# Mid-Week Update from the Alephium Gazette

Hello, Alephium enthusiasts! It’s time for our mid-week update to keep you informed on the latest buzz in the blockchain space. Let’s dive in!

### **Mining News: ALPH’s first ASIC miner!**

[Goldshellminer](https://twitter.com/goldshellminer) has unveiled the AL BOX, a home-friendly ASIC miner designed to enhance your ALPH mining capabilities boasting 360G/180w. You can expect this box to run silently at 35db similar to their design for other algorithms. This is a significant leap forward for ALPH’s growing ecosystem.

%[https://twitter.com/goldshellminer/status/1775342476167200777] 

### **ICO Launchpad ALERT: $NOODZ ICO Launchpad Imminent**

The ICO launchpad from $NOODZ is going to be live the following days, and the very first token to launch there is the $SHIO token.

%[https://twitter.com/NoodlesAlph/status/1775477080089579853] 

### **Gaming News: What The Duck Fully Launched**

[Alph\_duck’s](https://twitter.com/alph_ducks) much-anticipated game, What The Duck, has officially taken flight with features like Duck Battles and Staking.

%[https://twitter.com/hiramabiffkas/status/1774802171613077531] 

### **Project Milestone:** [**Amolyus**](https://twitter.com/amolyus)**' $LFG Stage 2**

Congratulations to Amolyus for completing Stage 2 of $LFG. We’re ready for the next stage! To learn more about the project, check out the tweet below.

%[https://twitter.com/amolyus/status/1772962008796955003] 

### **Innovation Grant:** [**Dogwifbat's**](https://twitter.com/dogwifbatt) **RugSniffer**

With a grant from [Blockflow Alliance DAO](https://twitter.com/Blockflow_DAO), the RugSniffer project is well underway, promising to bring new solutions to the community.

%[https://twitter.com/dogwifbatt/status/1773773971462234608] 

### **New Project #1:** [**Betify**](https://twitter.com/betifyprotocol)

Their team is betting on innovation with their new platform. Get ready to revolutionize your gaming experience so keep an eye on this one!

%[https://twitter.com/betifyprotocol/status/1774801377270612391?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1774801377270612391%7Ctwgr%5E12f84228100aa8c2e5e14889a3a95fd42389d17e%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fhashnode.com%2Fdraft%2F660b353ae3bf1b684cc4b1b4] 

### **New Project #2:** [**Root Finance**](https://twitter.com/AlphRoot)

Being developed by [Intrepid\_crypto](https://twitter.com/intrepid_crypto), is aiming to root itself firmly in the ecosystem! Root Finance is a decentralized finance protocol covering lending and assets.

### **A Farewell: MetaPool Closure Announcement**

It’s with a heavy heart that we announce [MetaPool](https://twitter.com/Metapool_tech), your trusted mining pool, will cease operations in 2 weeks.

%[https://twitter.com/Metapool_tech/status/1775082889626910920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1775082889626910920%7Ctwgr%5E12f84228100aa8c2e5e14889a3a95fd42389d17e%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fhashnode.com%2Fdraft%2F660b353ae3bf1b684cc4b1b4] 

### **Staking Opportunities: Bitrue Staking Pool**

In a move to further bolster the $ALPH ecosystem, [Bitrue](https://twitter.com/BitrueOfficial) has launched a staking pool for $ALPH. This provides a fantastic opportunity for holders to earn reward.

%[https://twitter.com/AlephiumGazette/status/1775497311877288292] 

Don’t miss out on our latest blogs

* [Strategic Crypto Investing: A Deep Dive into Token Allocation, DApps, and Promising Projects](https://alephiumgazette.com/strategic-crypto-investing-a-deep-dive-into-token-allocation-dapps-and-promising-projects)
    
* [The Quest for the Greatest Blockchain Ever Created: A Practical Discussion](https://alephiumgazette.com/the-quest-for-the-greatest-blockchain-ever-created-a-practical-discussion).
    

Stay informed, stay engaged, and let’s continue to build the future of blockchain together!

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