Big newsroom archive

content/newsarchive/africanregensummit/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,27 @@
+---
+id: africanregensummit
+title: 🌍 African Regenerative Cities Summit
+image_caption: African Regenerative Cities Summit
+description: Learn about the summit we hosted this past weekend in Zanzibar to unite innovators and investors to support Africa's future.
+date: 2023-07-23
+taxonomies:
+  people: [sam_taggart]
+  tags: [community, event, tech]
+  news-category: [community, event, tech]
+extra:
+    imgPath: africanregensummit.png
+---
+
+Over the past four days, we have had the pleasure to host the African Regenerative Cities Summit in Zanzibar, Tanzania – uniting top innovators and investors supporting human flourishing, with a special focus on science and technology that will lay the foundation for Africa’s future.
+
+<br/>
+
+A lot has happened over the course of the summit, including a surprise visit today from an extremely special guest.
+
+<br/>
+
+Generally, we have been blown away by the participants and the projects they are working on, and we warmly welcome many of them now into the ThreeFold community.
+
+<br/>
+
+We'll be sharing more in the coming days.

content/newsarchive/april_2024_discussion/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
+---
+id: april_2024_discussion
+title: 🍿 Catch Up on Yesterday's Discussion 
+image_caption: april_2024_discussion
+description: Questions were asked, answers were given, and clarifications were made. If you missed it, watch the recording here. 
+date: 2024-04-12
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [tech,grid,community]
+  news-category: [tech,grid,community]
+extra:
+    imgPath: april_2024_discussion.png
+---
+
+Thank you to those who joined us live for yesterday's community conversation. For those who missed it, the recording is now [live](https://forum.threefold.io/t/april-2024-community-discussion-recording/4303). Please note feedback for TF Grid 3.14 is still appreciated. You can find relevant links inside.
+
+<br/>
+
+In the coming weeks, we will have more community conversations where we discuss how to implement feedback from the community for either 3.14, 3.15, or 4.0 releases of the TF Grid.
+
+
+

content/newsarchive/april_project_update_recording/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+---
+id: april_project_update_recording
+title: 🍿 April Project Update Recording is Live
+image_caption: april_project_update_recording
+description: Missed the community call on Tuesday? Watch the recording with discussions and updates from tech to biz dev. 
+date: 2024-05-02
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [tech,grid,community]
+  news-category: [tech,grid,community]
+extra:
+    imgPath: april_project_update_recording.png
+---
+
+In April's general project update, we shared about tech updates, validators/guardians, Mycelium (our end-to-end encrypted IPv6 overlay network), a "block" concept to improve how cloud capacity is offered and rented, grants, TF Grid 4 (our commercial DePIN launch), updates on partners, and an update on biz dev/on the ground activities.
+
+<br/>
+
+You can watch the video [here](https://youtu.be/_ngBQ7HSwvE?si=pTVmaQBm9eZ5lrsG) and leave your comments, questions, and feedback [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/april-30-2024-project-update-recording/4323).

content/newsarchive/aug2023callrecording/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+---
+id: aug2023callrecording
+title: 🍿 August 1 Community Call Recording
+image_caption: August 1 Community Call Recording
+description: Take a look at the recording of yesterday's community call for the latest developments and updates.
+date: 2023-08-02
+taxonomies:
+  people: [sam_taggart]
+  tags: [community, tech]
+  news-category: [community, tech]
+extra:
+    imgPath: aug2023callrecording.png
+---
+
+For those who missed it – [Take a look](https://youtu.be/GIBlmID7g5o) at the recording of yesterday's community call! The video has been timestamped to make it easier to navigate between the sections that are most relevant for you.
+
+<br/>
+
+Many thanks to the speakers and those who were able to join live!
+
+<br/>
+
+*Please note the content of this call is for information purposes only and is subject to change as the project evolves.*

content/newsarchive/aug_community_calls/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,48 @@
+---
+id: aug_community_calls
+title: 🗓 Announcing August's Community Calls
+image_caption: August Community calls
+description: Take a look at the schedule for our August community calls and see what's on the agenda. Mark your calendars!
+date: 2024-08-02
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [tech,grid,community]
+  news-category: [tech,grid,community]
+extra:
+    imgPath: aug_community_calls.png
+
+---
+
+Friends, take a look at the line-up of calls for the month of August.  
+
+<br/>
+
+**Discussion & Demo: GPU-Based AI Workloads** <br>
+Tuesday Aug 06 @ 19:00 CEST | 13:00 EDT <br>
+
+Scott and Mik will demonstrate [GPU-based AI workloads](https://manual.grid.tf/documentation/system_administrators/advanced/ai_ml_workloads/gpu_and_pytorch.html), showing how GPUs improve tasks like image recognition and natural language processing with speed, accuracy, and efficiency. They'll introduce an easy method for using AI on the grid, allowing access to advanced features like image recognition and generation.
+
+<br/>
+
+**Community Discussion: Tentative** <br>
+Tuesday Aug 13 @ 17:00 CEST | 11:00 EDT <br>
+
+We will hold a Q&A / two-way discussion. We will check in ahead of this date to pre-seed questions and discussion topics.
+
+<br/>
+
+**Discussion & Demo: Zero OS Hub & Flist** <br>
+Tuesday Aug 20  @ 19:00 CEST | 13:00 EDT <br>
+
+Scott and Mik will present the [Zero-OS Hub and Flist](https://manual.grid.tf/documentation/developers/flist/flist_hub/zos_hub.html), showing how flists streamline software data management. By installing only essential files on a 3Node, flists enable quick deployment and high reliability. They will demonstrate creating an flist from a Docker image and deploying a micro VM on the TF Grid.
+
+<br/>
+
+**Project Update** <br>
+Thursday Aug 29th @ 17:00 CEST | 11:00 EDT <br>
+
+The team will update the community on their latest updates on strategy, tech development, partners, on-the-ground activities, and other such topics.
+
+<br/>
+
+Find the full details [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/community-call-schedule-for-august-2024/4394). And as a reminder, [subscribe](https://forum.threefold.io/t/threefold-events-calendar/4331) to the ThreeFold Events Calendar to have calls automatically added to your calendar of choice. We look forward to seeing you there!

