According to @alice_und_bob, Polkadot OpenGov bounties are being closed and proposals are being rejected, leaving proposers uncertain about next steps (source: @alice_und_bob on X, Dec 17, 2025). According to @alice_und_bob, this shift is framed as part of the second age of Polkadot, signaling a need for adaptation in governance participation and submission processes (source: @alice_und_bob on X, Dec 17, 2025). According to @alice_und_bob, a livestream will be held today at 16:00 UTC to discuss these changes and take community questions, providing timing for official clarification on OpenGov procedures (source: @alice_und_bob on X, Dec 17, 2025).