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

small_spender

- Decentralized object storage helps replace traditional storage solutions.
- MinIO is a fast and reliable storage option that works well with many cloud systems.
- Acurast offers a decentralized cloud that can use MinIO for true decentralized storage.
- The goal is to set up MinIO in Acurast's cloud so developers can use it easily.
- Acurast runs on smartphones instead of large data centers, making it unique.
- It allows users to run secure apps without sacrificing speed or privacy.
- Acurast has many phones connected and has processed over 200 million transactions.

Deciding

Decentralized object storage that seamlessly slots into place, replacing centralized solutions, is still hard to come by. MinIO (<a href="https://min.io/),">https://min.io/),</a> a high-performance and S3-compatible object storage, is already an established standard available on every public cloud, every Kubernetes distribution, private cloud, and the edge.
By activating the storage of Acurast&rsquo;s (<a href="https://acurast.com/">https://acurast.com/</a>) worldwide decentralized Cloud combined with MinIO, not only can Polkadot-native projects leverage true decentralized storage, but enterprises are also enabled to simply switch from their existing setup to a decentralized one.
<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i3KUP3SRIw0nMHr59r2NoaNOGCyLyk5M/view?usp=sharing">View full proposal</a>
Context of the Proposal 
The main goal is to build out the MVP integration for MinIO to be run in Acurast&rsquo;s decentralized compute environment and making it accessible to developers.
<ul>
<li>MVP integration of MinIO object storage in Acurast&rsquo;s decentralized compute environment</li>
<li>Creation of storage buckets and configurable access control</li>
<li>Configuration and development in making MinIO exposable through Acurast native P2P layer</li>
<li>Benchmarking of required replications and estimated costs per GB storage on Acurast&rsquo;s network</li>
<li>Testing and detailed developer documentation with detailed developer examples of how to access MinIO in Acurast&rsquo;s compute environment</li>
</ul>
About Acurast 
Acurast is the first decentralized verifiable compute network powered by phones.
Acurast is redefining compute by utilizing billions of smartphones &ndash; no data centers required. This verifiable, scalable, and confidential compute network enables users to run secure applications on decentralized infrastructure at scale&mdash;without compromising speed or privacy.
By leveraging these phones with their Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) in combination of a Polkadot-powered blockchain, Acurast is perfectly suited for running mission critical workloads with high-security requirements. With over 50,000+ phones onboarded worldwide on its incentivized testnet on Kusama with over 200M transactions processed.

Decentralized High Performance Object Storage (MinIO)

- The Polkadot upgrade to v1.1.2 accidentally stopped three staking accounts from getting rewards.
- A proposal was made to pay back these accounts for the missed rewards.
- The issue was discussed by a developer in the Polkadot Forum.
- A fix came with a later upgrade, v1.4.0, which corrected the problem for one account.
- Each account missed out on different amounts of rewards due to this issue.
- The affected accounts had varying last rewards and average annual percentages.
- The rewards for the three accounts that need to be reimbursed are 1,603.46 DOT, 587.11 DOT, and 1,313.76 DOT.

SUMMARY
The Polkadot runtime upgrade to v1.1.2 introduced an unintentional breaking change that prevented three staking accounts from receiving staking rewards across multiple eras. This proposal seeks to reimburse these accounts for the rewards they should have earned for backing validators and securing the network.
The process was detailed by core developer gpestana in multiple articles compiled in the following Polkadot Forum post:
<a href="https://forum.polkadot.network/t/recover-corrupted-staking-ledgers-in-polkadot-and-kusama/9796">Recover corrupted Staking ledgers in Polkadot and Kusama</a>
The referendum could not be proposed until the runtime upgrade to v1.4.0, which corrected the balance state of one of the affected accounts (<a href="https://github.com/polkadot-fellows/runtimes/pull/538">PR 538</a>).
TIMELINE
<ul>
<li>2024-02-19 Breaking change introduced in runtime upgrade v1.1.2</li>
<li>2024-03-15 Hotfix on runtime upgrade to v1.1.3.</li>
<li>2024-10-15 Runtime upgrade to v1.3.3 set the correct ledger/stash status.</li>
<li>2025-02-26 The balance issue for one of the accounts was corrected on runtime v.1.4.0.</li>
</ul>
PROPOSAL DETAILS
Each account faced a unique situation, and the analysis took into account the bonded funds at the time rewards ceased, the number of eras the payee account went without receiving rewards, and the average APY during that period.
Below is the information for each affected account:
&nbsp;
Affected account: 138fZsNu67JFtiiWc1eWK2Ev5jCYT6ZirZM288tf99CUHk8K
<ul>
<li>Payee account: 12YcbjN5cvqM63oK7WMhNtpTQhtCrrUr4ntzqqrJ4EijvDE8</li>
<li>Last era with rewards: <a href="https://polkadot.subscan.io/extrinsic/20169733-4?event=20169733-1224">1400</a></li>
<li>Last bonded balance before not receiving rewards (DOT): 8,556</li>
<li>Last era with no rewards: <a href="https://polkadot.subscan.io/extrinsic/23007919-2?event=23007919-627">1597</a></li>
<li>Eras without rewards: 197</li>
<li>Average APY during that period (%): 17.18</li>
<li>Missing rewards (DOT): 1,603.46</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Affected account: 15bt67qghz8hJxCUPgAXmzVxUBHLpPN41RVm2nwMFyLWByVE
<ul>
<li>Payee account: 15bt67qghz8hJxCUPgAXmzVxUBHLpPN41RVm2nwMFyLWByVE</li>
<li>Last era with rewards: 1646 During era 1526, the stash account 14kwUJW6rtjTVW3RusMecvTfDqjEMAt8W159jAGBJqPrwwvC was <a href="https://polkadot.subscan.io/extrinsic/21972815-4?event=21972815-77">wrongly scored with 0</a> in the 'voterlist'. However, the account 15bt67 kept receiving rewards until era 1646. During era 1683, the account 14kwUJ 'voterlist' score <a href="https://polkadot.subscan.io/extrinsic/24214751-3?event=24214751-64">was updated</a> and the same account started to receive rewards at era 1684.</li>
<li>Last bonded balance before not receiving rewards (DOT): 4,261</li>
<li>Last era with no rewards: 1683</li>
<li>Eras without rewards: 37</li>
<li>Average APY during that period (%): 12.93</li>
<li>Missing rewards (DOT): 587.11</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Affected account: 12gmcL9eej9jRBFT26vZLF4b7aAe4P9aEYHGHFzJdmf5arPi
<ul>
<li>Payee account: 12gmcL9eej9jRBFT26vZLF4b7aAe4P9aEYHGHFzJdmf5arPi</li>
<li>Last era with rewards: <a href="https://polkadot.subscan.io/extrinsic/20198278-3?event=20198278-112">1402</a></li>
<li>Last bonded balance before not receiving rewards (DOT): 7,110</li>
<li>Last era with no rewards: 1613</li>
<li>Eras without rewards: 211</li>
<li>Average APY during that period (%): 16.96</li>
<li>Missing rewards (DOT): 1,313.76</li>
</ul>

Reimbursement for corrupted staking ledgers

- The Berlin Taxi campaign is a project to advertise Polkadot using taxis in Berlin.
- It started in April 2024 and will last for 3 months, with 70 taxis showing Polkadot logos and QR codes.
- The campaign targets Berlin residents, tech companies, and conference attendees.
- They are asking for 8265 DOT (about $49,500) to cover costs like ads, design, and fees.
- If approved, the funds will be used to pay for the campaign and any extra money will be returned.
- The campaign can be renewed for another 3 months after it ends.
- The goal is to raise awareness about Polkadot in Berlin and beyond.

