Me too
Such opinions always help me to persevere
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I support this proposal, do am curious about the current research results. 
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Yes must be getting close to the feasibility results
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Interested to see the results for this. Albeit, I probably wonāt have the best understanding.
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I think I published in a previous occasion that depending the result of this study we could consider look to other chains like Base or a new one (Berachain) that is rapidly increaing its TVL, but well, lets wait and see
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I have been told that research is underway. 
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Thrilled to hear it! More eyes the better I always say.
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Is there a reason the Feasibility Report is Late?
Please correct me if Iām wrong but I believe the report is late. Not sure but I believe it was due on or before June 29th 2025 11:52AM, as per snapshot vote, āno later than the end of WEEK 8ā from approval June 29, 2025 11:52AM.
"If this proposal passes the management council will:
Authorize weekly transfers (US $1,000) to the development team while the study is active.
Deliver a final feasibility report to the DAO no later than the end of Week 8, covering:
Technical requirements and validator infrastructure
Smart-contract architecture and compatibility with existing K9 staking logic
Capital, liquidity, and potential grant/VC funding needs
Competitive analysis (post-Lido exit, Stader, Ankr, etc.)
High-level roadmap and decision points for a full āknMATICā launch
Return or roll over any unspent funds to the Operations budget if work is completed early or the DAO elects to stop the study."
No such thing as Matic anymore lol
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Was there a specific date the research was to begin?
Was my assumption was after the retro airdrop campaign.
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Per an X Space in the middle of June, research began on June 19th.
8 weeks from then would be August 14th. We are in the middle of the research and a report should be provided at the end of the 8 weeks.
Not sure where you got June 29th.
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I thought I was clearā¦but my communication lacks so hard. I quoted the language of the snapshot vote. August it is. Thanks for the update.
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UPDATE - July 8th, 2025
K9 Polygon Expansion Update - Exploratory Committee Begins Research
Earlier this year, the K9 DAO voted to fund the exploration of a potential expansion to the Polygon blockchain. Iām excited to share that research has officially begun, and the development team has provided an initial progress report.
Before diving in, itās important to clarify: this is not a launch announcement. Whatās being conducted right now is due diligence: an in-depth feasibility study to understand the technical and economic realities of expanding to Polygon. The final report will still be weeks away, and even then, any future direction will remain up to you - the K9 community - to decide.
Hereās a high-level summary of whatās been uncovered so far:
Technical Integration Feasibility
- No major technical blockers. Because K9 is built on Polygon POS, integration appears smooth at the base level.
- However, Polygon 2.0 introduces new architecture, like the AggLayer and restaking infrastructure, that weāll need to analyze further to ensure long-term compatibility.
Validator Access
- Polygon supports up to 105 validators; currently, 102 slots are filled.
- K9 has not yet applied, but based on our performance, reputation, and contributions to Shibarium, we believe we stand a strong chance of approval if/when we choose to proceed.
Lido Exit = Opportunity
- When Lido sunset operations on Polygon in June 2024, it left 86M POL still staked, proving demand for liquid staking remains high.
- The Lido exit was driven by DAO priorities and revenue vs. cost considerations, not lack of demand.
Market Research Underway
- The dev team is evaluating existing Polygon liquid staking solutions: Stader Labs, Ankr, Kiln, and Figment.
- This helps identify where K9 can differentiate and what potential integrations or partnerships might be possible.
Token Mechanics
- With MATIC transitioning to POL, the likely token for our liquid staking product would be knPOL.
- Early thinking: users would deposit POL (likely on Ethereum) and receive knPOL on Polygon for use across the DeFi ecosystem.
Infrastructure Requirements
- Becoming a validator requires at least 10,000 POL staked.
- While the DAO could fund this directly, weāre also exploring grants, partnerships, or assistance from the Polygon team.
- These conversations will begin once we complete our internal time/cost/ROI evaluations, which are now in motion.
Whatās Next?
The team is now focused on mapping out the cost, development time, and projected return on investment. This step is crucial: without it, we canāt responsibly approach partners or make any recommendations to the DAO.
When the full report is ready, it will be shared publicly. From there, the community can assess the findings and decide whether to proceed, pivot, or pursue other expansion options.
As the original author of the proposal, Iām personally hopeful about what this research might reveal. But more importantly, Iām committed, like the rest of the DAO, to letting the data guide the path forward. We continue to build on Shibarium, but we must also remain agile, informed, and aligned with our shared long-term vision.
Stay tuned, and thank you for your support as this journey unfolds. 
- Shane / Pulse Digital
K9 Roundtable of Dogs
Sub-DAO Lead
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Well done, hoping the research brings a positive path!
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Exciting to see updates
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