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

small_spender

- Core Fellowship members need a tool to check OpenGov proposals because many proposals fail.
- Failed proposals take time to resubmit and vote on again, causing wasted time and possible security risks.
- Technical details were shared to help build this tool using Chopsticks.
- The creator decided to make the tool themselves during the holidays, resulting in Chopsticks Web.
- Chopsticks Web helps check different types of proposals and supports many blockchains.
- The creator has tested it on a few popular blockchains like Polkadot and Kusama.
- They are asking for 2000 DOT for their work and future updates on the tool.
- Feedback on Chopsticks Web can be given online.

Executed

WHO: The Core Fellowship members

WHAT: Develop a tool called Chopsticks Web for scrutinizing OpenGov proposals and support other proposals.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: 2000 DOT to cover the developer's time spent on this and future maintenance and development, including XCM support and dry run extrinsics.

Chopsticks Web for dry run governance proposals and more

ACOBJason is a content creator who makes videos about Crypto and Distributed Ledger Technology. They want to make more videos and posts about Polkadot Ecosystem. They are asking for 8,250 $DOT to help them make these videos for the next 6 months. Here's what they plan to do:

1. Make 36 short videos (3 minutes each) every month and share them on X and YouTube.
2. Make 60 short vertical videos (from the short videos and interviews) every month and share them on X, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram.
3. Have 24 weekly live chats (60 minutes each) on X, invite guests, and record them to share on YouTube.
4. Write 48 detailed posts every week.

ACOBJason will talk about topics like Snowbridge, Interlay, RMRK, staking DOT, wallet comparisons, Polkadex, and more.

You can find ACOBJason on these social media channels:
- YouTube: [AChainofBlocks](https://www.youtube.com/c/AChainofBlocks)
- X: [@ACOBJason](https://twitter.com/ACOBJason)
- TikTok: [@achainofblocks](https://www.tiktok.com/@achainofblocks)
- Instagram: [@achainofblocks](https://www.instagram.com/achainofblocks)

ACOBJason proposes to create 36 simply explained videos, 60 short vertical videos, 24 weekly spaces, and 48 in-depth threads about Polkadot ecosystem in 6 months for 8,250 $DOT. The content will be posted on X, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.

A Chain of Blocks - ACOBJason - 6 Months Continual Polkadot EcoSystem News & Explanations

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- A proposal aims to create and share a Spanish-language book about NFTs, focusing on Latin America.
- The book will be free and is meant for schools, universities, and communities to help everyone learn about digital art and ownership.
- It seeks to inspire young artists and enable them to use NFTs for their work.
- The goal is to make information more accessible and to support economic opportunities for marginalized communities.
- The total cost for the project is $37,000, which is about 4.267 DOT.
- MacZam, with extensive experience in finance and NFTs, will lead the project.

Rejected

**WHO**: Proponent 16fZxnwnnzArZ7SRhSWUcEhGCFk2XDUxD54VqtaKRmr6FhNR, led by MacZam.

**WHAT**: Create and distribute an educational book on NFTs in the Polkadot ecosystem in Spanish, targeting schools, universities, social organizations, and street artists. 

**PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES**: Requested 4.267 DOT, totaling $37,000 USD, with a detailed budget provided. Outcomes report to be provided.

Boosting NFT Education in Latin America with the Polkadot Ecosystem

- Blockchain Headhunter is a company started by Michael Shlayen in 2017 that helps find workers for jobs in the crypto and blockchain fields.
- They have helped over 75 companies and filled more than 250 job positions, including high-level executives.
- The company connects with talent from over 65 countries and has a large community of 150,000 followers online.
- They want to recruit top Senior Business Development professionals to help PolkaDot grow by working with big business clients.
- Their plan includes understanding what PolkaDot needs from candidates, researching the market, finding potential candidates, and providing support during the hiring process.
- They charge a retainer fee of $25,000 to start and an additional fee for each hired candidate.
- The goal is to find skilled individuals who can help PolkaDot succeed in the blockchain industry.

