### **Friday, August 18, 2023**  --- 💥 **Big things around the ecosystem** 💥 The NEAR Foundation unveils Grassroots Support Initiative to empower builders in the #NEAR Ecosystem. Also, Catch NDC’s Latest Funding Update Post the Launch of NDC V1 Governance. https://twitter.com/NEARFoundation/status/1692565762798473602?s=20 --- 🪙 **DeFi** 💰 Aurora Partners with AuditOne for a Unique Bug Bounty, Audits, and Insurance Integration https://twitter.com/auroraisnear/status/1692403555276038471?s=20 --- 🎨 **NFT & Gaming** 🎮 XP Network is launching XP Crossroads, their official multichain NFT collection - as part of the Aurora Adventure Campaign on Galxe! Mint today for free! https://twitter.com/xpnetwork_/status/1691893958467531246 --- 🔷 **Project Updates** 🔷 NDC Poll: Define NDC Elections Procedures (Min Vote Value, Blacklist Management, Spend Cap & more!) https://twitter.com/neardc/status/1692317994737885616?s=20 NDC Elections is in 20 Days! Check their Weekly Recap: https://twitter.com/neardc/status/1692099021496816019?s=20 Orderly Network Weekly Crypto Roundup https://twitter.com/OrderlyNetwork/status/1692465363123130817 --- 🧑💻 **Developer** 🧑💻 ICYMI Register for Encode x NEAR Horizon Hackathon & Build on #NEAR, Learn through online technical workshops, and win great prizes. https://twitter.com/NEARProtocol/status/1692584255329612206 ---