Weekly News from Polkadot & Kusama #147
1. EasyA launches Polkadot University with Decentralized Futures grant
EasyA, a Web3 education app, has received a Decentralized Futures Grant from the Web3 Foundation to create EasyA x Polkadot University to empower students to innovate in the Polkadot ecosystem. This initiative will include workshops, hackathons, and grants, modeled after successful university blockchain programs. EasyA’s goal is to embed Polkadot within the academic community, fostering future developers and projects while expanding Polkadot’s impact in the education sector.
2. Join Polkadot Roots by Events Bounty: A new initiative for community-led meetups in Web3 hotspots
Events Bounty announces Polkadot Roots, an initiative aimed at empowering the community through curated meetups. We’re launching pilot programs in key Web3 hotspots and seeking experienced community members to take the lead. If you believe you have what it takes to represent Polkadot and foster connections in your city, apply now to be part of this transformative journey and help grow the Polkadot community locally. Apply here:
https://forms.monday.com/forms/dadae3ad3ca2afb66b457cd710cd2b76?r=euc1
3. Chainflip connects Polkadot and Solana, unlocking new economic opportunities
Chainflip, a Polkadot SDK solochain, recently announced its connection to Solana, paving the way for increased economic activity between these two dynamic ecosystems. This integration allows seamless SOL<>DOT swaps, enabling users to exchange assets between Polkadot and Solana easily. With this new connection, both ecosystems can benefit from enhanced liquidity and collaboration, marking a significant milestone in the growth of decentralized finance.
4. CodeCraft participant MusicMoon is officially live on Unique Network and Moonbeam Network
MusicMoon, a participant of CodeCraft, has officially launched on Unique Network and Moonbeam Network, bringing music NFTs to the Polkadot ecosystem. By leveraging blockchain technology and integrating Unique’s Nested NFT set, MusicMoon democratizes music, allowing artists to combine songs into albums and playlists. This new use case empowers musicians to create, distribute, and manage their music in innovative ways, utilizing Web3 technology and digital assets to reach a broader audience.
5. Pickspot chooses peaq as its home, transforming last-mile logistics in Africa
Pickspot, a DePIN initiative focused on smart parcel lockers, has selected peaq as its blockchain home, enhancing last-mile logistics in Africa’s rapidly growing economies. This community-owned network allows individuals to set up lockers, earning crypto rewards from delivered parcels while addressing e-commerce challenges. With a projected e-commerce market of $46.1 billion by 2025, Pickspot aims to empower local businesses and residents through efficient parcel exchange and innovative technology.
6. Mythos Network now fully integrated with SubWallet across all platforms
The Mythos Network is now fully supported on SubWallet’s browser extension, mobile app, and web dashboard. Users can manage MYTH assets across Mythos, Polkadot Asset Hub, and Hydration, with features including cross-chain transfers, in-app swaps of MYTH on Hydration, and access to the Mythical Forest dApp via SubWallet’s dApp browser. This integration makes managing Mythos assets more convenient than ever for users in the Polkadot ecosystem.
7. Blankos Block Party begins NFT migration to Mythical blockchain
Blankos Block Party has begun migrating its NFTs to the new Mythical blockchain as part of the broader transition to the Polkadot ecosystem. Players can expect to see their assets in inventories by September 30, with a soft target for re-enabling NFT trading in mid- to late October. The revamped Blankos Marketplace is accessible at the Mythical Market site, using the same login credentials as the previous platform.
8. Polkadot Hydration campaign returns with increased rewards and new opportunities
The 2nd Wave of the Polkadot Hydration campaign is now live, featuring increased participant rewards. Users can enjoy a
- 100% boost in $PHA rewards,
- 75% in $ASTR, and
- 25% in $GLMR.
The vDOT pool now offers triple rewards: BNC, HDX, and vDOT.
However, rewards for $CFG, $INTR, $BNC, and $KILT have been reduced.
