📣 Announcing: The Flow Ecosystem 2023 Roundup & 2024 Town Hall! 📣

👉 We've just released our Flow Ecosystem 2023 wrap up blog, which covers some of the biggest highlights of this year. From a long list of protocol updates, to new tools and projects in the ecosystem, 2023 has been a very busy year #onFlow 🌊

🗓 But that's not all! Make sure you save the date for the Flow Town Hall on January 24, 2024, 8am PT. And everyone is welcome to come along! ✅

🔥To find all the details on this, including how to add the Town Hall event to your calendar, check out our latest post on X ⤵️
https://x.com/flow_blockchain/status/1737544440007282791?s=20

The Flow Town Hall is just 1 week away!

We're excited to share that the Flow 2024 Town Hall is happening in just 8 days time on Wednesday, 24th January, at 8am PT.

At the Town Hall, you can expect the following:

🏗 ​Details on the Crescendo upgrade
🌊 ​Updates to our roadmap
🤝 Multiple partner demos and presentations
🤫 ​An exclusive FLOAT only for attendees

This event is open to everyone. To register to attend, you can sign up at this Luma page below ⤵️

https://lu.ma/lsxtl422

The Flow Town Hall is starting shortly! 👀

You can now join the Zoom waiting room before things get started at 8am PT (in about 5 minutes!). We'll see you all in there to join us as we lay out what's coming in 2024 for Flow 🤝

https://lu.ma/lsxtl422

Flow’s First-Ever Hacker House is now open! 📣

If you’re in ETH Denver this week, come check it out! We’ll have…
- Workshops and Office Hours
- Networking with community members and the Flow Foundation
- Presentations and Panels
- Food, drinks, merch, and $FLOW giveaways!

To register, visit the Luma page here ⤵️
https://lu.ma/9s4xau8j

Hey Flow community! 👋

If you're in ETH Denver today, you can come join us for a packed day at the Hacker House! We've got a day of workshops, networking, presentations, swag, food & drink, and plenty of good vibes 🌊

Here's our schedule of workshops and presentations for today:
11:00am When will Web3 go Mainstream?
12:00pm Start your interchain journey with Axelar
2:00pm AI + Verifiable Video with Livepeer
3:00pm Modular Blockchain Architecture
4:00pm EMV++ on Flow
5:00pm Consumer Web3 Mixer at Scapegoat (Visit link to register)
8:00pm Social and networking at the Hacker House

👉 The 5pm Mixer has a panel with speakers from Dapper Labs, Story Protocol, Doodles, Magma, & Coinfund. It's set to be a great talk, with an open bar and food for attendees as well as dedicated time for 1 on 1 networking.

📌Hacker House: 1936 W. 40th Ave, Denver, 80211

If you're about, swing on by and say hi. Either to hear a talk, meet the team, or use the space for co-working! Full details ⤵️
https://lu.ma/9s4xau8j

NASCAR is going with the Flow, thanks to a partnership with Cryptoys! Learn more here ⬇️

https://x.com/cryptoys/status/1770149009354629403?s=46&t=T6SxtrR1ikBVPf5dmzNq4Q

⏫ The Flow Developer Portal has had an upgrade! ⏫

The Dev Portal is stacked with useful information to help builders get started developing on Flow. But even experienced and veteran Flow devs can find plenty of helpful resources too! You can find things such as:

👋 An introduction to Cadence
🌊 Details on Flow specific features
🎮 Fun games to help you start coding
📚 All relevant tools, docs, & technical papers

And much more. Thanks to this latest update from the Flow Foundation team, all of this is easier than ever to find and experiment with. Jump in to have a look around yourself right now ⤵️
https://developers.flow.com/

📣 It's time to stage your updated Cadence 1.0 code! 📣

To help you through the process, we've got a range of different tools at your disposal! ⤵️

1️⃣ The Flow Foundation has now launched the Testnet Migration Environment, a new temporary network that will test compatibility of contracts with Cadence 1.0, with regular reports on status of the migration result of every staged contract shared on Github and Discord.

2️⃣ The in-depth Cadence 1.0 Migration Guide includes everything you need to know to upgrade your contracts today. You can find a range of guides and resources there to help you through the process.

3️⃣ We've released a comprehensive video on the Flow YouTube account that walks you through the process of how to upgrade and stage your code to be compatible with Cadence 1.0. You can see it below ⬇️
How to Upgrade To Cadence 1.0 ahead of the Crescendo Upgrade

👉 But that's not all! To help you keep track off these resources - and many more - we've launched a dedicated resources channel in the Flow Discord. Make sure you join to check it out. If you have any issues accessing the Flow Discord, please reach out to us via the Flow twitter account or messaging our Community Lead @eldumbo on Telegram.

