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

small_spender

Toros is a marketing agency that wants to help Polkadot get more attention. They have a plan to use drones at a big music festival in Canada to show the Polkadot logo and a special code. People at the festival can scan the code to get a chance to win Polkadot NFTs, which are special digital art pieces. The agency also wants to tell people about this event on the internet to make more people interested in Polkadot and NFTs. They are asking for some money to make this plan happen and promise to give back any extra money. They will also measure how well the plan works by looking at how many people talk about it online.

Rejected

**![](https://i.ibb.co/Mp9cBkY/Image-2024-05-28-at-8-37-PM.jpg)**

**Introduction**

Hello Polkadot Open Gov,

We are [Toros](https://www.toros.agency/), a marketing agency specializing in high-impact experimental advertising for technology brands.

After valuable input from the Dot Community, we have implemented an updated strategy to achieve deeper integration and community engagement in our drone show. 

To address price concerns from the community, we have updated our project to be one single eye-catching show.

Our previous proposal can be reviewed here: [https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/669](669) 

**Our _Updated_ Proposal**

We seek funding for a brand awareness, public relations campaign, and NFT drop designed to elevate Polkadot's presence in the public eye, draw users to the emerging Polkadot NFT space, and feature the amazing projects created by Polkadot community NFT artists.  Our campaign would consist of 3 elements:

1.) Sponsorship of three drone light shows over Canada’s premier electronic music event [Veld Music Festival](https://veldmusicfestival.com/) (100k+ attendees). Our show would feature the Polkadot logo, a QR code leading to an NFT drop, followed by “brought to you by the Dot community” ending with the Polkadot logo once more.

2.) NFT drops through the QR code displayed in the sky. A massive QR code with messaging displaying “enter for a chance to win” will take festival goers to a unique landing page where they can enter for a chance to win Polkadot NFTs. A special feature will be given to Kodadot, whose NFT minting software has made this proposal possible.

3.) A corresponding public relations and social media push aimed at enhancing the visibility and impact of the drone shows by generating online engagement. 

**Drone Show Details**

We have contacted VELD and negotiated a sponsorship deal that includes one 10-minute drone show amid one of the festival headliners' performances. The final 2-3 minutes of the show would feature QR code and messaging outlined in the “NFT Details” section of this proposal.

Drone Show Proof of Concept

Video Link: [https://vimeo.com/925062285/a49265c3c9](https://vimeo.com/925062285/a49265c3c9)

Video Link: [https://vimeo.com/925060260/6e8878bcea](https://vimeo.com/925060260/6e8878bcea)

Inspiration for drone shows [here](https://twitter.com/DocumentingBTC/status/1757560831808581719) and [here](https://www.adweek.com/creativity/how-prime-video-used-500-drones-for-a-crowd-to-perform-karaoke-in-rome/). 

**VELD Music Festival Details**

![](https://i.ibb.co/NCwYYMD/Image-2024-05-28-at-8-07-PM.jpg)

-   Drone Shows are displayed in the sky amid acts from Marshmello, Steve Aoki, or Martin Garrix 
-   VELD is Canada's largest EDM festival 
-   Held in Toronto 
-   Attracted over 105,000 attendees in 2023 
-   Runs for three days. 
-   Coincides with Toronto's lively August long weekend.  
-   Other major events happening at the same time in the city (Caribana, OVO Fest, Boots and Hearts) bring in millions of tourists.

**Veld Sponsorship Details**

[_Veld Sponsorship Deck_](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1I9G1gSTIMqfrKhbQEYiRCnynsPWzyAlC)

_Additional Sponsorship Perks:_ 

-   Mobile advertising over the entire festival grounds (visible to all attendees) 
-   Logo promoted on the festival website (Ink Entertainment) 
-   Veld newsletter shout-out 
-   2 dedicated social media posts - TikTok/Instagram/Facebook 
-   Instagram stories 
-   Logo added to Veld lineup collateral

**NFT Drop Details**

During the last 2-3 minutes of the drone show, a pink QR code will be displayed in the sky, leading to a unique Polkadot-branded landing page. Festival-goers can enter their names for a chance to win NFTs.

_The NFTs fall into two categories:_

1.  Polkadot NFT Creators’ Submissions: We invite all Polkadot NFT creators to submit their work for the drop at VELD, offering artists exposure to over 100k festival-goers and a select few winners the chance to own these NFTs.
2.  DOTxVELD Unique NFTs: Using Kodadot, we will mint a unique album of DOTxVELD NFTs, exclusively dropped at VELD. These NFTs will serve as valuable assets and permanent reminders of the Polkadot drone show’s impact on the community.

