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By Stella Achenbach on
Huddle01 is building the future of decentralized connections, and Unlock DAO has been a long-standing advocate and user of the tool! Tomorrow, Friday, May 9th, we are joined by Huddle01 Product Manager Ramit Agrawal to learn more about the story of Huddle01, how Ramit got involved, and exciting things the team is currently launching. Huddle01 is a demand-first DePIN dedicated platform accelerating digital connectivity with highly optimised, low-latency data routing for distributed systems. Th...
By Stella Achenbach on
BackgroundSince last year, Unlock Protocol DAO has been in conversations with ICHI Finance and ApeBond to launch a campaign together to get the $UP token into more hands. As you might know, the $UP tokens' primary purpose is governance and therefore the medium of control over changes to the actual protocol technology (not the website, but how the technology you can access through the website works). Now that the campaign with ApeBond is live, we want to take a moment to explain not just what’...
By Stella Achenbach on
Did you know that Unlock DAO is a decentralized autonomous organization that governs the actual protocol? These are ordinary people, like you and me, making decisions about the protocol and its future developments in a decentralized manner, utilizing the $UP token as a governance currency. DAO Members propose new ideas through proposals and vote on them to help the protocol be future-proof. However, aside from DAO Members, we also have DAO Contributors, Ambassadors, and Stewards. These member...
By Stella Achenbach on
Hey Locksmiths!We hope this message finds you energized and inspired. As we move deeper into 2025, your dedication, creativity, and support are shaping the future of Unlock Protocol DAO. Let’s keep up the momentum, celebrate our wins, and tackle new challenges together.Protocol UpdatesJulien delivered another series of updates this week after a short break:Key bug fixes and enhancements rolled out for upcoming events, including better attendee filtering and RSVP email options.A backend migrat...
By Stella Achenbach on
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...
By Stella Achenbach on
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...
By Stella Achenbach on
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