We have voted YES to initiate the Stargate upgrade for the Cosmos Hub. We believe in the potential of the Cosmos ecosystem to grow and that Stargate opens a new page of ecosystem evolution being a huge step towards the original Internet of Blockchains vision.
By being an active contributor to the Cosmos ecosystem, P2P has built the dashboard to track delegation history across all the hub versions and claim rewards - a ledger delegation interface to securely stake in three simple steps. We participated in Game of Zones to test IBC in action and won the first prize in two phases. Our validator has taken part in a series of testnets since the beginning to prepare.
Stargate is the largest upgrade in the Cosmos ecosystem due date. What does it mean for the Cosmos network?
The current state of the ecosystem can be compared to the cities of a country struggling to communicate without capital and financial centers to connect them with each other. With the enablement of Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) the value can be seamlessly transferred across the ecosystem unleashing the synergetic effect among application-specific blockchains. Cosmos Hub will become the first intermedium to connect them with each other.
The real long term challenge is to attract more builders and projects to the ecosystem to increase the cumulative value flow within the network. Notable improvements in performance and migration to Protobuf blockchains will implement the upgrade to achieve higher throughput to handle the rising transaction volume. The ability to interoperate will bring composability to the ecosystem, with Protobuf it will be much easier for developers using various programming languages to communicate within the ecosystem and create novel applications.
In synergy with tools like Starport that allow developers to launch blockchains with a few commands and further coordinate the testnets with validators much faster, we can imagine the emergence of novel use cases and accelerated growth in areas like Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and Collectible economies powered by Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT).
Secure connection between blockchains requires trust in validators maintaining the actual state of the network. The Game-of-Stakes attracted and prepared solid staking providers and in March of 2019 Cosmos Hub was successfully launched on mainnet. There were two major upgrades, for the first year the focus was to battle-test staking, on-chain governance and provide a stable functioning network with a strong set of contributors.
Game of Stakes granted validators experience to be flexible to changing network conditions and on the 1st of May 2020 another incentivized competition called Game of Zones was launched to collect valuable data and prepare teams for the release of the IBC module. There were more than 150 participants.
IBC has been in development since the release of the original Cosmos whitepaper - ongoing work to prepare and release the first version of the IBC specification that outlines the overall design logic and architectural overview.
The plan of transition from hub-3 to hub-4 was outlined in the Stargate proposal. It was followed up with a series of testnets to examine the main features and ensure that the ecosystem participants are prepared for software changes being in line with the upgrade procedure.
On December 15th the finalized version 1.0 of the IBC candidate was announced. Multiple teams and contributors were involved in the process of improving, testing and finding bugs.
And now we have come to the point to finally bring the original vision of interoperability to the Cosmos network.
The rollout will happen in two phases as happened with with the launch of the Cosmos Hub on mainnet. During the first phase cross-chain transfers will be disabled to ensure the network is stable. Activation of the token transfer protocol will happen via on-chain governance. A proposal with parameter changes and timelines will be submitted and if passed we can utilize a fully functioning TCP/IP for blockchains in production.
With the enablement of the IBC, healthy competition among hubs can drive the development of the whole ecosystem. Novel use cases like liquidity mining over IBC can become a reality. New projects will be able to easily attract validators from the hub and ATOM will play the role of insurance against misbehavior providing strong security guarantees for new projects in the Cosmos network. Another interesting utility is that ATOM might be able to accrue fees in whitelisted tokens.
The IBC is still in its early days and adoption will take some time. Cosmos has made huge progress in these two years and P2P is proud to be part of it as a validator and contributor from the very beginning of the journey.
P2P Validator is a world-leading non-custodial staking provider securing more than $3 billion from over 10,00 delegators across 25+ high-class networks. We are early ATOM investors and Game of Zones winners. P2P has supported Cosmos Hub from the first block taking part in all stages of testing and voting.
