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

treasurer

- A bounty started on December 15, 2024, to help with technical solutions for business development.
- After 10 months, there was almost no activity, and only 1 child bounty was granted.
- People said the bounty could be useful, but no one took action to use it.
- The bounty was extended twice, but no new activity happened.
- Some teams found their own solutions without needing the bounty.
- Saxemberg supports closing the bounty because it hasn’t been used.
- No new solutions or changes were proposed during the discussion.
- The bounty will likely stay inactive, so closing it is the best option.

Deciding

Closing Bounty 49. Technical Support Bounty.

Brave x Polkadot Wallet Integration Proposal

- Brave is planning to add Polkadot features to its wallet to help its many users access more cryptocurrencies.
- The proposal includes making the wallet secure and easy to use for over 80 million active users.
- Brave will spend $3 million to ensure everything works well over 12 months and keep it updated for 2 more years.
- Users will be able to manage Polkadot and Kusama accounts directly from the Brave Wallet.
- This integration will allow people to quickly send cryptocurrencies and participate in Polkadot governance.
- All the code for this project will be shared publicly to help other developers.
- This new feature is expected to attract even more users to the Polkadot community.

<h1>Brave x Polkadot Wallet Integration Proposal</h1>
<p>Updated: 2/20/25</p>
<h2>Summary of Changes Made</h2>
<ul>
<li>Clarified <strong>Smoldot integration, SCALE codec, and Substrate transaction handling</strong> in the milestones.</li>
<li>Expanded <strong>User Interface and Experience</strong> section to highlight how Polkadot and Kusama will be integrated into Brave Wallet.</li>
<li>Emphasized <strong>Brave&rsquo;s C++ security model</strong>, including process isolation for vulnerable components.</li>
<li>Strengthened <strong>investment justification</strong> by detailing why Brave must port JavaScript-based functionalities into C++.</li>
<li>Updated <strong>open-source commitment</strong> to confirm that Brave will release all Polkadot-related code.</li>
<li>Added <strong>Brave&rsquo;s $100K ad credit</strong> to Polkadot upon proposal approval.</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>Executive Summary</strong></h2>
<p>This proposal outlines the <strong>native integration of Polkadot functionality into Brave&rsquo;s self-custody wallet</strong>, granting <strong>Brave&rsquo;s 80M+ monthly active users</strong> direct access to the <strong>Polkadot and Kusama ecosystems</strong>. This integration will be implemented <strong>natively in Brave&rsquo;s core C++ architecture</strong> over <strong>12 months</strong>, ensuring <strong>maximum security, privacy, and performance</strong>, while also committing to a <strong>24-month maintenance period</strong> for ongoing updates and optimizations.</p>
<h2><strong>Market Opportunity &amp; Impact</strong></h2>
<p>Brave's extensive user base provides a significant opportunity for Polkadot adoption:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>80M monthly active users</strong></li>
<li><strong>34.71M daily active users</strong></li>
<li><strong>20.8M potential developers (25% of the user base)</strong></li>
<li><strong>Strong crypto adoption (60% involved in staking, 20% own NFTs)</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>By integrating <strong>Polkadot natively</strong>, Brave Wallet will streamline user access to <strong>Web3</strong>, facilitating <strong>secure XCM-based cross-chain transfers, governance participation, and direct dApp interactions</strong>.</p>
<hr />
<h2><strong>Value Proposition &amp; Investment Request</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Total Investment:</strong> $3,000,000 USDC</li>
<li><strong>Development Timeline:</strong> 12 months</li>
<li><strong>Maintenance Period:</strong> 24 months</li>
<li><strong>Total Commitment:</strong> 36 months</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Development Milestones &amp; Deliverables</strong></h3>
<h4><strong>Milestone 1: Research &amp; Polkadot HD Keyring&nbsp;</strong></h4>
<ul>
<li>Polkadot BraveWallet integration UX research.</li>
<li>Polkadot HD Keyring support.</li>
<li>Polkadot\Kusama account creation, ss58 address space support.</li>
<li>BraveWallet architecture adoption to support parachain network layer abstraction.</li>
<li>Security audit.</li>
</ul>
<h4><strong>Milestone 2: Relay chains support&nbsp;</strong></h4>
<ul>
<li>Smoldot integration\implementation over Chromium network stack. Own implementation may be required.</li>
<li>SCALE codec integration\implementation. Own implementation may be required.</li>
<li>Substrate transaction creation and signing implementation.</li>
<li>Balance pallet integration.</li>
