- A proposal has been submitted to get 43,913 DOT (about $277,000) for improving bridges in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- Current bridges have problems: some are only for EVM, some are controlled by central authorities, and many only connect to Ethereum.
- Axelar is suggested as a better option because it is decentralized and can connect many blockchains.
- Axelar works with 32 blockchains, including Ethereum and Cosmos, and allows different operations beyond just moving assets.
- This proposal wants to create a special tool called Axelar-Gateway-Pallet for easier connection between Substrate parachains and Axelar.
- Many parachains are interested in using this new tool to improve their connections and operations.
- The full proposal and discussions can be found in links provided for more information.

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 Treasury Proposal by Centrifuge: Support Axelar General Message Passing in the Polkadot ecosystem (via BridgeHub)

- Smoldot is a special program that connects to the Polkadot network.
- It uses very little computer resources like CPU, memory, and internet data.
- Smoldot can be added to websites for easier access.
- It helps make blockchain technology work better and be more decentralized.
- A new proposal has been made to help continue developing smoldot.
- The proposal includes details on past work and future goals.

Smoldot development financing Q2 2023

- The proposal is for two milestones (5&6) in a project called Kampela, which is an open-source hardware storage for the Dotsama ecosystem.
- Kampela is a small, flat device that looks like a credit card and is used for securely storing private keys and signing transactions.
- It has an e-paper screen, a simple user interface, and connects to phones through NFC (a type of wireless communication).
- The device is cheaper than similar devices, costing under €100, and designed for safety and ease of use.
- Milestone 5 focuses on testing the device's casing, power, input methods, and secure key management.
- Milestone 6 involves creating final specifications for communication, manufacturing plans, and demonstrating the device's basic functions.
- Kampela is not a wallet; it only helps sign transactions and does not track balances or create transactions on its own.

Hardware signer and key storage Kampela: Milestones 5&6

- SubWallet is asking for money from the Polkadot Treasury for work done between June and September 2022.
- They started building SubWallet in November 2021 and launched it for popular web browsers in February 2022.
- Many new features were added, and they have worked with over 70 teams.
- As of March 2023, SubWallet supports 140+ networks and has over 43,000 users on Chrome and Firefox.
- They are also testing a mobile app and have users from more than 100 countries. 
- SubWallet aims to improve the user experience for everyone in the Polkadot and Kusama ecosystem. 
- They are looking for feedback from the community to make SubWallet even better.

SUBWALLET EXTENSION - MILESTONE 3: SubWallet 3rd proposal: Hardware wallet integration (Ledger, Parity Signer, Keystone), Built-in XCM transfer between Polkadot & Kusama and parachains, In-app staking for DOT and KSM, Support USDT on Statemint, Fiat on-ramp and more

- The Polkadot Council made a proposal to fix a problem from a recent decision (referendum #113).
- After the decision was made, there was a mistake because the header got overwritten by a bad transaction due to a bug.
- Because of this mistake, the parachain (a type of blockchain) couldn't produce new blocks.
- They want to fix this by redoing a part of the earlier decision to set the correct header for the parachain.
- The incorrect header needs to be reset to a specific value to solve the problem.
- The Council confirmed their intention to fix it and provided a signature as proof.
- This proposal will be voted on by the community before it can be put into action.

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Fix incorrectly enacted referendum caused by a Substrate bug

- A new research tool called Motif aims to help developers understand how users behave on the Polkadot blockchain.
- This tool looks at existing data to help improve apps and create better experiences for users.
- Motif has three main features: a summary of user activity, individual wallet analysis, and batch scoring of user groups.
- The tool can identify active users and help developers reward them appropriately.
- Understanding user behavior is important because it helps ecosystems grow and reduces issues with fraud.
- Motif uses a method called event-based extraction to gather useful information about user actions.
- This research can lead to better engagement and incentives for users in the Polkadot community.
- Feedback from the community is welcomed to improve the tool further.

Motif: Web3 user research platform

- Alex is excited to build new projects for Polkadot with his team, MVP Workshop, which is a leader in Web3 and Blockchain.
- They plan to create a user interface for DotSwap, a type of online exchange called a DEX, using the Statemint platform.
- MVP Workshop has developed over 70 blockchain products, partnering with companies like Polygon and Parity.
- They have experience in creating DEXs and have participated in hackathons, placing among the top finalists.
- The proposal for DotSwap includes details about funding, their background, and project plans.
- They are seeking $80,960 or 13,500 DOT to support their work on this project.

