🔧 Raptoreum's Apache Spark VM Targets Mainstream Developers with Python, Java, JavaScript Support

**Vrai Mark**, a new service powered by Raptoreum, addresses a common problem for founders: preserving proof of a brand's original name, logo, and first public use. **The Challenge** - Brand names and logos may remain unchanged for years - Early proof of market entry often disappears over time - Documentation gaps can create legal and historical issues **The Solution** Vrai Mark enables founders to: - Record brand names and logos on-chain - Document first public use with timestamps - Track updates as brands evolve The service leverages Raptoreum's blockchain infrastructure to create permanent, verifiable records of brand identity milestones. Learn more: [Raptoreum Blog](https://blog.raptoreum.com/brand-name-logo-record/)

Raptoreum has released a new video introducing [Placenode.io](http://Placenode.io), a shared node service for the RTM network. **Key Points:** - New service allows users to participate in node operations without running full infrastructure - Follows recent updates to RTM Electrum Wallet - Part of ongoing ecosystem development alongside RTM-based use cases **Recent Developments:** - RTM Electrum Wallet received updates - New brand protection site launched on RTM - Use cases explored including FreeholdIP and Wook Water The shared node service aims to lower barriers to entry for network participation. [Watch the announcement](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7gRvnqVDkc)

Raptoreum has published results from the first beta test of their voice actor site. The project shared a YouTube video detailing the initial testing phase outcomes. **Key Points:** - Beta testing results now available for Raptoreum's voice actor platform - Video documentation provides insights into the testing process - Follows previous beta test announcement from April 2026 [Watch the full results video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2ZdnjecGhA) The voice actor site represents Raptoreum's expansion into decentralized creative services.

Raptoreum's RIP01 upgrade introduced direct voting rights for miners and Smartnodes on network changes, establishing transparent on-chain governance. **Key Features:** - Miners and Smartnodes can now vote on protocol changes - Governance decisions recorded on-chain for full transparency - Network maintains 991 Smartnodes and ~6 MH/s hashrate The upgrade represents a shift toward decentralized decision-making, allowing network participants to directly influence the protocol's direction rather than relying on centralized entities. Full details: [github.com/Raptor3um/raptoreum/releases](http://github.com/Raptor3um/raptoreum/releases)