Polkadot Ecosystem Weekly Digest. March 18–24/2024

Polkadot

• Polkadot Hackathon: North America Edition 2024 announced by @AngelHack. Offers workshops, a chance to pitch in Austin, Texas, with a 138,000+ USDC prize pool. Join here
• Telenova Wallet Introduction: Novasama introduces Telenova, a self-custodial Polkadot wallet within Telegram, allowing easy DOT management, balance notifications, and fiat conversion. More details.
• Polkadot, as Platinum Sponsor at Hong Kong Web3Festival 2024, offers a platform for data transfer across blockchains. Learn more at https://polkadot.network and grab your tickets at https://lu.ma/hkweb3festival2024
• Tanssi Network Funding Round: Moondance Labs secures $6M for Tanssi’s appchain protocol development and team expansion. Read more
• Dune Analytics Support: Adds support for Polkadot and six parachains via collaboration with @colorfulnotion, enabling users to query data and uncover on-chain activity. More details: https://polkadot.network/blog/polkadot-kusama-analytics-dune and https://dune.com/blog/polkadot-kusama-are-now-live-on-dune
• Polkadot Blockchain Academy Remote Access: Announces remote access to Academy for the upcoming wave in Singapore from May 20 — June 20. Apply now

peaq

• peaq IDs for EV Chargers: PowerPod sets up peaq IDs for the first EV chargers on its DePIN. PowerPod enables private chargers to be public for EV charging — PowerPod outfits first EV chargers with peaq IDs.
• Discord Community Call: peaq invites to the next Discord Community Call. Learn about the peaqosystem — Join the call.
• Acurast Joins peaqosystem: Acurast joins peaq, allowing mobile phones to provide compute power. Reminder for a deep dive with a_d_c_ — Acurast joins peaqosystem.
• DePIN Base Camp Accelerator: peaq and Outlier Ventures launch DePIN Base Camp, a 12-week accelerator program for DePIN founders. Apply for up to $200k in funding, starting May 2024 — DePIN Base Camp.

Bitgreen

Bitgreen Critiques Fossil Fuel Subsidies: Calls out “Zombie” fossil fuel subsidies in the US tax code, highlighting their impact on the planet and taxpayer burden — Read more.

Centrifuge

Centrifuge Launches Fund Management Platform: Introduces platform for investment funds and asset managers to unify all positions, transactions, and operations data onchain. Anemoy Capital operates their Liquid Treasury Fund using this new product — Learn more.

RWA Dubai Event Announced: An exclusive event on April 17th at The Dubai EDITION exploring tokenization, credit, and crypto with 100 top investors, builders, and legal experts. Co-hosted by Centrifuge, Euler Finance, and Keyring Network, supported by Revest Finance — Apply here.

Anemoy Capital Utilizes Platform: Anemoy Capital launched a regulated professional fund in less than 3 months using Centrifuge’s platform, demonstrating operational and financial efficiency — Read The Block’s coverage.

KILT Protocol

KILT Tutorial on Creating DIDs and web3names: KILT Protocol releases a video tutorial on creating KILT DIDs and web3names using Polkadot JS Apps, a step towards ecosystem-wide DIDs — Watch the tutorial.

SORA

• Future of Remote Work Finance with SORA: SORA provides tools for managing finances in remote work, featuring the Polkaswap DEX for simplified crypto transactions — Discover insights.
• Polkaswap PSWAP/XOR Trading Pair Update: Temporarily pausing order book trading for PSWAP/XOR to update trading parameters, including tick size and lot sizes — Update details.
• SORA Network Upgrade to v3.2.2: Introduces changes in liquidityProxy.quote response format and other improvements — View changelog.
• Important Update for SORA Developers: Announces breaking change in liquidityProxy.quote RPC call response format ahead of Polkaswap Aggregate Liquidity Technology™ upgrade — Issue details.

