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Upgrade of Polkadot runtime to v29

**Figment DOT Proposal Summary**

- **Proponent:** 142hWpBmGsePS1tSopxg4JWaRirGgVpZubz5h251m31KJXdf
- **Date:** 03/09/21
- **Requested DOT:** 2380 DOTs for Milestones 1-3
- **Purpose:** Incentives for developers to grow the Polkadot ecosystem
- **Platforms:** Figment Learn and DataHub
- **Learn:** Education platform for Web 3 developers
- **DataHub:** Infrastructure for building and scaling DApps
- **Full Proposal:** [Link to full proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GkgnwLhjVCCrKY43uRgzg6vFI6yN_aoD_TCxBdkNAg8/edit#heading=h.v6is2ta0txr1)

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Figment Treasury Proposal: Figment Learn & DataHub Milestone 1-3

### Summary of Post Content

- The project is following the initial roadmap.
- M8.3 is more challenging than expected, especially due to complex test fixtures.
- `cargo test` cannot be used for SGX enclave code, requiring custom commands and more end2end tests.
- Issue [#208](https://github.com/scs/substraTEE-worker/issues/208) needs to be addressed.
- The cost estimate for M8.3 has increased from CHF 39,200 to CHF 48,400 (+23%).
- The project aims to be completed in 9 weeks after approval.
- A 10% premium is added for volatility risk, resulting in a request for 1788.59 DOT.
- External reviews for previous milestones M8.1 and M8.2 are available.

SubstraTEE Scalability M8.3

- Proposal 10 (`force_transfer`) is invalid due to address format changes.
- The proposer used the wrong method to submit the proposal.
- Proposal 10 has been replaced by Proposal 11, currently in Referendum 18.
- The proposer requests to cancel Proposal 10 and clean the queue.
- Preimage for canceling Proposal 10 is available [HERE](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W9v7a6LPvO6MzpCy0VahxtRTxv7swcZi/view?usp=sharing).
- Voting to cancel Proposal 10 is recommended.

Cancellation of Proposal 10 on Proposals queue

Untitled - treasury proposal #38

### Stylo - Offline Wallet Proposal

- **Date:** 15.02.2021
- **Requested DOT:** 159 DOTs
- **Description:** Stylo is an offline wallet designed to be user-friendly. It stores funds offline and uses QR codes for online interactions.
- **Context:** Based on Parity Signer, Stylo aims to simplify the user experience and add missing features like transaction review.
- **Developer:** Thibaut Sardan, a former Parity employee.
- **Platform:** Android app initially, with potential for iOS in the future.
- **Features:** Supports DOT, KSM, Substrate chains, and ETH. Future features include message signing and fingerprint unlock.
- **Payment:** 159 DOTs, calculated based on average DOT price in the past month.

Stylo - an offline wallet based on Parity Signer

**Polkadot Runtime Upgrade (v28)**

- **Treasury Tip Slashes:** Penalties for incorrect treasury tips.
- **Council Governance:** First-time participants can join for free.
- **Treasury Pallet:** Refactored for better performance.
- **Validator Session Keys:** Updated to support parachains.
- **Account Existence Providers:** Reference counting introduced.
- **Multiaddress Format:** Expanded for all runtimes.
- **Release Notes:** Detailed changes and updates available [here](https://github.com/paritytech/polkadot/releases/tag/v0.8.28).

Upgrade of Polkadot Runtime to v28

**PolkaBTC**

- PolkaBTC is a wrapped Bitcoin version on Polkadot.
- It uses a Bitcoin bridge called BTC-Parachain built by Interlay.
- PolkaBTC is currently live on Rococo.
- Interlay plans a public Beta testnet to test Vaults and Relayers.
- They want to give rewards to users who help test the system.
- The rewards will be funded by DOT from the Polkadot Treasury.
- More info can be found on [PolkaBTC's website](https://polkabtc.io/) and [Interlay's website](https://www.interlay.io/).

Proposal: PolkaBTC Beta Testnet Incentives

### Summary of Proposal for Milestone M8.2

- **Project**: TEE-validated sidechains for Polkadot.
- **Milestone**: M8.2, following the completion of M8.1.
- **Initial Estimate**: 20,700 CHF.
- **Team**: 1.3 Full-Time Equivalents (FTE) ready to work.
- **Timeline**: Expected delivery within 3 weeks after approval.
- **Currency Conversion**: 
  - DOT price: 18.12 USDT.
  - USDT to CHF: 0.8945 CHF.
- **Risk Margin**: 10% added due to market volatility.
- **Proposed Treasury Spend**: 1,405 DOT.

