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

small_spender

We are discussing a proposal for a research project about OpenGov, a new governance system for the Polkadot network. The project is based on a request for proposals (RFP) from the Web3 Foundation (W3F). OpenGov was introduced on Kusama in November 2022 and later on Polkadot in June 2023. The goal of this research is to study how people participate in OpenGov and understand their motivations, obstacles, and patterns.

The research will look at questions like:
1. What does OpenGov participation look like?
2. Are there incentives for participating in OpenGov?
3. What obstacles do people face when participating in OpenGov?
4. Who are the people participating in OpenGov?
5. Why do people participate in OpenGov?
6. Are there trends in discussions outside of OpenGov?
7. Are there patterns in how people vote on OpenGov?

We will collect and analyze data from OpenGov and ask questions to the participants. The full proposal can be found [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CDEk4J-g9ISgOLiu_D6mwg5Jgbk9JOKyW97dcSLcycE/edit?usp=sharing), and the discussion on the Polkadot Forum is [here](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/an-analysis-of-governance-participation-on-opengov-implementations/10143). We welcome your feedback and comments.

Rejected

Hi Fellows,

I'm opening a discussion about the proposal we intend to submit on OpenGov. 

This proposal is based on the [Action Research for OpenGov RFP](https://github.com/w3f/Grants-Program/blob/master/docs/RFPs/action_research_opengov.md), posted in the W3F grants program. More information about the RFP can be found [here](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/rfp-action-research-for-opengov/7897).

As described in the RFP, OpenGov was introduced as a new governance system for the Polkadot ecosystem in November 2022 on Kusama, before being deployed on Polkadot in June 2023. There is a need for more encompassing, neutral, practical, and actionable case studies of OpenGov’s implementations, which can help establish a feedback mechanism and prioritize future developments for OpenGov. The RFP lists four examples of research regarding OpenGov. We are interested in researching Example 3, “An analysis of Governance participation on OpenGov implementations”. 

The problem we intend to investigate is understanding the participation in OpenGov regarding its incentives, obstacles, profiles, motivations, trends, and patterns. In this way, the methodology proposed for the research includes the collection and analysis of OpenGov on-chain and off-chain data together with complementary data to be asked from the participants. As a result, we intend to publish a full research article with reasonable answers to the following questions:

1.  What does participation in OpenGov look like?
2.  Are there incentives for OpenGov participation?
3.  Are there obstacles to OpenGov participation?
4.  What are the profiles of OpenGov participants?
5.  What are the motivations of OpenGov participants?
6.  Are there trends in off-chain debates?
7.  Are there patterns in on-chain voting?

The full proposal is here: 

[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CDEk4J-g9ISgOLiu\_D6mwg5Jgbk9JOKyW97dcSLcycE/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CDEk4J-g9ISgOLiu_D6mwg5Jgbk9JOKyW97dcSLcycE/edit?usp=sharing)

The discussion on Polkadot Forum is here: 

[https://forum.polkadot.network/t/an-analysis-of-governance-participation-on-opengov-implementations/10143](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/an-analysis-of-governance-participation-on-opengov-implementations/10143)

Feedback and comments are welcome.

Research: RFP Action Research for OpenGov

The polkadot-typed-api library aims to improve the Polkadot ecosystem by providing a typed access to the Polkadot API, making development more convenient and safe. Currently, the library covers 5% of all available methods, focusing on 20% of query calls. The goal is to increase coverage to 50% for query calls by the end of 2024 and 100% by the end of 2025. The library will simplify API interaction, increase code security, accelerate development, and expand the developer community. The project has decided to implement dynamic type generation, which will allow real-time adaptation to changes in the Polkadot API. This will be included in the second version of the library, with 100% coverage of reading methods planned for the end of 2024 and transaction methods targeted for Q1 2025.

TimedOut

**Purpose of the Proposal**

We request funding for the further development of the [polkadot-typed-api](https://www.npmjs.com/package/polkadot-typed-api) library, which provides a typed access to the Polkadot API. Our goal is to enhance the ecosystem by making development more convenient and safe through precise typing.

**Project Description**

The [polkadot-typed-api](https://www.npmjs.com/package/polkadot-typed-api) library does not introduce new methods but wraps existing API calls in convenient functions that return typed data. This allows developers to use the Polkadot API with explicit type declarations, significantly reducing the likelihood of errors and simplifying the development process.

**Current Results**

Currently, the library covers about 5% of all available methods, with an emphasis on 20% of query calls. We plan to significantly increase this coverage, aiming to reach 50% for query calls by the end of 2024 and 100% by the end of 2025.

**Challenges and Issues**

One of the main challenges is the detailed study of tx calls, each of which requires considerable time investment. We are actively working on this task; however, it demands additional resources and time for comprehensive analysis.

**UPDATE:**

In the course of discussions with the community, we have chosen a new direction for our development: instead of manually defining types, we will implement dynamic type generation. This approach will be included in the second version of the library.

Dynamic type generation is crucial as it allows for real-time adaptation to changes in the Polkadot API, ensuring that the library remains current with the latest updates and enhancements. This will not only streamline our development process but also provide developers with a more robust and flexible toolset, reducing the likelihood of errors associated with manual typing.

As a result of this strategic shift, we have updated our timelines. We now plan to complete work on reading methods, achieving 100% coverage by the end of 2024, which will be included in version 2.0. Following that, we will focus on transaction methods, with completion targeted for Q1 2025.

**Impact on the Developer Community**

The development of the [polkadot-typed-api](https://www.npmjs.com/package/polkadot-typed-api) library will have a significant impact on the developer community within the Polkadot ecosystem:

-   **Simplification of API Interaction.** Typed access to the API frees developers from manually checking and processing data types, enabling faster integration of functions.
-   **Increased Code Security.** Explicit typing reduces the risk of errors associated with incorrect data types, which is especially important in blockchain development, where mistakes can lead to financial losses.
-   **Accelerated Development.** The library will provide convenient wrappers for existing method calls, allowing developers to focus on business logic and functionality.
-   **Access to Documented Methods.** We plan to document every method of each pallet, creating a user-friendly resource for developers.
-   **Expansion of the Developer Community.** Easier access to typed data will attract more developers to the Polkadot ecosystem, contributing to the development and resilience of the ecosystem.
-   **Support for New Developers.** The library will serve as an excellent resource for newcomers, making the learning process more intuitive and less confusing.
-   **Incentive for Collaboration.** The [openness of the code](https://github.com/dmitrytarassov/crypto-tools/tree/main/packages/polkadot-typed-api "GitHub") and community support for the library can foster collaboration among developers.

**Conclusion**

We are not requesting significant funds, but it is crucial for us to understand that the community values our work. The development of the polkadot-typed-api library will be an important step towards improving the Polkadot ecosystem by supporting developers and enhancing code quality, ultimately contributing to the growth of the community.

WHO: The proposal is made by a team of developers. 

WHAT: They request funding for the further development of the polkadot-typed-api library, which provides a typed access to the Polkadot API. 