<li>Relay chain native tokens support: balance resolution, transaction creation, fee calculation, recipient validation, transaction signing&amp;posting flow, transaction status subscription, blockexplorer integration.</li>
<li>Security audit.</li>
<li>QA.</li>
</ul>
<h4><strong>Milestone 3: Network &amp; Parachains support&nbsp;</strong></h4>
<ul>
<li>Parachains metadata fetching, parsing and compatibility verification.</li>
<li>Substrate Parachains integration into the wallet flow(top 5-10 parachains): supported parachains list, account details page, settings, portfolio, send screen, transaction details, recipient list integration.</li>
<li>Most used pallets support - assets, balances, nfts.</li>
<li>Security audit.</li>
<li>QA.</li>
</ul>
<h4><strong>Milestone 4: Assets support</strong></h4>
<ul>
<li>EVM based parachains integration based on existing BraveWallet codebase.</li>
<li>Cross-chain tokens support - cross-chain transactions.</li>
<li>Implement native support of bridges between Brave Wallet supported blockchains and Polkadot.</li>
<li>Security audit.</li>
<li>QA.</li>
</ul>
<h4><strong>Milestone 5: Ecosystem Integration &amp; Deployment&nbsp;</strong></h4>
<ul>
<li>dApps connection support using native C++ implementation of window.polkadot.</li>
<li>Ledger support - import account, sign transactions.</li>
<li>Security audit.</li>
<li>QA.</li>
</ul>
<hr />
<h2><strong>Technical Architecture Overview</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Core Implementation Strategy</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Native C++ integration in Brave&rsquo;s core (No JavaScript dependencies)</strong></li>
<li><strong>Custom Polkadot HD Keyring implementation.</strong></li>
<li><strong>Custom transaction creation and signing component.</strong></li>
<li><strong>Dynamic metadata retrieval</strong> to support Polkadot&rsquo;s runtime upgrade model</li>
<li><strong>Smoldot-based RPC connectivity over Chromium network stack</strong> for decentralized network access</li>
<li><strong>Process isolation</strong> for potential vulnerable parts of code</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Polkadot-Specific Integration</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>EVM and Substrate based parachains integration.</strong></li>
<li><strong>Support for Polkadot and Kusama parachain assets &amp; XCM transactions</strong></li>
<li><strong>Automated runtime metadata updates</strong> for compatibility with evolving networks</li>
<li><strong>Secure <code>window.polkadot</code> provider in C++</strong> for efficient dApp connectivity</li>
</ul>
<hr />
<h3><strong>User Interface and Experience</strong></h3>
<p>The screenshots below illustrate the <strong>current state of Brave Wallet&rsquo;s account creation, hardware wallet import, and network selection interfaces</strong>. These images provide insight into how <strong>Polkadot will be incorporated</strong> into Brave Wallet&rsquo;s multi-chain experience.</p>
<ol>
<li><strong>Account Creation &amp; Import</strong>: Users can create and manage accounts for various blockchains, including Ethereum, Solana, Bitcoin, and Filecoin. With this integration, <strong>Polkadot and Kusama will be added to this interface</strong>, allowing users to create and manage DOT and KSM accounts directly within Brave Wallet.</li>
<li><strong>Hardware Wallet Support</strong>: Brave Wallet enables users to <strong>connect hardware wallets</strong> to manage their crypto securely. <strong>Polkadot Ledger support</strong> will be introduced, allowing users to store and transact with DOT and parachain assets securely.</li>
<li><strong>Network Selection</strong>: Users currently choose from a variety of networks, such as Ethereum, Solana, and Bitcoin. <strong>Polkadot and Kusama will be integrated as primary networks</strong>, ensuring that users can interact with the Polkadot ecosystem natively without needing external extensions.</li>
</ol>
<h3><strong>Where Polkadot Will Be Featured</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Polkadot and Kusama will be available in the &ldquo;Create Account&rdquo; and &ldquo;Import from Hardware Wallet&rdquo; sections</strong> of Brave Wallet.</li>
<li><strong>DOT and KSM will be added to the &ldquo;Select Networks&rdquo; menu</strong>, allowing users to toggle between multiple blockchain ecosystems.</li>
<li><strong>XCM-based cross-chain functionality will be incorporated</strong>, enabling users to move assets between Polkadot parachains directly through Brave Wallet.</li>
<li><strong>Polkadot governance and staking will be integrated</strong>, allowing users to participate in Polkadot&rsquo;s decentralized governance directly from Brave.</li>
</ul>
<p>These updates ensure that <strong>Brave Wallet becomes a true multi-chain platform</strong>, where Polkadot users can interact with the ecosystem.</p>
<h2><strong><img src="https://i.ibb.co/C59XrJHN/Screenshot-2025-02-20-at-9-57-00-AM.png" alt /></strong></h2>
