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[Small Tipper] Tip for Creating a UI for the Substrate Kitties Tutorial

- Saimon, a Polkadot agent, attended the Web3 Summit and visited the Web 3 Foundation headquarters.
- He covered the events in detail to share valuable information with the Spanish-speaking community.
- The content focused on main activities and unique experiences not seen in recorded broadcasts.
- Saimon shared two Twitter threads with his insights: [Thread 1](https://x.com/simonxpe/status/1828094348740952474) and [Thread 2](https://x.com/simonxpe/status/1831448182930415618).
- He conducted an interview with Bill, the director of education, discussing experiences and challenges.
- The interview video is available [here](https://youtu.be/fGwn6On_tVE?si=PhwEDlTTtEbAZjcD).
- Saimon is seeking tips to offset travel and lodging expenses, with full details [here](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vQbrGOTB6Xdt9BN-ha2xlo0bkwEVmfatgJu1iEDc0hE/edit?usp=sharing).

Rejected

WHO: Saimon Polkadot agent. 
WHAT: Asking for a tip to offset travel and lodging expenses generated by in-person attendance at the Web3 Summit and Web 3 Foundation headquarters. 
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Compensation tip for coverage of activities

- A person fixed an old NFT portal made by Parity in 2023.
- The portal lets people make NFT collections and mint NFTs easily.
- They updated the website, got a new domain, and made it work again.
- The portal now connects to different wallets like Wallet Connect and Polkadot.
- You can visit the portal at [https://polkadot.nftportal.io/](https://polkadot.nftportal.io/).
- The code for the portal is on GitHub: [https://github.com/wabkebab/nft-portal](https://github.com/wabkebab/nft-portal).
- There's also a post about it on the Polkadot Forum: [https://forum.polkadot.network/t/nft-portal-is-back/9460](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/nft-portal-is-back/9460).

WHO: The proposer
WHAT: Fixed and took ownership of NTF portal created by Parity, updated it, got a domain, linked Netlify, and deployed the website.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

[Small Tip] NFT Portal update and ownership adquisition

- A GitHub pull request (#10838) was made to create a Head Ambassador page for PolkadotJS/Apps.
- The page allows for member listing and referenda voting.
- The work was done quickly in response to an initial issue request (#10829).
- The page is accessible at [polkadot.js.org/apps](https://polkadot.js.org/apps/?rpc=wss%3A%2F%2Fcollectives-polkadot-rpc.dwellir.com#/ambassador).
- Two images were provided to illustrate the work.
- The task was completed outside of fellowship activities, during personal time.
- It was considered a pressing requirement for Head Ambassadors to get started.

PolkadotJS/Apps needs a Head Ambassador page for member listing and referenda voting. A request was made and a proposal was submitted to create the page in a fast pace. The work was completed during personal time and is outside the scope of fellowship activities. No information on price/timeframe/resources is provided.

[Small Tipper] Referendum #1100 - Creation of Head Ambassador pages in PolkadotJS apps

Tip Sourav for PSVM Merge Request #23

Rust, ink! technical content for  developers

- The user created and published nine retroactive posters on X in March 2024.
- Each poster received an average of 3,000 impressions, 70 likes, and 10 retweets.
- Creating each poster took between 1 and 3 hours.
- The process involved:
  - Figuring out themes and slogans.
  - Using Midjourney to create images.
  - Finalizing designs in Photoshop.
- High-resolution posters are available for download.
- Links to each poster on X are provided.

The proposal is a request for payment of 45 DOT for nine retroactive posters created and published on X in March 2024. The posters received an average of 3k impressions, 70 likes, and 10 retweets each. The creator spent between 1 and 3 hours on each poster, and the process involved figuring out the theme and slogans, experimenting with images, and finalizing the designs on Photoshop. The payment is requested for the work done.

Retroactive tip request for retro posters

### Summary of Research on Solidity Smart Contract Tooling

- **Purpose**: The research aimed to help the Parity Smart Contract team choose the best tools for testing the upcoming Polkadot VM and to assist Ethereum developers in transitioning to Polkadot.
- **Team**: Two people worked on the research for three days.
- **Cost**: The total cost was estimated at 2400 USD, but they are requesting 1900 USD.
- **Value**: The research is believed to be valuable not only for Parity but also for future Solidity tooling development on Polkadot.
- **Reports**: Full research report and additional context on smart contracts in Polkadot are available online.
- **Inspiration**: The idea for the TIP came from discussions with Alex from the Parity Smart Contract team.
- **Acknowledgment**: The team thanks the community for recognizing their work and hopes it contributes to the ecosystem's future smart contract development.

**Parity Smart contract team** is requesting **compensation of 1900 USD** for **2 people's 3-day research** on existing solidity smart contract tooling for testing Polkadot VM and transitioning Ethereum smart contract developers to Polkadot. The report will benefit anyone working on solidity-based tooling for Polkadot. The full report and additional text are available for free. The request is inspired by the Parity smart contract team's agreement that the work was needed and should be compensated.

