The implementation of the Polkadot Unified Address Format (UAF) has begun and is live on Talisman 2.5. As parachains (such as Bifrost) complete the UAF rollout, users will be able to use the same Substrate address across all parachains.
Due to a very large DOT withdrawal on Hydration, GDOT prices and DOT lending rates experienced some volatility this week. Referendum 219, now passed, aimed to reduce DOT lending rates by adjusting the Reserve Factor to 10% and Optimal Usage to 85%.
Bifrost has initiated Polkadot Wish for Change Referendum 1778 to explore the idea of diversifying the treasury into revenue-generating parachain tokens such as bbBNC and HDX.