<h2><strong><img src="https://i.ibb.co/p6XHfRxd/Screenshot-2025-02-20-at-9-57-14-AM.png" alt /></strong></h2>
<h2><strong><img src="https://i.ibb.co/VcJGyg2m/Screenshot-2025-02-20-at-9-58-06-AM.png" alt width="640" height="288" /></strong></h2>
<h2><strong>Success Metrics &amp; Justification for $3M Investment</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Technical KPIs</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>99.9% wallet uptime</strong></li>
<li><strong>&lt;3 second transaction processing</strong></li>
<li><strong>Zero critical security incidents</strong></li>
<li><strong>100% parachain compatibility</strong></li>
<li><strong>Cross-chain transaction success rate exceeding 99%</strong></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Investment Justification</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Brave&rsquo;s security model requires all network interactions, signing, and chain logic to be implemented in C++ instead of JavaScript-based solutions.</strong></li>
<li><strong>Comprehensive security reviews and dependency audits increase development costs.</strong></li>
<li><strong>Brave must port key functionalities from JavaScript libraries into C++ to meet privacy and security requirements.</strong></li>
<li><strong>The code must be integrated into the Chromium and Brave Wallet codebases, considering their limitations and established patterns.</strong></li>
<li><strong>A long-term commitment (24 months of maintenance) ensures continuous support, updates, and ecosystem stability.</strong></li>
</ul>
<hr />
<h2><strong>Open Source &amp; Long-Term Commitment</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>Brave will open-source all code related to the Polkadot integration.</strong></li>
<li><strong>24-month maintenance commitment includes security patches, feature updates, and long-term support.</strong></li>
<li><strong>Brave Ads will be leveraged to drive awareness and adoption of Polkadot&rsquo;s integration. Upon approval of this proposal, Brave wll grant a $100k ad credit to Polkadot and its ecosystem.</strong></li>
</ul>
<hr />
<h2><strong>Conclusion</strong></h2>
<p>This integration represents a <strong>significant milestone for Polkadot adoption</strong>, onboarding <strong>millions of new users</strong> through <strong>Brave's privacy-first, security-focused browser environment</strong>. By implementing a <strong>fully native, high-performance C++ integration</strong>, Brave Wallet will serve as a <strong>gateway to Web3</strong>, enabling <strong>cross-parachain transactions, and dApp interactions&mdash;all without requiring third-party extensions.</strong> Brave Wallet supports multiple blockchains, including ETH, BTC, SOL, ZEC, and FIL, enabling seamless <strong>native cross-integration with the Polkadot ecosystem.</strong></p>
<p>This proposal ensures <strong>long-term ecosystem growth, open-source contributions, and measurable adoption metrics</strong>, making it a <strong>strategic win for both Brave and Polkadot.</strong></p>
<h1>About us</h1>
<p><a href="https://brave.com/">Brave</a> is a privacy-focused browser and search engine committed to empowering users with control over their online data and experiences. Our integrated <a href="https://brave.com/wallet/">Brave Wallet</a> provides a seamless way to access Web3 with support for Ethereum, EVM chains, Solana, Bitcoin, and NFTs - no extensions required. Brave Rewards, our privacy-preserving ad platform, has the most crypto-centric audience available today.</p>
<p>Founded by JavaScript creator <a href="https://x.com/BrendanEich">Brendan Eich</a>, Brave is an open-source project fostering innovation through transparency and collaboration. The key team members involved in this proposal are:</p>
<ul>
<li>Carlos Acevedo &mdash;&nbsp; Senior Director, Business Development &mdash; <a href="https://x.com/_CarlosAce_">X</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/clacevedo/">LinkedIn</a></li>
<li>James Mudgett &mdash; VP, iOS, Web 3 &mdash; <a href="https://x.com/jamesmudgett">X</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesmudgett/">LinkedIn</a></li>
<li>Oleg Isupov &mdash; Brave Wallet &mdash; X, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/oleg-i-02845894/">LinkedIn</a></li>
<li>Luke Mulks &mdash;&nbsp; VP, Business Operations &mdash; <a href="https://x.com/lukemulks">X</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/pureproductions/">LinkedIn</a></li>
<li>Angelina Kraminkina &mdash;&nbsp; Senior Client Success Manager, Enterprise &mdash; <a href="https://x.com/lina_kram">X</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelina-kraminkina/">LinkedIn</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Major brands across industries have trusted our advertising platforms, including Verizon, Ford, Lufthansa, Crocs, Venom, Mayfair, eToro, Crypto.com, Solana, Upland, Near, and Nexo.</p>
<p>With privacy at its core, Brave aims to improve the way we interact with both Web 2.0 and Web3.</p>

