April was a busy and exciting month! We announced the Moonbuilders Academy for Web3 developers, a new runtime upgrade that allows XC-20s to be mintable and burnable, new integrations, and more!
Whats New with Moonbeam & Moonriver
The Big Unlock: 1.1 Million KSM Tokens Will Be Unlocked and Available to Use in Kusama DeFi in MayGo to page https://moonbeam.network/blog/the-big-unlock/
Five parachain slots leases will end in May. This means that 1.1M KSM locked in crowdloans will be returned to crowdloan contributions and available to use in the Kusama ecosystem. Moonriver has the biggest ecosystem of DeFi integrations that support xcKSM, a representation of KSM in Moonriver. xcKSM can be used in many integrations as Solarbeam, LIDO, Zenlink and Moonwell.
XC-20s Are Now Mintable/BurnableGo to page https://moonbeam.network/announcements/xc-20s-now-mintable/
The Moonbeam team completed the execution of Runtime 1401, which has added functionality to allow projects to mint new XC-20s on Moonriver, and soon on Moonbeam. Learn more about XCM on Moonbeam and Moonriver: Moonbeam Documentation SiteGo to page https://docs.moonbeam.network/builders/xcm/ | Moonbeam BlogGo to page https://moonbeam.network/tag/xcm/ | Videos and GuidesGo to page https://www.youtube.com/c/MoonbeamNetwork
Moonbuilders Academy is Now Open for Web3 DevelopersGo to page https://moonbeam.network/blog/moonbuilders-academy-is-now-open/
The first learning hub and educational platform developed by Moonbeam is now open for Web3 developers. Enroll in the Moonbuilders AcademyGo to page https://academy.moonbeam.network/ and learn how to build multi-chain applications in Moonbeam.
Participate in the Moonriver Grant HackathonGo to page https://medium.com/moonbeam-network/participate-in-the-moonriver-grant-hackathon-9ae0c733a002
The Moonriver Grant Hackathon is still open for submissions until May 14. There are $150,000 in bounties for BUIDLers and Web3 developers. Learn more and get startedGo to page https://dorahacks.io/grant/moonriver/!
Ecosystem Spotlight: New Projects Building on Moonbeam and Moonriver
The Moonbeam and Moonriver ecosystem of integrationsGo to page https://moonbeam.network/community/projects/ continues to grow! Take a look at the latest ecosystem updates:
Moonbeam and Moonriver
FireblocksGo to page https://moonbeam.foundation/news/fireblocks-support-for-movr-glmr-tokens/: has added support for MOVR and GLMR tokens. Announced by the Moonbeam Foundation, this integration allows institutional clients to access custody and staking solution from within the Fireblocks platform.
SubWalletGo to page https://moonbeam.network/community/projects/subwallet/: support to Moonbeam and Moonriver simplifies the EVM assets management process for users.
Moonbeam
LedgerGo to page https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cbaLG1XOF8: A native Moonbeam app is now available on Ledger Live for Nano S, X and S Plus. Devs can now use their Ledger hardware wallet to sign transactions on MoonbeamGo to page https://docs.moonbeam.network/tokens/connect/ledger/moonbeam/ without extra configuration steps.
DappLookerGo to page https://dapplooker.medium.com/dapplooker-integrates-with-moonbeam-network-for-making-blockchain-data-accessible-and-easy-to-6793668b5c3f: Moonbeam devs will be able to create, fork and share dashboards to analyze smart contracts and on-chain data.
AllianceBlockGo to page https://twitter.com/allianceblock/status/1518637783014907905: Users can now use the AllianceBlock protocol that converts any digital or crypto asset into a bankable product.
KeyFiGo to page https://medium.com/keyfi-news/moonbeam-development-grant-37d3816a9c04: Users can now track their tokens across multiple blockchains, execute transactions across multiple platforms, and more.
EverPayGo to page https://medium.com/everfinance/everpay-collaborates-with-moonbeam-to-open-up-the-arweave-and-moonbeam-ecosystems-7d8dcc922550: Decentralized cross-chain financial protocol built on Arweave. Its collaboration opens up the Arweave and Moonbeam ecosystems through the cross-chain provided by everPay.
NFTScanGo to page https://nftscan.medium.com/nftscan-integrates-moonbeam-as-3rd-live-mainnet-268612b14377: Provides a friendly NFT data search and query services for NFT devs and users in Moonbeam.
MoonscapeGo to page https://twitter.com/moonbeamnetwork/status/1514647770501718019 (pre-launch): Moonscape brings a new way for fans and enthusiasts to engage in the DeFi and NFT economies.
Biconomy & Exiled RacerGo to page https://blog.exiledracers.com/exiled-racers-partners-with-biconomy-to-create-moonbeams-first-ever-near-gasless-nft-mint-1ecc30b51e06s: Exiled Racers, a Moonbeam native NFT project, was awarded Biconomy grant to create innovative, seamless user NFT mint experience and beyond.
IOSG Kickstarter ProgramGo to page https://twitter.com/IOSGVC/status/1518526582637293568: Derek Yoo, Moonbeam Founder, is a new mentor of the IOSGKickstarter program.
