Dear aelf Community Members,

Welcome to the July edition of the aelf Monthly Digest! Let's recap what went down in the past month: advancements in aelf’s technology, highlights ecosystem development, events, and Web3 industry insights.

Technology

1. aelf v1.10.0 Upgrade

We're making some exciting upgrades behind the scenes to boost the aelf infrastructure. It will be carried out on 6 August, 2024; some of the important changes include upgrading from .NET 6 to .NET 8, parallelising block assembly and system transaction generation, and adjusting the ExecutiveClearLimit value. These changes are expected to improve CPU utilization, reduce block production time, and improve cache hit rates in high concurrency request scenarios.

The upgrade is estimated to happen at the block height of around 224856341 on the MainChain and 212761104 on the SideChain, and it will be completed before 12 August 2024.

All the block producers and full nodes will be required to upgrade to the latest version or its mirror, once aelf v1.10.0 is released.

For detailed features of aelf v1.10.0, you may refer to our advance notice.

2. aelf Explorer

Back in June, we launched the new version of aelf Explorer. It contains new features such as a direct sending of transactions with the Portkey wallet, a NFT module, and more.

In July we further enhanced data access and analysis within the aelf ecosystem by introducing comprehensive reports, including TVL and market cap. These additions allow users to gain insights into the ecosystem's stability, vitality, and cost-efficiency through detailed reports on BP producers, contract calls, transaction fees, and more.

Technologically, the explorer was upgraded to .NET 8 and the latest ABP versions, resulting in improved system response speed and reduced resource consumption. Additionally, new monitoring tools, such as metrics and tracing, were implemented to enhance service telemetry and ensure system stability.

3. If You Haven't Already Done so, Check out Our Brand New Website and Developer Resource Center!

If we're billing aelf as the 'AI Blockchain of Tomorrow', it only behooves us to have a new and improved website that is befitting of that. It now boasts a more streamlined, user-friendly interface, with a revolving door of new, relevant content to complement it. We're also welcoming developers (and everyone, really!) to our new Developer Resource Center, which is rich in clearly laid out tools, guides, and documentation for developers interested in Web3 coding to start building on aelf.

Ecosystem

Partnership Alert: We've Joined Hands with ChainGPT!

With that, we're leveraging on ChainGPT's AI-powered infrastructure and tools to enhance aelf's AI blockchain infrastructure into an AI-driven one, starting with an integration of AI chatbots into our digital channels. Greater user-experience and a widened variety of developer tools are in store, as users can expect to get on-demand answers to queries, and developers get a smoother dApp building experience on aelf.

To give you a glimpse of what ChainGPT's AI chatbot is capable of, it is giving other chatbots in the blockchain space a run for their tokens with its advanced LLM model and suite of AI capabilities — it has even proven to outperform GPT-4o in auditing smart contracts with AI. In the integration journey, the AI chatbot was rigorously trained through a constant feedback loop, with ChainGPT's team refining the chatbot's responses based on recommendations from aelf.

In a bid to sweeten the pot, ChainGPT and aelf have jointly kickstarted a campaign where you stand a chance to win $CGPT and $ELF token rewards! Find out more details here.

New is Always Better: Project Schrodinger Launches New Website and Telegram Game Bot

Project Schrodinger has nifty upgrades in store with the launch of its Version 2.0 website. It sees a sleeker, easy-to-navigate homepage and beginner-friendly tutorials to help new users settle in to the Schrodinger ecosystem quickly. Real-time data on $SGR tokens and NFT trading volumes are readily available, and both holders and collectors can get up to speed on the most updated leaderboard rankings.

That's not all — the brand new SCAT game bot has gone live on Telegram too! Now that the cat's out of the bag, users stand to win from a prize pool worth $1,000 and score additional XP rewards just by following the steps here and firing up the SCAT Telegram bot.

If you're feeling lucky, you can also join Project Schrodinger's 'Building with $1 Million' cat call-to-arms campaign, happening every Tuesday 9AM to 11AM UTC. By successfully adopting and owning rare GEN9 cats, you have the opportunity to reap a multitude of benefits and exchange for $ELF rewards.