Approved

CultureDot proposes to renew the Berlin Taxi campaign for 3 months, branding 70 taxis with Polkadot name, logo and QR code, targeting Berlin residents, tech companies/startups, and conference attendees. They request 8265 DOT ($49,500 USD) at a price of $6.00 to cover the ad campaign, graphic design, agency fee, maintenance fee, and incidentals/misc. Any DOT sold above $6.00 will be returned, and any price deviation below $6.00 will be requested retroactively. Funds will be immediately converted to USD/EUR to pay vendors for their services.

PREMATURE UN-NOTE OF PREIMAGE - BERLIN TAXI - REFILL #1 - WILL NOT EXECUTE

TimedOut

We will be submitting the new proposal with all the feedback.

Please vote NAY

- The Polkadot community is proposing a project to create a new website for Polkadot Cloud.
- This website will showcase the services Polkadot Cloud offers, like data storage and execution.
- There is a need for a dedicated site because other major cloud platforms do not mention Polkadot.
- The new website will help attract businesses and developers interested in using Polkadot Cloud.
- Polkadot Cloud aims to be a strong competitor against big companies like Google Cloud and AWS.
- The first phase of the project includes making a user-friendly website with information about cloud services and case studies.
- The project is important right now as many competitors are moving into the Web3 space.

Rejected

Hello Polkadot community!
We are pleased to propose the Polkadot Cloud Website Development Project, an initiative focused on developing a state-of-the-art platform showcasing the extensive suite of services offered by Polkadot Cloud (e.g., execution, settlement, data availability, object storage).
<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xUdoQ14Tn5DUczAjkaN_bqK-4ikDWwB1/view?usp=sharing">View full proposal</a>
<img src="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/optimized/2X/4/4b01a425ee7d8cb84c70622f0838f15ac2b56582_2_1220x1000.jpeg" alt="|624x511" />
<h3>Problem + Solution</h3>
Decentralized cloud platforms like Akash and Spheron are quickly gaining traction, while major incumbents like Google's Web3 Cloud Portal fail to mention Polkadot entirely. No dedicated, well-designed platform exists for developers or enterprises to explore Polkadot Cloud offerings, limiting visibility and adoption.
To maintain its competitive edge, Polkadot needs a dedicated website that clearly communicates its cloud infrastructure, capabilities, and advantages to developers, enterprises, and the broader Web3 ecosystem. With approval of this referendum, we will build a world-class digital presence that cements Polkadot's leadership in decentralized cloud solutions &mdash; ensuring Polkadot Cloud remains top of mind.
<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xUdoQ14Tn5DUczAjkaN_bqK-4ikDWwB1/view?usp=sharing">View full proposal</a>
<h3>Why a Dedicated Cloud Website?</h3>
🔹 Enterprise Adoption &ndash; Attracts businesses &amp; devs exploring Web3 cloud solutions.
🔹 Tangible Reality &ndash; Turns Polkadot Cloud from concept &rarr; real, actionable product.
🔹 Competitive Edge &ndash; Positions Polkadot as the leading decentralized cloud.
🔹 Decentralization &ndash; Reduces dependency on a single website/controller.
<img src="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/original/2X/0/0a745c74eb8710d0416bc6735623eece5cde2e17.jpeg" alt="|624x312" />
<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xUdoQ14Tn5DUczAjkaN_bqK-4ikDWwB1/view?usp=sharing">View full proposal</a>
<h3>What is Polkadot Cloud?</h3>
Polkadot Cloud is the next-gen decentralized cloud for Web3 builders&mdash;offering execution, settlement, data availability, object storage, and more to rival Web2 giants like AWS &amp; Google Cloud. By leveraging the Polkadot Cloud, developers can deploy any Web3 application easily, affordably, and at scale.
<h4>🌐 <a href="https://polkadot.cloud/">Polkadot.cloud</a> intends to serve as the official portal for:</h4>
✔️ Cloud services overview &amp; enterprise case studies
✔️ Coretime/blockspace reservations
✔️ Performance metrics &amp; comparisons
✔️ Enterprise/developer onboarding
To learn about the differences between Polkadot Cloud and Polkadot Hub, <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xUdoQ14Tn5DUczAjkaN_bqK-4ikDWwB1/view?usp=sharing">read the full proposal</a>.
<img src="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/original/2X/6/61c08bf6813b5d18e051502120cc97d4c70fa411.jpeg" alt="|624x312" />
<h3>Team &amp; Support</h3>
👨&zwj;💻 Flez (PM/Designer) &ndash; Polkadot UX Bounty Curator, Serial Founder, Designer @ flez.xyz
🛠️ Advisors: Ross &amp; Joel &ndash; Official Polkadot Staking Dashboard team funded by OpenGov
👏 Liked by: Shawn T &ndash; Polkadot Lead Developer &amp; original proposer of Cloud concept
❤️ Community rallying on X: Post teasing Polkadot Cloud project <a href="https://x.com/iamflez/status/1893674753996550552">received well</a>
<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xUdoQ14Tn5DUczAjkaN_bqK-4ikDWwB1/view?usp=sharing">View full proposal</a>
<h3>Phase 1 Deliverables (MVP)</h3>
✅ Fully responsive, state-of-the-art website
✅ CMS for exploring Polkadot Cloud services
✅ Interactive performance charts showcasing tech capabilities
✅ Case studies per industry (e.g., Mythos, HydraDX, Phala)
✅ Coretime/blockspace access (via RegionX)
✅ Localization support
<h3>Sneak peek</h3>
💦 Splash Page Preview: <a href="https://polkadot.cloud/">Visit polkadot.cloud</a>
<img src="https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/polkadot2/original/2X/b/b620a47a86f7267fa1e9734595c57c6562789e1b.jpeg" alt="|624x312" />
<h3>Why Now?</h3>
🔸 Buzz around Polkadot Cloud is growing rapidly&mdash;but no tangible offering exists today.
🔸 Google Cloud, AWS, etc are moving into Web3&mdash;but they aren't including Polkadot.
🔸 Akash &amp; Spheron are gaining traction in the decentralized/web3 cloud space.
🔸 Polkadot Cloud needs a strong presence to defend its leadership position.
<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xUdoQ14Tn5DUczAjkaN_bqK-4ikDWwB1/view?usp=sharing">View full proposal</a>

