What is a DAO? How decentralized communities are reshaping governance
DAOs are changing how communities organize online. Learn what a DAO is, how decentralized governance works, the different types of DAOs, and how you can participate in blockchain-powered decision-making.
Governance, side by side: Polkadot, Ethereum, and NEAR
Decentralized Mic pulled together experts from leading experts from Polkadot, Ethereum, and NEAR to discuss decentralized decision-making approaches, address participation challenges, and explore the potential impact of AI on future governance models.
Where real-world value meets access: How Polkadot powers RWA and DePIN
Polkadot is making real-world assets and infrastructure accessible through tokenization, unlocking new opportunities in finance and energy for everyday participants and communities.
Understanding DeFi: A starter guide to decentralized finance
DeFi transforms traditional finance by replacing banks and brokers with smart contracts on blockchain networks. Discover how dapps enable lending, trading, and earning interest without intermediaries—and how Polkadot’s interoperability brings these tools together for a connected financial future.
The evolution of digital ownership: How tokenization is transforming gaming, music, and beyond
Tokenization is redefining digital ownership in gaming and music, enabling players and artists to control their assets. With blockchain, NFTs, and Polkadot’s interoperability, digital economies are becoming more decentralized, secure, and accessible.
Web3 funding playbook for builders, creators, and founders
Discover funding opportunities in the Polkadot ecosystem, from grants and bounties to venture capital and community-driven fundraising. Explore pathways for builders at every stage, with insights on securing support for DeFi, DePIN, AI, gaming, and real-world asset tokenization.
From speculation to sustainability: Top ETHDenver takeaways
ETHDenver 2025 highlighted Web3’s shift toward sustainability, emphasizing talent development, decentralized governance, and aligned incentives. Polkadot’s insights reinforced the industry’s move beyond speculation toward long-term, community-driven growth.
Build, Play, Connect: Join Polkadot at ETHDenver 2025
Get ready for ETHDenver 2025 with Polkadot! Join Polkadot for keynotes, hacker houses & parties, immersive booth experiences, and hands-on workshops. Whether you’re building, playing, or connecting, there’s something for everyone at one of blockchain’s biggest events.
The most impactful blockchain use cases in 2025 and why Polkadot is leading the way
Explore the top blockchain trends of 2025, from decentralized AI and tokenized assets to enterprise adoption and Web3 gaming. Learn how projects powered by Polkadot are shaping the future of finance, infrastructure, and digital identity.
Decentralization’s ripple effect: How Web3 is rewriting digital sovereignty
Centralized platforms dictate access, control data, and pose security risks, leaving individuals without control over their digital presence. Decentralization offers a resilient alternative, paving the way to a digitally sovereign future.
Developing Analog's Timechain: Why we chose Polkadot SDK
Discover why Analog chose Polkadot SDK to power its Timechain, leveraging modularity, security, and forkless upgrades to create a seamless interoperability hub for multichain and cross-chain dapp ecosystems.
Polkadot Roundup MMXXIV
Dive into Polkadot Roundup MMXXIV for an in-depth look at 2024 milestones, including high-performance rollups, decentralized governance, and exciting expansions. Discover how Polkadot is evolving into a next-level web3 platform—plus a sneak peek at Polkadot 2, Polkadot 3, and the JAM protocol supercomputer.