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

small_spender

- 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.

TimedOut

Request withdrawn - replaced by whitelisted caller #593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).

Executed

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

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.

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.

Rejected

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.

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

Ceres Blockchain Solutions has proposed the Veles pallet to improve the carbon credit market within the Polkadot ecosystem. Veles aims to provide a reliable and transparent solution for managing carbon credits using blockchain technology. The project was initially intended to be part of the Substrate Builders Program. Veles addresses issues like fraudulent credits and speculative pricing, promoting environmental sustainability. The Ceres Team is dedicated to supporting Polkadot's growth and contributing a tool that benefits both the ecosystem and the planet.

Key resources for Veles include:
- Litepaper: [Veles Litepaper](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fm8KXmK4XTf3rZgdcWuqTdO2MW9UqU6NxsecDwb49Hs)
- Github repository: [Veles Pallet](https://github.com/Ceres-Blockchain-Solutions/veles-pallet)
- Documentation: [Veles Carbon Credits](https://veles-carbon-credits.gitbook.io)
- Website: [Veles Technology](https://veles.technology/)

The Ceres Team has also provided bi-weekly updates on the progress of the Veles Carbon Credit Pallet, which can be found through the provided links. They are committed to transparency and engaging with the community. To learn more about Ceres Blockchain Solutions, you can visit their website, LinkedIn, Twitter, or contact them via email.

Ceres Blockchain Solutions proposes the Veles pallet for enhancing the carbon credit market in the Polkadot ecosystem. No information is provided regarding the price, timeframe, or resources required for the project.

Veles project proposal - Carbon credits pallet

- **Objective**: Conduct Discord security audits for the main Polkadot server and 10 parachain servers over 11 weeks.
- **Team**: JonHQ and 0xTaylor, known for their expertise in Discord security and risk mitigation.
- **Cost**: Total cost is 9,507 DOT (~$65,600), with each audit costing $5,500.
- **Benefits**: Estimated savings of over $200,000 for the community by preventing potential hacks.
- **Process**: Detailed examination of server settings, bots, roles, and permissions to identify and fix vulnerabilities.
- **Deliverables**: Pre-audit review, configuration analysis, security assessments, and implementation of security tools.
- **Long-term Goal**: Expand the program to all Polkadot parachains and other ecosystem projects if successful.

Polkadot Ecosystem Discord Risk Mitigation

**Tiger Mode Media at ETHDenver 2024**

- Tiger Mode Media wants to help Polkadot get noticed at the ETHDenver conference, a big event about blockchain.
- They create high-quality videos using special cameras to make sure the content looks amazing.
- The team has won awards and knows a lot about blockchain technology, which helps make their videos meaningful.
- The service includes planning before the event, filming with two camera operators, and editing the videos afterward.
- They promise quick delivery of videos and photos from the event.
- The total cost for their services is 1000 DOT, with payments split into two parts.
- Tiger Mode Media aims to make memorable videos that showcase Polkadot’s impact at the conference.
- They encourage quick action to secure their services, as spots are filling up fast.

Tiger Mode Media proposes to produce a cinematic event-recap video for Polkadot at ETHDenver 2024, with a comprehensive service package including pre-production, production, and post-production. The total budget is 1000 DOT, with two milestones. The first milestone is the approval of the proposal (500 DOT), and the second milestone is the completion of deliverables (500 DOT). The deliverables include one full day of filming, a flagship event-recap video, full exports of every talk or interview filmed, and social media photos. Tiger Mode Media promises to be adaptable to accommodate the client's needs and generate valuable assets that can help amplify the message across multiple mediums.

ETHDenver 2024 - Polkadot - Event Recap Video Marketing - Amplify Presence at One of the Largest Blockchain Conferences

NoSpec is a group that helps important people in the Polkadot world by giving them information, connections, and research for making good content. They want 8666 DOT to keep helping and grow their work for the next 6 months. They have already done research on projects like Polkadot, HydraDX, and Bifrost, and have worked with many influencers to make their content better. NoSpec is good at what they do and has a lot of experience with Polkadot. They will use the money to make more research, help more influencers, and improve their services.

NoSpec Content Creator Support. 

This is a request for the third payment to complete a proposal. The proposal was approved in October 2023 and has two main goals: to create high-quality tutorial videos in Spanish and to support users through social networks. The proposal has been successful so far, with over 100,000 additional staked DOT and an increase in members. Here are the details:

1. Tutorial videos in Spanish: The videos are being made and a report is available to see the progress.
2. User support: Support is being provided through social networks and video calls, with a document showing the answers given.
3. Staking DOT: The goal of having more than 100,000 additional staked DOT has been achieved, with the number of members and staked DOT increasing.

