Staking Update: January 2022
Polkadot’s latest updates include bags-list activation, nomination pools, and system extrinsics for staking maintenance. Discover how these features enhance staking.
Introducing Encointer: Making Web3 Truly Inclusive
Encointer is Kusama’s second common-good parachain slot . In this post, we take an in-depth look at Encointer and the problems it addresses — how it can bring financial inclusivity to Web3 and mitigate Sybil attacks with a novel ‘proof-of-personhood’ system for unique identity.
Polkadot v1.0: Sharding and Economic Security
This post is about the technology powering Polkadot. Polkadot is a sharded blockchain with heterogeneous shards.
Polkadot 2021 Roundup
The holiday season is coming around again and with the new year, let’s take a quick retrospective about what the Polkadot project achieved over 2021.
Making History, Again: Polkadot Auctions 1-5
Following the successful completion of Polkadot's first batch of auctions, we review what happened and look at the data.
Parachains are Live! Polkadot Launch is Now Complete
Parachains are now live on Polkadot, completing the multi-stage Polkadot launch process.
The Parachain Advantage: Exploring Polkadot's Next-Generation Model
With the recent launch of Polkadot's first five auction-winning parachains, we take a closer look at the parachain model and the value this game-changing multichain technology brings to Web3.
Staking Update: November 2021
Polkadot introduces the bags-list activation on Kusama and Westend, plus new staking features. Learn how this impacts nominators, validators, and the overall staking system.
Staking Update: October 2021
Polkadot prepares for full bags-list deployment and parachain auctions. Check out the latest staking updates, deployment plans, and current network metrics.
Kusama Batch 2 Auctions Report
This is the second report on Kusama’s parachain auctions. It follows a similar format as the first, however detailed explanations about the candle mechanism applied in the auctions are left out because they were discussed in the first report.
Rococo Revamp – Becoming a Community Parachain Testbed
Rococo has come a long way over its short life. It is now ready to evolve into a decentralized, community maintained network.
Introducing Polkadot & Kusama Gifts: The Easiest Way to Send DOT & KSM to Friends & Family
Introducing Polkadot and Kusama Gifts, the easiest Way to send DOT and KSM to Friends and Family. Polkadot and Kusama Gifts are a new way to send DOT or KSM to anyone, even if they don’t already have an account or wallet.
