Origin story
May 2020 — Polkadot mainnet launch
Built by: Gavin Wood, Parity Technologies, and the Web3 Foundation
Polkadot was designed as a multi-chain system: a relay chain coordinates security and connected parachains handle specialized work.
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Polkadot.
A network designed to connect blockchains.
Polkadot is a multi-chain system intended to let specialized blockchains share security and communicate. DOT is used for staking and governance.
NetworkNominated Proof of Stake
SupplyVariable supply
Birthday / launchMay 2020 — Polkadot mainnet launch
What makes it different
Its own rules, its own trade-offs.
Rather than one chain doing everything, Polkadot's architecture aims to let multiple chains interoperate with shared security.
Not the same as: a guarantee, a bank account, or a customer-service payment rail.
How a transaction becomes real
From wallet to chain.
- Users submit transactions to the relevant Polkadot ecosystem chain.
- Validators secure the relay chain through nominated proof of stake.
- Parachain activity is validated and coordinated through the relay-chain system.
Supply and incentives
Why the token exists.
DOT does not use a fixed maximum-supply model; its economics include inflation and staking incentives.
Use it safely
What can go wrong.
Different parachains, wallets, and asset locations can be confusing. Confirm the destination chain and address format before every transfer.
Verify it yourself
Look at the chain.
A block explorer lets you inspect public transactions, blocks, addresses, and fees. Never paste a recovery phrase or private key into one.
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