### Summary

- **Service Introduction**: Provided a free public API service for Polkadot and Westend nodes from July to September 2021.
- **Objectives**: 
  - Grow the ecosystem by lowering access barriers.
  - Support existing projects with reliable infrastructure.
  - Assist network testing by sharing node performance data.
- **Service Performance**:
  - Served over 5.5 billion requests.
  - Managed nearly 17 TB of data egress.
  - Achieved a daily peak of 87.5 million requests.
- **Enhancements**:
  - Improved dashboard for real-time monitoring.
  - Collected and shared metrics to aid network scaling.
  - Enhanced load balancing and routing strategies.
  - Ensured 99.9% service level agreement (SLA) with automated tools.
- **Future Commitment**:
  - Continues to offer 500,000 free API requests daily.
  - Provides public API endpoints for easy access.

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OnFinality - High Performance Public Infrastructure (Q3 2021)

### Pinknode

- **Service**: Provides API endpoints and node services for Polkadot ecosystem.
- **Mission**: Supports Polkadot's multi-chain vision by offering reliable infrastructure.
- **Launch**: MVP in June 2021, offering free access to Polkadot and Kusama networks.
- **Usage**: Served over 200 million requests through custom and public endpoints.
- **Phase 1 Goals**: Enhance front-end for better user management and monitoring.
- **Features**: 
  - Manage project keys.
  - Analyze usage patterns.
  - Collaborate with team members.
- **Proposal**: Details available [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/12T2-2fmBHMFyuqFk4NgdameXZ2bW6AUUOCGdBA7AeH0/edit?usp=sharing).
- **Polkadot Rate**: $32.623 (as per Subscan 30-day EMA).

Pinknode - Proposal: Improved dashboard for managing infrastructure

### First Parachain Auctions on Polkadot

- **Purpose**: Proposal to schedule the first parachain auctions on Polkadot.
- **Timing**: Two batches of auctions are proposed.
  - **First Batch**: Five auctions starting on November 11, each lasting seven days, with auctions beginning every seven days.
  - **Second Batch**: Six auctions starting on December 23, each lasting seven days, with auctions beginning every 14 days.
- **Lease Periods**: 
  - First batch covers lease periods 6-13.
  - Second batch covers lease periods 7-14.
- **Stability**: Suggestion to limit the number of parachain slots on Polkadot to 75% of Kusama's slots for initial stability.
- **Duration**: Initial schedule lasts until early March 2022.
- **Future Adjustments**: Council can propose updates to the auction cadence as the network grows.

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Proposal for First Parachain Auctions on Polkadot

- **Motion 117** proposes upgrading the Polkadot Runtime to version **v9110**.
- The previous attempt used a compact hash, which was too large for the network.
- This motion uses a compressed hash to avoid the size issue.
- The compressed hash is `0x791e698f3690481e0eb16d35017cf3bb27ec095ec6f27dafd3a230b76dc42f86`.
- Release notes and runtime changes are available [here](https://github.com/paritytech/polkadot/releases/tag/v0.9.11).
- You can verify the proposal hash using `srtool`.
- The motion is up for vote, so make sure to vote if you are part of the Council.

Runtime v9110 on Polkadot Network

### Polkadot Runtime Upgrade Proposal (v9110)

- **Proposal**: Upgrade Polkadot Runtime to version **v9110**.
- **Details**: Release notes, runtime changes, and proposal hash are available [here](https://github.com/paritytech/polkadot/releases/tag/v0.9.11).
- **Hash**: `0xe874dd4219efa603acc0ab24a592d6f1b8553b7aedb196d1ef65fdd7fc3b8fe5`.
- **Verification**: Use `srtool` to check the proposal hash.
- **Important**: Migrations and changes in v9100 make skipping this release impossible.
- **Timing**: If fast-tracked, ensure it is enacted after v9100 on Polkadot and after v9110 on Kusama.
- **Vote**: Make sure to vote at your convenience.

### Polkadot Runtime Upgrade Proposal (v9100)

- **Proposal**: Upgrade Polkadot Runtime to version 9100.
- **Details**: Release notes and changes are available [here](https://github.com/paritytech/polkadot/releases/tag/v0.9.10).
- **Hash**: `0x8160fd4a5aa5d58491cc8d4f0919780da25feb9ada92c2126b3f1d859800dd81`.
- **Verification**: Use `srtool` to check the proposal hash.
- **Runtime Version**: Uses a non-compressed version.
- **Timing**: Fast-track after Kusama's runtime upgrade.
- **Vote**: Please vote at your convenience.

