The Ceramic Blog

Recent Updates and Announcements in Ceramic

Focus on AI Agents

Our focus is shifting as we serve the growing world of AI agents. We're shipping ceramic-one as a standalone implementation and will be deprecating js-ceramic and ComposeDB. Read More

Ceramic Joins Textile

We have some big news to share! Our parent company, 3Box Labs, has merged with Textile. With this, Ceramic is joining the Textile family alongside their other decentralized data solutions, Tableland DB and Basin Network. Read More

Upcoming Events

We’ve been heads down working hard on solutions for builders at the intersection of data, AI and crypto. But we’re coming up for air to meet other builders in Bangkok this month. Whether you’re a builder, an operator, or just learning about the space, we’d love to connect with you.

Introducing OrbisDB

OrbisDB has emerged as a premier database solution for the Ceramic Network. Building on the foundation laid by ComposeDB, OrbisDB brings significant advancements in functionality, performance, and user experience. This blog post will elaborate on the connection between Ceramic and OrbisDB, highlight OrbisDB's new features. Read More

Supporting Private Data

Learn how the Ceramic team is rolling out a plan to support private data in the network starting with a minimal proof-of-concept. Read More

New Synchronization Algorithms

In the past months we have replaced the algorithm at the heart of the ceramic database. This post explains why we made the change from Multicast to pairwise synchronization. Read More

Ceramic Updates

The Ceramic protocol has undergone a series of updates over the past few months, all focused on improving performance and scalability, enabling developers to build applications that work better and faster. Today, the core Ceramic team is excited to share these updates with the community by announcing the release of ceramic-one.

Running a Ceramic Node

Running a Ceramic node involves several key services. Learn about what production costs to expect across example hypothetical scenarios. Read More

CeramicWorld Update

The 5th edition of the CeramicWorld is finally here! Here’s a quick recap of what has been happening in the Ceramic Ecosystem in the past few weeks:

Building AI-Powered Chatbots

Build an AI-powered chatbot using OrbisDB for storage and the OpenAI API. Read More

Developer Challenges

Ceramic is partnering with Index Network to challenge developers to build composable search use-cases between Base and other projects participating in Base’s Onchain Summer. For example, those use-cases can include:

CeramicWorld 4 Recap

Welcome to the 4th edition of CeramicWorld! Last month has been busy with new features and developments happening across the Ceramic ecosystem. Here’s a TL;DR for what has happened:

New Data Feed API

From the very beginning, the Ceramic network was meant to be an open and customizable platform for developers to build on. The core Ceramic team is excited to keep delivering on that promise and launch Ceramic’s new Data Feed API. Read More.

Points Library Walkthrough

A tutorial walk-through of our latest experiment - a points library built directly on Ceramic! Read More.

New Points Library Overview

Learn about our new points library built on Ceramic - discover what it is, why we built it, and more! Read More.

Exploring New Features

The powerful new features in Ceramic and ComposeDB offer users a sophisticated toolkit for data management. Explore the SET account relation, immutable fields and the benefits of shouldIndex flag. Read More.

Node Upgrade Reminder

Upgrade your Ceramic node to v5.3+ before the 6th of May. Read More.

CeramicWorld 3 Updates

Welcome to the third edition of CeramicWorld, our monthly ecosystem newsletter. We have lots of updates to share with you all - EthDenver recap, the latest updates on the Ceramic roadmap, the OrbisDB alpha launch, and so much more. Read More.

Partnership with Oamo

We're thrilled to announce that Oamo is partnering with Ceramic as a data provider on the platform. Oamo will issue tens of millions of publicly available credentials based on wallets’ on-chain activity and holdings. Read More.

Exploring Points Applications

We built a Web3 points application on Ceramic to explore the design considerations a successful system requires. Read More.

Future of Points in Networks

Points are here and they signal how networks and apps will evolve next with verifiable data. Read More.

