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<p>Some emphasize for app devs:</p>
<p>App/pallet devs can use the API from this pallet to ensure the personhood of the caller, using <code>EnsurePersonalAliasInContext</code> or other <code>Ensure..</code> provided.<br>
You need to define a <code>context</code> (a 32 bytes identifier, e.g. <code>b"mysocialnetwork101..."</code>), then in this context, all proven people have a unique 32 bytes identifier, their <code>alias</code> in the <code>context</code></p>
<pre data-code-wrap="rust"><code class="lang-rust">fn my_call(origin) {
  let caller_alias =
    EnsurePersonalAliasInContext::ensure_origin(origin, b"mycontext...")?;
}
</code></pre>
<p>Users will use the transaction extension <code>AsPerson</code> to send extrinsics with the origin that satisfies this check.</p>
<p>I also want to emphasize the multi-chain future:</p>
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<p>For asynchronous authentication of people on different chains, we plan to introduce a ring root distribution mechanism, which would propagate the latest ring roots to chains which subscribe to this via XCM.</p>
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<p>So every chain subscribing will be able to get the ring roots and perform those personhood checks. Including smart contracts.</p>

<p>Honesty isn’t often well received in the Polkadot community but here goes another shot.</p>
<p>“Big talk, no walk - Polkadot”</p>
<p>Got a ring to it and it really captures the Polkadot experience as a long term supporter.</p>

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<p>This initiative falls under the UX Bounty scope and the necessary resources will be covered by its budget. You can find all relevant materials <a href="https://polkadot-ux-bounty.notion.site/UXB-3-Protective-Measures-for-transfer-to-CEXs-b15b0b8aad454414aa1e524c4f9b9a8b" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">here.</a></p>
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<p>The full documentation is available here on the UX Bounty Notion website:</p><aside class="onebox allowlistedgeneric" data-onebox-src="https://polkadot-ux-bounty.notion.site/UXB-3-Final-Document-196e1c2781f3803d9c80f77b39653752">
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<h2><a name="p-28871-overview-1" class="anchor" href="#p-28871-overview-1"></a>Overview</h2>
<p>Users must navigate several challenges mentioned in the UX Bounty: multiple address formats, cross-chain transfers between Polkadot rollups and CEXs, and various unwritten rules (Existential Deposit, sufficient assets, Teleport feature, system chains) that aren’t always clearly explained in the dapps they interact with. <em>See Annex for users feedback.</em></p>
<p><strong>YOU HAVE TO LEARN</strong>, and this learning process sometimes involves mistakes that can result in lost funds.</p>
<p>I witnessed users’ challenges during Kusama’s early days when dapps and teams were learning to prevent asset transfer mistakes by implementing warning messages. At that time, wallets were in their infancy—Polkadot.js was the only substrate wallet available, and it offered limited functionality, mainly for signing transactions.</p>
<p><strong>These issues, from early dapp implementations to more recent wallet challenges, have created significant negative sentiment toward the ecosystem.</strong> Users accustomed to monolithic chains have found these problems particularly frustrating. Once users lose assets, they rarely return to the ecosystem. The situation became so severe that some users accused the ecosystem as a whole of being “scammers” for not preventing these losses.</p>
<p><code>See the Notion doc for full details about mitigation risk strategies used in dapps</code></p>
<h2><a name="p-28871-how-can-we-solve-this-2" class="anchor" href="#p-28871-how-can-we-solve-this-2"></a>How can we solve this?</h2>
<p>Common issues:</p>
<ul>
<li>Issue <span class="hashtag-raw">#1:</span> Lack of adequate controls</li>
<li>Issue <span class="hashtag-raw">#2:</span> Lack of warnings and users education</li>
</ul>
<p><code>See the Notion doc for full details about Solutions, Wallet Risk Protection Rating and UX good practices</code></p>
<h2><a name="p-28871-long-term-solutions-3" class="anchor" href="#p-28871-long-term-solutions-3"></a>Long Term solutions</h2>
<p>Velocity Labs is working with exchanges on various topics.</p>
<h3><a name="p-28871-a-cex-cross-chain-management-4" class="anchor" href="#p-28871-a-cex-cross-chain-management-4"></a>A. CEX cross-chain management</h3>
<p>Binance is currently perhaps the only CEX handling and monitoring cross-chain deposits on Polkadot. While they may not process it automatically, if a user raises a support ticket and insists, Binance will eventually recover the assets.</p>
<p>→ Ideally, CEXs monitoring cross-chain deposits on Polkadot should become the standard rather than the exception.</p>
<h3><a name="p-28871-b-asset-hub-migration-5" class="anchor" href="#p-28871-b-asset-hub-migration-5"></a>B. Asset Hub Migration</h3>
<p>Exchanges managing all assets through AH could be a solution. Users would have a single entry and exit point for their transfers to exchanges, reducing the likelihood of errors.</p>
<h2><a name="p-28871-recommendations-based-on-current-situation-to-meet-at-least-the-critical-recommendation-6" class="anchor" href="#p-28871-recommendations-based-on-current-situation-to-meet-at-least-the-critical-recommendation-6"></a>Recommendations based on current situation to meet at least the critical recommendation</h2>
<h3><a name="p-28871-nova-7" class="anchor" href="#p-28871-nova-7"></a>Nova</h3>
<p>Nova currently does not meet the critical recommendation.<br>
→ I think there’s enough space in the Confirm tx screen to add an explicit warning message for the CEX use case.</p>
<p><div class="lightbox-wrapper"><a class="lightbox" href="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/original/2X/8/84780a403f295e6a7e0abd1e91a058cdd88b439c.jpeg" data-download-href="/uploads/short-url/iTSd3WSxzVjF6iM89mbHxO9kvrC.jpeg?dl=1" title="image" rel="noopener nofollow ugc"><img src="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/8/84780a403f295e6a7e0abd1e91a058cdd88b439c_2_345x212.jpeg" alt="image" data-base62-sha1="iTSd3WSxzVjF6iM89mbHxO9kvrC" width="345" height="212" srcset="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/8/84780a403f295e6a7e0abd1e91a058cdd88b439c_2_345x212.jpeg, https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/8/84780a403f295e6a7e0abd1e91a058cdd88b439c_2_517x318.jpeg 1.5x, https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/8/84780a403f295e6a7e0abd1e91a058cdd88b439c_2_690x424.jpeg 2x" data-dominant-color="0C111F"><div class="meta"><svg class="fa d-icon d-icon-far-image svg-icon" aria-hidden="true"><use href="#far-image"></use></svg><span class="filename">image</span><span class="informations">1294×798 75.1 KB</span><svg class="fa d-icon d-icon-discourse-expand svg-icon" aria-hidden="true"><use href="#discourse-expand"></use></svg></div></a></div></p>
<h3><a name="p-28871-subwallet-8" class="anchor" href="#p-28871-subwallet-8"></a>Subwallet</h3>
<p>Subwallet’s warning is clear and closely aligns with the UXB-1 practice for the x-chain use case. The use case for CEX is explicitly mentioned. But for the Transfer use case, there is no such equivalent warning.</p>
<p>→ I would copy a similar warning in the transfer confirmation screen:</p>
<p><em>“Pay Attention!<br>
Transfer to an exchange (CEX) will result in loss of funds. Make sure the receiving address is not an exchange adddress.”</em></p>
<p><div class="lightbox-wrapper"><a class="lightbox" href="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/original/2X/0/05d4084660630ea78d426420864852e045458417.jpeg" data-download-href="/uploads/short-url/PyFcnzZzBuDtM9EMS7ZeEmPcO3.jpeg?dl=1" title="image" rel="noopener nofollow ugc"><img src="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/0/05d4084660630ea78d426420864852e045458417_2_264x375.jpeg" alt="image" data-base62-sha1="PyFcnzZzBuDtM9EMS7ZeEmPcO3" width="264" height="375" srcset="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/0/05d4084660630ea78d426420864852e045458417_2_264x375.jpeg, https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/0/05d4084660630ea78d426420864852e045458417_2_396x562.jpeg 1.5x, https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/0/05d4084660630ea78d426420864852e045458417_2_528x750.jpeg 2x" data-dominant-color="292614"><div class="meta"><svg class="fa d-icon d-icon-far-image svg-icon" aria-hidden="true"><use href="#far-image"></use></svg><span class="filename">image</span><span class="informations">740×1046 76.5 KB</span><svg class="fa d-icon d-icon-discourse-expand svg-icon" aria-hidden="true"><use href="#discourse-expand"></use></svg></div></a></div></p>
<h3><a name="p-28871-talisman-9" class="anchor" href="#p-28871-talisman-9"></a>Talisman</h3>
<p>Talisman’s warning can be confusing. The CEX use case is not explicitly mentioned.<br>
It may not be clear enough for users. Sending assets to an external address includes decentralized wallets, which is not really at risk here. The critical risk is the CEX scenario.</p>
<p>→ I would rephrase the following underlined part and mention CEX as per the UXB-1 practice.</p>
<p><div class="lightbox-wrapper"><a class="lightbox" href="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/original/2X/4/46c63cb290f49dadd889608785a7371fac717b75.jpeg" data-download-href="/uploads/short-url/a668VnoYPcqy8xSeSwITV6jKNNj.jpeg?dl=1" title="image" rel="noopener nofollow ugc"><img src="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/4/46c63cb290f49dadd889608785a7371fac717b75_2_345x192.jpeg" alt="image" data-base62-sha1="a668VnoYPcqy8xSeSwITV6jKNNj" width="345" height="192" srcset="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/4/46c63cb290f49dadd889608785a7371fac717b75_2_345x192.jpeg, https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/4/46c63cb290f49dadd889608785a7371fac717b75_2_517x288.jpeg 1.5x, https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/4/46c63cb290f49dadd889608785a7371fac717b75_2_690x384.jpeg 2x" data-dominant-color="434635"><div class="meta"><svg class="fa d-icon d-icon-far-image svg-icon" aria-hidden="true"><use href="#far-image"></use></svg><span class="filename">image</span><span class="informations">1024×571 71.9 KB</span><svg class="fa d-icon d-icon-discourse-expand svg-icon" aria-hidden="true"><use href="#discourse-expand"></use></svg></div></a></div></p>
<h2><a name="p-28871-next-steps-latest-updates-as-of-apr-29-2025-10" class="anchor" href="#p-28871-next-steps-latest-updates-as-of-apr-29-2025-10"></a>Next steps &amp; latest updates as of Apr 29 2025</h2>
<ul>
<li>
<p>Nova wallet:<br>
 → No priorization. UI remains with no warning (the example below would lead to losing assets, the address is a CEX one)<br>
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</li>
<li>
<p>Talisman:<br>
 → New UI is ready to be delivered</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Subwallet:<br>
 → Improved the x-chain case in 2024<br>
<div class="lightbox-wrapper"><a class="lightbox" href="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/original/2X/3/36f52b6bbcadf92e74bb4aa51dba95739a2de808.png" data-download-href="/uploads/short-url/7Qb3wDm6zNOEb56vdirM1EK3nQc.png?dl=1" title="Capture d’écran 2025-04-29 à 21.51.46" rel="noopener nofollow ugc"><img src="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/3/36f52b6bbcadf92e74bb4aa51dba95739a2de808_2_345x145.png" alt="Capture d’écran 2025-04-29 à 21.51.46" data-base62-sha1="7Qb3wDm6zNOEb56vdirM1EK3nQc" width="345" height="145" srcset="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/3/36f52b6bbcadf92e74bb4aa51dba95739a2de808_2_345x145.png, https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/3/36f52b6bbcadf92e74bb4aa51dba95739a2de808_2_517x217.png 1.5x, https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/3/36f52b6bbcadf92e74bb4aa51dba95739a2de808_2_690x290.png 2x" data-dominant-color="222220"><div class="meta"><svg class="fa d-icon d-icon-far-image svg-icon" aria-hidden="true"><use href="#far-image"></use></svg><span class="filename">Capture d’écran 2025-04-29 à 21.51.46</span><span class="informations">742×314 20.2 KB</span><svg class="fa d-icon d-icon-discourse-expand svg-icon" aria-hidden="true"><use href="#discourse-expand"></use></svg></div></a></div></p>
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<p> → Improved the transfer case with a warning but the same warning that exists for x-chain case would be better<br>
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<h2><a name="p-28871-end-notes-11" class="anchor" href="#p-28871-end-notes-11"></a>End Notes</h2>
<p>Recent issues</p>
<ol>
<li>Nova (Apr 25 2025) : <a href="https://forum.polkadot.network/t/refund-request-compensation-for-57-dot-lost-due-to-missing-cross-chain-swap-warning-on-hydration-nova-wallet/12707/10" class="inline-onebox">Refund Request: Compensation for 57 DOT Lost Due to Missing Cross-Chain Swap Warning on Hydration/Nova Wallet - #10 by 10asee</a></li>
<li>Talisman (Apr 11 2025): Bifrost’s Root Track ref<br>
<a href="https://bifrost.subsquare.io/referenda/116" class="inline-onebox" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">Help Recover DOT: Talisman Wallet's Missing Warning Led to Bifrost-CEX Transfer Error</a></li>
</ol>

