Asentum 0.8.0 is here π
A major overhaul of ANT (Asentum Network Transport), block propagation and signature processing is already delivering huge performance gains on the live chain.
Block times are approaching 2 seconds again, even under sustained load.
What changed π§΅π
We've welcomed a lot of new faces to the Asentum ecosystem recently π
And with that, plenty of great questions from the community.
We've put together a one-stop playbook covering everything you need to know about the Testnet airdrop πΊοΈ
Explore more π
https://t.co/kV5yNyfVoA
500 bonded validators β‘οΈ
It wasn't long ago we were celebrating 200. Now we've crossed 500 and are holding steady.
Watching more people step up to help power Asentum is exactly the kind of progress we built the Operator app for.
Onward to the next milestone π―
Your gateway to the Asentum ecosystem is just a few clicks away π±οΈ
Install the Asentum Wallet browser extension, create a wallet and connect to games like AnotherShooter.
No complicated setup. Just connect, play and earn XP.
Chrome Web Store π
https://t.co/Nvd161VsXl
New Asentum Airdrop Partner: AnotherShooter π«
A browser-based shooter featuring 1v1, 5v5 and FFA Rocket Mode.
Win up to 5 ASE per match, earn XP through gameplay and unlock new daily quests worth up to 50 XP π₯
Who's up for a tournament? ππ
https://t.co/4hgw9v65fb
That computer sitting on your desk could be helping power Asentum β‘οΈ
The Operator app takes care of the heavy lifting, with a simple interface for setup, syncing and bonding.
No terminal or expensive server required. Just everyday consumer hardware π
https://t.co/Yy48EIATXe
Remember when we said Asentum's Incentivized Testnet would be unlike anything you've participated in before?
We meant it.
The ecosystem is growing, the XP opportunities keep expanding, and we're giving people reasons to explore the chain.
Get started π
https://t.co/in6R6hVN9z
Still earning all your XP from the same few activities? π
You might be missing out.
The Asentum ecosystem is filling up with applications you can actually use, with XP rewards and daily quests tied to participation β‘οΈ
Take a look around π
https://t.co/uJkpbCBP4E
There's more to explore inside each listing π
See what each app does, how much XP you can earn per action, daily limits and available quests.
You'll even find the live contract addresses to explore on-chain π
Everything in one place β‘οΈ
A new community project joins the Airdrop Ecosystem Program π°πΉ
Welcome AseCasino, bringing ASEFlip and two new daily quests to the rotation π°
Earn 10 XP per play (up to 30 daily), plus another 80 XP through the new quests.
Full details π
https://t.co/q1A6ukNdhF
Want to understand how Asentum reaches consensus? π§
Aura handles block production while GRANDPA finalizes the chain, with post-quantum signatures securing the process.
Explore how it's evolved since we launched, from validator selection to finality π
https://t.co/j80dmJGT7J
Why earn 1x XP when you could be earning 10x? π
Asentum's pre-mainnet $ASE token on Ethereum unlocks staking multipliers from 2x up to 10x across testnet activities.
Designed to reward our earliest believers and testers π₯
Make every point count π
https://t.co/jbyZ2ZNJTQ
No slowing down for the weekend at Asentum πββοΈ
Morning maintenance completed: Two additional fallback nodes now online to improve network reliability π
π¨ We're aware of and addressing the explorer indexing issue + recovering missed blocks.
Check it out
https://t.co/zY2DIdowod
Hello, 700,000 blocks π
10,000+ wallet & extension downloads βοΈ
25,000+ testnet users βοΈ
850+ validators βοΈ
Word is spreading
Asentum is giving anyone the opportunity to help test and power a post-quantum Layer 1 before mainnet.
Come be part of it π
https://t.co/in6R6hVN9z
(4/4) Help power a post-quantum Layer 1 π§βπ»
Run your own Asentum validator, contribute to decentralization and become part of the network.
Get started π
https://t.co/5Wc3zmeDm7
Asentum 0.8.3 is now live β‘οΈ
This release addresses an important validator slashing vulnerability, strengthens Vault worker security and improves transaction reliability.
π¨ It's a mandatory update ahead of block 700,000.
Here's what's changed (1/4)π
A different path was on the table for launching Asentum.
VC backing. Endless presales. Massive fundraising campaigns.
We chose to build first. Prove the technology on a live network and grow through real participation π§βπ»
Rooted in decentralization and post-quantum security β‘οΈ
Millions of XP removed β
Thousands of fraudulent accounts identified β
Leaderboard positions corrected β
All to protect the integrity of Asentum's Incentivized Testnet.
There's plenty of XP still up for grabs. Come earn yours in a fair environment π
https://t.co/in6R6hVN9z
We've spent the last 24 hours cleaning up the Asentum airdrop β‘οΈ
Referral farms, bot networks and XP manipulation uncovered. Fraudulent rewards removed, balances corrected.
Even some of the top leaderboard positions were affected π³
Here's what we found π
βΉοΈ The cleanup by the numbers:
β’ 2.39M XP removed
β’ 28 referral farms / 12,000+ accounts
β’ 3 bot networks / 700+ accounts
β’ ~130K XP restored to affected users
Nearly 80% of the XP reclaimed from a multiplier bug came from top 10 users.
Fair XP earning matters π«‘