content/newsarchive/community_call_approach/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+---
+id: community_call_approach
+title: "📣 Updating Our Approach for Community Calls"
+image_caption: Updating community call approach
+description: Check out our new approach towards the community calls.
+date: 2024-09-19
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [tech,grid,community]
+  news-category: [tech,grid,community]
+extra:
+    imgPath: community_call_approach.png
+
+---
+
+After much thought and input from members of the community, we've decided to introduce a new format for community calls – a streamlined approach while continuing to deliver value for the community: 
+
+<br/>
+
+**Community Calls**: Two demo sessions per month, with additional topic-specific calls and Q&As when possible and relevant.
+
+<br/>
+
+**Project Updates**: Quarterly, with the next one in December.
+
+<br/>
+
+Take a look at the full update and feel free to share your feedback on call timings [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/updating-our-approach-for-community-calls/4408)
+
+<br/>
+
+And as a reminder, [subscribe](https://forum.threefold.io/t/threefold-events-calendar/4331) to the ThreeFold Events Calendar to have calls automatically added to your calendar of choice. We look forward to seeing you there!
+
+<br/>
+
+*Thank you for being part of our community!*
+
+

content/newsarchive/dec_2023_update/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+---
+id: dec_2023_update
+title: ⛄️ December 22 Update from the Team
+image_caption: Dec 2023 updates
+description: As the year-end nears, we'd like to touch upon key topics. Please review the latest updates since our last community call.
+date: 2023-12-22
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [community, tech]
+  news-category: [community, tech]
+extra:
+    imgPath: dec_2023_update.png
+---
+
+Greetings, friends. Please take some time to read our hot-off-the-press [update](https://forum.threefold.io/t/december-22-2023-update-from-the-team/4170) from the team!
+
+<br/>
+
+There are some important topics, reminders, and calls to action inside – including some updates since our last call. Please leave comments and questions as replies to the post. We'll follow up next week.
+
+<br/>
+
+*For those who are celebrating, have a wonderful holiday – and a lovely weekend to all!* 🎄

content/newsarchive/deploy_nextcloud/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,27 @@
+---
+id: deploy_nextcloud
+title: 📝 Tutorial - Deploy Nextcloud on the TF Grid
+image_caption: Tutorial - Deploy Nextcloud on the TF Grid
+description: Weynand takes us through the steps of deploying a Nextcloud instance on top of the ThreeFold Grid, and tries to do the whole deployment in under ten minutes.
+date: 2023-03-21
+taxonomies:
+  people: [sam_taggart]
+  tags: [community, grid, tech]
+  news-category: [community, grid, tech]
+extra:
+    imgPath: deploy_nextcloud.png
+---
+
+In [this demo](https://youtu.be/DIhfSRKAKHw), appropriately titled "Zero to Hero in 10 minutes," Weynand takes us through the steps of deploying a Nextcloud instance on top of the ThreeFold Grid, and tries to do the whole deployment in under ten minutes.
+
+<br/> 
+
+This time, Weynand uses Terraform to first launch the Virtual Machine within which the Nextcloud instance will run, and then uses Docker to install Nextcloud. Please note it's also simple to launch a Virtual Machine using the ThreeFold Playground, which Weynand touches on.
+
+<br/> 
+
+Also, shoutout to Teisie for providing the farm on top of which Weynand decided to do his demo.
+
+<br/> 
+
+[Nextcloud](https://nextcloud.com/) is an open source, self-hosted file sync & communication app platform.

content/newsarchive/digitalfreezonezanzibar/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,27 @@
+---
+id: digitalfreezonezanzibar
+title: 📣 A Digital Free Zone in Zanzibar – And More!
+image_caption: A Digital Free Zone in Zanzibar – And More!
+description: The President of Zanzibar, Dr. Hussein Mwinyi, visited us this weekend to publicly share our collaborations.
+date: 2023-07-27
+taxonomies:
+  people: [sam_taggart]
+  tags: [community, collaboration, tech, news]
+  news-category: [community, collaboration, tech, news]
+extra:
+    imgPath: digitalfreezonezanzibar.png
+---
+
+This past weekend, we were honored with a visit from Zanzibar's President Dr. Hussein Mwinyi at the African Regenerative Cities Summit.
+
+<br/>
+
+There, he formally and publicly expressed the government's commitment to the establishment of a digital free zone, a locally-owned Internet infrastructure, an incubator to support young local innovators – all in collaboration with ThreeFold – and their commitment to the ICT sector as a whole.
+
+<br/>
+
+Read [Zanzibar Seeks to Become a Digital FreeZone](https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/zanzibar/zanzibar-seeks-to-become-digital-freezone--4316150) (via The Citizen) and [Mwinyi Commits to Improvement of Digital Spaces](https://dailynews.co.tz/mwinyi-commits-to-improvement-of-digital-spaces/) (via Daily News Tanzania) for further details.
+
+<br/>
+
+*We'll be sharing more developments on this front in the community call next week and as progress unfolds.*

content/newsarchive/farmerbot_update_required/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+---
+id: farmerbot_update_required
+title: 📣️️️️️️ Farmerbot Update Required for Grid 3.11
+image_caption: Farmerbot Update Required
+description: All farmers running Farmerbot, please check this post for a required update on your part.
+date: 2023-09-15
+taxonomies:
+  people: [sam_taggart]
+  news-category: [foundation]
+  tags: [community, farming, grid, tech]
+  news-category: [community, farming, grid, tech]
+extra:
+  imgPath: farmerbot_update_required.png
+---
+
+For all ThreeFold Farmers running farmerbot: 
+
+<br/>
+
+If you haven’t done so yet, please update your farmerbot by applying the latest Docker Compose file using the commands shown in [this post](https://forum.threefold.io/t/farmerbot-update-required-for-grid-3-11/4076).
+
+<br/>
+
+*Thanks to all the farmers who let us know over on [the farmers chat](https://t.me/threefoldfarmers) when they saw an issue.*

content/newsarchive/farmerbotupdaterecommended/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,20 @@
+---
+id: farmerbotupdaterecommended
+title: 🔄 Farmerbot Update Recommended
+image_caption: Farmer update recommedation
+description: We are recommending all farmers using farmerbot to update to the new and improved version
+date: 2024-02-20
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [community, grid, tech]
+  news-category: [community, grid, tech]
+extra:
+    imgPath: farmerbotupdaterecommended.png
+---
+
+After much testing, we are recommending all farmers using farmerbot to update to the new and improved version. You can find comprehensive instructions [here](https://www.manual.grid.tf/documentation/farmers/farmerbot/farmerbot_intro.html) in the manual.
+
+<br/>
+
+*Please find the highlights of the update [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/update-on-new-farmerbot/4203). Thanks to all involved in bringing the upgrade live.*
+

content/newsarchive/future_of_tft/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+---
+id: future_of_tft
+title: 🔮 What's Next & The Future of TFT
+image_caption: The Future of TFT
+description: As we gear towards commercialization and increased utilization in the next phase of ThreeFold, we have major updates starting 2024 right here. 
+date: 2023-12-28
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [community, grid, tech, token]
+  news-category: [community, grid, tech, token]
+extra:
+    imgPath: future_of_tft.png
+---
+
+There is a lot to look forward to as it pertains to our project. If you haven't had a chance, please take a look at [our recent team update](https://forum.threefold.io/t/december-22-2023-update-from-the-team/4170) which covers and reinforces some important topics.
+
+<br/>
+
+We have seen some questions and concerns come in about TFT, particularly since it was shared that in 2024 we will see the end of minting of new TFTs.
+
+<br/>
+
+So we are sharing a short update on [the future of our token](https://forum.threefold.io/t/the-future-of-tft/4177), which remains the commercial utility and a fundamental component of our project.

