Weekly News from Polkadot & Kusama #150
1. Nova Wallet introduces DOT Debit Cards and Polkadot Pay
Exciting news from Nova Wallet. You can now use your DOT in two innovative ways. Spend your DOT effortlessly in everyday life.
- Nova has partnered with Mastercard and Mercuryo to offer the first Polkadot debit card, allowing you to spend your crypto at 100M+ locations worldwide.
- Plus, with Polkadot Pay, you can shop at over 1M+ stores and earn up to 20% cashback with no KYC.
2. Moonbeam revealed the final Moonrise leaderboard, TOP 100 participants got rewarded
The Moonrise leaderboard is live. A huge shout-out to everyone who participated, with special congratulations to Aleks Smith for securing 1st place with an incredible 1200 Moonrise Points.
The top 100 participants are in for some exciting rewards. Check the leaderboard now and claim your prize if you're curious about your rank. Stay tuned for a special treat next week — an open edition mint collaboration with Amber Vittoria titled “Worlds of Wonder”.
3. The first Nitro Nation World Tour Dev Diary unveils new tuning mechanics in version 0.9.16
The Nitro Nation World Tour team has released its first Dev Diary, giving fans a sneak peek into exciting new tuning features in version 0.9.16. Players can now fine-tune tire pressure, adjust suspension height, and tweak ballast for enhanced control and performance. These detailed tuning options aim to elevate the racing experience. Watch for more Dev Diaries as the game evolves with even more customization and upgrades.
4. Energy Web to showcase solutions at Enlit Europe 2024 in Milan, 22–24 October
Energy Web is excited to attend Enlit Europe 2024 from October 22–24 in Milan, Italy, where global leaders will discuss the future of energy. At Fiera Milano di Rho, Energy Web will collaborate with industry partners to explore how their solutions are revolutionizing the energy sector. Enlit Europe is a key event guiding the energy transition toward a decarbonized, digitalized, and dependable future for all of Europe.
5. Mythos chain approaching 6M accounts, revolutionizing on-chain gaming on Polkadot
Mythos Chain, the world’s largest dedicated gaming chain, is approaching 6 million accounts, highlighting its rapid growth. With nearly 5 million users globally, Mythos Chain’s connection with Polkadot showcases the potential for on-chain gaming innovation. The ecosystem thrives with high scalability, low transaction fees, and seamless interoperability between games and marketplaces. Mythos Chain is driving the future of gaming, bringing everything on-chain with MYTH.
6. Polimec enables credit card payments via Banxa integration
Polimec recently announced a new integration with Banxa, allowing users to invest in Web3 projects using credit cards. By converting fiat currencies like USD and EUR into tokens such as USDT, USDC, and DOT, Banxa simplifies the process for both new and experienced investors. This partnership enhances Polimec’s mission to streamline Web3 fundraising and make it more accessible to a broader audience.
7. Limechain launches beta of devGround: A new Polkadot developer portal with integrated IDE
Limechain has launched the beta version of devGround, a sleek developer portal designed for a seamless Polkadot development experience. With support from OpenGov and powered by PAPI, a JS API for interacting with Polkadot and Substrate chains, devGround offers an integrated IDE (integrated development environment) for rapid prototyping. Developers can now explore on-chain data across the entire Polkadot ecosystem with ease. Check it out at devGround.
8. Avail collaboration with Symbiotic brings unified framework for builders, multi-asset restaking, and secure rollup services
Avail and Symbiotic have joined forces to provide builders with a unified framework that accelerates innovation and reduces costs. This partnership introduces multi-asset restaking, allowing ETH and ERC20 token holders to contribute to Avail’s security network while earning AVAIL rewards. Developers gain access to critical services like sequencing, policy engines, and key management solutions. This collaboration empowers builders to create new, scalable applications within Avail’s modular infrastructure.
9. SubWallet now fully supports Bittensor token TAO, staking and Ledger integrated
SubWallet now fully supports Bittensor’s token TAO. Whether you’re using a mobile app, browser extension, or web dashboard, you can easily send and receive TAO.
Plus, with staking starting from just 0.1 TAO, you can stake on all platforms, including Ledger. Securely manage your TAO with SubWallet’s Ledger integration for seamless transactions and staking.
- 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
