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Chia Network Acquires DrPlotter Technology and Expertise

We’re excited to announce that we’ve acquired the DrPlotter technology—one of the major plot compression tools in the Chia ecosystem. Dr. Nick (Nicolas Halper) himself has also joined the Chia team to work on the future of plotting! The DrPlotter technology will remain unchanged, and we’re removing all fees for its use. Our long-term vision…

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Why Chia Plots Don’t Contain Real User Data

With the announcement that we are exploring a new plot format for Chia, there are many open questions about exactly what the plots will look like. We’ll discuss the details once we have a proposal ready, but there’s one thing we can say with certainty right now: the new plots will not contain real user…

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Dive Into The Chia Academy

We released Chia Academy in December 2023 to simplify your entry into the world of the Chia blockchain. We’d like to provide some background on why we think providing education matters and what the Chia Academy can do for you! Why Create the Chia Academy? Blockchain education (beyond guides for Solidity) is lacking. We want…

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The Blockchain Trilemma is Real in the Real World

Numerous projects claim to have overcome the blockchain trilemma. I find that claim dubious at best. I’m also deeply suspicious that they’ve solved it “academically.” I’m not going to explain all of the ways that they can mislead you – but I am going to apply some cold hard reality of the actual world on…

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Version 2.1.2 Release

Version 2.1.2 of the Chia reference client is now available for download! This release mostly contains bug fixes, along with a few additional features. This is not a required update, but several beta testers have noted improvements in their farms’ performance when testing this release. We therefore recommend that you install it on your node…

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We’re Going to Ludicrous Speed

Light speed was too slow, so our new ludicrous speed ASIC Timelords will be fully operational by November 9th, 2023! We’re proud of our work to maintain and enhance the Chia blockchain’s network security. While the network has remained safe since launch, we know we must stay vigilant. To that end, we’ve been doing R&D…

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Version 2.1.0 Release

Version 2.1.0 of the Chia reference client is now available for download! This release features farming and user experience improvements, including updates to GPU plotting support, Credential Restricted CATs, and upgraded support for offers, WalletConnect, and DataLayer features. Note: Version 2.1.0 includes additional changes originally intended for the 2.0.0 hard fork and is a required…

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Happy Roadmap Update Day!

We updated our Chia Product roadmap earlier this year and are back with the next iteration. It’s a bit later than we’d hoped to share, and you may notice some things have moved around, but we’re energized by our focus on the key themes driving enterprise development and adoption: Solving Enterprise Challenges Blockchain and Crypto…

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Are you buying a genuine handbag from the rightful owner?

Luxury goods are more than just products; they represent a lifestyle, an aspiration, and an experience. When customers buy a Birkin bag or a Rolex, they’re not just buying the product; they’re buying a promise with an expectation of quality and exclusivity. In an industry where organizations sell their brand promise as much as their…

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Version 2.0.0 Release

We’re pleased to share the release of version 2.0! This release brings many new features and some significant upgrades that are pivotal to the evolution of the Chia blockchain. From plot compression support and GPU plotting, farming, and harvesting, to soft and hard fork protocol updates, version 2.0 is the next step in our journey…