Web3 Foundation and Parity Technologies, two key players in the Polkadot ecosystem, recently announced their financial independence from the network’s on-chain treasury. This news comes after concerns were raised about the blockchain’s financial health. Web3 Foundation, which supports the network’s growth through funding and research, revealed that it has over five years of financial runway without selling DOT tokens. Similarly, Parity Technologies, the blockchain infrastructure behind Polkadot, stated that both organizations have significant financial independence from the on-chain treasury.
Fabian Gompf, CEO of Web3 Foundation, addressed the concerns about the treasury as misleading, emphasizing that it has continuous inflows and will not run out of funds. However, Gompf suggested that the treasury should focus on initiatives not covered by the foundation and criticized recent spending on low-return activities. Björn Wagner, CEO of Parity Technologies, supported Gompf’s views and highlighted Polkadot Governance as a leading and evolving DAO that provides plenty of opportunities for those interested in building the network’s future.
Polkadot’s treasury report has received praise for its transparency within the crypto community. Mikko Ohtamaa, CEO of Trading Strategy, commended the network for its unprecedented transparency and accountability in the blockchain industry. He noted that public blockchains and foundations should be transparent to ensure they are morally responsible for token holders. Ohtamaa advised other crypto projects to follow Polkadot’s lead and release their treasury reports to increase transparency and accountability within the industry.
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Overall, the recent announcements from Web3 Foundation and Parity Technologies highlight the financial stability and independence of the Polkadot ecosystem. With over five years of financial runway and ongoing inflows to the treasury, the network is well-positioned for continued growth and development. The transparency and accountability demonstrated by Polkadot in releasing their treasury report have earned praise from industry experts, setting a positive example for other projects in the crypto space to follow.
