What is the definition of DOT

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4 uses of DOT token

Distribution of DOT

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The purpose of DOT

DOT will serve four key functions in Polkadot, namely

(i) provide management for the network,

(ii) operate the network,

(iii) Create a parachain by binding DOT,

(iv) Fees for passing messages across parachains.

i. The first function of DOT is to empower holders to complete governance control over the platform. This governance function includes determining the network's fees, auction dynamics and a schedule for adding parachains as well as special events such as upgrades and fixes to the Polkadot platform. These features are not officially granted to DOT holders, but Polkadot's underlying code will enable DOT holders to participate in governance.

ii. The second function of DOT is to facilitate the consensus mechanism underpinning Polkadot. In order for the platform to function and allow efficient transactions across parachains, Polkadot will rely on DOT holders to play an active role. Participants will stake their DOTs (known as "staking" or "bonding") to perform these functions, which discourages malicious participation in the network. The DOT required to participate in the network will vary depending on the activity undertaken, the duration of DOT staked, and the total number of DOT staked.

iii. The third function of DOT is the ability to add new parachains by bundling DOTs (called "bonding"). Obsolete or useless parachains can be removed by deleting bonded tokens.

iv. The fourth function of DOT is to pay fees to validator nodes to transmit cross-chain messages. According to a market mechanism, users will be paid for sending their messages to other state machines on the Polkadot network.

Holders of DOT will have certain functions within the Polkadot platform, including:

i. Ability to act as a validator node, collator, nominator or fisherman;

ii. Ability to participate in Polkadot governance;

iii. The ability to participate in the decision-making process regarding the addition or removal of parachains;

iv. Ability to participate in the decision-making process regarding Polkadot global upgrades and/or changes.

Is DOT an ERC20 token?

No, DOT is the native token of the Polkadot platform.

How will the share of the second token sale be distributed?

Of the remaining *500 million DOT*, it is intended that *200 million DOT* be reserved for one or more future sales, or otherwise distributed. This 20% allocation, outlined in the initial sale and in the Polkadot short whitepaper, is used for further distribution.

Approximately *1 billion DOT* are expected to be distributed as part of the Polkadot genesis block. In the fall of 2017, *5 million DOT(old)* were sold.

Of the remaining 500 million DOTs in the Polkadot genesis block, 200 million DOTs are intended to be sold or otherwise distributed prior to genesis. The remaining 300 million DOTs will be allocated to the Web3 Foundation to be retained or distributed at its sole discretion.

No, the contract under 0xb59f67A8BfF5d8Cd03f6AC17265c550Ed8F33907 only records the distribution of DOT and is not transferable. Actual transferable DOTs will be available at network generation.

How do I access my DOTs after allocation?

After the Polkadot genesis block is deployed, DOT owners will be able to access their DOTs using the private keys corresponding to the Ethereum addresses used to contribute in the DOT sale.

Is the supply of DOT limited?

The Polkadot genesis block is expected to contain *1 billion DOTs*. The total supply of DOTs will not be fixed or limited by a predetermined cap over time. DOT is subject to a currently as yet undetermined inflation model that envisages an annual increase in the supply of DOT, and may be designed to incentivize participants such that a sufficient percentage (yet to be determined, but currently 50%) of all DOT is any The shares issued at that time will be mortgaged to support and consolidate Polkadot's equity consensus mechanism.

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As mentioned above, DOTs are designed to fulfill certain functions within Polkadot and do not act as currency themselves. Web3 Foundation is not making any comment on the current or future value of DOT at this stage.

DOT basically has no liquidity in the design structure. With the deployment of Polkadot's genesis block, it is expected that most of all DOTs issued at any point in time will be staked to support Polkadot's proof-of-stake consensus mechanism (NPoS), so there will be a lack of liquidity and will not be transferable or trade.

For those DOTs that do not exist to support and operate Polkadot, the Web3 Foundation does not intend to provide, develop or support any infrastructure to enable transactions of DOTs, and the possibility of any third party providing such services. The infrastructure will be completely out of the control of the Web3 Foundation.

Will DOT become another virtual currency?

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https://polkadot.network/dot-token/

https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/en/redenomination

https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/en/learn-DOT

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Translation and editing: Shawn PolkaBase