Polkadot Launch:
Proof of Authority
During this phase, Polkadot operated as a Proof of Authority (PoA) chain maintained by six validators belonging to Web3 Foundation. The chain only allowed users to claim DOT tokens or submit their intention to validate or nominate.
Explore what you can do in PoA
The launch of the PoA network opens up new options for developers, validators, nominators and enthusiasts.
Start Learning
Polkadot offers numerous resources to start learning and experimenting, ranging from start learning and experimenting, ranging from the Substrate playground to in-depth documentation.
Read Wiki
Build Polkadot
Put your knowledge to work and take part in the launch bounty challenges. Build cool things like wallets, dashboards, tooling... and earn a nice bounty while doing it!
Start building
Signal Intent
Validators who already hold DOT can signal their intent to validate and stake on the network, nominators can signal intent to back specific validators.
Prepare to ValidateHow do we move forward?
Once the network was running smoothly and had a sufficient number of well staked validators, Nominated Proof of Stake was enabled with a Sudo call to change eras, and therefore perform the first validator election.
See All PhasesFAQ
Stay in the loop
* By submitting this form, you are agreeing to receive communications from Web3 Foundation.
To see how we use your information, please see our privacy policy.