Solidity smart contract tooling - research for AssetHub/Plaza

Vote NAY

[Small Tipper] Referendum #1061

- Polkadot is opening a second physical hub in Budapest, Hungary.
- The hub is sponsored by Mosaic Chain and offers free co-working space.
- Some Polkadot Ambassadors are already using the space.
- The proposal aims to make the hub official with a request of 1 DOT.
- Preparation for the agreement started months ago.
- The hub will follow rules specified in the Polkadot Hubs playbook.
- The community is encouraged to vote "Aye" to support the official launch.
- More details are available in the forum discussion.

Make the next Polkadot Hub official in Budapest, Hungary

### Summary of Polkadot OpenGov Utility Batch Process

1. **Video Tutorial**: Learn how to use `utility.batch` with `treasury.spend` for USDC and USDT in this [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak-me8G-MMo).
2. **Slides**: Detailed slides are available [here](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1onXYeGm4cFJlktsWJWi0YirNuYsQ5oe4/edit#slide=id.g27a15e6ec76_0_18).
3. **Cheat Sheet**: A handy cheat sheet for the process is [here](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/167TVq-PCqGVHI1MEP8EeaGc1zz2F5mmZgtcWCw2Ylgo/edit?gid=1373159512#gid=1373159512).
4. **Stable Results**: This method avoids unpredictable results and eliminates the need for frequent top-ups.
5. **Milestone Payments**: Proposers can be paid in stages, reducing risk for both the OpenGov Treasury and the proposer.
6. **Cancellation Option**: If a proposer fails to deliver, OpenGov can cancel the proposal using `treasury.voidSpend`.
7. **No More Top-Ups**: This process ensures stable and efficient treasury spending without the need for additional funds.
8. **Urgency**: It's important for everyone to know and use this method for better treasury management.

WHO: Polkadot OpenGov proposers and voters.

WHAT: Use utility.batch with treasury.spend call with USDC + USDT to deliver milestone by milestone and avoid guesswork and top-ups.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Polkadot OpenGov TOP-UP KILLER: utility.batch treasury.spends with USDC + USDT

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[Small Tipper] Referendum #1047 

- The TIP is a request for compensation for creating a standardized interview guide for the Head Ambassador role.
- The guide aims to provide a fair assessment of candidates' qualifications.
- It took 4 hours to create (2 people, each working 2 hours).
- The compensation requested is $50 per hour, totaling $200.
- The document is open for anyone to add relevant questions.
- Time was spent gathering questions from the community and chat groups.
- The goal is to help voters compare candidates easily.
- The creators believe the document's value is at least $200.

WHO: The authors of the standardized interview guide. 

WHAT: Requesting compensation for their time spent creating the document. 

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $50 per hour for 4 hours, totaling $200.

Creating a standardized interview for Head Ambassadors

- Albert, known as I Love Cripto, is a 40-year-old community member since 2020.
- He feels a deep connection to Polkadot and is grateful for its positive impact on his life.
- Albert is concerned about the increasing toxicity in the Polkadot community, especially on Twitter.
- He believes that attacking each other on social media harms Polkadot's reputation and doesn't solve problems.
- Albert suggests addressing issues directly and constructively, rather than publicly criticizing.
- He emphasizes the importance of a healthy community for Polkadot's success.
- Albert hopes for a change in attitude within the community to focus on positivity and support.
- He believes that by working together, the Polkadot community can achieve great things.

WHO: Albert, also known as I Love Cripto on social media.

WHAT: Proposing to reduce the toxicity in the Polkadot community by avoiding negative comments and criticism on Twitter and instead focusing on building a healthy community.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not applicable.

Less noise, more Polkadot

Vote NAY - Wrong track

- The writer is requesting compensation for creating a document that proposes a new structure for the Polkadot Ambassador Program.
- The document took around 4 hours to create, and the writer is asking for $50 per hour, totaling $200.
- The writer believes this rate is justified due to their technical experience in the Polkadot space.
- The document aims to show how easy it is to contribute to Polkadot and earn rewards, potentially leading to becoming an ambassador.
- The writer thinks the value generated by the document exceeds $200.
- The decision on whether to approve the compensation is left to DOT holders.
- Evidence of the time spent creating the document can be found in the version history of the HackMD page.

WHO: The author of the TIP proposal. 

WHAT: Requesting compensation for the time spent writing a proposal for a new structure to the Polkadot Ambassador Program. 

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $50 per hour for approximately 4 hours of work. The author believes the value generated by the document is more than $200, but leaves it to DOT holders to decide.

[Small Tipper] Referendum #1025 - Creating a new vision for Polkadot Ambassador Program

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Referenda Small Tipper

Origin able to dispatch a whitelisted call.

Origin for signaling that the network wishes for some change

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 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.

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