Don’t miss the chance to hydrate your bags and earn attractive APR on single-sided liquidity.
9. Revolutionizing zk proof verification: Hyperbridge partners with zkVerify
Hyperbridge has announced a strategic partnership with zkVerify (ZKV Protocol) to provide affordable zk proof verification across multiple blockchain networks. As zero-knowledge cryptography gains traction, high verification costs remain a barrier. zkVerify aims to tackle this issue by offering native primitives for cost-effective and secure zk-proof verification. The collaboration will establish a messaging system to relay proof verification results, allowing zkVerify to extend its services seamlessly across various blockchains.
10. Robonomics begins gradual launch on Polkadot, bridging the future of IoT
Robonomics has started its deployment to Polkadot, transitioning from Kusama in a gradual process. The current XRT tokens will be used without new issuance, and bridging with Kusama and Ethereum will follow after verification steps. The collator network will remain with modest rewards. The shell parachain is live now, evolving towards Robonomics version 3.0.0, with plans for significant upgrades to versions 3.1.0 and 3.2.0 on the horizon.
11. StellaSwap unveils new governance and tokenomics with veSTELLA launch
StellaSwap has announced a major upgrade to its tokenomics and governance system. Starting in October, the initial phase includes a 250 million STELLA token burn and the launch of veSTELLA, a vote-escrow model inspired by Curve and Olympus DAO. veSTELLA holders will earn protocol revenue, voting power, and incentives. Phase two, set for early 2025, will introduce full governance infrastructure and a yield booster to incentivize long-term holders.
12. StellaSwap pools launch on OKX exchange with DeFi wallet staking
StellaSwap’s pools are officially live on OKX, a leading centralized exchange, providing direct staking options via OKX’s DeFi wallet. This integration offers tens of thousands of users easy access to Polkadot and Moonbeam Network, expanding the reach of these blockchain ecosystems. A dedicated campaign on OKX will be launching soon, bringing even more opportunities for users to engage with decentralized finance through StellaSwap’s pools.
13. Centrifuge Partners with Chronicle Labs to Boost Transparency for Anemoy Capital’s LTF
Centrifuge is partnering with Chronicle Labs to enhance transparency for Anemoy Capital’s Liquid Treasury Fund (LTF). Key features include real-time price updates via Chronicle’s RWA Oracle, full portfolio visibility — including offchain holdings — and trustless tracking of the Net Asset Value (NAV) onchain. This partnership provides stakeholders with unprecedented access to verified, real-time data, enhancing trust and transparency for real-world assets managed by the fund.
14. Moonbeam partners with Onramp Money to enable Euro purchases of GLMR via SEPA
Moonbeam Network has teamed up with Onramp Money to enable users to easily buy Glimmer ($GLMR) using Euro through SEPA instant transfers. Learn how to add GLMR to your wallet using Onramp Money by watching the tutorial video here: YouTube Tutorial.
15. Veles platform for carbon credit marketplace solution by Ceres Blockchain Solutions goes live for Polkadot community
Ceres Blockchain Solutions has launched the official Veles website, fulfilling a promise to the Polkadot community. Veles is a plug-and-play carbon credit marketplace solution designed for Substrate-based blockchain networks, allowing clients and developers to access and implement it easily. This new platform aims to simplify carbon credit transactions for blockchain projects. Explore the new Veles platform here: veles.technology.
16. Reef partners with VIA Labs for a cross-chain bridge
Reef has partnered with VIA Labs to implement a cross-chain bridge, improving fund transfers to Reef Chain. As part of its 2024 roadmap, Reef has launched ReefSwap and the Reef Chain Wallet, and is introducing a one-way bridge for $REEF tokens, which will be burned upon transfer from Ethereum and BNB Smart Chain. VIA Labs will also support cross-chain messaging and the Proto-CCTP for USDC transfers, with launches expected by Q1 2025.
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