feat: update docs

Author: ashutoshvarma

docs/build/nodes/collator/learn.md

@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ A collator (block producer) is rewarded a fixed amount for each block produced.
 
 ## Collator election mechanism
 ### Election process
-To join the election process you must register for a collator and bond tokens, see [Collator Requirements](https://docs.astar.network/docs/build/nodes/collator/requirements) for details. When your node fits the parameters and checks all the boxes to become a collator, it will be added to the chain. **Note: if your collator doesn’t produce blocks during two sessions (2h) it will be kicked out.**
+To join the election process you must apply for a collator candidacy and bond tokens, then ask for approval from governance (2/3 MainCouncil or referendum), see [Collator Requirements](https://docs.astar.network/docs/build/nodes/collator/requirements) for details. When your node fits the parameters and checks all the boxes to become a collator, it will be added to the chain. **Note: if your collator doesn’t produce blocks during two sessions (2h) it will be kicked out.**
 
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@@ -56,6 +56,8 @@ At every block you produced as a collator, rewards will automatically be transfe
 Starting April 2022, a slashing mechanism is implemented on Astar and Shiden networks - a collator that doesn't produce blocks during two sessions (2 hours) will be slashed 1% of its total stake and kicked out of the active collator set.
 This slashing ensures the best block rate and prevents malicious actors from harming the network without financial consequences.
 
+Additionally, collators can be forced slashed by governance (3/4 MainCouncil or Referendum)
+
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 ## FAQ

docs/build/nodes/collator/requirements.md

@@ -9,9 +9,12 @@ import TabItem from '@theme/TabItem';
 
 ## How to become a collator
 
-### Permissionless collator
+### Semi-Permissionless collator
 
-To become a permissionless collator on our networks, you need to meet the requirements below.
+To become a collator on our networks, you need to be approved by governance (2/3 MainCouncil or referendum).
+1. Apply for candidacy by reserving the bond (**Extrinsics - CollatorSelection - Apply for candidacy**)
+2. Request for approval from governance.
+3. Once governance proposal is executed (**Extrinsics - CollatorSelection - Approve application**). The onboading takes **n+1** session.
 
 **Collator staking requirements**
 
@@ -39,9 +42,8 @@ To become a permissionless collator on our networks, you need to meet the requir
 </Tabs>
 
 :::tip
-Set your collator with:
-**Extrinsics - CollatorSelection - Register as candidate** |
-Onboarding takes **n+1** session.
+If you want to withdraw the application and unlock the bond
+**Extrinsics - CollatorSelection - Close Application** 
 :::
 
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docs/build/nodes/collator/spinup_collator.md

@@ -132,20 +132,24 @@ Select your **collator account** and extrinsic type: _**identity / requestJudgme
 
 Send the transaction.
 
-### Bond funds
+### Bond funds and apply for candidacy
 
-To start collating, you need to have **32 000 SDN** tokens for Shiden or **3 200 000 ASTR** tokens for Astar.
+To apply collator candidacy, you need to have **32 000 SDN** tokens for Shiden or **3 200 000 ASTR** tokens for Astar.
 
 On the Polkadot.js portal select _**Developer > Extrinsic**_.
 
-Select your **collator account** and extrinsic type: _**CollatorSelection / registerAsCandidate**_:
+Select your **collator account** and extrinsic type: _**CollatorSelection / applyForCandidacy()**_:
 
 <center>
-<img src="https://i.imgur.com/3YvdJbt.png" border="1"></img>
+<img src="/img/tutorial/apply_for_collator.png" border="1"></img>
 </center>
 
 Submit the transaction.
 
+### Request for approval from governance
+
+Create a forum post and initiate a gov proposal - TODO (TBD)
+
 ### Production blocks
 
 :::info
@@ -165,6 +169,7 @@ Once you become a collator and enter a session, you are required to produce bloc
 On the Polkadot.js portal select _**Developer > Extrinsic**_.
 
 Select your **collator account** and extrinsic type: _**CollatorSelection / leaveIntent**_:
+
 <center>
 <img src="/img/tutorial/collator-selection-leave-intent.png" border="1"></img>
 </center>