Origin for signaling that the network wishes for some change

wish_for_change

Executed

Plaza and Defi Bounty

Plaza name

Direction of marketing strategy

Rejected

Removing Moonbeam from marketing narratives

Exclude Astar from marketing narratives

### Polkadot Tooling Collective (PoToC)

- **Purpose**: Recognize and support developers contributing to Polkadot's tools and libraries.
- **Mission**: Maintain tools for building dApps and general development on Polkadot.
- **Structure**: Initial ranks include Candidate and Member, with potential for more ranks in the future.
- **Funding**: Proposes a bounty-centered salary structure after proving effectiveness.
- **Initial Members**: A group of developers with contributions to Polkadot tooling.
- **Phases**: 
  1. Setup (6 months)
  2. Probation Period (6-12 months)
  3. Business As Usual (after probation)
- **Tools**: Includes both fundamental and extension tools for dApp development and general Polkadot tooling.

WHO: Polkadot token holders, Polkadot Tooling Collective (PoToC)

WHAT: Proposal for the inception of a new System Collective, PoToC, to recognize and retain developers who make significant contributions to tools and libraries that make Polkadot easier to maintain, use, and integrate.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: PoToC will request funds from the treasury to support a salary structure and sub-treasury after a formation period to establish members and display effectiveness. The salary structure will be bounty-centered, and the exact constants for the size of the bounties and baseline salary will be proposed through a secondary document in `Phase II`. The setup phase should take at most 6 months, the probation period from 6 months to 1 year, and the business as usual phase will start after the probation period.

Proposing The Polkadot Tooling Collective

### Summary of Proposal for "Top Up" Rule in Polkadot

1. **Price Variation Issue**: The price of DOT tokens has fluctuated negatively, leading to frequent requests for "top ups" to maintain funding levels.

2. **Inviability of DOT for Top Ups**: Repeated top-up requests with DOT tokens are not sustainable due to price volatility.

3. **Proposed Solution**: Suggestion to use stablecoins like USDT/USDC for top-ups to avoid price variation issues.

4. **Current Referendums**: Several ongoing referendums are requesting top-ups, with initial and subsequent requests in both DOT and USD.

5. **Community Funds**: There is a community account holding over $7 million in USDT/USDC, which should be used for top-ups instead of DOT.

6. **Strategic Considerations**: Proposals should consider the impact on long-term activities and avoid frequent top-up requests.

7. **Community Feedback**: The community is encouraged to provide input on when and how to implement top-ups effectively.

TimedOut

Establish a rule for "top up" in Polkadot proposals to avoid the negative impact of DOT token price variation. Proposes using USDT/USDC stables instead of DOT token. Suggests considering parameters for when to do top ups and when not to, such as the size of the proposal or event. Points to a Polkadot referendum as an example. Urges the community to use the $7 million in USDT/USDC available for proposals.

Establish a rule for "top up"

- Dot Code School is an online school teaching web3 development using Polkadot SDK.
- The proposal suggests adding two taglines to marketing narratives funded by Polkadot Bounty #33.
- Taglines proposed are: "The fastest path to mastering web3 development" and "Mastery isn't found in manuals."
- The proposal references recent referendums (801, 834, 854, 862) for context.
- These referendums show that continued inclusion in marketing requires specific approval.
- More information about Dot Code School is available at [dotcodeschool.com](https://dotcodeschool.com).
- The proposal aims for approval through OpenGov for guaranteed inclusion in marketing.

WHO: Dot Code School
WHAT: Inclusion of Dot Code School in marketing narratives funded by Polkadot Bounty #33 - Marketing Bounty, specifically, use of the following taglines.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Inclusion of Dot Code School in Marketing Narratives

### Summary

- **Proposal**: Add a smart contract execution environment to Polkadot’s Asset Hub.
- **Target**: Deployment by end of 2024.
- **Technology**: Uses PolkaVM and an EVM to PolkaVM recompiler for Solidity compatibility.
- **Motivation**: 
  - Allow synchronous and permissionless interactions with assets.
  - Easier and cheaper to build and deploy than a parachain.
  - Supports Solidity, the most widely used smart contract language.
- **Benefits**: 
  - Faster execution speeds compared to existing solutions.
  - Potential reuse of technology for other projects.
- **Challenges**: 
  - Increases complexity of Asset Hub.
  - Requires dedicated development resources.
  - Could compete with existing smart contract parachains.
- **Community Involvement**: 
  - Needed for tooling, marketing, communication, education, and liquidity.
- **Milestones**: 
  - First milestone: Unoptimized but functional deployment by end of the year.
  - Second milestone: Just-in-time compilation for performance improvements.

