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            <title><![CDATA[“Empowering Tomorrow: The Union of Autonomy and PrithviDevs”]]></title>
            <link>https://medium.com/@autonomy.network/empowering-tomorrow-the-union-of-autonomy-and-prithvidevs-329420271574?source=rss-1b12c7eabb4a------2</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Autonomy]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2023 11:36:52 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2023-12-22T11:36:52.336Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*oa1Ptp5QHJhQch8vF3EhXg.png" /></figure><h3>Introduction</h3><p>In a groundbreaking move towards a transformative future, Autonomy Network and PrithviDevs are joining forces to create a powerful alliance that promises to reshape the landscape of decentralized technologies. This collaboration marks a significant milestone, bringing together the best of both worlds to pave the way for an innovative and inclusive tomorrow.</p><h4><strong>Autonomy: Pioneering Decentralization</strong></h4><p>Autonomy, a trailblazer in the realm of decentralized systems, has consistently pushed the boundaries of what’s possible in the digital landscape. With a commitment to fostering autonomy, privacy, and security, Autonomy Network has been at the forefront of developing cutting-edge solutions that empower users to take control of their digital experiences. From decentralized finance (DeFi) applications to privacy-focused communication tools, Autonomy has demonstrated a relentless pursuit of a decentralized future.</p><h4><strong>PrithviDevs: Building Trust in Blockchain</strong></h4><p>On the other side of this formidable partnership stands PrithviDevs, a renowned name in blockchain technology. PrithviDevs has built a reputation for ensuring the integrity and security of blockchain networks through robust validation mechanisms. Their commitment to creating trust in decentralized ecosystems has made them a trusted validator service provider, with a track record of supporting various blockchain projects in achieving consensus and maintaining a secure network.</p><h4><strong>Past Collaborations: Seeds of Innovation</strong></h4><p>Both Autonomy and PrithviDevs have a history of successful collaborations within their respective domains. Autonomy’s partnerships with leading decentralized application (dApp) developers have resulted in the creation of user-friendly, secure, and scalable solutions. PrithviDevs, on the other hand, has played a crucial role in securing the infrastructure of numerous blockchain projects, contributing to the overall stability and reliability of decentralized networks.</p><h4><strong>The Vision for Tomorrow: Uniting Strengths</strong></h4><p>The merger of Autonomy and PrithviDevs is driven by a shared vision of empowering individuals and organizations through decentralized technologies. By combining Autonomy’s expertise in creating user-centric applications with PrithviDevs prowess in ensuring the reliability of blockchain networks, the collaboration aims to establish a comprehensive ecosystem that fosters innovation, trust, and inclusivity.</p><p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> The union of Autonomy and PrithviDevs represents a significant step towards realizing the full potential of decentralized technologies. As these two powerhouses come together, the future holds the promise of a more secure, private, and inclusive digital world. The collaborative efforts of Autonomy and PrithviDevs are set to redefine the way we interact with technology, bringing us closer to a decentralized future where autonomy and trust are at the forefront of innovation.</p><p>Key Focus Areas for the Future:</p><ol><li><strong>Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Integration:</strong> The collaboration will focus on enhancing and expanding decentralized finance applications to provide users with secure and efficient financial services without intermediaries.</li><li><strong>Privacy-Centric Solutions:</strong> Building on Autonomy’s commitment to privacy, the collaboration will develop and promote tools that prioritize user data protection, offering a new standard for digital privacy.</li><li><strong>Blockchain Security and Validation:</strong> Leveraging PrithviDevs experience, the collaboration will continue to strengthen the security of blockchain networks, ensuring the integrity and reliability of decentralized systems.</li><li><strong>Community Empowerment:</strong> Both entities recognize the importance of community involvement. The collaboration will actively engage with the community to gather feedback, foster innovation, and ensure that the technology meets the evolving needs of users</li></ol><p><strong>About PrithviDevs</strong></p><ul><li>Team of passionate full-stack developers with more than 10+ years of experience in building enterprise applications and 5+ years in web3 applications in Ethereum &amp; Cosmos.</li><li>Visit our <a href="https://prithvidevs.in/">Website</a> to learn more about us.</li><li>For announcements and the latest updates, follow <a href="https://twitter.com/PrithviDevs">Twitter</a>.</li></ul><p><strong>About Autonomy</strong></p><p>Autonomy is building a thriving web3 community collaborating with large IRL community partners such as T-Hub.</p><ul><li>Visit our <a href="https://autonomy.network/">Website</a> to learn more about us.</li><li>Join us in <a href="https://discord.gg/j2HXGnHY4a">Discord</a> to learn about our latest developments and support.</li><li>For announcements and the latest updates, follow <a href="https://twitter.com/AutonomyHQ">Twitter</a>.</li></ul><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=329420271574" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Evolution of Autonomy: A journey from then to Now and Beyond]]></title>
