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Bastian Köcher is a rank 6 member of the Fellowship. Here are some key points about his work and responsibilities:

- Members at rank 6 must ask to keep their rank every 6 months.
- There are no rank 8+ members to vote for Bastian, so he needs support from all token holders for approval.
- He is focused on making it faster to process blocks for parachains on Polkadot, aiming for every 500 milliseconds.
- Bastian is working on allowing proxies to be used across different chains, which is currently limited.
- He wrote a guide to help people replicate pure proxies between chains.
- Bastian has addressed issues with runtime upgrades that can cause performance problems.
- He actively participates in discussions to help others and maintains the Fellowship runtimes repository.

Executed

Fellowship: Retain bkchr at rank 6

- The person is active on social media like Twitter, Telegram, and Discord under the name @defisleepyneko.
- They have been involved in cryptocurrency since 2016.
- They understand how tokens work and how to help people start using them.
- They have experience in developing businesses and managing communities.
- They work full-time in crypto and have many resources.
- They want to be the Head Ambassador for the Polkadot and Jam community.
- They promise to be committed and transparent if chosen.

TimedOut

SleepyNeko for Ambassador 

Remove all 19 Head Ambassadors 

- Proposal to remove current 20 Head Ambassadors.
- Collective Programme approved with 94.2% support.
- Community broadly supportive of the programme.
- Recent events show current collective failed in duties.
- A reset is needed to address failures.
- Fellowship has invested time in the programme.
- Proposal aims to reset, not eliminate the programme.

WHO: The proposal suggests removing the current 20 Head Ambassadors.
WHAT: Resetting the current collective programme.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Proposal to remove ONLY the 20 current Head Ambassadors

- The Polkadot Ambassador program was created to help the community.
- It has had problems since it started, especially with how people vote.
- Some voters approved all candidates without checking them properly.
- This caused doubts about whether some candidates were real.
- A person named Michiko was chosen as a Head Ambassador but was not real.
- Experts suggest changing the program and voting on it again.
- Some Head Ambassadors don’t understand how Polkadot OpenGov works.

Cancelled

Remove all 20 Head Ambassadors and remove the Ambassador Collective

### Summary of Incident Involving Don Diego Sanchez

- **Inappropriate Behavior:** Don Diego Sanchez posted a tweet with derogatory language and inappropriate emojis, tagging major financial institutions, which damaged the reputation of the Polkadot Ambassadors team.
- **Misrepresentation:** Sanchez falsely claimed that four companies, including Onyze, would support his proposal. Onyze later rejected this support, but Sanchez continued to spread the false information.
- **Code of Conduct Violations:** Sanchez's actions violated Polkadot's code of conduct by disrespecting colleagues, causing reputational damage, and deliberately misrepresenting facts.
- **Proposed Actions:** Sanchez should be demoted from his position as Head Ambassador, permanently banned from future leadership roles, and required to issue a public apology to the community and affected financial institutions.

WHO: The author, a Head Ambassador of Polkadot, is proposing actions against Don Diego Sanchez.

WHAT: The author is proposing the immediate demotion of Don Diego Sanchez from the position of Head Ambassador, a permanent ban from future leadership roles, and public apology and reconciliation efforts.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Proposal to Demote Don Diego Sanchez as Head Ambassador

- The proposal is to make the Polkadot Ambassador Program better by reducing the number of Head Ambassadors from 21 to 10.
- The remaining Head Ambassadors will follow a 100-day plan to quickly start the program.
- The Polkadot Ambassador Program is important for representing the Polkadot network and needs to be successful.
- To improve efficiency, some Head Ambassadors will be moved to Senior Ambassador roles.
- The new plan includes five teams focusing on Operations, Community Growth, Business Development, and more.
- Goals include onboarding new Ambassadors, hosting events, and growing the Polkadot community.
- The first events will start in late 2024, with a focus on engaging with other communities and improving services.
- The program aims to represent Polkadot well in various conferences and improve the overall experience for users.

