Karura network has a phased launch plan. Keep up-to-date with the roll-out plan by viewing this live roadmap.
Current Phase: Technical Verification & Runtime Upgrade
🚀 (Done) Karura Genesis - Launch
The Genesis block of the Karura network was launched on 23rd June, 2021, as a Proof of Authority network. Governance was restricted to a single super-user (sudo) key, which is held by the Acala Foundation to issue transactions and upgrades to resolve issues and completes the launch process.
Since genesis, Karura's network security is provided by Kusama's Nominated Proof of Stake (NPoS) Validators upon launch. Karura's Collators will be provided by node service partners at this stage.
Karura will perform a set of tests and verifications to ensure the network is operational.
🤹 (Done) Enable KSM Transfer from Kusama to Karura
Transfer KSM from Kusama Relay Chain to Karura parachain and back via xtoken will be enabled. However, transfer within the Karura parachain will still be disabled at this stage.
If you have participated via exchanges or custodial agencies, the rewards will be distributed to you by these exchange and custodial agencies. Please contact them directly for the distribution schedule.
🎁 (Done) Claim KAR
You can check whether your KAR rewards need to be claimedhere.
If you have participated via exchanges or custodial agencies, the rewards will be distributed to you by these exchange and custodial agencies. Please contact them directly for the distribution schedule.
If you participated in Karura crowdloan via the Polkadot web app directly, or via non-custodial wallets other than Polkawallet and Fearless wallet, you will need to agree to our T&C by completing a claim process for KAR. The Claim KAR website can be found here.
✋ (Done) Council Governance + Democracy
After the chain has been running stably with the collator set, the sudo key will perform a runtime upgrade and enable appointed Councilors and democracy. Other councils including Financial Council, Technical Council, and Liquid Staking Council, as well as public referenda will also be enabled.