@victorkanu1.near [Posted on DevHub](/devgovgigs.near/widget/Post?id=3192) {"title":"# NEAR-Dev-NEWS #2","subtitle":"","description":"","date":"2024-03-13T12:03:29.214Z","content":"\n\n\nGreetings and welcome to NEAR Dev NEWS, your go-to source for the latest developments in the NEAR Developer ecosystem! NEAR Blockchain serves as the foundational layer for all blockchain applications, providing an open-source operating system that empowers developers to create fully decentralized apps interoperable with any blockchain. Our Digest offers an overview of the progress made by developers within the NEAR Ecosystem and highlights technical updates shaping the blockchain operating system.\n\nFresh off of ETH Denver, we have lots of news and some exciting updates. But before we get into them , we will like you to partake in a quick survey about the current Developer Experience on NEAR. Please take the time to fill it out and play a pivotal role in shaping the ecosystem. Your feedback will provide valuable info to builders and contributors, paving the way for FRPs on DevHub. \n\n#### [CLICK HERE TO FILL SURVEY 🏆](https://bit.ly/devhub-survey-q1-2024)\n\nThank you for taking the survey, now let’s get into the updates!\n\n\n \n### FEATURED RELEASES 🤩\n\n- `near-discovery` [Released on 02-27-2024](https://github.com/near/near-discovery/releases/tag/02-27-2024): near.org Decentralized Frontend Gateway. Alpha testers are needed , more info in \"CALL FOR CONTRIBUTORS / OPPORTUNITIES\" section.\n- `VM` [Released version 2.6.0](https://github.com/NearSocial/VM/releases/tag/2.6.0): VM execution layer for decentralized frontend components.\n- `near-sdk-rs` [Released version near-sdk-v5.0.0](https://github.com/near/near-sdk-rs/releases/tag/near-sdk-v5.0.0): Rust SDK for writing smart contracts.\n- `bos-cli-rs` [Command line utility for developing decentralized frontend components - Version 0.8.1](https://github.com/near/near-cli-rs/releases/tag/v0.8.1).\n\n\n- Discover more in releases and merged pull requests in our changelog 👉 [here](https://docs.near.org/changelog/2024/02/29/#-documentation).\n\n\n \n### DEVELOPER UPDATES 🛠\n\n- Exciting news! `near-sdk-rs` has just hit the milestone of its 5.0 release, perfectly timed for the EthDenver Hackathon. Learn more about this significant achievement 👉 [here](https://twitter.com/NEARDevHub/status/1761055161005359297).\n\n- `devhub.near` has been already upgraded to [near-sdk-rs 5.0](https://github.com/near/near-sdk-rs/releases/tag/near-sdk-v5.0.0) and deployed to production using [cargo-near](https://github.com/near/cargo-near).\n\n- `Near Social` was upgraded to VM 2.6.0. Click 👉 [here](https://twitter.com/ekuzyakov/status/1762681659151749358?s=46) to learn more. \n\n- We're transitioning from a deploy script to manual deployment by users, enabling account creation and deployment through specific commands like `near create-account <accountId.testnet> --useFaucet` and `near deploy <accountId.testnet> <wasmFile>`.\n\n- Configuration for the bos-workspace GitHub workflow now utilizes non-archival RPC. Find out more 👉 [here](https://github.com/NEARBuilders/bos-workspace/blob/main/.github/workflows/deploy.yml).\n\n- Curious about creating a new Rust application on NEAR Protocol? Check out this informative [tutorial](https://youtu.be/JAspXvOmTTY?si=iLoeHG5kd21DFEkZ&t=77).\n\n- Updates have been implemented for cross-contract calls in NEAR docs, hello near example, and quickstart in near docs. See 👉 [here](https://docs.near.org/).\n\n- Documentation team exploring the possibility of a tutorial on utilizing workspaces-js with Rust contracts for developers.\n\n- Updated documentation on [Chain Signatures](https://docs.near.org/concepts/abstraction/chain-signatures) now includes guidance on which API to use for dev-based chain abstraction.\n\n- Indexer ETL & OpenAI powered NLP on NEAR , Courtesy of PrimeLab. Read more 👉 [here](https://gov.near.org/t/announcement-indexer-etl-openai-powered-nlp-on-near-by-primelab/18487).\n\n- Send ETH with 1 Near TX. Click 👉 [here](https://twitter.com/mattdlockyer/status/1762964787385061618?s=46) to learn more.\n\n- Get a sneak peak at real life applications of Chain Abstraction with our latest 👉 [tweet](https://twitter.com/neardevhub/status/1763268978410230267?s=46).\n\n- [OpenCann's] Wallet Selector has been updated(https://opencann.net/)\n\n- Celebrate Meteor wallet's massive milestone: 100k shard dog NFTs minted within 5 days! Read more 👉 [here](https://x.com/chrestomanzi/status/1759180564702150772?s=46).