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Polkadot made a huge splash back in 2021 with its Parachain solution, aiming to be the top Layer-0 in the blockchain space. I remember all the YouTube videos hyping up the tech, with many believing Polkadot would be the future heart of blockchain. The price of DOT soared as everyone wanted a piece of this promising project.
Then came the 2022 crypto winter, which wiped out all those gains. DOT's price crashed from 55 USD to just 3 USD, making it one of the market’s biggest letdowns. It’s been stuck near the bottom ever since, with no real signs of a rebound. Some blamed the Web3 Foundation for a lack of marketing, and the market itself shifted, with cross-chain solutions becoming less of a hot topic.
But Polkadot isn't giving up. Recently, they dropped the parachain slot auctions and are moving to a new model called Agile Coretime. This allows developers to rent blockspace on demand instead of through a long-term auction lease [1]. Another big move is the official launch of the Polkadot Capital Group (PCG). This new division is specifically focused on attracting TradFi institutions to the ecosystem - a strategy that top players like BTC, ETH, SOL, TRX, and LINK have already embraced.
The PCG's main goal is to bridge Wall Street and Web3. They’ll provide institutions with the tools and guidance needed to adopt blockchain technology on a large scale. Their focus areas include RWA, Staking & DeFi, CEX & DEX, Education & Data. By targeting these areas, Polkadot hopes to attract institutional capital and participation, strengthening its market position and boosting the entire ecosystem [2].
This progress may be slow, but it's a reason for DOT holders to stay optimistic and hope for a comeback. I really hope Polkadot succeeds and sticks around. It's an essential service that the blockchain world will need when the market truly matures and becomes widely adopted.
I'd like to get your opinion on this:
References:
1. Introduction to Agile Coretime
2. Polkadot Launches Institutional Arm to Bridge Wall Street and Web3
Then came the 2022 crypto winter, which wiped out all those gains. DOT's price crashed from 55 USD to just 3 USD, making it one of the market’s biggest letdowns. It’s been stuck near the bottom ever since, with no real signs of a rebound. Some blamed the Web3 Foundation for a lack of marketing, and the market itself shifted, with cross-chain solutions becoming less of a hot topic.
But Polkadot isn't giving up. Recently, they dropped the parachain slot auctions and are moving to a new model called Agile Coretime. This allows developers to rent blockspace on demand instead of through a long-term auction lease [1]. Another big move is the official launch of the Polkadot Capital Group (PCG). This new division is specifically focused on attracting TradFi institutions to the ecosystem - a strategy that top players like BTC, ETH, SOL, TRX, and LINK have already embraced.
The PCG's main goal is to bridge Wall Street and Web3. They’ll provide institutions with the tools and guidance needed to adopt blockchain technology on a large scale. Their focus areas include RWA, Staking & DeFi, CEX & DEX, Education & Data. By targeting these areas, Polkadot hopes to attract institutional capital and participation, strengthening its market position and boosting the entire ecosystem [2].
This progress may be slow, but it's a reason for DOT holders to stay optimistic and hope for a comeback. I really hope Polkadot succeeds and sticks around. It's an essential service that the blockchain world will need when the market truly matures and becomes widely adopted.
I'd like to get your opinion on this:
- Are you familiar with Polkadot or have you ever invested in the DOT token?
- Do you think these upgrades and the PCG are enough to save DOT this cycle?
- Would you continue to hold DOT or buy DOT after learning about PCG?
References:
1. Introduction to Agile Coretime
2. Polkadot Launches Institutional Arm to Bridge Wall Street and Web3
Original archived Polkadot has its sights set on TraFi and WallStreet
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Polkadot made a huge splash back in 2021 with its Parachain solution, aiming to be the top Layer-0 in the blockchain space. I remember all the YouTube videos hyping up the tech, with many believing Polkadot would be the future heart of blockchain. The price of DOT soared as everyone wanted a piece of this promising project.
Then came the 2022 crypto winter, which wiped out all those gains. DOT's price crashed from 55 USD to just 3 USD, making it one of the market’s biggest letdowns. It’s been stuck near the bottom ever since, with no real signs of a rebound. Some blamed the Web3 Foundation for a lack of marketing, and the market itself shifted, with cross-chain solutions becoming less of a hot topic.
But Polkadot isn't giving up. Recently, they dropped the parachain slot auctions and are moving to a new model called Agile Coretime. This allows developers to rent blockspace on demand instead of through a long-term auction lease [1]. Another big move is the official launch of the Polkadot Capital Group (PCG). This new division is specifically focused on attracting TradFi institutions to the ecosystem - a strategy that top players like BTC, ETH, SOL, TRX, and LINK have already embraced.
The PCG's main goal is to bridge Wall Street and Web3. They’ll provide institutions with the tools and guidance needed to adopt blockchain technology on a large scale. Their focus areas include RWA, Staking & DeFi, CEX & DEX, Education & Data. By targeting these areas, Polkadot hopes to attract institutional capital and participation, strengthening its market position and boosting the entire ecosystem [2].
This progress may be slow, but it's a reason for DOT holders to stay optimistic and hope for a comeback. I really hope Polkadot succeeds and sticks around. It's an essential service that the blockchain world will need when the market truly matures and becomes widely adopted.
I'd like to get your opinion on this:
References:
1. Introduction to Agile Coretime
2. Polkadot Launches Institutional Arm to Bridge Wall Street and Web3
Then came the 2022 crypto winter, which wiped out all those gains. DOT's price crashed from 55 USD to just 3 USD, making it one of the market’s biggest letdowns. It’s been stuck near the bottom ever since, with no real signs of a rebound. Some blamed the Web3 Foundation for a lack of marketing, and the market itself shifted, with cross-chain solutions becoming less of a hot topic.
But Polkadot isn't giving up. Recently, they dropped the parachain slot auctions and are moving to a new model called Agile Coretime. This allows developers to rent blockspace on demand instead of through a long-term auction lease [1]. Another big move is the official launch of the Polkadot Capital Group (PCG). This new division is specifically focused on attracting TradFi institutions to the ecosystem - a strategy that top players like BTC, ETH, SOL, TRX, and LINK have already embraced.
The PCG's main goal is to bridge Wall Street and Web3. They’ll provide institutions with the tools and guidance needed to adopt blockchain technology on a large scale. Their focus areas include RWA, Staking & DeFi, CEX & DEX, Education & Data. By targeting these areas, Polkadot hopes to attract institutional capital and participation, strengthening its market position and boosting the entire ecosystem [2].
This progress may be slow, but it's a reason for DOT holders to stay optimistic and hope for a comeback. I really hope Polkadot succeeds and sticks around. It's an essential service that the blockchain world will need when the market truly matures and becomes widely adopted.
I'd like to get your opinion on this:
- Are you familiar with Polkadot or have you ever invested in the DOT token?
- Do you think these upgrades and the PCG are enough to save DOT this cycle?
- Would you continue to hold DOT or buy DOT after learning about PCG?
References:
1. Introduction to Agile Coretime
2. Polkadot Launches Institutional Arm to Bridge Wall Street and Web3