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Polkadot Prioritizes dotUSD for User Growth
Polkadot, a decentralized application (dApp) platform, has introduced a new strategy in its OpenGov governance system aimed at increasing user adoption. The strategy centers around dotUSD, a DOT-backed stable-value asset. This move is part of a broader effort to attract users by linking consumer-facing web and mobile products to the demand for DOT. The proposal prioritizes user growth over the size of the ecosystem and the capital locked in applications. dotUSD has already launched its mainnet on October 8, with 98.4% support from 4.3 million DOT. The OpenGov Referendum 1944 also approved a DOT-dotUSD liquidity pool and treasury funding for early trading liquidity. The strategy includes a Polkadot Product Platform covering services such as data storage, logistics, and communications, with the DAO potentially funding user incentives and targeted campaigns to encourage adoption. The platform will prioritize mobile-friendly products, free basic features, and simpler account identification without requiring long crypto addresses. Implementation of the strategy is subject to further technical reviews and governance decisions, including the deployment of Individuality, a technology that uses zero-knowledge cryptography and co-attestation.