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            <title><![CDATA[Big Bang: The First Trading Competition on Foundation Network]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 09:32:37 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2025-02-12T10:50:00.665Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*Zy84KXdt1fq6cwfGizT_uA.jpeg" /></figure><h3>Introduction</h3><p>With <strong>Perpetual Exchange</strong> now live on the <strong>Foundation Network</strong>, we are excited to introduce <strong>Big Bang</strong> — a competitive <strong>four-week trading event</strong> designed to reward the most skilled and dedicated traders. This is your opportunity to establish dominance on <strong>Foundation Exchange</strong>, compete against top traders, and claim your share of the <strong>500,000 $FOND prize pool</strong>.</p><h3>Campaign Summary</h3><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 9:00 UTC, 12th February — 9:00 UTC, 12th March</p><p><strong>Prize Pools:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Top 100 traders by trading volume:</strong> 350,000 $FOND</li><li><strong>Top 100 traders by highest PnL:</strong> 150,000 $FOND</li></ul><h3>How to Participate</h3><ul><li><strong>Visit</strong> <a href="https://foundation.network/competition">Foundation Exchange</a></li><li><strong>Connect your wallet</strong> and <strong>deposit collateral</strong></li><li><strong>Trade</strong> to maximize your <strong>trading volume</strong> and <strong>PnL</strong></li><li><strong>Join the Big Bang discussion &amp; support</strong> on <a href="https://discord.gg/nwnTEsnNDE">Discord</a></li></ul><h3>Important Note</h3><p>For beta testing purposes, a <strong>deposit limit of 10,000 USDC per wallet</strong> has been set. This ensures a controlled environment for performance evaluation and user experience refinement.</p><p>Get ready to trade, compete, and win big in <strong>Big Bang</strong>!</p><h3>Official links</h3><p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href="https://foundation.network/">https://foundation.network/</a><br><strong>Documentation</strong>: <a href="https://docs.foundation.network/">https://docs.foundation.network/</a><br><strong>X: </strong><a href="https://x.com/foundation_nw">https://x.com/foundation_nw</a><strong><br>Discord</strong>: <a href="https://discord.gg/foundationnetwork">https://discord.gg/foundationnetwork</a><br><strong>Telegram</strong>: <a href="https://t.me/foundationnetwork">https://t.me/foundation_network</a><br><strong>Medium</strong>: <a href="/@foundation_network">https://medium.com/@foundation_network</a></p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=3d98256f8931" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Foundation Protocol: Pioneering a New Era of Cross-Chain Liquidity and Governance]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 06:35:23 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2025-01-14T06:35:23.985Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As blockchain technology continues to evolve, the demand for seamless cross-chain trading and robust user generated marketplaces have never been greater. Foundation at its core contains a nuclei of two innovative tokens — <strong>Foundation Token ($FOND)</strong> and <strong>The Mule ($MULE)</strong> — each playing a crucial role in driving efficiency, sustainability, and long-term value for users of the ecosystem.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*Z4U-_31wJpspRPdAuP2JoA.png" /></figure><h3>1. Foundation Token $FOND</h3><p><strong>Max Supply</strong>: 1,000,000,000 FOND<br><strong>Release Date</strong>: April 2025</p><p><strong>$FOND</strong> is the native token underpinning the Foundation Protocol. It’s designed to serve multiple utilities, from facilitating listings and staking to supporting validation and entry to governance. With its comprehensive use cases, $FOND stands at the heart of a vision to streamline on-chain operations and incentivize community engagement.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*lWQ47oojLOxyVuB7Vpb1Ew.png" /></figure><h4>Distribution</h4><ul><li><strong>45%</strong>: Reserved for <a href="https://medium.com/@foundation_network/recap-the-foundation-pioneer-program-51a969e942e5"><strong>The Pioneer Program</strong></a> — a phased initiative launched in April 2024 that guided the protocol from the early development of a provably fair orderbook to mutually assured clearing, culminating in the deployment of an application-specific blockchain and AI marketplace. This allocation becomes available during the TGE (Token Generation Event).</li><li><strong>10%</strong>: Set aside for a <strong>month-long $FOND auction</strong>, purchasable solely with $LVL tokens. This event also kicks off at TGE, providing an opportunity for LVL holders to expand their stake in the protocol.</li><li><strong>5%</strong>: Dedicated to <strong>marketing, partnerships, and listings</strong>, all part of a broader strategy to drive adoption and boost visibility.</li><li><strong>40%</strong>: Held in the <strong>Foundation Treasury</strong>, ensuring the protocol’s longevity. Over time, these reserves will fund incentive programs and further development to maintain a thriving ecosystem.</li></ul><h4><strong>Vesting</strong></h4><ul><li>20% of $FOND distributed to The Pioneer Program and $FOND Auction will be released at the beginning.