Polkadot’s cross-chain technology, enabled by its XCM protocol, facilitates seamless interoperability, making it a strong contender in the Layer 0 space. Its shared security model and scalable parachain architecture attract developers, with over 150 projects already integrated. Compared to Cosmos, Polkadot offers higher staking yields (11.88% vs. 7.69%) and outperforms Avalanche in throughput (1,500 TPS). Despite a current price 9x below its all-time high, Polkadot’s robust ecosystem and Polkadot 2.0 upgrades suggest significant upside potential, positioning it as a diversified Web3 investment.