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

small_spender

Rejected

Wrong amount vote nay

- Cryptopolitan is a popular website about blockchain and cryptocurrency news.
- It helps people understand crypto and blockchain easily.
- Started in 2018, it now has over 11 million readers every month.
- It shares news, guides, and deep tech information for beginners and experts.
- Cryptopolitan is trusted for its clear and accurate content.
- It supports blockchain communities and their goals.
- The website is self-funded and uses ads to stay stable.
- It aims to make crypto news as easy to understand as regular money news.

Cryptopolitan proposes to create content assets to support Polkadot's mission and ecosystem product adoption. They are committed to providing reliable and comprehensive information about blockchain and cryptocurrency to a global audience. The proposal does not mention a specific price, timeframe, or resources.

Semi-Retroactive & Ongoing Funding for Cryptopolitan for Media Boost, Engagement, and Reach 2024 

- **PolkaBiz Program**: Helps new Polkadot founders build products and get ready for investment.
- **Problem**: Founders need more than technical skills to succeed; they need business skills too.
- **Solution**: PolkaBiz teaches founders how to pitch, get funding, and grow their business.
- **Goal**: Prepare founders for an investment event in July 2024.
- **Support**: Helps with pitch decks, business plans, and value propositions.
- **Trial**: A 5-month test to see if PolkaBiz helps founders.
- **Funding**: Asking for $75,500 USD; extra money will be returned.

Executed

**WHO:** PolkaBiz, in collaboration with Polkadot Blockchain Academy.

**WHAT:** Launching a trial program to prepare a select group of founders for "investment readiness" ahead of Polkadot Decoded in Brussels (July 2024). The program will focus on all the business aspects that founders need to know.

**PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES:** The amount requested is $75,500 USD. The trial period will last for 5 months, and an evaluation will determine whether the initiative benefits founders within the Polkadot ecosystem. Any amount received over this amount due to an increase in price in DOT will be returned to the treasury.

PolkaBiz  - Where founders forge investment-ready innovations.

- AmharicChain Polkadot Hub is an app to teach about Polkadot and blockchain in Amharic and other local languages.
- It helps people in Ethiopia and East Africa learn about blockchain technology.
- Many people in Ethiopia don’t understand English well, so this app makes learning easier.
- The app will have lessons, exercises, and support in local languages.
- The team has experience in building apps, education technology, and blockchain.
- They have already made successful apps and partnered with big companies like Microsoft.
- The app will track progress and help users improve their skills.
- The goal is to grow the Polkadot community in Africa.

TimedOut

AmharicChain Polkadot Academy aims to provide accessible and engaging blockchain education to East African communities, particularly focusing on Ethiopia. The native platform will offer structured lessons, interactive exercises, and localized support in the native language, catering to the educational needs of users interested in blockchain technology. The team is composed of highly skilled engineers and has a proven track record in app development, education technology, API developments, Cloud computing, and team management. The scope of work includes platform development, content creation, testing and optimization, community engagement, marketing and promotion, documentation, and reporting. The full details of the cost, budget, justification, resources, and teams are found in the documentation.

Polkadot AmharicChain Hub: Mastering Polkadot | Empowering Learning

### Polkascan Foundation and Substrate Python API

- **Polkascan Foundation** has maintained the **Substrate Python API** for four years.
- The API includes libraries like **py-substrate-interface** and **py-scale-codec**, and Python bindings for Rust crates.
- It allows Python developers to build apps for Polkadot, Kusama, and other Substrate-based chains.
- Currently, it's the only Python API available for these chains.
- Over 350 GitHub repositories and 31 Python packages depend on this API.
- The foundation is requesting **9,831.25 EUR** in retroactive funding for their work from January to March 2024.
- For more details, see the [full proposal](https://github.com/polkascan/social-contract/blob/master/polkadot/treasury-proposal-008-report-2024Q1.md).

Polkascan Foundation requests 9,831.25 EUR in retroactive funding for maintaining the Substrate Python API from January to March 2024, which is the only API available for Python developers to build apps that interact with any Polkadot, Kusama or other Substrate based chain.

Maintenance & Support Substrate Python API (Jan-Mar 2024)

### Bounty #43 - Meetup Bounty

- **Purpose**: Fund small-scale meetups efficiently.
- **Funding Limit**: Maximum of $1000 per meetup.
- **Processing Speed**: Quick approval for smaller requests.
- **Curators**: A team selected to manage the bounty.
- **Curators List**: Available in a Google Sheets document.
- **Referendum Link**: For more details, visit the Polkassembly page.

WHO: Polkadot community

WHAT: Approve the proposal for Bounty #43 - Meetup Bounty, which aims to efficiently provide funding for small-scale meetups with a maximum limit of $1000 per meetup.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Approval of curators for Bounty 43 (Meetup bounty)

- **Proposer:** DOTCAST  
- **Requested Amount:** 9,355.50 DOT  
- **Goal:** Create great content and improve the Dotcast brand for Spanish-speaking audiences in the Polkadot ecosystem.  
- **Audience Growth:** Over 8,000 subscribers, aiming for 20,000 in six months.  
- **Content Types:** Podcasts, interviews, clips, shorts, and videos on platforms like YouTube, Spotify, and TikTok.  
- **Mission:** Connect Polkadot users with the community in a fun and friendly way.  
- **Plan:** Use expert editing, proven strategies, and community engagement to grow.  
- **Contact:** [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Dotcast_), Email: dotsamapodcast@gmail.com

**WHO:** DOTCAST

**WHAT:** Produce outstanding content and elevate the Dotcast brand, including all associated products, through ongoing refinement. Specifically tailored for Spanish-speaking audiences, this platform will uphold a high standard of quality.

**PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES:** 9,355.50 DOT. The funding initiative aims to captivate 20,000 Spanish-speaking subscribers within the next six months. The approach includes expert editing, proven strategies, content optimization, and community engagement.

DOTCAST /This_is_the_DOT

TEACHMEDEFI is a web3 education project that started in 2022. They make educational resources like podcasts, e-learning platforms, e-books, newsletters, and interviews. They want to teach people about Polkadot, a big system in the world of cryptocurrencies. 

TEACHMEDEFI has a new plan to make more content that helps people learn about Polkadot. They will make 20 podcast episodes, 60 short video clips, and lots of posts in German. They also want to make a guide in English and German to help people get started with Polkadot.

TEACHMEDEFI needs money to make all this content. They are asking for $74,900 to pay for people who will create the content, edit videos, and manage their social media. They have already done a lot with less money in the past, and they want to keep helping people learn about Polkadot.

Hey everyone, following the rejection of our [previous proposal](445) and reflecting on the feedback received, we believe we have reassessed our strategy and aligned it more closely with community expectations. Looking forward to hearing what you think!

**About us & some thoughts**

We are [TEACHMEDEFI,](https://twitter.com/TEACHMEDEFI) a project active in web3 education since our inception in 2022. Our primary mission is to create and distribute high-quality, entertaining, educational resources. 

We have created a variety of educational resources including in-depth podcasts, an e-learning platform, e-books, newsletters and expert interviews which have collectively garnered over **3.8 million impressions in five months across various platforms.** These resources have been instrumental in raising awareness and educating users, particularly focusing on the Polkadot ecosystem.

You can view our [2023 Wrapped clip here](https://x.com/teachmedefi/status/1750546987638821280?s=46), showcasing our **key milestones and memorable moments** in 2023. 

We have our roots within the Polkadot community and a history of delivering on promises. Our prior treasury funding led to significant achievements, **surpassing the goals of our first proposal from February 2022**. 

We put in the work for 10 months, even though our funding was supposed to cover only five. This shows that we are **committed** **to this ecosystem**. We're not like external projects that drop in without any history or goodwill, or projects that threaten to bail if things don't go their way. Even after our latest proposal didn't make it, we kept rolling out Polkadot content, such as [our episode with Derek Yoo](https://x.com/teachmedefi/status/1755279464341049409?s=46), founder of Moonbeam (128k views). No pettiness, no threats — just keeping our focus on the community and the work.

For a **detailed overview of our accomplishments**, including figures and highlights, check out the [full wrap-up summary report](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1IGwJItFhY9JZ75H0Y8k3-dy1ZazmRiqtiem6qJlCzGU/edit?usp=drive_link) of our proposal from a year ago. 