</li><li>The remaining 80%, together with future $FOND incentives, will be locked.</li><li>These locked tokens will be released quarterly based on the protocol’s accumulated fees.</li><li>For each $1M in fees generated by Foundation, 2% of the locked tokens at the snapshot end of the quarter will be unlocked.</li></ul><h3>2. The Mule $MULE</h3><p><strong>Max Supply</strong>: 1,000 MULE<br><strong>Release Date</strong>: April 2025</p><p>While $FOND focuses on everyday utility, <strong>$MULE</strong> functions as both a <strong>clearing vehicle</strong> and <strong>governance token</strong>, identifying as a “basket of tokens” reflecting the composition of the Foundation Treasury. By securing just-in-time liquidity for cross-chain settlements, $MULE ensures clearing across different ecosystems, collecting a small fee in the process.</p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*P8DpTXkk_lZOwspmaaDT-A.png" /></figure><h4>Token-on-Token Value Accrual</h4><p>The $MULE boasts a unique deflationary token economics. The protocol’s non-dilutive emission mechanism keeps issuance consistently below the fees generated, ensuring that <strong>value accrues in perpetuity</strong>. This robust structure is designed to align incentives between participants and the protocol, all while maintaining sustainable long-term growth.</p><h4>Redeemability and Treasury Composition</h4><p>Holders of $MULE can redeem their tokens for a proportional share of the Treasury’s assets — be it BTC, ETH, USDT, or any token supported on the Foundation Protocol. For instance, if the Treasury stands at $10 million and there are 100 $MULE in circulation, redeeming 10 $MULE (10% of the total supply) grants access to 10% of the total reserves ($1 million).</p><h3>3. Leveling Up the Foundation</h3><p>To reward early supporters, <strong>55% of the total $FOND supply</strong> is allocated to those who have helped bootstrap the Foundation Protocol via the Pioneer Program and to future participants in the $FOND auction using LVL. The Pioneer Program concludes on January 17, 2025, with the final $FOND allocation announced shortly after. All claimable tokens will be made available during TGE in April 2025.</p><p>Post-TGE, <strong>10 $MULE</strong> will be minted and <strong>proportionally distributed</strong> to members of the LVL community who took part in both the Pioneer Program and the Foundation auction. This move further cements the Foundation Protocol’s commitment to fostering a tight-knit, prosperous community that benefits from active collaboration and shared growth.</p><h3>Final Thoughts</h3><p>The <strong>Foundation Protocol</strong> is poised to revolutionize the way we interact with blockchain networks, offering an integrated system that addresses cross-chain liquidity, governance, and long-term value creation. Through $FOND and $MULE, users of the protocol have an opportunity to engage in a forward-thinking ecosystem that rewards initiative, collaboration, and steadfast support.</p><p>Mark your calendars for <strong>April 2025</strong>, when the Foundation Protocol sets the stage for a new era of decentralized finance. Whether you’re a tokenized yield seeker or a builder looking for the next big thing in blockchain infrastructure, the Foundation Protocol introduces an innovative framework that could reshape tokenized finance.</p><p><em>Foundation’s Official Links: </em><a href="https://linktr.ee/foundationnetwork"><em>https://linktr.ee/foundationnetwork</em></a></p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=14b6aaf1bd0d" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Recap: The Foundation Pioneer Program]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:58:25 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2025-01-10T11:58:25.129Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*e0j-rGFGZckoq9Kjq6nXTw.jpeg" /></figure><p>The <strong>Foundation Pioneer Program</strong> has been an incredible journey of growth, innovation, and collaboration. Launched in <strong>April 2024</strong>, this initiative was designed to engage the community to work alongside us in developing the <strong>Foundation Network,</strong> the most robust token facilitations platform ever built. Here’s a look back at the milestones and achievements that have defined this program so far.</p><h3>March 2024: The Beginning of Foundation</h3><p>The journey began on <strong>March 18, 2024</strong>, with the official announcement of the Foundation. The goal was singular: to build a blockchain agnostic decentralized trading network with mutually assured clearing. This announcement laid the foundation (pun intended) for the Pioneer Program, which began shortly thereafter.</p><h3><strong>April 2024: Launching the Pioneer Program and First Orderbook Testnet</strong></h3><p>The beginning of the<strong> Pioneer Program </strong>was mostly an Alpha program to test our orderbook system developed entirely from scratch while also offering the community’s supporters multiple avenues to get involved:</p><ul><li><strong>Staking </strong>of legacy LVL assets and LLP’s</li><li>Testing the matching system</li><li>Engaging in <strong>social quests</strong> to grow</li></ul><p>In April 2024 we introduced the <strong>first version </strong>of our orderbook, featuring basic <strong>Perpetual Trading</strong> functionalities. Early participants provided invaluable feedback, helping shape feature development from the very start.