Weekly News from Polkadot & Kusama #119
1. Unique Network won the 63rd parachain auction on Polkadot
Unique Network has won the 63rd parachain auction on Polkadot by using self-funds, concretely 59.9k DOT worth $587k. Unique Network is already a winner of auction no. 14.
Unique Network is a Polkadot-based infrastructure for building the next generation of NFTs. It offers a sustainable and feature-rich solution for creators and businesses. Unique Network recently made headlines by achieving a record-breaking feat in NFT minting. They successfully minted a staggering 4,930 NFTs per minute for the “Forever Has Fallen” interactive story-telling experience.
2. Imbue Network won the 131st parachain auction on Kusama
Imbue Network has won the 131st parachain auction on Kusama by using self-funds, concretely 60 KSM worth $3269k. Imbue Network is already a winner of auctions no. 40 and no. 77.
Imbue Network, built on Polkadot, is a decentralized crowdfunding DAO facilitating project funding and team collaboration through a user-friendly platform.
3. Web3 Foundation unveils Decentralized Voices delegates: Empowering governance with 180K KSM and 42M DOT
Web3 Foundation’s pioneering initiative, the Decentralized Voices program, marks a monumental step forward in democratizing governance within the Polkadot and Kusama ecosystems. With an ambitious vision to enhance community engagement and decentralize decision-making processes, the Foundation has appointed 13 distinguished delegates, each entrusted with substantial voting power amounting to 180,000 KSM and 42 million DOT.
The selected delegates represent a diverse spectrum of expertise and engagement within the Polkadot and Kusama communities, embodying a collective commitment to driving forward the principles of Web3 decentralization. Here’s the list of them.
Polkadot Delegates:
ChaosDAO, Jimmy Tudeski, Kukabi, Polkadotters, Saxemberg, William, Polkaworld
Kusama Delegates:
Adam Clay Steeber, Alex, Alzymologist, Georgii / Space Invader, The Ivy Voter Collective, Staker Space
These esteemed delegates will wield their substantial voting power over a three-month term, culminating in the end of May. We are pleased to be part of them and we are very pleased by this step. Our commitment involves closely monitoring OpenGov proposals, actively participating in OpenGov, analyzing discussions, and contributing to the dialogue, all while keeping our readers informed via our monthly Governance News or regular tweets.
4. Polkadot is making waves at ETHDenver 2024
Polkadot is making waves at ETHDenver 2024, bringing its vibrant ecosystem to the forefront of the blockchain community. Attendees can explore the Polkadot booth and discover how this innovative protocol is fostering interoperability and scalability in the Web3 space.
Bill Laboon, director of education and governance initiatives at Web3Foundation, delivered insightful talks on the future of Polkadot and its potential to revolutionize the decentralized landscape.
“Yes. Polkadot is more than just a blockchain. Polkadot is 51 blockchains. Users and developers can create their own chains that are secured by Polkadot, and can interact with other parachains in a seamless and trustless way,” answered Bill Laboon to the question “is Polkadot more than just a blockchain?”
5. Native USDC integration on Interlay’s DeFi
In a significant development marked by Referendum #94’s approval, native USDC integration has been implemented across Interlay’s DeFi ecosystem. Users can now leverage USDC for lending, borrowing, and liquidity provision, including creating USDC/INTR pools.
Furthermore, USDC is now accepted as collateral for vaults, facilitating the seamless operation of the iBTC bridge, alongside qUSDC for diversified collateral options.
6. HydraDX lists CRU and UNQ tokens, expanding tradable assets to over 20
HydraDX marks a significant milestone with the addition of CRU and UNQ tokens to the Omnipool, bringing the total tradable assets to over 20. CRU, the native token of Crust Network, and UNQ, the token of Unique NFT Chain, are now available for trading.
This expansion underscores HydraDX’s commitment to providing diverse opportunities for its users, with total value locked (TVL) exceeding $30,000,000.
7. Upcoming Twitter Spaces AMA with Alexander Mitrovic from Unique Network
Mark your calendars for March 6th, 2024, at 4 pm CET, as we host Alexander Mitrovic from Unique Network in our next Twitter Spaces AMA.
Join us as we delve into topics like the UNQ listing on HydraDX Omnipool, NFT integration for DOTisDED games, and the recordbreaking NFT mint of the Forever Has Fallen Web3 game. Don’t miss out! Set your alarm by clicking the link.
8. Double rewards on Polkaswap for XOR-DOT Pool
Get ready for double the rewards. Contribute to the XOR-DOT pool on Polkaswap and earn 2x strategic rewards in $PSWAP. Join now at polkaswap.io/#/pool/ .
9. Moonbeam unlocks economic potential with Real World Asset tokenization
Moonbeam is spearheading a paradigm shift in the global economy by integrating Real World Assets (RWA) and tokenization into its blockchain framework. With the RWA market poised to hit $10 trillion, Moonbeam’s versatile platform bridges traditional assets to the digital realm, fostering accessibility, liquidity, and automation.
Through projects like BRZ by Transfero and Tokeniza, Moonbeam paves the way for a revolutionary era of decentralized finance and asset tokenization.
10. Neurolanche revealed the Ambassador Program
Neurolanche is on a mission to revolutionize the Web2 landscape by bringing blockchain technology and the Web3 philosophy to millions of users. With projects like zkStrike and Firolauss set to launch on Astar zkEVM, and the upcoming NEROX token, Neurolanche is poised for exponential growth.
Join their Ambassador Program to help spread their vision, educate communities, and support the evolution of the decentralized future. Apply now to be part of the movement.
- Support Polkadotters Shrimp and Polkadotters Octopus validators on Polkadot and be a part of a more secure Web3 future
- Enhance Polkadot’s governance process by delegating your DOT or KSM to POLKADOTTERS, dedicated community supporters within the Polkadot ecosystem, enabling seamless participation in on-chain governance through Nova wallet or Polkadot Delegation Dashboard