<p>(I have also posted this on the RFC thread on <a href="https://github.com/polkadot-fellows/RFCs/issues/142#issuecomment-2812325317" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">GitHub</a> but thought crossposting here would lead to more eyeballs challenging this):</p>
<p>Have you checked out Harberger Tax? This could help with Polkadot coretime in a couple of ways, here are some thoughts:</p>
<ol>
<li>
<p>Efficient Coretime Allocation<br>
Projects only hold coretime if they really value it.<br>
No “squatting” — if a team isn’t using their coretime efficiently, others can buy it from them.<br>
Active, high-value chains stay live; lower-priority chains naturally exit.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Dynamic Pricing<br>
Coretime prices adjust according to real demand — no need for big auctions.<br>
Projects have to constantly think: “Is it still worth it to keep paying for this at this price?”</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Encourages Liquidity<br>
If your project changes direction, you can exit easily by setting a lower sale price.<br>
New projects can quickly enter by buying available coretime without waiting for new auctions.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Supports Smaller Chains<br>
Small, agile chains could buy coretime cheaply if bigger players set high prices they can’t justify paying taxes on.<br>
Reduces monopolization of limited coretime resources.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Polkadot Treasury Benefits<br>
The ongoing tax payments (based on asset value) could flow into the Polkadot Treasury.<br>
This provides a sustainable source of funds for ecosystem development.<br>
Taxation can (or better should) depend on coretime utilization, resulting in increased tax for unutilized coretime.</p>
</li>
</ol>
<p>A chain can always defend their coretime by increasing the valuation</p>
<ul>
<li>resulting in higher tax</li>
<li>purchase cost will be higher for an attacker</li>
</ul>
<p><div class="lightbox-wrapper"><a class="lightbox" href="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/original/2X/0/0f149a30f1a6b19ba34a7fbc360f6d595d029ce9.png" data-download-href="/uploads/short-url/29piK2Lz5kAnrtohtHNfFokCJ1D.png?dl=1" title="image" rel="noopener nofollow ugc"><img src="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/0/0f149a30f1a6b19ba34a7fbc360f6d595d029ce9_2_690x342.png" alt="image" data-base62-sha1="29piK2Lz5kAnrtohtHNfFokCJ1D" width="690" height="342" srcset="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/0/0f149a30f1a6b19ba34a7fbc360f6d595d029ce9_2_690x342.png, https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/0/0f149a30f1a6b19ba34a7fbc360f6d595d029ce9_2_1035x513.png 1.5x, https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/0/0f149a30f1a6b19ba34a7fbc360f6d595d029ce9_2_1380x684.png 2x" data-dominant-color="FCFBFC"><div class="meta"><svg class="fa d-icon d-icon-far-image svg-icon" aria-hidden="true"><use href="#far-image"></use></svg><span class="filename">image</span><span class="informations">2780×1380 257 KB</span><svg class="fa d-icon d-icon-discourse-expand svg-icon" aria-hidden="true"><use href="#discourse-expand"></use></svg></div></a></div></p>
<p><em>Dynamic Radical Coretime Lifecycle: Ownership, Valuation, and Tax Paid Over 90 Days. Blue Line: how the valuation changes over time, including defensive spikes when projects raise their self-assessed prices. Dashed Vertical Lines: moments when ownership changes happen — labeled with the new owner’s name. Red Line: how the cumulative tax paid steadily grows over time as projects continue operating and defending.</em></p>
<p>I would factor in utilisation of the chain, where</p>
<ul>
<li>lower utilisation increases tax and lowers buyout protection and</li>
<li>higher utilisation results in lower tax and increased buyout protection</li>
</ul>
<p><div class="lightbox-wrapper"><a class="lightbox" href="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/original/2X/b/bc6725e2267f98e757222391f0d23929d9750b7d.jpeg" data-download-href="/uploads/short-url/qSGKZF4zTkA5NARa0WBy36eGI57.jpeg?dl=1" title="image" rel="noopener nofollow ugc"><img src="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/b/bc6725e2267f98e757222391f0d23929d9750b7d_2_690x342.jpeg" alt="image" data-base62-sha1="qSGKZF4zTkA5NARa0WBy36eGI57" width="690" height="342" srcset="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/b/bc6725e2267f98e757222391f0d23929d9750b7d_2_690x342.jpeg, https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/b/bc6725e2267f98e757222391f0d23929d9750b7d_2_1035x513.jpeg 1.5x, https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/b/bc6725e2267f98e757222391f0d23929d9750b7d_2_1380x684.jpeg 2x" data-dominant-color="F5F7F6"><div class="meta"><svg class="fa d-icon d-icon-far-image svg-icon" aria-hidden="true"><use href="#far-image"></use></svg><span class="filename">image</span><span class="informations">1920×953 131 KB</span><svg class="fa d-icon d-icon-discourse-expand svg-icon" aria-hidden="true"><use href="#discourse-expand"></use></svg></div></a></div></p>
<p><em>Utilization vs Effective Tax Rate Dynamics. Green Line: Utilization percentage over time — fluctuating daily around each chain’s typical behavior, with noise added. Purple Line: Effective Tax Rate per Day — moving inversely to utilization. When utilization drops → tax rate increases. When utilization is high → tax rate stays lower. The dashed green line at 80% is a visual reference point for “healthy” utilization.</em></p>
<p>Further Reading:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://medium.com/blockchannel/reimagining-property-fbce9d3832a4" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">Reimagining Property: A Philosophical Look at Harberger Taxation</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.radicalxchange.org/wiki/partial-common-ownership/" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">RxC: Partial Common Ownership</a></li>
</ul>

<p>My friend <a class="mention" href="/u/10asee">@10asee</a> , i’m sorry but it’s a known problem. <img src="https://emoji.discourse-cdn.com/twitter/melting_face.png?v=14" title=":melting_face:" class="emoji" alt=":melting_face:" loading="lazy" width="20" height="20"></p>
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<p>I’ve worked with and helped many people facing similar issues.</p>
<p>If Coinbase says they can’t assist you, that’s a dead end. In my experience, only Binance and Bybit monitor cross-chain transactions and can move assets to the intended final account.</p>
<p>Technically, CEXs can recover assets in cross-chain scenarios, but Coinbase probably lacks the processes and tools to do so, or they might be taking advantage of your mistake.</p>
<p>Remember, with CEXs, “not your keys, not your coins”—they can act as they please.</p>
<p>In your case, I agree the issue stems from the wallet, specifically Nova wallet. They’ve been aware for months, as many users have faced this problem. Yet, they’ve chosen not to prioritize fixing their UI by adding clear warnings for CEX use cases.</p>
<p>So i really feel sorry for you believe me <img src="https://emoji.discourse-cdn.com/twitter/smiling_face_with_tear.png?v=14" title=":smiling_face_with_tear:" class="emoji" alt=":smiling_face_with_tear:" loading="lazy" width="20" height="20"><br>
I’m fighting to make it fix once for good within the ecosystem, Subwallet improved a lot, Talisman has the new upgraded UI to be delivered. Only remains Nova without any progress.</p>
<p>Dapps have fixed that for a long time, so it’s a better practice to use dapps whenever you can because they all have clear warnings.</p>

<p>The Request for Proposal has been published on the PAL website under RFP 2501</p>
<p>Please apply <a href="https://dotpal.io/rfp/2501/" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">here</a></p>

<p>LIkewise James! You guys are killing it in South Florida!</p>

James Slusser

Eric ~Distractive.xyz

<p>Hey <a class="mention" href="/u/gozni">@gozni</a>, the processes are somewhat different, as the funds are already allocated to a bounty, which is handled and decided on by a group of curators. The details and processes are all on our Github org page: <a href="https://github.com/PolkadotOpenSourceGrants" class="inline-onebox" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">Open Source Developer Grants Bounty Program · GitHub</a>.</p>

<p>See a list of all our socials and important links:</p>
<ul>
<li>𝕏 (Prev: Twitter): <a href="https://x.com/nftmozaic" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">https://x.com/nftmozaic</a></li>
<li>LinkedIn: <a href="http://linkedin.com/company/nftmozaic" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">linkedin.com/company/nftmozaic</a></li>
<li>Reach out to us: <a href="https://forms.gle/FyzZUTib42mhGekKA" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">forms.gle/FyzZUTib42mhGekKA</a></li>
<li>Blog: <a href="https://nftmozaic.com/blog" class="inline-onebox" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">NFTMozaic Blog</a></li>
<li>NFTMozaic Journal: Coming Very Soon!</li>
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<p>That’s a solid place to start! Please don’t hesitate to reach out should you need any help along the way.</p>

Ali Sci

Are there any internship or mentorship for new developers?

