In the first quarter of 2024, the Polkadot (DOT) blockchain protocol showed significant progress in terms of market capitalization and revenue. Despite experiencing an 80% dip below its all-time high of $55.5 billion, Polkadot’s market capitalization saw a notable 16% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase, reaching $12.7 billion. This positive trajectory was accompanied by a 2,880% QoQ revenue surge in Q4 2023, amounting to $2.8 million. However, revenue metrics for Q1 2024 declined drastically on a QoQ basis, with revenue dropping by 91% to $241,000 in USD and by 92% to 28,800 in DOT. The network’s revenue tends to be lower compared to its rivals due to its structural design.
Polkadot’s XCM activity demonstrated growth in Q1 2024, with daily transfers surging by 89% QoQ to reach 2,700. Non-asset transfer use cases, or “XCM other,” experienced a remarkable 214% QoQ increase, averaging 185 daily transfers. The total number of daily XCM messages grew 94% QoQ to 2,800, showcasing the network’s dynamic ecosystem. Additionally, the number of active XCM channels grew by 13% QoQ, totaling 230. This activity reflects a healthy and active user base on the Polkadot network.
Q1 2024 marked a substantial kick-off for Polkadot’s parachains, with active addresses hitting an all-time high of 514,000, showing a significant 48% QoQ growth. Among the parachains, Moonbeam emerged as the top performer with 217,000 monthly active addresses, a 110% QoQ increase. Nodle followed suit with 54,000 monthly active addresses, doubling from the previous quarter. Conversely, Acala experienced a decline, with monthly active addresses dropping to 13,000, down 16% QoQ. The Manta Network stood out with a surge in daily active addresses, reaching 15,000 driven by the successful launch of the MANTA token TGE and listing on Binance.
Polkadot’s native token DOT regained bullish momentum after a sharp drop to $5.8 following a yearly high of $11 on March 14. Currently, DOT has bounced back to $7.25, marking a 7% increase over the past week. Despite a slight 4.7% decrease in trading volume compared to the previous session, with $320 million traded over the past 24 hours according to CoinGecko data, DOT seems poised for potential growth. The $7.4 resistance level is the next target, followed by the $8 resistance wall, with the $6.4 support floor proving reliable in recent tests.
Polkadot has shown promising progress in various aspects in Q1 2024, from market capitalization and revenue growth to XCM activity and parachain performance. With bullish momentum returning to DOT’s price action, the road ahead looks optimistic for the Polkadot network. However, investors are advised to conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions, as the cryptocurrency market carries inherent risks.
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