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# Summary

This is a full release that upgrades Substrate/Cumulus/Polkadot version. The metadata version is increased from v13 to v14, which requires all clients to upgrade their SDK to latest version that supports metadata v14. XCM version is also increased from v1 to v2.

# Technical Details

- Release page: https://github.com/AcalaNetwork/Acala/releases/tag/1.6.0
- Runtime Wasm: https://gateway.pinata.cloud/ipfs/QmQ7jd5v1ZnEWRxE1pP36ux3DVFtcrZnPg6LWzkg3nw1wP

# Related links:

- https://karura.subscan.io/referenda/26
- https://www.subsquare.io/karura/democracy/referendum/26
- https://acala.discourse.group/t/26-runtime-upgrade-xcm-v2-and-metadata-v14/400

Read more on the democracy process and how to participate [here ](https://wiki.acala.network/karura/get-started/governance/participate-in-democracy).

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Runtime Upgrade - XCM v2 and Metadata v14

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# Summary

This is a runtime release that fixes another Liquid Staking redeem fee issue to avoid charge redeeming fee multiple times when updating redeem requests.

# Technical Details

- Release page: [https://github.com/AcalaNetwork/Acala/releases/tag/1.5.3](https://github.com/AcalaNetwork/Acala/releases/tag/1.5.3)
- Runtime Wasm: [https://gateway.pinata.cloud/ipfs/QmZ1oHavoZHsnAJP3AQ7ECjdjZyoWZZiHQDJMABfaFC3AY](https://gateway.pinata.cloud/ipfs/QmZ1oHavoZHsnAJP3AQ7ECjdjZyoWZZiHQDJMABfaFC3AY)

# Related links:

- [https://karura.subscan.io/referenda/25](https://karura.subscan.io/referenda/25)
- [https://www.subsquare.io/karura/democracy/referendum/25](https://www.subsquare.io/karura/democracy/referendum/25)
- [https://acala.discourse.group/t/25-runtime-upgrade-avoid-double-charge-of-liquid-staking-redeeming-fee-multiple-times-when-updating-redeeming-requests/399
](https://acala.discourse.group/t/25-runtime-upgrade-avoid-double-charge-of-liquid-staking-redeeming-fee-multiple-times-when-updating-redeeming-requests/399
)
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Runtime Upgrade - Avoid double charge of Liquid Staking redeeming fee multiple times when updating redeeming requests

Untitled - motion #131

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# Summary

This is a runtime release that fixes Liquid Staking redeem fee and increase Swap trading path limit from 3 to 4 to allow automatic swap of some trading pairs that was not possible.

# Technical Details

- Release page: [https://github.com/AcalaNetwork/Acala/releases/tag/1.5.2](https://github.com/AcalaNetwork/Acala/releases/tag/1.5.2)
- Runtime Wasm: [https://gateway.pinata.cloud/ipfs/QmXDKp7PWPuK8rnbzS9dmdomRFDj9xi5A9htr8ZpAARyq4](https://gateway.pinata.cloud/ipfs/QmXDKp7PWPuK8rnbzS9dmdomRFDj9xi5A9htr8ZpAARyq4)

# Related links:

- [https://karura.subscan.io/referenda/24](https://karura.subscan.io/referenda/24)
- [https://www.subsquare.io/karura/democracy/referendum/24](https://www.subsquare.io/karura/democracy/referendum/24)
- [https://acala.discourse.group/t/24-runtime-upgrade-improve-liquid-staking-redeem-feature-and-fix-karura-swap-for-some-trading-pairs/397](https://acala.discourse.group/t/24-runtime-upgrade-improve-liquid-staking-redeem-feature-and-fix-karura-swap-for-some-trading-pairs/397)

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Untitled - external proposal 0x882821

Untitled - motion #123

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# Summary

This proposal will start the [bootstraping](https://wiki.acala.network/karura/defi-hub/swap/bootstrap-a-pool) period for trading pair BNC/kUSD on Karura Swap.

## Proposal

* Enable Bootstrap for KSM/kUSD pool at block **#782000** (est. 2021/10/19 13:00 UTC)
* **48 hours** of bootstrapping period ends at **#795800** (est. 2021/10/21 13:00 UTC)
* Minimum liquidity target is **20,000 BNC** OR **200,000 kUSD**
* Minimum contribution requirement is **0.1 BNC** OR **1 kUSD**

No trading is allowed during Bootstrap, and trading can only be enabled once the following criteria are met:

* The **`Not Before`** block #795800 (est. 2021/10/21 1300 UTC) has passed AND
* Either the pool has **20,000 BNC** OR **200,000 kUSD** in liquidity
* Both BNC & kUSD has >0 liquidity

If this referendum passes, and Bootstrap kicks off:

* It will start block #782000 till #795800 (roughly 48 hours)
* **NO trading is allowed** during this period
* You can contribute liquidity for BNC, or kUSD, or BNC & kUSD at the same time. The actual exchange rate of BNC/kUSD can only be known once the Bootstrap is completed .
* At the time of your contribution, you are allocated a number of LP tokens, and indicative LP shares of the pool, which are subject to change as more liquidity is added.
* **You should only participate if you want to become a liquidity provider for the pool. Please be aware of** [ **various risks** ](https://wiki.acala.network/karura/defi-hub/swap/lp-returns-and-risks) **associated with being a liquidity provider** .


