The core vision of blockchain games is to return control to players by redefining the ownership of game assets. However, although the first generation of the "Play-to-Earn" model quickly became popular in 2021, it was difficult to sustain due to fundamental design problems, and the craze quickly faded.

DeFAI refers to the integration of artificial intelligence in decentralized finance. Crypto AI agents are autonomous programs that run on blockchain networks and DeFi platforms.

What major breakthroughs will Polkadot have in the second quarter? This article will comprehensively sort out the latest developments in core technology innovation, mainstream market layout and key ecological projects, revealing the new wave of development that the Polkadot ecosystem is about to set off.

While both CEXs and DEXs allow you to trade cryptocurrencies, they do so in fundamentally different ways. From how assets are stored to who has access, the two models reflect opposite ends of the spectrum in terms of control, trust, and openness.

Security is no longer an afterthought in blockchain development, and builders are looking beyond incentives to long-term infrastructure stability. That’s why elastic scaling technology is so important.

In the recent evolution of blockchain technology, a term that was originally only popular in the chip engineer circle has quietly become the new favorite of public chain developers: RISC-V. On April 20, 2025, Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin posted a post on the community forum Ethereum Magicians, proposing an exploratory suggestion to replace Ethereum's long-used EVM virtual machine with RISC-V. At the same time, Polkadot has quietly launched a smart contract execution environment that supports RISC-V on the Westend test network. Developers can even continue to use Solidity to try to develop on Polkadot, but the contract will eventually run on a brand new execution engine PolkaVM.

Polkadot has adopted a modular design from the beginning and has promoted this development through its unique architecture and tools. This is not only a technological innovation, but also an effective response to the blockchain trilemma (decentralization, scalability and security).

As a vibrant emerging market, Indonesia has shown great potential to attract the next 100 million Web3 users. Mandala Chain chose Indonesia as its first landing scenario, committed to fully on-chain local government and enterprise applications, and building a one-stop platform connecting official agencies, enterprises and the public.

The Remote Proxy solution of the Polkadot ecosystem provides a more native, low-cost and efficient path, directly inheriting the cross-chain security and flexibility of Polkadot.

In the rapidly evolving world of blockchain technology, one platform stands out for its innovative approach to interoperability, scalability, and security: Polkadot. With its unique multi-chain architecture, Polkadot is more than just another blockchain; it is a network of blockchains designed to work together seamlessly. As Polkadot approaches its major 2.0 upgrade in 2025, the platform continues to strengthen its position as a leader in the blockchain space.

Native staking and liquidity staking have become the main forms of DOT management and staking practices. In addition to the management method represented by native staking, the recent development and tracking of the Hydration staking platform has become an important goal for those following the Polkadot ecosystem.

In the Polkadot network, DOT is more than just a token. It is not only the basis for ensuring network security, but also an important force in promoting on-chain governance and motivating ecosystem builders and users.

The current total market value of the DePIN market has reached US$50 billion. At the same time, by the end of 2024, the total market value of on-chain RWA assets has exceeded US$14 billion.

Not all DeFi is created equal. Liquidity should not be locked into a single chain or isolated in one ecosystem. True permissionless finance means users can freely transfer value across networks. This is where platforms like Polkadot come to the fore, enabling interoperability and multi-chain DeFi, removing barriers between otherwise fragmented protocols.

As the internal competition of Web3 infrastructure intensifies, "how to deploy a high-performance application chain at a lower cost and with greater flexibility" is becoming the most concerned issue for developers.

The Polkadot offline event co-organized by Polkadot Chinese community PolkaPortEast, OneBlock+, PolkaWorld, and PaperMoon will be held on April 6.

Governance is fundamental to any decentralized network. It shapes how communities grow, how innovation is funded, how challenges are addressed, and how trust is built over time. As Web3 continues to evolve, so too do the governance models that determine how these ecosystems make decisions.

Even with its leading technology, Polkadot has not yet produced any truly popular applications or 100x coins. So, Polkadot 2.0 came on the scene.

Based on the Polkadot ecosystem, a fairer, more transparent and more decentralized digital economy is emerging - a new model of digital assets where ownership is real, forgery is impossible, and value is fairly distributed.

Today, Polkadot, as one of the most watched public chains, has also ushered in a wave of ETF applications. Since 2025, well-known financial institutions such as Grayscale and 21Shares have successively submitted Polkadot ETF applications to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), striving to provide investors with a more convenient way to invest in DOT. On March 8, the SEC confirmed the acceptance of the 19b-4 application submitted by Grayscale; on March 21, 21Shares' Polkadot spot ETF application was also confirmed by the SEC, and both are currently under review.