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

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**Summary of JUDASFEELING's Request for Retroactive Tip**

- JUDASFEELING, a contributor to the Polkadot ecosystem, is requesting a retroactive tip of 500 DOT for his work from September 2024 to the present and for the next three months.
- He aims to increase his involvement in Polkadot media if the community approves the tip, which would allow him to focus full-time on Polkadot.
- Key contributions include reaching 450K views and introducing Polkadot to large influencers in Russian-speaking regions.
- Future plans include a YouTube show addressing Polkadot myths and TikTok podcasts, expecting significant views.
- JUDASFEELING emphasizes his supportive and positive content, which he believes has contributed to a more positive atmosphere around Polkadot.

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Retroactive Tip For Solo Content Creation

- This request is for $4,533.88 to cover travel and accommodation for attending WebSummit in Lisbon.
- The event was from November 11-14 and had over 70,000 participants and 3,000 startups.
- The goal was to see if Web2 companies would use blockchain solutions and how Polkadot could help.
- They found 2 leads from government and 2 from IT companies interested in Polkadot.
- The expenses are detailed [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mpc0-QixoREAuvdtIWV5-UXtSXAlMd20?usp=sharing).
- The full report is available [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cjW0z7pgSH1LpQyKwTJd2bgUbJHxf2OuQ6DONZecS-c/edit?usp=sharing).
- The discussion post was made on October 10th.

Executed

Web Summit: Targeting Web2 companies to explore Polkadot's solutions to solve their problems. 

- Daniel, also known as Polkadot Agent, is a lawyer focusing on AI, interoperability, data, and blockchain technology.
- He plans to introduce Polkadot Cloud and Hub in Czechia and is pitching for Czechia's membership in Europeum-EDIC.
- Daniel is pursuing a doctorate on Web3's impact on nation states, with a focus on DAOs and developing a Polkadot-native mobile app framework.
- He is forming a DAO named Bohemia Fam, bridging Solana and Polkadot, and focusing on Prague's independent entrepreneurs.
- Daniel offers 500 DOT for DAO onboarding (5 DOT per account) and another 500 DOT for his research, monitored by Polkadot Roots.
- Bohemia Fam has a derugged NFT collection with strong community and artistic support.

Bohemia Fam and reimbursement for my time

- **Purpose**: Fund an account for common good activities with 1000 DOT.
- **Activities**: Pay staking rewards and refund submission deposits for validators and nominators.
- **Previous Funding**: The account was funded by the Treasury 8 months ago.
- **Current Situation**: The account is running low on funds due to increased payouts.
- **Support Needed**: Requesting community support to keep the account funded.
- **Transparency**: The account has no outbound transfers, and most expenses are transactional.
- **Return**: 80% of fees are returned to the treasury.
- **Author**: Will from Paradox and ParaNodes.

Tip for an account used for Referendum Deposit Clean-up and Validator Payout Bot

- **DaBlock** is an information portal focused on the Polkadot ecosystem, providing resources on DApps, major initiatives, and events like Sub0 and Decoded.
- It complements the Polkadot Wiki by emphasizing key elements rather than technical concepts.
- Two main outputs are **dablock.com**, a curated portal with over 600 URLs, and **DOT Brain**, a comprehensive directory of ecosystem elements.
- These resources are used by creators, agencies, and media teams, reducing content generation time.
- DaBlock is transitioning to a 100% open-source platform and will move to the domain **polkadotecosystem.com**.
- Future plans include a multi-language version, portal restructuring, and directory updates.
- DaBlock is seeking support to continue its work, aiming to enhance visibility and accessibility of ecosystem resources.

DaBlock seeks support for proposal #1240 to expand their information portal for the Polkadot ecosystem. They request 8,400 USDC to complete tasks such as migrating to a Static Site Generator solution, introducing a multi-language version, restructuring the portal, and updating directories and content. The migration is expected to be completed between early and mid-November, with ongoing development and expansion planned in the following months.

