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Polkadot Decoded 2024: Uniting Innovators in Blockchain Technology

Network with Top Developers and Investors at Brussels' Premier Event Venue The flagship event of the Polkadot ecosystem, Polkadot Decoded, returns and will take place in one of Brussels’ most renowned event venues, The Sheds at Tour & Taxis on July 11th and 12th, 2024. Polkadot Decoded brings together developers, investors, enthusiasts, and industry leaders to explore the latest innovations in blockchain technology. Polkadot is the secure and powerful core of Web3, providing a shared foundatio

July 10, 2024
Product

Polkadot Introduces Asynchronous Backing, Paving the Way for Polkadot 2.0

Polkadot’s Fellowship has approved the successful implementation of Asynchronous Backing, marking the debut of the first significant advancement in a series of upgrades that will culminate in the much-anticipated Polkadot 2.0.

May 10, 2024
Blockchain

Racing into the Future: Polkadot’s Community-Driven Indy 500 Sponsorship of Conor Daly a First in Sports History

Marking a historic first in the sports world, the Polkadot community has used an on-chain community vote to select IndyCar racing star Conor Daly as Polkadot Brand Ambassador for the upcoming Indianapolis 500.

April 7, 2024

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Events

Decoded 2024: Polkadot’s vision for a decentralized future

Polkadot Decoded 2024 in Brussels brought together top blockchain minds to explore the future of Web3. Highlights included Björn Wagner's insights on payments and Dr. Gavin Wood's vision for digital individuality.

Technology

Key Metrics and Insights: June 2024

Stay updated with the latest Polkadot tech updates, metrics, and insights from June 2024, presented by the Parity Success Team.

Decentralization

Introducing the New Polkadot Ledger App

Discover the new Polkadot Ledger app for seamless, secure transactions. Now available on Ledger Live, it supports Polkadot, Kusama, and more.

In the press

Vodafone DAB and Aventus Team Up for Web3 Implementation

Vodafone DAB, which services over 160 million connections worldwide, and Aventus will collaboratively pioneer enterprise use cases, starting with the aviation sector's supply chain.
August 03, 2023

Berkeley's Polkadot Blockchain Academy: Shaping Tomorrow's Innovators with Pauline Cohen Vorms

The academy's hands-on training, workshops, and strong theoretical background prepare aspiring developers and Web2 professionals interested in Web3 to thrive in the blockchain ecosystem.
August 01, 2023

Iconic Electronic Music Platform Beatport Launches NFT Marketplace on Polkadot

To mark Beatport’s Web3 launch on Polkadot, it's issuing the limited collection ‘NACHTS’ from Berlin- based photographer Mischa Fanghaenel.
July 27, 2023

No more 'vanilla' EVM blockchain for renewables-focused Energy Web

Exclusive: Energy Web is tapping Polkadot in a move away from its EVM blockchain.
June 20, 2023

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