## Problem Statement

zeroDAO has been working for the past 2 years on solving key problems in the interoperability space. Specifically, we’ve been engaged with handling BTC within EVM chains.

1. Bridging Non-EVM assets to Smart Contract Platforms is inefficient and requires multiple steps for users to receive funds.  These steps can take upwards of 1-2 hours in total and can be frustrating to follow.
2. Bridging to an EVM address requires it to be funded by another wallet.  Without having funds in the destination wallet, you are unable to release the funds, leaving the funds stuck in a purgatory of bridging.  Additionally, funding an address on a public ledger leads to compromises of privacy.
3. The amount of time it takes for a BTC transaction to reach an acceptable level of finality is also upwards of 1-2 hours.  Anyone who has experience in the fickle nature of the crypto trading markets knows that this can lead to massive changes in pricing. This, subsequently, leads to large opportunity costs which we refer to as “time slippage” while holding funds safe on a BTC wallet or ledger.

zeroDAO has developed two pieces of technology that are suited to handle these three items, and allow for a pure BTC on EVM experience. All this while retaining the security of keeping your funds on their native chain until “Just In Time” execution.  What we’ll be discussing in this article specifically handles the problems  above, **Meta Transaction Lending.**

## Architecture

Lending is made up of a number of components:

- **Client** - A user wishing to perform some action on an EVM chain with a non-EVM asset
- **RenVM** - Permissionless bridging protocol which handles custody of BTC funds
- **Gateway Address** - the native asset address you would send your funds to, generated by renVM
- **zeroP2P** - Decentralized peer to peer communication network where clients can communicate with keepers
- **Keeper** - Transaction forwarder which executes the Meta Transaction for the user
- **Module** - A smart contract with a defined action on the destination EVM platform

## Executing Logic

Imagine we have someone wanting to swap native BTC → USDC using a DEX on the Ethereum network.

Traditionally, to swap you’d need to perform a number of actions - these below are specific to bridging via RenVM, but timing stays largely the same for bridging funds onto ETH:

1. Generate the BTC Gateway Address using specific mint parameters
2. Send your BTC to the gateway address
3. Notify RenVM of mint parameters
4. Poll RenVM for a signature
5. Submit `mint()` transaction on the BTCGateway contract on Ethereum
6. Approve the Uniswap Router to spend your renBTC
7. Swap renBTC to USDC

A timeline for this is displayed below. This traditionally takes around 1.5 hours on average to complete, with the bulk of the time being spent in BTC confirmation time:

![ZD MetaTransLend - No Zerop2p swap.png](https://i.ibb.co/8mGZB8g/ZD-Meta-Trans-Lend-No-Zerop2p-swap.png)

As indicated by the blue boxes, the bridging requires a number of actions done by the user to complete the bridge and swap. This process takes upwards of 1.5-2 hours to complete.  This often leads to significant price shifts during bridging, with price swings of up to 5% during that time frame.  For a swap, this could result in a loss of funds, or needing to wait for a better entry. Even worse, if a user was trying to add collateral to a loan that is in danger of being liquidated, it could lead to a partial or full loss of their collateral.

Another example would be adding collateral to Maker to support an existing loan.  We’ll use a centralized custodian (FTX) in this example to bridge to Ethereum:

1. Login to FTX and generate a BTC deposit address
2. Send BTC to the deposit address
3. Wait for FTX to credit your deposit
4. Swap BTC → wBTC on FTX
5. Withdraw to your destination address
6. Approve wBTC for spending on the Maker vault
7. Deposit wBTC into the vault to increase collateral

![ZD MetaTransLend - No Zerop2p maker.png](https://i.ibb.co/XWskL99/ZD-Meta-Trans-Lend-No-Zerop2p-maker.png)

Using a centralized exchange still has the same timing issues mentioned before and a large number of user actions required to complete the desired outcome.  If a user has an urgent position that needs to be collateralized quickly, this time frame may be unacceptable and cause loss of funds due to liquidation. In order to execute transactions immediately, a user would need to have funds on an exchange or wrapped on a smart contract platform, which gives up the security advantages in holding BTC natively in a private wallet.