            <link>https://medium.com/@autonomy.network/the-evolution-of-autonomy-a-journey-from-then-to-now-and-beyond-af04c703a9fd?source=rss-1b12c7eabb4a------2</link>
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            <category><![CDATA[web3]]></category>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Autonomy]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:07:15 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2023-06-23T12:52:21.009Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*OKXGsC2ZLYXdL8qYvywfWg.jpeg" /></figure><p>We are pleased to present an announcement about the <a href="https://autonomy.network">launch of our new product</a> and our vision to build a protocol that powers the future of the creator economy. In this context, we would like to walk you through our journey from the inception of the project, to launch this new version of Autonomy.</p><p>Autonomy has always been a forward-thinking project, one that understands the monumental shifts happening in technology and society. We embarked on a mission to redefine the dynamics of the creator economy and democratize the digital creative space</p><h4><strong>The Past: Building a testnet product at the Intersection of the Creator Economy, NFTs, Tokens, and Blockchain</strong></h4><p>Autonomy’s genesis lies in the intersection of the creator economy, NFTs, blockchain, and token economies. Born out of a vision to empower individual creators, Autonomy sought to leverage emerging technologies to decentralize value and ownership through digital assets.</p><p>Through the power of blockchain and tokenization, Autonomy’s testnet aimed to create a system where creators can monetize their work in a direct and fair manner. Simultaneously, the advent of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) provided an unprecedented opportunity. By tokenizing digital assets, creators could mint unique, verifiable, and tradeable tokens representing their work, opening a new frontier for the creator economy.</p><blockquote>“Our testnet phase focused on building experiences around NFTs, easier onboarding to a Web3 application”</blockquote><p>A pivotal moment in our journey was signing a memorandum of understanding with <a href="https://t-hub.co/">T-hub</a>, the world’s largest innovation campus. This strategic partnership is facilitating a thriving Web3 community, fostering innovation and unlocking the potential of decentralized technologies. Here is the <a href="https://youtu.be/9TrQuFcOe8A">video link of the MoU signing</a> hosted by our core contributors.</p><iframe src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2F9TrQuFcOe8A%3Ffeature%3Doembed&amp;display_name=YouTube&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D9TrQuFcOe8A&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F9TrQuFcOe8A%2Fhqdefault.jpg&amp;key=a19fcc184b9711e1b4764040d3dc5c07&amp;type=text%2Fhtml&amp;schema=youtube" width="854" height="480" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"><a href="https://medium.com/media/df8a853dd73edd49d009395f0cd0dba8/href">https://medium.com/media/df8a853dd73edd49d009395f0cd0dba8/href</a></iframe><p>Subsequently we grew our community through ecosystem partnerships such as <a href="https://twitter.com/AutonomistX/status/1574657711526281216">AWS decrypt</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/AutonomyHQ/status/1585945466838999040">Web3 conclave of Indian game developer conference (IGDC)</a>. These partnerships brought us early contributors and users to the private beta testnet. Another significant milestone in our testnet phase was the <a href="https://twitter.com/sonymusicindia/status/1568856232500563969">partnership with Sony music.</a> In this partnership we ran a creator contest experiment on Autonomy to promote the music label of a popular film through NFTs.</p><h3>Sony Music India on Twitter: &quot;Join the contest.Disclaimer: This contest is solely led by @AutonomyHQT&amp;C apply as per Autonomy Network&#39;s policies#Kesariya #Brahmastra #KesariyaNFT #AutonomyNetwork #NFTs https://t.co/6Xs1ZUbRUE / Twitter&quot;</h3><p>Join the contest.Disclaimer: This contest is solely led by @AutonomyHQT&amp;C apply as per Autonomy Network&#39;s policies#Kesariya #Brahmastra #KesariyaNFT #AutonomyNetwork #NFTs https://t.co/6Xs1ZUbRUE</p><h4><strong>The Present: Disrupting the Creator Economy with Generative AI and Stable diffusion models</strong></h4><p>Fast forward to the present, Autonomy is making waves, disrupting the creator economy not only through NFTs and blockchain but also through Generative AI and Stable diffusion models .At the heart of this disruption are generative AI models that provide an array of tools for creators. These AI models help creators generate unique digital content such as images, videos, GIFs, and even game assets.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*koO_3smKtPlv2k5j2Ov8Ew.jpeg" /></figure><p>The Autonomy platform provides no code tools for creators, allowing them to create, tokenize, and sell their unique digital assets as NFTs.</p><blockquote><strong>“Autonomy’s platform utility is powered by our native token, AUTON, which facilitates transactions, rewards contributions, and gives holders a say in the platform’s governance”</strong>.</blockquote><p>Auton supercharges our community and brings network effects to the product. With each new creator joining the platform, the value of the entire Autonomy ecosystem increases, providing increased utility and value for all participants.