Polkadot + Brave Wallet: Driving Adoption Through Native Integration

- A bounty has been inactive for 9 months with no recent activity.  
- It has 3 child bounties linked to it.  
- Curators were unassigned 223 days ago, and no further actions were taken.  
- The bounty aimed to help parachain teams integrate with Banxa on/off ramps.  
- No interested parties or curators were found to continue the work.  
- The original proposer was contacted but did not respond.  
- A referendum is now being proposed to decide the bounty's future.

Executed

Closing Bounty 27. Polkadot Parachain Assets Onramp Bounty Program

- A discussion started on October 9th about closing a project called the BD bounty (bounty 39) because it hasn’t had any activity for 8 months.
- Some people, like Ingo Rube, think the bounty should close since it was supposed to be for high-quality projects and there hasn’t been any.
- Alternatives suggested include getting new teams with a lot of experience to manage such projects.
- There’s also a new proposal to redesign the BD bounty with different leaders to improve it.
- The new proposal aims to change who is in charge of the bounty and improve its structure.
- Some, like Saxemberg, feel closing the bounty is the best choice right now since there hasn’t been enough progress.
- Cris Nguyen mentioned they won't continue with the counterproposal but will try to create a new BD bounty in the future.

Closing Bounty 39. BD (Business Development) Bounty.

**Marketing Bounty 2.0 Summary**

- Marketing Bounty 2.0 aims to improve Polkadot’s marketing by spending 200,000 DOT each month for six months.
- The mission is to grow the Polkadot community by raising awareness and engaging users.
- A new team of paid curators and advisors will guide the marketing efforts, replacing previous unpaid roles.
- Transparency and ethical standards are important, with regular reports shared with the community.
- The marketing plan includes researching the market, managing campaigns, and building partnerships with agencies.
- Success will be measured through engagement and growth metrics, with ongoing feedback from the community.

