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2−title = "A short update from the Tlon team for ~2020.02.06."
2+title = "~2020.2.6 urbit.org update"
3date = 2020-02-06
3date = 2020-02-06
4−description = "Biweekly urbit.org update"
4+description = "A brief update from the Tlon team for ~2020.2.6."
5slug = "/updates/2020-02-06"
5slug = "/updates/2020-02-06"
7−author = ""
7+author = "Corrina"
8−ship = ""
8+ship = "roslet-tanner"
9image = "https://media.urbit.org/site/posts/updates/~2020.02.06-update.jpg"
9image = "https://media.urbit.org/site/posts/updates/~2020.02.06-update.jpg"
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14−It’s been quite a busy 2020 so far and we’ve got a lot going live this year — here’s some of the latest news from the Tlon team:
14+It’s been a busy 2020 already, and we’re excited about everything that’s going live this year. Here’s the latest from the Tlon team:
161. Last month’s updates to Arvo and Bridge included:
161. Last month’s updates to Arvo and Bridge included:
17Fixes related to the network stability vote.
17Fixes related to the network stability vote.
18[Updates](https://github.com/urbit/urbit/pull/1996) to both Gall and Ames (our application sandbox and networking module, respectively).
18[Updates](https://github.com/urbit/urbit/pull/1996) to both Gall and Ames (our application sandbox and networking module, respectively).
19[Support in Bridge](https://github.com/urbit/bridge/pull/335) for withdrawing stars from the linear release contracts.
19[Support in Bridge](https://github.com/urbit/bridge/pull/335) for withdrawing stars from the linear release contracts.
21−2. Gavin wrote about how we created sigils, the visual representation of Urbit IDs. Read the post [here](https://urbit.org/blog/creating-sigils/).
21+2. Gavin (`~ridlur-figbud`) wrote about how we created sigils, the visual representation of Urbit IDs. Read the post [here](https://urbit.org/blog/creating-sigils/).
23−3. We’re pleased to announce the latest round of our semiannual gifts, which reward the hard work of contributors to the Urbit project from the last six months. To see all the contributions we’ve recognized, take a look at the [History](https://grants.urbit.org/history) section on the Grants website.
23+3. We’re pleased to announce the latest round of our semiannual gifts to Urbit contributors. It’s our way of rewarding the hard work of contributors to the project over the last six months. To see all the contributions we’ve recognized, take a look at the [History](https://grants.urbit.org/history) section on the Grants website.
25− - `~bannum-magtus` has been tireless in their efforts as a community Guide in the #ship-starting-support channel on our [Discord server](https://discord.gg/C9ENTt3), and as an evangelizer.
24+ - ~bannum-magtus has been tireless in their efforts as a community Guide in the #ship-starting-support channel on our [Discord server](https://discord.gg/C9ENTt3), and as an Urbit evangelizer.
26− - `~nolmeg-hobdyn` could also be found nearly every day volunteering as a Guide in #ship-starting-support.
25+ - ~nolmeg-hobdyn could also be found nearly every day volunteering as a Guide in #ship-starting-support.
27− - `~minder-folden` was a deep font of Urbit-related content, outreach, and support.
26+ - ~minder-folden was a deep font of Urbit-related content, outreach, and support.
28− - `~risruc-habteb` provided invaluable, consistent support in `urbit-help`.
27+ - ~risruc-habteb provided invaluable, consistent support in urbit-help.
29− - `~rabsef-bicrym` for their efforts to teach Hoon to the community.
28+ - ~rabsef-bicrym for their efforts to teach Hoon to the community.
30− - Pyry (`~dinleb-rambep`) [pkova](https://github.com/pkova) brought a steady stream of useful contributions to the [Urbit repository](https://github.com/urbit/urbit/pulls?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=author%3Apkova).
29+ - [~dinleb-rambep](https://github.com/pkova) brought a steady stream of useful contributions to the [urbit repository](https://github.com/urbit/urbit/pulls?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=author%3Apkova).
324. Looking for a more formal way to contribute and get rewarded? Look for a [Bounty](https://grants.urbit.org/bounties) to claim, or pitch a [Proposal](https://grants.urbit.org/proposals) of your own. We’re always on the lookout for community members who distinguish themselves through their contributions.
314. Looking for a more formal way to contribute and get rewarded? Look for a [Bounty](https://grants.urbit.org/bounties) to claim, or pitch a [Proposal](https://grants.urbit.org/proposals) of your own. We’re always on the lookout for community members who distinguish themselves through their contributions.
34−5. The next Dallas-Fort Worth meetup is on February 12, hosted by community member Reid. [RSVP](https://www.meetup.com/Urbit-DFW/events/268194997/?rv=ea1_v2&_xtd=gatlbWFpbF9jbGlja9oAJGUwMGVjNGVmLTM3YTMtNDI1Yy05MDY1LTMyZGNiZjIxNDc2MA) to join.
33+5. Community member Reid is hosting a Dallas-Fort Worth meetup on February 12. [RSVP](https://www.meetup.com/Urbit-DFW/events/268194997/?rv=ea1_v2&_xtd=gatlbWFpbF9jbGlja9oAJGUwMGVjNGVmLTM3YTMtNDI1Yy05MDY1LTMyZGNiZjIxNDc2MA) to join.
35+6. `~rabsef-bicrym` is coordinating a Denver meetup on February 13 during [ETHDenver](https://www.ethdenver.com/). Come say hi to other community members and folks from Tlon. For more details and to RSVP contact `~rabsef-bicrym` at `denver.urbit.meetup@protonmail.com`.
36−6. The next SF meetup will be on February 28 at our offices. Join us!
37+7. The next SF meetup will be on February 28 at our offices. Join us for a drink and a chat about all things Urbit. [RSVP](https://www.meetup.com/urbit-sf/events/268519069/?rv=co1&_xtd=gatlbWFpbF9jbGlja9oAJDYzNTAyYWNhLTBlYWQtNDAwNC1iODNlLTljMDk0NzQyNTE3NQ) and bring a friend.
38−7. Another meetup?
39+We’ve also scheduled a meetup in SF for [March 27](https://www.meetup.com/urbit-sf/events/268519156/). We hope to see you at one of these events!
40−Talk to you soon!
41+Until next time.