</p><h3><strong>May 2024: Provably Fair Facilitation</strong></h3><p>In May, we introduced the <strong>Matching Engine Explorer</strong>, a tool designed to bring unprecedented transparency to the system. Users could monitor all interactions between participants and the sequencer, ensuring trust and accountability.</p><h3>August 2024: Introduction of Spot Trading</h3><p>By August, the Foundation Network completed its development of <strong>Spot Trading</strong> features, expanding trading options for users and further bolstering the platform’s capabilities while strengthening its internal margin call and risk management functionalities.</p><h3>September 2024: Mutually Assured Clearing</h3><p>With the singular goal of becoming the most robust tokens facilitation platform, two major hurdles needed to be addressed. First is the network’s internal liquidity (as the number of users grows, and with the help of external market makers), the system is designed to grow in resilience as its user base grows. But in order to maximize our appeal to users, the platform has to be super useful from the very start. As such we began development on Foundation’s own cross-chain clearing. Supported with bridge liquidity from the Network along with those who wish to participate in the operations, our goal is to arrive at an end state where any transaction within the network can be settled on any blockchain where the protocol is deployed in the most transparent and frictionless way possible.</p><h3>October 2024: Development of Omni-Chain Settlement</h3><p>In October, the team began work on an innovative <strong>omni-chain settlement</strong> feature, leveraging the existing infrastructure of the <strong>Network</strong>. This system will enable users to <strong>seamlessly swap assets</strong> across chains to create a frictionless, chain-abstraction experience.</p><p>Powered by an <strong>intent-solver </strong>and integrated with Foundation’s <strong>matching engine</strong> along with the Treasury’s own liquidity, this feature is designed to deliver a seamless user experience. <strong>Omni-chain settlement</strong> is set to launch in <strong>May 2025</strong>, marking a new milestone in interoperability.</p><h3>November 2024: Foundation AI Marketplace</h3><p>In <strong>November 2024</strong>, the team began development of the <strong>Foundation AI Marketplace</strong>, a transformative feature designed to empower autonomous agents and model builders to transact seamlessly within a decentralized ecosystem. Serving as a marketplace for tokenized goods and services, the AI Marketplace will enable autonomous commerce, allowing agents to discover, trade, and consume services without human intermediation.</p><p>The Marketplace is built on the <strong>Foundation Chain</strong>, an <strong>EVM roll-up</strong>, ensuring compatibility with existing blockchain ecosystems and fostering an open environment for further development. With a robust reputation system and fully indexed services, it will function as a decentralized hub for developers, users, and AI agents to share and access services, much like a Web 2.0 app store.</p><p>Targeted for release in <strong>February 2025</strong>, the <strong>Foundation AI Marketplace</strong> aims to revolutionize commerce by enabling AI-driven value chains to operate autonomously, laying the groundwork for a tokenized, post-AI world.</p><h3>Ongoing UI/UX Improvements</h3><p>Throughout the program, the <strong>UI/UX</strong> has been a constant focus. Thanks to the valuable feedback from participants, the platform has undergone continuous enhancements to deliver a seamless and user-friendly experience.</p><h3>Numbers Speak for Themselves</h3><p>Today, the Foundation Pioneer Program boasts over <strong>13,500 active participants</strong> and an impressive <strong>$10.4 million in total value locked (TVL)</strong>. These numbers highlight the trust and enthusiasm of the community that has worked alongside our team for almost one year as we move closer to realizing the potential of the Network.</p><h3>Concluding the Pioneer Program</h3><p>The <strong>Foundation Pioneer Program</strong> will conclude on <strong>January 17, 2025</strong>. As part of this conclusion, the final <strong>Foundation Points (FP)</strong> earned by participants will serve as the basis for the <strong>$FOND airdrop</strong>, scheduled for <strong>April 2025</strong>. <strong>Details of the airdrop and the upcoming Foundation Tokenomics will be shared next week.</strong></p><p>Following the program’s conclusion, a <strong>new initiative</strong> will be introduced to incentivize trading and liquidity, ensuring the ongoing growth and vibrancy of the Foundation ecosystem post-launch.</p><h3>Looking Ahead</h3><p>We’re only getting started. With the groundworks laid by the team, and with the help of our supporters, we are poised to introduce a decentralized token facilitation system unlike anything the industry has ever seen.</p><p>To everyone who has joined us so far: <strong>thank you</strong>. The success of the Pioneer Program is a testament to your contributions. Stay tuned as we continue to push boundaries and create something extraordinary together.