Weekly News from Polkadot & Kusama #149
1. Novasama Technologies receives another Decentralized Futures grant from the Web3 Foundation
Novasama Technologies has been awarded a grant from the Web3 Foundation’s Decentralised Futures programme to develop the Polkadot Mobile App, which will improve user onboarding and streamline interactions within the Polkadot ecosystem. The app's V1 will include features such as an intuitive mobile wallet, staking, easy account creation, and Polkadot usernames.
Long-term development will be supported by the Polkadot Treasury, ensuring continuous upgrades and improvements to expand functionality for the community.
2. Nova Wallet launches SwipeGov: Tinder-like UX for Polkadot OpenGov
Nova Wallet introduces SwipeGov, a groundbreaking feature in its latest v8.7.0 wallet update. This feature allows users to participate in Polkadot OpenGov with a Tinder-style interface.
With just a swipe, governance enthusiasts can vote AYE, NAY, or undecided on referendums anywhere and anytime. The AI-powered solution offers summaries in 13 languages, making governance more accessible than ever.
SwipeGov simplifies the voting experience, ensuring every vote counts in the Polkadot ecosystem.
3. Introducing SubWallet’s Unified Account: One account for all your crypto needs
SubWallet has launched a unique feature: the Unified Account. This allows users to manage tokens and NFTs across 200+ networks from ecosystems like Ethereum, Polkadot, and TON Blockchain with just one account. Simplifying cross-chain transfers, staking, and earning opportunities, this new feature eliminates the hassle of switching between accounts. SubWallet’s Unified Account is a step towards Chain Abstraction, offering a truly seamless multichain experience for crypto users.
4. OriginTrail’s DKG wins top recognition at MIT for decentralized AI
OriginTrail’s Decentralized Knowledge Graph (DKG) has been recognized as the top decentralized AI project at MIT. Showcasing their cutting-edge technology, OriginTrail’s founder Brana Rakic wowed the audience, securing the top spot for the DKG in the decentralized AI space.
With a robust ecosystem featuring innovations like Paranets and V8, OriginTrail continues to lead the way. Congratulations to the team and community on this outstanding achievement!
5. Astar Network upgrades with Polkadot SDK for faster, smoother transactions: Async Backing & Agile Coretime in play, 350M token burn decided by the community
Astar Network has upgraded with Polkadot SDK, bringing Async Backing for faster block production and transactions. Alongside Agile Coretime, Astar will seamlessly transition to a more flexible block space model, boosting accessibility and reducing costs for projects.
In a landmark move, the community voted to burn 350 million ASTR tokens, 5% of the initial supply, as they’re no longer needed for slot auctions. These changes signal a new era for Astar.
6. Mythical Forest event wraps up with over 3M participants
The Mythical Forest event has officially ended, boasting over 3 million participants! The Mythical team will now begin verifying all winners and will soon provide details on how to collect rewards. Stay tuned for further announcements and instructions from the team.
7. Mythos Chain’s NFT marketplace DMarket is in the 1st place in NFT sales with 4.9M last week according to CryptoSlam
The Mythos Chain's NFT Marketplace DMarket has set new highs, ranking first in NFT sales volume according to CryptoSlam. Over the past seven days, MythosPolkadot has generated $4.94 million in sales, with 222,667 transactions and over 16,000 buyers.
This achievement outpaced competitors like Bitcoin Puppets and Guild of Guardians Heroes. The surge in sales highlights the growing popularity of Mythos NFTs and solidifies its position as a leading blockchain for non-fungible assets.
8. TouchBrick joins peaq ecosystem, bringing AI-powered data security & privacy solutions to enterprises
TouchBrick, an AI-powered Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN), has integrated into the peaq ecosystem, offering enterprises a secure and compliant way to store and monetize sensitive data. By using its AI Sentinels, TouchBrick ensures that enterprises can safely share data without privacy concerns, addressing one of AI’s biggest challenges.
With peaq IDs and encrypted messaging protocols, TouchBrick’s solution provides a compliant, privacy-first approach to AI innovation while boosting enterprise collaboration.
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