</p><h4><strong>The Future: Decentralized AI Models, Data Markets, Personalized Models, Royalties, and More</strong></h4><p>We envisage a world where AI models aren’t controlled by centralized entities but are owned by the community. Through Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), every contributor to an AI model could have a say in its future development and use.</p><p>We also see decentralized data markets playing a key role. By decentralizing data, the value locked within it can be unlocked and shared among the community, all while preserving privacy and ensuring data integrity.Personalization will also be crucial. In Autonomy’s future, creators will have the ability to train their own personalized AI models, creating bespoke digital content that truly represents their creative vision.</p><blockquote><strong>“From images, memes, and GIFs to videos, game assets, and entire metaverse worlds, the creative possibilities are endless</strong>”</blockquote><p>With the added capability of minting these creations as NFTs, creators can earn royalties from their work, ensuring they are fairly rewarded for their creativity.</p><p>We are happy to share with you, our community members — Autonomy’s new product version. Here is the <a href="https://autonomy.network/">landing page</a> and <a href="https://beta.docs.autonomy.network/">documentation section</a> that will be constantly updated by the core team. We welcome any suggestions and contributions to it from the community.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*4PhTTV7PSzoQls7TjiZwcg.jpeg" /></figure><p>From our inception to the present day, and looking towards the future, Autonomy stands for the future of the creator economy that is decentralized. By harnessing the power of AI, blockchain, tokenization, and NFTs, Autonomy isn’t just providing a platform for creators, it’s crafting a new economic model for the digital age. The future is bright, and Autonomy is leading the way.</p><p>Join us on our discord server to experience Autonomy early and get free credits.</p><h4>Discord link <a href="https://discord.com/invite/3NTjEGPkJZ">here</a></h4><p>If you would like to contribute to the project. You can write to us at <strong>support@autonomy.network</strong></p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=af04c703a9fd" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Future of Governance: How Progressive Decentralization Can Change the Game]]></title>
            <link>https://medium.com/@autonomy.network/the-future-of-governance-how-progressive-decentralization-can-change-the-game-967bff539f14?source=rss-1b12c7eabb4a------2</link>
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            <category><![CDATA[decentralization]]></category>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Autonomy]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2023 10:45:53 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2023-01-27T10:45:53.937Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*KK0K1Iqm96GbS1XWxKBf_g.jpeg" /><figcaption>Image by Freepik</figcaption></figure><p>The world is changing fast. Decentralization is one of the most important trends in technology today, but it’s not an all-or-nothing proposition. There are many different kinds of decentralized systems with other properties, and these differences matter primarily when we’re trying to build scalable, resilient systems that survive in a constantly changing environment. This is where Progressive Decentralization comes in: A new way to decentralize that takes into account the best of centralized and decentralized systems, so you have something that scales well while still having fault tolerance and high performance.</p><p>Progressive decentralization is essential as it allows organizations to find the right balance between centralization and decentralization. It can be incorporated by gradually implementing decentralized technologies and decision-making processes. Let’s go over some specifics to understand this better.</p><h4>A new way to decentralize is needed to keep up with the world.</h4><p>Decentralization is the future, and it’s no longer a question of if but how we get there.</p><p>The world has changed a lot in the last few years. We’re seeing more demand for decentralization than ever before. We don’t just mean people talking about it online — we mean real-world applications of decentralization changing how we work and live.</p><p>There are several reasons why more people are demanding decentralized systems:</p><ul><li><strong>Increased demand for decentralization:</strong> People want more control over the systems they use and are willing to pay for them. For example, cryptocurrency — blockchain-based currencies are increasing because people want to transact without trusting banks or governments.</li><li><strong>Advancements in technology:</strong> Technology has advanced to the point where it makes sense for us to decentralize many previously centralized things. For example, blockchain technology allows us to secure information without relying on a single authority like Facebook or Google; instead, we can ensure information using cryptography so that only those with access can see it (and you don’t have to worry about getting hacked).</li><li><strong>Growing mistrust of centralized systems:</strong> As people become more aware of how much data centralized companies collect about them and how that data is used, they are becoming increasingly skeptical of centralized systems.