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Sneak peek of this week’s news:
🚀 The Web3 Summit 2023 has just dropped some knowledge bombs, and you don’t want to miss the highlights!
🔗 Kusama’s BEEFY is the new secret sauce to connect Ethereum like never before. Curious? We'll explain how.
🔍 Polkadot and Kusama have unveiled seven new heavy hitters — we’ll introduce you to each one.
🖼️ Art goes digital in a snap! Mint, mix, and show off your creations with some Web3 wizardry.
...and that's just the tip of the iceberg!
🔍 Ready to dive in? Let’s get started!
Polkadot GENERAL NEWS
Unlock the Future of Tech at the Web3 Summit 2023
Web3 Summit in Berlin gathers builders, devs, and thinkers for a creative dive into the decentralized web. Think workshops, hacks, and demos!
Tickets drop March 11!
Unlock the Future of Interoperability: Kusama Activates BEEFY
Kusama's new BEEFY consensus shakes things up, letting bridges like Snowbridge connect Ethereum to Polkadot without a hitch.
A simple vote brought this change, no hard fork needed. Now, anyone, anywhere, can check Polkadot's data with ease.
AI Meets Blockchain: OriginTrail's Vision for a Verifiable Digital World
OriginTrail's blueprint reimagines the internet using AI and blockchain to build trust and smarts.
They're crafting a web where machines learn from secure, shared knowledge.
PolkaVerse Unveils Exciting Features: Content Staking and Reward Sharing!
PolkaVerse made February buzz with new tools for creators, like Content Staking and Reward Splitting, to help everyone win more.
Have you seen the new Community Highlights and Hot Posts that showcase the best stuff?
Decentralized Voices: Meet the People Shaping Polkadot and Kusama's Future!
The Web3 Foundation has kicked off Decentralized Voices, where seven Polkadot and six Kusama users, brimming with smarts and dedication, become our new delegates. Have you seen who they are?
These chosen few will handle DOT and KSM votes for the next three months. What could they change?
Click into the Future: Nodle's Bold Ethereum Rollup Move
With Click, Nodle's new rollup, you can now join a world-first Digital Trust Network on Ethereum's Layer 2 testnet.
Click is not just on Nodle's chain; it's multi-chain with full EVM compatibility. Is it the fresh alternative to Ethereum's L2 we've needed?
Unlock Your Web3 Identity with Litentry's Innovative Model
Litentry’s IdentityHub lets you manage your online identity safely across different blockchains, keeping privacy in check.
Your data turns into a score that shows who you are, helping you in Web3 spots without giving away your secrets. Ready to take control?
Seamless Swaps and Meme Season: Talisman Connects Polkadot and Ethereum
Talisman teams up with Chainflip for easy cross-chain swaps.
This makes joining Polkadot simpler, especially during meme season.
They're also introducing Signet for businesses. Aleph Zero and Parity Technologies are in. You getting on board?
Unlock Possibilities: Tokenizing Your World from Real Estate to Art!
Imagine turning your house or favorite painting into digital tokens. Asset tokenization on blockchain does that, making trade easier and faster.
But, while it opens doors for trading across the globe, there's homework to do on rules, safety, and using crypto in these new markets.
Crust Network Dives Into HydraDX's Omnipool: A Polkadot Liquidity Revolution
Crust's $CRU is now swimming in HydraDX's Omnipool, promising a splash in Polkadot's pool of trade. Ready to dip your toes?
Trading on HydraDX? Just bring your assets, and hit the Trade page. Simple as that!
SORA's Big Leaps: Real Assets and Easier Decisions in Your Hands!
SORA's latest plan rolls out real assets and better ways for you to help steer the ship.
Big updates are here with SORA's HASHI bridge and cool tweaks in mobile app governance.
Polkadot NFT NEWS
Embark on Evrloot's EXPEDITIONS: Real-Time Dungeon Crawling with On-chain Assets!
Evrloot's EXPEDITIONS, lets you dungeon crawl in real-time using your on-chain loot to make potions.
