Basics

Where to Buy DOT and KSM
Polkadot and Kusama are decentralized networks, so any exchange or project can choose to list the DOT and KSM token. Public listing services like Coinge...
Wed, 8 Mar, 2023 at 7:05 PM
Can I Use the Same Account on Polkadot, Kusama, and Parachains?
This article addresses the question of whether a user can operate with the same account on various networks within the Substrate ecosystem (including Polkad...
Thu, 16 Mar, 2023 at 4:17 PM
Polkadot Extension: Where to Download It
The Polkadot extension is an officially supported account manager developed by Parity. In this article you can learn where to download it for Chromium-based...
Wed, 8 Mar, 2023 at 7:04 PM
I Can't Find my Account on the Polkadot Network!
If you cannot find your DOT address on a block explorer, it has either not received the minimum amount of DOT required to activate the account yet, or its b...
Wed, 8 Mar, 2023 at 7:06 PM
Glossary
There is a lot of terminology surrounding Polkadot and the blockchain in general. In this article, we try to cover the most basic terms that you may come ac...
Wed, 15 Mar, 2023 at 3:49 PM
How Do I Change Polkadot-JS UI to My Own Language?
The Polkadot-JS UI has been translated into several languages, including French, Spanish, Italian, Korean, and more. You can change the language settings un...
Wed, 8 Mar, 2023 at 7:20 PM
Account Balances and Locks
TABLE OF CONTENTS Balance Types Lock Types Example Scenario Reserved balance Viewing your account balance On Polkadot-JS UI On Block Explorers ...
Mon, 13 Mar, 2023 at 11:58 AM
Polkadot-JS UI: What are the Different Account Types?
As you may have noticed, each account on the Accounts page on Polkadot-JS UI has a type. These types denote what "kind" of account it is, as well ...
Wed, 15 Mar, 2023 at 5:28 PM
Polkadot-JS UI: How to Receive DOT to my Account
In this article, you'll learn how to copy your account address in order to receive funds to your account. Whether you are sending DOT to yourself from ...
Thu, 2 Feb, 2023 at 5:21 PM