General Information

Can I Send DOT to MetaMask or MyCrypto Wallet?
Polkadot is its own network and is completely separate from Ethereum or any other chain. Wallets like MetaMask or MyCrypto only support the Ethereum network...
Wed, 8 Mar, 2023 at 6:35 PM
What is the Existential Deposit?
On most Substrate-based chains, an account is only active when it holds a minimum amount of determined assets, currently set at 0.01 DOT on Polkadot and 0.0...
Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Where Can I See the Balance of My Polkadot Account?
In this article, we explore two ways you can check your account's balance: using the Polkadot Developer Interface and block explorers. On the Polkadot...
Mon, 6 Oct, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Can I Trade DOT on a DEX?
Yes, you can! After the launch of the parachains on Polkadot and Kusama, users can swap DOT or KSM on any decentralized exchange built on a rollup (parachai...
Tue, 27 Jan, 2026 at 11:49 AM
How Much is a milliDOT
Decimal Places Explained If you have ever looked at transaction costs or other events priced in milliDOTs and wondered how much that is, we've got the ...
Fri, 28 Apr, 2023 at 5:06 PM
What Block Explorers Can I Use for the Polkadot and Kusama Ecosystems?
Block Explorers There are several block explorers that you can use to explore Polkadot, Kusama, and other Substrate chains and parachains. Here is a lis...
Fri, 25 Jul, 2025 at 10:15 AM
What is Asset Hub and How do I Use it?
Polkadot and Kusama Asset Hubs are system chains initially designed to facilitate the issuance and transfer of assets and NFTs. Since launch, they have e...
Tue, 27 Jan, 2026 at 12:01 PM
How to Restrict Your Account to One Network
With Substrate, you can use the same account on all chains. The Polkadot Developer Interface will show a warning sign when an account is enabled on all chai...
Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 3:40 PM
How to claim your DOT - Tutorial
⛔ READ THIS FIRST! The guide below may no longer be up-to-date, and as a result, the process outlined within it might not work as intended. In that case, y...
Wed, 30 Jul, 2025 at 2:44 PM