Weekly News from Polkadot & Kusama #95

1. Mythical Games’ NFL Rivals: Game of the Day on App Store

Web3 gaming is gaining traction in the mainstream spotlight, with Mythical Games’ NFL Rivals taking center stage as the App Store’s Game of the Day.

Boasting an impressive player base of over 2 million users, it’s no surprise that Mythical Games has risen to become the 3rd-largest blockchain platform in terms of digital asset sales. But the excitement doesn’t end there — NFL Rivals is not only a top free app but also one of the most widely embraced Web3 games to date. And the upcoming integration with Polkadot, powered by the Mythical Polkadot parachain, promises to further fuel the Web3 gaming revolution.

2. Virto Network has won the 102nd parachain auction on Kusama

Virto Network has won the 102nd parachain auction on Kusama by self-funding 10 KSM worth $185.

Virto Network is ushering cryptocurrencies into practical use by enabling secure exchanges of goods and services via decentralized marketplaces, fostering local economic growth. As a robust marketplace infrastructure for Polkadot, it connects communities and empowers them to shape their future by collectively managing resources. Virto simplifies dCommerce marketplace creation with user-friendly development tools and accessible APIs, making blockchain adoption more inclusive and user-centric.

3. Polkadot showcases innovation at TOKEN2049 in Singapore

Polkadot is set to make a strong presence at Token2049 in Singapore, taking place from September 13 to 14. With over 20 teams representing the Polkadot ecosystem, attendees can explore the latest developments in blockchain and Web3 technology.

The event will feature live demonstrations, discussions with Polkadot builders, and insights into how Polkadot addresses key challenges in blockchain and Web3. Visitors can learn about the support, resources, and funding opportunities available for innovators within the Polkadot ecosystem, making it a must-attend event for blockchain enthusiasts.

4. Astar’s Path to Supernova: Astar Tech Stack 1.0 is launched, allowing enterprises to make a successful Web3 project

Astar’s journey to Supernova has been marked by impressive achievements since the release of Astar 1.0. Notable milestones include becoming the leading chain on Polkadot, enabling multi-virtual machine EVM and ink! smart contracts, introducing a unique dApp Staking mechanism, and fostering interoperability between chains and smart contracts.

The culmination of these achievements is the Astar Tech Stack 1.0, a comprehensive toolkit for enterprises and projects to build everything from simple dApps to intricate customized chains.

On September 13, 2023, Astar will unveil Supernova at the TOKEN2049 conference, teasing it as a moment when “Astar will shine its brightest.”

5. Meta Defender joins Acala for DeFi revolution

Acala welcomes Meta Defender to its ecosystem, enabling Polkadot users to access DOT staking yields and a fixed yield product, democratizing DeFi. Meta Defender seeks to bring Traditional Finance’s interest derivatives scale to DeFi by offering perpetual and fixed yield products on Ethereum, Arbitrum, and Acala. With reduced trading costs, volatility impact, and enhanced returns, it promises innovative trading options for LST yields.

6. Equilibrium‘s integration with Beamswap unlocks exciting opportunities for EQD holders

Equilibrium has successfully integrated with Beamswap, a Moonbeam Network-based DeFi hub featuring an AMM DEX.

This integration introduces new opportunities for EQD token holders. They can now trade assets, engage in yield farming within the EQD-xcUSDT pool, and earn attractive EQD and GLINT rewards. The EQD-xcUSDT pool’s stability and dual farming rewards offer an appealing platform for yield generation, while EQD’s 1:1 peg to USD and cross-ecosystem compatibility contribute to its growing utility.

7. Picasso integrates XCM connections for seamless asset transfers with Astar and Shiden on Centauri

Picasso, the innovative blockchain platform, has introduced XCM connections with Astar and Shiden on Centauri. This integration empowers users to effortlessly conduct transfers of ASTR and SDN tokens to Picasso.

Excitingly, Pablo DEX will soon feature pools, enhancing the trading experience for Picasso users. This move marks a significant step toward streamlining asset interactions across blockchain ecosystems, offering increased accessibility and liquidity to the Picasso community.

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