# News

**URL:** https://forum.xx.network/c/general/news/37.md

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## [About the News category](https://forum.xx.network/t/about-the-news-category/6982)

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**Author:** [@rick](https://forum.xx.network/u/rick)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.xx.network/t/about-the-news-category/6982 "2024-09-26T19:09:52Z")

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News about the xx network Posted only by authorized users.

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## [XX Exchange Consolidation](https://forum.xx.network/t/xx-exchange-consolidation/7350)

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**Author:** [@xxFoundation](https://forum.xx.network/u/xxFoundation)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 4:33pm UTC](https://forum.xx.network/t/xx-exchange-consolidation/7350 "2026-06-04T16:33:41Z")

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XX Exchange Consolidation Update: Improving Liquidity Efficiency and Market Quality Over the last few years, XX has expanded to multiple trading venues and multiple pairings to support access and price discovery—especial…

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## [Wrapper Script Update - Aug. 2025 - Add alt. download sources](https://forum.xx.network/t/wrapper-script-update-aug-2025-add-alt-download-sources/7297)

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**Author:** [@Keith](https://forum.xx.network/u/Keith)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2025, 6:20am UTC](https://forum.xx.network/t/wrapper-script-update-aug-2025-add-alt-download-sources/7297 "2025-08-28T06:20:12Z")

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In the next few days, exact date TBD, the Technical Committee will push an update to the Wrapper Script. The update adds alternate download sources for the update function of the wrapper script. What will Node Runners n…

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## [Haven v0.4.0](https://forum.xx.network/t/haven-v0-4-0/7194)

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**Author:** [@rick](https://forum.xx.network/u/rick)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.xx.network/t/haven-v0-4-0/7194 "2025-05-15T14:27:56Z")

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:rocket: Version 0.4.0 Released :high\_voltage: Migrated to Vite for faster development and better performance :desktop\_computer: Added full support for Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) :memo: Fixed text formatting and e…

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## [Simple Staking Filter Polling Results](https://forum.xx.network/t/simple-staking-filter-polling-results/7192)

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**Author:** [@Keith](https://forum.xx.network/u/Keith)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2025, 7:39am UTC](https://forum.xx.network/t/simple-staking-filter-polling-results/7192 "2025-04-11T07:39:19Z")

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The Simple Staking Polls are closed. The tally and results are presented below. Poll Question Forum Poll - Community Discord Poll - Council Total Votes Percentages Validators that Block Nominations 90 days …

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## [Gateway States for February, 2025](https://forum.xx.network/t/gateway-states-for-february-2025/7181)

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**Author:** [@rick](https://forum.xx.network/u/rick)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 4:21am UTC](https://forum.xx.network/t/gateway-states-for-february-2025/7181 "2025-02-24T04:21:54Z")

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Hi All – Gateway statistics for February 2025 are here: https://pad.carback.us/drive/#/2/drive/view/-OmT+xmwm78g8P07ss9NLwXe2ZRHjZrxWlu1AvLm0k8/ You need to only be worried about the latency.grpc and latency.websocket …

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## [Xx Network Community Feedback Report](https://forum.xx.network/t/xx-network-community-feedback-report/7180)

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**Author:** [@Keith](https://forum.xx.network/u/Keith)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2025, 10:33am UTC](https://forum.xx.network/t/xx-network-community-feedback-report/7180 "2025-02-08T10:33:08Z")

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xx Network Community Feedback Report: Exchange Prioritization Improving Liquidity, Accessibility, and Trading Experience Listening to Our Community The xx Foundation recently conducted a survey to understand community…

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## [Wrapper Script Update - Jan. 2025 - Disable Cloudwatch](https://forum.xx.network/t/wrapper-script-update-jan-2025-disable-cloudwatch/7121)

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**Author:** [@Keith](https://forum.xx.network/u/Keith)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 24, 2025, 10:01am UTC](https://forum.xx.network/t/wrapper-script-update-jan-2025-disable-cloudwatch/7121 "2025-01-24T10:01:39Z")

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Next week, January 13-17, 2025 - exact date TBD, the Technical Committee will push an update to the Wrapper Script. The update disables the CloudWatch function of the wrapper script by default. We are opting to disable t…

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## [Help Shape the Future of the xx network!](https://forum.xx.network/t/help-shape-the-future-of-the-xx-network/7171)

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**Author:** [@Keith](https://forum.xx.network/u/Keith)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 1:52am UTC](https://forum.xx.network/t/help-shape-the-future-of-the-xx-network/7171 "2025-01-23T01:52:57Z")

