https://medium.com/interlay/the-interlay-parachain-is-coming-to-polkadot-552a57ff8d1b
Interlay Parachain пpиxoдит в Polkadot

"The Interlay Network parachain will bid for a Polkadot parachain slot in batch 2 of the upcoming auctions (slot 6–11), starting 23 December 2021. If Interlay wins a parachain slot, it will go live on 11 March 2022

(see Polkadot roadmap here).
https://polkadot.network/blog/polkadot-is-ready-for-parachains/

Why don’t you join the 1st batch?
…you may ask. The answer is simple: there is no reason to rush!

We have just won a Kusama slot for Kintsugi. Before we do anything on Polkadot, Kintsugi will go live with all features.
Interlay’s interBTC lives from XCM. As long as other parachains and XCM is not 100% ready, interBTC cannot unfold it’s full potential.
Kusama is still not 100% stable. Before Polkadot will enable all features, incl. XCM, this will happen on Kusama — where we will be testing with Kintsugi and kBTC."

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The Future of Interoperability
https://medium.com/interlay/the-future-of-bridging-assets-837998115f6b
"Existing BTC (and most other) bridge are all centralized and custodial. Just like USDT / USDC.
$17 billion worth of BTC is at risk — and could crash the entire DeFi market.
interBTC revolutionizes how BTC is used in DeFi — trustless and decentralized. It’s like DAI, but better (you can redeem for physical BTC!).
interBTC is just the start. More assets on more chains. Cross-chain DEX and OG NFTs. Smart contracts and moonshot projects.
1st moonshot project WIP: non-custodial BTC DeFi. Keep BTC in your wallet, earn yield with 1 click.

Our flagship product is interBTC — Bitcoin on any blockchain. A 1:1 Bitcoin-backed asset, fully collateralized, interoperable, and censorship-resistant, realizing the true free nature of BTC and decentralized finance. Kintsugi is our canary network on Kusama — the innovation hub of the Interlay network.
"

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Kintsugi Launch Roadmap: The Path to Bitcoin on Kusama
https://medium.com/interlay/kintsugi-launch-roadmap-the-path-to-bitcoin-on-kusama-c2c6aa528f7

"Finally, we have been working on two features that will make Kintsugi even more useful to Kusama:
The first true Bitcoin decentralized exchange, allowing anyone to swap BTC against KSM, kBTC, kUSD and any other asset on Kusama. This DEX will also support Bitcoin’s OG NFTs, such as PepeCash (Counterparty coloured coins).
EVM-Support which will allow anyone to write smart contracts on top of Kintsugi, while getting access to Bitcoin-specific functions (pre-compiled contracts)."

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https://medium.com/interlay/interlay-dev-ecosystem-update-5-c10a608cefe4
Interlay Dev & Ecosystem Update

https://medium.com/interlay/the-interlay-parachain-is-coming-to-polkadot-552a57ff8d1b
"The Interlay Network parachain will bid for a Polkadot parachain slot in batch 2 of the upcoming auctions (slot 6–11), starting 23 December 2021. If Interlay wins a parachain slot, it will go live on 11 March 2022 ."
https://polkadot.network/blog/polkadot-is-ready-for-parachains/

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https://twitter.com/InterlayHQ/status/1463785493645176840
"A reminder! Friday WEEKLY AMAMeгaфoн with the participation of our brilliant developer
@gregorydhill  + community manager Remy

We will discuss

#Governance
#Roadmap Recap

12:00 2:15pm UTC
26th November (Friday) "

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https://twitter.com/InterlayHQ/status/1465739088451936259
"Interlay hereOгoнь Getting ready for the @Polkadot parachain crowdloan and auction in Batch 2! 
Tokenomics are ready - 10% goes to crowdloan airdrop.
We've got some special treats for those who like to experiment and learn

Special EARLY REWARDSКoнфeтahttps://crowdloan.interlay.io
 
2.5% for participating in the Interlay Quiz 
2.5% for minting interBTC in testnet
 