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: The funding amount is not specified. They aim to reach 50% coverage for query calls by the end of 2024 and 100% by the end of 2025. The project requires additional resources and time for comprehensive analysis of tx calls.

Proposal for Funding the Development of the polkadot-typed-api Library

CoinEasy is a Web3 hub that offers crypto education and community support for Koreans entering the world of Web3. They provide a range of services to help projects increase their market presence in Korea, including social media management, content creation, event organization, and community growth. Some of their key platforms include Telegram, Twitter, Naver Blog, and YouTube. CoinEasy has a strong focus on community engagement and plans to expand their reach through partnerships and educational initiatives, such as an online bootcamp for universities and developer communities in Korea.

**Polkadot Korea: 3-Months Marketing and Community Expansion Services by CoinEasy 🍊**

## **Who are we?**

**🍊CoinEasy is more than just a crypto platform; it's an all-in-one Web3 hub designed to empower you on your crypto journey. We offer a seamless combination of crypto education and a vibrant community, making us the perfect onboarding platform for Koreans entering the dynamic world of Web3.**

🔗 **Join our Community 😎**

👉 **Pitch deck**: [https://app.pitch.com/app/presentation/b4972394-2602-4fcf-9cfe-760773516bef/2c2ed864-e582-448a-80cc-3bf3a627b685/7c79e713-814d-45b9-8f3e-abd638fe0eb5](https://app.pitch.com/app/presentation/b4972394-2602-4fcf-9cfe-760773516bef/2c2ed864-e582-448a-80cc-3bf3a627b685/7c79e713-814d-45b9-8f3e-abd638fe0eb5)

👉 [**Linktr**](https://linktr.ee/coineasydao)

**👉 [Website](https://www.coineasy.xyz/)**

👉 [**Telegram chat channel**](https://t.me/coiniseasy) **(16.3k users)**

👉 [**Telegram announcement channel**](https://t.me/coineasy_official) **(18.2k users)**

👉 [**X**](https://twitter.com/Coiniseasy) **(32.3k users)**

👉 [**Naver Blog**](https://blog.naver.com/coineasy) **(1.2k users)**

👉 [**Medium (1.7k users)**](https://medium.com/@coineasy)

👉 [**Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/coin_easy/) **(2.1k users)**

👉 [**Youtube**](https://www.youtube.com/@coineasy) **(2.1k users)**

🍏 **Web3 Education Social Mobile App 📱**

[**iOS**](https://testflight.apple.com/join/u8CSCSCl) **| [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coineasy.coineasy)**

**Polkadot Korea link:**

[Polkadot Korea](https://www.notion.so/Polkadot-Korea-2ee4ca5463e64f399eab1404b7c7a59f?pvs=21)

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🎯 **Service Overview**:

Our mission for every project we collaborate with is to elevate its market presence in Korea, promote its adoption, and nurture the growth of its ecosystem. To cultivate a vibrant community that includes developers, investors, and passionate supporters, we've outlined diverse marketing strategies:

-   Establishing a strong social media presence across prominent local platforms such as Naver Blog, Naver Premium Contents, YouTube, Instagram, Telegram, X, and others.
-   Producing engaging content in the Korean language, including blogs, tutorials, infographics, and articles.
-   Organizing online and offline events, such as AMAs, meetups, and workshops, tailored specifically for the Korean audience.
-   Collaborating with influential local personalities and experts for podcasts and AMAs.

🎯 **Projected Impact and Value**:

-   enhancing the client's visibility in the Korean market.
-   Capturing the interest of new developers, investors, and community members.
-   Encouraging the inception of local client-based projects and collaborations.
-   Solidifying the client’s standing within the Korean cryptocurrency ecosystem.

🎯 **Key Success Indicators**:

-   Growth of the client's community in Korea (tracked by social media followers, forum memberships, and event participation).
-   Local media coverage and recognition of the client.
-   An upsurge in client-based projects is emerging from Korea.

---

📆 **Service Timeline and Milestones**:

-   Developing social media channels and a content strategy, launching advertisement campaigns, forming partnerships with local influencers, organizing initial online and offline events, and continuously growing the community with a stream of engaging content and events.
-   **Monthly KPI Blueprint:**
    1.  Community Content:
        -   2 written articles/blogs.
        -   4 infographics.
        -   2 videos.
        -   Unlimited Follow-Up News
        -   Unlimited translations.
    2.  **Community Events:**
        -   2 events per month, comprising:
            -   AMA, workshops, local in-person meet-ups, online meet-ups, etc.
            -   Engaging contests, including quiz, memes, games, etc.
    3.  **Community Growth:**
        -   Expansion of Telegram members (24/7 assistance for us) followers, and X followers.
-   A comprehensive monthly report will be shared on the Discourse forum, scheduled for the first week of each month.

💰 **Funding Blueprint**:

Operating on a Monthly Basis

💰 **Funding Details**:

Our proposed budget is $4,000 per month.

---

Here is the Polkadot Korea Monthly August Recap: [https://vivid-slicer-fe0.notion.site/Polkadot-Korea-Monthly-August-Recap-10923b4fd5eb80cbb6a2d2fe4d362fd5?pvs=4](https://vivid-slicer-fe0.notion.site/Polkadot-Korea-Monthly-August-Recap-10923b4fd5eb80cbb6a2d2fe4d362fd5?pvs=4)

Community Growth and Engagement

-   Polkadot Korea community channels have shown significant growth, with the Telegram chat reaching 296 users and the announcement channel 318 users
-   CoinEasy's social media channels, including Telegram, Twitter, Naver Blog, and YouTube, have a combined user base of over 70,000

Content Creation and Outreach

-   19 news follow-ups were posted, garnering over 15,000 views across various platforms
-   8 infographics, 2 articles, and 2 tutorials were created, collectively reaching over 19,000 views
-   2 community events were organized, attracting 5,000 views

Future Plans and Partnerships

-   CoinEasy will be the default app on Jambo Phones for one year, significantly expanding Polkadot's exposure to web3-native users
-   Development of a CoinEasy Telegram game in partnership with Metatheory team to onboard users through social and on-chain quests
-   Expanding community presence to LINE platform for broader reach in Korea

Strategic Initiatives

-   Aim to increase community activity by 30% in the next month through educational content, community engagement, and partnerships
-   Plans to develop AI-powered educational platform "PolkaBot Korea" leveraging Decentralized Knowledge Graph
-   Polkadot Online Bootcamp in Korea

We are also planning an online bootcamp for universities and developer communities in Korea.

Workshop Overview:

• Learn ink!: Smart Contract Language (What it is and why you should use it) • Develop on Polkadot and build Appchains.

Agenda:

1.  Intro Call (20 mins): Meet the instructor, tips for success, resources, Q&A.
2.  ink! Smart Contract Language (1 hour).
3.  Building on Polkadot (1 hour).
4.  Cross-Contract Calls (Intermediate) (1 hour).
5.  Substrate Blockchain Framework (1 hour).
6.  Building Appchains on Polkadot (1 hour).