</p><h3>Official links</h3><p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href="https://foundation.network/">https://foundation.network/</a><br><strong>Documentation</strong>: <a href="https://docs.foundation.network/">https://docs.foundation.network/</a><br><strong>Twitter/X: </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/foundation_nw">https://twitter.com/foundation_nw</a><strong><br>Discord</strong>: <a href="https://discord.gg/foundationnetwork">https://discord.gg/foundationnetwork</a><br><strong>Telegram</strong>: <a href="https://t.me/foundationnetwork">https://t.me/foundationnetwork</a><br><strong>Medium</strong>: <a href="/@foundation_network">https://medium.com/@foundation_network</a></p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=51a969e942e5" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Foundation Network Roadmap Updates]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 10:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2024-12-30T10:55:16.721Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*_ywBu3kfumdF7rZLIn0UtA.png" /></figure><p>To our valued community,</p><p>The Foundation is a vertically integrated trading protocol designed for seamless token exchanges. At its core, it is:</p><ul><li><strong>Ecosystem Agnostic</strong>: Transactions can settle on any Layer 1 or Layer 2 where the protocol is deployed.</li><li><strong>Asset Agnostic</strong>: Users can list any token, with creators defining tokens to represent a variety of assets, baskets, enhanced exposure, or deliverable services such as compute and storage.</li></ul><p>Our roadmap expands on two years of development, with some features already introduced on our Testnet, integrating proven capabilities with groundbreaking innovations to deliver a next-generation trading ecosystem.</p><h3><strong>Release Timeline</strong></h3><p><strong>1. Foundation Mainnet &amp; Perpetual Trading<br>Date</strong>: 20 January 2025</p><ul><li>Introduce perpetual trading powered by the Foundation Chain, starting with <strong>BTC-PERP</strong> and <strong>ETH-PERP</strong>.</li><li>Support omni-chain settlement across <strong>Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, </strong>and <strong>Solana</strong>.</li></ul><p><strong>2. AI Marketplace<br>Date</strong>: End of February 2025</p><ul><li>Launch the first blockchain-powered AI Marketplace, enabling secure and transparent access, trading, and monetization of autonomous services.</li><li>Enhance chain abstraction for an improved user experience.</li></ul><p><strong>3. Autonomous Trading Vaults<br>Date</strong>: March 2025</p><ul><li>Launch Foundation Vaults, allowing users to deploy assets, participate in clearing operations, and earn fees for rendered services.</li></ul><p><strong>4. Spot Trading<br>Date</strong>: April 2025</p><ul><li>Launch spot trading with initial pairs: BTC-USDC, ETH-USDC, and SOL-USDC.</li><li>Enable permissionless listing for spot markets.</li></ul><p><strong>5. Omni-Chain Swap<br>Date</strong>: May 2025</p><ul><li>Release Foundation’s omni-chain swap, powered by its matching engine and liquidity from spot markets.</li></ul><p><strong>6. Launchpad<br>Date</strong>: June 2025</p><ul><li>Introduce the Liquidity Bootstrapping Pool (LBP) for token creation and sales.</li><li>Enable omni-chain participation, allowing tokens to deploy liquidity across any supported DEX after sales conclude.</li></ul><h3><strong>Foundation Token ($FOND)</strong></h3><p>The $FOND token is scheduled for release in <strong>April 2025</strong>, alongside the launch of spot trading. It will first be listed on Foundation’s own spot market, ensuring robust liquidity and a seamless trading experience.</p><p>We are excited to embark on this journey with our community and look forward to setting a new standard for tokenized ecosystems.</p><p>Stay tuned for updates as we bring these innovations to life!</p><h3>Official links</h3><p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href="https://foundation.network/">https://foundation.network/</a><br><strong>Documentation</strong>: <a href="https://docs.foundation.network/">https://docs.foundation.network/</a><br><strong>Twitter/X: </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/foundation_nw">https://twitter.com/foundation_nw</a><strong><br>Discord</strong>: <a href="https://discord.gg/foundationnetwork">https://discord.gg/foundationnetwork</a><br><strong>Telegram</strong>: <a href="https://t.me/foundationnetwork">https://t.me/foundationnetwork</a><br><strong>Medium</strong>: <a href="https://medium.com/@foundation_network">https://medium.com/@foundation_network</a></p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=1ff586b55a8c" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Unveiling the world’s first AI Marketplace powered by blockchain]]></title>
