Introduction:
Welcome back to the Cypher devlog! Over the past weeks, we've been working diligently on the consensus algorithm, preparing it for the upcoming integration of our unique Proof of Reception (P.o.R.) mechanism. We've also migrated our Docker image to better support block storage. In this post, we'll discuss these updates and provide a preview of our upcoming focus on block storage and the testnet launch.

Consensus Algorithm Progress:
We have made substantial progress in developing the consensus algorithm for Cypher. Although not yet complete, it will serve as a base layer for the P.o.R. implementation. The main difference between the current consensus and P.o.R. lies in the forger selection process for block creation. In the current consensus, a random node in the network is selected, whereas P.o.R. will select the node with the best Proof of Reception.

Docker Migration:
In preparation for block storage, we've migrated our Docker image from an Ubuntu base image to the MySQL base image. This change will provide better compatibility and support as we move forward with the implementation of block storage.

Upcoming Focus and Testnet Launch:
In the coming weeks, we will concentrate on block storage development. Once completed, we will launch the first testnet for the production version of Cypher. It's important to note that this initial testnet will focus on testing the blockchain components, not the messaging components. The messaging components will be introduced and tested in a subsequent phase.

Conclusion:
Our recent progress on the consensus algorithm and Docker migration brings us closer to our goal of building a decentralized live-messenger powered by the unique P.o.R. mechanism. As we continue our work on block storage and move towards the testnet launch, we appreciate your ongoing support. Stay tuned for more updates on Cypher's development!

Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CypherCryptoLabs/
Discord: https://discord.gg/bZ3HVZJUSw
Website: https://getcypher.org/
GitHub: https://github.com/CypherCryptoLabs

Introduction: Welcome back to the Cypher devlog! This week, we've made significant progress on block generation, database integration, and the foundations of our messaging system. In this post, we'll discuss our recent achievements and provide a glimpse into the next steps for the development of our decentralized live-messenger.

Block Generation Progress: We've successfully prepared the basic block generation mechanism, which selects 100 transactions for each block and constructs the block from them. For now, the generated blocks won't be shared across the network, as this functionality will be introduced at a later stage of development.

MySQL Integration for Block Storage: To ensure reliability and accessibility for developers, we've decided to use a MySQL database for block storage. MySQL is widely used, performant, and has a long track record, making it an ideal choice for our needs. The permanent block storage implementation will be completed once we have achieved proper validator and forger selection.

Building the Messaging Foundation: Our next steps involve creating the necessary endpoints for sending and retrieving messages, laying the groundwork for our Proof of Reception Consensus mechanism. We will delve into the details of this mechanism in a future blog post. As a brief overview, messages in Cypher are not sent over the blockchain; instead, they are transmitted through the infrastructure that runs the blockchain. Nodes are rewarded for messages they successfully deliver to the receiver, making the process of sending and receiving messages completely free.

Conclusion: This week's progress on block generation, MySQL integration, and messaging infrastructure marks significant advancements in the development of Cypher. As we continue to work on the messaging endpoints and our unique consensus mechanism, we move closer to our goal of revolutionizing communication through a decentralized live-messenger. Stay tuned for more updates, and as always, thank you for your support!

I created a Discord, more information for deploying a Node will be sent on the Server. Thanks for your interest!

Yes, marketing will be a hurdle, but we have high hopes of managing that.
I just created a Discord Server, thanks for the suggestion. Here's the link: https://discord.gg/bZ3HVZJUSw

Introduction:
My name is Michel and for the past year, We've been working on a project, called Cypher, and now building a group of developers called "Cypher Crypto Labs."

Cypher is a new Blockchain/Cryptocurrency whose purpose is to prohibit data collection and espionage by companies and Governments and companies in private Messengers.

As we all know, companies like Google, Apple, Snapchat, Meta and many others, are collecting data of their users, and partially maliciously using it. Now even if these companies don't use it in a bad way, if at some point they have a data breach, your data, and more importantly, your messages will be stolen. Even if that is not the case, a government could pass a new law to stop encryption (or add a secondary encryption where the government receives the decryption keys) and/or force companies to collect more user data. This has already happened in a few countries, and is a violation of privacy, and is a huge weakness in the security of such Live-Messenger services.

What is Cypher and how does it help with this problem?
Cypher is a decentralized Live-Messenger built on Blockchain technology. This means in simple terms that the infrastructure on which Cypher runs (Nodes) will be used to run a decentralized Live-Messenger, thus preventing data collection and spying by companies or governments.

There is an in-depth explanation in the Whitepaper which you can find on GitHub.

Get involved:
So now that you know what Cypher is, and why it is a project in the first place, We would like to ask you to take a look at the project. If you are a developer, you can contribute to Cypher, it's written in JavaScript, and built on NodeJS.

Currently We are planning on launching a test network, with the aim to test the stability of the Nodes, and find potential bugs. For this a Network of 128 Nodes or more would be ideal. Everyone who contributed to the Source Code and this test network will later be rewarded with 100 Cypher (which will cover the minimum staked Coins to become a Validator/Forger) on the real public Network, once it is launched.

Cypher Crypto Labs. is a group of people that will actively develop the Cypher Blockchain, with the help of contributors. If you want to join, all you have to do is help with the Cypher Project.

We believe in Free and open source Software, where "Free" means freedom of your data, freedom of use, and free as in free Beer.

Feel free to ask questions, we will try to answer them as fast as possible. Thank you a lot for your interested in the project, we are looking forward to work with you!

Michel from Cypher Crypto Labs.

Links:
GitHub: https://github.com/CypherCryptoLabs
Whitepaper: https://github.com/CypherCryptoLabs/Whitepaper
Node: https://github.com/CypherCryptoLabs/Cypher
Discord: https://discord.gg/bZ3HVZJUSw

EDIT: added discord link