Kraken launches Kusama Parachain Auction platform as KSM defies downtrend
KSM token prices surge as Parachain auctions launch nears. U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has announced a “first-of-its-kind” Parachain Auction Platform enabling clients to participate directly from the exchange.In a blog post on June 8, Kraken revealed the new platform will enable users that qualify to pledge support for Kusama projects vying for a Parachain slot by staking Kusama’s KSM tokens. The rewards for contributors who support a winning bid vary and can include referral bonuses, early participation bonuses, and airdrops.Polkadot’s multi-chain ecosystem will use sharded....
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