**Revised Proposal:**

Here's a **summary of our revised proposal:**

\- Increased **focus on our high-ROI platforms** (particularly X) & content formats (particularly the TEACHMEDEFI podcast) 

\- Focus on **efforts with impact on Polkadot's visibility** within the crypto space and high educational value

\- Use our growing platform in Germany to **educate newcomers on Polkadot**

\- A revised budget, **reducing the requested funds** while maximizing impact

We're proposing a new direction, increasing our focus on X/Twitter. This is where the crypto community mostly lives and thus this is the most important social media platform in our view to be active on. This is our main focus.

We will focus on content formats of ours which have had the highest impact, namely our podcast and short social media clips. These efforts are already bearing fruit. Our engagement metrics are showing promising trends, and by connecting with influential voices in the crypto space — like our recent **collab with the Epicenter podcast, one of the largest crypto podcasts in existence** — we're steadily amplifying our reach. Recent guests of high caliber, such as the [co-founder of Avail](https://x.com/teachmedefi/status/1759553674798313512?s=46), strengthen our reach and reputation, allowing us to push Polkadot's narrative more compellingly within the broader crypto space.

Furthermore, with retail interest in crypto increasing, we have been seeing growth on our more beginner-focused German social media presence on Instagram. We propose to create custom Polkadot content for this channel in order to reach and educate newcomers and then onboard them into the ecosystem through our [German e-learning offers](https://www.teachmedefi.de/). The German market remains a unique opportunity as (1) a large share of the population is interested in financial investments, (2) there is nascent but growing crypto adoption/interest and (3) there are no large players with sizeable audiences that have established themselves as trusted sources for crypto content (compared to a more saturated English language market).

**To summarize:** We are streamlining our activities to amplify Polkadot and our voice where it matters most, ensuring that Polkadot's narrative reaches the right ears. We think this approach will yield more immediate and impactful results, leveraging our track record of engaging content and community growth.

**Deliverables:**

We propose to deliver the following over a period of approx. 6 months:

-   20 Podcast Episodes: Engaging interviews on the TEACHMEDEFI Podcast with key figures and projects within the Polkadot ecosystem (40-60 min, English)
-   60 Short Clips: Short, viral clips based on interview highlights and showcases of guests’ products (max 1 min, English)
-   In German: 30 Educational Reels, 40 Educational “Carousel” Posts, 50 Story Posts (50% purely Polkadot-focused and 50% with references to Polkadot)
-   Dedicated Section in Newsletter: 13 English editions and 13 German editions. A dedicated segment in the weekly newsletter focusing on Polkadot News (headlines, short summaries & links), including a short clip (see above) highlighting Polkadot.
-   Introduction to Polkadot: A step-by-step English and German guide (4-5 pages or more), designed to guide users through the essentials of getting started with Polkadot.

This focus would allow us to assess the traction and, depending on the outcomes, consider expanding or adjusting our efforts.

We will focus on:

**Providing reliable and trustworthy information:** This will become increasingly vital, as Polkadot continues to grow. This space is often clouded by misinformation and hype. That’s why dependable educational resources are so important, not just for new entrants into the ecosystem but also for experienced users looking for accurate updates and insights.

**Amplifying voices of Polkadot builders:** In our view, the voices of teams building in the Polkadot space have not been amplified enough. We aim to continue to showcase the efforts of hard-working teams and innovative tools within the Polkadot ecosystem. Builders and projects, get in touch with us!

**Increasing Polkadot’s reach outside of its ecosystem:** Polkadot frequently remains outside mainstream crypto discussions, with external perceptions often characterized by misconceptions about its activity level, adoption or how difficult to use it is. Our content actively counters these misconceptions, pushing true stories of Polkadot into larger crypto circles. [Here](https://x.com/TEACHMEDEFI/status/1768651122858770613?s=20) is an example from our collab with one of the leading crypto podcasts called Epicenter.

**Teaching how it's done and that it's simple:** Major aspects of Polkadot, such as voting and utilizing parachains, remain challenging for many users. We will continue to create content such as our Opengov reel series (see [here](https://twitter.com/TEACHMEDEFI/status/1737896204204122262) and [here](https://twitter.com/TEACHMEDEFI/status/1738597338354971083)) featuring Polkassembly, that offers quick and practical explainers in under a minute to show viewers how something is done and that it’s simple.

**Budget:** 

The budget for the proposed deliverables and a **period of 6 months would be at $74,900** (based on the 30-day EMA DOT price of 9.439 USD on 31.03.2024, date of proposal submission).

This will cover the work of two content creators, two video editors, social media support & ads. Compared to what we proposed previously, we have thus significantly **cut the budget by around $93,000**, focusing on deliverables with the greatest impact. The budget is roughly equally split between the English and German content deliverables (see deliverables section).

**Conclusion:**

We'd love to hear your thoughts and look forward to see your votes! Supporting us means backing a project with a solid history of achievements, that's rooted in the Polkadot community. We're committed to long-term growth and education. You help us to continue providing content that not only educates but also encourages long-term, sustainable engagement in the DOT ecosystem.

**If You are a project or individual building something exciting on Polkadot, please get in touch!** We want to amplify the voices of hard working teams in this eco. Let's continue to build and grow together!

TEACHMEDEFI proposes to focus on high-ROI platforms and content formats, efforts with impact on Polkadot's visibility, and educating newcomers in Germany. They will deliver 20 podcast episodes, 60 short clips, 30 educational reels, 40 educational carousel posts, 50 story posts, and an introduction to Polkadot guide. The budget for the proposed deliverables and a period of 6 months would be $74,900.

TEACHMEDEFI - Growing Polkadot’s Mindshare in the Crypto Space

- **Project:** WEB3DEV wants to teach developers about Polkadot using Rust.  
- **Goal:** Train 200-300 developers and spread Polkadot knowledge to 15,000+ people.  
- **Course:** Teaches Rust and blockchain basics, with lessons in English and Portuguese.  
- **Team:** Led by experienced teachers and blockchain experts.  
- **Cost:** $50,000 to cover teaching, materials, and marketing.  
- **Why?** Helps developers learn new skills and solve real-world problems.  
- **Track Record:** Already trained 9,000+ developers in other courses.  
- **Impact:** Makes Polkadot education accessible, especially in Brazil.

**Proponent:** WEB3DEV Community  
Date: Q2 2024  
**Requested Amount**: $50,000 USD

**Project Overview:  
**Within the WEB3DEV community, a robust network of over 15,000 registered developers, we are proposing a strategically designed bootcamp to facilitate the entry of developers into the Polkadot ecosystem. Our initiative leverages the strengths of our [existing CMS platform](https://build.w3d.community/?utm_campaign=polkadot), build.w3d.community, which has proven effective with over 9,000 subscriptions to our Solidity and Solana development courses. Our next endeavor is to enrich this educational platform with a curriculum focused on Rust, blockchain fundamentals, and pallets development anchored in the principles of open-source learning. Central to our proposal is the utilization of the [rust-state-machine GitHub repository](https://github.com/shawntabrizi/rust-state-machine) (kudos to Shawn Tabrizi) as a foundational resource. This commitment to open-source education not only underscores our dedication to transparent and accessible learning but also aligns with the collaborative spirit of the blockchain community. By offering our course materials, including those derived from the rust-state-machine, entirely open-source, we aim to not just educate but also contribute to the pool of global knowledge, facilitating innovation and development of new educational content for the Polkadot network.![](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/Qez2mtRsM3RDgiS7EJJdxnPSpqUPISlCoCiJ1IbvNhvduXaAcnB3feOoYkIBl6etLc6a_0Y0ytWcUgT6zQjGlU5XqUaXGl8aT5tYXTywsbU0R2IMOvV6dRXc1_wiEidByM2R_D_IodOMlEIvjD6VZK4)

The content of our course is meticulously designed to offer a comprehensive introduction to Rust programming and blockchain basics, leveraging the rich educational resources available in the rust-state-machine GitHub repository. We start with the fundamentals of Rust, including its syntax and unique features that make it an ideal language for blockchain development. Participants will delve into Rust's powerful type system, exploring how it ensures code safety and efficiency, which is crucial for developing secure blockchain applications, specially those using Polkadot SDK / Substrate FRAME. The course also covers generics and advanced data structures, providing a deep understanding of how to leverage Rust's capabilities to write versatile and robust code, making students familiar to FRAME and pallet creation syntax. 