content/newsarchive/gep_vote_community_calls_update/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,55 @@
+---
+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. Encouraging all farmers to vote now!
+date: 2024-04-06
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [tech,grid,community]
+  news-category: [tech,grid,community]
+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.
+
+</br>
+
+<ul>
+<li> 
+
+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).
+
+<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>
+
+Our focus will be the current GEP, future GEPs, TF Grid 3.14, and the cooperative. 
+
+</br>
+
+Feel free to bring your topics.
+
+</br>
+
+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). 
+
+

content/newsarchive/gpusupportcoming/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+---
+id: gpusupportcoming
+title: 🛠 GPU Support Coming to the Grid
+image_caption: GPU Support Coming to the Grid
+description: GPU support is now being worked on by the team. Read the latest as it pertains to this exciting grid feature!
+date: 2023-06-30
+taxonomies:
+  people: [sam_taggart]
+  tags: [grid, tech]
+  news-category: [grid, tech]
+extra:
+    imgPath: gpusupportcoming.png
+---
+
+In case you missed it, check out [this post](https://forum.threefold.io/t/gpu-support-updates/3988) from last week around the GPU support updates that are being worked on by the team. We don't have a specific timing for this release but we will keep the community updated!
+
+<br/>
+
+*Feel free to ask questions you might have within the forum post itself.*

content/newsarchive/ict_tnz_1/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+---
+id: ict_tnz_1
+title: 🇹🇿 ICT Tanzania Update 1 - Karibu ThreeFold!
+image_caption: ICT Tanzania Update 1
+description: Over the coming days we’ll be sharing a series of updates about our incredible experience as main strategic partner at the 6th Annual Tanzania ICT Conference last week.
+date: 2022-10-31
+taxonomies:
+  people: [sam_taggart]
+  tags: [community, event, collaboration]
+  news-category: [community, event, collaboration]
+extra:
+    imgPath: ict_tnz_1.png
+---
+
+Over the coming days we’ll be sharing a series of updates about our incredible experience as main strategic partner at the 6th Annual Tanzania ICT Conference last week.
+
+<br/>
+
+Here’s [part one](https://forum.threefold.io/t/ict-tanzania-update-1-karibu-threefold/3453).

content/newsarchive/ict_tnz_2/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+---
+id: ict_tnz_2
+title: 🇹🇿 ICT Tanzania Update 2 - OurWorld Mkusanyiko
+image_caption: ICT Tanzania Update 2
+description: Here’s part two in our series of updates about last week’s ICT Conference in Tanzania.
+date: 2022-11-02
+taxonomies:
+  people: [sam_taggart]
+  tags: [community, event, collaboration]
+  news-category: [community, event, collaboration]
+extra:
+    imgPath: ict_tnz_2.png
+---
+
+Here’s [part two](https://forum.threefold.io/t/ict-tanzania-update-2-ourworld-mkusanyiko/3459) in our series of updates about last week’s ICT Conference in Tanzania.
+
+<br/>
+
+We were thrilled to host Tanzanian Minister for Information and Communications Technology Nape Nnauye and his team, along with government and fintech leaders of the region to connect and share around the ThreeFold vision.

content/newsarchive/ict_tnz_3/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+---
+id: ict_tnz_3
+title: 🇹🇿 ICT Tanzania Update 3 - Hello OurVerse!
+image_caption: ICT Tanzania Update 3
+description: During the conference, ThreeFold announced the development of OurVerse – a decentralized and immersive metaverse experience being built on top of the ThreeFold Grid.
+date: 2022-11-07
+taxonomies:
+  people: [sam_taggart]
+  tags: [community, event, collaboration]
+  news-category: [community, event, collaboration]
+extra:
+    imgPath: ict_tnz_3.png
+---
+
+Here’s [part three](https://forum.threefold.io/t/ict-tanzania-update-3-hello-ourverse/3482) in our series of updates about the recent ICT Conference in Tanzania.
+
+<br/>
+
+During the conference, ThreeFold announced the development of OurVerse – a decentralized and immersive metaverse experience being built on top of the ThreeFold Grid.
+
+<br/>
+
+Dig in to learn a bit more about OurVerse and look forward to some demos on a future community call!

content/newsarchive/intro_inca/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+---
+id: intro_inca
+title: Project Internet Capacity- ThreeFold's Next Chapter  
+image_caption: INCA
+description: Introducing Project Internet Capacity (INCA), the fourth generation of ThreeFold's Grid, and our exciting entry into the DePIN ecosystem.
+date: 2024-06-12
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [tech,grid,community]
+  news-category: [tech,grid,community]
+extra:
+    imgPath: intro_inca.png
+---
+
+For those who missed recent community calls or anyone who needs a refresher, we're happy to share about Project Internet Capacity (INCA), the fourth generation of the ThreeFold Grid, and our exciting entry into the DePIN ecosystem. Read more [here](https://www.threefold.io/blog/introducing-project-inca/).
+
+<br/>
+
+And here is [the recording](https://youtu.be/tXELhKk9RYg?si=4uixrRThquj_-Rmb) of the last project update community call where Kristof and Michael W.W. spoke about INCA.

content/newsarchive/jul_project_update_call/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,39 @@
+---
+id: jul_project_update_call
+title: 🍿 Watch July's Project Update
+image_caption: July Project call
+description: This month's update covered highlights on grid operations, potential tokenomics, Internet Capacity updates, demos, and more.
+date: 2024-08-02
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [tech,grid,community]
+  news-category: [tech,grid,community]
+extra:
+    imgPath: jul_project_update_call.jpg
+
+---
+
+During our project update call, we covered three key topics: demos, Project Internet Capacity, and grid operations.
+
+<br>
+
+Scott presented two July demos—[deploying NextCloud](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhoY0yLIm3w) on ThreeFold’s decentralized grid and using [TFROBOT](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDGnEQh5SsU) to deploy 100 virtual machines in just over three minutes. Timur also showcased Juggler, an open-source CI/CD tool.
+
+<br>
+
+Kristof then updated us on Project Internet Capacity, including its fourth-generation launch, potential tokenomics, and fundraising strategies. He also sought community feedback on whether to prioritize fundraising or launch in parallel.
+
+<br>
+
+Lastly, we discussed grid development, operational issues, and ways to protect farmers and maintain grid stability.
+
+<br/>
+
+Take note of [calls coming up this August](https://forum.threefold.io/t/community-call-schedule-for-august-2024/4394).
+
+<br/>
+
+*Please note the content of this call is for information purposes only and is subject to change as the project evolves.*
+
+
+

