Telos December Recap: Milestones, Updates, and Community Growth
Wrapping up 2024 with a bang, December has been an exciting month for Telos with a number of developments, partnerships, and community-driven growth. Let’s take a moment to look at all that was accomplished at Telos during the last month of the year.
Key Announcements
2024 Recap
2024 was a significant year for Telos. We launched Telos EVM 2.0, advanced Zero Knowledge technology, launched the SNARKtor PoC and announced Telos X. Catch a glimpse of the evolution of Telos in 2024 here: https://www.telos.net/post/telos-year-in-review-2024
Product Updates
SNARKtor Development Milestone Expansion
SNARKtor’s development hit a key milestone, incorporating features originally planned for later phases to streamline the process.
Highlights:
Enhanced Modularization: Scalability through multi-machine proof aggregation.
P2P Network Integration: Improved communication and efficiency.
Plonky2 GoldiBear Integration: Faster, more efficient proof recursion.
This expansion sets the stage for SNARKtor’s full decentralization by 2026.
Polygon Hermez zkEVM Proof Wrapper with Plonky2 GoldiBear
Telos introduced a proof wrapper for Polygon Hermez zkEVM, drastically reducing zkEVM proof aggregation costs and latency. This advancement supports up to 1,024 zkEVM proofs in just 5.2 seconds.
Learn More: https://www.telos.net/post/introducing-the-polygon-hermez-zkevm-proof-wrapper-with-plonky2-goldibear
Ecosystem and Integrations
Telos x Fireblocks: Institutional-Grade Security and Accessibility
Telos partnered with Fireblocks, a leading digital asset platform trusted by over 2,000 financial institutions. This integration enhances Telos’ ecosystem by offering:
Secure Custody: Fireblocks’ MPC wallet technology safeguards $TLOS assets.
DeFi Accessibility: Simplified interactions with Telos EVM dApps.
Operational Efficiency: Fast, cost-effective transactions for institutions.
Learn more: https://www.telos.net/post/telos-x-fireblocks-empowering-institutional-grade-security-and-accessibility
Telos Partners with Brillion
Telos teamed up with BrillionFi, integrating $TLOS into their Web3 wallet. Brillion offers features like social login, verifiable credentials, and task rewards, making it easier for users to manage $TLOS and unlock financial opportunities.
Learn more: https://www.telos.net/post/telos-partners-with-brillion-tlos-now-integrated
Qudo x Telos: Transforming Gaming
Qudo’s integration with Telos bridges Web2 and Web3 gaming, offering:
Universal Credit System: Players earn tokens across multiple games.
Interoperable Gaming Assets (IGAs): Fully decentralized NFTs usable across games.
Circular Economy: Rewards flow to players and developers without ads or paywalls.
Explore Qudo’s gaming ecosystem at games.qudo.io
New Exchange Listings
AscendEX: Perpetual futures for $TLOS launched on December 11.
Details: ascendex.com/en/support/articles/115966
Trade: ascendex.com/en-us/register?inviteCode=U306DPLHN
BingX: $TLOS spot trading went live on December 19, further boosting accessibility.
Listing details: https://bingx.com/ku-ku/prices/telos/
TitanBorn Is Now Live
TitanBorn, the latest addition to blockchain gaming, officially launched this month. Built on Telos EVM 2.0, this arcade fighting game redefines the genre with customizable characters, diverse gameplay modes, and leaderboard competitions—all set in a cyberpunk metropolis.
Play TitanBorn now: play.titanborn.gg
Community and Events
Tekika Mint Update
Tekika’s whitelist mint is here, offering dynamic NFTs tied to the Tekikan gaming experience. Each mint contributes to the prize pool, and over 20 partners are on board.
Mint your Tekika at Tekika.io
HackQuest Co-Learning Camp
Telos participated in HackQuest’s co-learning camp, hosting Solidity workshops alongside other blockchain leaders.
Learn More: https://x.com/HackQuest_/status/1867614303408599542
Network Stats
Shoutouts
@HouseofZK: For highlighting Telos’ work with Plonky2 GoldiBear. x.com/HouseofZK/status/1869379794661466562
@TelosKiwi: For educating on becoming a Telos block producer. x.com/TelosKiwi/status/1868328564724224418
@christop: For creating the Telos profile picture frame tool. telos-frame.netlify.app
Looking Ahead
In 2025, Telos is ready to deliver on its ambitious roadmap. With the anticipated launches of Telos X, SNARKtor, and further zkEVM advancements, the future of blockchain technology looks brighter than ever.
Stay connected for more updates: telos.net
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Telos is a decentralized blockchain ecosystem that includes Telos EVM, which is tested as the fastest Ethereum Virtual Machine globally, and its high-speed consensus layer, Telos Zero. With its continued focus on helping push forward the global adoption of Zero Knowledge technology, Telos is also currently developing a hardware-accelerated Ethereum Layer 2 network powered by SNARKtor, with the goal of enhancing privacy and scalability for global use cases at scale. Telos is overseen by The Telos Foundation, an ownerless foundation dedicated to advancing the Telos blockchain network and its community.