💥Breaking news! • Westend staking + gov now live on Asset Hub – first big step in @Polkadot's move from a “heavy” relay chain to a lean consensus layer. • @subscan_io already updated. • @kusamanetwork migration: 15 August • @Polkadot migration: mid-September • DOT reserve moves from Relay Chain → Asset Hub (asset ID unchanged) → parachains must update their XCM paths ASAP. 1⃣What’s a “reserve location” move? Every asset in Polkadot has a chain where the real balance lives. Today DOT’s reserve is the Relay Chain, after the move it’s Asset Hub – same DOT, new home. 2⃣ Why bother? • Strip the Relay Chain down to pure consensus + validation • Asset Hub = faster feature roll-outs (local gov, upgrades, new asset logic) • Unified asset handling across the whole ecosystem 3⃣ Heads-up for DOT holders • Wallets/DApps must update paths or you’ll see “0 balance” 🔍 • All parachains must patch DOT routes or transfers will fail. • UX: users will need clear messaging – DOT isn’t gone, it’s just on Asset Hub. • DEXes/liquidity pools using old paths risk temporary lockups – adjust early! 4⃣ Dev checklist ✔️ • Update XCM config to trust both Relay Chain & Asset Hub (can be done now) • Test DOT flows against Asset Hub • Verify bridges, swaps, payouts 5⃣ Why important? • Redefines DOT’s technical home • Unlocks faster, cheaper cross-chain UX • Preps the Relay Chain for JAM & Elastic Scaling For users: use a wallet that recognizes Asset Hub. For builders: time to ship your updates.