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SORA Roadmap: Token Repackaging, Hub-Chain, DeFi Upgrades
SORA Update #87 unveils 100× token redenomination, hub-chain testnet, Polkaswap multi-sig, and SORA Card euro swaps—plus fresh tools for builders.
Table of Contents
- TL;DR
- 100 × Token Repackaging — Why It Matters
- Hub-Chain Architecture — The Rails of SORA V3
- Fujiwara Testnet — Hands-On With the Future
- Polkaswap 2.0 — Multi-Sig + Expiry
- SORA Card — Crypto ↔ EUR Goes Live
- Builders’ Corner
- Quick Glossary
- Governance & Real-World Pilots
- How to Get Involved 🚀
- FAQ — Read This First
- Final Thought
- Changelog
TL;DR
- 100 × token repackaging is live on the SORA network — balances auto-convert when bridged in.
- Hub-Chain architecture and the public Fujiwara testnet keep SORA V3 on schedule; validators wanted.
- Polkaswap now supports multi-signature swaps with time-locked expiry.
- SORA Card enables instant crypto ↔ EUR swaps; XOR pair next.
- Builders get fresh releases from ADAR, Ceres, Demeter, Palmatrix, and TONSWAP.
- Real-world pilots grow: Palau blockchain bonds & PNG CBDC trial.
1. 100 × Token Repackaging — Why It Matters
The community-approved referendum re-denominates every 100 XOR → 1 XOR and 100 TBC → 1 TBCD. The change only affects assets inside the SORA network; legacy tokens on Ethereum or other chains convert automatically when bridged in.
Quick Start
- Bridge legacy XOR into SORA.
- Watch your balance shrink (digit-wise) while value stays the same.
- Enjoy fewer fat-finger mistakes.
For a deeper dive, see “Understanding the TBCD and Its Role in the SORA Ecosystem” on Medium.
2. Hub-Chain Architecture — The Rails of SORA V3
SORA V3 pivots around a hub-chain that lets central banks, governments, and permissionless dApps interoperate on neutral ground:
| Benefit | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Resilience | Economic activity isn’t bottlenecked by any single country’s infra. |
| Local sovereignty | Each participant keeps policy control at the edge. |
| Inter-network plumbing | Asset creation, private transfers, and cross-chain swaps come standard. |
“The Palau blockchain savings-bond project shows how decentralized tech can bring efficiency, security, and transparency to national economies. By working with governments, we’re taking big steps toward financial accessibility for everyone.” — Dr. Makoto Takemiya, Co-Founder of SORAMITSU
3. Fujiwara Testnet — Hands-On With the Future
The public Fujiwara testnet rebuilds weekly. Spinning up a one-node validator takes about ten minutes:
git clone https://github.com/sora-xor/fujiwaracd fujiwara && ./bootstrap.shsora --validator --name YOUR_NODE
Validator Checklist
- 4 vCPUs, 8 GB RAM, 200 GB SSD
- Static IP with P2P ports open
- Daily log snapshots to spot consensus hiccups
Why bother? The hub-chain will let anyone — even central banks — spin up assets on a supranational platform while preserving privacy in their own sub-nets.
4. Polkaswap 2.0 — Multi-Sig + Expiry
Polkaswap now lets you bundle multi-signature orders (up to 15 signers) and add an expiry block so stale trades self-cancel. Perfect for DAO treasuries, family funds, or any shared vault.
Quick Start
- Settings → Security → Enable Multi-Sig.
- Add co-signers’ SS58 addresses.
- Tick Auto-cancel after and choose a block number.
5. SORA Card — Crypto ↔ EUR Goes Live
Version 1.3 of SORA Card unlocks instant swaps between USDC, ETH, BTC, XRP, and Euros. XOR support is in the next sprint.
Why It Rocks
- No extra KYC loop — reuse your existing SORA Card identity.
- Same-day SEPA withdrawals during banking hours.
- Unified P&L export: EUR ledger entries live beside crypto.
Availability: SORA Card is currently limited to residents of the European Economic Area; global rollout is on the roadmap.
6. Builders’ Corner
| Project | Fresh Goodies | Where to Dive In |
|---|---|---|
| ADAR | Mobile UX refinements & Milestone-1 demo | t.me/adar_chat |
| Ceres Tools | Price-parity fix & Apollo bug squash | Ceres on Medium |
| Demeter | New LP pools with headline APR | Polkaswap → Farm tab |
| TONSWAP | Telegram-native DEX for the TON network; SORA bridge proof-of-concept | t.me/TONSWAP_official |
| RFP Board | Open bounty list for SORA core & dApps | GitHub sora-xor/rfps |
Got talent? Pitch an RFP, snag a grant, and be in the next spotlight.
Quick Glossary
| Term | One-Line Definition |
|---|---|
| XOR | Native utility & governance token of the SORA network. |
| TBCD | Token Bonding Curve Dollar — a stable asset minted by burning XOR at $1 parity. |
| PSWAP | Polkaswap’s liquidity-mining & fee-rebate token. |
| Hub-Chain | The SORA V3 backbone that links permissioned and permissionless networks while letting each keep local control. |
| Fujiwara | First public testnet for SORA V3 — playground for validators and dApp devs. |
7. Governance & Real-World Pilots
Teams are shaping hub-chain fee models that appeal to both retail users and ministries. Live experiments include:
- Palau Blockchain Bonds — tokenised savings bonds on SORA V3.
- PNG Digital Kina — CBDC proof-of-concept riding the hub-chain rails.
Join the discussion in the SORA Discord governance threads.
8. How to Get Involved 🚀
- Spin up a Fujiwara validator and post your node ID in
#validators. - Test Polkaswap multi-sig with a 0.01 PSWAP dry run.
- Swap €10 in SORA Card and share UX notes.
- Submit an RFP or join an existing builder squad.
- Subscribe to the Soranauts podcast for Kai & Nova’s hot-take edition of these updates.
Builder bounty: film a 90-second multi-sig demo — best clip wins 5 PSWAP.
FAQ — Read This First
Q1. Will my old XOR on Ethereum auto-convert?
Yes. When you bridge legacy XOR into the SORA network, the bridge automatically converts it to the new 1 : 100 denomination — no manual steps required.
Q2. Does the hub-chain mean SORA is abandoning Polkadot?
No. SORA V3 runs alongside the existing Polkadot-based SORA V2. A bridge will connect both, and the hub-chain simply adds a neutral settlement layer for sovereign players.
Q3. How can I test Fujiwara today?
Follow the validator tutorial in the SORA Wiki. A 4 vCPU VPS and open P2P ports are enough to join.
Q4. Is SORA Card available outside Europe yet?
Not yet. The physical and virtual cards are currently limited to residents of the European Economic Area. Global expansion is planned; check the restricted-countries list for updates.
Final Thought
From cleaner token units to enterprise-grade rails, SORA is laying the groundwork for a border-agnostic financial stack. Whether you’re a central-bank engineer or a meme-coin degen, there’s fresh code to hack on today — so fire up that terminal, join the community, and help shape the New Economic Order.
Not financial advice. Always DYOR and buckle your seatbelt.