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On-chain refers to any transaction or data point that is recorded directly on the blockchain, ensuring transparency, immutability, and public verifiability. From on-chain identity (DID) to verifiable provenance of assets, the "everything on-chain" movement is the core of Web3’s trustless architecture. In 2026, sophisticated on-chain analytics tools allow users to audit protocol reserves and track capital flows in real-time. This tag focuses on the value of transparency, block explorer utility, and the distinction between on-chain execution and off-chain scaling.

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Polkadot’s $50M Bitcoin Reserve Gamble: Community Clashes Over 500K DOT DCA Plan—Hedge or Risk?

Polkadot’s $50M Bitcoin Reserve Gamble: Community Clashes Over 500K DOT DCA Plan—Hedge or Risk?

A new proposal to convert 500,000 DOT, worth roughly $50 million, into Bitcoin has sparked debate within the Polkadot community. The plan, introduced by a community member known as hippiestank, seeks to diversify the Polkadot treasury and improve its long-term financial stability through the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve. Community Split Over Plan to Turn 500K DOT Into Bitcoin for Strategic Hedge Introduced in early June, the plan suggests using a dollar-cost averaging (DCA) approach to gradually accumulate Threshold Bitcoin (tBTC) over the course of one year. According to the proposal, BTC could act as a hedge during market downturns while deepening on-chain liquidity and boosting incentives for Polkadot’s DeFi ecosystem. However, not everyone is convinced. POLKADOT COMMUNITY EYES BITCOIN RESERVE USING 501,000 DOT – The Polkadot community floated a proposal to create a Bitcoin reserve using 501,000 $DOT . Key Details: – The proposal plans to convert 500,000 DOT into tBTC, a Bitcoin-backed token on Ethereum, using Hydration’s… pic.twitter.com/YXSQVhc9fE — BSCN (@BSCNews) June 13, 2025 The plan would use Hydration’s automated system to carry out the conversions. It involves topping up a proxy account that feeds into a rolling DCA schedule. A small amount, 0.005 tBTC, would also be added to the Hydration Omnipool, enabling liquidity provisioning through Threshold Network’s decentralized bridge. The projected rate sets 1 DOT at roughly 0.000041 tBTC. The idea has divided the Polkadot community. Supporters view Bitcoin as a hedge against market uncertainty and a way to preserve value. “This proposal is about risk management and operational continuity, not market timing or speculation,” the proposer wrote in the forum discussion. They argued that waiting for ideal market conditions would make diversification impossible and leave the treasury exposed. Critics, however, question the plan’s timing. DOT is currently trading near yearly lows, while Bitcoin is holding steady above $100,000. One community member commented, “I just don’t see how we can do this and for it to really provide any value, short or long term… it’s likely to do more harm than good with the additional downward pressure that we’re already contending with.” Despite the concerns, the proposal argues the move isn’t about timing the market but protecting the network’s future. “I believe the ‘DOT ATL, BTC ATH’ argument misframes the situation. This proposal is about risk management and operational continuity, not market timing or speculation.” the proposer wrote . Others expressed concerns about transparency and community outreach. One participant suggested the proposal should be shared with a broader audience on X (formerly Twitter) before advancing. The concern reflects a deeper tension within the ecosystem about how much authority should be granted to a smaller group of forum contributors versus wider community engagement. Discussions are still ongoing, but the author of the proposal says the vote could go on-chain as early as next week, depending on feedback. If passed, Polkadot would become one of the few blockchain ecosystems experimenting with a Bitcoin-backed treasury, an idea that could set precedent across the space. Whether the proposal is a safeguard or a risk remains a matter of heated debate. For now, the decision rests with the community. Corporate Bitcoin Reserves Surge as Polkadot Joins Institutional Trend Polkadot’s $50 million Bitcoin reserve move is part of a broader shift, as more companies look to Bitcoin as a strategic treasury asset. Just yesterday, Nasdaq-listed fintech firm Mercurity announced plans to raise $800 million to establish a long-term Bitcoin reserve. 🚀 Mercurity Fintech Holding, a digital finance firm traded on Nasdaq, has announced plans to raise $800 million to establish a Bitcoin reserve. #Bitcoin #Mercurity https://t.co/wW04xWFkRx — Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) June 12, 2025 The company aims to integrate BTC into its blockchain-native reserve framework through custody, staking, and tokenized treasury management solutions. If completed, Mercurity’s reserve would place it among the world’s top corporate Bitcoin holders—just ahead of GameStop, according to data from Bitbo. This momentum reflects a sharp rise in institutional adoption. As of June 2025, at least 223 public companies now hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, up from 124 just a year ago. Collectively, these firms hold over 819,000 BTC, or roughly 3.9% of Bitcoin’s total supply, based on data from BitcoinTreasuries.net. Meanwhile, Polkadot is also doubling down on crypto-native tools. A community-approved launch of a non-custodial, Visa-compatible Polkadot payment card signals broader ambitions in crypto-finance, with Bitcoin now at the heart of that playbook. From fintech firms to blockchain ecosystems, corporate Bitcoin adoption is no longer the exception, it’s becoming the strategy.

