This is a more narrowly focused version of [WFC 403](https://kusama.polkassembly.io/referenda/403) with decision deposit placed.

[v2 timed out](https://kusama.polkassembly.io/referenda/426) as there was no decision deposit.

*Note if allowing OpenGov to change the parameters of the burn is factored into the update to the [inflation pallet](https://github.com/polkadot-fellows/RFCs/pull/89/files) it is redundant.*

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### Background

Within the current design of Kusama and Polkadot protocols there exists a treasury and a burn mechanism, designed to incentivise the spending of accrued funds.

If the treasury ends a spend period without spending all of its funds, it suffers a 2% burn of its funds - currently standing at around 250k KSM.

This design was implemented to encourage spending and to hopefully avoid running up a large balance.

In the current 6 day spend period on Kusama 501 KSM / $8.69K will be burned unless it is utilised via spending proposals.

10% of the 2% burn (equating to 0.2% of the treasury) is redirected to the Kappa Sigma Mu society [account](https://kusama.subscan.io/account/F3opxRbN5ZbbNGg1tFTKna9ymddEen74rNVr5JRPb3nRsXX). 

### The problem

This current design is hardwired into the pallets, and cannot be adjusted/controlled via OpenGov or the previous generation of calls - instead it requires a runtime upgrade.

### Allowing OpenGov to changet the parameters

Given the philosophy of OpenGov to offer ultimate control of the protocol to tokenholders, it seems uncontroversial to enable this parameter to fall under the oversight of on-chain governance.

### How that might work

From [Hitchhooker](https://kusama.polkassembly.io/referenda/426#CEJ1SHLsKRnXbzL5rKoi) in comments of v2.

*The burn parameters are currently set [here](https://github.com/polkadot-fellows/runtimes/blob/9d9f1649a8d6f20d3f41835e0019b5954cdbb382/relay/kusama/src/lib.rs#L751) *

*It should be quite trivial step to make the BurnDestination configurable on runtime/governance as part of the new inflation pallet. *

*This WFC also covers the possibility of setting a different target for the burn.*

        // Step 3: Use the configurable burn destination
        Box::new(pay::<Runtime, BurnDestination, dynamic_params::staking::RemainingAmount>),


- **Problem Statement:** Current design of Kusama and Polkadot protocols has a hardwired treasury burn mechanism that requires a runtime upgrade for adjustments, hindering flexibility.
- **Significance:** Lack of control over burn parameters limits the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and preferences, potentially leading to inefficient fund management.
- **Proposed Solution:** Enable OpenGov to oversee and adjust the burn parameters through on-chain governance, offering tokenholders more control over the protocol.
- **Expected Outcomes:** Enhanced governance flexibility, improved fund utilization, and alignment with the philosophy of OpenGov for ultimate protocol control by tokenholders.

#437 WFC: Allow OpenGov to change the parameters of the burn redirect if not currently possible with upcoming inflation pallet

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