This is an incredibly thoughtful and high-impact proposal that is super important for successful blockchain adoption in China. From translating and promoting the JAM Gray Paper to developing a full educational curriculum and localized strategy, Qinwen and the Lollipop Team have demonstrated big vision, and I personally read the chinese version of the JAM paper by Qinwen, it is in high quality and super beautiful, I am also excited for the course that is designed for Chinese computer science students, students are the future, I would like share my support and big AYE from me

PolkaWorld vote **AYE** on this proposal! 

In our third week as a DV, this is the most well-structured and detailed proposal we’ve come across so far.
This is exactly the kind of clarity and planning we hope to see more of in OpenGov.

1. Clear strategic focus and compelling value proposition:
	•	The proposal sets a precise goal: to promote JAM education and awareness among Chinese universities, entrepreneurs, and policymakers, laying the groundwork for long-term ecosystem entry points.
	•	It persuasively outlines how JAM aligns with China’s strategic focus on RISC-V chip development and technological self-reliance.

2. A credible and experienced proposer:
	•	The proposal is led by Qinwen, former China Lead at the Web3 Foundation. Her team’s project, Lollipop, is the first officially announced project building on JAM—demonstrating deep alignment with the core ecosystem. Many in the community have asked about PolkaWorld’s relationship with Qinwen—so we want to be upfront: we have no financial ties. But over the past six years, we’ve stood side by side—Qinwen from the Foundation’s side, PolkaWorld from the community’s side—both consistently contributing to Polkadot’s growth in Asia. We fully recognize her commitment and contribution to the ecosystem.
	•	The broader team includes respected figures in Web3 education, media, and research, all with solid track records.

3. Thorough execution plan:
	•	From curriculum design and target audiences (students, entrepreneurs, government) to the ambassador system, offline events, and media rollout, every component comes with clear deliverables and budget details.
	•	The timeline is well-defined (preparation starts in May; lectures and outreach run from June to October), with specific milestones.

Bonus point: We also noticed the personnel cost is just **$22.8/hour**—remarkably cost-effective! For comparison, PolkaWorld runs at $19.6/hour, while many proposals in the ecosystem list rates around $100/hour or even higher.

Finally, we’d like to offer some additional perspective.

Following Gavin Wood’s JAM tour in China, Qinwen shared with us her intention to translate the JAM Gray Paper. Over the past two months, we’ve observed her and her team deeply immersed in the research and translation process—**not simply converting words from one language to another, but demonstrating a clear and deliberate commitment to bringing JAM into the Chinese-speaking world**.

**And this is far more than a translation task**. Anyone who has read the JAM Gray Paper would understand that recreating its dense mathematical structure—manually typing out every formula, every symbol, every line from scratch—is a meticulous and mentally demanding process. It reflects not just technical diligence, but a sincere determination to make this groundbreaking protocol accessible, understandable, and meaningful for an entirely new audience.

In addition, she authored the piece “**Three Enlightenments of Blockchain Grandmaster Gavin Wood: Decoding JAM’s Transformative Blueprint**”—a work that reflects not only technical clarity but also thoughtful design and cultural resonance. While it may appear as just another article, the level of effort behind its structure, aesthetics, and storytelling speaks to her long-term commitment to bridging Web3 innovation with public understanding. It’s also worth noting that all of this work was self-funded and has not relied on any prior treasury support.

Even in the current proposal, the team has set their personnel costs at just **$22.8/hour**, which is highly competitive compared to many other educational proposals in the ecosystem. While larger programs like PBA serve a broad and essential purpose, we believe it’s equally important for OpenGov to support smaller-scale, high-leverage educational efforts that demonstrate strong alignment, clarity of execution, and cost-efficiency.

JAM Implementers DAO Abstains on this proposal due to lack of quorum -- comments thus far as follows:

📅 Timing Concerns:

Multiple members expressed that the proposal may be premature, suggesting it would be better timed after the public testnet and service SDK are available. This would help attract ecosystem developers beyond just node client builders.

💰 Budget Scale & Scope:

The $288k request was seen as too large for a 4–5 month scope. Comparisons were drawn to previous IUR-style proposals, which operated effectively on much smaller budgets (~$10k USD).

📢 Marketing Funds:

A $60k marketing allocation was flagged as excessive. Some felt this should be handled separately by a dedicated Marketing Bounty with professional oversight.

🎓 Ambassador Incentives:

Objections were raised to $1200/month ambassador subsidies, especially since similar educational or ambassador programs (e.g., Ethereum Protocol Fellowship, Polkadot) do not provide such compensation levels.

🌍 Global Impact:

There was a call for the educational focus to have a broader, more global reach, rather than appearing narrowly targeted.

Hi there
Thank you for your proposal.
The amount requested is quite pricy, but looking at the Gawin Wood efforts in China, I hope that this money will be used properly and will give us the result.

Dear Proposer,

Thank you for your proposal. Our **first** vote on this proposal is **AYE**.

The **Medium Spender** track requires **50% quorum and simple majority of non-abstain voters** according to our [voting policy v0.2](https://docs.permanence.io/voting_policy/voting_policy_v0.2.html), and any referendum in which the **majority of members vote abstain receives an abstain vote**. This proposal has received **six aye and zero nay** votes from **nine available members**, with **one member abstaining**. Below is a summary of our members' comments:

> The referendum received a mix of responses, with a majority expressing support for the proposal. Many voters praised its thoughtful design, strong leadership, and clear objectives aimed at attracting talent to the Polkadot/JAM ecosystem. Comments highlighted the importance of the initiative in fostering education and engagement within the community, particularly in regions like China. One voter chose to abstain, indicating a lack of opinion, while the overall sentiment leaned positively towards the initiative's potential impact and vision.

The full discussion can be found in our [internal voting](https://voting.opensquare.io/space/permanence/proposal/QmTQLHDZ4X7Cio91ePhafwnQiZjhoUGvfL7BXwynATJcqT).

Please feel free to contact us through the links below for further discussion.

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Truth DAO votes **AYE**!

JAM represents the future of Polkadot, and China is a key market. This proposal offers a high-return go-to-market strategy and deserves strong support.

Truth DAO members unanimously agree that the proposal has a clear strategic goal and a well-defined execution plan. It includes an ambassador program, offline events, and a structured media outreach timeline. The roadmap is clear, responsibilities are well assigned, and the cost efficiency stands out—just $22.8/hour, far below the average rate seen in most proposals.

We see this as a critical entry point for deeply integrating JAM with the Chinese ecosystem. Since Gavin Wood’s JAM Tour in China, the team has shown continued dedication through deep research and translation of the JAM Gray Paper—demonstrating strong execution and long-term commitment.

- [Truth DAO Governance Statement](https://southern-manicure-6ee.notion.site/Truth-DAO-Manifesto-0-0-1-1e9a3c644fba807fb88ef3eb5adc711b?pvs=4)
- Contact: [Email](open@truthdao.cn), [Telegram](https://t.me/truthdao_public)
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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)

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