Polkadot Cloud Website Development (Phase 1: Q2 2025)

- The Open Web Academy is working on a new project to improve education about blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI).
- They plan to create a scientific paper and run workshops to teach people about using AI on the Polkadot blockchain.
- Their team includes experts with experience in technology and education.
- They have done many activities, like courses and hackathons, to help people learn about blockchain.
- The project aims to make sure that AI is efficient and secure on blockchains.
- Open Web Academy wants to help Spanish-speaking communities learn more about this technology.
- They have a budget plan and will be working together with a research center in Mexico.

Hello, Polakdot Family. You may remember us, at the beginning of the year we launched an educational proposal that received rich feedback from the entire Polakdot community in its different media.
Since then we have continued exploring the ecosystem and we have spoken with actors in the ecosystem to improve and pivot our initiative and now we have embodied it as a professional research, with an allied research center and 2 experts in technological development, and we have also added a factor that is in trend: Artificial intelligence.
📌 If you want to see the complete proposal in a document, with all the links and graphic material, visit this link:&nbsp;
<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MikliyX_XDuipVsCQztzpTLl8PiupVvYII1rSMuvVYA/edit?tab=t.0">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MikliyX_XDuipVsCQztzpTLl8PiupVvYII1rSMuvVYA/edit?tab=t.0</a>
📌 If you want to see our past proposal, visit this link:
<a href="https://../post/2663">https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/post/2663</a>
&nbsp;
<h1>Context of the proposal</h1>
The Open Web Academy organization has carried out educational activities focused on the creation of new blockchain solutions that allow the ecosystem to grow.
Throughout the life of the organization, it has been noted for carrying out offline and in-person activities to increase blockchain software developers, through workshops, courses, hackathons and educational content. Open Web Academy has managed to incorporate more than 3K participants.
Open Web Academy is characterized by being a chain-agonistic organization, which has led us to experiment with protocols such as Ethereum, BNB Chain, ICP, Optimism, Arbitrum and Vara Network, as well as NEAR Protocol where we have had our greatest impact, generating educational plans directly for the NEAR foundation and the "NEAR Dev Hub" developer circle. Some of the most relevant activities that validate our methods are:
<ul>
<li>Educational content: in this category, the creation, planning and execution of 3 certification courses that teach and endorse knowledge in different branches of the NEAR protocol such as:</li>
<li><a href="https://gov.near.org/t/near-certified-architect-ncar-design-by-owa/23692">Certified Architect</a>,</li>
<li><a href="https://gov.near.org/t/near-certified-aurora-developer-ncad-design-by-owa/23830">Certified AURORA Developer</a>,</li>
<li><a href="https://gov.near.org/t/near-certified-game-developer-ncgd-design-by-owa/23894">Certified Game Developer</a>,</li>
<li><a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkwvyg8hchrtMRl4MALYloxZ1QLzorYRk">OWA LIVE</a></li>
<li><a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkwvyg8hchru5HOCZJyvZKf9RXQ4xwkkn">&ldquo;Montando nodos en NEAR&rdquo;</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://youtu.be/qvKBRGLzxts">Smart Contract Construction</a> - Live session to guide you through the technical parameters of creating smart contracts with NEAR. (Funded by marketing DAO).</li>
<li><a href="https://gov.near.org/t/approved-open-web-house-hackathon-in-the-mexican-pacific-ocean/29391">Hackathon Open Web House PV Supported by NEAR:</a> Hackathon oriented to build solutions in NEAR Protocol held in Puerto Vallarta Mexico.</li>
<li><a href="https://gov.near.org/t/approved-open-web-house-hackathon-in-guadalajara-mexico/32694">Hackathon Open Web House GDL Supported by NEAR:</a> Hackathon oriented to build solutions in NEAR Protocol held in Guadalajara Mexico.</li>
<li><a href="https://gov.near.org/t/report-open-web-house-monterrey-mexico/34795">Hackathon Open Web House MTY Supported by NEAR:</a> Hackathon oriented to build solutions in NEAR Protocol held in Monterrey Mexico.</li>
<li><a href="https://near.social/devhub.near/widget/app?page=post&amp;id=2168">Hackathon Open Web House CDMX Supported by Hackbox:</a> Hackathon oriented to build solutions in BOS and NEAR Protocol held in Mexico City, Mexico and virtual way.</li>
<li>Run 6 x <a href="https://near.social/devhub.near/widget/app?page=post&amp;id=2168">BOS Certified Developer Bootcamp</a>.<a href="https://near.org/devhub.near/widget/app?page=post&amp;id=2516">Look at the results obtained here</a> and see the <a href="https://near.org/devhub.near/widget/app?page=post&amp;id=1118">last proposal </a>here</li>
</ul>
Our team sees Polkadot as the ideal platform to develop our blockchain solutions. We are attracted by its interoperability, scalability, and the flexibility that Substrate offers to create custom blockchains tailored to our needs. We also value its inclusive approach, which makes the process easier for us thanks to pre-configured tools, accessible documentation, and an active community willing to collaborate. With the support of initiatives such as Web3 Foundation Grants and the educational resources available, we feel that Polkadot allows us to innovate and develop projects at a lower cost and with greater efficiency.
At Open Web Academy, we are proud to have Mexican Collective (<a href="https://x.com/PolkadotMexico_)">https://x.com/PolkadotMexico_)</a> , Community on Polkadot, as a key ally. Together, we work to promote blockchain education and innovation, focusing on empowering individuals and organizations to leverage the potential of Polkadot's ecosystem.
Our team includes:
<ul>
<li>
Ph. D Ansel Rodr&iacute;guez Gonz&aacute;lez: 20 years of experience in applied technologies. Researcher member of the National System of Researchers (SNI) in Mexico. Conducts research in the areas of data analysis and artificial intelligence. Specialized in machine learning and pattern recognition. +37 papers on AI and data mining. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dsoodion/details/experience/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/dsoodion/details/experience/</a>
</li>
<li>
Eric Estrada: Project manager, 15 years of experience in leading big tech projects and education lead in Open Web Academy. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-fernando-estrada-gonzalez-32028153/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-fernando-estrada-gonzalez-32028153/</a> <a href="https://x.com/EricEstrada84">https://x.com/EricEstrada84</a>
</li>
<li>
Ph. D Luz Margarita Saucedo: Consultant and specialist in the design of online training spaces and in the field of Web 3, 23 years in design and delivery of university education. Education leader at ICP Mexico and NEAR Hispano <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/luz-margarita-saucedo-monarque-11309123/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/luz-margarita-saucedo-monarque-11309123/</a> <a href="https://x.com/luzmargaritas">https://x.com/luzmargaritas</a>
</li>
<li>
Zaida Nieto: engineer in business management, web3 enthusiast, social media manager, and communications lead in Open Web Academy. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/zaida-nieto-b2259625a/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/zaida-nieto-b2259625a/</a> <a href="https://x.com/freyjxh">https://x.com/freyjxh</a>
</li>
<li>
Alan Estrada: Business developer and co-founder of web 3.0 projects at NEAR, Ethereum, BNB Chain and Vara network. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alannetwork/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alannetwork/</a> <a href="https://x.com/alannetwork_">https://x.com/alannetwork_</a>
</li>
<li>
Irving Cancino: IT engineer,Technology teacher, Google Lv2 Professor and technological project coordinator at Open Web Academy <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/irving-cancino/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/irving-cancino/</a> <a href="https://x.com/_Irvinggg">https://x.com/_Irvinggg</a>
</li>
<li>
Yair Nava: Backend developer with experience in RUST and Solidity, mentor of technical workshops <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/irving-yair-nava-hern%C3%A1ndez-5973b7225/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/irving-yair-nava-hern%C3%A1ndez-5973b7225/</a> <a href="https://x.com/IrvingYairNava1">https://x.com/IrvingYairNava1</a>
</li>
<li>
