Polkadot releases 2025 roadmap: Upgrading cross-chain messaging and shortening DOT unlock waiting time

ChainCatcher news, Parity Technologies, the parent company of Polkadot, has released the Polkadot 2025 roadmap, with the following key points:

1. Smart Contracts: Asset Hub increases support for EVM and Solidity, while PVM offers a lightweight, secure, and scalable solution.
2. Elastic Scalability: Multi-core architecture enhances capacity to meet the growing on-chain demand.
3. XCM v5: The cross-chain messaging upgrade elevates interoperability to new heights.
4. Unified Address Format: Polkadot and all Rollups use a single address—simplifying and streamlining the process.
5. Fast Unlocking: The waiting time for DOT unlocking is reduced to provide a better user experience.
6. DOT as a Universal Fee Token: Supports fee payments in Rollups—making DOT the universal fee for Web3.
7. JAM SDK: New tools provided for developers to easily build scalable services.
8. SAFROLE Technology: Block production utilizing zkSNARK technology for performance optimization.