ChainCatcher Message, Parity Technologies, the parent company of Polkadot, releases the Polkadot 2025 roadmap with the following key points:

  1. Smart Contracts: Asset Hub adds support for EVM and Solidity, while PVM offers a lightweight, secure, and scalable solution.

  2. Elastic Scalability: Multi-core architecture enhances capacity to meet the growing on-chain demand.

  3. XCM v5: The cross-chain messaging upgrade elevates interoperability to new heights.

  4. Unified Address Format: Polkadot and all Rollups use a single address - simplifying and enhancing efficiency.

  5. Fast Unlocking: DOT unlocking waiting time is reduced for a better user experience.

  6. DOT as a Universal Fee Token: Supports fee payments in Rollups - DOT becomes the universal fee for Web3.

  7. JAM SDK: New tools provided for developers to easily build scalable services.

  8. SAFROLE Technology: Block production using zkSNARK technology for performance optimization.