<h1><a name="p-28840-polkadot-deployment-portal-april-update-1" class="anchor" href="#p-28840-polkadot-deployment-portal-april-update-1"></a>Polkadot Deployment Portal: April Update</h1>
<h2><a name="p-28840-summary-2" class="anchor" href="#p-28840-summary-2"></a>Summary</h2>
<p>As promised, we’ll be providing monthly updates to keep the community up to date on the latest regarding the Polkadot Deployment Portal. If you’ve not read the previous edition, which goes into detail about how the PDP works and the problems it solves, then check it out <a href="https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-deployment-portal-the-1-click-solution-for-polkadot/12176">here</a>.</p>
<h2><a name="p-28840-recap-3" class="anchor" href="#p-28840-recap-3"></a>Recap</h2>
<p>In the previous update, we dove deeper into the problem that Polkadot was facing, specifically looking at the inaccessibility and complexity of deploying to Polkadot. We outlined why DevX is a priority and should continue to be a path to explore and how a better DevX and deployment solutions will allow our tech to truly get the recognition it deserves.</p>
<p>We proposed a solution, a way to allow anyone to deploy a rollup within a simple click and showcased the progress of the PDP team throughout the last 6 months, diving deep into the portal [UI] and the Backend [Resource orchestration] and explaining the capabilities of the service.</p>
<p>The team also sent out a PSA, calling all those willing to become part of the PDP beta testing programme, where we’re granting a small selection of the external ecosystem the opportunity to test the PDP, provide feedback and deploy using the services provided by the tool.</p>
<h2><a name="p-28840-so-whats-the-latest-4" class="anchor" href="#p-28840-so-whats-the-latest-4"></a>So, what’s the latest?</h2>
<h3><a name="p-28840-pdp-x-pop-cli-integration-5" class="anchor" href="#p-28840-pdp-x-pop-cli-integration-5"></a>PDP x POP CLI Integration</h3>
<p>The PDP and POP-CLI teams recently announced their recent collaboration, allowing the PDP to utilize POP-CLI’s local rollup-building capabilities. Builders can now,</p>
<ul>
<li>Leverage pre-built templates already in Pop CLI through the PDP</li>
<li>Deploy directly from the CLI and switch over to the PDP UI for simple and easy infra management</li>
<li>Spin up rollup infrastructure instantly, with no complex setup required</li>
</ul>
<h3><a name="p-28840-pararegistration-proxy-implementation-6" class="anchor" href="#p-28840-pararegistration-proxy-implementation-6"></a>ParaRegistration Proxy implementation</h3>
<p>The PDP team proposed, created and implemented a new proxy type called ‘ParaRegistration’ Proxy which allows the PDP to really abstract the complexity away from the builders. The new proxy type allows for,</p>
<ul>
<li>Reserving a ParaID</li>
<li>Registering a Parachain</li>
<li>Removing a proxy</li>
</ul>
<p>The new flow of the proxy goes as follows;</p>
<p><strong><div class="lightbox-wrapper"><a class="lightbox" href="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/original/2X/e/eace03fe9701e8cf5343c19c5ceb14dbb7353531.jpeg" data-download-href="/uploads/short-url/xvb763LiMhJDuG5uHWZDJvubz0Z.jpeg?dl=1" title="Screenshot 2025-04-23 at 22.45.10.png"><img src="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/e/eace03fe9701e8cf5343c19c5ceb14dbb7353531_2_602x227.jpeg" alt="" title="Screenshot 2025-04-23 at 22.45.10.png" data-base62-sha1="xvb763LiMhJDuG5uHWZDJvubz0Z" width="602" height="227" role="presentation" srcset="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/e/eace03fe9701e8cf5343c19c5ceb14dbb7353531_2_602x227.jpeg, https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/e/eace03fe9701e8cf5343c19c5ceb14dbb7353531_2_903x340.jpeg 1.5x, https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/e/eace03fe9701e8cf5343c19c5ceb14dbb7353531_2_1204x454.jpeg 2x" data-dominant-color="E2F0E5"><div class="meta"><svg class="fa d-icon d-icon-far-image svg-icon" aria-hidden="true"><use href="#far-image"></use></svg><span class="filename">Screenshot 2025-04-23 at 22.45.10.png</span><span class="informations">1600×604 130 KB</span><svg class="fa d-icon d-icon-discourse-expand svg-icon" aria-hidden="true"><use href="#discourse-expand"></use></svg></div></a></div></strong></p>
<h3><a name="p-28840-beta-testing-begins-7" class="anchor" href="#p-28840-beta-testing-begins-7"></a>Beta testing begins</h3>
<p>With development progressing smoothly, the PDP team is preparing to onboard the first cohort of external builders to be the first to trial and test the portal.</p>
<p>Our engineers are doing the final checks ahead of onboarding, where we’re already seeing live block production in Westend.</p>
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<p>The number of builders who wanted to test the PDP has exceeded our expectations, with many of you keen and eager to get involved and contribute. If you’ve previously signed up to be a beta tester, then there’s no need to register again.</p>
<h4><a name="p-28840-final-call-8" class="anchor" href="#p-28840-final-call-8"></a>Final Call!</h4>
<p>The final call for beta testers is here, if you’ve not previously signed up and want to be the first to deploy a rollup using the new PDP portal, then sign up <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1th3GKJCSjzrmqwzDs62yA1hGUZnQUCPqmaUYLwSiHo4/edit">here</a>.</p>
<h3><a name="p-28840-ux-user-journey-improvements-9" class="anchor" href="#p-28840-ux-user-journey-improvements-9"></a>UX &amp; User Journey improvements</h3>
<p>Both UX &amp; DevX will always be a priority for the PDP, ensuring simplicity and abstracting needless mental workload from builders. In the last month, the team worked on implementing a multitude of improvements which aimed to drastically improve the entire UX of the PDP.</p>
<h4><a name="p-28840-improved-rollup-deployment-flow-10" class="anchor" href="#p-28840-improved-rollup-deployment-flow-10"></a>Improved Rollup deployment flow</h4>
<p>A recent change to the deployment flow was introduced, now allowing the flow to be asynchronous.</p>
<ul>
<li>Once a user confirms they’re ready to sign and pay, a provisional resource on the backend is created.</li>
<li>Once signed, the user is redirected to the resource detail page and the loading terminal is shown.</li>
<li>The user can then follow their transaction progress and the result, providing they’ve signed through an extension or mobile wallet.</li>
<li>Once the funds have arrived, the deployment is triggered.
<ul>
<li>In case the transaction was unsuccessful we show the user error details</li>
<li>In the future, the user will be able to retry the transaction from the deployment detail.
<ul>
<li>A UI option for this will be added, currently the user can just manually send the amount and the deployment will be triggered.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h4><a name="p-28840-mobile-wallet-support-11" class="anchor" href="#p-28840-mobile-wallet-support-11"></a>Mobile Wallet Support</h4>
<p>The team worked towards adding support for any and all mobile wallets that have Wallet Connect integrated, now allowing anyone to fund their PDP account through Polkadot dApps such as SubWallet &amp; Nova Wallet.</p>
<h4><a name="p-28840-multisigniture-support-12" class="anchor" href="#p-28840-multisigniture-support-12"></a>Multisigniture Support</h4>
<p>The PDP team worked towards multi-signiture support, a previous DevX hurdle, now crossed. A new rollup creation flow for Multisigs using Multix is being introduced, including the support for other multi-sig wallets via manual transfers.</p>
<p>Additional Rollup UX improvements</p>
<p>On the rollup deployment progress page, we have now integrated the PDP with the Subscan API to get the result of a transaction, allowing us to show the result of said transaction in real time.</p>
<p><strong><div class="lightbox-wrapper"><a class="lightbox" href="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/original/2X/b/b21bb14e4843180f88a0dda1489f459f022ca85f.png" data-download-href="/uploads/short-url/ppCjToJgzyP5vNFTEfnq2fQucCb.png?dl=1" title=""><img src="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/b/b21bb14e4843180f88a0dda1489f459f022ca85f_2_602x164.png" alt="" data-base62-sha1="ppCjToJgzyP5vNFTEfnq2fQucCb" width="602" height="164" role="presentation" srcset="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/b/b21bb14e4843180f88a0dda1489f459f022ca85f_2_602x164.png, https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/b/b21bb14e4843180f88a0dda1489f459f022ca85f_2_903x246.png 1.5x, https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/b/b21bb14e4843180f88a0dda1489f459f022ca85f_2_1204x328.png 2x" data-dominant-color="171916"><div class="meta"><svg class="fa d-icon d-icon-far-image svg-icon" aria-hidden="true"><use href="#far-image"></use></svg><span class="filename"></span><span class="informations">1600×435 95.7 KB</span><svg class="fa d-icon d-icon-discourse-expand svg-icon" aria-hidden="true"><use href="#discourse-expand"></use></svg></div></a></div></strong></p>
<h3><a name="p-28840-pdp-showcased-at-the-london-polkadot-x-easya-hackathon-13" class="anchor" href="#p-28840-pdp-showcased-at-the-london-polkadot-x-easya-hackathon-13"></a>PDP Showcased at the London Polkadot x EasyA Hackathon</h3>
<p>The team presented at the iconic EasyA x Polkadot Hackathon in London earlier this month, where the team showcased ‘The Future of deploying on Polkadot’ to a jam packed room of aspiring developers in the heart of London.</p>
<p><div class="lightbox-wrapper"><a class="lightbox" href="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/original/2X/a/a259758ca010c6dac028c9c67eb1804e4ebd9ee9.jpeg" data-download-href="/uploads/short-url/nad0Y1CNUKMFkKKWkfL7E52OO2R.jpeg?dl=1" title="Screenshot 2025-04-29 at 09.54.01"><img src="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/a/a259758ca010c6dac028c9c67eb1804e4ebd9ee9_2_690x455.jpeg" alt="Screenshot 2025-04-29 at 09.54.01" data-base62-sha1="nad0Y1CNUKMFkKKWkfL7E52OO2R" width="690" height="455" srcset="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/a/a259758ca010c6dac028c9c67eb1804e4ebd9ee9_2_690x455.jpeg, https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/a/a259758ca010c6dac028c9c67eb1804e4ebd9ee9_2_1035x682.jpeg 1.5x, https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/a/a259758ca010c6dac028c9c67eb1804e4ebd9ee9_2_1380x910.jpeg 2x" data-dominant-color="503B4F"><div class="meta"><svg class="fa d-icon d-icon-far-image svg-icon" aria-hidden="true"><use href="#far-image"></use></svg><span class="filename">Screenshot 2025-04-29 at 09.54.01</span><span class="informations">1920×1267 163 KB</span><svg class="fa d-icon d-icon-discourse-expand svg-icon" aria-hidden="true"><use href="#discourse-expand"></use></svg></div></a></div></p>
<h2><a name="p-28840-what-have-we-achieved-14" class="anchor" href="#p-28840-what-have-we-achieved-14"></a>What have we achieved?</h2>
<p>Just over 6 months ago, the team showcased the MVP and vision of the project, now 6 months later, we’re ready to onboard our first testers to beta test a true, 1 click deployment solution.</p>
<p><strong><div class="lightbox-wrapper"><a class="lightbox" href="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/original/2X/a/a20447bdb3c087a1ec918fb3f3c1f3e79e767b69.jpeg" data-download-href="/uploads/short-url/n7gwh74jvhV7DA0OBk1kSGNwZFT.jpeg?dl=1" title=""><img src="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/a/a20447bdb3c087a1ec918fb3f3c1f3e79e767b69_2_602x332.jpeg" alt="" data-base62-sha1="n7gwh74jvhV7DA0OBk1kSGNwZFT" width="602" height="332" role="presentation" srcset="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/a/a20447bdb3c087a1ec918fb3f3c1f3e79e767b69_2_602x332.jpeg, https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/a/a20447bdb3c087a1ec918fb3f3c1f3e79e767b69_2_903x498.jpeg 1.5x, https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/a/a20447bdb3c087a1ec918fb3f3c1f3e79e767b69_2_1204x664.jpeg 2x" data-dominant-color="F6F2F3"><div class="meta"><svg class="fa d-icon d-icon-far-image svg-icon" aria-hidden="true"><use href="#far-image"></use></svg><span class="filename"></span><span class="informations">1600×883 151 KB</span><svg class="fa d-icon d-icon-discourse-expand svg-icon" aria-hidden="true"><use href="#discourse-expand"></use></svg></div></a></div></strong></p>
<p>At the current stage, we’re starting the process of External Testing and Domain Migration, where the PDP is currently in discussions with W3F to acquire a subdomain of <a href="http://Polkadot.com">Polkadot.com</a>.</p>
<h2><a name="p-28840-conclusion-15" class="anchor" href="#p-28840-conclusion-15"></a>Conclusion</h2>
<p>Overall, April was a successful month for the PDP team, with many improvements, fixes, talks all happening in parallel. As someone lucky enough to be close to the heart of the development, it’s clear that the team has never been more excited to bring this product to life. That’s it for this month’s update, we hope by the time I’m drafting May’s forum update, we’ll have already been deep into the external user testing.</p>
<p>If you’ve got any questions or want to learn more about the product, please feel free to get in touch.</p>
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<p><strong>Want to chat 1-1?</strong><br>
Email: <a href="mailto:Remy@Parity.io">Remy@Parity.io</a><br>
TG: <span class="mention">@Remy_LeBerre</span></p>
<p><strong>Check out the PDP X account too! <img src="https://emoji.discourse-cdn.com/twitter/backhand_index_pointing_down.png?v=14" title=":backhand_index_pointing_down:" class="emoji" alt=":backhand_index_pointing_down:" loading="lazy" width="20" height="20"></strong><br>
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<h2><a name="p-28840-a-thank-you-to-the-team-16" class="anchor" href="#p-28840-a-thank-you-to-the-team-16"></a>A thank you to the team,</h2>
<p>This post was a collaborative effort from the Parity PDP, Product Strategy and Data teams, huge kudos to all who contributed their time between development to help write this article, provide updates and add content to this April monthly update.</p>

Remy Le Berre

Polkadot Deployment Portal: The 1 Click Solution For Polkadot

<h2><a name="p-28836-polkadot-news-1" class="anchor" href="#p-28836-polkadot-news-1"></a>Polkadot News</h2>
<p>The latest Attempts at Governance episode covered the coretime situation as well as other topics. <a href="https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1BdxYqdWRzBxX" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1BdxYqdWRzBxX</a></p>
<p>Referendum 1536, proposing to increase the number of cores by four, is currently passing with 94.5% in favor. <a href="https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1536" class="inline-onebox" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">Assigning Coretime to Xcavate and Mythical | Polkassembly</a></p>
<p>Referendum 1539, proposing to re-do Referendum 1510 to properly set up Snowbridge USDC and USDT on the Asset Hub, is passing almost unanimously. <a href="https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1529" class="inline-onebox" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">Set Snowbridge-wrapped USDC &amp; USDT as sufficient assets, set their ED to $0.01, and set their metadata on Asset Hub | Polkassembly</a></p>
<p>Referendum 1516, proposing to top up the Infrastructure Builders Program Bounty, is passing almost unanimously. <a href="https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1516" class="inline-onebox" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">IBP Bounty Top-Up | Polkassembly</a></p>
<h2><a name="p-28836-kusama-news-2" class="anchor" href="#p-28836-kusama-news-2"></a>Kusama News</h2>
<p>There are five candidates for Kappa Sigma Mu this era. <a href="https://ksmsociety.io/explore/candidates" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">https://ksmsociety.io/explore/candidates</a></p>

