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May 30, 2023

Why is Polkadot Called a Layer Zero?

Polkadot is a platform for interconnected blockchains that refers to itself as a meta protocol — or a “layer zero” — in the technology stack. This term isn’t widely used, nor is it widely understood,…

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February 9, 2023

Moonbeam Monthly Dispatch: January 2023

It was another action-packed month for both networks: Moonbeam marked its first anniversary as a live network, Moonriver snagged another slot on Kusama, and lots more. Let’s dive in. ? FINAL DAYS TO APPLY FOR…

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December 22, 2022

Understanding XCM on Polkadot and How It Enables Cross-Chain Use Cases

Improving user experience is a goal at the forefront of Moonbeam’s cross-chain connected approach. Moonbeam is working to free users from the constraints of chain fragmentation by making it easy for developers to design smart…

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December 15, 2022

OpenGov: What is Polkadot Gov2

OpenGov, formerly referred to as Gov2, is the proposed next phase of Polkadot governance, bringing the next generation of decentralized, secure, and democratic governance to Polkadot. OpenGov is live on Kusama and coming to Polkadot…

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October 27, 2022

Spotlight: Cross Chain NFTs and 1:1 NFT Art on Moonbeam

The NFT scene on Moonbeam has grown with the development of new blockchain technology. New use cases that include the freedom for users to access their NFTs across blockchains and the concept of one-of-one NFTs…

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August 26, 2022

Moonriver One Year Later

It’s been a year since Moonriver fully launched, which is when DApps could begin launching on the EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) and balance transfers were enabled. In that time, the network, and the Kusama ecosystem…

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July 20, 2022

What Are Cross-Chain Connected Applications

Moonbeam is paving the way for the next generation of connected applications through cross-chain connected contracts. This advancement unites the functionalities of many blockchains and makes them accessible to developers on Moonbeam, changing the way…

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April 22, 2022

Moonbuilders Academy is Now Open for Web3 Developers

We’ve just introduced an exciting new resource for our developer community through the opening of Moonbuilders Academy, Moonbeam’s first learning hub and educational platform for developers. This Academy has been designed for devs to learn…

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Blogs

April 3, 2022

Native Project Spotlight: Moonbeans NFT Marketplace Grows on Moonriver

Moonbeans’ Galactic Bean Co is a fully functional NFT marketplace launched on Moonriver on October 8th 2021. The Galactic Trading Co allows clients to mint, purchase, and bid on a number of NFT collections through…

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Blogs

March 31, 2022

Upcoming Changes to Staking on Moonbeam and Moonriver

Proposal to Remove Staking Rewards for Tokens Unbonded by Delegators During the Unbonding Process Moonbeam’s current staking implementation allows delegators to receive staking rewards for tokens that are being unbonded. A new proposal to disincentivize…

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Elizabeth Browning, Distractive

Why is Polkadot Called a Layer Zero?

Moonbeam Monthly Dispatch: January 2023

Understanding XCM on Polkadot and How It Enables Cross-Chain Use Cases

OpenGov: What is Polkadot Gov2

Spotlight: Cross Chain NFTs and 1:1 NFT Art on Moonbeam

Moonriver One Year Later

What Are Cross-Chain Connected Applications

Moonbuilders Academy is Now Open for Web3 Developers

Native Project Spotlight: Moonbeans NFT Marketplace Grows on Moonriver

Upcoming Changes to Staking on Moonbeam and Moonriver

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