Syscoin Rollux Weekly Update 2024.04.26

Weekly Video: Rollux: Built to Scale

Rollux is the Bitcoin Superchain built to scale. Built on Syscoin, which is merge-mined with Bitcoin, Rollux proves that EVMs can scale on Bitcoin, giving it the tools it needs to become the largest Web3 and DeFi ecosystem period, beating alternative smart contract Layer 1s at their own game. Rollux uses the best data availability solution in the industry, Syscoin’s own BitcoinDA, to ensure data remains secure and accessible at the highest scale. Combine this with the fact that Rollux offers greater security, speed, and affordability with fees so low they’re basically free ($0.00005/transaction), it is more deserving of the term “super” than any other.

Join the Syscoin SocialFi Pulse Campaign: Earn Airdrop Rewards and Learn More About the Syscoin Ecosystem

Syscoin announces the launch of its SocialFi Pulse campaign, powered by Galxe, inviting the community to engage and earn rewards as they usher in 2024, the year of the $SYS. This campaign offers a unique opportunity for participants to complete SocialFi tasks, earning loyalty points that can lead to rewards, bonuses, and perks in future initiatives. It's an ongoing effort to expand and energize the SYS Army, highlighting Syscoin's commitment to bringing Bitcoin rollups and the innovative zkDA technology to a broader audience. Participants can armor up and dive into this exciting campaign by following the Galxe link here, embarking on a journey of discovery and contribution within the Syscoin ecosystem.

Bitcoin's Halving Ushers in New Era for Syscoin and Rollux

This past week's Bitcoin halving event has significant implications for the mining community, marking a new chapter in cryptocurrency. As Bitcoin rewards for miners decrease, Syscoin provides an appealing incentive: miners can now earn $SYS tokens through merge-mining. This process allows them to secure both Bitcoin and Syscoin, earning rewards for each, which helps make up for the reduced Bitcoin mining rewards and maintain mining profitability.

Syscoin, building its legacy since 2014, enhances Bitcoin's capabilities by serving as a Layer Zero. This foundational layer enriches Bitcoin's functionality, making it more adaptable for the next generation of the Internet grounded in decentralized technologies, Web3, and the evolving world of decentralized finance (DeFi). As a Superchain, Rollux leverages Syscoin’s innovations to scale these smart contract and dapp services efficiently, offering a seamless transition to a more versatile and decentralized ecosystem.

Post-halving, Syscoin and Rollux stand out by bolstering Bitcoin's utility and offering additional mining incentives. These platforms are crucial in shaping a resilient and versatile blockchain environment, ensuring that as Bitcoin continues to mature, its network remains secure and its ecosystem thrives with enhanced applications and services. This strategic foresight by Syscoin and Rollux not only aligns with their vision of a decentralized future but also solidifies their position at the forefront of blockchain innovation.

SuperDapp: Harnessing AI for Social Networking and Ensuring Unmatched Privacy

SuperDapp has made strides in redefining social networking with an advanced AI-driven platform, designed to intelligently link users with relevant people and opportunities, showcasing the synergy of social finance and cutting-edge technology. The platform's commitment to privacy is evident with its end-to-end encrypted communication, ensuring users can chat securely, knowing their conversations remain private.

In line with the excitement of the Bitcoin halving, SuperDapp introduced its own valuation halving of the SUPR token, doubling the amount for token holders and paving the way for potential price appreciation. This strategic move, alongside the transition of SUPR tokens to the Rollux network, underscores SuperDapp's dedication to improving transaction speeds, reducing costs, and enhancing security. Rollux's layer 2 technology aligns with SuperDapp’s vision for growth, providing users a robust, secure, and efficient experience.

SuperDapp's ongoing innovations and the integration with Rollux promise to elevate user engagement. With its state-of-the-art Super Wallet, seamless in-chat SUPR transactions, and Super Group smart contracts, the platform is poised to reshape how users interact, transact, and manage digital assets. Keep your eyes peeled for the announcement of the upcoming AMA on X next week, which will offer the community an opportunity to delve into these developments and contribute to the platform’s journey. SuperDapp’s deployment on Rollux is a testament to its commitment to a superior user experience and the potential for the SUPR economy.

FehuLayer Rune Protocol Integration: Expanding Syscoin Rollux Ecosystem

The Syscoin Rollux ecosystem is branching out with the introduction of the Runes protocol by FehuLayer, presenting novel solutions such as opFehu and appFehu. These layers, built on Syscoin and Rollux, aim to optimize transactions and interoperability with the assurance of BitcoinDA's security. Check out last week’s update if you missed this bit of news.

This integration brings Runes into the ecosystem’s orbit, which includes enhancements to the Syscoin Namer Service for simplified crypto transactions using NFT domains, and Pali, the ecosystem's official non-custodial wallet. It's a move that caters to the curiosity around Bitcoin Runes, presenting new opportunities for exploration within the Syscoin Rollux framework.

If you’re still curious about what Runes actually are, check out this video uploaded by X user, DCRoth, we also shared last week.

Hong Kong Web3 Festival Speech on Rollux: The Bitcoin Superchain

Catch the insightful revelations about Rollux's vision for Bitcoin as the foremost Web3 and DeFi ecosystem, as outlined by Syscoin Lead Core Developer and SYS Labs CEO, Jag Sidhu, at the Hong Kong Web3 Festival. This speech delves into how Rollux, utilizing Syscoin's strategy, is propelling Bitcoin to new heights by leveraging its role as the Bitcoin Superchain. The full speech is available on YouTube for those interested in the trajectory of Rollux and Syscoin in the expanding universe of decentralized finance and web technologies.

