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- DOT supply capped at 2.1B, ending unlimited annual issuance.
- Polkadot introduces gradual token issuance reduction every two years.
- Institutional adoption push via Polkadot Capital Group signals long-term growth focus.
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Polkadot (DOT) has taken a major step in redefining its token economy. The network’s decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) passed a referendum approving a hard cap on DOT for the first time, limiting its total supply to 2.1 billion tokens. This move marks a significant shift from Polkadot’s previous inflationary model and signals a focus on long-term scarcity and value predictability.
From Unlimited Supply to Strategic Scarcity
Previously, Polkadot minted around 120 million new DOT tokens annually with no upper limit. Under this system, projections suggested the supply could exceed 3.4 billion tokens by 2040. The new framework introduces a hard cap and reduces token issuance gradually every two years, starting on Pi Day, March 14. Currently, the network holds about 1.5 billion DOT tokens in circulation, making the supply reduction strategy a long-term value proposition for investors.
🚨 DOT supply → capped at 2.1 Billion 🚨
— Polkadot (@Polkadot) September 14, 2025
The Polkadot DAO has signaled support for a hard cap, by passing Referendum 1710 on the “Wish For Change” track, with 81% in favor.
Today ⤵️
→ 1.6 Billion DOT exist
→ 120M DOT/year minted each year
→ No supply cap
What Ref. 1710… pic.twitter.com/OJMtDumAZC
Institutional Focus with Polkadot Capital Group
The supply cap aligns with Polkadot’s broader push toward institutional adoption. On August 19, the project launched the Polkadot Capital Group, a division connecting Wall Street firms with Polkadot’s blockchain infrastructure. The initiative aims to enable institutions to explore crypto opportunities in asset management, banking, venture capital, exchanges, and OTC trading. It also highlights blockchain use cases such as DeFi, staking, and tokenized real-world assets.
Also Read: SEC Delays HBAR and Polkadot ETF Decisions Again, New Deadline Set for November 8
Market Reaction and Long-Term Outlook
Despite the positive structural changes, DOT’s price reacted negatively in the short term, dropping nearly 5% from $4.35 to $4.15 after the announcement. Analysts suggest the market may take time to fully digest the implications of the hard cap. Over time, limiting supply could reduce inflationary pressure, create scarcity, and make DOT’s value more predictable—a key consideration for long-term investors.
Polkadot’s decision to cap its token supply represents a pivotal moment in its evolution. By combining controlled issuance with an institutional outreach strategy, the network is positioning itself for a future where DOT scarcity and real-world adoption may drive lasting value. Investors will be watching closely as this strategy unfolds over the coming years.
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