Polkadot News
Have any questions about Polkadot? I am holding an AMA today at 12.00 UTC (14.00 CET). Ask your questions here! https://twitter.com/BillLaboon/status/1647902889598222341
Referendum 112, proposing to immediately increase the number of validators in the active set to 500, is failing with 25% in favor and 10 days left to vote. https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referendum/112
Referendum 114, proposing to onboard a Bridge Hub system parachain to Polkadot, is currently passing with 99% in favor and 20 days left to vote. https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referendum/114
Note that this was fast-tracked by the Technical Committee. The voting period is normal, but if it passes, enactment will occur approximately one hour afterwards. Governance · Polkadot Wiki
Referendum 115, proposing to open three new HRMP channels between Statemint and Bitgreen/Subsocial/Manta, is passing unanimously with 26 days left to vote. Three New HRMP Channels batch On Polkadot | Polkassembly
The staking rate on Polkadot has increased slightly to 47.5%. Polkadot Staking Dashboard | Polkadot Staking (DOT)
Remember that staking rewards and Treasury funding are impacted by the staking rate. For details, see Advanced Staking Concepts · Polkadot Wiki
Kusama News
With four days left in the current parachain lease auction, Bajun Network has been in the lead the entire Ending Period so far. Kusama Auctions and Crowdloans | Parachains.info
Referendum 160, a testing referendum, has passed (with no effect). https://kusama.polkassembly.io/referenda/160
The staking rate on Kusama has increased slightly to 51.75%. Polkadot Staking Dashboard | Polkadot Staking (DOT)