Run a node and earn $HOPR!
With the release of HOPR Dufour, SafeStaking by HOPR, and Cover Traffic, HOPR is now a decentralized, Safe and incentivized mixnet!
Hello, privacy enthusiasts!
A lot has happened in the last few months, and we’re eager to share the biggest news ever in HOPR history!
TL;DR
SafeStaking by HOPR
Cover traffic is live
Dufour public release
Smart contract audit
As our final staking season ends, you can now earn $HOPR as always intended: by running a node, receiving cover traffic, and relaying data from services on top of HOPR!
Announcing SafeStaking by HOPR
SafeStaking is an entirely new and safer way to stake on HOPR - or any web3 project, for that matter. Decentralization means that web3 node infrastructure is operated by YOU, e.g. by running a DappNode from home. But are YOU really sure that nobody could ever get access to the funds put at stake on your node?
These risks are so large, they even hold back Vitalik from staking most of his ETH because “multisigs for staking are still fairly difficult to set up”.
SafeStaking by HOPR addresses exactly that concern: It separates the complexity of operating a node from the economic risk of losing funds. We do that by introducing permissions and separation of your node’s keys from multisig owner(s) of your HOPR Safe that manages the majority of funds. That might sound complicated, but it’s all managed via our brand new UI that walks you through the setup step by step and gives you clear control over what funds your node has access to and when.
We invite you to join the existing community of over 300 node runners and earn $HOPR while contributing to a more private internet.
HOPR Cover Traffic App Launches
Cover traffic is an essential part of HOPR’s design, essentially arbitrary data which is injected into the network to provide “cover” for the real messages being relayed.
But our new cover traffic app has an important secondary function: distributing staking rewards to node runners in a way that meaningfully benefits the HOPR network.
With the end of the final staking season, relaying cover traffic and other data will step up as the primary way token holders are rewarded, just as HOPR was designed from the outset.
Dufour Public Release
All these new features need a brand new release: Dufour! It is not only the most powerful release to date but also one that can support an ecosystem of commercial services. Dufour paired with SafeStaking marks the achievement of HOPR’s long-term goal — a decentralized and incentivized privacy mixnet that can truly bring data privacy to web3.
From Sunday, September 9, 2 PM CEST, existing node runners will be able to run an upgraded release that leverages both the infrastructure of SafeStaking and supports the traffic from applications running on top of HOPR, such as RPCh. Stakers will also receive cover traffic relative to the amount of tokens in their HOPR Safe and node.
For more information on the release, read our blog.
SafeStaking is fully audited by ChainSecurity
These amazing new features are powered by brand new smart contracts, so naturally we’ve undergone a comprehensive security assessment. Our recent audit was conducted by ChainSecurity, a leading name in the blockchain security space. The assessment focused on thoroughly examining the Node Management Module in the HOPR repository.
The audit primarily concentrated on three critical subjects: asset solvency, functional correctness, and signature handling. Here's a brief overview of the outcomes:
Asset Solvency: The evaluation of asset solvency revealed that the system is performing well in this aspect. Our infrastructure and mechanisms are robust, ensuring the security of assets within the network.
Signature Handling: The audit concluded that our signature handling practices are in good shape. The protocols in place for managing signatures are effective, adding an extra layer of security to the platform.
Functional Correctness: The audit identified a high level of functional correctness within our codebase. This signifies that our code is performing as intended and aligns with the expected functionality.