{
	"name": "Epochs End 502",
	"files": [
		{
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			"Epoch": "502",
			"series": "Reflections in Green",
			"Frequency": "Every Five Days",
			"mediaType": "image/png",
			"Epochs End": {
				"Twitter": "https://twitter.com/EpochsEnd",
				"Every5days.com": "https://twitter.com/EpochsEnd"
			},
			"Description": "Official NFT for Epochs End",
			"cheaper Than": "Therapy",
			"sponsored by": {
				"WEED STAKE POOL": [
					"https://pool.pm/932a460e99687c00e8afbda204f1ae",
					"db9479a9c4448c4bf738058590/stake"
				],
				"The Alexandria Project": [
					"https://thelibrary.fun"
				]
			},
			"epoch Synopsis 502.0": [
				"The one where SYNC AI network introduced their SyncID",
				"Palm Biometrics, a non-invasive proof-of-life mechanism",
				"for user-dApp interactions, powered by Zero Knowledge",
				"Proofs. With Palm Scan, users scan their palm using",
				"a camera module inside sync webapp. The Sync node",
				"converts the unique patterns of the user's palm",
				"into a secure digital identifier, creating a",
				"unique hash that is both regenerable and verifiable.",
				"The digital identifier is the. stored securely using",
				"zero-knowledge (ZK-Snarks) proofs for authentication",
				"purposes, enabling dApps and Services to authenticate",
				"users as real humans by querying Sync Network",
				"identity oracles without revealing any",
				"sensitive data."
			],
			"see The Announcement": {
				"from Sync": [
					"https://x.com/syncai_network/status/1821904436886671408"
				]
			}
		},
		{
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			"epoch Synopsis 502.1": [
				"The one where CARDANO furthered its readiness for the",
				"much-anticipated CHANG hard fork. This epoch was distinguished",
				"by over 70% of Cardano Nodes reporting block production",
				"using version 9.1.0, and a number of prominent centralized",
				"exchanges signaling readiness for the network upgrade.",
				"Once sufficient percentage of stake has aligned with",
				"these upgrades, the ecosystem will be ready to initiate",
				"CHANG and enter the Age of Voltaire, bringing",
				"on-chain governance to Cardano."
			],
			"see the Chang Readiness": {
				"from Intersect": [
					"https://docs.intersectmbo.org/cardano/cardano-",
					"hardforks-and-upgrades/chang-upgrade/",
					"chang-upgrade-1-readiness"
				]
			}
		},
		{
			"src": "ipfs://QmQru5asdx2ReWu3bVfoGU45H3XjEqox6kkrwW15efu3h3",
			"mediaType": "image/png",
			"see the Update": {
				"from Sebastian Nagel": [
					"https://x.com/ch1bo_/status/1821906156081533321"
				]
			},
			"epoch Synopsis 502.2": [
				"The one where a new version of HYDRA was released",
				"on CARDANO! Version 0.18.0 adds the capability to",
				"withdraw funds from a running Head, documentation",
				"improvements, fixes for the internal wallet fee",
				"calculation and various other improvements.",
				"Hydra node is an implementation of the Hydra Head",
				"protocol, designed to enable fast and low-cost",
				"transactions by operating off-chain while",
				"leveraging the security of the main Cardano",
				"blockchain. Decentralized applications (DApps),",
				"exchanges, and enterprise-level services can choose",
				"to run a Hydra node to participate in forming",
				"Hydra Heads \u2013 mini-ledgers that process transactions",
				"independently and in parallel, significantly enhancing",
				"throughput and reducing latency."
			]
		},
		{
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			"Epoch Synopsis 502.3": [
				"The one where IAGON unveiled the release of CYCLONE,",
				"a physical hardware device used to power their",
				"decentralized-storage network. This plug-and-play",
				"Iagon device allows users to support the network with",
				"a low-cost barrier to entry, helping to ensure the",
				"efficiency and decentralization of their storage",
				"capabilities. Participants running their Cyclone Qs",
				"or Cyclone Qs Pro models will also earn rewards for",
				"lending their compute power to the network, and they",
				"are set to officially debut at the upcoming",
				"Rare Evo event in Las Vegas."
