Polkadot

Polkadot is a protocol that enables cross-blockchain transfers of any type of data or asset. 

By uniting multiple blockchains, Polkadot aims to achieve high degrees of security and scalability. 

DOT serves as the protocol’s governance token and can be used for staking to secure the network or to connect (“bond”) new chains.

Cardano

The ninth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap is leading in terms of blockchain development activity, according to analytics platform Santiment. Santiment says that over a 30-day period, Cardano (ADA) is the top blockchain in terms of development activity with 502.57 GitHub commits over a 30-day period.

Cardano (ADA) and One Additional Ethereum Rival Leading in Development Activity: Santiment

Chainlink

A closely followed crypto strategist believes that two altcoins may be gearing up for breakouts as digital asset markets continue to show strength. Pseudonymous analyst Rekt Capital tells his 366,100 followers on the social media platform X that Ethereum (ETH) competitor Polkadot (DOT) is potentially in the midst of confirming a bullish reversal.

Analyst Says Two Altcoins Nearing Breakouts, Predicts Chainlink Pullback After Massive LINK Rallies

Rumors had emerged that the company laid off around 300 employees at its off-site event in Mallorca, something Parity denies.

Parity plans partial transition to decentralized teams in Polkadot's ecosystem, impacting staff

Developers of the interoperability blockchain Polkadot (DOT) will test a new process that aims to significantly improve the scalability of the network and expand the number of supported parallel chains.

Interoperable Chain Polkadot (DOT) Says Roadmap in Place To Support 1,000 Parachains

Polkadot developers are planning to introduce an update that will eventually help expand the number of ecosystem parachains to 1,000.

Polkadot eyes support for 1,000 parachains in future

USDC (CRYPTO: USDC) is now on Polkadot. What Happened: The stablecoin can be transferred to parachains in Polkadot through the XCM protocol using Circle Account and Circle APIs.

Polkadot Adds USDC Stablecoin To Hub, Leads Race In Supported Blockchain Networks

Circle has deployed USDC in the Polkadot ecosystem of parachains, further expanding the native availability of the dollar-backed stablecoin.

Circle issues native USDC stablecoin on Polkadot

Ethereum

Canto, a Cosmos-based blockchain, and Astar, a leading Polkadot chain, have both announced that they will be moving to Ethereum as Layer-2 solutions.

Cosmos-based Canto and Leading Polkadot Chain Astar Moves to Ethereum as Layer-2s

At the center of the controversy is a new structure that grants every token holder a vote.

PolkaWorld Hits Pause as Founder Faults Polkadot Governance Change

Blockchain analytics platform Santiment says that two Ethereum (ETH) rivals are surpassing Cardano (ADA) in one major area. According to a new Santiment blog post, Polkadot (DOT) and its canary test network Kusama (KSM) are now seeing more development activity on the development hosting platform GitHub than Cardano during the past 30 days.

Two Ethereum Rivals Overtake Cardano on One Critical Metric, Says Crypto Analytics Firm Santiment

The company plans to provide custody for the Polkadot ecosystem, offering digital asset storage services for financial institutions

Zodia Custody Looks to Drive Institutional Access to Polkadot Ecosystem

Bitcoin

Solana

The CoinDesk Market Index, a weighted index of over 100 tokens, fell 0.71% in the past 24 hours, suggesting profit-taking across the board.

Bitcoin Starts to Retrace Grayscale-Fueled Gain; SOL, XRP, DOT Lead Majors Slide

Interoperability blockchain Polkadot (DOT) and its canary test network Kusama (KSM) continue to outrun the rest of the crypto space in terms of development activity, according to the crypto analytics firm Santiment. Santiment notes that Polkadot and Kusama both registered 527.7 notable GitHub commits in the past 30 days, leading all other crypto projects.

Polkadot and Its Test Network Kusama Continue To Outrun Crypto Space in Terms of Development Activity: Santiment

To mark Beatport's Web3 launch on Polkadot, it's issuing the limited collection ‘NACHTS' from Berlin-based photographer Mischa Fanghaenel.

Iconic Electronic Music Platform Beatport Launches NFT Marketplace on Polkadot

Avalanche

A widely followed crypto analyst is predicting short-lived rallies for a handful of altcoins, including Ethereum (ETH) competitors Polkadot (DOT), Cardano (ADA) and Avalanche (AVAX).

Fakeouts Coming for Polkadot, Cardano, Avalanche and Other Altcoins, According to Benjamin Cowen

The fourth edition of Polkadot Decoded, a prominent event in the blockchain ecosystem, concluded recently with noteworthy discussions, announcements, and partnerships furthering the evolution of the Polkadot network. The two-day conference held in Copenhagen's vibrant Øksnehallen venue saw top-tier voices within the blockchain industry and beyond, elucidating upon Polkadot's roadmap and its global impact.

Decoding the Future of Web3: Highlights and Takeaways from Polkadot Decoded 2023

Ethereum (ETH) challenger Polkadot (DOT) is revamping its decision-making system with the introduction of a new decentralized and open governance platform, OpenGov. The launch of OpenGov places full control of the network in the hands of the Polkadot community by allowing holders of native token DOT to propose referenda.

Ethereum Rival Polkadot (DOT) Launches New Governance System, but Token Price Slumps Amid Bearish Market Trend

The new Polkadot OpenGov system allows multiple voting tracks to take place simultaneously without bottlenecks.

Polkadot Revamps Governance System, Removes ‘First Class Citizen' Voting Groups

Fourth edition of the flagship event to bring together Web3's biggest multichain ecosystem in the biggest annual gathering of the Polkadot community London, UK - May 25, 2023 - Polkadot Decoded 2023, the fourth edition of the flagship annual event for the Polkadot ecosystem, will take place on June 28 and 29 in Copenhagen, Denmark with live online coverage, and featuring the most impressive speaker list yet. Alongside the most established figures from the burgeoning Polkadot community, including a healthy showing from the parachains, there will be senior figures from telecommunications, aviation, music, gaming, not-for-profit organizations, and government.

Polkadot Decoded 2023 Brings Web3 Community to Denmark with Speakers from Vodafone, Deloitte, and More

By teaming up with Linea, Manta is launching so-called zkSBTs that prove identities without leaking any personal details.

Polkadot Project Manta Network Rolls Out Privacy-Centric Soulbound Tokens

Uniswap

Uniswap V3 is coming to Polkadot on the Moonbeam parachain after a near-unanimous governance vote conducted by Blockchain at Michigan.

DeFi Exchange Uniswap to Launch on Polkadot via Moonbeam Parachain

Polkadot was one of Tuesday's biggest movers, as the token dropped to a six-week low in today's session. Prices fell for a long-term support point of $5.60, as the global crypto market cap was once again 1% lower today. Avalanche also hit a price floor on Tuesday.

Biggest Movers: DOT Drops to 6-Week Low on Tuesday

A blockchain analytics platform is revealing that over the past 30 days, Polkadot (DOT), Kusama (KSM) and Cardano (ADA) have emerged as the top-three crypto assets in development activity. According to Santiment, the three smart contract-enabled blockchains all recorded over 400 GitHub commits over the last 30 days.

Polkadot, Kusama and Cardano Massively Dominating Crypto Assets in One Critical Metric: Santiment

Mythical Games' officially-licensed NFL Rivals is now available on iOS and Android, with the studio plotting a Polkadot migration ahead.

NFL Rivals NFT Mobile Game Launches, Plans Move to Polkadot

NFL Rivals, the mobile video game aiming to attract mainstream consumers, is available after Mythical Games said it's swapping Ethereum for Polkadot.

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