ChainCatcher news, according to Chainwire, the data analytics platform Dune has integrated over 50 parachains in the Polkadot ecosystem. This new integration will expand Dune's coverage to the entire Polkadot ecosystem, providing more comprehensive on-chain analysis.

ChainCatcher news, Web3 Foundation CEO Fabian Gompf announced at the Polkadot Decoded summit that Scytale Digital will launch a new Polkadot ecosystem fund in October, with the specific size of the fund yet to be disclosed.

According to ChainCatcher news and the official announcement from the Web3 Foundation, the Polkadot ecosystem game development project Dot Play has received funding support from the Decentralized Futures Grant. The project aims to create a comprehensive and engaging platform to attract and support game developers looking to leverage Polkadot technology. Its goal is to build a gaming hub on Polkadot by focusing on the fastest-growing game genres, developing necessary integration tools, and providing sustainable business development support.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, the Web3 Multiverse gateway SubWallet has integrated Polkadot ecosystem bridging and swapping features, and subsequently integrated an asset conversion module on its web dashboard, allowing exchanges between DOT, USDT, and USDC on the Polkadot Asset Hub network.It is reported that these bridging and swapping features are significant updates for expanding the use cases of the Polkadot ecosystem, and SubWallet is the first application to support them with a stylish UI and user-friendly UX.

ChainCatcher news, the data analysis platform Dune announced a partnership with Colorful Notion to bring Polkadot ecosystem data to Dune for the first time. Data from Polkadot, Kusama, as well as Astar, Bifrost, Hydradx, Interlay, and Centrifuge chains is now online, with plans to support more parachains in the future.It is reported that Dune now supports data on Polkadot staking activities, OpenGov voting analysis, and more.

ChainCatcher message, the decentralized storage protocol Crust Network announced the launch of SubDA, a Substrate-based data availability (DA) and inscription solution customized for the Polkadot ecosystem. SubDA aims to provide data for Blob storage services by introducing Blob transactions and dedicated parachain support.

ChainCatcher news, the Polkadot liquidity staking protocol Equilibrium has announced the launch of a brand new Q token economics. The token swap program will start on January 2, 2024, with acceptable swap assets being EQ and DOT. The swap rate is 1Q = 500 EQ, 1Q = 0.001 DOT + 300 EQ; the exercise period is a 90-day cliff + 270 days of linear release.It is reported that Equilibrium is the liquidity DOT hub in the Polkadot ecosystem, allowing users to create EQD stablecoins using various DOT derivatives. EQD is the first decentralized interest-bearing stablecoin in the Polkadot ecosystem, providing a novel dimension for DeFi, backed by a diversified basket of assets.

ChainCatcher news, the Web3 Foundation has launched a $20 million and 5 million DOT funding program for Polkadot ecosystem projects called "Decentralized Futures." The main goal of this program is to expand the network by increasing self-sustaining participants.Funding is available for profit-driven organizations centered around Polkadot, as well as non-profit enterprises with strategies to ensure ongoing financing through Polkadot's on-chain funding system after 2024. Reviews will begin in November, decision-making will start in December, and applications will close in June 2024.

ChainCatcher news, according to DL News, a spokesperson for Parity, the Polkadot ecosystem development organization, did not deny or confirm the rumors of layoffs in response to previous reports, nor did they mention management salary issues. The spokesperson stated, "We thank our team members who have played a crucial role in our achievements today... While this is a challenging step for Parity, it is a necessary one for Polkadot."In addition, DL News also interviewed Parity employees in the report, with several stating that the company will lay off most of the 385 employees, but there is currently no timeline for the layoffs. The Web3 Foundation organization, founded by Gavin Wood, also announced layoffs affecting about 40% of its staff.Previous report, Parity Technologies denied the rumor of "laying off about 300 employees."Related reading: 《Polkadot Major Layoffs: Company Still Spending Like It's a Bull Market, Management Salaries Too High, Forced to 'Decentralize Governance'》

