Investing in Polkadot | GB | WisdomTree Europe

Polkadot was created in 2016 and introduced several novel technical features aimed at incentivising a scalable global network of computers where users can launch and operate their own blockchains.

To achieve scalability Polkadot operates two types of blockchains: a main network, called a relay chain, where transactions are permanent, and user-created networks, called parachains. Parachains are one way in which interoperability can be implemented between blockchain networks. This combination of interoperability, scalability and customisability is thought to be the key to a diverse ecosystem built on Polkadot.

The WisdomTree Physical Polkadot ETP gives investors access to this exciting new asset class in a simple, secure and low-cost way through regulated, major European markets.

Why invest in Polkadot?

The future of the internet

Those who believe there may be a next phase of the internet, often referred to as Web3, may view blockchain networks like Polkadot as part of that evolution.

Diversify crypto allocation

Most institutional investors with a crypto allocation focus on bitcoin and, increasingly, Ether. Polkadot offers an alternative decentralised layer-1 software platform with technical characteristics that differ from Ethereum.

DOT is the native token, and it serves three primary purposes:

Governance

Token holders can vote or delegate their votes on proposals.

Staking

Token holders can pool their DOT tokens together on-chain to nominate network validators and receive staking rewards.

Parachain bonding

Parachains bond DOT for a parachain slot.

Why WisdomTree Physical Polkadot?

Whilst investor demand for cryptocurrencies is becoming more prevalent, over the years many investors have faced difficulties gaining convenient and secure access to the asset. Cryptocurrency ETPs bridge the gap between traditional investment vehicles and a growing asset.

WisdomTree was the first established ETP issuer to provide European investors with institutional-grade physically backed crypto exposure, following the launch of the WisdomTree Physical Bitcoin in December 2019. Our physically backed crypto ETPs leverage WisdomTree's deep expertise in physically backed ETPs, gained from 20 years of experience providing and managing physical gold ETPs.

100% physically backed by Polkadot

Exposure to the spot price of DOT through an institutional grade and physically backed structure. The corresponding digital assets are professionally secured in cold storage.

Institutional-grade custody

Investors benefit from institutional-grade cryptocurrency custody solutions, via a multi-custodian model with regulated custodians (Coinbase, Swissquote and BitGo).

Low cost

With a management fee of only 0.50%, it represents one of the lowest fee physically backed Polkadot ETPs in Europe.

Available on major European exchanges

It is listed and easily accessible via major regulated European markets including Xetra, SIX and Euronext.

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WISDOMTREE PHYSICAL POLKADOT

DOTW - WisdomTree Physical Polkadot is a physically backed ETP designed to offer shareholders a simple, secure and cost-efficient way to gain exposure to the price of Polkadot. The ETP provides for easy investor access, tradability, transparency and institutional custody solutions within a robust physically backed structure.

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