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Midweek with Max delivered another packed session filled with updates, announcements, and community-driven discussions.

The first highlight of the session was the introduction of two ecosystem partners, Oku and Artura. Oku is a front-end for Uniswap v3, providing a decentralized exchange aggregator and bridge integrations. Their representative, Alex, encouraged the community to test their features, including the ability to bridge assets seamlessly into Hemi. Oku aims to simplify trading with efficient routing and minimal slippage. Artura, previously known as BitPerp, presented its DeFi super app that offers leveraged trading across various tokens, meme coins, ordinals, and NFTs. Their team is working to integrate fully into Hemi’s ecosystem and will soon launch incentives and NFT events to engage users further.

Following these ecosystem introductions, Max and the team provided essential updates on the state of Hemi. With Mainnet now live, they reported increased activity, liquidity deployment, and more active EOAs. Testnet incentives have officially ended, but Testnet itself remains operational for development purposes. Meanwhile, Mainnet points tracking is being finalized and should be fully visible in the coming days. Demos verification will be a requirement for receiving rewards, ensuring a fair and Sybil-resistant system.

Addressing the frequently asked question of decentralization, Max explained that while Hemi is on the path to full decentralization, it is not entirely there yet. The team is actively working on decentralized sequencing, better on-chain economics, and an improved staking system. Hemi’s proof-of-proof (PoP) mechanism provides unique security benefits, particularly in leveraging Bitcoin finality for irreversible transactions.

On the infrastructure side, discussions around nodes were a focal point. For those who purchased nodes in the private sale, setup will begin leading up to TGE, when nodes will start earning rewards. There will also be options for delegating node operations to infrastructure partners for those who prefer not to manage their own hardware.

A significant portion of the session was dedicated to pop mining. The current rewards system uses a temporary POPP (PoP Points) placeholder, with payouts divided among successful miners per keystone. This approach will evolve post-TGE, but participants were reminded to monitor transaction fees as Bitcoin fees can fluctuate. The team reaffirmed that pop mining remains a valuable way to earn pre-TGE incentives but requires careful cost consideration.

Technical improvements are also in the pipeline. The team acknowledged reports of occasional slow transactions and is actively working on fixes related to transaction propagation and nonce management. Users were advised to check fee settings to avoid unnecessary delays. UI upgrades, including dark mode and better user onboarding experiences for bridging Bitcoin, are also in progress.

The session wrapped up with a reminder about upcoming events, including an informal and chaotic live stream featuring the community’s infamous intern. For those interested in deep-dive technical discussions, developer documentation and additional resources are being prepared to support new builders joining Hemi’s ecosystem.

As always, Midweek with Max provided a mix of crucial updates, community engagement, and lighthearted moments. The excitement around Hemi continues to grow, and with more developments on the horizon, next week’s session promises even more insights into the future of the network.