Weekly News from Polkadot & Kusama #172
1. Turtle v3 & Hydration unlock seamless swaps
Turtle v3 is live, introducing its MVP swap feature — enabling users to swap and transfer tokens from Hydration to any parachain in a single, seamless flow.
Powered by Paraspell’s SDK, this marks the first step toward Turtle’s broader vision: invisible cross-chain swaps across any token, any chain. More tokens and advanced flows are already on the horizon. Try it today at turtle.cool.
2. Bifrost smash vDOT records with massive growth after GDOT minting cap increased to 8,88M
Over 1 million $vDOT was minted on Bifrost just last week, with the total supply now racing toward the 10 million mark.
The driving force? GIGADOT, which has been on a tear — its minting cap jumped from 2.22M to 8.88M GDOT, signaling rising demand and ecosystem momentum.
3. Nova Wallet integrates Vortex for stablecoin on/off-ramp
Nova Wallet has added Vortex to its dApp catalog, expanding its capabilities as a stablecoin-focused on/off-ramp tailored for users in Latin America and Europe. This move brings easier access to crypto liquidity for regions with growing Web3 adoption.
Users can now open Nova Wallet, head to the dApp browser, and use Vortex for seamless fiat-crypto conversions — another step in making decentralized finance more accessible across borders.
4. StellaSwap adds ETH & BTC incentives for liquidity providers
StellaSwap is turning up the heat by introducing native ETH and BTC incentives to its platform — a major step toward attracting deeper liquidity and rewarding ecosystem participants more directly.
This upgrade strengthens StellaSwap’s position in the multi-chain DeFi space, offering users real value with every transaction. It’s another move that aligns with the platform’s mission to bring seamless, cross-chain experiences to DeFi users.
5. peaq integrates The Graph for DePIN data access
peaq integration with The Graph is now live — enabling seamless access to onchain data for DePIN builders and dApp developers.
With this integration, users can now:
- Query peaq’s data using Subgraphs
- Build live dashboards, analytics, and applications
- Use GraphQL to fetch DePIN data in real-time
- Scale with efficient, pay-per-use infrastructure
This makes it easier than ever to focus on building apps, not managing backend data. Start here: thegraph.com
6. Polkadot joins IBW2025 as official sponsor
Polkadot has been announced as a sponsor for Istanbul Blockchain Week 2025, set to take place on June 26–27. The event will showcase cutting-edge innovations in blockchain, with Polkadot bringing its signature vision of secure, scalable interoperability to the stage.
Backed by its parachain architecture, Polkadot’s presence highlights the growing role of multichain ecosystems in global blockchain adoption. Expect meaningful connections, groundbreaking tech, and a strong Web3 builder community in Istanbul this summer.
- Support our Polkadotters 🦐 Shrimp, 🐙 Octopus, 🐬 Dolphin & 🦈Shark 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
