Polkadot News
Referendum 1427, proposing to update Polkadot to runtime 1.4.0, is now up for vote. Polkassembly - Referendum #1427
Of note in this runtime upgrade is the ability for members of nomination pools to participate in OpenGov voting and the ability to transfer Polkadot-native assets to Ethereum. For more details, see Release Runtimes 1.4.0 · polkadot-fellows/runtimes · GitHub
Referendum 1424, proposing to force_upgrade the Parallel parachain in order to ameliorate a hack, is passing almost unanimously with 14.6% support. This means 14.6% of all available DOT is voting in favor (or deliberately abstaining). Polkassembly - Referendum #1424
For more information on Polkadot governance statistics, check out the Polkadot Dune governance dashboard, created by Colorful Notion. https://dune.com/substrate/polkadot-gov
There is now a rewards pool for people discussing Polkadot on X, powered by Kaito. https://x.com/_kaitoai/status/1890022107561816241
Kusama News
Referendum 494, proposing to update Kusama runtime to version 1.4.0, is now up for vote. Polkassembly - Referendum #494
Of note is the removal of additional funding for Kappa Sigma Mu, allowing governance to set burn parameters, and allow governance voting by members of nomination pools. For details, see Release Runtimes 1.4.0 · polkadot-fellows/runtimes · GitHub
Referendum 490, providing 33’333 KSM as liquidity to the Hydration omnipool on Polkadot, has passed and executed. Polkassembly - Referendum #490
Referendum 491, proposing to deregister parathread 3390, is passing almost unanimously. Polkassembly - Referendum #491