Create meeting notes for sig-chain #19

Signed-off-by: George Appiah <[email protected]>

sig-chain/meetings/019-2024-08-13.md

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+# Akash Network - Chain Special Interest Group (SIG) - Meeting #19
+
+## Agenda
+- Introduction and overview of the meeting purpose
+- Update on Cosmos SDK 47 upgrade 
+- Network upgrade preparations and timeline
+- Community engagement and validator participation
+- Open floor for additional discussions 
+
+## Meeting Details
+- Date: Tuesday, August 13th, 2024
+- Time: 08:00 AM PT (Pacific Time)
+- Recording: Coming Soon
+- [Transcript](#transcript)
+
+## Participants
+- Artur Troian  
+- B S  
+- Robert Del Rey  
+- Rodri R  
+- Scott Carruthers  
+- Tyler Wright 
+
+## Meeting Notes
+- **Introduction (Tyler Wright):**
+  - This is the monthly meeting for the Sig Chain Special Interest Group focused on the Akash blockchain and related topics.
+  - Discussion covered Akash blockchain, core code, network upgrades, and anything related to the Akash SDK and the broader Cosmos ecosystem.
+
+- **Cosmos SDK 47 Upgrade Update (Artur Troian):**
+  - The team has completed the migration to the latest SDK 47 version, including successful unit tests and joint migration tests.
+  - Current focus: preparing the testnet and test cases for the upcoming network upgrade.
+  - Internal issues have caused slight delays; the upgrade might extend to next week.
+  - Validators will be encouraged to simulate load on the testnet for comprehensive testing.
+  - Expected to finalize upgrade details by the next meeting.
+
+- **Network Upgrade Preparations (Tyler Wright):**
+  - The core engineering team, led by Artur, has been working hard on the upgrade.
+  - Testnet participation from the community, especially validators, will be crucial.  
+  - Upcoming announcements will provide specific requirements and structure for the testing phase.
+  - Community calls may increase in frequency as the network upgrade approaches due to the significant scope of the upgrade.
+
+- **Community Engagement (Tyler Wright):**
+  - Validators and community members are encouraged to stay engaged and prepare for the SDK 47 upgrade.
+  - The upgrade will involve changes across the entire code base, requiring coordinated efforts from all participants.
+
+- **Zealy Mission Announcement (Robert Del Rey):**
+  - Robert wished the team good luck with the network upgrade efforts.
+  - Introduced the secret word for the Zealy mission related to the Sig Chain working group call.
+  - Secret word: **"November"** spelled out as N (November), O (Oscar), V (Victor), E (Echo), M (Mike), B (Bravo), E (Echo), R (Romeo).
+  - Participants can use the secret word in the Zealy mission to earn additional AKT points while engaging in Akash Community initiatives.
+
+- **Closing Remarks (Tyler Wright):**
+  - Recapped that the meeting was about to end and summarized key points for Rodri, who joined late.
+  - Reiterated the importance of community involvement in the upcoming testnet phase.
+  - Validators, especially technical members, are encouraged to participate in spinning up testnet nodes to enhance the testing process.
+  - Acknowledged the hard work of Artur, Scott, and the core engineering team.
+  - Announcements will be shared over the next few days into the following week as preparations for the testnet advance.
+  - Tyler thanked everyone for their time and participation, indicating the meeting was adjourned.
+## **Action Items**
+1. **Artur Troian:** Continue preparing testnet and test cases for SDK 47 upgrade.
+2. **Tyler Wright:** Reach out to community members and validators interested in participating in the testnet.
+3. **Core Engineering Team:** Finalize the testnet requirements and ensure readiness for the upgrade by the next meeting.
+4. **All Participants:** Stay engaged with the community and prepare for the upcoming network upgrade; watch for announcements on specific requirements.
+5. **Tyler Wright:** Schedule additional community calls as needed leading up to the network upgrade.
+
+## **Transcript**