The Infrastructure Builders Program (IBP) is a group of independent companies that help the Polkadot network and its parachains with important services. They were started in 2022 and are spread all over the world, making them strong and reliable. They need more money to keep helping the network.

The money they ask for is to add to the IBP bounty, which is managed by five people who work with Polkadot. The bounty pays them for their work only after they have done it. The amount they want is for the most they could possibly do, but last year they only spent $2,490,996 for 552 Relay and System-chain and 154 Parachain RPC nodes.

They get paid for the RPC services they provide every month based on how much they did. You can read the full proposal by clicking [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aK7XtMmpF5FVlt9FGP1puVPHGRktbFQ8M9o6Dh3u9jw).

Some people in the network have given feedback, and IBP services won't be given to those who have clearly cheated the treasury.

Confirming

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IBP Bounty Top-Up

Deciding

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This is a tip created by the [tip-bot](https://github.com/paritytech/substrate-tip-bot/).

### Details

- **Repository:** [polkadot-sdk](https://github.com/paritytech/polkadot-sdk)
- **PR:** [#6905](https://github.com/paritytech/polkadot-sdk/pull/6905)
- **Contributor:** [Krayt78](https://github.com/Krayt78)
- **Tip Size:** small (20 DOT)


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This is a tip created by the [tip-bot](https://github.com/paritytech/substrate-tip-bot/).

### Details

- **Repository:** [polkadot-sdk](https://github.com/paritytech/polkadot-sdk)
- **PR:** [#6931](https://github.com/paritytech/polkadot-sdk/pull/6931)
- **Contributor:** [Krayt78](https://github.com/Krayt78)
- **Tip Size:** small (20 DOT)


Polkadot is asking for $100,000 to help them work with the Texas Blockchain Council (TBC). TBC is a group that talks to lawmakers about rules for blockchain. Polkadot wants to be a part of TBC to help make good rules and find new business opportunities. The money will be used to join TBC and have someone work full-time on this. Judge Lucich, who has experience in business and community leadership, will help Polkadot with this project. They want to work with lawmakers, try new things, and make Polkadot more known in the United States.

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Texas Blockchain Council: Re-up and continued presence for Polkadot

Polkadot is a growing ecosystem with many new users in 2025. Some popular projects include Kaito, GigaDOT, $WUD, and DOT Bulls. New users often ask how to perform unique actions on Polkadot, like minting vDOT and transferring DOT to Hydration to buy WUD. A guide was requested for these topics, and NRL created a detailed guide on minting vDOT. The creator was rewarded with a 200 DOT tip for their content creation.

The Polkadot ecosystem has had many newcomers in 2025 thanks in part to Kaito, GigaDOT, $WUD, DOT Bulls etc.



On Twitter, Telegram and Discord I often see newcomers ask how to do certain actions unique to Polkadot, such as mint vDOT, and cross-chain transfer DOT to Hydration to buy WUD.



I publicly asked for someone to create a guide on topics like these in return for a 200 DOT tip![Screenshot 2025-05-04 at 18.14.42.png](https://i.ibb.co/nMHTdCcv/mdx-Editor-ET-1746375731799.png)



NRL took me up on it and created this detailed guide on how to mint vDOT:



https://x.com/nrlartt/status/1916443887775764695



This tip is for his content creation.

Tip to NRL for creating vDOT Minting guide

KAGOME Treasury Proposal 4 is a plan to improve the diversity of Polkadot clients. KAGOME is a C++ version of the Polkadot Host, which helps make the Polkadot and Kusama networks safer and more innovative. This proposal wants to add new features to KAGOME and make sure it works well with Polkadot-SDK. 

The proposal has two main parts:
1. Security assessment of new features by SRLabs.
2. Adding new features to KAGOME, like faster erasure coding, networking improvements, and tests.

Quadrivium, the company behind KAGOME, and SRLabs, a security company, are asking for 981,800 USDC to complete this proposal. Quadrivium is a blockchain company that works on clients and peer-to-peer networking tools. SRLabs is a company that helps make sure blockchains are safe and secure.

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# **KAGOME treasury proposal 4: Enhancing Polkadot clients diversity**

## **Context of proposal**

[KAGOME](https://github.com/qdrvm/kagome) is a C++ implementation of the[ Polkadot Host that](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/learn-polkadot-host) brings clients diversity to Polkadot and Kusama networks mitigating risks associated with fatal bugs, fostering innovation, and expanding the development community. 

During [Milestone 3](https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/925), the final features for complete Polkadot-SDK node compatibility were implemented. Consequently, KAGOME became the first alternative Polkadot Host implementation to participate in Polkadot's validating set. This accomplishment positions Polkadot among a select group of networks, including Ethereum and Filecoin, that support multiple client implementations.<img height="684" width="602" src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcoEat1IoF2Bu0ptsLcyxtjW8uhinAahrUa74Wqk3zUpO_P8h-Kj5unjyHU35uBugQT3pQzua56WvPDH8o2KSu93dYrh0w3gGRrXOy05ioSwFY9945Y0xMw7yLku4N68bx_MQm8?key=6ab6J6PGNqkFYno8OjHfAwzj" />

[https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1910660705256190293](https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1910660705256190293) 

Future cohorts of the Decentralized Nodes program aim to have more node operators running KAGOME ([link](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NOkXMSAOYYgm_NCEzuTCKE-rl5MnlaZD3FN8v0otYbc/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.yagc8jqu1d54)) which will increase the portion of validators running alternative clients in the network leading to higher network resilience and stability.