They've been paying for gas when you claim lots of rewards, but now say you have to chip in a little
0.05 GLMR per mission.
Brave the Shadows: The Great Escape and @EVRL00T's Dark Fantasy Adventure Awaits!
The Great Escape partners with @EVRLOOT and unveils a spine-tingling.
Only the bold will conquer its mysteries.
Join Astar Degens & Earn $ASTR: NFTs Unlocking DeFi Rewards!
Earn $ASTR by playing the DeFi game with Astar Degens using @hydra_dx’s smart strategy.
Got an Astar Degen NFT?
If not, buy one from @BluezNFT or @tofuNFT and start your rewarding journey.
Join the Gaming Revolution with DOTins: Create, Play, and Win!
Your chance to shine in DED Games is here.
If you're in the know by March 4th, you could snag $600 and 1 $MURPH.
Get set for gaming glory: entries due by March 11th.
Will your game take home the prize?
Unleash Your Creativity: Transforming Art with Customizable NFTs
Ever dream of changing your digital art like magic?
Customizable NFTs let you mix and match, making new art pieces.
Imagine games where you create your own hero.
Custom NFTs make this real, and you can even make money from it!
Polkadot DeFi NEWS
Exploding Growth in Bifrost vDOT Minting Surpasses 6.5M Tokens!
Bifrost's vDOT minting soared by 11.8% in February, crossing 6.5 million tokens, with TVL hitting $111.9M.
Can you catch the wave?
Join the thrill; Bifrost and HydraDX propose doubling rewards for vDOT Farming.
Polkadot's Liquid Staking Revolution: 2.3 Million DOT Transform into vDOT in Just 30 Days!
The latest Polkadot campaign was a hit, turning over 2.3 million DOT into vDOT fast.
Did you join the 1,315 who staked and minted big?
Win with HydraDX: Learn and Earn $400 in UNQ & HDX Tokens!
Learn about HydraDX, the Polkadot DeFi hero, and win $200 in UNQ plus $200 in HDX.
Can HydraDX make DeFi great again?
Swap Tokens Like a Pro with Nova Wallet's HydraDX Integration
Nova Wallet now lets you swap tokens easily using HydraDX's cool pool.
Pick your tokens, set your price limits, and swap.
No token? No problem! Buy, get, or send coins across chains right in the wallet.
CRYPTO NEWS
Is Your Portfolio Ready for a Bitcoin Boost? Blackrock Says Yes!
Imagine putting 28% of your savings into Bitcoin; that's what Blackrock hints at for investors at a special event.
They talked about their new Bitcoin ETF, $IBIT, and this shows big money folks are looking into crypto more and more.
Unlocking Billions: Blast's Layer-2 Mainnet Goes Live!
Blast's new mainnet lets 180,000 users get their $2.3 billion in crypto back.
After the launch, Blast's total value locked dipped by 17.5% as folks took out nearly $400 million.
Bitcoin Breakthrough: Morgan Stanley Eyes Spot Bitcoin ETF for Customers
Morgan Stanley could let you buy real Bitcoin funds soon.
After the SEC's nod, they're thinking of offering this to brokerage clients.
BlackRock's Bitcoin Bonanza: A Record-Breaking ETF Phenomenon!
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF soared with trading volume hitting $1.357 billion as Bitcoin's price flew to $57,000.
The ETF craze also saw Fidelity's strong performance, with IBIT becoming the fifth most-traded in the morning rush.
Boost Your Game in the MANTIS Restaking Race: Major Updates & Rewards!
MANTIS Games amps up its restaking competition with a 17.5 million $PICA reward boost and a new 50K SOL restaking vault limit.
With feedback shaping their moves, MANTIS Games has embraced Solend's LSTs, promising locked tokens until Solana IBC's dawn. Want in? Join via Discord, their site, or docs.
Is Binance in Trouble? Nigeria Demands Billions
Imagine Binance giving Nigeria $10 billion! Nigeria says Binance made money from "not okay" deals.
Binance faces a big investigation, and now the naira isn't on their peer-to-peer service.
Buddies Street News
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