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Buddies Street News
An overview of all the things that happened last week on Buddies Street.
MoonBuddies 3D Builder: Alpha Testing Open to NFT Holders
Join the MoonBuddies 3D builder alpha test & help find bugs! Open to all MoonBuddies NFT holders, with bounties for unique bugs found. Submit bugs & be rewarded for early submission. Sneak peek & contribute now!
Coming Soon: BUDDIES 'The Great Investment Challenge'
The 6-month competition where BUDDIES holders form teams, create $200 investment portfolios, and compete for top performance! Build skills, collaborate, and have fun. Weekly updates, friendly rivalry, and rewards for all participants!
Thursday we had fun playing Smash Karts
This Thursday, we had a blast playing a 10-minute game of Smash Karts! The ultimate winner led the scoreboard at the end. Don't miss out on the next exciting event!
Polkadot Ecosystem
General News
Wasm Launch Day: A Virtual Celebration of Web3 Revolution
Join the Astar Network on April 6th for a virtual Wasm Launch Day event! Explore how Wasm smart contracts will revolutionize blockchain tech, learn about Rust programming, and hear from Polkadot devs, infrastructure teams, and more. All skill levels welcome.
T3rn & Subsquid Team Up for Enhanced Data Accessibility
T3rn joins forces with Subsquid to boost data access, analysis, and user experience. Subsquid's tech enables real-time on-chain data processing and comprehensive info for users, helping t3rn attract devs and businesses to its multichain smart contract platform.
Let's MeMe & Manta Network Unveil zkSBTs for Enhanced Web3 Community Mgmt
Let's MeMe teams up with Manta Network to launch zkSBTs/zkNFTs, improving community task systems & rewards. Using Manta's NPO platform, users can complete tasks & earn exclusive zkNFTs.
NFT News
Bit Country & Metaverse Network's April 2023 Dev Updates
Metaverse Network Pioneer introduces decentralized governance for NEER holders & progress on Estate Staking module. Discover updates on UI, API code, monthly metrics, Pioneers at Work, and a tutorial on customizing metaverses.
Moonsama Welcomes 400 NFT Lion Cubs to Raresama
Moonsama's ecosystem introduces 400 NFT Lion cubs, set to enter the metaverse! In May, they'll grow into lions with traits based on real-life ecological data. Explore these majestic creatures on Raresama.
Unique Network Nested NFTs Demo
Discover the power of Nested NFTs! Customize your NFTs by integrating other NFTs with this innovative feature. Check out the technology preview on YouTube and unlock endless creative possibilities.
YoudleDAO NFT Holders Earn Rewards via OCIF Protocol & DAO Staking
YoudleDAO NFT holders can now earn rewards through OCIF protocol & DAO Staking on the Tinker Parachain! Stake TNKR tokens, support the DAO's growth, and get monthly payouts.
DeFi News
Mangata Finance: A Game-Changer for Ethereum DEX Landscape
Discover Mangata Finance's groundbreaking tech like gasless swaps & MEV mitigation! As the first interchain DEX, it leverages Starkware's ZK tools for efficient trading, prevents market manipulation, and lowers costs.
Kintsugi Bitcoin DeFi Hub Goes Live
Experience unparalleled safety with Kintsugi Bitcoin DeFi Hub, featuring kBTC & enhanced security. Effortlessly borrow, lend, and swap BTC for assets like KSM, USDT, or KINT. Join the raffle for 10 Bitcoin inscriptions by trying it out.
$WBTC Farm Now Live on Pulsar: Stellaswap
Migrate your liquidity to Pulsar's $WBTC farm to enjoy more efficient transactions, lower slippage & improved APRs. Don't miss the next round of eco grants! Follow the migration guide on the website.
Outside Polkadot
Magic Eden Launches Bitcoin NFT Marketplace
Discover Magic Eden's new Bitcoin NFT marketplace, supporting wallets Hiro & Xverse for trading Ordinal NFTs. Collaborating with top collections, Magic Eden is your gateway to the booming Ordinal NFT market, projected to be worth $4.5B by 2025!
Opensea Losing Market Share to Blur in NFT Marketplace Race
Opensea's dominance wanes as Blur surges ahead with 57% market share in Q1 2023. Opensea saw a 35% decrease in trading volume, while blockchain gaming & Polygon gained momentum. The NFT market thrived with a 137% increase in trading volume.
Dune's LLM Roadmap: Simplifying SQL for All
Dune introduces Query Explanations, offering natural language explanations for SQL queries. Part of the LLM roadmap, this feature aims to make data analysis easier for newcomers & boost efficiency for experts. Embrace a user-friendly data analysis experience.
Shanghai Upgrade: Pivotal Step for Ethereum on April 12, 2023
17.9M ETH staked in anticipation of Shanghai Upgrade, enabling 30B USD worth of withdrawals. Max 54,000 ETH/day & potential sell pressure of 80M ETH daily. Expect short-term price movement, but long-term bullish outlook for Ethereum (NFA).
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