As we reflect on the closing chapter of 2023, Partisia Blockchain reviews a month of exciting milestones and success. From the exciting MPC token listing to our new assets in our BYOC portfolio, this recap provides an insider’s view into team expansions, and exciting community developments. Explore our commitment to sustainability and our leadership’s insights into Web3 technologies at the Next Block Expo. This December’s review is packed with exciting news, exclusive interviews, and a glimpse into our thriving ecosystem – all pointing towards a promising start to 2024!
In December 2023, four listing venues have either completed or are in the final stages of technical integration with the Partisia Blockchain. The MPC token is one step away from being listed once the MPC token transferability is enabled. This step is a crucial milestone in the Partisia Blockchain journey. Furthermore, several other listing venues have initiated the integration process. The collaboration with these exchanges underscores the growing interest and recognition of the value that Partisia Blockchain and the MPC token bring to the market. While the final decision to list completely lies with the venues, all efforts towards an optimal listing in 2024 are underway.
Partisia Blockchain will be in Davos during the World Economic Forum (WEF) during 15-19 January 2024. Our delegation will hold meetings with key partners and future collaborators on the sidelines of the 54th WEF, conduct press interviews, deliver keynote addresses and participate in various panel discussions. Follow our channels to stay tuned for all the action from Davos.
In December 2023, we celebrated two key milestones: the 15th anniversary of Partisia and the 35th jubilee of the multiparty computation (MPC). Fifteen years ago, the value of the MPC-based decentralized exchange (DEX) solution was recognized and it was a stepping stone leading to the creation of Partisia on 16 December 2008. Over the years, Partisia and, later, Partisia Blockchain expanded their offerings based on the MPC technology, developing secure auctions for several sectors, key management for general use and data analytics that forms a new beginning for the data economy. Watch our special edition, Partisia at 15, with our co-founders to know more about the journey to date and future plans.
The last month of the year witnessed another major jubilant – the multiparty computation’s 35th anniversary. In 1988, the global academia was introduced to MPC. The paper written by Professor Ivan Damgård turned many heads in the research community. A PhD student in Jutland was the talk of the academic world. And years later, his theories met the practical implementations. Watch our exclusive feature, MPC at 35, with none other than Professor Damgård, one of the most quoted and published cryptography researchers.
In December 2023, Maria Cocu joined the team as Community Growth and Engagement Associate and Alexander Pombo appointed Adoption Officer. These hires further fortify our commitment to outreach within the broader community, state institutions and regulated corporate sectors. Get to know more about our newest team members in this Q&A. Maria and Alexander are also tasked to geographically broaden our reach, starting with the Spanish-speaking world. Recognizing his expertise and outstanding leadership, Mathias Glintborg was promoted to Head of Product. More appointments will be announced in the new year.
As COP28 in Dubai marked 28 years of impactful initiatives, Partisia Blockchain showcased its commitment to sustainability. Our operations are rooted in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our co-founder Brian Gallagher’s conversation with BlockchainReporter sheds light on our role in reshaping Web3 for sustainability. From private voting to preventing front-running in decentralized finance, our solutions drive tangible positive impacts. Explore the synergy of sustainability and blockchain through our commitment here, and read the exclusive interview with Brian Gallagher here.
At the recent Next Block Expo in Berlin, our Chief of Growth, Shirly Valge, took center stage. Diving into the realms of Web3 discovery, Shirly discussed the exceptional benefits of decentralization, blockchain, DID and MPC in a captivating keynote and panel discussion. The event provided a platform to share our insights on the incredible potential of these technologies. You can catch up on an exclusive interview here, stay tuned for more video highlights on our social channels.
In December 2023, we announced a decentralized exchange (DEX) building on Partisia Blockchain. TeraBlock is building a unique DEX based on our transformative technology to enable a DEX that guarantees price and eliminates losses for liquidity providers. Metanames is also ready to launch. In January 2024, the community will get a chance to get involved in the launch of the first ever cross-chain naming service.
Our hackathon is moving along well, with more than 450 applicants and seven submissions already. The sixth quarter bootstrap rewards have been computed and will pay out 2.1 million MPC tokens to our stakers. This is another increase from the previous quarter where we paid out 1.6 million tokens. The node operators voted to approve onboarding of the MATIC and USDT Eth tokens to the BYOC portfolio. These two new assets will be available on our cross-chain bridge in January 2024. And the wBTC proposal is scheduled for early next month.
