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November 2024 Recap:
Progress and Innovation with FIO Protocol

Introduction

November proved to be a transformative month for FIO Protocol, marked by groundbreaking advancements, dynamic partnerships, and significant contributions to the global blockchain community. From enhancing usability with MetaMask to fostering connections at key events, FIO has continued its mission to simplify blockchain interactions for everyone. Here’s a closer look at the highlights of our November journey.

Streamlining Web3 with MetaMask Integration

The official launch of FIO Handle Resolution in MetaMask represents a pivotal moment for blockchain usability. By replacing complex wallet addresses with human-readable FIO Handles, this integration makes sending and receiving any token safer and more intuitive. Additionally, our FIO App Release v1.26 introduced key usability improvements, ensuring seamless FIO Handle resolution within MetaMask. Navigating the Web3 landscape has never been easier! Watch the tutorial video here.

Advancing Technology with the Typescript SDK

November also marked the release of our lightweight Typescript SDK. This powerful tool enables developers to:

Sign and broadcast transactions to the FIO Chain
Generate keys and sign nonces
Decrypt FIO Requests and FIO Data content

By simplifying blockchain interactions, the Typescript SDK underscores FIO’s dedication to developer empowerment and innovation.

Staking $FIO Tokens for Rewards

Staking $FIO tokens is not only a way to support the network but also an opportunity to earn rewards. Users can stake directly via the FIO Dashboard or through ecosystem partners, unlocking benefits while contributing to the growth of the FIO ecosystem.

Strengthening Partnerships

Partnerships played a key role in November’s progress:

Our collaboration with Web3Compass is revolutionizing how decentralized networks are navigated.
Influencers like Global Rashid and MR Crypto adopted unique FIO Handles, further expanding our reach.
FIO debuted on Kraken Pro’s Perpetual Futures Trading platform, offering users enhanced trading experiences with diverse collateral options and markets.

9/20/23 FIO.net is live! Check out the all new FIO website.

9/20/23 You can now stake FIO on the new FIO website staking page.

8/20/23Tune in August 22 6pm UTCFIO & XECRET join forces DON’T MISS IT!

3/13/23 SecuX Wallet partners with FIO Protocol to Enhance the User’s Experience!

3/10/23 FIO Reached the One Million Crypto Handles registration milestone!

2/14/23 FIO Domains are live on OpenSea!

2/9/23 Altaira Giveaway: Win a special @excalibur FIO Domain!

1/30/23 MEGA ANNOUNCEMENT: FIO Domains are LIVE on Polygon!

12/18/22 FIO is live on Pillar! (both on Android & iOS)

12/14/22Dopamine Partners with FIO Protocol to Enhance the User’s Experience!

12/13/22 New partnership with Oorbis86.com! You can now sign your Orbison with FIO NFT Signatures & protect it from NFT fraud

12/13/22 TWITTER SPACE ALERT: Tune in for a Twitter Space with our partner, Orbis86, and get to learn what the FIO x Orbis86 partnership means to building a better #web3 & #NFT space!

12/10/22 $1000 FIO NFT Signatures Contest: Make a video either on YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram explaining how to sign your NFT w/ FIO NFT Signatures on AirNFTs.

12/09/22 FIO is LIVE on MyCointainer.com. MyCointainer users can now register a crypto handle for FREE via FIO Dashboard, and use it to send/receive any crypto instead of long wallet addresses!

9/5/22 SWFT Partners with FIO Protocol to Make Sending Crypto as Easy as Sending an Email

9/5/22 In collaboration w/ our exchange partner, XT.com, FIO is giving away a total of 20,000 FIO to 100 winners!

9/2/22 MetaOps Integrates FIO Protocol to Bring Better Usability to Web3 Gaming.

9/1/22 AirNFTs integrates FIO NFT Signatures to supercharge their #NFT marketplace!

8/31/22 To celebrate the $FIO listing on XT.com, in collaboration with them, we’re giving away 60,000 FIO!

8/31/22 The XT Exchange has integrated FIO Protocol & listed $FIO token!

8/23/22 Zelcore integrates FIO Protocol.

8/23/22 Binance Adds FIO to Cross Margin Trading.

8/23/22 Zelcore integrates FIO Protocol.

8/22/22 FIO Token Support & $FIO Staking is live on MyCointainer.

8/19/22 Solareum Integrates FIO Send to Simplify Cryptocurrency Transactions.

8/10/22 FIO has been listed on Deepcoin under the FIO/USDT pair.

8/2/22 FIO Send is now live in the Monero.com Wallet!

8/1/22 FIO Send is live in Cake Wallet 🍰

8/1/22 Huobi Global Will List FIO (FIO Protocol) on August 4, 2022

7/20/22 Eidoo Integrates FIO Sendto Simplify Cryptocurrency Transactions!

7/19/22 Your favorite Solana wallet, Solareum Wallet, is getting supercharged with the FIO Send feature!

7/18/22 Request $FIO to win a share of 45,000 FIO in our giveaway in collaboration with Alty!

7/14/22 FIO Request feature is live on @WalletSwap

7/12/22 Sending $FIO rewards just got easier, thanks to our partnership with Quidli!

7/11/22 Welcome, 4.2+ million Alty users, to the FIO ecosystem!

7/6/22 We’re excited to announce our new integration partner, SecuX hardware wallet!

6/16/22 To celebrate the FIO integration into Opera & 300,000 @𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮 FIO Crypto Handles registrations, we’re giving a total of 60,000 $FIO!

6/1/22 FIO and Moonstake Launch Staking Tournament with 100k $FIO in Prizes.

5/24/22 SimpleHold Partners with FIO Protocol to Make Sending Crypto as Easy as Sending an Email.