Luis Daniel Mendez: Front end developer, expert in Blockchain Operating System, developer using Vara Network and technical content creator about web3 <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-daniel-mendez-castellanos-5b1418254/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-daniel-mendez-castellanos-5b1418254/</a> <a href="https://x.com/syi2166">https://x.com/syi2166</a>
</li>
</ul>
Our social networks
<ul>
<li>Website: <a href="https://ow.academy/">https://ow.academy</a></li>
<li>Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@openwebacademy">Open Web Academy - YouTube</a></li>
<li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/openwebacademy_">https://twitter.com/openwebacademy_</a></li>
<li>Telegram: <a href="https://t.me/openwebhouse">Telegram: Contact @openwebhouse</a></li>
<li>Discord: <a href="https://discord.com/invite/ekZy68tm5c">Open Web Academy</a></li>
<li>Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@owa_academy">Open Web Academy &ndash; Medium</a></li>
<li>Github: <a href="https://github.com/open-web-academy">Open Web Academy &middot; GitHub</a></li>
<li>Tiktok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@openwebacademy">owa (@openwebacademy) | TikTok</a></li>
</ul>
<h1>Problem statement</h1>
The growing demand for AI infrastructure requires robust, scalable, and secure systems, but many traditional solutions come with high costs, centralization risks, and vulnerabilities in data management. Blockchains offer a decentralized and transparent alternative for handling storage, processing, and data validation in AI, but not all chains are suitable for these tasks. Researching and comparing blockchains helps identify those with the best performance, interoperability, and sustainability, ensuring that AI infrastructure remains efficient, reliable, and resilient to failures or manipulation.
<h2>Activities proposal</h2>
<ul>
<li>Create a scientific paper about the performance of implementing AI on the Polkadot blockchain</li>
<li>Research and Literature Review
<ul>
<li>Review previous papers on AI in blockchain.</li>
<li>Research the architecture and capabilities of Polkadot.</li>
<li>Analyze existing benchmarks of AI on blockchains.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Defining the Theoretical Framework
<ul>
<li>Explain how AI functions in decentralized environments.</li>
<li>Describe Polkadot&rsquo;s architecture and ecosystem (parachains, relay chain, etc.).</li>
<li>Compare Polkadot with other blockchains in terms of AI performance.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Experiment Design and Development
<ul>
<li>Define key performance metrics (latency, throughput, computational costs).</li>
<li>Select tools and AI models to implement.</li>
<li>Choose the appropriate parachain or smart contract framework within Polkadot.</li>
<li>Implement a practical AI use case on Polkadot.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Execution and Data Collection
<ul>
<li>Deploy and test the solution in testnets or controlled environments.</li>
<li>Measure performance under different conditions.</li>
<li>Compare results with centralized solutions or other blockchains.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Analysis and Discussion of Results
<ul>
<li>Evaluate the advantages and limitations of Polkadot for AI.</li>
<li>Compare with existing benchmarks.</li>
<li>Discuss practical implications and future improvements.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Paper Writing
<ul>
<li>Structure the document following scientific standards (abstract, introduction, methodology, results, discussion, conclusion, references).</li>
<li>Ensure clarity and coherence in the argumentation.</li>
<li>Include graphs, tables, and references to support findings.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Review and Publication
<ul>
<li>Conduct internal or external peer review.</li>
<li>Adjust based on received feedback.</li>
<li>Submit to conferences, journals, or academic platforms.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Instructional design for teaching the Polkadot workshop</li>
<li>Promotion and engagement activities with those interested in the bootcamp</li>
<li>Run the Polkadot Workshop x4</li>
<li>Evaluation of deliverables and feedback to participants</li>
<li>Office Hours sessions to ensure learning and 1:1 support with technical questions</li>
<li>Free-to-use content on the Open Web Academy LMS platform</li>
<li>Activation and promotion on Open Web Academy social networks about the bootcamp</li>
</ul>
Research on the Efficiency of AI Models on the Polkadot Blockchain
Open Web Academy has established an agreement with the Center for Scientific Research and Higher Education of Ensenada (<a href="https://www.cicese.edu.mx/">CICESE</a>), one of the leading research centers in Mexico, to collaborate on the creation of educational content related to artificial intelligence and the development of scientific research in this field. As part of this alliance, the proposal includes the creation of a scientific paper titled "Computational Efficiency of AI Models on the Polkadot Blockchain", which aims to compare the execution of artificial intelligence models on and off the blockchain, evaluating costs and processing times.
Thanks to this collaboration, we have the participation of highly qualified experts and mentors, ensuring both the quality of the course and the rigor of the study, providing a practical and innovative approach to AI and blockchain.
<h2>Polkadot Workshop</h2>
Participants will learn to develop, test, and deploy smart contracts on the Rootstock network, leveraging its compatibility with Ethereum and its security aligned with Bitcoin. Through a hands-on session, they will explore the protocol's tools for executing and securing smart contracts in an on-chain environment. Ideal for developers looking to specialize in building decentralized solutions on Rootstock.
<h3>Topics</h3>
<ul>
<li>Operation of the Polkadot blokchain</li>
<li>Smart contract development</li>
<li>Smart contract auditing</li>
<li>Creation of artificial intelligence agents on Polkadot</li>
<li>Exploration of its governance and creation of 100% on-chain projects</li>
</ul>
<h2>Value proposal.&nbsp;</h2>
<ul>
<li>100% Spanish content for Latin communities</li>
<li>Content created by technical staff with experience in blockchain and support of digital marketing specialists.</li>
<li>Stakeholder monitoring in collective development study groups.</li>
<li>Personalized monitoring of growing projects</li>
<li>Institutional alliances in Mexico and alliances with Spanish-speaking blockchain communities.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Focus on Polkadot</h2>
The Open Web Academy team has already analyzed the educational content that Polkadot offers for AI development. Currently, our development team is testing and experimenting with its technology to explore how AI models can be integrated into Polkadot's ecosystem. We believe it is essential to align our content with existing resources to train more Spanish-speaking professionals, covering both foundational and advanced topics on AI deployment, optimization, and security within the Polkadot network.
<h2>Target Audience&nbsp;</h2>
Fullstack developers, solidity developers, general devs, university students and IT professionals and experts developers
<h2>KPIs</h2>
<ul>
<li>25 example deployment of participants to testnet</li>
<li>5 participant projects launch to mainnet</li>
<li>30 participants in each workshop (120 participants in total)</li>
<li>15 office hour sessions.</li>
<li>10x attendees per office hours session</li>
<li>1x scientific paper in English issued by a SNI level 3 researcher in Mexico</li>
<li>1x Polkadot Workshop syllabus, to provide the pedagogical principles of certification</li>
<li>5x Slides and graphic material used in certifications</li>
<li>15x Recordings of sessions</li>
<li>1x pack of multimedia material to promote certifications.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Budget</h2>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Tasks</th>
<th>Hours required</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Operations and management</td>
<td>90</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Research on the Efficiency of AI Models on the Polkadot Blockchain</td>
<td>510</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Workshop Lectures Design</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Run 4x Workshop Instruction</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Office Hours</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Analysis of final results, evaluation of participants and reports</td>
<td>18</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Total Hours</td>
<td>678</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
(25 USD/hour)
Grand total: $16,950.00 USD
<h2>Timeline</h2>
In this section you can see the times established for this proposal
<a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14HBLIBu0XsYo_EDxQcqk1pTLPpfDN5TUuYsmnGBaDPc/edit?usp=sharing">Polkadot proposal - Gantt Diagram</a>