Blockchain Headhunter proposes to deliver an executive search service to identify and recruit top-tier Senior Business Development professionals for PolkaDOT. The objectives include identifying top talent, strategic recruitment, representation of PolkaDOT, focus on growth markets, and long-term partnership development. The cost includes a retainer fee of $25,000 and a successful engagement fee of $25,000 per candidate. The timeline guarantees the delivery of a shortlist of 10 candidates within 5 weeks of the receipt of retainer.

Executive Search for PolkaDot - Senior BD Executive Search for PolkaDot 

- The first milestone of a project was completed successfully.
- A request has been made for the second payment to continue the project.
- The second milestone aims to create high-quality tutorial videos in Spanish.
- They are also providing user support through social media and video calls.
- The project has increased from 847 to 1,441 members and staked more DOT tokens.
- They are asking for a specific amount of funding based on current calculations.
- If they receive more money than needed, it will be adjusted in the next payment.

The proposal requests the 2nd installment for the completion of the 2nd milestone, which includes creating truthful tutorial videos, supporting users, and achieving 100k staked DOT. The requested amount is calculated according to EMA30 in Subscan. No specific price, timeframe, or resources are mentioned.

2nd installment for the referendum #196 already approved (2/3)

### Dot Code School Proposal Summary

- **Proponent:** 16JVrgg7t6m5UXAtDBM7jYp9XjAxALRVFP6GuKVFmi9HLw8d
- **Amount Requested:** 2,500 DOT
- **Purpose:** Retroactively fund the development of Dot Code School, an open learning platform for web3 and Polkadot developers.
- **Features:** Interactive coding interface, step-by-step tutorials for building applications like DeFi, NFTs, and games.
- **Problem:** There is a need for better developer education and onboarding in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- **Solution:** High-quality tutorials written by experts, shaped into expressive stories, and visually appealing.
- **Progress:** Proof of Concept (PoC) is live, with a GitHub repository available.
- **Cost Breakdown:** Total cost is 2,500 DOT, with a total of 144 hours worked at $125/hr.

**Proponent:** 16JVrgg7t6m5UXAtDBM7jYp9XjAxALRVFP6GuKVFmi9HLw8d

**Request:** 2,500 DOT for funding development work done for the PoC of Dot Code School, an open learning platform for developers new to web3 or Polkadot. The platform provides a step-by-step path for newcomers to build useful applications using the Polkadot SDK. The proposal aims to fund the development work done so far and provide some runway for further development. Total cost is 2500 DOT (~$18,000) for 144 hours of work at an hourly rate of $125/hr.

[Retroactive] Funding Development Costs for Dot Code School PoC - An Interactive Coding School to Build Meaningful Web3 Applications using the Polkadot SDK

**Polkadot IRL ADS Campaign Proposal**

- The proposal is for a digital billboard advertising campaign to promote Polkadot in Toronto, Canada.
- They chose Toronto because it has a lot of people (2.9 million) and many tech startups.
- The campaign will run for 3 weeks in busy areas like train stations and malls.
- It aims to get around 1.17 million views.
- Two groups of ads will be made: one for tech startups and another for regular investors.
- They will use QR codes to connect people to Polkadot information.
- A total of 2100 DOT (a type of cryptocurrency) is needed for costs like ads and designs.
- The goal is to learn about advertising and grow Polkadot awareness worldwide.

CultureDot proposes a Polkadot IRL ADS Campaign #1 - Out of Home Digital Billboards in Toronto, Canada for 3 weeks at an affordable cost of 2100 DOT. The campaign will target tech/startups and retail investors with QR codes that link to polkadot.network and Kraken Polkadot price & about page. The campaign is projected to have 1.17M impressions. The funds will cover ad buying campaign, graphic design, agency fee, management fee, tax coverage, and incidentals. The proposal aims to learn more about advertising the Polkadot brand and scale campaigns into larger projects.

