| // | Details |
| --- | --- |
| Project Category | *Bounty, UX, DevEx* |
| Proponent | UX Bounty - [Bounty #52](https://polkadot.subscan.io/bounty/22) |
| Beneficiary Address | 13UVJyLnbVp9RBZYFwHYxaDmjCYTJ75Hwh88wau1r8jfJ9HZ |
| Date | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Requested Amount | 67,085 DOT (~$228,000 USD based on [EMA7 rate by Subscan](https://polkadot.subscan.io/tools/price_converter?value=228000&type=time&from=USD&to=DOT&time=1751983200) on Jul 8, 2025) |

![image.png](https://subsquare.infura-ipfs.io/ipfs/QmYeJ8Ls4QfBxRvFDqizKxLep1cJxaxHYkhEgTjm35189u)


Hey Polkadot community!

This is our first refill request since our launch last year, and we’re taking this opportunity to begin quarterly planning. We are proposing this structure to help us stay accountable, communicate our direction clearly, and keep the community regularly informed about our priorities, spending, and impact.

→  [View the full proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tJHZld9C8byBQ5X3NBbZX6D-2gPB8a1vgt9RPHYbWRk/edit?usp=sharing)

**Why now?**

Q3 felt like the right moment after testing the quarterly rhythm in Q2.

We’re scaling the UX Audits Program following a successful pilot, and launching two new programs (Data Analytics and UX Consultancy) both aimed at leveling up the teams across the ecosystem.

We’re also expanding our DevEx scope to support better tooling, onboarding, and MVP-driven initiatives. Meanwhile, we’re continuing the implementation of key UX initiatives like the Unified Address Format and DOT as Gas Fee Token.

**What did we accomplish in Q2?**

We completed 5 UX audits, generating over 170 actionable recommendations, with a 95% satisfaction rate. The community also approved the DevEx expansion, with 87.5% voting yes.

![image.png](https://subsquare.infura-ipfs.io/ipfs/QmTNrUHDixCQGQh2SSiGdbjq3wTtNQWowRSv1qGdnGYdCo)

We made significant progress on UXB-1, with 5 rollups already upgraded. Beyond that, we improved coordination with Parity, W3F, Open Source Grants, and more. We also launched our new website, our X account, and continued our monthly calls and UX Guild efforts.

![image.png](https://subsquare.infura-ipfs.io/ipfs/Qmcu2hAzfH4RsRi9NHGXkeq3m3hCJ98X5vydqn9YUDbcKL)


**Looking ahead to Q3**

Our focus is on scaling UX audits to reach 8 teams, launching the Data and Consultancy programs, and delivering on UXB-7 through UXB-10. We’ll continue measuring our initiatives using clear KPIs and success metrics. We’re also maintaining buffer capacity to support emergent ecosystem needs like HUB and AHM.

**Budget Breakdown**

| Category | Cost |
| --- | --- |
| Projects | $168,000.00 |
| Curator Support | $18,000.00 |
| Bounty Operations | $42,000.00 |
|**Total Requested** | **$228,000.00** |

**Why Fund UX?**

Because UX is key to adoption. It ensures Polkadot products are usable, accessible, and competitive with the broader industry and Web2 experiences.

Great UX reduces friction and user errors, improves developer efficiency, and brings consistency across rollups. It also builds trust and helps accelerate growth. With this bounty, we’re actively addressing these challenges and building the design standards Polkadot needs to thrive.

→  [View full proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tJHZld9C8byBQ5X3NBbZX6D-2gPB8a1vgt9RPHYbWRk/edit?usp=sharing) | [See previous proposal](https://polkadot.subsquare.io/treasury/bounties/52)

Thanks for your support!

*UX Bounty team*

- The UX Bounty team is asking for more money to help Polkadot projects.  
- They did 5 UX checks last quarter and got great feedback.  
- Now they want to do more checks and start new programs.  
- They also helped make Polkadot better for developers.  
- The team plans to work on 8 projects next quarter.  
- They need $228,000 to keep going.  
- Good UX makes Polkadot easier to use and grow.  
- You can read their full plan online.

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UX Bounty - Q3 2025 Refill Proposal

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//	Details
Project Category	Bounty, UX, DevEx
Proponent	UX Bounty - Bounty #52
Beneficiary Address	13UVJyLnbVp9RBZYFwHYxaDmjCYTJ75Hwh88wau1r8jfJ9HZ
Date	Jul 8, 2025
Requested Amount	67,085 DOT (~$228,000 USD based on EMA7 rate by Subscan on Jul 8, 2025)

Category	Cost
Projects	$168,000.00
Curator Support	$18,000.00
Bounty Operations	$42,000.00
Total Requested	$228,000.00