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<p>In this step-by-step guide, we'll walk you through how you can stake your Solana (SOL) using Solflare Wallet and Ledger Nano S/X. </p><p>To stake on the <a href="http://p2p.org/solana">Solana Network</a>, you'll need to follow these simple steps:</p><ul><li>Install the Solana App on Ledger.</li><li>Connect your Ledger to Solflare wallet</li><li>Transfer SOL to your wallet (if you have not already done so)</li><li>Stake your SOL.</li></ul><h3 id="step-1-install-the-solana-app-on-ledger">Step 1. Install the Solana App on Ledger </h3><p>First of all, download the Ledger Live app on your device and connect the Ledger device. In Ledger Live, via Manager, search for <em>Solana</em> in the App catalog. Click on “Install”. </p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/2021/08/image-3.png" class="kg-image" alt srcset="https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/size/w600/2021/08/image-3.png 600w, https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/size/w1000/2021/08/image-3.png 1000w, https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/2021/08/image-3.png 1286w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><blockquote><em>Make sure you always update to the latest version of the Solana application</em></blockquote><h3 id="step-2-connect-your-ledger-to-solflare-wallet">Step 2. Connect your Ledger to Solflare wallet</h3><p>Go to <a href="http://solflare.com">Solflare.com</a> and click "Access" button.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/2021/08/image.png" class="kg-image" alt srcset="https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/size/w600/2021/08/image.png 600w, https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/size/w1000/2021/08/image.png 1000w, https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/size/w1600/2021/08/image.png 1600w, https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/2021/08/image.png 1612w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>Choose "Ledger" tab and click “Continue”.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/2021/08/image-2.png" class="kg-image" alt srcset="https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/size/w600/2021/08/image-2.png 600w, https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/size/w1000/2021/08/image-2.png 1000w, https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/2021/08/image-2.png 1436w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>Choose the connected Ledger device and click on "Connect". Open the Solana App on your Ledger and connect your device.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/2021/08/image-4.png" class="kg-image" alt srcset="https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/size/w600/2021/08/image-4.png 600w, https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/size/w1000/2021/08/image-4.png 1000w, https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/size/w1600/2021/08/image-4.png 1600w, https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/2021/08/image-4.png 1630w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>Select your address in the drop-down section.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/2021/08/Screenshot-2021-08-23-at-11.29.55.png" class="kg-image" alt srcset="https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/size/w600/2021/08/Screenshot-2021-08-23-at-11.29.55.png 600w, https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/size/w1000/2021/08/Screenshot-2021-08-23-at-11.29.55.png 1000w, https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/2021/08/Screenshot-2021-08-23-at-11.29.55.png 1398w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>Create a password that you will use to enter your wallet and to submit transactions. Select "Next step" to proceed.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/2021/08/Screenshot-2021-08-23-at-11.31.45.png" class="kg-image" alt srcset="https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/size/w600/2021/08/Screenshot-2021-08-23-at-11.31.45.png 600w, https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/size/w1000/2021/08/Screenshot-2021-08-23-at-11.31.45.png 1000w, https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/2021/08/Screenshot-2021-08-23-at-11.31.45.png 1400w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>After successfully completing the steps above, you will find yourself in the main menu of Solflare where you will find information about your wallet account address. </p><h3 id="step-3-transfer-sol-to-your-account-skip-to-step-4-if-you-already-have-sol-in-your-wallet-">Step 3. Transfer SOL to your Account (skip to step 4 if you already have SOL in your wallet)</h3><p>You are now ready to transfer SOL to your account. To find your receiving address select "Receive".