NEAR Ecosystem Biweekly Digest #4

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3 min readDec 15, 2023
NEAR Ecosystem Biweekly Digest #4

Introducing our latest NEAR Ecosystem Biweekly Digest! Join us as we delve into the latest two weeks of significant progress in the NEAR Protocol and Aurora Ecosystems. From exciting new launches to impactful partnerships, stay tuned for updates on groundbreaking innovations and accomplishments.

Aurora Plus Unveils Lending & Borrowing

Aurora+ Lending and Burrowing

Aurora Plus introduces an exciting phase in its journey, collaborating with Aurigami to offer seamless lending and borrowing within the Aurora ecosystem. Users can now effortlessly earn yields and maximize their digital assets directly through the Aurora Plus interface, providing a user-friendly entry point to the world of DeFi. Explore the possibilities, borrow with ease, and dive into decentralized finance with confidence. Read more about it in this article.

Octopus 2.0 Launch: Redefining $NEAR Restaking

Octopus 2.0 Mainnet Countdown

Countdown to the highly anticipated Octopus 2.0 launch on December 17th as it introduces $NEAR Restaking. Ottochain becomes the pioneering appchain adopting this innovation, promising multiple staking rewards from a single staked asset. Explore the recent AMA session where Vivi Lin discussed $NEAR Restaking and the imminent Octopus 2.0 launch with Marcus from the NEAR Foundation in the official article.

NDC Introduce Gaming DAO: Transforming NEAR’s Gaming Scene

NEAR Gaming DAO

NEAR Gaming DAO is set to elevate the NEAR Protocol gaming ecosystem with a focus on innovation and collaboration. Tackling challenges like limited game availability, the DAO aims to attract developers, support existing projects, and host events to enhance user engagement and game diversity. With key performance indicators aligned with NDC priorities, the Gaming DAO, led by experienced councils and advisors, is poised to bring a new era to gaming on the NEAR Blockchain. Read more on this X Thread.

Pyth Launches Real-Time Data Feeds on NEAR Protocol for Equity, Commodities, and Markets

NEAR x Pyth

Pyth, renowned for real-time market data, integrates its high-fidelity feeds with NEAR Protocol, benefiting DeFi. With updates every 300 milliseconds and direct institutional data, Pyth ensures reliability during volatility using Confidence Intervals. This partnership signifies a new era of data reliability, empowering NEAR’s developers with accurate, real-time insights crucial for secure decentralized applications. Read more in this article.

In conclusion, these recent strides within the NEAR Protocol and Aurora ecosystems — Aurora Plus’ lending and borrowing, Octopus 2.0’s $NEAR Restaking, NDC’s Gaming DAO transformation, and Pyth’s real-time market data integration — herald a significant juncture in decentralized finance and innovation. These advancements underscore a commitment to inclusivity, reliability, and progress within NEAR’s dynamic decentralized landscape.

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