The scope of this proposal is targeting implementation of new RFCs in KAGOME as well as necessary features to keep KAGOME compatible with Polkadot-SDK. 

This is a joint proposal with our long term partners SRLabs, who are helping us with the security assessment of KAGOME to give confidence to node operators. Previous work by SRLabs with our team helped us to identify several critical issues, which were addressed by our team ([link](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dJNngNrz48vrg27oXzNhJsGU99y6PZNA/view?usp=drive_link), [link](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N3nYjCPFB2hfpd9dXPtWesi4YCOOl57N/view?usp=drive_link)). Given the increasing adoption of KAGOME by node operators, a thorough security assessment is more crucial than ever.

The Web3 Foundation will partner on this proposal as technical advisor and deliverables auditor to ensure the completed milestones are technically sound.

## **Alignment with JAM**

Quadrivium is also developing a JAM client alongside KAGOME. 

However, multiple Polkadot Host implementations are important today, particularly because KAGOME already works with the Polkadot SDK. Additionally, alternative clients such as KAGOME offer a valuable opportunity for Polkadot to prepare for supporting multiple clients following the JAM upgrade, which we expect to happen no sooner than in a year or two.

## **The scope of proposal**

* Security assessment of new features by SRLabs
* Libp2p coroutines revamp
* Claim queue
*      Grid in approvals (retroactive)
* Remove async backing params
* Trie caching
* Traces
* Faster erasure coding (RFC-139)
* Pending code storage key (RFC-123)
* Standardize compressed blob prefixes (RFC-135)
* Reputation system for disputes and statement distribution
* PVF improvements (retroactive):
 * PVF execution parameters
 * PVF priority
 * PVF unix socket
 * PVF clone
* Constrain parachain block validity on a specific core (RFC-103, retroactive)
* Networking improvements (retroactive)
 * QUIC support
 * Audi-v3 (RFC-91)
 * Parallel sync
* Tests & post-security audit improvements (retroactive)

[Link to full proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C2bShZwVYg0gyk-PBgFa2P5UI1z_yF6HNTo52np6Oy0/edit?usp=sharing)&#x20;

## **Requested funding**

* Quadrivium: 636,000 USDC
* SRLabs: 345,800 USDC
* **Total: 981,800 USDC**

### **About Quadrivium**

Quadrivium ([https://www.qdrvm.io](https://www.qdrvm.io/) ) is a blockchain infrastructure development company founded in 2023.

The company specializes in the development of blockchain clients, peer-to-peer networking tools, and zk-cryptography. Quadrivium develops KAGOME Polkadot Host implementation, in partnership with the Web3 Foundation. The company also maintains the C++ libp2p library.

### **About SRLabs**

SRLabs ([https://www.srlabs.de/](https://www.srlabs.de/)) is home to knowledge leaders securing critical infrastructures in finance, blockchain, energy, and telecommunications.

The company focuses on hands-on hacking resilience, not compliance. Their approach is shaped by combining their hacking research with impactful consulting work for innovation leaders who naturally thrive on cutting-edge technologies.

SRLabs is one of the leading blockchain audit companies with experience in many Substrate-based blockchains, including the Polkadot layer-0 relay chain and parachains built on top.

KAGOME – the C++ implementation of Polkadot Host milestone 4

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Please vote NAY

**Proponent:** 16JVrgg7t6m5UXAtDBM7jYp9XjAxALRVFP6GuKVFmi9HLw8d (Batman, Polkadot)

**Date:** 1 May 2025 (proposal submission date), June-September 2025 (expected timeline)

**Requested Amount:** $130,000 (see [Payment Details](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KswlCe2A2Z7lghs8wUTiy2YZdeRhc1TQkZvmlgtbfKE/edit#heading=h.9kb1j02cobrp))

**Short description:** This proposal upgrades DotCodeSchool’s publishing system by replacing the current Contentful-based CMS with a fully open-source, Git + MDX workflow.

It enables community members to propose, preview, and publish tutorials through GitHub, while decoupling the frontend and automating deployments. The result is a scalable, contributor-friendly platform that invites open collaboration and simplifies long-term maintenance.

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For details, please see the full proposal [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KswlCe2A2Z7lghs8wUTiy2YZdeRhc1TQkZvmlgtbfKE/edit?usp=sharing).

Please Vote NAY - Polkassembly Bug messed up the amount

Polkadot is planning to upgrade to version 1.5.0, which includes a new feature called Elastic Scaling. This upgrade will help the network grow and adapt more easily. After the upgrade, another step is needed to make Elastic Scaling work. You can read more about it [here](https://github.com/polkadot-fellows/runtimes/releases/tag/v1.5.0). The upgrade will happen around May 14, 2025. More information can be found [here](https://collectives.subsquare.io/fellowship/referenda/337).

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[Whitelisted Caller] Upgrade Polkadot to v1.5.0

AIWeb3 Chinese Unit(爱Web3 中文社区) renew operation May. 2025 - April. 2026

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).