\n\n- Explore the amazing projects within the NEAR Ecosystem through our 👉 [NEAR Catalog](https://near.social/nearcatalog.near/widget/Index).\n\n- Introducing FASTNEAR! Discover The fastest infrastructure for NEARProtocol 👉 [here](https://twitter.com/NEARProtocol).\n\n- `Tip`: Stay informed: Plans are underway to remove (https://docs.near.org/tools/welcome) during the SDK rs5.0.0 migration, expected in the upcoming month. Please refer to (https://docs.near.org/develop/welcome) for the latest updates.\n\n- `Tip`: Keep utilizing `near_sdk::collections` for `UnorderedMap` and `UnorderedSet` . Stay tuned for more collections coming soon 👉 [here](https://github.com/near/near-sdk-rs/issues/1134#issuecomment-1961674485).\n\n\n \n### UPDATES ON NEP'S ✅\n- [NEP-330: Build details extension](https://github.com/near/NEPs/pull/533) - Contract standards Update | **5th March 2024**\n\n- [NEP-393: Add class metadata interface](https://github.com/near/NEPs/pull/528) - Contract Standards Update | **26th Feb 2024**\n\n- [NEP-519: Support for yielded execution](https://github.com/near/NEPs/pull/519) - Protocol Update | **1st march 2024**\n\n- [NEP-491: Non-Refunable Storage](https://github.com/near/NEPs/pull/491) - Protocol Update | **26th Feb 2024**\n\n- [NEP-483: Prefix Tag for signed messages](https://github.com/near/NEPs/pull/483) - Protocol Update | **26th Feb 2024**\n\n- [NEP413: Fixed links to Examples](https://github.com/near/NEPs/pull/535) | **1st March 2024**\n\n\n\n\n \n### STAKEWARS 🚀\n- ```cargo build --package neard --features statelessnet_protocol --release``` ensures that your node is built with the necessary features to align with the updated protocol version, thus preventing protocol version mismatches and node panics.\n\n- Validators were guided on how to check the current version of their node to verify if it matches the desired version. The command shared to check the current version of the node is : `~/nearcore/target/release/neard --version`.\n\n- Users were provided with instructions on how to fetch the latest statelessnet git tag to ensure they are using the most recent version.\n\n- Users can submit bug reports for rewards 👉 [here](https://github.com/near/stakewars-iv/blob/main/REWARDS.md#2-bug-bounty).\n\n- Users can now submit traffic generation proposals for rewards 👉 [here](https://github.com/near/stakewars-iv/blob/main/REWARDS.md#3-traffic-generation).\n\n- Community validator nodes have been onboarding with StatelessNet.\n\n- Wallet is now supported on [StatelssNet](https://statelessnet.mynearwallet.com).\n\n\n \n### DEVREL'S 🥑\n- `Community Calls`: Next Tools Community Call will be on 6th of March 5PM UTC. Moderated by Lyudmil. [Meeting Link](https://tinyurl.com/tools-community-call-4).\n\n- `Work Group Calls`: Next Protocol Work Group Call for [NEP-519](https://github.com/near/NEPs/pull/519) will be on 8th of March 4PM UTC. Moderated by Victor. [Meeting Link](https://bit.ly/protocol-work-group-call-8).\n\n- `ETHDenver`: Our presence at ETHDenver was a hit! We saw a remarkable turnout with 17 hackathon submissions, 5 of which truly stood out for their exceptional quality.\n\n- `ETHDenver`: Our DevHub DevRel team got great feedback for their outstanding engagement efforts. From providing top-tier technical support to distributing swag, they were instrumental in making the event a success.\n\n- `ETHDenver`: Remote technical support was seamless and effective. With quick response times and high-quality assistance, we ensured every hacker felt supported and empowered throughout the event.\n\n- `ETHDenver`: Our commitment doesn't end with the event. We're excited to maintain the momentum by engaging with hackers post-event through the NEAR ETH Denver hackers Telegram group.\n\n\n \n### CALL FOR CONTRIBUTORS 📞\n\n- NEAR DevHub releases Developer Survey. Please take the time to fill it and play a pivotal role in shaping the ecosystem. Your feedback will provide valuable info to builders and contributors paving the way for FRPs on DevHub. Click [here](https://bit.ly/devhub-survey-q1-2024).\n\n- We've initiated alpha testing the BOS web engine for creating decentralized front end components on NEAR. Get involved today by following this [link](bwe-docs.near.dev).\n\n- Open Challenge to create a more engaging video on how to get started with @rustlang SDK for @NEARProtocol. Tag @NEARDevHub_ on twitter upon completion.