## Enter: zeroDAO Meta Transaction Lending

zeroDAO solves the “time slippage” problem by implementing both a lending platform and a peer to peer network of keepers who execute actions for users via Meta Transactions.  A client need only generate a BTC address and send funds to it. Once the keeper detects the transaction, they will post collateral for the loan, execute the logic, and then send the funds to the user. This gives the user an experience similar to a DEX or funds being on chain, but retaining custody of your BTC until just in time execution.

![ZD MetaTransLend - With Zerop2p Swap.png](https://i.ibb.co/42S0tt3/ZD-Meta-Trans-Lend-With-Zerop2p-Swap.png)

zeroDAO modules can be adapted to perform any business logic, allowing users to enter leveraged positions, top up their maker vault collateral, quickly swap for different assets and easily enter LP positions, just as an example.  A user signs a Meta Transaction (a transaction within a transaction) and includes the data in the bridge for the keeper to execute on their behalf, with the lending vault taking the gas cost out of the output of the logic.

In a future article, we will deep dive into the functionality of the vaults and how they can be leveraged in different ways, as well as the future of how we plan on increasing the capacity of the system and improving the user experience.

Value Add Description of the zeroDAO Meta Transaction Lending system

zeroDAO Meta Transaction Lending

# zeroDAO + Optimism

![zerodao_optimism_support.png](https://i.ibb.co/cTyM2Mg/zerodao-optimism-support.png)

After rigorous design and testing, the DAO has finalized and launched the Optimism build of the zeroDAO controller. Bridging to or from BTC on the Optimism network is now supported on zeroBRIDGE. 

![optimism.png](https://i.ibb.co/WVG9QLT/optimism.png)

The new keeper release is now available to anyone wishing to run a node to support signaling.

https://bridge.zerodao.com
https://github.com/zerodao-finance/zero-keeper


### What is Optimism?

![optimism han solo.gif](https://i.ibb.co/Q67cQsq/optimism-han-solo.gif)

[Optimism](https://www.optimism.io/) is a researched backed decentralized scaling for the Ethereum network and a functional implementation of "optimistic rollup." It is cheaper to execute transactions on Optimism than you can find on L1, so this means bridging can be done faster and cheaper for all assets supported by zeroDAO.


### What's next?

At the time of writing, Optimism bridging via zerop2p is only available for renBTC, but the DAO is looking at ways to grow the ecosystem of bridged assets and BTC on the Optimism network, and we see a lot of potential. The [Synthetix](https://synthetix.io/) framework is on our radar next, due to its presence and high utility on the Optimism network as it relates to decentralized BTC exchange.

We need participation from the Optimism community and DeFi at large to further the state of BTC on Optimism! Here's what you need to know:

We have launched a renBTC/sBTC Curve.fi pool on the Optimism network and are moving to source liquidity. Those looking for organic BTC yield on Optimism should acquire Optimism renBTC via zeroBRIDGE and pair it with sBTC on this pool.

Find the sBTC/renBTC pool at: https://optimism.curve.fi/factory/15

More liquidity on this pool is required to support bridging directly to sBTC on zeroBRIDGE, but also to support one of the next zeroDAO applications: zeroSWAP (powered by Optimism).

zeroSWAP is a way to trade BTC to sUSD at negligible slippage, or vice versa, using BTC -> renBTC -> sBTC -> sUSD as a route. The application will use the Synthetix framework to exchange sBTC to sUSD with no slippage, so users will be able to move a large sum of BTC to a stablecoin with almost no price impact!


#### Learn more

To learn more about how zeroDAO intends to build on Optimism and collaborate with the community, find and support our proposal on the Optimism governance portal:

https://gov.optimism.io/t/draft-gf-phase-1-zerodao/2981

If you have any questions, comments, or feedback, let us know by joining us on our [Discord](http://discord.gg/BQ5QZzZhv9) or find us on [Matrix](https://matrix.to/#/%23general:matrix.zerodao.gg)!

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zeroDAO has come to the Optimism network. Keepers on zerop2p are relaying Optimism messages and bridging BTC is now live on zeroBRIDGE!

