Meet the 10 Community Leaders Powering the XCN Ecosystem
Meet the 10 Community Leaders Powering the XCN Ecosystem
🤝 10 Leaders, 1 Mission
The Onyx DAO community has voted to decentralize its Ambassador Program, marking a significant shift in governance. The program currently features 10 active ambassadors from diverse backgrounds:
- Global representation spanning Nigeria, South Korea, Indonesia, and Turkey
- Varied expertise including content creation, community management, and technical analysis
- Multilingual capabilities covering 8+ languages
The ambassadors will now be nominated and managed directly by the DAO community, while maintaining oversight safeguards. This transition reflects Onyx's commitment to community-led governance and follows their recent implementation of gas-free polling through Snapshot.org.
Learn more about the ambassadors at polls.onyx.org
Onyx AI V2 Launches with Gas-Free Interactions and Complete Design Overhaul
**Onyx AI V2** is now live globally, bringing major upgrades to the blockchain-native autonomous agent on the XCN Ledger. **Key Features:** - **Gas-free interactions** - All transactions handled seamlessly through the agent using XCN credits - **Complete design refresh** - New unified interface aligned with Onyx Protocol ecosystem - **Enhanced integration** - Deeper connection as core network component, not add-on **Core Capabilities:** - **DeFi Automation:** Rules-based staking, lending, and liquidity management - **Token Management:** Autonomous minting, burning, and distribution - **Cross-Chain Operations:** Secure connections across blockchain networks The upgrade combines deterministic smart contract execution with adaptive AI reasoning. V2 maintains the modular, permissionless architecture while adding improved speed and intelligence. This represents a strategic advancement for the entire Onyx ecosystem, setting foundation for next-generation autonomous on-chain intelligence. [Try Onyx AI V2](https://ai.onyx.org)
Onyx Launches Goliath Public Testnet with aBFT Security and Hundreds of Thousands TPS
**Onyx has launched the Goliath public testnet**, marking a significant milestone in blockchain infrastructure development. **Key Features:** - **Asynchronous Byzantine Fault Tolerance (aBFT)** security - **Hundreds of thousands of transactions per second** capability - **Next-generation consensus infrastructure** for fairness and transparency **Industry Applications:** - Cross-border payments with instant settlement - Decentralized governance and voting systems - Healthcare data audit trails - Supply chain traceability with cryptographic proof **Ecosystem Integration:** Goliath complements existing Onyx products including Onyx Wallet, App, AI, and Ledger to create comprehensive digital infrastructure. **Participation Opportunities:** - **Exclusive access** to closed-source repositories for testers - **Incentive program** for testnet operators, validators, and nodes - Email [goliath@onyx.org](mailto:goliath@onyx.org) to join The testnet serves as a proving ground before mainnet launch, enabling developers and enterprises to build and experiment. **Get started:** [goliath.net](https://goliath.net)
Onyx Launches Gasless Smart Wallet with Thirdweb
Onyx Protocol introduces a new gasless smart wallet in partnership with Thirdweb, featuring innovative passkey-based authentication instead of traditional seed phrases. Key features: - No seed phrases required - uses secure hardware and biometrics - Gasless transactions powered by Onyx DAO - Phishing-resistant design - Easy device recovery through passkey providers The wallet leverages Account Abstraction (ERC-4337) to enable smart contract functionality and flexible authentication. Users can sign in with Google, Apple, or phone number while maintaining security through passkey verification. Learn more about the future of seedless, gasless DeFi at [Onyx Protocol](https://blog.onyx.org)
Onyx Partners with Thirdweb for Gasless Smart Wallet
Onyx Protocol announces partnership with Thirdweb to launch a gasless smart wallet powered by Account Abstraction. Key features include: - No gas fees required for transactions - Enhanced security with customizable access models - Real-time analytics and monitoring - Smart contract functionality for automated actions The integration aims to make blockchain interactions more user-friendly while maintaining decentralization. Thirdweb will provide infrastructure support and data insights to help optimize protocol performance. Learn more at [Thirdweb](https://thirdweb.com)