*"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 [1504](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

SAGE, or Substrate Asset Game Engine, is a proposal by Rosťa aimed at benefiting the Polkadot ecosystem, particularly for junior developers and game developers. The main goal is to improve tooling for .net development in Polkadot, which is used by many projects like Xcavate, Ajuna, and PlutoFramework. Supporting SAGE will help these projects by allowing teams to focus more on their final products and less on low-level details.

Cedric, the main developer behind SAGE and his company Ajuna, have a proven track record of developing open-source tooling for the .net ecosystem and creating advanced on-chain games. Their work is well-maintained and has been beneficial for the community, as seen in the quick responses to GitHub issues and contributions from other developers.

SAGE has already shown its effectiveness in hackathons, with projects using Substrate.Net.Api winning major prizes. The .net tooling developed by Cedric and Ajuna is powerful and easy to use, which is crucial for the success of projects relying on it.

Marketing for SAGE is not necessary, as developers will naturally find and use the tooling if it is useful for their C# applications secured by Polkadot. SAGE aims to provide a full-featured solution for game developers who may not be familiar with blockchain technology.

The value brought by SAGE is proportional to the amount requested, with Cedric asking for a small percentage of the treasury funds. The impact on the ecosystem is already significant, and the potential for growth is even larger. SAGE offers more than just Unity SDK integration, including Substrate pallets and a JavaScript SDK.

# Substrate Asset Game Engine (SAGE)

Hello, I am Rosťa and I am bringing You a revised proposal for SAGE.

I will address a few comments that we have received and I will try to explain why I think SAGE is valuable for Polkadot Ecosystem.

I do not want to repeat myself, so at the bottom, you can find the original proposal.

## Target audience

Junior Developers and Junior Game developers.

## Impact

The .net development ecosystem in Polkadot has been growing and it is now used by many projects secured by Polkadot that depend on it.

Projects like Xcavate, Ajuna, PlutoFramework... (Those are only open-sourced projects that I know of. There are certainly many more closed-sourced ones too)

By supporting this proposal, you will help all of these projects by improving the tooling they use. Teams will spend less time figuring out low-level shits and they will have more time to focus on the final product. This has been proven multiple times at hackathons over the past 2 years.

## Proven team and proven tooling

Cedric (The main developer behind SAGE) and his company Ajuna have proven themselves with the development of **incredible open-sourced** tooling for .net ecosystem and also with the development of most technically advanced fully on-chain games.

Unlike many other teams, Cedric and Ajuna have followed the web3 core principles and made all of their work open-sourced. This was also beneficial for them, because many developers that used these tools have also contributed back!

The help from Cedric and everyone maintaining always immediate. Take a look at the [github issues](https://github.com/ajuna-network/Substrate.NET.API/issues?q=is%3Aissue) other dev's made and notice that the responses came just a few hours after the issue was made. Many times Cedric stepped up and coded his own solution of the problem, like in [this issue](https://github.com/ajuna-network/Substrate.NET.API/issues/44) and [this issue](https://github.com/ajuna-network/Substrate.NET.API/issues/101).

One of the most important things for toolings is not only to have them, but also having them maintained. Polkadot is well known for it's forkless upgrades, however frequent updates also require frequent maintenance of tools. Cedric and Ajuna also have not disappointed and delivered all of the updates needed on time.

Elegance of the .net tooling developed by Cedric and Ajuna could be seen on Hackathons. Over the past 2 years, there has **always** been at least 1 project which used Substrate.Net.Api and won the main prize. Here is a list of the hackathons and prizes won:

Polkadot Global Series 2023 (Europe) by AngelHack - Second place

Polkadot Global Series 2023 (APEC) by AngelHack - Second place

Polkadot Winter Hackathon 2023 by OneBlock - First place

Polkadot Global Series 2024 (North America) by AngelHack - Third place

Polkadot Summer Hackathon 2024 (Singapore) by OneBlock - First place

This would not have been possible if the tooling would not been so effective and simple to use. In fact, it is very powerful.

## No need for marketing

Developers are clever and very mindful of their time. If they want to build a c# application that is secured by Polkadot, they will use google/chatgpt and search what are the existing options for developing a c#/unity application/game with Polkadot. They will easily find Polkadot Unity SDK, Substrate.Net.Api, Substrate.Net.Toolchain... on the first page of google search. All of them are well documented, with a lot of working examples. Developers will find what they need just because it is very useful to them.

Personally, if the tooling would not have been there, I would probably give up and move on to a different ecosystem/different projects.

Also, you can not market something you do not have. It is hard to say that development on Polkadot is easy when in reality it is not. SAGE tries to address this by developing a full-featured solution for game developers that are not really familiar with the inner workings of blockchains.

## Value brought

I will not try to persuade anyone into thinking that the value is large. It probably is not. However, it is proportional with the amount requested.

Cedric is asking for \~0.0014% (as of time of writing) of the treasury funds and I think the impact for the ecosystem is already reaching >1% (Projects that **rely** on using Substrate.Net.Api for their parachain secured on Polkadot) and the potential for growth is even larger.

## Not just c\#

SAGE brings:

\- Substrate pallets

\- JavaScript SDK

apart from just Unity SDK integration.