content/newsarchive/july_community_calls/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,58 @@
+---
+id: july_community_calls
+title: "🗓 Announcing: July Community Calls"
+image_caption: July Community calls
+description: Check out the schedule for our July community calls and see what's on the agenda. Save the date!
+date: 2024-06-28
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [tech,grid,community]
+  news-category: [tech,grid,community]
+extra:
+    imgPath: july_community_calls.png
+
+---
+
+Friends, take a look at the line-up of calls for the month of July (plus the first of August).  
+
+<br/>
+
+**Project Update** <br>
+Wednesday July 03 @ 17:00 CEST | 11:00 EDT (*Rescheduled from June 27*) <br>
+
+The team will update the community on their latest updates on strategy, tech development, partners, on-the-ground activities, and other such topics.
+
+<br/>
+
+**Discussion & Demo: Nextcloud** <br>
+Tuesday July 09 @ 19:00 CEST | 13:00 EDT <br>
+
+[Nextcloud](https://nextcloud.com/) is an open-source content collaboration platform with a mission to develop software for decentralized and federated clouds, and over 400,000 deployments. During this session, the team will show how to deploy Nextcloud on the ThreeFold Grid.
+
+<br/>
+
+**Community Discussion** <br>
+Thursday July 18 @ 17:00 CEST | 11:00 EDT (*Pending enough interest from the community*) <br>
+
+Pending enough interest from the community, we will hold a Q&A / two-way discussion. We will check in ahead of this date to pre-seed questions and discussion topics.
+
+<br/>
+
+**Discussion & Demo: TFROBOT** <br>
+Tuesday July 23 @ 19:00 CEST | 13:00 EDT <br>
+
+During this session, the team will discuss and demo [TFROBOT](https://manual.grid.tf/documentation/developers/tfrobot/tfrobot.html), a command line interface tool that offers simultaneous mass deployment of groups of VMs on the grid.
+
+<br/>
+
+**Project Update** <br>
+Thursday August 01 @ 17:00 CEST | 11:00 EDT <br>
+
+The team will update the community on their latest updates on strategy, tech development, partners, on-the-ground activities, and other such topics.
+
+<br/>
+
+Find the full details [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/july-2024-threefold-community-call-schedule/4380). We look forward to seeing you there!
+
+
+

content/newsarchive/june_community_calls/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,43 @@
+---
+id: june_community_calls
+title: 🗓 Announcing - June Community Calls
+image_caption: June Community calls
+description: Check out the schedule for our June community calls and see what's on the agenda. Save the date!
+date: 2024-05-30
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [tech,grid,community]
+  news-category: [tech,grid,community]
+extra:
+    imgPath: community.png
+
+---
+
+Friends, we've got four community calls lined up for June:  
+
+<br/>
+
+**Discussion & Demo: Deploying WordPress**
+Tue Jun 04 @ 19:00 CEST | 13:00 EDT
+
+<br/>
+
+**Community Discussion**
+Thu Jun 13 @ 17:00 CEST | 11:00 EDT
+
+<br/>
+
+**Discussion & Demo: AI Workloads**
+Tue June 18 @ 19:00 CEST | 13:00 EDT
+
+<br/>
+
+**Project Update**
+Thu Jun 27 @ 17:00 CEST | 11:00 EDT
+
+<br/>
+
+Find all the details [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/community-call-schedule-for-june-2024/4361). Hope to see you there!
+
+
+

content/newsarchive/kubernetes_video_series/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,32 @@
+---
+id: kubernetes_video_series
+title: 🎥 Kubernetes on ThreeFold - A Mini Video Series 
+image_caption: Kubernetes on ThreeFold - A Mini Video Series 
+description: Jakub created a mini video series about using Kubernetes on the ThreeFold grid. 
+date: 2023-03-17
+taxonomies:
+  people: [sam_taggart]
+  tags: [community, grid, tech]
+  news-category: [community, grid, tech]
+extra:
+    imgPath: kubernetes_video_series.png
+---
+
+<!-- *"This article was originally published by Victoria Obeegadoo a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."* -->
+
+Jakub created a [mini video series about using Kubernetes on the ThreeFold grid](https://forum.threefold.io/t/kubernetes-on-threefold-mini-video-series/3831). It is suited mainly for beginners looking to deploy their first workload on the Grid using Kubernetes. 
+
+<br/>
+
+The three videos part of this series focus on :
+- 1️⃣ The playground, initial setup & dashboard
+- 2️⃣ The deployment of nginx
+- 3️⃣ The replication & distribution on multiple nodes
+
+<br/>
+
+Check it out and don't forget to give him some feedback! 
+
+<br/>
+
+_Thanks a lot to Jakub for producing this helpful resource!_

content/newsarchive/manualupdatesfeb2024/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,27 @@
+---
+id:  manualupdatesfeb2024
+title: 📚 New on the Manual
+image_caption: Manual Update
+description: There have been plenty of updates to the manual since our last update in January!
+date: 2024-02-27
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [community, grid, tech]
+  news-category: [community, grid, tech]
+extra:
+    imgPath: manualupdatesfeb2024.png
+---
+
+There are now two distinct sections, documentation (for tutorials and practical information), and knowledge base (for helpful context and info on the project, how it works, our history, and more).
+
+<br/>
+
+New content includes: Updated TF Dashboard, TFCMD & TFROBOT, Grid Deployment, Updated Farmerbot, Mycelium and Grid Billing.
+
+<br/>
+
+Dive into the [full update](https://forum.threefold.io/t/tfgrid-manual-updates-february-2024/4229) for more.
+
+<br/>
+
+*If there are specific topics or sections that you feel are missing from the manual, or if you have any questions, please let us know.*

content/newsarchive/manualupdatesjan2024/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,27 @@
+---
+id: manualupdatesjan2024
+title: 📚 New on the Manual
+image_caption: Manual updates
+description: Dive into the latest updates to the ThreeFold Manual.  
+date: 2024-01-08
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [community, grid, tech]
+  news-category: [community, grid, tech]
+extra:
+    imgPath: manualupdatesjan2024.png
+---
+
+Take a look at what's new in the always-evolving, ever-expanding ThreeFold Manual.
+
+<br/>
+
+Two new articles explore the synergy of IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) with ThreeFold technology, as well as the Performance Monitor Package in ZOS nodes.
+
+<br/>
+
+Don't miss updates on Grid Primitives, CapRover, and how and why to wipe all disks when building your own 3Node.
+
+<br/>
+
+Dive in [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/tfgrid-manual-updates-january-2024/4184) for the full details.

content/newsarchive/march_community_call_followup/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,51 @@
+---
+id: march_community_call_followup
+title: 💡 Community Call Follow Up - Q&A
+image_caption: Community call followup 
+description: Answers to all your questions from our March Community call are here!
+date: 2024-03-23
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [community, grid, tech]
+  news-category: [community, grid, tech]
+extra:
+    imgPath: march_community_call_followup.png
+---
+
+In the recent community call, several inquiries from both the forum and chat remained unaddressed. So, we've compiled responses to these outstanding questions:
+
+<br/>
+
+***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?***
+
+*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.*
+
+</br>
+
+***Note***: We still need to discuss how the certified node program might change in v4.
+
+</br>
+
+***Can you guarantee that there will never be more than 1B Tokens in the future or can your opinion change later?***
+
+*We can guarantee that there will never be more than 1B TFT on the Stellar Blockchain.*
+
+</br>
+
+***We shall move to the new Farmerbot, but it is still possible to run the old one, right?***
+
+*You can run the old Farmerbot, but our recommendation is to update at the earliest as there have been a lot of new features that you wouldn’t see in the old one. Most importantly the old Farmerbot did have a few bugs that were fixed in the new version. So please update as soon as possible.*
+
+</br>
+
+Click [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/community-call-questions-and-answers/4280) for more of the Q&As from the community call. 
+
+</br>
+
+Next week please stay tuned for more details about TF Grid 3.14, including a GEP (DAO vote).
+
+
+
+