            <link>https://medium.com/@foundation_network/unveiling-the-world-first-ai-marketplace-powered-by-blockchain-903872b80c2a?source=rss-971346c539b7------2</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:05:19 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2024-12-26T02:45:52.153Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*Z2_wZFO8xuXv5ss5PUEBUw.png" /></figure><p>We are at a pivotal juncture where humanity stands on the brink of a technological renaissance as transformative as the advent of steam power. The shift from manual to autonomous labour heralds an era of unparalleled abundance, revolutionizing sectors from healthcare and science to education and manufacturing.</p><p>The productivity gains from autonomous agents will redefine the production and consumption of goods and services in unpredictable ways. This transformation, while gradual, will be deeply felt within the next 18 to 24 months, with autonomous agents advancing scientific research, fabricating goods, and delivering services. The transition of search engines to AI-driven discovery is just the start. AI agents will soon manage entire value chains — from discovery and logistics to procurement of resources before ultimately producing goods and services with little to no human intervention.</p><p>Realizing this vision requires enabling AI agents to transact, necessitating digital currencies as a seamless medium of exchange. We believe digital tokens will become essential in this post-AI world. Driven by this conviction, we are pioneering the development of a <strong>Massively Decentralized Liquidity Marketplace (MDLM)</strong> as foundational infrastructure.</p><p>Today, digital currencies are often viewed as speculative assets. However, tokens can represent a vast range of goods and services, fitting seamlessly into a future where commerce no longer requires human intermediation. Just as the Dutch East India Company set precedence to stock ownership, Foundation aims to democratize access to tokenized goods and services, paving a path towards autonomous commerce.</p><p><a href="https://foundation.network"><strong>The Foundation</strong></a><strong> is a platform where individuals and autonomous agents create marketplaces for the exchange of goods and services.</strong> Widely ranging from unique offerings to fungible assets. It is a facilitation tool designed to enable machine access for previously uncharted economic domains. Built on a robust reputation system, the Foundation is the first AI Marketplace with its own blockchain. <strong>As an EVM compatible roll-up powered by Optimism superchain, the network will be secured by the Ethereum base layer with native fraud proof mechanisms and its own tokenized incentives.</strong></p><p>Similar to existing Web 2.0 App stores, Foundation serves as a marketplace for developers, users, and autonomous agents to share, discover, and consume a variety of fully indexed services. Targeting to launch towards the end of Q1 2025.</p><p><a href="https://x.com/foundation_nw">Follow us on X</a> for the latest updates and exciting details!</p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=903872b80c2a" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Issue 2: Points Earning Stats & Quests]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 16:44:53 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2024-05-17T16:44:53.796Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*-SnnGRIzbJ8IJ0jvOlfmMQ.png" /></figure><p>Welcome to Foundations blog.</p><p>This blog series is ultimate guide to staying in the loop with all the latest developments, initiatives, and progress of our beloved Foundation.<br>From the heart of Foundation, we’ll provide information about our inner workings, offering exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes peeks, and analysis of ongoing events.</p><p>Join us on this captivating journey as we uncover the stories that shape our world.</p><h4>Contents</h4><ul><li><strong>Developers Corner</strong></li><li><strong>Zealy Campaign Stats</strong></li><li><strong>Platform Updates &amp; Announcements</strong></li></ul><h4>Developers Corner</h4><blockquote>Features</blockquote><p><strong>Strategy Orders</strong> — Allowing order creation with Take profit / Stop loss options. Due for release next week.</p><p><strong>Multiple chain support for Deposit &amp; Withdraw</strong> — Ready for testing next week.</p><blockquote>Continuing improvements</blockquote><ul><li>Performance and High Availability</li><li>Listing/Delisting Market flow</li><li>Exchange/Broker model</li></ul><blockquote>Long term updates</blockquote><p>Research and Development —<strong> Spot order book</strong> and the <strong>New liquidity pool model</strong>.</p><h4>Zealy Campaign Stats</h4><p>We are currently running our 2nd Zealy Campaign, where users can complete easy quests in order to earn XP and Foundation Points!</p><ul><li>Current number of members: <strong>7,117</strong></li><li>Total Completed quests: <strong>85,971</strong></li></ul><p>Click the link below in order to get started and earn from the 150,000 FP weekly prize pool.</p><p><a href="https://zealy.io/cw/foundationnetwork/questboard/sprints">https://zealy.io/cw/foundationnetwork/questboard/sprints</a></p><figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/0*0dLRLUv5sXFOSLlf" /></figure><h4>Platform update &amp; announcements</h4><p>The numbers speak for themselves, in the 25 days since Foundation Points launched, the statistics are looking as impressive as ever.</p><blockquote><strong>$10.2M</strong> <strong>in TVL</strong></blockquote><blockquote><strong>8.8M $LVL</strong> staked</blockquote><blockquote><strong>5.8M LEVEL LLP</strong> locked</blockquote><p>The amount of Foundation Points participants is currently <strong>12,362</strong> with more users joining every day.<br>Meanwhile, over the last week, Foundation has seen and impressive $12.3B in Testnet trading volume.