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

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    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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    Watermelon Ecosystem Partners with Biz2X for Embedded Lending & Invoice Financing to Food & Beverage SMEs

    2024-09-19T10:02:00Z

    Biz2X’s business lending platform to start delivering capital to Watermelon Ecosystem merchants in the MENA Region

    NEW YORK and DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biz2X®, a global fintech headquartered in New York City whose small business finance platform is used across countries like the U.S., India and Australia with over $10 billion USD funded to date, today announced that the technology platform is powering a new SME financing program from food & beverage platform company, Watermelon Ecosystem.

    This strategic partnership will pair Biz2X’s leading small business financing platform with Watermelon's digital ecosystem of restaurateurs and other F&B entrepreneurs, a growing sector in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. At its core, this deal expands digital access to financing for SMEs, thereby powering economic transformation in the region and supporting the ambitions of food business owners.

    Through the Biz2X® digital platform, food businesses that are part of the Watermelon ecosystem will have access to business financing to fuel their growth. Biz2X will generate funding offers for businesses that use the Watermelon platform.

    Businesses that use the platform to purchase ingredients and inventory for their restaurants or other food business will be prequalified for access to capital to simplify their purchases, increasing average order value and making transactions more efficient. Merchants that are selling inventory and other goods or services through the Watermelon Ecosystem will be able to finance their outstanding invoices, ensuring they can reinvest faster in their business growth.

    Platform financing offers are based on Biz2X’s leading underwriting technology using proprietary data about merchant transaction history derived from purchasing behavior by Watermelon’s clients.

    “This deal pairs Biz2X’s leading financing technology platform with Watermelon's digital ecosystem of restaurateurs and other F&B entrepreneurs,” said Omar AlShamsi, founder of Watermelon Ecosystem. “Together, we will support digital access to financing for SMEs to power economic transformation and food security in the region while we support the ambitions of business owners.”

    “Thanks to our partnership with Biz2X and its award-winning digital lending technology, food business owners in our ecosystem will have unmatched financial resources to support their growth,” he added.

    Key benefits of this partnership:

    • Fast Access to Capital for Merchants: Merchants in Watermelon’s ecosystem gain fast access to financing options through Biz2X’s embedded financing platform, with loan processing times as fast as 24 to 48 hours depending on the lender.
    • Data-Driven Finance Offers: The Biz2X® platform uses a merchant’s history of processing transactions with Watermelon to prequalify them for financing, minimizing document requests and expediting approvals.
    • Seamless Invoice Financing Process: Merchants that want to finance outstanding invoices will enjoy a fast and seamless loan onboarding process, facilitated by the integration of Biz2X’s lending solutions within Watermelon’s platform.
    • Multi-Lender Finance Ecosystem: Merchants will be matched with top offers from multiple lenders, including various banks and alternative finance providers.
    • End-to-End Loan Lifecycle Management: Lenders gain access to continuous digital monitoring of their active loan portfolios, enhancing regulatory compliance and minimizing risk exposure.

    MENA lenders that partner with Biz2X can now offer financing thanks to this embedded finance partnership. By leveraging Biz2X’s digital underwriting platform, these lenders, including banks, non-bank lenders and fintechs, can establish customized credit parameters and underwriting guidelines. With access to Biz2X’s comprehensive data ecosystem, they can quickly obtain detailed financial transaction data for each applying merchant, expediting precise credit decisions. This is the latest in a series of Biz2X embedded finance partnerships in the Middle East, highlighting the platform’s wide impact globally.

    “Embedded finance for SMEs is the future. Through our Biz2X® platform, we provide timely access to capital with less friction so that businesses can purchase the inventory they need with confidence,” said Rohit Arora, CEO of Biz2X, a subsidiary of Biz2Credit. “Business owners no longer have to wait until they have cash on hand in order to purchase things they need to operate and grow.”

    “Vertical software companies like Watermelon see the value of delivering a complete client experience that includes access to financing to fuel their clients’ success. Watermelon is a partner with an excellent business in the food & beverage space. We are proud to empower their merchants with financing that fuels growth,” Arora added.

    About Watermelon Ecosystem:
    Founded in 2020 by Omar AlShamsi, Watermelon Ecosystem is a B2B marketplace that connects buyers with sellers across the F&B supply chain. Watermelon Ecosystem enables food businesses to communicate directly with suppliers, streamline the purchasing processes, prevent delays, reduce waste, cut paperwork, generate purchase orders and invoices, and use the power of data to generate detailed reports for convenient forecasting, inventory management, and financial analysis.

    About Biz2X:
    Biz2X® is the digital lending platform chosen by successful business lenders, with more than $10 billion USD funded globally to businesses through the company’s innovative technology. The platform has been chosen for business lending at banks and financial institutions around the world. Lenders choose the platform because they want to transform their lending practices digitally. Biz2X makes this possible through best-in-class technology and AI-powered underwriting models. Visit Biz2X.com for more information.

    Media contacts
    John Mooney, Over The Moon PR, (908) 720-6057, john@overthemoonpr.com
    Charles Groome, Vice President of Growth Strategy, Biz2X, (332) 699-2785, charles.groome@biz2x.com


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