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[Waterfall Foundation]

📝Upcoming AMA: Tech Updates and Ecosystem Growth
Join us on February 18th at 13 UTC for an AMA session with our team in our official Telegram group: https://t.me/waterfall_network

Speakers:
👤 Sergii Grybniak – Head of Research for Waterfall Network
👤 Oleksandr Nashyvan – TechLead for Waterfall Network
 

📋 Have questions? Submit them in advance using the link below:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fkPBv0f882hF7xMSX7I5j1xk2fC5sk73-M4iOFQ-RcU/edit?tab=t.0

[Waterfall Foundation]

Waterfall Network Hard Fork Update

We’re glad to share that our latest hard fork has been successfully tested on Testnet9 on February 16 at 8:00 AM UTC. After thorough validation, we’re now ready for the official release.

📅 Hard Fork Release Date: February 20 at 12:00 PM UTC

To ensure seamless network compatibility and performance, all node operators are kindly requested to update their nodes:
🔗 https://docs.waterfall.network/tutorials/setup-docker-node-mainnet/#upgrade-node

⚠️ Attention Validators: We have detected that 252 validators that don't work at the moment. We encourage all operators to check their nodes and ensure they are running properly ahead of the upgrade.

We appreciate your ongoing support and collaboration in strengthening the Waterfall Network.
Stay tuned for further updates.

Website: https://waterfall.network

Discord: https://discord.gg/Nwb8aR2XvR
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Telegram: https://t.me/waterfall_network

[Waterfall Foundation]

Waterfall’s hard fork update is complete!

Attention required:
🔹 17 nodes have not been updated and remain on the previous version.
🔹 386 validators are currently inactive.

We urge all node operators and validators to verify their setups and complete the update promptly to ensure seamless network operation.

📌 A GitHub update will be released soon with a detailed report on the situation, its impact, and the improvements made.

Thank you for your cooperation. Stay tuned for further updates!

Website: https://waterfall.network

Discord: https://discord.gg/Nwb8aR2XvR
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Telegram: https://t.me/waterfall_network

[Waterfall Foundation]

🚀 Meet The Lamb OTC Market!

🔹 What is The Lamb?
The Lamb is a next-generation OTC trading platform and the first dApp built on Waterfall Network, further expanding its ecosystem.

Key Features:
✅ Direct OTC trading – Execute private transactions securely
✅ Vesting support – Enable structured asset transfers with predefined conditions
✅ Enhanced secondary trading – Improve liquidity and price efficiency
✅ Privacy-focused – Reduce exposure to public order books
✅ Lower fees – Cut costs compared to traditional exchanges

The Lamb is designed for traders seeking optimal pricing, security, and flexibility in the digital asset market.

🌐 Discover more: https://thelamb.io/

[Waterfall Foundation]

Waterfall Network: Built on Award-Winning Research! 🏆

Waterfall Network is founded on doctoral research that recently won the IEEE TEMS Outstanding Ph.D. Dissertation Award! This prestigious recognition highlights the cutting-edge innovation driving our network.

👨🏻‍💻 Why Join Waterfall?
🔹 3rd Largest Decentralized PoS Network – 29,477 active validators
🔹 Next-Level Scalability – Outperforms $SOL & $APT in TPS (Chainspect verified)
🔹 Easy Node Setup – Low hardware requirements, open to everyone
🔹 57% APR – Earn high staking rewards in $WATER

Join Waterfall Network to stake $WATER, contribute to the security, and earn rewards!

💰 How to Get $WATER:
-  on Gate.io
-  on MEXC

Choose your staking method: https://waterfall.network/use-waterfall/stake-water

Website: https://waterfall.network

Discord: https://discord.gg/Nwb8aR2XvR
Twitter: https://twitter.com/waterfall_dag 
Telegram: https://t.me/waterfall_network

[Waterfall Foundation]

🚀 Waterfall Network Code Moves to Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust Labs - GlobeNewsWire

Waterfall Network is contributing its core protocols to Linux Foundation’s Decentralized Trust Labs, reinforcing its commitment to open-source innovation and decentralization. This move enhances visibility, peer collaboration, and continuous improvement of the network’s technology.

