Constellation Network is leading the charge in blockchain innovation with a range of exciting initiatives. These initiatives aim to enhance network functionality, foster creativity, and apply cutting-edge technology in real-world scenarios. From the Metagraph Hackathon to snapshot fees and new partnerships, Constellation Network is setting new standards in the blockchain industry. This article explores these developments and their potential impact on decentralized technology.
Metagraph Hackathon Launch
Constellation Network’s first Metagraph Hackathon begins on July 15th. The event offers $100,000 in prizes for top Metagraph projects. Developers will create innovative on-chain tools and solutions. Participants who sign up within the next five days will receive free Paca tokens as part of the early bird registration.
Background on Metagraphs
Metagraphs are a transformative technology within Constellation’s ecosystem. They allow for seamless interaction with various data types and external sources. This capability supports existing Scala or Java libraries and offers complete control over validation and consensus logic. Essentially, Metagraphs enable the creation of application-specific blockchains that can function independently or integrate with other Layer-1 networks like Solana or Ethereum.
Constellation’s Hypergraph serves as the foundational layer, empowering projects to create their own Metagraph Layer-1s. These Metagraphs can interface directly with external data sources and accept various data types. They provide unparalleled flexibility and scalability through a multilayered microservice architecture. This allows developers to build highly specialized blockchains tailored to their specific needs.
What Can People Build with Metagraphs?
Metagraphs open up a wide range of possibilities for developers:
- Decentralized Applications (dApps): Developers can create robust dApps that leverage the interoperability, scalability, and security of Constellation’s Hypergraph. These applications can range from financial services to supply chain management, ensuring data integrity and transparency.
- Data-Oriented Projects: Metagraphs can handle any data type and interface directly with external data sources. This makes them ideal for projects involving big data analytics, IoT integration, and real-time data processing.
- Cross-Chain Solutions: Developers can build cross-chain solutions that function seamlessly with other blockchain networks. By integrating with Layer-1s like Solana or Ethereum, projects can leverage the strengths of multiple ecosystems while maintaining their own independent network.
- Custom Blockchains: Metagraphs allow for the creation of custom blockchains with specific business logic and consensus mechanisms. This is particularly useful for enterprises that require tailored solutions to meet their unique needs.
- Tokenization Platforms: Metagraphs facilitate the tokenization of assets, enabling more efficient and secure transactions. This can revolutionize sectors like real estate, finance, and digital identity management by providing a decentralized and transparent way to manage assets.
First Partner Announcement
The Constellation Hackathon has announced its first partner, National DigiFoundry (NDF), marking the beginning of many such collaborations. The NDF workgroups are exploring Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) utilizing Constellation’s Metagraphs. These workgroups collaborate with top global institutions such as IBM, Microsoft, Forward Edge-AI, US Space Force, National Science Foundation, and the US Department of the Treasury.
By participating in the hackathon, NDF welcomes participants to become members and contribute ideas to a one-of-a-kind blockchain cross-section of federal and industry experts. This partnership underscores the hackathon’s potential to attract top-tier talent and groundbreaking projects, further solidifying Constellation’s leadership in blockchain innovation.
Implications for the Industry
The Metagraph Hackathon marks a significant step for Constellation Network, highlighting the growing interest in blockchain technology and Metagraph projects. By offering substantial prizes and incentives, Constellation is positioning itself as a leader in blockchain innovation. The implications for the industry are profound, driving technological advancements and fostering community engagement. For Constellation, it means attracting top-tier talent and groundbreaking projects to its ecosystem, setting a new standard for future blockchain-related events.
Constellation Fund for Explosive Creativity
Constellation Network has launched the “Constellation Fund for Explosive Creativity” in collaboration with Artizen Fund. This initiative aims to foster creativity within the Web3 space, encouraging artists, musicians, filmmakers, coders, and other creators to showcase their talents while integrating Constellation Network’s themes and technology.
Purpose and Participation
The Fund supports a wide array of creative works, encouraging projects that celebrate and promote the Constellation Network. These projects can range from visual art and videos to wearable art and written content. Participants are invited to submit their works incorporating Constellation in a visual or conceptual way and publish them on social media platforms.
Submission Guidelines
To participate, creators must follow these guidelines:
- Integration of Constellation: Projects should visually or conceptually include elements of the Constellation Network.
- Social Media Publication: Works must be posted on social media, tagging @Conste11ation and using the #DAG hashtag.