Parity proposes adding a smart contract execution environment to Polkadot's Asset Hub parachain, allowing synchronous and permissionless interactions with assets. The proposed solution will be based on pallet-contracts, PolkaVM, and an EVM to PolkaVM recompiler for Solidity/EVM compatibility. The deployment is targeted by the end of 2024. Parity will provide the core technology, but the community is needed for tooling and integration, marketing, communication, education, and liquidity from Ethereum. The first milestone is planned to be rolled out at the end of this year.

Should we allow EVM compatible contracts on Asset Hub?

Cancelled

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### Novasama Technologies Proposal

- **Purpose**: To include Novasama Technologies' products in Polkadot's marketing narratives.
- **Products**: 
  1. **Nova Wallet**: Best mobile wallet for Polkadot.
  2. **Telenova**: User-friendly self-custodial wallet on Telegram.
  3. **Nova Spektr**: Enterprise desktop wallet for Polkadot.
  4. **Polkadot Vault**: Native hardware wallet for Polkadot.
- **Funding**: Proposed under Polkadot Bounty #33 – Marketing Bounty.
- **Recent Proposals**: 
  - Referendum 801 (Moonbeam)
  - Referendum 834 (DED)
  - Referendum 854 (Hydration)
- **Requirement**: Specific approval through OpenGov for continued inclusion in marketing narratives.

Novasama Technologies proposes to include their products in Polkadot Bounty #33 marketing narratives for a guaranteed inclusion in the ecosystem. The proposal comes after recent referendums, and the products include Nova Wallet, Telenova, Nova Spektr, and Polkadot Vault. No price, timeframe, or resources are mentioned.

Inclusion of Novasama Technologies' Products in Marketing Narratives

### Proposal Summary

- **Title**: Inclusion of Hydration in marketing narratives funded by Polkadot Bounty #33 - Marketing Bounty
- **Purpose**: To include Hydration in marketing narratives funded by a Polkadot bounty.
- **Hydration**: A service or project related to Polkadot, details available at [hydration.net](https://hydration.net/).
- **Background**: This proposal follows two recent referendums:
  - [Referendum #801](https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/801)
  - [Referendum #834](https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/834)
- **Requirement**: Specific approval for continued use of these services through OpenGov.

WHO: The proposer
WHAT: Placing an on-chain remark about including Hydration in marketing narratives funded by Polkadot Bounty #33
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Inclusion of Hydration in marketing narratives

### Summary of Gavin's Proposal

1. **Maximum Supply**: Proposes a maximum DOT supply of 2.91 billion (double the current total supply).
2. **Yearly Issuance**: 10% yearly issuance of the remaining supply.
3. **No Immediate Changes**: No reduction of rewards in the first year, avoiding selling pressure.
4. **Fiscal Certainty**: Provides fiscal certainty and predictability regarding DOT supply.
5. **Safety Mechanism**: Includes a safety mechanism to increase supply if needed via a hard fork.
6. **Community Support**: A way for the community to show support for Gavin's idea.
7. **Timing**: Suggests implementing the change this year for immediate fiscal certainty and addressing fears of overdilution.
8. **Value Adjustment**: Slightly reduced max supply (2.91 billion instead of 3.14 billion) to maintain no reduction in rewards the first year.

The proposal suggests fixing the maximum supply of DOT at 2.91 billion with a yearly 10% issuance of the remaining supply. This will provide fiscal certainty and predictability, with no reduction of rewards in the first year, and address fears of overdilution. The proposal is a way for the community to show support for Gavin's idea, with a slightly reduced max supply to avoid a reduction of rewards in the first year.

Fixed Maximum Supply for Fiscal Certainty

Inclusion of DED in marketing narratives

- A parachain (not named) asked for visibility from a marketing bounty.
- The best way to receive this visibility is through a community referendum.
- The referendum would decide if the parachain should be included in the marketing bounty.
- This method is considered the most democratic.
- Moonbeam, a significant parachain, is initiating this process.
- Other parachains should also submit their own referendum requests.
- The goal is to ensure fair and community-driven decisions.

