# Polkadot Digest 26 Apr 2023

**URL:** <https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-digest-26-apr-2023/2722>\
**Category:** Digest\
**Created:** [April 26, 2023, 7:15am UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-digest-26-apr-2023/2722 "2023-04-26T07:15:59Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 26, 2023, 7:15am UTC](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-digest-26-apr-2023/2722/1 "2023-04-26T07:15:59Z")

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## Polkadot News

Referendum 112, proposing to immediately increase the number of validators in the active set to 500, is failing with 25% in favor and 4 days left to vote. [https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referendum/112](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 14 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 20 days left to vote. [Three New HRMP Channels batch On Polkadot | Polkassembly](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referendum/115)

Kamil, who is developing the Kagome C++ Polkadot host, has posted a good explanation of SASSAFRAS, which should eventually replace BABE as Polkadot’s block production mechanism. [https://twitter.com/kamil\_abiy/status/1650872805704052736](https://twitter.com/kamil_abiy/status/1650872805704052736)

## Kusama News

With four days left in the current parachain lease auction, Quartz has been in the lead the entire Ending Period. [https://parachains.info/auctions/kusama](https://parachains.info/auctions/kusama)