New Blog - Protocol September Updates

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+slug: 'monthly-recap-september-2024'
+title: 'Push Protocol Monthly Updates - September'
+authors: [push]
+image: './cover-image.webp'
+description: 'Push Protocol Monthly Updates - September'
+text: "Discover Push's incredible September growth, including over 9 million notifications sent and other key milestones!"
+tags: [Updates, Announcements, Community & Ecosystem]
+---
+
+![Cover image of Case Study - Moving across an open web with Push](./cover-image.webp)
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+September was a milestone month for Push Protocol, with remarkable strides across development, integrations, UI enhancements, DAO initiatives, and broader community growth. Push Protocol sent over **9.06 Million** new notifications, reaching a cumulative **[245k subscribers](https://push.network/dashboard)**, showcasing our expanding impact and deepening user engagement.
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+**Here's a quick recap of all of the exciting updates 👇**
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+
+We’re excited to announce that the [Lens Protocol channel](https://app.push.org/channels/0xef6426D522CfE5B7Ae5dB05623aB0Ef78023dBe0) on Push has sent over **2 million** notifications to its subscribers in just 40 days—an impressive testament to the power of seamless communication across the Web3 space.
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+![Lens Protocol Channel Milestone](./image1.webp)
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+Since its inception, Push Protocol has been on a mission to drive mass consumer adoption. Now, as the industry pivots towards consumer-centric crypto solutions, we’re publishing insightful articles to highlight our alignment with this shift. Here are some recent publications:
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+1. [What is Consumer Crypto and why does it matter](https://push.org/blog/what-is-consumer-crypto-and-why-does-it-matter/)
+2. [Cold Start Solutions - Scaling Consumer Crypto](https://push.org/blog/cold-start-solutions-scaling-consumer-crypto/)
+3. [Rise of chains and fall of Web3 UX](https://push.org/blog/the-rise-of-chains-and-fall-of-ux-in-web3-ux/)
+
+Since our [Arbitrum](https://arbitrum.io/) launch, we’ve already experienced exponential growth within their ecosystem. For instance, the [Thanks Arb channel](https://app.push.org/channels/0x26C8C84adDA6dbA89E93f139D48c0E39B3a6A8fF), goto source for all Arbitrum ecosystem updates surpassed 15,000 subscribers in just a month. Beyond Arbitrum, the [ETH Gas Price Tracker channel](https://app.push.org/channels/0x2B8ffb4460550Dbe8Ec1cEA9C1B61322dB56B082) also crossed the 15,000 mark, making it our 4th most popular channel. Additionally, Push Protocol has become part of the [Fuse Network](https://www.fuse.io/ecosystem-project/push) Ecosystem, further expanding our cross-chain capabilities.
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+The Push Chat underwent a major feature upgrade, announcing support for [Guild Gated Group Chats](https://push.org/blog/push-group-chats-for-guilds/).
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+![Guild Gated Group Chats](./image2.gif)
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+We’re also thrilled to share that our DAO Lead, Ian LeViness, was recently featured on the Charlie Shrem Podcast for a deep dive on [“Pushing Crypto to the Edge: Redefining Communication and Security”](https://www.charlieshrem.com/pushing-crypto-to-the-edge-redefining-communication-and-security-with-ian-leviness-and-pascal-gauth/) which was just the latest of many podcast appearances by our team this year. 
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+Furthermore, as you know, public good initiatives is central to our vision, and we’re proud to sponsor the [Invisible Garden's](https://x.com/pushprotocol/status/1840669685177557334) developer-centric camp focused on Ethereum and Zero-Knowledge Proofs, taking place in Chiang Mai, Thailand 🇹🇭. 
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+Below, you’ll find a comprehensive summary of all of the updates made over the last month, from every department: 
+
+### Development
+
+**🖥️ Website Updates:**
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+- **Deploy Preview Functionality:** Implemented a new deploy preview feature to streamline the review and testing process.
+- **Production Build Migration:** Transitioned our production build from Vercel to GitHub Pages, for increased efficiency.
+- **Push Points Program Documentation:** Released comprehensive docs for the [Push Points Program](https://push.org/docs/rewards/), detailing how users can earn and redeem points.
+- **Blog Content:** Published several consumer crypto-themed blogs, including [Push Points Program](https://push.org/blog/introducing-the-push-points-program/) updates and other key insights.
+
+
+**💜 Product Updates:**
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+- **Push Points Program:** Successfully launched to production, allowing users to earn rewards through various platform activities.
+- **UI Enhancements:** Revamped the UI for channel listings and developed a new channel dashboard, currently in review and testing.
+- **Push Chat Improvements:** Introduced a reply feature for Push Chat, which is now undergoing testing.
+- **In-App Notifications:** Developed in-app notifications for channel updates, which are in the testing phase.
+- **UI Fixes and Enhancements:** Making ongoing updates to improve the user experience across the platform.
+
+
+**⚙️ Backend Updates:**
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+- **Rewards Points System:** Deployed to production, allowing users to accumulate points for their engagement.
+- **Channel Tags Feature:** Released to production, making it easier for users to discover channels relevant to their interests.
+- **Monetization Phase Development:** This phase has been completed, with quality assurance now underway.
+- **Automation Phase-1 Implementation:** Successfully rolled out.
+- **Stability Enhancements:** Fixed stability issues with Push Storage Nodes.
+- **Non-EVM Chain Support:** Actively developing backend support for non-EVM chains to expand our reach.