content/newsarchive/march_community_call_recording_is_live/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+---
+id: march_community_call_recording_is_live
+title: 🍿 March Community Call Recording is Live!
+image_caption: March Community call recording
+description: Thanks to those who joined us earlier in the week for updates from the team.
+date: 2024-03-15
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [community, grid, tech]
+  news-category: [community, grid, tech]
+extra:
+    imgPath: march_community_call_recording_is_live.png
+---
+
+Thanks to those who joined us earlier in the week for updates from the team. We are pleased to share the recording of the call in time for the weekend. Stay tuned for more updates here.
+
+<br/>
+
+- [Community Call Recording](https://youtu.be/rzDvQ8FbLig)
+- [Call Recap Forum Post](https://forum.threefold.io/t/march-2024-community-call-recording/4258)
+
+<br/>
+
+*Have a great weekend, all! Together we build.*

content/newsarchive/may2023utilization/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,34 @@
+---
+id: may2023utilization
+title: 📈 Grid Utilization on the Rise
+image_caption: Grid Utilization on the Rise
+description: Take a look at the utilization statistics around the ThreeFold Grid!
+date: 2023-05-11
+taxonomies:
+  people: [sam_taggart]
+  tags: [community, grid]
+  news-category: [community, grid]
+extra:
+    imgPath: may2023utilization.png
+---
+
+As reported by Scott, utilization of the ThreeFold Grid has been steadily growing over the last months.
+
+<br/>
+
+Current utilization is as follows:
+
+<br/>
+
+- 2,138 Cores
+- 3,084 GB of RAM
+- 53,372 GB of SSD 
+- 1,074 GB of HDD
+
+<br/>
+
+Check out the latest stats [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/grid-stats-new-nodes-utilization-overview/3291/54?u=gosam).
+
+<br/>
+
+*Thanks to our [Grid Tester Community](https://bit.ly/threefoldtesting) and all those building on top of ThreeFold! Anyone can get started with [the ThreeFold Manual](https://manual.grid.tf/).*

content/newsarchive/may_community_calls/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,43 @@
+---
+id: may_community_calls
+title: 🗓 Announcing- May Community Calls
+image_caption: may_community_calls
+description: Looking to when and what will be discussed in May, click here to see the schedule for our community calls. Save the Date. 
+date: 2024-05-02
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [tech,grid,community]
+  news-category: [tech,grid,community]
+extra:
+    imgPath: may_community_calls.png
+---
+
+Friends, we've got four community calls lined up for this month:
+
+<br/>
+
+**Discussion & Demo: Gateway Domains**
+Tue May 07 @ 19:00 CEST | 13:00 EDT
+
+<br/>
+
+**Community Discussion**
+Thu May 16 @ 17:00 CEST | 11:00 EDT
+
+<br/>
+
+**Discussion & Demo: Mycelium**
+Tue May 21 @ 19:00 CEST | 13:00 EDT
+
+</br>
+
+**Project Update**
+Thu May 30 @ 17:00 CEST | 11:00 EDT
+
+</br>
+
+Find all the details [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/community-call-schedule-for-may-2024/4324). Hope to see you there!
+
+</br>
+
+*We are looking into adding an events plugin for the forum (example [here](https://community.coops.tech/calendar)) which will make it easier to track upcoming events, and where community members can add their own events as well.*

content/newsarchive/may_community_discussion_v4/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,27 @@
+---
+id: may_community_discussion_v4
+title: 👀 Watch May's Community Discussion on v4
+image_caption: May V4 discussion
+description: A discussion on TF Grid 4 featuring insights from the team, followed by Q&A.
+date: 2024-05-17
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [tech,grid,community]
+  news-category: [tech,grid,community]
+extra:
+    imgPath: v4_may_community.png
+
+---
+
+We focused on TF Grid 4 and its implications in May's community discussion. The call featured commentary from Kristof (ThreeFold co-founder) as well as Michael (Green Edge, v4 Team) and Maximilian (v4 team) followed by questions and conversation.
+
+<br/>
+
+Watch the recording [here](https://youtu.be/xg_QnJFXz78?si=MZx3fig-6n28gS0S) and bring your comments to [the forum](https://forum.threefold.io/t/watch-navigating-tf-grid-4-may-2024-community-discussion/4337).
+
+<br/>
+
+*Please note this is an unedited recording of a community discussion. Information and outcomes are subject to change.*
+
+
+

content/newsarchive/may_project_call/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
+---
+id: may_project_call
+title: 🍿 Watch May's Project Update- Introducing INCA
+image_caption: May Project call
+description: This month's update covered v3 vs. v4, INCA, tech updates, and news from Zanzibar and Tanzania.
+date: 2024-05-31
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [tech,grid,community]
+  news-category: [tech,grid,community]
+extra:
+    imgPath: may_project_call.png
+
+---
+
+In this month’s project update, Kristoff went deeper into what the future holds, and the differentiations between v3 and the upcoming v4, and MikeWW from Green Edge gave a solid introduction to INCA, the continuation of TFT on Solana (most likely). Whereas TFT built the foundations of the project, INCA will enable scale on the grid. Lastly, Mik shared some tech and documentation updates, and Sam covered ecosystem and on-the-ground updates in Zanzibar and Tanzania. You can watch the recording [here](https://youtu.be/tXELhKk9RYg?si=4uixrRThquj_-Rmb)
+
+<br/>
+
+Take note of [calls coming up this June](https://forum.threefold.io/t/community-call-schedule-for-june-2024/4361).
+
+
+<br/>
+
+*Please note the content of this call is for information purposes only and is subject to change as the project evolves.*
+
+
+

content/newsarchive/meet_zoonaris/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+---
+id: meet_zonaris
+title: 🤝 Built on ThreeFold - Meet Zonaris
+image_caption: Meet Zonaris
+description: Started by the Green Edge team, Zonaris is a decentralized node deployment platform built on top of the ThreeFold Grid.
+date: 2022-11-25
+taxonomies:
+  people: [sam_taggart]
+  tags: [community, grid, tech]
+  news-category: [community, grid, tech]
+extra:
+    imgPath: meet_zonaris.png
+---
+
+Started by the Green Edge team, [Zonaris](https://www.zonaris.io/) is a decentralized node deployment platform built on top of the ThreeFold Grid.
+
+<br/>
+
+“We host your nodes on reliable, decentralised architecture. We don't believe Web3 nodes should be hosted on Web2 architecture owned and controlled by a handful of trillion-dollar companies … Existing NaaS ("node-as-a-service") companies use the old AWS/Azure services for their nodes which undercuts a central plank of Web3, namely, decentralisation.”
+
+<br/>
+
+The team is hoping to hit 1,000 Streamr nodes on Zonaris soon, driving utilization on the grid – and will also be offering nodes of other projects in the coming months.