Polkadot IRL ADS Campaign #1 - Out of Home Digital Billboards, Toronto Canada

Polkadot Colombia is organizing an educational university tour in February-March 2024 to introduce students to Polkadot, its architecture, features, and applications. The event aims to broaden students' knowledge of blockchain technology and its potential. Here are the key points:

1. **Impact**: The tour will reach 11 universities with 460 students and an additional 10,000 via social networks.
2. **Organizers**: Santiago Guzman, Roberto Heredia, and Carlos Rodriguez.
3. **Classroom Support Ambassadors**: Ezio Rojas, Joann Cruz, and Donatello Lopez.
4. **Wallet**: 13B5YyS8u93FKbZYRFGh1BFwYjn5a8zhAJqEXtAWNmY7HzEu.
5. **Cities**: The tour will cover Bogota, Medellin, Cali, Ibague, Cucuta in Colombia, and San Salvador in El Salvador.
6. **Budget**: $29,221 USD, with the price of DOT (Polkadot's native token) at $5.608, resulting in 5,210.07 DOT.
7. **Previous Successful Events**: Links to previous successful events are provided for reference.
8. **Objectives**: The tour aims to provide a theoretical and practical introduction to Polkadot, focusing on its structure, architecture, Substrate, ink!, parachains, and tools. It also aims to showcase real-world applications of Substrate and foster interactive learning through workshops and discussions.
9. **University Collaboration**: The event seeks to partner with universities to integrate the marathon into their academic calendars.
10. **Feedback Mechanism**: A feedback system will be established to assess the impact of the marathon and improve future initiatives.

This educational marathon is designed to equip students with knowledge from Polkadot Ambassadors, inspiring a new generation of blockchain enthusiasts to contribute to the decentralized technology landscape.

Polkadot Colombia, led by Santiago Guzman, Roberto Heredia, and Carlos Rodriguez, proposes a university tour in Colombia and El Salvador to introduce Polkadot and its applications to 460 students and 10,000 social media users. The tour will take place in February-March 2024, with a budget of $29,221 USD, and will include workshops, discussions, and partnerships with selected universities. The objective is to provide theoretical and practical knowledge of Polkadot's architecture, substrate, ink!, and parachains, as well as showcase real-world applications and encourage interactive learning. A feedback mechanism will be established to improve future initiatives.

Polkadot Colombia Ambassadors: technology education marathon through ten universities in Colombia and one in San Salvador.

Node Red Client for Polkadot is a project that connects everyday users to the Polkadot blockchain using a simple tool called Node Red. Here are some key points:

- Node Red is a visual platform that helps people automate tasks without needing to know coding.
- The project aims to make it easier for users to engage with Polkadot through various automated functions.
- Examples of what users can do include creating dashboards, sending notifications for events, and automating transactions.
- The team plans to improve the project by enhancing documentation and adding new features over the next 12 months.
- The project helps make blockchain technology accessible and encourages creativity among users.
- Zooper Corp, the team behind this project, has a lot of experience in creating blockchain solutions.

Zooper Corp proposes to develop a Node Red Client for Polkadot, a no-code interface to automate tasks and integrate various systems with the Polkadot ecosystem. The proposal covers 12 months of development and maintenance, including three milestones: basic functionality, metadata and EVM chain support, and block event subscription node. The estimated cost is $190,000, based on the cost of a senior JS developer FTE discounted by 50%. The project aims to enhance inclusivity, creativity, user experience, community-driven development, educational opportunities, and ecosystem growth.

Development & Maintenance for Node Red Polkadot bridge, a Client for Low Code IoT Integration

- The OG Tracker tool helps check the progress of approved proposals on OpenGov.
- It is easy to use and navigate.
- The tool provides clear information about each proposal's status.
- It helps make sure people are responsible for using funds.
- OG Tracker can be very helpful for the Polkadot community.
- The aim is to bring value to the ecosystem. 
- The full proposal can be read online.

WHO: The proposal suggests developing the OG Tracker tool.

WHAT: The OG Tracker tool will track the progress and deliverables of approved proposals on OpenGov.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: No specific information is provided about the cost, timeframe, or resources required for the development of the OG Tracker tool.