We have strategically chosen an NFT integration strategy to align with many of the festival performers:

**Marshmello:** Has shown interest in the crypto world and has collaborated with several NFT projects - Rarible. He has released NFT collections and has been involved in various crypto-related initiatives. - NFT portfolio valued at over 1 million USD

**Martin Garrix:** Has also explored the NFT space by releasing exclusive digital collectibles and collaborating with various NFT platforms. He also snapped up a Bored Ape in December of 2021. - NFT portfolio valued at over 100 thousand USD

**Alesso:** Has participated in the NFT market by releasing limited edition NFTs that feature unique music and visuals - Cosmic Genesis.

**Seven Lions:** Has also explored the NFT space, releasing various digital assets and collaborating with artists to create unique NFTs that feature his music and visuals.

**Steve Aoki** is significantly involved in the world of cryptocurrency and NFTs. Here are some highlights of his involvement: NFT portfolio valued at over 500 thousand USD

1.  **NFT Projects:** Steve Aoki has released multiple NFT collections, with his debut collection "Dream Catcher" generating over $4 million in sales. He has continued to be active in the NFT space, creating and selling various digital art pieces and collectibles . 
2.  **A0K1VERSE:** Aoki has launched his own metaverse and NFT platform called "A0K1VERSE," which aims to bridge the gap between the digital and physical worlds. This ecosystem provides exclusive content, experiences, and rewards to NFT holders . 
3.  **Partnerships and Collaborations:** Aoki has collaborated with other artists and platforms within the crypto space. He partnered with Justin "3LAU" Blau to form the NFT duo "Punx," inspired by the CryptoPunks NFT collection . 
4.  **Crypto Advocacy:** Aoki is a vocal advocate for NFTs and cryptocurrency, often discussing their potential to transform the music industry by offering new revenue streams and ways to connect with fans. Not only will it align with these performers but also their millions of followers and fans. Many of whom will be present at VELD.

Our goal is to achieve maximum network engagement as well as to give creators in the community a platform to display their work. 

**_Updated_ Budget**

We are requesting a total of 9286 DOT priced at 7.14 USD per DOT. This transaction amounts to a total consideration of 66,300 USD. Our valuation of DOT is based on the 28 day average. Any unused DOT will be returned to the treasury.

-   Campaign Execution – Total $40,000 as per Veld’s sponsorship rates 
-   Design and Creative - $10,000 
-   Canadian Taxes (GST): $4,800 
-   Agency fees: $8,000 
-   Maintenance and Incidentals: $3,500

_\*All prices in USD_

**Public Relations Details**

Our PR strategy is focused on creating buzz around the drone show by drawing attention to both the eye-catching brand display Polkadot as well as the unique and mysterious NFT opportunity.  We will prepare press releases and media kits, and engage local and tech-focused publications to cover the story, highlighting the innovative approach Polkadot is taking to raise brand awareness. When pitching media, our story’s hook will focus on the fact that the mysterious drone show was commissioned not by a traditional advertising executive within a centralized corporation, but by the decentralized Polkadot community.

_Crypto Publications_

We will specifically target top crypto publications to ensure the campaign resonates within the core blockchain and cryptocurrency communities. Examples include CoinBase, CoinTelegraph, and Bitcoin Magazine.

_Local Publications_

We will tip off local publications in Toronto such as BlogTO to secure coverage, using the unique and sensational nature of the drone shows to capture a broader audience's interest.

_Social_

We will tip off recognized influencers within the cryptocurrency and blockchain space, encouraging them to share the story. This strategy will be most effective on Twitter where creators have the chance to go viral using our content (see [example](https://x.com/simplybitcointv/status/1716212060814561453?s=46&t=mapPHD7u5h3SXzpyxKT54A)).

**Measurement and Evaluation**

What sets this campaign apart from traditional OHH initiatives is that its success can be measured via online engagement metrics.  Metrics we will track

-   QR code scans Estimated drone show impressions 
-   Earned media hits using S[yften](https://syften.com/?redirect=false) 
-   Keyword search volume using [Ahrefs](https://ahrefs.com/)/[Google Trends](https://trends.google.com/trends/) 
-   Social mentions across Twitter/X, Reddit, TikTok, and Instagram using [Mention](https://mention.com/en/)

**Conclusion**

By merging the real-world impact of a drone show with targeted NFT integration strategies and digital PR tactics, we aim for this campaign to not only elevate Polkadot’s brand awareness and the value of DOT, but also to create a lasting impact that can be measured. With approval, we'll proceed to fund conversion and vendor payments, ensuring a seamless rollout. Should plans change, we commit to returning unused funds to the treasury.

Toros, a marketing agency, seeks funding of 9286 DOT ($66,300) for a brand awareness, PR campaign, and NFT drop at Veld Music Festival. The campaign includes sponsorship of three drone light shows, NFT drops, and a corresponding PR and social media push. The goal is to elevate Polkadot's presence and draw users to the emerging Polkadot NFT space. The campaign will be measured via online engagement metrics. Unused DOT will be returned to the treasury.