Runtime v9100 on Polkadot Network

- **Proponent**: 12WarfbFeUm5L9Fs5zkTaQQH7L5hqaGPEgM9vQ1UFK8kiUSK
- **Date**: June 16, 2021
- **Requested DOT**: 829 DOT (~$25,000)
- **Objective**: Address the lack of a non-technical book on Polkadot.
- **Proposal**: Create a book explaining Polkadot from a non-technical perspective.
- **First Draft**: 90% completed; available for feedback.
- **License**: Creative Commons License (CC BY).
- **Edited**: October 6, 2021.

Proposal to expand the Polkadot ecosystem with a book for blockchain beginners

**Klever Wallet Proposal for Polkadot Integration**

- **Objective**: Klever Wallet, a cryptocurrency wallet with over 2.5 million users, is requesting treasury funding to integrate Polkadot into its platform.
- **Current Support**: Klever Wallet already supports Kusama and plans to expand to Polkadot.
- **Features**: The wallet offers multi-cryptowallet support, staking, swapping, buying crypto, a built-in browser for DApps, and 24/7 support.
- **User Base**: Klever serves users in over 190 countries and supports 30 languages.
- **Security**: The wallet uses military-grade encryption and supports facial recognition for security.
- **Platforms**: Available on both iOS and Android.
- **Milestones**: This proposal covers the first two milestones of the Polkadot integration.
- **Additional Info**: A full proposal is available [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xMxCP6ec3C8264hP7JFwcPCUw4kzlZ_SdDrm58Fs4iA/edit?usp=sharing).

#70 Klever Mobile Wallet Inclusion of Polkadot (Milestone one and two)

**Polkadot-JS Guide Improvement Proposal**

- **Proponent:** 1ZUG7957Gfidjgm6sg4EZfFtKpJLXSWDRY7o5d1JGKJLoMM
- **Date:** September 20, 2021
- **Requested DOT:** 209.50 (equivalent to $6,435 USD)
- **Purpose:** Improve and maintain the [Guide to Polkadot-JS](https://anaelleltd.github.io/polkadotjs-guide/) for better user experience and education.
- **Improvements:**
  1. UX and UI enhancements.
  2. Ongoing maintenance for September, October, and November 2021.
- **Payment Calculation:** Based on the 30-day average DOT rate.
- **Full Proposal:** Available [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mpfMQfrkd8eJ1BVwur4uz8fm-JIlhs5pGqSx8y283ZU/edit?usp=sharing).

Guide to Polkadot-JS – UX/UI Improvements and Ongoing Maintenance Proposal

- A request to cancel a slash event in era 470 was discussed.
- The discussion can be found [HERE](https://matrix.to/#/!OwgojQyBzTlUQGGLhq:matrix.parity.io/$NlwvDrNPxMe8Ryy37Q3FI0woz2BenC3Qk8PlzSdmQ0o?via=matrix.parity.io&via=corepaper.org&via=matrix.org).
- The cancellation request by the operator is [HERE](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/post/623).
- Motion 111 is now open for Council members to vote **Aye** or **Nay**.
- Council members should vote at their convenience.

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Cancellation of slashing event in era 470

### Subscan Blockchain Explorer

- **Overview**: Subscan is a blockchain explorer for Substrate-based chains like Polkadot, Kusama, Westend, and Rococo.
- **Growth**: The service has seen an increase in users but faces challenges in maintaining stability and reliability.
- **Financial Need**: Subscan is seeking financial support from the Polkadot Treasury to cover infrastructure costs.
- **Service Metrics**: Traffic and API usage data show that Polkadot, Kusama, Westend, and Rococo are the main users.
- **Service Status**: Subscan has launched a status page to improve transparency and monitor service performance.
- **Infrastructure Costs**: Subscan spent $7,384.03 in June, $7,865.29 in July, and $8,643.68 in August on Google Cloud Platform.
- **Request Amount**: Subscan is requesting 568 DOT (approximately $23,893) to support ongoing operations.
- **References**: Subscan for Polkadot Network and Subscan Service Status are available for further information.

The Infrastructure Costs of Subscan for Polkadot Network from June 2021 to August 2021

**Proposal Summary**

- **Objective**: Increase the Polkadot Spanish community by creating an Educational Hub.
- **Need**: Spanish-speaking community needs easy-to-understand information about the Polkadot ecosystem.
- **Actions**:
  1. Develop a Spanish community webpage.
  2. Create guidelines and tutorials.
  3. Produce Spanish blog posts and papers.
  4. Translate Polkadot and Kusama documents.
- **Website Features**:
  - Video tutorials and translations.
  - Official information and news.
- **Additional Features**:
  - Submission form for community content.
  - Information on validators and staking.
  - Learning space for Rust and other languages.
- **Milestones and Budget**: Detailed in [this document](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vj95yKquBI_qzoejMvljfmShqLvoE8p6S0gDwGt2-nY/edit?usp=sharing).

