# Polkadot Live
> Decentralised Polkadot notifications and chain interactions.
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import { ScreenshotGallery } from '../components';
## Gallery
This page showcases important sections of the application across dark and light themes, giving a visual overview of the Polkadot Live interface.
### Main window
The main window provides a unified view of your activity, subscriptions, and on-chain events. It's the central dashboard where you interact with the application.
### Views
Views are dedicated windows that provide focused features like account import, transaction management, OpenGov browsing, and application settings.
## Installation
### Installer
The Polkadot Live installer is available for download from either the official **landing page** or the **GitHub releases page** for macOS, Windows and Linux platforms.
#### Landing page
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##### Step 1
Go to the landing page.
##### Step 2
Click the **macOS**, **Windows**, or **Linux** button to download the appropriate **.dmg**, **.exe**, or **.AppImage** file for your operating system.
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#### GitHub releases page
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##### Step 1
Go to the lastest [GitHub release](https://github.com/polkadot-live/polkadot-live-app/releases/latest) page.
##### Step 2
Scroll down to the **Assets** section.
##### Step 3
Click on the **.dmg** (macOS), **.exe** (Windows), or **.AppImage** (Linux) file to start the download, depending on your operating system.
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## Report an issue
Polkadot Live is in active development, and your feedback helps shape its future.
If you encounter a problem, have a suggestion, or want to start a discussion, feel free to submit an issue in the [Polkadot Live App](https://github.com/polkadot-live/polkadot-live-app) GitHub repository. We do our best to respond promptly.
Common reasons to open an issue:
* Report a bug or unexpected behavior.
* Suggest new features or improvements.
* Share feedback on the user experience.
* Propose technical or architectural enhancements.
Your input is highly appreciated — thank you for helping improve Polkadot Live!
## Overview
**Polkadot Live** is a cross-platform desktop application designed to bring decentralized notifications and seamless chain interaction to your desktop. Funded by the Polkadot OpenGov treasury, Polkadot Live supports a wide range of use cases across Polkadot and Substrate-based networks—from monitoring on-chain activity to signing and submitting extrinsics.
Built with flexibility and user control in mind, Polkadot Live is fully open source and available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Users can download prebuilt binaries or compile the application directly from source via the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/polkadot-live/polkadot-live-app). It provides a secure, non-custodial interface to interact with the blockchain while ensuring your private keys remain on your chosen hardware or software wallet.
### Key features
Polkadot Live enables users to monitor activity across multiple accounts and networks through a powerful, subscription-based notification system. In addition to focused account-level subscriptions, the app also supports chain event subscriptions—allowing users to subscribe to specific on-chain events in real time, scoped to the entire chain, a single account, or individual OpenGov referenda.
Subscriptions can track balance changes, staking activity, governance milestones, and more. Notifications are delivered as detailed event items within the app and native desktop alerts, often accompanied by links to tools like **Subscan** or the **Staking Dashboard**.
Accounts can be imported via Ledger hardware wallets, the Polkadot Vault app, WalletConnect-compatible wallets, or as read-only addresses. Full-access accounts enable secure transaction signing, while read-only imports are ideal for monitoring on-chain activity without requiring private key access. Imported accounts are automatically available across supported networks, making it easy to subscribe to events and track activity wherever it occurs.
Polkadot Live also includes built-in transaction handling. Users can create, review, and sign extrinsics—such as transferring tokens or managing staking rewards—entirely within the app. Each transaction is clearly summarized before submission, with real-time status updates and support for multiple signing flows.
### Why use Polkadot Live?
* **Decentralized, real-time notifications**
Subscribe to chain, account, and referenda events and receive alerts the moment activity occurs on-chain—delivered via detailed in-app event items or native OS notifications.
* **Secure, non-custodial setup**
Your keys stay on your device. Polkadot Live integrates with trusted signing tools like Ledger, WalletConnect, and Polkadot Vault.
