Meta Pool DAO Implements Voting Power Expiration Cycles

**NEAR Protocol's Node Studio Program 2** is now accepting applications for **63 validator positions**, each receiving **40,000 NEAR delegation** from Meta Pool. **Key Benefits:** - **Financial Growth**: Immediate stake and rewards from day one - **Visibility**: Build your validator brand and join governance - **Community**: Connect with builders, DAOs, and projects globally - **Extra Rewards**: Top 5 validators earn bonus NEAR, stablecoins, and mpDAO tokens **Program Details:** - 1-year commitment - Applications close **October 24th** - Backed by Meta Pool & NEAR Foundation - No complex setup required **Who Can Apply:** Established Web3 teams, staking companies, or projects with proven track records. Solo operators not eligible - must be formal teams with operational structure. **Apply now**: [http://bit.ly/NodeStudio-v2](http://bit.ly/NodeStudio-v2)

**Meta Pool Improvement Proposal 19 has been approved**, introducing a new **Delegate Governance System** for mpDAO voters. The proposal creates a new role called **delegates** - trusted community representatives who can receive voting power from mpDAO holders. **Key benefits:** - Allows busy token holders to delegate their voting power - Enables participation without requiring deep governance knowledge - Maintains democratic participation through trusted representatives The implementation will roll out in the coming weeks, with Meta Pool promising to share detailed information about the execution process. This follows months of community discussion and voting that concluded on October 11th. The delegate system aims to increase governance participation while maintaining the quality of decision-making in Meta Pool DAO. [Learn more about the proposal](https://www.metapool.app/mpip?id=19)

NEAR Protocol has introduced two draft governance proposals in collaboration with Linear Protocol, HotDAO, and Gauntlet. **HSP-002: Validator Support Program** - Establishes a one-quarter support program for validators - Aims to maintain network decentralization as NEAR reduces inflation from 5% to 2.5% - Addresses potential validator economics challenges from the inflation cut **HSP-003: veNEAR Holder Rewards Program** - Creates a 3-month rewards program for veNEAR token holders - Designed to boost governance participation in the House of Stake - Incentivizes community engagement in protocol decisions Both proposals are open for community discussion and feedback. The validator support program responds to concerns about maintaining network security during the significant inflation reduction, while the veNEAR rewards aim to strengthen decentralized governance. Read the full proposals: [HSP-002](https://gov.near.org/t/hsp-002-validator-support-program/41687) and [HSP-003](https://gov.near.org/t/hsp-003-venear-holder-rewards-program/41688)

A global decentralized validator network is expanding across multiple regions including **Latin America, Africa, India, and Southeast Asia**. **Key highlights:** - 63 validator slots currently available - Global validation network already operational across four major regions - Node Studio Program 2 now accepting applications - Previous program emphasized accessibility - no development skills required, just a wallet and 3 clicks The initiative focuses on **democratizing blockchain validation** by making it accessible to non-technical users. The program appears to be part of a broader effort to create a truly decentralized global network. **Application process:** Interested validators can apply through the dedicated portal to secure their position in the expanding network. [Apply now](https://peppermint-daffodil-e37.notion.site/1f23f29d38d3811f8a47cb4e612c3a19)

**Meta Pool DAO en Mexico Tech Week** El co-founder @ccossio y @Guabster, becaria de Meta Pool DAO del Summer School de @uzh_blockchain, participarán en Mexico Tech Week el **miércoles 22 de octubre**. **Panel: Blockchain: Fundamentos, DeFi y Oportunidades** - Evento enfocado en educación blockchain y DeFi - Participación de representantes con experiencia internacional - Conexión con el programa de becas de UZH Blockchain **Reserva tu entrada:** [Mexico Tech Week](https://luma.com/v80umpuw) Este evento forma parte de las actividades educativas continuas de Meta Pool DAO para expandir el conocimiento blockchain en Latinoamérica.