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

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PolkaWorld Ops and Maintenance proposal：2025.4 - 2026.3

The JAM China Academy educational roadshow is an initiative led by Qinwen Wang and the Lollipop Team to introduce the JAM protocol to China's academic, entrepreneurial, technological, and political landscapes. The goal is to educate university students, entrepreneurs, and government decision-makers about JAM's innovative blockchain technology. The roadshow is important because it localizes blockchain education, aligns with China's policy and regulatory environment, and supports technological autonomy in geopolitical competition.

JAM's core breakthrough is its parallelized blockchain computation and compatibility with the RISC-V chip architecture, which aligns with China's strategy for self-reliant RISC-V chip development. The roadshow targets top-tier computer science students, entrepreneurs, and government decision-makers. The course, "Exploring the Future of Web3 Cloud Computing: A Practical Guide to JAM," is designed for Chinese computer science students, builders, and Web3 professionals to understand and apply next-generation decentralized computing technologies. The initiative also aims to build a JAM China Campus Network to enhance cognitive engagement, select and onboard skilled ambassadors, and foster long-term growth.

Deciding

When the** JAM Gray Paper** was first released, Qinwen Wang and the Lollipop Team initiated and translated the [Chinese version of JAM Gray Paper](https://www.lollipop.builders/JAM-Graypaper-Chinese.pdf), enabling developers and researchers in the Chinese-speaking world to better understand JAM’s groundbreaking innovations. Later,  Qinwen wrote a popular science article titled, [Three Enlightenment of Blockchain Grandmaster Gavin Wood: Decoding JAM’s Transformative Blueprint](https://x.com/Qinwen_Wang/status/1915384049730019799) which successfully brought JAM’s epoch-making significance to a broader group of audience in Mandarin and English world.&#x20;

These efforts are merely preludes to the upcoming **JAM China Academy educational roadshow** that it's proposed here which is led by Qinwen and Lollipop team, facing university students, entrepreneurs and government decision-markers. It will continue the traditions of  Dr. Gavin Wood's overseas itinerant presentations in a localized way. It is an ambitious initiative aimed at localizing and amplifying the transformative vision of the JAM protocol across China’s dynamic academic, entrepreneurial, technological, and political landscapes.&#x20;

Please find the link here to learn more about our proposal in detail：[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GltLCsxixMPj5xVHeZkMmaW-Ef7xlWbQ6ZhmXZmfX94/edit?tab=t.0](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GltLCsxixMPj5xVHeZkMmaW-Ef7xlWbQ6ZhmXZmfX94/edit?tab=t.0)

![JAM China Academy educational roadshow.jpg](https://i.ibb.co/TMnFfwJs/mdx-Editor-qinwen-1745723266142.png)



# **Why Support JAM China Academy educational roadshow?**

### A localized JAM academy in China as a legitimate bridge and innovation accelerator 

Founded by Dr. Gavin Wood in 2022, the Polkadot Blockchain Academy (PBA) has been a pioneer in blockchain education. To plant the seeds of blockchain knowledge and nurturing local talents, we decided to bring JAM to the universities in China. While China’s huge market potential is undeniable, simply replicating overseas models in the country is impractical due to differences in domestic policies, local cultures and market scales. We firmly believe that only localized blockchain education can bring sustainable growth and as a legitimate bridge and innovation accelerator for overseas projects to root and grow in the China market.

* **Policy and Regulatory Environment:** China local government encourages innovation in blockchain technology but strictly monitors the industry so that localized curricula can provide precise interpretations of policies ( for example, [the Regulations on Blockchain Information Service Management](https://www.cac.gov.cn/2019-01/10/c_1123971164.htm)）
* **Education and Talent Development:** Chinese universities lag behind their Western counterparts in blockchain education. A localized academy can close this gap by training talent skilled in both technology and domestic industry needs, fostering future leaders in computer science and entrepreneurship.
* **Technological Autonomy in Geopolitical Competition:** As technology competition between China and the US is getting heated, China tends to prioritize self-developed standards. A local academy can help overseas blockchain projects integrate into China’s ecosystem, such as aligning with domestic cryptography algorithms (e.g., SM2/SM3).



## **China Holds Strategic Significance for JAM**

JAM’s core breakthrough lies in its parallelized blockchain computation and the seamless compatibility of PolkaVM with the RISC-V chip architecture—an innovation that aligns perfectly with[ China’s strategy for self-reliant RISC-V chip development](https://www.reuters.com/technology/china-publish-policy-boost-risc-v-chip-use-nationwide-sources-2025-03-04/). As China prepares its first policy framework to protect domestic open source RISC-V chips, it is accelerating the development of a self-innovation system to reduce reliance on Western technologies. Most existing consortium chains in China rely on Ethereum’s architecture—a paradigm pioneered by Gavin Wood himself previously. 



## **3 kinds of target audience and institutions for JAM China Academy educational roadshow:**

1. &#x20;**Top-Tier Computer Science Students:** Focus on China’s top 25 computer science universities and top-rank institutions offering blockchain-related programs. There are 32 universities that have approved blockchain engineering undergraduate programs.
2. **Entrepreneurs:** Collaborate with EMBA programs or prestigious business schools that target entrepreneurs  (*e.g., Zhejiang Hupan Entrepreneurship Research Center)* to shape the understanding of blockchain among corporate leaders and accelerate its operational implementation.
3. **Government & Influential Decision-Makers:** China is accelerating the construction of a national blockchain infrastructure system. The Blockchain-based Service Network (BSN), a global public blockchain infrastructure with overarching planning and top-level design by the State Information Center, marks a paradigm shift in blockchain development—from market-driven exploration to state-strategic leadership. Against this backdrop, advancing deep integration between the JAM protocol and China’s national blockchain infrastructure will forge a technological foundation for interconnected digital sovereignty, laying a strategic cornerstone for the restructuring of the global digital governance system.



## **Course Introduction:** &#x20;

### **Exploring the Future of Web3 Cloud Computing: A Practical Guide to JAM**

This course is specifically designed for Chinese computer science students, builders and Web3 professionals who seek to understand and apply next-generation decentralized computing technologies in practical and business-oriented contexts.

By integrating global blockchain expertise with regional characteristics, the course simplifies complex Web3 concepts into accessible language with localized explanations, while simultaneously offering in-depth exposure to the technical foundations of the JAM protocol. The course also highlights how JAM aligns with China’s priorities in technological self-reliance and open-source innovation.



## **Build JAM China Campus Network**

**General Objectives:**

* Clearly define and establish measurable goals to enhance cognitive engagement among the target audience.
* Implement a systematic approach for selecting and onboarding skilled ambassadors, both technical and non-technical.
* Facilitate entrepreneurial engagement and business conversion activities effectively.
* Increase meaningful contributions from ambassadors, sustaining community engagement and fostering long-term growth.
* Coordinated ambassador-led efforts driving technical innovation, community education, and entrepreneurial enablement through JAM initiatives

![Build JAM on Campus Network.jpg](https://i.ibb.co/XrDKxSYC/mdx-Editor-qinwen-1745723829602.jpg)

JAM China Academy (Educational Roadshow)

PoKe Berlin Team is requesting a 6-month extension to transform promising projects into an operational state and maximize the impact on the Polkadot ecosystem. They have achieved all their milestones so far and secured signed agreements in over 10 industry verticals. Some of the most promising projects include collaboration with a Chinese technology conglomerate, diaspora-financed health insurance for an African country, mandatory travel insurance for an African country, a German Defense Industry Project, projects in the government and private sector for an outer territory of the USA, Central American Ministry for the Environment, Blockchain Use Cases in Supply Chain and CO2 Network, and a Photovoltaic Remote Control Project for German Municipalities. The team will focus on finalizing concepts, developing high-level roadmaps, involving Polkadot ecosystem partners, and offering project management support. The team members have deep roots in the Polkadot ecosystem and have demonstrated excellent skills in business development and key accounting.

