Today, Polkadot officially announced a new institutional arm to bridge the gap between traditional finance and Web3.

Polkadot Capital Group will be led by a team of experts in traditional and digital assets. It aims to provide financial institutions with the resources they need to engage confidently in the Polkadot ecosystem.

"Our goal is to lead through data-driven education, driving adoption by transferring knowledge and adapting in real-time to the dynamic priorities of institutional market participants," said the leader of Polkadot Capital Group, David Sedacca, in a press release.

Specifically aimed at users such as asset managers, banks, and venture capitalists, the Polkadot Capital Group initiative will provide educational content, market insights, and opportunities for strategic partnerships.

The group will focus on key areas to drive institutional adoption. These include providing insights into centralized and decentralized exchange technologies and exploring the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA).

Additionally, the group will educate institutions about the benefits of staking and decentralized finance (DeFi).

By showcasing these practical applications, Polkadot seeks to demonstrate how its network can modernize financial infrastructure and create new opportunities for institutional investors. The launch of the new division coincides with significant changes in the underlying network.

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