Zug, Switzerland, November 26th, 2024,
Chainwire
The Casper Association
is pleased to announce that 425M CSPR have been transferred from
Prove AI AG (formerly CasperLabs Holdings AG) to the Association.
(transaction 1 and
transaction
2).
The Casper Association is excited to
advance to the next phase of growth for the Casper Network. This
week, the core engineering team at Casper Association achieved a
major milestone with the Release Candidate 5 of the
Casper 2.0 node and protocol. Casper 2.0, formerly known as
"Condor," is now feature-complete, introducing innovative
enhancements designed to revolutionize blockchain performance and
functionality.
Key Features of Casper
2.0:
- Next-Generation Consensus Algorithm: The new
Zug consensus algorithm boosts network
performance, resilience, and scalability, meant to ensure Casper is
optimized for diverse use cases, from DeFi and gaming to enterprise
solutions.
- Optimized Developer Experience: Includes a
new, cutting-edge virtual machine with cleaner code, simplified
processes, and developer-friendly features, making blockchain
development more accessible to both seasoned and new
developers.
- Enhanced Smart Contract Capabilities: Direct
staking of CSPR in-protocol paves the way for advanced DeFi tools,
including secure and intuitive liquid staking solutions.
- Future-Proof Gas Economics: Casper 2.0
introduces flexible gas models for potential features like gas
refunds or burning, tailored to network needs.
Casper 2.0 represents the ongoing
evolution of Casper Network as a future-proof blockchain designed
to meet the demands of real-world applications. As they finalize
internal testing and prepare to upgrade the DevNet, the Casper
Association invites the global community to learn more about Casper
2.0's transformative features by visiting their dedicated documentation.
The Casper Association board and
management team extend their deepest gratitude to the
community—past, present, and future—and remain dedicated to
realizing their vision of a decentralized, community-driven
blockchain ecosystem.
About Casper Network
The Casper Association’s mission is to promote
the widespread adoption of blockchain technology through the
development and implementation of the Casper blockchain network.
Casper prioritizes performance, scalability, and upgradability
through modular design, uniquely positioning it as a powerful tool
for developers to build decentralized applications. The Casper
Network is designed to be easily integrated into existing
technology stacks, enabling developers to quickly and efficiently
create blockchain solutions that address real-world challenges. By
utilizing open web standards, Casper encourages a vibrant developer
community to build and innovate on the platform. Users can learn
more about Casper.
Contact
Marketing &
Communications
Ronan
Breen
Casper
Association
ronan@casper.network