A new blockchain competition has launched on JokeRace.io, pitting different chains against each other. The contest features a unique reward structure:
- Voting fees contribute to a rewards pool
- 70% of pool distributed to winning voters
- Previous competition featured 10 notable finalists including zkBTCchain, Verida.io, and Capa.fi
The competition aims to highlight innovation across different blockchain ecosystems. Early voting is encouraged to maximize potential rewards.
Time to show them what the Polygon community is made of. The ultimate chain face-off is underway on @jokerace_io ā¢Ā vote early, vote cheap ā¢Ā voting charges feeds to a rewards pool ā¢Ā 70% of rewards pool goes back to winning voters
ultimate chain face-off $1,500 in rewards š that keep going up (last week's rewards went to $35K) š«°buy as many votes as you want for best chain, charges go into rewards pool š¤votes for winners share the pool šwinning chain will get a demo day seeded w $2K rewards link š
Billions Network Launches on Kaito with Polygon Labs Support
Billions Network, a Polygon Labs incubated project, has launched its platform on Kaito. The project aims to create the first human-AI network with a focus on identity and personhood verification while maintaining privacy. Key features: - Privacy-preserving identity solutions - Human-AI interaction network - Backed by Polygon Labs incubator The launch represents a significant step in developing decentralized identity infrastructure that bridges human and AI interactions without compromising personal data.
Polygon Introduces AggLayer: Unifying Blockchain Liquidity and User Experience

Polygon's AggLayer protocol aims to solve blockchain fragmentation by connecting multiple chains while preserving their sovereignty. Key features: - Unified liquidity across connected chains - Near-instant cross-chain transactions - No wrapped tokens needed - Compatible with any VM or tech stack The protocol will launch in two phases: - v1 (February 2024): Unified bridge for participating chains - v2 (Later 2024): Asynchronous cross-chain transactions AggLayer aggregates ZK proofs from connected chains and ensures atomic cross-chain transaction safety. Users can interact seamlessly across chains as if using a single network. Learn more at [Polygon AggLayer docs](https://docs.polygon.technology/learn/agglayer/)
Polygon POL Stakers to Receive QuackAI Passport Airdrop
Polygon POL stakers will receive @QuackAI_AI Passports through an upcoming airdrop, marking a significant step in AI-native governance implementation. This follows the recent Linea x Quack AI Governance Alliance expansion, which included: - Owlto joining as a key partner - 4,000 Linea Edition Quack AI Passports distribution - $1,000 in rewards via Galxe platform - 500 Passports available through exclusive quests *POL stakers should monitor their wallets for the airdrop.*
Payy Launches USDC-Visa Card on Polygon
Payy has introduced a new Visa card that enables USDC payments on the Polygon network at any Visa-accepting merchant. This follows Stripe's earlier integration of USDC payments on Polygon at over 3M locations. Key points: - Built-in privacy features for stablecoin transactions - Lower fees compared to traditional cards (1.5% vs 2.9%) - Part of growing stablecoin adoption ($230B market) - Regulatory environment becoming more favorable This development represents another step toward mainstream crypto adoption, combining the convenience of Visa with the efficiency of blockchain technology.