# Polkadot Digest 2 Mar 2023

**URL:** <https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-digest-2-mar-2023/2173>\
**Category:** Digest\
**Created:** [March 2, 2023, 8:23am UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-digest-2-mar-2023/2173 "2023-03-02T08:23:51Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 2, 2023, 8:23am UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-digest-2-mar-2023/2173/1 "2023-03-02T08:23:51Z")

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## Polkadot News

Parathreads 3333 and 3334 have been swapping the lead position numerous times in the current parachain lease auction, with 3333 in the lead now. [Polkadot/Substrate Portal](https://polkadot.js.org/apps/?rpc=wss%3A%2F%2Fpolkadot-rpc.dwellir.com#/parachains/auctions)

This means that, depending on which block is determined to the ending block, either could win. For details on how candle auctions work, see [Web3 and Polkadot - Polkadot Wiki](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/learn-auction#mechanics-of-a-candle-auction)

Referendum 105, proposing to upgrade system parachains to runtime 9730, has passed. [Upgrade System Parachains to v9370 | Polkassembly](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referendum/105)

There is a discussion about modifying nomination parameters on Polkassembly (e.g., increasing minimum nomination pool bond to 500 DOT, increasing minimum direct nomination bond to 200 DOT, and others). [Polkassembly - Discussion on adjusting Nomination Configuration #1650](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/post/1650)

The Polkadot staking rate has increased approximately 1.4 percentage points in the last era, to 49.06%. [Polkadot Staking Dashboard](https://staking.polkadot.network/#/overview)

## Kusama News

There are 10 Kusama OpenGov Referenda currently up for vote. [Polkadot/Substrate Portal](https://polkadot.js.org/apps/?rpc=wss%3A%2F%2Fkusama.public.curie.radiumblock.co%2Fws#/referenda)

Among the Kusama OpenGov Referenda is a Treasury Proposal for Polkadot Safari, a 2-day Polkadot conference in Kenya. [Polkassembly - Referendum #109](https://kusama.polkassembly.io/referenda/109)

With less than 8 hours left in the current parachain lease auction, parathread ID 2262 has been in the lead the entire Ending Period. [Polkadot/Substrate Portal](https://polkadot.js.org/apps/?rpc=wss%3A%2F%2Fkusama.public.curie.radiumblock.co%2Fws#/parachains/auctions)