Rejected

Reduce the Set of Head Ambassadors and Start an Effective Ambassador Program

- Bastian Köcher is a rank 6 member of the Polkadot Fellowship.
- To retain his rank, he needs approval from token holders since no higher-ranked members are available to vote.
- His main contribution was developing the Merkleized Metadata feature, which allows offline signers like Ledger to support any FRAME-based parachain.
- He also proposed a new transaction format version (RFC 99) to prevent future compatibility issues.
- Bastian helped with the Coretime launch on Kusama, debugging XCM issues to ensure a smooth transition.
- He actively supports core developers and ecosystem builders through public channels and maintains the Fellowship runtimes repository.
- Bastian has also worked on improving Fellowship processes and coordination, including setting up the Fellowship Secretary role.

WHO: Bastian Köcher (bkchr), rank 6 Fellowship member.

WHAT: Requesting retention as a Grand Architect of the Polkadot Technical Fellowship.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: N/A.

- A person wants to leave the Fellowship collective.
- They need a special vote called a referendum to do this.
- They believe it's best for them and the community.
- The person wants more freedom in their work and timing.
- They sometimes feel tired and need to manage their energy better.
- They think using the treasury proposal process is a better fit for them.
- They hope the community supports their decision.

Proposal: The author wants to remove themselves from the Fellowship collective through a referendum in Fellowship Admin track. They prefer the treasury proposal process for their Polkadot community engagement, as it allows them to set their own timelines. They hope the community will vote Aye to respect their request. No mention of price or resources.

Remove myself from the Fellowship collective

- Some members of ChaosDAO think Michiko Watanabe might be using a fake name.
- Michiko was promoted to a role called HA.
- Attempts to contact Michiko have not received any replies.
- Michiko has also deleted their social media account and left group chats.
- People are encouraged to vote about governance and not just hold their tokens.
- If you don't vote and are unhappy later, you are part of the problem.
- It is suggested to pay attention to governance or team up with groups that care.

ChaosDAO suspects Michiko Watanabe of using a fake persona and urges people to vote in governance. They suggest voting NAY on ref 871 and delegate to ChaosDAO. No price, timeframe, or resources mentioned.

Remove Michiko Watanabe from the Polkadot Ambassador Program

**Head Ambassador (HA) for Polkadot**

- **Role Overview**: As a Head Ambassador (HA) for Polkadot, the individual is dedicated to representing Polkadot and JAM in North America, specifically the Miami metro area.
- **Community Support**: Focuses on assisting the Polkadot community to help developers and teams go to market.
- **Hackathons**: Plans to work with developers before and after hackathons to refine their products and help them develop on Polkadot.
- **Initiatives**: Supports all initiatives that strengthen the Polkadot ecosystem, from quality assurance (QA) to market strategies.
- **Networking**: Represents Polkadot on LinkedIn and in various professional settings, connecting Polkadot to real-world adoption.
- **Global Collaboration**: Seeks to collaborate with global teams, especially in the Americas, to facilitate large-scale deals and initiatives.
- **Local Influence**: Works to drive Polkadot adoption in the Miami area, leveraging the region's Bitcoin adaptiveness and attracting large enterprises.
- **Community Engagement**: Continuously participates in events, conferences, and online engagements to build trust and collaboration within the crypto community.

The proposal is for the author to become a dedicated Head Ambassador for Polkadot, focused on assisting the community in onboarding developers and teams to go to market on behalf of Polkadot. The author will support all initiatives that strengthen the ecosystem, including gaming, AI, governance, bridging partnerships, and facilitating trust within WEB3. They have technical and legal negotiation experience and will represent Polkadot on LinkedIn and in-person engagements. They will also work on BD initiatives and collaborate with legal counsel to facilitate deals and lobbying where appropriate. The author will attend and create events and continue to participate in video meetings for Polkadot and Jam initiatives. They will always be open to connecting and creating collaborations with other Crypto Ecosystems, Participants, and Products.

Polkadot Head Ambassador – Hope Clary for Product

Vote nay on this

Dustin Lee is applying to be a Head Ambassador for the Polkadot community. Here are some important points about his proposal:

- He has six years of experience in the Polkadot ecosystem, working with projects like Darwinia Network and Astar Network.
- Dustin plans to strengthen Polkadot's presence in the U.S. through marketing, events, and community activities.
- He has strong skills in business development, public speaking, and social media.
- His proposed activities include promoting partnerships, managing events, and supporting the community.
- Dustin has a significant following on social media platforms like Twitter and YouTube.
- He is excited about sharing Polkadot’s values and helping more people understand it.
- His previous experiences make him a good fit for this role.