AeFinder

AeFinder completed multiple version upgrades in the July release. Here are the details:

Upgraded framework versions: ABP upgraded to v8.1.4 and Orleans upgraded to v8.1.0, improving overall performance and stability.
Released the AeFinder.App.TestBase package, making it easier for developers to write unit tests.
Optimised the AeFinder App log query and GraphQL Playground, making it easier for developers to query data and logs.
Optimised the AeFinder App data push and processing mechanism, enhancing data processing performance.
Released developer documentation, enabling developers to quickly develop and deploy the AeFinder App.

AetherLink

In July, AetherLink undertook the following major developments to enhance overall performance, all of which have been deployed on the Testnet:

Added TraceId to the contracts as an on-chain and off-chain index for oracle tasks.
Expanded the Datafeeds task type, PlainDataFeeds, to support the ability to record HTTP request results on-chain.
Enabled Automation CronJob capabilities to trigger target contract transactions at scheduled times.

Events

AMAs: aelf Joins Panels to Speak a TON about AI, Blockchain, and Web3

It was our pleasure to be invited to three AMA sessions in July: Leveraging AI for Predictive Analytics in DeFi, Leveraging AI and Blockchain for Enhanced Gaming Experience, and Unlocking the Potential on the TON Ecosystem.

For the first, we shared our experience on how to integrate AI solutions into our scalable multi-layered chain architecture, as well as insights on how AI plays a part in predictive analysis. Check out the full AMA here.

For the second, we moderated the 'ASK AELF ANYTHING' session with several acclaimed players in the Web3 and AI space — MetakraftAi, Project Schrodinger, Three Protocol ZKP, MetaHub Finance, and more — to discuss the potential of AI transforming the gaming industry for both gamers and developers in the areas: User experience, gaming security, and performance of underlying blockchains. Check out the full AMA here.

For the third AMA that was hosted by DigiFinex, we joined a lively conversation about distinguishing features and innovations that could unlock greater potential on the TON ecosystem, as well as the ways TON has grown from strength to strength by abolishing friction and complexities in the Web3 space. Check out the full AMA here.

Industry Insights

This month, we published a technology piece on zkWASM and four Industry Insights articles, including news coverage of the much-hyped-about Ethereum ETF launch.

1. Ethereum ETFs Start Trading on July 23: Game-Changing Effects on Blockchain, DeFi, and Crypto

This is our take on the launch of Ethereum ETFs and their potential impact on the DeFi and crypto space. It's a big deal because it's the first time that the SEC has approved an ETF that tracks the price of Ethereum, which came as a pleasant surprise considering the preceding pessimistic sentiments. This is a watershed moment for the crypto industry, and it could have a major impact on the DeFi and crypto space.

The article discusses how it could lead to increased liquidity, adoption, and innovation in DeFi. It could also improve regulatory clarity for the crypto industry.

2. AI in Blockchain: A Guide to Understanding How Artificial Intelligence is Making Blockchain Legit

This article explores the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to effect a massive change in the blockchain game. It highlights the challenges faced by traditional blockchain, such as scalability, security, and efficiency. AI is presented as a promising solution to make blockchain faster, more secure, and more efficient. The article discusses how AI can analyse data faster, make smart contracts self-learning, and lead to a new era of decentralised applications (dApps).

3. AI, Blockchain's New Best Friend: 4 Success Stories of Cross-Chain Interoperability

The best way to showcase the powerful potential of the AI-Blockchain tag-team is through real-world applications.

The article not only highlights how AI can automate tasks, make smart contracts more efficient, and analyse data faster, it also showcases real-world examples of AI and blockchain in action. From Chainlink's Oracle Network to Fetch.ai and Bosch's collaboration, to Polkadot's AI-Powered Substrate and aelf's innovative solutions, these success stories demonstrate the transformative power of this dynamic duo.

4. zkWASM: The Key to Efficient, Scalable, and Private Blockchain Gaming

The state of today's blockchain gaming industry is plagued by challenges like high costs, scalability issues, and privacy concerns. It introduces zkWASM as a solution to these problems; zkWASM is a technology that combines zero-knowledge proofs with WebAssembly to improve efficiency, scalability, and privacy, while zkSNARKs are cryptographic proofs that verify the validity of transactions without revealing any sensitive information. This allows complex game logic to be executed off-chain, reducing costs and congestion.

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*Disclaimer: The information provided on this blog does not constitute investment advice, financial advice, trading advice, or any other form of professional advice. Aelf makes no guarantees or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information on this blog. You should not make any investment decisions based solely on the information provided on this blog. You should always consult with a qualified financial or legal advisor before making any investment decisions.