# 6 Months Extension for the PoKe Berlin Team - Transform Projects to Operational State &#x20;

Requested amount: 290,899 USDC



# Short Description

The scope of PoKe is business development that targets enterprises and governments to leverage Polkadot’s technology and to hand over projects to the Polkadot community. For that the W3F funded PoKe through the Decentralized Futures Programme for one year from May 2024 onwards. 

PoKe has achieved all its milestones to date! To ensure the maximum impact for the Polkadot ecosystem we believe that an additional six month period of key accounting and project management is necessary. As already mentioned in our [initial forum post](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/scytale-digital-s-involvement-in-the-w3f-futures-program-via-poke-the-polkadot-key-account-unit/4881) and the application to the Decentralized Futures Programme we now ask the community to fund this period. 

**The goal of this period is to transform the most promising projects into an operational state.** 

[**Link to full proposal**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I-8UET7yJIV7CG6l56pXliYXaZghePTUwUgCRhF1SA0/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.8akw0h5h82wu)

# Achievements

Our efforts have proven highly successful, revealing significant potential for Polkadot’s adoption across enterprise and government sectors. We have secured signed agreements and built a strong project pipeline in more than 10 industry verticals, including government, healthcare, energy, and defense. Promising opportunities in various stages have emerged from these verticals. Some projects have already secured an MoU or a collaboration agreement, others will be secured within the scope of PoKe.

The following projects are the most promising ones from our point of view, and they would require additional management attention to get them to a state where the implementation project can be kicked-off. Some projects will also require management of the Polkadot ecosystem consortium and local entities during the implementation phase resulting in a hand over to the local organizations.

* **Collaboration with Chinese Technology Conglomerate**
 A MoU has been signed with a multinational technology conglomerate with a dominant presence in China and beyond. An affiliate of the conglomerate wants to move forward to integrate their solutions with Polkadot in different areas of collaboration.
* **Diaspora-financed health insurance for an African country**.
 A Signed Collaboration Agreement between a local company on the ground and Scytale for facilitating a pilot project is in place. The project is progressing smoothly, with the MOU signed by the Ministry of Innovation, a local university, a local company and the W3F. The PoKe team currently works on the LOI. This project has the potential to be rolled out throughout the African Union.
* **Mandatory travel insurance for an African country**.
 The concept was presented and discussed on site with high-ranking government representatives and insurance executives. The concept was accepted by everyone, especially the insurance companies who showed high interest in the project because it opens up another revenue stream for them.
* **German Defense Industry Project: Resilient Identification System**.
 We had two high level workshops with the company in December and March. The discussion centered around how they could leverage Polkadot and blockchain technology. Three areas of collaboration are planned, such as building a prototype in the area of maritime communication, participating in  a project funded through the EU military research fund and they are interested in participating in the PBA. The former PoKe team has established a trusted relationship with the decision makers and  we believe a lot of key accounting will be necessary to be successful.
* **Projects in the government and private sector for an outer territory of the USA.** PoKe is discussing three projects in different stages in the government and private sector for an outer territory of the USA. The first project involves establishing a decentralized energy production system managed by local communities, coupled with a decentralized blockchain-based energy exchange. The second project focuses on creating a blockchain-based land registry, while the third aims to transform the Caribbean territory into a central hub for air cargo. These projects have the potential to open the door for the Polkadot ecosystem for future and more projects within the US, which has always been a challenge in the past.
* **Central American Ministry for the Environment**
 The Ministry is positioning itself as a key driver of blockchain initiatives in the country. In collaboration with them, we have identified promising use cases, which are now being further defined and planned. While these serve as initial pilot projects, the government is also actively exploring additional blockchain solutions within the Polkadot ecosystem. The pilot projects still require management and support by PoKe to bring them to a state where they can be implemented. We believe that some key accounting will increase the probability for Polkadot to become the center of the country's blockchain strategy.
* **Blockchain Use Cases in Supply Chain and CO2 Network**
 A global service provider with a focus on digital transformation and automation is exploring the use of Polkadot nodes.They are seeking a compelling use case, potentially for one of their customers, to justify a Polkadot project. For example, they are in discussions with a leading gas monopolist developing the first CO2 network in Germany. The goal is to use blockchain technology to track and document CO2 transferred into the pipelines, as well as the consumers who store, transfer, or transport the CO2. 
* **Photovoltaic Remote Control Project for German Municipalities**
 Project for the municipalities of a major German city to remotely control photovoltaic systems for stabilizing the power grid by managing electricity oversupply from small to medium-sized PV systems. This project has the advantage that it can be used as a blueprint for further projects in the German energy market.

# &#x9;Deliverables

The initial goal of PoKe was to identify verticals, establish connections with decision-makers, identify problems, and develop solutions using Polkadot, and then move these solutions to the MoU stage. The objective now is to make these projects operational to benefit Polkadot and its ecosystem.

Due to time constraints, the remaining PoKe time is not enough and may result in missed opportunities for the Polkadot ecosystem. During the 6 months we will focus on:

* Finalizing concepts, requirements, technical approaches, and solutions.
* Developing high-level roadmaps, project plans, and timelines.
* Finding and involving Polkadot ecosystem partners to build consortia.
* Developing sustainable business and funding models for new companies and projects.
* Offering project management support for complex projects, even after handover.
* Generating follow-up projects for the Polkadot ecosystem.
* Ensuring publicity and press releases for projects with MoUs and agreements.
* Presenting successful MoU completions and key learnings at conferences.

# Team Members

The team has deep roots in the Polkadot ecosystem and has due to its experience a profound understanding of the requirements and workings of large organizations. Its members have been part of PoKe since the beginning (even since the ideation phase of PoKe) and they are the driving force behind the aforementioned projects. The team members have demonstrated excellent skills in business development and key accounting.

## Ingo Rübe

**Founder KILT Protocol / Co-Founder and Director of PoKe**

Ingo Rübe, CEO of BOTLabs GmbH and founder of KILT Protocol, leads a Berlin-based team developing blockchain-based identity solutions. With a Computer Science degree from the Technical University of Berlin, he has held leadership positions at Axel Springer SE, Hubert Burda Media, and Drupal. He is also a founding member of the International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications INATBA.

## Elisa Dratsdrummer

**Marketing Director at BOTLabs & KILT / Project and Ecosystem Manager at PoKe**

Elisa is a Web3 native with a broad range of experience in marketing, interactive media, strategic communication operations and compliance communication.

