# Summary

This is a runtime release for Acala and Karura that upgrades Substrate/Cumulus/Polkadot to v0.9.19, enables Taiga protocol to use ERC20, and improves gas when calling ERC20 in EVM+ from pallets.

Release Note: https://github.com/AcalaNetwork/Acala/releases/tag/2.6.0

# Referendum

* https://acala.subscan.io/referenda/10
* https://acala.subsquare.io/democracy/referendum/10

The proposal from Subsquid Lab Official outlines ongoing development and maintenance costs for public Subsquid Archives and the Giant Squid API. It covers the provision of archives, a crucial component of Polkadot and Kusama data infrastructure, offering access to on-chain data for various parachains. Additionally, the Giant Squid API provides GraphQL endpoints for exploring relay and parachain statistics, supporting a wide range of projects. The proposal seeks funding for the continued operation and expansion of these services. Overall, it aims to enhance accessibility and usability of on-chain data for developers and users within the Polkadot and Kusama ecosystems.

Polkadot's sponsorship of the two-day Soulbound event during the Bali Blockchain Summit in August demonstrated significant benefits for Polkadot, as evidenced by the aftermovie and other success metrics.

The Bali Polkadot community organized 9 bi-weekly BlockTalk meet-ups, engaging over 270 participants, to share updates on Polkadot, the crypto market, and Blockchain and Web3 concepts.

Establishment of the Polkadot Sanctuary in Bali, providing a rent-free space as a central hub for Polkadot enthusiasts to access resources and foster collaboration.

Five Polkadot Ambassador Candidates have been onboarded to expand Polkadot's network and drive adoption in Bali, with one candidate already becoming a fully-fledged ambassador.

Efforts to persuade the local government to adopt Substrate and utilize the Polkadot ecosystem have been fruitful, creating job opportunities for substrate developers in the region.

The Polkadot community successfully hosted the Polkadot Decoded Viewing Party, drawing 70 attendees and showcasing the technological advancements and possibilities of Polkadot, igniting interest within the local blockchain community.

The Polkadot Sanctuary brand has been established across social media platforms, including Twitter and Telegram, with plans for website reconstruction by year-end.

- **Problem Statement:** Updating Acala and Karura to v0.9.19 to enhance Substrate/Cumulus/Polkadot, enable Taiga protocol to utilize ERC20, and improve gas efficiency when calling ERC20 in EVM+ from pallets.
- **Significance:** Enhancing compatibility and efficiency for Acala and Karura networks.
- **Proposed Solution:** Implementing a runtime release to upgrade Acala and Karura networks.
- **Expected Outcomes:** Improved functionality, enhanced performance, and increased network efficiency.

#10 Runtime Upgrade - Upgrade Substrate/Cumulus/Polkadot and improve ERC20 integration

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