Author: CryptoNews

2025/06/13

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OKG Research: Bank interest rates can’t keep up with inflation? On-chain financial management returns easily exceed 5%

OKG Research: Bank interest rates can’t keep up with inflation? On-chain financial management returns easily exceed 5%

Have you noticed that it has become increasingly difficult to find suitable financial products in the past two years? Bank interest rates continue to fall, the returns of government bonds

2025/06/13

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New Crypto Presale Could Possibly Make You Massive Gains, and Here’s Why Neo Pepe Leads

New Crypto Presale Could Possibly Make You Massive Gains, and Here’s Why Neo Pepe Leads

This content is provided by a sponsor. In the electrifying realm of cryptocurrency, where fortunes are forged and narratives spun, meme coins have frequently been dismissed as ephemeral trends. Yet, a select few have defied skepticism, transforming modest initial outlays into monumental windfalls. Neo Pepe is rapidly emerging as a formidable contender in this exclusive […]

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2025/06/13

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Building the cornerstone of the AI economy: How does AI reshape the stablecoin landscape?

Building the cornerstone of the AI economy: How does AI reshape the stablecoin landscape?

Author: 0xJeff Compiled by: Tim, PANews Stablecoins are the most important infrastructure ever created in the crypto space. Without stablecoins, we would not have a stable unit of account for

2025/06/13

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In-depth analysis of Hyperlane: a permissionless cross-chain protocol that connects more than 150 blockchains

In-depth analysis of Hyperlane: a permissionless cross-chain protocol that connects more than 150 blockchains

Author: Ryan Yoon, Yoon Lee | Tiger Research Key Points True permissionless deployment: Unlike competitors that require approval processes or whitelists, Hyperlane allows any developer to instantly deploy and connect

2025/06/13

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Data: Stablecoin on-chain transaction volume reached $1.4 trillion in May

Data: Stablecoin on-chain transaction volume reached $1.4 trillion in May

PANews reported on June 13 that according to Sentora, the on-chain transaction volume of stablecoins continued to rise, reaching nearly 1.4 trillion US dollars in May.

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Stablecoin narrative is hot, here are 10 potential projects and interaction opportunities

Stablecoin narrative is hot, here are 10 potential projects and interaction opportunities

Author: Biteye core contributor @viee7227 If the theme of the first half of the stablecoin track is "wild growth", then the rules of the game in the second half may

2025/06/13

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Ant enters the stablecoin market, has the battle between giants begun?

Ant enters the stablecoin market, has the battle between giants begun?

Author: Fairy, ChainCatcher Stablecoins are a new battlefield for global payments that no technology giant wants to miss. As the new Hong Kong stablecoin regulation policy is about to be

2025/06/13

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a16z: From AI agents, DePIN to micropayments, 11 key implementation directions for the integration of encryption and AI

a16z: From AI agents, DePIN to micropayments, 11 key implementation directions for the integration of encryption and AI

Author: a16z Compiled by: Felix, PANews The economics of the internet are changing. As the open web degenerates into a search box, it’s worth asking: Will AI lead to an

2025/06/13

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A whale spent 127 million USDC to buy 48,800 ETH in nearly 6 hours

A whale spent 127 million USDC to buy 48,800 ETH in nearly 6 hours

PANews reported on June 13 that according to monitoring by on-chain analyst Yu Jin, "a giant whale/institution that made a profit of US$30.45 million through two ETH waves" used 127

2025/06/13

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