The DeNet Storage and Watcher Node app has been updated to v2.8. It brings new Watcher Node tasks and stages for additional rewards, and the chance to earn a free Datakeeper Node reservation with every 60 x battery pack purchase.
With the passing of Pendulum Referendum 69, which deployed runtime upgrade v23, collator rewards are now funded by the treasury, effectively capping supply. An upcoming governance proposal will aim to set the total supply to 150M by burning PEN.
Astar has joined the Polkadot Builder Party, which kicked off on October 6th, bringing its own flavor with dedicated bounties, twice-weekly office hours, and hands-on support from its team and community.