By integrating practical exercises and projects throughout the course, participants will gain hands-on experience, from writing their first "Hello, World!" in Rust to creating their first pallet structure and custom blockchain code.This thorough and pragmatic approach ensures that by the end of the course, developers will not only grasp Rust programming principles but also understand how to apply these skills in the context of blockchain and pallets development, preparing them for a wide array of opportunities in the Polkadot space.

Our expansive digital footprint across various media channels places us in an exceptional position to effectively reach and engage our primary audience: software developers interested in expanding their skills. Our YouTube channel serves as a cornerstone for delivering in-depth tutorials and educational content specifically designed for developers. This platform, along with our Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, allows us to tailor our communication and content to meet the unique interests and needs of the developer community. These social media platforms offer an invaluable avenue for sharing programming insights, course announcements, and the latest trends in blockchain development, ensuring our content is directly aligned with our audience’s professional interests and learning objectives.

Moreover, our engagement extends through a direct line to over 8k individuals in our email user base and a vibrant Discord community of 6k members, reinforcing our position as a leading educational resource within the software development sphere. This targeted approach ensures that every piece of content, from webinar invitations to interactive study groups, is highly relevant to our audience of developers, fostering a supportive community eager to explore new technologies. By leveraging these channels, we are not only able to reach a wide array of software developers but also to cultivate a dedicated space for learning, collaboration, and innovation within the Polkadot ecosystem. Our focused strategy ensures that we remain at the forefront of blockchain education, providing the tools and knowledge necessary for developers to make significant contributions to the field.

In addition to our community's broad reach across digital channels, Daniel Cukier and Yan Luiz, two Polkadot Blockchain Academy Graduated students will be the teachers and advertisers of this initiative. These two recognized developers significantly amplify our outreach capabilities through their individual social media presence. With 7k followers on both Twitter and LinkedIn, Daniel alone brings a substantial audience of engaged professionals, primarily from the software development and blockchain sectors. His content resonates widely, generating approximately 30k post impressions per month on each platform. This impressive reach not only underscores the value and relevance of the content shared but also represents a powerful conduit for promoting our bootcamp, study groups, and educational resources. Daniel's influence and visibility in these professional networks enhance our ability to connect with a broader segment of the developer community, furthering our mission to equip software developers with the knowledge and skills required for innovation within the Polkadot ecosystem. His contributions, coupled with our established media channels, create a synergistic effect, significantly extending our educational impact and fostering a more informed and skilled community of developers ready to tackle the challenges and opportunities presented by blockchain technology.

<div class="joplin-table-wrapper"><table style="border-collapse: collapse; border-color: initial; border-style: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" cellpadding="5pt"><colgroup><col width="457"><col width="333"></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 0pt;"><td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt; overflow: hidden; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><h4 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 2pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; background-font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Objectives:</span></h4><ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; background-font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" role="presentation"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; background-font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Primary Goal: To graduate 200 to 300 developers proficient in the Rust State Machine course, thereby generating wider awareness for Polkadot technologies among all 15,000 developers of our user base.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; background-font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;" aria-level="1"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 15pt;" role="presentation"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; background-font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Broader Impact: To facilitate the transition of thousands of Web2 developers to the Web3 ecosystem, with a focus on empowering developers to leverage Polkadot blockchain solutions for addressing local challenges such as agro-business green certification, environmental issues, and more.</span></p></li></ul><h4 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 2pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; background-font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Unique Approach:</span></h4><h4 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.7999999999999998; margin-left: 36pt; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 2pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; background-font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Weekly Rust Study Groups: We've been running weekly study groups on Rust, attracting an average of 20 participants per session. These synchronous events have not only proven the community's keen interest in Rust but have also refined our approach to interactive and community-based learning.</span></h4></td><td style="vertical-align: top; padding: 5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt; overflow: hidden; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-left: 36pt; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; background-font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; overflow: hidden; width: 185px; height: 470px;"><img style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/EXuuZ6ftgML6NRKIVDV7duxuSmfY_WcFiLC4iX2JSgE3m8OjnsuCPs2NsT8TUn3w67kkIC_XHJDpNcjJkUdPahxHfHO5omKJKCRpENgSuUNjzjzNIiWfphot7VQCFeU5MqATf3fZUDcVnQJveKUd8S8" width="185" height="470"></span></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></div>

#### Course Structure:

-   Content: Based on the rust-state-machine GitHub repository, covering Rust programming and blockchain basics: Rust basics and syntax, type system, generics, data types, 
    
-   Languages: Initially courses will be available in both English and Portuguese to maximize reach and inclusivity. We can also extend the offer to Spanish if there is enough demand from the communit.
    
-   Course Syllabus:
    

-   Section 1: Introduces the Balances Pallet, covering basics from adding state and storing/reading data, to basic testing and balance transfers.
    
-   Section 2: Explores the System Pallet, detailing block numbers, nonce, runtime execution, and runtime debugging processes.
    
-   Section 3: Delves into Generic Types and the Num Crate to make the Balances and System Pallets generic and configurable, addressing tight coupling issues.
    
-   Section 4: Focuses on block execution and call dispatching, including block types, executing blocks with extrinsics, pallet level dispatch, and nested dispatch.
    
-   Section 5: Presents the Proof of Existence Pallet, from its basic functions and dispatch to integration into the runtime and adding extrinsics to blocks.
    
-   Section 6: Concludes with Rust Macros, demonstrating the addition of Call Macro to Balances and Proof of Existence, usage of the Runtime Macro, and course completion.
    

-   Sessions: Three cohorts (2 English, 1 Portuguese) of the course will be run to ensure wide participation
    

  
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#### Team:

-   [Daniel Cukier](https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielcukier/): Polkadot Blockchain Academy Graduate, PhD in Computer Science, extensive experience in the tech industry, and active in the crypto space since 2020.
    
-   [Yan Luiz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yanluiz/): Polkadot Blockchain Academy Graduate, developer since 2014, experienced in crypto and Solidity teaching.
    
-   [Nicholas Kneip](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholaskneip/): Master in Innovation and Bachelor degree in Finance. Working in the blockchain industry for 4 years. 
    
-   [Anna Bida](https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaweb3/): MBA in Business Management, entrepreneur with experience in consulting for startups and digital marketing, Head of the WEB3DEV community. 
    

#### Comparative Advantage and Justification:

-   Cost-Efficiency: By requesting $50k, we calculate an expected cost per graduated developer in the range of $150-$250
    
-   Proven Track Record: With over 9k developers registered on our platform for previous courses, and 580  graduates, we have demonstrated our capability to deliver value and education effectively.
    
-   Transparent Data Report: all data about courses subscriptions and graduations are openly available in our [analytics report](https://stats.web3dev.com.br/public/dashboard/726b3f84-4ba7-4c68-b787-a6a5d9f7e686).![](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/nKkK5Rw0wKG-enTib2JksO51gpM2_6km3idpnqV6JC2ORf3YAPlN5JCw0l6T2qKd5XeTbOSqJ9dgP0PSjPHoftl-Ad7YykNRo0DtWT4_zgFHNRHDS9xGLJc0cm4QCXCjyhCYEXMkdYgG1-VBC77CKWs)
    
-   Local Impact: Emphasizing local language courses (Portuguese) addresses the critical barrier of language, making high-quality tech education accessible to a broader audience in Brazil.
    
-   Global and Local Relevance: By focusing on Rust State Machine full course, essential skills for Polkadot development, we aim not only to enhance the global Polkadot developer community but also to address specific Brazilian socio-economic challenges through blockchain technology.
    

#### Utilization of Funds:

The requested funds will be allocated as follows:

-   Course Development and Material: Creating and refining course content based on the rust-state-machine GitHub repo and adapting it for our educational approach.
    
-   Instructor and Coordinator Compensation: Ensuring high-quality instruction and course management.
    
-   Platform Maintenance and Support: Supporting our CMS platform for course delivery, including language-specific support for Portuguese-speaking participants.
    
-   Marketing and Outreach: Targeted efforts to engage the Latin America developer’s community and beyond, emphasizing the course's relevance to local and global issues.
    

#### Conclusion:

The WEB3DEV community's proposal for a bootcamp focused on Rust state machine represents a strategic and cost-effective approach to expanding the Polkadot ecosystem. By leveraging our existing platform and community, and by focusing on both global and local needs, we aim to significantly contribute to the growth of skilled developers in the Polkadot space, thereby fostering innovation and addressing critical challenges in Latin America and beyond.