bill_w3f

Polkadot Digest 29 Apr 2025

<p>I just realized I haven’t made a post about the OpenGov.Watch Monitor yet. Shocker.</p>
<p><strong>The OpenGov.Watch Monitor is a Polkadot OpenGov Explorer in the form of a Google Spreadsheet.</strong> It curates relevant infos on referenda, spends, bounties, etc…</p>
<p>The big USP is that you have ALL refs on one screen available for search/filtering/sorting.</p>
<p>Link: <a href="https://www.opengov.watch/monitoring" class="inline-onebox" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">Monitoring | OpenGov.Watch</a></p>
<h2><a name="p-28833-highlights-1" class="anchor" href="#p-28833-highlights-1"></a>Highlights</h2>
<ul>
<li>Views
<ul>
<li>On-chain data: Referenda, Child Bounties, Treasury Spends, Fellowship Subtreasury Spends
<ul>
<li>hourly updated</li>
<li>clickable links to the full Subsquare page</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Bounties - A manually curated list with relevant links</li>
<li>Outstanding future claims on Treasury DOT, USDC, USDT</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Code
<ul>
<li><a href="https://github.com/OpenGov-Watch/opengov-monitor" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">Open Source</a> (Unlicense)</li>
<li>a data source <a href="https://github.com/OpenGov-Watch/opengov-monitor/blob/d6276a1a2c08a8fb62dc1f75f0cd2f30a1f1e6f3/data_providers/subsquare.py" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">implementation</a> for the Subsquare API (we are very grateful for their support!)</li>
<li>a data sink <a href="https://github.com/OpenGov-Watch/opengov-monitor/blob/d6276a1a2c08a8fb62dc1f75f0cd2f30a1f1e6f3/data_sinks/google/spreadsheet.py" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">implementation</a> for Google Spreadsheets</li>
<li>with <a href="https://github.com/OpenGov-Watch/opengov-monitor/blob/d6276a1a2c08a8fb62dc1f75f0cd2f30a1f1e6f3/README.md" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">instructions</a> for a Google Cloud deployment (can run on free quotas)</li>
<li>Here is a rough <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/video/NbErnfkOJZM/edit" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">code tour</a> and here is an <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/video/C_deF51dO0g/edit" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">coding session example where I built the new Outstanding Claims screen</a>.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h2><a name="p-28833-tour-2" class="anchor" href="#p-28833-tour-2"></a>Tour</h2>
<h3><a name="p-28833-referenda-3" class="anchor" href="#p-28833-referenda-3"></a>Referenda</h3>
<p><div class="lightbox-wrapper"><a class="lightbox" href="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/original/2X/b/bc40ccef3f0c3010e6800daa11e1b1819a744c30.png" data-download-href="/uploads/short-url/qRmB8hQtjtPi0Ii9WayYrYtXHX2.png?dl=1" title="image" rel="noopener nofollow ugc"><img src="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/b/bc40ccef3f0c3010e6800daa11e1b1819a744c30_2_690x262.png" alt="image" data-base62-sha1="qRmB8hQtjtPi0Ii9WayYrYtXHX2" width="690" height="262" srcset="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/b/bc40ccef3f0c3010e6800daa11e1b1819a744c30_2_690x262.png, https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/b/bc40ccef3f0c3010e6800daa11e1b1819a744c30_2_1035x393.png 1.5x, https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/b/bc40ccef3f0c3010e6800daa11e1b1819a744c30_2_1380x524.png 2x" data-dominant-color="DFDCD8"><div class="meta"><svg class="fa d-icon d-icon-far-image svg-icon" aria-hidden="true"><use href="#far-image"></use></svg><span class="filename">image</span><span class="informations">1846×703 313 KB</span><svg class="fa d-icon d-icon-discourse-expand svg-icon" aria-hidden="true"><use href="#discourse-expand"></use></svg></div></a></div><br>
Tired of having to navigate multiple screens?</p>
<ul>
<li>This is one table that you can search, filter, sort</li>
<li>Color coded status and proposal amounts</li>
<li>Calculates DOT and USD equivalent values of all proposals at propose time and payout time</li>
<li>Shows spends split into DOT, USDC, USDT component</li>
</ul>
<h2><a name="p-28833-outstanding-claims-4" class="anchor" href="#p-28833-outstanding-claims-4"></a>Outstanding Claims</h2>
<p><div class="lightbox-wrapper"><a class="lightbox" href="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/original/2X/f/fe532e8eaf2e8359bcbe6e23dcc4cdbeff046868.png" data-download-href="/uploads/short-url/AhRuCetlrLX3jXGqwueA69isnqw.png?dl=1" title="image" rel="noopener nofollow ugc"><img src="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/f/fe532e8eaf2e8359bcbe6e23dcc4cdbeff046868_2_290x500.png" alt="image" data-base62-sha1="AhRuCetlrLX3jXGqwueA69isnqw" width="290" height="500" srcset="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/f/fe532e8eaf2e8359bcbe6e23dcc4cdbeff046868_2_290x500.png, https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/original/2X/f/fe532e8eaf2e8359bcbe6e23dcc4cdbeff046868.png 1.5x, https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/original/2X/f/fe532e8eaf2e8359bcbe6e23dcc4cdbeff046868.png 2x" data-dominant-color="E0E3E6"><div class="meta"><svg class="fa d-icon d-icon-far-image svg-icon" aria-hidden="true"><use href="#far-image"></use></svg><span class="filename">image</span><span class="informations">427×735 53.6 KB</span><svg class="fa d-icon d-icon-discourse-expand svg-icon" aria-hidden="true"><use href="#discourse-expand"></use></svg></div></a></div></p>
<p>This is our newest screen and shows you spends which will be coming and might be coming in the form of “claims”. This needs a short explainer: When the Treasury approves spends via treasury.spend(), these come in the form of a voucher/claim to retrieve the value from the Polkadot Hub. Since the claim is only valid for 4 weeks, it can be timed to become active at a certain point in the future. This creates a timeline of future claims that need to be kept track of.</p>
<ul>
<li>This view aggregates all future claims on the Treasury by month and by ref (and there is a table for expired claims)</li>
<li>We also try to guesstimate incoming claims by taking all refs that are deciding or confirming and multiplying their current approval with the ask size.</li>
</ul>
<h2><a name="p-28833-bounties-5" class="anchor" href="#p-28833-bounties-5"></a>Bounties</h2>
<p><div class="lightbox-wrapper"><a class="lightbox" href="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/original/2X/1/1a5041087fdc6747a283a2c881579e18f0de7f50.png" data-download-href="/uploads/short-url/3KMmb2tgVJRuPINZYnTtgApIBmU.png?dl=1" title="image" rel="noopener nofollow ugc"><img src="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/1/1a5041087fdc6747a283a2c881579e18f0de7f50_2_690x287.png" alt="image" data-base62-sha1="3KMmb2tgVJRuPINZYnTtgApIBmU" width="690" height="287" srcset="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/1/1a5041087fdc6747a283a2c881579e18f0de7f50_2_690x287.png, https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/1/1a5041087fdc6747a283a2c881579e18f0de7f50_2_1035x430.png 1.5x, https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/original/2X/1/1a5041087fdc6747a283a2c881579e18f0de7f50.png 2x" data-dominant-color="D5DADF"><div class="meta"><svg class="fa d-icon d-icon-far-image svg-icon" aria-hidden="true"><use href="#far-image"></use></svg><span class="filename">image</span><span class="informations">1151×480 138 KB</span><svg class="fa d-icon d-icon-discourse-expand svg-icon" aria-hidden="true"><use href="#discourse-expand"></use></svg></div></a></div></p>
<p>A manually curated list with relevant links to all bounties. Part of our initiative to push for more bounty transparency.</p>
<h2><a name="p-28833-child-bounties-fellowship-6" class="anchor" href="#p-28833-child-bounties-fellowship-6"></a>Child Bounties &amp; Fellowship</h2>
<p><div class="lightbox-wrapper"><a class="lightbox" href="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/original/2X/5/5ba520be54847d6060621a92cd8e90c61fb8e4f6.png" data-download-href="/uploads/short-url/d4JeyeUMpmFWfqPSFevtk1cHcZU.png?dl=1" title="image" rel="noopener nofollow ugc"><img src="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/5/5ba520be54847d6060621a92cd8e90c61fb8e4f6_2_690x355.png" alt="image" data-base62-sha1="d4JeyeUMpmFWfqPSFevtk1cHcZU" width="690" height="355" srcset="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/5/5ba520be54847d6060621a92cd8e90c61fb8e4f6_2_690x355.png, https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/5/5ba520be54847d6060621a92cd8e90c61fb8e4f6_2_1035x532.png 1.5x, https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/original/2X/5/5ba520be54847d6060621a92cd8e90c61fb8e4f6.png 2x" data-dominant-color="E9E9EA"><div class="meta"><svg class="fa d-icon d-icon-far-image svg-icon" aria-hidden="true"><use href="#far-image"></use></svg><span class="filename">image</span><span class="informations">1309×675 217 KB</span><svg class="fa d-icon d-icon-discourse-expand svg-icon" aria-hidden="true"><use href="#discourse-expand"></use></svg></div></a></div></p>
<p><div class="lightbox-wrapper"><a class="lightbox" href="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/original/2X/7/75bd83b2b544a3532d4d137c87a8d28f04b9b27e.png" data-download-href="/uploads/short-url/gNzTBz9EFC1g0QyzObfWFBNFiEu.png?dl=1" title="image" rel="noopener nofollow ugc"><img src="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/7/75bd83b2b544a3532d4d137c87a8d28f04b9b27e_2_690x133.png" alt="image" data-base62-sha1="gNzTBz9EFC1g0QyzObfWFBNFiEu" width="690" height="133" srcset="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/7/75bd83b2b544a3532d4d137c87a8d28f04b9b27e_2_690x133.png, https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/original/2X/7/75bd83b2b544a3532d4d137c87a8d28f04b9b27e.png 1.5x, https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/original/2X/7/75bd83b2b544a3532d4d137c87a8d28f04b9b27e.png 2x" data-dominant-color="E8E8E8"><div class="meta"><svg class="fa d-icon d-icon-far-image svg-icon" aria-hidden="true"><use href="#far-image"></use></svg><span class="filename">image</span><span class="informations">1017×197 44.6 KB</span><svg class="fa d-icon d-icon-discourse-expand svg-icon" aria-hidden="true"><use href="#discourse-expand"></use></svg></div></a></div></p>
<p>Follow the same pattern as the Referenda screen.</p>
<h2><a name="p-28833-treasury-7" class="anchor" href="#p-28833-treasury-7"></a>Treasury</h2>
<p><div class="lightbox-wrapper"><a class="lightbox" href="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/original/2X/8/8023807b464ea5ae63fb1d07ff24316c92639a8b.png" data-download-href="/uploads/short-url/ihzb4IwIM5EWJIFPHnDSqTuEhkL.png?dl=1" title="image" rel="noopener nofollow ugc"><img src="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/8/8023807b464ea5ae63fb1d07ff24316c92639a8b_2_690x252.png" alt="image" data-base62-sha1="ihzb4IwIM5EWJIFPHnDSqTuEhkL" width="690" height="252" srcset="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/8/8023807b464ea5ae63fb1d07ff24316c92639a8b_2_690x252.png, https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/8/8023807b464ea5ae63fb1d07ff24316c92639a8b_2_1035x378.png 1.5x, https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/8/8023807b464ea5ae63fb1d07ff24316c92639a8b_2_1380x504.png 2x" data-dominant-color="E8E9E9"><div class="meta"><svg class="fa d-icon d-icon-far-image svg-icon" aria-hidden="true"><use href="#far-image"></use></svg><span class="filename">image</span><span class="informations">1723×630 185 KB</span><svg class="fa d-icon d-icon-discourse-expand svg-icon" aria-hidden="true"><use href="#discourse-expand"></use></svg></div></a></div></p>
<p>A list of all past and future claims.</p>
<h2><a name="p-28833-next-steps-8" class="anchor" href="#p-28833-next-steps-8"></a>Next Steps</h2>
<p>Check it out at <a href="https://www.opengov.watch/monitoring" class="inline-onebox" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">Monitoring | OpenGov.Watch</a></p>
<p>We are irregularly pushing new features/screens/columns to the Spreadsheet</p>

<p>Hey <a class="mention" href="/u/krayt78">@Krayt78</a> ! So far we are trying to solve a problem for gamers for free - where to get trusted info? If the platform is able to establish trust, and raise visitor numbers, we would like to organise game developer fundings amongst the community, Kickstarter-wise, but preferring web3 gaming ideas, with lesser cut than Kickstarter does.</p>

Rivara Tyr

Ludovic_Domingues

Launch3r - A Steam-like solution, just for Crypto Games

<p>Hello everyone, I’m <strong>Cris</strong>! <img src="https://emoji.discourse-cdn.com/twitter/waving_hand.png?v=14" title=":waving_hand:" class="emoji" alt=":waving_hand:" loading="lazy" width="20" height="20"></p>
<p>Recently, I have been thinking about starting a new open-source project called <strong>Lumo Connect</strong> —<br>
a fully-featured, unified wallet connection solution for the <strong>Polkadot and parachain ecosystem</strong>.<br>
The project is still in the ideation phase, and I would love to gather early feedback, ideas, and suggestions from the community!</p>
<hr>
<h2><a name="p-28804-project-background-1" class="anchor" href="#p-28804-project-background-1"></a><img src="https://emoji.discourse-cdn.com/twitter/puzzle_piece.png?v=14" title=":puzzle_piece:" class="emoji" alt=":puzzle_piece:" loading="lazy" width="20" height="20"> Project Background</h2>
<p>As the Polkadot ecosystem grows, many excellent wallets have emerged —<br>
<strong>Polkadot.js</strong>, <strong>Talisman</strong>, <strong>SubWallet</strong>, <strong>Nova</strong>, <strong>Ledger</strong>, and others.</p>
<p>However, dApp developers often face several pain points:</p>
<ul>
<li>Each wallet has slightly different connection logic, requiring redundant adaptations.</li>
<li>The wallet connection experience is fragmented across dApps, creating friction for users switching between wallets.</li>
<li>There is currently no unified, modular, and developer-friendly connection component tailored for Polkadot.</li>
</ul>
<p>Through <strong>Lumo Connect</strong>, I aim to provide a more modern, standardized solution that benefits both developers and users.</p>
<hr>
<h2><a name="p-28804-core-ideas-2" class="anchor" href="#p-28804-core-ideas-2"></a><img src="https://emoji.discourse-cdn.com/twitter/fire.png?v=14" title=":fire:" class="emoji" alt=":fire:" loading="lazy" width="20" height="20"> Core Ideas</h2>
<h3><a name="p-28804-technology-foundation-3" class="anchor" href="#p-28804-technology-foundation-3"></a>Technology Foundation</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Built on Polkadot.js API (PAPI)</strong>
<ul>
<li>Leveraging the official API stack for maximum compatibility with wallets and parachains.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>Built with reactive-dot</strong>
<ul>
<li>Managing on-chain dynamic states (such as account changes, chain subscription events, and connection status) elegantly through reactive programming, delivering a lightweight, smooth, and automatically synchronized frontend experience.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>Frontend-first React design</strong>
<ul>
<li>Lumo Connect is primarily built for React applications, with ready-to-use components and hooks.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
<h3><a name="p-28804-key-features-planned-4" class="anchor" href="#p-28804-key-features-planned-4"></a>Key Features (Planned)</h3>
<div class="md-table">
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Feature Area</th>
<th>Description</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Wallet Management</td>
<td>Connects with Polkadot.js, Talisman, SubWallet, Nova, Ledger — supporting both browser extensions and WalletConnect QR mobile connection.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Account &amp; Network Management</td>
<td>Allows selecting accounts, switching networks (e.g., Polkadot, Kusama, Acala, Astar), and dynamically fetching balances.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Flexible UI Modes</td>
<td>Supports both full-width and compact display modes, adapting to different dApp layouts.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Plug-and-Play Connect Button</td>
<td>Offers multiple prebuilt button styles, customizable to fit various brand designs.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Playground (Planned)</td>
<td>A visual playground to configure supported wallets, button styles, networks — with <strong>instant frontend React code generation</strong> for easy copy-paste integration.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Theme Customization</td>
<td>Currently designed for <strong>Dark Mode</strong>; Light Mode and full theme customization will be supported in the future.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Extensibility</strong></td>
<td>Exploring potential future support for <strong>simultaneous Substrate and EVM chain connections</strong> , depending on community needs.</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div><hr>
<h2><a name="p-28804-project-highlights-5" class="anchor" href="#p-28804-project-highlights-5"></a><img src="https://emoji.discourse-cdn.com/twitter/sparkles.png?v=14" title=":sparkles:" class="emoji" alt=":sparkles:" loading="lazy" width="20" height="20"> Project Highlights</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Top-notch Developer Experience</strong>: Simple React APIs and hooks, quick integration with minimal effort.</li>
<li><strong>Unified User Experience</strong>: Consistent flow and UI, regardless of which wallet is connected.</li>
<li><strong>Highly Customizable</strong>: Full flexibility over UI, networks, and supported wallets.</li>
<li><strong>Modern Reactive Architecture</strong>: Smooth frontend state management via reactive-dot.</li>
<li><strong>Native to Polkadot</strong>: Deep compatibility with the Substrate and parachain ecosystem through PAPI.</li>
<li><strong>Frontend Theming Support</strong>: Dark mode first, Light mode and theming coming soon.</li>
<li><strong>Potential Cross-chain Support</strong>: Exploring the possibility of managing Substrate and EVM chain connections simultaneously — feedback welcome!</li>
</ul>
<hr>
<hr>
<h2><a name="p-28804-preview-the-design-6" class="anchor" href="#p-28804-preview-the-design-6"></a><img src="https://emoji.discourse-cdn.com/twitter/triangular_ruler.png?v=14" title=":triangular_ruler:" class="emoji" alt=":triangular_ruler:" loading="lazy" width="20" height="20"> Preview the Design</h2>
<p>If you’re curious about the early UI/UX ideas, feel free to check out the first design draft here:<br>
<img src="https://emoji.discourse-cdn.com/twitter/backhand_index_pointing_right.png?v=14" title=":backhand_index_pointing_right:" class="emoji" alt=":backhand_index_pointing_right:" loading="lazy" width="20" height="20"> <a href="https://www.figma.com/design/uLt6Q80rXgaviWfNeSPCH0/Lumo-Connect?node-id=0-1&amp;p=f" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">View the Lumo Connect Design on Figma</a></p>
<p>(<em>Note: The current design is in Dark Mode. Light Mode and other themes will be added later.</em>)<br>
<div class="lightbox-wrapper"><a class="lightbox" href="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/original/2X/9/9e0fb5c26b210b5cfcc61fc26b747db523a8f9df.jpeg" data-download-href="/uploads/short-url/myh67XN4kHN63J5eMFdSdsHZgFF.jpeg?dl=1" title="Connect Wallet" rel="noopener nofollow ugc"><img src="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/9/9e0fb5c26b210b5cfcc61fc26b747db523a8f9df_2_666x500.jpeg" alt="Connect Wallet" data-base62-sha1="myh67XN4kHN63J5eMFdSdsHZgFF" width="666" height="500" srcset="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/9/9e0fb5c26b210b5cfcc61fc26b747db523a8f9df_2_666x500.jpeg, https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/9/9e0fb5c26b210b5cfcc61fc26b747db523a8f9df_2_999x750.jpeg 1.5x, https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/9/9e0fb5c26b210b5cfcc61fc26b747db523a8f9df_2_1332x1000.jpeg 2x" data-dominant-color="35373E"><div class="meta"><svg class="fa d-icon d-icon-far-image svg-icon" aria-hidden="true"><use href="#far-image"></use></svg><span class="filename">Connect Wallet</span><span class="informations">1920×1440 61.7 KB</span><svg class="fa d-icon d-icon-discourse-expand svg-icon" aria-hidden="true"><use href="#discourse-expand"></use></svg></div></a></div></p>
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<h2><a name="p-28804-feedback-im-looking-for-7" class="anchor" href="#p-28804-feedback-im-looking-for-7"></a><img src="https://emoji.discourse-cdn.com/twitter/speech_balloon.png?v=14" title=":speech_balloon:" class="emoji" alt=":speech_balloon:" loading="lazy" width="20" height="20"> Feedback I’m Looking For</h2>
<p>I would love to hear your thoughts on:</p>
<ul>
<li>Have you faced wallet connection challenges while building Polkadot dApps?</li>
<li>What wallet connection features are most important to you? (multi-wallet? multi-network? authorization flows?)</li>
<li>Would you find a Playground useful to visually configure and export <strong>ready-to-use React code</strong>?</li>
<li>Is there a real need for simultaneous Substrate + EVM chain connections in your dApps? If yes, what use cases do you envision?</li>
</ul>
<hr>
<p>If you’re interested in Lumo Connect, or if you have any ideas, feedback, or suggestions,<br>
please feel free to share in the comments!</p>
<p>Let’s work together to push the Polkadot ecosystem forward! <img src="https://emoji.discourse-cdn.com/twitter/hammer_and_wrench.png?v=14" title=":hammer_and_wrench:" class="emoji" alt=":hammer_and_wrench:" loading="lazy" width="20" height="20"></p>

