Merge pull request #58 from adatainment/news-articles

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blog/2023-04-18-cf-annual-report/index.md

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 slug: cardano-foundation-launches-inaugural-annual-report
 title: Cardano Foundation Launches Inaugural Annual Report
 authors: [cf]
-tags: [report]
+tags: [activity report, report]
 ---
 
 The Cardano Foundation launched its inaugural Annual Report today. From technical infrastructure support to spreading knowledge or establishing targeted partnerships and collaborations, the report showcases the Foundation’s work across its three core focus areas of operational resilience, education, and adoption. 

blog/2023-06-12-launch-of-intersect/index.md

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+---
+slug: 2023-06-12-launch-of-intersect
+title: "The Launch of Intersect"
+authors: [intersect]
+tags: [mbo, development]
+---
+
+Intersect, a member-based organization for the Cardano ecosystem, invites the community to join and help shape Cardano's future. Founding Members can co-design Intersect and participate in governance tooling initiatives, with grants up to 1.68 million ada. Intersect, vital to the "age of Voltaire," focuses on Cardano's maintenance and development, uniting companies, developers, and individuals. Membership enables proactive involvement in Cardano's evolution, including applying for grants and participating in committees. Nigel Hemsley emphasizes Cardano's secure, transparent, and decentralized growth, supported by its large community and numerous contributors.
+
+<div style={{ textAlign: 'right' }}>
+ [**Read more**](https://www.intersectmbo.org/news/press-release-introducing-intersect-a-new-member-based-organization-for-cardano) 
+ </div>
+
+ ![Intersect banner](./intersect.png)
+

blog/2023-12-14-cardano-academy-is-live/index.md

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+---
+slug: 2023-12-14-cardano-academy-is-live
+title: "The Cardano Academy is live"
+authors: [cf]
+tags: [cardano acdemy, education]
+---
+
+Hello, we’re pleased to announce the launch of the Cardano Academy. The first certified course, Cardano Blockchain Certified Associate (CBCA) Course, is now available. Enhance your blockchain knowledge with educational materials and gamified learning. Start for free with flexible, on-the-go access. 
+
+<div style={{ textAlign: 'right' }}>
+ [**Read more**](https://forum.cardano.org/t/the-cardano-academy-is-live/125265/1) 
+ </div>
+
+ ![cardano academy](./banner.jpeg)

blog/2024-01-03-why-buidler-fest/index.md

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 slug: why-buidler-fest
 title: "Why Buidler Fest?"
 authors: [builderfest]
-tags: [events, developers]
+tags: [buidler fest, events, developers]
 ---
 
 The concept of a technical-focused Cardano event, Cardano Buidler Fest, was born from discussions among developers working on Hydra in 2023. Recognizing a gap in existing Cardano events, which cater to a broader audience, this fest aims to bridge the divide between developers on the Cardano platform and those building applications on it. It seeks to provide a technology-centric space for in-depth discussions, sharing, and learning, addressing the complex and evolving nature of Cardano's technology and ecosystem. The event encourages participation from the community to shape its content, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among Cardano technologists and beyond. 

blog/2024-01-08-community-digest/index.md

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+---
+slug: 2024-01-08-community-digest
+title: "Community Digest"
+authors: [cf]
+tags: [community digest]
+---
+
+The Cardano Foundation extends heartfelt New Year wishes to the entire Cardano Community, anticipating another successful year in furthering Cardano’s development. On December 24th, 2023, IAGON launched its decentralized shared storage platform on the Cardano mainnet, revolutionizing data processing and storage solutions. The Cardano Builder Fest, a 2-day event for tech-savvy Cardano builders, will be held in Toulouse, France, on April 23-24, 2024, focusing on demos, open source, project presentations, and live coding. The Rosen Bridge team announced the live bridge between the Ergo and Cardano blockchains, enabling users to send and receive ADA and supported tokens without deploying smart contracts on the destination chain. dcSpark updated their JS/Rust SDK, fixing memory leaks and adding new features. The Cardano Foundation partnered with Petrobras to provide blockchain education for employees. Intersect will now oversee the administration of core Cardano infrastructure. CNCLI v6.0.0 was released, supporting node version 8.7.3. Genius Yield launched their order book DEX on Cardano.
+
+<div style={{ textAlign: 'right' }}>
+ [**Read more**](https://forum.cardano.org/t/digest-january-8-2024-decentralized-data-storage-on-cardano-cardano-builder-fest-confirmed-rosen-bridge-live-between-ergo-and-cardano/126307) 
+</div>
+
+ ![community digest](./community-digest.png)
+