</li><li><strong>Globalization and Remote work:</strong> With the growing trend of globalization and remote work, there is a greater need for decentralized systems that can facilitate collaboration and decision-making across multiple locations and time zones.</li></ul><p>As new use cases for decentralized systems emerge, the need for new ways to decentralize grows. Examples of new use cases include decentralized finance, decentralized marketplaces, and decentralized social networks.</p><h4>Centralized systems are still dominant for good reasons.</h4><p>Familiarity and Scalability are the most important reasons why centralized systems are still dominant. People who’ve grown up using centralized systems or worked in the industry for a while may need to realize this. Still, many things make centralized systems more familiar and more accessible to scale than decentralized ones.</p><p>Decentralized systems have the potential to provide many benefits, such as transparency, autonomy, and security. However, for decentralized systems to achieve similar results as centralized systems, they need to overcome these challenges like familiarity, Scalability, and trust. By addressing these challenges, decentralized systems can become more widely adopted and achieve similar results as centralized systems.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*4zcf-HTLWVt5JdfotquN_Q.jpeg" /><figcaption>Image by pikisuperstar on Freepik</figcaption></figure><h4>Decentralization is not an all-or-nothing proposition.</h4><p>Decentralization is not an all-or-nothing proposition. It’s a process of putting power in the hands of people and communities differently, depending on how they want to use it.</p><p>Many think of decentralization as a binary proposition: you’re either decentralized or not. In reality, organizations can choose from many different degrees of decentralization. And by embracing progressive decentralization, they can transition to a decentralized system in a more manageable way and with less risk.</p><p>Imagine that your organization has decided to move from a traditional top-down structure to a more collaborative and flexible one. But how do you get there?</p><p>The first step is figuring out where to start — and then making sure each action is taken deliberately and carefully. This can be tricky regarding management systems because they’re often built on top of existing hierarchies and processes.</p><p>So how do you keep everything running smoothly while also making changes? One way is through progressive decentralization: an incremental approach that allows organizations to make changes at their own pace while maintaining consistency throughout the whole system.</p><h4>Progressive decentralization takes into account the best of centralized and decentralized systems.</h4><p>Progressive decentralization is building a decentralized system that considers the best of centralized and decentralized systems. Progressive decentralization is one path toward achieving what we call distributed governance.</p><p>Distributed governance means giving people more control over their own lives and putting decision-making power in their hands instead of concentrating it at the top by central authorities (institutions like large corporations, governments, and political parties).</p><p>It’s a relatively new concept, but it’s gaining popularity because it addresses several problems with existing models. For example, it can reduce the risk of security breaches by allowing users to determine how much they want to keep private. It also makes it easier for users to participate in decision-making processes because they don’t have to be experts in all areas.</p><p>In progressive decentralization, you start with some centralized functions (such as those related to security) and gradually move more responsibilities over time until no centralized functions are left. The advantage here is that you don’t have to get rid of all your current systems at once — you can start small and work your way up from there.</p><h4>Conclusion</h4><p>To summarise, progressive decentralization is a valuable approach for organizations seeking to adapt to the decentralized landscape. It enables them to experiment with various levels of decentralization to find the optimal balance of centralization and decentralization for them.</p><p>Organizations can reap the benefits of decentralization while mitigating risks by gradually implementing decentralized technologies and decision-making processes.</p><p>Furthermore, it allows you to keep some control while giving up some to gain more power in the future. Implementing progressive decentralization can be difficult, but efficiency, effectiveness, and management benefits make it worthwhile.</p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=967bff539f14" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[What is a Decentralized Autonomous Organization, and How Does it Work?]]></title>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Autonomy]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2022 09:53:44 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2022-12-06T09:53:44.686Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4>This article will explain what a DAO is, how it works, and the different types of DAOs.</h4><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/900/1*983wFpkklpWs3mRrkSoh_w.jpeg" /><figcaption>Image by rawpixel.com on Freepik</figcaption></figure><p>DAOs, or decentralized autonomous organizations, are organizations without hierarchy or a central point of control. DAOs are formed on the blockchain, and their governance and management are done with smart contracts. The code of the smart contract is in charge of directing the DAO.