Research about Computational Efficiency of AI Models on the Polkadot Blockchain + Workshops

Statescan is a tool for exploring certain blockchain networks. Here are some key points about it:

- It started in 2021 and helps people track Polkadot, Kusama, and other related chains.
- Statescan is open source, which means anyone can see and use its code for free.
- It is used by many different blockchain projects, including Nexus, Litentry, and Crust.
- The tool needs servers and a domain to work properly, costing around €3,051 in total for 18 months.
- Maintenance work involves keeping the servers running smoothly and fixing any issues that arise.
- There are plans for new features, which would cost $6,400 to develop.
- The total estimated cost for everything is around $67,051.

Executed

[Statescan](https://github.com/opensquare-network/statescan-v2) is an explorer solution for substrate based chains. We have been serving polkadot/kusama and related chains since 2021. Compared to explorers like subscan, it provides a 100% open source and low cost candidate for ecosystem projects.

Besides polkadot system chains, followings chains has adopted statescan as their explores:  Hyperbridge([Nexus](https://nexus.statescan.io/), [gargantua](https://gargantua.statescan.io/)), [Heima(Litentry)](https://heima.statescan.io/), [Invarch](https://invarch.statescan.io/), [Polimec](https://polimec.statescan.io/), [Laos](https://laos.statescan.io/),, [Crust](https://crust.statescan.io/), [Shadow](https://shadow.statescan.io/), [Tangle](https://tangle.statescan.io/), [Tanssi testnet](https://stagelight.statescan.io/), [Argon](https://argon.statescan.io/). There are also projects who deployed statescan by theirselves like [Subsocial](https://explorer.subsocial.network) and [Edgeware](https://edgscan.ink).


## Infrastructure

| Items      | Details                       | per month | Months | Total  |
|--------------|-------------------------------|-----------|--------|--------|
| Servers | 8 servers + 1.3TB volume | €157.12     | 18      | €2828 |
| Domain | 1 io domain |-     | 18      | $89.78 |
| Total |  | -    | 18      | $3051 |


## Maintenance

The maintenance work mainly includes:

- Server deployment maintenance: daily server monitor, upgrading products versions, emergency handling, etc.
- Codebase maintenance: code refactor, bug fixes, UI tweaks, dependency upgrading, etc.

Please check the [changelog](https://github.com/opensquare-network/statescan-v2/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md) and [commits](https://github.com/opensquare-network/statescan-v2/commits/main/) for more details. We will request 5 FTE days equivalent work per month.

## Common features development

| Item        | Workload            | Cost   |
|-------------|-------------------|--------|
| Support EVM transactions indexing and fronted page, check [issue #974](https://github.com/opensquare-network/statescan-v2/issues/974) | 1 FTE * 1 week, 40 hrs | $3,200 |
| More system chains support, check [issue #987](https://github.com/opensquare-network/statescan-v2/issues/987) | 1 FTE * 1 week, 40 hrs | $3,200 |
| Total | 80 hrs | $6,400 |

## Total cost

| Item        | Workload            | Cost   |
|-------------|-------------------|--------|
| Infrastructures | servers and domains | $3051 |
| Maintenance | Code refactor, UI tweaks and polish, bug fixes, etc; | 57,600 |
| Common features development | Please check the development section | $6,400 |
| Total | - | 67,051 |

Statescan maintenance proposal from 2023.10 to 2025.03

**Editorial Board in Spanish Cohort #2**

- A proposal was made to fund the salaries of three members of the Spanish Editorial Board for six months.
- The Marketing team could not agree on funding and suggested it be decided by the Polkadot community.
- The Editorial Board has improved social media success and event impact in Latin America.
- There were significant increases in followers and engagement compared to the previous year.
- They request $46,000 to continue their work, including events and community engagement.
- New signatories were added to support this proposal.

