Good to Know

What is the Total Supply of DOT?
The total supply of DOT changes every era. DOT is inflationary, with a fixed annual inflation of 10%, and doesn't have a maximum supply. This fixed infl...
Mon, 1 May, 2023 at 1:13 PM
How to Claim and Access the NFT I Received as a Gift?
Gifts on Polkadot and Kusama make it possible to send assets to your loved ones even if they don't already have an address or crypto experience. If ...
Thu, 29 Jun, 2023 at 5:52 PM
Where To Find Us on Social Media
We love engaging with you on Social Media! Find a list of our official accounts below, as well as our online communities where you can connect with like...
Mon, 29 May, 2023 at 1:29 PM
How to Create a Vanity Address on Polkadot
If you want your DOT address to contain specific words, letters, or numbers, you can use the vanity generator. It lets you generate multiple addresses with ...
Mon, 1 May, 2023 at 1:23 PM
How To Become A Polkadot Ambassador
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Polkadot Ambassador! Ambassadors are the heart and soul of the Polkadot community! What do Polkadot Ambass...
Fri, 28 Apr, 2023 at 11:58 AM
How to Know If a Project is Really Part of the Polkadot Ecosystem?
If you are new to the Polkadot ecosystem it can be challenging to determine which projects are legitimate. In this article, we will give you some insight in...
Fri, 28 Apr, 2023 at 12:40 PM
How to Change the Style of Your DOT Icon
On the Accounts page on Polkadot-JS, in the Polkadot extension, and on many block explorers, small icons (also called identicons) appear next to your acc...
Mon, 1 May, 2023 at 1:17 PM
Beware of Scams!
Scams are an unfortunate reality of the crypto industry. The Polkadot community takes the matter of scam fighting and prevention very seriously. It is the f...
Thu, 11 May, 2023 at 11:09 AM
Polkadot and Kusama: What's the Difference?
Kusama and Polkadot are independent, standalone networks built on similar codebases but with different priorities. Kusama is wild and fast; great for bold e...
Wed, 21 Jun, 2023 at 12:56 PM
How to Submit a Tip from the Treasury
Polkadot has a tipping mechanism that allows anyone to propose a tip to any Polkadot address. Since the funds are coming directly out of the treasury, it...
Thu, 10 Aug, 2023 at 10:40 AM