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Celebrating 100 Issues of Filecoin News!
This is the 100th edition of Filecoin News, a milestone showcasing the growth, innovation, and milestones of the Filecoin ecosystem. In the past 100 events, we celebrated technological breakthroughs, new partnerships, and the outstanding work of our global community. Thank you for being part of this journey - here's to the next 100! 🎉
Bridging Blockchains: Cross-Chain Transactions on Filecoin
Filecoin is breaking down the barriers of decentralized storage through cross-chain transactions, enabling seamless interactions between Filecoin and other blockchain ecosystems. This innovation allows builders to integrate Filecoin storage without leaving their native chains, leveraging scalable Layer 2 solutions for low-cost and efficient transactions, while creating new revenue streams for storage providers. With secure and verifiable storage now accessible across blockchains, Filecoin simplifies storage for web3 users and offers developers limitless possibilities. Learn more about the architecture and opportunities of cross-chain storage in our latest blog. Find out more here.
🌎 Community Update 🌎
Aethir and the Filecoin Foundation collaborate to address GPU scarcity
Decentralized GPU cloud computing network Aethir partners with the Filecoin Foundation to address the growing GPU shortage in AI and web3. By integrating Aethir's network of over 43,000 GPUs with Filecoin's decentralized storage, this partnership aims to provide secure and scalable solutions for heavy computing and storage demands. This collaboration was launched at FIL Singapore, aimed at tackling key challenges in decentralized infrastructure, ensuring balanced and decentralized computing power and data storage. Learn how this partnership is transforming decentralized cloud computing in this article from CoinTelegraph.
Blockfrost and the Filecoin Foundation collaborate to strengthen the decentralization of Cardano data
Blockfrost and FF are collaborating to integrate Filecoin's decentralized storage capabilities as a powerful backup layer for Cardano applications built using Blockfrost. This collaboration will enhance data redundancy, quality assurance, and decentralization for Cardano applications. By archiving their IPFS gateway cluster on Filecoin, the world's largest decentralized storage network, Blockfrost introduces a new service layer for Cardano builders that includes IPFS and Filecoin storage. This integration not only enhances resilience for future Cardano applications but also emphasizes a commitment to decentralization by prioritizing coordination between two leading Layer 1 blockchain ecosystems: Cardano and Filecoin. Find out more about the collaboration.
Advancing AI through the Filecoin Foundation and Kite AI
The Filecoin Foundation and Kite AI are collaborating to revolutionize data management for AI training through the integration of decentralized storage and data sources. Kite AI will leverage Filecoin's infrastructure to securely store training datasets and utilize IPFS to create a robust source layer, ensuring compliance, integrity, and traceability of AI workflows. This partnership paves the way for more transparent, scalable, and equitable AI systems, enabling cross-industry innovation, including healthcare modeling. Learn how this collaboration sets new standards for AI development. Get more details.
Akave joins DePIN Hub
Akave is now live on DePIN Hub, the preferred platform for discovering and tracking top DePIN projects. By combining Filecoin's powerful storage with advanced encryption and modular design, Akave is changing data management in decentralized networks. Explore how Akave is pushing the boundaries of innovation and redefining possibilities in the DePIN ecosystem. Experience it for yourself!
🛠️ Tools 🛠️
Filecoin RPC is now supported on the Lava mainnet
Filecoin developers take note: Filecoin RPC is now live on the Lava mainnet, supported by the Filecoin incentive pool. This integration brings reliable and decentralized RPC services to the Filecoin ecosystem, simplifying workflows for developers and enhancing network efficiency. Whether you're building or scaling, Lava ensures seamless support for your decentralized projects. Dive into the details and start leveraging this powerful new integration now! For more details, see here.
Gelato Web3 Service Launches on Filecoin
Gelato Web3 Service has officially launched on Filecoin, bringing powerful automation tools to the ecosystem. With Gelato Network Functions & Relay, developers can create seamless automation experiences, such as gasless transactions and automatic fund allocation for open-source applications by Drips Network. Try Gelato for yourself!
🎉 Events 🎉
Don't miss the heat: Join Storacha's HOT🔥TAKES X Space
Storacha's recently launched series "HOT🔥TAKES" X Space is heating up! Each week, the series will feature engaging interviews with visionary founders behind leading decentralized enterprises. You’ll not only get insights into the projects but also delve into the founders’ minds to discover what inspired them to start their companies and possibly uncover a secret or two about the founders or their projects. This week’s session will take place on December 12 at 1 PM EST, featuring Matt Wright, CEO and co-founder of Gaia. Don’t miss the chance to listen, ask questions, and connect with the community. Mark your calendars and join the conversation!