On March 25th, Aaron from the XX Foundation released an update to recap on the progress of the Q1 roadmap, outline achievements of the Network and describe what is in the pipeline.
The message read as follows:
XX Community,
As we reflect on the first quarter and look ahead, we want to take a moment to share with you not only the progress we’ve made but also the challenges we’ve faced. Our journey together is paved with innovation, dedication, and a shared vision for the future.
Accomplishments in Q1:
Grant Program Reboot: We successfully rebooted our grant program, with two grants already accepted and contracts signed—the latest of which was finalized today. We’re excited to share more details later this week.
Echoexx Alpha Release: The Alpha version of Echoexx was launched, with updates released throughout the quarter. We’re thrilled about the upcoming enhancements in Q2.
Partnership with Worldcoin: A massive partnership was formed, resulting in three grants for different aspects of our network: cMixx, Zanzibar (cMixx Plus), and Vote XX. This collaboration with one of crypto’s leading projects, boasting millions of users, promises significant long-term benefits for our ecosystem.
Development on xxDK: Thanks to Rick Carback and supporting developers, significant progress has been made on xxDK, making our technology even more accessible and user-friendly.
New Partnerships: Our ecosystem has expanded through partnerships with Carbon Browser, Karinca Traders Club, and Talisman crypto wallet, among others.
Blockchain Days Event: David represented us at the METU university in Ankara, Turkey, for Blockchain Days, marking a significant success.
First Hackathon in Delhi: Led by Flowertree, Rick Carback, and with new intern Sidhant Sharma, our first hackathon in Delhi, India, was a triumph. This sets the stage for further expansion in India in Q2.
EVM Bridge Development: Progress on our EVM bridge is steady and on schedule for an early Q2 release. This development is expected to be a catalyst for further expansion and new features in Q2.
Looking Ahead:
While we’ve accomplished much, we understand that the CEX and DEX listings have caused concerns regarding timing. An unexpected withdrawal by a centralized exchange, which was beyond our control, caused some lag in timing and yet we have secured alternative avenues on that front to ensure our project continues to increase its accessibility. Our decentralized exchange listing, albeit close to the quarter’s end, is on track and reflects our commitment to diligence and security.
Roadmaps serve as a guiding star for our ambitions, designed with flexibility to adapt to the unpredictable nature of our industry. They outline our goals, not as rigid deadlines, but as aspirational milestones. The challenges we’ve encountered and the adjustments we’ve made are testament to our dedication to delivering excellence, prioritizing quality and security above all.
Your understanding, support, and passion are the lifeblood of xx network. Together, we’ve achieved remarkable milestones and faced challenges head-on. As we move forward, we remain committed to excellence and success for our shared community.
Thanks for being an integral part of our journey. Here’s to continuing to innovate, grow, and achieve great things together in 2024.
LFG!,
XX Foundation
In the community Telegram, Aaron was further quizzed as to why the CEX pulled out and his response was:
“I want to name and shame them for leading us on for 3 weeks and then pulling the plug last minute and telling us we are a privacy coin… but i’m not going to say who it was. I was extremely angry though obviously because we are NOT a privacy coin so they obviously didn’t research us properly and they won’t even reconsider right now so ya… it was very frustrating.
That said, we think we have a better listing lined up so in the end it worked out better, other than the fact that it cost us some valuable time.
More details on listings will come asap. We are just finalizing some details with a few. Thanks for your patience everyone.”
Council and community member Bulldog later named the exchange that pulled out as BingX. There has since been a further CEX that pulled the plug at the last minute.
Bulldog reiterated that the Foundation are already in talks with at least one further exchange where they hope to list both the wrapped (WXX) and native (XX) coins in due course.
The wrapped coin was listed on Uniswap in April and more DEXs will follow.
A new roadmap for Q2 was published on 4th of April. I interviewed Aaron to talk about the Network’s successes and growth, the way forward and some of the challenges so far of 2024.
News
- XX Foundation Releases Q3 Recap
- XX Network Delivers Worldcoin Network Anonymizer Application
- David Speaks on the X Space for the BTC Olympics 2024 Launch
- XX Foundation Clarifies Recent Social Engineering Incident
- David Chaum Spoke at PlasmaCon in Tokyo on July 31st
- XX Network African Community Hosted Web3 Summit, July 26th
- David Chaum at the Global Blockchain Show, Dec 11-12th
- The XX Network Bridge is Live!
- XX Network Q3 Roadmap Released
- Watch David and Mário’s Keynote, Blockchain Expo World, July 2024
- XX Network Runtime Upgrade ‘206’ Complete
- Echoexx Is Now Phoenixx – A New Name With Cutting Edge Ambitions
- Turkish XX Community Starts Series of Educational Sessions
- XX Nodes: Countdown to the End of the Team Multiplier
- WXX/XX Indirect Bridge with Native XX Listings on CEXs
- Crypto Eri Interviews Mário Yaksetig About Privacy and the XX Network
- Fearless Wallet Integrates Native XX Coin
- David Speaking at the PWR Summit Token 2049 Event on 20th April
- David’s Keynote at ETHDam, 12th April 2024
- David and Jim Speak to Burak Kesmeci About the XX Network
- XX Foundation Releases Q2 2024 Roadmap + Interview with Aaron
- David Chaum at the Global Blockchain Show, 17th April
- WXX: All You Need To Know About The Wrapped XX Coin
- XX Foundation Interim Update for Q1, 2024
- XX Integration Announced With The Web3 Talisman Wallet
- xxDK Multi-Platform Example Apps & Demo From Rick Carback
- XX Hackathon in Delhi, India on March 16-17th
- Video: David Chaum at Blockchain Days Conference, March 10th
- XX Network & Carbon Browser Integration Announced
- Generation Infinity: XX Network Updates
- Echoexx Releases First Public Alpha – Try it Today!
- Worldcoin & XX Network Collab: Interview with Mário Yaksetig
- XX Network Partners with Worldcoin to Further Enhance User Privacy
- Stunning XX Artwork from 3D Graphics Guru StrobFX
- David Chaum Speaking at BlockShow x BlockDown, May 8-9th
- Initial Alpha of echoexx Released to Mailing List Invitees
- First New XX Grant Awarded for Development of EVM Bridge
- XX Foundation Releases Q1 2024 Roadmap
- XX Network Foundation Announces Rebooted Grants Programme
- A Glimpse of Current XX Network Research
- BIS Publish Project Tourbillon Trial Results
- XX Community AMAs Part 1 – Full Meeting Audio and Transcript
- XX Network Community AMAs, Part 1 Announced
- David Chaum Unveils ‘Better than Money’, Utilising XX’s cMixx+
- ‘cMixx+’ – Enhanced Privacy & Speed in Various Use Cases
- Demo: Private Polkadot Transaction via Proxxy
- Echoexx – Web3 Identities, Comms, Payments and More
- Tourbillon at BIS Conference, November 8th
- David at the Singapore Fintech Festival, November 15-17th, 2023
- Next Level Proxxy: cMixx DEX Proposed for an XRPL Grant
- Phoenixx – The Future of XX Consensus?
- Official Telegram Community Takeover
- Plans for Postage v1.0 Announced
- An Important XX Network Update – Audio & Transcript
- XX Network – State of the Network Update