Polkadot Ecosystem Weekly Digest. April 8–14/2024

Polkadot

Polkadot Parachain Slot Swap: Polkadex successfully extends its lease until December 2024, ensuring continued connectivity and trading capabilities within the Polkadot ecosystem.

Polkadot Ambassador Program 2.0: Enhanced features and on-chain integration of the ambassador program discussed in detail by Zoe McFox and Oliver Tale Yazdi, aiming to expand community engagement across the Polkadot network.

Polkadot Base Racing League: Exiled Racers introduces the first hybrid cross-chain racing experience powered by Moonbeam, combining gaming with blockchain technology. Learn more about the racing league and how to get involved here.

Polkadot and Arts DAO Fest Partnership: Partnership announcement with Arts DAO Fest, emphasizing Polkadot’s commitment to supporting digital art and innovation at the upcoming event in Dubai.

Polkadot Sponsors Conor Daly: Community-driven sponsorship decision leads to Conor Daly racing at the Indianapolis 500, showcasing Polkadot’s community engagement in major sporting events. Explore more about the sponsorship here.

Polkadot Decentralized Governance in Action: Demonstrates the power of decentralized governance with community members voting to sponsor an athlete, enhancing transparency and participation. Learn more about this innovative governance model here.

Polkadot AI and Web3 Integration: NeuroWeb AI drives innovations in AI through contributions to OriginTrail’s Decentralized Knowledge Graph, fostering connectivity and data sharing.

Polkadot Decoded 2024 Event: Invitation to the premier blockchain and decentralized technology conference in Brussels, offering insights into future developments. Secure your spot and explore ticket options here.

Parity

• Parity Technologies Asynchronous Backing Update: Introduces significant improvements expected to enhance throughput by up to 10x for Polkadot’s parachain consensus protocol. Discover the technical details in the latest blog post. Async Backing to be implemented on Kusama following the next runtime upgrade, promising enhanced performance and new capabilities for developers.
• Parity Technologies and Dotlake Dashboard: Recognition for the data team’s contribution to new insights on Polkadot’s growth, as featured in a Cointelegraph article.
• Web3 Foundation Announces Polkadot-Kusama Bridge: Bill Laboon highlights the launch of the new bridge enhancing connectivity between Polkadot and Kusama. Learn more at the official forum.

Web3 Foundation

• Web3 Foundation Welcomes BlockDeep Labs: Excited to support BlockDeep Labs as the latest grantee under the Decentralized Futures Program, marking a new chapter in decentralized technology. Read more about their journey.
• Mythos Parachain Development Underway: Mythos Parachain promises to enhance scalability and innovation within the decentralized technology landscape.
• Web3 Foundation Apprenticeship Program: Offers valuable hands-on experience and mentorship in the blockchain industry. Apply now for a career development opportunity.
• StorageHub Grantee Announcement: StorageHub by Moonsong Labs aims to revolutionize decentralized storage on Polkadot, enhancing the ecosystem with scalable solutions for large data sets. Learn more about StorageHub. Designed to integrate with Polkadot and Kusama parachains, offering decentralized, efficient storage solutions with native interoperability.
• Introducing Polkadot Multisig by Signet: Revolutionizes asset management and security in the Web3 space, providing enhanced collaborative control and security. Discover more about Polkadot Multisig. Multisig offers new possibilities for DAOs, treasury management, and collaborative projects, fostering a decentralized and collaborative ecosystem. Explore further.

Moonbeam

• Moonbeam Network Announces Runtime Update RT2800: The update is pivotal for enabling asynchronous backing, enhancing transaction speeds and throughput on the network. Learn more about RT2800. With the new update, Moonbeam will see block times halved and transaction throughput doubled, significantly optimizing network performance. Discuss RT2801 Schedule.
• Moonbeam Network Advocates for Decentralized Data Security: Highlights Diode’s solutions on Moonbeam for secure, decentralized data communications ideal for corporate environments. Read about executive protection.
• Moonbeam Network Reviews First Quarter of 2024: Summarizes significant developments including faster block times, new educational initiatives, and broader ecosystem engagement. Read the Q1'24 Review.
• Blockchain Expansion in Brazil with Moonbeam Network: Discusses Moonbeam’s role in spreading blockchain solutions in Brazil, from Jiu-Jitsu certificates to loyalty programs, enhancing the region’s engagement with digital assets. Learn more about blockchain in Brazil.
• Moonbeam’s Lunar Gaming Festival — APRIL IS PINK: Invites gamers to the Lunar Gaming Festival for a chance to earn points and win part of the $PINK token distribution through gaming activities hosted on the Zealy platform. Join the Festival.
• Razor Network’s integration providing trustless price feeds. Explore Razor Network’s integration.

Astar network

• Yoki Origins Enhancements Live: Announced new features in Yoki Origins, enhancing user experience with a bridge, fiat onramp, leaderboard, boosts for Golden Yoki holders, and new YoPorts. NFTs now available on Rarible, Dew_HQ, and BluezNFT. Dive back into the adventure! Join here.
• Astar zkEVM Incident Update: Collaborative efforts with ecosystem projects have successfully reinstated all funds to users affected by the Astar zkEVM incident. Details here.
• Astar zkEVM Upgrade Implemented: Astar zkEVM network operating smoothly post-upgrade, ensuring enhanced functionality and reliability. Check the detailed forum post for in-depth information and future steps for ecosystem projects. Learn more.
• First-Ever AggLayer Roundtable Featuring Astar: Join us for the AggLayer roundtable to explore the benefits and revolutionary aspects of the AggLayer platform with Astar and other contributors. Join the discussion.
• Astar zkEVM Continuous Updates and Fixes: Astar, along with Polygon and Gelato, is finalizing necessary adjustments post-upgrade to enhance the zkEVM’s functionality. Community updates will continue as developments occur. Join the discussion.
• Security Enhancements with Hypernative Labs in Astar Ecosystem: Strengthening the security within the Astar ecosystem through a partnership with Hypernative Labs. This collaboration focuses on enhancing real-time monitoring and response to secure the network, bridges, oracles, and more. Learn more.

