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,…
February 14, 2023
The First Implementation of OpenGov is Live on Moonriver
Moonbeam has released OpenGov on Moonriver as part of runtime 2100 after the passing of referendum 128. The OpenGov rollout on Moonbeam will begin with this Moonriver implementation for community feedback. Future referenda will be…
January 13, 2023
Transferring Tokens from Axelar to Centrifuge through Moonbeam’s Connected Contracts
Combining Moonbeam’s precompiled smart contract abilities to interact with Polkadot-specific tech with Axelar’s general message passing (GMP) allows for unique interactions that are not possible on other blockchains. Read on to learn how connected contracts…
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…
December 13, 2022
Introducing XC-20s, the New Standard for Cross-Chain Tokens on Dotsama
This is an updated version of the article that was originally published on April 13, 2022. XC-20s are fungible tokens that are natively cross-chain ready and also act as regular ERC-20s. This is a unique…
November 22, 2022
Moonriver Provides EVM Smart Contract Platform for Robonomics Applications with XCM Integration
Singapore – November 22, 2022 – Moonbeam, the top destination for multi-chain applications on Polkadot, has announced an XCM connection between Moonriver and Robonomics by opening an HRMP channel to bring the Robonomics native token,…
October 19, 2022
Moonbeam Expands Cross-Chain Capabilities with Hyperlane Deployment
Devs Building on Moonbeam Will Now Have Access to Hyperlane Through Connected Contracts to Send Secure Messages Between Chains Singapore – October 19, 2022 – Moonbeam, the top destination for cross-chain connected applications, has extended…