**Note:** Please read carefully [how the Bootstrap works ](https://wiki.acala.network/karura/defi-hub/swap/bootstrap-a-pool), and [various risks ](https://wiki.acala.network/karura/defi-hub/swap/lp-returns-and-risks) associated with being a liquidity provider.

If you just want to trade, then please wait till the trading is enabled.

# Incentive Program

Bifrost Foundation have allocated 200,000 BNC for an incentive program for the liquidity provider of BNC/kUSD pool with total duration of 3 months. In additional to that, Acala Foundation also allocated 25,000 KAR as additional incentive to BNC/kUSD liquidity providers.

- Total Incentives
  - **200,000 BNC** or 66,666 BNC per month for 3 months
  - **25,000 KAR** or 8333 KAR per month for 3 months
- Duration: from block **#795800** to **#1443800**
- Loyalty Bonus Percentage: **70%**
  - Claim rewards before loyalty program ends will void loyalty bonus, which is 70% of the rewards. Read more [here](https://wiki.acala.network/karura/defi-hub/swap/lp-returns-and-risks#loyalty-bonus).
  - Claim rewards after loyalty program ends (#1443800) will be eligible for the loyalty bonus.

# Additional Links

- Previous discussion: [https://acala.discourse.group/t/list-bnc-kusd-pair-via-bootstrap-on-karura-swap/291](https://acala.discourse.group/t/list-bnc-kusd-pair-via-bootstrap-on-karura-swap/291)
- Subscan: [https://karura.subscan.io/referenda/22](https://karura.subscan.io/referenda/22)
- SubSquare: [https://www.subsquare.io/karura/democracy/referendum/22](https://www.subsquare.io/karura/democracy/referendum/22)
- Karura Forum: [https://acala.discourse.group/t/21-list-bnc-kusd-pair-on-karura-swap-and-incentive-program-for-bnc-kusd-liquidity-providers/383](https://acala.discourse.group/t/21-list-bnc-kusd-pair-on-karura-swap-and-incentive-program-for-bnc-kusd-liquidity-providers/383)

List BNC/kUSD pair on Karura Swap and incentive program for BNC/kUSD liquidity providers

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# Summary

This is a runtime release that upgrades Substrate/Cumulus version to v0.9.10 and add the support of redeem LKSM.

# Technical Details

- Release page: [https://github.com/AcalaNetwork/Acala/releases/tag/1.5.1](https://github.com/AcalaNetwork/Acala/releases/tag/1.5.1)
- Runtime Wasm: [https://gateway.pinata.cloud/ipfs/QmVVQYC2STatG41rGzM4816afmLnRkxVwBkEMUw8EHD29k](https://gateway.pinata.cloud/ipfs/QmVVQYC2STatG41rGzM4816afmLnRkxVwBkEMUw8EHD29k)

# Related links:

- [https://karura.subscan.io/referenda/21](https://karura.subscan.io/referenda/21)
- [https://www.subsquare.io/karura/democracy/referendum/21](https://www.subsquare.io/karura/democracy/referendum/21)
- [https://acala.discourse.group/t/21-runtime-upgrade-general-upgrade-add-redeem-lksm-functionality/380](https://acala.discourse.group/t/21-runtime-upgrade-general-upgrade-add-redeem-lksm-functionality/380)

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#21 Runtime Upgrade - General upgrade & add redeem LKSM functionality

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# Summary

This runtime upgrade fixes XCM compatibility issue with XCM V1 & V2. This will restore the KSM crosschain transfer ability with Kusama and Liquid Staking minting feature.

