{"id":8115,"date":"2018-05-04T09:49:09","date_gmt":"2018-05-04T09:49:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nkn.org\/community\/blog\/nkn-monthly-report-may-2018\/"},"modified":"2020-12-12T16:04:05","modified_gmt":"2020-12-12T16:04:05","slug":"nkn-monthly-report-may-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nkn.org\/zh-hans\/community\/blog\/nkn-monthly-report-may-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"NKN Monthly Report, May 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

A comprehensive project report to NKN community (4\/1\/2018~4\/30\/2018)<\/p>\n

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Monthly Report\u00a0Cover<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

NKN R&D Activities<\/h3>\n

NKN team had a great month of hard work to deliver results. Before we dive deep into the progress made in April 2018, we need to clarify the actual status of NKN github repository.<\/p>\n

NKN github repository<\/h4>\n

To those who may have concern on the code history from ft-blockchain,<\/p>\n

\u25cf The ft-blockchain code in NKN repo is an incentivized online discussion forum for DEMO only. It is based on DNA and is NOT core purpose of NKN project.<\/p>\n

\u25cf DNA complies with APACHE license that by design permits anyone to reuse the code and create derivative products almost under any license, ranging from copyleft to proprietary.<\/p>\n

\u25cf The founder of NKN, Yanbo Li, is the key maintainer for DNA\u00a0. He is also the 1st and major code contributors for DNA. https:\/\/github.com\/DNAProject\/DNA\/graphs\/contributors<\/a><\/p>\n

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Yanbo Li is the top ranking contributor to DNA\u00a0project.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u25cf The core code of NKN (nknorg\/nkn repo) is still under development and will open to public soon. NKN team want to guarantee the framework and main direction of nkn-core development. The nknorg\/nkn repo comprises four core parts as a public blockchain infrastructure. They are decentralized data transmission network (DDTN), proof of relay (PoR), blockchain consensus and incentive distribution mechanism. With all these elements, NKN is served as a network-oriented blockchain platform.<\/p>\n

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nkn core repo is set as private repo; however source code publication will come\u00a0soon.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Although nknorg\/nkn repository is private one, from the statistics below, you will find, NKN team is proactively working on it days and nights.<\/p>\n

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Recent commits counts of nknorg\/nkn core repository (private)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We are working to publish NKN core repo source code. The NKN open source day is an important milestone for this project. It will come soon and stay tuned.<\/p>\n

To better understanding NKN R&D activities, we can divide the tasks into two categories as backend blockchain and frontend App UI development sections.<\/p>\n

Backend Blockchain Development<\/h4>\n

\u25cf NKN (Minimum Viable Prototype) MVP tested with 10 nodes, it successfully created blocks; there is no problem found when nodes join the network and exit the network.<\/p>\n

\u25cf DDTN development is ongoing. In a simplified version, it is now possible to forward packets in the distributed hash table. DDTN can communicate via websocket and traffic is successfully forwarded through NKN nodes.<\/p>\n

\u25cf Proof of Relay (PoR) development is ongoing. A small and fixed portion of the packets will be randomly selected as proof. The random selection can be verified and cannot be predicted or controlled. Proof will be sent to other nodes for payment and rewards.<\/p>\n

\u25cf Majority Vote Cellular Automata (MVCA) based Ising consensus development is ongoing. Consensus among massive nodes can be reached efficiently by only communicating with neighbors using a novel algorithm. Consensus is reached for every block to prevent fork.<\/p>\n

\u25cf Incentive distribution mechanism is under study. The proposal uses game theory to encourage nodes to build the network and achieve Nash equilibrium. Incentive distribution mechanism encourage free-rider clients\u2019 transformation to nodes of NKN which is beneficial to the overall ecosystem of NKN.<\/p>\n

\u25cf The prevention scheme for collusion attacks was designed, which prevents malicious nodes who share their knowledge to cheat for rewards.<\/p>\n

\u25cf Moore type Cellular Automata based Ising Consensus simulation successfully performed and verified the set up for with a predefined fault tolerance.<\/p>\n

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Team discussion of consensus based on Cellular\u00a0Automata<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Frontend App UI Development<\/h4>\n

\u25cf Frontend team agreed that a web client has good cross-platform features and can use the existing R&D strength to rapidly advance App UI prototype design.<\/p>\n

\u25cf App UI functional architecture was fixed as three parts.<\/p>\n

\u25cb Sharing, transferring and setting of network resources.<\/p>\n

\u25cb Display node connection status.<\/p>\n

\u25cb Wallet management, transfer and free trade.<\/p>\n

\u25cf App UI information architecture was fixed. Guest and miners will be differentiated from front end perspective.<\/p>\n

\u25cf App UI prototype drafting was complete and under internal review. It started from a Chinese version as below, and will be translated English version once it is finally fixed.<\/p>\n

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Aligned App UI block diagram illustration for decentralized bandwidth exchange<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

R&D Future\u00a0Work<\/h4>\n

\u25cf Finish the preliminary design of distributed data transmission network (DDTN) based on distributed hash table (DHT);<\/p>\n

\u25cf Finish the preliminary design of Proof of Relay (PoR) as a useful Proof of Work (PoW) mechanism for distributed data transmission network;<\/p>\n

\u25cf Finish the preliminary design of consensus mechanism based on Cellular Automata (CA);<\/p>\n