Editorial Board in Spanish Cohort #2
Important: This request was initially submitted to the Marketing Bounty. However, following their deliberations, a consensus could not be reached, and they recommended that the funding decision be made by Polkadot's Open Governance. Below is an exact copy of their response:
&ldquo;Dear JC,
Thank you for submitting your proposal for the Editorial Board in Spanish Cohort 2 Salary. After careful review and discussion, the Marketing Bounty couldn&rsquo;t agree on a majority vote. Hence we are rejecting this proposal and encourage you to submit it through OpenGov, where the broader Polkadot community can evaluate and vote on the continuation of this important initiative they initially funded.&rdquo;
Proposal Summary:
Following the successful implementation of the Editorial Board model for decentralized management of the Polkadot en Espa&ntilde;ol X account and Marketing activities in LatAm, we now seek funding for the next six months (December - May) to support the salaries of our three key members. This continuation proposal references proposal #641 (where the Editorial Board was proposed) and #938 (Ref that funded the first six months, cohort 1) and details the achievements and structure of our Editorial Board, alongside the funding requirements necessary to maintain and expand our efforts.
Timeline:
<ul>
<li>Referendum #641 Approved: Execution begins in May 2024, with the team taking over the official Polkadot Spanish account and initiating efforts to consolidate marketing initiatives in Latin America.</li>
<li>Referendum #938 Approved: By the end of July 2024, the referendum to determine the salary for the first cohort of the Spanish Editorial Board is approved. This referendum covers the salaries for three members from June to November 2024.</li>
<li>December 2024: A new cohort assumes responsibilities and continues supporting the execution of Referendum #641. This subsequent referendum has been launched to fund the salaries of three new members from December 2024 through May 2025.</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="highlights">Highlights ✨</h3>
Our decentralized approach has yielded significant improvements in social media performance and event impact compared to the previous year under centralized management. Social media metrics, such as engagement rates, impressions, and follower growth, have shown notable increases, demonstrating the effectiveness of localized strategies.
Additionally, the two high-impact events we attended provided valuable opportunities to boost brand awareness, resulting in measurable audience engagement, increased follower counts, and a heightened presence for Polkadot in the LATAM region. These metrics highlight the success of focusing on community-relevant content and strategic event participation.
<ul>
<li>Total Impressions: 925,300 in six months vs. 679,000 in the previous year of centralized management (172.5% monthly average increase).</li>
<li>New Followers: 2,445 in six months vs. 1,662 in the previous year of centralized management (194.2% monthly average increase).</li>
<li>Engagement by X: 3.90% in six months vs. 2.00% in the previous year (290% monthly average increase).</li>
<li>Likes: 10,864 in six months vs. 3,576 in the previous year (507.6% monthly average increase).</li>
<li>Reposts: 3,146 in six months vs. 693 in the previous year (807.9% monthly average increase).</li>
</ul>
<img src="https://i.ibb.co/LdCXsxTs/Screenshot-2025-02-23-at-3-25-00-PM.png" alt="" width="640" height="899" />
To see the summary of the ref 641 implementation check here: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vg7O3qzU-aE-8JEfwZ2EClsNGtIKeX3v/view?usp=sharing">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vg7O3qzU-aE-8JEfwZ2EClsNGtIKeX3v/view?usp=sharing</a>
To read the full report with details check here: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dgVoOR7y14FLPUQ122z4rWY9E3NQm6UD5cmVLdiNLiU/edit?usp=drive_link">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dgVoOR7y14FLPUQ122z4rWY9E3NQm6UD5cmVLdiNLiU/edit?usp=drive_link</a>
If you have any questions, doubts, inquiries, please feel free to message @iamjulianac on Telegram.
<h3 id="budgetrequest">Budget Request 💲</h3>
To ensure the continuity and success of the Editorial Board in Spanish, we request $46,000 for the salary compensation of the three members of the second cohort. These individuals, alongside the Marketing Lead and Coordinator, are the driving force behind the execution of all initiatives outlined in this report, including events, content creation, social media coverage, and community engagement.
<h3 id="newsignatories">New Signatories</h3>
<ul>
<li>Evan Thomas (Editorial Board in English coordinator)</li>
</ul>
13b1ppco1mQLBLGX71zBabh7aUaEvqQVoSWhQmHGjWwGTjxM
<ul>
<li>Yung Beef (Polkadot Agent for North America)</li>
</ul>
14x6ah3J21QonWASv6QKwqd8SWrS7ddqmMzyRCmGQWMaPzae
<ul>
<li>Gabo (PBA alumni and former EB in Spanish member)</li>
</ul>
1vfmouKGWQEJSpUWRqYrYLZ865ps6M7TDSu5kgfSV6tPxLf
<ul>
<li>Hope Clary (Polkadot Agent for North America)</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>JC (Marketing Lead and Editorial Board in Spanish Coordinator)</li>
</ul>
12dSASN7Pt4JMXY9xDeAUqQYjHbdXmfVhrWMa9eKGpFn4H9k

Editorial Board in Spanish Cohort #2 Dec 2024 - May 2025

- India Unlocked is planning a 4-month program to educate and build a community around Polkadot in India.
- They want to create 60 educational videos in 6 languages, including Hindi and Bengali.
- Workshops will be held at 15 universities to teach Polkadot basics and wallet creation.
- They aim for over 250,000 impressions on social media and high engagement from participants.
- The program will address the need for multilingual blockchain education in India, which is very interested in new technologies.
- They have a funding request of approximately $69,468 in USDT.
- Feedback from the community is encouraged to improve the project.

[Small Spender] Namaste Polkadot: Education and community for Polkadot India (#1449)

- PYOR is a company that studies and analyzes data in the cryptocurrency world.
- They want to create PolkaPulse, a dashboard that will show important information about various projects (parachains) in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- This dashboard will help people find new opportunities in DeFi (Decentralized Finance) quickly and easily.
- They have talked with different community members to shape their proposal and get feedback.
- PolkaPulse will have two main sections: one for comparing parachains and another for discovering DeFi yield opportunities.
- They are asking for $78,000 in funding to build this project over 5 months.
- The goal is to make it easier for users to understand and use the Polkadot ecosystem.

