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This video provides a comprehensive update on the Polkadot ecosystem, covering educational initiatives, technical milestones, and governance developments. The creator announces the new Polkadot Blockchain Academy website and an upcoming online course called PBA X, while also highlighting significant achievements in decentralization, transaction throughput, and community participation.
New Polkadot Blockchain Academy Portal
The academy has launched a new, simple WordPress-based web portal where users can find all information about the academy, courses, and upcoming programs. This is particularly significant as it marks the first time the Polkadot Blockchain Academy is being conducted online in such an open manner. The creator expresses personal enthusiasm, stating they will enroll in this new edition of the course.
PBA X Online Course Information
The PBA X is the designation for this online course. Unfortunately, it is not free—participants need to pay $ to enroll, with payment options available via credit card or DOT tokens. The course is highly recommended for developers, builders, founders, and anyone interested in learning blockchain development. While the initial knowledge is general and applicable to any ecosystem, the course progressively specializes in Polkadot technology and current developments.
Ambassador Program Transformation
The Polkadot Ambassador program is undergoing a significant transformation, transitioning to become a 'collective.' This change is expected to improve performance, better utilize resources, empower the community more effectively, and give voice to more participants. The creator notes they have never participated in the Ambassador program as they have always been totally against it, but acknowledges the potential benefits of this new approach for community empowerment.
Breaking Multiple Records
Polkadot has achieved several remarkable records: the highest Nakamoto coefficient ever (indicating maximum decentralization), a new transaction per second record with Kusama achieving 128,000 TPS (with this test coming soon to Polkadot), and most importantly, a record-breaking participation in the Open Gov governance model with over 10-14% of all token holders participating. This represents hundreds of millions of dollars in voting weight—over $1,000 million—demonstrating unprecedented community engagement.
Parallel Finance Resolution
The video addresses the controversial Parallel Finance hack situation, which was resolved through on-chain governance. The referendum addressed security issues related to Parallel Finance's parachain, and through the Open Gov process, all problems and potential dangers have been addressed. Users who had funds locked in Parallel Finance will be able to recover them in the near future. The creator recommends visiting Polkadot governance forums, specifically Polkassembly, for more details on this referendum.
Key takeaways
- The new Polkadot Blockchain Academy online course (PBA X) costs $ and accepts payment in DOT tokens
- Polkadot achieved a record 128,000 TPS on Kusama and the highest Nakamoto coefficient for decentralization
- Governance participation reached over 10-14% of token holders, representing over $1 billion in voting weight
- The Parallel Finance hack was resolved through on-chain governance, allowing affected users to recover funds
- The Ambassador program is becoming a collective to better empower the community
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