WHO: Unspecified group
WHAT: Requesting third installment for completion of proposal
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified
OBJECTIVES: 
- Create truthful and high-quality tutorial videos in Spanish
- Support users through social networks and video calls
- Increase staked DOT to over 100,000 (already achieved)

3nd installment for the referendum #196 already approved (3/3)

### Redot

1. **Project Overview**: Redot is a re-staking layer for Polkadot, designed to bring Polkadot's technology to other ecosystems like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
2. **Purpose**: It aims to use Polkadot as a Data Availability (DA) layer and operate an adapted Polkadot on Bitcoin.
3. **Features**: Redot allows validators to run light clients, supports various DA networks, and approximates the security level of Polkadot.
4. **Milestones**: The project is divided into three milestones, with the first one currently being applied for.
5. **Funding**: The total budget for the first milestone is $45,200, with an estimated delivery time of 10 to 12 weeks.
6. **Benefits**: Redot can enhance Polkadot's security and expand its use cases beyond parachains.
7. **Current Status**: The project has completed a Proof of Concept (PoC) and is working on the first milestone, which includes developing various modules and documentation.

WHO: ZeroDAO

WHAT: Developing Redot, a re-staking layer for Polkadot, to bring Polkadot tech stack to other ecosystems, allowing developers to use Polkadot, and operate an adapted Polkadot as a relay chain on Bitcoin and use the native Polkadot as a Data Availability (DA) layer.

PRICE: $45,200 for the 1st milestone, total budget $117,600.

TIMEFRAME: 10 to 12 weeks for the 1st milestone, estimated delivery 7 months for all milestones.

RESOURCES: 2 FTEs, hourly rate $80.

Redot #1: Polkadot Restaking and Enabling Polkadot DA Capabilities

Jinse Finance is a company that wants to help Polkadot become more popular in China. They want to use money from the Treasury fund to do this. Here's what they plan to do:

1. Share important news about Polkadot in China.
2. Organize online and offline events for Polkadot in China and other places.
3. Help up to 5 projects in the Polkadot ecosystem become more popular in China.

They will work with Polkadot to make a schedule and make sure everything is done on time. The total cost for their services is 60,000 USDT. They will follow Chinese laws and can say no to any content that is not allowed. If they can't do some services, they will replace them with others that are worth the same amount. They will provide their services within one year after they receive the payment.

Treasury Proposal: Marketing and media proposal for Polkadot in China

- The Encode Club and Polkadot initiative is almost finished, with many accomplishments thanks to funding.
- They held a special event called the Polkadot ink! Hackathon in 2023 with workshops and mentoring.
- The Encode x Polkadot Accelerator helps developers turn their projects into startups and started in November 2023.
- Eight projects are part of the accelerator, receiving guidance from experienced mentors and partners.
- A new online Encode x Polkadot Hackathon will start on February 13, 2024, and will last for four weeks.
- Participants can join technical workshops and submit their projects by March 10, 2024.
- The final event will take place on March 27, 2024, where prizes will be awarded.

WHO: Encode Club
WHAT: Requesting the remaining £10k in DOT to allocate as prizes for the upcoming Encode x Polkadot Hackathon in February 2024.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: £10k in DOT, to be used as prizes for the hackathon in February 2024.

Encode Club x Polkadot Education Programming 2023 - A Summary Report of Tranche 4 to Request Funding for Tranche 5

PolkaWarriors is a group focused on helping people in Vietnam learn about and use Polkadot, which is a new kind of technology for blockchain. Here are some key points:

- They want to connect more with the Vietnamese community and grow interest in Polkadot.
- Many people in Vietnam don't know much about Polkadot, even though it's a popular topic.
- There aren’t enough resources in Vietnamese to help people understand Polkadot.
- PolkaWarriors plans to create educational materials and provide updates about Polkadot.
- They will host meetups and workshops to engage the community.
- The group includes over 20 experts ready to share knowledge and ideas.
- They ask for funding to support their activities over six months.

WHO: PolkaWarriors

WHAT: Fostering a thriving Vietnamese Polkadot ecosystem through comprehensive marketing and communication campaigns, educational materials, community events, and workshops.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $84,280 for 26 weeks, asking for 9,900 DOT (~$85,536 as of Dec 28).

