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Unique Network Leads the Way in Cross-Chain NFT Transfers on Polkadot

Singapore, Singapore, September 18th, 2024, Chainwire

Parachains and developers can register now to test NFT XCM functionality and get an exclusive first look at this innovation in action.

Unique Network has announced it will be launching the first developer environment for NFT XCM transfers (Cross-Chain NFTs), starting with two major networks for developers and parachains in the Polkadot ecosystem. Using NFT XCM’s technology at the start of the developer environment, blockchain developers can move NFTs between Asset Hub, and Unique Network. Interested parachains can be added to the developer environment to develop NFT XCM functionality.

What is NFT XCM?

NFT XCM is a groundbreaking initiative developed by Unique Network, designed to simplify the transfer of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) across parachains. By enabling seamless movement between different chains, NFT XCM is not just expanding accessibility but also unlocking new possibilities for creators, developers, and users alike.

NFT XCM extends the limits of Web3 games and NFT collections, supporting greater use cases and making non-fungible tokens available to a larger group of on-chain users. Unique Network invites parachains, and developers to register their interest in the upcoming testing phase of NFT XCM transfers, to demonstrate its efficacy and explore applications for the technology.

NFT XCM utilizes Polkadot’s Cross-Chain Messaging, the messaging format and language used to communicate between consensus systems. 

Developers and parachains interested in testing NFT XCM transfers are encouraged to register their interest via this form. Polkadot parachains will be added to the developer environment to develop and test NFT XCM functionality. EVM teams interested in pioneering EVM implementations of the technology in a development/test environment are also invited to register their interest.

Following the development work of NFT XCM, the Unique Network team unveiled the Cross-Chain NFTs Think Tank earlier this year at Polkadot’s Sub0 conference. This initiative is designed to foster collaboration, drive innovation, and explore new use cases for Cross-Chain NFTs within the Polkadot ecosystem. Leading projects, such as Acala Network and Zeitgeist, are already exploring ways to integrate Cross-Chain NFTs into their own projects.

Alexander Mitrovich, CEO of Unique Network shared:

This milestone represents not just technical progress but the unification of an ecosystem. NFTs are no longer confined to one parachain; we’re building a future where they can flow freely across multiple chains.”

The importance of cross-chain interoperability for assets such as NFTs was first highlighted in the Polkadot Whitepaper by Polkadot creator, Gavin Wood. The launch of XCM v3 in May of 2022 introduced this capability but was only viable for Fungible Tokens (FTs). NFT XCM is a breakthrough that will enable users to seamlessly transfer digital assets between Polkadot parachains, making NFTs more accessible and versatile than ever.

Following this, Chief Marketing Officer at Unique Network, Charu Sethi discussed the company’s efforts to foster collaboration and streamline the NFT ecosystem across Polkadot’s various blockchain networks.

As we advance NFT XCM technical capabilities, it’s critical to address the complexity and fragmentation within the ecosystem. We are now working on organizational bridges and aligning leadership across all NFT blockchains in Polkadot.

About Unique Network

Unique Network is the first NFT chain built on Polkadot and Kusama, offering the most sustainable and green NFTs with advanced features for gaming, art, and fan engagement. 

Unique Network offers unparalleled customization, scalability, and interoperability, making it the ideal platform for advanced and innovative NFT applications.

Users can learn more here: https://unique.network

Contact

Chief Marketing Officer
Charu Sethi
Unique Network
cs@unique.network

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SC Ventures leads investment in One Trading following landmark European crypto derivatives trading approval

2024-09-17T08:00:00Z
  • One Trading is the first MiFID II trading venue for perpetual futures in the EU and is the first regulated derivatives exchange in Europe accessible to retail clients
  • Existing investor MiddleGame Ventures increased its stake in One Trading, while Valar and SpeedInvest also participated

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SC Ventures, Standard Chartered’s innovation, fintech investment and ventures arm, has made a strategic investment in One Trading, a leading European crypto-asset exchange. As part of this round, existing investor MiddleGame Ventures increased its stake in One Trading, while Valar and SpeedInvest also participated. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

“As a major, multinational bank with a commitment to innovation, SC Ventures is dedicated to driving digital assets market infrastructure. We welcome them as an investor in the company and believe they can add a lot of value to One Trading and our clients,” said Joshua Barraclough, Founder and CEO of One Trading.

One Trading will use the investment to support launching the first crypto perpetual futures in the European Union (EU) as a MiFID II trading venue. The MiFID II is a regulatory framework the EU rolled out in 2018 to increase transparency and improve investor protections across European financial markets. In July 2024, the Dutch financial market regulator granted One Trading an Organised Trading Facility (OTF) License, which establishes One Trading as a MiFID II trading venue.

First regulated derivatives exchange in Europe accessible to retail clients

With the OTF License approval, One Trading is the only crypto perpetual futures trading venue in the EU and the first cash-settled perpetuals platform in Europe, including the UK. One Trading is also the first regulated derivatives exchange in Europe which will be accessible to retail clients. 

The OTF license approval marks a milestone in One Trading's multi-year journey with the Dutch Financial Markets Authority (AFM) and the Dutch Central Bank (DNB) to revolutionize derivatives trading and bring crypto futures onshore in the EU. 

Strategic partnerships

“Financial innovation should not come at the cost of consumer protection, that’s why we are glad to see One Trading receiving the OTF License. We congratulate the team on becoming the first MiFID II trading venue for crypto perpetual futures in the EU,” said Alex Manson, CEO of SC Ventures. “We look forward to One Trading providing much needed infrastructure to all participants in the EU and further afield.”

“We saw the potential for One Trading early in its journey and we are delighted to be participating with SC Ventures and others in this investment. We are happy to support One Trading to become the undisputed leading onshore, licensed and institutional trading venue the digital assets market has been clamouring for,” said Pascal Bouvier, Managing Partner, MiddleGame Ventures.

Media Contacts
Eterna Partners for One Trading
eternapartners@onetrading.com
+447762943498

press@onetrading.com
+447795433650

SC Ventures
SC Ventures is a business unit that provides a platform and catalyst for Standard Chartered to promote innovation, invest in disruptive financial technology and explore alternative business models.
For more information, please visit www.scventures.io and follow SC Ventures on LinkedIn.

Standard Chartered
We are a leading international banking group, with a presence in 53 of the world’s most dynamic markets and serving clients in a further 64. Our purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, and our heritage and values are expressed in our brand promise, here for good.
Standard Chartered PLC is listed on the London and Hong Kong stock exchanges.
For more stories and expert opinions please visit Insights at sc.com. Follow Standard Chartered on X, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

One Trading
One Trading is a European digital asset exchange headquartered in the Netherlands. The company is committed to providing a secure, fast, and scalable platform for trading crypto-assets and derivatives. With a focus on innovation and regulatory compliance, One Trading aims to set new standards in the industry and offer unparalleled services to its customers. For more information, please visit our website, or LinkedIn.
NB: One Trading has no affiliation to Bitpanda’s business.


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