In a cryptocurrency ecosystem where the programmable-money juggernaut has long been Ethereum, Polkadot, a project that has been quietly developing an alternative solution since 2016, is ready to take on the blockchain world.
As DeFi Grows, Investors Look to Polkadot to Be the Next Ethereum
In a cryptocurrency ecosystem where the programmable-money juggernaut has long been Ethereum, Polkadot, a project that has been quietly developing an alternative solution since 2016, is ready to take on the blockchain world.
Parity Upgrades Polkadot’s Underlying Tech to Make Customizable Blockchain Building Easier
Polkadot developer Parity Technologies has released the second version of its blockchain building kit Substrate 2.0, including 70 composable modules.
Polkadot Releases Rococo, Its Test Environment for Interoperable ‘Parachains’
Polkadot has released its first testnet, Rococo, for its parachain network. The testnet will commence with three parachains, Parity Technologies said.
Polkadot Raises $43M in 72-Hour Private Sale: Source
A second private sale of the Polkadot token (DOT) has netted some 3,982.07 BTC worth an estimated $43.3 million as of press time, according to sources.
Russia’s Supreme Court Makes ‘Landmark’ Vote With Blockchain System from Kapersky Lab
The court for the first time used a blockchain-based system to record votes in a web-hosted plenary session Friday.
Parity’s Gavin Wood Takes a Swipe at Ethereum
Gavin Wood, an original co-founder of Ethereum, took a few good swipes at the second-largest cryptocurrency he helped create at Consensus: Distributed.
IoT App Nodle Moves From Stellar Blockchain to Polkadot
IoT platform Nodle announced it is switching from the Stellar blockchain to a custom build on Parity Technologies’ Substrate network.
Polkadot to Use Chainlink Oracles for Interoperability Network
Polkadot will be the first non-ethereum blockchain to integrate Chainlink.
Polymath Moves Security Token Platform Off Ethereum and Onto Parity’s Substrate
As part of the transition, Parity has agreed to build certain business-logic features on Polymesh’s base layer.
Parity Updates Tech to Let You Turn Old Phones Into Cold Storage Crypto Wallets
Parity adds support for Polkadot in the latest beta version of its mobile cold wallet app.
Amberdata Discovers ‘RPC Call’ Bug in Parity Ethereum Client
A new code release of the Parity ethereum client was released on Thursday to patch a security vulnerability found by blockchain startup Amberdata.
Web3’s Gavin Wood Launches Kusama Network to Test Polkadot Protocol
The Web3 Foundation launched a live experimental version of the Polkadot network on Friday. Here’s what Kusama will be testing.
Ethereum Startup Aragon Weighs Launching a Second Network on Polkadot
Ethereum startup Aragon is investigating the use of Parity Technologies’ Polkadot Network to launch a smart contract framework.
Ethereum Startup Parity Launches DIY Blockchain Tool Substrate
Parity Technologies has launched a beta version of Substrate, a tool that lets users create custom blockchains for decentralized applications.
Parity to Help Zcash (the Currency) Gain Independence From Zcash (the Startup)
The Zcash Foundation is partnering with an ethereum startup on a project that could boost interoperability across the crypto ecosystem.
Gavin Wood Announces ‘Impending Release’ of DIY Blockchain Tool
Parity Technologies founder Gavin Wood has announced that his company’s new DIY blockchain tool, Substrate, is weeks from release