Dotsama
| DotSama is a crypto portmanteau used to describe the Kusama and Polkadot ecosystems. The term was first coined by Web3 Foundation researcher Dieter Fishbein in a blog post on the Polkadot Wiki. DotSama is a combination of the words "Kusama" and "Polkadot". Kusama is a testnet for Polkadot that launched in 2019. Polkadot is a next-generation blockchain protocol that enables cross-chain transfers of any type of data or asset. The term DotSama is used to describe the two ecosystems because they are both powered by the Polkadot protocol. DotSama is an easy way to refer to both Kusama and Polkadot in a single word. The DotSama portmanteau is a useful tool for those who are familiar with both ecosystems. It is also a helpful way to introduce someone to both Kusama and Polkadot. If you are new to the world of crypto, DotSama is a great place to start your journey. |
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