Injective (INJ), a Layer-1 blockchain based on the Cosmos SDK, continues to strengthen its position as a hub for fast and inexpensive derivative trading, now with full interoperability with the Polkadot ecosystem. This is not about Injective being 'built-on' Polkadot, but rather a strategic collaboration that opens cross-chain access between Cosmos and Polkadot. Through cross-chain bridge integration, INJ allows assets like DOT, aUSD (Acala), and other parachain tokens to enter the Cosmos universe, creating cross-chain derivative trading opportunities without reliance on third parties. For example, integration with Moonbeam (Polkadot's EVM parachain) enables seamless cross-chain contract execution. This collaboration also extends to projects like Astar Network, enhancing interoperability through IBC (Cosmos) and XCM (Polkadot), allowing stablecoins and native tokens to move between ecosystems smoothly.
Since the beginning of the 2020s, the relationship between Injective and Polkadot has continued to grow. October 2020 marked the announcement of the integration of cross-chain derivative trading, followed by a collaboration in 2021 with Acala for the stablecoin aUSD. In June 2022, Injective officially supported native Polkadot assets, affirming its role as the main gateway from Polkadot to Cosmos. Until 2025, the focus continues on the expansion of IBC-enabled chains and cross-ecosystem support such as Ethereum and Solana. Despite challenges of liquidity fragmentation across chains, upgrades like Polkadot 2.0 and MultiVM Injective help reduce barriers, driving efficiency and security in cross-ecosystem transactions. INJ and DOT frequently appear in discussions about market performance and potential altcoins. This entire relationship reaffirms the vision of the "Internet of Blockchains", where each ecosystem remains independent yet can connect seamlessly, creating a richer and more flexible modern DeFi experience.
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