According to BlockBeats, on December 29, Gavin Wood highlighted in the 2024 annual review that Polkadot has reached a pivotal phase. The core objective has shifted from achieving the goals outlined in its white paper to enhancing optimization and stability to better meet market demands.
In terms of technology, Polkadot introduced several significant advancements in 2024. The ecosystem saw projects like Mythical Game pushing performance to its limits. Additionally, Gavin Wood introduced the Proof-of-Personhood mechanism, designed to counter the threats posed by generative AI to the free world. This mechanism aims to provide a reliable identity solution by integrating ZK technology and is scheduled for release in 2025.