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ErgoTool: A Command Line Interface for Ergo blockchain

Universal dApp Interface & Package Standard

https://github.com/robkorn/blockchain-ruminations/blob/master/universal_dApp_interface.md

Ergo is using highly efficient AVL+ tree

Ergo is using highly efficient AVL+ tree implementation for authenticating the state, proof size is few times smaller than in Ethereum! details: https://eprint.iacr.org/2016/994

Early description of Ergo contractual approach

(combining cryptographic sigma-protocols with predicates on blockchain state and spending transaction)

New tutorial: 'Mining Ergo for Fun and Profit'

https://github.com/ergoplatform/ergo/wiki/Mining-Ergo-for-Fun-and-Profit

Ergo Mainnet 3.1.5 released

Node UI (/panel) updated, cross-build for Scala 2.11 and few fixes. Details in the description of the release

A New Quest for Decentralization

Part I: Technical Aspects

Ergo Mainnet 3.1.4 released

This minor release includes new API method /script/executeWithContext and new integration tests.

Typescript library for Ergo with the support of custom tokens and complex transactions

The library for Ergo platform, written in TypeScript, and compiled to JavaScript

How to set up and configure a full Ergo node

Simplified tutorial for new users

5 Ways Ergo Application Development Is Changed Forever Thanks To Appkit and GraalVM

Appkit: A Library for Polyglot Development of Ergo Applications

ERGO ($ERG) is listed on Probit Exchange

We're happy to announce that ERGO ($ERG) is listed on Probit Exchange

Ergo Mainnet 3.1.3 released

This release includes simplified wallet UI, improved memory footprint due to more efficient ErgoTree interpreter, and some bugfixes

Ergo Mainnet 3.1.2 released

This release includes rebroadcasting of mempool transactions. API route to generate P2SH address disabled

ERGO ($ERG) is listed on HOTBIT Exchange

Deposits and trading open at: 2019-10-09 15:00（UTC+8）

Ergo Mainnet 3.1.1 released

New UI available(e.g. 127.0.0.1/panel). A simplified wallet UI will be added in next versions. New API methods to get wallet status and address from a script

BISQ has officially added ERG

BISQ, the decentralized P2P exchange network, added support for ERG

ERGO ($ERG) is listed on P2PB2B Exchange

We're happy to announce that ERGO ($ERG) is listed on P2PB2B Exchange

Ergo will be listed on Hotbit exchange

We're happy to announce that ERGO ($ERG) will be listed on Hotbit exchange

Ergo Mainnet 3.1.0 released

This release is introducing an improved database layer - faster bootstrap, reduced storage size and memory footprint. Full resync is needed

ERGO ($ERG) is listed on Vgate Exchange

We're happy to announce that ERGO ($ERG) is listed on Vgate Exchange

Ergo Mainnet 3.0.7 released

This release includes fixes and introduces new API methods. Details in the description of the release

Ergo Mainnet 3.0.6 released

This release is introducing a filter for cumulative transaction input scripts complexity for the miners. Wallet, API methods and Swagger UI updated

Ergo Mainnet 3.0.5 released

This release is introducing an improved box selector aka transaction assembler and memory footprint reduction thanks to optimized (de)serialization 🔥

Ergo Mainnet 3.0.4 released

This release is introducing a timestamp bugfix in block candidate generation algorithm. Highly recommended for miners

Ergo Mainnet 3.0.3 released

This release includes fixes and introduces new API methods. Details in the description of the release

ERG is available in Magnum Wallet

We're happy to announce that ERGO ($ERG) is integrated with Magnum Wallet

After-Launch Thoughts and Ergo Roadmap

Big thank you to all enthusiasts, developers, miners, other folks, and our families for measureless help with Ergo development and launching.

Ergo Mainnet 3.0.2 released

This release includes API improvements.

ERGO ($ERG) is listed on Tidex Exchange

We're happy to announce that ERGO ($ERG) is listed on Tidex Exchange

Ergo Withdrawal Instructions

This guide will help miners to withdraw mined funds.

Ergo mainnet is launched

Ergo mainnet is launced. Check here - https://explorer.ergoplatform.com

Ergo Mainnet 3.0.1 released

This release includes hard-coded proof-of-no-premine and genesis state root hash. Thanks to all who made it for mainnet launch

Ergo explorer released

The Ergo explorer provides detailed information about addresses, blocks and transactions on the Ergo network

Joining the Ergo main network at the very beginning

In order to join the network at its very beginning and compete to mine the genesis block, you need to follow the steps included in this guide.

Ergo will be listed on P2PB2B exchange

Ergo native token (ERG) will be listed soon after the mainnet launch.

Testnet 2.2.0 released

Sigma-State language updated, new API methods

Mainnet launch - Monday, July 1, 10:00 AM UTC

Instructions on how to join mainnet right after launch is coming shortly.

Ergo Mining Telegram group is now open

Both CPU and GPU miners are welcome to join

EFYT (Ergo First Year Token) is listed on Tidex Exchange

Ergo native token (ERG) will be listed right after the mainnet launch.

The Bad Crypto Podcast featuring Ergo

Episode 276: Crypto for Good with The Giving Block

Mainnet launch postponed

Due to delays with exchange listings and new issues found we've decided to postpone the mainnet launch till June 28. Thank you for your patience and continued support!

Testnet 2.1.2 released

Support of coordinated network bootstrapping. Fixes of multiple genesis processing and network byte in addresses.

Interview with Ergo, a platform who's building the framework for contractual money

Bitcoin | The Next Evolution of Money by DataDash

New Bitcointalk thread

Following up the PRE-ANN thread on Bitcointalk which was started almost two years ago, the Ergo team would like to announce the upcoming launch of Ergo, a resilient platform for contractual money.

Testnet 2.1.0 released

Voting for soft-forkability feature implemented, Sigma-State language updated. More details in the description of the release.

Agreement with SWFT Blockchain

ERG will be listed soon after mainnet launch and will be available for payment and swap with over 170 crypto!

Ergo whitepaper(Chinese)

We continue to reach out to the Chinese crypto community. Chinese website coming soon.

A Trustless Local Exchange Trading System on top of Ergo

A Local Exchange Trading System (LETS) is aimed at developing local economy and is usually used by people of a locality in the vicinity of each other.

The Ergo Emission Schedule

Ergo’s native token is called Erg and its emission schedule may be of keen interest to users and miners of the platform.

Testnet 2.0.5 released

Wallet persistence added. Stateful validation of transactions via API.

Ergo whitepaper

A deep general-purpose overview of the Ergo platform.

Release postponed

Due to delays in (mostly) testing and the security audit, we've decided to postpone the mainnet launch until June 20.

Ergo teaser

High-level overview of the vision, consensus, clients, survivability, economy, and applicability.

Ergo mining tutorial

Mining is the process of adding new blocks into the Ergo blockchain by performing resource-intensive computations.

Testnet 2.0.3 released

Testnet 2.0.3 released with various bug fixes and GPU mining support.

Q&A session transcript. Mainnet launch is planned for May 26

Transcript of Q&A session with Alex Chepurnoy and Dmitry Meshkov

How to set up and configure full Ergo node

Tutorial explaining how to install and configure Ergo node.

Testnet 2.0 is live! Smart contracts language updated

The super big step towards Ergo Platform launch! All the major features are implemented, just optimization, testing and security audit remain. It should be binary compatible with the mainnet, time to integrate and write your DApps!

ErgoScript, a Cryptocurrency Scripting Language Supporting Noninteractive Zero-Knowledge Proofs

Paper published, we would be happy to get feedback!