Solana Ledger Now on Filecoin—And More Exciting Updates to Come!

With the collaboration of Triton One and Dcent, the entire Solana ledger is now securely stored on the Filecoin Network. But this is only the beginning! Exciting new developments are on the horizon for the Filecoin x Solana collaboration, promising even more innovation and integration between the two ecosystems.

FIL-RetroPGF-2 Timeline: Rewarding Contributions to the Filecoin Ecosystem

The Filecoin community recently launched FIL-RetroPGF-2, a grants initiative aimed at rewarding impactful contributions from April to September 2024. The initiative will progress through several key stages:

• Project Showcase: September 30 – October 14
• Application Intake: October 14 – November 4
• Badgeholder Evaluation: November 11 – November 25
• Funding Distribution: Starting in December 2024

This timeline provides participants a structured opportunity to gain visibility, feedback, and funding for their contributions to the Filecoin ecosystem. 

🌎 Community Updates 🌎

DeStor Expands Its Decentralized Cloud Service with Strategic Partnerships

In the latest developments from DeStor, their S3 Cloud Solutions, built on the Filecoin Network, are setting new benchmarks in decentralized storage by combining scalability and security with a user-friendly interface. Notable partnerships with DCENT, Future Tech Holdings, Akave, and Seal Storage further strengthen DeStor’s commitment to delivering robust, compliant, and sustainable storage solutions. As DeStor continues to innovate, these collaborations underscore its leading role in the future of decentralized cloud storage. 

Storacha’s First Ever Hackathon! 

Storacha is kicking off its first-ever hackathon with the Storacha Halloween Hackathon, and it promises to be a thrilling ride for developers, hackers, and tech enthusiasts. With $6666 in prize money and categories like “Best Halloween Twist” and “Most Innovative Hack,” participants are challenged to use Storacha’s blazing fast decentralized storage to create spooky, cutting-edge projects. The hackathon runs from September 30 to October 27, with winners being announced on Halloween — so get ready to unleash your inner coding ghoul!

Preserving KnownOrigin’s NFT Legacy: A Community Effort

With KnownOrigin’s recent closure, the NFT community faces an urgent challenge: preserving the metadata and media files of countless NFTs created on the platform. NFT.Storage, in collaboration with Pob Studio, is developing a long-term solution to ensure these digital assets remain secure and accessible. This initiative aims to protect the legacy of KnownOrigin’s NFTs and invites the community to support the effort through active participation and awareness. 

Aethir and the Filecoin Foundation Forge Decentralized GPU Cloud Partnership

Aethir and the Filecoin Foundation are joining forces to provide decentralized, enterprise-grade GPU cloud computing and storage solutions, empowering industries like AI, machine learning, and web3. Through this alliance, Filecoin’s storage providers can access Aethir’s extensive GPU network, enabling them to scale their operations efficiently while ensuring the security and transparency of decentralized infrastructure. Together, they are building a community-driven ecosystem that fosters innovation, economic growth, and a more resilient digital infrastructure. 

Filecoin and Up Network Are Revolutionizing Mobile Decentralized Storage

The Filecoin ecosystem is collaborating with Up Network to integrate decentralized storage into Up Mobile devices, DeMIN, and UpOS as part of the Next Billion Movement. This collaboration aims to revolutionize decentralized data management, offering new possibilities for mobile users across the globe. Stay tuned for more exciting developments as they shape the future of mobile technology!

Lighthouse.Storage and Destra Network Collaborate to Elevate Decentralized Storage Solutions

Lighthouse.Storage has partnered with Destra Network to enhance the security and privacy of Destra’s storage network while boosting the AI-driven capabilities of the Destra OCAI platform with Filecoin. This collaboration introduces perpetual storage via Lighthouse and decentralized image resizing for web hosting, significantly improving the reliability and flexibility of Destra’s services. This partnership marks a major step forward in building a decentralized future.

⚒️ Tools ⚒️

Get Ready for F3 (Fast Finality) in Filecoin! 🚀

Prepare for the upcoming F3 activation in network version 24, which will significantly reduce finalization times. Storage Providers, learn what this means for you and how to get ready.

🎉 Events 🎉

Filecoin Orbit Meetup: Cybersecurity Challenges in Blockchain Systems

On Thursday, October 3rd at the Zo House in San Francisco, join top security leaders from the Filecoin Foundation and HackerOne as they discuss the evolving cybersecurity landscape in blockchain systems, focusing on the unique vulnerabilities of decentralized networks and the strategies to protect them. The event will include a panel chat from 6:30-7:15pm, featuring insights from Ken Tolar (Filecoin Foundation) and Alex Rice (HackerOne), followed by networking. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge on securing blockchain infrastructure and have the opportunity to connect with experts in the field. 

Unlock Innovation at Filecoin’s Exclusive Hacker House in Chiang Mai

The Filecoin ecosystem is hosting its first-ever Hacker House in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from October 26 to November 3, inviting selected developers and innovators to an immersive 9-day event focused on collaboration and community building. Participants will stay together in a shared hotel and coworking space, engaging in discussions, developing new ideas, and shaping the future of decentralized technology. The experience will continue at FIL Dev Summit and FIL Bangkok, where insights from the Hacker House will be highlighted.

Join the community for FIL Dev Summit 5 in Bangkok

Join us for the highly anticipated FIL Dev Summit 5 in Bangkok, the latest in a series of successful summits that have brought together the brightest minds in the Filecoin ecosystem. Following the success of previous events, FIL Dev Summit 5 promises even more opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and learning. With a dynamic agenda featuring hands-on workshops, insightful presentations, and valuable networking, this summit is the place to be for anyone passionate about shaping the future of decentralized technology.

DePIN Meets AI at FIL Bangkok

Help shape the future of the web at FIL Bangkok. Experience the convergence of DePIN and AI as leading Filecoin ecosystem projects showcase their latest breakthroughs on November 11 at the FIL Bangkok Main Stage. In partnership with CoinDesk Studios, this main stage moment will spotlight the growing number of cutting-edge L2 solutions built on Filecoin, crucial network upgrades, and the exciting trajectory of the Filecoin network.

Source : Filecoin Blog - Oct 2, 2024