CoinEasy proposes to provide 3-months marketing and community expansion services to Polkadot Korea for $4,000 per month. The services include establishing a strong social media presence, producing engaging content, organizing events, and collaborating with local influencers. The goal is to enhance Polkadot Korea's visibility in the Korean market, capture the interest of new developers and investors, and solidify its standing within the Korean cryptocurrency ecosystem. Monthly reports will be shared, and a Polkadot Online Bootcamp in Korea is also planned.

Polkadot Korea: 3-Months Marketing and Community Expansion Services by CoinEasy 🍊

FanSociety is a crowdfunding platform for musicians and artists based on the gift economy. It allows artists to create "FanPins" (ERC1155 tokens) and manage their fan clubs. FanSociety is easy to use, with no need for advanced crypto developer experience. Fans receive recognition for their support, and artists can give back to their fans with digital and physical items. The platform has a minimally extractive rev-share model, taking a smaller percentage of earnings compared to other platforms. FanSociety is currently in development and live on the Sepolia network. The founder, Miles Patterson, is a former member of the band The Growlers and has a background in architecture and web development.

FanSociety is fundamentally a crowdfunding protocol for musicians/artists and is rooted in the gift economy.

Core features include:

-   **A cool use case**: Those involved with the long term success of Polkadot understand that we need useful applications in order for the network to be relevant. We believe FanSociety meets non-crypto users where they are, doing things they already do, rather than try to wrangle them into the blockchain world
-   **Additional income source for musicians**: Musicians have always relied on multiple revenue sources. The interent has changed that dynamic over the last 2 decades, and now blockchain networks provide new opportunities for musicians and their fans
-   **Easy user onboarding**: We've made it as simple as possible for an artist to onboard. No advanced crypto developer experience is required, only basic wallet knowledge is needed. A few clicks deploys a smart contract and gives the artist a dashboard to create 'FanPins' (ERC1155 tokens), manage their fan club, and give back to their community. We're dedicated to working one-on-one to onboard and mentor artists to maximize their success and to pave the way for a new generation of music makers and music lovers
-   **Fan recognition**: When someone donates to an artist, they receive a 'FanPin' (ERC 1155 token). An artist is able to give back to their fans in the form of digitial and physical items (shirts, tickets, whatever) because they know who their fans are and when each fan became a fan. Fans are indexed in 'generations', which are cohorts of supporters in periods of time that are designated by the artist. Read the 'Transparency Paper' for lower level explanation
-   **An anti-subscription model**: A subscription model means that your donations/financial support only count as long as you continue to make payments, otherwise you're no longer part of the community despite the contributions that you made in the past
-   **A minimally extractive rev-share model**: Many large organizations take up to 50% of earnings on their platform (think Twitch, Apple's App Store) or rev share starts low, locks the user into the paltform and then raises rev share over time. We detest this business model as it's maximially extractive from the creators. The FanSociety protocol is minimally extractive. Read the 'Transparency Paper' for lower level details.
-   A**n unopinionated NFT smart contract**: We provide a simple protocol that makes it flexible for each artist to manage their community according to their needs. There are no time based requirements or limited number of NFTs. One smart contract can serve an artist's entire career.
-   **Additional opportunities**: The core protocol provides an excellent base on which additional services and products can add more value to it's users over time.

To learn more about the protocol, start at [FanSociety.xyz](https://fansociety.xyz "FanSociety Landing Page")

FanSociety is currently in dev mode and is live on the Sepolia network. Try it out [here](https://app.fansociety.xyz/ "FanSociety on Sepolia network"). Message me for SepoliaETH @MilesAwayNoww on Telegram

Catch Miles (founder) on the CoinTelegraph podcast ‘The Agenda’ on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/4oz1WZRnbV0DgxNtptRM7R?si=gA8d5dl3TsiOz3t1BzycTA "The Agenda Podcast - FanSociety"), [Apple](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/musicians-are-getting-ripped-off-but-decentralized/id1659393166?i=1000654174221 "The Agenda Podcast - FanSociety"), or [Coin Telegraph’s website](https://cointelegraph.com/podcasts/the-agenda "The Agenda Podcast - FanSociety").

Here is a direct link to the [Transparency Paper](https://rocky-moon-589.notion.site/FanSociety-Fan-Funding-the-Future-ebdcde35fbad483c9870c89360390084?pvs=4 "FanSociety - Transparency Paper"), for relevant context, problem statement, and basic mechanics of the protocol.

The full proposal can be found [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jBvK38ktCkUWkAREOtx7NKur50YjtA1BQlWY36MZtcU/edit?usp=sharing "Fansociety OpenGov Proposal").

Miles Patterson - Former member of the band The Growlers, holds an architecture undergrad degree with focus on computational design and a Buidl Guidl member making contribution to the well known scaffold-eth community on Ethereum as a full stack web dev. This unique combination of experiences, skills and interests has led Miles to leading the development of FanSociety.

This has been a passion project on nights and weekends (you know the drill).  Hoping to find the good fortune to focus on it 100% with the help of the Polkadot community and support from the treasury.

Thanks all!

— Liminal

FanSociety is a crowdfunding protocol for musicians/artists that provides an additional income source for them. The core features include easy user onboarding, fan recognition, an anti-subscription model, and a minimally extractive rev-share model. The protocol is currently in dev mode and is live on the Sepolia network. The full proposal can be found in the provided link. The founder, Miles Patterson, is seeking support from the Polkadot community and the treasury to focus on the project full-time.

FanSociety - an on-chain fan club protocol for musicians and fans

The @noble/curves package is a secure and audited JavaScript library for elliptic curve cryptography. It is part of the noble cryptography suite and is used in many modern web3 protocols and platforms. The Polkadot ecosystem needs a well-maintained and audited sr25519 npm package in pure JavaScript/TypeScript. The @noble/curves package can help fill this gap and provide a reliable and efficient way to work with sr25519 in native JS/TS. This will benefit developers and improve the Polkadot ecosystem's reputation and visibility. Edgetributor SubDAO is curating the proposal and taking care of the administrative work. The budget for the project is 18,000 USD, and the total amount, including the fee buffer for fiat conversion, is 19,800 USDT.

Executed

# **Overview**

The **@noble/curves** package is a highly secure and thoroughly audited JavaScript library designed for elliptic curve cryptography (ECC). As a part of the noble cryptography suite, this package emphasizes security, minimalism, and ease of audit, all while maintaining zero or minimal dependencies. Its streamlined design and comprehensive feature set make it an ideal choice for a wide array of cryptographic applications, such as secure messaging, digital signatures, and key exchange protocols.

With its focus on robust security, straightforward auditability, and high performance, the **@noble/curves** package stands as a reliable solution for modern web and mobile applications that require strong cryptographic operations.

## **About Paul Miller**

[Paul](https://github.com/paulmillr) is the founding developer behind **@noble packages** which are used by different web3 ecosystems. He is well known for his contributions via [@noble/curves](https://github.com/paulmillr/noble-curves) and [@noble/hashes](https://github.com/paulmillr/noble-hashes) packages which are directly/indirectly being used by the majority of the modern web3 protocols/toolings/platforms which includes even the forum you’re currently reading this proposal on!