She has worked with KILT for over five years, leading events and social media initially,  and now leads marketing, communications, public relations and community operations. Elisa is also a Polkadot Events Bounty curator.

## Matthias Möller

**Director Operations BOTLabs & KILT/ Project Lead PoKe**

Matthias has more than twenty years of professional and leadership experience in developing and shipping cutting edge digital services for various industries.

He has been key to KILT Protocol's success since BOTLabs' 2018 founding. He leads enterprise adoption and high-level collaborations, notably with Deloitte and the German Energy Agency.

6 Months Extension for the PoKe Berlin Team - Transform Projects to Operational State

- The Polkadot Ecology Research Institute is a big research group in Asia about the Polkadot community.
- They have been working on Polkadot for more than 6 years and have helped many projects and events.
- The team has written nearly 300 pieces about Polkadot and has reached over 63 million readers.
- They support projects in the Polkadot ecosystem, even outside China, often for free.
- Their Twitter account has grown a lot, with over 4,700 followers this year.
- They recently shared a big report about Polkadot's future that got a lot of attention.
- They are asking for money to help pay for their operations and work for another year.

The operating cost for the research organization Polkadot Ecology Research Institute for 2025/4-2026/3

Please vote Nay. We have changed the request for dot into usdt. Please go to [referenda 1531](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1531)

Please vote Nay.

- Subsquid Lab Official is asking for $310,592.98 to help maintain and develop public SQD Archives.
- Archives provide important access to data for projects in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- Popular projects using these archives include Tanssi Network, Talisman Wallet, and Polimec.
- SQD has moved to a paid model but still offers free access to public chains.
- In Q3 2024, demand for archival data increased significantly, and the infrastructure was improved to handle it.
- The SQD network now has 1,139 active Worker Nodes, securely storing lots of data.
- The proposal is submitted to the Polkadot treasury to cover the costs of running the archives.

Summary
Proponent: <a href="https://polkadot.subscan.io/account/13bfKSQXoBn3AMLtZaW6BKv797fqZzsD3PYF6xpJDir3tdoE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Subsquid Lab Official</a> - 13bfKSQXoBn3AMLtZaW6BKv797fqZzsD3PYF6xpJDir3tdoE Beneficiary: <a href="https://polkadot.subscan.io/account/13bfKSQXoBn3AMLtZaW6BKv797fqZzsD3PYF6xpJDir3tdoE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Subsquid Lab Official</a> - 13bfKSQXoBn3AMLtZaW6BKv797fqZzsD3PYF6xpJDir3tdoE
Contact Details: Subsquid Labs GmbH 6300 Zug, Switzerland <a href="mailto:mf@subsquid.io">mf@subsquid.io</a>
Short description: Ongoing development and maintenance costs for public SQD Archives
Archive raw data: Archive Infrastructure Metrics - <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17ueNw0-X_DVckSd_qmFwGa2mN3oilEWaCac7m3zY9KU/edit?gid=1549354589#gid=1549354589">July, August, September </a>
Requested: $310,592.98
Previous proposals: <a href="https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1447" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1447</a>
Motivation 
A) Archives
Archives are an important piece of Polkadot and Kusama data infrastructure provided by SQD (formerly Subsquid). They provide access to on-chain data for public chains in the Polkadot ecosystem. They are being used as a data source for <a href="https://www.sqd.ai/cloud" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Squids</a> and for efficient data exploration and ad-hoc queries. The Archives, as performant data sources of historical on-chain data, are critical to the operation of backend APIs run by major projects in the Polkadot ecosystem.
Popular Polkadot dApps and projects that depend on SQD include the following:
<ul>
<li>Tanssi Network</li>
<li>Talisman Wallet</li>
<li>Polimec</li>
<li>Polkassembly</li>
<li>Apillon</li>
<li>Hydration</li>
<li>Giant Squid API (maintained by LimeChain)</li>
<li>SubWallet</li>
<li>FiDi</li>
<li>KodaDot</li>
<li>RMRK</li>
<li>ChainSafe (in particular the Multix multi-sig, as well as other projects)</li>
<li>Phala Network</li>
<li>Stellaswap</li>
<li>Polkascan</li>
</ul>
Since the beginning of 2024, SQD has transitioned to a paid model for supporting parachains. However, public chains continue to be available for free use. Throughout the Q3 of 2024, we provided a free public data indexing service for Substrate blockchains, allowing interested parties to access indexed data on Substrate Events, Extrinsics, Storage Items, and EVM logs. Below is a list of the public chains we currently support at no cost:
<ul>
<li>polkadot</li>
<li>kusama</li>
<li>asset-hub-kusama</li>
<li>asset-hub-polkadot</li>
<li>bridge-hub-polkadot</li>
<li>collectives-polkadot</li>
<li>rococo</li>
<li>westend</li>
</ul>
B) Contribution
During Q3 2024, we addressed real-world use cases that were highly requested by the community:
<ul>
<li>Supported Substrate extrinsic v5, enhancing compatibility for newer Substrate-based chains.</li>
<li>Updated squid templates to the new data decoder interface.</li>
</ul>
Achievements
Increase in Archival Data Demand and Infrastructure Scaling
During Q3&rsquo;24, archival data demand increased approximately 3.6 times, from 3,265 GiB in Q2 to 11,713 GiB in Q3. We addressed the increasing demand for archival data by enhancing our infrastructure's throughput and redundancy through deploying archives to OVHCloud in addition to GCE, while also empowering our maintenance and engineering teams to support the expanded infrastructure effectively.
Decentralization of the SQD Network Enhancing the Polkadot Ecosystem:
In Q3&rsquo;24, we continued to empower the SQD Network, driving forward our mission to strengthen the Polkadot ecosystem&rsquo;s decentralization and resilience. By the end of the quarter, the SQD network had grown to include 1139 active Worker Nodes, securely storing 574TB of data and serving approximately 11TB of data per day. This expanding decentralized infrastructure enhances data processing and storage capabilities, delivering increased security, fault tolerance, and scalability for the Polkadot network.
Statistics and data
<img src="https://i.ibb.co/C3rjjhx6/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-15-27-17.png" alt="" width="640" height="381" />
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Over the course of Q3 2024:
<ul>
<li>Served a total of 12,576,410,498,732 (~11.44 TiB) of data from the substrate based archives.</li>
<li>Served 979,736 archive requests from substrate based archives.</li>
<li>The highest daily total data transfer recorded for Substrate was 375.57 GiB within a single 24-hour period (2024-09-19).</li>
</ul>
Costing
This proposal encompasses the combined costs for running Archives for Polkadot, Kusama, and other public chains, along with the development contributions, amounting to a total of $310,592.98.
<a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17ueNw0-X_DVckSd_qmFwGa2mN3oilEWaCac7m3zY9KU/edit?gid=466566330#gid=466566330" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Raw data for Archives can be seen here.</a>
The proposal is submitted towards the Polkadot treasury. Here is a summary of the running costs for Archives, in a tabular format:
<img src="https://i.ibb.co/390Kk1yp/costing-archives.png" alt="" width="640" height="378" />
Contribution costs:
<img src="https://i.ibb.co/d4NZZ3XF/costing-contribution.png" alt="" width="639" height="233" />

SQD (fka Subsquid) - Public Data Indexing Infrastructure for Polkadot and Kusama (Q3 2024)

- Integritee has created a special technology that helps keep money transfers private on Polkadot Asset Hub.
- It supports private transfers for different types of money, including DOT and ETH.
- The proposal is for a project from July 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025.
- They plan to repay a loan of about 201,140 US dollars by giving back 30% of their earnings.
- Integritee wants to help everyone safely use their money online.
- More information can be found in videos and presentations linked in the proposal.
- Their Chief Technology Officer (CTO) shared details about the proposal in a discussion.