*UPDATED* Polkadot Drone Show + NFT Drop Over VELD Music Fest (100K+ Attendance) - Brand Awareness + PR Campaign

### `reactive-dot`: A Reactive Library for Polkadot Front-End Development

- **Overview**: `reactive-dot` is a React library designed to simplify the integration of Polkadot network functionalities into React applications. It aims to improve developer experience by reducing boilerplate code and complexity.

- **Objectives**:
  - Simplify development with intuitive React hooks.
  - Enhance developer experience by reducing complexity.
  - Promote Polkadot adoption by lowering entry barriers.

- **Key Features**:
  - Multichain support with easy chain selection.
  - Reading storage data directly from React components.
  - Compatibility with React suspense for async operations.
  - Caching and deduplication of data reads.
  - Full TypeScript support with autocompletion.

- **Future Goals**: Potential features include wallet management, transaction submission, and support for multiple frameworks.

- **Demo**: A proof of concept is available [here](https://stackblitz.com/edit/vitejs-vite-lyatc5?file=src%2FApp.tsx).

- **Code Comparison**: Demonstrates simplified code for connecting to the chain, reading block and account balance, and handling loading and error states.

- **Timeline & Budget**: The project is estimated to take 8 weeks and requires 6,000 DOT. It includes research, core development, testing, documentation, and community feedback.

Executed

WHO: Tien, an independent developer
WHAT: Create `reactive-dot`, a React library for easy integration of Polkadot network functionalities
PRICE: 6,000 DOT
TIMEFRAME: 8 weeks (estimated 320 hours)
RESOURCES: Research, planning, development, testing, documentation, and iteration

A reactive library for building Substrate front-end

TimedOut

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- There is no automated way to register identities on the Kusama People parachain right now.
- The proposal is to create tools to help with this registration process and make them available for everyone to use.
- Two main tools need to be updated to work with the new parachain: `polkadot-registrar-watcher` and `polkadot-registrar-challenger`.
- They want to hire two developers to help build these tools and estimate it will cost about $19,200.
- This project will make it easier to verify social media identities on platforms like Twitter and Discord.
- The first step is to make a basic version of the tools and link them to the People chain in about 240 hours of work.
- The developers have a lot of experience, with one having over 20 years in programming. 
- The goal is to support better identity verification for users in the ecosystem.

WHO: Rotko Networks, a full-stack developer and an expert in Rust and functional programming.

WHAT: Developing an automated registrar service for judgements on the Kusama People parachain, integrating with the Polkadot-People parachain for judgements and identities, building a pathway for media verification, and enhancing the frontend UI.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $19,200 for 1.5 FTE for 4 weeks.

Open-Source Registrar Development Continuity

Polkadot Education Program for Top Ethiopian Universities is a plan to help students learn about Polkadot blockchain technology in Ethiopia. Here are the main points:

- The program aims to improve education about Polkadot in Ethiopian universities.
- It wants to create a Polkadot community for students to work together and learn hands-on.
- A detailed curriculum will be developed to cover basics and advanced topics about blockchain and Polkadot.
- Regular meetups and seminars will help students understand Polkadot better.
- Networking events will connect students with professionals in the blockchain field.

**WHO:** Proposal by Polkadot Ambassador Titi Ayanwola.

**WHAT:** Establishing a Polkadot Education Program for Top Ethiopian Universities.

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

Polkadot Education Program for Top Ethiopian Universities.

- This proposal is about extra money for project REF 641.
- The project wasn't paid the full amount because the price of DOT changed.
- They asked for 35,713 DOT to get about $299,989.
- They only received 35,713 DOT, but it was worth $238,919, so they got $61,069 less.
- Now, they are asking for an additional 9,461 DOT to cover the missing amount.
- This new request is for about $67,173, plus some extra just in case of more price changes.
- If they get more money than needed, they will return it to the treasury.

WHO: Not specified
WHAT: Requesting a top-up of 9461 DOT (at 7.10) for a total of $67173 with a 10% extra in case of fluctuation to cover the remaining funds of REF 641, which was underpaid by 20.3% due to the fluctuation of DOT.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $67173, any excess amount will be returned to the treasury. No specific timeframe or resources mentioned.

Polkadot in Spanish Editorial Board and Marketing Top Up 

- The proposal is about educating developers in Africa about Polkadot's blockchain technology.
- Most developers in Africa don’t know about Polkadot, so the goal is to raise awareness.
- The community plans to organize workshops, training, and hackathons to help developers learn.
- They want to support local startups and creative builders through mentoring and grants.
- A recent event taught over 100 people how to build on blockchain technology.
- The community has helped onboard more than 1,000 developers to the world of web3.
- The team members include skilled individuals experienced in blockchain development.

Polkadot Dapps over Apps aims to onboard and educate traditional developers, tech enthusiasts, and creatives about web3 and building with Polkadot's blockchain infrastructure. They want to establish sub-communities, organize workshops, educate project founders, build market awareness, support potential unicorn projects, and more. They have successfully onboarded 1,000+ developers and non-developers to web3 and organized several workshops, hackathons, and conferences. They have a team of experienced blockchain engineers and advocates. They are requesting a grant to fund their initiatives.