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:mega: Help Shape the Future of the xx network! xx network Community, We value your input and invite you to participate in an important feedback survey regarding exchange prioritization and market-making for the xx net…

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## [Third-Party Wallet Integration Program Approved by Council](https://forum.xx.network/t/third-party-wallet-integration-program-approved-by-council/7124)

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**Author:** [@xxFoundation](https://forum.xx.network/u/xxFoundation)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2025, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.xx.network/t/third-party-wallet-integration-program-approved-by-council/7124 "2025-01-11T19:20:30Z")

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The council has approved a general purpose bounty for integrating xx network functionality into third-party cryptocurrency wallets. Successful integrations will allow users to manage xx tokens and interact with the xx ne…

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## [Julia A. To Start Work on xxDK C Library Implementation](https://forum.xx.network/t/julia-a-to-start-work-on-xxdk-c-library-implementation/7122)

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**Author:** [@xxFoundation](https://forum.xx.network/u/xxFoundation)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2025, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.xx.network/t/julia-a-to-start-work-on-xxdk-c-library-implementation/7122 "2025-01-10T15:13:10Z")

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The foundation has approved Julia’s plan to complete the xxDK C Library Implementation. We finalized the plan privately with here this week, with the first milestone being completed in January or February. The bounty wi…

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## ["Move For Change" Submits Grant Proposal](https://forum.xx.network/t/move-for-change-submits-grant-proposal/7120)

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**Author:** [@Cryptowell-XXN](https://forum.xx.network/u/Cryptowell-XXN)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2025, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.xx.network/t/move-for-change-submits-grant-proposal/7120 "2025-01-09T19:49:40Z")

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Move For Change Submits Grant Proposal to XX Council: A Fusion of Fitness, Charity, and Blockchain In a recent submission to the XX Council, Move For Change, a platform dedicated to transforming physical activity into c…

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## [Bounty Approved for Privacy Preserving Notifications Service](https://forum.xx.network/t/bounty-approved-for-privacy-preserving-notifications-service/7118)

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**Author:** [@xxFoundation](https://forum.xx.network/u/xxFoundation)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2025, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.xx.network/t/bounty-approved-for-privacy-preserving-notifications-service/7118 "2025-01-09T16:43:12Z")

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This bounty rewards developers for implementing a privacy-preserving notifications service that can be used to receive message notifications on mobile devices, e-mail, etc. The service will allow users to send and receiv…

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## [Remaining Hacktoberfest Funds are Back to Treasury](https://forum.xx.network/t/remaining-hacktoberfest-funds-are-back-to-treasury/7064)

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**Author:** [@xxFoundation](https://forum.xx.network/u/xxFoundation)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 1:36am UTC](https://forum.xx.network/t/remaining-hacktoberfest-funds-are-back-to-treasury/7064 "2024-12-04T01:36:38Z")

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The remaining Hacktoberfest 2024 funds have been transferred back to the treasury per the plan for these funds. The wallet will remain with an active name so that it is easy to see what the account was for and how it was…

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## [Bounty approved for implementing a bridge between Matrix and the xx network](https://forum.xx.network/t/bounty-approved-for-implementing-a-bridge-between-matrix-and-the-xx-network/7061)

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**Author:** [@rick](https://forum.xx.network/u/rick)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.xx.network/t/bounty-approved-for-implementing-a-bridge-between-matrix-and-the-xx-network/7061 "2024-12-03T17:15:55Z")

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This bounty rewards developers for implementing a bridge between Matrix and the xx network chat protocol, enabling users to communicate between the two protocols. Bounty: 750,000 xx See details here:

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## [Build a secure browser extension for Chrome & Firefox safeguarding users sensitive data with encrypted storage](https://forum.xx.network/t/build-a-secure-browser-extension-for-chrome-firefox-safeguarding-users-sensitive-data-with-encrypted-storage/7060)

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**Author:** [@rick](https://forum.xx.network/u/rick)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.xx.network/t/build-a-secure-browser-extension-for-chrome-firefox-safeguarding-users-sensitive-data-with-encrypted-storage/7060 "2024-12-03T17:11:49Z")

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New Haven Upgrade Bounty Approved by Council🔒 Build a secure browser extension for Chrome & Firefox safeguarding users sensitive data with encrypted storage. This milestone will transform how Haven manages identity secr…

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## [December 2024 - Holiday PSA, MTP is Ending, etc](https://forum.xx.network/t/december-2024-holiday-psa-mtp-is-ending-etc/7055)

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**Author:** [@Keith](https://forum.xx.network/u/Keith)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2024, 5:38am UTC](https://forum.xx.network/t/december-2024-holiday-psa-mtp-is-ending-etc/7055 "2024-11-26T05:38:20Z")