* **Multi-network support**
Monitor and act across multiple Substrate-based networks, including the Polkadot and Kusama Asset Hub chains, from a single unified interface.
* **Actionable insights**
Inspect rich, structured event data, and deep-link into external tools and dApps to turn raw blockchain activity into clear, actionable information.
As the ecosystem evolves, Polkadot Live grows with it—expanding subscriptions, network support, and transaction capabilities to serve the Polkadot community.
## Privacy policy
Last Updated: 16th September 2025
This policy outlines how data is handled in Polkadot Live and ensures that your personal information is protected.
### Who we are
Polkadot Live is managed by JKRB Investments Limited, located at 63/66 Hatton Garden 5f, Suite 23, London, London, England, EC1N 8LE.
### Data collection
Polkadot Live uses Umami Analytics to collect anonymous usage data. Umami is a privacy-focused, open-source analytics tool that does not track personal data or use cookies.
### What data is collected
Anonymous Usage Data: Anonymous data is collected such as the pages visited, the duration of the visit, and user interactions with the program.
Non-Identifiable Information: No personally identifiable information (PII), such as your name or email is collected or stored. Umami is configured to anonymize all user data.
### How this data is used
Collected data provides insights into how users interact with the program. This information can be used to improve features, enhance performance, and optimize the overall user experience.
### Data storage
All data is stored anonymously, and no personal data is shared with third parties. User privacy is protected where no identifiable information is stored.
### Your privacy rights
As no personal information is collected, there is no need for users to opt out of data collection or request the deletion of personal data. You can use the program with full assurance that your privacy is respected at all times.
### Contact us
If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at {'contact@polkadot-live.app'}.
## Extrinsics
### Balances
##### Transfer
Sends an amount of native tokens from one account to another on the same network. Uses balances.transferKeepAlive under the hood to ensure the sender's account remains above the existential deposit.
### Nomination Pools
##### Claim Rewards
Claims all pending staking rewards from a nomination pool. This calls nominationPools.claimPayout to transfer any unclaimed rewards directly to the nominator's account.
##### Compound Rewards
Bonds any unclaimed nomination pool rewards back into the pool, increasing the nominator's stake. This calls nominationPools.bondExtra, which automatically claims and bonds pending rewards in a single step.
## Settings
### General
##### Docked Window
This setting controls whether the main window is fixed or free-floating.
* On
The window is docked below the Polkadot Live icon with a fixed size and
position. You can't move or resize it.
* Off
The window floats freely and can be moved anywhere on the screen. You can also
resize it vertically by dragging the top or bottom edges.
##### Enable Polkassembly Data
This setting controls whether proposal metadata is fetched from the Polkassembly API for display in the OpenGov window.
* On
Referenda listings will include proposal titles as seen on portals like
Polkassembly and Subsquare. This lets you read metadata directly in Polkadot
Live without visiting external sites.
* Off
Metadata is not fetched. Listings will show only on-chain data (e.g. proposal
ID and track). You'll need to click a portal link to view full details on
an external site. Rendering may be faster with this option.
##### Hide Dock Icon (macOS)
Controls whether the Polkadot Live icon appears in the macOS dock.
* On
The app icon is hidden from the dock.
* Off
The app icon is visible in the dock.
##### Show On All Workspaces (macOS)
Controls whether Polkadot Live windows appear in all macOS workspaces or just one.
* On
The main window and open views are visible in every workspace.
* Off
Windows appear only in the workspace where Polkadot Live was opened.
##### Silence OS Notifications
Globally controls whether native OS notifications are shown in Polkadot Live.
* On
Native notifications are disabled throughout the application.
* Off
Native notifications are active. Individual subscription settings determine if
their notifications are shown.
### Subscriptions
##### Enable Automatic Subscriptions
Controls whether all available subscriptions are automatically enabled when importing an account.
* On
All available subscriptions are enabled by default when an account is
imported.
* Off
No subscriptions are enabled automatically. You'll need to manage them
manually via the account's subscription settings.