content/newsarchive/micro_vm_on_grid/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+---
+id: micro_vm_on_grid
+title: 💻 Working with Micro VM Images on the TF Grid
+image_caption: Working with Micro VM Images on the TF Grid
+description: Take a look at this video where Scott demonstrates how to create and manipulate micro VM images for deployment on the ThreeFold Grid.
+date: 2023-02-22
+taxonomies:
+  people: [sam_taggart]
+  tags: [community, grid, tech]
+  news-category: [community, grid, tech]
+extra:
+    imgPath: micro_vm_on_grid.png
+---
+
+Take a look at [this video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IM9fikszyss) where Scott demonstrates how to create and manipulate micro VM images for deployment on the ThreeFold Grid.
+
+<br/>
+
+“Using Docker, we'll work through the process of installing an application, in this case Umbrel, inside of a container image, and then converting that container into an flist for use on the Grid. The end result will be a reusable image that anyone can deploy or which could be used as the basis for a new weblet.”
+
+<br/>
+
+_Here’s a [forum post](https://forum.threefold.io/t/deploy-umbrel-with-micro-vm-image-and-tailscale/3789) from Scott to help out, and keep an eye out for a second video this week which will show how easy it is to connect to VMs on the Grid using Tailscale, without needing public IPs, gateways, or Planetary Network_

content/newsarchive/newdashboardtesting/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+---
+id: newdashboardtesting
+title: 📣 New Dashboard Testing
+image_caption: New UI/UX Dashboard
+description: The new UI/UX of our new dashboard is up for testing.
+date: 2024-02-02
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [community, grid, tech]
+  news-category: [community, grid, tech]
+extra:
+    imgPath: newdashboardtesting.png
+---
+
+The new [UI/UX](https://next.dashboard.grid.tf/) of our new dashboard is up for testing. 
+
+<br/>
+
+Great changes around the contracts page, nodes & farmer management pages, and everything you need for deployment is now neatly categorized and [much more](https://forum.threefold.io/t/the-new-and-improved-tf-grid-dashboard-ui-ux/4202).
+
+<br/>
+
+*Thanks to all those involved in this release and bringing it live! We are always open to [feedback](https://github.com/threefoldtech/test_feedback).*

content/newsarchive/nov_2023_comm_call_recording/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+---
+id: nov_2023_comm_call_recording
+title: 📺 Watch the Recording of This Week's Call
+image_caption: November 2023 Community Call Recording
+description: Inside our November community call – our plan to go commercial, upcoming roadmap, and more.
+date: 2023-12-02
+taxonomies:
+  people: [sam_taggart]
+  tags: [community, farming, grid, tech]
+  news-category: [community, farming, grid, tech]
+extra:
+    imgPath: nov_2023_comm_call_recording.png
+---
+
+For those who missed the community call on Thursday, and for those who want to give it a second watch, we're happy to share the recording and links to key documents.
+
+<br/>
+
+Inside this call: a reminder on why we exist and what sets us apart, ThreeFold’s plan to go commercial, key happenings since our last call, upcoming roadmap, and community Q&A.
+
+<br/>
+
+Dive in [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/november-30-2023-threefold-community-call-recording/4153).

content/newsarchive/ourworldfreezone/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+---
+id: ourworldfreezone
+title: 🗞 In the News – OurWorld Digital Free Zone
+image_caption: OurWorld Digital Free Zone
+description: OurWorld Digital Free Zone received some coverage recently from IPPMEDIA. Take a look!
+date: 2023-08-01
+taxonomies:
+  people: [sam_taggart]
+  tags: [collaboration, tech, news]
+  news-category: [collaboration, tech, news]
+extra:
+    imgPath: ourworldfreezone.png
+---
+
+"Our vision is to foster a digital ecosystem that harmoniously blends the tranquility of Zanzibar with the awe-inspiring power of the digital age. I am deeply appreciative of the dedication of the OurWorld Zanzibar team in turning this vision into a reality," Zanzibar President Dr. Hussein Mwinyi.
+
+<br/>
+
+Take a look at [this piece](https://www.ippmedia.com/en/features/mwinyi-keen-establish-digital-hub-isles) from IPPMEDIA, which goes into some detail about our collaboration with the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar and the OurWorld Digital Free Zone.

content/newsarchive/planetary_network_intro/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,21 @@
+---
+id: planetary_network_intro
+title: Meet the Planetary Network
+image_caption: Meet Planetary Network
+description: The Planetary Network is a peer-to-peer end-to-end encrypted global network. Learn more about it within!
+date: 2021-09-03
+taxonomies:
+  people: [sam_taggart]
+  tags: [grid, tech]
+  news-category: [grid, tech]
+extra:
+    imgPath: planetary_network_intro.png
+---
+
+Meet **the Planetary Network 🌍 a peer-to-peer end-to-end encrypted global network**, providing universal connectivity between nodes, Grid deployers, and solution users.
+<br/>
+<br/>
+📚 Learn more about it **[here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/how-our-planetary-network-works/1210)**.
+<br/>
+<br/>
+*Background: While it appears to be a cohesive whole, today’s Internet is actually a rather fragmented and fragile system. It’s overly-complex, and liable to large scale outages, censorship, and surveilance…*

content/newsarchive/pulumi_plugin/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+---
+id: pulumi_plugin
+title: 🔌 Pulumi Plugin for TF Grid
+image_caption: Pulumi Plugin for TF Grid
+description: ThreeFold now has a plugin for Pulumi, a popular cloud-native open source infrastructure as code (IaC) platform.
+date: 2023-10-01
+taxonomies:
+  people: [sam_taggart]
+  news-category: [foundation]
+  tags: [community, grid, tech]
+  news-category: [community, grid, tech]
+extra:
+  imgPath: pulumi_plugin.png
+---
+
+ThreeFold now has a plugin for [Pulumi](https://www.pulumi.com/), a popular cloud-native open source infrastructure as code (IaC) platform.
+
+<br/>
+
+The plugin provides developers with a way to deploy and manage their ThreeFold Grid resources using Pulumi. This means that developers can benefit from all of the features and benefits that Pulumi offers, such as cross-cloud support, type safety, preview and diff, and parallel execution – still in the works. This is a powerful tool that can be used to deploy and manage a wide range of ThreeFold Grid applications.
+
+<br/>
+
+Read more about the plugin and what it means [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/pulumi-plugin-for-tfgrid/4089).

content/newsarchive/pulumi_plugin_2/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+---
+id: pulumi_plugin_2
+title: 💡 Pulumi Plugin Follow-Up:Tutorials
+image_caption: Pulumi Plugin follow-up
+description: Looking for a follow-up on Pulumi plugin, click here for the tutorials.
+date: 2023-11-01
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [community, grid, tech]
+  news-category: [community, grid, tech]
+extra:
+    imgPath: pulumi_plugin_2.png
+---
+
+As [shared last month](https://forum.threefold.io/t/pulumi-plugin-for-tfgrid/4089), ThreeFold has introduced a plugin for Pulumi, a popular cloud-native open source IaC platform, which presents an alternative to Terraform. Take a look at the above post if you're curious for an introduction to Pulumi.
+
+<br/>
+
+Today, [we present you](https://forum.threefold.io/t/threefold-pulumi-plugin-examples/4115) the basic steps to test the various examples within the ThreeFold Pulumi plugin [repository](https://github.com/threefoldtech/pulumi-threefold).
+
+<br/>
+
+What is your experience with Pulumi? Share with us as a comment to the Pulimi Plugin Examples [forum post](https://forum.threefold.io/t/threefold-pulumi-plugin-examples/4115)!

