Zeitgeist was included in the [last Gov1 referendum](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referendum/123) spawned by the Council to open channels with Statemint (now AssetHub). Unfortunately the channel request from Zeitgeist to Statemint was not closed before the proposed call within that referendum was executed, [thus resulting in an error](https://polkadot.subscan.io/block/16263631?tab=event&event=16263631-1) when trying to force open channels between Zeitgeist and Statemint.

Polkadot now uses OpenGov (Gov2) and every parachain is responsible for spawning a referendum to open channels with system parachains like AssetHub. [A process](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/build-hrmp-channels#opening-hrmp-channels-with-system-parachains) was defined for that, which does not include opening a channel request prior to the referendum anymore. Previously opening a channel was a signal for the Council to include the channel opening request in a referendum that batches channel openings for potentially multiple parachains.

- **Problem Statement:** In the Polkadot ecosystem, errors occurred when trying to open channels between projects like Zeitgeist and Statemint due to issues with the referendum process.
- **Significance:** The error in opening channels impacts the efficiency and functionality of the Polkadot network, affecting communication and interoperability between parachains.
- **Proposed Solution:** Implement a new process through OpenGov (Gov2) where each parachain is responsible for initiating referendums to open channels with system parachains without the need for a prior channel request.
- **Expected Outcomes:** Improved communication and interoperability within the Polkadot ecosystem by streamlining the process of opening channels between parachains.

#37 Remove open channel request to AssetHub (formerly Statemint)

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