Polkadot Dapps over Apps (REVISED)

- A proposal is made to get more money because the price of DOT changed.
- The initial request was for $90,000, which was worth 9,355.5 DOT at $9.62 each.
- Instead, they got $62,588.29, which is the same 9,355.5 DOT but at a lower price of $6.69 each.
- They are asking for an additional $30,152.65, which will be 4,015 DOT at $7.51 each.
- This new request has a 10% extra amount included.
- Any remaining DOT will be given back to the treasury.

WHO: The proposer.

WHAT: To request a top-up of $30,152.65, equivalent to 4,015 DOT, due to a 30.46% reduction in funds received from the initial request.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $7.51 per DOT, with remaining DOT returned to the treasury. No timeframe or additional resources mentioned.

DOTCAST /This_is_the_DOT Top Up

- Parachains are changing how they manage their time slots, moving to a new system called Coretime.
- It's important for parachains to keep track of when their time slots end so they can renew them on time.
- A dashboard will help parachain teams and users easily monitor Coretime and lease expirations.
- Users need simple ways to check this information even if they are not very technical.
- The Corehub parachain dashboard will help with this transition and make it easier to renew Coretime.
- The dashboard will also support the final steps of launching parachains on Polkadot.
- This aims to make it simpler for teams by providing a clear interface for managing their parachains.

WHO: Corehub

WHAT: Create a dashboard to track Coretime and lease expiry data for parachain teams and their users, and simplify the maintenance of projects by offering tools to monitor Coretime expiry and enable renewal. Also, add a UI for parachain ID reservation and registration as the final steps of the deployment process on Polkadot.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

[Retroactive] RegionX Corehub | Parachain management

- The proposal wants to fund the maintenance of a project called substrate-api-client from July 2024 to December 2024.
- Substrate-api-client is a library written in Rust that helps connect to special computer nodes.
- It is useful for devices that cannot use normal software (known as no-std environments) like IoT devices.
- This library helps developers work with two blockchains called Polkadot and Kusama.
- There are similar libraries for other programming languages.
- The aim is to keep the project running and seek ongoing funding.
- They are requesting $33,300 for this maintenance work.

WHO: The proposal is made by the developers of substrate-api-client. 

WHAT: They are requesting funding for maintenance of substrate-api-client library from July 2024 until December 2024. 

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: The requested funding is $33,300.

Maintenance for the substrate-api-client Jul-24 to Dec-24

- The proposal is to request more funds because the value of DOT changed.
- The original request was for 8,420 DOTs, amounting to $75,500.
- They received only $56,414 because DOT’s price dropped after they applied.
- This left them with a shortfall of $19,086.
- They now want to request an additional 2,960 DOTs to cover the difference and include a buffer.
- The 10% buffer is to prepare for future price changes.
- Any extra funds received will be returned to the treasury.
- Monthly progress reports can be followed on their website.

WHO: The proposal does not specify WHO will be carrying out the top-up request.

WHAT: The proposal is to top up a previously approved request (REF #657) due to the fluctuation of the DOT price, which resulted in a 25.28% shortfall.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: The proposal requests 2,960 DOTs (2,691 DOTs + 269 DOTs buffer) based on Subscans EMA30 DOT price of $7.093 (as of May 17th). Any extra amount received will be returned to the treasury. No specific timeframe or resources are mentioned.

Top-up of Proposal 657 due to DOT price change.

- **DED Bounties** is a fun system where people earn DED tokens by completing tasks.  
- It helps the community grow by rewarding members for their time and effort.  
- Short-term goals: Launch a website, get 10 clients, and 50 active members in 3 months.  
- Medium-term goals: Offer 20+ bounties, reach 100 members, and create fun content like videos and memes.  
- Budget includes website costs, ads, payouts, and team work.  
- Risks like scams or spam will be managed with rules and rewards for reporting bad behavior.  
- Success is measured by active users, completed bounties, and happy community members.

**DED Bounties**

**Objective:** To create a system that encourages community engagement and growth through a bounty reward system. Inspired by the old western bounty system and the already established polkadot bounty system, clients offer rewards, and hunters complete tasks to claim these rewards, paid in DED token. DED will become a reward token for community contributions that will foster a feeling of appreciation and ownership through participation.

**Value Proposition**

DED Bounties will provide a much-needed utility for the DED token, addressing its initial negative reception. By allowing community members to earn more DED through active participation rather than purchasing, we aim to grow interest and engagement within the community. This system will leverage the fact that everyone received DED and give them an opportunity to grow their holdings of that token - just because it’s easy and fun. Additionally, it incentivizes community-driven actions, fostering a more vibrant ecosystem supported by members who use their voices, likes, comments, their memes, their time and attention. These are not people who can contribute to conversation about smart contracts or analyzing cryptographic hashes but they are still important.