Bifrost

• $PINK Airdrop for $vDOT Holders: vDOT holders to receive PINK tokens across Bifrost, HydraDX, Interlay, Moonbeam, and Astar networks.
• Bifrost at Web3 Festival 2024: Meet Bifrost team at the Polkadot booth in Hong Kong, April 6–9 — Learn more.
• Support for Hyperbridge Crowdloan: Participate via Bifrost SALP for +100 $NAND & $vsDOT rewards — Participate here.
• Interlay’s Proposal for $BNC: Proposal to add $BNC to Interlay’s Lending Market and DEX — Provide feedback.

Acala

• Voting for Stage 2 of aSEED: CDP positions with debt to be settled at approved prices. Collateral for unpaid debt allocated to aSEED treasury, remaining collateral stays with owner — Vote here.
• Unique Marketplace Collaboration: Welcoming Acala NFTs to Unique Marketplace, enhancing Cross-Chain NFT utilities within the Unique ecosystem — More details.
• Acala & Karura Runtime Upgrade Referendum: Upgrades Polkadot SDK to v1.6.0 and Acala EVM+ for Shanghai fork support — Learn more.
• Support for Starlay Incident Victims: Acala extends support with LDOT and DOT token distribution to affected community members, reflecting dedication to community well-being — Read forum post.

Astar Network

• Yoki Origins Route Announced: Few more days until something exciting happens with no hints in the image — Yoki Origins.
• ERC 6551 NFT Revolution: Art, Tech, and Community fuse in Astar’s NFT innovation — Watch the broadcast.
• Astar+TEAMZ Hackathon Insights: Collaboration with Graph Protocol, Crossmint, and TEAMZ Inc. unveiled — Set reminders for updates.
• Yoki Origins Walkthrough: Dive into Astar zkEVM’s onboarding adventure with a detailed guide — Watch here.
• NFT Quests in Astar-zkEVM Ecosystem: Explore with CityPopTokyoNFT and DenDekaDen, connecting fans to the metaverse — CityPopTokyoNFT, DenDekaDen.
• Packs.xyz Minting: Pokémon fans rejoice with ASTR on Astar zkEVM. Whitelist spots available — Packs.xyz.
• Visit Tokyo Virtually with Yoki Origins: Experience Tokyo’s culture through CityPopTokyoNFT by artist Natsumi SATO — Experience Tokyo.
• Web3 Anime Adventure with DenDekaDen: Toeianime_info brings fans into the metaverse — Join the adventure.
• New NFT Quests in Astar-zkEVM: Celebrate Rarible partnership, Astar zkEVM launch, and CANDYGIRL_PJ anniversary with limited edition NFTs — Rarible NFT, CandyGirl, Yoki x Hiki NFT.
• AlchemyPay Integrates Astar zkEVM: Expanding ASTR accessibility in 173 countries through various payment methods — AlchemyPay Collaboration.
• Yoki x Hiki NFT Launch: Hikikomoriz enters Astar ecosystem, introducing HikiDEX as a liquidity hub — Mint Yohiki NFTs.
• Rarible Joins Yoki Origins: Unveiling “Midnight in Tokyo” NFT collection exclusive to Astar zkEVM — Explore Rarible’s journey, Midnight in Tokyo.
• Astar zkEVM Launch Party in SEOUL: Collaboration with Polygon and Gelato Network, featuring keynotes and panel discussions — RSVP for the event.

Moonbeam Network

• Moonbeam Community Grants Committee Voting: Open March 18th-25th. Vote for a new season of the committee here.
• Moonbeam Grants Committee Season 4 Details: Learn more about the voting for Moonbeam Grants Committee Season 4 on the Moonbeam forum.
• Moonbeam Community $PINK Distribution: Moonbeam’s community allocation of $PINK has been distributed. Check if you’re eligible here.
• Regenerative vs Extractive Economics on Moonbeam: Exploring the potential of regenerative finance on Moonbeam Read more.
• ANIMO Industries Stars Arena Teaser: New game launching soon on Steam & Epic Games. Check out the teaser here.