Scaling Bitcoin with Syscoin and RISC Zero’s zkVM Technology

Syscoin, in partnership with RISC Zero, is pioneering the use of Zero Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) to scale Bitcoin, ensuring the blockchain's core values are upheld. With the recent Bitcoin halving event, the innovative ZKDA (Zero Knowledge Data Availability) solution, developed from Syscoin’s BitcoinDA, comes into focus. It's designed to enhance any rollup on any chain, promising scalability, privacy, and programmability without sacrificing decentralization.

RISC Zero’s zkVM (Zero Knowledge Virtual Machine) is a breakthrough in this space, offering a modular approach to scaling Bitcoin. It allows transaction bundling off-chain, slashing fees, and enhancing throughput and privacy. Projects like Citrea, BOB, and Syscoin are already harnessing this technology to create zk-rollups and other tools that cater to the evolving needs of the Bitcoin ecosystem. For a more detailed understanding of how RISC Zero's zkVM is revolutionizing Bitcoin scaling, visit their latest blog post.

Liquify Joins Forces with Syscoin as Mainnet RPC Partner

Liquify has announced its new role as the mainnet RPC (Remote Procedure Call) partner for Syscoin. But what does that mean? An RPC is a powerful technology that allows one computer program to request services from software on another computer in a network. In the context of Syscoin, the RPC is a point of contact where commands are sent to Syscoin's blockchain nodes, performing tasks like processing transactions or querying data.

As Syscoin's RPC partner, Liquify is now tasked with managing a substantial number of transactions, showcasing their commitment to enhancing the efficiency and reliability of the network. This partnership is not only a testament to Liquify's capabilities but also signifies Syscoin's growing influence in the Bitcoin ecosystem, as they work together to streamline and strengthen blockchain operations.

Syscoin as the BTC Layer Zero: Elevating Bitcoin as the Base Layer of Web3 and DeFi

Syscoin is redefining Bitcoin's role in the burgeoning realms of Web3 and DeFi by serving as a foundational LayerZero. This layer provides a much-needed upgrade to Bitcoin by enabling faster, more economical, and intelligent transactions, bolstering its standing as the base layer for future expansive ecosystems. With its industry-leading Bitcoin Data Availability solution and merged mining approach, Syscoin aligns with Bitcoin’s core values while offering advanced capabilities, like supporting Ethereum-compatible smart contracts and dapps through its Layer 2 solution, Rollux. Check out the thread for yourself below:

Rollux as the Bitcoin Superchain: Unleashing Bitcoin's Potential with Syscoin's Power

Rollux, energized by Syscoin, is revolutionizing the Bitcoin ecosystem, incorporating the best of Ethereum's capabilities with a rollup for superior performance. This synergy introduces unparalleled cost savings, scale, and speed, challenging traditional L2 solutions. By adopting Syscoin's leading data availability layer, BitcoinDA, Rollux guarantees scalable, secure, and verifiable transactions, staying true to Bitcoin's trustless ethos. With transaction fees at a mere fraction of a cent, Rollux is making the decentralized finance and Web3 space more accessible, shaking off the burden of high costs typically associated with crypto transactions. Rollux stands out as a transformative platform, combining Bitcoin's renowned security with the scalability needed for smart contracts, making it a magnet for developers and a haven for users seeking robustness and efficiency in the crypto space. 

Uno Re DAO: Innovator of DeFi Security & Insurance Coverage

Amidst the flourishing yet risky terrain of DeFi, Uno Re DAO, with SYS Labs at the helm, is a beacon of security, offering comprehensive insurance coverage options through its Cover Portal. As L2 solutions burgeon, safeguarding them becomes imperative. The AI Pricing Matrix Bot at Uno Re spearheads this mission, fine-tuning coverage costs for the DeFi community's vast and varied needs. The Cover Portal stands as a testament to Uno Re's pledge, offering a bulwark against smart contract risks, de-pegging events, and validator slashing, ensuring that users can navigate the DeFi sphere with confidence and security. Through these initiatives, Uno Re DAO reinforces the resilience and sustainability of DeFi, paving the way for a more secure future in decentralized finance.

Syscoin's Secret Project with FehuLayer and the Future of Bitcoin Runes

In the wake of the Bitcoin halving, Jagdeep Sidhu, lead developer at Syscoin and CEO of SYS Labs, hints at a secret project with FehuLayer, stirring intrigue within the Bitcoin UTXO set. This collaboration aims to securely introduce tokens onto the Syscoin platform and further into the Bitcoin superchain, Rollux, strengthening Syscoin's position as a primary Layer Zero for Bitcoin. Despite controversy around Bitcoin Runes and the emergence of unofficial versions, Sidhu emphasizes that true value lies in utility and virality rather than being first to market.

This development heralds the potential for Bitcoin digital smart cities, a concept over a decade in the making, with Syscoin at its core. As conversations continue, Syscoin contributes to the dialogue by addressing network scalability, explaining the intricate workings of transactions per second and data availability in the context of Layer One and beyond. Syscoin's transparent discussions about their strategy and technology illustrate a commitment to fostering a secure, scalable, and utility-rich future for Bitcoin and its extended ecosystem.

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