https://lumera.io/blog/What we shipped, and why.https://lumera.io/lumera-x-midnight-foundation-bringing-decentralized-storage-to-the-midnight-network/https://lumera.io/lumera-x-midnight-foundation-bringing-decentralized-storage-to-the-midnight-network/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:43:57 +0000Privacy-first blockchain has a storage problem. Midnight has done something genuinely difficult: it has built a programmable privacy layer that gives developers the tools to create applications where sensitive data is protected at the protocol level. Zero-knowledge proofs. Selective disclosure. Private-by-design application logic. The on-chain execution story is solved. But off-chain storage is sthttps://lumera.io/how-to-migrate-your-lumera-account-to-evm-a-step-by-step-guide-testnet/https://lumera.io/how-to-migrate-your-lumera-account-to-evm-a-step-by-step-guide-testnet/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:59:11 +0000Lumera has upgraded to full EVM compatibility on testnet. If you have an existing Lumera wallet, your account needs to be migrated before you can use MetaMask, access EVM-based features, or interact with the new DeFi layer. This guide walks you through the entire process from start to finish. No technical background required. What Changed and … How to Migrate Your Lumera Account to EVM: A Step-by-https://lumera.io/q2-2026-update-whats-ahead/https://lumera.io/q2-2026-update-whats-ahead/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:55:01 +0000Q2 2026 was Lumera’s strongest quarter yet for on-chain activity and infrastructure growth — a period of consolidation after Q1’s Foundry Season 2 surge, capped by two of the largest technical milestones in the protocol’s history and a major new institutional partnership. The quarter in brief: EVM support went live on testnet (June 30). Lumera is … Q2 2026 Update: What’s Ahead Read More »https://lumera.io/lumera-is-now-evm-compatible/https://lumera.io/lumera-is-now-evm-compatible/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:45:01 +0000Testnet goes live June 30, 2026. Mainnet to follow. 📣 Testnet announcement. Everything in this post applies to Lumera Testnet. Mainnet users do not need to take any action yet. We will publish a separate Mainnet announcement with specific upgrade heights and dates once the Testnet phase completes. What this means and why it matters? Lumera … Lumera Is Now EVM-Compatible Read More »https://lumera.io/xangle-airdrop-campaign-for-the-korean-community/https://lumera.io/xangle-airdrop-campaign-for-the-korean-community/Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:59:49 +0000Lumera Protocol is hosting a special airdrop campaign for the Korean community, in partnership with Xangle. The campaign runs from June 17 to July 1, 2026, with a total reward pool of 10,000 LUME distributed across 100 winners. If you have been curious about Lumera but have not had a reason to jump in, this is a … Xangle Airdrop Campaign for the Korean Community Read More »https://lumera.io/lumera-protocol-may-2026-community-update/https://lumera.io/lumera-protocol-may-2026-community-update/Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:52:01 +0000May was one of Lumera’s biggest months yet. Cascade went live in two major ecosystems, v1.12.0 Aurora Zenith shipped to mainnet with a fundamental upgrade to how SuperNode operators get paid, and partner announcements drove over half a million impressions in a single day. The network is no longer just infrastructure in development. It is … Lumera Protocol: May 2026 Community Update Read More »https://lumera.io/lumera-x-lukso-bringing-permanent-verifiable-storage-to-digital-assets-and-identity/https://lumera.io/lumera-x-lukso-bringing-permanent-verifiable-storage-to-digital-assets-and-identity/Tue, 26 May 2026 15:58:13 +0000We’re excited to announce a strategic partnership between Lumera Protocol and LUKSO, focused on strengthening the foundations of digital ownership by solving one of the most persistent problems in NFTs and on-chain identity: long-term availability and verifiability of off-chain data. This collaboration integrates Lumera’s Cascade module with the LUKSO ecosystem, enabling creators, brands, and devehttps://lumera.io/lumera-testnet-upgrade-v1-12-0-aurora-zenith-what-this-upgrade-means-for-the-network/https://lumera.io/lumera-testnet-upgrade-v1-12-0-aurora-zenith-what-this-upgrade-means-for-the-network/Tue, 19 May 2026 22:28:22 +0000Lumera testnet upgrade proposal v1.12.0, codenamed Aurora Zenith, is now live