</p><h4>About Foundation</h4><p>Foundation is a central liquidity hub with a turbo-charged orderbook trading engine, ensuring smooth trading experiences for traders and fostering exchange innovation for builders.</p><h4>Official links</h4><p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href="https://foundation.network/">https://foundation.network/</a><br><strong>Documentation</strong>: <a href="https://docs.foundation.network/">https://docs.foundation.network/</a><br><strong>Twitter/X: </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/foundation_nw">https://twitter.com/foundation_nw</a> <strong><br>Discord</strong>: <a href="https://discord.gg/foundationnetwork">https://discord.gg/foundationnetwork</a><br><strong>Telegram</strong>: <a href="https://t.me/foundationnetwork">https://t.me/foundationnetwork</a><br><strong>Medium</strong>: <a href="https://medium.com/@foundation_network">https://medium.com/@foundation_network</a></p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=18c2a09016ff" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Issue 1: The Epic Points Voyage begins]]></title>
            <link>https://medium.com/@foundation_network/week-1-the-epic-points-voyage-begins-18d3ddf9b418?source=rss-971346c539b7------2</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:00:51 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2024-05-03T04:54:40.033Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*ItpmyPNiwGa8EFOQVqAN_Q.jpeg" /></figure><p>Welcome to Foundations blog.</p><p>This blog series is ultimate guide to staying in the loop with all the latest developments, initiatives, and progress of our beloved Foundation.<br>Each week, from the heart of Foundation, we’ll provide information about the inner workings of the Foundation, offering exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes peeks, and analysis of ongoing events.</p><p>Join us on this captivating journey as we uncover the stories that shape our world.</p><h4>Headline</h4><ul><li><strong>Developers corner</strong></li><li><strong>Platform updates &amp; announcements</strong></li></ul><h4>Developers Corner</h4><blockquote>Foundation Points</blockquote><p>Early this week, Foundation Points program was deployed successfully along with its point-counting mechanism, allowing participants to start earning points. <br>We’re working on further features such as leaderboard of the whole program and also the one for referral to foster a sense of community and achievement among participants.</p><blockquote>Mainnet progress</blockquote><p>Significant progress has been made in developing the main perpetual features for the mainnet version. <br>Among these, the focus has been on refining trading mechanisms and implementing robust liquidation protocols. Facilitation of integration was taken into account in order to encourage projects and builders to take advantage of efficient liquidity provided by Foundation with ease.</p><h4>Platform update &amp; announcements</h4><p>Foundation Points program has been proving its attraction, acquiring huge attention within 5 days post launch.</p><blockquote><strong>$9.4M</strong> <strong>in TVL</strong></blockquote><blockquote><strong>7.5M $LVL</strong> staked</blockquote><blockquote><strong>5.2M LLP</strong> locked</blockquote><p>The numbers are constantly increasing day by day. The amount of participants also surged and surpassed 10,000 on April 24th.<br>Meanwhile, this week witnessed the highest testnet daily trading volume that has been recorded so far, with <strong>$1.1B</strong> on April 25th, increasing testnet all-time trading volume to <strong>$6.5B.</strong></p><h4>About Foundation</h4><p>Foundation is a central liquidity hub with a turbo-charged orderbook trading engine, ensuring smooth trading experiences for traders and fostering exchange innovation for builders.</p><h4>Official links</h4><p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href="https://foundation.network/">https://foundation.network/</a><br><strong>Documentation</strong>: <a href="https://docs.foundation.network/">https://docs.foundation.network/</a><br><strong>Twitter/X: </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/foundation_nw">https://twitter.com/foundation_nw</a> <strong><br>Discord</strong>: <a href="https://discord.gg/foundationnetwork">https://discord.gg/foundationnetwork</a><br><strong>Telegram</strong>: <a href="https://t.me/foundationnetwork">https://t.me/foundationnetwork</a><br><strong>Medium</strong>: <a href="https://medium.com/@foundation_network">https://medium.com/@foundation_network</a></p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=18d3ddf9b418" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Foundation Points: A Step-by-Step Guide to completing quests]]></title>