OG Tracker

- Lark Davis wants to create content about Polkadot.
- He is asking for 5000 DOT for three months to share information on his social media.
- Lark has a large following with over 1.1 million on Twitter and 484 thousand on YouTube.
- He plans to make 12 tweets and 3 detailed Twitter threads about Polkadot.
- The project will also include 3 short promotions during livestreams.
- The funding will help with research and promoting Polkadot in the crypto community.
- Lark aims to educate people about Polkadot and build a community around it.

WHO: Lark Davis
WHAT: Requesting funding of 5000 DOT for a three-month period to create and disseminate engaging, informative content about Polkadot on social channels.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: 5000 DOT for a three-month period. The funding will enable in-depth research and strategic promotion.

DOT Request - UPDATE REJECT THIS REQUEST

- Crypto Sj is a YouTube content creator focusing on cryptocurrencies since November 2020.
- He has over 640,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel.
- Crypto Sj wants to promote Polkadot using a marketing grant.
- He will create one video every 15 days until Polkadot's price reaches $55.
- His goal is to make Polkadot's technology understandable to more people.
- He aims to increase awareness of Polkadot in the Indian crypto market.
- You can contact him via email or Telegram.

WHO: Crypto Sj, a cryptocurrency content creator on YouTube with over 640K subscribers.

WHAT: Creating 1 video every 15 days to promote Polkadot's technology and ecosystem awareness until DOT reaches $55 again.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Funded by the treasury's marketing grant. No specific price or timeframe mentioned.

 Crypto Sj Media proposal - Educational & Awareness  Campaign in India

- Bitskwela is an organization in the Philippines focused on teaching people about cryptocurrency and Web3.
- Many Filipinos are adopting crypto, with 7 million owning it and 1 million owning NFTs.
- Bitskwela has held many fun events and workshops to help people learn about crypto in their local languages.
- The organization has partnered with big companies like GCash and TikTok to spread knowledge about cryptocurrency.
- They recently attended CoinFest 2023 and want to promote Polkadot, a multi-chain platform.
- In the next six months, Bitskwela plans to create educational courses, materials, and community events for Polkadot.
- They are asking for support from the Polkadot community to help with their initiatives.

Bitskwela, in partnership with Polkadot Insider, aims to drive Polkadot's reach and presence in the Philippines through a small-spender funding proposal. The proposal includes initiatives such as localized short courses, educational materials, market research, content marketing, events and workshops, community establishment, and business development assistance for the ecosystem. The full proposal can be found in the link provided.

Bitskwela - Bringing Polkadot to the Thriving Philippine Web 3.0 Community

- NacionCrypto is a team focused on helping the Spanish-speaking community understand blockchain technology, especially Polkadot.
- They want to raise $32,867 through a funding request to support their activities.
- Their plan includes creating a technical study group, producing Spanish-language guides and videos, and hosting local meet-ups.
- They have worked for over three years, creating videos and teaching students about important blockchain topics.
- Their goals include organizing six meet-ups, producing various videos, and hosting 24 discussions on social media.
- The team aims to expand their reach and improve the quality of their content.
- They believe their work will inspire more people to learn about blockchain technology and join their community.

WHO: NacionCrypto team

WHAT: Funding request for continued growth and sustainability, including establishing a technical study group, providing Spanish guides and video content, organizing local meet-ups, and diversifying outreach through non-technical audiovisual content.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: 6053 DOT equivalent to $32,867.69 USD requested in November 2023. Allocation of funds prioritizes team training and enhancing skills for high-quality content delivery.

“NacionCrypto” Establishment of Study Group and Development of Technical and Non-Technical Content.

- A campaign is being created to promote Polkadot through Twitter and videos by Toni Ghinea and Dylan.
- Toni will create 15 tweets and 15 videos over 3-6 months, using his large Twitter following.
- Toni has over 40,000 followers and often gets many views on his posts.
- Dylan will help ensure the content is accurate and highlights important features of Polkadot.
- The budget is $38,500 for Toni and $5,500 for Dylan.
- The campaign aims to engage and inform the audience about Polkadot's unique aspects in blockchain.
- Regular meetings will help both Toni and Dylan adjust and improve the campaign as needed.

