A new referendum is currently active in the Polkadot ecosystem, aiming to significantly change validator requirements. The key proposal is that validators would need to provide at least 10,000 DOT as their own stake. This measure is designed to improve network security and long-term stability.
Validators play a central role in Proof-of-Stake networks, as they confirm transactions and help secure the blockchain. Under the proposed reform, validators would carry the main slashing risk through their own capital commitment.
This change is also considered an important step toward Polkadot’s next major staking upgrade. One of the planned improvements is a reduction in unstaking time from around 28 days to approximately 24–48 hours. For nominators, this could make staking more flexible, allowing them to continue earning rewards without being directly exposed to slashing risk.
Validators must deposit 10,000 DOT by May 31 to avoid the risk of being removed from the network.
From a price perspective, DOT is currently showing a neutral to slightly bullish structure. The price is trading just above the EMA-20, while RSI is around 56, indicating moderate upward momentum without overbought conditions.
Key support levels: $1.243 and $1.240.
Main resistance levels: $1.280 and $1.331.
If DOT breaks and holds above $1.280, the next potential target could be around $1.331. However, a drop below $1.240 would increase the risk of a move toward $1.200.
For now, DOT remains in consolidation, but the validator reform could become an important fundamental catalyst for Polkadot.