SubstraTEE scalability M8.2

### PolkaStats Proposal Summary

- **Project**: PolkaStats is a Substrate block explorer focusing on staking and economic data for validators and nominators.
- **Origin**: Developed by La Colmena, a crypto community in Sevilla, Spain, which supports open-source culture and blockchain projects.
- **Unique Features**:
  1. Focuses on Proof of Stake chains.
  2. Built using JavaScript, Vue.js, and Nuxt.js.
  3. Offers incipient wallet functionalities.
- **User Metrics**:
  - 8,100 unique users.
  - 13,000 sessions.
  - Visitors from 133 countries.
- **Previous Funding**: Last proposal was approved and executed in September 2020.
- **Current Proposal**: Requests 37,08 DOT for operational costs from December 21, 2020, to March 21, 2021, to cover server expenses.

PolkaStats treasury expense proposal - operation costs for Polkadot, 21.12.2020 to 21.03.2021

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Bounty proposal #1: spam/testing - passed to council as closeBounty

- The proposal suggests a gradual increase in the number of validators in the network.
- It plans to add 1 validator per day for 100 days.
- This will result in a total increase of 100 validators.
- The process can be canceled at any time, allowing the community to review network metrics.
- The goal is to avoid a sudden increase in validators, which could impact the network.
- The proposal follows recommendations from the parachains team.
- A detailed preimage of the proposal can be found [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1idocvPtKKMQA36lzG4Upxcb4OXGMUeBW/view?usp=sharing).

Gradual increase in the number of validators

- **Fearless Wallet** is a mobile app for iOS and Android.
- It's the first app for the Kusama and Polkadot networks.
- The app is non-custodial, meaning it talks directly to the blockchain.
- **Stage 3** will focus on staking, app improvements, and expanding mobile libraries.
- The full proposal has more details, including budget and milestones.
- The cost is split between Polkadot and Kusama treasuries.

Fearless Wallet - Stage 3 Proposal - Staking, Libraries expansion, App Improvements 

Upgrade to Polkadot runtime v27

**Fearless Wallet**

- Mobile app for iOS and Android.
- Developed by SORAMITSU with Kusama Treasury support.
- First native app for Kusama and Polkadot ecosystems.
- Non-custodial, directly communicates with blockchain.
- Stage 3 focuses on Staking, app improvements, and library expansion.
- Budget split between Polkadot and Kusama treasuries.
- Full proposal details available in the linked document.

- **Proposal Overview**: This is a proposal to verify the completion of Milestone 1 (M1) for the Polkawallet Treasury Proposal.
- **Milestone 1 Goals**:
  - **Social Recovery Pallet**: Supports observer mode, account recovery settings, and agent operations.
  - **Offline Signature**: Implements QR code functions, direct transaction sending, and compatibility with Polkadot-js web wallet.
- **Verification Methods**:
  - Download the beta version of the app from the official website.
  - Follow guides to verify Social Recovery and Offline Signature features.
- **Funding Request**: The proposal seeks Kusama treasury funding, with the receiving address identified as `POLKAWALLET`.
- **Project Links**: Includes links to the project's GitHub, official website, Twitter, and contact email.

Polkawallet Treasury Proposal - M1

OnFinality is a platform that helps developers build blockchain apps by providing infrastructure services. They recently launched a free service for Polkadot, a popular blockchain network. This service allows developers to use a shared node API without needing to set up their own servers.

- They served over 3.2 million requests in one day.
- They plan to keep the service free for up to 500,000 requests per day.
- They might offer paid services for more requests in the future.
- They also provide a one-click deploy option for those who need more control.
- You can access their service by creating a free account or using Polkadot.js.
- They are asking for funding to cover the costs of running this service.

Treasury Proposal - High Performance Public Infrastructure (Ongoing Costs for Q1 2021)

### Substrate Hackathon Proposal Summary

- **Proponent:** 15UkSSYN7pkPSdiHSzjeMZSi1sKmukCkijFrZ8aWaKudCwZV
- **Date:** December 29, 2020
- **Requested DOT:** 5786
- **Purpose:** To organize a high-quality Hackathon for Substrate developers in China, aiming to enrich the Polkadot ecosystem.
- **Event Details:** A 30-day online Hackathon followed by a 2-day offline Demo Day, scheduled for Q1 2021.
- **Background:** OneBlock, a leading blockchain developer community in China, has a history of supporting Substrate and Polkadot development.
- **Issues Addressed:** Lack of deep participation in Substrate technologies and limited innovative projects in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- **Solution:** A Hackathon to convert theoretical knowledge into practical projects, fostering innovation and development in the Substrate ecosystem.
- **Contact:** For questions, contact [yaxunchen1995@gmail.com](mailto:yaxunchen1995@gmail.com).