content/newsarchive/qsfs_intro/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,27 @@
+---
+id: qsfs_intro
+title: Say Hello to the Quantum Safe Filesystem
+image_caption: quantum safe filesystem
+description: There's nothing out there like the Quantum Safe Filesystem – see what it can do for you!
+date: 2021-03-03
+taxonomies:
+  people: [sam_taggart]
+  tags: [grid, tech]
+  news-category: [grid, tech]
+extra:
+    imgPath: qsfs_intro.png
+---
+
+There's nothing out there like the Quantum Safe Filesystem – an easy-to-deploy unlimited-scale filesystem which can be run anywhere in the world.
+
+<br>
+
+- Deployable in minutes
+- Store petabytes of data at an incredible price and with full ownership
+- Highly-reliable & highly-secure
+- Can run any storage application including S3 storage, any backup system, FTP storage, and IPFS & Hypercore / Hyperdrive for peer-to-peer use-cases, etc
+- Encryption & key management only at client side
+
+<br>
+
+More info & a demo coming soon.

content/newsarchive/sept_community-calls/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,57 @@
+---
+id: sept_community_calls
+title: "🗓 Announcing: September Community Calls"
+image_caption: July Community calls
+description: Check out the schedule for our September community calls and see what's on the agenda. Pencil it in!
+date: 2024-09-10
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [tech,grid,community]
+  news-category: [tech,grid,community]
+extra:
+    imgPath: sept_community_calls.png
+
+---
+
+Friends, take a look at the line-up of calls for the month of September.  
+
+<br/>
+
+**Discussion & Demo: Pulumi** <br>
+Tuesday Sept 10 @ 19:00 CEST | 13:00 EDT <br>
+
+[Pulumi](https://manual.grid.tf/documentation/system_administrators/pulumi/pulumi_readme.html) is a cloud-native infrastructure as code (IaC) platform that lets you define, deploy, and manage infrastructure using familiar programming languages. It supports various cloud providers, including ThreeFold Grid, bridging development and operations seamlessly.
+
+<br/>
+
+**Tentative: Community Q&A** <br>
+Thu Sep 19 @ 17:00 CEST | 11:00 EDT (*Pending enough interest from the community*) <br>
+
+Pending enough interest from the community, we will hold a Q&A / two-way discussion. We will check in ahead of this date to pre-seed questions and discussion topics.
+
+<br/>
+
+**Discussion & Demo: Terraform/Opentofu** <br>
+Tuesday Sept 24 @ 19:00 CEST | 13:00 EDT <br>
+
+[Terraform](https://manual.grid.tf/documentation/system_administrators/terraform/terraform_toc.html), an automation tool for infrastructure as code, compatible with major cloud providers. This guide also covers OpenTofu, a fully open-source Terraform fork, compatible with versions up to 1.6.
+
+<br/>
+
+**Additional Notes** <br>
+*We’re reviewing our approach to project update calls, which is why there’s no scheduled update at the moment.*
+
+<br/>
+
+We are also exploring alternative video platforms and will have updates on this later this week. Stay tuned for more details coming soon.
+
+<br/>
+
+Find the full details [here](https://forum.threefold.io/t/community-calls-schedule-for-september-2024/4404). We look forward to seeing you there!
+
+<br/>
+
+And as a reminder, subscribe to the ThreeFold Events Calendar to have calls automatically added to your calendar of choice.
+
+
+

content/newsarchive/september2023update/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+---
+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: [community, farming, grid, tech]
+  news-category: [community, farming, grid, tech]
+extra:
+    imgPath: september2023update.png
+---
+
+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.
+
+<br/>
+
+*Have a great weekend!*

content/newsarchive/stricter_minting_update/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,21 @@
+---
+id: stricter_minting_update
+title: ✅️ Stricter Minting Rules Into Effect
+image_caption: stricter minting rules 
+description: The stricter minting rules are in effect as of this month, for anyone that missed the updates please dive in to know more.
+date: 2023-11-08
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [community, farming, grid, tech]
+  news-category: [community, farming, grid, tech]
+extra:
+    imgPath: stricter_minting_update.png
+---
+
+
+
+Friends – For those who missed it in the chats, "[the DAO proposal to enforce stricter minting rules](https://forum.threefold.io/t/gep-for-stricter-minting-rules/4107) has passed." This means that from this month forward, these rules will be implemented in the code.
+
+<br/>
+
+"Please read this [post](https://forum.threefold.io/t/stricter-minting-rules/4127) for more information and while we expect questions from the community, we request you to channel your questions and feedback to this post. Additionally you may also reach out to our Support team on our [live chats](https://threefoldfaq.crisp.help/en/)."

content/newsarchive/tailscale_grid_vms_video/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+---
+id: tailscale_grid_vms_video
+title: 💡 Using Tailscale Inside of Grid VMs
+image_caption: Using Tailscale Inside of Grid VMs
+description: Check out how a VM image with Tailscale integrated can make private networking and SSH super simple on the Grid.
+date: 2023-02-28
+taxonomies:
+  people: [sam_taggart]
+  tags: [community, grid, tech]
+  news-category: [community, grid, tech]
+extra:
+    imgPath: tailscale_grid_vms_video.png
+---
+
+Check out how a VM image with Tailscale integrated can make private networking and SSH super simple on the Grid.
+
+<br/>
+
+Join Scott for a demo and walk through of the features in [this video](https://youtu.be/Boqjo6WS7SM), or check out the written guide in [the forum](https://forum.threefold.io/t/ubuntu-tailscale-micro-vm/3793).

content/newsarchive/talk_about_deploying/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+---
+id: talk_about_deploying
+title: 📚 How To Talk About Deploying on ThreeFold
+image_caption: How To Talk About Deploying on ThreeFold
+description: Thanks to Drew for creating this great resource for anyone in the community that wants to get the word out about deploying workloads on ThreeFold.
+date: 2023-01-03
+taxonomies:
+  people: [sam_taggart]
+  tags: [community, grid, tech]
+  news-category: [community, grid, tech]
+extra:
+  imgPath: talk_about_deploying.png
+---
+
+Thanks to Drew for creating [this great resource](https://forum.threefold.io/t/how-to-tell-people-about-deploying-workloads-on-the-threefold-grid/3662) for anyone in the community that wants to get the word out about deploying workloads on ThreeFold. Take a look, ask questions, offer suggestions and additions, and let’s use this information to bring more people to the community and more utilization to the grid.
+
+<br/>
+
+_Together we build!_