for a 48-hour governance vote. The upgrade is estimated to execute at block height 4,833,000, around May 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC. This release covers three meaningful areas: Everlight Phase 1 storage rewards, LEP-5 cryptographic storage commitments, and the LEP-6 storage-truth foundation. Taken … Lumera Testnet Upgrade https://lumera.io/injective-builders-can-now-store-application-data-permanently-on-lumera/https://lumera.io/injective-builders-can-now-store-application-data-permanently-on-lumera/Fri, 15 May 2026 23:06:09 +0000Storage is the Starting Point, Not the Whole Story Lumera is a purpose-built infrastructure protocol for decentralized AI, storage, and compute. Its three core modules are Cascade (permanent storage), Inference (distributed AI compute), and Sense (authenticity and content verification). These are not separate products. They are layers of a single infrastructure network, each one extending … Injecthttps://lumera.io/lumera-protocol-april-2026-community-update/https://lumera.io/lumera-protocol-april-2026-community-update/Fri, 01 May 2026 22:33:52 +0000April was a milestone month for Lumera. The network processed its highest volume of daily transactions to date, governance passed its first meaningful economic parameter update, SuperNode infrastructure expanded, and development continued to ship across multiple workstreams. With Foundry Season 2 wrapped and Q1 behind us, the team shifted focus toward protocol maturity, ecosystem growth, … Lumera https://lumera.io/q1-2026-update-whats-ahead/https://lumera.io/q1-2026-update-whats-ahead/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:57 +0000Lumera had a strong first quarter of 2026. The network grew meaningfully across the board: wallets doubled, transactions increased sharply, storage capacity expanded, and the community got much larger. The team also pushed several important network upgrades during the quarter, improving the core technology and adding new tools for developers and node operators. Just as … Q1 2026 Update: What’s Ahehttps://lumera.io/lumera-protocol-march-2026-community-update/https://lumera.io/lumera-protocol-march-2026-community-update/Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:28:35 +0000March was a productive month for Lumera across infrastructure, protocol development, and community growth. SuperNode expansion continued at a steady pace, storage capacity increased meaningfully, and the network processed substantially more transactions than it had the month before. The team also delivered an important protocol upgrade, responded quickly and transparently to an unexpected network https://lumera.io/lumera-mainnet-halt-what-happened-and-what-were-building/https://lumera.io/lumera-mainnet-halt-what-happened-and-what-were-building/Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:33:50 +0000On March 25, 2026, the Lumera mainnet experienced a consensus halt at block height 4,288,927. The chain stopped producing finalized blocks for several hours. No funds were lost. No fork occurred. No state was corrupted. But it stopped. And the community deserves a clear, honest account of why. What Happened The halt was triggered by … Lumera Mainnet Halt: What Happened and What We’re Building Readhttps://lumera.io/lumera-protocol-january-february-2026-community-update/https://lumera.io/lumera-protocol-january-february-2026-community-update/Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:03:06 +0000January and February marked a strong start to 2026 for Lumera — continued progress across real network usage, protocol maturity, and ecosystem readiness. Early-year momentum reinforced the shift from foundational infrastructure into measurable on-chain participation through the Hub, staking, and Cascade activity. February extended that trajectory with one of the most meaningful protocol upgrade cyhttps://lumera.io/from-momentum-to-mission-lumera-foundry-season-2-launches/https://lumera.io/from-momentum-to-mission-lumera-foundry-season-2-launches/Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:16:32 +0000Season 1 of Lumera Foundry has officially wrapped, and the response from the community has been incredible. Over the course of the season, the Lumera community earned over 200 million XP and completed more than 250,000 quests, contributing across social, educational, and ecosystem-focused challenges. Season 1 demonstrated that Foundry can support meaningful participation at scale … From Momentum