cris

[Project Idea] — A Multi-Wallet Connection Component for the Polkadot Ecosystem

<h2><a name="p-28809-polkadot-news-1" class="anchor" href="#p-28809-polkadot-news-1"></a>Polkadot News</h2>
<p>WebZero will be hosting an Polkadot hackathon as an official side event at Consensus 2025, 13 - 16 May, including a round-the-clock private chef. <a href="https://x.com/joinwebzero/status/1915461721617006923" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">https://x.com/joinwebzero/status/1915461721617006923</a></p>
<p>Jonas Gehrlein, researcher at W3F, has put together a simulator for his proposed coretime sales mechanism (detailed in RFC 15). <a href="https://x.com/GehrleinJonas/status/1916769210044186670" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">https://x.com/GehrleinJonas/status/1916769210044186670</a></p>
<p>Radha Dasari, technical educator at W3F, gave a keynote talk this weekend for the Harvard Crypto Conference as well as a talk at the Easy A Hackathon. <a href="https://x.com/DrW3RK/status/1915780794720649284" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">https://x.com/DrW3RK/status/1915780794720649284</a></p>
<p>JAM Matrix chats are now being archived, for those people who aren’t in the Matrix rooms (or just want to easily look at the history). <a href="https://paritytech.github.io/matrix-archiver/" class="inline-onebox" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">Archived rooms</a></p>
<h2><a name="p-28809-kusama-news-2" class="anchor" href="#p-28809-kusama-news-2"></a>Kusama News</h2>
<p>Referendum 518, proposing to upgrade the Kusama Asset Hub to runtime 1.4.3, has passed and executed. <a href="https://kusama.polkassembly.io/referenda/518" class="inline-onebox" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">[Runtime 1.4.3] Upgrade Kusama Asset Hub | Polkassembly</a></p>
<p>There are four candidates for Kappa Sigma Mu this round. <a href="https://ksmsociety.io/explore/candidates" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">https://ksmsociety.io/explore/candidates</a></p>

Polkadot Digest 28 Apr 2025

<p>We are excited to introduce to the Polkadot community an initiative that will open new frontiers for a brilliant technical solution - JAM - by actively expanding into the Chinese-speaking world. When the JAM Gray Paper was first released, Qinwen Wang and the Lollipop Team initiated and translated the Chinese version of JAM Gray Paper, enabling developers and researchers in the Chinese-speaking world to better understand JAM’s groundbreaking innovations. Later, Qinwen wrote a popular science article titled, <a href="https://x.com/Qinwen_Wang/status/1915384049730019799" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">Three Enlightenment of Blockchain Grandmaster Gavin Wood: Decoding JAM’s Transformative Blueprint</a> which successfully brought JAM’s epoch-making significance to a broader group of audience in Mandarin and English world.</p>
<p>These efforts are merely preludes to the upcoming JAM China Academy educational roadshow that it’s proposed here which is led by Qinwen and Lollipop team, facing university students, entrepreneurs and government decision-markers. It will continue the traditions of Dr. Gavin Wood’s overseas itinerant presentations in a localized way. It is an ambitious initiative aimed at localizing and amplifying the transformative vision of the JAM protocol across China’s dynamic academic, entrepreneurial, technological, and political landscapes.</p>
<p>Please find the link here to learn more about our proposal in detail：<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GltLCsxixMPj5xVHeZkMmaW-Ef7xlWbQ6ZhmXZmfX94/edit?tab=t.0" class="inline-onebox" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">JAM China Academy (Educational Roadshow facing university students, entrepreneurs and government ） - Google Docs</a></p>
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<h1><a name="p-28805-why-support-jam-china-academy-educational-roadshow-1" class="anchor" href="#p-28805-why-support-jam-china-academy-educational-roadshow-1"></a>Why Support JAM China Academy educational roadshow?</h1>
<h3><a name="p-28805-a-localized-jam-academy-in-china-as-a-legitimate-bridge-and-innovation-accelerator-2" class="anchor" href="#p-28805-a-localized-jam-academy-in-china-as-a-legitimate-bridge-and-innovation-accelerator-2"></a>A localized JAM academy in China as a legitimate bridge and innovation accelerator</h3>
<p>Founded by Dr. Gavin Wood in 2022, the Polkadot Blockchain Academy (PBA) has been a pioneer in blockchain education. To plant the seeds of blockchain knowledge and nurturing local talents, we decided to bring JAM to the universities in China. While China’s huge market potential is undeniable, simply replicating overseas models in the country is impractical due to differences in domestic policies, local cultures and market scales. We firmly believe that only localized blockchain education can bring sustainable growth and as a legitimate bridge and innovation accelerator for overseas projects to root and grow in the China market.</p>
<ul>
<li>Policy and Regulatory Environment: China local government encourages innovation in blockchain technology but strictly monitors the industry so that localized curricula can provide precise interpretations of policies.</li>
<li>Education and Talent Development: Chinese universities lag behind their Western counterparts in blockchain education. A localized academy can close this gap by training talent skilled in both technology and domestic industry needs, fostering future leaders in computer science and entrepreneurship.</li>
<li>Technological Autonomy in Geopolitical Competition: As technology competition between China and the US is getting heated, China tends to prioritize self-developed standards. A local academy can help overseas blockchain projects integrate into China’s ecosystem, such as aligning with domestic cryptography algorithms (e.g., SM2/SM3).</li>
</ul>
<h2><a name="p-28805-china-holds-strategic-significance-for-jam-3" class="anchor" href="#p-28805-china-holds-strategic-significance-for-jam-3"></a>China Holds Strategic Significance for JAM</h2>
<p>JAM’s core breakthrough lies in its parallelized blockchain computation and the seamless compatibility of PolkaVM with the RISC-V chip architecture—an innovation that aligns perfectly with China’s strategy for self-reliant RISC-V chip development. As China prepares its first policy framework to protect domestic open source RISC-V chips, it is accelerating the development of a self-innovation system to reduce reliance on Western technologies. Most existing consortium chains in China rely on Ethereum’s architecture—a paradigm pioneered by Gavin Wood himself previously.</p>
<h2><a name="p-28805-h-3-kinds-of-target-audience-and-institutions-for-jam-china-academy-educational-roadshow-4" class="anchor" href="#p-28805-h-3-kinds-of-target-audience-and-institutions-for-jam-china-academy-educational-roadshow-4"></a>3 kinds of target audience and institutions for JAM China Academy educational roadshow:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Top-Tier Computer Science Students: Focus on China’s top 25 computer science universities and top-rank institutions offering blockchain-related programs. There are 32 universities that have approved blockchain engineering undergraduate programs.</li>
<li>Entrepreneurs: Collaborate with EMBA programs or prestigious business schools that target entrepreneurs (e.g., Zhejiang Hupan Entrepreneurship Research Center) to shape the understanding of blockchain among corporate leaders and accelerate its operational implementation.</li>
<li>Government &amp; Influential Decision-Makers: China is accelerating the construction of a national blockchain infrastructure system. The Blockchain-based Service Network (BSN), a global public blockchain infrastructure with overarching planning and top-level design by the State Information Center, marks a paradigm shift in blockchain development—from market-driven exploration to state-strategic leadership. Against this backdrop, advancing deep integration between the JAM protocol and China’s national blockchain infrastructure will forge a technological foundation for interconnected digital sovereignty, laying a strategic cornerstone for the restructuring of the global digital governance system.</li>
</ul>
<h2><a name="p-28805-course-introduction-5" class="anchor" href="#p-28805-course-introduction-5"></a>Course Introduction:</h2>
<h3><a name="p-28805-exploring-the-future-of-web3-cloud-computing-a-practical-guide-to-jam-6" class="anchor" href="#p-28805-exploring-the-future-of-web3-cloud-computing-a-practical-guide-to-jam-6"></a>Exploring the Future of Web3 Cloud Computing: A Practical Guide to JAM</h3>
<p>This course is specifically designed for Chinese computer science students, builders and Web3 professionals who seek to understand and apply next-generation decentralized computing technologies in practical and business-oriented contexts.</p>
<p>By integrating global blockchain expertise with regional characteristics, the course simplifies complex Web3 concepts into accessible language with localized explanations, while simultaneously offering in-depth exposure to the technical foundations of the JAM protocol. The course also highlights how JAM aligns with China’s priorities in technological self-reliance and open-source innovation.</p>
<h2><a name="p-28805-build-jam-china-campus-network-7" class="anchor" href="#p-28805-build-jam-china-campus-network-7"></a>Build JAM China Campus Network</h2>
<p>General Objectives:</p>
<ul>
<li>Clearly define and establish measurable goals to enhance cognitive engagement among the target audience.</li>
<li>Implement a systematic approach for selecting and onboarding skilled ambassadors, both technical and non-technical.</li>
<li>Facilitate entrepreneurial engagement and business conversion activities effectively.</li>
<li>Increase meaningful contributions from ambassadors, sustaining community engagement and fostering long-term growth.</li>
<li>Coordinated ambassador-led efforts driving technical innovation, community education, and entrepreneurial enablement through JAM initiatives</li>
</ul>
<p>With a strong team of researchers and developers and extensive experience within the Polkadot ecosystem, Lollipop is committed to pushing the boundaries for both Polkadot and JAM. Leveraging deep regional insights, robust support for RISC-V, and the rapidly growing interest among Chinese-speaking students, developers, and builders, Lollipop is opening new avenues by connecting diverse audiences. Through partnerships with research institutions, universities, and business groups, Lollipop is actively driving the practical adoption of JAM technology for applied use cases. By showcasing the flexibility and customizability of JAM and Polkadot, and providing in-depth exploration of both technical and applied aspects, Lollipop aims not only to attract a new wave of developers but also to lay the groundwork for the deployment of both broad customer-facing and highly specialized use cases.</p>

JAM China Academy (Educational Roadshow)

<p>Hey All,</p>
<p>In the old Polkadot protocol their used to be fisherman, which was subsequently taken out.  As of right now, the protocol relies on probabilistic economic backing and then a subsequent “audit” by other validators before the block becomes deterministically final.  While this is secure, there could be other ways to make this more secure.</p>
<p>Has their been any considerations to use what I would coin “Internal Audit” to the protocol.  This would be something similar to fisherman; however, the fisherman in this case would be a predefined validator that has been specifically designated by the project team.  Obviously they could opt out by just not using the functionality if it were added.  You could almost think of this as adding an outside validator or if we are going with computer terminology of JAM, adding “external” hardware to the computer.</p>
<p>The block from the blockchain would route based on predefined logic to a validator outside of the Core set (this is in addition to the coreset as well) for validation.  If the internal auditor rejected the block, it would in essence be tossed out.  The internal auditor could be the project team directly or outsourced to a third party (like hiring outside internal auditors).</p>
<p>The validator could even reject what would be a “valid” block if needed.  This would have been beneficial to Parallel Finance if they had an internal audit function that had been outsourced.  That function could have in essence blocked any movement of funds from the chain.</p>
<p>This functionality would likely only be used by blockchains that are opting out of full decentralization by keeping administrative keys to their blockchain.</p>
<p>Just throwing out some thoughts that could even make Polkadot even more resilient.</p>
<p>If the functionality were to be introduced, the project team could end up creating availability issues if their validator did not work; however, it would be up to the project team to balance availability versus integrity risks.  Further, you could also do an implementation that the block would be valid unless explicitly denied by the project team validator, which would keep availability risks the same while potentially reducing integrity risks.</p>

Internal Audit Built into Polkadot Protocol - Parallel Finance Case Study

<p>Thank you very much, hopefully it will become great sooon.</p>

Harun 

Pedro Marques

Polkadot going green?

