Polygon Labs, Union Build, and Celestia Org Announce AMA on Blockchain Interoperability
Polygon Labs, Union Build, and Celestia Org Announce AMA on Blockchain Interoperability
🔥 Interoperability Unveiled
Polygon Labs, Union Build, and Celestia Org will host an AMA tomorrow to discuss the future of blockchain interoperability. Topics will include Union's integration with the AggLayer, bridging Cosmos to Ethereum, how Celestia enhances this dynamic, and more. Union is connecting the Cosmos IBC chains to an aggregated blockchain network, enabling seamless message passing and asset transfers across connected chains. As a collaborator with Celestia, Union will also connect Celestia's ecosystem to the AggLayer, further facilitating the free flow of liquidity across networks.
Polygon Labs, @union_build & @CelestiaOrg AMA tomorrow 🚨 Dive into the future of blockchain interoperability ◦ Union's integration with the AggLayer ◦ bridging Cosmos to Ethereum ◦ how Celestia enhances this dynamic ◦ much, much more x.com/i/spaces/1vAxR…
💥 @cosmos, meet aggregation. Union is connecting to the AggLayer, plugging @IBCProtocol chains into an aggregated blockchain network. @union_build's integration will enable seamless message passing and asset transfers from IBC chains across all chains connected.
Ubyx Launches Tokenized Money Clearing for Banks on Polygon
**Ubyx**, founded by Tony McLaughlin, has launched a clearing service for tokenized money targeting banks and payment service providers (PSPs). **Key Details:** - The platform enables financial institutions to clear tokenized money transactions - Polygon was selected as the settlement chain for the infrastructure - Ubyx focuses on bringing traditional banking operations onchain This development represents another step in bridging traditional finance with blockchain infrastructure, as established financial institutions explore tokenized payment rails.
Trust Wallet Integrates Polygon Chain for Self-Custody Transactions
Trust Wallet now supports Polygon Chain, enabling users to manage their assets through a self-custody solution. **Key Features:** - Users maintain full control of their funds through non-custodial wallet technology - Transactions can be executed directly onchain via Polygon's infrastructure - Setup takes just minutes across any blockchain network This integration expands Trust Wallet's multi-chain capabilities while reinforcing the self-custody model where users hold their own private keys. [Read more details](https://polygon.technology/customers/trust-wallet)
Japan's First Stablecoin Payment at Convenience Store Register
**Major milestone in Japan's crypto adoption** HashPort has facilitated Japan's first stablecoin payment at a point-of-sale register in a major convenience store chain. **Key details:** - Lawson convenience store demonstrated the payment system - Customers scan a barcode from HashPort Wallet to pay with JPYC stablecoin - Transaction settled on Polygon network - Payment processed instantly at checkout This marks a significant step toward mainstream stablecoin adoption in Japan, showing how blockchain technology can integrate into everyday retail transactions. [Read the full story](https://coinpost.jp/?p=730281)
🏪 Japan's First Stablecoin POS Payment Clears on Polygon
Lawson, a major Japanese convenience store chain, has processed the country's first stablecoin payment at a point-of-sale register using Polygon as the settlement layer. **Key Details:** - Customers paid using JPYC stablecoin via HashPort Wallet barcode scanning - Transactions settle in real-time with fees under a fraction of a cent - Polygon's low-cost infrastructure enables practical everyday payments This follows recent launches of local currency stablecoins on Polygon, including Mento Protocol's USDm/EURm pools backed by Capa and Schuman's EURP reserve asset.
🔧 Polygon Chain Rolls Out New Payments Upgrade
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