Hyperbridge: The New Interoperability Coprocessor on Polkadot
As blockchain technology has evolved, so has the diversity of its networks, each developed for specific purposes and operating independently of one another. This diversity, while a strength, also presents a challenge — how to enable these distinct blockchains to communicate and share data or assets securely and efficiently.
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.
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.
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.
Innovations in On-Chain Governance: Introduction to Polkadot’s OpenGov
Polkadot has made a name for itself thanks to its sophisticated shared security and app-chain infrastructure, and lately with the implementation of OpenGov in mid-2023 also a pioneer in the realm of decentralised governance.
