Layer 1

Polkadot (DOT) on U.CASH

Polkadot is a Layer 1 blockchain that uses Nominated Proof-of-Stake to secure a relay chain connecting interoperable parachains. DOT is used for governance, staking, and bonding new parachains, with a block time of roughly 6 seconds.

Polkadot at a glance

Ticker
DOT
Type
Layer 1
Launched
2020
Block time
~6 sec

Nominated Proof-of-Stake. Settlement on U.CASH is non-custodial: every payment moves on-chain, direct to a wallet you control. Confirmation policy for Polkadot: 1 block (fast), a few extra for high value.

One coin, three ways to use it

A single U.CASH account works across accept, swap, and buy. Pick where to start.

Accept Polkadot

Take DOT in checkout alongside cards and 30+ chains. White-label, non-custodial, live in minutes.

Swap Polkadot

Trade DOT for any asset across the network, routed for the best price.

Buy Polkadot

Get DOT with any asset you hold, one step, settled to your wallet.

Supported on Polkadot

Receive, hold, and settle DOT your way.

On-chainNon-custodial

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Polkadot FAQ

What is Polkadot (DOT)?
Polkadot is a Layer 1 blockchain that uses Nominated Proof-of-Stake to secure a relay chain connecting interoperable parachains.
What is DOT used for?
DOT is used for governance, staking to secure the network, and bonding new parachains to the relay chain.
How does Polkadot compare to the other coins U.CASH supports?
Polkadot is one of 30+ chains and tokens on U.CASH. What changes per coin is speed, fees, and finality; Polkadot runs on Nominated Proof-of-Stake. What stays the same everywhere is non-custodial settlement, best-price swap routing, and one account across every asset. Browse them in the /accept/, /swap/, and /buy/ directories.
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One account unlocks accept, swap, buy, and the rest of the U.CASH network across 30+ chains.