Optimism Release

# USDT live on zeroBRIDGE mainnet

![USDT](https://i.ibb.co/q0wh19x/1621846919480.jpg)

**$USDT** support has been tested, deployed, and is now live on [zeroBRIDGE](https://bridge.zerodao.com/). Swap between **$BTC** and **$USDT** with low slippage using zerop2p messages.

Routing for **$USDT** swaps makes use of the renCrv and tricrypto2 pools on Curve.fi.

Join our [Discord](http://discord.gg/BQ5QZzZhv9) to keep up to date on [zeroDAO](https://zerodao.com/) development!                                                 


![Tether](https://i.ibb.co/1RbtCwh/tether.gif)

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USDT live on zeroBRIDGE mainnet

# zeroDAO: more than a Bridge - a Cross Chain Highway

![Arb.Av.Poly Tito Header.png](https://i.ibb.co/WBQFYXK/Arb-Ava-Poly.png)

[zeroBRIDGE](https://bridge.zerodao.com/) is more than just a bridge, we are building a **fully interoperable cross chain communication highway**.

With our recent full integration on [Arbitrum](https://twitter.com/arbitrum), [Avalanche](https://twitter.com/avalancheavax), and [Polygon](https://twitter.com/0xpolygon), We are the first platform that allows bridging from **$BTC** to native gas tokens in one go, on all of the aforementioned chains. Long gone are the days of needing faucets, air drops, or gas stations.

### zeroBRIDGE on Polygon
Moving your assets on to Polygon with zeroBRIDGE is the next step in a more seamless and secure experience.

Before zeroBRIDGE, the steps to convert **$BTC** to **$MATIC** kind of looked like this:

1. Acquire **$BTC** through your local ATM or desired exchange.
2. Find a way to buy **$MATIC** on an exchange
3. KYC on the exchange
4. Send funds to the exchange account
5. Buy **$MATIC**
6. Transfer **$MATIC** to your address on Polygon
7. Go to the renVM bridge app and convert your **$BTC** to **$renBTC** on Polygon
8. Make sure the wallet you minted the **$renBTC** to already has **$MATIC**.
9. Go to the Curve app and trade **$renBTC** for **$WBTC** on Polygon
10. Go to the Uniswap app and trade **$WBTC** for **$MATIC** Polygon
11. Question why you even tried to do this in the first place 😫

![Explaination Gif.gif](https://i.ibb.co/JQRdk8N/explaination.gif)
_(The old way visualized)_

The **new way** with [zeroBRIDGE](https://bridge.zerodao.com/) is as easy as 1–2–3:

1. Acquire **$BTC** through your local ATM or desired exchange.
2. Choose **$MATIC** in the token dropdown on the bridge app, enter your amount, and press transfer.
3. Send the correct amount of **$BTC** to the gateway address and after 6 confirmations, you’ll see **$MATIC** in your wallet.

### Step-by-Step Walkthrough bridging funds from native $BTC to $MATIC

Here’s a guide for using the [zeroBRIDGE](https://bridge.zerodao.com/). In this walkthrough we will turn native **$BTC** to **$MATIC** using zeroBRIDGE exclusively.

To begin we select the Polygon network to get access to **$MATIC** and connect to a deposit wallet. In this example we are using an empty wallet address.

![New Buttons.png](https://i.ibb.co/RvSTHDD/New-Buttons.png)

Next we select the currency we prefer to receive, in this case that is **$MATIC**.

![btc to matic.png](https://i.ibb.co/xjQpjX2/btc-to-matic.png)

When a keeper is ready to pick up the transfer we are asked to sign the transaction with our wallet and a deposit address for the **$BTC** we are sending is given to us.

![btc address.png](https://i.ibb.co/nm9qfVn/btc-address.png)
<u>Note: It is important that you deposit the exact amount you signed for!</u>

Using either the QR code or copying the address into our **$BTC** wallet (_making sure its correct!_), we send the amount we input before we signed the transfer.

![green wallet send btc.png](https://i.ibb.co/FgSywM2/green-wallet-send-btc.png)

After reviewing the transfer and hitting send, the bridge takes care of everything else.

