Polkadot News
The Staking Update for Q1 2023 has been published, including statistics and an overview of the development in this area taking place. Staking Update: Q1 2023
Referendum 112, proposing to immediately increase the number of validators in the active set to 500, is failing with 25% in favor and 9 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 19 days left to vote. https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referendum/114
Referendum 115, proposing to open three new HRMP channels between Statemint and Bitgreen/Subsocial/Manta, is passing unanimously with 25 days left to vote. Three New HRMP Channels batch On Polkadot | Polkassembly
If you missed yesterday’s Polkadot Community Call, discussing the Polkadot ecosystem, you can hear the recording here: https://twitter.com/Polkadot/status/1649050371753648130?s=20
Or if you missed my AMA yesterday, focusing mostly on Polkadot core technology, you can listen to it here: https://twitter.com/BillLaboon/status/1649035107733209088
Kusama News
With three 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
There are now 12 referenda in Kusama OpenGov on which all KSM holders can vote. Polkadot/Substrate Portal