Sora

• Kensetsu Platform Launch in SORA Ecosystem: Excited for the imminent launch of the Kensetsu platform, a cutting-edge, over-collateralized stablecoin system in the SORA ecosystem. Discover the innovative stablecoin creation mechanism and the unique incentivization structure centered around the $KEN token. Read more.
• Tutorial on On-Ramping to SORA Network: Learn how to seamlessly on-ramp the SORA network with fiat or crypto and start exploring the expansive SORA ecosystem. Read now.
• Favorite Features from SORA Ecosystem Updates: Engage with the latest Ecosystem Updates and choose your favorite feature or news, from Kensetsu progress to SDK & Bridge enhancements. Vote here.
• Participate in SORA’s Development via RFP: Contribute to SORA’s growth and innovation by submitting an RFP (Request for Proposal). Your expertise can drive decentralized finance forward. Submit your proposal.
• HASHI Substrate Bridge Connection to Liberland on Polkaswap: Explore the new HASHI Substrate bridge feature on Polkaswap’s testnet, now connecting the SORA ecosystem to Liberland. Share your experiences and feedback. Explore Polkaswap.
• $XOR Delisting from Gate.io: Announcement of $XOR delisting from Gate.io following community feedback. For those holding XOR on Gate.io, please consult the provided guidance for next steps. Gate.io delisting details.

Centrifuge

• Centrifuge Q1 2024 Recap: Dive into our eventful first quarter of 2024 with insights on on-chain funds, the global Real-World Asset Summit, protocol revenue, stablecoin insights, and cross-chain expansion efforts. Read more.
• RWA Austin Event Collaboration: Excited to join forces with Galaxy, SuperState Funds, and Huma Finance at RWA Austin, an event set to shape the future of tokenization in real-world assets. This special day is scheduled just before Consensus 2024. More on RWA Summit.
• GnosisDAO Approval for RWA Investments: The Centrifuge community has overwhelmingly voted to approve GnosisDAO’s $10M investment into real-world assets on our platform, marking a significant step in our cross-chain collaboration and expansion. View details.

Kilt

• KILT Runtime Upgrade 1.13.0 Referendum: KILT’s latest upgrade introduces vital Identity and interoperability features, including live Decentralized Identity Provider and XCM configuration for DID operations across chains. Crucially, it sets the stage for KILT Coin’s potential integration with HydraDX, featuring reserved asset transfer and an HRMP channel opening request. Vote now on this significant proposal! Vote here.
• AfroJack x Polkadot Collaboration at Token2049: Ready to experience the ultimate Web3 afterparty? Join AfroJack at PolkaMix, the official Polkadot afterparty during Token2049 in Dubai. It’s set to be the largest and most exclusive event in Web3! Register now.

Bifrost

• Bifrost SALP Redemptions Open: Bifrost announces the opening of SALP redemptions for crowdloan participants from the latest Polkadot auction batch. Users who contributed $DOT via SALP can now reclaim their tokens. Supported projects include EquilibriumDeFi, Integritee, and Polkadex. Ensure you have equal amounts of vsDOT and vsBond for successful redemption. Redeem here and Step-by-step guide.
• Bifrost Integrates Mimir for Enhanced Security: Bifrost has integrated Mimir as a multi-signature management tool to enhance the security of Liquid Staking Tokens (LST) across Polkadot and Kusama. This partnership marks a significant step in safeguarding vTokens with advanced multi-sig protocols. Learn more.
• Bifrost 2024 Roadmap Unveiled: Exciting updates are on the horizon with Bifrost’s 2024 Roadmap! Highlights include launching OmniLST and LoopStake for EVM-compatible networks, a major ‘Coretime’ upgrade, new $BNC tokenomics, vETH 3.0 redesign, and pioneering bridges to Ethereum and Bitcoin L2 for enhanced asset interoperability on Polkadot. Check out the full roadmap and upcoming features on our dedicated page: Explore Roadmap.

SubQuery

• SubQuery highlights the critical function of Remote Procedure Calls (RPCs) in ensuring efficient data transmission for Web3 applications, akin to veins in the human body. Dive deeper into their importance in our latest blog post.
• The SubQuery Foundation embraces decentralized governance, kicking off with its first governance vote. A significant decision has been made to set the Node Operator Commission Rate at 20%, achieving over 50% consensus. Learn more.
• SubQuery Seekers Program Concludes: SubQuery’s large-scale participant event, SubQuery Seekers, is wrapping up. KYC processes are ongoing, with the rewards distribution scheduled for April 16. The program summary will follow shortly. For issues related to KYCs and other inquiries, reach out here.
• SubQuery Partners with OriginTrail for AI Verifiability: SubQuery is excited about its collaboration with OriginTrail, which is pioneering the Verifiable Internet for Artificial Intelligence. This partnership aims to support the growth and application of trustworthy AI technologies in Web3. Read the announcement.

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