## Original Proposal

https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1509

Substrate Asset Game Engine (SAGE) revised

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, [phase 3 got rejected](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 [the weekly updates on the forum](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[ https://github.com/eigerco/polka-storage/](https://github.com/eigerco/polka-storage/)
* Book [https://eigerco.github.io/polka-storage-book/](https://eigerco.github.io/polka-storage-book/)
* Phase 1 [https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/494](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/494)
* Phase 2 [https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1150](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1150)
* Old Phase 3 [https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1313](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1313)
* Original proposal[ https://docs.google.com/document/d/16SZXvXyBRd-oEMIbgAid\_vaxTuKzDlxuNc9CwSq3Lq0/edit](https://docs.google.com/document/d/16SZXvXyBRd-oEMIbgAid_vaxTuKzDlxuNc9CwSq3Lq0/edit)
* Thinking about JAM DA integration[ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L1jlMI9-KOfxMYUMQVeq0tPNtz1fitxTXlg6gKwjXnM/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L1jlMI9-KOfxMYUMQVeq0tPNtz1fitxTXlg6gKwjXnM/edit?usp=sharing)
* Weekly updates[ https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-native-storage-updates/7021](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-native-storage-updates/7021)
* Research on native storage we first[ did in 2021](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[ a grant](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[ https://github.com/eigerco/polkadot-native-storage/blob/main/doc/report/polkadot-native-storage-v1.0.0.pdf](https://github.com/eigerco/polkadot-native-storage/blob/main/doc/report/polkadot-native-storage-v1.0.0.pdf)
* Old forum discussion[ https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-native-storage/4551](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**

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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 [Chinese version of JAM Gray Paper](https://x.com/Qinwen_Wang/status/1907060977188900939), enabling developers and researchers in the Chinese-speaking world to better understand JAM’s groundbreaking innovations. Later,  Qinwen wrote a popular science article titled, [Three Enlightenment of Blockchain Grandmaster Gavin Wood: Decoding JAM’s Transformative Blueprint](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, [the Regulations on Blockchain Information Service Management](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[ China’s strategy for self-reliant RISC-V chip development](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)

JAM China Academy (Educational Roadshow)

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 using Polkadot's technology. They have achieved all 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 generating follow-up projects for the Polkadot ecosystem. 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 [initial forum post](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.** 

[**Link to full proposal**](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.



# Point of Contact

Ingo Ruebe: ingo.ruebe@botlabs.org

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

Please vote Nay. We have changed the request for dot into usdt. Please go to [referenda 1531](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1531)

Please vote Nay.

- Subsquid Lab Official is asking for $310,592.98 to help maintain and develop public SQD Archives.
- Archives provide important access to data for projects in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- Popular projects using these archives include Tanssi Network, Talisman Wallet, and Polimec.
- SQD has moved to a paid model but still offers free access to public chains.
- In Q3 2024, demand for archival data increased significantly, and the infrastructure was improved to handle it.
- The SQD network now has 1,139 active Worker Nodes, securely storing lots of data.
- The proposal is submitted to the Polkadot treasury to cover the costs of running the archives.

