Manifold

**Chimpers marks four-year milestone with major collection updates** The Chimpers team is celebrating their fourth anniversary since launching their first smart contract via Manifold in 2021. The project, which began with the Chimpers Genesis collection and grew to 5,555 NFTs, has officially migrated all tribute Chimpers. **Key developments:** - All tribute Chimpers have been migrated to new contracts - Plans for the final Diamond Fleece #99, currently held in the team's vault, will be announced soon - The anniversary marks four years since the project's initial smart contract deployment The Diamond Fleece holds special significance in Chimpers lore, originally part of "The Quest for the Diamond Fleece" series where collectors could burn it to receive Genesis Chimpers NFTs. This final piece represents a connection to the project's origins and character-driven storytelling approach.

Manifold is hosting its first community workshop on Thursday at 1pm PT to share techniques for using Claude and Codex agents to build apps with their AI toolkit. **Workshop Details:** - Focus on building bespoke product experiences with NFTs and onchain engagement - Targeted at creators with collector audiences who want to develop custom apps - Limited seats available - Some practical experience with Claude Code or Codex recommended, but technical expertise not required The company reports that agentic development has significantly expanded their execution capabilities and is seeing similar effects across their creator community. The workshop represents the intersection of crypto and AI development, offering practical guidance for building with Manifold's tools.

**StarWeave by XSULLO closes in 10 days** with Physical Fusion slabs sold out and limited Zodiac Sets remaining. **Raffle Entry System:** - Each Fate of the Twelve token redeemed = 1 raffle entry - Each Fusion Card token redeemed = 1 raffle entry Players can collect Digital Rewards for completed Fate of the Twelve and Fusion Cards to enter the raffle for XSULLO's 1/1 pieces. Complete rules are available via the provided link. New players can still join and let fate decide their outcome.

Starweave collectors will soon be able to redeem their NFTs for physical items. The redemption window opens next week and includes: - Physical card sets - Slabbed collectibles This follows a similar redemption model used by other projects on the platform, where digital collectors can claim tangible versions of their NFTs. The announcement was made by XSULLO, though specific dates and redemption details have not yet been disclosed. Collectors should monitor official channels for the exact launch time and redemption process.

**Lumen Prize partners with a16z crypto's Voices Onchain** for exclusive Art Fare Dinner event. - Commemorative digital collectibles minted onchain - Partnership creates permanent blockchain art records - Event celebrates intersection of traditional art and web3 The collaboration demonstrates growing institutional support for **onchain art preservation** and digital collectibles in the fine art space. [View the collection](https://manifold.xyz/@thelumenprize/contract/158066928)

Manifold Studio has upgraded to **Turbo powered by AR.IO Network**, delivering faster and more reliable uploads to Arweave's permanent storage. **Key improvements:** - Uploads are now faster, smoother, and more reliable - Creations are secured onchain instantly - No costs passed to users - Manifold covers storage fees The platform continues investing in Arweave's ecosystem because **permanence matters**. This upgrade reinforces their commitment to true onchain storage without shortcuts or ongoing maintenance requirements. Manifold previously joined AR.IO Network as Gateway Operators in February, helping decentralize data storage and access on Arweave's permanent cloud network. [Read more about Arweave's storage model](https://ar.io/articles/why-arweaves-permanent-storage-model-wins)

**Manifold remains secure** following a recent attack that has affected other platforms in the web3 space. The NFT minting platform confirmed it was **not impacted** by the security incident, reassuring users of their safety. - Platform operations continue normally - No user funds or data compromised - Security measures proved effective Other platforms like **Moonwell** have also reported being unaffected by the same attack. Users are advised to **stay vigilant** and follow standard security practices across all web3 platforms.

Manifold Studio has introduced Scribe, a new feature for minting text-based NFTs. This addition expands the platform's capabilities, allowing users to create and tokenize written content such as articles or poems. Key points: - Scribe is now available in Manifold Studio - Users can mint text-based NFTs - Examples include 'Mouse' by @lorepunkdoteth and 'misdirection' by @loackme_ To explore Scribe and start minting text NFTs, visit: http://studio.manifold.xyz Check out the provided examples to see Scribe in action and get inspired for your own text-based NFT creations.

Manifold has been busy this summer, rolling out several updates to enhance user experience and functionality: - New Login UI completed - Two applications now live - StoryFire app bridge integration finished - Server update with domain pointing scheduled - Linera integration in testing phase - Extension updated with latest improvements - Filecoin testing in progress - SolarXChain API work advancing These updates span various aspects of Manifold's ecosystem, from user interface improvements to blockchain integrations. The team continues to work on more features, promising further enhancements in the near future.