Acala (@AcalaNetwork): Welcome to the fourth edition of the Acala Bulletin. As the year draws closer to its end, the past two months have been a period of remarkable progres…

Welcome to the fourth edition of the Acala Bulletin. As the year draws closer to its end, the past two months have been a period of remarkable progress and innovation for the Acala ecosystem. From strategic collaborations and key technological advancements to impactful events and product launches, our commitment to building the liquidity layer of DeFi has never been stronger. In this edition, we’ll dive into the exciting developments that are shaping Acala’s journey and creating new opportunities for our community. Whether it’s the expansion of our EVM compatibility, new integrations, or updates to our platform, there’s much to explore. Let’s look at what we’ve achieved together in the last two months and what lies ahead for the Acala Network. 🖼️ https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gd5k3CdXwAIdm8z.jpg Ecosystem Initiatives LDOT-JitoSOL LP Pool We’re thrilled to announce the successful bootstrapping and launch of the first LP pool on Euphrates—the LDOT-JitoSOL pool. Now live with nearly $1M in TVL, this pool allows for seamless swapping between JitoSOL and LDOT, as well as other tokens on the Acala DEX. Incentives are currently available for contributors to the LDOT-JitoSOL pool. Participate here (https://farm.acala.network/pool/7) or dive into the details in our Euphrates documentation (https://farmdoc.acala.network/how-to-guides/use-euphrates/stake-jitosol-ldot-lp). Fufuture Partnership and Campaign We’re excited to have partnered with Fufuture to bring perpetual trading to Acala. Users can now deposit ACA and later LDOT to trade Bitcoin and Ethereum perpetuals by opening long or short positions. Our initial test campaign that utilized test tokens saw over 500 active traders participate, with a successful ACA airdrop distributed to eligible users. This partnership marks another step in expanding DeFi capabilities on Acala. Visit the Fufuture platform (https://app.fufuture.io/u/trade) to start trading today! JAM at Sub0 – Bryan Chen’s Keynote At Sub0, our co-founder and CTO, Bryan Chen, shared his vision for Polkadot JAM and its pivotal role in Polkadot’s future. His insights offered a glimpse into how Acala is helping shape the evolution of decentralized ecosystems. With the Acala team working closely with Gavin Woods on Polkadot JAM, there are some valuable insights how JAM will shape out to be. Watch the full presentation here (https://x.com/AcalaNetwork/status/1856295414518923650). Ambassador Program Our Ambassador Program has had a strong start, with the first month already showcasing incredible contributions from our global community. From live events and educational content to direct user support across platforms, our ambassadors are driving Acala’s mission forward. As we continue to refine and adapt the program, we’re excited to see the impact our ambassadors will create in the months ahead. Acala Buzz Acala Buzz is a weekly broadcast live on the Acala X account every Wednesday at 2pm UTC. The show is on its eleventh episode and has had continuous growth in viewers, both live and the recording. It has become a platform for weekly updates and has attracted the attention of projects that wish to share information with the community. What’s Next? Meme and Dapp Contest on Acala EVM Kick off the new year with Acala’s inaugural Meme and Dapp Contest! Currently under discussion on the Acala Forum, this competition aims to foster creativity and innovation on the Acala EVM. Join the conversation and share your thoughts (https://forum.acala.network/t/proposal-for-acalas-inaugural-meme-dapp-contest/2538). Fufuture Trading Competition Building on the success of our test campaign, we’re gearing up for an official Fufuture Trading Competition. With the proposal already passed on Acala’s Subsquare, the event will provide another exciting opportunity for traders, whether you’re a seasoned participant or just joining. Learn more here (https://acala.subsquare.io/democracy/referenda/132). Technical Improvements and Advancements Our development team continues to push the boundaries of network capabilities, delivering key upgrades and engaging in strategic technical discussions that strengthen Acala’s infrastructure and ecosystem. Here are the latest advancements from October and November: Key Submissions, Updates, and Releases Acala 2.26.0 Upgrade This upgrade introduced enhanced EVM functionality, improving developer tools and ecosystem integrations, along with support for LDOT voting—further empowering holders in validator selection. Read more (https://github.com/AcalaNetwork/Acala/releases/tag/2.26.0) Polkadot Ecosystem Test Milestones 2-5 Completed Progress milestones in the Polkadot ecosystem testing environment were achieved, demonstrating significant advancements in system readiness and compatibility. Read more (https://collectives.subsquare.io/posts/15) Acala & Karura Runtime 2270 Upgrade Updated to ensure compatibility with the Polkadot Generic Ledger hardware wallet app, enhancing accessibility for hardware wallet users. Read more (https://github.com/AcalaNetwork/Acala/releases/tag/2.27.0) Acala Node 3.0.0 Released Built on the Omni Node framework, this release simplifies node upgrades and maintenance. It’s based on the polkadot-sdk stable2409 version, ensuring seamless integration with the broader Polkadot ecosystem. Read more (https://github.com/AcalaNetwork/acala-node/releases/tag/3.0.0) Chopsticks 1.0 Released The first official release of Chopsticks includes full support for PAPI (Polkadot API), providing developers with enhanced tools for building and testing on Polkadot. Read more (https://github.com/AcalaNetwork/chopsticks/releases/tag/1.0.0) Technical Discussions XCQ RFC Draft An initial draft of the XCQ (Cross-Consensus Query) RFC has been published, offering foundational ideas and specifications for broader community review and feedback. Read more (https://github.com/open-web3-stack/XCQ/pull/46) Exploring PAPI for Polkadot Ecosystem Integration Testing Discussions are underway to explore the potential of PAPI in integration testing within the Polkadot ecosystem, aiming to improve both testing efficiency and coverage. Read more (https://github.com/open-web3-stack/polkadot-ecosystem-tests/issues/92) For further details, developers and contributors can explore the Acala Wiki (https://wiki.acala.network/) and Acala JS Example Repository (https://github.com/AcalaNetwork/acala-js-example).