            <link>https://medium.com/@foundation_network/foundation-points-a-step-by-step-guide-to-completing-quests-b7415722de6e?source=rss-971346c539b7------2</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 07:29:55 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2024-05-07T02:44:57.518Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*wLPM2WgNE6jlkII0dkbZ-g.jpeg" /></figure><h3>Overview:</h3><p>We are over thrilled to announce that Foundation Points are now ready to be earned. Foundation Points are born to quantify and reward users distributions to Foundation ecosystem.</p><p>✅Foundation Points website: <a href="https://foundation.network/points">https://foundation.network/points</a></p><p>Users can earn points via trading, staking and many ways of contributing to Foundation.<br>Below are details on how to complete current quests to earn points. You can also visit <a href="https://docs.foundation.network/">our docs</a> for general information about the program.</p><h3>How to earn Points</h3><p>⚠️⚠️⚠️ <strong><em>Points can be gained only after you SIGN IN the points program.</em></strong></p><p>Trading on Testnet is one of your best chances to earn Foundation Points.</p><blockquote>✅5 points for every trade executed<br>✅Maximum of 1,000 points can be earned per wallet per day.<br>✅Maximum of 10,000 points can be earned per hour by all users</blockquote><p>👉Here’s how to get started: <br>📌Step 1: Visit <a href="https://testnet.foundation.network">https://testnet.foundation.network</a> and connect your wallet<br>📌Step 2: Faucet USDC to start trading<br>Click tab “Faucet” or join this link: <a href="https://testnet.foundation.network/faucet">https://testnet.foundation.network/faucet</a><br>Then choose the sub account, enter amount of USDC then click “Claim”<br>📌Step 3: Place an order<br>Return to tab “Trade” or <a href="https://testnet.foundation.network/trade">https://testnet.foundation.network/trade</a> to place and manage orders.</p><h4>Trade on Level Finance V1</h4><p>Having reached the impressive milestone of $24.7B trading volume, Level Finance is among the first protocols empowered by Foundation liquidity hub.</p><blockquote>✅ The reward rule is quite simple: 100 points for every $1 trading fee paid</blockquote><p>📌 Step 1: Prepare funds on Arbitrum or BNB Chain network<br>📌 Step 2: Access Level Finance at <a href="https://app.level.finance">https://app.level.finance</a> , connect your walle &amp; change network to Arbitrum or BNB Chain<br>📌 Step 3: Choose the trading type you prefer<br>Both Perpetual and Spot trading are provided by Level<br>📌 Step 4: Place and manage orders</p><h4>Stake $LVL</h4><blockquote>✅ Staking 1 $LVL earns you 0.01 points per hour</blockquote><p>📌 Step 1: Get your LVL tokens.<br>The simplest way is to visit <a href="https://app.level.finance/buy">https://app.level.finance/buy</a> and select an exchange to buy LVL.<br>$LVL are available on BNB Chain and Arbitrum and you can stake both of them to join Foundation Points.<br>If you already possess $LVL, just skip this step.<br>📌 Step 2: Visit <a href="https://foundation.network/points">https://foundation.network/points</a> and connect your wallet<br>📌 Step 3: Stake $LVL to get points<br>Hover over “Stake LVL” section, then click “Participate” and stake the amount you desire.</p><h4>Stake Level Finance’s LLP</h4><blockquote>✅ Staking 1 Level Finance’s LLP earns you 0.03 Foundation points per hour</blockquote><p>📌Step 1: Get some LEVEL LLP tokens<br>Visit Level docs for detailed instruction <a href="https://docs.level.finance/tutorials/liquidity-tutorials/trading-pool#purchase-llp-token">https://docs.level.finance/tutorials/liquidity-tutorials/trading-pool#purchase-llp-token</a><br>Level Finance’s LLPs are available on BNB Chain and Arbitrum and you can stake both of them to join Foundation Points.<br>📌Step 2: Visit <a href="https://foundation.network/points">https://foundation.network/points</a> and connect wallet<br>📌Step 3: Stake LEVEL LLP tokens<br>Hover over “Stake Level’s LLP” then click “Participate” and stake the amount you desire.</p><h4>Building Foundation community</h4><p>Our Zealy quests empower you to make a meaningful impact. Zealy XPs can be converted into Foundation Points later on.<br>Here’s our Zealy community: ✅<a href="https://zealy.io/cw/foundationnetwork/questboard">https://zealy.io/cw/foundationnetwork/questboard</a></p><p>Besides, active members in Foundation community will be rewarded based on their contribution.</p><h4>More activities are coming</h4><p>During Foundation Points program, you can also earn points from events rolling out to amplify our platform, such as partnering campaigns, social campaigns, etc</p><h4>Referrals</h4><p>We cherish your contribution in growing Foundation ecosystem. Refer a friend to join the Foundation Points and both you and your referree will gain an <strong>10% bonus</strong> of the points earned by referree</p><p>For example: If one of your referrees earn 100 points, both you and him gain a bonus of 10 points.</p><p>Let’s start earning points today to redeem for exclusive future benefits!</p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=b7415722de6e" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The first Zealy Campaign of Foundation is NOW LIVE ]]></title>
