# Announcements **URL:** https://forum.autonomys.xyz/c/announcements/12.md [Latest](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/tags.md) --- ## [About the Announcements category](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/about-the-announcements-category/251)
**Author:** [@ImmaZoni](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/u/ImmaZoni)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [Introducing Pay with USDC: More Ways to Access Permanent Storage](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/introducing-pay-with-usdc-more-ways-to-access-permanent-storage/5033)
**Author:** [@Emilios](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/u/Emilios)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 5:45pm UTC](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/introducing-pay-with-usdc-more-ways-to-access-permanent-storage/5033 "2026-10-13T17:45:03Z")
Introducing Pay with USDC We want permanent storage to be easy to get started with, and that idea guided our first payment option in Auto Drive, Pay with AI3. It works well, but until now anyone who needed more than t… --- ## [🌍 Subspace Foundation Translation Contest](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/subspace-foundation-translation-contest/4992)
**Author:** [@Emilios](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/u/Emilios)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/subspace-foundation-translation-contest/4992 "2026-10-05T17:54:06Z")
:globe\_showing\_europe\_africa: Translation Contest - Win 50 USD in AI3! Hey Autonauts! The Subspace Foundation is thrilled to reintroduce The Translation Contest as part of our localization efforts. The entrant with t… --- ## [Subspace Foundation Contribution Contest](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/subspace-foundation-contribution-contest/4993)
**Author:** [@Emilios](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/u/Emilios)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 5:51pm UTC](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/subspace-foundation-contribution-contest/4993 "2026-10-05T17:51:40Z")
Hey Autonauts! The Subspace Foundation is thrilled to reintroduce The Contribution Contest! This contest is specifically designed for developers who are passionate about blockchain technology and love a good challeng… --- ## [Guardians of Growth Season 2 Is Underway](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/guardians-of-growth-season-2-is-underway/5032)
**Author:** [@Jim-Autonomys](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/u/Jim-Autonomys)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 2:10pm UTC](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/guardians-of-growth-season-2-is-underway/5032 "2026-09-09T14:10:59Z")
Season 2 Is Now Underway This post is published on behalf of the Subspace Foundation, which is pleased to confirm that Guardians of Growth Season 2 is now underway. Following the success of the original Guardians o… --- ## [Building on Staking Success: Guardians of Growth Season 2](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/building-on-staking-success-guardians-of-growth-season-2/5026)
**Author:** [@Jim-Autonomys](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/u/Jim-Autonomys)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/building-on-staking-success-guardians-of-growth-season-2/5026 "2026-08-10T15:45:44Z")
Guardians of Growth Season 2: Extending the Bridge to Organic Growth This post is published on behalf of the Subspace Foundation, which is introducing Guardians of Growth Season 2 to support participation, resilience… --- ## [Guardians of Growth: Updated Tip Schedule, Vault Transparency, and Refreshed Staking Guide](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/guardians-of-growth-updated-tip-schedule-vault-transparency-and-refreshed-staking-guide/5025)
**Author:** [@Jim-Autonomys](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/u/Jim-Autonomys)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 4:37pm UTC](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/guardians-of-growth-updated-tip-schedule-vault-transparency-and-refreshed-staking-guide/5025 "2026-06-24T16:37:49Z")
Guardians of Growth Updates When we launched the Guardians of Growth initiative, we committed to using it as a transparent, temporary, protocol-native mechanism to help bootstrap early staking participation on the Aut… --- ## [Auto Drive S3 Compatibility Enhancements Have Landed](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/auto-drive-s3-compatibility-enhancements-have-landed/5024)
**Author:** [@Jim-Autonomys](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/u/Jim-Autonomys)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 8:45am UTC](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/auto-drive-s3-compatibility-enhancements-have-landed/5024 "2026-06-02T08:45:58Z")
A Big Step Forward for S3 Compatibility in Auto Drive The first cut of Auto Drive’s S3 endpoint gave developers a familiar way to push and pull bytes against the DSN. As more people pointed S3 tooling at Auto Drive, t… --- ## [Solana Added as Auto EVM Bridge Destination](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/solana-added-as-auto-evm-bridge-destination/5023)