Toni Ghinea and Dylan propose a 3-6 month Twitter campaign to promote Polkadot's features, with 15 tweets and 15 videos. Toni will receive $38,500 and 7,250 DOT, while Dylan will receive $5,500 and 1,050 DOT. The campaign aims to maximize audience engagement and ensure content quality and accuracy. Regular meetings will facilitate progress review, strategy adjustments, and content refinement.

Toni Ghinea - Creating Polkadot Content

- The OpenGov marketing framework in Polkadot has many marketing proposals that are hard to evaluate.
- A new plan suggests gathering opinions from current and future users to help make decisions.
- The research will focus on "builders," important people in the Polkadot community.
- This study will check how builders feel about Polkadot and what they need.
- The goal is to create clear guidelines for evaluating media and proposals.
- We hope to find out what works best to attract and engage developers.
- Builders could be rewarded for participating in the survey to encourage responses.

WHO: The proposal is made by an unidentified group.

WHAT: The proposal suggests conducting research to gather preferences from builders in the Polkadot ecosystem and nearby ecosystems.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: The proposal estimates 8,000 entries at the top of the funnel and suggests rewarding builders for survey participation. The report will be divided into two main milestones, and the team aims to publish results and funding while ensuring data privacy.

Effective Media Proposal Evaluation System for the Polkadot Marketing Collective/s (Stage 1: Focus on Builders)

- The Polkadot community is working on improving its system by creating more content and support.
- They want to help more people use Polkadot by increasing its Total Value Locked (TVL).
- A YouTube channel, Bitcoin Army, is sharing videos about Polkadot and has good engagement.
- The team includes several ambassadors focused on helping the community and creating videos.
- They plan to make 12 high-quality videos in 6 months and provide peer-to-peer support.
- They are requesting $17,040 to help pay for their projects and keep things running well.
- They have set goals for user satisfaction and views to measure their success.
- Support from the community is important for their growth and sustainability.

The Polkadot Battalion within the Bitcoin Army proposes to attract liquidity to Polkadot by creating high-quality videos and providing peer-to-peer support for the Spanish-speaking community. They aim to increase Polkadot's Total Value Locked using previously studied strategies. They are seeking $17,040 in funds for a 6-month working period to cover costs, and their KPIs include exceeding user satisfaction and video view targets. The team comprises four members, and they are not seeking donations from centralized exchanges.

Quality Content Creation and P2P support - The Bitcoin Army's Orinoco Campaign

Please reject

- The proposal asks for $30,000 to maintain the substrate-api-client from January to June 2024.
- The substrate-api-client helps connect with a special type of system called substrate-based nodes.
- It can work in environments that don't have a lot of resources, like IoT devices.
- The proposal is a follow-up to earlier requests for funding to keep the client working.
- They want to treat the substrate-api-client as something everyone can use and ask the Polkadot treasury for money.
- If the funding isn't approved, they will still help people but at a normal cost. 
- More details can be found in their full proposal shared in a document.

WHO: The substrate-api-client team. 

WHAT: Funding for maintenance of the substrate-api-client library from January 2024 until June 2024. 

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $30,000.

Maintenance for the substrate-api-client Jan-24 to Jun-24

### Summary of Polkadot System Parachain Collators Proposal

- **Collator Rewards**: Currently, Collators receive minimal rewards and transaction fees, which may discourage them from acting favorably or adequately resourcing their hosts.
- **Funding Proposal**: Collators should receive sustainable funding from the chain. In the medium term, Treasuries can provide bounties for their services.
- **Q4 2023 Payment**: This proposal seeks 7,289.03 DOT for Collators' services from October to December 2023.
- **Future Funding**: Starting January 2024, funding will be managed under the "Polkadot System Parachain Collators Bounty."
- **Previous Approval**: The previous two-month operation tip was approved under Referenda #156.
- **Community Involvement**: The Polkadot community is encouraged to review and provide feedback on the proposal.
- **Full Details**: The full proposal can be found [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kqrgespOFcwh_uaOfv1RtwY64D7sE3luCkfSd09WXzs/edit?usp=sharing).