PolkaWarriors - Cultivate a robust & collaborative community of Polkadot in Vietnam

- Ben Sheppard, the founder of Silta Finance, has a plan called the "Polkadot-Financial Institution Partnership Initiative."
- The goal of this initiative is to invite banks and financial institutions to work with Polkadot to use blockchain technology.
- Ben has experience in finance and technology and has worked with many banks globally.
- Over six months, he plans to create partnerships and develop projects that use Polkadot's blockchain.
- The plan includes identifying challenges for banks and showing how Polkadot can help solve them.
- The budget for the project is 24,000 euros, with progress reports provided every two months.
- Working together could enhance Polkadot's credibility and attract more investment in its technology.

Ben Sheppard, Founder at Silta Finance, proposes the "Polkadot-Financial Institution Partnership Initiative" to attract financial institutions to the Polkadot ecosystem. The 6-month plan aims to develop Memorandums of Understanding and Proof of Concepts with financial institutions to commercialize a product or service. The proposal budget is 24,000 euros, and Ben will provide progress reports every two months. The benefits to Polkadot include establishing strategic partnerships, expanding its presence in key financial sectors, and demonstrating the practical utility of Polkadot through successful PoCs.

Polkadot in Finance: A Strategic Partnership Development Proposal

- Sasha has been working on smart contracts for Polkadot for several years and is now proposing a new project called ethink!.
- Ethink! helps developers move their apps from Ethereum to Polkadot without changing how users interact with them.
- Polkadot has advanced technology that can run apps faster and cheaper than Ethereum.
- The project has a working proof of concept, meaning it’s already capable of being used.
- The next step is to create an early prototype to improve ethink! and test it with popular apps, like those using the ERC20 token.
- Ethink! is different from another project called Frontier because it allows easier use without fully replicating Ethereum.
- The goal is to make it simple for users to switch to Polkadot without needing to learn new tools or make changes.

WHO: Sasha, independent Rank-II member of the Polkadot Fellowship.

WHAT: Proposal for ethink!, a set of crates unlocking Ethereum RPC compatibility for smart contracts parachains, allowing dApp developers to migrate users from Ethereum to Polkadot without changing UI/UX.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified, currently in working proof of concept stage with plans for early prototype in Q1 2024 and battle-testing via deployment to experimental smart contracts parachain Yerba Network. Full proposal can be found on sasha.ink.

ink! + Ethereum RPC = ethink!. Proposal-01: PoC and Prototype.

- The proposal addresses problems with treasury systems in Web3, like limited research and challenges in keeping up with innovations.
- Many Web3 projects struggle to learn from each other, which makes it hard to improve their treasury systems effectively.
- There is a need for collaboration among different teams to improve treasury solutions and avoid repeating mistakes.
- The goal of the proposal is to create resources that help teams enhance their treasury systems and share knowledge across the industry.
- The project aims to support the Polkadot ecosystem by suggesting new ideas for treasury management.
- It requires $12,500 to support community efforts and contribute to the knowledge resources for three months.
- Success will be measured by the number of experiments and changes made in treasury systems using the resources provided.

Web3 Association proposes to create knowledge resources to help improve treasury systems across Web3 ecosystems. They aim to create a collaborative effort to share insights and actionable information. The proposal requests $12,500, with $7,500 for three months of contribution efforts and $5,000 for community incentives. The success metrics include increasing the number of experiments and changes made to treasury systems, and the targets include submission of evidence showing three months of contribution effort.

Web3 Association 2024 Sponsorship

### Polkascan Foundation's Substrate Python API

- **Duration**: Maintained for the last four years.
- **Components**: Includes `py-substrate-interface`, `py-scale-codec`, and Python bindings for Rust crates.
- **Purpose**: Enables Python developers to build apps for Polkadot, Kusama, and other Substrate-based chains.
- **Comparison**: Similar to the Polkadot-JS API but for Python.
- **Usage**: Currently used by 297 GitHub repositories and 23 Python packages.
- **Funding Request**: Seeking 19,208.75 EUR for activities from October to December 2023.
- **Proposal**: Detailed proposal available [here](https://github.com/polkascan/social-contract/blob/master/polkadot/treasury-proposal-008-report-2023Q4.md).

Polkascan Foundation requests 19,208.75 EUR in retroactive funding for maintaining the Substrate Python API from October to December 2023. The API enables Python developers to build apps that interact with Polkadot, Kusama, or other Substrate-based chains.

Maintenance & Support Substrate Python API (Oct-Dec 2023)

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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