Hurry up while they last!!! 
The official crowdloan starts soon"

[moderator's note: consecutive posts merged]

https://medium.com/interlay/community-update-bcc4584da12d
Community Update:
What’s happening with the Ambassador Program?
"With so many talented people in the Program, it’s only fair we provide all of you an opportunity to show your skills, knowledge and creativity. To do so, we focus on three thematic work areas, that we believe are of great importance for the community at this very moment.
The three work areas are:
Education
Usability & Tech
Engagement & Growth"

The Interlay Parachain Crowdloan Opens on 14 December
https://medium.com/interlay/the-interlay-parachain-crowdloan-opens-on-14-december-40bbf98656ba
"Interlay is entering the Polkadot auction in Batch 2 to win a parachain slot (6–11) and will hold a crowdloan to collect support from the community.
Crowdloan Reward Structure
Interlay allocates 10% of the initial 4-year supply (100,000,000 INTR) to crowdloans. Airdropped INTR will be subject to vesting: 30% available when transfers are enabled, 70% vests linearly over 96 weeks.
For those who like to experiment and learn, we have opened Early Bonuses:
Early bird: 10% Contribute before the start of Auction #6 (23 Dec.)
Challenges: 2.5% for the Quiz, 2.5% for minting interBTC on testnet. Attention: You MUST use the same account as you‘ll use for the crowdloan contribution!"

Interlay Raises $6.5M to Bring Bitcoin DeFi to Polkadot
"Key Takeaways
Interlay has raised $6.5 million in a funding round led by DFG.
The project plans to introduce tokenized Bitcoin to the Polkadot ecosystem.
The team is also hoping to launch a Polkadot parachain dedicated to Bitcoin-focused DeFi."

KINTSUGI LISTING ON THE GATE

KINT/USDT pair - https://www.gate.io/ru/trade/KINT_USDT

According to Alexei Zamyatin, THE = October. Therefore, about 40% of the coins are now available from the crowdloan.
now about 7% of the coins from the saplai have been unlocked.
To get the latest unlocked KINT tokens, the instruction is different from the primary claim. You don't need to wait 48 hours they'll be unlocked immediately after following the instructions.

Here is the guide - https://docs.interlay.io/#/kintsugi/guides?id=claim-vested-tokens.

Kintsugi Roadmap Update
https://medium.com/interlay/kintsugi-roadmap-update-2c57042a8f9

"kBTC Launch Roadmap
Step 1: Kintsugi Dapp Release & Transfer UI — End of January!
We are releasing the first version of the Kintsugi Dapp (Kintsugi version of https://bridge.interlay.io/)

Step 2: Governance and Stake-to-Vote
Since Kintsugi is 100% decentralized, KINT holders must vote to activate the kBTC bridge. Remember: to vote, KINT holders must stake their KINT tokens (https://docs.interlay.io/#/kintsugi/governance)"

Community Update! #2
https://medium.com/interlay/community-update-2-e237fd3d03f5

"Interlay x Moonbeam AMA!
Realsatoshinet x IOSG x Interlay!
Interlay x PolkaHäus x Composable!
Polkadot Conversations: Parachain Rollouts!
CryptoSyzygy x Interlay AMA!
Interlay x Masterclass “Como nunca antes”
Ambassador Promotions!"
And other interesting news can be found in the article.

Kintsugi Integrates Subscan Blockchain Explorer
https://medium.com/interlay/kintsugi-integrates-subscan-blockchain-explorer-237413f19560

When will the tokens be distributed to participants of Auctions on Polkadot Ecosystem?

KINT Staking Rewards can be Activated
Staking rewards are ready to be activated, according to the Kintsugi tokenomics: 5% of 4 year supply (i.e., 500k KINT), emitted linearly (i.e., 125k KINT per year).
https://kintsugi.subsquare.io/post/2