Community Call Summary: Key Updates and Future Directions
Watch the Live recording on Youtube
Grant Recipients Announced
The team announced the recipients of the Eclipse Micro Grants, supporting projects contributing to the ecosystem. Grant recipients include:
- Majita – Developing a Prax Wallet Tax reporting integration tool.
- Ava – Working on a Penumbra MCP server to facilitate AI agent interactions.
- ZecHub – Creating educational materials to expand community knowledge.
- Tokidoki – Producing introductory guides on Penumbra.
Community Feedback and Product Evolution
Community input is the most important in shaping Penumbra’s development. The collaboration between Penumbra Labs and Radiant Commons ensures continuous improvement based on real user experiences. Feedback on quality-of-life improvements, bug reports, and feature requests is actively gathered and presented to developers.
Please reach out in #feedback channel on Discord if you’d be interested in sharing your user journey and feedback with our PM, Gar.
Product Journey and Key Improvements
Penumbra has evolved significantly since its launch, with several notable milestones:
- Sync Speed Enhancements – Early challenges in syncing the network have been addressed, improving user experience in Prax Wallet.
- Decentralized Exchange (DEX) Interface – Efforts have been focused on refining the DEX for smoother asset management and trading.
- User-Centered Design – Enhancements aim to make Penumbra’s privacy-focused ecosystem more accessible to a broader audience.
Future Plans and Ecosystem Expansion
Looking ahead, the team is working on:
- Interoperability – Expanding Penumbra’s connections to other blockchain networks.
- Developer Tools – Launching the Penumbra SDK to streamline application development.
- Exploring EVM asset integration within Penumbra.
- Privacy-Optimized Asset Management – Ensuring users can interact with any asset while maintaining strong privacy protections.
Live DEX Demonstration and User Experience Updates
A live demo showcased the latest improvements to the Penumbra DEX, covering:
- Swap execution and trading tools
- Onboarding guides for new users
- Direct shielding of assets within the DEX
Community Engagement and Next Steps
Participants are encouraged to:
- Join the user research group to provide ongoing feedback (comment in #feedback channel on Discord).
- Follow the #penumbra-updates channel to stay updated and participate in discussions in Discord.
- Look out for upcoming community workshops and beta programs.
- Be consistent for potential community-driven incentives.
Final Thoughts
Penumbra continues to evolve, with a strong focus on user experience, privacy, and interoperability. The community plays a central role in shaping its direction, making every piece of feedback valuable. Stay involved, and help build the future of private, decentralized finance.