Summary
Proponent: <a href="https://polkadot.subscan.io/account/13bfKSQXoBn3AMLtZaW6BKv797fqZzsD3PYF6xpJDir3tdoE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Subsquid Lab Official</a> - 13bfKSQXoBn3AMLtZaW6BKv797fqZzsD3PYF6xpJDir3tdoE Beneficiary: <a href="https://polkadot.subscan.io/account/13bfKSQXoBn3AMLtZaW6BKv797fqZzsD3PYF6xpJDir3tdoE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Subsquid Lab Official</a> - 13bfKSQXoBn3AMLtZaW6BKv797fqZzsD3PYF6xpJDir3tdoE
Contact Details: Subsquid Labs GmbH 6300 Zug, Switzerland <a href="mailto:mf@subsquid.io">mf@subsquid.io</a>
Short description: Ongoing development and maintenance costs for public SQD Archives
Archive raw data: Archive Infrastructure Metrics - <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17ueNw0-X_DVckSd_qmFwGa2mN3oilEWaCac7m3zY9KU/edit?gid=1549354589#gid=1549354589">July, August, September </a>
Requested: $310,592.98
Previous proposals: <a href="https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1447" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1447</a>
Motivation 
A) Archives
Archives are an important piece of Polkadot and Kusama data infrastructure provided by SQD (formerly Subsquid). They provide access to on-chain data for public chains in the Polkadot ecosystem. They are being used as a data source for <a href="https://www.sqd.ai/cloud" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Squids</a> and for efficient data exploration and ad-hoc queries. The Archives, as performant data sources of historical on-chain data, are critical to the operation of backend APIs run by major projects in the Polkadot ecosystem.
Popular Polkadot dApps and projects that depend on SQD include the following:
<ul>
<li>Tanssi Network</li>
<li>Talisman Wallet</li>
<li>Polimec</li>
<li>Polkassembly</li>
<li>Apillon</li>
<li>Hydration</li>
<li>Giant Squid API (maintained by LimeChain)</li>
<li>SubWallet</li>
<li>FiDi</li>
<li>KodaDot</li>
<li>RMRK</li>
<li>ChainSafe (in particular the Multix multi-sig, as well as other projects)</li>
<li>Phala Network</li>
<li>Stellaswap</li>
<li>Polkascan</li>
</ul>
Since the beginning of 2024, SQD has transitioned to a paid model for supporting parachains. However, public chains continue to be available for free use. Throughout the Q3 of 2024, we provided a free public data indexing service for Substrate blockchains, allowing interested parties to access indexed data on Substrate Events, Extrinsics, Storage Items, and EVM logs. Below is a list of the public chains we currently support at no cost:
<ul>
<li>polkadot</li>
<li>kusama</li>
<li>asset-hub-kusama</li>
<li>asset-hub-polkadot</li>
<li>bridge-hub-polkadot</li>
<li>collectives-polkadot</li>
<li>rococo</li>
<li>westend</li>
</ul>
B) Contribution
During Q3 2024, we addressed real-world use cases that were highly requested by the community:
<ul>
<li>Supported Substrate extrinsic v5, enhancing compatibility for newer Substrate-based chains.</li>
<li>Updated squid templates to the new data decoder interface.</li>
</ul>
Achievements
Increase in Archival Data Demand and Infrastructure Scaling
During Q3&rsquo;24, archival data demand increased approximately 3.6 times, from 3,265 GiB in Q2 to 11,713 GiB in Q3. We addressed the increasing demand for archival data by enhancing our infrastructure's throughput and redundancy through deploying archives to OVHCloud in addition to GCE, while also empowering our maintenance and engineering teams to support the expanded infrastructure effectively.
Decentralization of the SQD Network Enhancing the Polkadot Ecosystem:
In Q3&rsquo;24, we continued to empower the SQD Network, driving forward our mission to strengthen the Polkadot ecosystem&rsquo;s decentralization and resilience. By the end of the quarter, the SQD network had grown to include 1139 active Worker Nodes, securely storing 574TB of data and serving approximately 11TB of data per day. This expanding decentralized infrastructure enhances data processing and storage capabilities, delivering increased security, fault tolerance, and scalability for the Polkadot network.
Statistics and data
<img src="https://i.ibb.co/C3rjjhx6/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-15-27-17.png" alt="" width="640" height="381" />
&nbsp;
Over the course of Q3 2024:
<ul>
<li>Served a total of 12,576,410,498,732 (~11.44 TiB) of data from the substrate based archives.</li>
<li>Served 979,736 archive requests from substrate based archives.</li>
<li>The highest daily total data transfer recorded for Substrate was 375.57 GiB within a single 24-hour period (2024-09-19).</li>
</ul>
Costing
This proposal encompasses the combined costs for running Archives for Polkadot, Kusama, and other public chains, along with the development contributions, amounting to a total of $310,592.98.
<a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17ueNw0-X_DVckSd_qmFwGa2mN3oilEWaCac7m3zY9KU/edit?gid=466566330#gid=466566330" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Raw data for Archives can be seen here.</a>
The proposal is submitted towards the Polkadot treasury. Here is a summary of the running costs for Archives, in a tabular format:
<img src="https://i.ibb.co/390Kk1yp/costing-archives.png" alt="" width="640" height="378" />
Contribution costs:
<img src="https://i.ibb.co/d4NZZ3XF/costing-contribution.png" alt="" width="639" height="233" />

SQD (fka Subsquid) - Public Data Indexing Infrastructure for Polkadot and Kusama (Q3 2024)

- A proposal for usernames was recently withdrawn.
- People discussed the idea, and no one raised concerns until after the proposal went live.
- To prevent confusion, the proposal was canceled.
- Supporters showed trust in the initiative with votes and feedback.
- The proponents are WinterStamp and Jay Stormy, both experienced in technology and blockchain.
- WinterStamp created PolkaIdentity to help people manage their identities on the Polkadot network.
- Jay Stormy is a marketing expert who helps companies in the creator economy.