##### Keep Outdated Events
Controls whether older event items remain visible when a new event is received for the same subscription.
* On
Old event items are kept in the UI. This allows you to track historical events
for each subscription.
* Off
Old event items are removed when a new event is received for the same
subscription and account.
##### Show Debugging Subscriptions
Controls whether the Debugging category is visible in the **Account Subscriptions** tab of the main window.
* OnA debugging category appears in the main
window's account subscriptions screen. You can select a chain to enable
debugging subscriptions, such as retrieving the latest timestamp and current
slot. These help verify that your system can fetch real-time data from the
network.
* Off
The debugging category is hidden from the main window.
### Backup
##### Export
Clicking the export button opens a native dialog to save your Polkadot Live account data as a text file.
##### Import
Clicking the Import button opens a native dialog to select a previously
exported Polkadot Live data file.
## Subscriptions
Polkadot Live's subscription system provides flexible, customizable ways to stay informed about on-chain activity across multiple networks and accounts. Subscriptions allow users to monitor events ranging from account balances and staking activity to governance referenda and nomination pool updates.
There are three main types of subscriptions:
* **Chain event subscriptions**
Dispatch events as they occur on-chain, with the ability to scope subscriptions globally to the entire network, to specific accounts, or to individual referenda. These provide highly granular, real-time insights into blockchain activity.
* **Automatic subscriptions**
Trigger notifications immediately when tracked on-chain data changes, providing real-time updates for fast-moving events such as balance changes or staking activity.
* **Interval subscriptions**
Deliver periodic updates at configurable intervals, ideal for slower-moving metrics like ongoing referenda or threshold values.
Each subscription generates detailed event items in the app, and users can optionally receive native OS notifications for instant alerts. The following reference pages provide detailed information about the events available for each subscription type.
## Automatic Subscriptions
Automatic subscriptions provide real-time notifications whenever tracked on-chain data changes. These subscriptions are ideal for monitoring events that require immediate awareness, such as account balance updates, staking activity, nomination pool changes, or live chain data.
This reference lists all supported automatic subscriptions, organized by category.
### Accounts
#### Balances
##### Free
Get notified when an account's free balance changes.
##### Frozen
Get notified when an account's frozen balance changes.
##### Reserved
Get notified when an account's reserved balance changes.
##### Spendable
Get notified when an account's spendable balance changes. An account's spendable balance is the free balance that can be spent.
#### Nomination Pools
##### Commission Changed
Get notified when a nomination pool changes its commission rate. Higher commission means a larger share of rewards is taken by the pool, reducing your payout.
##### Pool Name Changed
Get notified when a nomination pool's name changes at the start of a new era.
##### Pool State Changed
Get notified when a nomination pool's state changes at the start of a new era. The state can be **Open**, **Blocked**, or **Destroying**, each affecting who can join or leave the pool.
##### Roles Changed
Get notified when nomination pool roles are updated at the start of a new era.
##### Unclaimed Rewards
Get notified of unclaimed nomination pool rewards at the start of a new era.
#### Nominating
##### Commission Changed
Get notified when a commission change occurs in nominated validators.
##### Era Rewards
Get notified of unclaimed nominating rewards from the previous era. Polkadot Live calculates rewards directly from blockchain data in a decentralized way.
##### Exposure Changed
Get notified when nominating exposure changes at the start of a new era. Your address is “exposed” when at least one nominated validator is actively participating in consensus and eligible for rewards.
##### Nominations Changed
Get notified when nomination pool roles are updated at the start of a new era.
### Debugging
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Use these subscriptions as debugging tools and for observing live data being received from the respective blockchain network.
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##### Current Slot
Receive an event item when the chain's current slot changes.
##### Timestamps
Receive an event item when the chain's current timestamp changes.
## Chain Event Subscriptions
Polkadot Live allows users to subscribe to real-time events occurring on-chain across multiple networks and accounts. These chain event subscriptions provide granular, immediate notifications whenever a specific event happens, whether globally across the entire network, scoped to a particular account, or linked to an individual OpenGov referendum.