Dustin Lee proposes himself as the Head Ambassador for Polkadot in the U.S. He plans to enhance Polkadot's presence in the U.S. through business development, marketing, event participation, outreach, and community support. He has extensive experience in the Polkadot ecosystem and notable contributions to key projects. He aims to leverage his skills and networks to advance Polkadot's values and presence.

Head Ambassador Proposal: Dustin Lee

Vote Nay for this Proposal 

- This is about keeping a person named Wei in a special position.
- This decision happens every 6 months.
- Wei has been working on a project called "tinyjam."
- "Tinyjam" is meant to help with testing another project called JAM 2.0.
- The code for "tinyjam" isn't available to the public yet.
- Wei had some personal challenges in the last 6 months.
- Wei has not taken any money from the fellowship and doesn't plan to for now.

WHO: Wei
WHAT: Proposal to retain at fellowship rank III
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: No salary claimed, retention period every 6 months, working on a project to streamline testing, codebase to be shown before next retention period.

Fellowship: Retain Wei at Rank III

- Luca Poggi is a candidate for Head Ambassador in the Polkadot Ambassadors Program.
- He plans to promote Polkadot by developing business partnerships and organizing events and education.
- Luca aims to create a welcoming community for Polkadot users, manage social media content, and hold regular discussions.
- He has experience in the crypto space since 2014 and has been involved with Polkadot since 2019.
- Luca founded Iceberg Nodes, helping secure and validate various blockchain projects, mainly within Polkadot.
- His team has organized events and created educational resources to promote Polkadot in Italy.
- If elected, Luca will manage a team to enhance Polkadot's visibility and community engagement.
- He emphasizes cooperation among projects in the Polkadot ecosystem to drive innovation and success.

Luca Poggi is running for the role of Head Ambassador in the Polkadot Ambassadors Program. He proposes a range of activities, including business development, events and initiatives, education and evangelism, and community building. He plans to establish a non-profit association to manage expenses and provide a tool to track activities publicly. His compensation breakdown includes a minimum monthly engagement equivalent to full-time capacity, with a small part allocated to an internal treasury and 80-100% allocated to pay for the hours worked on the proposed activities by the HA and team members. He has contributed to the Polkadot ecosystem and is committed to attending more Polkadot events worldwide.

Polkadot Head Ambassador Application: Luca Poggi

- Tommi Enenkel, also known as Alice und Bob, is applying to be the Head Ambassador for Polkadot.
- He has experience in Web3 strategy, having co-founded ChaosDAO and OpenGov.Watch.
- Tommi holds a Master's degree in Knowledge Management and IT Security.
- He has represented Polkadot at various conferences and lectured on governance and economics.
- As Head Ambassador, he wants to mentor others and promote Polkadot both online and offline.
- He plans to produce more educational videos and engage in business development as needed.
- Tommi is focused on creating a supportive culture among ambassadors and spending time on community development.

WHO: Tommi Enenkel, also known as Alice und Bob.

WHAT: Application for Polkadot Head Ambassador.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Tommi Enenkel does not require additional pay and would only use compensation to pay for operational costs like content production and traveling to events where he represents Polkadot. He works exclusively for Polkadot and will provide the time that the role requires.

Polkadot Head Ambassador - Alice und Bob

Siyu Liu is applying to be the Polkadot Head Ambassador. Here are some key points about her:

- She has a master's degree in finance and graduated from the Polkadot Blockchain Academy in Hong Kong.
- Siyu has been in the web3 industry since 2017 and founded Web3Link, helping blockchain projects with funding and marketing.
- She wants to bring more Chinese projects and developers to Polkadot.
- Siyu has connections with major investment organizations that can help fund Polkadot projects.
- She plans to offer training courses for project founders to improve their skills in technology and business.
- She has a large community of Chinese influencers to enhance Polkadot's visibility.
- Siyu also wants to launch the "Postman Protocol," a new email service that uses blockchain to improve security and privacy.
- Her goal is to grow Polkadot's presence and support in China.