Proposal for Polkadot OpenGov Funding: WEB3DEV Bootcamp for Rust and Pallets Learning

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Ink! Analyzer is a tool created by David Semakula that helps analyze ink! smart contracts. It is like rust-analyzer but for ink!, which is a language for making smart contracts. The analyzer helps with understanding the rules of ink! contracts and gives useful features for editing them. It works with many different tools, like Visual Studio Code, and can be used to add ink! support to other tools too.

David is asking for money to update ink! Analyzer so it can work with the newest version of ink!, called ink! v5. He wants to make it better and faster, and also write instructions for people to use it. He has already gotten money from the Web3 Foundation to work on ink! Analyzer before, but he thinks it's time to get money from the treasury instead. David is a software engineer with a lot of experience and has also helped with rust-analyzer and ink! in the past.

\# ink! Analyzer: Retroactive funding for ink! v5 support Hello, I'm \[David Semakula (@davidsemakula)\]\[me\] - the creator of \[ink! analyzer\]\[ink-analyzer\]. \[me\]: https://github.com/davidsemakula \[ink-analyzer\]: https://github.com/ink-analyzer ## What's ink! analyzer? \[ink! analyzer\]\[ink-analyzer\] is a collection of modular and reusable libraries and tools for semantic analysis of \[ink!\] smart contracts. In short, ink! analyzer is to ink!, what \[rust-analyzer\] is to \[Rust\]. \[ink!\]: https://use.ink \[rust-analyzer\]: https://github.com/rust-lang/rust-analyzer \[Rust\]: https://www.rust-lang.org/ More technically, rust-analyzer is a Rust compiler frontend/semantic analyzer for \[IDEs\]\[IDE\] that's built on a lossless and resilient parser (this part is very important for IDE/editor tooling because the program is essentially perpetually incorrect as you type in an IDE/editor). So rust-analyzer "understands" core Rust language concepts (e.g. that a trait implementation like \`impl MyTrait for MyStruct {}\` must define all the required associated items of the trait), and provides \[intelligent editing features\]\[intellisense\] to help you with those kinds of core Rust language features. However, when it comes to \[Rust syntax extensions/DSLs like ink!'s attribute macros\]\[ink-macros\], when you annotate a \`mod\` item with \`#\[ink::contract\]\`, all rust-analyzer "knows" is that this is a custom attribute, it doesn't "know" that an ink! contract \`mod\` must have exactly one \`struct\` item annotated with \`#\[ink(storage)\]\` or any of the other semantic rules for ink! contracts, so this is where ink! analyzer comes in 🙂. \[IDE\]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integrated\_development\_environment \[intellisense\]: https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/editor/intellisense \[ink-macros\]: https://use.ink/getting-started/creating-an-ink-project/ For a deeper dive on the problems ink! analyzer solves and technical details about its architecture, check out \[this detailed introductory blog post\]\[ink-analyzer-intro\]. You can also check out \[this awesome X/Twitter thread by the ink! lang team\]\[twitter-thread\] for a quick walkthrough of ink! analyzer features. \[ink-analyzer-intro\]: https://analyze.ink/blog/introducing-ink-analyzer \[twitter-thread\]: https://twitter.com/ink\_lang/status/1762795949259448776 ## Adoption ink! analyzer's most user/developer facing component is currently a \[Visual Studio Code extension\]\[vs-code-extension\], which has over \*~350 unique installs\* (first released in Aug/2023). However, ink! analyzer is built with an IDE/editor agnostic architecture to maximize re-usability of it's core components i.e. - \[A modular domain-specific semantic analysis library for ink!\]\[semantic-analyzer\] built on a resilient and lossless parser. - A \[Language Server Protocol (LSP)\]\[LSP\] \[implementation\]\[lsp-server\] built on top of the aforementioned semantic analysis library. !\[ink! Analyzer - LSP based Architecture Diagram\](https://davidsemakula.com/static/images/ink-analyzer/w3f/architecture.png "ink! Analyzer - LSP based Architecture Diagram") \*Figure 1: ink! Analyzer - LSP based Architecture Diagram\* These two components (i.e. the \[semantic analyzer\]\[semantic-analyzer\] and \[language server\]\[lsp-server\]) can be reused to add ink! language support to multiple IDEs, code editors and other development tools. In particular, a large number of IDEs and code editors support LSP servers, these include \[Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio, Vim / Neovim, Emacs, Atom, Sublime Text, Acme, Lapce, Eclipse and many more\]\[lsp-tools\]. \[semantic-analyzer\]: https://github.com/ink-analyzer/ink-analyzer/tree/master/crates/analyzer \[lsp-server\]: https://github.com/ink-analyzer/ink-analyzer/tree/master/crates/lsp-server \[vs-code-extension\]: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ink-analyzer.ink-analyzer \[LSP\]: https://microsoft.github.io/language-server-protocol/ \[lsp-tools\]: https://microsoft.github.io/language-server-protocol/implementors/tools/ Therefore, ink! analyzer makes it relatively easy for: - Users to enable ink! language support for their IDE, code editor or other development tool if it has either a native/built-in or third-party LSP client that can be configured to launch an LSP server using an executable command (i.e. the path to an \[installed ink! Language Server binary\]\[lsp-server-install\]) and can use stdio (standard in/standard out) as the message transport. - Developers to either build extensions/plugins/integrations that add ink! language support to any tool with robust LSP client libraries/APIs/modules, or add first-class ink! language support to an existing LSP client (e.g. an open-source extension/plugin/integration). \[lsp-server-install\]: https://github.com/ink-analyzer/ink-analyzer/tree/master/crates/lsp-server#installation The latter option typically provides a better user experience as the user doesn't have to manually install (and update) the ink! Language Server as it can be bundled (or installed/updated) by the extension/plugin/integration. The \[Visual Studio Code extension\]\[vs-code-extension\] serves as a showcase and \[reference implementation\]\[vs-code-extension-src\] for this use case/approach. However, ink! analyzer also \[distributes compiled ink! Language Server (\`ink-lsp-server\`) binaries for most of the major platforms/architectures\]\[ink-lsp-server-releases\] for non-VS Code users and developers. \[vs-code-extension-src\]: https://github.com/ink-analyzer/ink-vscode \[ink-lsp-server-releases\]: https://github.com/ink-analyzer/ink-analyzer/releases \*\*NOTE:\*\* While the first version of the \[ink! analyzer VS Code extension\]\[vs-code-extension\] was released in Aug/2023, work on the core components (i.e. \[semantic analyzer\]\[semantic-analyzer\] and \[language server\]\[lsp-server\]) started well before in Mar/2023. ## Proposal Ask This treasury proposal requests \*retroactive funding\* for adding \[ink! v5\]\[ink-v5\] support to ink! analyzer. Requested Amount: $26,500 / 2,812.27 DOT\[^1\] \[ink-v5\]: https://github.com/paritytech/ink/releases/tag/v5.0.0 | Breakdown/Tasks | Hours | |------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------| | Add architectural foundations for supporting both v4 and v5 language versions across \[IR, semantic analyzer and language server\]\[ink-analyzer-architecture\] | ~24 | | Update IR (Intermediate Representation) and attribute parser to support all v5 syntax and entities (including deeply nested meta-items and @ selector values) while preserving legacy support for v4 (also includes unit tests) | ~80 | | Add diagnostics and quickfixes for v5 entities and related attribute macros and arguments (while preserving legacy support for v4)  

-   Add v5 wildcard and wildcard complement selector validation
-   Add v5 chain extension and associated extension function validation
-   Add support for Events 2.0 (i.e. new \`ink::event\` macro in addition to the existing \`ink(event)\` attribute arguments)
-   Add v5 nested attribute arguments validation and support for e2e backend options
-   Add support for \`ink::scale\_derive\` attribute macro
-   Unit tests

| ~136 | | Add v5 support for completions, code/intent actions, hover content, inlay hints and signature help (while preserving legacy support for v4)  

-   Add support for v5 completions
-   Add support for v5 code actions
-   Add hover content for v5 attribute macros and arguments (while preserving v4 content for legacy support)
-   Add support for v5 inlay hints
-   Add support for v5 signature help
-   Unit tests

| ~96 | | Add v5 codegen (while preserving legacy support for v4) | ~8 | | General maintenance and performance improvements  

