Transfer to Cosmos SDK — pete on Scorum

What we know

I am going to attempt to combine the important Telegram and blog updates along with other publicly posted social media links and quotes, news reports, and partner site information into this one single blog and draw some conclusions from this combined information.

I also may speculate at some point, but I will try to make sure that I note that these points are my own thoughts and speculations based on the information that we have and not known facts.

Dasha May 14

📣 Progress Update 📣

"We wanted to take a moment to update you on the progress we've made regarding the migration to a new blockchain for SCR coin. Here is a progress report on where things stand.
🌐 Choosing the Right Network:
After careful consideration and evaluation, we have chosen the Cosmos SDK (https://v1.cosmos.network/sdk) as the network to migrate. This decision was made after extensive research and discussions within our team, and we strongly believe it will pave the way for a more robust and efficient work.
❓ Why Cosmos SDK?
The Cosmos SDK offers a wide range of additional solutions and modules within its ecosystem, which will provide numerous benefits in the long run.
🧐 Challenges and Considerations:
Implementing changes of this magnitude requires careful attention and time, and we want to ensure we get it right. Our team has been diligently working and here are the top reasons to switch to Cosmos:
1⃣ Thorough Examination of Features: We have encountered some features that may not be fully supported by the our current blockchain or require in-depth examination before implementation.
2⃣ Outdated Code: Our current codebase, although functional, is outdated and needs significant resources to be updated.
3⃣ Long-term Maintenance Considerations: As our network's load continues to grow, it becomes increasingly challenging to maintain it effectively. The migration will alleviate these difficulties and allow for smoother operations.
🔼 Current Progress and Next Steps:
Now, let's delve into the progress we've made recently:
1⃣ Vision and Approach Formation: We have completed work on formulating a clear vision and approach for the development of our new blockchain. This stage is crucial to ensure we align our goals with the results.
2⃣ Development in Motion: The development for the migration to the new blockchain is already underway. Our team is working tirelessly to make this transition as seamless as possible.
3⃣ Testnet Activation: The next step is to start the test network (testnet), allowing us to evaluate the performance, stability, and security of the new blockchain. We estimate this process will take approximately two months.
4⃣ Bridge Building: In parallel with testnet activation, we will commence the development of a bridge. It is challenging to determine an exact timeline for this phase for now, we will carefully test the performance of the testnet and draw conclusions accordingly.
We want to extend our sincere gratitude for your patience throughout this journey. We genuinely value each and every one of you, and we are working tirelessly to achieve best possible outcome."

https://scorum.com/en-us/scorum/@scorum/progress-update-regarding-the-migration-to-a-new-blockchain

2. Vlad May 14

"Move all apps same time is super risky
That’s why we gonna do step by step"

3. Dasha May 16

"I understand that you may have concerns regarding current focus on Aviatrix. It's important to note that running a company involves multiple tasks and priorities. Supporting existing products is crucial as they serve as the foundation for all activities. The company is operating based on its current capabilities, and in order to make progress, it is necessary to support Aviatrix not just technically, but also through active marketing efforts.
The iGgaming industry is highly competitive, and without effective marketing, it would be challenging to achieve desired outcomes. Additionally, it enables the company to initiate the development of our blockchain. While the process may take time, the company is working towards its goals within its current capacities. Rest assured that efforts are being made to balance and address the needs of all projects."

4. Dasha June 1

"The distribution of any rewards from Aviatrix is based on the participation of individuals within the game itself. Airdrops are one of the mechanisms used to distribute rewards to active participants. If a SCR holder chooses not to participate in the game, they will not be eligible to receive an airdrop simply because the distribution will be tied to active engagement."

5. Dasha June 12

"We proudly highlight that we use our own blockchain in Aviatrix. If we provide updates on Aviatrix, it does not imply that we have abandoned all our other products and solely focused on it. Our intention is to showcase the progress and success of Aviatrix so that you can see the growth."

