feat: seoul recap blog post

go.mod

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 require (
 	github.com/adrg/frontmatter v0.2.0
-	github.com/gnolang/gno v0.2.0
+	github.com/gnolang/gno v0.0.0-20241126103326-95450fff471d
 	github.com/stretchr/testify v1.9.0
 )
 

posts/2024-11-28_seoul-retreat/README.md

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+---
+publication_date: 2024-11-28T00:00:00Z
+slug: seoul-retreat
+tags: [gnoland, ecosystem, meetup, retreat, seoul]
+authors: [michelleellen]
+---
+
+# Gnomes spotted in Seoul: Onbloc x Core Engineering Collaboration 
+
+gno.land’s core engineering team has just wrapped up an intense and highly 
+productive two-week coding sprint with our core contributor, 
+[Onbloc](https://onbloc.xyz/). Hosted in Onbloc's offices in the heart of Seoul,
+this onsite collaboration stands as one of our most successful development cycles
+yet, setting new records for pull requests merged and advancing critical priorities
+for our upcoming mainnet launch, especially with the GnoVM. 
+
+[![office](https://gnolang.github.io/blog/2024-11-28_seoul-retreat/src/thumbs/office.jpg)](https://gnolang.github.io/blog/2024-11-28_seoul-retreat/src/office.jpg)
+
+## Starting with a Bang: test5 and engineering developments
+
+The collaboration kicked off with the launch of test5. This milestone set the tone for two weeks of unparalleled productivity. During this sprint, the teams identified areas of collaboration including a feedback workshop on Gnoscan, Gnoswap, and the Adena Wallet, and topics such as gas, realm upgradeability, `gnoweb`, `tx-indexer`, infrastructure, and ABCI queries. The benchmarking and gas cost estimations are a priority as the team aims to optimize transaction efficiency for both users and developers. Realm development will advance significantly in the next few months, highlighting the need to enhance an existing realm's functionality and capabilities without creating a new one. To address this, a realm upgradeable pattern example is necessary to illustrate possible solutions to this challenge. This feature is particularly important for applications like Gnoswap, and was a key focus during the recent two-week sprint.
+
+Another topic is the advancement of `gnoweb`, gno.land’s universal web frontend. 
+The team outlined a development [roadmap](https://github.com/gnolang/gno/issues/3191) 
+for iterative feature releases, ensuring adaptability and a user-centric experience 
+throughout the process. Key features include:
+- Design Overhaul: Creating a more user-friendly UI with a color palette 
+matching gno.land's true spirit.
+- UX Redesign: Establishing `gnoweb` as the go-to realm web frontend.
+- Code Refactoring: Enhancing security and maintainability.
+- Navigation Improvements: Simplifying user navigation and introducing a query 
+system for direct linking to specific `gnoweb` content or commands.
+
+Finally, the team collaborated closely with Onbloc’s DevOps experts to streamline 
+and automate the genesis creation and validation process for future testnets and 
+the eventual mainnet launch.
+
+## Strengthening Regional Community Connections
+
+Beyond the engineering milestones, this sprint fortified relationships within
+our contributor network and the broader community. Together with Onbloc, we 
+hosted an informal meetup to engage with the Korean developer community and met
+with Cosmostation, a longstanding South Korea-based Cosmos contributor. Over 15 
+developers attended the event, eager to learn about gno.land’s vision and explore 
+how they could contribute. The enthusiasm from local developers and the 
+collaboration with Onbloc highlight the growing global momentum behind gno.land. 
+To further support regional growth, we are prioritizing multilingual content,
+starting with Korean. In collaboration with Onbloc, we created Korean video 
+content for the community - coming soon! 
+
+[![office](https://gnolang.github.io/blog/2024-11-28_seoul-retreat/src/thumbs/meetup.jpg)](https://gnolang.github.io/blog/2024-11-28_seoul-retreat/src/meetup.jpg)
+
+## A Celebration of Culture and Collaboration
+
+While the primary focus was engineering, the experience in Seoul transcended the
+technical realm. Thanks to our gracious hosts at Onbloc, the sprint became a 
+celebration of cultural exchange. From lively discussions over authentic Korean 
+BBQ to spirited karaoke nights and reflective visits to historical landmarks, 
+our time in Seoul enriched our understanding of South Korean culture while
+underscoring the importance of team and community building.
+
+As we approach the mainnet launch, we’re excited to welcome others to join and 
+contribute to gno.land. It begins in the digital realm (no pun intended) but 
+extends into meaningful human connections across the globe.