The Polkadot Treasury has reported its first net profit of 1.6 million DOT under the OpenGov system in Q4 2025, despite a declining DOT price. This marks a significant financial shift toward prudent spending, emphasizing development and DeFi investments over previous luxurious expenditures. Gavin Wood’s return to leadership at Parity Technologies has been linked to this financial discipline.
The treasury, managed by the Polkadot DAO and OpenGov oversight, has focused on core operations and strategic investments in DeFi, maintaining a positive stance despite market fluctuations. With a balance of 32 million DOT, the treasury’s conservative spending approach is seen as a model for the crypto industry, potentially influencing similar strategies across the sector.
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