By Debbie — Jan 1, 2025

Self Chain 2024 Rewind

Feels like 2024 passed in the blink of an eye, but looking back, it’s incredible to see how much we’ve achieved and how eventful the year has been for Self Chain. From rebranding to launching our mainnet and strengthening our global presence, we’ve hit major milestones and made relentless progress. These achievements have laid a solid foundation for even bigger things to come in 2025. Let’s take a look back at the highlights that made this year unforgettable.

Mainnet and Ecosystem Development

Rebranding: Frontier to Self Chain

We began the year with a major milestone—our rebranding from Frontier to Self Chain. This rebranding was more than just a name change, it represented our commitment to evolving as a modular, intent-centric blockchain for seamless Web3 access. Learn more.

Self Chain Incentivized Testnet 2

Testnet 2 marked a significant milestone toward our mainnet release, building on the success of our first testnet. This phase focused on stress-testing scalability, speed, and security, while inviting 200 validators and 500 stakers to help refine the network. Participants helped demonstrate the network’s strength and refine its features, ensuring a smooth and reliable path to the mainnet launch. Read more.

Comprehensive Security Audit

As we approached the mainnet launch, we completed a thorough security audit in collaboration with Beosin. By addressing key findings, we reinforced our commitment to platform stability and user trust. Read more.

Mainnet Launch

The launch of the Self Chain Mainnet was a defining milestone in our journey, executed through three meticulously planned stages to ensure a seamless transition and a robust network foundation.

Stage 1: Genesis Ceremony involved blockchain production, onboarding foundation validators and professional genesis validators, establishing a secure and stable baseline for the network. Learn more.

Stage 2: Migration and Staking enabled early adopters to migrate their assets and participate in staking, reinforcing network security and operations. Learn more.

Stage 3: Community Validator Nodes Participation marked the final phase, inviting public validators to decentralize the network further and foster greater community involvement. Learn more.

These three stages collectively laid the groundwork for a resilient and scalable network, setting the stage for Self Chain’s future growth and innovation.

Mainnet Integration: Frontier Wallet

Self Chain’s mainnet became fully integrated with the Frontier Wallet, enabling users to seamlessly interact with the network. Learn more.

Mainnet Integration: Keplr Wallet

Self Chain expanded its ecosystem by going live on the Keplr Wallet, providing users with enhanced accessibility and seamless transaction capabilities. Learn more.

Tokenomics and Exchange Support

SLF Tokenomics Unveiled

We introduced the SLF token with a refined tokenomics model. As part of our long-term strategy, the team token vesting period was also extended from 2 years to 6 years, demonstrating our dedication to sustainable growth.

CEX Support and Token Swap

$SLF expanded its presence by getting listed on several leading exchanges while those already supporting the token, like Binance, facilitated a seamless rebranding and token swap. Here’s a snapshot of the key updates:

Binance: Facilitated the transition from $FRONT to $SLF and conducted a USDC airdrop for eligible holders, sponsored by Self Chain.
HTX: Enabled seamless conversion of $FRONT to $SLF on a 1:1 basis.
Crypto.com: Listed $SLF with trading pairs in USD, EUR, and more.

Check the graphic showcasing the leading exchanges where $SLF is now listed. For detailed information, visit here.

SLF on Binance Simple Earn

$SLF also became available on Binance Simple Earn, offering users the opportunity to earn up to 18.9% APR through flexible and locked earning options. This launch provided participants with tailored plans, including real-time earnings and higher returns with a 90-day lock-up period, further enhancing the utility of $SLF and strengthening its presence within the Binance ecosystem.

SLF Token Airdrop

We rewarded our early supporters with an SLF token airdrop, recognizing their invaluable participation in Incentivized Testnet 1 and 2.

Foundation Node Lock

We achieved a strategic milestone by permanently locking 10% of $SLF tokens in foundation nodes, ensuring long-term network stability and commitment. Learn more.

Innovation and Resources

Whitepaper Release

This year, Self Chain introduced its whitepaper, offering a comprehensive overview of our vision, technical architecture, and the innovations driving our Layer 1 blockchain. The document serves as a key resource, outlining our roadmap and providing detailed insights into the technologies and strategies shaping the future of Self Chain. Read it here.

