Hello Polkadot community!
We are pleased to propose the Polkadot Cloud Website Development Project, an initiative focused on developing a state-of-the-art platform showcasing the extensive suite of services offered by Polkadot Cloud (e.g., execution, settlement, data availability, object storage).
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Problem + Solution
Decentralized cloud platforms like Akash and Spheron are quickly gaining traction, while major incumbents like Google's Web3 Cloud Portal fail to mention Polkadot entirely. No dedicated, well-designed platform exists for developers or enterprises to explore Polkadot Cloud offerings, limiting visibility and adoption.
To maintain its competitive edge, Polkadot needs a dedicated website that clearly communicates its cloud infrastructure, capabilities, and advantages to developers, enterprises, and the broader Web3 ecosystem. With approval of this referendum, we will build a world-class digital presence that cements Polkadot's leadership in decentralized cloud solutions — ensuring Polkadot Cloud remains top of mind.
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Why a Dedicated Cloud Website?
🔹 Enterprise Adoption – Attracts businesses & devs exploring Web3 cloud solutions.
🔹 Tangible Reality – Turns Polkadot Cloud from concept → real, actionable product.
🔹 Competitive Edge – Positions Polkadot as the leading decentralized cloud.
🔹 Decentralization – Reduces dependency on a single website/controller.
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What is Polkadot Cloud?
Polkadot Cloud is the next-gen decentralized cloud for Web3 builders—offering execution, settlement, data availability, object storage, and more to rival Web2 giants like AWS & Google Cloud. By leveraging the Polkadot Cloud, developers can deploy any Web3 application easily, affordably, and at scale.
🌐 Polkadot.cloud intends to serve as the official portal for:
✔️ Cloud services overview & enterprise case studies
✔️ Coretime/blockspace reservations
✔️ Performance metrics & comparisons
✔️ Enterprise/developer onboarding
To learn about the differences between Polkadot Cloud and Polkadot Hub, read the full proposal.
Team & Support
👨💻 Flez (PM/Designer) – Polkadot UX Bounty Curator, Serial Founder, Designer @ flez.xyz
🛠️ Advisors: Ross & Joel – Official Polkadot Staking Dashboard team funded by OpenGov
👏 Liked by: Shawn T – Polkadot Lead Developer & original proposer of Cloud concept
❤️ Community rallying on X: Post teasing Polkadot Cloud project received well
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Phase 1 Deliverables (MVP)
✅ Fully responsive, state-of-the-art website
✅ CMS for exploring Polkadot Cloud services
✅ Interactive performance charts showcasing tech capabilities
✅ Case studies per industry (e.g., Mythos, HydraDX, Phala)
✅ Coretime/blockspace access (via RegionX)
✅ Localization support
Sneak peek
💦 Splash Page Preview: Visit polkadot.cloud
Why Now?
🔸 Buzz around Polkadot Cloud is growing rapidly—but no tangible offering exists today.
🔸 Google Cloud, AWS, etc are moving into Web3—but they aren't including Polkadot.
🔸 Akash & Spheron are gaining traction in the decentralized/web3 cloud space.
🔸 Polkadot Cloud needs a strong presence to defend its leadership position.
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Please note: This proposal was submitted via my governance proxy account, linked to my verified stash/identity for Flez (1haHsRuCUCkbkPRmSrnfP8ps6cTaR2b5JCU5uNPUbxsVPbf), as Polkadot.js currently lacks Ledger signing support for sub-identities.