# Release Notes

## Status

Galactica is currently in the second public Devnet phase. On our DevNet V2.0: Andromeda is live and publicly accessible by everyone.

The main goals of the DevNet are:

* Give users and developers early access to [learn](https://docs.galactica.com/galactica-developer-documentation/) about and [build](https://github.com/Galactica-corp) on the new possibilities offered by Galactica. Get experience to leverage zero-knowledge disclosures, sybil resistance and  compliant privacy for your use-cases and business ideas.
* Users can experience the zero-knowledge KYC solution and participate in our early community building programs (see [Discord](https://discord.gg/galactica)).
* Collect [community feedback](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZNBlpTGjSc\&t=2208s) to figure out how Galactica works best for it's users.
* Test Galactica's technology, user experience, 

## Disclaimer

The DevNet is an early version of Galactica. There is still a lot to be learned about unlocked possibilities, limitations, usability, technical implications and use cases. The feedback from the devnet will accelerate this process and focus it on the users' needs.\
The concept, code and documentation of Galactica will change accordingly to iterate and improve towards the best Galactica can become.

## Features available in the DevNet:

* Blockchain with 3 private nodes
  * Based on CometBFT consensus
* EVM compatibility
  * Connection details listed here: [DevNet: Andromeda](/galactica-developer-documentation/devnet-andromeda.md)
* [Zero-Knowledge KYC](/galactica-developer-documentation/galactica-concepts/zero-knowledge-kyc.md)
  *  ZK circuit library
  * [Galactica Snap for Metamask](/galactica-developer-documentation/galactica-components/galactica-snap-for-metamask.md), [audited by Sayfer](https://sayfer.io/audits/metamask-snap-audit-report-for-galactica/)
  * On-chain smart contracts, see [DevNet: Andromeda](/galactica-developer-documentation/devnet-andromeda.md#additional-resources)
  * Front end example code: [Guided Example](/galactica-developer-documentation/building-a-galactica-dapp/front-end/guided-example.md)
  * SDK for KYC Guardians in Golang and TypeScript: [Broken mention](broken://pages/NPfIvkbkUL3gAvhs2B3y)
* Block explorer <https://explorer-andromeda.galactica.com/>&#x20;
* Faucet <https://faucet-andromeda.galactica.com/>&#x20;
* Frontend for testing zkKYC setup and usage: <https://app-andromeda.galactica.com/>&#x20;
* Contingent transaction requirements based on ZK disclosures

## Features [not available](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZNBlpTGjSc\&t=4482s) yet:

* Setting up custom validator nodes
* IBC integration
* Reputation
* Governance
* Contingent Transactions for fund transfers

## Changelog

The complete changelog from DevNet V1.0 to DevNet V2.0 can be found [on GitHub](https://github.com/Galactica-corp/galactica-monorepo/releases/tag/monorepo_v0.3.0).


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