This reference lists all currently supported chain events, organized by category.
### Balances
##### Deposit
Some amount was deposited (e.g. for transaction fees).
##### Frozen
Some balance was frozen.
##### Locked
Some balance was locked.
##### Reserved
Some balance was reserved (moved from free to reserved).
##### Restored
Some amount was restored into an account.
##### Slashed
Some amount was removed from the account (e.g. for misbehavior).
##### Suspended
Some amount was suspended from an account (it can be restored later).
##### Thawed
Some balance was thawed.
##### Transfer
A transfer on the network succeeded.
##### Unlocked
Some balance was unlocked.
##### Unreserved
Some balance was unreserved (moved from reserved to free).
##### Withdraw
Some amount was withdrawn from the account (e.g. for transaction fees).
### Conviction Voting
##### Delegated
An account has delegated their vote to another account.
##### Undelegated
An account has canceled a previous delegation operation.
##### Vote Removed
A vote has been removed.
##### Vote Unlocked
The lockup period of a conviction vote expired, and the funds have been unlocked.
##### Voted
An account has voted.
### Nomination Pools
##### Bonded
A member has became bonded in a pool.
##### Created
A pool has been created.
##### Destroyed
A pool has been destroyed.
##### Member Removed
A member has been removed from a pool.
The removal can be voluntary (withdrawn all unbonded funds) or involuntary (kicked). Any funds that are still delegated are released.
##### Metadata Updated
A pool's metadata was updated.
##### Paid Out
A payout has been made to a member.
##### Pool Commission Change Rate Updated
A pool's commission change rate has been changed.
##### Pool Commission Claim Permission Updated
Pool commission claim permission has been updated.
##### Pool Commission Claimed
Pool commission has been claimed.
##### Pool Commission Updated
A pool's commission setting has been changed.
##### Pool Slashed
The active balance of a pool has been slashed.
##### State Changed
The state of a pool has changed.
##### Unbonded
A member has unbonded from their pool.
##### Unbonding Pool Slashed
The unbonded pool has been slashed to a new balance.
##### Withdrawn
A member has withdrawn from their pool.
### Referenda
##### Decision Deposit Placed
The decision deposit has been placed for a referendum.
##### Decision Deposit Refunded
The decision deposit has been refunded for a referendum.
##### Decision Phase Started
A referendum has moved into the deciding phase.
##### Deposit Slashed
A referendum's deposit has been slashed.
##### Referendum Approved
A referendum has been approved and its proposal has been scheduled.
##### Referendum Canceled
A referendum has been canceled.
##### Referendum Confirmation Aborted
A referendum's confirmation phase has been aborted.
##### Referendum Confirmation Started
A referendum has moved into the confirmation phase.
##### Referendum Confirmed
A referendum has ended its confirmation phase and is ready for approval.
##### Referendum Killed
A referendum has been killed.
##### Referendum Rejected
A proposal has been rejected by referendum.
##### Referendum Submitted
A referendum has been submitted.
##### Referendum Timed Out
A referendum has been timed out without being decided.
##### Submission Deposit Refunded
A referendum's submission deposit has been refunded.
### Staking
##### Account Chilled
An account has stopped participating as either a validator or nominator.
##### Bonded
An account has bonded an amount.
##### Era Paid
The era payout has been set.
##### Nominator Kicked
A nominator has been kicked from a validator.
##### Nominator Rewarded
The nominator has been rewarded by this amount.
##### Staker Slashed
A staker (validator or nominator) has been slashed by the given amount.
##### Unbonded
An account has unbonded an amount.
##### Validator Preferences Set
A validator has set their preferences.
## Interval Subscriptions
Interval subscriptions provide periodic updates for on-chain data, delivering notifications at configurable intervals rather than in real time. These subscriptions are ideal for tracking slower-moving metrics where immediate updates are not required, such as governance referenda or other time-sensitive, but non-instantaneous events.
