Decentralizing Language for Broader Decentralization

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Good morning everyone,

I would like to discuss an important topic and ask for the community’s opinion. Currently, most platforms and dApps in the Polkadot ecosystem are available only in English.

Considering Polkadot’s vision of decentralization, do you think it would be beneficial to add more languages to various platforms, dApps, and even the polkadot.com website? Or is it better to keep English as the “centralized” language?

I’d love to hear your thoughts on:

  • The advantages and disadvantages of introducing more languages.

  • The impact on the decentralization and inclusivity of the ecosystem.

  • Any technical or logistical challenges that might arise.

Thank you for your feedback.

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GM,

I fully support the idea of introducing more languages into our ecosystem. As someone from Germany, I can confidently say that making tools and resources available in German would greatly enhance accessibility for users here. Many individuals are more comfortable engaging with products in their native language, which not only promotes better understanding and dot adoption but also serves as a crucial building block for fostering trust with the community.

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