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Hey Locksmiths!We hope this message finds you well and inspired as we continue building the future of decentralized access together. This week’s updates are packed with exciting developments, community-driven initiatives, and opportunities for you to shine within the Unlock ecosystem. Let’s dive in and keep the momentum going!Protocol UpdatesJulien couldn't attend this week's meeting so that we will receive further protocol updates by next week. Don't forget to consider applying to the tradin...
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What is Gitcoin and GG23Gitcoin is a pioneering platform that connects developers and open-source contributors with funding opportunities. Through its innovative quadratic funding model, Gitcoin ensures that projects receive proportionally higher funding if supported by many, not necessarily by the amount itself. Since its inception, Gitcoin has distributed over $59 million to support public goods, fostering the development of open-source technologies that benefit everyone. Most of what enabl...
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This year marked the first time Unlock Protocol debuted as a DAO at ETH Denver. We are proud and grateful to the community members who attended and represented the protocol! Special thanks go here to Will T, Steven Sinatra, Wonderwomancode, CaptainSouthPaw, Lana Dingwall, Yonks, and stellaachenbach! The "Year of the Regenerate" saw the DAO actively engage in sponsorships, networking, and community building, leaving a lasting impression on the Ethereum ecosystem. With this short report, we aim...
By Stella Achenbach on
Hey Locksmiths!We had another productive DAO call this week, and we made significant progress across multiple fronts. From protocol updates to new integrations and community initiatives, there's plenty to be excited about. Let's dive into the highlights. Protocol UpdatesJulien shared important protocol improvements focused on enhancing stability and user experience. The team has been working on optimizing our RPC endpoint to prevent abuse from entities using it as free infrastructure. This op...
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Get ready to take your trading skills to new heights with the $UP Token Trading Competition on Base! This is your chance to grab a share of a generous 10,000,000 $UP prize pool while you trade $UP tokens. Starting on April 1, 2025, the competition will run until May 31, 2025, giving you ample time to prove your prowess in the markets. Register your wallet address and make $UP token trades from the Uniswap Pool on Base. On an ongoing basis, we’ll collect and list all transactions to calculate ...
By Stella Achenbach on
Hey Locksmiths! Our recent DAO call was packed with exciting updates, strategic initiatives, and community-driven projects that are shaping the future of Unlock Protocol. Let's dive into the key highlights that are propelling our ecosystem forward. Protocol Updates: Enhancing Security and Efficiency Julien shared important protocol updates, focusing on a critical security enhancement to our swap and burn flow. The team identified a potential vulnerability where "sandwich attacks" could occur dur
By Stella Achenbach on
Hey Locksmiths!What an exciting week it's been for Unlock DAO! Our recent DAO call on March 4th was packed with updates, announcements, and inspiring developments from ETH Denver. Let's dive into the highlights that are shaping our community's future.Unlock Protocol Updates: Exciting Developments on the Horizon Julien kicked off our DAO call with some thrilling updates from Unlock Labs. The team has been hard at work, and their efforts are bearing fruit. A major highlight is the current airdr...
By Stella Achenbach on
Hey Locksmiths! We've had another productive week at Unlock DAO, with significant developments across multiple fronts. Our recent DAO call was packed with updates that showcase our continued growth and the expanding impact of our protocol. Let's dive into the highlights! Protocol Optimizations: Building a Stronger FoundationJulien shared exciting news about recent protocol optimizations that are making a noticeable difference in performance. The team has made significant improvements to our RPC.
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The Unlock Protocol Foundation is launching its next airdrop to Unlock Protocol community members, distributing over 7 million $UP tokens on Base to over 10,000 community members. The airdrop is starting March 4, 2025. A previous airdrop, from fall 2024, rewarded Unlock Protocol DAO members who migrated their UDT governance tokens from mainnet to the UP governance token on Base. With the migration from Ethereum mainnet to Base, the Unlock Protocol DAO created a more efficient and scalable gov...
By Stella Achenbach on
Hey Locksmiths!We've had another exciting week at Unlock DAO. Let's dive into the highlights from our recent DAO call on February 18, 2025.Carrot Castle: A Hub of Innovation at ETH DenverAs ETH Denver approaches, we're excited to announce our involvement in Carrot Castle, a collaborative space that promises to be the grant hub of the event. This initiative brings together food, fellowship, and fun to dissect the flow of Web3 funding and identify areas for improvement. Carrot Castle will serve...