Coin
Polkadot
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.
What is Polkadot?
$0.8428
-0.03%
sparkline — 30d
Mkt cap$1.44B
Vol 24h$58.31M
Docs1
TickerDOT
The big story
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…
From the editor
“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.”
Polkadot, in numbers
TickerDOT
Coverage1 pieces
Live price$0.8428
Latest in Polkadot
Analysis
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…
Reviews
Coinbase Review 2026: Product Structure, Fees, Custody, and Regulatory Posture
Factual review of Coinbase in 2026 — publicly-traded US exchange, product tiers, custody model, Base L2, staking availab
Related topics
What is Polkadot?
CoinsCipher editorial
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.