Catch up on last week’s top updates from the @Polkadot ecosystem — just in case you missed something important 🥰

1⃣ PBA heads to Bali!

On August 24, the @AcademyPolkadot (PBA) is teaming up with @MandalaChain for its 7th in-person cohort! Fully funded by Polkadot OpenGov — all you need to cover is travel and personal expenses. This session is tailored for developers across Indonesia and Southeast Asia, with a focus on real-world use cases and local ecosystem building.

Apply by June 27 👉 https://t.co/L36j7zgbCC

2⃣ Gavin Wood on parachain success:

“Parachains aren’t like fart coins that promise overnight riches — they’re Buffett-style success stories.”

If you’re launching a meme coin, you don’t need Polkadot.
If you’re building the next generation of Web3 apps, it might be your only real choice.
https://t.co/yhmcnAJe2F

3⃣ Web3 is the continuation of a personal tech revolution.

It’s not just about blockchains — it’s about the same ideals Steve Jobs stood for in the ’60s: tech that empowers individuals, not institutions.

In 2014, @gavofyork introduced Web3 to create a trustless digital social OS, giving everyone access to their own “personal supercomputer.”

Apple took 30 years to change the world — Web3 is just getting started. https://t.co/9iiJaMy9Fd

4⃣ Supercharge your dApps with on-chain AI data!

Hive Intelligence is now integrated into Polkadot, giving developers real-time, LLM-friendly access to on-chain data. Explore now 👉 https://t.co/XhIDkOZfK6

5⃣ Polkadot is getting a Visa card?!

Referendum #1608 introduces a non-custodial, globally usable, DOT-native Web3 debit card. https://t.co/3naVHvtDsC

6⃣ Decentralized Voices (DV) reform proposal launched:

After collecting community feedback from forums, forms, and DMs, @Web3foundation noted a mix of strong support and key concerns. Their proposed path forward? A “DV-Light” and leaner DV DAO structure.
Jump into the discussion 👉 https://t.co/xDDSEKg0f5

7⃣ Big news: @FIFARivals is live!

The officially licensed FIFA blockchain game is now live on @EnterTheMythos, a Polkadot Rollup!
https://t.co/wWgSIPQzg7

8⃣ The first machine economy DEX is here!

MachineX — a marketplace for people and machines — is now live on the @peaq network, secured by Polkadot. https://t.co/FrSNYMQYiJ