The new Bitcoin protocol Taproot Assets has launched on the NostrAssets mainnet, with a quick overview of the airdrop claiming details
What can you do with Taproot assets on NostrAssets?Original Title: 《Unlocking LightningFi: Taproot Assets Go Live on NostrAssets Mainnet (with Airdrop Claim Tutorial)
Original Author: Nostr Assets Protocol
Original Compilation: Deep Tide TechFlow
Recently, Lightning Labs launched Taproot Assets, generating significant interest and excitement among users. The enthusiasm to be among the first to engage with or own Taproot Assets was clearly evident in our recent Zealy event, where over 8,000 unique Nostr addresses registered.
Additionally, our integration partner Alby Wallet witnessed a surge in registrations during our event, with over 6,000 new users, a substantial increase compared to the previous weeks.
After months of relentless dedication, innovation, and rigorous testing, we are thrilled to announce the long-awaited launch of Taproot Assets on the NostrAssets mainnet. This major development opens up a myriad of possibilities for the Taproot community and ushers in a new era for decentralized finance.
What can you do with Taproot Assets on NostrAssets in the current version?
We have developed a comprehensive suite of features for Taproot Assets, which we will gradually introduce to the public. This strategy ensures that all functionalities undergo rigorous testing before any new features are rolled out.
Transfer Taproot Assets via the NostrAsset web client or other decentralized social messaging applications on Nostr:
Say goodbye to gas fees! You can now transfer your Taproot Assets directly to another Nostr address quickly and cost-effectively.
Trade Taproot Assets on the NostrAssets Marketplace:
Easily enter the world of trading. You can now trade your Taproot Assets on the NostrAssets marketplace using satoshis, making it easier for you to participate in asset exchanges within the Nostr community.
You can deposit satoshis into your Nostr address using a lightning wallet like Alby Wallet.
What is NostrAssets?
NostrAssets is an open-source decentralized protocol designed to seamlessly integrate Taproot Assets and Bitcoin into the Nostr ecosystem. It empowers users to engage in various financial activities using their Nostr public and private keys.
It is powered by the Nostr protocol, a permissionless and trustless relay network that ensures communication on the internet remains uncensored.
With the support of the Lightning Network and the robust Bitcoin blockchain, NostrAssets provides a secure and efficient environment for financial activities.
Why choose the NostrAssets protocol?
Financializing Taproot Assets and Bitcoin:
NostrAssets opens the door to a variety of financial operations, including sending, receiving, trading, and more. It also supports a wide range of financial applications, such as decentralized exchanges (DEX), derivatives, fundraising, and more.
Empowering software developers:
NostrAssets provides software developers with the tools needed to create innovative products across social platforms, gaming, and other fields. This fosters the emergence of practical use cases and drives widespread adoption.
Enhancing the value of the Bitcoin and Lightning Network ecosystem:
NostrAssets enriches the value of the Bitcoin and Lightning Network ecosystem, creating a positive feedback loop that benefits all users.
Seamless transition from chat to trade:
NostrAssets achieves composability and interoperability in natural language through Nostr. It acts as a bridge connecting different decentralized applications on Nostr, enabling them to work together seamlessly. Users can perform financial operations simply using conversational language. For example, you can say "send 100 sats to Bob" in a decentralized social messaging application (like Damus, Iris, etc.) to initiate a transaction, making the experience user-friendly and accessible.
What’s next for the NostrAssets protocol?
Importing Taproot Assets from other Daemon Universes: (This feature will be released in future updates)
NostrAssets will enable you to easily import Taproot Assets from other Daemon Universes (like Lightning Lab Universe, etc.). This means you can access and manage your assets from various sources, all within the Nostr ecosystem.
Receiving/sending Taproot Assets in and out of Nostr (This feature will be released in future updates):
Receive Taproot Assets to your Nostr address or send them out.
There are also two exciting new features coming soon: issuing assets and launching a Fair Mint for Taproot Assets.
Vision for NostrAssets
In addition to driving users into the Bitcoin ecosystem, NostrAssets is committed to delivering Taproot Assets to users worldwide. We provide developer-ready modules that allow developers to easily integrate and build user-friendly decentralized applications catering to various business-centric utilities.
We invite you to join us on this new chapter in the world of decentralized finance, filled with endless possibilities, and we can't wait to see the future of Taproot Assets on NostrAssets.
Last but not least… it's time to claim your Taproot Assets airdrop!
TRICK OR TREAT
Taproot enthusiasts, gather around, we invite you to choose your own fate. In "TRICK OR TREAT," you will make a decision that will determine your cryptocurrency destiny. Will you choose "trick" or "treat" this Halloween season?
TRICK------Dare to dance with the dark side of Taproot. Navigate the treacherous waters of LightningFi, and perhaps you will unlock secret tokens or embark on an adventure of risk and reward.
TREAT------For those who have always been model citizens in the realm of Taproot, a sweet surprise awaits you. Your Taproot good deeds may bring you a delightful reward------airdrop tokens that make your Halloween fun.
But be aware, this airdrop is only open to users whose Nostr addresses have been whitelisted.
How to claim your Taproot Assets airdrop?
1) Your Nostr address must be whitelisted. (After participating in our Zealy event, a rigorous verification process has been conducted, and only Nostr addresses announced here are eligible and have been whitelisted.)
Check if your Nostr address is eligible: link.
Important: Please claim your assets by 0000 UTC +8 on November 30, 2023, at the latest. Failure to do so will be considered a forfeiture of the airdrop.
2) Go to the NostrAssets mainnet website and connect your Nostr address via the Alby Chrome extension.
3) Navigate to the airdrop page.
4) Choose "Trick" or "Treat." You can only select one option.
Once you make your choice, the corresponding Taproot Assets will be sent directly to your Nostr address. The eligible amount for your Nostr address will be displayed.
5) After confirmation, you can view your assets on the NostrAsset asset dashboard. You may need to wait a few seconds or refresh your browser.
About "TRICK" and "TREAT"
TRICK or TREAT assets are created by NostrAssets, aimed at making Taproot Assets accessible to more people globally. As pioneers of Taproot Assets, NostrAssets allows users to send, receive, transfer, and trade Taproot Assets on our platform.
The NostrAssets team is continuously working to enhance user experience, including many exciting features like creation, minting, and more. Users can expect one-stop access related to Taproot Assets in the near future.
