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Polkadot Approves Validator Self-Stake Minimum of 10,000 DOT in Major Staking Upgrade

Polkadot Approves Validator Self-Stake Minimum of 10,000 DOT in Major Staking Upgrade

Polkadot governance has approved a proposal to implement a 10,000 DOT validator self-stake minimum, making nominators unslashable and reducing unbonding periods from 28 days to as little as 24 hours.
‘Polkadot Is Kind of Done.’ The Once Hyped Layer 0 Faces Falling Usage, and Controversy

‘Polkadot Is Kind of Done.’ The Once Hyped Layer 0 Faces Falling Usage, and Controversy

Former Polkadot insiders report lack of direction and support from leadership, treasury overspending, and even failure to pay contributors for their work.
Polkadot Confirms Exploit on Hyperbridge's Ethereum Gateway Contract

Polkadot Confirms Exploit on Hyperbridge's Ethereum Gateway Contract

The attacker exploited a vulnerability in Polkadot interoperability protocol Hyperbridge, minting over ~$2 billion in DOT and other tokens, but was only successfully able to cash out about $237K.
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21Shares Launches First US Spot Polkadot ETF

21Shares has launched the first U.S. spot DOT ETF just a week after it launched one of the first spot ETFs for SUI.
Polkadot Jumps Ahead of Halving Event

Polkadot Jumps Ahead of Halving Event

DOT rises as investors look toward a coming supply cut, though analysts say the move may be driven by market sentiment.
Polkadot Treasury Posts First OpenGov Profit as DOT Price Lags

Polkadot Treasury Posts First OpenGov Profit as DOT Price Lags

Lower spending and more conservative treasury management helped Polkadot record a profit in Q4, according to a new report.
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Polkadot's Largest DeFi Protocol Hydration Launches Decentralized Stablecoin

HOLLAR is a USD-pegged, over-collateralized stablecoin backed by DOT, ETH, and BTC.
Polkadot Brings Multichain Momentum to Consensus Toronto 2025

Polkadot Brings Multichain Momentum to Consensus Toronto 2025

Explore the future of Web3 with live demos, high-impact speakers, and a full slate of community events powered by Polkadot.
Scytale Digital Launches $20M Fund to Supercharge Polkadot’s Future of Innovation, Backed by Web3 Foundation

Scytale Digital Launches $20M Fund to Supercharge Polkadot’s Future of Innovation, Backed by Web3 Foundation

With significant seed funding and strong ecosystem backing, this initiative will drive the next wave of decentralized projects by providing capital, mentorship, and technical expertise.
The Origin of Polkadot

The Origin of Polkadot

Exploring Polkadot’s roots, inspiration, and roadmap.