# Technical Details

- Release page: [https://github.com/AcalaNetwork/Acala/releases/tag/1.4.4](https://github.com/AcalaNetwork/Acala/releases/tag/1.4.4)
- Runtime Wasm: [https://gateway.pinata.cloud/ipfs/QmVHqm7EGBPEmYGir2p3KpBEfukUDq9KnB1rGJrFQSFW7E](https://gateway.pinata.cloud/ipfs/QmVHqm7EGBPEmYGir2p3KpBEfukUDq9KnB1rGJrFQSFW7E)

# Related links:

- [https://karura.subscan.io/referenda/20](https://karura.subscan.io/referenda/20)
- [https://www.subsquare.io/karura/democracy/referendum/20](https://www.subsquare.io/karura/democracy/referendum/20)
- [https://acala.discourse.group/t/20-runtime-upgrade-restore-crosschain-functionality/369](https://acala.discourse.group/t/20-runtime-upgrade-restore-crosschain-functionality/369)

Read more on the democracy process and how to participate [here ](https://wiki.acala.network/karura/get-started/governance/participate-in-democracy).

Runtime Upgrade - Restore crosschain functionality

More details at [https://acala.discourse.group/t/open-hrmp-cross-chain-communication-between-bifrost-and-karura-parachain/316](https://acala.discourse.group/t/open-hrmp-cross-chain-communication-between-bifrost-and-karura-parachain/316)

Accept HRMP channel request from Bifrost

More details at [https://acala.discourse.group/t/open-hrmp-cross-chain-communication-between-bifrost-and-karura-parachain](https://acala.discourse.group/t/open-hrmp-cross-chain-communication-between-bifrost-and-karura-parachain)

Open HRMP channel request to Bifrost

Untitled - motion #97

# Summary

This runtime upgrade consists of the following functional changes:

- Adds support to Bifrost vsKSM
- Removes legacy migration

### Proposal
The proposal ( `parachainSystem.authorizeUpgrade(0xb3b3c05df889115452d3129e76a2f67f538f3c77e2b7cb284a810293678366aa)` ) is now available on the:
- [Polkadot App - Karura parachain - Democracy section](https://polkadot.js.org/apps/?rpc=wss%3A%2F%2Fkarura-rpc-2.aca-api.network%2Fws#/democracy).
- [Subsquare Referendum 16](https://www.subsquare.io/karura/democracy/referendum/16)
- [Karura Subscan Referenda 16](https://karura.subscan.io/referenda/16)

Read more on the democracy process and how to participate [here](https://wiki.acala.network/karura/get-started/governance/participate-in-democracy).

### Technical Details

- Preimage: `parachainSystem.authorizeUpgrade(0xb3b3c05df889115452d3129e76a2f67f538f3c77e2b7cb284a810293678366aa)`

![](upload://umiTlzX5Zwmjmwy1xRB3ay0ab1l.png)

- Hash: `0xc3e1e525be6e4a5a3d86521abb68b1f77306e967b2b797ad156424398dd5d292`
- Release page: [Release Karura 1.4.3](https://github.com/AcalaNetwork/Acala/releases/tag/1.4.3)
- Runtime Wasm: https://gateway.pinata.cloud/ipfs/QmNVhncQ1aCvZhMSYR1dtMT2NNuLXm4C323fALiPHcbgy4

You can verify the upgrade by following this [guide](https://wiki.acala.network/karura/get-started/governance/how-to-verify-a-runtime-upgrade).

Runtime Upgrade - Enable vsKSM from Bifrost

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# Summary

This proposal will enable the following changes

* [LKSM staking incentive](https://wiki.acala.network/karura/defi-hub/incentive-program/lksm-splash-rewards#lksm-staking-rewards)
* Bootstrap for LKSM/KSM pool, read more on [Bootstrap here](https://wiki.acala.network/karura/defi-hub/swap/bootstrap-a-pool)
* [LKSM/KSM pool incentives](https://wiki.acala.network/karura/defi-hub/incentive-program/lksm-splash-rewards#lksm-ksm-pool-lp-staking-rewards)

## Bootstrap Details
* bootstrap **begins ~UTC 7:30 am Sep 28 (Block# 639000)** and lasts 2 hours **ends ~UTC 9:30 am Sep 28 (End block # 639600)**
* minimum liquidity target for **2500 LKSM is** OR minimum liquidity target for **250 KSM**
* each contribution requires a minimum of **0.1 KSM** OR a minimum of **1 LKSM**

No trading is allowed during Bootstrap, and trading can only be enabled once the following criteria are met:

* The `Not Before` block # 639600 has passed AND
* Either **the pool has 250 KSM** OR **2500 LKSM** in liquidity
* Both KSM & LKSM has >0 liquidity

## Mining Details
* Incentive start **~UTC 9:30 am Sep 28 (block # 639600)**
* Loyalty Program lasts for 4 months **ends ~UTC Jan 30 2022 (block #1503600)**

# Links
- [Acala Forum Post](https://acala.discourse.group/t/15-incentive-program-for-lksm-staking-lksm-ksm-liquidity-pool/328)
- [Subscan](https://karura.subscan.io/referenda/15)
- [SubSquare](https://www.subsquare.io/karura/democracy/referendum/15)
