# Smart-Contracts

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## Smart-Contracts NEWS AND UPDATES



- [Introducing a powerful post-quantum safe public devnet pre-release with Ethereum Web3 ecosystem compatibility](/blog/zond-public-devnet-prerelease.md) — proof-of-stake, smart-contracts

  Anyone is now able to run their own Proof-of-Stake node connected to the public devnet network, stake, and enjoy many of the pleasures of the web3 ecosystem, all while knowing that it was created with longevity and security in mind.


- [Last Month at QRL - August 2022](/blog/last-month-at-qrl-august-2022.md) — pos, smart-contracts, events

  The QRL Hackathon 2022 has officially begun, opening the doors for everyone from institutions to individuals to be able to build post-quantum secure web3 applications more through Ethereum compatible smart contracts. Interested? Join the hackathon today.