-   Suggest unique ids for selectors and extensions in completions, quickfixes and code/intent actions
-   Suggest unique names for ink! constructor, message, extension, test and e2e test \`fn\`s, ink! event \`struct\` and ink! topic field names in quickfixes and code/intent actions
-   Suggest \`ink::env::DefaultEnvironment\` or an ADT that \`impl ink::env::Environment\` for ink! env/environment args in completions, quickfixes and code/intent actions
-   Performance improvements (e.g sharing analysis snapshots to reduce computation and allocation)
-   Unit tests

| ~48 | | Integration tests (across semantic analyzer, language server and VS Code extension) | ~24 | | Documentation | ~8 | | \*\*Total Hours\*\* | \*\*~424\*\* | | \*\*Hourly Rate\*\* | \*\*$62.5\*\* | | \*\*Total Amount\*\* | \*\*$26,500\*\* | \*\*NOTE:\*\* All ink! analyzer components are \[fully open-source\]\[ink-analyzer\] and distributed under \[OSI approved licenses\]\[OSI-licenses\]. \[ink-analyzer-architecture\]: https://github.com/ink-analyzer/ink-analyzer/blob/master/README.md#architecture \[OSI-licenses\]: https://opensource.org/licenses ## Previous Funding All previous work for ink! analyzer was funded by two generous \[Web3 Foundation technical grants\]\[w3f-grants\]. - https://github.com/w3f/Grants-Program/blob/master/applications/ink-analyzer.md ($30,000) - https://github.com/w3f/Grants-Program/blob/master/applications/ink-analyzer-phase-2.md ($59,600) However, with the project now relatively mature and having some meaningful adoption, I'm looking to move to a retroactive treasury funding model for future updates. \*\*NOTE:\*\* \[ink! v5\]\[ink-v5\] has only recently been released (13/Mar/2024), and so was outside the scope of the above \[Web3 Foundation\]\[w3f-grants\] technical grants. However, work on ink! v5 support in ink! analyzer started well before the official ink! v5 release. \[w3f-grants\]: https://grants.web3.foundation/ ## Why not Wasm Smart Contracts Bounty / ink!ubator ? Historically, as noted above, all previous work for ink! analyzer was funded by \[Web3 Foundation technical grants\]\[w3f-grants\]. This is partly because \[development of ink! analyzer kicked off in Mar/2023\]\[ink-analyzer-pr\], while the \[ink!ubator: Ecosystem Grants\]\[inkubator-grants\] program \[only started receiving grant applications around ~May/2023\]\[inkubator-pr\] (note that discussions for the \[Wasm Smart Contracts Bounty\]\[wasm-bounty\] started well before this though). In the present, with \[ink!ubator being an incubation program following a cohort schedule\]\[inkubator\], and ink! analyzer now being a relatively mature project with some meaningful adoption, the need to support new \[ink! features and syntax\]\[ink-v5\] as close to release as possible (hence the choice of retroactive funding), means the ink!ubator cohort schedule is not a good fit for this stage of the project. \[ink-analyzer-pr\]: https://github.com/w3f/Grants-Program/pull/1615 \[inkubator\]: https://use.ink/ubator \[inkubator-grants\]: https://github.com/use-inkubator/Ecosystem-Grants \[inkubator-pr\]: https://github.com/use-inkubator/Ecosystem-Grants/pull/7 \[wasm-bounty\]: https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/bounty/19 ## More about the author. I'm an independent Software Engineer & Systems Architect with over 10+ years of experience. I also \[\*independently\* contribute\]\[ra-contributions\] to \[rust-analyzer\] (a Rust compiler front-end for IDEs). I've also made some \[\*independent\* contributions\]\[ink-contributions\] to \[ink!\]\[ink-repo\]. You can check out my \[GitHub profile\]\[me\] and/or my \[personal website\]\[website\] for more details. \[website\]: https://davidsemakula.com/ \[ra-contributions\]: https://github.com/rust-lang/rust-analyzer/pulls?q=is%3Apr+author%3Adavidsemakula \[ink-contributions\]: https://github.com/paritytech/ink/pulls?q=is%3Apr+author%3Adavidsemakula \[ink-repo\]: https://github.com/paritytech/ink \[^1\]: DOT/USD rate uses EMA30 rate from \[Subscan\](https://polkadot.subscan.io/tools/charts?type=price) retrieved on 27/Mar/2024.

WHO: David Semakula, creator of ink! analyzer.
WHAT: Requests retroactive funding of $26,500 for adding ink! v5 support 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! v5 support

- Polkadot's social media was first managed by one group called Parity.
- Now, many people help manage it, including a group called the Editorial Board (EB) with 7 members.
- The EB members are experts in different areas like marketing and content creation.
- They work for 6 months, and later, community members will vote for new ones.
- The EB aims to improve how Polkadot communicates with everyone.
- There is funding for the EB, and one member decided not to take payment.
- The Auxiliary helps the EB but will only be paid back for one small expense.

The Social Media Editorial Board (EB) will manage Polkadot's social media accounts. The W3F has delegated access to the EB via Evan (ET Public). Evan received a Decentralized Futures grant to create, setup, run and ensure the success of the concept. The requested allocation is 9426 ($90K EMA7 Price: $9.548) + 42 DOT for multisig creation and identity verification reimbursement to the proposer. The funds will be paid to a multisig controlled by all 7 members + the Auxiliary. The funds will then be distributed to 6 of the 7 EB members.

Funding for Decentralized Social Media Editorial Board

This proposal is about getting money to make weekly reports for Polkadot's P2P network. The ProbeLab team, which has worked with Protocol Labs for a long time, will make these reports. They have a lot of experience with libp2p and have helped it a lot.

The team collects data using a tool called Nebula Crawler. The reports will show how the network is doing and can be found on their website, probelab.io. The money for this project will be given by the Open Impact Foundation, which wants to help ProbeLab make the network better for Polkadot.

The ProbeLab team has been working on this for over a year and has paid for everything so far. They need help from the Polkadot community to keep doing this work. The cost for the reports is $20,000 to set up and $2,500 per month (or $30,000 per year). This money will be used to run the website, update the tools, and have an expert check the results every week. They will also post the reports on the Polkadot forum.

If you have any questions, you can ask @yiannisbot or contact ProbeLab through their website. The Open Impact Foundation is a charity that helps with digital public goods and supports libp2p.

This proposal seeks funding to create and publish weekly reports for Polkadot’s P2P network (prior forum discussion [here](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/proposal-polkadot-p2p-network-health-weekly-reports/5094) ). The ProbeLab team, which has incubated at Protocol Labs for many years, has extensive experience with libp2p and has contributed significantly to libp2p over the years.

The team is focusing on network-layer measurements with the majority of the results published at: [https://probelab.io](url). In alignment with this endeavor, the grants for this project will be facilitated through the [Open Impact Foundation](https://openimpact.foundation/)\*. OIF is committed to supporting ProbeLab in their efforts and depend on this funding to enable their valuable work in enhancing network transparency and efficiency for the Polkadot ecosystem. 

-   The data to produce Weekly Reports are collected using [ProbeLab’s Nebula Crawler](https://github.com/dennis-tra/nebula).
    
-   A detailed description of what Weekly Reports show can be found in [this forum post](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/proposal-polkadot-p2p-network-health-weekly-reports/5094).
    
-   A sample weekly report for the Polkadot network can be found in [this GH repo](https://github.com/probe-lab/network-measurements/blob/master/reports/2023/calendar-week-41/polkadot/README.md).
    

**Cost** The ProbeLab Team has set up and been gathering results for the Polkadot network for over 12 months. The infrastructure cost has so far been covered by the ProbeLab team. Going forward, the ProbeLab team can only continue crawling the network if we have support from the Polkadot community.

**Cost:**

The cost associated with the services for the weekly reports are as follows:

-   One off setup fee: $20k to have results on [https://probelab.io](https://probelab.io)
    
-   The difference between this cost and the $5k mentioned [in the forum](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/proposal-polkadot-p2p-network-health-weekly-reports/5094) post is that the price has been referring to reports posted on GH, where plots are static. In the meantime, we’re migrating everything [https://probelab.io](https://probelab.io) where plots are dynamic (several extra options built in when generating plots with plotly - see already existing results at probelab.io compared to the [sample Polkadot report](https://github.com/probe-lab/network-measurements/blob/master/reports/2023/calendar-week-41/polkadot/README.md) in GH).
    