+
+
+**📝 Smart Contract Updates:**
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+- **CCR Phase 3:** Completed security research for CCR features, strengthening our security infrastructure.
+- **Non-EVM Chain R&D:** Began R&D for expanding CCR to support non-EVM chains.
+- **Push Comm for Rust (Solana):** Development was completed, now being prepared for audit.
+- **Push Core V3 Staking:** Currently in development, with V3 featuring a wallet integration for fee pool rewards.
+- **Push Comm-Cairo Smart Contract:** Initiated an audit for this contract to ensure security and performance.
+
+
+**🧰 SDK Updates:**
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+- **Chat Reply Feature:** Implemented and in testing, to enhance user engagement within chats.
+- **Notification Card UI Update:** Updated and undergoing testing to optimize the user experience.
+- Released a new, more optimized Android version of the DApp.
+
+
+### Partnership Highlights
+
+Push Protocol continues to expand its ecosystem through new collaborations:
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+- **Tea-Fi Integration:** Now powering web3-native communications for [Tea-Fi](https://x.com/pushprotocol/status/1838993203669647810), enabling cross-chain messaging and real-time wallet notifications.
+- **Unstoppable Domains Partnership:** Supported new gated group chats for [.smobler](https://x.com/pushprotocol/status/1836652204859527299) and [.POG](https://x.com/pushprotocol/status/1834935629878378991) domain holders.
+- **Dapps.co Collaboration:** Provided [Push Notification](https://x.com/pushprotocol/status/1836296253958685030) services for their entire ecosystem.
+- **Guild Gated Group Chats:** Launched support for [**Guild Gated Group Chats**](https://x.com/pushprotocol/status/1838581595072016686) to foster secure, community-driven interactions.
+
+
+### Ecosystem Highlights
+
+- **Cartesi Integration:** Contributors at [**Cartesi**](https://cartesi.io/) have built a Push-Cartesi Notification Server to enable Web3 notifications for Cartesi DApps. This is currently being tested and promises to bring enhanced communication capabilities to their ecosystem. Learn more about the setup [here](https://github.com/Mugen-Builders/push-cartesi/blob/main/README.md).
+- **Podcast and Media Engagements:**
+ - Our **DAO Lead, Ian LeViness**, represented Push Protocol on several high-profile podcasts. He joined the [Charlie Shrem Podcast Show](https://x.com/CharlieShrem) for an in-depth discussion on “[Pushing Crypto to the Edge: Redefining Communication and Security](https://www.charlieshrem.com/pushing-crypto-to-the-edge-redefining-communication-and-security-with-ian-leviness-and-pascal-gauth/),” highlighting Push’s role in advancing Web3 communication.
+ - Ian also appeared on the [Nalikes Studio Podcast](https://x.com/pushprotocol/status/1838476335695516039), where he discussed the Push Protocol vision, the importance of DAOs, and provided guidance for DAO-focused builders.
+ - On the [Tech Talk Podcast](https://x.com/pushprotocol/status/1837372542966730863), Ian elaborated on innovations in communication and domain utility, while also detailing why Push Protocol matters.
+ - In collaboration with [Dapps.co](http://Dapps.co), Ian co-hosted a Twitter Space on the topic of “[Innovating SocialFi with Push Protocol and Dapps.co](https://x.com/pushprotocol/status/1836393485957472737),” providing valuable insights into the growing intersection of social and financial platforms in Web3.
+ - **ATX DAO Podcast:** Ian [discussed](https://x.com/pushprotocol/status/1835630108826112401) Push’s role in enabling DApps, wallets, and protocols to seamlessly integrate notifications and communication.
+ - Ian was also a featured guest on [Swappi DEX’s X Spaces](https://x.com/pushprotocol/status/1831247250367946862), where he shared practical DAO insights.
+ - On [Hotcoin’s X Spaces](https://x.com/pushprotocol/status/1831594655739256854), he discussed “Connecting the On-Chain Dots” to create a more interconnected blockchain ecosystem.
+
+
+### **Push Governance and Community Updates:**
+
+- **DAO Growth and Engagement:**
+ - **Increased Social Engagement:** DAO social media activity has doubled this year, with high engagement in the **Push Governance Forum**, reaching over 400 posts last quarter.
+ - **Growing Contributor Base:** With 35+ active contributors and 22 incoming **Push Grant** applications, community participation is at an all-time high.
+- **Governance Enhancements:**
+ - **Upgraded Governance:** The DAO is enhancing sybil resistance and adopting a dynamic quorum model, laying the groundwork for the **Push Grants 2025** plan, which will focus on flagship applications leveraging the Push stack.
+- **Community Initiatives:**
+ - **Push College Ambassadors Program:** This was launched to further foster [Web3 education](https://x.com/pushprotocol/status/1834528315169763531) in universities across India.
+ - **ETH Safari Representation:** Council Member **Brian Adam (Sixty Keys)** represented Push at [ETH Safari](https://x.com/pushprotocol/status/1838420341514805665), underscoring our commitment to the Ethereum community.
+ - **Invisible Gardens Sponsorship:** Push sponsored the [Chiang Mai **Dev Camp**](https://x.com/pushprotocol/status/1840669685177557334), reinforcing our dedication to public good initiatives in Web3.
+
+
+**What’s coming up?**
+
+With far more to come before the year’s end, your continued support and enthusiasm will continue to fuel our commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology while building a supportive and diverse Web3 ecosystem. Keep an eye out on our [2024 roadmap](https://push.org/docs/roadmap/), which always gives you a look into what's next!