Integritee has deployed its privacy sidechain technology on Polkadot Asset Hub, already supporting private transfers for DOT, USDCe, USDTe, ETH, WBTC. 
Use it now at: <a href="https://app.incognitee.io">https://app.incognitee.io</a>
This proposal covers efforts from 01.07.2024 until 31.03.2025 (9 months) retroactively.
171&rsquo;498 CHF ≃ 201&rsquo;140 USD ≃ 201&rsquo;140 USDT
<ul>
<li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHMdIkqOUw1c3POn8l-Lo3we20k6yh1DFb7aONbP5T4">Full Proposal Document</a></li>
<li>approved previous DOT Treasury retroactive funding (<a href="https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/997">ref 997</a>)</li>
<li>approved previous DOT Treasury retroactive funding (<a href="https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/treasury/617">ref 617</a>)</li>
<li>initial <a href="https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/post/1739">discussion post</a></li>
</ul>
We consider this a soft-loan which we will pay back to the treasury with a fraction of fee revenues which each shard of Incognitee earns as long as the target token is present on the Polkadot Asset Hub and can be spent by the treasury. We commit to sending 30% of our gross fee revenue back to the treasury automatically and regularly until we have repaid the soft-loan plus a one-off premium of 10%.
Context
<ul>
<li>brenzi's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/pKCqjkhmbB0?feature=shared&amp;t=12004">Incognitee presentation at decoded 2024 </a></li>
<li>Private Transactions on L2 for all Polkadot Chains | Polkadot Decoded 2023: <a href="https://youtu.be/mNs4txHedWs?si=pWv15HSusQJuHwih">video recording </a></li>
<li>Why Privacy Matters And What Integritee Can Do About it | Polkadot Now India: <a href="https://youtu.be/7he0Uqe9jps?si=qdbXK8arCIrEsY6N">video recording </a></li>
<li>Account hygiene: a practical guide using Incognitee: <a href="https://forum.polkadot.network/t/account-hygiene-a-practical-guide-using-incognitee/11569">forum post</a> </li>
</ul>
Our CTO brenzi appeared in <a href="https://x.com/TheKusamarian/status/1911162410649731529">AAG 222</a> to explain this proposal

Incognitee: Privacy Sidechain on Polkadot Asset Hub (Retroactive)

- The Guestlist+1 (GL+1) project aims to connect Polkadot, a blockchain platform, with the music industry.
- It will include educational panels and podcasts to encourage community discussions about music and technology.
- GL+1 will work with universities and local music groups to enhance its credibility.
- The project will hold events in cities like Boston, London, and New York, featuring artists and industry experts.
- It seeks $388,760 in funding to cover costs like past events and future productions.
- Aiming for over 3 million people to hear about Polkadot through social media and newsletters.
- The initiative encourages teamwork between music professionals and developers to grow the Polkadot ecosystem.

Guestlist+1: Polkadot becomes the Center of Gravity for Blockchain x Music 
A PMEI proposal
Please View our Presentation Deck <a href="https://www.canva.com/design/DAGViAs_mb0/h83TKuSIZHClKI2hl9TjTg/view?utm_content=DAGViAs_mb0&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;utm_source=uniquelinks&amp;utlId=h498ca20123" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Here.</a>
&nbsp;
<hr />
Proposer: Polkadot Music Events Initiative
Proposer Wallet Address: 13EDmaUe89xXocPppFmuoAZaCsckaJy3deAyVyiykk1zKQbF
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<img src="https://i.ibb.co/XrC1xgZQ/Screenshot-2025-04-04-at-19-14-47.png" alt width="639" height="279" />
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KEY POINTS 
What&rsquo;s this Proposal for?
This proposal supports the launch of an educational panel series and podcast called Guestlist+1 (GL+1). The initiative is designed to strengthen Polkadot&rsquo;s position in the music industry by fostering credible conversations and community engagement.
<ul>
<li>We will collaborate with top-tier university Computer Science programs worldwide, engaging local music communities and entrepreneurs to drive attention and credibility to Polkadot x Music.</li>
<li>Our panels feature notable artists and seasoned music industry veterans.</li>
<li>We're adopting a milestone-based funding approach to validate the value of this initiative progressively.</li>
</ul>
FUNDING SCOPE
This initial funding tranche will cover:
<ul>
<li>Retroactive funding for GL+1 at ETHDenver.</li>
<li>Production of GL+1 events in Boston (Harvard/ MIT), London (UCL/Cambridge), and two panels in NYC.</li>
</ul>
Total Funding: $388,760 
Key Deliverables (11 Total): 
<ul>
<li>4 live panel events (producing 8 podcast episodes).</li>
<li>2 studio interviews (no live audience, resulting in 3 podcast episodes).</li>
</ul>
Check out the first panel podcasts <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86k1lBj6KcM&amp;t=387s" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here.</a>
KPIs estimated to hit:
<ul>
<li>3M+ impressions &ndash; across X, Instagram, YouTube and other platforms through high-impact content, event recaps, speakers highlights and collaboration posts with partners</li>
<li>15K+ newsletter subscribers with 33%+ open rate &ndash; expanding coverage with our monthly newsletter and exclusive insights, deep dive articles into Polkadot&rsquo;s role in the future of music and more related content</li>
<li>5K+ targeted uses of new EasyA Mini App &ndash; creating an interactive onboarding tool to introduce developers to Polkadot-powered music applications</li>
<li>Featured in 5+ publications &ndash; securing media coverage in music, Web3, tech outlets</li>
<li>Design an easy funnel for developers to engage with Polkadot music tech</li>
<li>Collaboration with a relevant news outlet for marketing</li>
</ul>
<img src="https://i.ibb.co/GvM8JRYs/Screenshot-2025-04-04-at-19-13-49.png" alt width="639" height="357" />
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<hr />
FURTHER CONTEXT
About PMEI
PMEI (Polkadot Music Events Initiative) is dedicated to connecting music businesses to Polkadot. We collaborate and align with partners like Beatport, mufi, Billfold, and the Web3 Foundation to shape a cohesive narrative in the music x web3 space.
Polkadot needs more initiatives that drive organic user growth and network transactions.
_________________________________________________________________________________
What Happens at Guestlist+1 (GL+1 Live)? 
Our format is simple:
Networking Mixer &ndash; An informal gathering to connect participants and spark conversation.
Two Recorded Panels:&nbsp;
<ul style="list-style-type:circle;">
<li>Panel One tackles real-world problems in the music industry, exploring how blockchain can offer solutions.</li>
<li>Panel Two focuses on how technology impacts music careers and businesses, drawing on major brands and diverse industry voices to broaden the conversation.</li>
</ul>
Both panels are designed to spark engaging, practical discussions that elevate Polkadot&rsquo;s presence in the broader music industry.
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<img src="https://i.ibb.co/My3w5mrD/Screenshot-2025-04-04-at-19-14-27.png" alt width="639" height="359" />
&nbsp;
Why is This Important? 
Music is a universal language, providing an ideal space for developers, musicians, and industry leaders to connect. GL+1 is more than an event&mdash;it's an entry point for engaging with the music industry and a gateway to introducing Polkadot to a broader audience.
<ul style="list-style-type:circle;">
<li>This initiative is aligned with our Guestlist+1 educational newsletter, reinforcing Polkadot&rsquo;s growing dominance in music x web3.</li>
<li>Feedback has shown strong interest and positive KPIs, with suggestions to increase focus on developer engagement and marketing outcomes. GL+1 is designed to meet that need.</li>
</ul>
_________________________________________________________________________________
Funding Approach 
PMEI was orignally funded by the Web3 Foundation for select initiatives through DF. For projects like GL+1, we operate independently, but will come back to the treasury for an agency fee ONLY after completing these panels.
<ul style="list-style-type:circle;">
<li>As a non-profit, common-good vehicle, PMEI is open for anyone in music to leverage our resources&mdash;conditional to building within the Polkadot ecosystem.</li>
<li>OpenGov supports funding for these initiatives to keep the community and music ecosystem thriving.</li>
</ul>
We&rsquo;re actively tracking metrics and engagement to provide detailed progress reports back to OpenGov.
_________________________________________________________________________________
WHO'S INVOLVED (outside of PMEI)
The success of Guestlist+1 (GL+1) is driven by strategic partnerships and a diverse network of contributors:
<ul style="list-style-type:circle;">
<li>Beatport.io &ndash; Supporting with marketing efforts to amplify the reach of GL+1 panels and podcasts across their platforms and network.</li>
<li>Lucy (Polkadot Ambassador Network) &ndash; Assisting with alignment and coordination of Polkadot Ambassadors in each city, ensuring local communities are engaged and represented.</li>
<li>Panelists and Coordinators from Multiple Cities &ndash; We&rsquo;ll feature a diverse lineup of music industry professionals, technologists, and artists from cities like Boston, New York, London, and more. This multi-city approach ensures varied perspectives and broadens the relevance and impact of each discussion.</li>
</ul>
These collaborations are critical to ensuring that GL+1 events are impactful, credible, and representative of both the music and web3 communities.