</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/2021/08/image-5.png" class="kg-image" alt srcset="https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/size/w600/2021/08/image-5.png 600w, https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/size/w1000/2021/08/image-5.png 1000w, https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/size/w1600/2021/08/image-5.png 1600w, https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/size/w2400/2021/08/image-5.png 2400w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>A pop up window will appear with your Solflare main authority address, and alternatively a QR code. Use this receiving address to send your SOL to your Solflare wallet.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/2021/08/image-6.png" class="kg-image" alt srcset="https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/size/w600/2021/08/image-6.png 600w, https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/size/w1000/2021/08/image-6.png 1000w, https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/2021/08/image-6.png 1172w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>Once you have transferred funds into you main authority wallet, you are now ready to start Staking!</p><h3 id="step-4-stake-your-sol">Step 4. Stake your SOL</h3><p>To start staking, you must first go to the staking section of the wallet by selecting "Staking" on the top of the page or select "Stake Solana" as indicated in the image below.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/2021/08/image-7.png" class="kg-image" alt srcset="https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/size/w600/2021/08/image-7.png 600w, https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/size/w1000/2021/08/image-7.png 1000w, https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/size/w1600/2021/08/image-7.png 1600w, https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/size/w2400/2021/08/image-7.png 2400w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>You will then have to create a staking account. In the staking page select "Start Staking"</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/2021/08/image-8.png" class="kg-image" alt srcset="https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/size/w600/2021/08/image-8.png 600w, https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/size/w1000/2021/08/image-8.png 1000w, https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/2021/08/image-8.png 1320w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>A pop up window will appear. Input the amount you wish to stake and the validator you wish to stake with. To find <em>P2P Validator</em> type it in the search bar. Select "Stake" to proceed.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/2021/08/image-12.png" class="kg-image" alt srcset="https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/size/w600/2021/08/image-12.png 600w, https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/size/w1000/2021/08/image-12.png 1000w, https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/2021/08/image-12.png 1156w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><blockquote><em><em><em>Leave some SOL in your wallet to pay </em></em>for <em><em>transaction fees. Since they are very low at Solana, leaving ~1 SOL in your wallet in your account should be more than enough.</em></em></em></blockquote><p>You will then be prompted to enter your password one last time for security reasons. You will have to verify and confirm your delegation on your Ledger device. Navigating to “Approve” screen, then confirm by pressing both buttons on the device.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/2021/08/image-15.png" class="kg-image" alt srcset="https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/size/w600/2021/08/image-15.png 600w, https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/2021/08/image-15.png 854w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>Once your delegation transaction has been confirmed, you will see that your stake is activating. For more information on when you will start receiving rewards please refer to our <a href="https://help.p2p.org/en/articles/5245666-solana-sol-warm-up-period">SOL Warm-Up</a> article.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/2021/08/image-16.png" class="kg-image" alt srcset="https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/size/w600/2021/08/image-16.png 600w, https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/size/w1000/2021/08/image-16.png 1000w, https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/size/w1600/2021/08/image-16.png 1600w, https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/size/w2400/2021/08/image-16.png 2400w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>That's it! You are now delegating your SOL to P2P Validator. Note that your SOL are still fully in your custody, but you are delegating them to P2P to help us partake in network activities and you will be rewarded for your contribution! You can find more information about Solana Rewards in the following page: <a href="https://help.p2p.org/en/articles/5242448-solana-sol-staking-rewards-fees">Solana (SOL) Staking Rewards & Fees</a></p><p> <br>Some points worth noting:</p><ul><li><strong>Warm-up period</strong> (time until your stake starts earning rewards): ~2 days.