</p><p>Each DAO works according to the rules defined in its smart contract. A smart contract is like a set of programs or cold and hard rules utterly free from human interference or corruption.</p><p>With DAO, new technologies can be implemented into the system and unified with a single governance mechanism, which can help remove several issues sometimes faced by decentralized projects and traditional organizations.</p><h3>How Does DAO Work?</h3><p>To understand how DAO works, first, we need to understand its basic working model — the token-based voting mechanism.</p><p>The token-based voting mechanism is used when a member wants to propose a new initiative for business development, such as setting up a new product line or acquiring another firm in the market. The organization’s members will vote for that proposal using their tokens. Tokens are blockchain-based digital assets that act as proof of ownership for certain shares in any cryptocurrency venture.</p><p>The way a DAO works is quite simple: it consists of smart contracts that are run on top of the Ethereum blockchain. Those contracts handle all the transactions within the organization autonomously, which means there is no need for human intervention. All community members contribute financially to the organization and get tokens in return for their contribution. Those tokens are used to vote on how the organization should function.</p><h3>Why do we need DAOs?</h3><p>DAOs can help businesses save money and time. They do this by cutting out the middleman, reducing bureaucracy, and introducing complete transparency. So what does that mean?</p><ul><li>Cutting out the mediators means you don’t need an intermediary to run a business anymore — as an accountant or lawyer would be in a traditional structure. Instead, decisions are made collectively by everyone who holds tokens (the equivalent of stock) within the organization. And if someone doesn’t agree with something that’s been decided on, they can leave because decentralization means no one has more power than anyone else within DAO governance structures.</li><li>With less bureaucracy, it is much easier for groups within DAOs to make decisions quickly without needing multiple meetings or votes (or even any hierarchy). Decisions are made through consensus rather than majority rule.</li><li>Complete transparency is possible because everything about how these organizations operate is recorded on public blockchains that anyone can access at any time. Combined with open-source code, this level of financial control allows any business to work without regard for external factors affecting operational costs.</li></ul><h3>Types Of DAOs</h3><p>Protocol DAOs are a new way to bring decentralized financial services to users. It creates a system where users can conduct peer-to-peer financial transactions using smart contract protocols.</p><p>Grant DAO facilitates community donations/funds into the grant pool and votes collectively on how the funds are allocated and distributed. The goal of these DAOs is to fund new and innovative DeFi projects that organizations submit.</p><p>A social DAO is a distinct community with a specific goal or interest. It’s similar to an online club where members can gather to learn, interact, and participate in activities related to their common interests.</p><p>Collector DAO is an art and culture community. It’s a DAO that buys, sells, or issues NFTs. The primary goal is to acquire NFT art from carefully selected collections or artists. All members who contributed to the artwork purchase will have an equal share of ownership.</p><p>Social media DAOs are for networking and socializing with others who share your interests. The idea is to allow users to connect in ways not governed by traditional social networks such as Facebook or Twitter.</p><p>Investment DAO democratizes investing by making it open and accessible to anyone at any time and location. The organization raises and invests capital in various assets to benefit the community’s members.</p><p>Media DAOs reconstruct traditional content and advertising production with community-driven content. It does not include advertising and rewards content creators with tokens for producing their content.</p><p>Entertainment DAOs means decentralized entertainment. It gives members creative freedom by allowing them to make project decisions through tokens and voting.</p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>DAO is the future of web3 development.</p><p>DAOs are a powerful new way to help realize the web3 vision. They can serve as autonomous organizations that govern themselves and make decisions while also being able to interact with other organizations and individuals on the blockchain.</p><p>And blockchain’s decentralized nature makes it an excellent tool for developing global, transparent, and equitable applications. However, to create genuinely decentralized applications, we require an ecosystem that addresses all factors that contribute to a great application, such as user experience, scalability, and security.</p><p><strong><em>Find out more about Autonomy Network.</em></strong></p><ul><li><em>Visit our </em><a href="https://www.autonomy.network/"><em>website</em></a><em> and </em><a href="http://app.autonomy.network/"><em>app</em></a><em> to get an overview about what we do.</em></li><li><em>Join our </em><a href="https://discord.gg/j5MBmMaT"><em>Discord</em></a><em> and </em><a href="https://t.me/AutonomyHQ"><em>Telegram</em></a><em> communities.</em></li><li><em>For quick updates, follow us on </em><a href="https://instagram.com/autonomy.network?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y="><em>Instagram</em></a><em> and </em><a href="https://twitter.com/AutonomyHQ"><em>Twitter</em></a><em>.</em></li><li><em>Send us an email at info@autonomy.network if you have any questions.</em></li></ul><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=d46892812372" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Running Autonomy Validator on Akash Network]]></title>