WHO: Siyu Liu

WHAT: Applying for the position of Polkadot Head Ambassador. Plans to represent Polkadot in China and ASEAN, hold monthly technology meetings, establish a Polkadot China Incubator, develop mature blockchain projects into the Polkadot ecosystem, and connect Polkadot with the Hong Kong government.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Polkadot Head Ambassador Application with focus on China Market - Siyu Liu

- Dustin Plantholt is a media professional and blockchain advocate seeking to be Head Ambassador for the Polkadot community.
- He hosts a TV show called 'Free Your Voice,' which reaches over 3 million households.
- Dustin has interviewed many famous people and has been recognized with honors from different countries.
- He has worked on multiple startups and published a Crypto Comic Book.
- He speaks at major events worldwide, like the Davos Forum and the Vatican.
- As an ambassador, he plans to raise awareness about Polkadot through media and education.
- He focuses on making blockchain technology understandable for everyone.

Dustin Plantholt proposes to become Head Ambassador for the Polkadot community, leveraging his media reach, global influence, and commitment to blockchain technology. He aims to raise awareness about Polkadot, facilitate discussions with global leaders, introduce unique promotional strategies, and organize events. He offers his TV show, speaking engagements, and teaching experience to educate and engage a broad audience about Polkadot's capabilities and vision. No price, timeframe, or resources are mentioned.

Proposal to the Polkadot Community - Dustin Plantholt for Head Ambassador

- Andréa Vistoli, also known as DonDiegoSanchez, wants to be the Head Ambassador for Polkadot.
- He believes he can help Polkadot grow and improve the community.
- Andréa has a lot of experience in business, regulation, and decentralization.
- He wants to create a welcoming online space for the French-speaking community.
- He plans to attend events to meet people and represent Polkadot.
- Andréa is committed to helping others understand and adopt Polkadot. 
- He thinks that being bold and innovative is important for the future of Polkadot.

Andr&eacute;a Vistoli (DonDiegoSanchez) proposes to become the Head Ambassador for Polkadot. He has a wide range of skills and experiences in business, organization, management, regulation, networking, distributed systems, and decentralization logic. He intends to represent Polkadot in front of listed companies, financial players, lobbies, and governments, both to defend it and to help people understand and adopt it. He also intends to help his fellow Head Ambassadors improve the program and look after his domestic community and market from a business development and user success perspective.

Polkadot Head Ambassador : DonDiegoSanchez

- Lucy Coulden wants to be the Head Ambassador for a new program related to Polkadot.
- She has experience working at Parity and other tech companies, helping with events and managing relationships.
- Lucy has built strong connections with important people in the Polkadot community and wants to use these to create more business opportunities.
- She has organized several successful events to connect investors and founders in the blockchain space.
- Lucy aims to create networking events that help both new and experienced businesses grow together.
- She is committed to continuing her work in the Polkadot ecosystem and believes she has valuable skills to contribute.
- Lucy has been actively involved in various events since leaving Parity to deepen her understanding of the community.

Lucy Coulden proposes to become a Head Ambassador for Polkadot. She offers to leverage her networks and skills to bring in new partnerships and business opportunities, and to curate impeccably curated investor events and networking opportunities for founders and builders. She has experience in event production and delivery, DF funding proposals, and navigating the system. She has worked with notable figures within Parity and the Web3 Foundation and has fostered valuable, ongoing relationships with HNW and influential people. She aims to create spaces where founders and builders are offered valuable networking experiences with investors and to bring in a notable management presence from within the ecosystem to these events. She hopes to contribute most thoughtfully and successfully to Polkadot as a whole.

Polkadot Head Ambassador Proposal - Lucy Coulden

### Ayomide Bajo (Bekka)

- **Background**: Ayomide Bajo is a developer and technical writer who graduated from the Polkadot Blockchain Academy in 2023.
- **Contributions**: He has been an ambassador for Polkadot in Africa, contributing to the growth of the ecosystem through articles, events, and community building.
- **Community Leadership**: Ayomide created and manages the official Twitter account for Polkadot Africa, hosting monthly spaces and organizing meetups across Africa.
- **Technical Role**: He currently works as a technical writer at Polytope Labs and is involved in various DAOs, including H.E.R DAO Nigeria.
- **Achievements**: Ayomide has onboarded over 250 developers into the Rust Nigeria community and has organized multiple meetups in Africa.
- **Vision**: His goal is to grow the Polkadot community in Africa and globally, fostering innovation and collaboration among developers and community builders.

WHO: Ayomide Bajo(Bekka)(X)
WHAT: Application for the Polkadot Head Ambassador position
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Polkadot Head Ambassador Application: Bekka

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