Author: Markus Hinrichs, Marco González

Editor: Randall Roland

An ecosystem can grow organically and sustainably through regular exchange and interaction. BPs and developers are pleased with the initial EOS development under the EOS Network Foundation. The community feels like their voices are finally being heard. Finally, actions are being taken in response to community inquiries.

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EOS Support created a survey for block producers and developers to gain information on their use of Blocks.log files and suggestions for improvement. The primarily technical survey garnered the attention of nine dedicated developers. Under the New EOS, the hope is for more of the community to engage in feedback at various levels. Survey results were discussed in a community meeting and noted by Ted Cahall, Chief Operating Officer of the ENF. Ted suggested that future surveys include a section for participant information, such as whom they represent and for future target audience purposes.

Meeting attendees agreed with most of the results of the blocks.log survey:

EOSIO 2.1 should have had the chunking feature already; unfortunately, it was not practical then. Leap 3.1 makes it possible to split files into chunks of the same size and store them in a secondary drive. Once split and stored, chunked files are ready for P2P BitTorrent Download. Before implementation, the Antelope coalition (WAX, TELOS, EOS, and UX Network) decided to initialize Network Optimization Host Discovery and tackle what they labeled as a ‘swarm’ download feature.

Note: This feature will be similar to the Ethereum solution of quick, low-effort node spin-up (i.e. find peers, download the latest state and full history).

The foundation’s blockchain engineer, Stephan Diesel, highlighted the value of frequent EOS Leap meetings. He noted these forums as ideal for identifying opportunities and establishing ongoing, relevant discourse. However, Stephan pointed out that the international context would lend better to a formal schedule to encourage the best community participation and dynamic.

What is on the list for the next Leap meeting?

The ENF expects to showcase a new product in its Open Program Management System during next week’s meeting. The focus will be increasing transparency about the Antelope development plan and offering the public a chance to weigh in. Daniel Keyes wants all influential members of the developer and BP communities to participate. Through transparency and direct networking efforts, Antelope Leap meetings hope to become a forum that addresses the community’s most essential needs with the attention and contributions of all influential leaders.

There is a strong sense of community and excitement among the conference attendees. There is something significant under cooperation, openness, and effectiveness forming. EOS Support welcomes the next conference and will keep you informed with our news articles.

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