-   Monthly cost: $2.5k (billed annually at $30k)
    

What is included in the fee:

-   running and covering the cost of the infrastructure,
    
-   maintaining and updating the tools and infrastructure as needed (e.g., dependency updates and database maintenance),
    
-   an expert from our group will inspect the results on a weekly basis and flag any “notable” items that need further attention.
    
-   posting the weekly report together with any “notable” items in the Polkadot forum of preference.
    

The responsible person to answer technical queries related to this proposal is [@yiannisbot](https://forum.polkadot.network/u/yiannisbot/summary "@yiannisbot"). The ProbeLab team can be reached through the contact details given at: [https://probelab.io/about](https://probelab.io/about) 

**\*Open Impact Foundation is short for Open Impact Foundation PCC, a charitable foundation based in Liechtenstein that focuses on the support of digital public goods and hosts the libp2p Core Cell.**

ProbeLab seeks funding to create and publish weekly reports for Polkadot's P2P network. The cost includes a one-off setup fee of $20k and a monthly cost of $2.5k, covering infrastructure, maintenance, and expert inspection. The reports will be facilitated through the Open Impact Foundation.

Polkadot P2P Network Health Weekly Reports

- A bridge called P<>K charges users fees but needs to pay relayers from different accounts.
- To start, it needs 10,000 DOT and 2,000 KSM from the treasury to help it run.
- The goal is for the bridge to pay its own costs using the user fees over time.
- If the current plan is not approved, the bridge's launch will be delayed.
- A person named Polkadot Fellow will manage the funds initially.
- There's a backup plan to create a new proposal if this plan doesn't work.

Request withdrawn - replaced by whitelisted caller #593

Polkadot Brazil and Codigo Brazuca are planning an academy to teach Polkadot technology. They want to train 100 developers in Rust, Substrate, and Ink! programming languages. This will help Brazil become a leader in blockchain technology. The academy will have online and in-person classes. This will help create jobs and new opportunities in Brazil. Codigo Brazuca is an education project that helps people learn technology skills and find jobs. They work on web3 and blockchain projects. The academy will cost 96,600 USD dot price (10,17 USD).

**Proponent: Codigo Brazuca + Polkadot Brazil**

**Requested Amount: 96.600 USD dot price (10,17 USD)**

**You can check the official source here: [https://github.blog/2023-11-08-the-state-of-open-source-and-ai/](https://github.blog/2023-11-08-the-state-of-open-source-and-ai/)**

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**Short description:**

An 8 to 10-month academy focusing on Polkadot technology represents a pivotal strategic initiative to accelerate the adoption and expansion of the Polkadot ecosystem. This academy will not only provide access to high-quality educational curriculum tailored to the nuances and specific applications of Polkadot blockchain technology but will also act as a catalyst for nurturing new proficient developers within this platform. By offering comprehensive training that spans from basic to advanced concepts, participants will gain the necessary skills to innovate and make significant contributions to the ecosystem. Furthermore, this initiative is poised to foster a stronger and more diverse developer community, empowering professionals to tackle complex challenges and develop innovative decentralized solutions. The expected impact includes not only enlarging the talent pool of technically adept individuals to work with Polkadot but also strengthening the network, promoting innovation, and accelerating the adoption of blockchain technologies across various industries.

**Introduction**

With the number of developers in Brazil increasing and the country positioning itself as an expanding market in the blockchain technology scene, emerging technologies such as Solana, Avalanche, Ethereum, Cosmos, and Polygon view Brazil as fertile ground for innovation and adoption. However, a common challenge faced by all these technologies is the scarcity of qualified developers or a solid base of developers familiar with their specific programming languages and SDKs.

**The Need**

We have identified a critical need to expand the base of skilled developers in Brazil, not just to meet current demand but also to position the country as a leader in the development of innovative blockchain solutions. The programming language Rust, along with Polkadot's SDK in Substrate and the programming language Ink!, are specific areas where the demand for skills significantly exceeds supply.

**The Proposal: Polkadot Development Academy**

In response to this need, the Brazilian Business Development team of Polkadot, funded by a specific referendum, in conjunction with the Technological Training School Código Brazuca, proposes the creation of an academy dedicated to attracting and training developers in Polkadot technology. This program aims to equip participants with knowledge ranging from the basics of programming and algorithms to advanced development in Rust, using Polkadot's SDK in Substrate.

**Program Objectives**

The program aims to train between 100 developers highly skilled in Polkadot technology, divided into teaching modalities:

**Online:** Targeted at 75 participants, offering flexibility and accessibility for those unable to participate in person.

**In-person:** Providing 25 spots for those who prefer or benefit more from a classroom learning experience.

**Expected Impact**

The initiative seeks not only to fill the existing gap of qualified developers in emerging blockchain technologies in Brazil but also to stimulate innovation and the development of projects that can place the country at the forefront of blockchain technology. By doing so, we aim to contribute significantly to economic and technological growth and position Brazil as a center of excellence in blockchain.

**Importance for Business and Partnerships**

This initiative is also critically important for businesses and the establishment of partnerships with companies looking to develop on Polkadot and its ecosystem. By creating a skilled pool of developers familiar with Polkadot's technology, we are enabling the foundation for robust business collaborations and innovative projects. Partnerships with companies are essential for applying the developed skills in real-world scenarios, thereby fostering the growth of the Polkadot ecosystem and providing tangible benefits to the Brazilian economy through technology transfer, job creation, and enhanced technological capabilities.

**Conclusion**

The collaboration between Polkadot's Brazilian Business Development team and Código Brazuca represents a strategic and innovative step to address the challenge of the shortage of qualified developers in Brazil. With a clear focus on developing competencies in Rust, Substrate, and Ink!, this academy promises not only to train the next generation of blockchain experts in Brazil but also to open doors for new technological and economic development opportunities in the country. This effort will be pivotal in enhancing business opportunities and fostering partnerships that will drive the future of blockchain technology in Brazil and beyond.

**Track:**

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Detailed track:  
  
[https://hackmd.io/@antonmarcelo/Bylg8krRa](https://hackmd.io/@antonmarcelo/Bylg8krRa "Track TECH")

### Developers in Brazil

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The software developer community in Brazil is one of the most vibrant and rapidly growing in the world, reflecting the growing importance of technology and innovation in the Brazilian economy and society. With a robust technological ecosystem, Brazil has stood out not only in Latin America but globally as a significant hub for information technology talent and software development.

**Size and Growth**

Although specific figures may vary according to different sources, it is estimated that Brazil has over 400,000 software developers, with forecasts indicating continued growth in this number. This is partly due to investments in technological education and the increasing interest of younger generations in technology-related careers.

**Education and Training**

Brazil boasts a strong network of higher education and technical institutions offering courses related to information technology, including software development, computer science, and computer engineering. Additionally, there's a proliferation of bootcamps, online courses, and training programs that facilitate the rapid development of specific programming and technology skills, enabling more people to enter the profession.

**You can check the official source here: [https://github.blog/2023-11-08-the-state-of-open-source-and-ai/](https://github.blog/2023-11-08-the-state-of-open-source-and-ai/)**

## About Código Brazuca

The "Código Brazuca" is an edtech initiative born with the purpose of transforming lives and making a real impact on our society. Created by professionals who have been working in the technology market for over 20 years, it focuses today on a program that not only trains the workforce but also prepares individuals for the challenges of the current world.

We select people at risk in underserved communities and their surroundings, placing them in classrooms with professional training programs lasting from 6 to 10 months. Throughout this journey, everyone learns programming logic, Python programming, financial education, family planning, market types, personal and corporate soft skills, entrepreneurship, learning how to study, current technologies, and mainly web 3 with blockchains.

Our differential is our KPI of 85% each completed class, where developers have already been employed in technology companies. Therefore, students who often enter the program with the sole expectation of learning a new profession leave with their lives transformed, ready to apply their knowledge in their personal lives, surroundings, and jobs.

To sustain the operation of the Código Brazuca Program, we rely on investments from companies and individuals, to cover locations, specialized technical staff, training with our educational method, transportation for all students in the course, including their daily meals, and classroom equipment.

Our main purpose is to Transform Lives through technology education, thus generating jobs and new perspectives and qualified labor for the national and international job market.

Additionally, the company works on projects focused on web3, ranging from creating on-chain and off-chain solutions to operating in the dapps development, metaverse experiences, and education markets.