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November has been another busy month as we prepare ourselves to wrap up a successful year. This month featured our monumental rebranding – the #NewPartisiaBlockchain, a groundbreaking partnership revolutionizing Swiss digital ID management, the launch of our first dApp on the Partsia mainnet, our inaugural online hackathon, and key highlights from prominent industry events. Explore how we are shaping the future of privacy-driven blockchain solutions and more.
Partisia Blockchain has undergone a monumental transformation, unveiling a fresh brand identity signaling a pivotal moment in its history. Our rebrand signifies more than a visual overhaul—it is a testament to our commitment to revolutionize enterprise blockchain and individual privacy.
Our revamped website is your gateway to a reimagined experience. Explore sections dedicated to ecosystem projects, embodying our focus on privacy-conscious innovation. The new logo symbolizes our commitment to people-centric innovation, emphasizing transparency, accessibility and human empowerment at the core. This refreshed brand identity underscores our mission to prioritize real-world adoption through practical applications, attracting interest across sectors like government, healthcare, and finance.
We invite developers, enterprises, and the community to explore our expanding ecosystem, experiencing firsthand the transformative potential of MPC technology in shaping the future of privacy-driven blockchain solutions. We encourage you to check out the #NewPartisiaBlockchain on our website and share your thoughts with us, as your feedback is invaluable in shaping our journey toward a more inclusive and impactful blockchain ecosystem.
Partisia Blockchain and HES-SO Valais-Wallis are poised to transform the management of digital identities for Swiss citizens. This partnership aims to develop a decentralized electronic identity system in line with the Swiss Federal Council’s commitment to data privacy and security.
This effort is a significant leap toward redefining digital identity management in Switzerland, and aims to empower individuals with control over their personal data, ensuring a future where privacy and security are not compromised. The primary objective is to define the architecture for a self-sovereign identity (SSI)-based electronic identity (e-ID), creating a minimum viable product (MVP) and seamlessly integrating it into a public administration portal.
The SSI solution empowers citizens by enabling them to wield credentials issued by public administrations in mobile applications, offering the autonomy to select the data they disclose when accessing services.
A dApp is live in Partisia Blockchain! We were excited to announce and introduce Blockchain-Ads as the first dApp to go live in mainnet. A unique application empowering users to own their personal data and allowing the monetization of it through MPC. You can read more about them here, or even better, install their “Web3 Cookie“.
We announced the launch of our first online hackathon, challenging all developers to build differently on Web3. Running for two months, we are excited to see what developers will come up with using our unique infrastructure. Share the news with developers that you think are looking for a new challenge.
We recently joined Blockchain Association Singapore and showcased our technology in a curated invitation only event. More details of the event can be found here. While in Singapore, we also took part and sponsored the PET Summit. We had a chance to meet with industry experts and participate in roundtables and a panel discussion to demonstrate our expertise in privacy enhancing technologies. In addition, we connected with some leads, watch the video recap here.
A lot of potential synergies were discussed at the Cardano Summit 2023 in Dubai. We met our friends from the Cardano Foundation and EMURGO. Partisia Blockchain and Partisia teams established mutually beneficial touch points, which hopefully will result in something tangible. Stay tuned for more.
On the first weekend of November the political and business worlds gathered in the French capital for the sixth Paris Peace Forum. At the Forum, we spoke with senior officials and executives, establishing new relationships and discussing the potential of blockchain and MPC technologies. Partisia Blockchain was the only blockchain invited to attend. We were also thrilled to be in Stockholm at the Web3 Is Happening event last month with Google Cloud and ChromaWay. Shirly Valge nailed it on the panel talking about the search for the next killer app in Web3.
We announced the launch of our new bridge interface. All functionality is moving into the Partisia Browser and the new bridge function was launched. Please find more details here. In December 2023, will include voting for MATIC, USDT and wBTC tokens to be added to the BYOC bridge. More to come!
In November 2023, we introduced the Partisia Blockchain dApp Playground, a robust toolset for developing, deploying and debugging smart contracts on Partisia Blockchain. Designed for both public and private ZK smart contracts, Playground seamlessly accommodates developers’ needs for both public and private MPC computation on testnet and mainnet. It includes challenges and guides to get started fast. And with two frontends included, it is easy to visualize interactions with the contracts of your web application. With a one-click frictionless setup process, it offers a versatile and intuitive GitHub Codespace suitable for beginners and professionals. Elevate your blockchain development experience with the Partisia Blockchain dApp Playground!