**Goals and Milestones**

**Short-term Goals (0-3 months):**

-   Develop and Launch Website: Create an accessible online entry-point for DED Bounties.
    -   Milestone: Launch a functional website within the first month.
-   Improve websites DA:
    -   Milestone: Increasing Domain authority
-   Initial Bounty Listings: Attract at least 4 clients to post bounties on the platform.
    -   Milestone: Achieve this within the first 2 months.
    -   Milestone: 10 bounty clients within 3 months.
    -   Milestone: Use a bounty to boost a post with likes and comments
    -   Milestone: Use a bounty to get referral clients
-   Community Onboarding: Register at least 50 active members participating as bounty hunters.
    -   Milestone: Reach this target within three months.

**Medium-term Goals (3-6 months):**

-   Increase Bounty Variety: Aim to have a diverse range of bounties to cater to different interests and skills within the community.
    -   Milestone: Ensure at least 20 active bounties at any given time.
    -   Milestone: 25% of bounties made by clients
-   Expand Membership: Grow the active user base to 100 members.
    -   Milestone: Achieve this by the end of six months.
-   Produce Content: Have creators publish media mentioning DED
    -   Milestone: Use a bounty to request video creation
    -   Milestone: Use a bounty to create competitive memes
-   Enhance Community Engagement: Achieve a consistent increase in recurring website visits and active participation in bounties.
    -   Milestone: Track and report monthly engagement metrics.
    -   Milestone: Month over month increase in traffic

**Budget Breakdown**

<div class="joplin-table-wrapper"><table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;" border="1"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 48.2542%;">Software Subscriptions</td><td style="width: 48.2542%;">7.53 DOT per month<ul><li>Total for 6 months: 45.18 DOT</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 48.2542%;">Website Registration and Setup</td><td style="width: 48.2542%;"><p>90 DOT</p><ul><li>Domain and SSL certificate</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 48.2542%;">&nbsp;CPC Ads</td><td style="width: 48.2542%;"><p>15.07 DOT per week</p><ul><li>Total for 6 months: 391.82 DOT</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 48.2542%;">&nbsp;Incentives and Payouts</td><td style="width: 48.2542%;"><p>15.07 DOT per week</p><ul><li>Total for 6 months: 391.82 DOT</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 48.2542%;">Project Management and Development Time</td><td style="width: 48.2542%;">2081.18 DOT</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 48.2542%;">Total Request</td><td style="width: 48.2542%;">&nbsp;3000 DOT</td></tr></tbody></table></div>

**Current Team**: John Mullowney (John of the priests)

Experienced in front end web development, digital marketing, held a PR position, customer service, graphic design, programming (JS, python). Holds certification in digital analytics and has a background in market copywriting and advertising. Although not an expert in anything - the range of skills means they are able to carry the project until there is interest in joining.

**Impact on the Community**

DED Bounties will restore the reputation of the DED by aligning with its original slogan: "for the community by the community". This project aims to create a community that supports each other in a creative way and DED will act as a unit of exchange for that support. By showcasing the utility and engagement potential of the DED token, we hope to draw wider attention and participation in the Polkadot ecosystem.

**Risk Management**

The ability to earn even tiny amounts has the potential to attract the wrong crowd so there will need to be measures in place to narrow down interested parties with a heavy emphasis on the polkadot fanbase.

1.  Token Dumping: Implement a payout structure with a weekly release to discourage immediate selling. Payouts made during the week for the previous week will encourage continuous participation with the hope to increase the upcoming payout.
2.  Lack of Interest: Introduce daily participation incentives and marketing campaigns to attract users. Ex. 10 DED per day for logging in.
3.  Scams and Fraud: By using bounties to identify and report scams we encourage members to recognise a scam and reap a reward for taking action against it. Establishing a reputable website with high domain authority, and ensuring transparent operations as well as addressing concerns in a timely manner.
4.  Spam: Require usernames associated with addressed to prevent spam

**Community Engagement**

-   Utilize Telegram, Reddit, and email newsletters to keep the community informed and engaged.
-   Maintain transparency through blockchain transaction tracking and public spreadsheets for payouts.
-   Encourage community feedback and suggestions to continuously improve the platform.

**Metrics for Success (KPIs)**

1.  Registered Clients and Bounty Hunters
2.  Recurring Website Visits
3.  Number of Bounties Created and Completed
4.  Engagement on Social Channels (Reddit, Telegram)
5.  Overall Growth in Community Participation and Sentiment

<strong>WHO:</strong> DED community led by John Mullowney<br><strong>WHAT:</strong> Create a bounty reward system to encourage community engagement and growth, paid in DED token<br><strong>PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES:</strong> 3000 DOT budget for 6 months, short-term goals include launching a website and attracting 10 bounty clients and 50 active members, medium-term goals include increasing bounty variety and growing the active user base to 100 members.

