Facing Privacy Preserving Technologies – Tor on Staking Rewards Podcast
2:33 – Private by Default and the Toothpaste Analogy – Tor on Blockchain Brad’s Podcast
3:11 – Vision for Secret Network – Tor on TerraBites Podcast
3:26 – Hashoshi on the Future of Secret Network
3:38 – To The Moon – Tor on Ivan On Tech
Governance Committee Proposal A
August saw the ratification of the Governance Committee, which exists to promote transparent collaboration within the network and provide neutral discussions on proposals, voting, and governance issues. This committee works closely together with validators and other committees to ensure optimal support for the overarching Secret Network goals. It is vital to provide a space where thoughts and ideas can freely and respectfully be exchanged by anyone within the Secret Network to aid in reaching informed consensus on-chain.
The Governance Committee charter and full proposal can be found here:
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Proposal 45: Change Foundation Tax
August also saw the ratification of proposal 45, which decreases the on-chain parameter controlling the Secret Foundation Tax module from 15% to 10%.
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Nasdaq Coverage
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Privacy In Crypto (Loop Finance)
Federal Reserve governor says private stablecoins are likely better than CBDCs
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Creation of the Secret Agent Twitter List
The community has created a Secret Agent Twitter list for any and all Secret Agents that represent the iconic Secret 𝕊 in their their profile description or username. Be sure to add 𝕊 to your profile and join the growing community of Secret Agents on twitter!
Check out the Secret Agent twitter list.
Secret Code Podcast Episodes #4-8
The Secret Code Podcast is dedicated to bringing the stories of Secret Network and its various contributors, developers, and users to the Secret community. Launched in July as a SNAC funded by the Secret Foundation, the Secret Code Podcast releases episodes every Sunday with guests from all over the Secret Network ecosystem.
Enigma Development
In episode #4, Assaf joins the show and shares what it’s like to work as a Developer for Enigma MPC, the core development contributors for the Secret Network. There is discussion of future versions of Secret Swap, viewing keys, and random number generators.
Secret Wallet and Infrastructure
In episode #5, Ian Dixon joins the show and discusses the technical infrastructure of Secret Network, and explains what Secret Nodes is building. We talk about the Secret Wallet being developed, the potential for Ellipsis Protocol, the ENG to SCRT Swap, and explore the possibilities of IBC and the new generation of Intel SGX.
Secret Monero Bridge
In episode #6, Max Koda joins the show and explains the first iteration of the Secret Monero Bridge he built. He talks about his crypto history which predates Bitcoin, the Invisible Internet Project (I2P), and what future iterations of the bridge will look like.
International Growth Committee
In episode #7, Jeremy and Dalton join the show and explain their efforts in growing Secret Network communities across the globe with the International Growth Committee that they started and lead. They explain the challenges and methods they utilize, and also tease some of the other projects they’re involved in such as Data Vaults and the Secret Bazaar!
Altermail
Oskars joins the show and explains his dApp Altermail, an email alternative that unlike email provides security and privacy in electronic communications. To learn more about them visit altermail.co and get ready for a product release in the coming weeks!
There is no more consequential way to get involved with Secret Network than to become a Secret Agent and join a community committee. Committees are made up of experts and enthusiasts working together to build our network and ecosystem by executing Secret Missions! From Awareness, to Development, to Education, to Design, there’s a committee to fit every community member.
Committees meet weekly and help drive Secret-focused projects to completion. Secret Agents can receive funding for their committee work and direct support from all the active teams in our ecosystem, including Secret Foundation.
If you’re interested in becoming a Secret Agent and joining any of the committees listed below, please fill out this form!
Committee Highlights
Education committee completed the Secret Monero Bridge Full Walkthrough tutorial, and have helped overhaul multiple learn pages on the main website.
The Awareness committee helped amplify our exciting Supernova announcement.
The Infrastructure committee launched a publicly accessible community API endpoint for interacting with Secret Network.
Secret Committee Charters
There are currently 9 complete committee charters available:
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What now?
What a summary! There was almost too much progress to document. But as exciting as August was, September promises to bring even more growth to the Secret ecosystem with the rapid development of more DeFi applications and privacy-preserving Secret Apps.
With the successful completion of Supernova Milestone #1, the launch of the Secret Monero bridge, and with more amazing Secret Applications, we’ve seen massive growth in just a short time. So what other announcements, collaborations, and roadmaps lie in store? You’ll have to wait and see what secrets September brings…
Onwards and upwards!
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