"The distribution of any rewards from Aviatrix is based on the participation of players in the game itself. Airdrops are one of the mechanisms used to distribute rewards to active participants. If a SCR holder chooses not to participate in the game, they will not be eligible to receive an airdrop simply because the distribution will be tied to active engagement."

6. Dasha June 16

"When presenting the game during exhibitions, we say that Avaitrix is made on our blockchain and discuss all related topics."

7. Vlad June 18

[Concerning allowing SCR to be used for playing Aviatrix]

"that will be allowed right after moving to other chain 🙂
and on top of that it will be more profitable to play on scr rather than any other tokens"

8. Vlad June 28

[Concerning predicting Aviatrix game outcomes using AI technology]

"its not possible to make ai predictions cause crash outcomes based on random generator"

[Concerning where we are in our upgrade to Cosmos progress]

"Close to the moon :)"

9. Vlad July 7

"Talking about the potential, plz take a look at Aviatrix's main competitor results comparison with most biggest games ww"

(Broken Link)

"Ahh they deleted it
They mention they have 1.5m users daily
That more than any other popular game ww"

[Answering the question how many do we have?]

"about 22k users and 1.8m bets daily"

10. Vlad August 8

[concerning what will happen to SCR when the huge contests and payouts seen on the Web 2 fiat version happen after Aviatrix launches on Cosmos SDK]

gonna be little boom? 😉

11. Dasha August 10

[when asked for a migration update]

"All processes are already related to the technical side of the implementation and the team is actively working."

August 11

[Dasha - When asked for clarification]

"Sure, here are the more precise details: As for now, we have launched a testnet. We are now in the testing phase to identify and fix any potential issues or vulnerabilities. This testing phase is estimated to span a few months, during which we will rigorously assess the network's performance, security measures, and overall reliability. Following the successful completion of the testing phase, we are planning to proceed with the next step - making bridge."

[Vlad - in response to the question of whether the Cosmos SDK version of Scorum would be open source]

"Sure it will be open source once we will sure that testnet etc ok"

12. Vlad August 28

[When asked what will be the next step after the blockchain work is complete]

"Still finalizing the plan but I think that lisiting on dex will be anyway faster than any other thing :)
We are in process of scaling marketing team so will be much more initiatives as well"

[When asked about a possible LBank exchange listing]

"We are in contact with them but not sured that lisiting there will bring any benefits in current market
Now in negotiations with token listings advisors about the strategy to go to bigger guys
Do you think Lbank is nice?"

13. Vlad August 31

"what do you think guys about https://osmosis.zone
like first exchange
quite nice dex in cosmos ecosystem
easy to go for us
and after can pick some big cex"

"And anyway we need some dex
That’s most nice and easy to go
So why not to start from dex :)"

14. Vlad September 1

[Explaining why Cosmos SDK over Ethereum, Axelar, and other Layer 1's]

"Well it’s possible to make wrapped scr in eth and work with it
Also make wrapped scr on top of axelar network and have multi chain from the box
But the thing is that bridges are not super secure
So probably we will move in multiple directions
1) use native scr as much as possible
2) make wraps when it have sense to attract new audience or liquidity
Cosmos ecosystem still under the attention of many whales
I’ve been talking with many crypto funds last few months and they thought that Cosmos and pollkadot ecosystem have potential, sure no guarantee right?
But anyway for me looks like we have nice ecosystem for our needs"

[Concerning the problem of liquidity]

"Liquidity is not a problem
The problem is behind web3 adoption
Thats why aviatrix is hybrid web3.2, to take revenue and grow no matter going on with adoption"

September 2

[Concerning the possibility of direct conversion of fiat to SCR in the Aviatrix game]

"Yeah but now it’s hard to organize
Casinos don’t care about scr and might will not allow to make this for now
But once ecosystem behind scr will evolve that’s can happens, working on it :)"

15. Dasha September 8

[Concerning the rapid development and expansion of Aviatrix in Web 2 casino's vs the seemingly slow development of Aviatrix on Cosmos SDK in Web3]

"Currently, the difference in pace is noticeable, primarily because Aviatrix has been in the market for quite some time, and we have established strong partnerships that we are actively expanding and nurturing. When we initially launched the game, there were also temporary delays in implementing certain features. Our team was smaller at the time, and various factors were at play.
Similarly, our “crypto team” is not as extensive as Aviatrix team. This is also the typical progression for projects like ours. We begin with a small team for the initial launch and then gradually expand and scale the team, which helps accelerate development.
And we can't simply redirect all our efforts towards one project; we always have to prioritize tasks. It’s how business works. Your patience is greatly appreciated, and we're committed to delivering the best possible outcomes."

