HOT Bridge

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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)

The Zcash trading contest on NEAR Intents Swap has officially concluded. Winners will receive their share of the $5,000 prize pool within the next 48 hours. The competition ran for 5 days with the following rules: - $1 turnover = 1 point - Eligible pairs: NEAR, USDT, USDC, ETH → ZEC Participants earned points by trading on the HOT Wallet platform. This marks the successful completion of the first Zcash trading competition on NEAR Intents Swap.

TON Blockchain has integrated with NEAR Protocol Intents through HOT Bridge, expanding the cross-chain capabilities of HOT Omni technology. NEAR Intents, a multichain trading engine, enables token swaps across multiple networks from a single interface. The integration currently supports: - Deposits on BNB Chain - Deposits on Polygon - New TON blockchain connection This development marks a significant milestone for HOT Bridge's infrastructure adoption, with more blockchain integrations planned for the future.

Firedrops has expanded its claiming functionality across multiple platforms, offering users more flexibility in how they access their drops. - **Available Platforms**: - Telegram - Mobile app - Browser extension The update follows recent improvements including a redesigned claim screen and standalone app launch. Users can now seamlessly choose their preferred platform when opening Firedrop links. [Download HOT Wallet](https://hot-labs.org/wallet/) to start claiming Firedrops on your preferred platform.

HOT Wallet has released a significant NFT update with several key features: - Support expanded to 18 blockchains for NFT display - Built-in NFT spam detection system - Long-press gesture to mark/unmark NFTs as spam - New collection-based organization system - Customizable collection covers The update focuses on improving NFT management and display functionality. This follows recent improvements to the EARN section, which added multi-chain staking options and AAVE protocol support.

HOT Bridge announces integration with Stellar blockchain, enabling native USDC transfers between Stellar, NEAR, Solana, and EVM chains. Key features: - Zero bridge fees - 30-second average processing time - Gas-free transactions - Native USDC support The platform plans to integrate lending protocols on Stellar blockchain through HOT Wallet. This follows January's successful TON blockchain integration, which enabled USDT transfers with similar benefits. *Bridge operations remain decentralized and powered by HOT Protocol.*