Proposal for DED Bounties: Revitalizing Community Engagement

### Summary

- **ink! analyzer** is a tool for analyzing [ink!](https://use.ink) smart contracts, similar to how [rust-analyzer](https://github.com/rust-lang/rust-analyzer) works for Rust.
- It helps developers by providing intelligent editing features and understanding ink! contract rules.
- The tool is available as a [Visual Studio Code extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ink-analyzer.ink-analyzer) with over 415 unique installs.
- It has a modular architecture that allows it to be used in various IDEs and code editors that support the Language Server Protocol (LSP).
- The current proposal requests $56,750 for adding ink! 4.x to 5.0 migration features and other improvements.
- Previous funding for the project came from Web3 Foundation grants and a retroactive treasury proposal.
- The author, David Semakula, is an experienced software engineer and systems architect with contributions to both rust-analyzer and ink!.

WHO: David Semakula
WHAT: Requests retroactive funding of $56,750 for adding ink! 4.x to 5.0 migration features and other major improvements to ink! analyzer.
TIMEFRAME: Not specified.
RESOURCES: ink! analyzer, modular and reusable libraries and tools for semantic analysis of ink! smart contracts.

ink! Analyzer: Retroactive funding for ink! 4.x to 5.0 migration features, and other major improvements (56,750 USDT)

**Polkadot at Blockchain Rio 2024**

- **Event:** Blockchain Rio 2024
- **Dates:** July 23-25, 2024
- **Location:** Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- **Requested Amount:** $52,941.00 in DOT
- **Activities:** Platinum sponsorship, booth, mainstage talks, panels, branding, and a side event with decision-makers.
- **Attendees:** Expected 11,000 to 15,000 attendees, similar to the 18,000+ in 2023.
- **Industries Represented:** Digital Assets, Technology, Financial Market, Legal, Marketing, Energy, Logistics, Education, Real Estate, Gaming, Art, Fashion, and Music.
- **Purpose:** To showcase Polkadot's impact on various industries and participate in Brazil's growing blockchain ecosystem.

WHO: Polkadot

WHAT: Cover the costs of participation at Blockchain Rio Leaders and Blockchain Rio 2024, including a Platinum sponsorship package with a booth featuring Polkadot, mainstage talks, panel participation, branding on conference materials, and a side event with decision makers called "Blockchain Rio Leaders."

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $52.941,00 USD in DOT for the event from July 23rd to July 25th, 2024 in Rio de Janeiro.

Polkadot @ Blockchain Rio 2024

MobilePolka is a project to create a mobile app for exploring blockchain data related to Polkadot. Here are the main points:

- The app will help users easily find and analyze blockchain information on their phones.
- It will have real-time updates to keep information current.
- Designed to be user-friendly for everyone, even those with no tech experience.
- Users can search and filter data by different criteria like date and account.
- Key stages include developing the app, testing it with a small group, and then a wider release.
- Future plans include adding more data sources and tools for deeper analysis.
- The project aims to strengthen the Polkadot community with better access to important information.

WHO: MobilePolka

WHAT: Develop an intuitive mobile app for exploring and analyzing blockchain data in the Polkadot ecosystem with real-time data updates, user-friendly design, comprehensive blockchain analytics, and interactive search features.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Funding from the Polkadot treasury to complete API development and testing, launch an alpha release, and expand the feature set based on feedback for a beta release. Future plans include integrating additional Polkadot parachains, enhancing analytical tools, and incorporating community-driven development.

MobilePolka: Unveiling Polkadot's Depths on the Go

- Empower Polkadot Playground is a weekend program that teaches students about blockchain technology.
- It is for high school and university students to help them learn skills for jobs in the blockchain industry.
- The program includes fun tutorials, games, and hands-on activities.
- Students will work on real projects and can meet other people who love blockchain.
- At the end of the program, students receive a certificate to show what they have learned.
- The goal is to help students understand the Polkadot ecosystem and become part of the blockchain world.

WHO: Empower Polkadot Playground

WHAT: Weekend blockchain education program for high school and university students to gain knowledge and skills in blockchain technology, with a specific focus on the Polkadot ecosystem. 

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified. 

KEY FEATURES: Interactive tutorials, gamified activities, hands-on workshops, community engagement, and certification. 

OBJECTIVE: To equip students with a foundational understanding of blockchain technology and the Polkadot ecosystem, empowering them to become active participants in the decentralized technologies field.

Empower Polkadot Playground - Educate With Game For Highschool and University

Kai, a Polkadot Ambassador from Singapore, is proposing to allocate a prize pool of 10,000 Dots for the top 4 project owners at Singapore's PBA Wave 5 event in May-June 2024. This is to motivate them and help with their project development. Kai has discussed this idea with the PBA committee, who are open to it. If the community agrees, Kai will work with the PBA team on a fuller proposal. Some have suggested increasing the prize pool, but Kai is hesitant due to management concerns. The PBA team prefers Kai to manage the 10,000 DOTs personally, but he is open to a multi-sig option. Kai will update once a decision is made.