Marketing Bounty 2.0 proposes a new structure with compensated curators and advisors to fund marketing initiatives for Polkadot. They request 200,000 DOT per month for 6 months. The scope of work includes developing strategic marketing initiatives, enhancing transparency, and executing comprehensive campaigns to expand Polkadot's reach and impact. The bounty will abide by the wishes of DOT holders and will operate under high ethical standards and transparency. The success metrics will be flexible and adaptable, with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Marketing Bounty 2.0

- ChessonChain is launching a two-month campaign on Polkadot to promote chess gaming.
- They will host weekly "Chess JAM" tournaments with prizes for top players in different categories.
- The goal is to attract 5,000 gamers and create a strong chess community on Polkadot.
- There will be rewards for the first 1,000 players on the leaderboard, encouraging more participation.
- The campaign will include social media videos, community events, and talks with chess experts.
- Anti-cheat systems will be put in place to ensure fair play during tournaments.
- This initiative aims to connect millions of chess players with blockchain technology.

TimedOut

ChessOnChain aims to promote its platform on Polkadot by leveraging the chess market to onboard and create a chess gaming community on Polkadot. They plan to host weekly tournaments and bounties for two months, with DOT as a central incentive, to recruit and incentivize their first 5000 players. The initiative aims to increase engagement within the Polkadot ecosystem and boost the visibility of the DOT token. The two-month campaign will cost an estimated $200,000.

ChessOnchain on Polkadot 

- There is a discussion about Bounty 19, which is not helping much besides paying its curators.
- A referendum is happening to bring attention to this issue.
- The "ink!ubator Public" channel has not shown real support since September 2023.
- Only two posts for help were made in a month, and no replies came back.
- The goal is to clean up bounties that aren’t giving enough support.
- Past examples showed that inactive bounties can be closed.
- The community is being asked for a 1000 DOT deposit for the referendum.
- This deposit can only be claimed if the referendum is approved or canceled.

WHO: The proposal does not mention any specific organization or individual.

WHAT: The proposal aims to draw attention to Bounty 19, which has not provided adequate ongoing support despite paying its curators.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: The proposal seeks a 1000 DOT Decision Deposit from the community for this Referendum. No other specific price, timeframe, or resources are mentioned.

Close Bounty 19 – Wasm Smart Contracts Bounty

- Conor Daly, a professional race car driver, is asking for $7.5 million to promote the Polkadot brand in motorsports.
- He has participated in major racing events like the Indy 500 and NASCAR, gaining lots of viewers and media attention.
- The proposal includes using Polkadot branding in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and the Indianapolis 500.
- Daly aims to create more community events and educational opportunities about Polkadot through racing.
- The goal is to improve brand visibility and strengthen ties with major companies in the racing and tech industries.
- There will be special contests and hackathons focused on developing technology in the Polkadot community.
- The project will also feature the launch of unique merchandise for Polkadot token holders.
- The aim is to create long-term partnerships and increase Polkadot's presence in the world of sports and gaming.

Rejected

2025 Polkadot Motorsports Program w/ Global Ambassador - Conor Daly

Wrong Call Data Please Vote NAY

- Several bounties were never funded and are inactive.
- Bounty #30 aimed to create a study group but was not funded.
- Bounty #41 was rejected in a vote and not funded.
- Bounty #45 had no planned work and is an error.
- Bounty #47 was also rejected and not funded.
- Bounty #51 should be closed because its work is funded elsewhere now.
- Bounty #58 is a marketing idea for an individual, which isn't a good use of bounty funds.