💬 "We are pleased that the LF Decentralized Trust community has responded positively to our proposal to bring our technology into the labs" said Dr. Sergii Grybniak, Blue Wave CTO and Waterfall Head of Research.

🔗 Read more: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/02/26/3032651/0/en/Waterfall-Network-Code-Moves-to-Linux-Foundation-Decentralized-Trust-Labs.html

Website: https://waterfall.network

Discord: https://discord.gg/Nwb8aR2XvR
Twitter: https://twitter.com/waterfall_dag 
Telegram: https://t.me/waterfall_network

[Waterfall Foundation]

🌊 Introducing AquaDEX – A Next-Generation Decentralized Exchange on Waterfall Network

AquaDEX is a high-speed, low-fee decentralized exchange designed to provide a secure, transparent, and trustless trading experience on Waterfall Network. Built with efficiency and accessibility in mind, it aims to redefine decentralized asset trading.

Key Features:
✅ Fast & Secure Transactions
✅ Low Fees & High Efficiency
✅ Fully Decentralized & Trustless

AquaDEX is currently under development, with new features and enhancements on the way. Stay tuned for updates as we continue to improve and expand its capabilities.

🌐 Explore more: https://aquadex.co

Website: https://waterfall.network

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Telegram: https://t.me/waterfall_network

[Waterfall Foundation]

🌐 We are pleased to share that Dr. Sergii Grybniak, CTO of Blue Wave and Head of Research for Waterfall Network, has been recognized with the Outstanding Ph.D. Dissertation Award by the IEEE TEMS Technical Committee on Blockchain and the DLT-NTU Centre in Computational Technologies.

This award highlights Dr. Grybniak’s research contributions, which have played a key role in advancing decentralized ledger technology and shaping the foundations of the Waterfall Project. Under his leadership, our team continues to work toward the development of scalable and secure blockchain infrastructure.

Dr. Grybniak will be recognized at the 2025 Nanyang Blockchain Conference in Singapore on August 16-17, 2025 🇸🇬

We extend our congratulations to Dr. Grybniak and all the award recipients.

Learn more: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ieeetems_blockchain-dl-finance-activity-7295423062173204482-ryMv/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAADZ2ckQBR205dRQLRkaqQOZvmmYdj5Zk6Ws

Website: https://waterfall.network

Discord: https://discord.gg/Nwb8aR2XvR
Twitter: https://twitter.com/waterfall_dag 
Telegram: https://t.me/waterfall_network

[Waterfall Foundation]

🌊 AquaStake: Liquid Staking on Waterfall Network

Waterfall Network continues to expand its ecosystem with AquaStake, a liquid staking pool designed to enhance staking efficiency and flexibility.

🔹 Stake $WATER → Receive JWATER – AquaStake issues JWATER, a liquid staking token that represents your staked assets.
🔹 Earn Passive Rewards – Users receive staking rewards while maintaining liquidity.
🔹 DeFi Integration – JWATER can be utilized across various DeFi protocols for additional yield opportunities.

AquaStake enables a seamless staking experience, allowing users to maximize their rewards while actively participating in the Waterfall Network ecosystem.

🌐Discover more: https://aquastake.one/

Website: https://waterfall.network

Discord: https://discord.gg/Nwb8aR2XvR
Twitter: https://twitter.com/waterfall_dag 
Telegram: https://t.me/waterfall_network

[Waterfall Foundation]

We are pleased to announce the publication of our study, "Decentralized Governance: Advancing Decision-Making in DLT and DAOs" This research addresses key challenges in decentralized governance, proposing a novel approach that integrates the Borda procedure with representative democracy for more scalable and efficient voting in DAOs.

Key Contributions:
🔹 Enhancing scalability and voter rating efficiency
🔹 Applying cooperative game theory with the Shapley vector for fair reward distribution
🔹 Introducing token-curated ranked registries (TCRRs) for structured governance
This research is part of our ongoing effort to enhance decentralized governance, making decision-making in DAOs more scalable, fair, and efficient. By addressing fundamental challenges in voting mechanisms and governance structures, we aim to contribute to the long-term evolution of decentralized systems, fostering more inclusive, transparent, and adaptable frameworks for the future.

