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![0xbassey Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:24/cr:twitter::1890436417102221313.png) Isaac Bassey [@0xbassey](/creator/twitter/0xbassey) on x 1375 followers
Created: 2025-07-25 06:43:24 UTC

@OrlandoG85 Polkadot’s old model relied on hype and auctions. Now, real demand is kicking in.

Apps will use DOT for gas on Plaza, projects now pay monthly in DOT for Coretime, and Elastic Scaling means more DOT is needed as they grow.


XXX engagements

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