This reference lists all currently supported interval subscriptions, organized by category.
### OpenGov
##### Decision Period
Receive the remaining time of an ongoing referendum's decision period. Remaining time is formatted in a readable Days, Hours and Minutes format.
##### Thresholds
Receive the latest **Minimum Approval Threshold** and **Minimum Support Threshold** for an ongoing referendum. The referendum's approval and support thresholds must be over the minimum values for it to pass.
##### Votes Tally
Receive the latest votes tally for an ongoing referendum. The proportion of total aye and nay votes are displayed as percentages for easily distinguishing current voter sentiment.
## Accounts
### Account import options
Polkadot Live supports several methods for importing accounts, giving you flexibility based on your preferred tools and level of control. It's an ideal tool for managing multiple accounts across **separate hardware devices**, with built-in support for **Ledger hardware wallets**, the **Polkadot Vault** app, and wallets using the **WalletConnect** protocol. You can also import an account by simply **pasting an address**. The first three options provide full control over the account, including the ability to **sign extrinsics** (transactions). Pasting an address, however, imports it as **read-only**.
### Read-only accounts
Read-only accounts are useful for **monitoring**. You can import **any valid address** from supported Substrate-based networks, even if you don't control the private key. While these accounts can't sign extrinsics or perform actions like transfers or staking, you can still **enable subscriptions** to receive **real-time event items** and **native OS notifications**, just like with full-access accounts.
### Importing via Ledger, WalletConnect, or Vault
When importing an account via **Ledger**, **WalletConnect**, or **Polkadot Vault**, Polkadot Live provides a **dedicated interface** for each method. These flows connect to your hardware device or external wallet app to retrieve the account's **public key** and register it within the application.
### Signing transactions
Signing happens later, when you submit an extrinsic—such as a transfer or staking action. Polkadot Live will initiate a **separate signing flow**, prompting your connected wallet or device to securely authorize the transaction. At no point does Polkadot Live access or store your private key; it simply facilitates the request.
### Generic account view
Once imported—regardless of method—all accounts appear as **Generic Accounts**. Polkadot Live uses the account's **public key** to derive network-specific addresses for all supported Substrate chains. This allows a single account to function seamlessly across multiple networks.
### After importing
After importing, you can add the account to the main window, configure subscriptions, and begin receiving both on-screen event items and native OS notifications for supported activity.
## Notifications
Polkadot Live provides a flexible, subscription-based notification system for monitoring on-chain activity across accounts, governance, staking, and the wider network. Notifications are delivered as structured event items within the app and, optionally, as native OS notifications. Events often include contextual links to external tools such as **Subscan**, **OpenGov portals**, or the **Staking Dashboard**, allowing for deeper inspection when needed.
In addition to traditional value-based subscriptions, Polkadot Live now supports real-time chain event subscriptions. These enable direct tracking of on-chain events as they occur, offering more immediate and granular visibility into blockchain activity.
### Subscription types
Polkadot Live supports multiple subscription models to accommodate different types of on-chain data and update frequencies:
* **Chain event subscriptions**
These subscriptions trigger when specific events are emitted on-chain. They can be scoped to the entire chain, a specific account, or an individual OpenGov referendum.
* **Automatic subscriptions**
These monitor on-chain values and trigger notifications as soon as a tracked value changes. For example, a balance subscription will notify you when an account sends or receives funds.
* **Interval subscriptions**
These are suited for slower-changing data, such as OpenGov referenda metrics. Updates are delivered at a configurable interval (for example, every 60 minutes) and may include information like current Aye/Nay vote percentages or referendum status changes.
* **One-shot previews**
Some subscriptions support one-shot previews, allowing you to fetch and inspect the latest data immediately without enabling ongoing tracking.
### Available subscriptions
Subscribe directly to on-chain events as they occur. Subscriptions can be scoped to the entire chain, a specific account, or an individual OpenGov referendum. Events are dispatched in real time when the subscribed event is detected.