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As the year is slowly approaching its end, the Partisia Blockchain team met in Aarhus, Denmark, to take stock and laser focus near-term plans. Throughout a week-long strategy meeting in the heart of Jutland, key actions were identified for the last quarter of this year and the first three months of 2024. With many plans in sight, the next three months promise to be busy.
As progress in the year continues, Partisia Blockchain is thrilled to introduce some new faces to our team, which promises exciting changes in October and November 2023.
We are delighted to introduce Shirly Valge as our new Head of External Relations and Partnerships. With an impressive background that includes a significant role at Velas Network, Shirly brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our team. Her primary focus will be on strengthening our partnership network, elevating our industry presence, and nurturing strategic alliances. This appointment underscores our ongoing commitment to leadership excellence and talent acquisition.
Say hello to Mathias Glintborg, who now heads our Technical Program Management as the Senior Technical Program Manager. Mathias, formerly the CTO at canow in Tokyo, comes with a proven track record of shaping innovative blockchain solutions. His responsibilities encompass overseeing secure multiparty computation (MPC) and enhancing blockchain solutions for areas like DeFi, data sharing, and digital identity. He also offers valuable insights on design and architecture to our development teams. Mathias plays a pivotal role in ensuring efficient project planning and execution.
As we look ahead, November promises more remarkable additions to our team and exciting community initiatives. The journey of Partisia Blockchain is ever-evolving, so stay tuned!
Let’s dive into a whirlwind of exciting events that took place this month:
Our journey started at CV Summit in Zug, Switzerland, which offered a unique networking experience. This event, different from the others we have attended, saw participation from well-established organizations. It was a testament to the industry’s maturity as we witnessed a shift from asset-driven ecosystems to real-world problem-solving. As partners of CV Labs, we secured a booth and connected with potential leads in supply chain, DAOs, and NFT-based property deeds management.
Heading south to EthMilan in Lombardy, Bruce Ahn our Head of Developer Relations participated in the first major Web3 conference and joined a panel discussion on DAOs. This felt like a great Web3 conference, highlighting ZK, DAOs, DeFi projects, and the importance of privacy. It was enlightening to witness the maturation of DAOs and explore the need for privacy in the space.
Our new Head of External Relations and Partnerships, Shirly Valge, excelled on a panel discussing institutional Web3 adoption. She shared valuable insights on how large financial institutions can embrace blockchain-based technology.
Sponsored by Partisia Blockchain, the Web3 MeshMeet event in Dubai was an opportunity to connect with industry leaders and foster crypto partnerships. Thanks to all the sponsors and those who joined us!
Chief Product Officer, Mark Bundgaard, and VP of Engineering, Jesper Gravgaard, had a fantastic meetup with the Cardano community in Japan. They were excited to discuss the ADA token bridge, MPC, and Partisia Blockchain’s future.
Mathias Glintborg attended the European Blockchain Convention in Barcelona, a celebration of Web3 innovation. It was heartening to see industry experts appreciating our contributions to privacy-enhancing technologies and blockchain infrastructure. The convention featured enlightening talks on topics such as privacy, secure infrastructure, Real World Assets (RWA), digital identity, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles, and interoperability.
We held another successful Quarterly AMA on 9 October 2023. The leadership team discussed the latest developments and shared exclusive insights including details on our Metamask integration. Catch the replay of our Quarterly AMA on our YouTube channel and stay tuned on our channels for the next one!
Our first dApp is launching soon on Partisia Blockchain! Blockchain Ads is the first dApp to launch on mainnet in Partisia Blockchain. Click here to learn more about them and in the coming weeks we will provide more information on how to get onboarded and be rewarded for your data.
We are also participating in multiple events this month! From Cardano Summit in Dubai to PET Summit in Singapore to our online hackathon, which will be launched with DevPost, we have a packed schedule coming up in November. There is more in store so keep up to date with announcements in our social channels.
On the project front, we announced DelNorte that is working with multiple governments in Latin America and is now building on Partisia Blockchain. Learn more about them here on our Medium article and a video interview with the founder
The month of November is an important date for Partisia Blockchain Ambassadors. After meeting all the necessary regulatory requirements, the Partisia Blockchain Foundation is now able to distribute rewards to Ambassadors for their contributions to the advancement of our mission.
A lot of foundational groundwork has also been executed that will position the Partisia Blockchain’s Ambassador Program as the most advanced in its class.
The Ambassador Program, while technically still in the private alpha stage, is intended to transition to a public beta around Q2 2024. Stay tuned for more updates.
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