WHO: Polkadot

WHAT: Close several inactive and unfunded bounties, including establishing a study group, marketing, testing, and legal actions.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Bounty Cleanup

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- The proposal is about improving security for Polkadot, a platform for building apps.
- It plans to help with audits, which check if projects are safe, and encourages new ways to make money.
- PAL has already helped secure many projects by sharing funds for security checks.
- The new changes will allow more types of projects, not just parachains, to apply for security help.
- Curators will make sure only trustworthy projects get funded by using different criteria.
- The proposal also suggests paying curators a monthly salary instead of a small fee, to motivate them more.
- New curators with strong security backgrounds are added to help improve Polkadot's safety.

The PAL initiative proposes to expand its scope beyond parachain audits to a more holistic approach to Polkadot security, including coretime consumers, Solidity smart contracts, and common-good security initiatives. The proposal limits payouts to a maximum of $100,000 per chain and per 6 months, with a maximum of $250,000 for security tooling. The curator fee will be replaced with a monthly salary of $3,000 worth of DOT per curator. Two new curators will be added to the team.

Changes to PAL Security Bounty

Close Bounty 46 – AMI Bounty Program

### Summary of Referendum

1. **Adds DED Asset Rate**: Sets a rate of 1 DOT = 30,000 DED after 50 billion DED were sent to the Treasury.
2. **Corrects USDT and USDC Rates**: Fixes previous incorrect rates set in Referendum 645.
3. **Removes DOT Asset Rate**: No longer needed for multi-asset spends, as DOT transactions now work without a rate.

WHO: The proposal does not mention any specific organization or individual.
WHAT: The proposal suggests adding an asset rate for DED, correcting the asset rates for USDT and USDC, and removing the asset rates for DOT.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: The proposal does not mention any specific price, timeframe, or resources required.

[Treasurer] Fix and Add Asset Rates

Requesting 1M DED tip

Close bounty 33

Cancelled

Removing curators from Games Bounty [38]

- The Spanish bounty is criticized for being unhelpful.
- Some think there should be other bounties for different countries too.
- Many activities of the Spanish bounty are already covered by other bounties.
- The bounty needs improvement because it causes confusion.
- There are suggestions to change the curators for better results.
- Conversations are encouraged to see if the bounty can be improved or ended.

WHO: The proposal does not mention any specific organization or individual.

WHAT: The proposal suggests cleaning up the Spanish bounty due to its ineffectiveness and controversy in the ecosystem. It proposes removing the curators and replacing them with more effective ones.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: The proposal does not mention any specific price, timeframe, or resources.

Removing curators from Spanish bounty

(EDIT) VOTE NAY 

Referendum #822 - Refill for marketing bounty number #33

- **Request**: 1,000,000 DOT top-up for the Events Bounty.  
- **Purpose**: To fund events like meetups and larger industry events, focusing on Polkadot's image and impact.  
- **Changes**:  
  - Increase curators from 5 to 7.  
  - Faster proposal reviews and clearer curator tasks.  
  - New roles like "Fishermen" and "Advisors."  
  - A system to remove curators who don’t do their job.  
- **Goal**: Improve efficiency and address community feedback.  
- **Linked to**: Referendum #758 and #765 for curator changes.

**WHO:** The proponents of the Events Bounty V3 proposal.

**WHAT:** Requesting a 1,000,000 DOT top-up for the Events Bounty, with a change in operating structure and compensation.

**PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES:** Not specified.

Events Bounty Top Up Proposal 

- Curators may try to sabotage the bounty by not renewing their positions.
- This could cause the removal and replacement process to fail.
- To prevent sabotage, a parallel referendum is being run.
- The parallel referendum only proposes new curators.
- It does not remove the current curators first.
- Both referendums need to pass.
- This ensures that curators are replaced whether they sabotage or not.
- The strategy aims to secure the bounty's future regardless of curators' actions.

Proposal: Run a parallel referendum to elect new curators without removing the current ones, in case they sabotage the original referendum. Both referendums should pass. No specific price, timeframe or resources mentioned.

[11] Origin: Treasurer