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Polkadot

A heterogeneous multi-chain network that enables different blockchains to transfer messages and value in a trust-free fashion. Polkadot provides shared security, cross-chain int…

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A heterogeneous multi-chain network that enables different blockchains to transfer messages and value in a trust-free fashion. Polkadot provides shared security, cross-chain interoperability, and parallel processing through its relay chain and parachain architecture.

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  • Multi-chain network
  • Parachain ecosystem
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