The Polkadot Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Switzerland and is responsible for the development, maintenance, and governance of the Polkadot network. The foundation was founded by the co-founders of the project Gavin Wood, Robert Habermeier, and Peter Czaban. Its main role is to fund the development of the Polkadot platform, provide technical support, drive community engagement, manage the network’s governance, and oversee the management of the DOT token. The foundation is funded through the initial token sale and through grants to developers, partners, and other stakeholders in the Polkadot ecosystem.