# **Importance**

The Polkadot ecosystem currently lacks a well-maintained and audited **sr25519** npm package in a pure JavaScript/TypeScript implementation. While the **@noble/ed25519** package is already available and utilized by Polkadot-JS over **@polkadot/wasm-crypto** for handling BigInt operations, there is no equivalent for **sr25519**. This gap presents a challenge for developers who require a reliable and efficient way to work with **sr25519** in native JS/TS within the Polkadot ecosystem, particularly when dealing with large numbers that exceed JavaScript's standard Number primitive. Filling this gap with a properly maintained package would enhance developer reach and flexibility across the ecosystem.

# **Impact**

### **Developer Tooling Benefits:**

-   **Enhanced Simplicity:** The **@noble/curves** package offers a straightforward solution for developers using JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Next.js, making it easier to work with the native **sr25519** package.
-   **Advanced BigInt Handling:** Developers gain the ability to handle BigInt operations more effectively, overcoming limitations posed by the **@polkadot/wasm-crypto** package, which relies on Rust libraries in a WebAssembly wrapper.
-   **Increased Security:** The adoption of alternative implementations like **@noble/curves** will help mitigate the risks associated with dependence on a single package in case of zero-day exploits, acting as an additional layer for ecosystem-wide security.

### **Marketing Benefits:**

-   **Reputational Boost:** By integrating with a widely-used library, the Polkadot ecosystem can enhance its reputation within the broader developer community also [getting featured by Paul](https://paulmillr.com/noble/) for sponsoring the development/auditing which puts out a good precedent for the ecosystem.
-   **Increased Visibility:** As many developers already use the **@noble/curves package**, this collaboration could attract more attention to the Polkadot community, particularly among developers who may not yet be familiar with Polkadot's capabilities.

## **Edgetributor SubDAO’s role**

We came across the noble packages while preparing for our next project. We found that there is the ed25519 package which can be used with some patchy ways for our implementation. Then we came across the discussion on a [closed issue by ntn-x2](https://github.com/paulmillr/noble-curves/issues/68) where Paul showed interest in the integration of the sr25519 curve, subject to sponsorship availability. So we followed up with him and he wanted to pursue this further. Considering the impact of Paul’s work on the whole web3 space, we decided to voluntarily curate his proposal and take care of all the administrative work (as per his request). The entire amount corresponding to this proposal and the audit sponsorship proposal (yet to be proposed) will go to him and the auditing entity. In this whole process, Edgetributor SubDAO or Edgeware DAO or any Edgeware contributors are not getting financially benefited by any means.

# **Budget and Timeline**

**Budget distribution:**

-   Part a (sign, verify, Point, pubkey) would take up to 1 working week, costing a maximum of 10000 USD for implementation. It could have been smaller, but it uses Merlin, which further utilizes Strobe.
-   Part b (hdkd, ~~musig,~~ vrf) would take up to 1 working week, thus the implementation would cost a maximum of ~~10000~~ 8000 USD. {Depending upon the viability, we might have a separate [@scure](https://paulmillr.com/noble/#scure)/sr25519 package for the ~~musig and/or~~ vrf instead of including ~~them~~ it under @noble/curves/sr25519.}

**Notable terms:**

-   If the development finishes earlier than 2 work weeks, the corresponding unused funds will be returned.
-   Paul suggested the Cure53 auditing firm which doesn’t need any upfront payment. He received the all-included quotation of 22500 EUR for a maximum total of 18 working days.
-   However, Cure53 is booked until January. So he is open to getting the auditing done through any other auditing firms. We are already discussing this with an auditing firm having an earlier availability. If anyone from the community knows of any auditing firms available within 1-2 months, feel free to suggest them in the comments.
-   For now, this proposal will be proposed for only the development of the @noble/curves/sr25519 package and another proposal can be proposed for the auditing after the development.
-   Paul requested payment through Github Sponsorships. For the same, we will buy 8-10 prepaid Visa/Mastercard cards using USDT which will incur 4-10% fees. We will share proof of the prepaid cards’ purchases and the unused fee buffer amount for the fiat conversion will be returned to the treasury.

Requested amount: ~~20000~~ 18000 USD

Fee buffer amount for fiat conversion(10%): ~~2000~~ 1800 USD {unused amount will be refunded to the treasury}  
  
**Total:** ~~22000~~ 19800 USDT

**Multisig:** 14XNJmoUzkvmh9cYoqG4axBRR4BWzWRbnFP79oiZgKu7V9bz

  
**Changelog:**

Jeff Burdges suggested removing MuSig, considering its near-to-no adoption across the ecosystem. He also suggested supporting the [upcoming OLAF protocol](https://github.com/w3f/schnorrkel/pull/110), which can be done through a separate proposal as it is currently in the WIP phase. The proposal has been updated as per the new estimation by Paul Miller after removing the MuSig from the development scope. Huge thanks to Shawn Tabrizi for the feedback on [the AAG presentation](https://x.com/TheKusamarian/status/1835423345879195884) and for advocating to take feedback from Jeff Burdges.

WHO: Paul Miller, Edgetributor SubDAO
WHAT: Develop and audit a pure JavaScript/TypeScript implementation of the sr25519 curve for the Polkadot ecosystem using @noble/curves package. 
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $18,000 for development, 1-2 weeks; audit cost not specified, but to be done by Cure53 or another auditing firm. Payment through Github Sponsorships using prepaid Visa/Mastercard cards.

Development of @noble/curves/sr25519 package by Paul Miller and audit sponsorship (1/2)

Bitskwela is a leading education brand in the Philippines that focuses on crypto and blockchain, and supports Polkadot. They have completed a grant covering nationwide education, marketing, business development, and on-ground activations, which helped Polkadot break ground in local markets.

Bitskwela's past work includes:
- Deliverable Tracker: [link](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Dl4ZLoHCDf-2BxsWLFX1hodSAkzmIXnnT8WXidVPxkk/edit?usp=sharing)
- Proof of completion: [link](https://app.ogtracker.io/smallSpender/325)

With support from Polkadot Insider, OpenGuild, and HA Max Rebol, Bitskwela plans to continue their Polkadot-related initiatives in the Philippines. Their upcoming proposal includes:
1. Eight Polkadot-related short guides (updating and enhancing past 20 guides)
2. Twenty-seven KOL short-form content
3. Twenty-seven educational articles
4. Dedicated monthly Polkadot Builder Spaces
5. Inclusion in Bitskwela's monthly online town halls
6. Bi-monthly educational threads, features, and write-ups
7. At least twelve mass media features dedicated to Polkadot
8. Regional university event & talk placements
9. At least two local Bitskwela conferences
10. Cumulative 7,500,000+ minimum reach and circulation achieved within the Philippines

Bitskwela is seeking feedback from the Polkadot community on how to best support Polkadot in the Philippine market. The full proposal can be found [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M_szE5L8UulUv9bW3vRcBTYDzfP4d2DLKlJkTQeK3h8/edit?usp=sharing).

