Beam 2022 Week #21 - Paving the way to a Private Future

Covering May 16th -May 22nd 2022

May 23, 2022

Beam News

A big week with the Beam Roadmap Update dropping earlier today and 7.0 releasing onto testnet late last week, and the BNS being fleshed out as we speak.

Let us dive in and check it all out!

Roadmap Update

With the advances to the infrastructure level of Beam it is perfect timing to bring an update to the Beam Roadmap. This presents what we consider the crucial elements needed for Beam, and private DeFi as a whole, in order to move both the ecosystem and the space forward and provide truly unstoppable and uncensored decentralised applications!

The Beam Roadmap Update is presented on the forum for feedback, and we welcome the community to share their thoughts and ideas as we press forward. With the key elements coming into place, the stage is set for Beam to take hold of the missing component in DeFi. Privacy.

Jump into the Beam Forum and et us known your thoughts!

The 7.0 Testnet release is now live, so if you haven’t already, fire it up and get a testing!

BeamPrivacy @beamprivacy

Groovy Gluon 7.0 - Testnet Release Notes The latest Beam Testnet release is here! Numerous infrastructural improvements for Beam wallet and Dapps are live! The Testnet hard fork took place at block 1,670,000. Upgrade now and get your groove on!

medium.comGroovy Gluon 7.0 — Testnet Release NotesRelease Date: 19th of May

Beam Hardfork

Initially the Beam Hardfork was set for 1,790,000. This is being pushed back to 1,820,000. The main reason for such is to allow for ample testing and infrastructural upgrades. The fork presents a huge upgrade to the network, and this extra time allows for the utmost precision whilst doing so.

The wallet release for the upcoming Hardform will be 7.0 version, expected to be released in the near future. It is encouraged when the time comes to upgrade, and after the Hardfork this will be required in order to acces your Beam and utilise the network. Huge advancements to the underlying tech are coming with it, so we are excited for the upgrade!

Forum

Roadmap:

As mentioned above, the Beam Roadmap Update is live on the forum and feedback is welcomed from the community. Share your thoughts and opinions as we look to the future of private DeFi!

Beam Name Service (BNS):

The BNS is seeking a) a new name, and b) feedback as to the specification presented. The BNS is a way for users to purchase more human readable addresses, adding to the usability experience and fun when interacting in the ecosystem.

The forum will be the place of discussion for all BEAMX DAO proposals, along with more general discussions around Beam and the confidential DeFi ecosystem. If you haven’t already, jump on over and sign up and join the ongoing discussions!

Weekly Beam Space

In the last week’s Beam Space, the Beam Team discussed what is coming for Beam and confidential DeFi. We looked at both the history of Beam, and what the future holds. If you missed it, fear not, you can still tune in and check out the recording below!

BeamPrivacy @beamprivacy

Beam Space - The Road to Privacy Join this evenings Beam Space as we talk about the soon to be released Beam roadmap, and what is coming for #Privacy in #DeFi! See you there! https://t.co/FnCiDkmGn0

Join the next instalment this Sunday!

Day: 29th of May
Time: 18:00 UTC
Location: Beam Twitter Space

See you there!

Go Beamer Community!

A big shoutout to Raskul and Aryu, on their initiative and efforts to bring more attention and updated data for Beam. Raskul published a bounty in the telegram channel and to Twitter, and Aryu stepped up to the plate! Check out the latest on the greatest. Beam Privacy!