Space for classes in site people:

[https://fiurj.edu.br/](https://fiurj.edu.br/)

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Report from 2023: [Report Codigo Brazuca.pdf](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GYyBAGLRo_2k1C0B4BvKFf2uIu837vv0/view?usp=drive_link)

The Main Staff Codigo Brazuca

**Antônio Marcelo** -  CEO of Código Brazuca and an education specialist. He has been working with Linux since 1996, focusing on infrastructure and education. He is the author of approximately 11 books on Linux, Apache, Linux Security, Squid, Postfix, and System Administration in Brazil. He worked in information security from 1999 to 2006.

He has been involved in various web3 projects since 2022, serving as an advisor on metaverse projects, tokenization, and setting up infrastructure for Blockchain. He ran two nodes for 10 months on Kusama and Polkadot. He is a speaker and biz dev at the Blockchain Festival.

He is responsible for Código Brazuca, an education project that has been operating since 2021, training developers and devops in web3 technologies. He is currently an ambassador for CESS (a project based on Polkadot technology) and Akash Insider project from Cosmos Ecosystem. LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/antfonseca/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/antfonseca/)

**Priscilla Baeta** - COO of Código Brazuca and a project development specialist. She has worked in project development, education, and research for over 10 years for YouTube Brazil and Ubisoft (in various game franchises such as Assassin's Creed, Watch Dogs, and Tom Clancy). She has been giving lectures and classes on the Web 3 and Blockchain market since 2021. He got a bachelor's degree  in Pedagogy at Estácio de Sá University

She is the lead Voxel artist and research manager for Arcology Brazil, launched by The Sandbox in September 2023, and several metaverses on SPATIAL for business, networking, and gaming purposes. She also works with NFTs and Blockchain games since 2021. She serves as a BizDevOps in Blockchain and web 3 projects in the Brazilian ecosystem. She got a bachelor's degree in Design and Fashion at Veiga de Almeida University.

Linkedin:  [https://www.linkedin.com/in/priscillabaeta/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/priscillabaeta/)

**Armando Iazzetta** - CFO of Código Brazuca and governance specialist. Armando has over 20 years of experience in the infrastructure sector, 15 of them among the energy industry, leading and participating in more than 4 GW of hydroelectric, wind, solar and biomass projects in Brazil and abroad, throughout the entire project life cycle, from greenfield until disinvestment, and was part of the team whose worked with Aneel developing DG regulation in 2012. Armando has worked also in Infrastructure Construction and Real Estate industries. He has worked for two of the biggest construction companies in Brazil, for a Private Equity Fund, a Generation Facility and as a consultant.He got a bachelor’s degree as a Civil Engineer at Mackenzie University, with MBA in Business Management (FGV), Specialization in Regulation and Business in the Electricity Sector (FGV), Board Member Preparation (Fundação Dom Cabral), Specialization in Controllership and Finance (FIPECAFI), MBA in PPPs and Concessions (FESPSP), Financial Modelling and Valuation Analysis (CFI), Specialization in Bankruptcy Trustee (TJ-RJ), and Advanced English and Spanish.

Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/armandoiazzetta/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/armandoiazzetta/)

**Costs:**

![](https://i.ibb.co/HrcpTJH/Captura-de-tela-2024-03-04-214225.png)

**You can read the full proposal here:**

[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YgaPUaMWAFo0E3d5amKHmQppB2W94UVc5HfwAePCUpo/edit](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YgaPUaMWAFo0E3d5amKHmQppB2W94UVc5HfwAePCUpo/edit)

  
you can check here 2 models ( examples ) of their work

  
[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oC3IHZFF1\_pvDBymjZ78RUv0rNGuVyw0](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oC3IHZFF1_pvDBymjZ78RUv0rNGuVyw0)  
  
  
Lucy AI working:

[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FiatQGREn5EX13h2TFQbUdwL7d-7pdt4/view?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FiatQGREn5EX13h2TFQbUdwL7d-7pdt4/view?usp=sharing "Lucy working")

Proposal: Codigo Brazuca + Polkadot Brazil - Tech Academy - from Basic to Advanced  -  8 Months Track

- Pinkdrop is a fun, free browser game that introduces players to the Polkadot ecosystem by merging balls representing Parachains.
- Players aim to create a larger Polkadot ball and score points, with a leaderboard to show the top players.
- The game has been very popular, with over 225,000 sessions played in just 4 weeks after its launch in December 2023.
- A new mobile app and features like daily tournaments and player-versus-player mode are proposed to make the game even better.
- PINK is a friendly community that promotes positivity while introducing more people to Polkadot.
- The Pinkdrop game grew naturally without spending on advertising; players shared their scores on social media.
- The goal is to expand the game and keep attracting more players to the Polkadot ecosystem.

The Pinkdrop game seeks funding to create a mobile app and implement daily on-chain tournaments and player-versus-player mode. The new features aim to enhance user engagement, foster community growth, and attract new people to the Polkadot ecosystem. The Pink community wants to continue promoting its positive ethos and introduce Polkadot to a wider audience. See full proposal for more details.

Pinkdrop: Powering User Engagement and Ecosystem Growth

This is a ReferendumV2 post. It can only be edited by the proposer of the post .

The AmharicChain Polkadot Academy app is a proposal to create an educational resource for Polkadot and blockchain technologies in the local language, focusing on Ethiopia and Africa. The app aims to address the lack of representation and educational resources in Amharic, which is a barrier to Polkadot's growth in Ethiopia. The app will provide structured lessons, interactive exercises, and localized support to help users learn about blockchain technology.

The problem is that Polkadot needs more recognition compared to its competitors like Ethereum, Solana, Cosmos, and Cardano. Ethiopia has started to adopt blockchain technology, but there is a lack of educational resources in Amharic. The proposal suggests that the AmharicChain Polkadot Academy app will help fill this gap and empower individuals to understand and contribute to the Polkadot ecosystem.

The app will track progress effectively through assessments, user feedback mechanisms, and measurable skill development features. It will have a positive impact on the Polkadot community by contributing to diversity, knowledge contribution, and global accessibility. The proposal includes a scope of work that covers platform development, content creation, testing and optimization, community engagement, marketing and promotion, and documentation and reporting.

The proposal has a proven track record in app development, education technology, and team management, and is an official partner with Microsoft Startup Founder Hub. The cost, budget, justification, resources, and teams are detailed in the documentation.

this propsal has been moved from : [https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/547](547 "https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/547")

**URL for The Drafted Full Document is: [AmharicChain Polkadot Academy App](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CDcCvZZkfRp0FXaSROw3ZQXL8oQj7260/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107040910616961220831&rtpof=true&sd=true)**

**Short description:**  
The AmharicChain Polkadot Academy app aims to build and provide comprehensive and accessible educational resources in the local language, focusing on Polkadot and blockchain technologies. It targets users in Ethiopia and Across Africa, fostering a deeper understanding and contribution to the Polkadot ecosystem. 

  
**Problem:**  
Despite the significant growth in the number of interested individuals and the maturity of the Ethiopian, Polkadot needs more representation in all aspects. Even though the project has a robust technological foundation and a high degree of innovation, it needs recognition compared to its direct competitors, such as Ethereum, Solana, Cosmos, and Cardano, which have more technology-related content on the Internet  
platform.  
![](https://i.ibb.co/0FF09W0/Screenshot-2024-03-04-144328.png)

[Cardano Founder Launches Enterprise Blockchain Framework In Collaboration With Ethiopian Government](https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelwolfson/2019/04/30/cardano-founder-launches-enterprise-blockchain-framework-in-collaboration-with-ethiopian-government/?sh=64b760f44e10)  
As of official Bloomberg Research, While Ethiopia officially bans cryptocurrency trading, it legalized Bitcoin mining in 2022, opening the door for Chinese investment and Ethiopia is Starting to adopt blockchain. Bloomberg's investigation revealed that 19 out of 21 companies partnering with Ethiopia's power monopoly are Chinese.  
[https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bloomberg-chinese-bitcoin-mining-companies-043038761.html?guccounter=1](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bloomberg-chinese-bitcoin-mining-companies-043038761.html?guccounter=1)

Also News starting from 2022 are talking about ethiopian government adopting blockchain and cryptocurrency

It's worth noting that in the last two years, Polkadot has only surpassed the Cosmos network regarding brand awareness. And for that to be available in ethiopian The absence of comprehensive educational resources in Amharic for learning about Polkadot blockchain technology in Ethiopia is needed.

