BitcoinCash Weekly News AUGUST 5th 2024 by the Bitcoin Cash Foundation

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THE BCH PODCAST #122: VM LIMITS FEAT. JASON DREYZEHNER

In the latest episode of the Bitcoin Cash Podcast, host Jeremy welcomed BCH developer Jason Dreyzehner (Libauth, Chaingraph, CashTokens CHIP, and VM limits CHIP.) to discuss the forthcoming VM limits and big integer upgrades. Jason outlined these pivotal changes aimed at improving contract efficiency. The VM limits chip will enhance how the BCH virtual machine processes contracts, while the big integer upgrade will extend number capacities from 64-bit to 256-bit. Jason emphasized the urgent need for comprehensive testing before implementation and highlighted future developments such as the introduction of Loops. This is a must watch episode for anyone wanting to understand these proposals better.

FURU TOKENS SNAPSHOT AND BCH PLAY NOW LIVE ON BCH.GURU

The final airdrop of $FURU tokens is complete following a final snapshot, locking the circulating supply at 252,132,461 tokens, fully distributed to BCH Guru NFT holders. the remaining supply has been burnt, solidifying the community’s complete ownership. Concurrently, BCH Play launched on BCH Day, enabling users to make on-chain crypto price predictions by staking BCH against others. Participants can predict prices for various cryptocurrencies, and compete on the BCH Guru leaderboard. For more details, visit http://nfts.bch.guru and http://app.bch.guru.

BCHBULL FLYS PAST $122,000,000 (447,000 BCH) IN TOTAL VOLUME

BCH Bull has released another batch of staggering statistics, successfully redeeming over 24,000 smart contracts and locking up more than $11 million worth of BCH in Total Value Locked (TVL). The platform has also surpassed a remarkable $122 million (447,000 BCH) in total transaction volume. This performance underscores BCH Bull’s growing footprint in the decentralized finance sector. To learn more or participate, visit http://app.bchbull.com.

PAYTACA MERCHANT MAP GETS AN UPDATE

Paytaca has launched an advanced version of its merchant map, leveraging the integration of its wallet and POS apps to promote Bitcoin Cash adoption. The map at map.paytaca.com features a “last transaction” timestamp that updates within minutes of a payment being processed through the Paytaca POS system. This allows users to easily locate active BCH-accepting merchants, with search and filter options to find specific businesses or narrow down by city. The map currently lists mostly Philippine-based merchants, but there are plans to expand to more countries soon. By providing real-time updates and a user-friendly interface, Paytaca’s map significantly enhances the ease of finding BCH-supporting businesses.

BCH MEETS GAMING IN ZAPIT WALLET

Thanks to the Zapit wallet team, there is now a new way to game with Bitcoin Cash with the introduction of Zappy Bird. Players can now enjoy the game, competing with other Zapit users to win from a weekly pool of 100,000 $ZRP. As an added feature, NFTs and upgrades are set to be released soon, enhancing the gaming experience even further. Dive into the action and start playing now to join the competition.

BCHD RISES FROM THE DEAD

After a long wait there is finally an unofficial release of BCHD, version 0.19.1, issued by OPReturnCode on August 2. This release implements the CashTokens fork, bringing bchd into consensus with the Bitcoin Cash network. While this version does not include the ABLA update, it is still suitable for use, with another release incorporating ABLA planned for the future. BCHD, a full node Bitcoin Cash implementation written in Go, serves as a robust backend for lite clients, block explorers, and local wallets. Note that this release is labeled unofficial due to pending code review, and users experiencing issues are encouraged to contact OPReturnCode directly or open an issue on GitHub. The sync process remains slow, with efforts to improve it anticipated post-upgrade.

THE MARKET THIS WEEK

Price stats: Oracles.Cash

Energy stats: GreenBitcoin.energy

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