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Exciting News: Lisk User Mainnet Goes Live & Airdrop Announced! Today marks a milestone for Lisk as we proudly announce two major developments: 1️⃣ Our User Mainnet is officially live 2️⃣ The much-anticipated Lisk Airdrop is here 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐭 At Lisk, our mission has always been clear: to make blockchain technology accessible and impactful. We've taken significant steps to achieve this: • First L1 to transition to an L2 within the Ethereum ecosystem using Gelato • Joined the OP Superchain alongside Optimism Unlimited and Base • Focused on high-growth markets in South East Asia and Africa We've curated a powerful ecosystem of partners to support builders, including: • Circle • Rarible • LayerZero Labs • Rainbow • Fireblocks • Across Protocol Our on-the-ground partners are driving innovation through accelerators, incubator programs, and upcoming builder hubs. These include AngelHack, AyaHQ (Techstars '23), CV Labs, KEY Difference, and Gerakan Nasional 1000 Startup Digital. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧 Mark your calendars for November 21st! We're distributing up to 15 million LSK tokens to builders, creators, and blockchain enthusiasts. How to participate: • Complete tasks to earn points • Engage with our partners for immediate rewards • Reach milestones in our App Bounty Quest Partners include OKU, Ionic Protocol, CREO ENGINE, Angle Protocol, Soccersm, and . Lisk of Life NFT holders: You'll receive extra points! This launch marks a new era for Lisk, and we're just getting started. Whether you're a seasoned developer or new to blockchain, we invite you to join us in building the future of decentralized applications. Ready to dive in? Visit our blog for more details on the User Mainnet launch and the upcoming Airdrop campaign. https://lnkd.in/ez2ugG-x #Lisk #Blockchain #Web3 #Airdrop #UserMainnet

Congratulations to Lisk for securing a top-3 position on the fastest-growing L2s. In the past week, Lisk has achieved an impressive 8.3% increase in assets bridged from Layer 1. Lisk is an L2 on Optimism Foundation OP Stack part of the Superchain. On Gelato

🚀 How do founders begin their entrepreneurial journey? Check out our interview with Jamit's Ike Orizu to uncover some of the biggest challenges founders face From building Africa's first digital music platform at 17 to leading engineering teams at media-tech giants like Roku, Ike Orizu’s entrepreneurial journey is nothing short of inspiring. We recently caught up with Ike, CEO & Co-Founder of Jamit, to find out more about his entrepreneurial journey and what elements should be considered by other aspiring entrepreneurs looking to build in Web3 Here are some highlights from our recent conversation with Ike: 🔷 Lessons from Failure - Ike's first venture, TruSpot, taught him invaluable lessons about resilience and innovation, learnings that he has transferred into his work with Jamit 🔷 Breaking Barriers - Ike acknowledged that his background in Web2 has exposed the limitations of centralization. After discovering Web3's potential to give true ownership to creators, it was a natural evolution to immerse himself in the potential of blockchain technology 🔷 Advice to Founders - When asked about the one piece of advice he would give to other entrepreneurs, Ike suggests that Web3 entrepreneurs “solve real user problems that people are willing to pay for from day one" Ike also shared his vision for blockchain in creative industries, believing that "In five years, blockchain will redefine how creators monetize, engage, and manage content. At Jamit, we’re leading this transformation with innovations like listen-to-earn for listeners and true ownership for creators." Read the full interview with Ike and uncover more useful insights from an experienced Web3 entrepreneur in our blog: https://lnkd.in/d6ADvHwX

⚡️ New report alert ⚡️ Stablecoins: The Most Lucrative Business Opportunity Onchain. Once a supporting actor, stablecoins now assume a central role on the global financial stage. Their annual transaction volumes pushed even Visa’s and Mastercard’s performance out of the spotlight. How did that happen? ➡️ Check out our report to explore: https://lnkd.in/d5u2Ti28 🤝 Meet the Stablecoins report partners and research contributors: Rune Christensen - Co-Founder, MakerDAO, now Sky Sky.money is a non-custodial platform for accessing Sky Protocol, featuring the USDS stablecoin, savings rates & rewards, while ensuring user control of assets. Eneko Knorr - Co-Founder and CEO, Stabolut Stabolut offers USB, a crypto-backed stablecoin pegged to the US dollar, operating independently of traditional banking systems. Cyrille Brière - Contributor, f(x) Protocol The f(x) Protocol splits yield-bearing tokens into stable assets (fETH, fxUSD) and volatile assets (xETH, xstETH). Users can manage risk and exposure to ETH. 🌟 Big thanks to the outstanding lineup of thought leaders, builders, and experts who shared their insights: Jessica Gaubert - Co-Founder and COO, Haraka Oyedeji Oluwoye - Co-Founder, Canza Finance Erwan Mismaque - Head of Onchain Finance, Lisk Patrick Hansen - Senior Director, EU Strategy & Policy, Circle Sanja Kon - VP of Partnerships & Business Development, Europe, Circle Jeremy Allaire, Co-Founder and CEO, Circle Paolo A. - CEO, Tether.io Martin de Rijke - Head of Growth, MAPLE FINANCE Christian Duffus - Co-Founder, Fonbnk. Last but certainly not least, huge congrats to the Onchain team on the new release! Michał Moneta, PhD, Leon Waidmann, Dr. Ananya Shrivastava, Amreen Khan, Ruth M. Trucks, Kade Almendinger, Veronica Kirin, Chris Braithwaite, Boris Agatić, Lucas De Melo, mba, Adewale Aloba, Arin Soleymani, Ashton Barger, Timothy Stevens. 👏🏻 #Stablecoins #Web3research