@Oneblock Substrate Hackathon Proposal

- A motion proposes a multisig group as the curator for Polkadot's first bounty.
- The group includes Bette Chen, Katie Butler, Iggy Albero, and Kaye Han.
- They have expertise in product design, marketing, and branding.
- The motion is open for a 6-day vote with a 1 DOT fee.
- No reward is expected for their work, but they propose a symbolic 1 DOT fee.
- The group aims to showcase the bounty mechanism on Polkadot.
- The bounty's scope of work is detailed in the proposal.

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The 1st bounty curator: proposing 4 parties multisig as curator for the Polkadot Brand Update Immersion Phase bounty

- A proposal was submitted by Koto Studio to develop the first phase of a Polkadot rebrand strategy.
- The goal is to meet the evolving needs of the Polkadot network using insights from various stakeholders.
- Koto Studio consulted with W3F before structuring the proposal.
- The proposal uses on-chain governance, treasury, tokens, and the blockchain network.
- The first phase, called "Immersion," is the focus of the bounty.
- More details about the tasks to be developed can be found in the provided document.
- The full description of the bounty by Koto Studio is available in the linked document.

The First Polkadot Bounty: Polkadot Brand Update Immersion Phase For a Rebrand Strategy

### Europa

- **Europa** is a sandbox environment for Substrate Runtime, focusing on debugging `ink!` contracts.
- It provides detailed debugging information by modifying the `FRAME Contracts pallet` and the `wasmi` interpreter.
- Europa removes all WASM components, allowing `std` code for experimental purposes.
- Future plans include improving error messages, enhancing development experience, and extending compatibility with other runtime modules.
- Europa v0.2 aims to provide more debug information, log printing during contract execution, and backtrace functions in the `wasmi` interpreter.
- The development of Europa v0.2 is estimated to cost $37,800 and requires 18 developer weeks.

Patract Hub's treasury proposal for Europa (sandbox) v0.2

### Summary of Governance-Focused Mobile App Proposal

1. **Proposal Overview**: A governance-focused mobile app for substrate-based networks, aiming to improve user engagement and participation in on-chain governance.

2. **Proposer**: Hanwen Cheng from Litentry Technologies GmbH, with experience in building mobile and web applications, particularly with Substrate-based tools.

3. **Key Features**:
   - **Cross-Wallet Support**: Facilitates governance actions across different wallets.
   - **Push Notifications**: Alerts users about governance updates and emergency proposals.
   - **Identity Dashboard**: Provides richer information related to user identities across different chains.

4. **Problem Statement**:
   - Low voting participation rates in on-chain governance.
   - Lack of comprehensive identity governance statistics.
   - Limited native governance support in most mobile wallets.

5. **Proposed Solutions**:
   - Integration of identity registration and verification.
   - Native governance support with improved UI/UX.
   - Customizable push notifications for governance updates.
   - Integration with Polkassembly for off-chain discussions.

6. **Milestones**:
   - **Milestone 1**: Identity registration and basic governance dashboard.
   - **Milestone 2**: Enhanced governance support and push notifications.
   - **Milestone 3**: Identity dashboard customization and Polkassembly integration.
   - **Milestone 4**: Governance score, lottery integration, and further engagement features.

7. **Network Benefits**: Increased user participation in governance, identity registration, and regular updates on validator nominations.

8. **Payment Plan**: The proposal suggests a total of 438 hours of work, split into four milestones, with a total estimated cost of 6132 DOT (or equivalent in KSM for later milestones).

Governance-focused Mobile App for all Substrate-based networks

### Substrate Blockchain Developer Academy

- **Purpose**: To provide hands-on education for developers to build on Polkadot and Substrate.
- **Duration**: 6 weeks of online learning + 4 weeks of project-based internship.
- **Cost**: $492, with scholarships available for those in need.
- **Content**: Covers blockchain basics, Substrate development, and advanced topics like cross-chain communication.
- **Mentors**: Includes experts like Bryan Chen (Acala) and Joe Petrowski (Parity Technologies).
- **Scholarships**: Aimed at helping financially disadvantaged developers access the course.
- **Success Metrics**: Focus on graduation rates, project completions, and ecosystem integration.
- **Future Plans**: Continued updates and a bounty program for scholarships in 2021.

Substrate Developer Academy Scholarships

- A previous referendum to reduce inflation to 1.5% was rejected.
- Token holders felt 1.5% reduction was too much.
- Inflation still needs to be reduced.
- A new referendum proposes a 2.5% reduction instead.
- This results in a stake APR of about 10%.
- Monthly collator revenue would be around $205.

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