\u25cf Build the basic blockchain infrastructure of NKN.<\/p>\n

NKN Business & Ecosystem Development<\/h3>\n

BD with Internet Service Providers<\/h4>\n

Our business development team has been discussing with one of the leading cable TV and Internet service providers in US, regarding their wireless and IoT plans and how NKN technology can help them. We explored a few use cases for smart cities, where IoT devices such as smart meters will be wireless connected via a mesh network. NKN technology can enable the decentralized network relay functionality, provide security and verifiability for the small volume yet highly profitable data traffic, as well as supply a micropayment mechanism.<\/p>\n

Looking further ahead, the cable companies in the US would like to build out their own wireless network (licensed, unlicensed, and shared licensed) in order to compete effectively with the existing cellular operators. The traditional business model might pose a steep uphill battle. However, NKN is working with the leading operators to build alternative or hybrid business model with tokenization that can differentiate.<\/p>\n

Fundamentally, the ecosystem NKN envision calls for many more smaller network providers so the users have more choices, better price and better services. NKN is actively seeking partnership with WiFi access providers, real estate owners, and small businesses to bootstrap their network business. Once our token is listed, NKN Foundation will play a key role in this space.<\/p>\n

WiFi NOW<\/h4>\n

In May, the business development team will be sponsoring and participating in the upcoming WiFi NOW conference in the San Francisco Bay Area. Over the course of the event, NKN will be meeting with WiFi equipment vendors, service providers, and more to explore opportunities to advance the NKN ecosystem. Our own, Bruce Z. Li will be participating in a panel discussion regarding the future of WiFi, further sharing NKN\u2019s technology leadership in ushering in the new generation of decentralized networking.<\/p>\n

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BD Future\u00a0Work<\/h4>\n

\u25cf Set up NKN\u2019s global operation structure<\/p>\n

\u25cf Finalize partnership scope and focus<\/p>\n

\u25cf Explore business development towards Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the USA and China<\/p>\n

NKN Community Activities<\/h3>\n

NKN followers:<\/h4>\n

It is great that we see diversity of NKN community. According to the data analytics, the major NKN follower comes from more than 38 countries and 18% comes from United states while 14% comes from Russia. We are looking forward to see more and more fans all over the world to enjoy NKN project and make friends with each other in our community. We are also welcoming community helpers to create an intimate, relax, technical environment with us together.<\/p>\n

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Community member region distribution pie\u00a0chart<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The next step, NKN team will enhance community building by a series activities. We hope our community can help improve community by introducing more members into<\/p>\n

Medium (New): https:\/\/medium.com\/nknetwork<\/a><\/p>\n

Reddit (New): https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/nknblockchain<\/a><\/p>\n

Twitter (Key): https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/NKN_ORG<\/a><\/p>\n

Telegram (Key): https:\/\/t.me\/nknorg<\/a><\/p>\n

Key activities from NKN Core\u00a0Team<\/h3>\n

AMA session in\u00a0Telegram<\/h4>\n

NKN Core team members Yanbo Li, Bruce Li, Justin Wang and Yilun joined the AMA session in Telegram on April 18. The topics are covering about the cooperation model with Turing Award winner Dr. Diffie Whitfield and cryptic lab, NKN business model and competitors and project progress and long-term roadmap. Top 3 Q & A are under voting on Twitter and the winners will be granted the access our NKN club directly.<\/p>\n

Top 3 Questions were voted by more than 300+ participants on Twitter.<\/p>\n

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#1 Question\u00a0Voted<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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#2 Question\u00a0Voted<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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#3 Question\u00a0Voted<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

NKN co-founder Bruce Li and Yilun Zhang joined Blockchain Career Fair 2018 in\u00a0Berkeley<\/h4>\n
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Hot Blockchain Career Fair 2018 in\u00a0Berkeley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Social Media Key\u00a0Events<\/h3>\n

NKN Club<\/h4>\n

In order to thank all community helpers who gave continuous great support to NKN and create an intimate community environment between NKN and our fans, we are planning to release the NKN club plan in the early of May. At the same time, club logo and corresponding accessory T-shirt vote on Twitter for the best one will release accordingly.<\/p>\n

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NKN Club Logo\u00a0Voting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

NKN Chinese Name Collection and\u00a0Voting<\/h4>\n

Excerpt the NKN club plan in the early of May, we will announce NKN Chinese name collection in parallel as well. We are happy to work with 10000+ members in Telegram CN Group to collect their feedback and will select Top 5 names and vote on Twitter.<\/p>\n

NKN official channel on Reddit and Medium Open to\u00a0Public<\/h4>\n

According to the suggestions of the community members, we have opened the NKN Reddit channel on April 28: https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/nknblockchain\/<\/a> Community gave highly appreciation on the almost similar idea between Pied Piper\u2019s new internet mentioned in\u201d Silicon Valley \u201c, the US TV drama and NKN\u2019s decentralized network. The difference is that NKN is moving on to deliver the real-world product.<\/p>\n

NKN Medium Link is https:\/\/medium.com\/nknetwork<\/a><\/p>\n

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Is NKN the PIED PIPER\u2019S NEW INTERNET in Silicon\u00a0Valley?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Meidum Article Link: https:\/\/medium.com\/nknetwork\/is-nkn-the-pied-pipers-new-internet-in-silicon-valley-77f71c525da6<\/a><\/p>\n

That is all for NKN project progress in April 2018. See you next month, stay tuned.<\/p>\n

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