Weekly News from Polkadot & Kusama #157

1. Polkadot welcomes NFTMozaic’s innovations with Decentralized Futures grant

NFTMozaic has been awarded a Decentralized Futures grant by W3F to establish a vibrant NFT ecosystem within Polkadot. The initiative aims to standardize a core NFT protocol, attract dApp developers, and leverage Polkadot’s unique strengths for widespread adoption.

Focusing on governance, technical tools, business development, and marketing, NFTMozaic plans to streamline onboarding for developers, enhance user engagement, and position Polkadot as a leader in NFT innovation. Future plans include creating a unified framework to support projects and developers within the ecosystem.

2. Hyperbridge partners with MandalaChain for enhanced blockchain Interoperability

Hyperbridge announced a partnership with MandalaChain, marking a significant step in blockchain interoperability. MandalaChain has integrated Hyperbridge as its native bridge, enabling seamless cross-chain transactions and unlocking advanced multi-chain connectivity.

The collaboration also utilizes Hyperbridge’s ERC6160 token standard, allowing Mandala’s native token to achieve broader interoperability across the Web3 ecosystem. This partnership sets a new benchmark for innovation in decentralized connectivity.

3. Decentralized relaying for zkVerify through Hyperbridge testnet

zkVerify is now connected to the Hyperbridge testnet, marking a key milestone towards its mainnet launch. Hyperbridge’s proof-based architecture enhances zkVerify with decentralized, secure, and multi-chain proof settlement.

This integration replaces centralized relaying with Hyperbridge’s decentralized relayer, offering developers a choice between centralized or fully decentralized mechanisms. The collaboration reinforces zkVerify’s commitment to building a scalable, censorship-resistant Web3 ecosystem.

4. StellaSwap achieves $2B cumulative trading volume

StellaSwap has reached a historic milestone, surpassing $2 billion in cumulative trading volume. As the first decentralized exchange (DEX) on Polkadot to achieve this feat, StellaSwap celebrates a remarkable 3-year journey of growth and innovation.

This achievement underscores its strong community support and commitment to advancing DeFi within the Polkadot ecosystem.

5. Moonwell has launched the Moonwell Card powered by Cypher

Moonwell has launched the Moonwell Card, enabling seamless crypto spending at over 44 million merchants worldwide. Powered by Cypher and leveraging Circle’s USDC Mint, the card allows users to borrow USDC against their Moonwell assets and spend wherever VISA is accepted.

Getting started is simple: visit Moonwell.fi, complete KYC in minutes, and receive a digital card instantly. Shop, dine, and travel globally — all while keeping your assets on-chain.

6. Simplified cross-chain interactions: Turtle V2 debuts with ParaSpell partnership

Turtle V2 is live, transforming cross-chain transfers in the Polkadot ecosystem. Built by Velocity Labs, this upgrade simplifies asset bridging with a unified UI, enabling direct transfers from Ethereum to Hydration, Bifrost, and Moonbeam without complex multi-step processes.

Powered by ParaSpell’s advanced XCM SDK, Turtle V2 offers faster transfers, better asset display, and full Polkadot asset coverage. Future plans include real-time tracking, on/off-ramping, and integrated swaps with Polkadot DEXs. Experience seamless cross-chain interactions with Turtle V2.

7. Goal Revolution, powered by LAOS Network, set to kick off on mobile soon

Goal Revolution, the football manager game powered by the LAOS Network, has been approved by app stores and is gearing up for its mobile release. The game combines strategy and football fandom, offering an immersive experience to players. With the mobile version set to launch soon, Goal Revolution is poised to bring its unique blockchain-powered gameplay to a wider audience.

8. peaq launches DePIN Enterprise Adoption Program with industry giants such as Bosch, Deutsche Telekom or Lufthansa

peaq has unveiled its DePIN Enterprise Adoption Program, collaborating with major partners like Bosch, Deutsche Telekom, Lufthansa Innovation Hub, Bertelsmann Investments, and the Technical University of Munich (TUM).

The program connects enterprises with decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePINs), offering tailored insights, strategic investment opportunities, and matchmaking with DePIN projects. This initiative is set to revolutionize enterprise workflows by leveraging community-owned hardware to lower costs and boost transparency.

With applications spanning over 20 industries, peaq positions DePINs as transformative for global business, backed by some of the biggest names in technology, telecom, and mobility.

9. SORA Card launches its physical debit card for EU residents

The SORA Card journey has hit a major milestone with the official launch of its virtual debit card & physical card on December 12, 2024. First introduced in September 2022, SORA Card offers a self-custodial crypto wallet fully integrated with Polkaswap DEX, alongside IBAN and debit card functionality.

Following its EU rollout in August 2023, the next stop is the delivery of physical cards, marking another step toward financial freedom for users.

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