# JediSwap Newsletter 11 > Updates from JediSwap, StarkNet and an educational piece on web3 **Published by:** [JediSwap](https://paragraph.com/@jediswap/) **Published on:** 2023-01-28 **URL:** https://paragraph.com/@jediswap/jediswap-newsletter-11 ## Content Welcome to the 11th edition of JediSwap's community-led newsletter! Every two weeks, we compile the following:updates from JediSwapwhat's new in the StarkNet ecosysteman educational content to help you learn more about Web3Don't forget to subscribe!SubscribeUpdates from JediSwap in the last two weeksJediSwap treding at #3 on Gitcoin GrantsJediSwap has been chosen to be part of the Gitcoin OSS Alpha Round, and we are currently in the top 3 projects by donation amount and the number of contributors count. JediSwap @JediSwap Padawans! The Gitcoin OSS Alpha Round is Live! Gitcoin rounds are important for us since JediSwap is a 100% community-led project and uses these funds to push the web3 ecosystem by creating open-source tools and educational content. grant-explorer.gitcoin.co/#/round/1/0xd9… 479 20:21 • 21 Jan 2023 JediSwap is a 100% community-driven project; there is no central team. Hence, participatory funding is vital for JediSwap's development. Your donations allow JediSwap to create public open-source tools and educational content about web3. Here is the link to the JediSwap Gitcoin grant page. If you want to donate and need help on how to do so, you can read it by clicking here. We thank you in advance!100% rise in trading volume and 35% growth in TVLTVL on JediSwap continues to grow consistently, with a 35% increase in the last two weeks. On the other hand, the volume has risen by more than 100% in the last two weeks, allowing liquidity providers to earn some juicy APYs, with ETH-USDC LPs earning close to 40% APY. Stable pool USDC-USDT also saw a consistent APY of more than 20%. Now you can track TVL, Volume, APY, and everything else on the freshly launched JediSwap analytics dashboard: https://info.jediswap.xyz/home JediSwap @JediSwap Look at that volume 15 16:59 • 25 Jan 2023 If you want to become a JediSwap liquidity provider, please go to https://app.jediswap.xyz.Partnerships and collaborationsWe recently participated in a Twitter Space with our friends from Nostra where we talked about how both projects are pushing for innovation and how we can collaborate. Listen to the Twitter space, and check out the below link: Nostra (🌹,🤌) @nostrafinance We'll be hosting our friends from @JediSwap in a Twitter Spaces Tuesday, 24th Jan 12PM London Set a reminder! 56 14:31 • 23 Jan 2023 What happened in the StarkNet ecosystemDecentralising StarkNetAfter releasing a new open-source full node, StarkWare continues its quest for decentralization by announcing the development of a new open-source sequencer, allowing it to improve the performance and the decentralization of the StarkNet network! StarkWare @StarkWareLtd Exciting news for the #Starknet community! We are proud to announce the development of a new open-source sequencer, designed to improve performance and decentralization. Learn more in our latest blog post: starkware.medium.com/starknets-new-… 229 20:47 • 25 Jan 2023 StarkNet EventsIf you want to know more about the StarkNet and the ETH ecosystem, remember that the StarkWare Session 2023 event takes place next week, from February 5th to 6th, in Tel Aviv! Here is the agenda of what to expect: StarkWare @StarkWareLtd OMG what is this it's the agenda for StarkWare Sessions yaiiiiiii! starkwaresessions.co/agenda/ 70 23:28 • 17 Jan 2023 JediSwap core contributor Sachin will be at the event; if you want to talk ZK don't forget to say Hi to him ;)Improving walletsStarkWare announced that they would bring new updates for StarkNet wallets, which will have breaking changes to bring new features. Starkware recommended users to keep their wallets updated for the next few months. To do this, go to your Argent or Braavos wallet and click on the wallet update pop-up. If it does not appear when you open your wallet, it means that it is up to date. Please note that it is crucial to do this for all your sub-accounts. Starknet ✨🐺 @Starknet We are excited to announce that we will be releasing updates to the StarkNet wallets in the coming weeks. These updates will bring new features and improvements to the platform, but they will also include breaking changes. 388 14:30 • 17 Jan 2023 StarkWare, in collaboration with Braavos, also published a fascinating article to understand the power of StarkNet and Account Abstraction through the 'Hardware Signer' Braavos' feature. Check it out here. LaunchesThe strategy game, Influence announced their incentivized testnet, allowing you to test the game's features and earn project tokens simultaneously. Head over : Influence @influenceth Attention Adalians! Influence's Testnet Phase 3 is live now! Time to colonize Adalia Explore, Expand, Exploit Join our discord for more details discord.com/invite/influen… #playinfluence #StarkNet #MMO #web3gaming #adalia #testnetphase3 #testtoearn 76 21:30 • 25 Jan 2023 DeFi platform StarkDeFi opened their testnet to the public, allowing you to test their AMM: StarkDeFi.eth (Testnet Live) @StarkDefi We are thrilled to announce that our AMM/LP #Testnet is now open to the public! StarkDeFi - The leading #DeFi hub on #StarkNet Visit discord.gg//starkdefi to leave your feedback testnet.starkdefi.com/#/swap #ETH #DeFiProject #StakingRewards #ammdefi #launchpad 179 15:47 • 18 Jan 2023 Our friends at ZKX recently announced a community incentive program, allowing participants to win rewards such as NFTs and project tokens. ZKX @zkxprotocol You have now seen the Rebel Army rise led by the Oyabun Join the ranks of Oyabun with the Community Incentives Program starting today With a gripping story, dynamic characters & rewards, the stakes have never been higher. It all begins at 2:30 pm UTC 204 18:00 • 25 Jan 2023 We hope you enjoyed this issue, and we'll see you in 2 weeks for a new edition! Don't forget to subscribe to the newsletter. :)Subscribe ## Publication Information - [JediSwap](https://paragraph.com/@jediswap/): Publication homepage - [All Posts](https://paragraph.com/@jediswap/): More posts from this publication - [RSS Feed](https://api.paragraph.com/blogs/rss/@jediswap): Subscribe to updates - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/jediswap): Follow on Twitter ## Optional - [Collect as NFT](https://paragraph.com/@jediswap/jediswap-newsletter-11): Support the author by collecting this post - [View Collectors](https://paragraph.com/@jediswap/jediswap-newsletter-11/collectors): See who has collected this post