- Audience Engagement: Each submission must receive at least 50 likes to demonstrate engagement.
- Ecosystem Tagging: Tagging favorite Layer-1 ecosystems like Solana, Ethereum, and Polygon is encouraged to boost visibility.
- Stargazer Wallet: Participants need to download the Stargazer Wallet to receive airdrops and participate fully.
Incentives and Rewards
The fund offers a prize pool exceeding $10,000. Submissions will be open for voting for 48 days, and qualifying participants will receive social tokens granting access to future airdrops and other incentives.
Supported Project Types
The fund supports various creative expressions, including:
- Visual Art: Paintings, digital art, and illustrations integrating Constellation themes.
- Videos and Animations: Engaging video content and animations promoting the network.
- Wearable Art: Apparel featuring Constellation branding.
- Written Content: Essays and articles exploring aspects of the Constellation ecosystem.
- Digital Experiences: Interactive online experiences utilizing Constellation technology.
The Constellation Fund for Explosive Creativity is an excellent opportunity for creators to explore and express their ideas while integrating with the Constellation Network. This initiative aims to celebrate the wild spirit of creativity and innovation within the Web3 community.
Rollout of Metagraph Snapshot Fees to IntegrationNet
On Monday, July 8th, Constellation Network began the rollout of metagraph snapshot fees to IntegrationNet. This marks a significant step in ensuring the network’s continued functionality and sustainability by introducing a fee structure for validating and storing metagraph snapshots.
Snapshot Fees Overview
The Hypergraph charges fees for validating and storing metagraph snapshots. Along with node collateral requirements, are the only expenses metagraphs must pay to interface with the Hypergraph. This fee structure provides significant flexibility, enabling metagraphs to decide their own fee structures and data inclusion policies. Metagraphs can choose whether to charge their end users directly, impose fees for specific data types, or even operate without user fees. Additionally, they control which data is included in their snapshots, allowing them to manage costs and determine the privacy level of their network.
Fee Calculation and Wallet Designation
Fees are calculated based on the size and computational cost of processing snapshots. Currently, all snapshots have a computational cost of 1, meaning that the snapshot size is the only active factor in determining the fee cost. For detailed information on network fees, refer to the Network Fees Litepaper.
The Global L0 deducts snapshot fees from an “owner wallet,” designated by a majority of metagraph validators and registered with the gL0. An additional “staking wallet” can also be designated to reduce fees based on its balance at the time a snapshot is processed. These wallets can be the same, but their addresses must be globally unique on the Hypergraph.
Starting with Tessellation v2.7.0, the Hypergraph will reject snapshots sent by metagraphs that do not designate an owner wallet or if the designated wallet lacks sufficient funds to cover the current snapshot’s fees. Therefore, assigning an owner wallet is mandatory, while designating a staking wallet is optional.
Importance of Snapshot Fees
The introduction of snapshot fees is crucial for the network’s sustainability. By ensuring that metagraphs contribute to the operational costs, the Hypergraph can maintain high performance and security. This fee structure incentivizes efficient data management and responsible usage of network resources. Moving forward, this economic model will help balance the network’s growth with its operational needs, fostering a healthy ecosystem where innovation can thrive.
Assigning Metagraph Wallets
To configure the owner and staking wallets, refer to the official documentation for detailed instructions. This documentation will guide you through updating the relevant configuration files and deploying them to remote nodes.
This rollout ensures a sustainable economic model for Constellation’s ecosystem, promoting efficient resource use and enhancing network security through a transparent and fair fee structure.
For more details on configuring your metagraph wallets and managing snapshot fees, please refer to the Constellation Network documentation.
Dor Technologies’ Expansion in Retail
Dor Technologies recently released a video showcasing their DTM devices in Ralph Lauren and Psycho Bunny stores. These thermal-sensing, battery-operated counters are revolutionizing retail operations by providing detailed foot traffic analytics. Businesses like Ralph Lauren and Psycho Bunny benefit from these devices by gaining insights into customer behavior, optimizing staff scheduling, and measuring marketing effectiveness.
Dor’s DTM devices offer several key benefits for retail businesses:
- Insight into Customer Behavior: These devices track foot traffic data, helping businesses understand peak times and customer flow. This information allows retailers to adjust store hours and marketing strategies to align with customer habits, ultimately improving customer satisfaction and sales.