![Green wallet wait btc.png](https://i.ibb.co/Z1dS3R7/Green-wallet-wait-btc.png)

After a short wait, we now have the **$MATIC** in the wallet address connected to the Polygon network!

![Proof of Matic.png](https://i.ibb.co/1Mk2sHv/Proof-of-Matic.png)

Follow these same steps if your preferred network is [Arbitrum](https://twitter.com/arbitrum) to receive **$ETH** (on Arbitrum) or [Avalanche](https://twitter.com/avalancheavax) to receive **$AVAX**. We are excited to continue adding more networks and assets in the future!

Thanks for reading and keep an eye out for more guides and info to come.

**- Grey**

### Connect with us

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Cross chaining to Arbitrum, Avalanche, and Polygon. Also a guide on how to do it.

zeroDAO: More than a Bridge-a Cross Chain Highway

# ZEC to ETH trading is live on zeroBRIDGE!

![zcash](https://i.ibb.co/kG5b3qM/correctdimensions.gif)

## Permissionless Access to Privacy                   
Private cross-chain scripts are now available via zerop2p, via the gasless **$ZEC**/**$ETH** pair. Exits from DeFi to a transparent **$ZEC** address are available in the [zeroBRIDGE](https://bridge.zerodao.com/#/release) "release" tab.

For funding a new identity on EVM (i.e. a wallet not holding any native gas currency) from a shielded **$ZEC** address, the "transfer" feature on zeroBRIDGE has been extended.

## The Method
If you are entering [zeroBRIDGE](https://bridge.zerodao.com/) for the first time, you will need to connect to the wallet of your choice. Now you can head over to the transfer tab and select **$ZEC** as your "from asset" and then transfer it to **$ETH**. 

![loaded-transaction](https://i.ibb.co/cJ2QKTV/1-z-cash-to-eth.png)

To show that we put our money where our mouth is, here is the [etherscan](https://etherscan.io/tx/0x0f30b5300d8c286f9130c37981735733cd57df473f2d3268d9be1c3d6bd6171e) and [blockchair](https://blockchair.com/zcash/transaction/16b25e5709983f761054ef6f194865a1f5cbd71daf79b0cab81d88bacae66a27) of that transfer!

## Additional Upgrade

![but-wait-theres-more](https://i.ibb.co/ftFmgDz/but-wait-theres-more.gif)

###  Managing Transactions and History
In addition to the increased support, we've also added a way to view ongoing transactions and history. This information is stored client side so even if you refresh or close your tab, you will still be able to view it.

![history](https://i.ibb.co/nPnm15Y/Manage-Transactions.png)

## Disclaimer

zerop2p is a decentralized peer to peer communication protocol used in conjunction with renVM to provide enhanced bridging experiences. [zeroBRIDGE](https://bridge.zerodao.com/#/release) restricts access by sanctioned addresses.

Thanks for reading! See you again soon.

- grey

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In this new update, we have added support to allow $ZEC to $ETH trading.

Zcash to ETH Trading Live on zeroBRIDGE

# Updated zeroDAO SDK released

The zeroDAO project repository now includes all sources, including orchestration files for running your own keeper!

## An organized approach

Our codebase has been made public at

[https://github.com/zerodao-finance/zerodao](https://github.com/zerodao-finance/zerodao)

In this repository, the zeroDAO framework has been ported to TypeScript and rearchitected with more modular design principles. Files useful for orchestrating signalling servers for your own zerop2p network are located in the root of the project and can be run with docker-compose. It is possible to run your own keepers independent of zerop2p mainnet, for those wishing to host bridging/meta-transaction services on a private circuit.

For those looking to simply run a keeper to relay transaction payloads, a Dockerfile is located at the root of the project and can be started if an environment variable WALLET is passed in, set to the private key of your keeper wallet.

The library functionality of the repository is organized similar to the ethers.js codebase, for those who are familiar. The subpackages in the project are as follows:

Libraries:

- @zerodao/common
- @zerodao/chains
- @zerodao/p2p
- @zerodao/compute
- @zerodao/logger
- @zerodao/protocol
- @zerodao/request
- @zerodao/utils
- @zerodao/buffer

Keeper subprocesses:

- @zerodao/keeper
- @zerodao/pending
- @zerodao/dispatcher
- @zerodao/watcher

Bundled SDK

- @zerodao/sdk

Keeper subprocesses are all started with the pm2-apps.json configuration file located at the root of the project, or can be started in supervisord within the Docker image provided in the repo.

