The Blockchain Normie: Voice beta, Block Producer shakeup, BlockBase airgrab.
The big stuff:
Voice Beta!
Voice is set to launch this coming February 14th 2020, on Valentine's day! What is Voice? It is the most anticipated project on the EOS blockchain, built by the same company that launch the EOS blockchain itself.
SODL!
When the EOS launch back in June, the parent company behind the software, created an investment fund called EOS VC, aimed to spark innovation on the new blockchain. One of it's biggest partners.
Back on Top!
EOS Nation, one of the few North American Block Producers made their way back in the top 21 block producers.
Block Producers are the back-bone of the EOS network, and they are the ones responsible for the performance as well as the governance of the network.
There's a bit of a shake-up at Cypherglass HQ. Rob Finch, a leading figure in the EOS community, co-host of EverythingEOS, is leaving Cypherglass.
What the Buzz:
Last week Ubisoft announced they'll be joining Ultra and they took the opportunity to reach out to the community for an AMA. Here is the Ultra AMA summary and breakdown
Token Loot!
BlockBase is a distributed database platform built on top of EOS. They are quite unique in that they are funded by the EU. Currently they are doing 24 rounds of airdrops which you can sign up for on their website.
Where is your best shot at getting a token tip? Mark Stair, founder of the popular tipping service, Tipit, breaks down which community is tipping the most.
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I'm really excited for the Voice.com beta launch!
Launching a new social media is a difficult effort, even more if you want to build it on a blockchain. So many pitfalls where things could go wrong. But if anyone, B1 could pull it off.
The beta launch period will be crucial to test things out. If everything goes well, maybe the official launch could be announced at the second June 1st event?