# Summoning Ceremony Manual By [deNodes](https://paragraph.com/@denodes) · 2024-04-16 --- In this guide, we'll explore [Penumbra](https://twitter.com/penumbrazone), a privacy-centric PoS network and decentralized exchange that is part of the Cosmos ecosystem. We'll break down key concepts such as the [Summoning Ceremony](https://summoning.penumbra.zone/), and guide you on how to participate in the event. The goal is to present Penumbra's features in a straightforward manner, making it accessible to both newcomers and experienced community members. [Subscribe](null) * * * Uncovering Penumbra 🌘 ---------------------- [Penumbra](https://penumbra.zone/) is a PoS network and a decentralized exchange within the Cosmos ecosystem that emphasizes [privacy](https://twitter.com/penumbrazone/status/1779984170900398231). It is a community-focused project, as evidenced by the summoning ceremony where the community contributed over 15,000 times to generate Penumbra’s zero-knowledge proof parameters. Recognizing the significance of privacy in the future of crypto, the Penumbra network aims to address the limitations of current networks that publicly share all information. This lack of privacy can increase user costs and obstruct coordination. Penumbra's [goal](https://twitter.com/penumbrazone/status/1779984170900398231) is to establish an interchain privacy layer to tackle this issue. [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/5f6398eff77c195cc651919ee1dc28fafc254193b2ad206380a0d92278e7ec48.jpg)](https://twitter.com/penumbrazone) [Penumbra 🌘](https://twitter.com/penumbrazone) [@penumbrazone](https://twitter.com/penumbrazone) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/penumbrazone/status/1735115859268358461) The DEX from the future is landing soon, but it’s so much more. Penumbra is the original vision of Cosmos, completely reimagined for the future in which privacy is the default: ![🌗](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f317.png) Private Transfers ![🌘](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f318.png) Private Staking ![🌑](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f311.png) Private Trading ![🌒](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f312.png) Private Custody ![🌓](https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f313.png) Private Governance ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/9ee113ff70fa3799757527ab1b8073f6e212fe79bc9daf6e57f6c1cffdce9707.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 392](https://twitter.com/penumbrazone/status/1735115859268358461)[ 7:53 PM • Dec 13, 2023 ](https://twitter.com/penumbrazone/status/1735115859268358461) The primary application of [Penumbra](https://twitter.com/penumbrazone) is trading. It boasts an advanced DEX engine with fully batched execution and concentrated liquidity, similar to an order book. Additionally, it supports on-chain optimal routing of user intents and in-protocol arbitrage. Summoning Ceremony 🔮 --------------------- The [Summoning Ceremony](https://summoning.penumbra.zone/) is a pivotal aspect of Penumbra's development. In the past year, the inaugural phase attracted over [15,000 contributors](https://summoning.penumbra.zone/phase/1) who played a key role in generating the proving keys. The team at Penumbra is now prepared to kick off the 2 phase of the ceremony, which will result in the completion of the final proving keys required for mainnet: [![User Avatar](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/5f6398eff77c195cc651919ee1dc28fafc254193b2ad206380a0d92278e7ec48.jpg)](https://twitter.com/penumbrazone) [Penumbra 🌘](https://twitter.com/penumbrazone) [@penumbrazone](https://twitter.com/penumbrazone) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/penumbrazone/status/1798389341783556180) summon me already! I have so many cool things to show you. [summoning.penumbra.zone](https://t.co/ASa8XTwvxK) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.com/editor/twitter/heart.png) 48](https://twitter.com/penumbrazone/status/1798389341783556180)[ 11:20 AM • Jun 5, 2024 ](https://twitter.com/penumbrazone/status/1798389341783556180) The ceremony offers a unique opportunity for contributors to familiarize themselves with [Penumbra's latest features](https://github.com/penumbra-zone/penumbra) implemented since the first phase. Contributors will get a chance to [create a wallet](https://guide.penumbra.zone/main/pcli/install.html), which they can use to explore the wide range of functions available on the testnet. **Getting Involved** 🛠 ----------------------- Before getting started, ensure that the Penumbra CLI is installed and up-to-date on machines with the following operating systems: * Ubuntu 22.04 * Debian 12 * Fedora 39 * macOS 14 You can check the installed version using the following command: curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -LsSf https://github.com/penumbra-zone/penumbra/releases/download/v0.77.2/pcli-installer.sh | sh source $HOME/.cargo/env pcli --version > **Note**: please make sure that the version used is `v0.77.2`. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/e2b4fdc5d2619cf12d58f391239bbd903ff441f2534489e9e6184a2b17cf40da.png) Generate a new wallet using the following command: pcli init soft-kms generate > **Note**: If you have already **created your wallet**, you can import it using the following command: `pcli init soft-kms import-phrase`. Requesting the address to receive the test tokens: pcli view address Send the address to the discord [channel](https://discord.com/channels/824484045370818580/915710851917439060) to receive the test tokens. Wait for the bot to reply in Discord and check the balance: pcli view balance After the tokens have arrived at the address, execute the command (`60penumbra minimum bid`): pcli ceremony contribute --phase 2 --bid 60penumbra > **Note**: pcli will output your contribution hash after submission. You can post this hash, for example on Twitter or [Penumbra Discord](https://discord.gg/f3sPbYGr), stating your participation and this allows others to verify that your contribution was included in the transcript. ### Reconnecting and Adjusting Your Bid If you wish to amend your bid, execute the command with a modified bid amount. Please note that each bid execution compounds the existing bids with the newly added amount. In case of disconnection, you can regain your queue position by bidding `0penumbra`, as all prior bids are logged and preserved. * * * **Penumbra’s FAQ** ------------------ ### **What is Penumbra?** Penumbra is a proof-of-stake network and decentralized exchange operating within the Cosmos ecosystem with a strong emphasis on privacy. ### **What is the Summoning Ceremony?** The Summoning Ceremony is a decentralized two-phase process organized by Penumbra to generate the zero-knowledge proof parameters required for the network. Over 15,000 contributions were made by the community in the initial phase. ### **What is Penumbra's main application?** Penumbra's primary application is trading. It has an advanced DEX engine with features like fully batched execution and order-book-style concentrated liquidity. ### **How can I contribute to the Summoning Ceremony?** After setting up a wallet and receiving testnet funds, you can join the queue by using `pcli ceremony contribute` to place a bid. Once in the queue, you just have to wait until the command completes. ### **How can I get test tokens from the Faucet?** After obtaining your address, you can post it in the #[testnet-faucet](https://discord.com/channels/824484045370818580/915710851917439060) channel on Penumbra's Discord. The Faucet will then send test tokens to your address. * * * [Subscribe](null) --- *Originally published on [deNodes](https://paragraph.com/@denodes/summoning-ceremony-manual)*