Last month news updates

content/newsroom/manualupdatesaug9/index.md

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+---
+id: manualupdatesaug9
+title: 💡 Latest Updates to the TF Manual
+image_caption: Latest Updates to the TF Manual
+description: Check out the latest improvements and additions to the ThreeFold Manual.
+date: 2023-08-09
+taxonomies:
+    people: [sam_taggart]
+    tags: [threefold_grid,community,technology,update]
+    news-category: [foundation]
+extra:
+    imgPath: manualupdatesaug9.png
+---
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+The [ThreeFold Manual](https://manual.grid.tf/) is constantly being improved and updated thanks to contributions from team and community. Check out the [latest additions](https://forum.threefold.io/t/manual-updates-week-2-aug-2023/4036) including:
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+Zero OS Internals: learn about the intricate inner workings of the technological foundation that powers ThreeFold
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+TF Playground: a comprehensive resource that equips you with the tools and insights needed to navigate the Playground’s fresh features
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+Uncover the Power of FList with Debian 12 Case Study
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+Nextcloud All-In-One & Single Deployment Guides
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+& More!
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+*Thanks to all those who contributed to these latest updates. Together we're making it easier than ever to build on ThreeFold.*

content/newsroom/manualupdatessep7/index.md

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+---
+id: manualupdatessep7
+title: 💡 TF Grid Manual Updates & Upgrades!
+image_caption: TF Grid Manual Updates & Upgrades!
+description: Dive into the latest updates to the ThreeFold Manual.
+date: 2023-09-07
+taxonomies:
+    people: [sam_taggart]
+    tags: [threefold_grid,community,technology,update]
+    news-category: [foundation]
+extra:
+    imgPath: manualupdatessep7.png
+---
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+Thanks to contributions from team and community, the ThreeFold Grid Manual keeps getting better and better. Take a look at the most recent updates, including setting up web gateways in your Terraform environments, how to harness the full potential of the dashboard with the 3.11 release, and more.
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+Find all the details [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/manual-updates-september-w1-2023/4067) or head straight to the manual [here](https://manual.grid.tf/).

content/newsroom/oldplayground/index.md

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+id: oldplayground
+title: 🛝 Phasing Out the Old Playground
+image_caption: Watch the TF Grid 3.12 Call Recording
+description: We are seeking the comumunity's input on whether or not we are ready to phase out the old playground.
+date: 2023-08-10
+taxonomies:
+    people: [sam_taggart]
+    tags: [threefold_grid,community,technology,update]
+    news-category: [foundation]
+extra:
+    imgPath: oldplayground.png
+---
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+The team is looking for the community’s input on phasing out the old ThreeFold Playground in favor of the new and improved version.
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+If this is relevant for you, please share your thoughts on the forum. Thanks in advance!
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+https://forum.threefold.io/t/phasing-out-the-old-playground/4037

content/newsroom/september2023update/index.md

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+---
+id: september2023update
+title: 🗓 September Update from the Team
+image_caption: September Update from the Team
+description: Read about where we are and where we are headed in the coming weeks and beyond.
+date: 2023-09-02
+taxonomies:
+    people: [sam_taggart]
+    tags: [threefold_grid,community,technology,update]
+    news-category: [foundation]
+extra:
+    imgPath: september2023update.png
+---
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+Please take a few moments to read the most recent [update](https://forum.threefold.io/t/september-02-2023-update-from-the-threefold-team/4060) from the team, which touches on where we are today and what we are building towards.
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+*Have a great weekend!*

content/newsroom/stakingfeedback/index.md

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+---
+id: stakingfeedback
+title: 💬 Feedback – Staking & Other 3.5 Topics
+image_caption: Feedback – Staking & Other 3.5 Topics
+description: Provide feedback on TF Grid 3.5 (formerly 3.12) topics, including validator and farming staking!
+date: 2023-09-05
+taxonomies:
+    people: [sam_taggart]
+    tags: [threefold_grid,community,technology,update]
+    news-category: [foundation]
+extra:
+    imgPath: stakingfeedback.png
+---
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+As mentioned in our [September Update](https://forum.threefold.io/t/september-02-2023-update-from-the-threefold-team/4060), the team is looking for feedback on [several topics](https://forum.threefold.io/c/collaboration/grid-350/116) related to TF Grid 3.5 (formerly 3.12), including [Validator & Farm Staking](https://forum.threefold.io/t/validator-and-farm-staking/4056/2?u=gosam).
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+Your input is greatly appreciated on this key grid upgrade. It's important we reach consensus, together as a community.