Dablock: Open-Source Migration & Operations [October - January]

- In November 2024, a blockchain gaming event will be held in Mexico City at Casa Battler.
- The event will focus on Web3 games, particularly those on Solana and Avalanche blockchains.
- Polkadot will participate in the event through a Streamer Gamer Community.
- There will be two blockchain gaming tournaments within the Polkadot ecosystem.
- The first tournament is a Flappy WUD competition with a $100 prize in DOT.
- The second tournament is a zkStrike Battle Royal game sponsored by Neurolanche, with a $100 prize.
- The event will showcase various games and provide attendees with opportunities to win prizes.
- The event will last 8 hours and will feature talks on trending mobile games and how to interact with blockchain wallets.

Rejected

Participation in the Web3 Gaming event in Mexico City - Itemz Games (Casa Battler)

### Polkadot Ecosystem AI-tools Implementation Analysis

1. **Objective**: Research and analyze AI-tools integrated into the Polkadot ecosystem for funding options navigation, proposal writing, and reviewing.
2. **Current Status**: AI tools are used in Polkadot for educational hubs and proposal summarization, but their potential is underutilized.
3. **Impact**: AI integration can streamline proposal approval and improve ecosystem efficiency.
4. **Tasks Completed**: In-depth research on AI tools, documentation collection, and Custom GPT configuration for Polkadot data.
5. **Project Status**: Development of a Custom GPT for Polkadot ecosystem documents is ongoing, with an MVP planned.
6. **Team**: Led by Roman Gorbunov and Asim Abbas, with extensive experience in web3 and AI/ML.
7. **Budget**: $1,800 for research, data integration, and documentation.

Retroactive Big Tipper Proposal  - Research and analysis of the Polkadot Ecosystem AI-tools Usage for Treasury Proposal Processing

- Lily Mendz contributed to Polkadot DAO by improving transparency in bounties.
- She created a PDF, forum post, and Dune Dashboard to make bounty information more accessible.
- The work took around 70 hours and was done voluntarily.
- The tip is in DOT to align Lily's interests with the network's governance.
- The contribution aims to solve the problem of hard-to-find bounty information and tracking.
- The DAO community appreciates Lily's initiative and effort.
- The tip is a resubmission with a lower amount at Lily's request.

The proposal is to reward Lily Mendz for her contribution to bringing transparency to the bounties in Polkadot. The purpose is to reward her work, highlight her individual contribution, and signal to the DAO to celebrate the accomplishments of peers. The proposal does not specify the amount of DOT or the timeframe/resources.

Updated Tip for Lily for Work on Bounties

- Lily Mendz contributed to the Polkadot DAO by improving transparency in bounty tracking.
- Her work includes a PDF, forum post, and Dune Dashboard for bounties.
- The contribution aims to make bounty information easier to find and track.
- The tip is meant to reward her initiative and highlight the importance of celebrating contributions.
- Lily spent about 70 hours on the project, but the tip does not reflect an hourly rate.
- The tip is in DOT to align her interests with the network's governance.
- Several community members supported the tip, including William, Lucy, Blockya, Irina, Cris, Max, Mario A, Ezio, and more.

The Polkadot DAO wants to reward Lily Mendz for her contribution to bringing transparency to bounties in Polkadot, with a PDF, forum post, and Dune Dashboard. The purpose is to highlight individual contributions and signal the need to celebrate accomplishments of peers. The Dune Dashboard will save time by providing an easy place to discover available bounties and track bounty spends. The DAO will pay in DOT to align Lily's interests with the network longer term. No specific hourly rate is mentioned.

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- **Summer 2020**: Started researching blockchain projects, focusing on Polkadot due to Gavin Wood's vision. Shared educational videos on Polkadot with friends and joined a Facebook group dedicated to the ecosystem.
- **Fall/Winter 2020**: Continued accumulating DOT and shared educational content about blockchain technology.
- **January 2021**: Started a Twitter account to share enthusiasm for Polkadot, interacting with key figures in the ecosystem.
- **July 2021**: Joined ChaosDAO, initially unfamiliar with Discord.
- **2021-2022**: Became involved in supporting and promoting NFT artists within the Polkadot ecosystem.
- **Winter 2021/2022**: Invested in crowdloans and staked DOT.
- **October 2022**: Hired as Director of Fellowship and Protocol Relations at Lucky Friday.
- **Summer 2023**: Applied to speak at Polkadot Decoded and hosted a watch party in Tampa Bay.
- **Winter 2023**: Collaborated on a strategy to fund Conor Daly's sponsorship by the Polkadot community.
- **Summer 2024**: Led initiatives for Lucky Friday's DV role, contributing significantly to the ecosystem.

