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Consensus by Coindesk 2024: a blockbuster success From May 29 to 31st, thousands of blockchain, finance, and crypto professionals descended upon Austin, Texas for the Consensus by Coindesk event. Polkadot took center stage as a sponsor with a standout booth, appearances from brand sponsor Conor Daly, and a variety of decentralized projects that kept the booth buzzing.  While the booth activity, side events, and networking convos were a highlight for many, other draws were the talks and panel d

With an overwhelming majority of voters in favor, the Polkadot community has chosen to allocate 3 million DOT to enhance the ecosystem’s decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape. Made through three separate proposals via Polkadot’s decentralized governance (OpenGov), this decision provides an accessible, deep layer of native liquidity to help the ecosystem flourish. It also demonstrates the power of community-driven initiatives to shape the future of decentralized finance.Hydration (formerly known