            <link>https://medium.com/@autonomy.network/running-autonomy-validator-on-akash-network-e6028d731097?source=rss-1b12c7eabb4a------2</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Autonomy]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2022 05:34:29 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2022-11-21T10:42:27.681Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*5kD8iE2AXb4UbDYEc1QyjA.jpeg" /></figure><blockquote>This guide will walk you through the process of creating an Autonomy validator on Akash in simple steps.</blockquote><p><strong>Autonomy Validator:</strong><br>Validators are responsible for running a full node and participating in consensus by broadcasting votes containing cryptographic signatures signed with the validator’s private key.</p><p><strong>Role of Validators:</strong></p><ul><li>Validators commit new blocks in the blockchain and receive revenue in exchange for their work.</li><li>Validators must participate in governance by voting on proposals.</li><li>Validators are weighted according to their total stake.</li></ul><p><strong>What is Akash Network?</strong><br>Akash Network enables developers to launch applications such as DeFi apps, blogs, games, data visualizations, block explorers, blockchain nodes, and other blockchain network components on a decentralized cloud.</p><p><strong>Filebase</strong><br>Filebase is a decentralized storage system, and we use S3 buckets to backup/restore priv val key.json and node key.json so that we can use the keys when creating the validator transaction and in the future.</p><h4><strong>Prerequisites for Running the Validator</strong></h4><p>1. Laptop with internet connection<br>2. Basic knowledge of blockchain<br>3. Filebase account (<a href="https://console.filebase.com/">Sign up for a new account</a>)</p><ul><li>After creating an account, open <a href="https://console.filebase.com/">Filebase</a> to create a bucket. Select storage network as <strong>Sia</strong></li><li>For example, <strong>bucket name: autonomy</strong></li><li>Create a folder, example: <strong>node</strong></li><li>Here the <strong>KEY_PATH = autonomy/node</strong></li><li>You can find the <strong>KEY</strong> and <strong>SECRET</strong> in Access keys</li><li>Example: S3_KEY=01E6E0000000C99dddd</li><li>Example: S3_SECRET=HJDKFHJHJdfhdfhhgyufyufSDDSDSSDSDdsfd123</li><li>Copy the <strong>KEY</strong> and <strong>SECRET</strong> and use it while giving the env variables in the SDL file</li></ul><h4>Steps to Run the Validator on Akash</h4><p><strong>Step 1:</strong> Download <a href="https://docs.akash.network/guides/deploy/cloudmos-deploy-installation"><strong>Cloudmos</strong></a> and install as per your Operating System</p><p><strong>To download Cloudmos, </strong><a href="https://docs.akash.network/guides/deploy/cloudmos-deploy-installation"><strong>click here</strong></a>.</p><p><strong>Step 2:</strong> After finishing installation, open the app to complete the following process</p><ul><li><strong>Import the Existing Wallet:</strong> Use the mnemonic phrase you use to access your wallet to import your existing wallet. If you do not already have a wallet, <a href="https://docs.akash.network/tokens-and-wallets/keplr">click here to create one</a>.</li><li>Choose a name for the wallet in the app. This has no effect on the app’s functionality, but it does aid in tracking which wallet is currently in use.</li><li>Next, choose a password for the wallet.</li></ul><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*KhvqqsMS34H3KZU7gI36_g.png" /></figure><p><strong>Step 3: Create Certificate</strong><br>When you first launch the tool, there will be no valid certificate. To resolve this, click on the three dots to the right of the Certificate status and select “Create Certificate.”</p><p><strong>NOTE:</strong> Make sure you have enough <strong>AKT</strong> tokens for certificate creation and deployment process.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*iuChv9TtxtPKQPFHYPbeAQ.png" /></figure><p><strong>Note:</strong> If you want to know how to define a custom RPC node, <a href="https://docs.akash.network/guides/deploy/custom-rpc-node">click here</a>.</p><p><strong>Step 4: Click on ‘Create Deployment’</strong></p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*KvUxrweMadOl_uHlgQeb8w.png" /></figure><ul><li>A number of prerequisites are checked to ensure that we are ready to deploy our node onto Akash.</li></ul><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*21-b5eVGQfXvZ3hy5_403A.png" /></figure><ul><li>To install the Autonomy Node, we will use a custom SDL file.</li><li>Select “Empty” so that we can copy and paste the Autonomy Node SDL in the following step.</li></ul><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*b_Tf-w2BAAfuuy9f-zAPoQ.png" /></figure><p><strong>Step 5:</strong> Copy deploy.yml SDL file from <a href="https://github.com/Sandeep-Narahari/autonomy-omnibus-akash/blob/main/deploy.yml"><strong>here</strong></a> and paste it in Cloudmos SDL editor window.</p><p>In Cloudmos SDL editor window, edit the below env variables</p><ul><li>MONIKER=my-moniker-1 (Enter the moniker name of your node.)