As the world is slowly adjusting to the “new normal” of COVID-19 and consumer spending patterns are moving more towards online services, COTI’s merchants, who primarily transact online, have significantly grown their processing volume over the past month.

This increased online processing for merchants, coupled with our recently launched credit card processing, has resulted in a record month for COTI’s network activity, with over $7M in processing volume, representing 40% growth from the previous month!

Such growth can be reflected in our Explorer under “Merchant’s activities” and has a direct impact on the demand for the COTI coin, as explained here.

This continual increase in merchant processing volume on the COTI network, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, is very encouraging and as such, we expect to meet our goal to process $120M on the COTI network this year!

The growth for the demand of COTI’s network and services, coupled with the new Staking 2.0 model limiting the supply of coins, serves as a great benefit for coin holders.

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https://medium.com/cotinetwork/cotis-activity-and-network-processing-volume-continues-to-grow-14111416e321

The next node to be added to the COTI MainNet will be operated by Veruien, COTI’s first TestNet operator!

It is with great joy that we are giving our first TestNet operator the possibility to operate a node on COTI’s MainNet!

Veruien was chosen to be the first one to run a node not only because he is the first to have set up a node on COTI’s TestNet, but also because he is actively contributing to the network by making tests and reporting to COTI Dev Team.

His Test node is actively helping the development of our network and it’s time for us to thank him and to take the next step.

The node will go live on MainNet on May 1st and you’ll be able to see it in the MainNet wallet, here.

As per the Staking 2.0 program, Advanced nodes can have a number of stakers with a maximum of 5M COTI staking as a whole. This leaves the opportunity for more stakers to join the node for a consequent staking amount with an annual return of at least 25%.

Other TestNet operators will get preference with Staking 2.0 and their place is reserved on that Node. We thank them for their ongoing participation and this is our chance to show our gratitude and appreciation
This is a major step as it marks the start of allowing TestNet operators to get their node on MainNet.

Having said that, it is important to understand that the process will be done in a gradual manner and more will be added gradually.

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https://medium.com/cotinetwork/the-next-node-to-be-added-to-the-coti-mainnet-will-be-operated-by-veruien-cotis-first-testnet-58e82291eb9d

The recent and continual growth of our network and processing volume has allowed for better than expected rewards for our current node operators and stakers, while also presenting an opportunity to grow our staking program even further.
We are now pleased to introduce staking 2.0, with increased staking volume and participants, to be launched in May 2020. Read the full article for all the details:
https://medium.com/cotinetwork/introducing-staking-2-0-on-coti-d02019772b4a

Pre-registration for Staking 2.0 is now open!
To register early and secure a spot, follow instructions in this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWtmbTPbk0DuGW7Ww8k3rrS_3EIEqdU0WPZQFNHS8mFpyfzQ/viewform

We are also happy to share that March staking rewards have been successfully distributed, continuing with a high rate return of 45%-48%! More details here:
https://medium.com/cotinetwork/march-staking-rewards-have-been-successfully-distributed-continuing-with-a-high-rate-return-of-f0bd1636d1ec

Much has happened at COTI during the last month with fruitful and very exciting developments in many different aspects. We are thrilled to bring to you the latest happenings and achievements at COTI as we continue to build and ship.

"When Binance?"…NOW!
We are both humbled and proud to announce that Binance has listed COTI as of February 26th, 2020. Read the full announcement here:
https://medium.com/cotinetwork/coti-to-be-listed-on-binance-e010830df5d9


COTI presents BEP2Pay

BEP2Pay is a BEP2 payment gateway solution for projects based on the Binance Chain technology. The Binance Chain for payments, powered by COTI, will enable projects issued on Binance Chain technology, to add a payment utility to their BEP2 token. Read more about it here:
https://medium.com/cotinetwork/bep2pay-coti-now-offers-a-bep2-payment-gateway-solution-for-projects-based-on-the-binance-chain-69c909908f8d


We're happy to announce that we've recently processed our first credit card transaction on the COTI network.

This is the culmination of over a year's behind the scenes work to build out the technical infrastructure, banking networks, licenses and expansion of our payment network to support this functionality, marking a seminal moment in COTI's progression towards becoming a truly universal payment solution. Read more here:
https://medium.com/cotinetwork/credit-card-processing-on-the-coti-network-is-live-9a3acf4b75d7


...and my more. Read full updates here: https://bit.ly/2Tz0UXi

COTI creates Blockchain Dollars, a wallet and payment system, using FIAT and stable coins, for the gaming industry.

This deal is signed and the product will launch in July, with the first $120M casino already signed up to accept Blockchain Dollars as a form of payment.

Read all about it here: https://medium.com/cotinetwork/coti-merchant-case-study-blockchain-dollars-b590ac19b604

As the year 2019 is almost over, we are ticking a very important box in our journey, by launching the first decentralized MainNet node. This will be the third MainNet node to run the Trustchain, with the next one to follow next week, as a Community Node.

The node is being managed by our long time community member and Brazil Ambassador, Mr. Rafael Weil, as a sign of appreciation from the COTI’s family. The node’s staking plan is of Advanced Node, where 250K COTI are staked for the higher of either fees collected or at least 25% a year return.

https://medium.com/cotinetwork/the-first-decentralized-mainnet-node-is-now-live-4f2fc8f22078

Take a first look at COTI Pay, a first of its kind in the world!
COTI Pay, which is part of COTI's Universal Payment System (UPS), represents a breakthrough in payments for both merchants and consumers as it enables them to send and receive payments any way they want - from crypto and stable coins to credit cards and even a merchant's native coin.