\n\n- Given the release of the new SDK , both docs and example repositories need updating. If you want to contribute , [join the Docs Community Group](https://near.social/devgovgigs.near/widget/gigs-board.pages.community.activity?handle=documentation).\n\n- Join the StatelessNet Traffic Generation Reward Program. Early submissions are encouraged! Details 👉 [here](https://github.com/near/stakewars-iv/blob/main/REWARDS.md).\n\n- Check out [DevHub's On-Chain Quests](https://near.social/devhub.near/widget/app?page=community&handle=challenges) ⛳️, where you'll find a dynamic array of challenges across various communities, earning recognition and respect as you conquer each one! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n# UPCOMING EVENTS \n\n### ASIA:\n\n- March 26, 2024 - March 27, 2024 | WOW Summit | Hong Kong \n- March 27, 2024 - March 28, 2024 | [BUIDL Asia | Seoul, Korea](https://www.buidl.asia/) | KryptoSeoul 👉 NEAR Foundation and Korea Hub will be present at the event \n- March 29, 2024 - March 31, 2024 | [ETH Seoul | Seoul, Korea](http://www.ethseoul.org/) | KryptoSeoul, Dystopia Labs 👉 DevHub and NEARWEEK will be present at the event \n\n### EUROPE\n\n- March 8, 2024 - March 11, 2024 | [ETHOxford](https://ethoxford.io/#home) 👉 DevHub DevRels / NEAR Campus will be present at the event.\n- March 14, 2024 | [Pragma London | London, UK](https://ethglobal.com/events/pragma-london) | ETHGlobal 👉 NEAR Foundation will be speaking.\n- March 15, 2024 | Crypto Bootcamp w/ Polygon| Paris, France\n- March 15, 2024 - March 17, 2024 | [ETHGlobal London | London, UK](https://ethglobal.com/events/london2024) | ETHGlobal 👉 DevHub will be present at the event \n- March 18, 2024 | Crypto Bootcamp w/ Polygon | London, UK\n- March 18, 2024 - March 20, 2024 | [Digital Asset Summit 2024 | London](https://www.blockworks.co/) | London, UK | Blockworks\n- March 18, 2024 - March 22, 2024 | [GDC](https://gdconf.com/) | San Francisco\n- March 23, 2024 - March 24, 2024 | [Money Motion 2024](https://moneymotion.com/) | Zagreb, Croatia | Money Motion\n- March 27, 2024 - March 30, 2024 | [ETH Bucharest | Bucharest, Romania](https://www.ethbucharest.xyz/) | ETH Bucharest 👉 DevHub will be present at the event \n- March 18, 2024 - March 20, 2024 | [Digital Asset Summit](https://www.blockworks.co/) | London | Blockworks\n\n### SOUTH AMERICA\n\n- March 22nd - March 24 | [ETHSamba](https://ethsamba.org/) | Brazil 👉 DevHub DevRels / NEAR Campus will be present at the event\n\n### THE UNITED STATES \n\n- March 12, 2024 | [/brandnew @ SXSW](https://www.sxsw.com/) | Austin, TX | Boys Club 👉 Jarrod Barnes will be speaking \n- March 20, 2024 - March 22, 2024 | IWB 2024 | DC area\n\n\n\n \nIf you are running a Local NEAR event please register as a Hackbox host [here](https://near.org/hackbox.near/widget/home). \n\n \n## SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS\nExciting opportunities await those interested in participating in the upcoming Consensus event. Choose from three ticket options tailored for the NEAR Ecosystem:\n\n- Hackathon Developer Pass: For active developers and open-source contributors committed to participating in-person at the EasyA Consensus Hackathon on May 29-31, A complimentary Developer Pass is offered to approved applicants until capacity is reached. Apply 👉[here](https://consensus2024.coindesk.com/apply/developer-hackathon/-id/0).\n\n- Developer Pass: Special $109 rate available for active Web3 and Web2 developers. Apply before prices increase on March 15th [here](https://consensus2024.coindesk.com/apply/developer/-id/0). The Developer Pass grants access to all three days of Consensus on May 29-31. \n\n- 15% off Pro Passes and Explorer Passes: Enjoy a 15% discount on Pro Passes and Explorer Passes using the code \"NEAR\" [here](https://consensus2024.coindesk.com/register?promo=NEAR).\n\n\n \n## JOIN COMMUNITIES - TG CHANNELS \n- [Protocol Community](https://t.me/NEAR_Protocol_Community_Group)\n- [Stake-wars](https://t.me/near_stake_wars)\n- [Tools Community](https://t.me/NEAR_Tools_Community_Group)\n- [ZK Community](https://t.me/NearZeroKnowledge)\n- [Documentation Community](https://t.me/neardocscg)\n- [Wallet Builders](https://nearbuilders.com/tg-wallet)\n- [Contracts Community](https://t.me/nearnft)\n- [NEAR Devs](https://t.me/neardev)\n- [Jutsu and BOS questions](https://t.me/tryjutsu/973)\n\n\n \n##### NEAR Dev NEWS is edited by: @victorkanu1.near & @orangejoe.near \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n","author":"","category":"news"}