Hello! Jiro here from Bitskwela, one of the leading education brands in the Philippines for crypto and blockchain, and supporter of Polkadot 👋

**Our Past Work**

We’re excited to share that we've completed our previous grant, which covered Nationwide Education, Marketing, Business Development, and On-ground activations. Over the past six (6) months, our work has allowed the Polkadot ecosystem to break ground in the local markets on a provincial level. 

-   Deliverable Tracker: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Dl4ZLoHCDf-2BxsWLFX1hodSAkzmIXnnT8WXidVPxkk/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Dl4ZLoHCDf-2BxsWLFX1hodSAkzmIXnnT8WXidVPxkk/edit?usp=sharing)
-   Proof of completion: [https://app.ogtracker.io/smallSpender/325](https://app.ogtracker.io/smallSpender/325)

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Following our past efforts, the Bitskwela team is committed to ramping up our Polkadot-related initiatives locally. Over the last few quarters, we've deepened our involvement in the ecosystem, and our confidence in Polkadot's potential has only grown stronger.

Of course, Bitskwela’s planned incoming efforts won’t be executed alone. We have received the support of the likes of Polkadot Insider, OpenGuild, and HA Max Rebol in terms of guidance and advisory.

![](https://i.ibb.co/9sQQG33/mceclip0.png)

**What can you expect with this following proposal?**

In the following week, Bitskwela will submit a small-spender funding proposal to help us mount different planned Polkadot initiatives, alongside Polkadot Insider and OpenGuild, in the Philippines. This proposal consists of the following initiatives planned for the next six (6) months:

1.  Eight (8) Polkadot-related Short Guides
    1.  _Past twenty (20) short-guides on Polkadot will be updated and enhanced_
    2.  _Short guide content and IPs will be shared with Open Guild for public good, educational usage_
2.  Twenty-Seven (27) KOL short-form content
3.  Twenty-Seven (27) Educational Articles
4.  Dedicated Monthly Polkadot Builder Spaces
5.  Inclusion in Bitskwela’s Monthly Online Town Halls
6.  Bi-monthly Educational Threads, Features, and Write-Ups
7.  At least twelve (12) dedicated mass media features dedicated to Polkadot
    1.  _Will be angled with or towards OpenGuild_
    2.  _E.g. Major Local Media features and Media Guestings_
8.  Regional University Event & Talk Placements
9.  At least two (2) Local Bitskwela Conferences involved with
10.  Cumulative 7,500,000+ minimum reach and circulation achieved within the Philippines 

All these are geared towards bringing more awareness, reach, and understanding to Polkadot and what it offers for every Web3 Filipino. The full proposal can be found here. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M\_szE5L8UulUv9bW3vRcBTYDzfP4d2DLKlJkTQeK3h8/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M_szE5L8UulUv9bW3vRcBTYDzfP4d2DLKlJkTQeK3h8/edit?usp=sharing) 

![](https://i.ibb.co/CHM9Qcf/mceclip1.png)

**What now?**

Given all that, we would love to receive feedback, comments, and tips from the Polkadot community on how Bitskwela can best continue to support Polkadot in the Philippine market. Hoping for everyone's support!

Best,

Jiro of Bitskwela

Bitskwela - Expanding Polkadot to the Thriving Philippine Web 3.0 Community

- The Polkadot Staking Dashboard now has new features like DHT p2p lookups and Premium Geolocation.
- Polkawatch is helping nominators see important analytics about their nominations.
- In the last year, Polkawatch provided 20,000 reports to 7,000 nominators.
- Many nominators care about decentralization and check their nominations carefully.
- Polkawatch was supported by the Web3 foundation and other organizations.
- They are working to keep costs low, which is about $3.5K per month for all users.
- Polkawatch plans to fund its operations for the first three quarters of 2024.
- A detailed proposal is available for more information, and feedback is welcome.

WHO: Polkawatch

WHAT: Seeking retroactive funding for continued operation and maintenance of Polkawatch for Q1-Q3 2024, which costs roughly USD 3.5K per month (or 0.5 USD per user/month) including full archive nodes of Relay and People chains.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Polkawatch, Decentralization Analytics, Retroactive Infrastructure and Maintenance Q1-Q3 2024

We want to create a free notification service for Coretime. This service will help three groups of people:

1. Parachain teams: They will get reminders to renew Coretime and can use the service for other things too. We will make the tool open source, so they can use it or make their own version.

2. Token holders: They will get warnings if a parachain is about to stop making new blocks because it doesn't have enough Coretime.

3. Coretime traders: They will get updates on when to buy Coretime at the best price.

This will help everyone know when to renew Coretime and avoid mistakes. You can read more about the proposal here: [link](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z-lBu5LhqUghgDfb8qykwyZHS1rXIbS2d8m7IFpoby0/edit?usp=sharing)

## Summary

With this proposal, we are looking to develop a free notification service related to Coretime.

We are aware of applications like Web3alert. However, after looking into our proposal, there should be a clear distinction between the two services.

**The tool we are looking to build has three main purposes:**

-   **Provide notifications for parachain teams.**
    -   This can serve as a reminder for the team to renew Coretime; however, it can also be used for other purposes.  
          
        Some parachains may want to self-host such a service. Because of this, we are making the notifier tool open source and well-documented. To facilitate self-hosting, we are also making the frontend open source and providing an option for users to select the notifier API that the frontend will communicate with. This way, parachain teams do not need to host the frontend themselves but can simply reuse what we provide.  
          
        On top of such a notifier, programs can be implemented to renew, fund the sovereign account, or purchase Coretime when notified that only a few remain.
-   **Provide notifications for token holders.**
    -   The notification service can also be used to warn token holders if the parachain isn’t allocated Coretime and is about to stop block production.  
          
        When tracking a parachain, the notifier will also alert users about other potential issues. For example, if a parachain is allocated Coretime with provisional finality, the account that allocated Coretime can unallocate it at any time. This could cause the parachain to immediately stop block production.
-   **Provide notifications Coretime traders**
    -   In a bulk sale, Coretime can be purchased in two phases: the lead-in phase or the fixed price phase.  
          
        Ideally, Coretime is purchased in the fixed price phase since it has the lowest price. The lead-in phase functions like a Dutch auction, where the price starts high and gradually drops to the fixed price phase by the end. The later Coretime is purchased during the lead-in phase, the better the price; however, the longer users wait, the higher the risk that someone else will acquire the Coretime.  
          
        Such processes should be automated, rather than requiring someone to monitor the sale manually. The notifier will also be useful in these cases, as it allows for the development of programs that can respond to specific notifications (e.g., when only 5 cores are remaining on sale) and automatically purchase Coretime.