Integrators seeking to add zeroDAO bridging functionality to their dApp can do so conveniently with the @zerodao/sdk module. Some example usage is provided in the README.md

For those looking to hack on the zerop2p protocol, the ZeroP2P class in @zerodao/p2p can be extended to create browser applications with a functional p2p stack (using webRTC). zerop2p is effectively a configuration of libp2p which can be used in the browser in fully decentralized architectures.

- flex

###  Contact Us

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The zeroDAO repository has been made public. You now have the ability to run your own keepers independent of zerop2p mainnet.

Updated zeroDAO SDK Released

# Over 50 BTC in cross-chain volume

![50 btc](https://i.ibb.co/28PtDr3/50-btc-gif.gif)

Hello everyone! We wanted to say thank you to each one of you who has interacted with zeroBRIDGE. We have officially crossed the 50 bitcoin threshold and are ecstatic to be celebrating with those of you that have joined us on the zeroDAO innovation train!

![train party](https://i.ibb.co/5chDjZ3/train-party.gif)

zeroBRIDGE has seen significant usage since launch and our total volume has reached 53 BTC at the time of writing. The zerop2p stack has remained stable throughout operation, with keepers executing a total of 262 transactions, relayed via p2p message.

Developments within the protocol are still moving quickly and there are a number of releases to watch out for in the coming future!

## The Road Ahead

![Road Ahead](https://i.ibb.co/nnzK80P/Road-Ahead.png)

#### ZeroBTC.sol

The new ZeroBTC vault is in the testing phase and will be passed to audit once stable. This new vault will enable the long-awaited zeroDAO lending subsystem. With this, we can speed up bridging to only require 1 or 2 confirmations on a BTC transfer to complete a bridge. The mechanism works by lending assets out ahead of time, with loans collateralized by ZeroBTC vault shares held by the keeper vetting the deposit. The loan is repaid by the responsible keeper by relaying the final signature once fully confirmed on RenVM.

The ZeroBTC vault was authored by @d1ll0n, the prolific Solidity architect known most recently for his work on the Seaport project.

#### SDK Refactor

Alongside the Solidity engineering effort, the zeroDAO TypeScript SDK is being refactored into a monorepo. This monorepo takes design inspiration from the organization of the ethers.js project. The @zerodao namespace on NPM will be populated with each component of the codebase, so integrators can choose to be selective about their usage of the protocol.

#### Ledger Live Integration

A BTC bridge powered by zerop2p will be native to Ledger Live following this upcoming release. This bridge will be engineered using the new zeroDAO SDK components. Ledger users will have the utility available to them and simple access to bridge BTC to an EVM asset, or vice-versa, with one click of the device.

zeroDAO will be collaborating with the Ledger team as the subproject develops. We aim to provide simplified and permissionless access to DeFi for the Ledger community.

#### Wen $ZERO?

The release of $ZERO has been pushed back due to market sentiment and is slated to arrive early 2023, but no formal announcement is being made. Plans for a fair token distribution are in the works. Token holders will hold the ability to participate in the cross-chain narrative as it develops and shapes the future of free finance.

Stay tuned and thank you again!

**- Grey**

### Contact Us

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A thank you to everyone who used zeroBRIDGE and a look of what is to come.

Over 50 BTC in Cross-Chain Volume

# zeroBRIDGE to Cash App

![zerodao-cashapp-bridge.png](https://i.ibb.co/yNWvrhJ/zerodao-cashapp-bridge.png)

[zeroBRIDGE](https://bridge.zerodao.com/) is the perfect bridge between your crypto wallet and the wallet in your pocket. [Cash App](https://cash.app/) links up to your bank account and can receive Bitcoin, all you need to do is set it up! 

The process of setting up your Cash App for the first time can be a little lengthy. Once complete, however, it is an incredibly easy way to send money directly to your checking account from your crypto wallet.