This is a discussion post in relation to https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/738. I'm Kai, a Polkadot Ambassador hailing from Singapore, committed to driving forward the decentralized revolution in our city-state! I aim to cultivate an ecosystem where collaboration thrives. As the founder of the Polkadot Singapore Meetup Group (https://www.meetup.com/polkadot-singapore-meetup-group/), we have hosted parachains such as Moonbeam / Astar / HydraDX just to name a few. I seek to create a platform for knowledge exchange and networking within the Polkadot community. We also played host to the livestream Decoded Event held in June 2023. Recently, I was at the Hong Kong's PBA Wave 4 as a panel judge on heats day. This was sometime in Feb 2024 and I realized that winning teams on demo day did not have any monetary incentives and although the PBA offers guidance, it’s down to them to fund raise post PBA event. Therefore for Singapore's PBA Wave 5\*, happening in May-June 2024 (soon), it is my strong belief that we should allocate a prize pool of 10000 Dots (subject to a change if feedback is for more or less reward) to the top 4 project owners from the pitch finals day to spur them on and keep their motivation up with their project's development. It would also give them a small runway to better flesh out the project they brought to the table and give them time to seek more adequate funding. I have been in talks with the PBA committee and they are receptive to this idea. ~~If I sense that the community is ok with it, I would work closely with the PBA team with a fuller proposal and I might drop a GDoc link here in time for all of your review. ~~Edit. 1: The proposal is up and I welcome thoughts and comments! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WGBsWSNOJCok0UQsePe1b0S4ggM4nv5VHu1aM9Hmt2Y/edit Thank you for listening and happy to hear the community's thoughts on this. \*The Singapore PBA event will be held in cooperation with Polkabiz, NUS Enterprise (Singapore's top local university), and the Asian Institute of Digital Finance. Feedback: Some suggested to increase the prize pool amount. I think its a brilliant idea, however, I am hesitant because The larger the prize pool, the more it has to be managed properly. At this moment, I nor the PBA team have the bandwidth to do so. For instance, someone would need to be employed to cross check milestones / targets prior to disbursing tranches of the prize pool over a period of time to ensure the funds are used appropriately. This is only a test of the efficacy of a prize pool to motivate teams to take on the next step. If successful, I am sure the subsequent prize pool would be increased by the next local ambassador for PBA Wave 6. Also spoken to the PBA team and they would rather that I personally manage the sum of 10,000 DOTs instead of a multi-sig, as it would reduce the hassle to disburse to the winning teams. I am ok to hold on to this responsibility, as I am able to cover this on a personal basis if the dots for some reason become lost. However, I also fully recognize that some may not like this idea, and am proposing to some of the organizers of Wave 5 to do a multi-sig for this. I will update once its agreed.

WHO: Kai, Polkadot Ambassador from Singapore
WHAT: Proposes to allocate a prize pool of 10,000 Dots to the top 4 project owners from the pitch finals day of Singapore's PBA Wave 5
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: 10,000 Dots, happening in May-June 2024, personal responsibility of Kai to manage the sum

Polkadot Blockchain Academy Wave 5 Singapore - Demo day seed prize fund proposal

- KodaDot wants to bring 13 famous artists to Polkadot to create and sell their art as NFTs.
- This will help show how great Polkadot is for digital art and NFTs.
- More people will use $DOT to buy and trade these artworks.
- Half of the money made from selling the art will go back to Polkadot to help it grow.
- The project will cost $72,101, with most going to pay the artists.
- This will make Polkadot more popular and could make $DOT more valuable.
- KodaDot will keep everyone updated on how the project is going.
- The goal is to bring even more famous artists to Polkadot in the future.

KodaDot proposes to onboard 13 generative artists to mint their art on the KodaDot platform and the Polkadot Asset Hub, showcasing Polkadot's potential and driving adoption. The initiative will attract new users and collectors, driving demand for $DOT, and increase collaboration and innovation across ecosystems. The budget for artist compensation is $69,500, with 50% of revenue generated returned to the Polkadot Treasury. The initiative's success will be measured through quantitative and qualitative metrics, with the end goal of increasing visibility for Polkadot.

Onboarding Established Generative Artists to Polkadot Asset Hub and driving user engagement

- 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

- Sasha has been working on Polkadot smart contracts for several years.
- The project aims to make Polkadot smart contracts work with Ethereum tools.
- A proof of concept and early prototype have been completed.
- The next step is to make the project ready for a testnet.
- The project is being tested on an experimental parachain called Yerba Network.
- The goal is to allow Ethereum apps to work on Polkadot without changing their front-end.
- The project is different from Frontier, which makes Polkadot more like Ethereum.
- The project is discussed on the Polkadot Forum for community feedback.

WHO: Sasha, ink! core team member at Parity Technologies and independent Rank-II member of the Polkadot Fellowship.

