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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.
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Ambassador Fellowship Attempts a Challenging Ascent
In Referendum 1614, the Polkadot Ambassador Fellowship is requesting 1.98M USDC to fund the Ascent Cycle, the next phase of its growth, from July 2025 to March 2026. This phase aims to onboard 70 new ambassadors, establish regional cores, and build specialist verticals in key areas.
Ref #98 Waters Down Delays
Hydration Referendum 98, if passed, will request the Technical Committee to whitelist all referenda related to the GIGAHydration campaign. With Polkadot Treasury funds hitting the Hydration wallet on June 26th, this will help to expedite the launch of incentives on June 27th.
DVs to Get a Vocal Reduction
Based on community feedback, Karam (Web3 Foundation) has proposed some possible changes to the Decentralized Voices (DV) program. Firstly, up to eight doxxed individuals could be appointed as DV-Light delegates. They would receive approximately 10% voting power, and be encouraged to only vote on topics that match their specializations. In addition, the number of DV-DAOs could be increased to up to ten, and receive much smaller voting power. Additional rules would be brought in to prevent conflicts of interest and members voting in multiple DAOs.
Wishing for Change is Free. A Non-custodial Polkadot Visa Card? Priceless
Polkadot Wish for Change Referendum 1608 seeks the Polkadot DAO’s approval to initiate the rollout of the non-custodial Polkadot Visa Debit Card. All integration costs would be covered by Referendum 1573 which is funding Polkadot App related expenses for the next six months.
