[Polkadot Launches 2.0 Elastic Scaling Model via Referendum] Polkadot has officially entered the 2.0 era through Referendum 1721, eliminating the parachain slot auctions to address high entry barriers, while introducing a new elastic scaling model compatible with the EVM environment and enhancing liquidity. The Polkadot Hub Growth Plan is expected to launch in Q1 2026, and the DOT inflation rate will be reduced to 3.1%.