Guestlist+1: Polkadot becomes the Center of Gravity for Blockchain x Music

- The payment for Ref. 1303 cannot be completed because of a mistake in how it was set up.
- The funds are in a special place that can't be accessed right now.
- A new plan is to submit a new request to approve the payment.
- They pulled necessary information before the deadline to fix the issue.
- The project Kus helps with broadcasting information and has been helpful in the Polkadot community.
- They want to work better with marketing teams to reach more people and improve their efforts.
- The team needs more funding because they are facing competition and slower growth.
- They are asking everyone to support their new voting request for the payment.

Approved

Kus Public Broadcasting Extension & Marketing Bounty Engagement

- The Substrate Asset Game Engine (SAGE) helps people make games easily.
- It has been created by Ajuna Network to make game development fun and simple.
- They’re asking for 80,000 USDT to improve SAGE and make two example games.
- The games "Full House Fury" and "Casino Jam" show how SAGE works.
- SAGE lets developers quickly turn cool ideas into real games.
- It makes games that can work with blockchain technology, which is special.
- SAGE is free for everyone to use and learn from. 
- The goal is to make gaming on Polkadot fun and creative for everyone.

Rejected

 Substrate Asset Game Engine (SAGE)

- Fuelarts and BitBasel updated their proposal for Polkadot based on feedback from the community.
- They want to start a 6-month educational program for artists, collectors, and brands in the NFT 2.0 space.
- This program aims to help Polkadot grow as it had a great year in 2024 with many transactions and NFT creations.
- They are asking for $316,000 USDT to support their project.
- The goal is to create a strong community of artists and collectors and help Polkadot become a leader in the NFT market.
- They encourage everyone to check out their proposal and participate in the discussions.

Fuelarts x BitBasel | The Artists & Collectors Polkadot Hub to onboard 2000+ new & engaged users, 300+ projects and 10K+ transactions

- SportStake is a mobile app for sports fans to stake DOT and support their favorite teams.
- Users share part of their staking rewards with sports clubs.
- This extra money helps clubs fund programs for youth and community activities.
- SportStake is already working with two Dutch sports organizations: NAC Breda and SV Kampong.
- The app has grown to over 50,000 DOT in staking, showing strong interest.
- They want funding to expand partnerships in Europe and improve the app.
- The SportStake team encourages the community to vote for their funding proposal.

Dear Polkadot Community,
Following our initial discussion post, we are now officially submitting our treasury proposal for funding.
SportStake is a mobile wallet app that allows sports fans to stake DOT while automatically supporting their favorite sports clubs by sharing a small portion of their staking rewards. This provides clubs with an additional funding source for initiatives such as youth development programs and other community-focused activities.
We have already partnered with NAC Breda and SV Kampong, two well-known Dutch sports organizations. These pilot programs have helped grow our staking pool to over 50,000 DOT, demonstrating strong interest from both fans and clubs. With treasury funding, we aim to expand these partnerships across Europe, enhance the app, and increase adoption.
📄 Full Proposal: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11Jd_u0w5eU7o1f9aszQL1q-EvRXqZFIDPuKVxKuVENk/edit?tab=t.0">SportStake Polkadot Funding Proposal 2025</a>
We appreciate your support and encourage you to vote in favor of this proposal to help bring SportStake to more sports communities across Europe.
Thank you, The SportStake Team

SportStake Development & EU Marketing Funding Proposal

- PolkaBiz helps people in the Polkadot ecosystem with mentorship and business skills. 
- They aim to support startups and programs like PBA and Web3 Foundation in 2025.
- PolkaBiz has already looked at over 100 startups this year.
- They want to help new founders avoid making bad business decisions.
- Feedback from partners praises PolkaBiz for connecting teams and providing strong support.
- PolkaBiz offers learning experiences for students involved in their programs.
- Their goal is to attract more entrepreneurs to the Polkadot ecosystem.

