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xGov-86 proposes Bonfire, a user interface for the ARC-54 ASA burning standard

xGov-86, titled Bonfire, proposes a web application that provides a user interface for the ARC-54 ASA Burning App standard. The app lets users burn Algorand Standard Assets through a verifiable, permissionless process. It is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2024.

The proposal includes multi-wallet connectivity and open-source code. The project states that the standardized burning address is intended to help data-tracking services accurately monitor circulating supply.

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xGov Voting Session 2 scheduled to open 10 November 2023

The Algorand Foundation has released the schedule for the second xGov voting session. The process includes a snapshot of proposals with a status of 'Final' on 31 October 2023, with the voting session expected to open on 10 November 2023 and close on 10 December 2023.

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GP8 draft governance measures propose 40M ALGO rewards, DeFi increase to 27.5M, and consensus pilot, then pause without proceeding

Proposed measures for the upcoming September voting period include an allocation of 40M Algo for governance rewards, alongside specific proposals for xGov pilot funding, NFT rewards, and DeFi rewards. The draft includes plans for a consensus rewards pilot program via targeted DeFi rewards and updated terms for the NFT rewards program.

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GP8 draft proposal sets xGov grant allocation at up to 2M Algo per quarter

The Algorand community is considering a measure to allow the xGov program to automatically draw from quarterly governance rewards to replenish its grant allocation. If approved, the program could access up to 2M Algo per quarter during its pilot phase, with any unused funds from that threshold being distributed as regular governance rewards.