About aelf

aelf, an AI-enhanced Layer 1 blockchain network, leverages the robust C# programming language for efficiency and scalability across its sophisticated multi-layered architecture. Founded in 2017 with its global hub in Singapore, aelf is a pioneer in the industry, leading Asia in evolving blockchain with state-of-the-art AI integration to ensure an efficient, low-cost, and highly secure platform that is both developer and end-user friendly. Aligned with its progressive vision, aelf is committed to fostering innovation within its ecosystem and advancing Web3 and AI technology adoption.

For more information about aelf, please refer to our Whitepaper V2.0.

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Tool/Platform	What's it about
ChainGPT	An AI-powered assistant for the blockchain and crypto industry, specializing in content creation, language translation, smart contract coding, and more.
aelf	A high-performance, customisable multi-chain blockchain framework with AI-powered smart contracts and a developer-friendly environment.
Quick Intel	An AI-powered crypto security platform that helps investors avoid scams, rug pulls, and honeypots by analysing smart contracts, social sentiment, and on-chain data.
Cogwise AI News Aggregator	An AI-powered news aggregator that analyses real-time news and global trends to predict market movements in the crypto market.
OpenAI Codex	An AI system that transforms natural language into code, automating code creation for smart contracts, blockchain applications, and other development tasks.
QnA3	An AI-powered Web3 knowledge hub that provides real-time information and insights on cryptocurrencies, blockchain projects, and the broader Web3 ecosystem, with unique Solana Actions integrations.
Fetch.ai	A platform that combines AI and blockchain to create autonomous economic agents (AEAs) for various applications, including supply chain optimisation and smart city management.
Octavia	A decentralised digital identity (DID) platform for creating and managing self-sovereign digital identities, empowering users to control their data and online presence.
TensorFlow	A versatile open-source machine learning framework used for building AI models that can analyse blockchain data, enhance security, and predict market trends.
Alethea	A platform that creates 'Intelligent NFTs' (iNFTs) with unique personalities and the ability to engage in conversations, powered by AI and blockchain technology.

Chain	URL	Explorer
AELF	https://aelf-test-node.aelf.io/	https://explorer-test.aelf.io/
tDVW	https://tdvw-test-node.aelf.io/	https://explorer-test-side02.aelf.io/

Feature	Description
Inheritance	ERC-404 inherits from the interfaces IERC-404, IERC721 Receiver, and IERC165, implementing functions specified in these interfaces, behaving as both ERC20 and ERC721.
Data Structures	Mappings track balances, allowances, approvals, and ownership of tokens. Double-ended queue stores ERC721 token IDs. Data for managing ownership and indices of ERC721 tokens.
Constructor	Initialises token name, symbol, decimals, and other necessary variables for ERC20 and ERC721 tokens.
Token Minting and Burning	_mintERC20 function for minting ERC20 tokens. _retrieveOrMintERC721 function for minting ERC721 tokens and retrieving from a bank. _withdrawAndStoreERC721 function for depositing ERC721 tokens into the bank.
Transfers	Functions for transferring ERC20 and ERC271 tokens between addresses. Distinguishes between token types based on ID. _transferERC20WithERC721 function handles transfers involving both types.
ERC20 and ERC721 Interactions	Approve function handles approvals for both token types. Functions like transferFrom, safeTransferFrom, and permit handle transfers and approvals.
EIP-2612 Support	Supports EIP-2612 permit functionality for ERC20 tokens.
Interface Compatibility	Implements necessary functions for ERC-404 and ERC165 interfaces, indicating compatibility with ERC20 and ERC721 standards.

Role	Max Number
BP	2N+1, N starts from 8 in 2022
Candidate node	5*(2N+1)
Voter	No limit

Benefits	Description
Makes smart contracts 'smarter'	AI-driven smart contracts can autonomously modify terms based on predefined conditions and real-time data input, ensuring that the contracts are not just automated but also intelligent and self-improving over time.
Levelled up data analysis	Data is the new oil, and AI is the machinery that refines it. It is possible for AI to reduce large-volume blockchain data analysis time by up to 90%.
Boosts security	Through machine learning models, AI can prevent frauds and detect security threats in real time. It can identify potential breaches, predict future threats, and adapt to evolving security measures.
Lowers carbon footprint	AI algorithms help optimise energy consumption in blockchain operations, given the flak drawn by activities like Bitcoin mining.

aelf Monthly Digest – July 2024