HOT Bridge

**Ledger mission gets 3-week extension** due to upcoming improvements and user demand. **Key reasons for extension:** - Next release includes major Ledger connection updates - Enhanced user experience for newcomers - Some users still waiting for hardware devices to arrive **What's coming next:** - New missions launching soon - **First-ever DeFi missions** in development The extension gives more users time to participate while the team prepares improved connectivity features.

**HOT Bridge** continues to facilitate seamless cross-chain transfers between NEAR and BASE networks. The bridge infrastructure remains active, enabling users to move assets efficiently across these blockchain ecosystems. - Fast transaction processing between NEAR and BASE - Streamlined cross-chain asset transfers - Ongoing operational stability This represents continued progress in **cross-chain interoperability** solutions for the web3 ecosystem.

**HOT Craft** introduces significant platform improvements focused on multi-chain functionality: - **Multi-Chain Support**: First collections now available from Aurora and BNB networks - **Cross-Token Purchases**: Buy NFTs using different tokens from various networks with automatic conversion - **Enhanced Activity Sorting**: Improved filtering by days and weeks - **New Collection Badges**: "New" and "Contest" labels help identify fresh collections and events **Coming Soon Features:** - USD price toggle - Additional network integration - NFT staking capabilities - User PnL leaderboard These updates build on HOT Wallet's recent expansion to 34 blockchain networks for NFT support and native Bitcoin integration.

HOT Protocol is preparing to launch its perpetual trading platform, with the team announcing the product is **dropping soon**. The development appears to be in final stages, with repeated announcements suggesting an imminent release. - Platform built on cross-chain infrastructure - Connects NEAR and BASE networks - Focus on perpetual futures trading The team has been actively building and teasing the launch across social channels.

**Aurobots** launches as Aurora's first NFT collection on HOT Craft marketplace. - Limited to **111 unique NFTs** exclusively for original Aurora users - Trading conducted using **$AURORA tokens** - Represents Aurora's entry into the NFT space The collection marks Aurora's expansion into digital collectibles, with the platform promising more network activities and multi-chain support ahead. HOT Craft continues building its chain-abstracted NFT marketplace ecosystem.

**WalletMarket introduces Dragon Armor NFTs** as rewards for active community participants. **Available gear includes:** - 300 PublicAI Amulets - 500 NEAR Protocol Helmets - 300 DexeNetwork Caps - 200 Zcash Helmets - 300 Christmas Scarves The collection rewards users for **trading contests, testing features, and campaign participation**. The platform hints at future utility for these items but keeps details under wraps. **Rhea Finance trading contest rewards** will be distributed soon with rarity details. [Mint NFTs](https://walletmarket.app/en/quests) | [Trade collection](https://hotcraft.art/trader/span1ardhp.tg?collection=armor.perk.nfts.tg)

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.*