Do Ethereum Killers Wear Polkadots? Blockchain World Prepares for Polkadot De...
One of the blockchain space’s runaway successes of 2020, Polkadot is about to host its first community gathering since launching in August, when it immediately slotted into the crypto market cap top ten. Polkadot Decoded is a live event set to go ahead on December 3, where some of the network’s core developers will deliver a program of talks aimed at educating and enlightening viewers on Polkadot’s main functions. With Polkadot boldly setting itself up […]
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