POLKADOT EDUCATIONAL HUB IN SPANISH

### Summary of Staking Proposal for Polkadot

- **Current Issue**: Polkadot has 22,500 nominators, but the staking system prevents more from joining.
- **Proposal Goal**: Increase the minimum bond to allow more nominators to participate in network security.
- **Current Parameters**:
  - Minimum nominator bond: 80 DOT
  - Maximum nominator count: 22,500
- **Proposed Change**:
  - New minimum nominator bond: 120 DOT
- **Temporary Solution**: This change aims to avoid frequent tweaks and give time for a more permanent solution.
- **Feedback**: Comments and feedback on the proposal are welcome.
- **Voting**: Please vote on the proposal at your convenience.

Increasing nominators’ min bond on Polkadot

### Proposal Summary

- **Objective**: Seek funding from the Polkadot Treasury for the 2021/9-2022/2 operating costs of the Polkadot Ecology Research Institute.
- **Purpose**: Create original, high-quality Chinese content to explain Polkadot in a user-friendly way.
- **Goal**: Increase awareness and understanding of Polkadot among Chinese users.
- **Activities**: Follow up on and report on the latest developments in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- **Previous Success**: Successfully funded for June/July/August 2021 operations, achieving all set goals.
- **Current Request**: Apply for approximately $86,250 USD for the next six months (2021/9-2022/2).
- **Impact**: Encourage more people to participate in and contribute to the Polkadot ecosystem.

Treasury proposal: The 2021/9-2022/2 operating cost for the nonprofit organization Polkadot Ecology Research Institute

### Summary of Polkadot Buildathon: India

- **Event**: 9-week online hackathon focused on blockchain development.
- **Duration**: March 2021 to May 2021.
- **Participants**: Over 1230 applications, 695 submissions, 120 local node submissions.
- **Winners**: 3 teams won grants totaling USD 14,000.
- **Next Steps**: Discussions on future challenges and opportunities for the Indian developer ecosystem.
- **Incubator Program**: Concept validated, including the need for an incubator and hiring a developer evangelist.
- **Phase 1**: Focused on initial steps, with plans to report back to the council after completion.
- **Full Proposal**: Available [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1baguf0SrqAJ24DQXMc6qdLuASN9449DBHQt9d5FYVvA/edit).

Polkadot India Incubator Launch and Evangelist Hiring Proposal - Lumos Labs (Phase 1)

### Polkadot Runtime Upgrade Proposal (v9090)

- **Proposal**: Upgrade Polkadot Runtime to version 9090.
- **Details**: Release notes and changes are available [here](https://github.com/paritytech/polkadot/releases/tag/v0.9.9).
- **Breaking Change**: Developers should note a significant change affecting applications.
- **Proposal Hash**: `0x6f7f0451388d9053db17c61c67678fdd0d775f9c74dc46ebea565ad0cd52bd6e`.
- **Runtime Type**: Uses the non-compressed runtime.
- **Verification**: Use `srtool` to verify the proposal hash.
- **Action Required**: Vote on the proposal at your convenience.

Runtime v9090 on Polkadot Network

### Summary of Funding Request

- **Purpose**: Request for second phase of funding for a university engagement program.
- **Amount**: 2210.70 DOT (equivalent to £30k based on a 30-day moving average).
- **Objective**: To cover the cost of a hackathon.
- **Milestones**: 
  - Deliver the hackathon in full.
  - Achieve 500 individuals signing up.
  - Have 100 teams finish the hackathon.
- **Proposal Details**: Available in a [full document](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_KKLmwPiJw_PVzhX6nNiqhwfPQ-8-5vPaWdFutTffUw/edit?usp=sharing).
- **Proposer Address**: 16kkgkzjyJZL91WaL6GAUJnTZjiaowZcFyHAs5GWCNVqJimJ.
- **Edit Rights**: Only the proposer can edit the description and title.

Encode Polkadot Club - Tranche 2 proposal

### Summary of Polkadot Staking Update Proposal

- **Current Situation**: Polkadot has 22,500 nominators, and the staking system is at its limit.
- **Proposed Change**: Increase the minimum bond for new nominators from 40 DOTs to 80 DOTs.
- **Reasoning**: This will allow more nominators to join and prevent the need for frequent adjustments.
- **New Parameter**: Introduce a "chill-threshold" of 90%, meaning the system can only chill less active nominators when 90% of the maximum nominator count is reached.
- **Temporary Measure**: These changes aim to stabilize the network until a more permanent solution is found.
- **Feedback**: The team welcomes comments and feedback on the proposal.
- **Details**: The proposal includes a preimage and encoded call data for the runtime upgrade.