Ryan, also known as Phunky, is requesting a tip of 1000 DOT for his 4+ years of ecosystem activism and engagement. He has been actively involved in promoting Polkadot through social media, supporting artists, participating in ChaosDAO, and working for Lucky Friday. He has also contributed to the community by attending meetings, hosting watch parties, and providing feedback. Ryan hopes that his contributions demonstrate his value to the ecosystem and is seeking support from the community.

Tip for 4+ Years of Phunky Polkadot Activism

### Remarkers.io

**Overview:**
- Remarkers.io is an NFT marketplace on the Polkadot network.
- It offers unique and rare collectibles.

**Features:**
- NFT Swaps: Trade NFTs between users.
- NFT Trading with Stablecoins: Buy NFTs using USDC and USDT.
- Auto Teleport: Transfer DOT tokens between Polkadot and Asset Hub.
- New UI: Improved user interface for the Polkadot NFT ecosystem.
- NFT Creation: Easily create and list NFTs and collections.

**Developer:**
- Ashutosh Singh, the founder, has worked on various projects, including the Polkadot Asset Hub.

**Usage:**
- 600 visitors in the last 60 days.

**Funding:**
- Retroactive funding for 6 months of development totals $4400.
- Open-source repository available on GitHub.

WHO: Remarker

WHAT: Completed development of NFT marketplace for Polkadot, including NFT swaps, trading with stablecoins, auto teleport, new UI, NFT listing and creation, and user views.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $4400 for 1100 work hours over 6 months. No additional tips requested in case of DOT price instability.

Only Retroactive Funding Proposal: Completed Remarker Development

- The author has been actively contributing to the Polkadot ecosystem for eight months, focusing on research, news dissemination, community engagement, and governance discussions.
- They have achieved significant organic growth on their X account, demonstrating their commitment to fostering an informed and engaged Polkadot community.
- The author emphasizes the importance of decentralized voting, highlighting that true decentralized governance requires broad participation.
- They are requesting a tip of 1000 DOT to support their ongoing efforts, which they consider modest compared to the total DOT in the community.
- If approved, the author pledges to stake the entire 1000 DOT for a minimum of 12 months, showing long-term commitment to Polkadot.
- The author calls for community support to continue expanding their efforts and contributing to a more informed, engaged, and decentralized Polkadot ecosystem.

WHO: The author, an active member of the Polkadot community.

WHAT: Requesting a tip of 1000 DOT to sustain ongoing contributions towards growing the Polkadot community and encouraging active participation in OpenGov.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: 1000 DOT to be staked for a minimum of 12 months.

Support for Investigative Work and Communication Initiatives in Polkadot - Revisited

### Polkadot OpenGov Observer

- **Project**: Polkadot OpenGov Observer aims to enhance community engagement in Polkadot governance.
- **Funding Request**: Seeking 1000 DOT ($4,300 USD) for further development.
- **New Features**:
  - **Delegate Voting Updates**: Showcases how influential delegates vote on proposals.
  - **Pinned Posts**: Provides monthly treasury and governance stats.
  - **On-Chain Identity Updates**: Ensures accurate display of voter identities.
  - **Graphs**: Visual representation of treasury balance.
  - **Delegate Voting Activity Tracking**: Monitors voting activity of key delegates.
- **Mission**: Increase participation in Polkadot governance to 40% of DOT holders.
- **Future Impact**: Establish OpenGov Observer Bots as the central hub for governance activities on Twitter.