<img src="https://i.ibb.co/ccpsd2z7/Polka-Pulse-presentation.jpg" alt="PolkaPulse" width="640" height="360" />
Hey everyone,
PYOR is an on-chain data analytics company specializing in crypto research and analytics. We are seeking treasury funding to develop PolkaPulse, a comprehensive DeFi dashboard that will track and visualize parachain activities across the Polkadot ecosystem.
This proposal has been shaped through extensive community engagement, including discussions with @Tommi from OpenGov, @Pavla from Parity Data, and @Eric from Distractive.
Our proposed dashboard will provide clear, data- visualisations to help users discover Defi opportunities. Detailed information about our proposal can be found in the following resources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XxpiR1XryZag2DqjC45w1P2iVP4vyPooC8JMK2vUcE0/edit?usp=sharing">Full Proposal</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.canva.com/design/DAGeT5Jdtpo/Lmr4Bw4y19PvbaAGNTJnAg/view?utm_content=DAGeT5Jdtpo&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;utm_source=uniquelinks&amp;utlId=ha46a589720">Proposal Presentation</a></li>
<li><a href="https://../post/2775">Polkassembly Discussion</a></li>
<li><a href="https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkapulse-defi-dashboard-for-polkadot-parachains/11581">Polkadot Forum Thread</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/rAWkLtakDxU?feature=shared&amp;t=2725">AAG #204 Presentation Recording</a></li>
</ul>
Looking forward to your feedback and support! 🚀
Project Summary
PYOR is building PolkaPulse, a unified parachain-level data platform for 10 key parachains. It will feature two types of metrics:
<ul>
<li>General Metrics to compare parachains at a glance.</li>
<li>Key Metrics for deeper insights into individual parachains.</li>
</ul>
PolkaPulse aims to help existing users track DeFi growth and opportunities while also making it easier for new users to onboard into the Polkadot ecosystem. By providing clear, actionable data visualisation, we believe this dashboard will make the ecosystem more accessible, transparent, and engaging for everyone.
Timeline: 5 Months Requested Funding: USDC 78,000
<img src="https://i.ibb.co/PBgZhX3/Polkapulse-Dashboard-1.png" alt /> Fig: Wireframe of PolkaPulse Dashboard (Data shown is for visualization purposes only)
Motivation
Despite Polkadot's growing ecosystem, users lack a unified analytics platform that captures both ecosystem-wide metrics and parachain-specific KPIs. Current tools provide fragmented insights, failing to capture the unique value propositions of individual parachains&mdash;whether in DeFi, DePIN, RWA, or BTCfi. Each parachain's success metrics are distinct: Acala thrives on trading volumes and staking, Interlay on active loans, and Peaq Network on user adoption. To address this fragmentation, PYOR proposes PolkaPulse&mdash;an all-in-one analytics platform combining ecosystem-wide indicators with parachain-specific metrics.
Details of Proposed Dashboard
Our proposed Dashboard majorly will consist of 2 products hosted live on a single user-facing interface. These 2 products / Dashboard are
1. Parachain activity dashboard
&nbsp; Key Metrics by Parachain:
<ul>
<li>Acala: Swap volume, DOT staking, aSEED token circulation, active addresses, fees, transactions, XCM messages.</li>
<li>Astar: Transaction count, unique addresses, dApp staking TVL, ASTAR staking ratio, fees.</li>
<li>Bifrost: Active addresses, liquid staking TVL, stable swap TVL &amp; volume, fees.</li>
<li>Centrifuge: Tokenized assets, outstanding loans.</li>
<li>Hydration Chain (DEX): Liquidity pool TVL, swap volume, trading volume, active LPs, fees, unique users.</li>
<li>Interlay: Active addresses, vault collateral, outstanding loans.</li>
<li>Moonbeam: Active addresses, locked assets, transaction count, fees, collateral.</li>
<li>Pendulum: Transfers, active addresses, total holders, fees.</li>
<li>Peaq Network: Machine count, user count, transactions.</li>
<li>Asset HUB: Active accounts, events, transfers, signed extrinsics, XCM messages.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp; General Metrics for all parachain:
<ul>
<li>Active accounts (Daily, Monthly, Cumulative)</li>
<li>Events (Daily, Monthly, Cumulative)</li>
<li>Transfers (Daily, Monthly, Cumulative)</li>
<li>Signed Extrinsincs (Daily, Monthly, Cumulative)</li>
<li>Downwards &amp; Upwards xcmmsg</li>
</ul>
2. Parachain Defi Yield opportunity dashboard
Initially, we will be covering five key networks: Polkadot, Moonbeam, Astar, Bifrost, and Acala. The dashboard will track opportunities across Lending, DEX Liquidity Pools, and Liquid Staking.
Our proposed protocol list is here:
<ul>
<li>Moonwell</li>
<li>Stellswap</li>
<li>Starley finance</li>
<li>Bifrost liquid staking</li>
<li>Beefy Finance</li>
<li>Acala swap</li>
<li>Frax Finance</li>
<li>Prime protocol</li>
</ul>
During the first 2 weeks sprint we will work with para chain teams to find and list out more opportunities and will adjust the list according to that.
Conclusion
Our proposal addresses a key gap in the Polkadot ecosystem through two core dashboards: Parachain Activity and DeFi Yield Opportunities. These will provide real-time, parachain-specific data and DeFi analytics in a unified platform. During the initial two-week sprint, we'll collaborate with parachain teams to optimize metrics, aiming to facilitate informed decision-making and drive ecosystem growth.
Feedback
Through our community discussions, we received strong alignment and addressed key considerations:
<ul>
<li>
Regarding Moonbeam Smart Contract Metrics - While our current focus is DeFi analytics, we're open to incorporating smart contract activity metrics pending direct endpoint access from the Moonbeam team.
</li>
<li>
For Data Visualization - We'll implement intuitive charts for most data points to ensure accessibility for all user levels.
We remain receptive to ongoing community feedback on visualization preferences. If you have any suggestions, questions, or thoughts, feel free to share them.
</li>
</ul>

PolkaPulse: DeFi Dashboard for Polkadot Parachains

- The budget for a program was adjusted to $16,000 after feedback suggested $30,000 to $40,000.
- They tried to get funding for an event in Nigeria but were denied because the money available was limited.
- They are dedicated to growing the Polkadot developer community and showing the features of Polkadot.
- They have self-funded several training programs for developers, focusing on Polkadot.
- Training programs included sessions on Polkadot 2.0 and smart contracts.
- The goal of their proposal is to help new developers learn about Polkadot and create decentralized applications (dApps).
- They want to make Polkadot a notable part of the global tech and blockchain scene.

Polkadot Growth Initiative  (Revised)

**ParaXerve NFT Marketplace**

- ParaXerve is an online place to buy and sell NFTs (which are like digital collectibles).
- It works on both the main network and a special testing network.
- Users can create collections and make NFTs on a site called AssetHub.
- The platform is easy to use on different devices like phones and tablets.
- A plan is in place to add more features from December 2024 to March 2025. 
- The proposal includes trading features and improvements to the platform. 
- Anyone can visit the website at paraxerve.com for more information or to ask questions.

ParaXerve NFT Marketplace Development

- FluffyLabs is proposing to improve the Gray Paper Reader, a tool that helps everyone understand the Gray Paper for JAM, which is about Polkadot Cloud.
- The Gray Paper Reader allows users to share, annotate, and track changes in the document easily.
- They are asking for $21,000 to continue this work and have already started developing the tool.
- The Gray Paper is very detailed but can be hard to read and keep updated.
- The Reader has features like switching between versions, sharing links, and attaching notes.
- It is open-source, meaning anyone can use and improve it.
- The team working on this has prior experience with retroactive funding for another tool called the PVM Debugger.

