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🐼0G | Weekly Recap #4

Hey 0G community! This is your friendly 0G panda, bringing you weekly updates on all the events, developments and announcements from 0G Labs. Let's dive into this eventful week!


1/ Testnet Newton V2 Launch

Hey everyone, it’s your friendly 0G Panda here! I’m thrilled to announce the launch of 0G Testnet Newton V2! 🐼🎉

  • Success of V1: Our incredible community helped us achieve over 600k+ registered wallets!

  • Upgrades: Due to licensing issues, we made a comprehensive network upgrade. Newton V2 includes stability fixes and security enhancements.

  • Features: Newton V2 is based on Cosmos, bringing greater scalability and interoperability. We’ve added new modules for data availability services and committees to boost performance and reliability.

  • Monitoring and Security: Advanced monitoring capabilities and stronger safeguards against faucet abuse improve system integrity and efficiency.

“Testnet V2 is more than just an upgrade; it’s a testament to the vibrant 0G community. The overwhelming response to V1, with over 600,000 registered wallets, underscored the need for a more robust and scalable network." - Michael Heinrich, CEO of 0G

With over 2,500 validator applications and 121 selected, Newton V2 maximizes testnet integrity with advanced plagiarism detection and flexible validator rotation policies.

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2/ MagnetAI AI Radioroom Episode 1

We had a fantastic chat with MagnetAi at the MagnetAI AI Radioroom! Thrilled to be part of the first episode and introduce the First Modular AI Chain! 🐼🙌🏼

🔗 Watch the episode here: MagnetAI AI Radioroom Episode

🔗Read recap here:

https://mirror.xyz/0x0AB782df2A9e232E6dC6165C6BD27b7cee9ef381/0flXwLrNzpqYNn0URsLq8cdBqqUhZKZgUsrxE0veJSE

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💬 "Token-based governance and blockchain's cryptographic features ensure data integrity and prevent manipulation in AI training. At 0G, we're pioneering a decentralized approach to keep AI honest and secure." - Michael Heinrich

🔗 Read more in this Forbes article on Antitrust for AI & Decentralized Solutions: Forbes Article

https://www.forbes.com/sites/nimrodlehavi/2024/06/13/antitrust-comes-for-ai-paving-the-way-for-decentralized-solutions/


3/ Hackathon Announcement

🚀 Ready to hack for over $600,000 in prizes? 💰

🌟 AI + Web3 by 0G_ abs & Web3 Social by CampL2

🥇 1st Place: $20,000

🥈 2nd Place: $12,000

🥉 3rd Place: $8,000

Plus, Student & Community Awards!

Unleash your skills and win big! Join now and innovate! 🐼🏆 👉 Register here

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4/ Consensus 2025 Interview

"We're building the first modular AI Chain."

At Consensus2025, Genzio Founder GenzioCoZack sat down with Michael Heinrich Co-Founder and CEO of 0G labs, to discuss 0G Labs' latest projects, the challenges they're addressing, and their current development stage.

🔗 Watch the full video here: Consensus 2025 Interview


BONUS: Our First-Ever Weekly Meme Competition! 🎉

We’re excited to launch our first-ever weekly meme competition starting today! Get ready for a laughter-filled, brain-tickling journey as we explore the world of 0G through memes. 🧠

But hold up, this ain't your average meme contest. We're all about fun AND education, so get those creative juices flowing and show us your meme magic!


Here’s the deal:

  1. Each week, a new theme: Keep an eye out for the "Theme of the Week" announcement. Stick to it, or your entry gets zapped into the meme abyss. 👻

  2. Tag us and use the hashtags: Don’t forget to tag @0G_Labs and use the hashtags #0Gweeklymeme and #0GLabs.

  3. Let’s get educational: Make those memes funny, but don’t forget to sprinkle in some 0G knowledge. We're all about learning while laughing!


What’s in it for you?

Winning isn't just for bragging rights... (Although bragging rights are pretty sweet.) The top meme maestros will earn the coveted role of @Creator in our Discord kingdom. 👑


Theme for Week 1: 0G Founders Themed

Let’s kick off the competition with some love for our founders! Create memes that showcase their journey, their quirks, and their passion for 0G.


How to Participate:

  1. Create your meme: Get creative and think of something hilarious yet educational about our founders.

  2. Post it: Share your meme on social media, tag @0G_Labs, and use the hashtags #0Gweeklymeme and #0GLabs.

  3. Join our Discord: Make sure you're part of our Discord community to stay updated and claim your @Creator role if you win.

Read more: Discord

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