WWR #52: Polkadot's $VARCH Bonanza, HydraDX's Hollar, Moonbeam's Gaming Rewards, Vitalik on AI Bug Hunters & Worldcoin!
2024-02-25
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Sneak peek of this weeks news:
Voice Your Vote: Learn how you can shape the future of Polkadot and Kusama with your voice. Big decisions are being made, and your input could make all the difference!
Airdrop Alert: Find out if you're eligible for Polkadot's $VARCH airdrop and how you can secure your share of this digital treasure.
Game On: Discover how playing games on Moonbeam can fill your virtual pockets with PINK rewards. Who said earning can't be fun?
From Ethereum to Polkadot: Get the scoop on Gavin Wood's vision for Polkadot 2.0 and how it's poised to revolutionize the blockchain space.
Finance Reimagined: Dive into the world of DeFi with stories on new stablecoins, seamless trading, and how Polkadot's ecosystem is making finance more accessible.
...and that's just the tip of the iceberg!
🔍 Ready to dive in? Let’s get started!
Polkadot GENERAL NEWS
Your Voice Matters: Boosting Decentralized Decision-Making in Web3
Have you ever wanted to impact big decisions in Polkadot and Kusama? Your chance might be soon, as Web3 Foundation's Decentralized Voices program delegates massive voting power to the community.
The first delegate wave is set, and new applications open May 6—will your voice be heard?
Polkadot's $VARCH Airdrop Alert: Will Your $DOT Count?
Next month's snapshot decides who gets a piece of the 20,000,000 $VARCH treasure. Do you have 50 $DOT staked?
Hurry, leave big exchanges, stake on-chain or with many helpers. A big share could be yours!
Boost Your #SUB Tokens by Engaging on Subsocial!
By locking in 2,000+ SUB and participating on Subsocial, you can earn more tokens. Want to know how?
With Reward Sharing, when people interact with your posts and comments, you get rewards too. Excited to try?
From Ethereum to Polkadot: Gavin Wood's Vision Evolves
Ethereum's co-founder, Gavin Wood, left to create Polkadot. Have you heard about his new plans for Polkadot 2.0?
Polkadot 1.0 launched in 2017; the next version is coming. Do you want to be in the know? Watch the recommended video!
Explore the Future of AI with Tech Pioneers in Amsterdam
Imagine discussing AI's future with experts like the man who made Ethernet. Join us at Google in Amsterdam or online.
It's not every day you can chat with builders and a Turing award winner. Sign up now, will you be there?
Play & Earn: Join the PINK-powered Gaming Revolution on Moonbeam
Three Moonbeam games are sharing PINK rewards! Jump into The Great Escape, race in Exiled Racers, or adventure with EVRL00T.
Twelve projects, including these games, got PINK approval. Ready to play and earn?
Revolutionizing Finance: Centrifuge at EthereumDenver & Stable Summit
Centrifuge's team shared insights in Denver on turning real things into digital money tips; imagine your house as a digital coin!
They discussed how these new digital money tips might change the money world and make our planet greener. Will you see how money grows?
Shape Polkadot's Future: Vote on Futarchy Tech!
Futarchy can change how we make choices in Polkadot. Got a voice? Use it—vote on proposal #502!
It's voting time for you, the Zeitgeist family. Don't sit back; make an impact today!
Crust Network: The Backbone of Web3 Storage
Crust Network now supports over 200 projects, bringing safe, spread-out storing for Web3's guts. Can you keep your data safer?
With a fresh, big money boost, Crust is growing fast in the techie world of EVM L2, joining forces with names like Ceramic and Phala. Will your project be next?
Polkadot NFT NEWS
Big Evrloot Update: Platform Refresh and NFT Drop Incoming!
Last week's Evrloot event was huge with over 500 players! Now, the platform will shut down for a cool upgrade and bring new things on Saturday.
Something neat is coming for those who played. Got a Soul yet? If not, now's the time! More news is dropping today.
Shape the Future of NFTs: Unique Network's $250,000 Challenge
Unique Network invites creators to re-imagine NFTs with a $250,000 grant.