September 11

"While it did take us 6 months to switch blockchains, please know that this decision was made after careful consideration to ensure a smooth transition and maintain the integrity of our project. Switching blockchains is indeed a complex task, and sometimes rebuilding or migrating can be even more challenging than starting from scratch.
Regarding the bridge development, I can't provide an exact timeframe, but can assure you that our team (not one person) is working diligently on it, and we are also considering another option that will help to exchange BSC to new SCR faster.
We do understand the desire for faster progress, but it's crucial for us to prioritize tasks to achieve long-term success."

16. September 15

[Concerning the starting minimum and maximum bets when Aviatrix launches on Cosmos SDK utilizing SCR]

"Approximately min bet is going to be 0.1 USD according to the exchange rate when the SCR rate normalizes
May be less in the beginning
Max odds - 10k"

https://scorum.com/en-us/scorum/@scorum/progress-update-regarding-the-migration-to-a-new-blockchain-2

"We are moving forward and would like to introduce important changes that will soon take place in Scorum. Here are main points:
🤓 What we recommend doing now:
Start converting SP into SCR so that later you can make the transfer of SCR to the new blockchain via a bridge. The option to transfer SP from the old blockchain to the new one will not be available.
❓ Scorum (SCR) Swap on the New Blockchain:
To transfer your SCR from the current blockchain to the new one, a special bridge will be created. You will need to exchange your old SCR for new one through this bridge. Please note that the amount of old SCR transferred through the bridge will be burned on the old blockchain to maintain economic stability."

[Dasha Concerning the SCR on BSC]

"It’s gonna be a little different flow with bsc, a description will be posted later"

[Dasha concerning the long 12 month power down from SP to SCR]

"We announced it in advance so you can start converting your SP in SCR now, and when the bridge will be available you can exchange more old SCR to a new one among the first if you need it
You will be able to do so when the Mainnet is live at any time so there is no time frame for that"

September 22

Scorum/Cosmos-Network open source launch on Github announced

https://github.com/scorum/cosmos-network

17. Dasha September 26

[Concerning powering down SP, NFT creation, wallet for SCR on Cosmos, and migration of Scorum Blog]

"Will cover this question in the next update. There will be separate wallet for that at first.
The power down is like an advice not necessity as you won’t be able to transfer SP from the old blockchain to new one directly. Holders will be able to transfer only SCR. So as the powerdown takes some time we suggest to do it in advance so you will have the greater SCR amount for exchange for a new blockchain when the bridge is live."

18. Dasha October 6

[Concerning work on 3D like models of Aviatrix NFT planes]

"These 3D models are not yet released, they are still being worked on"

https://scorum.com/en-us/scorum/@scorum/progress-update-regarding-the-migration-to-a-new-blockchain-3

"We've got some fantastic news to share about our ongoing blockchain switch! Our team has been working tirelessly to make this transition as smooth as possible, and we're thrilled to update you on our latest developments.
In this update we cover:
💡 Devnet and open-source
💡 Mainnet launch
💡 Wallet selection
💡 First listing"

[Dasha Concerning Mainnet launch date]

"Everything will depend on testing, when the date becomes clearer - we will inform you 🙌"

19. Vlad October 10

[concerning the sudden major increase in blockchain activity]

"About 2.5m bets daily"

20. Dasha October 16

[following a long discussion by members about possible good exchange listings for Scorum]

"Great discussion above! Thanks for all opinions and advices.
As we mentioned, we plan only to start with Osmosis (so we need to make the emission of SCR on a new blockchain and this is a great option for this) and after that we are going to look for more listing options. All this will be done in stages and information will be posted as available in our updates 🫡."

