Polkadot (cryptocurrency)
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Polkadot is a blockchain platform and cryptocurrency. The native cryptocurrency for the Polkadot blockchain is the DOT.[2] It is designed to allow blockchains to exchange messages and perform transactions with each other without a trusted third-party. This allows for cross-chain transfers of data or assets, between different blockchains, and for decentralized applications (DApps) to be built using the Polkadot Network.[3][4]
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| Denominations | |
|---|---|
| Code | DOT |
| Subunits | |
| 100 Planck | Planck |
| 104 Planck | Microdot (uDOT) |
| 107 Planck | Millidot (mDOT) |
| 1010 Planck | Dot (DOT) |
| 1016 Planck | Million (MDOT)[1] |
| Development | |
| Original author(s) | Gavin Wood |
| White paper | https://polkadot.network/PolkaDotPaper.pdf |
| Implementation(s) | polkadot, gossamer |
| Initial release | May 26th, 2020 |
| Code repository | github |
| Development status | Active |
| Ledger | |
| Timestamping scheme | Proof of stake |
| Website | |
| Website | polkadot |