Moonbeam: The Cross-Ecosystem Hub of Polkadot
At its core, Moonbeam is a smart-contract platform on Polkadot that serves as a developer-focused bridge to and from other blockchain ecosystems — most notably Ethereum, but also Cosmos, Solana, Avalanche and others — and provides a channel into the Polkadot network for applications based in other connected ecosystems. It also operates a Kusama equivalent platform known as Moonriver.
Polkadot 2.0: Transitioning to Coretime as a Service
Polkadot continues to gradually move towards its 2.0 iteration, with the overarching aim of refining its approach to shared security, interoperability, and the customisation of chains within its ecosystem.
Fairblock Network and the FairyRing Testnet
An introduction to the Fairblock FairyRing Testnet.
CrossFi: Exploring Cross Finance’s EVM Testnet
CrossFi is a Layer1 blockchain that aims to bridge the gap between traditional banking and crypto payments. Cross Finance is built on a modular architecture. The Cosmos and EVM stacks that underlie Cross Finance enable a fast and scalable chain.
The Cosmos Hub: An Introduction to the Internet of Blockchains
The Cosmos Hub has earned the name “Internet of Blockchains” throughout the years. The initial aim of the Hub was to address some of the most pressing issues faced by blockchain networks, such as scalability, interoperability, and usability.
Exploring Astrovault — An Innovative AMM built on Archway
Astrovault is a novel approach to AMMs (Automated Market Makers) and DEXs (Decentralised Exchanges). Built on the Archway platform within the Cosmos ecosystem, the project aims to address the inherent challenges faced by traditional AMMs, such as liquidity sustainability, pool depletion, and the effective capture of value by the native token.
Discussing the new Ambassador Program With Polkadot’s Biggest Active Whale
What does the future hold for Polkadot’s Ambassador Program? With plans on the table to revamp the initiative, we caught up with the author behind the proposal, Giotto — the largest active whale and a significant voice within the Polkadot ecosystem — in a one-on-one interview to get his take on the current state of the Ambassador Program, why he thinks change is needed, and what these changes could mean for Polkadot’s future. This interview explores the critical aspects of the proposed overhaul and its community reception.
EigenLayer — Understanding how it works
With the imminent launch of Mainnet for Operators and EigenDA, the EigenLayer ecosystem is set to launch itself as a key player to address multiple underlying issues of the Ethereum network. With the new primitive of restaking entering the fray through EigenLayer, now is a great time to get up to speed on what EigenLayer is all about and what it intends to do.
Outlining the Vision for Polkadot 2.0
The revelation of Polkadot 2.0 by Gavin Wood at the Polkadot Decoded 2023 event in Copenhagen was not merely an announcement of new features or incremental improvements. Instead, it presented a fundamental rethinking of Polkadot’s architecture and purpose. Wood’s vision for Polkadot 2.0 aims to extend the platform’s capabilities, transitioning from a network of interconnected blockchains (parachains) to what he describes as a resilient, global supercomputer.
How to withdraw USDC from Binance to Polkadot
Binance, the world’s largest centralised cryptocurrency exchange, and Polkadot recently announced a collaboration that now enables users to directly transfer native USDC between the two platforms. This integration facilitates easier access to Polkadot for Binance’s global user base, and underscores a growing trend towards enabling smoother interoperability between different crypto ecosystems and improving both the user experience and utility of stablecoins like USDC.