The full proposal can be found here: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z-lBu5LhqUghgDfb8qykwyZHS1rXIbS2d8m7IFpoby0/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z-lBu5LhqUghgDfb8qykwyZHS1rXIbS2d8m7IFpoby0/edit?usp=sharing)

EDIT; For those who might be unaware of how the current reminder procedure works, We are sharing this forum post: [https://forum.polkadot.network/t/kusama-coretime-renewal/8219/31?u=santi.](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/kusama-coretime-renewal/8219/31?u=santi.) Here, teams are notified to renew, and even then, some teams miss the renewal. There is no reason why this process shouldn't be automated to prevent human errors.

Additionally, many teams are not fully aware of how the Coretime model works, leading to misunderstandings about when to renew. We know this because we have already experienced people reaching out, unsure about how things work. We don't blame them; deployment on Polkadot should be as easy as possible, without requiring teams to understand every detail. Currently, with the transition to Agile Coretime, we have complicated this process, and this proposal aims to fix the issue.

A notifier that clearly indicates when to renew would solve these problems. This can be easily automated, reducing the risk of missed renewals and preventing some chains from stalling. 

Additionally, such a tool would also be focused on regular users who hold tokens on parachains. Token holders should not need to monitor whether a parachain is about to stall due to a no Coretime allocation. This should be abstracted away from them, and they should receive warnings on time if there is no Coretime allocation.

Polkadot proposes to develop a free notification service related to Coretime to provide notifications for parachain teams, token holders, and Coretime traders. The tool will be open source and well-documented to facilitate self-hosting. The proposal aims to automate the renewal process, reduce the risk of missed renewals, and prevent some chains from stalling. The full proposal can be found in the provided link.

Coretime Notifications

Polkadot AI Navigator is a project that wants to create an AI assistant chatbot for the Polkadot ecosystem. This chatbot will help users find information and understand the Polkadot platform better. It will be trained to understand Polkadot-specific questions and give accurate answers. The team behind this project has experience in AI, machine learning, and blockchain technologies. They want to make Polkadot easier to use and more popular. The AI assistant will be built on Polkadot's network, which is good at connecting different blockchains and keeping things secure. This project will also help make the Polkadot platform more useful and valuable for people who use its DOT tokens.

#### **Summary Description**

The Polkadot AI Navigator project aims to introduce an AI-powered assistant chatbot within the Polkadot ecosystem to provide comprehensive support for users. Unlike generic Assistant bot that rely on broad datasets, our chatbot is uniquely trained to understand and respond to inquiries specific to All Polkadot website, Leveraging Large Language Models **(LLM)** and Retrieval-Augmented Generation **(RAG)** , this chatbot will deliver accurate, context-aware responses specific to the Polkadot ecosystem. The solution is designed to enhance user experience, streamline access to information, and support seamless navigation, fostering greater engagement and adoption of the Polkadot platform.

#### Context of the Proposal

Points Discussed in Advance

1.  Community discussions have highlighted the need for a seamless user experience within the Polkadot ecosystem.
2.  Within the Polkadot and SingularityNET ecosystem community, a gap for an AI Assistant has been identified.
3.  Feedback from various channels indicated a gap in user support, especially for newcomers.
4.  Research on existing AI assistant implementations in other ecosystems has been conducted to identify best practices and potential challenges.

![](https://i.ibb.co/K9zymV2/unnamed.png)

#### Background of the Proponent and Team Credentials

The team comprises experts in AI, machine learning, and blockchain technologies, with experience in developing AI solutions for other platforms. Key members include AI specialists, blockchain developers, and UX/UI designers with a proven track record of delivering high-quality tech projects.

#### Known Backers

Key stakeholders and organizations within the Polkadot ecosystem have expressed interest in improving user experience and engagement. Partnerships with other projects building on Polkadot and active participants in its governance mechanism are anticipated.

**Addressing Current Limitations of Polkabot.ai**

**![](https://i.ibb.co/48XGCGt/Screenshot-2024-08-25-133613.png)**

Our proposal aims to address key issues with the current Polkadot AI assistant, Polkabot.ai, which relies on the **older ChatDKG service**. This existing system suffers from **slow response times** and **lacks memory**, meaning it **can't retain context from previous interactions**. These limitations are problematic for supporting the complex Polkadot ecosystem.

Our solution introduces an AI with faster response times and memory capabilities that will enhance user experience by providing more accurate and context-aware assistance. This will make Polkabot.ai more effective and better suited to meet the needs of Polkadot users.

#### **Problem Statement**

The Polkadot ecosystem poses significant challenges for users regarding navigation and access to information. Key issues include:

1.  Complexity of information, making it hard to find accurate and timely data.
2.  Fragmented resources across various platforms.
3.  Lack of an intuitive support system reducing user engagement and satisfaction.
4.  Inefficiency in seeking information about the Polkadot ecosystem.

#### **Proposal Objectives and Solutions**

#### Goal of the Proposal

To integrate an AI-powered assistant within the Polkadot ecosystem website, educational platform, and services to enhance user experience by providing real-time, context-aware support.

#### **How the Proposal Changes the Network**

-   Centralizes support for Decentralized Platform, making information readily accessible.
-   Enhances user satisfaction and retention through immediate, accurate responses.
-   Promotes greater adoption with a more user-friendly interface and seamless access to information.

#### **Impact on the Polkadot Ecosystem**

The implementation of this AI assistant is expected to have a significant impact on the Polkadot ecosystem:

1.  Innovation Acceleration: By enabling faster access to relevant research, the tool will catalyze innovation across various projects within the network.
2.  Ecosystem Growth: The tool will serve as a bridge for researchers from other fields to enter the Polkadot ecosystem, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration.
3.  Enhanced Knowledge Sharing: The AI assistant will facilitate the dissemination of knowledge within the community, leading to more informed decision-making and a stronger, more connected ecosystem.

#### **Who This Solution Helps**

1.  Developers: Easier access to technical documentation and APIs.
2.  End-Users: Improved user experience through instant support and information retrieval.
3.  Network Administrators: Streamlined interaction with the network and reduced need for external support.

#### Comparison with Similar Solutions

Existing AI chatbots in the blockchain space often lack the specialized training needed for Polkadot’s unique functionalities. This project’s focus on Polkadot-specific data ensures accurate and relevant information tailored to users' needs.

#### **Description and Features**

The AI-powered assistant chatbot will serve as a centralized hub for instant and comprehensive assistance within the Polkadot platform. **Core features include Polkadot-specific training, retrieval-augmented generation, API integration, real-time assistance, continuous updates, scalability, security, and accessibility**.

![](https://i.ibb.co/WkD0XqZ/unnamed-2.png)

#### **Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)**

1.  User Engagement: Number of user interactions.
2.  Response Accuracy: Percentage of correct and relevant responses.
3.  User Satisfaction: User feedback ratings and reviews.
4.  Response Time: Average response time to user queries.
5.  Adoption Rate: Number of new and returning users.

