Polkadot Digest 2 Mar 2023

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. 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 https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/learn-auction#mechanics-of-a-candle-auction

Referendum 105, proposing to upgrade system parachains to runtime 9730, has passed. 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). https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/post/1650

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

Kusama News

There are 10 Kusama OpenGov Referenda currently up for vote. 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. 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. https://polkadot.js.org/apps/?rpc=wss%3A%2F%2Fkusama.public.curie.radiumblock.co%2Fws#/parachains/auctions