The Moonbeam monthly dispatch brings you the latest news about Moonbeam and Moonriver, including network development, ecosystem, community updates, and more.
Top News
Moonbeam Expands Cross-Chain Capabilities with New LayerZero DeploymentGo to page https://moonbeam.network/announcements/moonbeam-layerzero/?utm_campaign=Moonbeam%20Monthly%20Updates&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8z0fn2Ez_0ZM3difOBapthvK_BE3O6lauyiiJiTk5zYG1y_nBpNaSQTovoBpfT4u22QgxM
With LayerZero, devs building connected contracts have an even wider array of secure messaging features at their disposal, making it easier to design applications that can tap into functionality across many remote blockchains.
Calling Moonbuilders: The Moonbeam Connected Contracts Hackathon is Now Open!Go to page https://moonbeam.devpost.com/?utm_campaign=Moonbeam%20Monthly%20Updates&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8z0fn2Ez_0ZM3difOBapthvK_BE3O6lauyiiJiTk5zYG1y_nBpNaSQTovoBpfT4u22QgxM
From Aug 15 to Sept 26, Moonbeam, Axelar, and Arrington Capital invite you to build and launch your cross-chain dApps on the Moonbeam network for a chance to win prizes from a $55,000 USDC award pool.
New Cross-Chain XCM-to-EVM Functionality is Being Tested on Moonbase Alpha, Moonbeam’s TestnetGo to page https://moonbeam.network/announcements/xcm-to-evm-functionality-moonbase-alpha/?utm_campaign=Moonbeam%20Monthly%20Updates&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8z0fn2Ez_0ZM3difOBapthvK_BE3O6lauyiiJiTk5zYG1y_nBpNaSQTovoBpfT4u22QgxM
This is the first proof-of-concept for EVM access through XCM on its Moonbase Alpha TestNet, with plans to bring this technology to Moonriver and Moonbeam soon.
Moonriver One Year LaterGo to page https://moonbeam.network/blog/moonriver-one-year-later/?utm_campaign=Moonbeam%20Monthly%20Updates&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8z0fn2Ez_0ZM3difOBapthvK_BE3O6lauyiiJiTk5zYG1y_nBpNaSQTovoBpfT4u22QgxM
It’s been a year since Moonriver fully launched. In that time, the network, and the Kusama ecosystem in general, have come a long way. Take a look at some of the achievements, milestones, and adventures along the way.
Ecosystem Spotlight
The Moonbeam and Moonriver ecosystem continues to grow with over 270+ live integrations in the Moonbeam and Moonriver networksGo to page https://www.dtmb.xyz/! Let’s take a look at recent updates and new integrations in the Moonbeam community and ecosystem ?
- LayerZeroGo to page https://moonbeam.network/announcements/moonbeam-layerzero/ has integrated the Moonbeam ecosystem. Moonbeam cross-chain dApp builders now have a wider array of secure messaging features at their disposal, making it easier to design applications that can tap into functionality across many remote blockchains.
- EtherspotGo to page https://etherspot.io/ is a multi-chain smart wallet platform. Its SDK provides users in Moonbeam and Moonriver access to features such as multi-chain infrastructure, cross-chain transaction batching, meta-transactions, P2P payment channels & more.
- RaresamaGo to page https://mobile.twitter.com/, a community-driven NFT marketplaceGo to page https://raresama.com/ on Moonbeam Network. Raresama aims to introduce artists to the Polkadot ecosystem.
- MyEtherWallet EnkryptGo to page https://medium.com/myetherwallet/introducing-enkrypt-the-browser-extension-wallet-by-mew-738e4aca7b65 brings a multi-chain crypto wallet to Moonbeam and Moonriver token holders to access dapps across multiple blockchains.
- CrystlGo to page https://twitter.com/CrystlFinance/status/1560656142165893121 is now live on Moonbeam, bringing Yield Optimizing strategies for StellaSwap, and projects in the ecosystem!
- StellaSwap & Algebra’sGo to page https://twitter.com/StellaSwap/status/1562886109448654848 collaboration brings Algebra’s concentrated liquidity AMM to Moonbeam.
- GLMR ApesGo to page https://twitter.com/GLMRApes/status/1564623690762969099 brings EVM-based Play & Earn Games to the Moonbeam community.
Ecosystem Growth: DAM Finance Receives Strategic Investment From Arrington CapitalGo to page https://chainwire.org/2022/08/11/dam-finance-receives-strategic-investment-from-arrington-capital-moonbeam-growth-fund/
DAM Finance is a protocol for creating purchasing power from cross-chain token portfolios. DAM will utilize Moonbeam’s infrastructure to unlock liquidity for assets native to other parachains and blockchains outside of the Dotsama ecosystem.