🙏 Remember, every Smart Contract on Flow needs to be upgraded. Our team is on hand to answer any questions you have on this process, so reach out if you need anything!

📣 Announcing: The new Cadence 1.0 Migration Hub 📣

It's time for all Developers on Flow to upgrade their contracts to Cadence 1.0!

📢 Why Upgrade?
Upgrading to Cadence 1.0 is crucial for ensuring your contracts are ready for the Crescendo upgrade, both for Cadence language changes and for the upcoming EVM Equivalence on Flow. This upgrade to Cadence is packed with improvements and fixes.

🛠 Cadence 1.0 Migration Hub
The Migration Hub offers a step-by-step guide to update your code seamlessly. It shows you how to access previewnet, how to stage your contracts on testnet, and how to confirm you've implemented the updates correctly. And you can get started right now, since ~90% of changes can be implemented in less than a minute! Check out the migration hub to keep your apps running smoothly and prepare for any breaking changes before they impact you ⤵️
Cadence 1.0 Migration Hub

🤝 Need Help?
You don't need to take on the Cadence 1.0 migration alone! Join our weekly Developer Office Hours, contact our new help centre, or dive into the resources in the #cadence-migration-resources channel on Discord to get caught up to speed with plenty of guidance along the way.

💪 Upgrade today and be at the forefront of the Crescendo launch. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out!

📣 Join the Flow Foundation at Consensus in Austin, Texas 📣

🇺🇸 We're excited to announce that the Flow Foundation is gearing up for a fantastic week at Consensus 2024 in Austin, Texas! If you're local to the area or planning on going to the event, here's what to look out for:

Flow Hacker House
From May 27th to June 2nd, join us at our Hacker House for Developer Workshops, Community Scholar sessions, Crescendo Office Hours, social mixers, and good vibes all around! 🎉
🔗 Flow x Consensus Hacker House

Flow Scholars Program
A few Scholarship spots are available! Selected scholars will act as ambassadors of Flow at Consensus, with all accommodation, travel, and ticket costs covered. This is open to everyone, and if you're interested, you can apply via this form ⤵️
🔗 Flow's Consensus Scholarship Application

🙌 We can't wait to see you there and dive into all the exciting activities we've got planned!

📣 Announcing: The Certified Flow Developer Program! 📣

🌊 The Certified Flow Developer Program connects builders with experienced Cadence 1.0 experts and developer studios that specialize in contract deployment on Flow. So whether you're new to the ecosystem and looking for a qualified developer studio to help, or an established project looking for help with the Cadence 1.0 migration, this program is what you need!

👉 Visit the page below to see how the likes of Gigster, Find Labs, Flowty, Jacob Tucker, and Tibles can help you take your Flow smart contracts to the next level 💪
Certified Flow Developer Program

📣 Attention Flow Developer Community!

🌟 The Crescendo migration on Flow is ramping up, and it's your cue to gear up for a pivotal network evolution!

👉 We're sharing this roadmap of the Testnet Crescendo upgrade process to help ensure you're prepped and primed for this significant leap forward. Here’s the key timeline you need to know:

🔹 Key Dates for the Testnet Crescendo Migration:
May 22-23 - Stage 1
Time for you to focus on testing the transaction inspection logic.
May 29-31 - Stage 2
Let's you delve deeper into refining your applications.
June 5-8 - Stage 3
The final checks and preparation for the migration.
June 12-17 - Stage 4
This final stage is crucial for ensuring all systems are go.
June 19 - Full Testnet Network Upgrade

📖 You can read more about this in our latest article, Crescendo Migration: A Detailed Guide for Developers on Flow. You can also access a range of resources and tools to help with the migration process at the Cadence Migration Hub.

Let's go with the Flow! 🌊🛠

The Testnet Crescendo Upgrade
We're excited to announce the finalized date for the next Testnet Crescendo Network Upgrade! Please note that testnet will be down for roughly 6 hours during this upgrade, and all smart contracts must be staged before the upgrade for a seamless migration!

Flow Testnet Maintenance
Flow Testnet will be upgrading on Wednesday, 14th August 2024, at 8am PT.
Flow Testnet will be unavailable between 8:00am PT to 2:00pm PT on that day.

Please plan accordingly to the date and time of this Network Upgrade. For more details on the Crescendo Network Upgrade, including how to make sure you're ready in time, you can visit here ⤵️
The Crescendo Network Upgrade is coming to Testnet!

With this upgrade, Cadence comes to a point of maturity, and will be backward compatible in future upgrades. But any Smart Contracts must be updated to Cadence 1.0 before the upgrade goes live.


Thank you,

The Flow Foundation 🌊

📣 Cadence 1.0 and EVM Equivalence are now live on Testnet! 🌊

Now, everyone can start building, experimenting, and developing with EVM on Flow and the latest version of Cadence. You can deploy solidity on Flow - with no code changes needed - and compose on top of it with Cadence.

