The code for the DOT Hard Pressure issuance model has been merged by Dom (Polkadot Fellowship). It’s now set for inclusion in an upcoming Polkadot SDK release, in time for the first-ever DOT halving on March 14, 2026.
It’s the end of an era. After four years of tireless work, 42.7M Youtube views, and 55M X video views, The Kus wrapped its final broadcast with Sunday’s episode of Space Monkeys. As Polkadot enters its next chapter, funding appears to be shifting away from ecosystem communications. Things may be getting a little quieter around here.