			],
			"See the Announcement": {
				"from IAGON": [
					"https://x.com/iagonofficial/status/1821126992755872242"
				]
			}
		},
		{
			"src": "ipfs://QmYgkBAesbDeqLpH92CspfDR6zHFVA68osH14CBRXGS9Rs",
			"mediaType": "image/png",
			"Epoch Synopsis 502.4": [
				"The one where the MALLARD ORDER announced a",
				"partnership with TOKEO PAY, one of the newest wallets",
				"on Cardano. This partnership brings a new MALLARD ORDER",
				"theme to the wallet interface, which is scheduled to go",
				"live on August 14th. This showcase of one of the",
				"longest-running NFT projects on Cardano underscores",
				"the community-focused approach of TOKEO, which is",
				"a mobile-first wallet application that allows users",
				"to send and receive assets, swap native tokens,",
				"work with NFTs and  send invoices for",
				"on-chain payments all in one place."
			],
			"see the Announcement": {
				"from Mallard Order": [
					"https://x.com/mallardorder/status/1821946500902990074"
				]
			}
		},
		{
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			"Epoch Synopsis 502.5": [
				"The one where nominations opened for the annual",
				"CARDANO SUMMIT in Dubai. The Summit awards recognize",
				"excellence in blockchain with 10 winners awarded",
				"for their exceptional contributions within the",
				"Cardano ecosystem. Categories include Cardano",
				"Ambassador, Blockchain for Good, CIP Standards,",
				"DEX platforms, NFT marketplaces, Developer Tools,",
				"Educational Influencers, Impactful SSPOs,",
				"Self-Sovereign Identity, and NFT Project.",
				"If you would like to nominate the Epochs End",
				"NFT Collection, nominations are open until",
				"August 20th, and voting takes place from September",
				"17th until October 1st. You totally could, even",
				"though there are better NFT ecosystems in Cardano,",
				"but it would be pretty funny and fun",
				"to see our name on there."
			],
			"See The Announcement": {
				"from Cardano Foundation": [
					"https://x.com/cardano_cf/status/1821951536500486311"
				]
			}
		},
		{
			"src": "ipfs://QmR5opGRvQDSTcofMkYzhUnyU1nZwdRcRZKpT9joHKmCMS",
			"mediaType": "image/png",
			"Epoch Synopsis 502.6": [
				"The one where RFLXT announced the launch of CHRONOSHOT",
				"in Early Access on the Epic Games Store. CHRONOSHOT",
				"is a free-to-play, score-driven sci-fi arena shooter,",
				"and introduces specialized time mechanics where",
				"time moves only when you do, letting you set up",
				"precise shots, create combos, and strategize against",
				"adaptive enemies in a dynamic arena. As of 2023,",
				"EPIC GAMES is hone to 270 million users, who now",
				"have access to this Cardano-based gaming experience."
			],
			"see the Announcement": {
				"from RFLXT": [
					"https://x.com/rflxtstudio/status/1821243249366909204"
				]
			}
		},
		{
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			"mediaType": "image/png",
			"Epoch Synopsis 502.7": [
				"The one where WORLD MOBILE announced an official",
				"partnership with NUVOLA, welcoming them to their",
				"partner program as a Distribution Partner. Nuvola",
				"Digital is an advanced platform designed to",
				"democratise access to decentralised network rewards",
				"via a crowd-share model. Nuvola Digital's involvement",
				"brings more accessibility and efficiency to the",
				"decentralised wireless network landscape at",
				"World Mobile. Their robust infrastructure supports",
				"increased distribution and sales of AirNodes,",
				"facilitating greater connectivity and community",
				"participation in decentralized networks."
			],
			"See the Announcement": {
				"from World Mobile": [
					"https://x.com/worldmobileteam/status/1821184115582103745"
				]
			}
		},
		{
			"src": "ipfs://QmeFzb9zW75KCowpGw2bg7e74bDvaY21KKjk4juLq7LSL6",
			"mediaType": "image/png",
			"See the News": {
				"from CoinDesk": [
					"https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/08/07/judge-",
					"fines-ripple-125m-bans-future-securities-law-",
					"violations-in-long-running-sec-case/"
				]
			},
			"Epoch Synopsis 502.8": [
				"The one where the SEC case against RIPPLE and XRP",
				"came to a triumphant conclusion. After a multi-year legal",
				"battle concerning the securities status of the XRP sale,",
				"a federal judge ruled that Ripple's programmatic",
				"sales of XRP to retail clients through exchanges",
				"did not violate federal securities laws.",
				"However, District Judge Analisa Torres, of the",
				"Southern District of New York, imposed a fine of",
				"$125 million after finding that some sale transactions",
				"by Ripple did violate securities law \u2014 well below the",
				"$1 billion in penalties the SEC sought.",
				"Nevertheless, many took this as a bullish sign",
				"for other alt coins like Cardano and Solana,",
				"underscoring the argument that they,",
				"too, are not securities."
			]
		}
	],
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}