The Request Network Foundation promotes the adoption of blockchain by providing technology which allows everyone to develop their own financial solutions based on the Request Network. The foundation establishes a standard for blockchain transactions, shaping the future of payments (i.e. invoices, loans, payments, salary, donations) and their compliance for accounting, tax and audit integration.

In this update we will update you about:

- Technical reports on the Request Network

- Meeting us at Blockchain Unchained Geneva and Consensus Singapore

- Building on Request Network

Technical Report on the Request Network

Technical Report

This week we look at the latest technical progress that was made on the Request Network, alongside what is planned to be worked on next.

Our progress:

The basic escrow extension is done

A new patch version for @requestnetwork/request-network.js: 0.7.7. This patch version includes the possibility to change the IPFS gateway and includes some updated dependencies.

New patch version for requestnetwork-data-format: 0.1.2. This patch version adds the ISO 4217 currency code to the invoice standard and fixes a bug in the package.

Basic usage of the library with webpack added here.

Making refund addresses optional in BTC requests. The payer can provide the BTC refund address after the request is created. This has been done to provide greater flexibility in BTC requests.

Support of signed requests with MetaMask.

What’s up next:

new: Ship a more browser-friendly library.

Ship a more browser-friendly library. new: Supporting several new ERC20s based on market demand.

Supporting several new ERC20s based on market demand. Write guides to help developers contribute to the request codebase and publish “good first issues” on GitHub to engage developers.

Create more basic extensions, such as continuous payment, tax & late fees, to ensure the extension system cover the necessary cases requested by the development community.

Please use Discord to discuss these topics in-depth, or supply us with additional feedback here.

Meet the Request team at Blockchain Unchained and Consensus

Blockchain Unchained Geneva — September 12, 2018

Christophe Fonteneau will attend the Blockchain Unchained conference in Geneva, Switzerland on the 12th of September.

Blockchain Unchained is a conference aiming to make blockchain technology comprehensible and accessible to the general public and raise awareness of how this new technology can be used. As Request, this is a great way to get in contact with likeminded people in Geneva and inspire them to adopt blockchain technology.

Consensus Singapore — September 19 & 20, 2018

Both Christophe Fonteneau and Robbin Mazurel will be available for meet-ups during Consensus Singapore the 19th and 20th of this month. After experiencing the effectiveness and added value of attending Consensus in NYC march this year, the Singapore edition looks like a great continuation to grow our network.

Want to meet us during Blockchain Unchained Geneva or Consensus Singapore? Let us know in the contact form here or by directly reaching out to us on Discord.

Building applications on top of the Request Network

Build with Request

Do you get excited by blockchain technology, want to contribute to Request but need a bit more inspiration on what to build?

We have created a regularly updated list of ideas for apps that can be built on top of the Request Network. These ideas can be applied to new startups and existing companies which are entering the blockchain space. By connecting your company to the Request Network, you will be able to access a modern and interoperable financial world adding simplicity for users and reducing costs.

Discover the full list on our website!

Looking for talents

We are currently looking for talented individuals to work at our office in Amsterdam:

Do you think you’d be a valuable addition to the foundation in a different position? We are always reviewing open applications. Send in your resume and motivation to join@request.network.