Polkadot OpenGov Observer seeks 1000 DOT ($4,300 USD) to enhance community engagement with Polkadot governance. They plan to introduce new features such as delegate voting updates, pinned posts for monthly treasury and governance stats, on-chain identity migration updates, graphs, and delegate voters monthly voting activity tracking. The ultimate goal is to achieve a participation rate of 40% of DOT holders in governance activities. The requested funding will cover a total work hour of 200, hourly rate of $20, and server cost of $300.

Retroactive Tip for polkadot & kusama OpenGov Voting Observer Twitter(X) Bot

- **Project Overview**: AwesomeDot team proposed a podcast series to explore technical aspects of the Polkadot ecosystem, focusing on lesser-known projects.
- **Previous Proposal**: Initially requested $333 per video for 6 episodes (Referendum #1128), but revised after community feedback.
- **Current Proposal**: Now asking for $250 per episode for the next 10 episodes, to be completed in two months.
- **Content Focus**: Podcasts cover topics like AI, smart contracts, Polkadot 2.0, and specific projects like Paraspell, RegionX, and DeDot.
- **Platforms**: Available on YouTube, GitHub, website, and Twitter.
- **Cost Breakdown**: Includes research and hosting at $30/hr for 6 hours ($180) and editing/social media costs of $70 per episode.
- **Community Engagement**: Provides visibility to promising but lesser-known projects within the Polkadot ecosystem.
- **Next Steps**: Plan to publish one episode weekly, with a report shared after two months.

AwesomeDot team is asking for $250 per episode for the next 10 episodes of their podcast series, which explores the technical aspects of the Polkadot ecosystem. The project will be completed in the next two months and will cost $2,500 in total.

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### Summary

1. **Event Overview**: A series of workshops and a hackathon aimed at building a developer community for the Polkadot ecosystem in India, starting at IIT Roorkee.

2. **Objectives**: To educate students about Polkadot, foster innovation, and create a sustainable community through a students' collective.

3. **Challenges**: Limited awareness of Polkadot in India, ineffective meetups, and a campus placement culture that overshadows Web3 opportunities.

4. **Solutions**: Hosting workshops and a hackathon at IIT Roorkee, forming a students' collective, and providing mentorship and resources.

5. **Expected Outcomes**: 100-150 participants, 20-30 quality project submissions, and the formation of a self-sustainable incubator for new developers.

6. **Event Details**: Workshops on September 26-27, followed by a hackathon from October 11-13. Includes mentorship, technical support, and prizes.

7. **Team**: Collaboration between Blockseblock and Edgetributors SubDAO, with expertise in hackathon hosting and Polkadot development.

8. **Benefits**: Increased innovation, community engagement, education, and visibility for the Polkadot ecosystem in India.

Blockseblock and Edgetributors SubDAO propose to host a Polkadot hackathon and workshop in IIT Roorkee, India, to build a developer community. The event will feature workshops, a hackathon, and a students' collective to foster learning, knowledge exchange, and competition. The proposal aims to address limited developer awareness, ineffective meetups, tech exposure gaps, campus placement culture, and lagging behind competitors. The event will cost $29,978.18, including a 10% refundable liquidation buffer, and the organizers require 7,383.78 DOT. The workshops will be held on September 26-27, and the hackathon will run from October 11-13.

Polkadot India IIT Roorkee Workshops and Hackathon (1/5)

### AwesomeDOT Podcast Series

- **Platform**: YouTube Channel - [AwesomeDOT](https://www.youtube.com/@Awesome-DOT)
- **GitHub**: [Awesome-DOT on GitHub](https://github.com/haquefardeen/awesome-dot)
- **Website**: [Awesome-DOT Website](https://awesome-dot.com)
- **Twitter/X**: [AwesomeDOT on X](https://x.com/TheAwesomeDOT)

### Podcast Episodes
- **Episode 1**: Exploring AI, Tools & Smart Contracts in Polkadot
- **Episode 2**: Deep Dive into Polkadot Testing Suite
- **Episode 3**: Exploring Polkadot 2.0 with Dr. RadhaKrishna Dasari
- **Episode 4**: Deep Dive into Coretime Marketplace with RegionX
- **Episode 5**: Building a Better Polkadot Client: The DeDot Story with Thang
- **Episode 6**: Connecting the DOTs for XCM: Paraspell’s Polkadot Journey with Dušan
- **Episode 7**: Diving into Kagome and Polkadot Host Diversity

### Impact
- **Twitter/X Stats**: Impressions: 22,100
- **Engagement**: Growing community engagement with increasing followers and interactions.