![](https://i.ibb.co/KbsSDZV/unnamed-1.png)

#### **Key Highlights**

1.  Advanced AI Technologies: Utilizes Large Language Models (LLM) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to provide highly accurate, context-aware responses.
2.  Polkadot’s Cutting-Edge Infrastructure: Built on Polkadot scalable, interoperable network to ensure seamless operation across multiple blockchains.
3.  Enhanced User Experience: Offers real-time, comprehensive assistance, making it easier for users to navigate and utilize Polkadot’s diverse ecosystem.
4.  Innovative Design: Integrates with Polkadot governance and security features to deliver a robust and reliable solution.
5.  Future-Ready Solution: Designed to adapt and evolve with Polkadot advancements, ensuring long-term relevance and impact.
6.  Community-Driven: Developed with feedback from the Polkadot community to align with user needs and enhance overall platform engagement.

#### **Benefits for DOT Token Holders**

-   Increased platform engagement, potentially growing the value of DOT tokens.
-   Enhanced utility by making the ecosystem more accessible.
-   Maintained trust and confidence in the network through robust security measures.

### **Milestones and Budget Breakdown**

> Milestone 1: Proposal Requirements and Roadmap (1.5 months) - (20.62% DOT)
> 
> Milestone 2: Project Preparation and Initiation (1.5 months) - (28.57% DOT)
> 
> Milestone 3: Optimization and API Development (1 month) - (18.9% DOT)
> 
> Milestone 4: Testing, Security Audit, and Integration (1 month) - (15.46% DOT)
> 
> Milestone 5: Final Documentation and Reporting (1 month) - (10.11% DOT)
> 
> **Risk Reserve Contingency: 350 DOT (6.5%)**
> 
> **Total: 4100 DOT (100%)**

#### **Medium and Long-Term Vision**

1.  Continuous Improvement: Iterative enhancement of the assistant’s capabilities.
2.  Broader Ecosystem Integration: Expanding functionality to cover more aspects of the Polkadot ecosystem.
3.  Community-Driven Development: Involving the community in the development process.
4.  Educational Resource: Serving as an educational resource to help users understand and navigate the Polkadot network.

#### **Team Capability & Feasibility**

-   Proven Track Record: Successful app development, AI services, and educational technology projects.
-   Partnerships: Collaboration with Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub and MLOps Community.

#### **Product Demo:** A working MVP of the proposal can be **[accessed here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7z4ZFrFYiE).**

#### **Why Polkadot Network?**

-   Interoperability: Polkadot’s architecture allows for seamless interaction between different blockchains.
-   Scalability: Supports high throughput and scalability for AI applications.
-   Security: Strong emphasis on security and robust governance mechanisms.
-   Innovation: Collaborative and innovative ecosystem.
-   Ecosystem Support: Vibrant and supportive community.

For more details Information and to support our project read the **[Full proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fI0aqfTCjUFura9kbAsUbR5JbAjnChWsW5HKF6oeFbE/edit?usp=sharing)**,

And Lets Hear Comment and Suggestions

Polkadot AI Navigator proposes an AI-powered chatbot to provide comprehensive support for users within the Polkadot ecosystem. The solution aims to enhance user experience, streamline access to information, and support seamless navigation. The proposed budget is 4100 DOT, and the project will be completed in five milestones over four months. The team comprises experts in AI, machine learning, and blockchain technologies. The solution will benefit developers, end-users, and network administrators. The proposal aims to address key issues with the current Polkadot AI assistant, Polkabot.ai, which relies on the older ChatDKG service.

Polkadot AI Navigator: Enhancing User Experience with an Intelligent Ecosystem Assistant Proposal

Token2049 is a big event where people talk about important things. Hack Seasons is a part of this event that has happened 8 times. It will happen in a big building in Singapore called the National Gallery. We need people from DAO to help talk about Polkadot at this event. There were many people at a similar event in Brussels, and we think there will be even more in Singapore. It's a good idea to get a special package for the event because it's cheaper now. The event will happen on September 19th, and there's a list of people who will talk there.

Participation in conferences during Token2049 is a crucial marketing move. Hack Seasons is an established conference that has been held on eight occasions to date. The venue in Singapore is the National Gallery, which hosted the ETHGlobal conference last year. As participation entails a booth, we require people from DAO who can represent Polkadot on stage and near the booth. At the previous conference in Brussels during EthCC, there were approximately 1,500 speakers and 50 speakers. In Singapore, we anticipate at least 2,000 attendees and 60 speakers. The early bird pricing is currently in effect, so it would be advantageous to grab a premium package. The conference will be held on September 19. Speakers' list is attached. !\[\](https://i.imgur.com/mDitIqj.png)

DAO wants representatives to participate in Hack Seasons conference at National Gallery, Singapore on September 19. They require a booth and speakers. The conference has 60 speakers and 2,000 attendees. Early bird pricing is available.

Polkadot participation in Hack Seasons during Token2049

- The Dots Magazine is a fun project about Polkadot created by two fans in January 2024.
- They use humor to attract people to the Polkadot community.
- The team has gained a lot of attention with over 1,960 followers and millions of impressions.
- They are asking for $38,980 to continue their work for the next six months.
- The money will help pay salaries for their team, promote their content online, and buy tools they need for creating work.
- They want the funds because they are running low on money and need to fix budgeting issues from their first proposal.

**WHO:** The Dots Magazine, Mantra, and John Mental. **WHAT:** Requesting $38,980 USDT for 6 months of operational work to create Polkadot mememedia. **WHEN:** 15th August, 2024.

The Dots Magazine - 2nd proposal 

Vote NAY

- PlutoWallet is a special mobile wallet made for Polkadot that supports NFTs.
- The developers have been working on it for over 18 months and are excited about it.
- Some team members have learned about blockchain at a school in Berkeley.
- They want to work with the Polkadot community to make a great product.
- They believe wallets are really important for using Polkadot and help keep it safe.
- The team wants to help other projects and teams in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- The wallet focuses on being decentralized, which means it isn’t controlled by one group.
- They are open to feedback and want to hear suggestions from users.

WHO: PlutoWallet team, consisting of enthusiastic developers with knowledge from Polkadot Blockchain Academy.

WHAT: Building the first Polkadot dApp focused mobile wallet with full-featured NFT support that leverages Account Abstraction for achieving the best user experience and safety possible.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified. The proposal aims to establish PlutoWallet as reputable and trustworthy partners for the Polkadot DAO to help build user-centric solutions for anyone to use and benefit from.

PlutoWallet 1st proposal: Account abstraction, Full featured NFT support, Transaction Analyzer

### Summary

- **Objective:** Open XCM channels between Polkadot parachains to improve interoperability.
- **Current Issue:** Many parachains lack DOT in their "Child" accounts, making it difficult to open XCM channels.
- **Proposed Solution:** Deposit 2261 DOT into the "Child" accounts of fourteen parachains to facilitate channel openings.
- **Benefits:** Increases accessibility of parachain tokens on Polkadot DeFi platforms, enhances XCM traffic, and simplifies integration.
- **Implementation:** Targeting specific DOT amounts for each parachain based on size and potential use cases.
- **Feedback:** Initial feedback supports the initiative, with 72% of voters in favor of using treasury funds for this purpose.

