Polkadot Documentation

Your launchpad for all things Polkadot—access tools, guides, and resources to quickly start building custom chains, deploying smart contracts, and creating dApps.

❶ Create a chain in minutes

Fast-track your development with a preconfigured blockchain template.

❷ Customize your business logic

Design and tailor your blockchain's functionality to fit your needs.

❸ Deploy your chain to Polkadot

Launch your blockchain on Polkadot's secure and scalable platform.

Your complete guide to building on Polkadot

Polkadot's enhanced developer docs provide all the guidance and resources you need to launch and scale your projects within the Polkadot ecosystem.

Start building blockchains

Kickstart your journey by learning how to get started with the Polkadot SDK to build and deploy custom blockchains.

Develop smart contracts

Unlock the power of smart contracts on Polkadot, whether you're leveraging Wasm or working in an EVM environment.

Explore architecture

Discover Polkadot's network structure and how it ensures security, scalability, and interoperability across chains.

Turn ideas into reality

Get the funding you need to take your blockchain project to the next level with Polkadot's grants program.

Elevate your blockchain skills

Join the Polkadot Blockchain Academy to grow your Web3 expertise, with programs designed for all skill levels.