</li><li>S3_KEY=XXXXXXXXXX (Enter your filebase S3 bucket key here, which we have created.)</li><li>S3_SECRET=XXXXXXXXXXX (Enter the filebase S3 bucket Secret which was generated previously while creating the bucket)</li><li>S3_HOST= <a href="https://s3.filebase.com">https://s3.filebase.com</a></li><li>KEY_PATH=bucket-name/folder-name (Here the priv_val_key.json and node_key.json files will be stored in the given path)</li><li>STATESYNC_ENABLE=true<br>(Get the latest block height and hash from <a href="https://v2.rpc.wouo.autonomy.network/status?"><strong>here</strong></a><strong>.</strong>)</li><li>STATESYNC_RPC_SERVERS=<a href="https://v2.rpc.wouo.autonomy.network:443,https://v2.rpc.wouo.autonomy.network:443">https://v2.rpc.wouo.autonomy.network:443,https://v2.rpc.wouo.autonomy.network:443</a></li><li>STATESYNC_TRUST_PERIOD=168h0m0s</li><li>STATESYNC_TRUST_HEIGHT=XXXXXXXXXXX (latest block height)</li><li>STATESYNC_TRUST_HASH=XXXXXXXXXXXXX (latest block hash)</li></ul><p><strong>NOTE:</strong> Don’t give space after <strong>“=”</strong> and be careful about indentation</p><p><strong>NOTE:</strong> The SDL within GitHub currently has a storage &gt; size value of 120Gi. Omnibus uses a compressed snapshot of the blockchain; when expanded, 120GB of storage will be insufficient for deployment. Reducing the storage size to 350GB will suffice at the time of writing and allow for some expansion. Please adjust the storage as indicated in the screenshot below.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*cHkdtBM8LgfK2j6lSg1IKg.png" /></figure><ul><li>Accept the initial deposit of 5 AKT tokens into the deployment’s escrow account.</li><li>The escrow can be easily refilled at any time within Cloudmos Deploy.</li></ul><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*VIA8Q-Cst_MZKPqZ_gRbFw.png" /></figure><ul><li>Approve the transaction fee to continue the deployment.</li></ul><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*Q8bZTx2q9xPP5oXandQQFw.png" /></figure><ul><li>Select a provider from the bid list.</li></ul><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*mGd34fkCvR4UlwrPpcBIPQ.png" /></figure><ul><li>Accept the transaction fee to create a lease with the provider.</li></ul><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*qOQEJhAsDlk7KRN7wn_r-w.png" /></figure><p><strong>Step 6:</strong> Assess the events to see if the image was successfully pulled from the Docker Hub and started the container in the events tab.</p><p><strong>Step 7:</strong> Check the logs to know the status of the blocks.</p><p><strong>Step 8:</strong> After syncing the blocks, the priv_val_key.json and node_key.json files are saved in the bucket folder you created earlier. Check your priv_val_key.json and node_key.json files in <a href="https://console.filebase.com/"><strong>Filebase</strong></a>.</p><p><strong>Step 9:</strong> Download <strong>priv_val_key.json</strong> and <strong>node_key.json</strong> files to your local computer.</p><p><strong>Step 10:</strong> Open terminal and clone autonomy chain. Ensure that you have Golang 1.18 installed</p><pre><br>=&gt; git clone https://github.com/AutonomyNetwork/autonomy-chain.git</pre><p><strong>Step 11:</strong> Open autonomy chain directory in the terminal, and type:</p><pre><br>=&gt; cd autonomy-chain<br>=&gt; git checkout v1.2.0<br>=&gt; make install <br>=&gt; autonomy init my-moniker — chain-id autonomy</pre><p>(The `.autonomy` folder has now been created.)</p><p><strong>Step 12:</strong> Open the <strong>.autonomy folder</strong> in hidden folders to see the <strong>config and data folders</strong></p><ul><li>Click on the config folder and delete genesis.json, priv_val_key.json, and node_key.json files.</li><li>Copy the priv_val_key.json and node_key.json files that was downloaded in <strong>Step 9</strong>, and paste it in <strong>home/.autonomy/config/</strong> (in config folder).</li><li>Then, download genesis.json from <a href="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&amp;id=1APXcTwlldae5cumDLygiu9wlozT6x8a-"><strong>here</strong></a>, and</li><li>Copy and paste the <strong>genesis.json file</strong> in the same <strong>.autonomy/config/</strong> folder.</li></ul><p><strong>Step 13:</strong> <br>(<strong>NOTE:</strong> If you already have the key and want to recover, skip this step and proceed to <strong>Step 14</strong>)<br>To add a wallet key, type this command into the terminal.</p><pre>=&gt; autonomy keys add KEY_NAME</pre><p><strong>Note:</strong> Keep the generated wallet key’s address and mnemonic phrase in a safe place.</p><p><strong>Step 14:</strong> <br>Enter the command to recover the existing wallet to which you have access.</p><pre><br>=&gt; autonomy keys add &lt;key-name&gt; — recover &lt;mnemonic&gt;<br></pre><p>(Make sure you have <strong>AUT</strong> tokens in your wallet)</p><p><strong>NOTE:</strong> If you want AUT testnet tokens please ask in Discord server validator community testnet channel <a href="https://discord.com/invite/3NTjEGPkJZ"><strong>here</strong></a>.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/800/1*Xc_X_pcFBYWzXXF3K724kQ.png" /></figure><p><strong>Step 15:</strong> Open the Cloudmos app, navigate to your node deployment lease, and copy your URI <br> <br><strong>Step 16:</strong> Examine your deployed SDL file’s port number in the <strong>UPDATE</strong> tab.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*VfQHKVZbHTNAN3za3zLKIg.png" /></figure><p>Make your node with the copied URI and get your rpc port number from SDL file as shown below.