content/newsarchive/terraform_demo/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,21 @@
+---
+id: terraform_demo
+title: A First Look at Terraform on TF Grid 3.0
+image_caption: Terraform Demo
+description: A demo on how easy it is to create, use, and destroy deployments on TF Grid 3.0 using Terraform.
+date: 2021-09-01
+taxonomies:
+  people: [sam_taggart]
+  tags: [community, grid, tech]
+  news-category: [community, grid, tech]
+extra:
+    imgPath: terraform_demo.png
+---
+
+**Here’s [a first look at Terraform](https://youtu.be/uPKM1Ta3tvY) on ThreeFold Grid 3.0!**
+<br/>
+<br/>
+In this video, Scott demo’s how easy it is to create, use, and destroy deployments on ThreeFold Grid 3.0 using Terraform.
+<br/>
+<br/>
+*Fun fact: A man of many talents, Scott also created the flute audio you hear in the video intro!*

content/newsarchive/terraform_grid3/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+---
+id: terraform_grid3
+title: ThreeFold Grid 3.0 Supports Terraform
+image_caption: TF Grid 3.0 Supports Terraform
+description: Read about Terraform, how it works on the TF Grid 3.0, and what it means for grid users.
+date: 2021-08-31
+taxonomies:
+  people: [sam_taggart]
+  tags: [grid, tech]
+  news-category: [grid, tech]
+extra:
+    imgPath: terraform_grid3.png
+---
+
+An exciting element of our roadmap to ThreeFold Grid 3.0 is **the integration of Terraform into the TF Grid**.
+<br/>
+<br/>
+*Terraform is a widely used open-source Infrastructure as Code (IaC) software tool which enables developers to build, change, and version infrastructure in a safe and efficient way.*
+<br/>
+<br/>
+📚 **[Read about Terraform](https://forum.threefold.io/t/threefold-grid-3-0-supports-terraform/1184), how it works with the TF Grid, and what it means for grid users.**
+<br/>
+<br/>
+*Keep an eye out for the Terraform demo coming tomorrow. We’ll also discuss on the community call!*

content/newsarchive/terraform_spotlight/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,42 @@
+---
+id: terraform_spotlight
+title: 🌟 Spotlight - Terraform on the ThreeFold Grid
+image_caption: Spotlight - Terraform on the ThreeFold Grid
+description: By using easy-to-follow guides shared by our fellow community member, Drew, you’ll be set up within a few steps!
+date: 2023-01-13
+taxonomies:
+  people: [sam_taggart]
+  tags: [community, grid, tech]
+  news-category: [community, grid, tech]
+extra:
+    imgPath: terraform_spotlight.png
+---
+
+<!-- *"This article was originally published by Victoria Obeegadoo a former member of ThreeFold Foundation."* -->
+
+
+Looking for a fun weekend activity? Why not try to deploy Terraform on the Grid?
+
+<br/>
+
+Terraform is an open-source tool that enables users to define and provision infrastructure using a simple programming language, across multiple cloud providers, and on-premises environments. It automates the process of creating, updating, and deleting resources.
+
+<br/>
+
+By using easy-to-follow guides shared by our fellow community member, Drew, you’ll be set up within a few steps! 🙌 
+
+<br/>
+
+Find them here:
+* [Are you Ready To Create Your First Terraform Deployment, Here’s How!](https://forum.threefold.io/t/are-you-ready-to-create-your-first-terraform-deployment-heres-how/3670)
+* [How Do I Create a Multi-Node Terraform Deployment in 2023? Explained](https://forum.threefold.io/t/how-do-i-create-a-multi-node-terraform-deployment-in-2023-explained/3669)
+* [How To Deploy A Terraform Example Configuration on the Threefold Grid from Linux in 7 steps](https://forum.threefold.io/t/how-to-deploy-a-terraform-example-configuration-on-the-threefold-grid-from-linux-in-7-steps/3672)
+* [Deploying an Example Configuration with Terraform on Windows Using Putty In 7 Steps](https://forum.threefold.io/t/deploying-an-example-configuration-with-terraform-on-windows-using-putty-in-7-steps/3671)
+
+<br/>
+
+Besides, you can watch the [Tech Help Call recording](https://forum.threefold.io/t/weekly-tech-hangout-01-09-23-call-recording/3683) to learn from Scott & Drew's discussion around this topic.
+
+<br/>
+
+*Thanks to Drew for these amazing resources!*

content/newsarchive/testing_main_blog/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,32 @@
+---
+id: testing_main_blog
+title: 🧪 How We Test the ThreeFold Grid
+image_caption: Testing blog
+description:  Testing is crucial for a reliable cloud infrastructure; learn about our process and join the testing community.
+date: 2024-05-10
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [tech,grid,community]
+  news-category: [tech,grid,community]
+extra:
+    imgPath: testing_main_blog.png
+---
+
+Testing is a key aspect of maintaining a reliable cloud infrastructure. Because testing is such a thorough process, we can catch and correct bugs before they reach the mainnet, our “production” environment. Learn more about the testing process:
+
+<br/>
+
+**Part I: Ensuring Quality for Users**
+This section covers why testing is important and the three networks used for testing – Devnet, QAnet, and Testnet – before we release anything to mainnet. [Read more](https://www.threefold.io/blog/how-to-test-the-grid-part-one/).
+
+<br/>
+
+**Part II: Overview of Manual & Automation Testing**
+This section focuses on two key types of testing – manual, and automation – which combine to ensure a strong and dependable grid. It also explains how to report an issue found during testing. [Read more](https://www.threefold.io/blog/how-to-test-the-grid-part-two/).
+
+</br>
+
+A big thanks to all those who have contributed to testing the grid to date. We invite anyone to join the testing community and help ensure a smooth and reliable ThreeFold Grid. [Join here](https://t.me/threefoldtesting).
+
+
+

content/newsarchive/tf_grid_312_live_qanet/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+---
+id: tf_grid_312_live_qanet
+title: 🗞 TF Grid 3.12 Update
+image_caption: TF grid 3.12 
+description: TF Grid 3.12 is now live on QANet 
+date: 2023-11-03
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [community, grid, tech]
+  news-category: [community, grid, tech]
+extra:
+    imgPath: tf_grid_312_live_qanet.png
+---
+
+Hi all, just to confirm that TF Grid 3.12 was successfully deployed to QANet this week. A testrun is ongoing and the team is on track to push to Testnet next week.

content/newsarchive/tf_grid_312_live_testnet/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+---
+id: tf_grid_312_live_testnet
+title: ✅️ TF Grid 3.12 Now on Testnet
+image_caption: tf grid 312 live on testnet
+description: Looking to help us in testing TF Grid 3.12 on Testnet, know more here. 
+date: 2023-11-09
+taxonomies:
+  people: [bernadette_amanda_caster]
+  tags: [community, grid, tech]
+  news-category: [community, grid, tech]
+extra:
+    imgPath: tf_grid_312_live_testnet.png
+---
+
+We are pleased to share that TF Grid 3.12 is now live on Testnet. The team is now verifying the upgrade, all is passing fine.
+
+<br/>
+
+After a period of testing, we will create a proposal on bringing the new version live on Mainnet. To expedite this process and add more voices, we encourage the community to get involved in testing v3.12 and sharing your feedback in our [user / testing group](https://t.me/threefoldtesting).