👉 Crescendo is the most significant upgrade to the Flow Network since genesis, opening new opportunities for existing developers and catalyzing a new wave of builders, creators, and communities. The upgrade is scheduled for deployment to Flow Mainnet on Wednesday, September 4th!

📖 Learn more ⤵️
The Testnet Crescendo Network Upgrade is Live!

Reminder: The Crescendo Mainnet network upgrade is due for the 4th of September. Make sure you stage any smart contracts you have before then.

Thank you,

The Flow Foundation

Introducing: Flow Community Rewards
Flow Community Rewards is a program where users can redeem points for real-world assets, experiences, and over 100+ partner promotions at the points store. This consumer-friendly initiative enhances the functionality of web3 apps through incentives and education. You can read more here ⤵️
Introducing Flow Community Rewards

The preseason for Flow Community Rewards kicks off now:
🗓 August 28 - September 30, 2024
🌊 By locking up $FLOW during this period, users can earn up to a 15% boost on their locked amount.
🎁 Rewards and $FLOW will be distributed over the first 60 days of Season 1.

More details will be available after the Crescendo network update on Wednesday, September 4th, 2024.

Get started at rewards.flow.com

🛠 Flow Network Upgrade (Crescendo) Status Update 🛠

Crescendo is the most significant upgrade to the Flow Network since genesis. This upgrade includes full EVM equivalence for all developers on Flow, as well as marking the point of maturity for the Flow native programming environment with Cadence 1.0.

The Flow network upgrade (Crescendo) has now started on Mainnet. Flow will not process transactions during this period. The block height the network was stopped at is 85981134.

We will update you all when it is finished and Flow is out of maintenance, expected to be in ~6 hours, at 11am PT. You can receive text or email updates and notifications through the Flow Status page.

Thank you,

The Flow Foundation 🌊

🌊 Crescendo is Here: Unlocking the Future of Consumer Web3 🌊

Flow empowers developers to push the boundaries of digital consumer experiences. With the latest update to the network (Crescendo) now live, Flow is ready to launch the next killer app.

Here's what's happening:

🗺 Flow World Tour: Flow is going global! Join us for hackathons in Singapore, San Francisco, and Thailand, plus special events in Korea and New York City. Let's build the next killer app together!

🎁 Community Rewards: On Flow, every interaction is meaningful! With Rewards, users can earn points for using Flow apps and redeem them for digital and real-world rewards — and developers get a solution to sustainable distribution. Check out rewards.flow.com to get started.

⏫ Crescendo Upgrade: The latest upgrade to Flow will catalyze the next wave of web3! Introducing developer-friendly updates (anything from Ethereum works out of the box on Flow) with full EVM equivalence (access Ethereum’s liquidity and infrastructure!), and major performance upgrades (all future Cadence code is backwards compatible), Crescendo opens up a world of possibilities for developers and users alike.

🤝 Developer Partnerships: It’s easy to start building on Flow! Flow is teaming up with industry leaders like Alchemy, Privy, Axelar, and many more to deliver top-tier developer tools and DeFi primitives.

🏀 IP and Brands: Build on the best with Flow! From major sports leagues like the NBA and NFL, to entertainment giants like Mattel and Disney, beloved brands build their innovative Web3 projects on Flow.

Learn more about all of this ⤵️
Flow Reaches Consumers with a World Tour, Rewards, and Crescendo

Help the wider world learn all about this by sharing this post ⤵️
https://x.com/flow_blockchain/status/1831785602150523103

Let’s build the future of web3 together! 💪

🎉 The Flow Rewards Store is Live! 🎉
Start exploring, earning, and redeeming with Flow Community Rewards today. Here’s what you can do:

🌟 Earn Keys & Boxes
Discover and use Flow apps to earn keys & boxes. Engage with activities like trading NFTs, playing CK:ATZ, engaging in DeFI platforms, providing liquidity across 20+ partner apps and more. All discoverable at the Flow App Store.

🎁 Unlock Points
After earning keys & boxes, head to the Rewards page to use your keys to open your boxes and unlock points! Note: Your Keys will auto-open your Boxes for Points every Sunday at 7am PT.

💎 Spend Points
Redeem points for exclusive rewards: Digital collectibles, top gadgets, experiences, event tickets, and more. See them all at the Flow Rewards Store

✅ Get Started Today
The Flow Rewards Store makes every interaction meaningful for users and developers alike. Log in now to explore Flow apps and start collecting points. New rewards, new features, and new app partners will be added every week—stay tuned!
Learn more ⤵️
Community Rewards Makes Flow the Best Place to Launch Apps