WHO: Parachains interested in receiving visibility from marketing bounty.

WHAT: Submit a referendum on the track requesting inclusion.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Inclusion of Moonbeam in marketing narratives

- DED is the most successful meme coin on Polkadot.
- It is listed on a CEX with daily trading volumes above $500k.
- DED was distributed to all DOT holders, unlike other meme coins.
- DOT and DED have a synergistic relationship, benefiting each other's success.
- Mutual support is crucial for both projects.
- Polkadot needs to showcase a successful meme coin.
- Official support from Polkadot would help DED thrive.
- This collaboration would be beneficial for both projects.

WHO: Proposal for Polkadot ecosystem

WHAT: Make DED the official meme coin of Polkadot

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Make DED the official meme coin of Polkadot

- **Collaboration**: In 2024, the Founder Institute in Hong Kong and Polkadot formed a partnership to launch a Web3 vertical.
- **Purpose**: The partnership aims to educate startup founders about Polkadot's technology and encourage them to develop projects within its ecosystem.
- **First Web3 Cohort**: The Founder Institute will host its first Web3 cohort from May 28 to September 3, 2024, in Hong Kong.
- **Roles and Responsibilities**: The Founder Institute will provide branding and mentor slots, while Polkadot will recommend mentors and present at program sessions.
- **Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)**: An MOU was signed to formalize the collaboration, with Polkadot represented by its Head Ambassador.
- **Long-term Goal**: The partnership plans to recruit additional mentors for future cohorts and refine engagement based on insights from the first cohort.
- **Impact**: This collaboration aims to boost Polkadot's exposure to new companies, investors, and projects within the Founder Institute network.
- **Contact**: For more information, contact Irina Karagyuar at irina@bq9.io.

WHO: Polkadot and the Founder Institute

WHAT: Polkadot will onboard mentors and develop joint co-marketing initiatives with the Founder Institute to enhance business offerings for investors and applicants. Polkadot will recommend a mentor(s) from the ecosystem, present at the required program session(s), and provide any marketing collateral necessary. The Founder Institute will provide online and onsite branding for Polkadot, introduce all enrolled founders to Polkadot, and allow Polkadot to present at any desired session.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: The collaboration will take place from May 28, 2024, to September 3, 2024, during the Founder Institute's first Web3 cohort. The collaboration is strategic and will enable the Polkadot ecosystem to gain essential exposure to new companies and projects, investors' networks, and to establish a presence and raise awareness within the Founder Institute network. The MOU will be considered a liabilities exempt Pilot Project between the parties.

Pilot MOU Proposal for a Collaboration between the Polkadot Ecosystem and the Founder Institute:

- The discussion is about whether to abolish the Decision-Making (DV) process in the DOT ecosystem.
- The main goal of on-chain governance is to reduce selling pressure, not to achieve fairness or equality.
- Controversial decisions should favor the majority of real DOT holders, as they are less likely to sell.
- The purpose of governance is solely to minimize selling pressure.
- Even if abolishing DV is not technically feasible, this discussion can serve as a survey for real DOT holders to express their opinions.
- This survey aims to understand the intentions of real DOT holders, excluding DV participants.
- The debate is not about whales versus shrimps, but about holders versus non-holders and capitalism versus socialism.
- The opinions of real DOT holders are crucial for the ecosystem's direction.

The proposal suggests conducting a survey to gauge the opinion of real DOT holders on the possibility of abolishing DOT voting rights (DV) to minimize selling pressure. The aim is to understand the real desire of DOT holders, excluding DV, and communicate it to W3F. The proposal does not mention any specific price, timeframe, or resources.

Should we abolish DV?

### Summary

- Polkadot 2.0 will focus on "Coretime," a significant evolution in how Polkadot allocates its resources.
- The first version of Polkadot to fully support Agile Coretime, Async Backing, and Elastic Scaling will be considered Polkadot 2.0.
- These features aim to improve how parachains use and access resources on the Polkadot network.
- Agile Coretime allows for flexible allocation of resources to parachains.
- Async Backing makes it easier for parachains to submit their data to the main Polkadot chain.
- Elastic Scaling lets parachains use more resources if needed.
- The Polkadot Technical Fellowship will decide when these features are fully implemented and Polkadot 2.0 is ready.

WHO: The stakeholders voting AYE on this proposal.

