Week 36: Nexa News - Key Developments and Exciting Opportunities
- Nexscript 1.0.2 is Now Available!
The latest version of Nexscript (1.0.2) has just been released, bringing several notable enhancements:
- Integration with testnet-explorer.nexa.org as the new Rostrum testnet server.
- Correction of a typo in the README.md file.
- Fixes to the shields io badges for the @nexscript/nexscript package.
Stay updated with this latest version to benefit from these enhancements and improved user experience.
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New Versions Released for libnexa-js and nexacore-lib
We are excited to announce the release of libnexa-js (1.0.2) and nexacore-lib (2.5.1)! Both versions share the same codebase and come with a critical bug fix made by @vgrunner, which addresses issues related to address serialization and removes length limits.
For developers, these updates are crucial to ensure smooth performance and enhanced security while building on the Nexa blockchain. -
Nexa’s Impact on the Telecom Industry: A New Article Release
A new article has been published, highlighting how Nexa is set to revolutionize the telecommunications industry. Despite advancements, the telecom sector still faces challenges such as high data costs, monopolistic practices, and security vulnerabilities.
Nexa, with its innovative Layer 1 UTXO blockchain, offers solutions through scalable transaction processing, enabling new flexible billing models, real-time settlements, and secure data transmission. This article dives deep into how Nexa’s technology can reshape the telecom landscape, fostering better customer experiences and operational efficiency.
Read the full article here to explore how Nexa could be the game-changer the telecom industry needs.
- ScriptQuest: NexScript Playground is Now Live!
The NexScript Playground is officially live, offering an exciting opportunity for developers to showcase their creativity and coding skills. With ScriptQuest, our monthly developer challenge, participants can create innovative use cases using NexScript.
Prizes are up for grabs:
- First Place: $3,000 USD worth of NEXA
- Second Place: $2,000 USD worth of NEXA
- Third Place: $1,000 USD worth of NEXA
The challenge runs until 11 am (UTC), 11 September 2024. For more details on how to participate, visit the ScriptQuest Topic on Forum.
Don’t miss out on this chance to build something amazing and win big!
- How to Query Nexa Rostrum API Using Postman
A new tutorial by @jQrgen has been published, guiding developers on how to effectively query the Nexa Rostrum API using Postman. Whether you’re a newcomer to blockchain or an experienced developer, this guide will help you set up Postman, create a WebSocket request, and retrieve data from the Nexa network, including token information.
This step-by-step tutorial empowers developers to build and interact with the Nexa blockchain more efficiently. To get started, check out the full guide here.
- Visualizing Nexa Blockchain Timeseries Data Using Python
One more new tutorial by Aksel Jansen, with contributions from @jQrgen and @sickpig, has been released to guide developers on how to extract raw data from the Nexa blockchain and visualize it using Python. The article walks you through:
- Installing and connecting to the Nexa full node.
- Extracting block and transaction data and saving it as JSON.
- Converting the JSON data into timeseries and plotting it using Python libraries like pandas and matplotlib.
This tutorial provides a practical framework for handling Nexa on-chain data and conducting time-series analysis. Check out the full tutorial here to start visualizing blockchain data effectively.
Stay connected with the latest from Nexa and keep exploring new opportunities within our growing community!