WHAT: Proposal to evolve the ethink! project towards a testnet-ready state, making it easier for developers to deal with Ethereum ABI-encoded data.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

ink! + Ethereum RPC = ethink!. Proposal-02: Getting Testnet-Ready.

- **Polkadot Dapps over Apps** is a community helping people in Africa learn about and use Polkadot's blockchain technology.
- They teach developers and creators how to build with Polkadot, Kusama, and Substrate.
- Many developers in Africa don’t know about Polkadot, and some don’t have electricity to use the internet.
- They organize workshops, hackathons, and events to teach and support new projects.
- They’ve already helped over 1,000 people learn about web3 and blockchain.
- They also help startups by giving them grants and mentorship.
- Their goal is to solve real problems in Africa using blockchain technology.

Polkadot Dapps over Apps aims to onboard and educate traditional developers, tech enthusiasts, and creatives about web3 and building with Polkadot's blockchain infrastructure in Africa. They want to establish sub-communities, organize workshops, educate founders, build market awareness, support potential unicorn projects, and provide mentorship. They have successfully onboarded 1,000+ developers and non-developers to web3, organized conferences, workshops, hackathons, and incubation programs, and facilitated 2,000+ on-chain transactions and wallet activation on Near blockchain. They are seeking grants to fund their initiatives.

Polkadot Dapps over Apps

- Glazescape, a non-profit, wants Polkadot to sponsor the ProtoLayers Conference 2024 in Prague.  
- The conference focuses on modular blockchain technology and is part of ETHPrague.  
- Polkadot will get branding, a big exhibition space, and help from ambassadors at the event.  
- The goal is to show Polkadot’s modular tech and attract new developers and projects.  
- The total budget is $15,455, including t-shirts, stickers, and a buffer for price changes.  
- Glazescape is not charging a fee for managing the sponsorship.  
- The sponsorship will help Polkadot gain visibility and grow its ecosystem.

Glazescape seeks funding from the Polkadot Treasury for an Aligned tier sponsorship at Proto Layers Conference 2024 in Prague. The total budget requested is $15,455, and the sponsorship aims to showcase Polkadot's modular architecture, engage with the technical community, and attract new projects and developers to its ecosystem. The sponsorship will include venue branding, website logo placement, and a large exhibition space. Polkadot ambassadors will be present to engage with attendees and answer technical questions. Glazescape will provide customized support and assistance to support Polkadot's presence and impact at the event.

Polkadot Aligned Sponsorship at Proto Layers @ Prague [cancelled]

- Infinity Wallet wants to add Polkadot and Kusama to its app to make it easier for people to use Web3 and decentralized tools.
- They split their plan into 3 parts (milestones) to show they can deliver step by step.
- Milestone 1 includes basic wallet features like sending, receiving, and tracking money, plus cross-chain swaps and fiat on/off ramps.
- Milestone 2 will add support for Polkadot tokens, a Web3 browser, DApp store, and NFT management.
- Milestone 3 will focus on making wallets easier to create, XCM transfers, and marketing to more users.
- Infinity Wallet is a non-custodial wallet, meaning users control their own money, and it’s not a browser extension but a standalone app.
- They aim to onboard over 50,000 new users to Polkadot and Kusama within a year and support 40+ DApps in 6 months.
- The team is open to feedback and has updated their proposal based on community suggestions.

WHO: Infinity Wallet Team

WHAT: Integration of Polkadot, Kusama and their ecosystems into the Infinity Wallet all-in-one gateway, for a complete and user-friendly way to access the decentralized world and Web3.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Milestone 1 Total amount: 9,924 DOT (~$69,000 at time of proposal); Deliverables have been split into 3 milestone referendum proposals.

Infinity Wallet - A unique native desktop Wallet & Web3 Browser - Milestone 1

- Glazescape wants to sponsor Polkadot at ETHPrague 2024 to show off Polkadot's cool features.
- They will have a booth with Polkadot ambassadors to talk to people and give out fun Polkadot stuff.
- The goal is to make more people know about Polkadot and work with other blockchain groups.
- They need $42,550 for the booth, travel, and other costs, plus a little extra just in case.
- They asked the Polkadot Treasury for help to make sure everything happens on time.
- This will help Polkadot get more users and developers and be a top blockchain platform.
- People in the Polkadot community can share their thoughts and support this idea.

Glazescape seeks $42,550 from the Polkadot Treasury to secure a Beam sponsorship at ETHPrague 2024. The sponsorship aims to increase Polkadot's visibility, attract new users and developers, and foster partnerships and collaborations. The budget includes equipment rental, merchandise production, ambassador travel and accommodation stipends, and miscellaneous expenses. An additional 10% buffer is requested to cover unforeseen expenses and $DOT price fluctuation. The proposal aims to drive the adoption and growth of the Polkadot ecosystem.

Polkadot Beam Sponsorship at ETHPrague 2024

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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