content/newsroom/tfgrid311livemainnet/index.md

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+---
+id: tfgrid311livemainnet
+title: ✅ TF Grid 3.11 Live on Mainet
+image_caption: TF Grid 3.11 Live on Mainet
+description: Thanks to all those involved in bringing this release forward!
+date: 2023-09-13
+taxonomies:
+    people: [sam_taggart]
+    tags: [threefold_grid,community,technology,update]
+    news-category: [foundation]
+extra:
+    imgPath: tfgrid311livemainnet.png
+---
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+For those not following [the chat](https://t.me/threefold), we're pleased to report that mainnet has now been upgraded to version 3.11. You can find a recap of the new additions and improvements [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/gep-for-3-11-on-mainnet/4048).

content/newsroom/tfgrid311livetestnet/index.md

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+---
+id: tfgrid311livetestnet
+title: ⚡ TF Grid 3.11 is Live on Testnet!
+image_caption: TF Grid 3.11 is Live on Testnet!
+description: The latest version of the grid is now live on testnet!
+date: 2023-08-16
+taxonomies:
+    people: [sam_taggart]
+    tags: [threefold_grid,community,technology,update]
+    news-category: [foundation]
+extra:
+    imgPath: tfgrid311livetestnet.png
+---
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+The major note in this release is GPU Support but there are other nice features as well including Debian 12 support, grace periods, and more.
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+Take a look at the highlights of the TF Grid 3.11 release, which is now live for use on testnet!
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+Better yet, get to testing!<br/>
+Together we build. 🙏️️️️️️
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+Thanks to all those involved in the TF Grid 3.11 release and to the testing community!

content/newsroom/tfgrid311mainnetgep/index.md

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+---
+id: tfgrid311mainnetgep
+title: 🗳 Vote – Move TF Grid 3.11 to Mainnet!
+image_caption: Vote – Move TF Grid 3.11 to Mainnet!
+description: We are ready to move TF Grid 3.11 to mainnet, so it's time for a community vote!
+date: 2023-09-04
+taxonomies:
+    people: [sam_taggart]
+    tags: [threefold_grid,community,technology,update]
+    news-category: [foundation]
+extra:
+    imgPath: tfgrid311mainnetgep.png
+---
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+After successful testing of TF Grid 3.11 on testnet, we are ready to start the release process on mainnet.
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+Farmers are encouraged to vote before Monday September 11 at 10am CEST [on the Grid Dashboard](https://dashboard.grid.tf/) under DAO.
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+Prior to making your vote, you can find what's new and improved on TF Grid 3.11 [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/gep-for-3-11-on-mainnet/4048).

content/newsroom/tfgrid311setprice/index.md

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+id: tfgrid311setprice
+title: 💡️️️️️️ Grid 3.11 – Farmers Can Now Set An Extra Fee
+image_caption: Grid 3.11 – Farmers Can Now Set An Extra Fee
+description: Learn about an exciting new feature as part of the TF Grid 3.11 release.
+date: 2023-08-24
+taxonomies:
+    people: [sam_taggart]
+    tags: [threefold_grid,community,technology,update]
+    news-category: [foundation]
+extra:
+    imgPath: tfgrid311setprice.png
+---
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+As part of the TF Grid 3.11 release (now on testnet), farmers can now set an extra fee for their nodes, for having GPU or other special features enabled. This fee is in addition to the price of the capacity, and is paid in full to the farmer.
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+By setting a custom price on a node, the node becomes dedicated – which means it can no longer be shared by any other customers.
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+Learn about this feature and the rest of the 3.11 release highlights [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/tf-grid-release-3-11-testnet/4042).