<p><strong>Tender Round 2B Results</strong></p>
<p>Thank you to all the providers for submitting their proposals for this tender round. Curators have now completed the evaluation, with each submission reviewed and scored independently based on the published criteria.</p>
<p>During Tender 2B, we received a total of <strong>9 tenders</strong> , covering <strong>36 RPC services</strong> . After review, <strong>2 service providers</strong> were selected to deliver <strong>6 RPC endpoints</strong> across Polkadot and Kusama system chains.</p>
<p>Two tenders were disqualified due to eligibility issues:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>OnFinality:</strong> Did not connect to the usage monitor before April 15th</li>
<li><strong>RadiumBlock:</strong> Missed the monitor connection deadline, hash submission, and tender document deadline</li>
</ul>
<p>The full Tender 2B results document is now available and includes the winning tenders for each chain, selected service providers, final scores, and costs.<br>
The total monthly cost for all selected services is <strong>$856.32</strong> , with the following breakdown:</p>
<ul>
<li>Polkadot services: <strong>$647.78</strong></li>
<li>Kusama services: <strong>$208.54</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>Thank you again to all participants, and congratulations to the selected providers! <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/179_4oIeZQA-oL0QHoo4lsgOwwJcpdHLytUWfnNX5cuc/edit?usp=sharing" class="inline-onebox" rel="noopener nofollow ugc">Public RPC Bounty - Tender 2B Results - Google Docs</a></p>

Upcoming Tender Rounds for Public RPC Bounty Program

<p>Hey all, just wanted to jump in here after following the discussion and spending some serious time thinking about it. Sharing a few thoughts and learnings based on research we’ve done previously:</p>
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<p>EVM-based shielded pools (like Tornado Cash) can be functional, but structurally - nullifier sets still grow linearly, which challenges scaling over time. Then there are correlation risks (timing, withdrawal patterns). In geneeral, the EVM model is less flexible for privacy workflows compared to a Substrate runtime.</p>
<p>Tornado showed that even if the chain+backend is immutable and decentraliseed, the UI / human touchpoints remain the regulatory attack surface <a class="mention" href="/u/alice_und_bob">@alice_und_bob</a></p>
<p><a class="mention" href="/u/burdges">@burdges</a> is absolutely right:<br>
A truly strong, sustainable shielded system would ideally be <strong>at the parachain level</strong> where you can optimize everything natively:<br>
cryptography, batching, nullifier storage, transaction timing, XCM integrations… the works.</p>
<p>Substrate gives us insane flexibility compared to EVM. We’d be wasting it if we just settle for EVM-style mixers long-term.</p>
<hr>
<p><img src="https://emoji.discourse-cdn.com/twitter/hammer_and_wrench.png?v=14" title=":hammer_and_wrench:" class="emoji" alt=":hammer_and_wrench:" loading="lazy" width="20" height="20"> We’d like to propose a <strong>two-track thinking</strong></p>
<p>For now, the RFP scope is well defined for the use case and demand needed in Kusama ecosystem, but the long-term could be: to build a <strong>native Kusama privacy parachain</strong> for asset transfers:</p>
<ul>
<li>Full Substrate pallets for shielded pools</li>
<li>Native ZKP verification</li>
<li>Efficient nullifier management (even cryptographic accumulators)</li>
<li>Native XCM privacy support, to bring in a wide range of tokens</li>
<li>Batching and timing obfuscation built into the runtime</li>
<li>Have a decentralized team &amp; control over the protocol</li>
</ul>
<p>The native route sets Kusama up with real, scalable, future-proof privacy, for the whole web3 ecosystem.</p>
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<p><img src="https://emoji.discourse-cdn.com/twitter/heart.png?v=14" title=":heart:" class="emoji" alt=":heart:" loading="lazy" width="20" height="20"> We would love to not just help <em>build</em> whatever comes from this RFP, but actually <strong>take it further</strong>:</p>
<ul>
<li>Turn it into a full-blown <strong>privacy protocol</strong> project within Polkadot/Kusama, and grow it beyond just RFP deliverables</li>
<li>Explore additional privacy layers (like shielded staking, shielded governance, shielded NFTs even)</li>
<li>Dive deeper into areas like multi-asset shielded pools, native zkSNARK verification, XCM-native privacy channels, efficient nullifier scaling, and runtime-level batching/timing obfuscation</li>
<li><strong>Maintain, evolve, and defend</strong> it for <strong>years</strong> via treasury + grants support</li>
</ul>
<p>Basically - <strong>start here, but aim way bigger</strong> and actually solve existing asset transfer privacy concerns.</p>
<p>There’s a real chance for Kusama to be the network that gets privacy right, sustainably and credibly. We (Chainscore Labs) have applied for the RFP and we’d love to help make that happen. <img src="https://emoji.discourse-cdn.com/twitter/rocket.png?v=14" title=":rocket:" class="emoji" alt=":rocket:" loading="lazy" width="20" height="20"></p>

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- A proposal called Ref. 1390 for the Talisman Mobile App didn't get its money because the time to claim it ran out.
- The team forgot to track the deadline and missed the chance to claim the funds.
- They are making a new proposal to fix this so they can still use the approved money.
- They have already started working on the mobile app and are excited about it.
- The team has finished key parts of the app and shown early designs for testing.
- The payment address for the funds is the same as in the original proposal. 
- People are encouraged to vote to help get the payout fixed.

Confirming

<p><strong>TL;DR</strong></p>
<p>The payout for <a href="https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1390" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ref. 1390</a> (Talisman Mobile App Proposal) expired before we could claim. This ref intends to rectify the payout that was originally approved under Ref. 1390.</p>
<p>The preimage was pulled as an additional measure to prove that the payout was not disbursed.</p>
<p><strong>Q: Why was the payout not claimed? </strong></p>
<p>A: Due to an oversight on our part, we failed to track the timeline properly and missed the deadline to claim the payout.</p>
<p><strong>Q: What is the purpose of this proposal? </strong></p>
<p>A: Since the claim on our previously approved proposal has expired, we are currently unable to claim the originally approved funds. We are submitting this proposal to rectify this so that we may continue to deliver on the original proposal.</p>
<p><strong>Q: Are you still planning to fulfill the proposal? </strong></p>
<p>A: Absolutely, and we have already started. We are already several weeks into the design with the first set of wireframes ready to start user testing, and have completed a number of key technology components in preparation for the mobile app. We, as well as our community are excited to bring the Talisman mobile experience to life.</p>
<p><strong>Q: Proof the preimage was pulled? </strong></p>
<p>A: You can verify it <a href="https://polkadot.subscan.io/tx/0x511a05e33d83e426cf4817dbe09b44762631c9fed9607ed59bd4725b5e7d72d3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> - pulled after confirmation and expiry of the claim period.</p>
<p><strong>Q: Can you verify the payment address? </strong></p>
<p>A: Yes, the payment address is a Talisman-controlled multisig, identical to the one used in the original proposal.<br /><br /></p>
<p><strong>Your vote will accelerate the rectification of this payout previously approved. Thank you for the support! </strong>🙏❤️</p>

Ratify Payout APPROVED by Ref. 1390 - Talisman Mobile Wallet

PolkaBiz is a program that helps new businesses grow in the Polkadot ecosystem. They have been working hard to find and support new entrepreneurs. From January to April 2025, they did many things like:

1. Checked 100+ business applications
2. Helped 68 businesses with coaching
3. Got 8 businesses funding from Web3 Foundation, totaling $240,000
4. Helped 3 more businesses get $60,000 in grants
5. Created a portal for business founders
6. Helped a company make a deal with a national government
7. Introduced a big Web2 company to Web3

PolkaBiz needs money to keep doing this work. They are asking for $82,666.66 for the past 4 months. They think programs like theirs are important for Polkadot to grow. You can read their full proposal here: [link](https://docs.google.com/document/d/142EZKo4CKbwIlGQklGl1MaIBT3qdMEDQHATro9UOiZI/edit?usp=sharing).

Deciding

*"Mario and Christian formed an alliance following their time at PBA in Hong Kong. Since then, PolkaBiz has become a great tool to identify and nurture entrepreneurs for the Polkadot ecosystem. We’re really keen to keep working with them."* **- Tim Dobie, Director of Polkadot Blockchain Academy**

PolkaBiz has been quietly but effectively building the foundation for the next generation of startups within Polkadot.  In ref [<u>1504</u>](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1504), which received strong support from the majority of the community, we wanted to continue this kind of work. However, during the confirmation period, the proposal was unexpectedly rejected. 

After consulting W3F and some community members, we have therefore decided to present a retroactive funding proposal for the past 4 months (January - April).

 Here’s what we *already achieved*  -  **verifiable results** from January to April 2025:

* 100+ startup applications screened
* 68 startups mentored with 1:1 coaching on product-market fit, go-to-market strategies, business models, and pitching
* 8 startups secured Web3 Foundation grants in January alone, receiving $240,000 in total funding
* 3 additional startups funded via PBA-X, securing another $60,000 in grants
* Founder portal to track, guide, and support project onboarding within the ecosystem
* G6Networks signed an MOU with a national government, a deal facilitated through PolkaBiz connections
* A 100+ FTE Web2 development company introduced to the Web3 Deal Desk through our mentorship program

This work has been recognized not only by startups but by major ecosystem leaders such as the Web3 Foundation and the Polkadot Blockchain Academy.

This proposal only seeks **fair retroactive compensation** for 4 months of hard work:

* Originally $62,000 per quarter (approx. $20,666/month)
* Now $82,666.66 total including April

If Polkadot wants more applications, more builders, and more real usage, **programs like PolkaBiz are essential**. Together with the community, we are actively exploring the best ways to sustainably fund our efforts.

**Here is the link to the full proposal: https://docs.google.com/document/d/142EZKo4CKbwIlGQklGl1MaIBT3qdMEDQHATro9UOiZI/edit?usp=sharing**

Thank you all for your trust and support! 🙏

PolkaBiz Retroactive Treasury Request January - April 2025

A request has been made to allocate 5 million DOT (Polkadot's native cryptocurrency) for DeFi incentives on Hydration, a platform that supports liquidity for Polkadot. The incentives will be distributed over 12 months and are divided into three parts: 2 million DOT for stablecoin incentives, 2 million DOT for liquidity provider (LP) incentives, and 1 million DOT to mint GIGADOT. The goal of these incentives is to attract users, improve liquidity, and strengthen Polkadot's position in the competitive DeFi market. This proposal builds on the success of a previous Hydration liquidity campaign that started in June 2024. The full proposal can be read [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TGepA6VGObrolRExsQ6CZVpQO62NHmvuxfqMTuNwn_c/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.1gdi5smm42un).

Polkadot GIGAHydration Campaign

Polkadot Storage has a new long-term plan to improve their storage system. They have completed 90% of phase 3 and are testing it in a private testnet. They will soon move to a public testnet and work on integrating it with the mainnet. Here are some of the new ideas they have for phase 4:

1. Jam Integration: They want to use their storage for Jam DA resupply and let any Jam Service use their long-term storage.
2. Light weight proof system: They want to offer a cheaper and lighter proof system for users who don't need strong guarantees.
3. Replication: They are working on moving from full replication to something like Erasure coding for better efficiency.
4. Legal: They are exploring responsibilities and liabilities when dealing with toxic data.
5. Economic model: They are researching the best numbers for slashing, storage costs, retrieval costs, and pricing to be competitive with centralized solutions. They also want to allow the use of restaked DOT.
6. XCM: They want to expose the storage so that other parachains can store data.
7. Marketplace model: They are thinking of the storage layer as a marketplace that gives access to all forms of competing centralized and decentralized storage.

Overall, they want to turn this into a proper storage product and build applications on top of it. They are excited about the potential and attention on storage lately.

Hey everyone, we are back with an improved long term plan for Polkadot Storage.



Last December, [<u>phase 3 got rejected</u>](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1313) during confirmation with a very narrow margin. Work has continued uninterrupted and we now have over 90% of phase 3 completed. We are testing the system in our private testnet and will move to a public testnet soon. Integration with mainnet has been postponed because of the JAM integration plans and we’ll continue improving tools and interfaces. For more details on our progress check [<u>the weekly updates on the forum</u>](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-native-storage-updates/7021/70).



During this time we have also been working with Parity and with their guidance have improved our long term approach. These ideas have been incorporated into Phase 4:



Jam Integration

* Using our storage for Jam DA resupply.
* Service Integration so that any Jam Service can use our long term storage.

Light weight proof system

* This was first initially flagged by Lucky Friday (thank you) and we later refined it during conversations with Parity. In short, our initial proof system protects against outsourcing attacks but it's also heavy and expensive. We wanna offer an alternative lighter proof system for users who don't need guarantees like that, at a much lower price.
* Merkle Proofs + zk-SNARKs
* Make the network work with multiple proof systems, let power users choose the proof system/guarantees they want.

Replication

* We added a naive version for now.
* Move from full replication to for example Erasure coding.
* Something like what Walrus uses “Twin-Code” or Reed Solomon error correction

Legal

* Explore responsibilities and liabilities when dealing with toxic data.

Economic model:

* Slashing - Although we have slashing implemented, we need to do some research on what the best numbers should be.
* Storage costs - Modeling the costs and income model for providers.
* Retrieval - Research retrieval costs to mitigate bandwidth attacks.
* Pricing - Price is important for users, make sure we do everything to be competitive with centralized solutions.
* Restaked DOT - Allow usage of restaked Dot so not to compete with staking rewards.

XCM

* Exposing the storage so that other parachains can store data. Check usefulness after Jam integration.

Marketplace model

* Thinking of this Storage layer also as a marketplace that gives access to all forms of competing centralized and decentralized storage.



Overall the plan is to turn this into a proper Storage product and build applications on top. With so much potential and attention on storage lately, it's an exciting time to build.
 