Increasing nominators’ minimum bond on Polkadot

- **PolkaWorld** is the largest Polkadot community in China.
- It has been operating independently since 2019, funded by the Web3 Foundation.
- PolkaWorld translates and creates Chinese content about Polkadot.
- They organize events like Meetups, Workshops, and Hackathons to educate people about Polkadot.
- Since June 2021, PolkaWorld has received funding from the Polkadot Treasury.
- Monthly reports for June, July, and August are available.
- This proposal seeks funding for operational costs from September to November 2021.

A Social Contract between PolkaWorld and Polkadot Treasury - Ops and Maintenance proposal

### Summer Polkadot Hackathon by OneBlock

- **Location**: Hangzhou, China
- **Organizer**: OneBlock, a developer community focused on Substrate technology and hackathons in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- **Objective**: To fund the Summer Polkadot Hackathon for operations and prize distribution.
- **History**: OneBlock has been promoting Substrate since 2019, training over 1,200 developers.
- **Previous Event**: The Spring Substrate Hackathon in March 2021 attracted 110 participants in 33 teams, with judges from Parity, top VCs, and tech media.
- **Goals**: 
  1. Attract more Substrate enthusiasts.
  2. Encourage high-quality Substrate-based projects.
  3. Build a robust Polkadot ecosystem.
- **Details**: More information is available [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ujln1u9k8MpjMVbwi06LbtSLBasmqzf0C3KNybPnC_0/edit?usp=sharing).

@OneBlock The second Polkadot Hackathon Proposal 

### Summary of the Proposal

- **Security Measure**: The proposal introduces an additional security layer to the staking system in Polkadot, ensuring a minimum quality level for backing scores.
- **Score Calculation**: The minimum score is based on the average score from the last 50 eras of Polkadot/Kusama elections, reduced by 50% to account for network variability.
- **Validator Requirements**: Validators must have at least 847.4 KDOT staked to be elected, which is 50% of the current average entry barrier of 1.69 MDOT.
- **Staking Requirements**: All staking elections must involve at least 327.69 MDOT, which is 50% of the current average staked amount of 655 MDOT.
- **Regular Updates**: These numbers need to be updated periodically based on network staking rates, though changes are expected to be infrequent due to the 50% threshold.
- **No Immediate Impact**: The proposal does not affect current staking parameters; validators and nominators continue to operate as usual.
- **Script Availability**: The script used to calculate these scores is available on GitHub and is similar to a motion recently proposed on the Kusama Network.

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Additional security measure on staking system: setMinimumUntrustedScore

### Polkadot Treasury Proposal Summary

- **Proposer:** Winkrypto
- **Date:** July 28, 2021
- **Requested DOT:** 2041 DOTs (equivalent to $30,000)
- **Objective:** Increase Polkadot's brand recognition and community influence in APAC.
- **Partners:** Winkrypto and ChainNews, top blockchain media in APAC.
- **Plan:** Customized media and marketing package to boost Polkadot's exposure.
- **Activities:** Publicize Polkadot events, outstanding projects, and ecosystem development strategies.
- **Expected Output:** 12 articles on events, 10 articles on projects, and 2 articles on Polkadot's APAC strategy.

Marketing and PR Proposal for Polkadot in APAC

Runtime v9080 on Polkadot Network

- Subscan is a blockchain explorer for Substrate-based chains like Polkadot and Kusama.
- It has faced DDoS attacks, which led to the use of Cloudflare as a firewall to protect the service.
- Cloudflare helped prevent many malicious attempts, keeping Subscan online during attacks.
- Subscan experienced service interruptions in June due to Cloudflare's Pro plan limitations.
- The Cloudflare Enterprise plan was recommended to improve availability and reliability.
- The Enterprise plan includes features like Argo smart routing and better WAF rules.
- It also offers faster network latency and better support for users in mainland China.
- Subscan is seeking financial support from the Polkadot treasury to upgrade to the Cloudflare Enterprise plan.

Cloudflare Enterprise Plan for Subscan from August 2021 to October 2021

**Summary of Proposal:**

- Integrated Kusama with DotScanner.com.
- Plans to develop Milestones 2-6 for both Polkadot and Kusama.
- Requests $854 for increased hosting costs in July and August.
- Total request is 626 DOT.
- 560 DOT for development ($8,400 at $15 per DOT).
- 66 DOT for hosting fees ($858 at $13 per DOT).
- Hosting fees are estimated to cover costs despite DOT price volatility.

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