A concise explanation of what is actually happening in the Polkadot ecosystem right now. This post provides context around governance reforms, architectural changes, and economic decisions that are often misunderstood. It explains why things feel quieter, why processes are stricter, and how these shifts fit into Polkadot鈥檚 long term design. If recent changes have felt confusing, this is the missing context. Link: https://x.com/i/status/2010788881692524832
I used this thread to reflect on Gavin Wood鈥檚 2025 Polkadot roundup from my own perspective. Instead of listing features or milestones, I focused on the deliberate decisions Polkadot made last year. The work around reducing complexity, restructuring the core, and laying foundations that only reveal their value with time and how 2025 is a year that will make more sense in hindsight, with 2026 being where those choices start to show their weight. Link: https://x.com/i/status/2006724028862439767
A thread on Kusama moving from approval to execution. Revive entering enactment after governance passed, bringing Ethereum compatible smart contracts to Kusama Hub. A follow up quote post highlighting the changes made after the enactment occured and the upgrade went live on chain. Link : https://x.com/i/status/2005580117675024811