blog/2024-01-12-weekly-development-report/index.md

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+---
+slug: 2024-01-12-weekly-development-report
+title: "Weekly Development Report"
+authors: [iog]
+tags: [weekly development report, development]
+---
+
+This week, the core technology teams released node v.8.7.3, fixing an outbound-governor issue and enhancing query versioning. The Lace team released v.1.8 with bug fixes and new features. Plutus tools improved synchronization and memory usage for Marconi and added new primitives for Plutus v3. Hydra completed Conway support and enhanced off-chain code. Mithril enabled direct certificate verification and improved node communications. Voltaire development continued with governance and constitution preparations. Project Catalyst held its first town hall and progressed Fund11 through the community review stage. The education team planned yearly activities and Mastering Cardano publication options.
+
+<div style={{ textAlign: 'right' }}>
+ [**Read more**](https://www.essentialcardano.io/development-update/weekly-development-report-as-of-2024-01-12 
+</div>
+
+ ![weekly development report](./banner.webp)
+

blog/2024-01-19-qsig-exploring-opportunities-in-quantum-cryptography/index.md

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+---
+slug: 2024-01-19-qsig-exploring-opportunities-in-quantum-cryptography
+title: "Exploring Opportunities in Quantum Cryptography"
+authors: [iog, cf]
+tags: [development, events]
+---
+
+On January 26, 2024, the University of Edinburgh will host QSig, a research event bringing together academics and industry experts, including IOG’s professor Aggelos Kiayias and the Ethereum Foundation’s Justin Drake. The event will explore quantum computing’s applications in cryptography, blockchain science, and financial technology. QSig will highlight recent advancements in quantum cryptographic primitives that address longstanding blockchain security challenges. Discussions will cover the potential of quantum key distribution, encryption techniques, and one-shot signature schemes, focusing on their impact on blockchain technology and financial systems. Sponsored by Input Output, the Cardano Foundation, and the Ethereum Foundation, QSig aims to advance research in quantum-enhanced financial technologies.
+
+<div style={{ textAlign: 'right' }}>
+ [**Read more**](https://iohk.io/en/blog/posts/2024/01/19/qsig-exploring-opportunities-in-quantum-cryptography/)
+</div>
+
+ ![weekly development report](./banner.webp)
+

blog/2024-01-19-weekly-development-report/index.md

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+---
+slug: 2024-01-19-weekly-development-report
+title: "Weekly Development Report"
+authors: [iog]
+tags: [weekly development report, development]
+---
+
+Over the past few weeks, the ledger team added new features, improved transaction fee estimation, and fixed various bugs. The Marlowe team benchmarked contract lifecycles, added Merkleized contract examples, and updated the Marlowe Run web application. The Hydra team improved workflows, addressed schema consistency, and enhanced log schema tests. Mithril enabled direct certificate verification, supported Conway era, and upgraded infrastructure. Voltaire continued Conway era development and updated SanchoNet documentation. Project Catalyst concluded the moderation period for community review, with voting starting January 25. The education team planned activities and updated the Haskell Bootcamp course.
+
+<div style={{ textAlign: 'right' }}>
+ [**Read more**](https://www.essentialcardano.io/development-update/weekly-development-report-as-of-2024-01-19)
+</div>
+
+ ![weekly development report](./banner.webp)
+