Developer Documentation

We released the Self Chain developer documentation which covers a wide range of topics, offering everything developers need to start building, testing, and deploying applications on Self Chain. Start building.

Mintscan Integration

Self Chain went live on Mintscan this year, providing the community with a powerful tool to explore on-chain metrics, transactions, validator information, and real-time data. With features like governance tracking, validator performance insights, and detailed network activity, Mintscan became an essential resource for developers, validators, and Web3 enthusiasts to monitor and understand Self Chain’s growth. Read here.

Global Engagement and Events Sponsorships

Sponsoring one of the most prestigious blockchain events in Dubai provided us with the perfect opportunity to showcase Self Chain’s innovations, including our keyless wallets and intent-centric technology. Engaging with global leaders and innovators, we highlighted how Self Chain is transforming Web3 accessibility and security. See announcement.

As the title sponsor of this premier event, we shared our vision of blockchain innovation, emphasizing our keyless wallets and intent-driven solutions. Sponsoring the conclave allowed us to connect with a diverse audience, fostering collaboration and discussing how Self Chain is redefining blockchain interactions. See announcement.

The WBC Boxing Title Fight provided an incredible platform for Self Chain to bridge the worlds of blockchain and sports, reaching a global audience. Sponsoring this prestigious event allowed us to showcase our commitment to innovation and our vision of bridging blockchain with mainstream spaces, reaching new and diverse communities. See announcement.

Community and Governance

Community Hub Launch

This year, we launched the Self Chain Community Hub, a dedicated space for connecting, learning, and growing within the Self Chain ecosystem. The Hub offers resources for community leaders, facilitates local meetups and workshops, and fosters collaboration across global Web3 communities, creating a vibrant and engaged network of supporters. Follow the Hub on X.

Governance Portal Launch

In a significant roadmap update, we launched the Self Chain Governance Portal, empowering the community to take an active role in decision-making and shaping the network’s future. Learn more.

Community Growth Initiatives

Regional Leaders Campaign: We kicked off this initiative to grow vibrant local communities and onboard passionate leaders worldwide.
Philippines Community Launch: Strengthened our global presence by launching a dedicated community in the Philippines, connecting with Web3 enthusiasts in the region.

Community Engagement Initiatives

Throughout the year, we actively engaged with our growing community through a variety of campaigns and activities. From interactive campaigns on platforms like Zealy, Galxe, and Superboard to hosting thread contests, quiz competitions, and exciting giveaways, we ensured continuous engagement and participation. With a total community of over 200,000 members, 50M+ views across all socials, and a team of 100+ ambassadors, these initiatives not only fostered a sense of belonging within the Self Chain community but also highlighted our commitment to connecting with Web3 enthusiasts worldwide.

Looking Ahead to 2025

As we wrap up 2024, the milestones achieved this year have created a strong foundation for what’s coming next. From the mainnet launch to expanding our global presence and driving technological advancements, 2024 has been a year of significant progress for Self Chain.

In 2025, we’re gearing up for something monumental, Self Chain is integrating AI Agents into our Intent-Centric Access Layer to simplify processes, enhance accessibility, and unlock seamless Web3 experiences.

As part of this transformation, we’re also introducing the SSS authentication module for enhanced security and accessibility. Additionally, CosmWasm is ready to bring advanced smart contract capabilities. This upgrade is part of our larger vision of building an AI-powered infrastructure layer for Web3, positioning Self Chain at the forefront of blockchain innovation.

Stay tuned for the exciting journey ahead—2025 is going to be remarkable!

About Self Chain

Self Chain is the first Modular Intent-Centric Access Layer1 blockchain and keyless wallet infrastructure service using MPC-TSS/AA for multi-chain Web3 access. The innovative system simplifies the user experience with its intent-focused approach, using LLM to interpret user intent and discover the most efficient paths.

Self Chain ensures that onboarding and recovery are effortless with keyless wallets that grant users complete self-custody over their assets. In addition, it provides automated rewards to dApps when they efficiently resolve user intent, further enhancing the user experience. Moreover, Self Chain incorporates Account Abstraction with MPC-TSS to provide secure signing and reduce transaction fees. It's a platform that redefines blockchain interaction, making it more secure and user-friendly for everyone.