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 last Gov1 referendum, an error occurred when trying to force open channels between Zeitgeist and Statemint due to a channel request not being closed before the proposed call.
- **Significance:** The process for opening channels with system parachains like AssetHub has been revised under OpenGov (Gov2) to avoid errors like the one experienced with Zeitgeist and Statemint.
- **Proposed Solution:** Each parachain is now responsible for spawning a referendum to open channels with system parachains, following a defined process that no longer requires opening a channel request prior to the referendum.
- **Expected Outcomes:** Improved efficiency and accuracy in opening channels with system parachains, reducing errors and streamlining the referendum process.

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