Polkadot DOT
Rank #52 layer1
Supply release: when does the rest arrive?
81% circulating19% of the maximum DOT supply has not been released yet.
The tokens that are not circulating are held by the project — typically team, investor, treasury and ecosystem allocations that unlock gradually on a vesting schedule. We do not publish per-coin unlock dates: the schedules are set by each project and revised often, and a stale unlock date is more misleading than none at all. Check the project's own tokenomics documentation before assuming when that supply arrives.
If every DOT that can ever exist were circulating at today's price, the market capitalisation would be about 1.2× what it is now.
Supply at a glance
About Polkadot
Polkadot is a "network of networks" founded by Ethereum co-founder Gavin Wood, connecting specialised blockchains (parachains) under shared security. DOT is used for staking, governance and securing the relay chain.
Created by Gavin Wood, a co-founder of Ethereum (2020).
Polkadot in context
Polkadot trades 98% below its all-time high of A$74.26, set in November 2021. Over the past 90 days it has lost 18.1% in AUD terms, trailing Bitcoin's +8.5% by 26.6 percentage points — one of the moves behind today's altcoin season index reading. Daily turnover runs at about 10.1% of its market value — liquid enough that ordinary retail orders fill without drama.
Computed from our market records at build time — figures refresh with the daily rebuild.
12-month range (AUD)
today sits 5% of the way up the rangeThe supply maths: what would a price target mean?
full calculator →Market cap = price × circulating supply. With 1.70 billion DOT circulating, every dollar of DOT price is A$1.70B of market cap — so check what a target actually implies:
Where to buy Polkadot in Australia
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| Exchange | AUD pair | Instant-buy cost | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swyftx | ✓ DOT/AUD | 0.6% + spread | 8.7/10 | Buy on Swyftx* |
| CoinSpot | ✓ DOT/AUD | 1% + spread | 8.5/10 | Buy on CoinSpot* |
| Digital Surge | ✓ DOT/AUD | 0.5% | 7.7/10 | Buy on Digital Surge* |
How DOT stacks up
DOT vs ATOM →
Side-by-side charts, market data and the structural differences — all head-to-heads.
FAQ
What is the Polkadot (DOT) price in AUD right now?
The DOT price in AUD is about A$1.36 as of our last data refresh — the price at the top of this page updates continuously from CoinGecko market data (every 10 minutes in production), quoted in Australian dollars first so there's no mental USD conversion. The converter above turns any DOT amount into AUD at the live rate.
How do I buy Polkadot in Australia?
Polkadot is listed on Swyftx, CoinSpot, Digital Surge with direct AUD pairs. Deposit AUD via PayID or bank transfer, then buy DOT — most platforms complete this in minutes after ID verification.
Is Polkadot taxed in Australia?
Yes — the ATO treats Polkadot as a CGT asset. Selling, swapping or spending it is a taxable event; holding over 12 months may qualify individuals for the 50% CGT discount. See our crypto tax guide.
When will the rest of the DOT supply be released?
19% of the maximum DOT supply has not been released yet. The tokens that are not circulating are held by the project — typically team, investor, treasury and ecosystem allocations that unlock gradually on a vesting schedule. We do not publish per-coin unlock dates: the schedules are set by each project and revised often, and a stale unlock date is more misleading than none at all. Check the project's own tokenomics documentation before assuming when that supply arrives.
Who created Polkadot?
Created by Gavin Wood, a co-founder of Ethereum (2020).
What is Polkadot's all-time high in AUD?
Polkadot peaked at A$74.26 in November 2021. Today's price sits 98% below that peak — the stat cards above track it daily.
Why does the DOT price here differ from prices I see in USD?
We quote in Australian dollars, so the number moves with both the coin's USD price and the AUD/USD exchange rate. Most global sites quote USD — multiply by the current exchange rate (or just use our converter above) and the numbers reconcile.
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