blog/2024-01-22-community-digest/index.md

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+---
+slug: 2024-01-22-community-digest
+title: "Community Digest"
+authors: [cf]
+tags: [community digest]
+---
+
+Derek, Co-Founder of VESPR Wallet, shares insights into the wallet’s innovative journey, focusing on user-friendly design, security measures, and responsiveness to feedback, making blockchain accessible for all. On January 20, 2024, a DRep workshop in Oslo, hosted by Thomas Lindseth and Eystein Hansen, focused on refining a Code of Conduct and discussing governance integration and educational content for DReps. IAMX partners with Klüh Multiservices to enhance service management using Cardano. Iagon expands globally with 197 nodes and a China patent. NEWM Studios launches blockchain-minted songs on Cardano Mainnet. Project Catalyst Fund11 voting starts January 25, 2024. Dex Hunter announces cross-chain integration. Marlowe website revamped.
+
+<div style={{ textAlign: 'right' }}>
+ [**Read more**](https://forum.cardano.org/t/digest-january-22-2024-developer-blog-vespr-wallet-delegated-representative-drep-community-workshop-in-oslo/126789) 
+</div>
+
+ ![community digest](./community-digest.png)
+

blog/2024-01-26-weekly-development-report/index.md

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+---
+slug: 2024-01-26-weekly-development-report
+title: "Weekly Development Report"
+authors: [iog]
+tags: [weekly development report, development]
+---
+
+This week, the networking team integrated bootstrap peers and improved the tx-submission feature. The consensus team worked on Genesis and the second iteration of the ledger DB API for UTXO-HD. The Marlowe team added initial state commands, resolved balancing issues, and published validators on mainnet. Hydra prepared for version 0.15.0, polished hydra-chess, and enhanced testing. Mithril released a client NPM package, new distribution, and improved transaction certification. Project Catalyst started Fund11 voting, and the education team planned Cardano Days events and updated Haskell Bootcamp lessons.
+
+<div style={{ textAlign: 'right' }}>
+ [**Read more**](https://www.essentialcardano.io/development-update/weekly-development-report-as-of-2024-01-26 
+</div>
+
+ ![weekly development report](./banner.webp)
+

blog/2024-02-02-weekly-development-report/index.md

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+---
+slug: 2024-02-02-weekly-development-report
+title: "Weekly Development Report"
+authors: [iog]
+tags: [weekly development report, development]
+---
+
+This week, the DB Sync team tested a new version for mainnet and integrated Conway functionality. The Marlowe team optimized performance, resolved Wolfram oracle references, and updated security documents. Hydra conducted roadmapping and improved APIs. Mithril enhanced transaction certification and node communications. Voltaire enabled stake pool operator voting and fixed critical bugs. Project Catalyst continued Fund11 voting, and the education team planned developer training with ABC.
+
+<div style={{ textAlign: 'right' }}>
+ [**Read more**](https://www.essentialcardano.io/development-update/weekly-development-report-as-of-2024-02-02) 
+</div>
+
+ ![weekly development report](./banner.webp)
+

blog/2024-02-05-community-digest/index.md

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+---
+slug: 2024-02-05-community-digest
+title: "Community Digest"
+authors: [cf]
+tags: [community digest]
+---
+
+The Cardano Foundation published its 2023 Activity Report, highlighting key projects and operational resilience. The Voltaire Governance Parameter Survey invites community input on Cardano’s on-chain governance. AHLNET, led by Ola Ahlman, is featured in “Spotlight on Stake Pools.” Other news includes the DRep Workshop in Indianapolis, Project Catalyst Fund11 voting, cross-chain swaps by DexHunter, ERC20 token functionality, and the first Cardano Capture The Flag event.
+
+<div style={{ textAlign: 'right' }}>
+ [**Read more**](https://forum.cardano.org/t/digest-february-5-2024-cardano-foundation-activity-report-2023-voltaire-governance-parameter-survey-a-spotlight-on-stake-pools-ahlnet/127409) 
+</div>
+
+ ![community digest](./community-digest.png)
+