* **Chain-related activity**
Subscribe to on-chain events in real time. Network-scoped subscriptions are unfiltered and capture every occurrence of the selected event.
* **Account-related activity**
Track balance changes, transfers, staking actions, and other events involving a specific account.
* **Staking activity**
Monitor staking rewards, validator exposure, commission changes, pool participation, and related staking events.
* **OpenGov and governance activity**
Follow referenda throughout their lifecycle, including key milestones such as decision deposits, voting phases, confirmations, and outcome-related events.
Subscriptions are available for both fully controlled and read-only accounts, enabling comprehensive monitoring even when you do not control the private keys.
### Notification delivery
Whenever a subscription is triggered, an **event item** is always created and displayed in the main window. These items present structured, readable data and often include links to relevant external tools for further analysis.
In addition to in-app event items, Polkadot Live can also display **native OS notifications** in your desktop environment. These alerts are optional and fully configurable:
* **Globally**
Native OS notifications can be enabled or disabled for the entire application.
* **Per subscription**
Each subscription has its own setting to control whether a native notification is shown when triggered.
This approach gives you fine-grained control over how you stay informed, combining real-time event tracking with flexible delivery options.
### Looking ahead
The number and variety of available subscriptions is expected to grow as Polkadot Live continues to evolve. This will offer even more fine-grained ways to stay informed about activity across your accounts and networks.
## Transactions
Polkadot Live provides a streamlined and elegant way to submit extrinsics (transactions) to supported Substrate-based networks. This functionality is designed to be fast, non-intrusive, and integrated smoothly. Currently, submitting extrinsics is fully supported for accounts imported via Ledger hardware wallets, wallets supporting the WalletConnect protocol, and the Polkadot Vault application.
### Submitting transactions
The process of submitting a transaction is handled entirely within the Polkadot Live interface. When you perform actions such as setting up token transfers or interacting with staking features, a pending extrinsic (transaction) is added to the **Extrinsics** window.
Each extrinsic can be reviewed before submission. The **Extrinsics** window provides a summary dialog for each transaction with details such as:
* **Pallet and method name**
For example: balances.transferKeepAlive, indicating the pallet and function being called.
* **Estimated transaction fee**
Displayed in the network's native token; this is the cost to process the transaction.
* **Signing method**
The tool used to sign the transaction—e.g., Ledger, WalletConnect, or Polkadot Vault.
* **Transaction-specific information**
Details like the sender's address and any relevant parameters specific to the extrinsic.
### Signing transactions
Each extrinsic in the list includes a **Sign** button. When clicked, Polkadot Live opens a signing overlay tailored to the signing account and its import method:
* **Polkadot Vault**
A QR-based signing flow is shown.
* **Ledger**
USB-based signing prompt is displayed.
* **WalletConnect**
A session-based flow is triggered with your connected wallet.
Throughout the signing process, your private keys remain safely on your device or hardware wallet. Polkadot Live only facilitates the signing and submission.
### Filtering & managing transactions
The Extrinsics window offers several tools to manage your transactions efficiently:
* **Status filters**
Filter transactions by status such as **Pending**, **In-Block**, **Finalized**, **Error**, or **Submitted**.
* **Account filter**
Lets you view only the transactions associated with a specific account.
* **Delete option**
You may also delete a transaction to remove it.
After signing and submitting a transaction, its status will update in real time as it progresses on the blockchain. Once finalized, you can use the **Block Explorer** button to view granular information about the transaction in an external explorer.
### Typical transaction flow
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##### Step 1
Create a pending transaction by interacting with a UI.
##### Step 2
Review the transaction in the **Extrinsics** window.
##### Step 3
Click **Sign** to begin the signing process (or delete it if no longer needed).
##### Step 4
Complete the signing flow based on the signing account's sign method.
##### Step 5
Wait for confirmation as the extrinsic is submitted and finalized on-chain.
##### Step 6
Inspect the extrinsic in a block explorer via the transaction's block explorer menu item.
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