🔗 Learn more: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-81928-5_30

More research papers can be found on our website: https://waterfall.network/developers/research-papers

[Waterfall Foundation]

Not tech-savvy? Stake $WATER easily with an infrastructure provider. Enjoy simple setup, high uptime, and expert support for seamless participation. 

📺 Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1-k6rH3G-I   

📌 Note:
- Reserve $WATER for fees.
- Service fee: 10-12% of rewards.

🧑🏻‍💻Start now: https://waterfall.network/use-waterfall/stake-water
📊 Check reward statistics: https://waterfall.network/individuals#statistics_block

[Waterfall Foundation]

🌊 WaterSwap: A DEX built on Waterfall Network 🔄

We’re pleased to introduce WaterSwap, the decentralized exchange (DEX) built on Waterfall Network.
Designed to enhance DeFi trading, WaterSwap offers advanced features while leveraging Waterfall’s high-performance infrastructure to ensure a smooth and efficient trading experience.

🌐 Explore more: waterswap.io

Website: https://waterfall.network

Discord: https://discord.gg/Nwb8aR2XvR
Twitter: https://twitter.com/waterfall_dag 
Telegram: https://t.me/waterfall_network

[Waterfall Foundation]

🚀 LightningWorks Launches Starblind #1: A Pioneering Web3 Comic on Waterfall Network

LightningWorks has officially released Starblind #1, an innovative NFT-powered comic developed with support from the Waterfall Network and a Galactic Hubs Grant from top P2E game Alien Worlds. This launch marks a significant advancement in digital storytelling and collectibles ownership.

Key Features of Starblind #1:
🔹 Limited Edition – Only 10,000 copies available at $3 each
🔹 Interactive Storytelling – Clicking the comic pages unlocks hidden panels, exclusive lore, and digital rewards
🔹 Verified Ownership – Each copy features a unique cover, ensuring authenticity and rarity
🔹 Forging System – Combine two copies to generate a rarer edition with 9 tiers
🔹 Ultra Rare Covers – 7 Tiers of Ultra Rares with vintage Marvel style covers
🔹 Seamless User Experience – Built on Waterfall Network for fast and efficient transactions

🎙️ “Our mission is to fix the Western comics industry,” says Geoff. “By taking the best elements of manga, webtoons, and traditional American comics like Marvel and DC, we're creating the storytelling tech of the future. At the core of that concept must be great character and universe creation."

This launch represents the next step in digital comics and NFT collectibles, offering fans a dynamic and immersive experience.

🔗 Get your copy and become a part of the story: https://lightningworks.io


Website: https://waterfall.network

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Telegram: https://t.me/waterfall_network

[Waterfall Foundation]

🚀 Stake $WATER Your Way: Three Options to Contribute to Waterfall’s Security and Earn Rewards

There are three ways to stake and support the Waterfall Network while earning rewards:

🖥 Run a Node on Your Own Computer
Take full control of your staking by setting up a node on your personal hardware. Follow our step-by-step guide for running a node in Docker:
🔗 https://[Suspicious link removed]/4kwcOvy

☁ Use Cloud Hosting Providers
Ensure maximum uptime and network reliability by running your node on trusted cloud hosting services (AWS, Digital Ocean, Google Cloud, Hetzner).

🌍 Work with Staking Infrastructure Providers
Leverage the expertise of global staking infrastructure providers, each offering tailored staking solutions and terms.

📌 Choose the best method and start staking today:
🔗 https://waterfall.network/use-waterfall/stake-water

💰 Check the latest staking rewards:
🔗 https://waterfall.network/individuals#statistics_block

[Waterfall Foundation]

Hello, Waterfall Community!
Are you already running your node with an infrastructure provider? 🧑‍💻

Our team has prepared detailed guides to help you claim your rewards

📖 Read the detailed tutorial here:
https://docs.waterfall.network/tutorials/how-to-claim-rewards/

📺 Watch the instructional video here:
https://youtu.be/j3KOxnecbVY?si=nbIbQ5u-c3lCPtW7
We invite all members to explore these resources and contribute to the security and decentralization of the Waterfall Network.

