feat: union stargaze partnership post (#1916)

dictionary.txt

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lychee.toml

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   '^https://x.com',
   '^https://discord.',
+  '^https://linkedin.',
+  '^https://*.linkedin.',
   '^https://twitter.com',
   '^http://myserver.com',
   '^https://nodeist.net/union',

site/.gitattributes

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site/src/components/ConnectedVisual.svelte

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site/src/content/blog/stargaze-partnership.mdx

@@ -0,0 +1,91 @@
+---
+title: "Stargaze Partnership"
+date: 2024-05-16
+author: "union_build"
+draft: true
+description: "Stargaze joins forces with Union to bridge blue-chip Ethereum NFTs to Cosmos Ecosystem for the first time"
+cover: "/src/assets/images/stargaze/cover.png"
+---
+
+import { Image } from "astro:assets";
+import corShane from "#/assets/images/stargaze/cor-shane.png";
+import unionStargaze from "#/assets/images/stargaze/cover.png";
+import unionPolygonStargaze from "#/assets/images/stargaze/union-polygon-stargaze.png";
+
+_Stargaze joins forces with Union to bridge blue-chip Ethereum NFTs to Cosmos Ecosystem for the first time_
+
+<Image
+  class="mb-2"
+  loading="eager"
+  format={'avif'}
+  src={unionStargaze}
+  alt="Union Stargaze Partnership"
+/>
+
+_Union's zk-IBC bridge will be used to transport NFTs for the first time between Ethereum and IBC_
+
+**New York, NY – May 16th, 2024** – [Union](https://union.build),
+the Modular Interoperability Layer, is partnering with the zero-gas NFT app chain [Stargaze](https://www.stargaze.zone) 
+to enable the transfer of blue-chip Ethereum NFTs to Cosmos via its trustless, decentralized zkIBC bridge. 
+This collaboration marks the first initiative aimed at achieving trustless interoperability for NFTs between these two ecosystems.
+
+This integration promises significant benefits for collections in both ecosystems.
+Once completed, Stargaze NFT collections such as [Bad Kids](https://www.stargaze.zone/m/stars19jq6mj84cnt9p7sagjxqf8hxtczwc8wlpuwe4sh62w45aheseues57n420/tokens) will get exposure to the Ethereum ecosystem
+by being listed in Ethereum marketplaces. Similarly, blue chip Ethereum NFTs such as [Cryptopunks](https://www.larvalabs.com/cryptopunks),
+[BAYC](https://boredapeyachtclub.com) and [Pudgy Penguins](https://pudgypenguins.com) will find their new home in Stargaze. NFT collections minted on Stargaze,
+such as the Celestine Sloth Society, will also benefit from the expansion to ETH.
+This expansion will result in increased volume across both sides of the ecosystem,
+generating more royalty fees for creators. 
+
+<Image
+  class="my-2"
+  loading="eager"
+  format={'avif'}
+  src={unionPolygonStargaze}
+  alt="Union Polygon Stargaze diagram"
+/>
+
+Boasting zero gas fees and a carbon-neutral footprint,
+Stargaze empowers creators to launch permissionless collections effortlessly,
+leveraging no-code solutions. With its minimal fees and enhanced user experience,
+the Stargaze network offers a more efficient trading environment for NFT enthusiasts.
+
+This partnership will see Union and Stargaze open an IBC channel between their testnets
+to implement interoperability between ERC-721 and SG-721 standards in the coming months,
+ensuring efficient mapping and encoding of NFT data.
+The process aims to facilitate seamless NFT transfers across chains with minimal effort required
+from Stargaze other than supporting Wasm light clients included in the new Cosmos SDK.
+Pursuant to Union's forthcoming integration with [the AggLayer](https://union.build/blog/polygon-integration),
+Polygon users can transfer their NFTs to Stargaze and vice versa.
+
+<Image
+  src={corShane}
+  loading="lazy"
+  format={'avif'}
+  alt="Cor Shane"
+/>
+
+Stargaze Co-Founder, [Shane Vitarana](https://shanev.me) said: _“We're excited to work with Union to bring some of the top Ethereum NFTs 
+to IBC for the first time. This partnership isn't just about moving assets; 
+it's about connecting communities and simplifying the blockchain experience for everyone.
+As we bridge these ecosystems, we're tackling the challenge of fragmentation head-on.
+It's about making Stargaze not just a platform, but a community hub for the best NFTs out there,
+regardless of where they started. I'm thrilled about the possibilities this opens up for our users,
+enhancing the variety and accessibility of high-value assets.
+We're setting a new standard for interoperability and creating a more integrated, accessible NFT marketplace.”_
+
+Among the projects eager for this integration is [Hedgies](https://hedgies.wtf), a series of 4200 unique collectible avatars
+distributed to the [dYdX](https://dydx.exchange) community at its inception. Following dYdX's move to the Cosmos ecosystem in October 2023,
+Hedgies' owners have been long anticipating the ability to transfer their NFTs to the Cosmos ecosystem. 
+
+Union plans to showcase the capabilities of this new cross-chain NFT communication by launching an exclusive collection
+across both the Ethereum and Stargaze networks to commemorate its upcoming mainnet launch,
+with further details to be shared in the coming months.
+
+Union Labs Co-Founder, [Cor Pruijs](https://nl.linkedin.com/in/corpruijs) concluded: _“Trustless interoperability between Stargaze and Ethereum NFTs is a no-brainer 
+for both ecosystems. With Union's zkIBC connection to Ethereum, we support general message passing, 
+allowing us to securely provide merkle-inclusion proofs for NFTs. Because Stargaze is a dedicated appchain,
+NFTs can be traded in an extremely efficient manner. I foresee more Ethereum protocols offloading computation to appchains,
+and using Ethereum as a settlement layer.”_
+
+Relevant updates will be shared in Union's [Discord channel](https://discord.com/invite/union-build).

site/src/layouts/BaseLayout.astro

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site/src/pages/blog/index.astro

@@ -18,16 +18,16 @@ let blogEntries = await getCollection("blog", ({ data }) =>
 blogEntries = blogEntries.sort((a, b) => (a.data.date > b.data.date ? -1 : 1))
 ---
 
-<SectionsLayout title='Union Blog' gapless>
+<SectionsLayout title="Union Blog" gapless>
   <LanderSection gradient="to-t">
     <IntroHeading main title="Union Blog">
       Our latest partnerships, technical deep dives, and announcements.
     </IntroHeading>
     <div class="flex flex-col md:grid grid-cols-2 gap-4 md:gap-6 flex-1">
       {
         blogEntries.map(blogPostEntry => (
-          <Card padded>
-            <a class="pointer-cursor" href={`/blog/${blogPostEntry.slug}`}>
+          <a class="pointer-cursor" href={`/blog/${blogPostEntry.slug}`}>
+            <Card class="size-full" padded>
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               <H3>{blogPostEntry.data.title}</H3>
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-              <TextA fake>
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-              </TextA>
-            </a>
-          </Card>
+              <TextA fake>Read Post</TextA>
+            </Card>
+          </a>
         ))
       }
     </div>
   </LanderSection>
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+  <SocialsSection />
 </SectionsLayout>
 
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