# Polkadot Digest 21 Apr 2023

**URL:** <https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-digest-21-apr-2023/2673>\
**Category:** Digest\
**Created:** [April 21, 2023, 7:16am UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-digest-21-apr-2023/2673 "2023-04-21T07:16:33Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 21, 2023, 7:16am UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-digest-21-apr-2023/2673/1 "2023-04-21T07:16:33Z")

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## 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](https://polkadot.network/blog/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. [Increase maximum active validator count to 500 | Polkassembly](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](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](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referendum/115)

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](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](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. [https://parachains.info/auctions/kusama](https://parachains.info/auctions/kusama)

There are now 12 referenda in Kusama OpenGov on which all KSM holders can vote. [Polkadot/Substrate Portal](https://polkadot.js.org/apps/?rpc=wss%3A%2F%2Fkusama-rpc.dwellir.com#/referenda)