Can you create new NFT tools to change music?
Revolutionize Your Game: The Power of Polkadot Unity SDK
The Polkadot Unity SDK could change games forever, letting devs make cooler games with special items called NFTs.
Are you excited to play games like never before, only on Polkadot?
Power Partners: AstarDegen and Bifrost Unite for Polkadot Progress
AstarDegen DAO joins forces with BifrostFinance, letting AD NFT owners earn more from Polkadot's growing web. Excited?
They're mixing $vDOT into AD's money pot and giving airdrops. Can this team-up make Polkadot work better?
Polkadot DeFi NEWS
HydraDX Introduces HOLLAR: A Decentralized Stablecoin Revolution on Polkadot
HydraDX makes a new stablecoin called HOLLAR for Polkadot, and a way to lend and borrow money; it's almost ready.
Will you vote in their cool new look as Hydration Network?
DeFi on Moonbeam Soars with Binance and Kucoin's Native Stablecoins!
Binance and Kucoin now let you move your USDC and USDT directly to Moonbeam, making DeFi more fun!
Lend your USDC on MoonwellDeFi and earn rewards, while Stella's new farm uses stablecoins too. Enjoy more choices!
Unlock the Future of DeFi: Astar's zkEVM Mainnet Arrival
Astar's zkEVM mainnet is coming, bringing new DeFi apps like Quickswap and KEOM. Are you ready for the change?
This launch means more ways to swap, borrow, and grow your money with DEXs and lending protocols. Excited yet?
Unlock the Power of $vDOT: Your Key to the Polkadot Ecosystem
Imagine using $vDOT to easily trade across chains like Moonbeam and Astar, or boost your earnings through HydraDX.
From using it as collateral to joining farming pools, $vDOT is your ticket to a world of new opportunities. Will you grab it?
Unlock Effortless DeFi Trading with Mangata: Goodbye Gas, Hello Simplicity!
Mangata Finance gets rid of gas fees and MEV, making trades fair and costs low.
Could this be the real deal?
CRYPTO NEWS
Worldcoin Soars After Sora AI Launch: A Tech Marvel's Impact on Crypto
Worldcoin hits a record high, doubling to $5.36, after OpenAI's launch of Sora AI. Can Sam Altman's dual role in OpenAI and Worldcoin influence its rise?
Other AI tokens also surged. Is this the dawn of AI's golden era in cryptocurrency?
Bitcoin as an "Exit Strategy": MicroStrategy's Bold Stand
MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor won't sell Bitcoin, seeing it as safer than cash with its value dropping.
Is your money safe from inflation?
AI Meets Ethereum: Vitalik's Vision for a Safer Crypto Future
Vitalik Buterin sees AI spotting bugs in Ethereum, cutting big risks. Open-source is safe in crypto, but does it make AI weak to sneaky attacks?
Picture this: AI and web3 mix to create a booming crypto area soon. Are we on the edge of something huge?
Japan's Leap into Crypto: New Bill Welcomes Venture Capital
Japan's bill may let venture capital and investment funds hold crypto, sparking more Web3 startup growth.
Will this bill pass in the current session and usher in new support for Japan's innovative companies?
Reddit to Storm NYSE with Bitcoin and Ether
Reddit wants to join the NYSE club with 'RDDT' as its tag. Did you hear they love Bitcoin and Ether too?
CoinDesk, under new bosses, keeps news real; their reporter Helene even owns some crypto treasure.
Easy Crypto Cash-Outs with Beam: The New Off-Ramp Solution
Beam's new feature on @base lets you send USDC or ETH to your bank super fast. Are you set for smooth cash-outs?
No delays: use Beam's in-app to cash out right from Base, and keep an eye out for their unique address feature!
MetaMask's Surging Stars: Skyrocketing to 30 Million Users!
In January, MetaMask's user base soared by 55%, nearly hitting its past peak. Can it reach new heights?
MetaMask powers self-custody and crypto transactions on your browser and phone, now with Blockaid's shield against bad transactions.
Buddies Street News
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// See you next week!