blog/2024-02-09-weekly-development-report/index.md

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+---
+slug: 2024-02-09-weekly-development-report
+title: "Weekly Development Report"
+authors: [iog]
+tags: [weekly development report, development]
+---
+
+This week, the networking team integrated bootstrap peer changes, fixed CDDL errors, and improved tx-submission logic. The consensus team advanced UTXO-HD and epoch structure for Conway. Lace prepared for v.1.9 release. Plutus improved error reporting. Hydra and Mithril teams made significant progress, and SanchoNet updated governance features. Catalyst finished Fund11 voting.
+
+<div style={{ textAlign: 'right' }}>
+ [**Read more**](https://www.essentialcardano.io/development-update/weekly-development-report-as-of-2024-02-09) 
+</div>
+
+ ![weekly development report](./banner.webp)
+

blog/2024-02-16-weekly-development-report/index.md

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+---
+slug: 2024-02-16-weekly-development-report
+title: "Weekly Development Report"
+authors: [iog]
+tags: [weekly development report, development]
+---
+
+This week, the core technology teams released Cardano node v.8.8.0-pre, enabling Plutus V3 script testing on SanchoNet. DB-Sync began integration with the latest Cardano node version. The ledger team focused on fixes, testing, and developing the cuddle Haskell package for CDDL specification in Haskell. The Lace team addressed core API issues for an upcoming patch. The Plutus team improved the Plutus IR inliner, reducing script costs. The Hydra team worked on Conway support, deployed the Hydra explorer tool, and enhanced model-based testing. The Mithril team implemented a new data type for certifying transactions, upgraded the client library, and released a new Mithril network on SanchoNet. The release of Cardano node v.8.8.0-pre allows for experimentation with Plutus V3 on SanchoNet. Project Catalyst announced the results of Fund11, with 300 funded projects and a total of 1,647 projects in Catalyst history. The education team delivered the Cardano Developer Course with ABC and finalized the Marlowe Curriculum for Educators.
+
+<div style={{ textAlign: 'right' }}>
+ [**Read more**](https://www.essentialcardano.io/development-update/weekly-development-report-as-of-2024-02-16) 
+</div>
+
+ ![weekly development report](./banner.webp)
+

blog/2024-02-19-community-digest/index.md

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+---
+slug: 2024-02-19-community-digest
+title: "Community Digest"
+authors: [cf]
+tags: [community digest]
+---
+
+Messari’s ‘State of Cardano’ Q4 2023 report shows significant growth, moving from 34th to 11th in total value locked ranking, with notable stablecoin developments and infrastructure progress. Catalyst Fund 11 results revealed 300 projects funded from 8,000 wallets casting over 300,000 votes. The Cardano Foundation’s initiatives in education and research are highlighted in a recent blog. Rejuve’s Developer Blog discusses using AI and blockchain to address aging. Other news includes FINMA’s stance on staking protocols, Plutus V3 on SanchoNet, and Charles Hoskinson’s insights on the crypto industry.
+
+<div style={{ textAlign: 'right' }}>
+ [**Read more**](https://forum.cardano.org/t/digest-february-19-2024-messari-report-cardano-q4-2023-catalyst-fund-11-results-cardano-foundations-activities-part-8-developer-blog-rejuve/127928) 
+</div>
+
+ ![community digest](./community-digest.png)
+

blog/2024-02-23-weekly-development-report/index.md

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+---
+slug: 2024-02-23-weekly-development-report
+title: "Weekly Development Report"
+authors: [iog]
+tags: [weekly development report, development]
+---
+
+This week, the networking team integrated bootstrap peers with cardano-node for improved connectivity and enhanced the tx-submission logic. The consensus team addressed unnecessary block downloads, fixed a bug in the io-sim, and added support for configuring ledger state snapshots. The Hydra team advanced model-based testing, resolved validation issues, and integrated Haskell linting. The Mithril team developed a new data type for certifying Cardano transactions, enhanced browser verification with the WASM client, and deployed a new Mithril network on SanchoNet. SanchoNet focused on governance actions and tutorials. Project Catalyst announced a fun voting event to determine Fund12’s launch city and continued onboarding Fund11 projects. The education team delivered the Cardano Developer course and updated the Haskell Bootcamp course.
+
+<div style={{ textAlign: 'right' }}>
+ [**Read more**](https://www.essentialcardano.io/development-update/weekly-development-report-as-of-2024-02-23) 
+</div>
+
+ ![weekly development report](./banner.webp)
+

