Hey guys, Chucky here.
Many of you have shared valid concerns with us about a lack of transparency, clarity, and decentralization in the project. We’ve spent time looking hard at our plans and priorities, and where we’re allocating resources. It’s clear that in our rush to build cool things, we also haven’t done nearly enough to communicate with you.
So, we’re pausing most layer-2 development, increasing our communication, and focusing on decentralization to release the network safely. We’ve also created a new category for you to keep up with all of these efforts: Progress
Finally, we’ll be keeping on top of your concerns and questions, and I’ll answer them in a weekly roundup post just like this one.
Below are some of the latest concerns and questions that have been brought up:
Latest issues and concerns:
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Issue: There is a lack of transparency and decentralization.
Status: Responded to, fix in progress.
Responsible dev: @duc
Link: State of Decentralization -
Concern: The status and future of the Privacy Quest is unclear.
Status: Solved, Privacy Quest finale planned.
Responsible dev: @binh
Link: The end of the Privacy Quest -
Concern: Some layer-2 developments are hindering important progress
Status: Solved, layer-2 developments have been paused to focus on communication and releasing the network.
Responsible dev: @andrey
Link: Incognito 2021 - Transparency, decentralization, and infrastructure -
Concern: Node production takes resources from important network development, which doesn’t fit our new development priorities.
Status: Solved, Node production halted, outstanding orders addressed.
Responsible dev: @Peter
Link: Node orders suspended, production halted -
Concern: It’s not clear what parts of Incognito are open or closed source.
Status: Unsolved, post in progress.
Responsible dev: @duc
Link: Coming soon
Latest questions:
Before we get to these questions, you should know that the first iteration of the FAQ is live!
Do you like it? Do you think it’s crap? @Ducky needs your feedback. Share your thoughts here to help her help you. Now, for the latest hot Q&A:
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Q: How can I check the status of my node locally?
A: You can use these Community-built Node management tools or use the new RPCs @binh added to the SDK Docs. -
Q: What is slashing and how does it work?
A: @duc gives a handy breakdown here. -
Q: @walkonwayvs asked, “Do we really control the keys to our crypto?”
A: @aaron explains why the answer is yes. -
Q: How can I export my history? I have taxes to file!
A: Not to worry. As @tien tells us, the CSV export feature will be ready by 23/03. -
Q: How long do I have to wait for my node to get selected?
A: @Jamie explained a formula and variables in the Incognito Academy. -
Q: Why are there such high unshielding fees for ETH? This is insane!
A: @Revolve has the answers, and a way to avoid high gas fees. -
Q: Why does my Node still earn while offline? I mean, its offline!
A: @Mike_Wagner put together this amazing explanation.
That’s it for this round! Constructive comments and genuine questions are always more than welcome. Feel free to add any concern or question that was not covered in this post in the comments section below.
Thanks everyone!
