EFDevconnect Istanbul 2023: Schedule and Highlights

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**WhatsApp users can now access SCR cryptocurrency** through ChatterPay integration, making the token available to 3.3 billion people worldwide. **Key developments:** - ChatterPay enables sending and receiving crypto directly through WhatsApp - The platform is built on Scroll's infrastructure - Focus for 2026 is expanding SCR's utility and spending options **What this means:** The integration represents a significant expansion of cryptocurrency accessibility, bringing SCR to one of the world's largest messaging platforms. ChatterPay's Scroll-based infrastructure facilitates the crypto transactions within the familiar WhatsApp interface. Learn more at [chatterpay.net](https://chatterpay.net/)

**Scroll maintains top position as payment chain for half a year** Scroll has secured its position as the leading payment chain for six consecutive months, processing an increasing volume of transactions through ether.fi Cash. All transactions on the platform settle without gas fees. **Key metrics:** - Consistent month-over-month growth in spending - Gasless transaction settlement - Previously reached 1 million transactions milestone - Users receive 3-5% cashback on transactions The platform continues to demonstrate that users can manage their complete financial activities onchain, with the team indicating further developments are planned.

The **Scroll DAO Delegate Accelerator** has concluded its comprehensive 7-week program, with StableLab releasing a full roundup of achievements and outcomes. The program trained **20+ selected delegates** from a competitive applicant pool, focusing on: - DAO governance fundamentals - Active contribution to ecosystem growth - Hands-on learning with expert tutors **Key partners** included StableLab, SEEDGov, and Factory Labs as program tutors. The initiative aimed to build lasting governance knowledge within the Scroll community, equipping delegates with skills to effectively participate in DAO decision-making processes. StableLab's comprehensive report details the program's impact and lessons learned from this governance education experiment.

**Scroll introduces Cloak**, a new validium designed to bring privacy back to crypto transactions while maintaining institutional compliance. **Key Features:** - Uses **ZK proofs** to validate transactions without revealing underlying data - **RPC Authentication Proxy** adds compliance, audits, and controlled access for institutions - Maintains **EVM compatibility** for seamless developer experience **How It Works:** - Integrates with existing tools through **ERC-4361** (Sign In With Ethereum) - RPC Proxy manages asset access using **JWTs** and standard EVM calls - Balances user **confidentiality** with institutional **control requirements** Cloak addresses the critical need for privacy in crypto while ensuring institutions can meet regulatory and audit requirements. The solution preserves the familiar Ethereum development environment. [Learn more about Cloak](https://scroll.link/privacy) | [Technical breakdown](http://scroll.link/privacy-blog)