blog/2024-03-01-weekly-development-report/index.md

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+---
+slug: 2024-03-01-weekly-development-report
+title: "Weekly Development Report"
+authors: [iog]
+tags: [weekly development report, development]
+---
+
+This week, the ledger team added reference script support for Plutus V1 in Conway, addressed stake distribution inaccuracies, and improved tooling and tests. The Plutus team began implementing the contract blueprint for Plutus Tx and updated the quick start guide to recommend the IOGX Nix flake template. The Hydra team resolved the fanout bug, optimized fee estimation, and implemented transaction metadata. The Mithril team released distribution 2408.0 with significant updates, including improved stake distribution support, and continued developing transaction certification data types. The SanchoNet team launched a patch release, fixed BLS12-381 primitives issues, and brought the GovTool online with limited wallet support. Project Catalyst is onboarding 300 approved projects, emphasizing the Statement of Milestones for accountability, and preparing for a special voting event to decide Fund12's launch location. The education team updated advanced lessons in the Haskell Bootcamp course and practical scenarios in the Cardano Developer Course.
+
+<div style={{ textAlign: 'right' }}>
+ [**Read more**](https://www.essentialcardano.io/development-update/weekly-development-report-as-of-2024-03-01) 
+</div>
+
+ ![weekly development report](./banner.webp)
+

blog/2024-03-02-cardano-wallets-starter-guide/index.md

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+---
+slug: 2024-03-02-cardano-wallets-starter-guide
+title: "Cardano Wallets Starter Guide"
+authors: [taptools]
+tags: [education]
+---
+
+Cardano wallets, essential for blockchain interaction, range from hot wallets for convenience, cold storage for security, to full node wallets for transaction validation. Hot wallets like Nami, Typhon, Eternl, VESPR, and Lace offer various features. Cold storage options Ledger, Trezor, and Keystone provide offline security. The full node wallet Daedalus ensures maximum security by validating transactions locally. Each type caters to different user needs.
+
+<div style={{ textAlign: 'right' }}>
+[**Read more**](https://medium.com/tap-in-with-taptools/cardano-wallets-ba4550a64db7) 
+</div>
+
+![Cardano Wallets Starter Guide](./banner.webp)

blog/2024-03-04-community-digest/index.md

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+---
+slug: 2024-03-04-community-digest
+title: "Community Digest"
+authors: [cf]
+tags: [community digest]
+---
+
+On March 1, 2024, at 15:13:47 CET, Cardano celebrated its 10 millionth block, minted by JAPAN4 pool. This milestone highlights the community's dedication since Shelley in 2020. The Edinburgh Decentralization Index (EDI) released dashboards showing Cardano's superior decentralization, with a Nakamoto coefficient of 58, compared to Bitcoin and Ethereum's 2. The Japanese Cardano community hosted a successful booth at Japan Web 3 Week Tokyo, with future events planned. Other news includes Rejuve’s decentralized aging research, IOG's new stablecoin XSY, CIP-1694 governance feature testing on SanchoNet, and Cryptoheadz's Cardano introduction event in California.
+
+<div style={{ textAlign: 'right' }}>
+ [**Read more**](https://forum.cardano.org/t/digest-march-4-2024-cardano-celebrating-its-10-millionth-block-edinburgh-decentralization-index-blockchain-comparison-dashboards-japanese-cardano-community-at-web-3-week-tokyo/128549) 
+</div>
+
+ ![community digest](./community-digest.png)
+