Links:

* Code[ <u>https://github.com/eigerco/polka-storage/</u>](https://github.com/eigerco/polka-storage/)
* Book [<u>https://eigerco.github.io/polka-storage-book/</u>](https://eigerco.github.io/polka-storage-book/)
* Phase 1 [<u>https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/494</u>](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/494)
* Phase 2 [<u>https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1150</u>](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1150)
* Old Phase 3 [<u>https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1313</u>](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1313)
* Original proposal[ <u>https://docs.google.com/document/d/16SZXvXyBRd-oEMIbgAid\_vaxTuKzDlxuNc9CwSq3Lq0/edit</u>](https://docs.google.com/document/d/16SZXvXyBRd-oEMIbgAid_vaxTuKzDlxuNc9CwSq3Lq0/edit)
* Thinking about JAM DA integration[ <u>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L1jlMI9-KOfxMYUMQVeq0tPNtz1fitxTXlg6gKwjXnM/edit?usp=sharing</u>](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L1jlMI9-KOfxMYUMQVeq0tPNtz1fitxTXlg6gKwjXnM/edit?usp=sharing)
* Weekly updates[ <u>https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-native-storage-updates/7021</u>](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-native-storage-updates/7021)
* Research on native storage we first[ <u>did in 2021</u>](https://github.com/common-good-storage/report/blob/master/src/first.md) but there were limitations with collators back then. We returned to this topic in 2023 and got[ <u>a grant</u>](https://github.com/dtuzi/Grants-Program/blob/4d5e7ff1cc90ab0416604dc705bd02c29ba136e6/applications/Eiger_Storage_on_Polkadot_1.md) from W3F to figure out how.
* Initial research pre-implementation[ <u>https://github.com/eigerco/polkadot-native-storage/blob/main/doc/report/polkadot-native-storage-v1.0.0.pdf</u>](https://github.com/eigerco/polkadot-native-storage/blob/main/doc/report/polkadot-native-storage-v1.0.0.pdf)
* Old forum discussion[ <u>https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-native-storage/4551</u>](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-native-storage/4551)

Polkadot Storage Phase 3

IBERLABS, previously known as the Business Development team for Spain and Andorra, has been working to expand Polkadot's presence in the region. They have built partnerships with institutions, enterprises, and public entities. Here are some of their recent achievements:

1. Xhype: A global ZeroData marketplace integrated with SubWallet and Polkadot AssetHub.
2. Kunveno (Web3Spaces): A Web3 freelancing platform that recently released a PolkaTalent campaign for further development of their UX.
3. Catapulta: A no-code dApp builder supporting Moonbeam deployments.
4. Andorran Sandbox: An agreement in progress with the Government of Andorra to support Web3 startups and institutions within their regulated sandbox framework.
5. Institutional DOT Fund and Staking: In progress with MoraBanc, enabling regulated access to DOT and staking for institutions.

IBERLABS has also engaged with various partners to help integrate Polkadot into real business in these regions.

## **TL;DR  Continuation Operations Spain & Andorra BD Team - 12 months**&#x20;

We are **IBERLABS**, formerly known as the **Business Development team for Spain & Andorra**. Over the past year, we've worked to expand Polkadot’s presence across the region by building partnerships with institutions, enterprises, and public entities.

We’ve taken note of all the feedback from our last proposal so this version comes more focused and better aligned with the community’s expectations, responding to every request made.

This is not a new initiative. It’s a continuation of the work already in progress. We’re fully active on the ground, advancing deals, helping partners integrate, and making Polkadot part of real business in these regions.

Check our full [proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1stEJFpQfhcNTzDzxXwulcapv2rn5_MzPxlFCUEQmQ2A/edit?usp=sharing)

**Recent Achievement**

* **Xhype** – A global ZeroData marketplace integrated with **SubWallet** and **Polkadot AssetHub.**

![Diseno sin titulo.gif](https://i.ibb.co/1JzsDf97/mdx-Editor-IBERLABS-1745786739612.gif)

&#x20;[Cointelegrapf Coverage](https://es.cointelegraph.com/news/xhype-integrated-polkadots-subwallet-for-private-payments-in-more-than-180-countries)

* **Kunveno (Web3Spaces)** – A Web3 freelancing platform. Recently released PolkaTalent campaign for the further development of their UX
* **Catapulta** – A no-code dApp builder supporting Moonbeam deployments.
* **Andorran Sandbox** – Agreement in progress, soon to be officially announced, with the Government of Andorra to support Web3 startups and institutions within their regulated sandbox framework
* **Institutional DOT Fund and Staking** – In progress with **MoraBanc**, enabling regulated access to DOT and staking for institutions.

***

**🤝 Partners We've Engaged**

![leads.png](https://i.ibb.co/fVsPqh4n/mdx-Editor-IBERLABS-1745786954237.png)

Continuation Operations for 1 year - Spanish BD Team, now IBERLABS 

The JAM Gray Paper, translated by Qinwen Wang and the Lollipop Team, introduced JAM's innovations to Chinese speakers. Qinwen also wrote a popular science article about JAM's significance. Now, they are planning the JAM China Academy educational roadshow to teach university students, entrepreneurs, and government officials about JAM's transformative vision.

The JAM China Academy aims to:

1. Serve as a bridge and innovation accelerator for overseas projects in China's market.
2. Adapt to China's unique policy, culture, and market needs.
3. Help JAM align with China's strategy for self-reliant RISC-V chip development.

The roadshow targets:

1. Top computer science students in China's universities.
2. Entrepreneurs through business schools and EMBA programs.
3. Government officials and decision-makers involved in China's national blockchain infrastructure.

The course, "Exploring the Future of Web3 Cloud Computing: A Practical Guide to JAM," will teach Chinese students and professionals about decentralized computing technologies and how JAM fits with China's tech priorities. The JAM China Campus Network will also engage ambassadors to drive innovation, education, and entrepreneurship through JAM initiatives.

When the [**JAM Gray Paper**](https://graypaper.com/resources/) was first released, Qinwen Wang and the Lollipop Team initiated and translated the<u> </u>[<u>Chinese version of JAM Gray Paper</u>](https://x.com/Qinwen_Wang/status/1907060977188900939)<u>,</u> enabling developers and researchers in the Chinese-speaking world to better understand JAM’s groundbreaking innovations. Later,  Qinwen wrote a popular science article titled, [<u>Three Enlightenment of Blockchain Grandmaster Gavin Wood: Decoding JAM’s Transformative Blueprint</u>](https://x.com/Qinwen_Wang/status/1915384049730019799) which successfully brought JAM’s epoch-making significance to a broader group of audience in Mandarin and English world.&#x20;

These efforts are merely preludes to the upcoming **JAM China Academy educational roadshow** that it's proposed here which is led by Qinwen and Lollipop team, facing university students, entrepreneurs and government decision-markers. It will continue the traditions of  Dr. Gavin Wood's overseas itinerant presentations in a localized way. It is an ambitious initiative aimed at localizing and amplifying the transformative vision of the JAM protocol across China’s dynamic academic, entrepreneurial, technological, and political landscapes.&#x20;

Please find the link here to learn more about our proposal in detail：[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GltLCsxixMPj5xVHeZkMmaW-Ef7xlWbQ6ZhmXZmfX94/edit?tab=t.0](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GltLCsxixMPj5xVHeZkMmaW-Ef7xlWbQ6ZhmXZmfX94/edit?tab=t.0)

![JAM China Academy educational roadshow.jpg](https://i.ibb.co/TMnFfwJs/mdx-Editor-qinwen-1745723266142.png)

# **Why Support JAM China Academy educational roadshow?**

### A localized JAM academy in China as a legitimate bridge and innovation accelerator 

Founded by Dr. Gavin Wood in 2022, the Polkadot Blockchain Academy (PBA) has been a pioneer in blockchain education (mentioning PBA not for abuse of influence or commercial benefits but for paying tribute). To plant the seeds of blockchain knowledge and nurturing local talents, we decided to bring JAM to the universities in China. While China’s huge market potential is undeniable, simply replicating overseas models in the country is impractical due to differences in domestic policies, local cultures and market scales. We firmly believe that only localized blockchain education can bring sustainable growth and as a legitimate bridge and innovation accelerator for overseas projects to root and grow in the China market.

* **Policy and Regulatory Environment:** China local government encourages innovation in blockchain technology but strictly monitors the industry so that localized curricula can provide precise interpretations of policies ( for example, [<u>the Regulations on Blockchain Information Service Management</u>](https://www.cac.gov.cn/2019-01/10/c_1123971164.htm)）
* **Education and Talent Development:** Chinese universities lag behind their Western counterparts in blockchain education. A localized academy can close this gap by training talent skilled in both technology and domestic industry needs, fostering future leaders in computer science and entrepreneurship.
* **Technological Autonomy in Geopolitical Competition:** As technology competition between China and the US is getting heated, China tends to prioritize self-developed standards. A local academy can help overseas blockchain projects integrate into China’s ecosystem, such as aligning with domestic cryptography algorithms (e.g., SM2/SM3).

## **China Holds Strategic Significance for JAM**

JAM’s core breakthrough lies in its parallelized blockchain computation and the seamless compatibility of PolkaVM with the RISC-V chip architecture—an innovation that aligns perfectly with[<u> China’s strategy for self-reliant RISC-V chip development</u>](https://www.reuters.com/technology/china-publish-policy-boost-risc-v-chip-use-nationwide-sources-2025-03-04/). As China prepares its first policy framework to protect domestic open source RISC-V chips, it is accelerating the development of a self-innovation system to reduce reliance on Western technologies. Most existing consortium chains in China rely on Ethereum’s architecture—a paradigm pioneered by Gavin Wood himself previously. 

## **3 kinds of target audience and institutions for JAM China Academy educational roadshow:**

1. &#x20;**Top-Tier Computer Science Students:** Focus on China’s top 25 computer science universities and top-rank institutions offering blockchain-related programs. There are 32 universities that have approved blockchain engineering undergraduate programs.
2. **Entrepreneurs:** Collaborate with EMBA programs or prestigious business schools that target entrepreneurs  (*e.g., Zhejiang Hupan Entrepreneurship Research Center)* to shape the understanding of blockchain among corporate leaders and accelerate its operational implementation.
3. **Government & Influential Decision-Makers:** China is accelerating the construction of a national blockchain infrastructure system. The Blockchain-based Service Network (BSN), a global public blockchain infrastructure with overarching planning and top-level design by the State Information Center, marks a paradigm shift in blockchain development—from market-driven exploration to state-strategic leadership. Against this backdrop, advancing deep integration between the JAM protocol and China’s national blockchain infrastructure will forge a technological foundation for interconnected digital sovereignty, laying a strategic cornerstone for the restructuring of the global digital governance system.

## **Course Introduction:** &#x20;

### **Exploring the Future of Web3 Cloud Computing: A Practical Guide to JAM**

This course is specifically designed for Chinese computer science students, builders and Web3 professionals who seek to understand and apply next-generation decentralized computing technologies in practical and business-oriented contexts.

By integrating global blockchain expertise with regional characteristics, the course simplifies complex Web3 concepts into accessible language with localized explanations, while simultaneously offering in-depth exposure to the technical foundations of the JAM protocol. The course also highlights how JAM aligns with China’s priorities in technological self-reliance and open-source innovation.

## **Build JAM China Campus Network**

**General Objectives:**

* Clearly define and establish measurable goals to enhance cognitive engagement among the target audience.
* Implement a systematic approach for selecting and onboarding skilled ambassadors, both technical and non-technical.
* Facilitate entrepreneurial engagement and business conversion activities effectively.
* Increase meaningful contributions from ambassadors, sustaining community engagement and fostering long-term growth.
* Coordinated ambassador-led efforts driving technical innovation, community education, and entrepreneurial enablement through JAM initiatives

![Build JAM on Campus Network.jpg](https://i.ibb.co/XrDKxSYC/mdx-Editor-qinwen-1745723829602.jpg)

Bifrost has proposed a liquidity loan to the Polkadot treasury, requesting a loan of 1,000,000 DOT (about $4,000,000) to be repaid with 6% interest. This loan aims to increase vDOT-DOT liquidity, support vDOT growth, and expand its use in DeFi applications within the Polkadot ecosystem. Bifrost has a good track record of repaying treasury loans with interest, having brought a total income of 8,370.5523 KSM to the Kusama Treasury. The loan will be used to mint vDOT, diversifying the Polkadot treasury's DOT capital and earning staking rewards. Bifrost is a liquid staking app-chain for all blockchains, allowing users to earn staking rewards and DeFi yields across multiple chains. The loan's success will be measured by tracking vDOT minting TVL, DOT-vDOT liquidity growth, unique address growth rate, and new vDOT ecosystem integrations.

Bifrost DOT liquidity loan for vDOT liquidity for one year; repay in full with approximately 6% interest.

PoKe Berlin Team is requesting a 6-month extension to transform promising projects into an operational state and maximize the impact on the Polkadot ecosystem. They have achieved all their milestones so far and secured signed agreements in over 10 industry verticals. Some of the most promising projects include collaboration with a Chinese technology conglomerate, diaspora-financed health insurance for an African country, mandatory travel insurance for an African country, a German Defense Industry Project, projects in the government and private sector for an outer territory of the USA, Central American Ministry for the Environment, Blockchain Use Cases in Supply Chain and CO2 Network, and a Photovoltaic Remote Control Project for German Municipalities. The team will focus on finalizing concepts, developing high-level roadmaps, involving Polkadot ecosystem partners, and offering project management support. The team members have deep roots in the Polkadot ecosystem and have demonstrated excellent skills in business development and key accounting.

# 6 Months Extension for the PoKe Berlin Team - Transform Projects to Operational State &#x20;

Requested amount: 290,899 USDC



# Short Description

The scope of PoKe is business development that targets enterprises and governments to leverage Polkadot’s technology and to hand over projects to the Polkadot community. For that the W3F funded PoKe through the Decentralized Futures Programme for one year from May 2024 onwards. 

