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Cancel or Kill a Referendum

On this page you will find a step-by-step guide for cancelling or killing a referendum.

Before proceeding, we encourage you to read the following articles to better understand the process:

00 Access Polkadot-JS UI​

  • Visit the Polkadot-JS UI
  • Ensure you are connected to the Hydration network:
    • Look for the Hydration logo in the top left corner
    • If you see a different logo, click it to open the network selector
    • Scroll down to Hydration, select a server
    • Click 'Switch' to connect
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01 Navigate to Referenda​

  • Go to Governance > Referenda
  • Click the Add Preimage button
  • Select your account in the Send from Account dialog

02 Configure Proposal​

  • In the Propose section, select Referenda
  • Choose your intended action:
    • cancel(index) - Stop the referendum without slashing the decision deposit
    • kill(index) - Stop the referendum and slash the decision deposit
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03 Specify Referendum​

  • Enter the index number of the referendum you wish to cancel/kill
  • For example, enter '256' to target Referendum #256

04 Submit Transaction​

  • Review your configuration
  • Sign the transaction through your wallet
  • Wait for transaction confirmation

To learn more about governance processes, check out our OpenGov guides.