- Optimized Staff Scheduling: By analyzing foot traffic patterns, retailers can ensure adequate staffing during peak hours and reduce staff during slower times. This optimization improves customer service and reduces labor costs.
- Enhanced Marketing Effectiveness: Dor’s devices enable retailers to measure the impact of marketing campaigns. By comparing foot traffic data before and after a campaign, businesses can gauge its success and make informed decisions for future promotions.
- Increased Conversion Rates: Integrating DTMs with point-of-sale systems allows retailers to calculate conversion rates. This metric helps identify areas for improvement, such as store layout or customer service strategies.
- Informed Business Decisions: The data collected by Dor’s devices can influence various strategic decisions, such as opening new locations or modifying existing store layouts. Retailers can compare performance across multiple locations and identify successful practices to replicate.
Migration to Mainnet
In addition to their advancements in retail analytics, Dor Technologies recently announced the migration of all legacy DTM (Dor Traffic Miner) devices to the Constellation Mainnet. This migration has significantly increased the number of active sensor nodes from 838 DTMs to 3,300 DTMs. As a result, the number of daily snapshots has grown from 3.8 million to 4.8 million. This surge highlights the expanding data and decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN) on the $DOR token.
The migration to the Constellation Mainnet represents a critical step in Dor’s integration with Constellation’s robust blockchain infrastructure. It underscores the scalability and real-world applicability of Dor’s technology in handling large-scale data while maintaining high efficiency and security. This development not only enhances Dor’s data capabilities but also solidifies its position as a leader in blockchain-based data solutions.
Other Developments
Stardust Collective’s Twitter Live with Intrana
Stardust Collective is hosting a live session on Twitter with Intrana_IO. Intrana_IO, a grant recipient from the collective, is developing an innovative Metagraph project. This live event will highlight their progress and the grant’s impact on their development within the Constellation Network. Attendees will hear directly from the Intrana_IO team about their project’s progress, potential industry impact, and unique Metagraph features. This session is a great opportunity for the community to engage with the developers and learn about advancements supported by Stardust Collective.
US Senate Committee Urges Blockchain Exploration for National Security
The US Senate Committee on Armed Services has urged the Department of Defense to explore blockchain technology for national security applications, including supply chain management. This recommendation, part of the fiscal year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) report issued on July 9, highlights the increasing recognition of blockchain’s potential in enhancing defense operations.
At the recent Consensus event, Constellation Network ($DAG) Co-founder Benjamin Diggles announced the expansion of the IRON SPIDR program across the Department of Defense, with participation from SIMBA Chain. This move signifies a broader adoption of blockchain solutions within defense strategies, following last December’s signing of the NDAA into law, which set the stage for such advancements. The report authorizes specific programs for the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Defense-wide initiatives, underscoring the strategic importance of integrating blockchain technology into national defense frameworks.
DagnumPI’s Interview with Tobalo
This Saturday at 8:30 am PST, Dagnum PI will be interviewing Tobalo, a distinguished Architect at Oracle, live from the Stardust Collective account. Tobalo, who also serves as the President of FWTX_DAO and an analyst for TX Blockchain, brings extensive experience and leadership in the blockchain space.
During the interview, they will explore how application-specific networks can revolutionize city, state, and federal operations through blockchain technology. A key focus will be on Constellation’s GitHub implementation demonstrating blockchain-based voting. This real-world example showcases how blockchain ensures secure, transparent, and tamper-proof voting systems, addressing critical issues like voter integrity—a concern highlighted by Elon Musk as essential for maintaining trust in our voting systems.
Tobalo’s insights will provide invaluable perspectives on the potential of blockchain technology to transform various aspects of governance. This technology is now available for anyone to use and implement, offering a robust solution to enhance transparency and security in voting processes. Join the discussion to explore the potential and be part of the blockchain revolution.
Conclusion
Constellation Network’s initiatives showcase its dedication to advancing blockchain technology. The Metagraph Hackathon attracts top talent, strengthening the ecosystem and driving progress. Snapshot fees on IntegrationNet ensure sustainability and efficiency, promoting a robust economic model. Partnerships with UTSADigiFoundry and global institutions highlight Constellation’s growing influence across various sectors. Support from Stardust Collective and grants for projects like Intrana_IO foster innovation and community growth. As Constellation sets new benchmarks for decentralized networks, the future looks bright for developers, enterprises, and the broader blockchain community exploring Metagraphs and other innovations.
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