Weekly News from Polkadot & Kusama #164

1. Event spotlight: Polkadot at ETHDenver 2025

Polkadot is bringing the heat to ETHDenver 2025, running from Feb 24 — Mar 2! As a presenting sponsor, Polkadot is taking over Denver with keynotes, hacker houses, parties, and hands-on workshops.

What’s happening?
🔹 Polkadot Booth — Grab prizes & swag
🔹 Talks from Chrissy Hill, Byte & Shawn Tabrizi
🔹 Hack & BUIDL using the Polkadot SDK
🔹 Exclusive side events & networking

Whether you’re building, playing, or connecting, Polkadot’s got something for you at one of blockchain’s biggest events. See you in Denver!

2. Polkadot innovation: Polimec x Scytale Academy launches

Polimec and Scytale are teaming up to support Polkadot ecosystem projects by launching the academy.

📅 Apply by March 20, 2025
🔹 Expert mentorship & growth support
🔹 Investor connections & acceleration

Top candidates will be invited to interviews — don’t miss your chance!

3. A new WFC proposal for the transition of Kusama from a canary network by Bill Laboon

A new Kusama Wish For Change proposal has been posted by Bill Laboon from the Web3 Foundation Team, requesting 10 million DOT from the Web3 Foundation to support Kusama’s growth.

🔹 Deploying 10M DOT to benefit Kusama
🔹 Funding advanced tech like ZK technologies
🔹 Recognizing Kusama as more than a canary network

The goal? To remove barriers for builders, fund projects, events, and grants, and reignite Kusama’s spirit as a leading hub for Web3 experimentation.

📜 Read & support the proposal: Kusama Subsquare

4. Token Terminal updates Polkadot Ecosystem Dashboard

Token Terminal just rolled out major updates to its Polkadot ecosystem dashboard, adding:

🔸 3 New Listings:

• Phala Network
• Litentry
• Subsocial Chain

🔸 1 New Metric:

• Average Relay Chain inclusion time

These updates bring deeper insights and broader coverage for Polkadot users and builders.

5. Bacon Games & Mythical unite for FIFA Rivals

Bacon Games has teamed up with Mythical to develop the next official FIFA title: FIFA Rivals! 🎮⚽

With Bacon Games dedicated team and Mythical’s expertise, FIFA Rivals is set to be something truly special.

6. Blockchain Education: PBA at ETHDenver

Polkadot Blockchain Academy (PBA) is heading to ETHDenver. Join them at the Polkadot booth from Feb 27 — Mar 2 to explore the future of blockchain. Meet the team & learn about PBA programs.

7. Moonbeam hits the slopes at ETHDenver

ETHDenver is almost here, and Moonbeam Ski Club is ready to carve up the slopes! ⛷️❄️

Catch us at key locations throughout the week:
🏔️ ETHDenver Official Conference — Polkadot Section
🏔️ WebZero Hacker House with Kevin Nielson (Papermoon)
🏔️ Exclusive networking surprises & raffles

Don’t forget to grab your Moonbag — loaded with must-have swag for the slopes!

🎟️ Event details: LuMa link

8. AI Agents on TEE: Phala hits major milestone

Phala has deployed 500 AI agents on TEE in just 30 days — an impressive achievement for Phala’s innovative spirit! 🤖

The future of AI is now, with unruggable, verifiable, and autonomous agents. Build with Phala: Join here

9. New collaboration: KodaDot x ETH Bratislava

KodaDot has teamed up with ETH Bratislava, bringing another NFT exhibition this May. Polkadot Art continues to expand its reach, showcasing creativity and innovation to a global audience. Stay tuned for more details!

• Support our Polkadotters 🦐 Shrimp, 🐙 Octopus & 🐬 Dolphin 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