Dear Polkadot Community,

[Polkashots.io](https://polkashots.io) was the first snapshot service for validators and node operators available since Early 2021. During its time, it provided a valuable service to validators and Parity engineers alike, that ensured reliability of our network.

Warp Sync makes snapshot services redundant, therefore we stopped our service in April 2023. We are seeking the reimbursement of 74% of our cloud spend for the Jan-Apr period. The remainder will be borne by us.

This is a follow-up of [referendum 10](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/10) that failed. This Big Tipper proposal for 999 DOT is paired with a [Kusama proposal](https://kusama.polkassembly.io/referenda/238) for 332.5 KSM. Total is **13,490 USD**. Thank you for your consideration.

Read more details: https://hackmd.io/@nicolasochem/B19RK5lmh

- **Polkashots.io** was the first snapshot service for Polkadot validators and node operators, active since early 2021.
- The service was crucial for network reliability but became redundant with the introduction of Warp Sync.
- Polkashots.io stopped its service in April 2023.
- The team is requesting reimbursement for 74% of their cloud expenses from January to April 2023.
- This request follows a failed referendum (Referendum 10).
- The current proposal seeks 999 DOT, paired with a Kusama proposal for 332.5 KSM, totaling **13,490 USD**.
- The community is asked to consider the proposal.

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Polkashots.io, a snapshot service for validators and node operators, is seeking reimbursement of 74% of their cloud spend for Jan-Apr period, as they stopped their service due to Warp Sync making it redundant. They are proposing a Big Tipper proposal for 999 DOT and a Kusama proposal for 332.5 KSM, totaling **13,490 USD**.

Polkashots.io Cloud Costs January-April 2023

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Origin able to dispatch a whitelisted call.

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Origin able to cancel slashes and manage minimum commission.

Origin for spending up to 10,000,000 DOT from the treasury as well as generally administering it.

Origin for managing the composition of the fellowship.

Origin able to spend around 250 DOT from the treasury at once.

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Origin able to spend around 10,000 DOT from the treasury at once.

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Origin able to spend up to 1,000,000 DOT from the treasury at once.