To prepare for the upcoming Burndrop program, Astar has launched Proof of Conviction, a testing phase designed to gather data and guide users through the flow. Participants who lock and burn 2026 ASTR can mint a soulbound Burndrop Passport.
Parity CEO Gavin Wood has published his Polkadot 2025 Roundup, emphasizing at as year of change. Key shifts include his return as CEO, the migration from Relay Chain to Asset Hub, and a new product-led direction for the protocol. Looking ahead to 2026, the focus shifts to mass adoption by ensuring Polkadot鈥檚 usefulness and usability extends beyond the crypto-native population.