ChainCatcher news, Web3Foundation announced the 19th batch of Polkadot ecosystem Grant funding list. A total of 100 applications were received this time, the highest in over two years, with 33 grants approved, amounting to over 1.1 million USD.Among the funded projects, the number of tools that enhance smart contract functionality has significantly increased. These grants are mainly used to test, analyze, and improve the experience of developers interacting with Ink.The funded products mainly include applications, data tools, and infrastructure (such as wallets, parachains, and data dashboards) that serve users.Among them, there are 8 user interface projects: justmert, TPScore, Stake Plus Inc, MOBR Systems, Infra3, Liisa, Decentration, and Lastic.There are 8 projects in the Chains and Pallets category: ZeroDAO, Centrifuge, AISLAND DAO, Eiger, Myriad Systems LTD, Eiger, Off Narrative Labs, and Open Smart Contract.There are 3 projects in the Smart Contract category: Protofire, NeoPower Digital, and DAOsign.In the Tools, API, and Language category, there are 10 projects: SO/DA zone, Coong Crafts, Starks, ChainSafe, Federico Cicciarella, Salaheldin Soliman, CoinFabrik, David Semakula, Zondax AG, and Jonathan Brown.There is 1 project in the Research category: Moonsong Labs.There are 3 projects in the Wallet category: Orochi Network, PolyCrypt GmbH, and Tesseract.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the Polkadot ecosystem development organization Parity Technologies denied the rumors of "laying off about 300 employees," stating that it seeks to transfer some existing marketing functions to several decentralized teams within the Polkadot ecosystem, which will affect the company's staffing in the coming months.Parity stated that it is shifting its focus to providing the next-generation technology for Polkadot, aimed at improving the developer experience and nurturing the developer community. Therefore, it will eliminate some existing marketing functions.

ChainCatcher news, the Polkadot development organization Web3 Foundation announced the end of the 19th funding round, with a total of 33 projects receiving funding, amounting to over 1.1 million dollars. Among the 33 funded projects, 8 are related to user interfaces, 8 are related to chains and pallets, 3 are related to smart contracts, 10 are related to tools, APIs, and languages, 1 is related to research, and 3 are related to wallets.

ChainCatcher news, according to on-chain analyst thiccy citing sources, the Polkadot ecosystem development organization Parity Technologies laid off more than 300 people this week.In addition, Parity Technologies stated on social media that it is halting its marketing functions to make room for the emergence of new ecosystem leaders outside of Parity.

ChainCatcher news, the Polkadot ecosystem DeFi protocol Composable Finance has officially launched on the Ethereum IBC testnet. Users can connect to the test network via MetaMask and Keplr wallets, allowing users to transfer Picasso's native token PICA between Ethereum and Cosmos through IBC.

ChainCatcher news, the Polkadot ecosystem smart contract platform Astar Network announced the launch of Astar Tokenomics 2.0, aimed at achieving long-term success and creating sustainable growth through the development of ASTR. The network has already burned 80% of transaction fees, but the team hopes to increase the burn amount through "DApp staking burn." Projects that belong to the dApp staking category will be classified based on their value to the network; the higher the value to the Astar ecosystem, the more support the project will receive from the community.Previously, ChainCatcher reported that Astar Network announced the launch of Astar 2.0, which includes improvements to the token economics, determining the optimal inflation rate, and enhancing transaction fees. It will also introduce Staking 2.0, a customizable SDK called Astar Link, Startale Labs, and establish Astar governance.

ChainCatcher news, accounting firm Deloitte has announced the integration of the Polkadot ecosystem identity protocol KILT Protocol for issuing reusable digital certificates to support its Know Your Customer / Know Your Business (KYC/KYB) processes. KILT's technology can eliminate the existing inefficiencies surrounding KYC/KYB processes. These credentials have multiple use cases, including regulatory compliance for banks and DeFi, age verification for e-commerce, private logins, and fundraising, etc. (source link)