Hi Mintlayer Fam,

April has brought continuous refinement and significant progress to our platform, with key developments across wallets, tools, and the ZK Thunder Network. Here’s a quick look at this month's accomplishments and ongoing improvements:

Mintlayer Core Progress

• Our core team continues general bug fixes, performance improvements, and steady progress on planned long-term network upgrades to ensure robust performance and reliability.
  
  

ZK Thunder Network Updates

• ZK Thunder Network’s testnet is fully operational, currently awaiting additional security reports to continue to improve and refine the network.
  
  
• Certik Bug Bounty: Still active—developers and community members can earn up to $20,000 in ML coins by helping identify and report security issues.
  
  

Fast Bridge Development

• Active development continues on the Fast Bridge connecting ZK Thunder Network to the Mintlayer Mainnet, especially focused on Ethereum integration for ML-ETH. Progress is closely tied to ongoing SDK and wallet enhancements.
  
  

Wallets and SDK

• Browser Extension:
  
  
  • Network call optimizations, various bug fixes, and usability improvements.
    
    
  • Development underway on the Web3 interface enabling users to securely sign external transactions and messages directly from the browser.
    
    
• Mobile Wallet:
  
  
  • Multiple fixes and stability enhancements rolled out, particularly addressing performance on Android devices.
    
    
• SDK and Wallet Connectivity:
  
  
  • Significant progress made in connecting Mintlayer wallets to external web pages. Public release of updated SDK packages expected shortly.
    
    

Explorer Enhancements

• Added token editing functionality and validation form for better asset management.
  
  
• New capability allowing verified tokens to receive a "Verify" mark displayed prominently on their token page, increasing transparency.
  
  

Token Factory Update

• Development of the Token Factory is nearing completion. Final integration awaits the wallet update, enabling users to seamlessly sign third-party transactions during token creation. Expect this tool soon, simplifying the token minting process on Mintlayer.
  
  

In Conclusion:

April has brought us closer to significant upgrades and new features that will continue to enhance your Mintlayer experience. Thank you for your ongoing support and engagement.

Stay connected with us through Twitter, our Telegram community, and Discord for real-time updates and discussions. Your involvement drives our success!

Warm regards,

The Mintlayer Development Team