[Please reject] MVP Workshop Treasury Proposal: DotSwap UI & Front-End (a DEX on Statemint)

- Chris Veselinov, the CTO of LimeChain, wants to create a testing project for parachains.
- This project will help find and check if parachain functions work correctly across different systems.
- LimeChain is a blockchain company that started in 2017 and focuses on building tools and apps.
- They have been involved in the Polkadot ecosystem and created helpful frameworks for developers.
- They are asking for feedback on their proposal to improve testing standards.
- The goal is to make sure updates and new features can be done safely and effectively.
- Further details can be found in the official proposal document linked in their message.

Parachain Validation Conformance Testing

Talisman is a special digital wallet and website that helps users easily explore the Polkadot and Kusama networks, which are groups of connected blockchains. 

- It is made by the community and aims to give people control over their money and choices.
- Talisman wants to make using these networks simple and fun.
- The web app allows users to manage different digital assets like tokens and NFTs.
- Users can learn about new apps and services, like crowdloans and governance.
- Talisman's design makes it easier for people to stake their DOT, a type of digital currency.
- Many users find it easier to navigate than other wallets like Polkadot.js.
- The app is open source, meaning others can contribute and improve it.

Talisman Proposal: Portal Web Application supporting Nomination Pools and more - Milestone 1

- Three parachains want to connect with Statemint using HRMP channels.
- The proposal includes transferring 20 DOT from the Treasury to Statemint.
- It involves opening channels between Statemint and each parachain.
- The parachains are BitGreen (ParaID 2,048), SubSocial (ParaID 2,101), and Manta Network (ParaID 2,104).
- Each parachain is requesting this connection through their team.
- A specific encoded call and proposal hash are included for the proposal.

Three New HRMP Channels batch On Polkadot

- A proposal was made on April 10, 2023, to support ongoing costs for public projects called SubQuery Dictionaries in 2022.
- These projects help teams working on Polkadot and Kusama blockchains to find data much faster, up to 10 times quicker.
- SubQuery provides tools for developers to organize and query data for Web3 applications.
- In 2022, they served over 1 billion requests through these dictionaries, which keep track of events on each blockchain block.
- They aim to improve their service and add more dictionaries to help even more blockchains in 2023.
- The proposal is open-source, allowing others to contribute to the development of these dictionaries.

High Performance Data Indexing Tool (2022)

- A proposal is asking for money to help a group in China called the Polkadot Ecology Research Institute.
- They want to create better Chinese content about Polkadot, making it easier for people to understand.
- The goal is to help more Chinese people learn about Polkadot and get involved in its projects.
- They have been getting funds since September 2022 for their previous work.
- This time, they are asking for about 104,760 USD for six months.
- They also plan to keep everyone updated on new Polkadot projects.

Treasury proposal: The 2023/3-2023/8 operating cost for the nonprofit organization Polkadot Ecology Research Institute

- Polkadot Decoded is a big yearly conference about Polkadot, happening for the fourth time on June 28-29, 2023.
- The event will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark, and will have both online and in-person activities.
- There will also be small events in different parts of the world, like the USA, Europe, Latin America, and China.
- The conference will include presentations, panels, workshops, and chats.
- It aims to attract important people and businesses interested in Polkadot.
- The audience includes business and technical decision-makers, developers, and Polkadot fans.
- The goal is to bring everyone together to learn and discuss Polkadot and Kusama.

Polkadot Decoded 2023, tranche 1/3 (June, Copenhagen, DK)

- There was a proposal to upgrade the Polkadot network, but it faced an issue with some technical details.
- The Acala team discovered a problem with the way certain instructions were measured, making some functions fail.
- This means they need to adjust how they calculate certain weights before they can move forward with the proposal.
- Once they fix this and decide on the proper settings, they will submit the proposal for voting again.
- The upgrade includes important changes and improvements, like XCMv3.
- Right now, the proposal can be canceled or rejected until the fixes are made.
- The community will eventually vote on the proposal after the Council approves it.

[TO BE REJECTED] Runtime Upgrade v9381 for Polkadot and v9382 for System Parachains

- The proposal is to add a Bridge Hub (BH) to Polkadot, allowing communication with other networks like Kusama and Ethereum.
- The BH will be a gateway and help route messages between different networks and parachains.
- Currently, the BH has basic features, with more complex functions to be added later.
- The main goal is to get approval from Polkadot stakeholders to start the project.
- Once it's working, it will help Polkadot and Kusama work together better.
- This will allow groups from both networks to support each other more easily.

Polkadot Bridge Hub Genesis

**Connect the DOTs Proposal Summary**

- Polkadot has great technology, but users find it hard to access information.
- Information is spread out across different websites and social media, making it confusing.
- The goal is to create a simple website that collects all information about Polkadot.
- The site will be easy to use for everyone, whether they are new or experienced.
- Two main goals are to help new users get started and to connect with other teams in Polkadot.
- Success will be measured by website traffic and helping users find and use decentralized apps (DApps).
- More visitors to the site will help people learn about Polkadot and its community.

