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Polkadot – Company Profile

Website: polkadot.com

Industry: Internet Publishing / Web3 / Blockchain

Company Size: 10,001

Headquarters: Not explicitly listed, but development is led by Web3 Foundation (Switzerland-based)

Overview:

Polkadot is a next-generation blockchain platform designed to power a more open, user-controlled web (Web3). As a layer-0 multichain protocol, Polkadot enables the seamless deployment and interconnection of custom blockchains known as parachains, allowing developers to launch decentralized applications (dApps) and projects with unprecedented flexibility, scalability, and interoperability.

At its core, Polkadot is governed by a decentralized community of DOT token holders, giving users direct influence over protocol upgrades and system changes. Its architecture enhances security while enabling fast innovation and experimentation through low-cost, adaptable infrastructure.

With a strong emphasis on collaboration and inclusivity, Polkadot serves as a foundation for some of the Web3 movement’s most ambitious innovations.