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Product
Polkadot Introduces Asynchronous Backing, Paving the Way for Polkadot 2.0
Polkadot’s Fellowship has approved the successful implementation of Asynchronous Backing, marking the debut of the first significant advancement in a series of upgrades that will culminate in the much-anticipated Polkadot 2.0.
May 10, 2024
Blockchain
Racing into the Future: Polkadot’s Community-Driven Indy 500 Sponsorship of Conor Daly a First in Sports History
Marking a historic first in the sports world, the Polkadot community has used an on-chain community vote to select IndyCar racing star Conor Daly as Polkadot Brand Ambassador for the upcoming Indianapolis 500.
April 7, 2024
Corporate
Crypto Donation Shows Potential for Digital Assets’ Role in Charitable Giving
Make-A-Wish UK received a donation in DOT from Parity Technologies to kickstart its Crypto for Good initiative in conjunction with Zodia Markets and Zodia Custody.
November 21, 2023
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Technology
The Way to a 10x Throughput Lift on Parachains
Parity engineer Dmitry Siniavin explains the calculations involved in determining that Polkadot parachains can increase their throughput rate by a factor of 10.
Ecosystem
Polkadot’s April Ecosystem Insights
Welcome to Polkadot’s new monthly ecosystem insights blog, your go-to source for all the latest tech updates, feedback and discussions happening across the Polkadot Ecosystem. In this blog we’ll explore a variety of topics and gather insights from sources ranging from GitHub to the Forums. Authors: Remy Le Berre and Joshua Cheong Ecosystem Activity OpenGov OpenGov sits at the heart of decision-making within the Polkadot Ecosystem. A place where anyone can freely discuss, propose, vote and v
Community
Racing Into the Future: Polkadot and Conor Daly Revolutionize Sports Sponsorship
Rev up your engagement with the Polkadot community through Conor Daly’s thrilling ambassadorship. Get insider access by subscribing to our newsletter and staying connected on social media for live updates and exclusive content. 🚥 Subscribe to the Polkadot Newsletter 🏎️ Follow Polkadot on X 🏁 Get Your Exclusive Conor Daly Insider Pass 🥇 Attending Consensus? Check out Polkadot’s event page Breaking new ground in sports sponsorship, the Polkadot community has chosen race car dynamo Conor D
In the press
Vodafone DAB and Aventus Team Up for Web3 Implementation
Vodafone DAB, which services over 160 million connections worldwide, and Aventus will collaboratively pioneer enterprise use cases, starting with the aviation sector's supply chain.
Berkeley's Polkadot Blockchain Academy: Shaping Tomorrow's Innovators with Pauline Cohen Vorms
The academy's hands-on training, workshops, and strong theoretical background prepare aspiring developers and Web2 professionals interested in Web3 to thrive in the blockchain ecosystem.
Iconic Electronic Music Platform Beatport Launches NFT Marketplace on Polkadot
To mark Beatport’s Web3 launch on Polkadot, it's issuing the limited collection ‘NACHTS’ from Berlin- based photographer Mischa Fanghaenel.
No more 'vanilla' EVM blockchain for renewables-focused Energy Web
Exclusive: Energy Web is tapping Polkadot in a move away from its EVM blockchain.
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