According to data from the programming repository on GitHub, the multichain protocol known as Polkadot received over 500 contributions every day in September, which is an all-time high. Also, data from XCM shows that 26,258 messages were sent between the parachains in August, which is a record for the protocol.

Developers of the project noted that 66 blockchains have been added to the platform since it was first created. Over the years, over 14,000 messages have been sent between the various parachains using 135 messaging channels. The two entities have also paid out over 9.6 million DOT and 346,700 KSM to fund various projects in the ecosystem.

The various parachains are layer-1 blockchains that are first tested on the project’s platform, known as Kusama. They can be auctioned off in the form of crowd loans. The first auction for these slots took place in November last year.

In order to enhance the scalability of the project, Rob Habermeier, the founder of the project, has released a roadmap that includes a couple of features that will allow it to reduce its block time and increase its block space. One of these features is the de-coupling of the parachains from the relay chain. This will allow the platform to cut its block time by up to 50%. If the upgrade goes live, it will increase the network’s speed by up to 100,000 transactions per second.