> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.onto.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.onto.app/basics/assets-management/polkadot.md).

# Polkadot

[**Polkadot**](https://polkadot.network/) is one of the most popular cross-chain projects of 2019. It supports cross-chain asset and data transfer and interoperability. DOT is the native asset within the Polkadot ecosystem and is used for network management, operations, and interaction with parachains.