The protocol team and Grove and PNF are excited to start releasing official Shannon materials. Shannon is the next generation of the POKT protocol, taking its utility to new heights with a modular design. Over the coming weeks PNF and the protocol team will be releasing developer tools, research works, bounty programs, and community initiatives…
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Launching Retro POKT Goods Funding!
The launch of Retroactive POKT Goods Funding mechanism closes a small but important gap in our funding mechanisms, one we previously filled using ad hoc direct proposals. This represents a major upgrade and is part of making POKT Network the best place to contribute and to have your impact recognised and rewarded. This retroactive funding…
Ramping Up POKT Network’s Gateway Strategy with the Announcement of 3 New Gateways
POKT Network is excited to announce 3 new Gateways to POKT Network, from Developer DAO, Raid Guild, and Chainstack: doubling the number from today, taking us from just 1 Gateway just 7 months ago to a total of 6 Gateways in the very near future. Today we’re excited to announce the launch of three new…
Partnership Announcement: Thesis Defense
We’re excited to announce Thesis Defense as the security audit partner for POKT Network’s upcoming Shanon upgrade. Shannon represents a huge advance for our project, distilling the experience gained running our Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) on a live mainnet for 3+ years, while accelerating POKT Network towards our larger vision. This transition…
Gateway Server Launched!
Today POKT Network announces the launch of our open source Gateway Server. This powerful tool makes it easy for any RPC provider or application to quickly spin up a Gateway to our decentralized network of c.15k nodes, in 22 countries, supporting 50+ chains. Our decentralization enables unmatched scalability and resilience, all at just $0.85 /…
How POKT Network Scales Up Web3
Non-validating nodes play a crucial role in the functioning and scalability of blockchain networks. But what exactly are non-validating nodes, and what risks does a lack of these nodes present to a blockchain network? In this post, we’ll delve into the role of non-validating nodes and the benefits they provide. We’ll also look at the…
How POKT Network Scales Up Web3
Non-validating nodes play a crucial role in the functioning and scalability of blockchain networks. But what exactly are non-validating nodes, and what risks does a lack of these nodes present to a blockchain network? In this post, we’ll delve into the role of non-validating nodes and the benefits they provide. We’ll also look at the…
POKT Network Brings Decentralized RPC Service to Arbitrum One
Today, we’re thrilled to announce that Pocket Network is bringing its decentralized RPC service to Arbitrum One! Arbitrum One is among the most popular and cutting-edge Layer 2 scaling solutions for Ethereum. This integration is another step in our mission to provide decentralized, resilient, and performance-optimized RPC infrastructure across a variety of types of supported…
A POKT Network Community Story: My “Red Pill” into Crypto
Getting involved with the Pocket Network community was the beginning of my rabbit hole into the depths of the crypto world. So how did I get here? What were the stops along the way? Andrew in Wonderland It was May 2022, and I was standing under a red and white striped canopy that covered the…
POKT Network Brings Operational Resilience to Devs
As a decentralized application (dApp) developer or operator, you understand the importance of operational resilience. You want your dApp to continue functioning as intended, even in the face of unexpected events or challenges. But did you know that issues with centralized RPC infrastructure providers can negatively impact operational resilience? Centralized RPC infrastructure providers are typically…