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Polkadot (DOT) is a multi-chain network launched in 2020. It uses a Relay Chain that provides shared security to parachains — application-specific blockchains connected to the network. Edited by Sead Fadilpašić.

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What is Polkadot (DOT)? Parachains, shared security, and JAM in 2026

Polkadot is a multi-chain protocol connecting specialized blockchains through shared security. Here's how parachains work, what DOT does, and where the network sits in 2026.

Eric Nkando · 6 min · Updated 15 Sep

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What is Polkadot (DOT)? Parachains, shared security, and JAM in 2026

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“Every fact on this page is dated. Every source is cited. If it doesn't have a last-verified line, don't act on it.”

Sead Fadilpašić, Editor-in-Chief

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What is Polkadot (DOT)? Parachains, shared security, and JAM in 2026

Polkadot is a multi-chain protocol connecting specialized blockchains through shared security. Here's how parachains work, what DOT does, and where the network sits in 2026.

Eric Nkando · 6 min · 15 Sep

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How to Add Polkadot to MetaMask

While MetaMask is one of the most popular crypto wallets for interacting with Ethereum and EVM-compatible networks, it does not natively support the Polkadot

Eric Nkando · 3 min · 30 Apr

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Frequently asked questions

What is a parachain?

A parachain is an independent blockchain that runs in parallel within Polkadot's ecosystem, sharing security with the Relay Chain.