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Polkadot
Polkadot ($DOT) is a heterogeneous multi‑chain technology that allows independent blockchains to exchange information.
Quick Facts
- Polkadot is a Layer 1 blockchain
- Polkadot utilizes a “nominated proof-of-stake” (NPoS) consensus mechanism
- Polkadot is purpose built with fundamental scalability, powered by its NPoS consensus mechanism; it has a theoretical limit of 166.666 Transactions Per Second (TPS)
- Polkadot’s average Cost Per Transaction (CPT) is $0
- Polkadot’s White Paper 📄
Technical Specifications
(as of 4/10/22)
Performance Data
Metric | Value |
|---|---|
Active Transactions Per Second (TPS) | |
Max Theoretical TPS | |
Average Cost Per Transaction (CPT) | |
Block Height | |
Environmental Impact | |
Bridges |
Github Activity
Financial Ecosystem
(as of 4/10/22)
Metric | Value |
|---|---|
DOT Price | |
Market Cap | |
Ecosystem Ranking by Market Cap | |
Token Trading Volume – 24hr | |
Total Value Locked (TVL) | |
Liquidity | |
Number of Active Wallets | |
Number of Unique Wallets | |
Circulating Supply | |
Total Supply | |
Node Count | |
Inflation Rate |
Key Projects
Learning Resources
A Polkadot-for-Beginners Guide and Intro to Blockchain
A Polkadot-for-Beginners Guide and Intro to Blockchain
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Company Info
- Legal Name: Polkadot from the Web3 Foundation
- Founded: 2016
- HQ: Zug, Switzerland
- Current employee count: 11-50 people