### Funding Request
- **Amount**: $333 per episode for six episodes, totaling approximately 448 DOT.
- **Purpose**: Covers production, editing, social media promotion, and hosting costs.

### Mission
- **Goal**: Highlight lesser-known projects and foster a connected, informed Polkadot community.

WHO: The AwesomeDot team.

WHAT: Requesting retroactive funding for six additional episodes of their podcast series dedicated to exploring the technical aspects of the Polkadot ecosystem.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $333 per episode, totaling approximately 448 DOT, to cover production, editing, social media promotion, and hosting costs.

Retroactive Tip to AwesomeDot Team for high quality technical podcasts

- The author has been actively involved in Polkadot community activities from January to August 2024.
- Their work includes investigation, news dissemination, meme creation, and community communication.
- They have achieved significant engagement metrics on their X account, including over 1.9 million visualizations and 100,125 interactions.
- The author emphasizes the importance of decentralized voting and aims to increase community participation in OpenGov voting.
- They request a tip of 888 DOT to support their ongoing initiatives.
- The author calls for community support to foster a more informed and engaged Polkadot community.
- They acknowledge the need to protect the ecosystem from proposals that focus more on marketing than meaningful development.
- The author suggests that transparency and integrity are crucial for the community's future.

WHO: The author is seeking support from the Polkadot community. 

WHAT: The author has been working on investigating, disseminating news, creating memes, communicating with the community, and participating in discussions to enhance engagement and promote awareness about Polkadot and its governance system. 

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: The author is requesting a tip of 888 DOT. The timeframe is from January to August 2024. No specific resources mentioned.

Support for Investigative Work and Communication Initiatives in Polkadot

### DOTUI: Drafting the Future of Polkadot UI/UX

**Overview:**
- DOTUI aims to create a design system for cross-platform applications in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- The project focuses on drafting essential UI components and a prototype template.

**Objectives:**
- Develop basic UI components that reflect Polkadot's aesthetic.
- Design a simple template with onboarding views and an NFT dashboard.
- Engage the community for feedback and direction.

**Design Concept:**
- Explore a "frosted material" design with Polkadot's signature pink.
- Use 'Unbounded' for headings and 'Inter' for body text.

**Timeline:**
- 5-7 weeks to draft components, create a prototype, and gather community feedback.

**Outcomes:**
- Draft UI components and a basic prototype for community review.
- A forum post to gather insights for a more detailed proposal.

**Next Steps:**
- Develop a refined design system based on community feedback.
- Expand components and template views.
- Plan detailed implementation strategies and resource allocation.

WHO: DOTUI project team

WHAT: Draft essential UI components and a template for DOTUI, a general-purpose design system targeting cross-platform applications within the Polkadot ecosystem.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: 5-7 weeks to accomplish preliminary goals. A more detailed proposal will be developed based on community feedback.

DOTUI: Polkadot UI/UX Design System Draft

### Summary of the Proposal

- A proposal was initially passed but failed to execute due to a parameter error. The proposers are requesting a re-vote with the correct parameters.
- The proposal seeks compensation for research on Solidity smart contract tooling, which aims to help the Parity Smart Contract team and Ethereum developers transition to Polkadot.
- The research was conducted by two people over three working days, costing approximately $2,400 in total, but the proposers are requesting $1,900.
- The research is believed to have significant value for the Parity team and future developers working on Solidity tooling for Polkadot.
- A full report and additional context on smart contracts in Polkadot are available for review.
- The inspiration for the proposal came from discussions with Alex from the Parity Smart Contract team, who supports the need for this work.
- The proposers thank the community for recognizing their work and hope for continued support.

