RHEA Dragon GEAR Minting Deadline Approaches

The **HOT Bridge** is now operational, enabling fast cross-chain transfers between NEAR and BASE networks. This launch follows the roadmap announced in October 2024, bringing the anticipated bridging functionality to users. Key features: - Cross-chain transfers from NEAR to BASE - Built on HOT Protocol infrastructure - Fast transaction processing The bridge represents a significant milestone for interoperability between these two blockchain ecosystems.

**DarAI_Yupik**, a leading NEAR Protocol project, has launched a major NFT trading contest on HOT Craft platform. **Contest Details:** - **Prize Pool:** $10,500 for top 300 traders by volume - **Bonus Rewards:** 100 Dragon Armor NFTs for top 100 traders - **Duration:** 6 days - **Eligible Collections:** Yup and YupLandshop NFTs **How to Participate:** Trade NFTs from the specified collections to climb the [leaderboard](https://hotcraft.art/leaderboard). Rankings are determined by trading volume. *Note: YupLand team organizes the contest while HOT Craft handles point calculation and reward distribution.*

**Special NFT mission** launches for hardware wallet users connecting Ledger devices to HOT Wallet extension. **How to participate:** - Connect your Ledger device - Visit the mission website: [walletmarket.app](https://walletmarket.app/en/quests/quest-ledger-campaign) - Use EVM or NEAR networks for connection **Rewards distribution:** - Top 400 users by balance get **guaranteed NFT** - Additional 100 NFTs distributed randomly - 30-day participation window The Dragon Armor collection rewards active WalletMarket users participating in trading contests and feature testing.

**HOT Wallet remains secure** following a recent NPM supply chain attack that compromised packages including chalk. **Key Security Measures:** - Locked dependencies prevent vulnerable code versions - Mandatory security screening for all component updates - Isolated build environments protect against contamination **No Action Required** Users don't need to take any steps as HOT Wallet's infrastructure was unaffected. The wallet's security protocols successfully blocked any potential threats from the compromised packages. This incident highlights the importance of robust dependency management in crypto applications, where supply chain attacks can potentially compromise user funds.

A fast cross-chain bridge utilizing HOT Protocol has been established to connect NEAR and BASE networks. This infrastructure enables seamless asset transfers between the two blockchain ecosystems, potentially improving liquidity and user experience across both platforms. The bridge represents ongoing efforts to enhance interoperability in the multi-chain landscape.