**Author:** [@Jim-Autonomys](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/u/Jim-Autonomys)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 10:25am UTC](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/solana-added-as-auto-evm-bridge-destination/5023 "2026-05-20T10:25:13Z")
Solana Joins the Autonomys Bridge: AI3 and SOL Now Live via Hyperlane We’re excited to announce that the Autonomys Bridge now supports Solana. This is the first non-EVM chain added to our Hyperlane-powered bridge infr… --- ## [Building on Pay with AI3: Auto SDK Integration Is Live](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/building-on-pay-with-ai3-auto-sdk-integration-is-live/5022)
**Author:** [@Jim-Autonomys](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/u/Jim-Autonomys)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 9:41am UTC](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/building-on-pay-with-ai3-auto-sdk-integration-is-live/5022 "2026-05-14T09:41:10Z")
Pay with AI3 Now Available in the Auto SDK Earlier this month we announced Pay with AI3 - the ability to purchase Auto Drive storage credits directly with AI3, no intermediary required. Today we’re taking the next ste… --- ## [Introducing Pay with AI3: Permissionless Permanent Storage on Your Terms — Plus: An Under-the-Hood Breakdown](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/introducing-pay-with-ai3-permissionless-permanent-storage-on-your-terms-plus-an-under-the-hood-breakdown/5021)
**Author:** [@Emilios](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/u/Emilios)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/introducing-pay-with-ai3-permissionless-permanent-storage-on-your-terms-plus-an-under-the-hood-breakdown/5021 "2026-04-27T19:28:28Z")
Auto Drive was built to make permanent, on-chain storage as simple as any cloud storage tool you already use. Today, we are taking a meaningful step toward the broader vision: you can now pay for storage directly with… --- ## [Autonomys Engineering Roadmap - Designing for the Long Term](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/autonomys-engineering-roadmap-designing-for-the-long-term/5001)
**Author:** [@Jim-Autonomys](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/u/Jim-Autonomys)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2025, 1:53am UTC](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/autonomys-engineering-roadmap-designing-for-the-long-term/5001 "2025-11-28T01:53:48Z")
Building for Scale - The Next Phase of the Autonomys Roadmap Introduction The Autonomys Network has reached a new stage of maturity. With the foundations of mainnet secure and domains active, attention now turns to ev… --- ## [Autonomys Contribution Contest](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/autonomys-contribution-contest/2234)
**Author:** [@Emilios](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/u/Emilios)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2025, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/autonomys-contribution-contest/2234 "2025-11-21T15:05:28Z")
Hey Autonauts! We’re thrilled to introduce yet another community incentive program: The Autonomys Contribution Contest! The contest is specifically designed for developers who are passionate about blockchain technolo… --- ## [Game of Domains: The Ultimate Staking Adventure Begins](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/game-of-domains-the-ultimate-staking-adventure-begins/4704)
**Author:** [@Jim-Autonomys](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/u/Jim-Autonomys)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 2:18pm UTC](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/game-of-domains-the-ultimate-staking-adventure-begins/4704 "2025-11-19T14:18:37Z")
Introduction to the Game of Domains We have been preparing for the next installment of our incentivized staking contest for a while now and it’s finally time to detail the mechanics, the rewards and all the finer poin… --- ## [The Roadmap to Game of Domains](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/the-roadmap-to-game-of-domains/4991)
**Author:** [@Jim-Autonomys](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/u/Jim-Autonomys)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 12:08pm UTC](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/the-roadmap-to-game-of-domains/4991 "2025-11-19T12:08:40Z")
On the Road to Game of Domains - Paving the Path to Permissionless Participation Introduction An updated engineering roadmap has been one of the most common community requests since our launch of Mainnet Phase-2. Afte… --- ## [Docs Contest: Enhance our Documentation and Win $300!](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/docs-contest-enhance-our-documentation-and-win-300/1523)