Moonriver
KaruraGo to page https://twitter.com/moonrivernw/status/1516149231064600583: $aUSD, Karura’s & Acala’s native decentralized crypto-backed stablecoin is now live on Moonriver via XCM. xcAUSD is now supported and available to use in the Moonriver DeFi ecosystem.
xcUSDT Support via StatemineGo to page https://twitter.com/MoonriverNW/status/1518590853652094981: $USDT is now available in the Moonriver Network as xcUSDT, via XCM integration with Statemine on Kusama.
BifrostGo to page https://moonbeam.network/announcements/bifrosts-bnc-token-is-available-for-use-on-moonriver-as-xcbnc-through-an-xcm-integration/: Bifrost’s native token, BNS, is now live on Moonriver. Bifrost’s token can now be used as xcBNC, and MOVR is also available on Bifrost.
BlockchainSpace:Go to page https://blockchain-space.medium.com/blockchainspace-joins-forces-with-nft-platform-moonbeam-fc8b65a187e0 This integration will bring innovative play-to-earn games to Moonriver, providing more P2E opportunities to BlockchainSpace’s guilds and gamers.
Moonbeam in the Media
We want to share with you some recently published articles about Moonbeam, our milestones, technology, and roadmap.
Fireblocks |Platform Update: Moonbeam x FireblocksGo to page https://www.fireblocks.com/blog/moonbeam-x-fireblocks/
Ambassador of the Month
Let’s celebrate the outstanding contributions and talent from our ambassador community.
Anna | Ukrainian Community
I’m Anna, and I have been in the blockchain space for over five years. A year ago, I discovered the Polkadot ecosystem and the Moonbeam project. I was amazed by Moonbeam and its mission to help hundreds of projects to go multi-chain. After studying the project, I decided to contribute to its development by spreading the word to Instagram users about everything they can do in the Moonbeam and Moonriver DeFi and NFT ecosystems.
Being part of the Moonbeam team has been one of my most significant milestones. I’m honored to manage the Moonbeam Instagram pageGo to page https://instagram.com/moonbeam_network?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= and work with an outstanding group of ambassadors worldwide. I think we have done a very good job and I’m sure that there are a lot more exciting things to come. Moonbeam is not just a crypto project. It is a community of wonderful people from all over the world who are sincerely passionate about their work. This project has an amazing ambassador program that allows everyone to release their potential.
Join the Moonbeam Ambassador program and build the multi-chain future with us!
Apply to be an ambassador!Go to page https://web.archive.org/web/20230330153544/https://moonbeam.network/community/?utm_campaign=Moonbeam%20Monthly%20Updates&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8pgG0Z45y245j7U-2EHbrl1TTozzTzP82-xRWb5Dyz589n4TxdtviXMaZ8kYFEH6i1H-N6
Upcoming Events
Here’s where you’ll find us speaking and demonstrating Moonbeam.
Virtual | Moonbuilders Community CallGo to page https://www.crowdcast.io/e/moonbuilders-community-call
- Wednesday, May 4th | April Wrap Up
Virtual | Moonbeam Universe
- Thursday, May 5th | The Big UnlockGo to page https://www.crowdcast.io/e/moonbeam-universe/14
- Tuesday, May 17th | Meet the Exiled RacersGo to page https://www.crowdcast.io/e/moonbeam-universe/15
Virtual | ? Moonbuilders Workshop
- Wednesday, May 4th | SubsquidGo to page https://www.crowdcast.io/e/moonbuilders-ws/16
- Wednesday, May 18th | ChainSafeGo to page https://www.crowdcast.io/e/moonbuilders-ws/17
On-site Šibenik, Croatia | Blockdown NFT Festival from May 11-13Go to page https://blockdownconf.com/
Our team will be attending the Blockdown NFT Festival in Croatia. Join our talks and workshops:
- Talk: Moonbeam: A Top Destination for NFT DApp Builders
- Workshop: Launching NFT DApps on an Ethereum-Compatible and Interoperable Environment in Polkadot With Moonbeam
On-site Palm Beach, Florida| Permissionless, by Blockworks from May 11-13Go to page https://blockworks.co/events/permissionless/
The Moonbeam team will be attending the Permissionless conference in Palm Beach. Connect with our team in the following events:
- Visit us at booth 1019
- Join Derek, Moonbeam Founder, in the panel “Cross-Chain Liquidity and Interoperability” on May 19
Recent Highlight Reel
- Web3 Path to Enterprise AdoptionGo to page https://www.crowdcast.io/e/web3-path-to-enterprise-adoption/
- CryptoShow Interview with DerekGo to page https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDQ9xjxg2Ps
- Multi-Chain Sessions: Moonriver DeFi EcosystemGo to page https://twitter.com/moonrivernw/status/1516454991128580103
- Moonbeam Universe: Meet the NFT TradeGo to page https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-SXiP3VFQ0
- Moonbeam Universe: Meet the NOVA WalletGo to page https://www.crowdcast.io/e/moonbeam-universe/12
- Moonbuilders Workshop: Using Precompiles to Create a Staking DAO on MoonbeamGo to page https://www.crowdcast.io/e/moonbuilders-ws/15
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