Ampera at the Blockchain Futurist Conference 🥌

To truly embrace the Canadian spirit—and with the excitement of the 2024 Olympics in the air—we brought a curling rink to the Blockchain Futurist Conference! 🥌 We’re deeply grateful to the conference organizers for their continued support and for allowing us to take the main stage. The Canadian community, as always, has been incredibly welcoming, and there’s a palpable buzz around the future of digital payments, eh.

Our Ampera community members led the curling activities and engaged in meaningful discussions about the future of digital payments. We’re thrilled to have had so many of you join us. If you’re ever near a conference where we’re hosting an activation or a booth, don’t hesitate to stop by. We’d love to connect. 🤝

And yes, even the AF president Tyler couldn’t resist getting in a few rounds on the rink! You can catch his thought-provoking presentation on the concept of money here. 📺

Spotlight on the Litecoin Summit 🌐

The Litecoin Summit was another fantastic stage for the Ampera community to demonstrate the practical use of cryptocurrency in everyday life. 🌟 The passion within the Litecoin community remains strong, creating the perfect environment to highlight how digital assets like Litecoin can seamlessly integrate into daily transactions. Our community members led the Ampera booth sponsorship, showcasing firsthand that spending Litecoin is not just possible—it’s a lifestyle.

The Litecoin Summit wasn't just a platform for discussions—it was a demonstration of living a crypto-first lifestyle.  Many in our community aren’t simply advocating for digital assets; they’re using them every day for everything from buying burritos 🌯 to paying rent 🏠, fully embracing life without fiat currency. Ampera led a panel with these trailblazers 🚀 who shared, amongst other things, how they navigate a world where Litecoin and other cryptocurrencies are their primary means of payment. Their stories were a powerful testament to the practicality and possibilities of digital payments, painting a vivid picture of a future where digital payments are the norm. 📈 Catch the full panel discussion here. 🎤

Flexa SDK Launch: Revolutionizing Digital Payments 🚀

Flexa has marked a key milestone with the launch of Flexa Components, a powerful toolset for wallet app developers to seamlessly interface with merchant point-of-sale systems. Flexa payments are instant (500 ms or less), private, and on-chain, making digital payments more accessible and practical. 💳

At the heart of Flexa Components are two prebuilt UI modules: Spend and Scan. These components bring robust functionality to wallet applications, enabling ⚡instant retail payments and integrating a powerful QR code scanner module. The Components SDK is available for iOS, Android, and React Native.

We’re excited to see Flexa and others continue driving the adoption of digital payments, making them a natural part of daily life. By giving people the freedom and flexibility to spend what they want, where they want, 💸 this technology is set to greatly enhance the day-to-day lives of people around the world. 🌍

To learn more about Flexa Components, visit https://flexa.co/components

Highlights from Social Media 📱

The excitement around our recent events didn’t just stay at the conferences—it spilled over onto social media as well. Here are some highlights:

• UFC star Jared Gordan showing his support for the community. 🥋

• Zcash created an awesome animation demonstrating how to spend ZEC on SPEDN. 🎥

• Community member Hydroshock had a great time at the Futurist conference with Ampera. 🌐

• More meme magic from FunkmasterAmp, this time featuring curling chAMPions. 🎭

• Team Rasberry won the big prize at Futurist! 🏆

• Levi letting us know, Flexa still works! 🚀

• Floating Ratio came up with a killer concept for a Flexa-powered Arcade. 🎮

• Big Al was interviewed at the Litecoin Summit. 🎤

• Zashi hinted at something exciting coming soon. ⏳

• Floating Ratio is excited about the new era of payments with Flexa. 💳

• Nami knows what’s coming (Flexa SDK)! 🔍

• Big Al is ready to spread awareness of spending digital assets! 🌐

• Dash pay is excited to work with Ampera and the Ampera community. 🤝

We loved seeing your posts and sharing in the fun. Keep tagging us in your content!

Ecosystem News 🌍

Our ecosystem continues to expand and innovate, bringing fresh developments and exciting opportunities for our community:

• Flexa Unveils Components SDK 🛠️: Making huge progress to set new standards in digital payments, Flexa has introduced its latest innovation, Components—a versatile SDK designed to streamline and enhance digital transactions. This launch marks a pivotal step toward redefining how we think about and engage with digital assets. Learn more about this transformative update here.

• CoinDesk Highlights Flexa SDK 📰: Our friends at CoinDesk have taken notice of the impact of Flexa’s new SDK on the crypto landscape, emphasizing its potential to accelerate the adoption of digital payments globally. This feature underscores the broader implications of Flexa’s technology for the future of financial transactions. Read the full coverage here.

• MakerDAO’s Strategic Rebranding 🔄: MakerDAO is making headlines with its rebranding initiative, transitioning from DAI to the newly christened USDS. The shift is a strategic effort to align closer with its vision of a more decentralized and stable financial ecosystem. Dive deeper into Maker’s strategic pivot here.

• MetaMask Introduces Crypto Spending Card 💳: MetaMask continues to innovate by unveiling its new crypto spending card. This addition is set to empower users with more seamless and secure ways to spend their digital assets. Discover more about how this new card can upgrade your crypto experience here.

• Tether Expands with New USDT Minting 💰: Tether has minted a staggering 1 billion USDT on the Tron blockchain this year alone. This expansion reflects Tether's commitment to enhancing liquidity and flexibility within the digital economy. For more details on this development, click here.

• Apple Opens Payment Chip to Third Parties 🍏: In a surprising yet strategic move, Apple has decided to open its payment chip to third-party developers, paving the way for more diverse and inclusive payment solutions. This decision could reshape the payment ecosystem, making it more accessible and competitive. Read more about Apple's new direction here.

• USDC Embraces Tap-and-Go Payments 📱: With Apple’s NFC capabilities now open to developers, USDC is leading the charge by integrating tap-and-go payments. This innovation signifies a new era for digital payments, where speed, security, and convenience go hand in hand. Explore this development here.

• Ethena Labs Launches Solana Version of USDE 🚀: Continuing its commitment to innovation, Ethena Labs has launched a Solana-compatible version of its stablecoin, USDE. This launch highlights the ongoing evolution of stablecoins and their role in the broader crypto ecosystem. Find out more here.

• Superstate Introduces the Crypto Carry Fund (USCC) 📈: Superstate has announced the launch of its new Crypto Carry Fund (USCC), a unique offering designed to provide users with new opportunities to manage and grow their digital assets. This fund is part of a broader strategy to offer more robust and diverse financial tools within the crypto space. Learn about this new venture here.

Stay tuned as we continue to bring you the latest from the world of digital payments and blockchain innovation!