</p><pre><br>=&gt; URI: lekrba5u3hctrc4kmck8uvf7sk.ingress.europlots.com<br>=&gt; rpc: 80<br>Enter your URI and RPC in the below field<br>=&gt; ––node http://&lt;URI&gt;:&lt;rpc&gt; <br></pre><p>Use this –<strong>–node</strong> option when creating your validator transaction.</p><p><strong>Step 17:</strong> Check the Validator Pub Key</p><pre><br>=&gt; autonomy tendermint show-validator</pre><p><strong>Step 18:</strong> Create a Validator</p><pre><br>=&gt; autonomy tx staking create-validator \<br>  --amount 30000000uaut \<br>  --commission-max-change-rate 0.01 \<br>  --commission-max-rate 0.2 \<br>  --commission-rate 0.1 \<br>  --from [account_key_name] \<br>  --fees 400000uaut \<br>  --min-self-delegation 1 \<br>  --moniker [validator_moniker] \<br>  --pubkey $(autonomy tendermint show-validator) \<br>  --chain-id autonomy \<br>  --node http://lekrba5u3hctrc4kmck8uvf7sk.ingress.europlots.com:80<br>  -y<br></pre><p><strong>Step 19:</strong> After successful transaction, check your validator <a href="https://v2.rpc.wouo.autonomy.network/validators?height"><strong>here</strong></a>.</p><p><strong><em>Find out more about Autonomy Network.</em></strong></p><ul><li><em>Visit our </em><a href="https://www.autonomy.network/"><em>website</em></a><em> and </em><a href="http://app.autonomy.network"><em>app</em></a><em> to get an overview about what we do.</em></li><li><em>Join our </em><a href="https://t.me/AutonomyHQ"><em>Telegram</em></a><em> and </em><a href="https://discord.gg/j5MBmMaT"><em>Discord</em></a><em> communities.</em></li><li><em>For quick updates, follow us on </em><a href="https://instagram.com/autonomy.network?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y="><em>Instagram</em></a><em> and </em><a href="https://twitter.com/AutonomyHQ"><em>Twitter</em></a><em>.</em></li><li><em>Send us an email at info@autonomy.network if you have any questions.</em></li></ul><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=e6028d731097" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[About Web 3.0- The New Age Of the Internet]]></title>
            <link>https://medium.com/@autonomy.network/about-web-3-0-the-new-age-of-the-internet-e15d3cc8c271?source=rss-1b12c7eabb4a------2</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Autonomy]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2022 14:42:20 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2022-07-29T14:42:20.313Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*Bk7nBdR7hEvWzi36bkdhHA.jpeg" /></figure><p>The Internet has come a long way since its beginning in the early 1990s. Today, it’s an integral part of society as we connect and share information worldwide. Nonetheless, some aspects of the web need to change if we want it to continue being useful. From how we use technology daily to how much control we have over what happens online.</p><p>So what is Web 3.0?</p><p>‘Web 3.0’ is a term often used to refer to the next age of the Internet. It aims to make it more convenient than ever by using blockchain technology. It’s also known as ‘Web 3’.</p><p>Blockchain technology has been around since 2008. Various industries like banking and finance were using it. Still, it wasn’t known universally until recently, when companies started adopting this technology into their products or services.</p><p>The difference between Web 2.0 and Web 3.0 is that it’s not simply another application but a new way of structuring information-sharing on the web.</p><p>In a web 3.0 system, there are no third parties or authority figures; instead, every user or node on the network would act as a server. Data will be encrypted and distributed across the network; only you can access it. Therefore, there’s no need for a central server; a distributed ledger system that uses cryptography (encryption) is storing your data.</p><p>A vital component of this new paradigm is that there are no gatekeepers. There’s no need for companies like Google or Facebook, who have been able to control people’s data since they came onto the scene decades ago.</p><p>An example of this might be the decentralized applications (dApps) that offer programs functioning on a blockchain or peer-to-peer networks — often built on the Ethereum blockchain.</p><p>For example, you can use a dApp to rent your apartment or car while away. Here, you control your property directly through smart contracts and receive funds in return for allowing other people to access it as long as they adhere to specific rules. With dApps, there would be no involvement of middlemen like Airbnb or Turo to process the transaction — just users who want something from each other (and ideally get paid for it).</p><p>As you can see, web 3.0 is not just about using blockchain technology. It’s about decentralizing every aspect of the Internet and allowing people to interact directly with each other without any third-party intermediaries. Web 3.0 will enable users to control their data more effectively and ensure that no one else can access what they share online without their consent. In short, it will be an exciting time for everyone who wants an open Internet where sharing information freely is encouraged over profit-making strategies.</p><p><em>Autonomy is a decentralized network for creators to build tokens and grow their communities! Follow us on Twitter (</em><a href="https://twitter.com/AutonomyHQ"><em>@AutonomyHQ</em></a><em>) and Instagram (</em><a href="https://instagram.com/autonomy.network?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y="><em>autonomy.network</em></a><em>).</em></p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=e15d3cc8c271" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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