**Author:** [@Ryan-Subspace](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/u/Ryan-Subspace)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2025, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/docs-contest-enhance-our-documentation-and-win-300/1523 "2025-11-12T16:49:56Z")
Hey Autonauts! Grab the chance to win up to $300 USDC! Docs PR We are rewarding up to $250 for the best merged pull request enhancing our documentation each month. Explore ‘good first issues’ in the documentation re… --- ## [Game of Domains: Crossing the Narrow Sea Results](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/game-of-domains-crossing-the-narrow-sea-results/4986)
**Author:** [@Jim-Autonomys](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/u/Jim-Autonomys)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2025, 10:06am UTC](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/game-of-domains-crossing-the-narrow-sea-results/4986 "2025-11-12T10:06:30Z")
Crossing the Narrow Sea - Results & Community Audit Invitation The first Trial of Innovation, Crossing the Narrow Sea, set out to validate Cross Domain Messaging (XDM) between the Taurus consensus chain and domain 0 (… --- ## [Gemini 2 Phase 1 Incentivized Testnet Rewards](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/gemini-2-phase-1-incentivized-testnet-rewards/4612)
**Author:** [@Jim-Autonomys](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/u/Jim-Autonomys)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2025, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/gemini-2-phase-1-incentivized-testnet-rewards/4612 "2025-10-18T15:38:07Z")
Gemini 2 Phase 1 Incentivized Testnet Rewards It has come to our attention that a miscalculation occurred in the allocation of testnet rewards for Gemini 2 Phase 1. Specifically, rewards were distributed proportional to … --- ## [🌅 Dawn of Autonomy Campaign: The Spark and The Seed Challenge](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/dawn-of-autonomy-campaign-the-spark-and-the-seed-challenge/4872)
**Author:** [@Emilios](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/u/Emilios)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2025, 3:03pm UTC](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/dawn-of-autonomy-campaign-the-spark-and-the-seed-challenge/4872 "2025-10-10T15:03:59Z")
To celebrate the launch of $AI3 token transfers, we’re excited to launch a campaign honoring our early contributors and welcoming new explorers into the Autonomys ecosystem. This activation features two distinct chal… --- ## [Boosting Early Staking: The Guardians of Growth Initiative](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/boosting-early-staking-the-guardians-of-growth-initiative/4962)
**Author:** [@Jim-Autonomys](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/u/Jim-Autonomys)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 11:04am UTC](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/boosting-early-staking-the-guardians-of-growth-initiative/4962 "2025-09-25T11:04:57Z")
Introducing the Guardians of Growth Staking Bootstrap Program This post is published on behalf of the Subspace Foundation, which is introducing the Guardians of Growth Staking Bootstrap Program as part of its mission… --- ## [Announcing the Chronos Testnet](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/announcing-the-chronos-testnet/4966)
**Author:** [@Jim-Autonomys](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/u/Jim-Autonomys)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/announcing-the-chronos-testnet/4966 "2025-09-04T20:32:44Z")
Farewell Taurus, Welcome Chronos Today we mark an important milestone in the Autonomys journey: the retirement of the Taurus test network and the launch of its successor, Chronos. Looking Back: The Legacy of Taurus O… --- ## [Announcing The Autonomys Testnet Naming Contest](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/announcing-the-autonomys-testnet-naming-contest/4916)
**Author:** [@Jim-Autonomys](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/u/Jim-Autonomys)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/announcing-the-autonomys-testnet-naming-contest/4916 "2025-08-11T17:37:10Z")
Name the Next Testnet: Help Us Usher in the Age of Autonomys As we prepare to sunset Taurus, our current testnet, we’re also preparing to launch its successor - and we want you, our community, to help name it. In the… --- ## [Autonomys Space Race Plot-O-Meter](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/autonomys-space-race-plot-o-meter/4484)