EthDenver Events

The core Ceramic team is coming to ETHDenver 2024! Check out all of the events where you can meet the team. Read More.

CeramicWorld February Update

A digest of everything happening across the Ceramic ecosystem for February 2024: ETHDenver, new Orbis, DataFeed API, points, mainnet launches and more! Read More.

CharmVerse Integration

Discover how CharmVerse integrated Ceramic to implement a credentialing and rewards system that supports user-sovereign data. Read More.

WalletConnect Tutorial

Learn how to use WalletConnect's Web3Modal toolset to create Ceramic user sessions in this interactive technical tutorial. Read More.

Rust in Ceramic

We're introducing more code written in Rust to Ceramic's codebase. Read More.

New Interfaces Features

Interfaces, a new feature of ComposeDB, offer standardization, flexibility and efficient data queries. Read More.

Improving User Identity Management

RariMe initially used MetaMask local storage to hold credentials, but switched to Ceramic as it allows for data to be synced between multiple devices. Read More.

CeramicWorld 1 Introduction

Hello and welcome to the first edition of CeramicWorld, a monthly roundup of everything happening across the Ceramic ecosystem. Read More.

Data Control Patterns

Breaking down predominant data control patterns on Ceramic. Read More.

Creating Verifiable Claims

Each document written to Ceramic in the form of a Verifiable Credential or off-chain EAS Attestation payload contains everything needed to later recall the document from Ceramic and validate the signatures. Read More.

Interoperability in Claims

At the core of W3C standards are the features they unlock, not only for the users themselves but for the developers integrating them into their applications. Read More.

Istanbul Summit Recap

Video content of what you missed in Istanbul | RSVP to the next RepConnect! Read More.

Masca Integration

Masca is a MetaMask Snap that provides a straightforward way for users to manage their identity, data and attestations. Read More.

Node.js Version 20 Support

We urge you to upgrade your Ceramic packages to this version for an optimal experience. Read More.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most commonly asked questions about Ceramic Network and ComposeDB. Read More.

First RepConnect Summit

Ceramic Network kicks off its first RepConnect, a half-day summit at DevConnect in Istanbul featuring Gitcoin, Disco, Karma3, Lit, Veramo, Intuition and more! Read More.

Data Provenance in ComposeDB

This article provides an initial exploration of the technical architecture, challenges, qualities, and general functionality of ComposeDB on Ceramic. Read More.

Digital Identity Hackathon

Ceramic partnered with NEWFORUM for a hackathon dedicated to revolutionizing how we handle digital identity. Read More.

Encrypted Data Storage

The integration between Lit Protocol and Ceramic allows developers to build applications that provide users with more control over their data and privacy. Read More.

New Course on AI Chatbots

Ceramic's new course aims to make AI chatbots more accessible to developers of all skill levels. Read More.

SIWE Security Features

This exact attack recently caused breaches to the Discord servers of many prominent Web3 communities. Read More.

Composable Attestations Tutorial

Learn about attestations and check out our new tutorial for storing off-chain attestations using EAS. Read More.

Query Features in ComposeDB

ComposeDB's query filtering and ordering features offer powerful ways to manipulate and retrieve your data. Read More.

KaratDAO Overview

KaratDAO is built on Ceramic, providing a secure way to store and share data. Read More.

HireNodes Service

HireNodes is a node running service that makes it easy for developers to run nodes without having to worry about the technical details. Read More.

Discord Breach Post-Mortem

This highly-coordinated attack appears to be the work of Pink Drainer, a hacker group that has executed this type of bookmarklet attack on a number of leading Web3 projects. Read More.

ZKLadder Overview

ZKLadder uses ComposeDB on Ceramic to develop a solution that connects patented physical labels to NFT’s on any EVM compatible blockchain. Read More.

US3R Network Introduction

How US3R Network is empowering developers to build decentralized applications with Ceramic. Read More.

Network Reliability Improvements

These developments do not require any changes or upgrades to applications built on Ceramic. Read More.