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December 2024 starts next week! :one: End-of-Year Holiday Scams :loudspeaker: PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT :loudspeaker: Between now and the New Year there is always an increase of bad actors targeting platforms like D…

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## [Nodes to be removed from simple staking](https://forum.xx.network/t/nodes-to-be-removed-from-simple-staking/7046)

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**Author:** [@rick](https://forum.xx.network/u/rick)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2024, 11:11pm UTC](https://forum.xx.network/t/nodes-to-be-removed-from-simple-staking/7046 "2024-11-21T23:11:47Z")

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The Motion for blocking nodes who have set 100% commission has passed. You can see it here: https://forum.xx.network/t/motion-passed-block-100-commish-for-simple-staking/7031 The motion, referenda #25, was passed in bl…

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## [Hacktoberfest 2024 Awards](https://forum.xx.network/t/hacktoberfest-2024-awards/7032)

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**Author:** [@xxFoundation](https://forum.xx.network/u/xxFoundation)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2024, 3:05am UTC](https://forum.xx.network/t/hacktoberfest-2024-awards/7032 "2024-11-21T03:05:35Z")

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Award #1: xx-haven-tribler ArmchairAncap 60,000xx https://git.xx.network/rothbardian/xx-haven-tribler ArmchairAncap has published xx-tribler-haven integration efforts including extensive documentation. This includes a D…

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## [3 Year xx Mainnet Anniversary - David Chaum](https://forum.xx.network/t/3-year-xx-mainnet-anniversary-david-chaum/7037)

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**Author:** [@Cryptowell-XXN](https://forum.xx.network/u/Cryptowell-XXN)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 6:24pm UTC](https://forum.xx.network/t/3-year-xx-mainnet-anniversary-david-chaum/7037 "2024-11-18T18:24:31Z")

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Today we mark a significant milestone—the 3-year anniversary of the xx network mainnet launch. Over the past three years, the xx network has grown into a truly decentralized and global force, driven by the unwavering sup…

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## [1 million xx bounty for C Library Posted](https://forum.xx.network/t/1-million-xx-bounty-for-c-library-posted/7034)

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**Author:** [@rick](https://forum.xx.network/u/rick)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.xx.network/t/1-million-xx-bounty-for-c-library-posted/7034 "2024-11-12T14:30:35Z")

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The xx foundation has just posted a new draft bounty to complete the xxDK C Library Implementation: This bounty rewards developers for implementing full language bindings for the xxDK library, focusing on C with op…

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## [Hacktoberfest!](https://forum.xx.network/t/hacktoberfest/7007)

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**Author:** [@rick](https://forum.xx.network/u/rick)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2024, 4:53am UTC](https://forum.xx.network/t/hacktoberfest/7007 "2024-11-06T04:53:23Z")

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We are excited to be tagging some of our projects for Hacktoberfest! Sign up here to participate, contribute to our open source projects, and earn your customizable digital badge from Holopin: Our tagged projects are…

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## [Team Multiplier Sunset](https://forum.xx.network/t/team-multiplier-sunset/7021)

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**Author:** [@rick](https://forum.xx.network/u/rick)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2024, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.xx.network/t/team-multiplier-sunset/7021 "2024-11-04T15:36:30Z")

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November 2024 starts next week. This will be the last month of the Team Multiplier. :one: Team Multiplier Reduction On November 01, 2024, the Team Multiplier “max team stake” will be reduced by 25,000 xx. The maximum T…

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## [Haven Version 0.3.22 Released](https://forum.xx.network/t/haven-version-0-3-22-released/7018)

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**Author:** [@rick](https://forum.xx.network/u/rick)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2024, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.xx.network/t/haven-version-0-3-22-released/7018 "2024-10-21T14:33:48Z")

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Refresh now to check it out: https://haven.xx.network Version 0.3.22 :star: Automatically join xxGeneralChat :magnifying\_glass\_tilted\_left: Haven links now have previews when you send them via social media …

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## [Q3 2024 Recap](https://forum.xx.network/t/q3-2024-recap/7008)

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**Author:** [@Cryptowell-XXN](https://forum.xx.network/u/Cryptowell-XXN)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 9:19pm UTC](https://forum.xx.network/t/q3-2024-recap/7008 "2024-10-01T21:19:24Z")

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xx Network Q3 2024 Recap: Building the Future of Decentralized Privacy and Growth As we conclude Q3 2024, we want to take a moment to share some of the larger vision behind xx Network’s ongoing journey. Building a decen…