PoKe has achieved all its milestones to date! To ensure the maximum impact for the Polkadot ecosystem we believe that an additional six month period of key accounting and project management is necessary. As already mentioned in our [<u>initial forum post</u>](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/scytale-digital-s-involvement-in-the-w3f-futures-program-via-poke-the-polkadot-key-account-unit/4881) and the application to the Decentralized Futures Programme we now ask the community to fund this period. 

**The goal of this period is to transform the most promising projects into an operational state.** 

[<u>**Link to full proposal**</u>](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I-8UET7yJIV7CG6l56pXliYXaZghePTUwUgCRhF1SA0/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.8akw0h5h82wu)

# Achievements

Our efforts have proven highly successful, revealing significant potential for Polkadot’s adoption across enterprise and government sectors. We have secured signed agreements and built a strong project pipeline in more than 10 industry verticals, including government, healthcare, energy, and defense. Promising opportunities in various stages have emerged from these verticals. Some projects have already secured an MoU or a collaboration agreement, others will be secured within the scope of PoKe.

The following projects are the most promising ones from our point of view, and they would require additional management attention to get them to a state where the implementation project can be kicked-off. Some projects will also require management of the Polkadot ecosystem consortium and local entities during the implementation phase resulting in a hand over to the local organizations.

* **Collaboration with Chinese Technology Conglomerate**
  A MoU has been signed with a multinational technology conglomerate with a dominant presence in China and beyond. An affiliate of the conglomerate wants to move forward to integrate their solutions with Polkadot in different areas of collaboration.
* **Diaspora-financed health insurance for an African country**.
  A Signed Collaboration Agreement between a local company on the ground and Scytale for facilitating a pilot project is in place. The project is progressing smoothly, with the MOU signed by the Ministry of Innovation, a local university, a local company and the W3F. The PoKe team currently works on the LOI. This project has the potential to be rolled out throughout the African Union.
* **Mandatory travel insurance for an African country**.
  The concept was presented and discussed on site with high-ranking government representatives and insurance executives. The concept was accepted by everyone, especially the insurance companies who showed high interest in the project because it opens up another revenue stream for them.
* **German Defense Industry Project: Resilient Identification System**.
  We had two high level workshops with the company in December and March. The discussion centered around how they could leverage Polkadot and blockchain technology. Three areas of collaboration are planned, such as building a prototype in the area of maritime communication, participating in  a project funded through the EU military research fund and they are interested in participating in the PBA. The former PoKe team has established a trusted relationship with the decision makers and  we believe a lot of key accounting will be necessary to be successful.
* **Projects in the government and private sector for an outer territory of the USA.** PoKe is discussing three projects in different stages in the government and private sector for an outer territory of the USA. The first project involves establishing a decentralized energy production system managed by local communities, coupled with a decentralized blockchain-based energy exchange. The second project focuses on creating a blockchain-based land registry, while the third aims to transform the Caribbean territory into a central hub for air cargo. These projects have the potential to open the door for the Polkadot ecosystem for future and more projects within the US, which has always been a challenge in the past.
* **Central American Ministry for the Environment**
  The Ministry is positioning itself as a key driver of blockchain initiatives in the country. In collaboration with them, we have identified promising use cases, which are now being further defined and planned. While these serve as initial pilot projects, the government is also actively exploring additional blockchain solutions within the Polkadot ecosystem. The pilot projects still require management and support by PoKe to bring them to a state where they can be implemented. We believe that some key accounting will increase the probability for Polkadot to become the center of the country's blockchain strategy.
* **Blockchain Use Cases in Supply Chain and CO2 Network**
  A global service provider with a focus on digital transformation and automation is exploring the use of Polkadot nodes.They are seeking a compelling use case, potentially for one of their customers, to justify a Polkadot project. For example, they are in discussions with a leading gas monopolist developing the first CO2 network in Germany. The goal is to use blockchain technology to track and document CO2 transferred into the pipelines, as well as the consumers who store, transfer, or transport the CO2. 
* **Photovoltaic Remote Control Project for German Municipalities**
  Project for the municipalities of a major German city to remotely control photovoltaic systems for stabilizing the power grid by managing electricity oversupply from small to medium-sized PV systems. This project has the advantage that it can be used as a blueprint for further projects in the German energy market.

# &#x9;Deliverables

The initial goal of PoKe was to identify verticals, establish connections with decision-makers, identify problems, and develop solutions using Polkadot, and then move these solutions to the MoU stage. The objective now is to make these projects operational to benefit Polkadot and its ecosystem.

Due to time constraints, the remaining PoKe time is not enough and may result in missed opportunities for the Polkadot ecosystem. During the 6 months we will focus on:

* Finalizing concepts, requirements, technical approaches, and solutions.
* Developing high-level roadmaps, project plans, and timelines.
* Finding and involving Polkadot ecosystem partners to build consortia.
* Developing sustainable business and funding models for new companies and projects.
* Offering project management support for complex projects, even after handover.
* Generating follow-up projects for the Polkadot ecosystem.
* Ensuring publicity and press releases for projects with MoUs and agreements.
* Presenting successful MoU completions and key learnings at conferences.

# Team Members

The team has deep roots in the Polkadot ecosystem and has due to its experience a profound understanding of the requirements and workings of large organizations. Its members have been part of PoKe since the beginning (even since the ideation phase of PoKe) and they are the driving force behind the aforementioned projects. The team members have demonstrated excellent skills in business development and key accounting.

## Ingo Rübe

**Founder KILT Protocol / Co-Founder and Director of PoKe**

Ingo Rübe, CEO of BOTLabs GmbH and founder of KILT Protocol, leads a Berlin-based team developing blockchain-based identity solutions. With a Computer Science degree from the Technical University of Berlin, he has held leadership positions at Axel Springer SE, Hubert Burda Media, and Drupal. He is also a founding member of the International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications INATBA.

## Elisa Dratsdrummer

**Marketing Director at BOTLabs & KILT / Project and Ecosystem Manager at PoKe**

Elisa is a Web3 native with a broad range of experience in marketing, interactive media, strategic communication operations and compliance communication.

She has worked with KILT for over five years, leading events and social media initially,  and now leads marketing, communications, public relations and community operations. Elisa is also a Polkadot Events Bounty curator.

## Matthias Möller

**Director Operations BOTLabs & KILT/ Project Lead PoKe**

Matthias has more than twenty years of professional and leadership experience in developing and shipping cutting edge digital services for various industries.

He has been key to KILT Protocol's success since BOTLabs' 2018 founding. He leads enterprise adoption and high-level collaborations, notably with Deloitte and the German Energy Agency.

6 Months Extension for the PoKe Berlin Team - Transform Projects to Operational State

- A team of 11 people and 7 partners created a plan for Polkadot.
- They believe Polkadot needs better tools to help its public actions.
- Many dollars are spent to promote Polkadot, but some of this money is wasted.
- New users often have a hard time understanding how to use Polkadot.
- The plan combines 7 ideas to improve how Polkadot works with others.
- It aims to enhance partnerships, especially with two big esports organizations.
- New apps and tools will help users connect better with Polkadot.

Faze x Vitality - Unifying ecosystem efforts through Esport - Metaproposal

- The Polkadot Ecology Research Institute is a big research group in Asia about the Polkadot community.
- They have been working on Polkadot for more than 6 years and have helped many projects and events.
- The team has written nearly 300 pieces about Polkadot and has reached over 63 million readers.
- They support projects in the Polkadot ecosystem, even outside China, often for free.
- Their Twitter account has grown a lot, with over 4,700 followers this year.
- They recently shared a big report about Polkadot's future that got a lot of attention.
- They are asking for money to help pay for their operations and work for another year.

The operating cost for the research organization Polkadot Ecology Research Institute for 2025/4-2026/3

PolkaWorld Ops and Maintenance proposal：2025.4 - 2026.3

- A new plan is replacing an old one to help manage money better for Polkadot.
- The Polkadot Blockchain Academy (PBA) trains people to work on Polkadot projects.
- Around 750 learners have finished PBA courses and are making important contributions.
- The academy needs more funding for nine months to grow its programs and reach more people.
- PBA has a good track record in producing skilled developers for the Polkadot community.
- They plan to expand their in-person programs, create new courses, and work with universities.
- This funding will help ensure there are enough skilled builders for Polkadot's future.

<p><strong>****This new proposal replaces referenda 1472, we are switching to USDT&nbsp; and a tranche based funds release schedule to ease pressure on treasury funds, everything else remains the same as 1472.****</strong></p>
<p><strong>The Future of Polkadot Depends on Talent</strong></p>
<p>The Polkadot Blockchain Academy (PBA) is the single largest and most effective pipeline of talent into the Polkadot ecosystem. Over the past three years, close to 750 learners have completed our courses, many of whom now produce significant contributions towards Polkadot or ecosystem projects.</p>
<p>We are at a pivotal moment. The future of Polkadot depends not just on innovation but on a steady stream of highly skilled, motivated builders who can create and execute impactful projects, advance the network's capabilities and drive adoption. The PBA has proven its ability to deliver, our alumni are shaping the ecosystem, and demand for our programs has never been higher.</p>
<p>To capitalize on this momentum, we are requesting nine months of funding to scale our programs and diversify our offerings, making PBA more inclusive, relevant and far-reaching than ever before.</p>
<p><strong>Why support PBA? A Track Record of Success</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>We are the largest producer of well educated, Polkadot-native talent &ndash; No other initiative has onboarded more developers successfully.</li>
<li>Close to 70% of 409 PBA Campus graduates actively contributed to open-source Polkadot-related repositories in 2024.</li>
<li>Trusted by ecosystem leaders &ndash; Parity, The Web3 Foundation and other top teams recruit directly from our alumni.</li>
<li>Expanding accessibility &ndash; Our online course, PBA-X, launched in January with 580+ learners, and close to 60% completion rate, proving demand for remote education for a diverse audience. Ongoing Evolution:</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Scaling &amp; Strengthening the Polkadot Talent Engine</strong></p>
<p>With this funding, we will:</p>
<ul>
<li>Expand PBA&rsquo;s flagship in-person PBA Campus program (Wave 7) to train and place the next cohort of high-impact developers.</li>
<li>Launch The JAM Course, an intensive in person course demystifying Polkadot&rsquo;s JAM protocol, for top-tier engineers from the Web3 community.</li>
<li>Grow university partnerships, integrating PBA content into curricula and securing the next generation of builders.</li>
<li>Enhance alumni engagement through ongoing participation orientated events, education, placement and mentorship opportunities.</li>
<li>Build upon the success of PBA-X to offer new content based on the needs of the ecosystem, whilst continuing to run the original PBA-X content for 5 more cohorts in 2025.</li>
<li>Continue to identify, mentor and funnel new projects into the ecosystem via the Pitch and Mentor program.</li>
</ul>
<p>Polkadot&rsquo;s growth depends on its builders. By funding PBA, we secure a sustainable, scalable pipeline of developers, entrepreneurs and advocates who will drive the ecosystem forward.</p>
<p>Follow the below link to find out more about our latest proposal;</p>
<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11fKCbYG79VomgYFK4FDsK534ihmfSDG3wCnmLpo_kws/edit?tab=t.0">https://docs.google.com/document/d/11fKCbYG79VomgYFK4FDsK534ihmfSDG3wCnmLpo_kws/edit?tab=t.0</a></p>

***revised proposal***Polkadot Blockchain Academy, PBA Campus 7, The JAM Course launch, University pilot, ongoing PBA-X evolution, Alumni program.

Peer3 is developing an open-source Software Development Kit (SDK) that allows users to execute smart contracts directly with one another, bypassing the need to route each interaction through the blockchain. This project aims to improve the user experience of Polkadot by providing a real-time execution environment without any transaction fees. The SDK enables real-time, seamless interactions, inherits security from distributed ledgers, and eliminates unnecessary transaction fees. The has project successfully delivered all milestones for a Level 3 Grant from the Web3 Foundation.

The goal of this proposal is to seek treasury funding for a production version of the SDK. The team is asking for 350k USDT upfront and a delayed payment after 6 months for 250k USDT and 30k DOT. The funds will be used to hire more top talent to work on the SDK full time and cover operational costs. The DOT portion of the payment will be used for reserves to pay bonuses/incorporate into the compensation structure of the team and align their long-term financial interests with the Polkadot ecosystem.

The Peer3 SDK has the potential to unlock new possibilities for Web3 adoption and transform industries by providing real-time, decentralized solutions that redefine blockchain technology.

Peer3 SDK - real time peer-to-peer smart contracts 

- A group called Bifrost and Hyperbridge is asking for 795,000 DOT.
- They want to help make it easier for people to use DOT in different places.
- They noticed that not many people or money can get into Polkadot, which slows down its growth.
- Their plan is to give rewards for providing DOT liquidity in other networks like Arbitrum and Ethereum.
- The aim is to make DOT more popular and used widely in the web3 space.
- This will help developers and users join the Polkadot ecosystem better.
- The idea started as a group project but had to be split into smaller parts.

Polkadot DeFi Singularity

- A proposal for $598,100 is made to create a Talisman mobile wallet for iOS and Android to enhance user experience in web3.
- The mobile wallet will connect with Talisman’s existing desktop products for a seamless experience across devices.
- Key features will include portfolio management, wallet connect, biometric authentication, and AI-powered trading.
- The mobile wallet aims to increase accessibility and attract more users, especially since many prefer mobile apps.
- Users provided positive feedback and have expressed a need for a mobile Talisman wallet.
- The goal is to boost Polkadot's growth and allow users to efficiently manage their crypto assets anywhere.
- Talisman has over 140,000 active installs and aims to provide a user-friendly experience in managing crypto assets.

Talisman - Mobile Wallet Proposal

- We are excited to start the second part of our program for 2024 after successfully finishing the first part.
- In Phase 1, we had over 350 participants learn important skills through an Educational Series and the ink! Bootcamp.
- Now, we want to help these participants join the Polkadot Hackathon to use their skills on real projects.
- We are asking for $385,000 to support this next phase, which is split into three parts.
- The Hackathon will take place in Q1 of 2025, allowing developers to show their talents.
- This next phase helps graduates grow and bring new ideas to the Polkadot community.

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