In the field of Crypto Assets, Polkadot's financial management strategy has attracted widespread attention. In the first half of 2024, Polkadot invested 87 million dollars from its financial department, with marketing expenditures reaching as high as 37 million dollars. This included 6.8 million dollars in sponsorship for the Miami International team, as well as nearly 5 million dollars for influencer marketing.

Despite some doubts raised about these expenditures at the time, Polkadot's strategy seems to be proving its worth. By the end of 2024, total expenditures had reached $133 million (approximately 19.9 million DOT), yet the treasury still holds $211 million in assets. This includes $157 million in liquid funds and $42 million in strategic project reserves.

It is also worth noting that Polkadot has established an inflation model that guarantees the supply of 18 million DOT each year, providing the project with a sustainable development space of up to ten years. Data from the first quarter of 2025 further validates the success of this strategy. At that time, the treasury held approximately $135 million worth of DOT, with almost no liabilities, and even achieved a net profit of 80,000 DOT after deducting various expenses.

In terms of expenses, outreach activities remain the largest expenditure item, amounting to $7.5 million. This is followed by development costs of $5.6 million and operational expenses of $2.1 million. Although the DOT holdings slightly decreased to 101K in April due to market fluctuations, Polkadot's financial situation remains healthy thanks to stable capital inflows and ample reserves.

The case of Polkadot demonstrates how to strike a balance between bold investment and maintaining financial health in the Crypto Assets industry. While high marketing expenditures may cause controversy in the short term, this strategy seems to be yielding positive returns for Polkadot in the long run. At the same time, its innovative inflation model and prudent financial management lay a solid foundation for the project's long-term development.