Polkadot (DOT): the network behind 2.1 billion tokens and its parachains

The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Cryptocurrency investments carry a high degree of risk. Always conduct your own research.Polkadot links independent blockchains under a shared security umbrella, and since 2026 the DOT supply has been capped at 2.1 billion tokens. This profile explains the relay chain, Asset Hub, coretime and the 28-day lock-up for staking.Add as a preferred source on GoogleFollow on Google NewsPolkadot is a network that brings many independent blockchains together under a shared security umbrella. Polkadot is therefore neither an application platform like Ethereum nor a payment network like bitcoin, but an infrastructure layer that provides other blockchains with computing time and security. The network's token is called DOT. For you as an investor, three things matter most: what the token is actually used for, how many DOT can ultimately exist and what you get if you lock them up in the network. This profile answers these questions one by one and gives the source for every figure. For context, the market picture: according to CoinGecko, DOT cost $0.95 at midday on Saturday, rankin...