[Waterfall Foundation]

Waterfall Network Technical Update ⚙️

We have implemented several key improvements and fixes to enhance the efficiency, stability, and security of the Waterfall Network:

✅ Optimistic Consensus – Improved performance and reliability.
✅ Validator Transactions – Optimized processing for increased efficiency.
✅ Syncing – Enhanced network synchronization speed and accuracy.
✅ Verifier Unlock PK – Improved handling for better security and functionality.
🐞 Delayed Blocks – Resolved issues causing block propagation delays.
🐞 Get Optimistic Spines – Fixed inconsistencies in retrieving optimistic spines.

These updates strengthen the Waterfall Network, ensuring a seamless and more efficient experience for all participants. Further optimizations are in progress. 🚀

Website: https://waterfall.network

Discord: https://discord.gg/Nwb8aR2XvR
Twitter: https://twitter.com/waterfall_dag 
Telegram: https://t.me/waterfall_network

[Waterfall Foundation]

🌊 AquaSwap Is Live on Waterfall Network!

AquaSwap, a new decentralized exchange (DEX) built for smooth and cost-efficient trading, is now live on Waterfall Network.

It’s designed to reduce slippage, reward liquidity providers fairly, and fully use Waterfall’s scalable infrastructure to deliver a better trading experience.

What AquaSwap brings to the table:
✅ Low-slippage trades with optimized AMM strategies
✅ Fair rewards for liquidity providers
✅ Scalable performance, powered by Waterfall Network

This launch adds real value to the Waterfall ecosystem, offering a reliable DEX built to meet the needs of both traders and liquidity providers.

🔗 Learn more: https://aquaswap.one/

Website: https://waterfall.network

Discord: https://discord.gg/Nwb8aR2XvR
Twitter: https://twitter.com/waterfall_dag 
Telegram: https://t.me/waterfall_network

[Waterfall Foundation]

Hey Waterfall Community,

The AMA session from March 27th with LightningWorks is now live on our YouTube channel!

If you missed it, now’s your chance to catch up on all the questions you submitted and the latest updates we shared.

🎥 Watch it here: https://youtu.be/YKlSJ6R6KzU

Website: https://waterfall.network

Discord: https://discord.gg/Nwb8aR2XvR
Twitter: https://twitter.com/waterfall_dag 
Telegram: https://t.me/waterfall_network

[Waterfall Foundation]

🚀 Cascadify.io x Waterfall Network

Build decentralized websites with ease.

Cascadify.io is a Web 3 website builder that empowers anyone to create decentralized systems integrated with the Waterfall Network.

With support for wallet connections, NFTs, smart contracts, and other Web 3 components, you can launch fully functional dWeb projects effortlessly.

All sites are hosted on decentralized networks, ensuring enhanced security, true content ownership, and freedom from censorship.


🔗 Learn more: https://cascadify.io

Website: https://waterfall.network

Discord: https://discord.gg/Nwb8aR2XvR
Twitter: https://twitter.com/waterfall_dag  
Telegram: https://t.me/waterfall_network

[Waterfall Foundation]

🤝🚀 Waterfall Network Partners with Generative Mind and WaterSwap to Build AI-Powered Decentralized Solutions.
 
Waterfall Network (https://waterfall.network/), the most decentralized and scalable network, has teamed up with:
 
🔹 Generative Mind (https://generativemind.ai/) – an AI-driven blockchain analytics company specializing in real-time fine-grained natural language understanding, data aggregation, predictive modeling, and intelligence solutions for the Web3 ecosystem.
 
🔹 WaterSwap (https://waterswap.io/) – the first AI-powered BTC DEX with real-time market sentiment.
 
This collaboration brings together advanced AI and decentralized tech to build transparent and efficient tools for Web3.
 
 
📢 We’re just getting started — more to come soon!
 
📖 Read more on Markets Insider:
https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/waterfall-network-partners-with-generative-mind-and-waterswap-to-build-ai-powered-decentralized-solutions-1034548459

Website: https://waterfall.network

Discord: https://discord.gg/Nwb8aR2XvR
Twitter: https://twitter.com/waterfall_dag 
Telegram: https://t.me/waterfall_network