WHO: Collators on the Polkadot System Parachains network.

WHAT: Receive funding for the provision of their services in the form of a bounty.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: 7,289.03 DOT for services delivered for 3 months - 10-12/2023. Future cost compensation will be done under the Polkadot System Parachain Collators Bounty starting from January 2024.

Polkadot System Parachain Collators - Tips Q4/2023

- AfterSide Crypto is asking for 7939 DOT (about $39,858) to support their YouTube and Twitter content on Polkadot.
- They have over 23,000 YouTube subscribers and have made videos that have received 5+ million views.
- AfterSide Crypto has previously produced successful educational videos on Polkadot, which were well-received by their audience.
- They plan to create one detailed Polkadot-themed video each month and share Polkadot news weekly.
- They will support Polkadot projects by interacting with their community on social media.
- Monthly live sessions with experts and community Q&A will also be part of their plan.
- They believe in the Polkadot ecosystem and want to help educate others about it.

WHO: AfterSide Crypto

WHAT: Requesting 7939 DOT ($39,858) for 6 months of full support, including 1 dedicated video/month, weekly mentions, social media support, and monthly live sessions on Polkadot.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $39,858 for 6 months.

AfterSide Crypto | 6 MONTHS - Youtube & Social Media Package Funding

A proposal has been made to create a weekly YouTube video series called "Connecting the Dots" to increase Polkadot's awareness among new crypto retail investors and users. The show will be a panel discussion focusing on consumer elements of Polkadot, such as wallets, NFTs, games, and identity. The series aims to be both educational and entertaining, attracting retail investors to the Polkadot ecosystem. The proposal is for a three-month trial run, with 12 weekly videos on the Cryptowise YouTube channel and 12 highlight videos posted on X, along with promotion on X. The total cost for this project is 2,400 Polkadot tokens.

WHO: Cryptowise, Polkadot community.

WHAT: Produce a weekly video series called "Connecting the Dots" to attract retail investors to the Polkadot ecosystem. The series will be a panel discussion show with a focus on consumer elements of Polkadot and broader discussions about the crypto space.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: 3 months of content for 200 DOT/week, totaling 2,400 DOT. The series will begin in January and produce one video per week through the end of March.

Connecting The Dots 

- The Decentralized Staking Support Group helps people with questions about staking DOT, which is a type of cryptocurrency.
- They provide guides and support in different languages like English, Spanish, and Russian.
- Staking DOT can be complicated because there are many parts to it, like wallets and validators.
- The group wants to make it easier for everyone to understand and use DOT staking.
- They plan to create channels for sharing news and guides about staking.
- The team includes people with experience in marketing and technology.
- They will track how well they are helping people with staking questions.

The Decentralized Staking Support Group aims to assist DOT stakers with queries, provide up-to-date guides, and promote native DOT staking. The proposal includes a multilingual support team, content channels, and outbound staking-first marketing. The project duration is four months, and the budget proposal is outlined in a Google document. The team will provide monthly reporting, and metrics of success include guides per staking problem, content about staking, emails, and support queries. The team consists of Nikita K and Dmitri, and contact can be made through Matrix or email.

Decentralized Staking Support Group

Wrong Proposal

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Referenda Small Spender

Origin able to dispatch a whitelisted call.

Origin for signaling that the network wishes for some change

Origin able to cancel slashes and manage minimum commission.

Origin for spending up to 10,000,000 DOT from the treasury as well as generally administering it.

Origin for managing the composition of the fellowship.

Origin able to spend around 250 DOT from the treasury at once.

Origin able to spend around 1,000 DOT from the treasury at once.

Origin able to spend around 100,000 DOT from the treasury at once.

Origin able to spend up to 1,000,000 DOT from the treasury at once.

[32] Origin: SmallSpender