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‘Polkadot Is Kind of Done.’ The Once Hyped Layer 0 Faces Falling Usage, and Controversy

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The Defiant
May 7, 2026
‘Polkadot Is Kind of Done.’ The Once Hyped Layer 0 Faces Falling Usage, and Controversy

Former Polkadot insiders report lack of direction and support from leadership, treasury overspending, and even failure to pay contributors for their work.