WHAT: Define Polkadot 2.0 with three epic features - Agile Coretime, Async Backing, and Elastic Scaling.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Polkadot 2.0 Definition

VOTE NAY

### Express Lane Track Proposal

- **Purpose**: Create a new "Express Lane" track to handle important proposals, preventing them from being affected by Decentralized Voices (DV) or general delegations.
- **Current Issue**: Root track has only one slot, which could be spammed by proposals avoiding DV, causing delays for more important root proposals.
- **Solution**: Introduce an Express Lane with 3 slots and a high decision deposit of 25,000 DOT to ensure only significant proposals use it.
- **Benefits**: Reduces reliance on the root track for avoiding DV, as the root track could become crowded and less efficient.
- **Comparison**: Better than using the treasury track, which has a lower decision deposit (1,000 DOT) and more slots, making it less effective for important proposals.
- **Implementation**: The Express Lane would be reserved for truly important matters, ensuring that only real DOT holders can vote on these proposals.
- **Impact**: Balances the power of DV while still allowing critical proposals to proceed without interference.
- **Next Steps**: Implement the Express Lane to close the loophole and improve the overall efficiency of proposal handling.

WHO: Proposal author
WHAT: Creation of an "Express Lane" track to allow important proposals to be immune from DV (or delegations in general) and prevent spamming of root track
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Decision deposit of 25,000 DOT, 3 slots, and no reduction in power of DV. No specific mention of price or timeframe.

Express Lane

### Summary of Referendum Confirmation Period Changes

- **Extended Confirmation Period**: The confirmation period for referendums was increased from 24 hours to 7 days.
- **Sniping Issue**: This extension allows more time for "no" votes to snipe and abort referendums, which was less common with the shorter 24-hour period.
- **Purpose of Confirmation**: The confirmation period exists to prevent "yes" votes from being sniped at the last minute, ensuring all voters have time to react.
- **Balancing Act**: The 7-day confirmation period helps against "yes" sniping but creates an opportunity for "no" sniping.
- **Slower Process**: The extended confirmation period also slows down the entire referendum process.
- **Proposed Adjustment**: To balance this, the passing threshold should be adjusted so that referendums can pass earlier, allowing the confirmation period to overlap with the final days of the voting period, preventing sniping.
- **Medium Spender Adjustment**: Similarly, for medium spenders, the confirmation period should be adjusted to ensure the last 4 days of the 28-day period overlap with the confirmation period.

Proposal: Adjust the curves of referendums affected by extended confirmation periods. Pass with 50%+ and any support on day 21 instead of day 28 to avoid sniping. Adjust medium spender threshold to 50%+ on day 24. Resources required: not specified.

Changing the curves of the referendums that were affected by extended confirmation periods

**Summary:**

- Users can nominate projects with their DOT tokens.
- Nominated projects receive funding from a constant stream of DOT taken from inflation.
- Funding is distributed based on the proportion of DOT used to nominate each project.
- Full details are available in a Google Docs document or an IPFS-saved PDF.
- There is a Telegram discussion group for this proposal: @parachainstaking.

**WHO:** Parachainstaking

**WHAT:** Allow users to nominate whitelisted projects with DOT, funded by a constant stream of DOT taken from inflation and distributed to projects based on the proportion of DOT that has nominated them.

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

Implement Optimistic Project Funding

- **Inflation Problem**: Current inflation is too high and discourages new users.
- **Solution**: Introduce a fixed supply with controlled inflation.
- **Total Supply**: Set a maximum supply of 2.1 billion tokens, similar to Bitcoin.
- **Current Supply**: Assume there are currently 1.4 billion tokens.
- **Rewards Calculation**: Use 10% of the remaining tokens each year for staking rewards.
- **First Year Rewards**: Distribute 70 million tokens (10% of 700 million left).
- **Subsequent Years**: Rewards decrease each year (e.g., 63 million tokens in the second year).
- **Benefit**: Ensures a total cap while gradually reducing rewards, making the system more appealing.

WHO: Proposal author

WHAT: Proposing a fixed supply and using a certain percentage of leftover tokens as inflation for staking rewards in Polkadot

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified

Reducing inflation - VOTE NAY

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Referenda Wish For Change

Origin able to dispatch a whitelisted call.

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.

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

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

Origin able to spend around 100,000 DOT from the treasury at once.

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

[2] Origin: WishForChange