July was a whirlwind of activity here at Metis—from launching the MetisChamps Olympic Prediction Challenge to rolling out crucial updates in our network, we've been busy building and growing. Plus, we've forged new collaborations and introduced innovative projects that promise to take your experience on Metis to the next level.
Get ready to dive into all the juicy news from July 👇
Metis has partnered with Nuvo and GOAT Network, along with other ecosystem partners, to launch MetisChamps, a competitive Olympic prediction challenge for the 2024 Paris Olympics. This campaign allows users to leverage their sports knowledge to predict the outcomes of various Olympic events. By wagering CHAMPS tokens, participants can forecast event results, track their predictions, and earn rewards based on accuracy. MetisChamps offers an interactive experience, enhancing the thrill of the Olympic games for sports AND crypto enthusiasts.
Campaign timeline: July 25 - Aug 11, 2024
Read MetisChamps user guide HERE
The Metis sequencer withdrawal feature on the main net provides crucial flexibility for sequencer operators while ensuring the network's security and integrity. As Metis continues to grow, this functionality will play a pivotal role in maintaining a decentralized, efficient, rewarding, and user-friendly ecosystem.
Read more about Sequencer mining withdrawals HERE
We shared our roadmap for the second half of 2024. In the first half, we focused on decentralizing our sequencer and onboarding our first liquid staking token (LST) protocols. Our mission for the next six months is to disrupt the standard L2 economic model by empowering contributors with network ownership, impactful governance roles, and reinforced economic security through revenue sharing. The Metis Ecosystem Development Fund (EDF) will get a framework facelift to drive adoption and growth.
Key initiatives for the latter half of 2024 include expanding the Decentralized Sequencer, enhancing secure cross-chain capabilities with Chainlink’s CCIP, and catalyzing growth with Builders Mining Rewards.
Discover more details in our full article here.
On June 28, 2024, Metis concluded the Decentralized Sequencer community governance process, selecting new sequencer node operators from 33 proposals. This milestone advances our goal of full decentralization and network ownership for sequencer operators. Independent operators bring diverse expertise that drives innovation, optimizing network growth and enhancing security while users benefit from improved reliability and performance. This model aligns operator interests with the network's success, promoting a more robust ecosystem by attracting more transactions and dApps.
Read the article to see the list of projects that passed the voting here.
In July, we announced a significant update to our gas pricing formula: Gas price = 50 / Metis price in USD. This change, part of a series of critical updates, increases the block size from a 25M gas limit to a 1.1B gas limit. We've virtually eliminated the need for gas auctions, making the network more user-friendly. This enhancement paves the way for higher throughput protocols like games and SocialFi dApps on Metis, ensuring predictable and consistent gas costs for users.
Metis proudly introduces our collaboration with Arena of Faith (AOF), a cutting-edge MOBA game that bridges e-sports and Web3. Available on Android, iOS, and PC, AOF offers a seamless gaming experience with lock-step frame synchronization for decentralized settlement, prioritizing fairness and transparency. Players and spectators can engage in esports events, predict outcomes, and win rewards, driving community growth and engagement.
AOF's cross-platform compatibility and global server system ensure inclusivity, attracting a diverse range of users. By leveraging blockchain technology for anti-cheating and sustainable ecosystems, Arena of Faith is setting a new standard in esports, integrating high-quality gameplay with innovative Web3 features.
Read more about Arena of Faith HERE
Download now and join the Metis community in this thrilling new adventure!
https://www.aof.games/download
Dexsport, a cutting-edge decentralized sports prediction platform, has added the Metis network to their platform, allowing Metis users to participate with METIS and CHAMPS tokens. Metis is committed to providing a diverse range of dApps to meet users' needs and wants that also offer a fun and engaging experience.
Dive in and start making your predictions on Metis with Dexsport today
Our founders took over the Metis YouTube channel to share the exciting MetisChamps Olympic prediction challenge! Learn all about the game, how to participate, and the rewards you can win. Plus, get insights about Metis straight from the source. Watch now
Catch our recent discussion with Stake.Link as they prepared to deploy their LST protocol, bringing stMETIS to our ecosystem.
Play recording: https://x.com/i/spaces/1nAJEpmbkOYGL/peek
Don't miss out! Tune in to our Space with Artemis to discover how you can redeem your artMETIS to unlock Sequencer Mining rewards.
Play recording:https://x.com/metisl2/status/1810327908843712611?s=46
MaiaDAO is a community-owned DeFi suite with a Concentrated Liquidity AMM and a ve(3,3) DEX deployed on Metis.
Hercules is a first community-first capital flexible DEX developed with multiple tools to support the next generation of builders who look for sustainable liquidity in Metis Network
Layer3 is an interactive quest platform, which makes learning and exploring crypto fun, engaging, and rewarding.
A fully composable native asset bridge with unified liquidity and instant guaranteed finality built on top of LayerZero.
The AAVE protocol is an open-source, non-custodial liquidity protocol, and the Aave app is an interface for users to interact directly with it.
Attention developers: Metis is excited to announce an improved grants program to breed innovation on our network. Our partnership with
Gitcoin, which supports open-source and decentralized projects, marks the start of many strategic collaborations. This initiative offers comprehensive support and funding for developers ready to create groundbreaking applications on Metis.
Start building to leverage Metis's scalability and efficiency, and be part of an thriving effort to push the boundaries of Ethereum and blockchain technology!
Read the new grant framework and share yout thoughts here.
