Lido to sunset staking on Polkadot, Kusama by August

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Polkadot looks to 10x transaction speed in new updates

Polkadot (DOT) announced new updates to its roadmap, including the asynchronous backing optimization that will increase its transaction speed by at least 10x. In a Sept. 26 blog post, Polkadot stated that it has been working to improve the network’s parachain scalability, relay-chain governance, cross-chain communication, and parachain development. Asynchronous backing The asynchronous backing will be…

Kylin network wins parachain auction 25 on Polkadot

Kylin network (KYL) has emerged winner of the latest parachain auction 25 on Polkadot (DOT). According to a blog post, the data management platform said the win represents a “significant milestone in its journey to build the data framework for all web3 middleware.” Kylin became the third project to reach the max bid cap of 150,000…

Moonsama partners with KILT protocol for SocialKYC integration

Polkadot-based NFT project Moonsama has announced that it integrated SocialKYC on its Multiverse Bridge, allowing users to sign in using their wallets instead of usernames and passwords. Moonsama integrated this feature through a partnership with KILTprotocol using its Sporran Wallet and SocialKYC credentials. The new feature allows users to log in to their Moonsama account…

Bitcoin, Ethereum lead outflows as crypto investments see red week

👋 Want to work with us? CryptoSlate is hiring for a handful of positions! Digital asset investment products saw outflows totaling $141 million in the week of May 16 due to the bearish stance of investors towards the market, according to CoinShares’ weekly report. Bitcoin led the pack as investments in the asset saw outflows…

Subsocial, a Kusama-based platform reimagining social networks for the Web3 era

Subsocial is an open platform that allows anyone to launch their own decentralized social networks and marketplaces. Based on Kusama, Polkadot’s canary chain, Subsocial enables developers to create decentralized versions of the social networks we’re used to while making them censorship-resistant and completely customizable. The platform believes that you don’t need to reinvent social networks…

Polkadot, Kusama to launch Wormhole bridge to Ethereum, Solana

Announced Wednesday in a blog post by Dan Reecer Chief Growth Officer at Acala and Karura, the two Polkadot protocols will integrate with Wormhole, the multi-chain bridging platform connecting blockchain networks. “As the first EVM+ integration on both Karura and Acala, this cross-chain interoperability will enable Acala and Karura users to enjoy asset integrations and…

Ukraine post DOT address, hence Polkadot’s Gavin Wood donates $5.7M

As the war in Ukraine continues and unfolds, with terrible consequences for the country’s population, people and organizations around the world line up to donate to the Ukrainian war effort and its military force’s defense of the country against their Russian adversary. People in the crypto space want to be no less generous with their…