Moonbeam and Moonriver Continue to Expand its Cross-Chain Connections in the Dotsama EcosystemGo to page https://moonbeam.network/tag/xcm/
New XCM integrations:
- Phala:Go to page https://moonbeam.network/announcements/phala-integrates-with-moonbeam/ PHA is now available in the Moonbeam Network. The GLMR token can now be used in SubBridge, a cross-chain router built on Phala, joining eight other assets already available.
- Interlay:Go to page https://moonbeam.network/announcements/interlay-integrates-with-moonbeam/ This integration brings interBTC and INTR Tokens to the network. InterBTC holders will be available to use their tokens alongside INTR in Moonbeam DeFi projects like StellaSwap or other apps.
- Shiden (Astar):Go to page https://moonbeam.network/announcements/moonriver-shiden-integration/ Users can now deposit Shiden’s token SDN on Moonriver. This integration brings together Moonriver and the Shiden WASM platform, joining two of the most active developer ecosystems in Dotsama to pave the way for developing interoperable apps within Kusama.
- Litmus (Litentry)Go to page https://moonbeam.network/announcements/litmus-announcement/: Litmus is a decentralized identity aggregator that aims to revolutionize how people interact with data by enabling the linking of user identities across multiple networks. Litmus’ token LIT can be deposited on Moonriver and used as xcLIT.
Community
Ambassador of the Month
Let’s celebrate the outstanding contributions and talent from our ambassador community.
Joe (Djo), Senior Ambassador – Poland
“I have grown professionally in the Web3 space by being a Moonbeam Ambassador. I have improved my skills in designing and managing visual content for the Moonbeam Community on InstagramGo to page https://www.instagram.com/moonbeam_network/?hl=en&utm_campaign=Moonbeam%20Monthly%20Updates&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8z0fn2Ez_0ZM3difOBapthvK_BE3O6lauyiiJiTk5zYG1y_nBpNaSQTovoBpfT4u22QgxM. I also had the opportunity to participate in Moonbeam events that opened the doors for me to connect with ecosystem projects and the crypto community.
I’m honored to be part of the Moonbeam Ambassador program and contribute to the growth of a project that is unlocking the multi-chain future.”
Join the Moonbeam Ambassador program and build the multi-chain future with us!
→ Apply to be an ambassador!Go to page https://moonbeam.network/community/
Community Announcements
Trends & Media
Be[in]Crypto | Building a Successful DeFi Ecosystem With MoonbeamGo to page https://beincrypto.com/building-a-successful-defi-ecosystem-moonbeam/
CoinTelegraph | What is Chainlink VRF, and how does it work?Go to page https://cointelegraph.com/news/what-is-chainlink-vrf-and-how-does-it-work
? Events
Here’s where you’ll find us speaking and demonstrating Moonbeam.
- Virtual:
- Sept 02 | Multi-Chain Sessions: Litentry & MoonriverGo to page https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1LyxBqMzzXkJN
- Sept 06 | Moonbuilders Monthly Community CallGo to page https://www.crowdcast.io/e/moonbuilders-community-call/register
- Sept 08 | Moonbeam Universe Meet the LI.FI Team!Go to page https://www.crowdcast.io/e/moonbeam-universe/21
- Sept 08 | Moonbeam Chinese Community Monthly CallGo to page https://twitter.com/MoonbeamCN
- Sept 21 | Moonbuilders Workshop: LI.FIGo to page https://www.crowdcast.io/e/moonbuilders-ws/24
- In-Person:
- Sept 12-14 | Berlin ?? | DappCon: Dev Conference for DApp BuildersGo to page https://www.dappcon.io/
- Sept 21-23 | New York ?? | Messari Mainnet 2022Go to page https://mainnet.events/home
- Sept 28-29 | New York ?? | SmartCon 2022 by ChainlinkGo to page https://smartcon.chain.link/
- Sept 28-29 | Singapore ?? | Token 2049Go to page https://www.asia.token2049.com/
- Nov 28-29 | Lisbon ?? | Sub0, the Polkadot Developer Conference Go to page https://medium.com/polkadot-network/sub0-the-polkadot-developer-conference-comes-to-lisbon-in-november-c971556158f
- Past Sessions:
- Everything You Need to Know About Staking in MoonbeamGo to page https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A80t919zDOg
- Moonriver: One Year RecapGo to page ttps://www.crowdcast.io/e/moonriver-one-year-recap/register
- Improving the Usability of Decentralized ApplicationsGo to page https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4MSjExESB0
- Unlocking On-Chain Liquidity in the Dotsama Ecosystem featuring DAM FinanceGo to page https://web.archive.org/web/20240223212412/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rjgFbjgh7I
- Integrating SubWallet, a Substrate & EVM Compatible Wallet Into Your DAppGo to page https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMqzXl5o5GY
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– Moonbeam Team