Introduction PolkaBiz plays a key role in the Polkadot ecosystem, providing mentorship and business expertise to founders, builders, and programs such as PBA, PBA-X, Web3 Foundation, and Scytale Digital. To continue delivering high-value mentorship and guidance, this proposal seeks funding to support the PolkaBiz team for their work in 2025, ensuring Polkadot remains an attractive hub for Web3 entrepreneurship.
PolkaBiz actively identifies and mentors high-potential startups, already screening 100+ startups in 2025. We believe that entrepreneurial minds and ambitious builders deserve a platform to be heard and supported. Our mentorship program not only accelerates startups but also provides a valuable educational experience for students in PBA X and PBA Campus.
Why a Pitch &amp; Mentor program? Many Web3 founders lack business strategy and go-to-market expertise. This leads them to make wrong and sometimes detrimental decisions. PolkaBiz fills this gap. By helping founders succeed, we help create an environment where entrepreneurial, ambitious people feel welcomed.
Feedback from partners
<ul>
<li>
&ldquo;Mario and Christian put by far the most teams for the founders grants program in touch with us and supported us by preselecting the teams. They significantly contributed to the success of this first invite-only test run.&rdquo; David Hawig - Director of Ecosystem Development, Web3 Foundation.
</li>
<li>
&ldquo;Mario and Christian formed an alliance following their time at PBA in Hong Kong as students on the Founders track we ran at that time. Since then the original Polkabiz idea has become a great tool, proven to identify and nurture entrepreneurs who have places in PBA Campus or PBA-X into the ecosystem. The next step is to use Polkabiz as a means of attracting entrepreneurs to PBA via marketing of the benefits Polkabiz provides, thus creating a new funnel of projects into the ecosystem.Mario and Christian are great at what they do and are tireless in their efforts. We&rsquo;re really keen to keep working with them to help.&ldquo; - Tim Dobie - Director of Blockchain Academy.
</li>
<li>
&ldquo;I had the opportunity to work with Polkabiz at PBA Singapore and PBAX Wave 1, where I mentored teams that went through their initial screening and mentoring process. I can vouch for the quality of effort and time Polkabiz invests in mentoring these teams 1:1, which is evident from the qualitative and quantitative feedback received from the participants&rdquo; - Dr. Radha Dasari, Technical Education Lead, Web3 Foundation.
</li>
</ul>
See here the details of the full proposal: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EdAWrKn2JW3amysB3aFlDmb6uAAQIV9LcC36OZ0VAtc/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EdAWrKn2JW3amysB3aFlDmb6uAAQIV9LcC36OZ0VAtc/edit?usp=sharing</a>

PolkaBiz Business Mentorship & Ecosystem Support

- Frank Porté is proposing a sponsorship for Polkadot in two racing championships: the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup and the Porsche Carrera Cup Benelux. 
- The total cost for the sponsorship is $295,000.
- The sponsorship will provide Polkadot with a lot of visibility and chances to meet important business people.
- Frank races in both real and virtual formats, bringing attention to Polkadot across different platforms.
- The sponsorship offers a chance to promote Polkadot's technology at major racing events.
- The goals include building relationships in business and government, especially in Andorra.
- There will be various events and promotions to engage fans and increase visibility for Polkadot.

# Sponsorship Hybrid Driver  
## PORSCHE SUPER CUP - PORSCHE BENELUX - E-Sports  

*Proposer:* Frank Porté  
*Wallet address:* 14Mm2Pq3N65XuUXd4JytgGLwzeuJMzubb29KXCjEZUu5YUW5  
*Requested allocation:* $295,000 USD  

*Campaign Start Date:* Presentation and training session on approval of this proposal  
*Campaign End Date:* Last real race October 2025. Last Virtual Race October  

*Contact:*  
- *Email:* frankporte3@gmail.com  
- *Telegram:* @frankporte  

---

## 1. Summary of the Proposal  
This sponsorship presents a unique opportunity for Polkadot to gain massive visibility at an incredibly cost-effective price, while also unlocking high-value business development opportunities. The partnership with Frank Porté ties directly into our broader strategy, ensuring brand recognition across two major racing championships:  

- *Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup* (alongside Formula 1) → unmatched global visibility.  
- *Porsche Carrera Cup Benelux* → targeted regional engagement.  

By sponsoring Frank in both championships, Polkadot maximizes brand exposure in a high-end motorsport environment while leveraging premium networking opportunities.  

---

## 2. Why This Sponsorship Matters for Polkadot  

- *Unparalleled Visibility:* Presence in two major Porsche championships ensures exposure across different audiences and media channels.  
- *High-Value Networking:* Motorsport attracts influential investors, business leaders, and high-net-worth individuals.  
- *Expanding Influence in Andorra:* Aligns with Polkadot’s ongoing collaborations with key financial and government institutions.  
- *Cost-Effective Entry into Elite Motorsport:* $295K for prime branding space in a high-value environment.  

---

## 3. Frank Porté – Hybrid Racer (Onsite & Virtual)  
[*CHECK FRANK PORTE DECK*](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bBXupCU0gL8V6uMLkS2wwkM6WNhzqfvs/view?usp=sharing)  

Frank competes both onsite and in virtual racing, making him a unique and high-value ambassador. His involvement in both physical and eSports racing provides extended brand visibility across different platforms and audiences.  

### Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup  
- *Global audience:* Over *254M viewers* (runs alongside Formula 1 Grand Prix weekends).  
- *Premium brand association* with top motorsport names.  
- *High-value media coverage:* €178.7M in media value.  
- *Exclusive VIP access* at Formula 1 weekends for strategic networking.  

### Porsche Carrera Cup Benelux  
- *Targeted exposure* in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.  
- *Regional broadcasts and digital engagement.*  
- *Entry-level but highly competitive championship.*  
- *Local business networking opportunities.*  

---

## 4. Social Media & Media Impact  
[*CHECK SOCIAL MEDIA IMPACT*](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TJrkEL0Mh3i2EvyMefMkUE4T3a8Dkcmd/view?usp=sharing)  

| Platform/Event                  | Followers/Views  | Engagement Level |
|---------------------------------|----------------|----------------|
| Instagram and social media      | 300K+          | High          |
| Social media impact             | 5M+ total reach | High          |
| Porsche Carrera Cup Benelux     | Regional TV + digital | Medium  |
| Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup        | 254M global audience | High  |

### Content Ideas for Polkadot Sponsorship  

| Idea                           | Description | Benefit for Polkadot |
|--------------------------------|------------|----------------------|
| *"Polkadot Paddock Access"*  | Exclusive behind-the-scenes content. | Increased visibility in a premium environment. |
| *"Speed & Data: Racing Meets Blockchain"* | How real-time data is crucial in both racing and blockchain. | Positions Polkadot as a leader in efficiency and high-performance technology. |
| *"Sim-to-Reality Challenge"* | Simracing competition with real-life track experience rewards. | Connects Web3, gaming, and motorsport. |
| *"Tokenized Fan Rewards"* | Exclusive blockchain-based rewards for engaged fans. | Boosts engagement and promotes Polkadot's ecosystem. |

---

## 5. Objective  
The primary objective of this sponsorship is to enhance Polkadot’s visibility in elite motorsport while leveraging exclusive business development opportunities.  

Polkadot will:  
- Secure *brand exposure* across global/regional racing circuits plus virtual presence.  
- Strengthen its presence among *institutional investors and business leaders.*  
- Build *strategic relationships* through hospitality events.  
- *Reinforce ties* with Andorra’s key government and financial institutions.  

---

## 6. Business Development Opportunity  
### 1. *Exclusive Networking at Motorsport Events*  
Key BD Opportunities:  
- Direct engagement with *investors and corporate decision-makers.*  
- Hosting *exclusive events* within Porsche’s hospitality areas.  
- Creating *business relationships* through motorsport’s elite ecosystem.  

### 2. *Strengthening Polkadot’s Position in Andorra*  
Supporting Frank Porté enhances Polkadot’s visibility in Andorra’s business and political circles, opening doors for:  
- Strengthening *governmental and financial partnerships.*  
- Positioning Polkadot as a *long-term technology partner* in Andorra.  
- *Iberlabs will support BD efforts*, alongside other ecosystem teams.  

