We are proud to officially announce that Polkadot has signed on as a Platinum Sponsor of GM Vietnam 2025, the region’s premier Web3 and blockchain event, taking place on August 1-2, 2025, at the National Convention Center, Hanoi.
This partnership marks a significant milestone in our mission to bring together global pioneers and emerging builders from Southeast Asia’s thriving Web3 landscape. As one of the most innovative and influential blockchain ecosystems in the world, Polkadot’s involvement will add unprecedented depth and energy to the GM Vietnam 2025 experience.
The Foundation of a Decentralized Web
Founded by Gavin Wood, co-founder and former CTO of Ethereum, Polkadot is a layer-0 protocol designed to connect and secure a network of blockchains, enabling native cross-chain interoperability and scalability.
Polkadot’s core mission is simple but transformative: “to enable a truly decentralized web where users are in control.”
The network allows independent blockchains (called parachains) to exchange data and assets trustlessly, all while relying on Polkadot’s shared security model. It is the technological foundation for a new wave of Web3 applications, DeFi projects, gaming ecosystems, and digital identity solutions.
Key Achievements
Over the past 18 months, Polkadot has significantly expanded its global footprint, driven by technological innovation, strong developer engagement, and measurable on-chain adoption.
- User and Network Activity: Polkadot’s active user accounts surged from 5.2 million to over 13.2 million in 2024, a 150% increase, with Mythos chain alone contributing over 6 million new users. Monthly transaction volumes more than doubled, growing from 13 million to nearly 40 million, while Total Value Locked (TVL) across parachains surpassed $1.6 billion by early 2025.
- Cross-Chain Growth & Scale: Polkadot strengthened its leadership in cross-chain interoperability, with monthly XCM messages exceeding 40,000 and over 120 active HRMP channels. The network now hosts more than 50 live parachains, supporting a wide range of use cases, from DeFi and NFTs to gaming, AI, and decentralized identity. Moonbeam alone recorded 16.7 million transactions in Q1 2025.
- Developer and Ecosystem Expansion: Polkadot remains among the top 4 most active blockchain ecosystems, with over 2,500 active developers, including 800 full-time contributors. Its ecosystem now spans 600+ live projects, covering everything from leading DeFi protocols and NFT marketplaces to Web3 identity solutions and enterprise applications.
- Major Protocol Upgrades: Polkadot 2.0 is redefining how network resources are allocated and consumed, with major upgrades like Asynchronous Backing and Agile Coretime already live on mainnet. The next step, Elastic Scaling, is scheduled for activation by mid-2025, further increasing throughput and network efficiency. To support this evolution, Polkadot has launched the Polkadot Hub, an all-in-one interface for users and developers to explore the network, participate in governance, and track ecosystem activity. Notably, the Hub will soon support smart contract functionality, enabling developers to deploy Solidity-based contracts on PolkaVM — a high-performance, RISC-V-based virtual machine designed to outperform Ethereum’s EVM in both speed and scalability. This upgrade marks a major leap forward for builders on Polkadot, paving the way for a broader range of decentralized applications.
- Funding and Global Adoption: Polkadot’s on-chain Treasury disbursed over $133 million in 2024 alone, with $211 million still allocated for future ecosystem growth initiatives. Additionally, strategic partnerships with enterprises and government agencies across Europe and Asia are further driving institutional adoption and regulatory engagement with Polkadot’s technology stack.
Polkadot continues to push the boundaries of blockchain scalability, interoperability, and governance, making it a natural fit for the spirit of innovation at GM Vietnam 2025.
Engage with Polkadot at GM Vietnam 2025
Polkadot’s presence at GM Vietnam 2025 will go beyond sponsorship; it’s a statement of intent to shape the next chapter of web3 in Southeast Asia.
Attendees can expect an immersive and high-impact ecosystem showcase, featuring live protocol demos, developer-focused workshops, and thought leadership keynotes from core Polkadot contributors and ecosystem pioneers.
Don’t sleep on DOT. This is your chance to meet the people building Asia’s digital future. Connect with creators behind the innovative applications serving millions of users today — from gaming platforms to city infrastructure. Whether you’re building, investing, or scaling your project, Polkadot’s activations provide you with the insights, connections and knowledge to succeed.
GM Vietnam 2025 is free to attend, but capacity is limited. Reserve your spot now and be part of Southeast Asia’s most anticipated Web3 gathering.
Get your free tickets here: gmvietnam.io/ticket
About Polkadot
Polkadot is a layer-0 protocol and multi-chain network that connects some of the world’s most transformative apps and blockchains. Founded by Dr. Gavin Wood, co-founder and ex-CTO of Ethereum Foundation, Polkadot is purpose-built for secure, scalable, and transparent interactions, allowing users to easily design and deploy specialized chains and applications while remaining seamlessly connected and verifiably secure.
Embodying “less trust, more truth,” Polkadot provides verifiable connections where decisions and governance happen in the open, enabling seamless collective collaboration while maintaining individual sovereignty. Whether you’re building the next generation of gaming or taking entire power grids onchain, Polkadot provides the ultimate foundation for builders to circumvent silos and specialize at scale.
Learn more at: Website | Twitter/X | Telegram | Discord | GitHub
For developers and curious minds, explore the Polkadot Wiki for in-depth resources.
About GM Vietnam
GM Vietnam 2025 opens an exciting new chapter in Hanoi, co-hosted by Kyros Ventures and SSID. The event is also honored to receive the Official Patronage of the National Cybersecurity Association (NCA), Vietnam’s foremost authority on cybersecurity governance, policy advisory, and digital safety advocacy. With this fusion, we are creating Southeast Asia’s premier stage for Web3, a high-impact experience where builders, founders, and investors converge to shape the next era of decentralized technology.
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