The Web3 Foundation announces the JAM Implementer’s Prize, a 10 Million DOT prize pool aimed at fostering diversity in the development of the JAM protocol. The goal of this prize is to encourage the creation of multiple client implementations, enhancing the network’s resilience. What is JAM? JAM is a prospective path to replace the relay chain with a more modular, minimalistic design. JAM will allow Polkadot to run generic “services”, smart contract logic which can process the result of execution on cores. There will be a parachains service that can run existing Substrate-based parachain ..read more

Today, we are excited to introduce BlockDeep Labs as the newest grantee of the Decentralized Futures Program, a pivotal initiative designed to fuel the next wave of innovation within the Polkadot network. What is BlockDeep Labs? BlockDeep Labs emerges as a beacon of innovation and expertise, committed to the development and launch of the Mythos parachain on Polkadot. Spearheaded by Gautam Dhameja, who spent four years of experience leading the Parity Delivery Services team, BlockDeep Labs is no stranger to the Polkadot ecosystem. With a proven track record of successfully onboarding more ..read more

In the ever-evolving landscape of blockchain and decentralized technology, the quest for innovative solutions that enhance data storage capabilities remains a top priority. The Polkadot ecosystem, known for its cutting-edge approach to blockchain interoperability and scalability, welcomes a groundbreaking addition: StorageHub from Moonsong Labs. This latest Decentralized Futures grantee is set to redefine the paradigms of decentralized storage, ushering in a new era of efficiency and accessibility for developers and users alike. What is StorageHub? StorageHub emerges as a decentralized s ..read more

We’re thrilled to shine the spotlight on Pendzl, the latest grantee under the Decentralized Futures Program, an initiative orchestrated by the Web3 Foundation to galvanize the growth of the Polkadot ecosystem. Pendzl is designed to propel the development of smart contracts within Polkadot’s expansive network. What is Pendzl? Pendzl is a smart contract library poised to redefine the development landscape for Polkadot’s ink! smart contracts. Born from the evolution of the OpenBrush v4.3.0 library, Pendzl strides forward with the ink 5.0.0 standard, enriching the developer’s toolbox with es ..read more

Web3 Foundation will shut down the W3F Registrar (Registrar #0) on both Polkadot and Kusama, effective 1 April 2024. Users wishing to verify their account identity may use one of the other Registrars on Polkadot and Kusama. Decommissioning of Web3 Registrar Polkadot and Kusama provide an on-chain identity service which allows people to register their identity and contact information, such as email, Twitter/X, or Matrix handles. Registrars are accounts, specified by governance, which are trusted to verify this information. For more details, you can see the Polkadot Wiki page on Account Id ..read more

Web3 Summit returns to Berlin on August 19–21st. In 2019, over 1000 developers, researchers, and builders came together for the last Web3 Summit, a 3-day gathering focused on fostering collaboration between teams working on the decentralized web. Participants flew in from around the world to host workshops, create spaces for hacking and sharing, present their research, and demo technology that would empower others working in the open source community to further their work. The enthusiasm and contributions from the first participants of the Web3 Summit helped set the tone for an even ..read more

Web3 Foundation has created the Decentralized Voices program for Polkadot and Kusama, to allow more people to be significantly involved in OpenGov by delegating 180’000 KSM and 42 million DOT worth of voting power to active voters in the ecosystem. Determining The Delegates Web3 Foundation is excited to announce the first round Decentralized Voices delegates, consisting of seven Polkadot delegates and six Polkadot delegates. Each Polkadot delegate will be delegated one million DOT at 6x conviction, or 6 million DOT voting power per delegate, and each Kusama delegate 5’000 KSM at 6x conviction ..read more

Today, we are excited to announce OpenGov.Watch as the latest recipient of a Decentralized Futures Grant, a testament to the Polkadot community’s dedication to fostering an inclusive and transparent governance model across its network. OpenGov.Watch is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at developing governance operations and culture within the Polkadot ecosystem. By providing regular reports and pioneering initiatives, OpenGov.Watch empowers governance participants to stay informed, find consensus, and coordinate on projects that propel the community forward. This platform marks a signif ..read more

Web3 Foundation has created the Decentralized Voices program for Polkadot and Kusama, to allow more people to be significantly involved in OpenGov by delegating 180’000 KSM and 42 million DOT worth of voting power to active voters in the ecosystem. New delegations will be made every three months. The period for applying for the first round of delegations has ended and applications for this round will no longer be accepted. Over the next few days, we will discuss the candidates internally and make a final decision on which seven candidates to nominate on Polkadot and which six on Kus ..read more

Pioneering Flagship Events to Galvanize the Polkadot Ecosystem The Web3 Foundation is thrilled to unveil Decentered Studio as the latest Decentralized Futures grantee. Based in Berlin, Decentered Studio specializes in crafting immersive community events, fostering collaboration and propelling ecosystem growth. Our support of this organization underscores our commitment to nurturing innovative solutions that bolster the Polkadot community’s cohesion and visibility. Spearheaded by Visionaries At the helm of Decentered Studio are Joern Riccius and Madeline Solomon, co-founders with an impressive ..read more