Please note this is a `batch` call proposal, combining the Polkadot upgrade with the Statemint upgrade: 

- Batch call hash: `0xbf60cbdd406036e0b6a3028763bfe20d9569780c0ffddc75cf209358fce3111c`
- Call design: [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1emtVtvZ-4skQnKDJj5r0_fP1bm-q4l4l/view?usp=sharing).

The **Polkadot runtime** will be upgraded to **v9170** - Release notes, runtime changes and proposal hash can be found [HERE](https://github.com/paritytech/polkadot/releases/tag/v0.9.17-rc4). This release improves the block time degradation issues, as seen [on Kusama](https://github.com/paritytech/polkadot/issues/4911). It also includes new changes in the runtime: like optimised weights and contains the PR to fully enable the bags list on polkadot, which **removes the need of having a strict maximum count for nominators** and also fully alleviates the phantom nominator issue. Both of these are explained further [in the January issue of "Polkadot Staking Progress”](https://docs.google.com/document/d/12MPnxGzoiRcJJYAGOYVU8dGUkqybuhoQX7wg5ouGfgU/edit?usp=sharing). 
- Call hash for polkadot upgrade: `0x8eb2806cbdf1a4ba91334669b2476870134db3af5c77f418152af0ad354d3b32`
 
The **Statemint runtime** will be upgraded to [v700](https://github.com/paritytech/cumulus/releases/tag/parachains-v7.0.0-rc8):

-  The Uniques pallet includes an [extra storage item](https://github.com/paritytech/substrate/pull/9940) linking class owners to their NFT classes. This storage map comes in handy for UI developers, especially around the UX of creating and minting NFTs.

- With the inclusion of [Polkadot 4470](https://github.com/paritytech/polkadot/pull/4470) and [Cumulus 831](https://github.com/paritytech/cumulus/pull/831), parachains that have HRMP channels with Statemint will finally be able to use them in both directions. For parachain developers, note that this is a breaking change and if you've used reserve backed transfers from Statemint then you will need to migrate some storage items.

- It addresses all issues found by independent auditors regarding the Statemint runtimes. For Statemint, this means that once teleportation is ready (pending some final disputes related features) it should be OK to lift the call filter restricting asset/unique creation, opening the door for fungible and non-fungible assets in the Polkadot network. 

As usual, the Statemint proposal will dispatch an `authorizeUpgrade` message. All info about the upgrade can be found on the link above. 

- Hash for XCM call (council motion) can be found [HERE](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BvnGFDK2KVjvFNMxs6qA9evkeSyniOdS/view?usp=sharing).
 - Hash: `0x8adb4ccdf996f05fa7941ce3b56ecec6dd49a88d9db445963e813ac10cadd326`.
- Encoded call: `0x01028adb4ccdf996f05fa7941ce3b56ecec6dd49a88d9db445963e813ac10cadd326`
- Runtime release can be found [HERE](https://github.com/paritytech/cumulus/releases/tag/parachains-v7.0.0-rc8).

Feel free to use srtool yourself to check the proposal hash. If passed by the Council, this proposal should be voted by the community and enacted after. Make sure to vote at your convenience!

Polkadotters proposes a comprehensive plan to increase awareness and engagement within the Polkadot ecosystem. Their strategy includes regular content creation, event organization, community engagement, and infrastructure support. Initiatives like weekly news updates, governance news, and Polkadot meetups are prioritized, alongside Twitter spaces, AMAs and Zealy quests. The team seeks funding for 12 months to support their activities and commits to provide regular reports on their progress.

Host 3 meetups with at least 50 participants joining the face-to-face meetup.

Publish 120 articles related to Polkadot on PolkaWorld Wechat Official Account.

Interview 6 team members from Polkadot eco-projects.

Add 6 new live broadcasts, with 3 broadcasts in each series.

Add 3 larger online live broadcasts.

Create 12 English education videos with both English and Chinese subtitles.

Host 6 online broadcasts:3 for the parachain ecosystem/Crowdloans/dapp topic with 3 Polkadot ecosystem teams and 3 for Q&A from the community.

Interview 6 parachains or eco-projects and edit into full videos to help the community learn about parachains that have won the slot auctions and projects built with the Polkadot tech stack.

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beneficiary

- Polkadot and Statemint runtimes are being upgraded.
- Polkadot upgrade improves block time degradation issues and removes the need for a strict maximum count for nominators.
- Statemint upgrade includes improvements for UI developers and allows HRMP channels to be used in both directions.
- Statemint upgrade addresses all issues found by auditors and opens the door for fungible and non-fungible assets in the Polkadot network.
- The upgrades will be voted on by the community and enacted if passed.

Polkadot Runtime Upgrade to v9170 and Statemint Runtime Upgrade to v700

Tech Committee

#35 Polkadot Runtime Upgrade to v9170 and Statemint Runtime Upgrade to v700

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