A heterogeneous multi‑chain technology that allows independent blockchains to exchange information. Also backed by CoinFund, Polychain, and IOSG.
Polkadot is a next-generation blockchain protocol that connects multiple specialized blockchains into a unified network. Designed as part of a broader vision for a web that returns control to individuals over internet monopolies, Polkadot enables cross-blockchain transfers of any type of data or asset, not just tokens. This interoperability aims to make a wide range of blockchains interoperable with each other. This multi-chain technology is unique because it allows diverse blockchains to transfer messages and value in a trust-free fashion; sharing their unique features while pooling their security. Polkadot's significant backing from CoinFund, Polychain Capital, and IOSG highlights its potential to facilitate a new web where our data is our own and innovation is not limited by network constraints.