Bridged $USDC is now available on Lisk via Circle's Bridged USDC Standard! These are the highlights that you can expect: 🔹Seamless bridged USDC Access: Lisk projects now have direct access to one of the most notable stablecoins available. 🔹Unified Bridging: Say goodbye to liquidity fragmentation! One bridged USDC to rule them all. 🔹Developer Paradise: Single contract address persists through upgrades. No more code headaches! 🔹Verified by Circle: Following the Bridged USDC Standard means an upgrade to native USDC may be possible in the future! 🔹Emerging Market Focus: Empowering builders to create products for local economies. 🔹Security First: Open-source, audited, and based on battle-tested ERC-20 contract code. This integration is exciting for both Lisk developers and users, especially in high-growth markets where stablecoins are becoming a necessary tool for financial stability and cross-border transactions. Stay tuned as we continue to expand this journey with Circle. The future of finance is stable, accessible, and built on Lisk! Read more: https://lnkd.in/dU5rWF42

Dmail has deployed on Lisk! The Dmail Network is an advanced, AI-enhanced decentralized communication platform designed to deliver encrypted email services, unified notification systems, and tailored marketing solutions and it’s now available to the Lisk ecosystem! This partnership is set to change how our community communicates, with a focus on privacy, security, and efficiency. Key benefits for the Lisk community: • Privacy-focused email solutions. • Safer, smarter, and more efficient communication channels. • Enhanced user privacy and data ownership. This collaboration opens up exciting possibilities for the Lisk ecosystem. Dmail's track record speaks volumes, backed by top-tier VCs like HashKey Capital and Draper Dragon. With collaborations with more than 500 projects, including industry leaders such as SPACE ID, ENS, and SafePal, Dmail has established itself as a powerhouse in the Web3 communication space. Now imagine having secure, decentralized communication at your fingertips, all while maintaining full control of your data. That's the power of Dmail on Lisk! Here's how you can get started: 1️⃣ Mint your unique Dmail address on Lisk 2️⃣ Start sending secure, decentralized emails Join us in this new era of privacy-focused communication. Visit www.dmail.ai to learn more.

We're back with another part from episode 1 of our mini-series chats featuring key players in the African Web3 ecosystem. In the last clip, Duncan Muchangi, Head of Business Development at Fonbnk, spoke about how the platform serves nearly 2 billion people globally, offering services such as payments, lending, remittances, and savings. In this clip, he explains the human-centered approach behind Fonbnk's operations in emerging markets. He emphasizes that their mission is deeply rooted in understanding and addressing users' financial challenges. Tune in weekly to hear how Fonbnk provides a borderless banking infrastructure accessible to anyone with a mobile phone. #LiskAfrica #Web3Africa #Fonbnk

In the spirit of nostalgia, let's revisit eviction week for our recently concluded Cohort XI. Watch this video to see their reactions and thoughts about the test and their results. #ExperienceWeb3bridge #ThrowbackThursday #Blockchain #Evictionweek

The energy was unmatched in Jakarta! We hosted a Lisk Mainnet launch party, organized by our Indonesian ambassador Nino Fernandez , and it was a resounding success. As part of the official side event for Indonesia Blockchain Week 2024, we celebrated our mainnet launch while connecting with key players in the local web3 ecosystem. Over 100 attendees, including leaders from Tokocrypto, the Indonesian Blockchain Association, D3Labs, and our partners CREO ENGINE and pelitabangsa joined us. The event wasn't just about networking – it was a true celebration of our progress. Attendees received exclusive merch featuring our fresh new branding, adding a special touch to the festivities. We're thrilled to be part of this vibrant community and look forward to the innovations our mainnet will enable in Indonesia and across SEA! #LiskSEA #LiskMainnetLaunch

Thank you Lisk and CV Labs for spotlighting RedSwan CRE Africa In your journey to support startups that are shaping the future, we’re glad you highlighted our trailblazing project from the Lisk Incubation Hub: 🌍 Transforming Real Estate through Tokenization! RedSwan CRE Africa, Incubation Hub startup revolutionizing property investment and making real estate more accessible across Africa. 🪙 RedSwan CRE Africa is transforming commercial real estate by tokenizing assets, enabling investors to own fractional shares of high-value properties. Our platform opens new pathways to capital and inclusivity for a diverse range of investors across the globe Discover more about RedSwan CRE Africa in CV Labs recent blog post: https://lnkd.in/egPFSPdT Brenton Naicker Radiyya Hajat