content/newsroom/tfgrid312callrecording/index.md

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+---
+id: tfgrid312callrecording
+title: ☕️ Watch the TF Grid 3.12 Call Recording
+image_caption: Watch the TF Grid 3.12 Call Recording
+description: For those who missed it, dive into the discussion around 3.12!
+date: 2023-08-12
+taxonomies:
+    people: [sam_taggart]
+    tags: [threefold_grid,community,technology,update]
+    news-category: [foundation]
+extra:
+    imgPath: tfgrid312callrecording.png
+---
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+Earlier this week, team and community gathered to discuss TF Grid 3.12, a proposal to further the decentralization of ThreeFold and improve our tokenomics.
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+It was a productive call and we will have another one soon (date and time TBA).
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+If you would like to voice your input still, it's not too late! Please take a look at [the recording](https://youtu.be/VcNZvp_PhPs) and [the notes](https://forum.threefold.io/t/tfgrid-3-12-proposal-and-discussion/4031/16?u=gosam) from the call and get involved on the forum.
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+*Have a great weekend all.*

content/newsroom/tfgrid312reviewcall/index.md

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+---
+id: tfgrid312reviewcall
+title: 🗓 TF Grid 3.12 Review Call Next Wednesday
+image_caption: TF Grid 3.12 Review Call Next Wednesday
+description: Announcing a review call for the TF Grid 3.12 proposal!
+date: 2023-08-03
+taxonomies:
+    people: [sam_taggart]
+    tags: [threefold_grid,community,technology,update]
+    news-category: [foundation]
+extra:
+    imgPath: tfgrid312reviewcall.png
+---
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+We're pleased to announce the review call for [the proposed TF Grid 3.12 update](https://forum.threefold.io/t/tfgrid-3-12-proposal-and-discussion/4031) for next Wednesday August 9 at 5pm CEST / 11am EDT.
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+Please be sure to review the proposal and offer your feedback ahead of time to make for a productive conversation!
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+Call link [here](https://bit.ly/tfcommunitycall).

content/newsroom/tfgrid312reviewcall2/index.md

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+id: tfgrid312reviewcall2
+title: 🚨 Second TF Grid 3.12 Call Next Thursday
+image_caption: Second TF Grid 3.12 Call Next Thursday
+description: Join us next week for another review call around the TF Grid 3.12 proposal.
+date: 2023-08-18
+taxonomies:
+    people: [sam_taggart]
+    tags: [threefold_grid,community,technology,update]
+    news-category: [foundation]
+extra:
+    imgPath: tfgrid312reviewcall2.png
+---
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+Next Thursday August 24th at 5pm CEST, we will host a call (link [here](https://bit.ly/tfcommunitycall)) to bring an updated TF Grid 3.12 proposal to the table (based on the previous feedback) and get fresh input from the community.
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+We will share the proposal ahead of the call.
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+For those who are still interested, please take a look at [the recording](https://youtu.be/VcNZvp_PhPs) of the first call as well as [the notes](https://forum.threefold.io/t/tfgrid-3-12-proposal-and-discussion/4031/16?u=gosam).

content/newsroom/tftsupportfeedback/index.md

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+id: tftsupportfeedback
+title: 📣️️️️️️ Feedback Requested – Short Term TFT Support 
+image_caption: Feedback Requested – Short Term TFT Support 
+description: Provide feedback on a proposal from the team regarding short term support for the token!
+date: 2023-09-08
+taxonomies:
+    people: [sam_taggart]
+    tags: [threefold_grid,community,technology,update]
+    news-category: [foundation]
+extra:
+    imgPath: tftsupportfeedback.png
+---
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+While we continue to discuss tokenomics improvements for the 3.50 release, we also have an opportunity to implement some short term changes to help align incentives for farmers and support the token price.
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+Please give your comments on [this proposal](https://forum.threefold.io/t/start-farming-reward-lock-and-utilization-payments-to-farmers/4069) to initiate the locking of farming rewards and pay farmers for utilization on their nodes, starting with the 3.12 release.