Polkadot

Polkadot is a protocol that enables cross-blockchain transfers of any type of data or asset. 

By uniting multiple blockchains, Polkadot aims to achieve high degrees of security and scalability. 

DOT serves as the protocol’s governance token and can be used for staking to secure the network or to connect (“bond”) new chains.

A widely followed crypto strategist is warning that Ethereum (ETH) rival Polkadot (DOT) has one big fundamental weakness. The anonymous host of InvestAnswers tells his 443,000 YouTube subscribers in a new strategy session that a lot of development is happening within the ecosystem of the interoperability protocol.

Analyst Issues Critical Polkadot (DOT) Warning, Says Ethereum Rival in Major Predicament

Layer 0 blockchain Polkadot has filed a trademark registration for what appears to be a blockchain-based messaging application, according to a recent filing.

Polkadot Registers Trademark for Blockchain Communication Platform

Decentralized finance staking service Lido (CRYPTO: LDO) announced it will end its staking program on the Polkadot (CRYPTO: DOT) and Kusama (CRYPTO: KSM) blockchains on Aug. 1, as stated by a recent blog post by the pseudonymous Lido developer MixBytes.

Lido Staking Service Shuts Down On Polkadot And Kusama: What This Means For Crypto Investors

Decentralized finance staking service Lido has passed a governance vote to sunset its staking program with Polkadot and Kusama.

DeFi Platform Lido to Cease Staking on Polkadot, Kusama in August

Cardano

Polkadot (DOT), Kusama (KSM) and Cardano (ADA) are leading the crypto space in terms of “notable” GitHub development activity, according to the crypto analytics firm Santiment. Santiment notes that Polkadot and its canary test network Kusama both registered 591.47 Github commits in the past 30 days, leading all other crypto assets. Ethereum (ETH) competitor Cardano registered 531.

Polkadot, Kusama and Cardano Leading Crypto Space in Terms of ‘Notable GitHub Activity': Santiment

Stellar

Cryptocurrency payments specialist Stellar is linking to Polkadot and its sister network Kusama via the newly built Spacewalk bridge, a move that will connect the two blockchain ecosystems with Stellar's fiat on-ramps around the world.

Crypto Payments Specialist Stellar Bridges Fiat and Stablecoins to Polkadot

The proposal comes as MixBytes, Lido's partner developer firm for Polkadot and Kusama liquid staking, announced to stop supporting the networks.

Lido Finance Weighs Sunsetting Liquid Staking on Polkadot, Kusama

Avalanche

Avalanche fell to a two-week low on Tuesday, as the token broke out of a key support point. Prices fell below a floor at $17.50, which comes as the global cryptocurrency market cap is down by 1.01% as of writing. Polkadot also extended its recent losses, falling by nearly 3% on Feb. 28.

Biggest Movers: AVAX Hits 2-Week Low as DOT Extends Recent Losses

Cosmos

A widely followed crypto analyst says he's looking to snap up several altcoins, including two prominent Ethereum (ETH) competitors, when the time is right.

Coin Bureau Looking To Accumulate Cardano, Polkadot and Three Additional Crypto Assets When Time Is Right

Crypto analytics firm Santiment says Polkadot (DOT), Kusama (KSM) and Cardano (ADA) are leading the markets in one key metric. Santiment says that the top three blockchain projects with the most development activity are DOT, KSM and ADA.

Cardano, Polkadot and Additional Ethereum Rival Are Leading Crypto Markets in Key Metric: Santiment

Chainlink

Polkadot remained close to its highest level since September, as bullish sentiment rose to start the weekend. Following a move above $7.00 on Friday, momentum was high during Saturday's session. Chainlink was also higher, with prices tracking at a nine-day high.

Biggest Movers: DOT Remains Near Multi-Month High, as LINK Hits 9-Day High

Polkadot is considering efforts to create guidelines that other projects can use to replicate its reported success in dealing with the SEC.

Polkadot mulls research into ‘token morphism' amid regulatory crackdown

Shiba Inu

Solana

The world's largest crypto exchange platform by volume is adding Shiba Inu (SHIB) and three other altcoins to its list of verifiable crypto assets. In a new company blog post, Binance says its introducing zero-knowledge (zk) SNARKS, a verification method that keeps information secure, to its proof-of-reserves identification system.

Crypto Exchange Binance Adds Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Three Other Altcoins As Verifiable Digital Assets

Ethereum

Tezos

The staking service is the latest from challenger bank Revolut in its ongoing push to make inroads in the crypto industry.

Revolut Launches Crypto Staking for Ethereum, Cardano, Polkadot, and Tezos

Polkadot (DOT) price has continued to rise after breaking through resistance at $6.81. The bullish momentum has now surpassed the high of $7.00.

Polkadot Makes Positive Moves But Faces Rejection At $7.00

Shiba inu was one of Friday's biggest gainers, as the meme coin remained close to a recent three month high. The token has been in the green for the majority of today's session, despite the global cryptocurrency market cap falling 1.28% at the time of writing.

Biggest Movers: SHIB, DOT Remain Near 3-Month Highs, Despite Crypto Markets Falling

Coin Bureau host Guy Turner is optimistic that Polkadot (DOT) and Cosmos (ATOM) during boom during the next crypto bull run. Citing a report by Electric Capital, Turner tells his 2.

Two Altcoins Will Significantly Outperform Bitcoin and Crypto Market in Next Cycle, According to Coin Bureau

Polkadot (DOT) is in an uptrend and reached a high of $6.81 on January 23. The cryptocurrency asset is expected to reach a high of $7.41.

Polkadot Continues Upward Trend And Overcomes Resistance At $6.50

Shares in Grayscale's GBTC continue to trade at a discount above 40% to the value of the bitcoin in the fund.

Ether, Polkadot slide with equities as Silvergate surrenders Monday's gains

The price of Polkadot (DOT) is in the bullish trend zone and starts a new rise.

Polkadot Defies Decline And Challenges Resistance At $6

Polygon

A new annual report from early-stage venture firm Electric Capital shows massive developer activity growth on four blockchain projects, including two Ethereum (ETH) rivals.

Polygon, Cosmos and Two Ethereum Rivals Have Surged Over 400% in One Metric, Says Crypto Firm

Polkadot has released version 3 of its cross-chain messaging format called Cross-Consensus Messaging (XCM). The post Polkadot enhances cross-chain abilities between its blockchains appeared first on The Block.

Polkadot enhances cross-chain abilities between its blockchains

Monero rebounded from recent losses on Tuesday, as the token attempted to recapture recent highs. The move comes as U.S. markets reopened following a public holiday on Monday. Polkadot also moved higher in today's session, snapping a two-day losing streak.

Biggest Movers: XMR, DOT Move Higher, Rebounding From Recent Declines

Polkadot (DOT) price has declined since its high of $5.28. If it goes back above the breakout level of $5.00, the uptrend will continue. The uptrend will then continue to the high of $7.50.

Polkadot Hovers Above $5.00 Support And Threatens To Sink

Avalanche was one of Thursday's big gainers, as the token rose by as much as 22% in today's session. The move came as inflation in the United States fell to 6.5% as markets were expecting. Polkadot was another notable mover, with prices climbing close to a four-week high.

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