Midweek With Max for February 18, 2025

This week on Midweek with Max, the team returned to Discord after dealing with issues on XSpaces. The big announcement was that Hemi Mainnet is officially launching on March 5. No more speculation, just a concrete date.

Max, Phil, and the team shared updates on progress toward mainnet, covering infrastructure improvements, pop mining incentives, and the node sale. They also discussed Hemi’s presence at major industry events, including Consensus Hong Kong, ETH Denver, and the Bitcoin Investor Conference, where Jeff Garzik, Matthew Rozak, and other team members promoted Hemi’s vision for scaling Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Community questions covered a wide range of topics, from proof-of-proof security and staking to the impact of liquidity on launch. Max explained how pop mining works and what role keystones play in the process. There was also discussion about future incentives for liquidity providers and developers, including staking programs and potential grant opportunities. The team gave insight into long-term economic sustainability and the steps being taken to ensure a strong ecosystem.

The session wouldn’t have been complete without some lighter moments, including a request for Max to perform Rap God and a debate over whether GTA 6 or Hemi Mainnet would launch first. The conversation wrapped up with a reminder to stay tuned for more details on mainnet incentives, which would be announced soon.