September Newsletter
Welcome to the latest edition of the SafeStake Newsletter! Join us now for a journey that explores recent highlights and offers a sneak peek into SafeStake’s future plans!
But before we engage the thrusters, let us take a moment to express gratitude to our loyal community members for their unwavering support. We are thrilled to have you as active crew members and passengers as we navigate the vast blockchain galaxy.
Now… onward and upward! 🚀
SafeStake Sponsors Mainnet 2023
The SafeStake team had an exceptional time at Mainnet 2023, Messari's premier summit renowned for its immersive experience and trendsetting agenda. Set against the backdrop of the ‘city that never sleeps,’ the event unfolded from September 20th to 22nd, marking an unforgettable chapter in our journey!
Mainnet brings together crypto leaders, professional node operators, builders, and investors for three days of provocative discussions, future-focused collaboration, and networking. It serves as a forum for industry professionals to navigate the world of crypto and Web3 with a focus on the latest trends and advancements.
At the event, SafeStake had the opportunity to spread the word and raise awareness for our groundbreaking work in improving and decentralizing the Ethereum staking ecosystem. The team proudly represented the project and had the pleasure of meeting and engaging with attendees from all over the world!
More SafeStake-sponsored IRL events are coming!
Looking to meet the SafeStake team? Want to take part in some amazing in-person events for professional development and networking?
Check out these upcoming events where SafeStake will have a sponsored presence:
Staking Summit
November 10 - 11, 2023
Istanbul, Turkey
Hosted by Staking Rewards
Proof of Stake Unites.
The era of Proof of Stake has begun following the Ethereum merge. The staking ecosystem comes together to give Proof of Stake a unified voice and discuss where the $110 Billion Dollar industry goes next!
Devconnect IST
November 13 - 19, 2023
Istanbul, Turkey
Hosted by Ethereum Foundation
Meet the builders of Ethereum
Devconnect is a week-long gathering of independent Ethereum events to learn, share, and make progress together.
Major Update!
SafeStake Mainnet Launch is Coming Soon!
Our Smart Contracts are currently undergoing a third-party audit, and if all goes as planned, we aim to launch SafeStake Stage 1 mainnet in Q4. Stage 1 Mainnet will launch shortly after the contracts are ready, so stay tuned for more updates!
Growing Safestake
As you are likely aware, we've been running a successful public testnet for over half a year, and we've learned that building a strong community of professional operators is vital to our success.
Future Collaboration with Lido
The team is excited to announce that we are in discussions with the Lido NOM to establish a formal cooperative testing relationship. Integrating SafeStake's DV network and advanced DKG (Distributed Key Generation) with Lido’s Staking Router would add a second layer of permissionless decentralization to their node operations and validator base, mitigating the potential risks they pose to the Ethereum blockchain. Subsequently, our current focus is on attracting more testers from the Lido DAO and building a solid reputation with them.
Incentives for Professional Operators
To achieve these objectives and entice more users to join SafeStake as we head toward mainnet launch, the team proposed establishing new incentive pools for both Lido and non-Lido operators.
As a result of your support, the governance proposal successfully PASSED with an overwhelming 99.97% of votes in agreement. Thank you to everyone who participated in the voting process. Your voice has been heard!
The approval of this incentive program is an exciting step toward securing more professional operators to join us as we transition from Galileo testnet to Ethereum mainnet.
As a result, the original Stage 1 Rewards Program ended on September 20, 2023. A list of reward earners has been prepared, and $DVT rewards will be transferred to wallets soon!
We appreciate everyone who participated in the initial Stage 1 Testnet Rewards Program, and we are already underway with the new incentive program, which includes a total of 3.6M in $DVT, as of September 25, 2023.
Deadline for Unstaking $STATE Has Passed!
EXTENSIONS in Effect for Claiming and Converting STATE Tokens!
Unstaking Website Decommissioned
The website for staking $STATE tokens (
https://staking.parastate.io
/) was decommissioned at the end of September.
Claim Portal Deadline Extension
It seems there are still a significant number of unclaimed STATE tokens on
https://claim.parastate.io/
As previously announced, the deadline to claim $STATE tokens from the initial Republic rounds has been extended until the end of this year (December 31, 2023). If you purchased STATE tokens, we encourage you to claim them at your earliest convenience and convert them to $DVT.
Conversion Deadline Extension
http://conversion.parastate.io
Since converting STATE tokens requires them to be claimed first, the deadline to convert STATE tokens to DVT tokens will also be extended to the end of the year (December 31, 2023).
DVT distribution occurs on a weekly basis.
If you have sent STATE tokens to the conversion vault more than one week since the last DVT distribution announcement and do not see your DVT tokens in your wallet, please ensure that you have imported the official DVT contract address into your wallet:
0x29FA1fee0F4F0Ab0e36eF7Ab8d7a35439eC6be75
SafeStake Infographic Contest
Community members participated in an exciting SafeStake Infographic Contest! We are in the process of scoring the submissions and will submit the top 10 for a community vote to determine the winners!
💎 The Good Stuff (prizes :)
1️⃣ 1st place: $100 (USD in $DVT)
2️⃣ 2nd place: $80 (USD in $DVT)
3️⃣ 3rd place: $60 (USD in $DVT)
🎁 4th place: $40 (USD in $DVT)
🎁 5th place: $20 (USD in $DVT)
💡 Every participant receives 200 XP on Zealy!
For all the details, please visit https://www.notion.so/parastate-safestake-community/SafeStake-Infographic-Contest-90527959b8c347aaa3dc776e827f274
Now it's your turn to make a difference! The SafeStake team is giving you the power to vote for your favorite works. Simply fill out the Submission form https://forms.gle/hqXgsjkw2otLDTsU7 We're excited to see who will come out on top! Good luck to all participants in this showcase of creativity!
Latest Blog Content
Interested in learning more about DVT, ETH staking, and related topics? Take a few moments to explore our blog and the latest articles we published this month. We hope you find them informative and engaging!
What Restaking Is and How It Could Affect Ethereum
The DVT Extension: Distributed Sequencer Technology (DST)
About SafeStake
SafeStake is a pioneering technology company focused on revolutionizing Ethereum staking. With its cutting-edge, decentralized Distributed Validator Technology (DVT), SafeStake provides an ultra-secure, fault-tolerant environment for Ethereum validators, maximizing staking rewards and minimizing penalties. SafeStake is committed to driving the growth and innovation of the Ethereum network while ensuring the security and prosperity of its participants.