**Author:** [@Emilios](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/u/Emilios)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2025, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/autonomys-space-race-plot-o-meter/4484 "2025-07-25T16:18:08Z")
As part of the Autonomys Network BIG BANG, we’re excited to announce the Space Race Plot-O-Meter, a key component in our community-driven journey toward mainnet rewards! What’s the Goal? Your mission is to create a d… --- ## [Calling All Builders: Autonomys Grants Are Live](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/calling-all-builders-autonomys-grants-are-live/4884)
**Author:** [@Jim-Autonomys](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/u/Jim-Autonomys)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2025, 1:34pm UTC](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/calling-all-builders-autonomys-grants-are-live/4884 "2025-07-18T13:34:39Z")
Introducing the Autonomys Ecosystem Grants Program The next chapter of innovation starts with you. As we activate token transfers and step into Mainnet Phase-2, Autonomys enters a new era - one where the infrastructu… --- ## [Mainnet Phase-2 Launch Party Recap: Transfers Enabled, Campaigns Launched, and the Future Unlocked](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/mainnet-phase-2-launch-party-recap-transfers-enabled-campaigns-launched-and-the-future-unlocked/4876)
**Author:** [@Jim-Autonomys](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/u/Jim-Autonomys)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/mainnet-phase-2-launch-party-recap-transfers-enabled-campaigns-launched-and-the-future-unlocked/4876 "2025-07-17T21:07:46Z")
The Dawn of Autonomy Has Arrived On July 16, 2025, we reached a major milestone in the Autonomys journey. At block 3,585,226, the Subspace Foundation officially activated $AI3 token transfers, marking the beginning of… --- ## [Subspace Foundation Activates Mainnet Transfers!](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/subspace-foundation-activates-mainnet-transfers/4871)
**Author:** [@Jim-Autonomys](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/u/Jim-Autonomys)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/subspace-foundation-activates-mainnet-transfers/4871 "2025-07-16T17:56:58Z")
Transfers Are Live: Mainnet Phase-2 Has Officially Begun We did it! As of block 3,585,226, native $AI3 token transfers are now enabled on the Autonomys Network. This marks the official beginning of Mainnet Phase-2, … --- ## [🌎 Node Atlas Challenge: Become a Network Detective!](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/node-atlas-challenge-become-a-network-detective/4873)
**Author:** [@Randy-Autonomys](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/u/Randy-Autonomys)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 9:23pm UTC](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/node-atlas-challenge-become-a-network-detective/4873 "2025-07-16T21:23:51Z")
We’re thrilled to announce the Node Atlas Challenge, where you’ll investigate and uncover fascinating patterns in our global node network! What’s the Goal? Your mission is to become a “Network Detective” by discoveri… --- ## [Expanding Horizons: Autonomys Bridge Now Supports BSC Testnet](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/expanding-horizons-autonomys-bridge-now-supports-bsc-testnet/4866)
**Author:** [@Jim-Autonomys](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/u/Jim-Autonomys)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/expanding-horizons-autonomys-bridge-now-supports-bsc-testnet/4866 "2025-07-14T17:24:46Z")
New Bridge Route Added: Taurus Auto EVM ↔ BSC Testnet We’re excited to share that a new testnet route has been added to the Autonomys Bridge on Taurus Auto EVM - you can now bridge assets between Taurus Auto EVM and t… --- ## [Together, We Launch: Mainnet Phase-2 & The Dawn of Autonomy](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/together-we-launch-mainnet-phase-2-the-dawn-of-autonomy/4863)
**Author:** [@Jim-Autonomys](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/u/Jim-Autonomys)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 5:49am UTC](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/together-we-launch-mainnet-phase-2-the-dawn-of-autonomy/4863 "2025-07-10T05:49:49Z")
Mainnet Phase-2 Launch: Transfers Go Live on July 16th Friends, farmers, builders - the time has come. After years of research, engineering, and collaboration, I’m thrilled to share that on Wednesday, July 16th at 16… --- ## [Gemini 3 Incentivized Testnet Extension](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/gemini-3-incentivized-testnet-extension/2712)
**Author:** [@Jim-Autonomys](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/u/Jim-Autonomys)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2024, 7:21am UTC](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/t/gemini-3-incentivized-testnet-extension/2712 "2024-06-08T07:21:36Z")
Gemini 3 Incentivized Testnet Extension Last September, we published our Wen Subspace blog post laying out Subspace’s roadmap leading up to Mainnet Beta. Since then, we have been working on implementing the final feat… [Next page](https://forum.autonomys.xyz/c/announcements/12.md?page=1)