Polkadot has officially launched Polkadot Capital Group, a new division specifically designed to attract and onboard traditional financial institutions into its ecosystem. Announced on August 19, 2025, this strategic move is a direct response to growing institutional interest in blockchain technology and the evolving regulatory clarity in the United States.
Led by David Sedacca, the new institutional arm aims to bridge the gap between Wall Street and Web3 by providing asset managers, banks, venture capitalists, OTC desks, and exchanges with the resources needed to confidently engage with the Polkadot network. In a press release, Sedacca stated, "Our goal is to lead through data-driven education, driving adoption through knowledge transfer, and adapting in real-time to the dynamic priorities of institutional market participants."
The group's core offerings will focus on key areas to drive institutional adoption, including providing comprehensive educational content and market insights, exploring real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, and educating on the benefits of staking and decentralized finance (DeFi). It will also facilitate strategic partnerships and provide direct access to the DOT token and the broader ecosystem.
This initiative coincides with the ongoing rollout of Polkadot 2.0, a significant network upgrade that began in late 2024. A key change is the transition from the parachain auction system to Agile Coretime, a new, flexible model where projects can purchase computing power on a pay-as-you-go basis instead of locking up capital for a two-year lease. This upgrade is intended to remove financial and technical barriers, making the network more accessible and appealing to traditional institutions.