Swisscom Blockchain was awarded the grant to build a cloud-based protection layer for stakers on the Ethereum-based Polkadot network.
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 Is Latest Blockchain to Explore Redeemable Bitcoin Tokens
It’s only a proof-of-concept at this point, but there’s now a model for locking BTC on the Bitcoin blockchain and minting PolkaBTC on Polkadot.
Polkadot Goes Live as Web3 Foundation Pushes Prospective Mainnet
Polkadot is now live, following the launch of its first “chain candidate” (CC1).
Ready Layer One: Base Layer Protocols Team Up for Virtual Developer Event
A virtual conference is being organized by a bevy of base-layer protocols – the Web3 Foundation, Near, Cosmos, Tezos, Protocol Labs and Polkadot.
Web3 Foundation Funds Technical Bridge Connecting Polkadot to Bitcoin
Web3 has awarded grants to more than 60 projects building on Polkadot.
Web3 Plans to Integrate Kadena’s Smart Contract Language on Polkadot
The Web3 Foundation plans to adopt blockchain startup Kadena’s smart contract programming language for the Polkadot ecosystem.
Polychain, Web3 to Back Polkadot Projects With New Ecosystem Fund
“The investment committee is looking for projects that will add long-term value to the Polkadot ecosystem.”
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.
‘Expect Chaos’: Polkadot to Launch Experimental Kusama Network This Summer
Polkadot will be launching an experimental “canary network” called Kusama for early application testing and development.
Polkadot Tokens Valued at $75 Pre-Launch in Crypto ‘Futures’ Offering
They don’t exist yet, but you can soon buy Polkadot tokens from CoinFLEX via a new mechanism: the initial futures offering (IFO).
Ethereum’s Reddit Moderators Rethink Approach After Community Flashpoint
Controversy surrounding Reddit moderation in the ethereum community has led to mods resigning and new practices being codified on the forum.
Voters on Ethereum App Veto Proposal to Fund Polkadot Blockchain
Aragon token holders have shot down a proposal to diversify project funds to support blockchain interoperability project Polkadot.
‘Internet of Blockchains’ Project Polkadot Gets First Proof-of-Concept
Parity Technologies and Web3 Foundation will soon launch the first proof-of-concept of their blockchain interoperability protocol, Polkadot.