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content/newsroom/gep_vote_community_calls_update/index.md

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+---
+id: gep_vote_community_calls_update
+title: ✅️ GEP Vote is Live + Community Call Updates 
+image_caption: gep_vote_community_calls_update
+description: We are pleased to share that the vote on last week's proposed GEP is now live.
+date: 2024-04-06
+taxonomies:
+    people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+    tags: [technology,update,threefold_grid,community,news]
+    news-category: [foundation]
+extra:
+    imgPath: gep_vote_community_calls_update.png
+---
+
+We are pleased to announce that the voting phase for the proposed GEP from last week is now underway. 
+
+<br/>
+
+Last week, we shared [a GEP proposal](https://forum.threefold.io/t/gep-minting-and-farming-rewards-updates-march-2024/4285) around minting and farming rewards updates, and we are ready to take a vote.
+<ol>
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+<li> 
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+Any ThreeFold Farmer may vote on the proposal by visiting the [ThreeFold Dashboard](https://dashboard.grid.tf/) and clicking on the DAO section. [Read the manual for more information on the DAO](https://manual.grid.tf/documentation/dashboard/tfchain/tf_dao.html).
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+<li>The voting period will end one week from today: Friday, April 12 19:55 CEST | 13:55 EDT.</li>
+</ul>
+
+</br>
+
+We appreciate the feedback brought by the community on this GEP and we look forward to discussing and incorporating ideas into upcoming GEPs as it makes sense.
+
+</br>
+
+We are also excited to invite you to a community discussion scheduled for next Thursday. This interactive session will be conducted via a two-way call format. 
+
+</br>
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+Our focus will be the current GEP, future GEPs, TF Grid 3.14, and the cooperative. 
+
+</br>
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+Feel free to bring your topics.
+
+</br>
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+In addition to this, we're laying the groundwork to achieve regular community calls, we aim to hold 3-4 calls each month, each with distinct goals and objectives tailored to the needs of our community.
+
+</br>
+
+For more details and to stay updated, please click [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/vote-minting-farming-rewards-gep-upcoming-community-calls/4295). 
+
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content/newsroom/march_community_call_followup/index.md

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 ***What does commercialization mean to the average farmer and how can they have a deeper involvement? How can we get 3nodes faster here in the US?***
 
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 *Commercialization means that there will be much more utilization, and this will lead to more rewards. This means that farmers will also need to meet certain standards related to reliability for commercial-level workloads.*
 
 *Regarding getting 3Nodes faster in the US, for now, we recommend reaching out to existing vendors on this topic. Anyone can apply to become a vendor and ship in the US, and we expect that, as the project grows, more vendors will come on board.*

content/newsroom/minting_and_farming_rewards_updates/index.md

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+---
+id: minting_and_farming_rewards_updates
+title: 📣 Minting and Farming Rewards Updates 
+image_caption: CMinting And Farming Updates
+description: A new Grid Enhancement Proposal (GEP) and updates on Farming rewards, click her to know more
+date: 2024-03-29
+taxonomies:
+    people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+    tags: [technology,update,threefold_grid,community,news]
+    news-category: [foundation]
+extra:
+    imgPath: minting_and_farming_rewards_updates.png
+---
+
+We're excited to announce the release of a new Grid Enhancement Proposal (GEP). This proposal is shaped by insightful feedback we've received from the community. Our aim with this proposal is to bolster the reliability and fairness of the ThreeFold Grid, while ensuring fair value is achieved for all participants.
+
+<br/>
+
+**Proposal Summary**
+<ul>
+<li>95% and 98% uptime requirements for DIY and certified nodes respectively</li>
+<li>50% of proof-of-utilization revenues will go to the farmer running the 3Node</li>
+<li>Minting will be slashed for 1 month if the node cannot wake up within 30 minutes twice within the same minting period</li>
+<li>When we reach 1 Billion TFT on Stellar, minting stops on Stellar</li>
+<li>TFT burning will stop</li>
+</ul>
+
+</br>
+
+To learn more about the proposal, click [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/gep-minting-and-farming-rewards-updates-march-2024/4285).
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+</br>
+
+In addition to this update, we have an important announcement regarding the Farmerbot bonuses. Effective from the upcoming minting cycle, commencing on March 31, 2024, at 22:32:40 UTC, these bonuses will be discontinued.
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content/newsroom/social_network_mega_space/index.md

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+---
+id: social_network_mega_space
+title: 🎙️ X (Twitter) Space in ~1 Hour
+image_caption: social_network_mega_space
+description: Social Network Mega Space with Kristof (co-founder) and Florian (biz dev)
+date: 2024-03-25
+taxonomies:
+    people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+    tags: [technology,update,threefold_grid,community,news]
+    news-category: [foundation]
+extra:
+    imgPath: social_network_mega_space.png
+---
+
+Join the Social Network Mega Space at 5pm UTC.
+
+<br/>
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+https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1BdxYrPBpAAKX
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+</br>
+Social Network is the first Bitcoin Staking Layer 2 on earth and one of our core utilization partners. Social Network will be integrated with and enhanced by ThreeFold technologies. This includes, but is not limited to, ThreeFold’s decentralized cloud – featuring Quantum Safe Storage and the Mycelium Network – as well as decentralized computation, and Zero OS.
+
+</br>
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+Kristof (co-founder) and Florian (biz dev) will be joining the space and sharing about ThreeFold. 
+