general_admin

We&rsquo;re stepping back from this proposal.
Over the past few months, we shared parts of our roadmap with many people across the ecosystem. In those conversations, the idea of issuing usernames was occasionally mentioned and, at no point, did anyone raise a concern about it, or about the possibility of multiple authorities being an issue.
Based on the current on-chain logic, and after testing that confirmed everything works as expected (including with Chopsticks), we moved forward in good faith. Only after the proposal went live did concerns emerge about a potential future change to enforce a single-authority model within the identity pallet.
To avoid unnecessary confusion, we&rsquo;ve chosen to withdraw and decline the proposal.
We&rsquo;re sincerely grateful to everyone who supported the initiative with votes, feedback, and encouragement. That support reflects the trust this community has placed in our vision.
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Proponents:
WinterStamp: HnvBKihg27L2n6ijV1hfvYQDESrd9kwnBB7KjSt5boR8iUL
 Authority: HurhThD66KBUf2zcE9Zhx46sCqNJXviKhWAct95rBCkPuix (PolkaIdentity)
DOT requested: NONE
If you haven't followed <a href="https://polkaidentity.com">PolkaIdentity</a> progress so far, take a look at:&nbsp;
<a href="https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkaidentity-a-friendly-on-chain-identity-service/9702">https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkaidentity-a-friendly-on-chain-identity-service/9702</a>
<hr />
Inspired by the first username authority proposal made by Parity at <a href="https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1177">https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1177</a> seeking to provide .DOT usernames through their new upcoming Polkadot mobile application, this proposal aims to make PolkaIdentity also an username authority.
We believe that PolkaIdentity has already demonstrated its success by being the first fully automated platform focused exclusively on identities at People Chain.
With that expertise, we believe we can accelerate the adoption of the usernames through the Polkadot ecosystem, allowing users to register their username and providing the necessary tools and clients for other services like mobile wallets and dApps can start using this feature.
Full proposal:&nbsp;
<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vexc3tb_h0AklF_ymefvkDRHN6O0Hh0TwV1N6R5esJY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vexc3tb_h0AklF_ymefvkDRHN6O0Hh0TwV1N6R5esJY</a>
<hr />
About the proponents:
WinterStamp (Leonardo Custodio)
An accomplished software engineer with ten years of experience, joined the Polkadot ecosystem four years ago. He has recently graduated from the Polkadot Development Program offered by Sunset Labs and PUCPR in 2024 and has also graduated at the Polkadot Blockchain Academy, Wave 6. His active involvement includes participation in the 1KV Program and both cohorts of Decentralized Nodes.
Leonardo is the creator of Polkadart <a href="https://polkadart.dev">https://polkadart.dev</a> a library designed to simplify the development of hybrid applications using Flutter for Polkadot. His leadership has resulted in over six grants delivered to the Web3 Foundation, promoting easier access for developers.
Additionally, he founded PolkaIdentity <a href="https://polkaidentity.com">https://polkaidentity.com</a> in Q3 2024, focused on enhancing trust within the Polkadot ecosystem through reliable identity solutions. Leonardo's dedication and contributions to the Polkadot community highlight his passion for advancing blockchain innovation.
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Jay Stormy (Jo&atilde;o Pedro Novochadlo)
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Volmex Labs has proposed integrating their leading volatility indices, BVIV and EVIV, with Hydration, a Polkadot-native decentralized perpetual futures exchange. This integration aims to enhance Polkadot's DeFi capabilities and strengthen its ecosystem. The project involves smart contract development, platform-specific adaptations, advanced liquidity management, and security audits. The budget for this three-year initiative is $425,000 USDC, covering initial integration, maintenance, legal compliance, and market campaigns. The timeline spans nine months for the initial rollout and three years for continuous upgrades and expansions. The team's expertise includes top-tier talent from traditional finance, crypto quant groups, and software powerhouses. Performance metrics and success criteria include technical metrics, adoption metrics, and a risk management framework. Future developments include the rollout of Prime Rate Indices, Factor ETF Indices, and ongoing Volmex indices methodology enhancements.

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**Basic Information**

Volmex Labs is submitting this proposal to integrate our industry-leading volatility indices — BVIV and EVIV — with Hydration, an up-and-coming Polkadot-native decentralized perpetual futures exchange, poised for rapid expansion. [Please review this past episode of AAG with Jakub from Hydration](https://www.youtube.com/live/T8UCogrSoeU?si=s_x1IdyjRGmwPIjG\&t=780) discussing the value Volmex’s products would bring the ecosystem, as well as some compelling ideas around how BVIV could be used to diversify and strengthen the Polkadot treasury. You can also [view the previous proposal here](https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1421). Community feedback from the first proposal was very helpful and has been addressed and incorporated in this resubmission. 

Thank you all for your support of this valuable piece of Polkadot’s burgeoning DeFi ecosystem!  

Volmex recently secured BVIV and EVIV perpetual market integration licensing deals with five of the top fifteen DEXs by volume in DeFi, and we are in the process of integrating BVIV and EVIV indices as tradable products on North America’s largest and most trusted centralized exchange, in addition to a number of major, reputable CEXs. The BVIV and EVIV indices have been live with 99.999% uptime for three years, with fully built-out and optimized best-in-class methodologies. 

To power this new Polkadot integration in partnership with Transistor, we are requesting $425,000 USDC to fund a comprehensive three-year initiative covering the initial integration, ongoing maintenance, the integration of our recently launched [Prime Rate Indices](https://x.com/volmexfinance/status/1890365056837165247), legal compliance, and robust go-to-market campaigns. This integration addresses skyrocketing demand for simple, straightforward, powerful risk management and speculation solutions. By introducing Volmex indices to Polkadot, we aim to enhance Polkadot’s overall DeFi capabilities and catalyze a DeFi renaissance in Polkadot’s ecosystem.

**Executive Summary**

Volmex stands as the first and foremost creator of crypto volatility benchmarks, namely the Bitcoin Volmex Implied Volatility (BVIV) and Ethereum Volmex Implied Volatility (EVIV) Indices. Volmex’s indices provide retail and institutional participants alike with clear, easily tradable products, like BVIV and EVIV perpetuals, that distill bitcoin and ether volatility into a simple long/short framework, abstracting away the complexity that is typically associated with trading crypto derivatives. BTC and ETH are the largest and most widely held assets in crypto by a large margin, and Volmex's BVIV and EVIV perpetuals serve as clean, simple hedging and speculation instruments for BTC and ETH holders, thereby bringing unique value to the Polkadot ecosystem and magnifying Polkadot’s DeFi presence. 

