Polkadot (DOT) Reaches a Significant Milestone, Reducing Quarterly Spending by Half

Polkadot has reached a significant milestone, with its latest treasury report showing a substantial reduction in quarterly spending.

Polkادتs latest treasury report reveals a substantial decrease in its quarterly spending, a positive development that has been highlighted by a leading figure in the Polkadot community.

According to the Q3 2024 treasury report, Polkadot spent a total of 27 million USD (5.1 million DOT) in Q3. This marks a significant reduction in spending compared to previous quarters. The treasury currently has a balance of 150 million USD (33 million DOT).

Polkادتs DeFi Chain Investments and Expense Breakdown

The treasury holds 109 million USD in cash and cash equivalents, of which 78 million USD is readily available. A total of 34 million USD is allocated to designated accounts, while 10 million USD has been strategically invested in four DeFi Chains: Bifrost, Pendulum, Hydration, and Centrifuge.

The network's expenses cover various essential areas. A significant portion, amounting to 12 million USD, was allocated to development in Q3. Other key areas of expenditure include Outreach, Talent and Education (10 million USD), Operations (4 million USD), Research (1.3 million USD), and other initiatives (300,000 USD).

It's noteworthy that Polkadot’s Bounties are playing an increasingly important role in the network's development. During Q3, a total of 6 million USD was allocated to bounties, with an additional 18 million USD earmarked for future bounties to incentivize “value-adding teams.”

Despite the recent reduction, current spending levels still remain relatively high. However, Polkadot projects a quarterly treasury total of 4.5 million DOT to prepare for future inflation. At present, treasury reserves are about 6.5 times the current burn rate, indicating a healthy financial position.

Comparison to Ethereum and Future Outlook

Interestingly, Polkadot's quarterly spending is roughly half of what its competitor, Ethereum, spent during the same period. This highlights Polkadot's commitment to financial efficiency and sustainability.

Alice Und Bob, Polkadot's head ambassador, emphasized the importance of long-term sustainability in a recent statement. She expressed confidence that Polkadot has ample time to implement a sustainable strategy and that this fiscal responsibility could positively impact the market price of DOT.

At the time of this report, Polkadot (DOT) is trading at 4.47 USD per coin, with a 24-hour gain of up to 4.24% as altcoins collectively recover.