thttps://lumera.io/2025-in-review-whats-to-come-in-2026/https://lumera.io/2025-in-review-whats-to-come-in-2026/Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:30:28 +00002025 marked the evolution of Pastel Network into Lumera Protocol, a transformation that went far beyond a rebrand. Lumera was rebuilt from the ground up with stronger architecture, modular infrastructure, and a redesigned economic model, creating a platform capable of supporting decentralized storage, AI services, and scalable Web3 applications. This evolution carries forward the lessons, momentumhttps://lumera.io/chainalysis-adds-support-for-lumera-protocol/https://lumera.io/chainalysis-adds-support-for-lumera-protocol/Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:07:18 +0000We’re excited to announce that Lumera Protocol now has basic support from Chainalysis, a major step toward broader ecosystem adoption and compliance. This support enables us to work more effectively with on- and off-ramps, paving the way for exchanges, custodians, and other service providers to integrate Lumera safely and responsibly. By leveraging Chainalysis’ industry-standard analytics … Chainahttps://lumera.io/your-network-your-node-join-lumeras-supernode-program/https://lumera.io/your-network-your-node-join-lumeras-supernode-program/Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:15:00 +0000As we approach the next milestone for the Lumera Protocol, we’re excited to share an update on the Lumera SuperNode Program and what it means for the health and stability of the network. Starting December 19, 2025, the program will officially open, and the Foundation will begin reviewing applications for the first cohort of SuperNode operators. If you are … Your Network, Your Node: Join Lumera’s Shttps://lumera.io/lumera-1-8-5-is-live-supernodes-are-running-cascade-is-open-and-the-supernode-program-begins/https://lumera.io/lumera-1-8-5-is-live-supernodes-are-running-cascade-is-open-and-the-supernode-program-begins/Wed, 17 Dec 2025 21:39:49 +0000Lumera has reached a major milestone.   With the 1.8.5 release, some of the most anticipated upgrades in the project’s history are now live: SuperNodes are running on mainnet, Cascade — our decentralized permanent storage module — is available for everyone, and the Lumera SuperNode Program is officially open. This release represents months of work across the core blockchain, … Lumera 1.8.5 Is Livehttps://lumera.io/%f0%9f%8e%84-12-days-of-lumera-join-our-festive-testnet-celebration/https://lumera.io/%f0%9f%8e%84-12-days-of-lumera-join-our-festive-testnet-celebration/Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:47:30 +0000Lumera is hitting a major milestone, and we want to celebrate with our community! From December 13 to December 24, 2025, we’re launching the “12 Days of Lumera” campaign — a festive, interactive series of quests designed to reward our amazing community members while exploring Lumera’s testnet and Cascade. This is your chance to earn LUME, try out … 🎄 12 Days of Lumera: Join Our Festive Testnet Celhttps://lumera.io/release-1-8-5-supernodes-are-coming-lumeras-biggest-upgrade-yet-goes-live-this-week/https://lumera.io/release-1-8-5-supernodes-are-coming-lumeras-biggest-upgrade-yet-goes-live-this-week/Mon, 01 Dec 2025 23:34:44 +0000Lumera is entering a new era. This week, we’re rolling out one of the most important upgrades in the project’s history — an update that brings SuperNodes to mainnet for the very first time and unlocks Cascade, our decentralized permanent storage module, for everyone. This release has been months in the making. On the engineering … Release 1.8.5 — SuperNodes Are Coming: Lumera’s Biggest Upgrade Yethttps://lumera.io/wallet-guide-how-to-add-lume-to-your-cosmostation-wallet/https://lumera.io/wallet-guide-how-to-add-lume-to-your-cosmostation-wallet/Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:33:57 +0000If you’re ready to explore the Lumera ecosystem, one of the first steps is setting up your wallet so you can hold and use LUME, the native token of Lumera Protocol. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to add LUME to your Cosmostation Wallet — whether you’re using the browser extension or the mobile app. … Wallet Guide: How to Add LUME to Your Cosmostation Wallet Read More »https://lumera.io/lumera-protocol-faq-everything-you-need-to-know/https://lumera.io/lumera-protocol-faq-everything-you-need-to-know/Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:11:00 +0000As Lumera Protocol approaches mainnet, our community has been asking a lot of questions about the network, its $LUME token, and how to get involved. We’ve put together this comprehensive FAQ to answer the most common questions and help you understand the ecosystem. You can also check out our FAQ page here which will be … Lumera Protocol FAQ: Everything You Need to Know Read More »https://lumera.io/your-keplr-wallet-just-got-rewarded-lumera-airdrop-live/https://lumera.io/your-keplr-wallet-just-got-rewarded-lumera-airdrop-live/Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:00:40 +0000Your Keplr Wallet Just Got Rewarded — Lumera Airdrop Live! We’re excited to announce the Lumera x Keplr Wallet Campaign, a fun and interactive way to get started with Keplr Wallet while earning rewards. This campaign is designed to onboard new users, expand awareness of the Lumera ecosystem, and give participants a chance to claim an exclusive … Your Keplr Wallet Just Got Rewarded — Lumera Airdrophttps://lumera.io/introducing-the-lumera-hub-your-all-in-one-gateway-to-the-lumera-ecosystem/https://lumera.io/introducing-the-lumera-hub-your-all-in-one-gateway-to-the-lumera-ecosystem/Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:00:47 +0000The Lumera Protocol has always been about building decentralized infrastructure that empowers builders, creators, and communities. But until now, navigating the full breadth of the network’s capabilities required hopping between explorers, wallets, governance portals, and analytics tools.   The Lumera Hub changes that. It’s your single, unified interface for exploring, managing, and participating https://lumera.io/keplr-wallet-welcomes-lumera-full-support-for-dashboard-validator-and-multisig/https://lumera.io/keplr-wallet-welcomes-lumera-full-support-for-dashboard-validator-and-multisig/Wed, 15 Oct 2025 20:06:48 +0000We’re thrilled to announce that Keplr Wallet now fully supports the Lumera Protocol, bringing seamless access to the Lumera ecosystem for all Cosmos users. With this integration, users can now manage, stake, and secure their LUME directly through Keplr’s Dashboard, Validator, and Multisig services — unlocking a streamlined, secure, and user-friendly experience for the Lumera community. Explore … Khttps://lumera.io/q3-2025-update-whats-ahead/https://lumera.io/q3-2025-update-whats-ahead/Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:57:22 +0000Quarter in Review: Vision Executed, but This is Just the Beginning Q3 was a transformative quarter for Lumera Protocol. Building on the momentum from Q2, we achieved major milestones that laid the foundation for a thriving ecosystem. From record Testnet activity to the successful Mainnet launch, validator onboarding, community campaigns, and wallet integrations, this quarter … Q3 2025 Update & Whahttps://lumera.io/validators-vs-supernodes-the-engine-of-lumera-protocol/https://lumera.io/validators-vs-supernodes-the-engine-of-lumera-protocol/Thu, 18 Sep 2025 18:11:53 +0000Lumera Protocol isn’t just another blockchain. It’s a modular ecosystem designed to power AI computation, permanent storage, and content authenticity verification across Web3. At the foundation of this ecosystem are two complementary roles: Validators and SuperNodes. Understanding the distinction between them is key for anyone looking to secure the network, power its services, or earn $LUME rewardhttps://lumera.io/how-to-claim-lume-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-psl-to-lume-conversion/https://lumera.io/how-to-claim-lume-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-psl-to-lume-conversion/Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:17:46 +0000As we gear up for the Lumera Protocol mainnet launch, we’re excited to introduce the Community Claim Module — a dedicated system that allows PSL holders to convert their tokens into LUME. This post breaks down how the conversion works, the options you have as a PSL holder, and how to make the best decision for your … How to Claim LUME: Everything You Need to Know About the PSL-to-LUME Conversion Rhttps://lumera.io/lumera-101-what-is-lumera-protocol/https://lumera.io/lumera-101-what-is-lumera-protocol/Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:06:40 +0000Lumera Protocol is a next-generation blockchain built for the age of decentralized AI, autonomous agents, and permanent data storage. Formerly known as Pastel Network, Lumera isn’t just another Layer 1 — it’s a purpose-built, high-performance foundation for the future of Web3 services. At its core, Lumera combines scalable infrastructure with programmable economic incentives, making it possible fo