5/19/22 MyCointainer Partners with FIO to Integrate FIO Protocol, FIO Token, and FIO Staking.

5/18/22 Mexo Integrating FIO Protocol to Make Crypto Transactions as Easy as Sending an Email.

5/6/22 $FIO has been listed under FIO/USDT on MEXC’s Margin Trading with 4x leverage long & short!

5/3/22 FIO is featured in Messari’s Research Report!

5/2/22 WalletSwap Integrates FIO Protocol Features for Enhanced User Experience.

4/12/22 FIO is now available on AAX Exchange.

4/11/22 Infinity Wallet Implements FIO Protocol to Enhance Wallet Experience and Support FIO Token Swapping!

4/11/22 To celebrate the FIO listing on AAX, we’ve teamed up with them to give away 20,000 FIO!

3/12/22 New FIO block explorer EOS Authority.

3/10/22 FIO is excited to announce the completed integration of FIO Protocol in Opera’s Android browser.

3/2/22 Ellipal Partners with FIO to Streamline Crypto Transactions

2/28/22 MoonXBT Announces Partnership with FIO Protocol

2/22/22 FIO Staking Rewards Go LIve Today!

2/4/22 Edge Wallet adds staking support!

1/29/22 Anchor Wallet adds FIO staking support!

12-03-21 No More Renewal Fees or Expiration Dates: FIO Crypto Handles Are Now Yours for Life.

11-2-21 FIO is sponsoring @CoinFest Ghana 2021 by @BCFAfrica, a one-day event to explore how DeFi is helping Africa leapfrog from traditional banking.

11-11-21 FIO is sponsoring theMiami Crypto Experience Incubator Night event!

08-05-21 BitMart will list FIO (FIO) on our digital assets platform on Aug 5, 2021.

07-31-21 The CyberCodeTwins have taken overFIO’s Twitter!

07-27-21 FIO ProtocolReceives A+ Rating from Xangle Crypto Disclosure Platform.

07-09-21 FIO Managing Director Luke Stokes onFinTech Chat.

07-03-21 To change the art industry,NFTs must be more secure.

06-30-21 FIO Token Is Now Available on Changelly

06-29-21 CoinTelegraph Interview Luke Stokes and Changelly CEO, Eric Benz

05-10-21 In-Depth Update for FIO Protocol CommunityScheduled for 18 May.

04-27-21 Changelly Enables Support for FIO Addresses and FIO Request!

04-13-21 CoinMarketCap Learn & Earn, FIO Protocol!

03-24-21 $10,000 FIO Video Competition for 1-year Anniversary Celebration!

03-23-21 Stephen Stonberg,CFO of Bittrex Global speaks with FIO’s Luke Stokes.

03-16-21 Watch the latest FIO Block Producer meeting

03-09-21 WhiteBIT will hold a Telegram AMA session with FIO at 3 p.m. UTC.

03-03-21 WhiteBIT holds a Fireside Chat with FIO protocol.

03-01-21 LunarCRUSH.com has chosen FIO as one of the top 5 altcoins of the week.

02-22-21 Enjoy a 0% trading fee for 2 weeks on WhiteBIT!

02-22-21 WhiteBIT adds FIO support & lists FIO token.

02-03-21 Fio sponsors a hackathon at Eth Denver.

01-26-21 Weekly Video Update w/ David Gold, FIO Visionary + ETH Denver Announcement

01-19-21 A major milestone 100,000 New FIO Address Registrations! Read all about it.

01-10-21 Fio weekly video update

01-1-21 FIO and @lukestokes in this CoinTelegraph article

12-21-20 Liquid Exchanges adds FIO address support.

12-1-20 Terrific FIO story in The Tech Panda

11-06-20 FIO Release 2.2 on Mainnet

10-28-20 FIO Managing Director Luke Stokes discusses why now is the time for financial services to adopt decentralized solutions. Cointelegraph article

10-16-20 ChangeNOW has officially integrated the FIO protocol.

10-12-20 FIO Release 2.1 Now Live

10-8-20 Edge Wallet has made some exciting updates!

9-22-20 $20,000 FIO Giveaway: Binance Learn & Earn

9-20-20 The Referral Contest is back on until October 18th.

9-15-20 Bithumb will hold a “FIO Special350,000 FIO Giveaway” event!

9-11-20 BitMax.io Moves to Eliminate Public Address Usage with FIO Protocol

9-10-20 FIO Version 2.0 All FIO producer, API, and history nodes must be upgraded to Version 2.0.0 by September 16, 2020

8-31-20 @KennethBosak is having a FIO giveawy on Twitter go check it out!

8-14-20 FIO support has been added to SwapZone.io Now you can browse through services, find the best offers and swap $FIO.

8-13-20 To celebrate the official listing of $FIO , Bithumb will hold a “50,000 FIO Grand Prize Pool” event

8-11-20 Bithumb Global will list FIO starting Aug 13, 2020 at 17:00(UTC+8) Trading Pair：FIO/USDT

8-7-20 @Infinito_Ltd has started integration with the FIO Protocol.

8-6-20 FIO AMA this Friday (8-7-20) at 6pm UTC, we’ll host a livestream with @lukestokes
to answer YOUR questions about the FIO Protocol.
8-4-20 Hotbit.io lists FIO/USDT, FIO/BTC trading pairs.

8-4-20 Coindcx.com list FIO.

7-31-20 Hoo.com will list FIO/USDT trading pair at 17:00 on July 31, 2020 (UTC+8)

7-31-20 Binance will list FIO Protocol (FIO) and open trading for FIO/BNB, FIO/BTC and FIO/BUSD trading pairs at 2020/07/31 9:00 AM (UTC).

7-30-20 Tribe Wallet adds FIO support

7-29-20 FIO captures a spot in the Top 10 tokens launched in 2020! Read more…