Polkadot Treasury will deposit 2261 DOT into the Polkadot relaychain "Child" accounts of fourteen parachains to make it easier to open XCM channels between chains. The proposal aims to increase the amount of XCM traffic, make more parachain tokens accessible to Polkadot DeFi on Hydration, Bifrost, Moonbeam, Astar, and remove one technical barrier to further integration and use case development between chains. The proposal will be implemented by submitting governance proposals to each parachain to open channels. The proposal will cost less than $1k and will be paid in DOT.

Deposit DOT into parachain child accounts to accelerate opening XCM channels

Please vote nay, thank you!

Vote Nay

Vote NAY - resubmitted under Treasurer track https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1074

- A request is made for 9928 DOT (about 58558 USD) for post-production of 8 new episodes of Web3Thinkers and Web3Builders.
- This request follows a 6-month report showing over 1.25 million views and more than 61,000 watch hours.
- They have conducted 50 interviews that provide content for these series.
- They have produced 16 episodes so far and plan to reach a total of 24 episodes by the end of 2024.
- The request also includes funds to fix a shortfall from a previous funding proposal.
- A buffer of 10% is added to avoid future discrepancies.
- The funds aim to support the growth of the Polkadot ecosystem through media content.

WHO: Behind the Code Team, Key Pictures

WHAT: Requesting additional funds of 9928 DOT (58558USD) for post production on 4 episodes of Web3Thinkers and 4 episodes of Web3Builders, and a top-up to correct a small discrepancy in funding received for initial proposal.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $14,400 for post production of 8 episodes, to be released by end of 2024. Top-up request to correct shortfall of $38,835. Excess DOT will be returned to treasury.

Behind the Code II: Additional Funding for more episodes of Web3 Thinkers/Builders and Top-up on treasury #604 payout

Polkadot for 100,000+ Students is a project that wants to teach people about Polkadot blockchain technology using an educational app. Here are the main points:

- The app already has over 100,000 downloads and 50,000 active users each month.
- The team has experienced professionals in blockchain and mobile app development.
- They plan to include easy-to-understand lessons on blockchain and Polkadot.
- The project has three main steps: creating courses, testing them, and then releasing the app.
- They will check if the project is successful by looking at user engagement and app downloads.
- The goal is to help students learn about Polkadot and become part of its community.

WHO: The team consisting of experienced professionals with extensive backgrounds in blockchain and fintech.

WHAT: The team aims to integrate comprehensive Polkadot-related content into their educational app, currently boasting over 100,000 downloads.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: The project will be executed in three milestones, and the budget details are not mentioned. Success will be measured through user engagement rates, app download numbers, and active user feedback.

Polkadot for 100,000+ Students

- The project uses advanced AI to help people understand and engage with research papers and articles faster.
- It provides instant explanations for highlighted text and creates short summaries of important information.
- An AI-powered search engine helps find relevant resources and summaries of research.
- DOT token holders will benefit from increased platform activity and stronger security.
- The project aims to improve the assistant continuously by using community feedback.
- It plans to expand its functions to cover more areas in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- The tool will also help users learn about the Polkadot network more easily.
- The project partners with Polkadot, Microsoft, and MLOps to enhance research opportunities.

WHO: The project aims to revolutionize academic and non-academic research using advanced AI.

WHAT: The tool provides real-time explanations, generates concise summaries, extracts key points, and has an AI-powered search engine.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

KEY FEATURES: Real-time text explanation, intelligent summarization, key point extraction, and AI-powered search engine.

BENEFITS FOR DOT TOKEN HOLDERS: Increased platform engagement, enhanced utility, security, and reliability.

MILESTONES: Prototype development, testing and iteration, API development and optimization, and final report and roadmap.

IMPACT: Efficiency and productivity, enhanced understanding, research advancement, and real-time explanations.

WHY POLKADOT: Polkadot's interoperability, scalability, advanced security, and supportive ecosystem make it the ideal platform for the project.

AI-Powered Interactive Assistance for Efficient Research Paper Reading

### Remarker

**Remarker** is an NFT marketplace on the Polkadot network, offering unique and rare digital collectibles. Key features include:

- **NFT Swaps**: Users can trade NFTs directly.
- **NFT Purchases with Stablecoins**: Supports buying NFTs using USDC and USDT.
- **Auto Teleport**: Simplifies DOT token transfers between Polkadot and Asset Hub.
- **New UI**: Enhances user experience in the Polkadot NFT ecosystem.

**Upcoming Features** include:
- Support for NFT interactions on Asset Hub using ETH and other EVM-compatible tokens.
- Improved UI/UX.
- A "Remint Tool" for flexible NFT minting.
- Tutorials on creating, purchasing, and swapping NFTs.
- Launching a free NFT collection to attract new users.
- **NFT Fractionalization**: Allows splitting NFTs into smaller parts for shared ownership.

**Funding Request**: 10,000 DOT ($61,127) for ongoing development and enhancements.

**Founder**: Ashutosh Singh, active in the Polkadot NFT space since 2021, created governance bots for Polkadot and Kusama.

WHO: Remarker, an NFT marketplace for Polkadot founded by Ashutosh Singh.

WHAT: Requesting 10,000 DOT ($61,127) for retroactive work and feature additions, including support for NFT interactions on Asset Hub, UI/UX enhancements, a remint tool, a tutorial, and launching an NFT collection.

TIMEFRAME: 6 months for retroactive work, 3 months for feature additions.

RESOURCES: Funding will cover implementation of cross-chain bridged tokens integration and smart contract implementation after the Plaza upgrade. Remarker is an open-source project, and the repository can be found on GitHub.

Retroactive Funding Proposal: Completed Remarker Development and Future Polkadot NFT Standards Implementation Post-Plaza Upgrade

please vote Nay

- Jaume is a content creator active on Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube.
- He used to work as a marketing manager at Xiaomi.
- He currently works as a Business Development Manager at AEVO and Bitmart.
- Jaume wants to create a free online course in Spanish about Blockchain Interoperability and Polkadot.
- The course will also include extra educational materials about Polkadot.
- He is asking for 2,350 DOT, which is about 13,691 USD to fund the course.
- The project will involve collaboration with another content creator named Gold Jaws.
- Any leftover money will be returned to the treasury.

Jaume proposes to create a free Spanish course on Blockchain Interoperability and Polkadot, along with complementary content. The budget for the proposal is 2,350 DOT ($13,691 USD) and will work with content creator Gold Jaws. Any surplus will be returned to the treasury.

Funding for 3 month Polkadot Brand Campaign

Dear Dotsama community, Please review the Infinity Wallet Milestone 2 proposal: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D-MPtpA9XfCP0VY2laoIFLp5HaYE0MGhM6FARLsXx28/edit?usp=sharing

Infinity Wallet - Milestone 2

root

whitelisted_caller

wish_for_change

staking_admin

treasurer

lease_admin

fellowship_admin

general_admin

auction_admin

referendum_canceller

referendum_killer

small_tipper

big_tipper

medium_spender

big_spender

Referenda Small Spender

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 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