The proposal requests compensation of 1900 USD for 2 people who spent 3 working days researching solidity smart contract tooling for Polkadot. The value generated is significant for Parity smart contract team and future Polkadot tooling. The full report can be found in the provided link. The proposal has been inspired by the discussion with Alex from Parity smart contract team.

(Already passed as 1072, but didn't execute) Solidity smart contract tooling - research for AssetHub/Plaza

Bye 😉

### Summary of Saimon's Contributions to Polkadot

- **Activities**: Organized 7 in-person and 2 online events in 4 cities across 2 countries.
- **Participants**: Engaged over 100 developers and involved 2 protocols directly.
- **Presentations**: Showcased Polkadot resources to companies and chambers of commerce.
- **Projects**: Highlighted 5 projects in a hackathon with potential for acceleration.
- **Duration**: Contributed for 6 months to expand Polkadot's presence in key sectors.
- **Team**: Collaborated with Angi, Audi, and Juana for logistical and promotional support.
- **Future Plans**: Scheduled events in Germany, Switzerland, Spain, and Peru.

Saimon, Senior Ambassador and candidate for the new program, proposes a tip for retroactive contributions made in various activities involving community development, business development, and developer activities during the last 6 months and Peru and other countries. The proposal includes compensation for Angi, Audi, and Juana for their extraordinary collaboration. The team has promoted national and international Polkadot activities and has upcoming events in Germany, Switzerland, Spain, and Peru. No specific price or timeframe is mentioned.

Retroactive tip by 6 months at Polkadot Peru and international activities

- The tip was given to prevent the Polkadot Treasury from paying a scammer $10,000 per month.
- The problem was initially identified.
- The person spent time talking to various people in the ecosystem to confirm they had never dealt with Michiko.
- There was a risk of reputational damage if the person was wrong, but they were not.
- Without these steps, the Treasury could have lost money to a scammer.

Leemo proposes a tip for identifying a potential scammer in the Polkadot ecosystem, which prevented the Treasury from paying $10,000 per month. No specific WHO, WHAT, price, timeframe, or resources mentioned.

Tip for exposing Michiko Watanabe

- Polkadot is the main sponsor of **Coinfest Asia**, a big Web3 festival in Asia happening in August.
- Polkadot is also part of other events in the same week, like the Bali Blockchain Summit and a hackathon.
- Lucy Coulden was just chosen as a Head Ambassador (HA), but HAs don't have money yet for salaries or projects.
- Lucy would be very helpful at these events, talking about Polkadot and helping with the hackathon and a dinner for investors.
- Lucy needs money for a flight, hotel, food, and other costs, which add up to about $4,000.

Polkadot proposes to cover travel expenses, lodging, per diem, and compensation for Head Ambassador Lucy Coulden to attend Coinfest Asia in Indonesia from August 22-23. The total cost is estimated to be around $3,900.

Tip for HA Lucy Coulden to cover expenses at Coinfest Asia

### Summary of Saimon's Contributions

- **Activities**: Conducted 5 events in 4 cities across 2 countries.
- **Developers**: Engaged over 100 developers in substrate-based resources.
- **Protocol**: Directly participated in a protocol and presented Polkadot resources to companies and chambers of commerce.
- **Hackathon**: Highlighted 5 projects in a hackathon with potential for acceleration.
- **Duration**: Worked for 6 months to benefit the network.
- **Workshops**: Delivered workshops on blockchain and Rust, including deploying smart contracts using Moonbeam.
- **Meetups**: Organized meetups for developers and entrepreneurs, focusing on Polkadot technology.
- **Hackathon Projects**: Featured projects included Chaintrust, Qeto, and Lezgo, with repositories available on GitHub.

WHO: Saimon, with Angi, Audi, and Juana.

WHAT: Proposal to tip for contributions made in various activities involving community development, business development, and developer activities.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Ecosystem agent tip for Saimon contributions - Developer, Community and Business

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Referenda Big 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 250 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.

[31] Origin: BigTipper