**Project Scope**

In collaboration with Hydration and Transistor, we will first focus on integrating Volmex’s bitcoin and ethereum volatility indices (BVIV, EVIV) into Polkadot, aiming to create smooth perpetual markets for these products. Over time, we also plan to introduce Volmex’s Prime Rate Indices (e.g., BVPR, BLDR, etc.) once the foundation is established. The scope of this proposal includes:

Smart Contract Development and Integration

* Integrate BVIV and EVIV perpetual markets into Polkadot-based exchanges, beginning with Hydration.
* Plan and prepare future expansion for Prime Rate Indices, ensuring our infrastructure can handle interest-rate-based products down the road.

Platform-Specific Adaptations

* Match each DEX’s liquidity design, fee models, and user flows, so that BVIV and EVIV perpetuals function seamlessly from day one.
* Incorporate circuit-breakers and other safeguards to address fast-moving volatility scenarios.

Advanced Liquidity Management

* Launch liquidity pools and incentive programs to encourage robust market depth, limiting slippage and offering reliable price discovery.
* Offer strategic rewards (e.g., trading competitions, yield enhancements) to maintain a steady influx of capital.

Security and Audit Process

* Keep a close eye on performance in real-time, enabling immediate patching if any vulnerabilities emerge.
* Conduct in-depth audits, from initial code checks through testnet deployments, to minimize risk and bolster user confidence.

By rolling out BVIV and EVIV first and later adding Prime Rate Indices, Polkadot traders will enjoy top-tier volatility hedging products while anticipating further rate-oriented tools in the future.

**Budget Allocation and Justification**

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Our $425,000 USDC budget covers the entire three-year lifecycle of this project, encompassing both initial integration and the subsequent operational phases:

Initial Integration | $225,000

* Smart Contract Engineering: Implementing BVIV and EVIV perpetuals on Polkadot, with forward-compatible design for Prime Rate Indices.
* Security & Audits: Multiple checkpoints to ensure secure and reliable contracts.

Maintenance & Technical Support | $100,000

* System Monitoring: Ongoing assessment of liquidity, transaction throughput, and contract stability.
* Performance Optimization: Regular improvements in response to user feedback and shifting market conditions.

Legal & Compliance | $50,000

* Legal Documentation: Drafting and periodically updating contracts, terms of service, and disclaimers.
* Regulatory Horizon Scanning: Engaging counsel across key jurisdictions to ensure future-proof compliance.

Go-to-Market Operations | $50,000

* User Outreach & Education: Development of tutorials, user guides, and marketing content.
* Adoption Campaigns & Partnerships: On-chain incentives, community-driven liquidity events, and brand co-marketing opportunities.

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This budget distribution is structured to ensure a robust and secure launch, followed by thorough support and sustained growth throughout the Polkadot DeFi ecosystem.

**Implementation Timeline and Methodology**

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Our plan spans nine months for the initial rollout, with the remainder of the three years dedicated to continuous upgrades and expansions:

Months 0–3: Foundation & Infrastructure

* Deploy BVIV and EVIV contracts in a Polkadot test environment.
* Begin initial audits and ready the system for mainnet integration.

Months 3–6: Parallel Integration

* Fine-tune perpetual markets on Hydration, applying a second wave of audits.
* Test real-world simulations before moving to full mainnet release.

Months 6–9: Public Launch & Optimization

* Officially roll out BVIV and EVIV perpetuals on mainnet, accompanied by user incentives and educational materials.
* Gather feedback, refine liquidity incentives, and monitor any unforeseen edge cases.

Year 1–Year 3: Maintenance & Feature Expansion

* Provide ongoing patching, upgrades, and performance reviews.
* Launch Prime Rate Indices when the community and market conditions signal readiness, potentially expanding to additional Polkadot parachains.

**Team Expertise and Implementation Strategy**

Volmex Labs

* Creators of BVIV and EVIV, recognized as the leading on-chain volatility indices.
* Track record of stable, well-audited integrations across multiple blockchains.
* The Volmex Team includes top-tier talent from traditional finance, crypto quant groups, and software powerhouses. The Volmex Labs team is composed of world-class talent from various crypto and traditional financial industry companies, including IMC Trading, Staked (acq. by Kraken), and more.

Transistor

* Specialized in Polkadot ecosystem development, with proven results integrating high-impact applications.
* Experience fostering collaboration among various parachains and ecosystem teams.

Both teams will coordinate closely to ensure an effective rollout, prioritizing user experience, security, and reliability.

**Performance Metrics and Success Criteria**

Technical Metrics

* Transaction Speed: \<2 seconds finality across integrated parachains.
* System Uptime: Target 99.9% or better, with immediate alerts for any downtime events.
* Security Incidents: A strict zero-breach objective, with an emergency shutdown plan for contingencies.

Adoption Metrics

* Monthly Active Users (MAUs): Grow user-base steadily through targeted education and marketing.
* Liquidity Depth: Ensure deep liquidity and tight spreads through well-structured incentives and consistent user engagement.
* Cross-Chain Volume: Monitor flows between Hydration and other parachains, aiming to increase usage of volatility and prime rate instruments ecosystem-wide.

