Runtime 25000 has been successfully deployed with several infrastructure improvements, including:
Development of Runtime 25002 is currently underway with the following improvements:
Development continues for the next Faroo release, including:
The backend infrastructure continues to be upgraded with:
Bifrost's Total Value Locked (TVL) reached $17,941,305 this month.
Bifrost has submitted a proposal to renew its 1 million DOT Treasury loan for another 12 months. The proposal includes full repayment of the previous loan's 53,185 DOT interest, a new blended interest rate of approximately 3%, and a commitment to use the capital exclusively for vDOT staking and liquidity support.
The proposal also enables vDOT holders to participate in Polkadot OpenGov through delegated voting.
Read the proposal on Polkadot OpenGov: https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1904
Bifrost is actively preparing vDOT for the upcoming Polkadot Dynamic Allocation Pool (DAP) upgrade.
Once implemented, the network's unbonding period will be reduced to 2 days, allowing vDOT holders to benefit from:
Faroo officially launched the stPROS Pre-Mint campaign this month, allowing users to subscribe through the Faroo App and receive early access before the public launch.
Learn more and join the campaign: https://app.faroo.xyz/pre-mint
Polkadot OpenGov Referendum #1909 introduces the Dynamic Allocation Pool (DAP) reform, allocating 22.6% of staking rewards toward validator self-stake incentives while adopting a 0% validator commission model.
For Bifrost vDOT, these changes are expected to improve validator capital allocation and staking efficiency without changing the underlying risk profile.
Read more: https://x.com/Bifrost/status/2069363718283309307
Bifrost reminded users that the Interlay and Kintsugi networks will officially shut down on July 22, 2026.
Users holding vDOT, vKSM, BNC, or other assets on either network should withdraw their assets before the deadline, as any remaining assets may become inaccessible once the networks are discontinued.
More details: https://x.com/Bifrost/status/2065479295259271174
The Bifrost Foundation has officially submitted a proposal to remove the remaining protocol fees on vDOT by:
If approved, vDOT will become a zero-fee liquid staking token, allowing holders to receive 100% of DOT staking rewards while staking and redeeming without protocol fees.
The proposal is currently open for community discussion and governance voting.
Learn more: https://x.com/Bifrost/status/2071522039152914649
