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OpenGov is all about putting governance in the hands of the community. In this category, we explore how Polkadot's unique governance model empowers users to propose, vote, and shape the future of the network. From referendum mechanics to decision-making processes, these articles break it all down so you can better understand how Polkadot's decentralized governance works—and how you can get involved.

Read a total of 63 articles and 477 news on Polkadot OpenGov written by our community creators

the dirty secret of crypto governance - most founders don't actually want to give up control
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gbaci
gbaci·May 26, 2025

the dirty secret of crypto governance - most founders don't actually want to give up control

I hypothesize why Polkadot is the only blockchain to follow through on the ideal of decentralized governance Link: https://x.com/gbaciX/status/1927047346870694368

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Polkadot Storage Ref 1313
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itsravi
itsravi·December 12, 2024

Polkadot Storage Ref 1313

In this thread I share about Polkadot storage and how this will help Polkadot ecosystem.

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Polkadot fam, this is your moment!
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Pieky
Pieky·November 30, 2024

Polkadot fam, this is your moment!

Instead of amplifying the outcry about theft caused by Parallel FI , I use the SOS call from a holder to showcase Polkadot’s unique community while helping him. This shines a positive light in this crisis. https://x.com/_Pieky_/status/1862638248255779087

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Understanding the Referenda 1301
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itsravi
itsravi·November 19, 2024

Understanding the Referenda 1301

In this post, I tried to explain about a technical block sync issue in Substrate and how subcoin is solving. https://x.com/its_ravii/status/1858945232190271557?t=f8nfASpf6AdaYDMla8nRhg&s=19

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The world is full of dreamers. But Polkadot isn't made for them.
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Pieky
Pieky·November 19, 2024

The world is full of dreamers. But Polkadot isn't made for them.

Empower people not to be scared by whales and FUD. Showing a passionated actor like Leemo as example. https://x.com/_Pieky_/status/1858617745773850988

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Giving OpenGov a face and a human touch
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Pieky
Pieky·November 19, 2024

Giving OpenGov a face and a human touch

To reinforce the interview with Alice & Bob and to make it personal for the reader, creating curiosity https://x.com/_Pieky_/status/1857903193516290247

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Pieky
Pieky·November 18, 2024

Bringing clarity for ambassador fellowship proposal

simplifying facts about the new ambassador fellowship, especially making clear gav read/comment it to rallye support. https://x.com/_Pieky_/status/1857787977230925873

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Free yourself from the centralized world
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Pieky
Pieky·November 17, 2024

Free yourself from the centralized world

A general empowerment post to boost the graphic, no specific call-to-action https://x.com/_Pieky_/status/1855016707862954364

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Controversies in decentralized governance.
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mikewill
mikewill·November 17, 2024

Controversies in decentralized governance.

The thread analyzes a Sub0 panel session discussion, highlighting the relevance of cross community interactions for blockchain growth.

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DarkGov in OpenGov
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Pieky
Pieky·November 12, 2024

DarkGov in OpenGov

Picked up the community vibe about opengov https://x.com/_Pieky_/status/1854614726333927801 Another >1k views with Elons OpenGov post: https://x.com/_Pieky_/status/1856726523962675302

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promoting proposal voting
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Pieky
Pieky·November 4, 2024

promoting proposal voting

highlighting voting with 3x convinction without additional lock-time for user staking. https://x.com/_Pieky_/status/1853015914335318413

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Opengov News

Voices of Decentralized Change
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yay.oi 🥚
yay.oi 🥚·July 21, 2025

Voices of Decentralized Change

The Web3 Foundation is now accepting applications Cohort 5 of the Decentralized Voices program. Up to 10 DAOs will be delegated 2M DOT and 30K KSM of voting power, while the new DV Guardians grant voting power of 200K DOT and 5K KSM to up to 8 doxxed individuals.

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Three Pools Enter One Gets Juiced
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yay.oi 🥚
yay.oi 🥚·July 21, 2025

Three Pools Enter One Gets Juiced

Three concurrent referenda have been initiated on Hydration to decide which asset in the Omnipool will be the first to get GIGABoosted. Either tBTC, 2-Pool Stables (USDT/ USDC), or KSM will receive 15K additional GDOT incentives for a 3-week period, for a maximum APR of 222%.

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Coretime Countdown Begins for Astar
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yay.oi 🥚
yay.oi 🥚·July 21, 2025

Coretime Countdown Begins for Astar

Astar has initiated Referendum 31, which proposes to open HRMP channels with the Coretime chain. This is the first of two referenda that, if passed, will transition Astar to Agile Coretime core renewals once its parachain lease expires in August.

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A Solar Boost From GIGAHydration
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yay.oi 🥚
yay.oi 🥚·July 21, 2025

A Solar Boost From GIGAHydration

Hydration Referendum 133, if passed, will add 10K GDOT of GIGAHydration Incentives to SOL in the Omnipool for the next 2 months.

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Pump DOT Fun!
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Dodow
Dodow·July 17, 2025

Pump DOT Fun!

WagMedia Weekly - Newsletter Edition 107 Editorial by Cover Image by Top Story written by Featured Report written by Wag Roundup written by

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TRAC Joins the Hydration Flow
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yay.oi 🥚
yay.oi 🥚·July 17, 2025

TRAC Joins the Hydration Flow

Hydration Referendum 126, now passed, authorized the addition of Origin Trail’s TRAC token to the Omnipool.

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Hydration Brings Trio to Borrowing
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yay.oi 🥚
yay.oi 🥚·July 17, 2025

Hydration Brings Trio to Borrowing

Now open for voting, Hydration Referendum 127, if passed, will add and incentivize 3-Pool aUSDT/USDT/USDC on Hydration Borrow.

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Robots Ready to Cash In
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yay.oi 🥚
yay.oi 🥚·July 17, 2025

Robots Ready to Cash In

XMAQUINA Referendum BOT-02, proposing a strategic investment of 350,000 USDC in 1X Technologies, is now open for voting.

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yay.oi 🥚
yay.oi 🥚·July 17, 2025

Kusama Sets Caps and Lights Fires

The Kusama Inflation Reduction Act, WFC Referendum 560, proposes a series of measures to burn KSM, and an inflation cap of 5%.

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Polkadot Africa Banks on Builders
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yay.oi 🥚
yay.oi 🥚·July 17, 2025

Polkadot Africa Banks on Builders

In Polkadot Referendum 1672, Polkadot Africa is seeking 352K USDC to fund an additional year of builder and community growth in Africa. Over the next year it is planning to conduct numerous developer workshops, bootcamps, and hackathons, while furthering community engagement.

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WAG's the Plan?
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Dodow
Dodow·July 10, 2025

WAG's the Plan?

WagMedia Weekly - Newsletter Edition 106 Editorial by Cover Image by Top Story written by Wag Roundup written by

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