Firedrops Expands Cross-Platform Claiming Capabilities

**Important Security Notice**: HOT Protocol confirms they are **not** conducting any presales or token sales at this time. All legitimate updates will only be shared through verified channels: - [X/Twitter](https://x.com/hotdao_) - [Telegram](https://t.me/hotonnear) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/hot_labs/) This announcement follows recent scam attempts targeting similar protocols. Users are advised to verify all communications through these official channels only.

HOT Wallet has expanded its cross-chain swap capabilities to include 24 blockchain networks. The update adds support for: - Sonic - Abstract - Linea - Avalanche - Unichain - Soneum - Ink - ZKSync - Aurora - Scroll - Lisk The non-custodial wallet now enables seamless trading across these networks with competitive rates and rapid transaction speeds. This expansion builds on HOT's existing infrastructure that supports over 150 networks, including EVM, non-EVM chains, L2s, and sidechains.

PublicAI is launching DataBabies NFT collection on HOT Craft for their 1.4M+ Data Builders community. The pixel-chibi style NFTs provide utility across the PublicAI ecosystem, rewarding holders for AI training data contributions. Requirements for HOT Round: - Connect HOT Wallet on NEAR - Complete quest and reserve 20 HOT - First-come-first-serve minting starts in 8 days Whitelist Pool participants must register despite pre-approval. HOT Craft debuts as the first chain abstraction NFT marketplace, enabling seamless cross-network trading. [Learn more about the mint](https://hotcraft.art/publicAi)

The long-debated concept of chain abstraction has moved from theoretical to practical implementation. A significant milestone was achieved with the successful deployment of cross-chain infrastructure on HOT Protocol, enabling seamless transfers between NEAR and BASE networks. - Transaction speeds match single-chain performance - User experience remains consistent across chains - No additional steps required for cross-chain operations This development marks a departure from earlier skepticism expressed in January 2025. Technical validation shows true chain abstraction is now achievable at scale. *Note: This represents a fundamental shift in how blockchain interoperability functions.*

Rhea Finance launches two concurrent campaigns for crypto traders and investors: - **Trading Campaign**: Earn 2x RHEA Points when trading ZEC and nBTC in HOT Wallet until July 18th - **Staking Campaign**: • Stake BTC to earn up to 15% APY • Share pool of 3M RHEA rewards • Non-custodial DeFi staking • Runs until July 11th, 17:00 (UTC+8) [Join the staking campaign here](https://newshare.bwb.global/en/earnCoinsTasks?uuid=acfbbf18-836b-4221-9861-24e6283f7ccb)