Interlay | Bitcoin DeFi

• iBTC<>DOT Pool on StellaSwap Live: iBTC won “Vote-For-Boost” on StellaSwap. Check out the incentivized iBTC<>DOT pool here.

HydraDX

• Decision on Utilizing 6.5M PINK: HDX holders to vote on how to use ~6.5M PINK details here.
• DeFi as Global Liquidity Foundation: HydraDX discussed DeFi’s impact in London on March 20th meetup info.
• Added Asia-based RPCs: Improved service for Sub0 participants in Thailand announcement.

Zenlink | Mega Aggregator

• $PINK Trending in Dotsama: Trade $PINK at Zenlink, featuring Beamswap and StellaSwap integration for optimal trading routes trade here.
• Moonbeam Referral Program: Generate referral code for discounts and rebates. More info.

Bit.Country

• Odyssey Reward Campaign & Airdrop Claim Deadline: Information for NEER stakers, NFT minters, Land Units Owners, Shrimp-Humperpack NFT holders, BitAvatar minters/referrals, and winners at CMC more info.
• Lock & Earn 37.5% Extra Campaign Conclusion: NUUM distribution to Odyssey participants by 29th March 2024. The campaign ends on the 28th March 2024.
• Unused Lock & Earn Rewards: Unused NUUM transferred to Protocol Public Treasury for NUUM holders to decide allocation.

Manta Network

• Manta Renew Paradigm: Manta Network introduces the largest modular Layer 2 offering yet, featuring a massive rewards pool. Participants can grab their share of 3,000,000 $MANTA along with additional rewards from 11 ecosystem projects, marking a significant step towards incentivizing participation and engagement within the network. Get started and join the Renew Paradigm here.
• #MantaRenewParadigm Exclusive Rewards with StakeStone: As part of the Manta Renew Paradigm, participants who join with $STONE are entitled to earn M-Stone points and share in 1% of StakeStone’s total supply. Engage with the Renew Paradigm and StakeStone here.
• Seamless Asset Bridging to #MantaPacific via Corridor Finance: Manta Network collaborates with Corridor Finance to introduce a bridge for seamless movement of BRC20 assets to and from MantaPacific. Experience seamless asset bridging with Corridor Finance.
• Expansion of Manta Restaking Paradigm with Bedrock DeFi: The Manta Restaking Paradigm expands its horizons by incorporating @Bedrock_DeFi, offering participants additional Liquid Restaking Tokens (LRTs) and enticing rewards on #MantaPacific. Explore the expanded Restaking Paradigm.
• Integration with iLuminaryAI’s AI-Powered Wallet: Manta Network’s partnership with iLuminaryAI heralds a new era of user-friendly, secure, and AI-powered wallet solutions on #MantaPacific. Find out more about the AI-powered wallet integration.

SubQuery

• SubQuery announces a partnership with StargazeZone, enhancing the cosmos NFT marketplace with advanced data querying features, promising improved DApp development. Read more about the partnership and its impact on the ecosystem here.
• The March Expedition Campaign with Galxe offers a $2,000 USDC prize pool, inviting community participation in easy tasks for rewards. Engage in the campaign for a chance to win by visiting Galxe.
• SubQuery COO, James Bayly, emphasizes the platform’s commitment to top-tier performance and security in DApp indexing across blockchains. Dive into the vision for decentralized solutions and performance in the full interview.
• The SubQuery Seekers challenge is open until April 10, 2024, offering a share of 50 Million SQT in prizes. Don’t miss this opportunity; participate now by visiting SubQuery Seekers.
• SubQuery’s support for Stellar mainnet Soroban is now live, enabling developers to utilize its indexing capabilities for Stellar projects. Learn more about this expansion and access example projects here.

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