Connect the DOTs

- Anagolay is a project aimed at supporting independent creators and developers by making it easier to receive money for their work.
- A proposal to get funds for developing a new feature didn’t get enough support and has been rejected.
- Anagolay has created tools for verifying identities and tipping creators through a web browser extension.
- The project wants to allow anyone with a verified online identity to receive funds for their work.
- The main goal is to help more people support their favorite creators by making it simple to give tips.
- Anagolay will start using its own token, IDI, for tips but plans to include more tokens later.
- The project aims to increase participation in the Polkadot community and improve the overall ecosystem.

Anagolay proposal: enabling community contributions for verified creators

- The Watr team wants to reset their blockchain to an earlier state called "seedling."
- They found that current rules don't allow this reset without special permissions or tokens.
- The blockchain is currently locked and can't be used until the relay chain helps.
- This reset won't affect other applications or networks since Watr hasn't started real transactions yet.
- The Watr team has tried other options and is now asking for permission to reset.
- They submitted proof that supports their request to reset the blockchain.
- Community voting will be needed to decide if the proposal will go ahead.

Reset Watr Parachain

- There is a need for a testing tool for blockchain transactions.
- The tool is called sc-simnode and helps see how transactions would work on the blockchain.
- It was made by Polytope Labs, a group focused on blockchain projects.
- They want money to keep working on improving sc-simnode.
- More information about the funding proposal can be found in a document linked in the message. 
- This tool helps understand changes before they are made to the system.

Treasury proposal: sc-simnode continuous development and improvement financing

- ETH Denver is an important event for the Ethereum community.
- It brings together people who are new to blockchain and those who are already experienced.
- The event helps connect developers and builders to share ideas and projects.
- Polkadot was a big sponsor last year and wants to sponsor even more this year.
- Several teams are involved in the event, including Astar, Unique Network, and Moonbeam.
- Polkadot plans to host a special mini summit during the event.
- More details about the event can be found in a linked document.

Polkadot @ ETHDenver 2023, February 24th - March 5th in Denver, Colorado

- Chopsticks is a tool for testing Substrate-based networks.
- It helps create a copy of a network for safe testing.
- Projects can try new ideas and fix problems before going live.
- Users can test different settings and run transactions safely.
- The goal is to help the community avoid issues.
- There is a proposal for payment to cover development costs.
- Questions about the tool are welcome!

Acala Proposal: Retroactive Funding for Chopsticks Development

- Pinknode is a service that helps people use the Polkadot network for free.
- They provide easy-to-use tools for developers to build on Polkadot.
- Since starting in 2021, Pinknode has given free API services to users.
- They served millions of requests from users every day in late 2022.
- Pinknode works to keep their services reliable, with 99.88% uptime.
- They are not charging anyone for their services right now.
- Users can access their tools by creating an API Key or using public links.

Pinknode Public Endpoint for Polkadot in Q4 2022

- A man named Simon Hipkins is asking for help for a charity called Ihtiyac haritası in Turkey.
- This request was made on March 20, 2023, for a lot of money, over one million dollars.
- In February 2023, two large earthquakes hit Turkey, causing many people to die and many others to lose their homes.
- This event is one of the first times blockchain technology is used to help people after a disaster.
- Over $12.5 million has been collected from various sources to support recovery efforts.
- The proposal seeks to let the Polkadot community help with long-term recovery.
- The community will vote to decide if they will give this money after the Council approves it.


Polkadot Spending Proposal: DOT Housing for those affected by the Turkish-Syria Earthquake

- A person or group requested money for a project on March 17, 2023.
- They want $463,627.62 to create an open-source web API system.
- This system will help connect business technology with the Polkadot blockchain.
- They also want to reject two earlier money requests and approve a new one.
- Mistakes were made in the first two requests, which is why they need to be rejected.
- More information about the new request can be found online.

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Polkadot web2/web3 API middleware development

**Sub.ID** is a web application launched in 2021 that helps users manage their Substrate addresses, balances, NFTs, and other assets in the Polkadot ecosystem. It has connected to 40 Substrate chains and has a dedicated vision and roadmap.

In 2022, a Kusama treasury proposal was approved, leading to the development of new features. A demo and report are available to see these features in action.

**Batch Two** proposals include:
- **Alternative balances view**: Token-centric views and multi-account support.
- **Accounts grouping**: Group management and default groups like 'Followers' and 'Favorites'.
- **Transaction history**: List and filter transactions using Subsquid integration.
- **P&L analytics**: Dashboard and charts for portfolio analysis with CoinGecko integration.
- **Automated quality assurance**: Testing frameworks for various aspects like balances, crowdloans, and NFTs.

The full proposal with costs is available for review, and feedback is welcome.

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