Launched in 2020, Polkadot is sometimes described as a ‘layer-0’ blockchain as it hosts an ecosystem of blockchains. It’s a ‘parachain’ protocol — which, put simply, means it allows for ease of communication between separate cryptocurrencies. Founder Dr. Gavin Wood (formerly the CTO of Ethereum) sees Polkadot as synonymous with the web3 and its decentralized makeup, which is pretty unsurprising given he literally coined the term in 2014. Its native token DOT is used for staking, governance, and ‘bonding’ — the act of bonding DOT tokens with new chains on the network.
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DOTUSDPolkadot is fleshing out its cross-chain compatibility, which could give it a leg up in the race for DeFi dominance.
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DOTUSDPolkadot is getting a new governance system designed to boost the network’s decentralization and improve democracy in the community.
DOTUSDPolkadot launches cross-chain messenger (XCM) in an effort to bridge communication and assets between its parachains.
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DOTUSDPolkadot leads the altcoin troop out from behind the barracks to take a peek at some greenery.
DOTUSDAltcoins are in need of some attention after Bitcoin loses a key support level thanks to the hawkish Fed.
DOTUSDFive parachains kickstarted over the weekend, pushing the platform to new heights.
DOTUSDPolkadot’s CEO is feeling good after the network's first para-chain auctions, poking at Ethereum for “economic enslavement”.
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