Firo Frontier · June 26

Firo Network Update: Block 1,329,000 Passed Successfully

We're pleased to confirm that block 1,329,000 has passed without issue. The Firo network has transitioned smoothly following the v0.14.16.1 mandatory update.

V0.14.16.1 introduces the ability to extend your Spark Name's validity - and when extending or transferring, your remaining validity period is credited so you only pay for the time you are actually adding. A guide on how to create, extend, and transfer Spark Names is available here

If you have not yet updated your wallet or node, we strongly encourage you to do so now to remain in sync with the network.

Download the latest version: https://firo.org/get-firo/download/

Firo at Pubkey NYC Privacy Pop-up

On June 12th, Firo was represented at the Pubkey NYC Privacy Pop-up - an evening of presentations and discussions bringing together some of the most active voices in the privacy space. Firo's post-quantum roadmap was one of the featured presentations, alongside discussions on legal developments affecting privacy devs, AnonBazaar, operational security, and more.

Attendees included privacy lawyers, wallet developers, and representatives from Nym, Monero, Dash, and other privacy projects. Firo t-shirts were on hand for the occasion.

Read the full recap here

Stack Wallet and Firo Meetup in Lokossa, Benin

On June 13th, Stack Wallet partnered with Firo to host a community meetup in Lokossa, Benin - bringing together investors, entrepreneurs, Web3 builders, and students for an afternoon of privacy-focused crypto education.

Attendees installed and tested FIRO wallets through Stack Wallet, explored the Firo ecosystem, and had open discussions about adoption across Africa. A growing sign of real-world momentum on the continent.

Read the full recap here

Firo Privacy Education in Natitingou, Benin

On June 20th, another Stack Wallet meetup was held in Natitingou, Benin with Firo at the center. The goal was simple: move beyond theory and help people experience financial privacy firsthand.

Participants created their first FIRO wallets, learned how to back up their seed phrases, and sent their first private transactions using Lelantus Spark. For many, it was their first hands-on experience with a privacy-focused cryptocurrency.

Read the full recap here

Other News

• Privacy Roundtable: Latest Episode with Hans Koning from Vector Privacy

The latest Privacy Roundtable featured special guest Hans Koning from Vector Privacy - covering Vector, a private and encrypted messenger app, and what's happening in the broader privacy space. The recording will be available on Firo's YouTube channel soon - stay tuned.

Watch the X Space recording here

• Firo's Post-Quantum Discussion

The community discussion on Firo's future in a post-quantum world continues to grow. Read the discussion here

FCS Proposals

• Modern Firo Developer Library - Progress Update

Nexusocean's funded proposal to build a modern, open-source Firo developer library is underway. Follow the progress and updates from nexusocean directly here

• New Proposal: Support of the Russian-Speaking Community by Antibit

Antibit has submitted a new proposal to fund ongoing support of the Russian-speaking Firo community - covering community management, content, and outreach. Read the proposal here

Firo Ecosystem

• buyfiro.app - Swap any EVM token straight to FIRO in seconds. No KYC, Spark address supported, 2% fee goes toward liquidity. Built by community member @vsnation_.

• AnonBazaar.com - A Craigslist-style P2P marketplace for privacy coins. 8,000+ listings, no KYC, pay and get paid in FIRO via Spark address. Learn more here

• SHKeeper - A self-hosted, open-source payment gateway for businesses to accept FIRO directly to their own wallet. No intermediaries, no third-party fees. Learn more here

Did you know?

• More information about Firo is available at: https://firo.org

• The Firo Telegram news channel is: https://t.me/fironews

• Archive copies of previous Firo Frontier Newsletters can be found at: https://newsletter.firo.org/archive