Telos Network September Recap: Product Updates, Events and Community

September was packed with exciting developments at Telos, including the reveal of three out of eight major announcements that spotlight our progress in blockchain technology, Zero Knowledge technology developments, and ecosystem expansion.

Key highlights include our Gold sponsorship at TOKEN2049, the launch of Telos X, our new crypto exchange, and significant updates on SNARKtor, our proof aggregation protocol. We also celebrated a major milestone of reaching 360 million blocks with zero downtime and participated in community events like the TitanBorn Free Mint and Swapsicle’s Community Vault. With more announcements on the horizon, we’re laying the foundation for Telos’ next big growth leap.

Major Announcements 

Telos' Next Growth Leap: Unveiling Major Announcements and Product Updates, One at a Time

September marked the beginning of a series of eight major announcements, with 3/8 revealed so far. These updates spotlight our progress on development milestones, Zero Knowledge research, and ecosystem development. Each announcement brings us closer to unlocking Telos’ full potential, with products like Telos X and SNARKtor setting the stage for future growth.

Stay tuned as we continue rolling out these announcements, highlighting our ongoing efforts to drive innovation across Web3 and decentralized applications.

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Announcing: Telos X

Telos X is a new cryptocurrency exchange powered by the Binance Link Program, aimed at streamlining token listings and increasing liquidity in the Telos ecosystem. Featuring $TLOS as a main trading pair, Telos X is set to play a pivotal role in growing the Telos network and making it easier for projects to thrive in a competitive market.

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Website 

X account 

SNARKtor Development Updates

Since publishing the SNARKtor whitepaper in February 2024, we've made significant progress in developing this protocol that scales zk-SNARKs in blockchain ecosystems.

We've achieved several key milestones, including reorganizing the SNARKtor repositories to support the next phases of development, integrating Docker to provide a streamlined development environment (including for the Battleship demo), and releasing the first official versions of SNARKtor components on GitHub, making the protocol more accessible to developers worldwide.

Additionally, we’ve introduced on-chain user registration, allowing users to seamlessly register and fund accounts within the SNARKtor ecosystem, further simplifying interaction with the protocol.

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Whitepaper. 

Roadmap: Decoding the Path to Telos' Hardware-Accelerated zkEVM L2

The Telos zkEVM roadmap outlines the integration of hardware acceleration and SNARKtor into the Telos zkEVM. Starting in Q4 2024, the testnet will leverage TLOS as the native token for optimized cryptographic operations, reducing gas costs and boosting dApp performance. By Q4 2025, full SNARKtor integration will offer more efficient proof aggregation, making decentralized applications on Telos scalable, fast, and cost-effective.

Learn more.

Network Stats

Events

Telos at TOKEN2049 Singapore

We made waves at TOKEN2049 Singapore, where our Executive Director John Lilic introduced the launch of Telos X during his presentation. The event, held at the iconic Marina Bay Sands on September 18-19, attracted over 20,000 attendees from 7,000+ companies, providing the perfect platform for Telos to showcase our latest innovations.

As a Gold Sponsor, Telos highlighted advancements in SNARKtor and our zkEVM roadmap. Attendees visited our booth and experienced live demonstrations of our SNARKtor PoC.

Partner Shoutouts

Swapsicle Community Vault

Swapsicle launched its Community Vault this month, offering exciting rewards for Telos community members, allowing participants to get rewards if they held one of the following NFTs: 

• Tekika NFT
• Robinos Predict Mino NFT
• SwapsicleDEX Ice-cream Zombie NFT

The vault is packed with guaranteed winnings, making it a fun, competitive new addition to the Swapsicle ecosystem.

Learn more.

The Vault. 

HackQuest Collaboration: Telos Learning Track

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This month, Telos was featured by Defiant News for the launch of our Telos Learning Track in partnership with HackQuest. This initiative empowers developers to build on the Telos EVM by offering comprehensive education on how to create Web3 applications from the ground up. As the fastest EVM in the world, Telos continues to attract developers looking for a scalable, high-performance blockchain solution.

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GetBlock RPC Discount – 30% OFF!

Our partners at GetBlock are offering an exclusive 30% discount on your first shared RPC node plan! Sign up now to receive 30% off your first Shared Nodes subscription. This offer is available to new users and is valid for 7 days after registration. The discount applies to your first billing cycle, whether monthly, semi-annual, or annual. 

Claim the Discount. 

TitanBorn Free Mint and $1500 Prize Pool

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September was also a big month for TitanBorn, a classic arcade fighting experience on the Telos blockchain. The TitanBorn Free Mint allowed users to claim a Game Pass NFT for early access to Play-and-Earn features, along with a chance to win part of the $1500 prize pool. With only 200 passes available, the mint generated significant community interest.

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Galxe Quests with Meridian and Symmetric. 

In partnership with MeridianFi and Symmetric, Telos hosted 2 DeFi Quests on Galxe, offering a 10,000 TLOS prize pool for the top 25 participants. The quest attracted DeFi enthusiasts eager to compete for rewards, with the first-place winner taking home 1,000 TLOS. 

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Telos Updates

360 Million Blocks, Zero Downtime

September marked a major milestone for the Telos network—reaching 360 million blocks with zero downtime since its launch in 2018. As we celebrate this achievement, we remain committed to providing a dependable network for our community and partners.

Tekika's First Rewards Claim

On September 14th, the Tekika Adventure platform celebrated the first rewards claim, where users unlocked Relic NFT #3 and earned sTLOS multipliers based on their XP. The claim was met with excitement as the community continues to explore this dynamic NFT experience.

Community Shoutouts 

This month, our community members continued to engage with the Telos ecosystem in new and creative ways. Here are some notable moments:

• Telos Kiwi reviewed the August recap.
• Play1Taco showcased Tekika on his LED backpack
• Solarfeen discussed the latest developments in ZK tech
• SmoothBrainz, a new block producer, created a tutorial video on how to vote for a Telos block producer. 
• Pavyline shared a great thread breaking down the features of Telos X.
• PokeSerafim created a “Telos Fanatics,” Telegram group. Join here. 

Looking Forward 

As September comes to an end, we’re already preparing for an action-packed October. With key developments in zkEVM, the next stage of SNARKtor, and more community-driven projects on the horizon, there’s much to look forward to. Stay tuned for more exciting updates.

Thank you for being a part of our journey!