---

## 7. Milestones and Deliverables  
### *Complete Racing Calendar*  

#### *Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup*  

| Round | Date       | Location       | Coinciding Events |
|-------|-----------|---------------|------------------|
| 1     | May 5, 2025  | Imola, Italy | F1 Emilia-Romagna GP |
| 2     | June 9, 2025 | Barcelona, Spain | F1 Spanish GP |
| 3     | July 14, 2025 | Silverstone, UK | F1 British GP |
| 4     | August 24, 2025 | Spa, Belgium | F1 Belgian GP |
| 5     | September 7, 2025 | Monza, Italy | F1 Italian GP |
| 6     | September 21, 2025 | Red Bull Ring, Austria | F1 Austrian GP |

#### *Porsche Carrera Cup Benelux*  

| Round | Date       | Location       | Coinciding Events |
|-------|-----------|---------------|------------------|
| 1     | April 15, 2025  | Zandvoort, Netherlands | F1 Dutch GP (week after) |
| 2     | June 1, 2025 | Spa, Belgium | 24h Le Mans (week after) |
| 3     | July 6, 2025 | Hungaroring, Hungary | F1 Hungarian GP (week before) |
| 4     | August 10, 2025 | Assen, Netherlands | DTM Assen |
| 5     | September 14, 2025 | Zolder, Belgium | Truck GP |
| 6     | September 28, 2025 | Zandvoort, Netherlands | VRM Trophy of Dunes |

---

## 8. Budget  
*Total sponsorship cost: $295,000 USD*  


[*Read Full Proposal*](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QfmBP38vTl3Qx_Fw2E4bPHOWDSJN9opJGMwWc0ChBlM/edit?usp=sharing)

Sponsorship Hybrid driver  PORSCHE SUPER CUP - PORSCHE BENELUX 

- The Retroactive Funding Proposal is for Bounty Manager V2.0 by Galaniprojects GmbH.
- They want to receive 64,368 USDC for this project.
- The proposal focuses on improving the Bounty Manager software, including a new interface and better features.
- It aims to make managing bounties easier for users by having all information in one place.
- Galaniprojects GmbH is based in Berlin, Germany, and has been around since 2006.
- They work in software development and design for different industries.
- You can find more information on their website and details of the proposal online.

Retroactive Funding Proposal: Bounty Manager V2.0
Proponent: galaniprojects GmbH
Address: 143A8aK5Sdiyw8eHMbGKRWz1VdKg75BG2SRVXTFwyHjuujCE
Date: 20/03/2025
Requested Funding: 64,368 USDC (59,600&euro;, 1&euro; ~ 1.08 USDC on 20/03/2025)
Short description: This is a retroactive funding proposal for development of the second version of Bounty Manager. It includes development of a bounties platform interface, additions and improvements to existing functionalities and a comprehensive visual update and overhaul.
Website: <a href="https://bountymanager.io" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://bountymanager.io</a>
Project Category/Type: Software Development
Detailed Proposal: <a href="https://github.com/galaniprojects/Polkadot-Bounty-Manager/wiki/Retroactive-Funding-Proposal:-Bounty-Manager-V2.0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Proposal document</a>
Context: This retroactive proposal outlines the work completed and features introduced in Bounty Manager v2.0, a tool designed to streamline bounty curation processes. In this second version of the Bounty Manager, users can access a single platform that consolidates all bounty information in one convenient location.
Curators benefit from enhanced automation features and quality-of-life improvements, as well as an overhauled UI.
Payment terms and Budget: We ask for payment in USDC. We cannot accept USDT since we are based in Europe and Tether does not meet the criteria for compliance with MiCa regulation.
Total USDC: 64,368
Who we are: Galaniprojects GmbH was established in 2006 and is situated in Berlin, Germany. We offer software development, project management, quality assurance and UI/UX design to clients across various industries, including Media &amp; Publishing, Telecommunication, Automotive and Transport, as well as working as implementors on various projects for the KILT Parachain.
Visit our website <a href="https://galaniprojects.de/eng.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

Retroactive Funding Proposal: Bounty Manager V2.0

**Polkadot and OpenGuild Community Plan (2025-2026)**

- OpenGuild aims to help Polkadot's community grow in Southeast Asia (SEA) and other parts of Asia.
- They want to teach developers how to use Polkadot's technology through workshops and training.
- Monthly meetups will be held to connect builders and encourage teamwork.
- OpenGuild will organize fun events like hackathons to promote Polkadot in the region.
- They plan to partner with universities and Web3 communities for better learning opportunities.
- OpenGuild will connect talented developers with job opportunities in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- The goal is to make it easy for anyone to learn and build using Polkadot technology.