**Proposal:**  
The AmharicChain Polkadot Academy app aims to address this gap by providing structured lessons, interactive exercises, and localized support in the native language.  
  
**Existing Solution:**  
While numerous platforms offer educational resources in various languages, predominantly English, there's a noticeable **absence of projects or proposals catering to Polkadot and blockchain education in Amharic and other African languages.** Currently, such resources are lacking, hindering the accessibility of blockchain knowledge and contribution in native contexts. Our app aims to fill this gap by empowering individuals and fostering a deeper understanding of blockchain within Ethiopia and eventually across Africa.

  
As of now Ethiopian and most of African are not adaptable to blockchain Technology, Ethiopian government are signed to adapt it after 2022, But there is still not yet started

_AmharicChain Academy doesn't just **impart** knowledge;_ it also tracks progress effectively. Through assessments, user feedback mechanisms, and measurable skill development features, users can tangibly see their educational journey unfold. This not only boosts motivation but also enables users to showcase their newfound skills confidently.  
As a blockchain community member in ethiopia me and other member are given some course and discussion related to blockchain in **ethiopian university**

**Impact**  
**Positive Impact on the Polkadot Community**: The AmharicChain Academy will contribute to diversity, knowledge contribution, and global accessibility within the Polkadot ecosystem. And the connectivity of starting points with this technology can be found there on the link

[Polkadot Meetup in Addis Ababa Ethiopian Images](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RNtbD9rsy0UZXHBaUU3mG05jmCixlKCK?usp=sharing)

**Measuring Impact**: Quantitative metrics and qualitative indicators will be Used

  
**Capability & Feasibility**

**Delivery Assurance**: Proven track record in app development, education technology, and team management.

[https://datascienceplc.com/](https://datascienceplc.com/)

[https://t.me/programmersUnionEthiopia/1](https://t.me/programmersUnionEthiopia/1)

Also we are Official Partner With **Microsoft** Startup Founder Hub

![](https://i.ibb.co/HpTNCXc/Screenshot-2024-03-04-145057.png)

**We are thrilled to announce that one of our apps has reached 100,000+ downloads!**

**![](https://i.ibb.co/ZSWNXtF/Screenshot-2024-03-04-145937.png)**

**Feasibility Validation:** Utilizing past success metrics, implementing pilot programs, and committing personal time for project development.

**Scope of work**

Platform Development, Content Creation, Testing and Optimization, Community Engagement, Marketing and Promotion, Documentation and Reporting

All the Cost, Budget, Justification, Resources and Teams, Local Blockchain Community and More are Found in the Documentation

Propsal DIscussion Links: [https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/post/2207](post/2207 "https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/post/2207")

AmharicChain Polkadot Academy

- A universal testnet faucet is being created for all substrate chains and EVMs, making it the first of its kind.
- It has two modes: one for individual chains and another for sending to multiple chains at once.
- The faucet is designed to be safe from attacks and can be used once a day per account.
- The project will cost about $34,500 and will be completed in 4 weeks.
- Future updates may include support for mainnets, social logins, and integrations with apps and wallets.
- The project is led by a group from EdgewareDAO who want to contribute to the Polkadot community.
- This faucet will help developers test their projects across different chains easily.

EdgewareDAO proposes to create a one-stop testnet faucet for all substrate chains, supporting EVMs, with a single-click multi-chain disbursement feature. The cost is $500 per chain integration, with a total cost of ~$34,500. The development will take 4 weeks, and the faucet will be maintained for 24 months with weekly integration for new testnets. Future scope includes support for mainnets and in-app integration with interfaces and wallets.

Universal Hybrid Substrate Faucet

- There is a bounty to help fund small meetups quickly.
- The maximum amount of money for each meetup is $1000.
- This makes it easier to get money for quick gatherings.
- There is a list of curators who manage the fund.
- People can apply to be a curator by joining a specific chat.
- A rule is that you cannot decide on funding if you will benefit from it.

WHO: Anyone can apply to be a curator.
WHAT: Fund meetups for small amounts with a total limit of $1000 per meetup.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: The bounty is set at a maximum of $1000. No specific timeframe or resources mentioned.

Meetups Bounty [#43]

- 1TRIBE has been working for 11 months to combine African culture with Web3 using Polkadot.
- They created a large content library with 72 pieces, including documentaries and educational series.
- All social media content in the last five months was self-financed to get community feedback.
- Phase 2 aims to expand blockchain education and Polkadot adoption across Africa.
- Future plans include a Web3 news segment, an NFT gallery, and a marketplace called WURA.
- They also plan to create a blog and educational hub, and a platform for African musicians and artists.
- The platform will have dual login functionality for both Web2 and Web3 users.
- The official launch of 1TRIBE is expected to be a significant milestone for African innovation.

1TRIBE aims to broaden blockchain education and foster Polkadot adoption across Africa in Phase 2. They plan to offer various initiatives like a Web3 news segment, an interactive art and NFT gallery, a marketplace, a blog, and a platform for musicians and artists. The total budget breakdown can be found in the link provided.

1TRIBE: Africa On DOT - Phase II

WHO: Not specified
WHAT: Withdrawing a proposal
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified

Rising Karting Star Seeks Polkadot Partnership(withdrawn)

The mission is to create simple videos about Polkadot for beginners. A video has been made and needs feedback for any mistakes. The video is part of a series to help new people understand Polkadot's basics and latest updates. The plan and strategy can be found [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dSeni2OIcfer3xu35BX4v9jIwY4psN_G/view?usp=drive_link). The videos will be shared on Polkadot's website, YouTube, and with creators who have larger communities. They will also be shared on Reddit, Twitter, and other platforms for maximum exposure. The goal is to provide content for YouTubers and important channels. Any feedback is welcome.

Simple Mission: create easy and understandable videos about Polkadot for newcomers.  
  
This video here was already created — please watch it: [see video](https://f.io/jBtwOprC)  
  
The idea is to get potential feedback if there are mistakes which must be corrected.  
  
The clip is meant as the first piece of a video series which aims to help people who are new to Polkadot to quickly understand the basics and the latest hot stuff.  
  
See the full content plan ideas and the genereal creative strategy here: [see full strategy](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dSeni2OIcfer3xu35BX4v9jIwY4psN_G/view?usp=drive_link) (or down below)  
  
Distribution: 

The idea is to integrate the content into https://polkadot.network/, the Polkadot Youtube, hand it all  over to the creators which have larger communities to use all of it or parts of the animations for their contents. Also make sure active members on Reddit and platforms like Twitter share it. Short answer: Pretty much in every way it can be used for maximum exposure.

My function here is not to be a YouTuber but to provide content for them and the important channels.

Please take a minute to read it to understand the whole idea.

Happy for any feedback! 🙂

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![](https://i.ibb.co/hXZvCYq/Screenshot-2024-02-25-at-01-48-57.png)

![](https://i.ibb.co/GQkkS9s/Screenshot-2024-02-25-at-01-49-05.png)

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![](https://i.ibb.co/6Jj74sL/Screenshot-2024-02-25-at-01-55-05.png)

![](https://i.ibb.co/3YzJzHK/Screenshot-2024-02-25-at-01-55-09.png)

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WHO: The proposal does not mention a specific person or organization.

WHAT: Create a video series to help newcomers understand the basics of Polkadot.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: The proposal does not mention a specific budget or timeline for the project. The content will be integrated into the Polkadot website and YouTube channel, shared on social media platforms, and given to creators with larger communities to use.

Explainer video for Polkadot 2.0 - easy and understandable 

- The Altcoin Daily YouTube channel made three helpful videos about Polkadot.
- The videos are about Polkadot 2.0, the top five parachains, and a wallet tutorial.
- Aaron and Austin started their channel in 2018 and have over 1.4 million subscribers.
- They want to create a new video to help people use a wallet called Talisman.
- Talisman is easier for users to access the Polkadot ecosystem and stake their DOT.
- The new video tutorial will cost $44,000 and take about 2 weeks to make.
- They appreciate the community's support and feedback.

Altcoin Daily proposes to create a user-friendly Talisman wallet tutorial video for Polkadot users at a cost of $44,000, to be delivered in approximately 2 weeks from payment.

Polkadot Desktop Wallet Tutorial by Altcoin Daily

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