            <link>https://medium.com/@foundation_network/the-first-zealy-campaign-of-foundation-is-now-live-dd25d19b7366?source=rss-971346c539b7------2</link>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Foundation Network]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 12:45:56 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2024-04-16T10:02:02.494Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*BHnCPUVsHuLmuC35sqjScQ.jpeg" /></figure><p>🔹<strong>Update, 16th April</strong>: Rewards will be distributed by USDC to winners’ Avalanche Chain wallets linked to Zealy.</p><p>To celebrate the launch of our Foundation points program, we are thrilled to introduce our very first campaign on Zealy for our early Astronauts.</p><p>Be Foundation’s early bird and get the worm 🙌<br><a href="https://zealy.io/cw/foundationnetwork/questboard">https://zealy.io/cw/foundationnetwork/questboard</a></p><p><strong>🏆 Total Reward: $ 5000 USDT</strong> <br>🥇 <strong>Top 1</strong>: 300 USDT <br>🥈 <strong>Top 2</strong>: 200 USDT <br>🥉 <strong>Top 3–5</strong>: 100 USDT each <br>🎁 <strong>Top 6–10</strong>: 50 USDT each <br>🎁 <strong>800 </strong>weekly lucky qualified participants in 4 weeks: $5 each<br>- Week 1: 100 lucky winners<br>- Week 2: 200 lucky winners<br>- Week 3: 200 lucky winners<br>- Week 4: 300 lucky winners</p><p>🗓 <strong>Duration</strong>: April 8th 2024 — May 8th 2024</p><p>🚀 <strong>How to join:</strong></p><ul><li>Complete simple social tasks and experience Foundation unique features: <a href="https://zealy.io/cw/foundationnetwork/questboard">https://zealy.io/cw/foundationnetwork/questboard</a></li><li>Complete quests featured in Sprint 1,2,3,4 (will be released soon) to qualify for lucky draw</li><li>Contact us via Discord if any problems</li></ul><p><strong>🌟 Tips and Tricks:</strong></p><ul><li>Get as much XPs as possible to occupy a position in the leaderboard.</li><li>Daily task completion might make a difference.</li><li>Weekly quests to be <strong>eligible for lucky draw</strong> will <strong>vary </strong>from completing social tasks to diving in to product.</li><li><strong>Weekly lucky winners</strong> will be randomly selected from <strong>1000 qualified participants</strong> with most points in each week.<br>+) The quests required for lucky draw qualification will be divided into Sprint 1,2,3,4 corresponding to week 1,2,3,4 during Campaign 1. <br>+) <strong>For example</strong>: In the 1st week of Campaign 1, you need to join all Foundation community &amp; socials to qualify. Then the respective quests will be grouped into Sprint 1.</li><li>Referring friends will give you an edge.</li></ul><p>Send it Astronauts🔥</p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=dd25d19b7366" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Foundation Points Program Unveiled]]></title>
            <link>https://medium.com/@foundation_network/foundation-points-program-unveiled-9172fd79554c?source=rss-971346c539b7------2</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:00:44 GMT</pubDate>
            <atom:updated>2024-03-28T14:00:44.931Z</atom:updated>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="" src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1024/1*5oGjAn5jevxieVNJhe8UiA.png" /></figure><p>We’re thrilled to share with you a change in the way we interact, reward, and grow together: Foundation Points. It’s more than just rewards; it’s our way of making your journey with us more rewarding, engaging, and, frankly, a lot more fun.</p><h3>What You Need to Know</h3><p>Foundation Points are the cornerstone of our new reward mechanism, tailored to enhance community engagement and propel our journey forward. This is your chance to be part of the early wave that shapes the Foundation ecosystem.</p><h3>Adaptability &amp; Future Airdrops</h3><ul><li>Adaptable by Design: Just like our platform, Foundation Points are designed to be flexible, ready to evolve with our community’s needs and the ever-changing DeFi landscape.</li><li>Eyes on the Future: Accumulate Foundation Points and be front and center for the airdrop of our upcoming Foundation Tokens. It’s our way of thanking you for your early support and belief in what we’re building.</li></ul><h3>Getting Started is Simple</h3><p>You’ll be able to secure your invite code by participating in social quests like following us on Twitter and joining the Foundation Discord. This code is your key to unlocking Foundation Points and is uniquely linked to your wallet.</p><h3>Referral Program: Share the Love</h3><p>Invite your friends, and let’s grow this community together. You’ll earn a bonus for every point they collect, and they’ll get a head start with their own points.</p><h3>The Competitive Edge</h3><p>Stay atop the leaderboard by actively participating in the platform’s various phases. Pre-launch, engage in trading, staking, and more to accumulate points. Post-launch, the program expands, offering even more ways to earn.</p><h3>What’s on the Horizon</h3><ul><li>Pre-Launch Activities: From trading to staking, there are plenty of ways to start racking up those points.</li><li>After the Launch: The rewards continue with more avenues to earn points, further embedding you into the fabric of the Foundation ecosystem.</li></ul><h3>Key Dates:</h3><ul><li>April 8th: Launch of the official program page, loaded with all the info you need.</li><li>April 22nd: The big reveal. Ready, set, earn!</li></ul><p>This journey is about more than just building a platform; it’s about crafting a community where every voice has the power to make a difference. We’re on the brink of something special, and we want you right there with us, shaping what comes next.</p><p>Join us as we embark on this exciting journey together. Here’s to making every moment on Foundation not just memorable but truly rewarding.</p><p>Warm regards,</p><p>The Foundation Team</p><img src="https://medium.com/_/stat?event=post.clientViewed&referrerSource=full_rss&postId=9172fd79554c" width="1" height="1" alt="">]]></content:encoded>
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