Delphi Digital Launches Research Markets on Polymarket

**Across Protocol** provides a crosschain bridge solution focused on speed, cost-efficiency, and security. The platform serves both individual users bridging assets and developers building crosschain applications. **Key features:** - Fast transaction processing - Low-cost bridging - Secured by [UMA's optimistic oracle](https://uma.xyz) - Intent-based architecture The protocol uses UMA to settle crosschain transactions, repay relayers, and resolve disputes with minimal trust assumptions. This approach provides flexibility while maintaining decentralized verification. Across serves as a reference model for intent-based crosschain infrastructure in the web3 ecosystem.

**UMA is providing oracle infrastructure for Super Bowl LX prediction markets on Polymarket.** The protocol will secure onchain outcomes for the full weekend of Super Bowl betting activity. UMA's optimistic oracle technology enables decentralized verification of real-world events for prediction markets. - UMA serves as the oracle layer verifying Super Bowl outcomes - Polymarket has seen over $67M in Super Bowl betting volume - The integration demonstrates growing adoption of decentralized prediction markets This continues UMA's role in powering the prediction market infrastructure stack.

MetaMask has integrated two major UMA-secured protocols directly into its wallet interface: - **Across Protocol** for cross-chain bridging - **Polymarket** for prediction markets Both services leverage UMA's optimistic oracle technology for security. This integration brings decentralized bridging and prediction market functionality directly to MetaMask users without leaving the wallet interface. The move represents a significant step in making DeFi infrastructure more accessible to mainstream users through familiar interfaces.

**UMA increases voting participation barrier** Starting November 1st, UMA voters need to stake **1000 $UMA tokens** (up from 500) to qualify for gas rebates. This follows the initial introduction of minimum staking requirements in February 2025, when rebates shifted from universal coverage to requiring 500+ tokens. **Key changes:** - Minimum stake doubles from 500 to 1000 $UMA - Gas rebate eligibility becomes more restrictive - Change reflects ongoing cost management efforts The adjustment continues UMA's strategy to control rebate expenses, which previously surged 5x since July 2024. Full details: [docs.uma.xyz/using-uma/votin](https://docs.uma.xyz/using-uma/votin)