[Retroactive Funding] JAM GrayPaper Reader

**2Days Devs Meetups**

- The **2Days Devs Meetups** is an online event for developers and tech enthusiasts in East Africa.
- It focuses on the **Polkadot ecosystem**, which is about new technology and how it can solve problems.
- The event will take place on **March 15-16, 2025** and expects **200-300** attendees.
- Participants will learn about Polkadot through **sessions**, **workshops**, and **discussions**.
- The event costs **$1,800** to organize, covering speakers, marketing, and tools.
- It aims to educate people about Polkadot, empower developers, and grow the tech community.
- It is organized by **DevCommunity.io** and **Uptodate Developers**, led by **Dan Baruka**.

2Days Devs Meetups with Polkadot (East Africa Community)

**Live-Streamer Retroactive Proposal Summary**

- Proposer: Brad is asking for $25,000 to promote Polkadot.
- The campaign runs from July 10, 2024, to January 27, 2025.
- Brad is a video-game streamer who shows the Polkadot logo and talks about it during live-streams.
- He reached about 20 million views during the campaign.
- Brad has 188,500 TikTok followers and streams on Twitch and YouTube.
- Most of his viewers are young, with many under 25 years old.
- If funded, he will use part of the money to grow his audience and collaborate with others.
- He has been promoting Polkadot for almost a year and has previously received funding for his efforts.

 Live-Streamer Retroactive Proposal

- A proposal is made to add new storage tools called QMDB to Substrate, which is a platform for building blockchains.
- The person asking for help is known as 12K97oseeBxoWnyYRU3DJkxKTiDGFBh1pK4jLyuUJzYHkqdD.
- They are requesting 5,000 DOT, which is a type of currency used in the Polkadot network.
- The project will be done in stages, focusing first on basic storage features and improving performance.
- The team includes Vas Soshnikov and Andrew Orlov, who have worked on similar projects before.
- There are challenges with the current system that this project aims to fix, such as slow transaction processing.
- The goal is to make storing and checking transactions faster and more efficient.
- The project will be tested thoroughly on a test network before being used for real transactions.

QMDB Core Integration for Substrate Storage Enhancement

- Six worked as an Ambassador and Head Ambassador for Polkadot.
- He helped many people join Polkadot, including the person writing this.
- During tough times in the Ambassador program, Six stayed calm and tried to bring people together.
- He helped build the foundation of the program, even though it changed later.
- The writer suggests giving Six a tip of USDT 20k for his work.
- This amount is about half of what others asked for similar roles.
- Six wrote an article about his time with Polkadot, which is recommended to read.

Tip for Six

Irving Cancino is leading the Open Web Academy, which helps people in Latin America learn about blockchain technology. They want to create a program for teaching Polkadot, a special kind of blockchain, to beginners and experts who speak Spanish. 

Their plan includes:
- Offering three certified courses for different skills levels: Elementals, Developer, and Architect.
- Developing easy-to-follow training programs and materials with the help of experts.
- Running in-person meetups and online support sessions to help learners.
- Working with local schools and businesses to reach more students.
  
This education is important because many people don’t have access to learning about blockchain, especially in Latin America and Africa. The Open Web Academy team believes these courses will help close the gap in blockchain knowledge and skills.

Polkadot Education Path by Open Web Academy

Vote NAY - Wrong Preimage

- A new proposal has been created to request funding in USDT.
- The money will be used to maintain a tool called substrate-api-client from January to June 2025.
- The substrate-api-client is a library that helps people connect to special nodes and works well with small devices.
- It is similar to another tool called Polkadot-js and allows developers to work with Polkadot and Kusama chains easily.
- This proposal is part of ongoing efforts to get funding for maintenance.
- The group is asking for $33,200 for the project.
- More information can be found in the full proposal linked in the content.

Maintenance for the substrate-api-client Jan-25 to Jun-25

- This proposal is about getting money for helping the Polkadot ecosystem from July 1 to November 1, 2024.
- During this time, the person worked hard on things like education, events, and helping new customers without getting paid by other organizations.
- They created the Polkadot Handbook to help people understand how to use Polkadot better, especially for newcomers and companies.
- They also looked into why some teams left Polkadot and how to make builders happier in the ecosystem.
- The person met with different groups to work together on projects and shared important information about Polkadot.
- They attended events to promote Polkadot and help others make connections.
- The project aims to support and educate more people about using Polkadot effectively.

Retroactive Funding for Ecosystem Activities

- Three accounts lost funds due to a bug in the runtime.
- The bug caused assets to be lost instead of being trapped.
- The bug has since been fixed.
- Funds lost due to this bug should be reimbursed.
- Assets that were trapped can be reclaimed, so they are not part of this proposal.
- A similar proposal was made for Kusama.
- The lost funds were from three specific extrinsics.

[Small Spender] Reimburse accounts affected by an XCM bug

- The Polkadot/Código Brazuca Academy started in July to create a developer community in Brazil.
- The project faced a currency devaluation that reduced its budget from $95,000 to $67,715.
- Initially, 450 students joined the online program, and now there are 753 members.
- The program has established partnerships with local city halls and organizations like Petrobras.
- Key topics taught include Linux basics, coding, JavaScript, and Web3.
- So far, $47,657.25 has been spent on administration and marketing, completing several milestones.
- The project timeline was extended to 11 months due to more students than expected.
- Funding will now support completing all planned course milestones.

Código Brazuca  Academy

- **Goal**: Build a strong Polkadot community in Africa to grow awareness and adoption.
- **Why**: Africa has great potential for blockchain technology, but Polkadot is less active there compared to other platforms.
- **Plan**: 
  - Host events like workshops, meetups, and educational sessions.
  - Support developers and create guides for Polkadot apps.
  - Build a team to manage and grow the community.
- **Team**: Four leaders focusing on different areas like development, content, and business.
- **Budget**: $92,880 for 6 months, covering team pay, events, and marketing.
- **Focus Countries**: Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and Uganda, with plans to expand later.
- **Challenges**: Starting in West and East Africa but aiming to include all of Africa over time.

Treasury Proposal: Polkadot Africa Community Growth (West and East Africa regions) 

- The Polkadot community is proposing funding for the PVM Debugger, a tool to help developers debug programs for the Polkadot Virtual Machine (PVM).
- The debugger includes features like breakpoints, memory inspection, and can run programs across multiple PVM versions, making it easier to find errors.
- It was created because regular debugging tools didn’t have the specific insights developers needed.
- The tool is open-source, meaning anyone in the community can use and improve it.
- The team behind it is FluffyLabs, and they are asking for $16,000 in funding to support this project.
- The debugger is meant to help build a stronger Polkadot ecosystem by aiding various teams in their development work.
- The project is already completed and available on GitHub for everyone to use.

Treasury Proposal: Retroactive Funding for PVM Debugger

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Referenda Small Spender

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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 1,000 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.

[32] Origin: SmallSpender