### Step 1. Create your Account

1. Download Cash App and create an account
2. Enter your email address and verification code
3. Add your bank via debit card
4. Enter your first and last name
5. Create your username

### Step 2. Purchase One Dollar of $BTC

1. Move to the **$BTC** tab and select “buy” 
2. Enter your phone number and verification code
3. Enter your legal name
4. Enter your date of birth
5. Enter the last 4 of your social security number
6. Enter your current address
7. Create your pin
8. Purchase 1 dollar of **$BTC**

### Step 3. Verify your Identity 

1. In the **$BTC** tab, select verify your identity
2. Take a picture of your Photo ID or Driver’s License 
3. Take a picture of your face
4. Select transfers for the reason
5. Get your **$BTC** Address

### Step 4. Send your Asset via zeroBRIDGE

1. Go to [https://bridge.zerodao.com/](https://bridge.zerodao.com/)
2. Link your crypto wallet
3. Fill out your desired release
4. Sign and Send
5. Wait for it to Show up in your Cash App
6. (optional) Get a milkshake because you have money in your Cash App to use!

As I said before, a little lengthy, but most of it is just inputting personal information. The good news is that whenever you need to send yourself funds now, all you need to point our bridge at the right destination.

![shoot and explode.gif](https://i.ibb.co/Nyz2VJW/shoot-and-explode.gif)
_(You using this method visualized)_

Thanks for reading this quick guide, and keep on the lookout for more content from us at [zeroDAO](https://zerodao.com/)!

**- Grey**

### Contact Us

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Guide describing the process of creating a cash app, setting up a $BTC address, and then transferring directly into it from your crypto wallet using zeroBRIDGE.

zeroBRIDGE to Cash App

# Another Milestone Reached
![150-btc-over-550-transactions](https://i.ibb.co/mBD6sgn/150-btc-over-550-transactions.png)

### Thank You All
We appreciate your continued support of our platform! A week ago we crossed the 150 $BTC mark with around 550 transactions and as I'm posting this, we stand at 170 $BTC across 1060 transactions. The team is proud of these numbers and we pledge to you to keep pushing out quality updates and to continue providing you a safe and speedy platform for all your cross chain bridging needs.

Thanks for everything! See you again soon.

-grey

###  Contact Us

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We've reached over 150 $BTC of volume bridged over zeroBRIDGE!

Over 150 $BTC Bridged

# Thank You to Ren for a Great AMA

We had a great AMA with [Ren](https://twitter.com/renprotocol) on August 24th discussing the current state of [zeroDAO](https://twitter.com/zerodaoHQ). If you missed it you can always find it [here on youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj_-RhQKNaE&ab_channel=MaximilianRoszko)! We wanted to thank everyone who came by and for everyone who has visited zeroDAO. We really appreciate your interaction with us and we hope to provide you all with more features and content as we move forward.

![thanks](https://i.ibb.co/9pgXK1S/hey-thanks.gif)

## Current Plans for the Near Future

We touched upon this briefly during the AMA but the developers at zeroDAO have some plans for the near future for zeroBRIDGE. No timeline on these just yet, but we are excited to share these projects with you!

#### XMR Bridging

One of the exciting assets that we have our eyes on is [XMR](https://twitter.com/monero). XMR is a major cryptocurrency where every user is anonymous by default. They have an emphasis on privacy and speed and will be a perfect fit here on [zeroBRIDGE](https://bridge.zerodao.com/).

#### Lending

One of our main focuses is on [Lending](https://zerodao.com/blog/meta-transaction-lending/). It is our plan to solve "time slippage" by implementing a lending platform and a p2p network of keepers. Interested? Check out the link written by one of the dev's here at zeroDAO.

#### zeroPAY

zeroPAY is a tool that will provide invoices for payment in BTC, trades it over zerop2p, and then pays the vendor in USDC. Stay tuned for more information or come and ask us in our community chat!


#### We're here working hard each and every day

zeroDAO can make cross chain a more user friendly experience!

Thanks for reading! See you again soon.

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###  Contact Us

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A thank you to the ren community for the successful AMA with the zeroDAO developers and a look ahead on what's to come!

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