**Risk Management Framework**

We employ a layered risk management approach:

Technical Safeguards

* Comprehensive, iterative audits and code reviews at each deployment phase.
* Rapid-response protocol for any detected vulnerabilities.

Market Distribution

* Encourage stable liquidity inflows via phased incentives, avoiding sudden capital shifts that could destabilize markets.
* Aggressively support Hydration with the BVIV and EVIV perpetuals integration to ensure a frictionless launch process. Post-integration, actively monitor the integration and provide continued development support.&#x20;

Regulatory Compliance

* Dedicated legal counsel examining multi-jurisdictional requirements.
* Ongoing dialogue with regulators and industry experts to preempt potential friction.

**Reporting and Transparency Mechanisms**

Prioritizing openness and accountability:

Scheduled Progress Updates

* Shared at major milestones, detailing development achievements, any notable issues, and next-phase plans.

Incident and Resolution Protocols

* Provide immediate notifications if security or technical issues appear, paired with a clear plan to mitigate the impact.

Financial Transparency

* Clear documentation of grant usage and allocations, available for community review, reinforcing trust with stakeholders.

**Future Development Roadmap**

Following the successful launch of BVIV and EVIV perpetuals, we intend to build further:

Prime Rate Indices Rollout

* Introduce interest-rate-based perpetuals (e.g., BVPR, BLDR) once the foundation of liquidity and user activity has matured.
* Employ a similar, audit-driven approach, ensuring security and usability remain paramount.

Factor ETF Indices

* Explore factor-based indices to provide more granular market exposures for advanced traders.
* Combine these new products with existing volatility instruments, creating an expansive, layered trading ecosystem.

Ongoing Volatility Index Methodology Enhancements

* Continue iterating on BVIV and EVIV products in response to market trends and community governance proposals.
* Explore expansions to additional Polkadot parachains to further decentralize liquidity and broaden user reach.

**Contact and Support Infrastructure**

For inquiries, feedback, or support:

* Engineering Inquiries
 * engineering@volmexlabs.com
* General & Business Queries
 * volmex@volmexlabs.com
* Community Channels
 * Telegram: @VolmexLabs
 * Discord: [Volmex Community](http://discord.gg/volmex)

We remain committed to keeping lines of communication open and directly engaging with Polkadot stakeholders and end-users alike.

**Supporting Documentation**

Official Volmex Pages

* Volmex Website: [volmex.finance ](https://volmex.finance/)
* Volmex Indices: [charts.volmex.finance](https://charts.volmex.finance/)
* Volmex AI Tool: [chat.volmex.finance](https://chat.volmex.finance/)
* Volmex X Account: [@volmexfinance](https://twitter.com/volmexfinance)

Key Volmex Volatility Indices on TradingView

* BVIV: [tradingview.com/symbols/BVIV](http://tradingview.com/symbols/BVIV)
* EVIV: [tradingview.com/symbols/EVIV](http://tradingview.com/symbols/EVIV)
* MVIV: [tradingview.com/symbols/MVIV](http://tradingview.com/symbols/MVIV)
* SVIV: [tradingview.com/symbols/SVIV14D](http://tradingview.com/symbols/SVIV14D)

Prime Rate Indices

* BVPR: [tradingview.com/symbols/BVPR](http://tradingview.com/symbols/BVPR)
* BLDR: [tradingview.com/symbols/BDLR](http://tradingview.com/symbols/BDLR)
* BFR: [tradingview.com/symbols/BFR](http://tradingview.com/symbols/BFR)
* EVPR: [tradingview.com/symbols/EVPR](http://tradingview.com/symbols/EVPR)
* ELDR: [tradingview.com/symbols/EDLR](http://tradingview.com/symbols/EDLR)
* EFR: [tradingview.com/symbols/EFR](http://tradingview.com/symbols/EFR)

Announcements on X

* [Volmex Prime Rate Indices](https://x.com/volmexfinance/status/1890365056837165247)
* [Volmex AI](https://x.com/volmexfinance/status/1903060175671673154)

Partnerships

* [Volmex Global Licenses Volatility Indices to Bitfinex Derivatives](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/volmex-global-licenses-volatility-indices-to-bitfinex-derivatives-302107154.html)
* [Arbelos Markets and B2C2 Complete First Bilateral OTC Option Transaction on BVIV Index](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/arbelos-markets-and-b2c2-complete-first-bilateral-otc-option-transaction-on-bviv-index-bitcoin-volmex-implied-volatility-302163982.html)

Developer Resources

* WebSockets Docs: [docs.volmex.finance/index-data-api](https://docs.volmex.finance/index-data-api)
* Volmex REST API Docs: [docs.volmex.finance](https://docs.volmex.finance/)
* Golang SDK: [github.com/volmexfinance/go-socket.io](http://github.com/volmexfinance/go-socket.io)

Volmex Integration with Polkadot DEX Ecosystem

We were testing out new features for Polkassembly V2 and we published this proposal by mistake. We didn't know that this is something that would actually go on-chain. We wanted to do something good by helping out Polkassembly test out their V2, and then this happened....Please ignore.

This was created accidentally , please ignore. Sorry for the inconvenience. 

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