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Polkadot (DOT)

L1 Blockchain · DOT · Launched May 2020
B

Good (B) — Conviction Grade

Polkadot operates a multi-chain (parachain) architecture. Strong technical foundation; commercial traction has lagged founder vision. Multi-decade founder continuity (Gavin Wood / Web3 Foundation). JAM upgrade roadmap is material strategic pivot.

77
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Protocol Security
B+
Governance Decentralization
B+
Liquidity
B
Adoption & Utility
B-
Regulatory Posture
B
/ Public-Record Events

Key events & disclosures.

  • Mainnet May 2020
  • Gavin Wood founder (Web3 Foundation)
  • JAM upgrade roadmap 2025+
  • Parachain auctions model

/ Best for

Parachain-architecture deployments; allocation diversification within multi-chain L1 thesis.

/ Watch out for

Commercial traction has trailed founder vision multiple times. JAM upgrade roadmap execution is material risk-reward.