21. Dasha October 25

[Concerning seeing a listing on LinkedIn about Scorum searching for a new Cosmos developer with expertise in the "GO" computer language]

"New Go developer has already join our team 💪
Yes, it’s definitely a positive sign that can help make progress in our development efforts"

22. Vlad October 26

[Answering a question about the current size of the Scorum team]

"94
Aviatrix, zing and other b2b products revenue"

[Dasha concerning the question of not having to dilute the coin supply to pay for the move to Cosmos SDK]

"Our focus isn't on dilution but on maximizing the potential of SCR within the current supply. We believe this approach will lead to sustainable growth and value for the community.
And sure with a sizable team, we have the flexibility to allocate resources to new projects and development branches."

23. Dasha October 27

[Question concerning the promise of scaling up the marketing team before Cosmos SDK launch]

"Sure, since the announcement 3 people have joined our team full time (manager, marketing event manager and CMO), beside this CMO for web3 development join for part time for now 🙌"

24. Dasha November 4

[Mini Update]

"Our focus is truly on the testing phase now, and everything is going well 👍
In a general sense, the situation is as follows: Devnet has been a success! 🚀
We are rigorously testing everything locally, and fortunately, we haven't encountered any major bugs so far. Cheers to that!
Next on our agenda:
our DevOp is revving up to transition the entire development background where developers work and conduct QA testing to the new blockchain. The objective is to observe how the migration from the old to the new blockchain works.
We can't afford to miss a beat. Since Mainnet will work 1:1 as Devnet, every tiny detail counts. That's why this phase of development and testing might take a bit longer, but we're almost there! 🚀"

[Concerning an ETA]

"ETA depends on the ongoing testing and the upcoming transition by our DevOps. Currently, testing is progressing well, but it's not concluded yet.
We're working on it, ensuring a smooth process."

November 9

[Concerning the use and meaning of the word "soon" in reference to blockchain development]

"Crypto "soon" is a different language altogether sometimes. But it's true, good things take time.
We appreciate your patience. The reason we can't give an ETA is because switching blockchains and after that ironing out even the tiniest of bugs will be a more complex process. Rest assured, we're working hard to make it worth the wait!"

https://scorum.com/en-us/scorum/@scorum/progress-update-regarding-the-migration-to-a-new-blockchain-4

"We've just posted a comprehensive update on the latest developments in the Scorum blockchain migration. Find out all about:
💡 Testing progress
💡 SCR exchange details
💡 Wallet integrations
💡 And more"

25. Dasha November 25

[Concerning the lack of specific information concerning the move to Cosmos SDK in the 4th update]

"At the moment we are developing a road map, landing pages and considering how the community will be formed and where. Work in this direction is also in full swing 💃

Vlad November 26

"Hey guys, yep we will add more clarity for that"

"will pick up all the question and add comment to existing article or will make another one
i think be back next week"

QUESTIONS ANSWERED: A RECAP OF OUR Q&A SESSION #2

"Big thanks for your awesome questions. We get that covering it all in one go is tough, but we're committed to keeping all the processes understandable.
🔎 What's on the agenda of our Q&A:
– Mainnet and Aviatrix web 3 launch details
– Token emission, wallets integration
– Osmosis listing criteria decoded
– Go-to-market strategy and community
👉 Dive into the details and stay informed (https://scorum.com/en-us/scorum/@scorum/questions-answered-a-recap-of-our-q-and-a-session-2)!
Your understanding and engagement are important to us. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification."

26. Dasha December 2

[Concerning potential airdrop campaigns once live on Cosmos as a marketing initiative]

"The main focus for draw people attention will be on partnerships (for the most part they will be related to airdrops of Aviatrix’s items or smth like this)"

27. Dasha December 6

[Concerning taking advantage current positive market conditions ASAP]

"We see that there are good changes on the market. We are working to make the smooth switch of the blockchain and release the good quality product. The more detailed info is available in the post that I mentioned. 🙌"

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