</li><li><strong>Cool-down period</strong> (time for your stake to become liquid after you stopped staking): ~ 2 days.</li><li><strong>The current inflation</strong> rate is 8%</li></ul><hr><p><strong>If you have any questions, feel free to ask in our <a href="https://t.me/P2Pstaking">Telegram chat</a></strong></p><hr><h3 id="about-p2p-validator">About P2P Validator</h3><p>P2P Validator is a world-leading non-custodial staking provider securing more than $3 billion from over 10,000 delegators across 25+ high-class networks. We were early investors in Solana and have supported the network from the first block, taking part in all stages of testing and voting.</p><p><br><strong>Web</strong>: <a href="http://p2p.org/?utm_source=blog&utm_campaign=sol_guide">p2p.org</a><br><strong>Stake</strong> <strong>SOL</strong> <strong>with</strong> <strong>us</strong>: <a href="http://p2p.org/solana?utm_source=blog&utm_campaign=sol_guide">p2p.org/solana</a><br><strong>Twitter</strong>: <a href="https://twitter.com/P2Pvalidator">@p2pvalidator</a><br><strong>Telegram</strong>: <a href="https://t.me/P2Pstaking">t.me/P2Pstaking</a></p>
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<p>This step-by-step guide will help you to claim your MPOND received during FlowMint stakedrop.</p><p>In order to claim MPOND, you need to follow simple steps below.</p><ol><li>Connect to Metamask on <a href="http://app.marlin.pro/flowmint">app.marlin.pro/flowmint</a></li></ol><blockquote><em>Please ensure that you have switched your Network to Matic’s custom RPC in Metamask settings and connected the address that you have set up during registration.</em></blockquote><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/2020/12/image-16.png" class="kg-image" alt srcset="https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/size/w600/2020/12/image-16.png 600w, https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/size/w1000/2020/12/image-16.png 1000w, https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/size/w1600/2020/12/image-16.png 1600w, https://economy.p2p.org/content/images/size/w2400/2020/12/image-16.png 2400w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>2. Press the “<em>Dive In”</em> button and select the network.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/MmVyRPW4n7BM-8fgwwcasI7FrY9pNW0yzP81l7T7ObH5WbghdY9fwKEdUzg6CzzbofLnjrSW5WKO7iiI2Ish0hrdeBM2-Rq_3Vdmr23SvtG71xXiBSXJO4XnLjqK9W20C_Nf954l" class="kg-image" alt></figure><p>3. Harvest your MPOND on the page of the selected network.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/3Hcv8Us30OwPqF96vnsK4EWz4O2fPQuE0Ri50tc1wIhvXsruL4ezlwsYXIUjxskcISKuqZby-JTUNfKSSQvYt5CAB2_6sB5_GFfIo31bL-kwGSfIomiBzIQtOhp0z6xf9fXrnmd1" class="kg-image" alt></figure><p>4. Confirm the transaction in Metamask.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/h3_JuOegAbEnRyq8fcVtOzYO93JP_x2NMvxjsazn2oGt34_yDCQH9QhMLL_C5eY-jkBArNdimltihPygrw5N3UTIulKYdaIVXDBzyf4PnhthpfFwDDUETGduc2sA3LDbcz5Xl7Th" class="kg-image" alt></figure><p><strong>Prerequisite: </strong>You need to have MATIC tokens on the Matic mainnet, otherwise, the transaction will fail. </p><p>To transfer the MATIC tokens from the Ethereum mainnet to the Matic mainnet follow this <a href="https://blog.matic.network/deposits-and-withdrawals-on-matic-network-walkthrough-guide/">instruction</a>.</p><blockquote><em>If you are having trouble with MATIC transfer or MPOND harvesting do not hesitate to ask questions in our <a href="https://t.me/P2Pstaking">Telegram chat</a> or contact Paul via [email protected] We will be happy to help.</em></blockquote><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/Bz0wGFgvX9y1DbmexmDjLoGY6WYMPmEQnl_nQg6YZk0yaV3yDq8oQmp9nCMOYRZExkg2zSMnAC5gDy9aiFFsG9Fo5ZUqHuFru9kll_b9yGECWnS_hjbtGWjM1Gla0n1o_H0tS7jV" class="kg-image" alt></figure><p>After a successful transaction, refresh the FlowMint page and you will see the MPOND on your balance.</p><h3 id="about-p2p-validator">About P2P Validator</h3><p>P2P Validator is a world-leading non-custodial staking provider securing more than $3 billion from over 10,000 delegators across 25+ high-class networks. We are constantly working on improvements to bring our customers the best proposals. All delegators staking DOT, ATOM, IRIS with P2P Validator have the opportunity to participate in the Marlin network and acquire Marlin tokens.</p><p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Web:</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong><a href="https://p2p.org/?utm_source=blog&utm_campaign=marlin_stakedrop_claim"> p2p.org</a></p><p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Twitter:</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong><a href="https://twitter.com/p2pvalidator"> @p2pvalidator</a></p><p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Telegram:</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong><a href="https://t.me/P2Pstaking"> https://t.me/p2pvalidator</a></p>
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