Executed

Polkadot&rsquo;s builder community in SEA &amp; broader Asia remains underleveraged, despite the ecosystem&rsquo;s technological advantages. Considering this year Polkadot have important narratives to push on Polkadot Cloud, Polkadot Hub and JAM, with a proven track record of engagement, technical expertise, and deep connections in the region, OpenGuild team propose a coordinated 12-month activation plan focused on builder community growth and developer engagement across key strategic markets in particular SEA &amp; support broader Asia community following its success in 2024, with the following specific objectives:
OPENGUILD'S KEY OBJECTIVES IN 2025-2026
<ul>
<li>
Localized Technical Enablement:
Offer in-depth workshops, bootcamps, and training focused on Polkadot SDK, Polkadot Smart Contracts, and cross-chain innovation to empower developers with the skills to build on Polkadot.
</li>
<li>
Grassroots Community Empowerment:
Facilitate monthly meetups, and community-driven activities that bring builders together, fostering collaboration and a sense of ownership within the Polkadot ecosystem in different countries.
</li>
<li>
Regional Ecosystem Activation:
Host region-specific Polkadot Hub campaigns, hackathons, and events to amplify adoption and showcase SEA as a leading contributor to Polkadot&rsquo;s global vision.
</li>
<li>
Establish Web3 Community &amp; Tech Universities Partnership Grow partnerships with Tech Universities and Web3 Communities in Southeast Asia for education and incubation efforts, creating value exchange opportunities through Grants, Hackathon Campaigns, Co-hosted Activities, and continuous updates.
</li>
<li>
Career Pathways for Builders:
Connect talented developers to opportunities within Polkadot&rsquo;s global ecosystem through mentorship programs, bounties, and ecosystem partnerships.
</li>
<li>
Ecosystem Coordination Coordinating builder community activation efforts with other Asian builder communities partners primarily through the Marketing Bounty, Event Bounty, Web3Foundation grant, EasyA Fast grant, PBA, etc to provide necessary resources.
</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
CORE BENEFITS OF OPENGUILD INITIATIVE
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width:22.4044%;">
Asian Builder Aggregation Hub
</td>
<td style="width:77.5956%;">
Serve as a coordination point for developers in SEA and broader Asia market.
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width:22.4044%;">
Cross-chain Collaboration
</td>
<td style="width:77.5956%;">
Bridge projects built by Asian builders from different ecosystem considering Polkadot as a standing options for collaboration.
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width:22.4044%;">
Accelerated Ecosystem Growth
</td>
<td style="width:77.5956%;">
Provides structured onboarding for new SEA builders and indie projects.
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width:22.4044%;">
Polkadot Cloud &amp; Hub Advocacy in SEA region
</td>
<td style="width:77.5956%;">
Drives awareness and adoption of Polkadot Hub for consumer apps through workshops, and local communication.
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width:22.4044%;">
Regional Standing Position and Communication
</td>
<td style="width:77.5956%;">
Maintain, accelerate Polkadot techstack and ecosystem position in SEA market, and become the main communication channel for builders in region.
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
&nbsp;
ABOUT OPENGUILD
OpenGuild is a community of passionate Web3 builders dedicated to growing the Polkadot ecosystem. Our mission is to discover, connect, and support top talents in Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines. Indonesia, etc) while also providing valuable resources to builders across Asia. Through collaboration and innovation, we strive to create real impact, develop groundbreaking products, and build a thriving community around Polkadot.
We focus on helping builders and organizations navigate and master Polkadot&rsquo;s technology by offering well-structured resources, hands-on events, and engaging activities. Our goal is to make it easy for anyone to learn, build, and contribute to the ecosystem.
With 1,500+ members on our Discord, including majority of developers and innovators in marketing and business, plus 3,000 supporters across social media, OpenGuild is becoming the go-to hub for Web3 enthusiasts looking to explore and grow within the Polkadot ecosystem in SEA and broader Asia market.
OpenGuild Team's Track Record - Check <a href="https://openguild.notion.site/OpenGuild-PolkadotSEA-1-Year-Activities-Report-cb9ceec1f58c4bf2bdcbc5e5c65a0b86?pvs=74">here</a>
DETAILS EXECUTION PLAN - Read our <a href="https://openguild.notion.site/PROPOSAL-OpenGuild-Accelerate-Polkadot-Builder-Community-in-SEA-market-154659b1c81780beb814cdaa0a005308?pvs=73">FULL PROPOSAL</a>
HOW THE SUCCESS OF OPENGUILD BEING SEEN?
<table style="border-collapse:collapse; width:100%; height:609px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width:29.1717%; height:21px;">Deliverables</td>
<td style="width:27.1426%; height:21px;">Key Numbers</td>
<td style="width:43.6857%; height:21px;">Description</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width:29.1717%; height:112px;">
Monthly Meetups
</td>
<td style="width:27.1426%; height:112px;">
42 Meetups
</td>
<td style="width:43.6857%; height:112px;">
Organize content curated &amp; community-led monthly mini meetups with builders across SEA countries (Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia) by our team and/or coordinate with regional community partners.
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width:29.1717%; height:112px;">
Open Developer Bootcamps
</td>
<td style="width:27.1426%; height:112px;">
4 Bootcamps (4 key countries each)
200-300 participants
</td>
<td style="width:43.6857%; height:112px;">
Organize across SEA countries with more updating Bootcamp Materials focusing on Polkadot Hub before the Buildathon with expected 200 new qualified students, then we provide onboarding flow in Polkadot ecosystem to PBA activations, building projects, career support.
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width:29.1717%; height:70px;">
Community Calls &amp; Office Hours
</td>
<td style="width:27.1426%; height:70px;">
40 Weekly Sessions
</td>
<td style="width:43.6857%; height:70px;">
Update Polkadot ecosystem, invite Key builders to update information to SEA builders community.
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width:29.1717%; height:49px;">
Polkadot SEA Buildathon 2025
</td>
<td style="width:27.1426%; height:49px;">
10 Dapps winning (out of the expectation of at least 50 submitted projects)
</td>
<td style="width:43.6857%; height:49px;">
Onboarding at least 10 quality applications in production to Polkadot Hub (Testnet or Mainnet dependable on the state of the chain) and still support other submission to on-going improvement for other grants paths to launch on the chain.
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width:29.1717%; height:49px;">
Coordinate Grant Submissions
</td>
<td style="width:27.1426%; height:49px;">
8-15 Projects
</td>
<td style="width:43.6857%; height:49px;">
Coordinate with Grant opportunities (Fast Grant, Open-Source Grant, &amp; Ecosystem Grants, etc) to onboarding successful at least 8-15 quality open-source/business-oriented projects with milestones delivered. (This depends on finalization from grants curators).
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width:29.1717%; height:49px;">
Support Channel
</td>
<td style="width:27.1426%; height:49px;">
Daily through out the year
</td>
<td style="width:43.6857%; height:49px;">
Maintain as builders support communication channel in SEA market, provide mentorship, coordinate with ecosystem players (Marketing Bounty, Meetup Bounty, etc), make sure all builders acquire a mix of resources to go-to-market (including finance, ecosystem connection, marketing support, community engagement).
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width:29.1717%; height:49px;">
Event Representation
</td>
<td style="width:27.1426%; height:49px;">
10 Events (at least)
</td>
<td style="width:43.6857%; height:49px;">
Represent Polkadot in SEA extraodinary events, acquiring speaking slots for Polkadot&rsquo;s representatives communication, podcasts and stuffs.
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width:29.1717%; height:49px;">
Established Strategic partners
</td>
<td style="width:27.1426%; height:49px;">
20-25 entities
</td>
<td style="width:43.6857%; height:49px;">
Establish strategic relationship with more than 20 entities across SEA market (Community Partners, Key Universities, Organizations) for educational and builders onboarding efforts.
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width:29.1717%; height:49px;">
Onboarding open-source projects
</td>
<td style="width:27.1426%; height:49px;">
<blockquote>
10 projects
</blockquote>
</td>
<td style="width:43.6857%; height:49px;">
Continue our job as finding builders contributing open-source small projects for Open Contribution Bounty.
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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WHY OPENGUILD IMPORTANT TO POLKADOT ECOSYSTEM IN 2025-2026?
OpenGuild has grown into an irreplaceable team and community of core contributors to Polkadot in Asia. We&rsquo;ve built strong connections with key ecosystem players while also becoming deeply embedded in Web3 builder communities across the region&mdash;making us a true native Polkadot builder hub in Asia.
2025-2026 is a huge year for Polkadot with major upgrades like Polkadot Cloud, Polkadot Hub, and JAM. OpenGuild is here to bridge the gap for Asian builders, helping them navigate these changes, providing mentorship and guidance, and making sure they have the right tools and knowledge to choose the best blockchain for their Web3 projects.
We&rsquo;re not just about sharing updates&mdash;we&rsquo;re about creating a welcoming and accessible space where builders across Asia can connect, collaborate, and grow together. Our goal is to make the Polkadot ecosystem easier to approach and work with, ensuring builders feel supported in their journey.
With exciting plans and partnerships in motion, OpenGuild is set to become the go-to builder hub for Southeast Asia and beyond. By tapping into existing resources and upcoming GTM partnerships, we&rsquo;re making it easier than ever for builders to dive into Polkadot and be part of something big.
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READ OUR FULL PROPOSAL - <a href="https://openguild.notion.site/PROPOSAL-OpenGuild-Accelerate-Polkadot-Builder-Community-in-SEA-market-154659b1c81780beb814cdaa0a005308">HERE</a>
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[PROPOSAL] OpenGuild - Accelerate Polkadot Builder Activation in SEA & Broader Asia

- The community made big changes to the Educational & Outreach Track based on feedback from members.
- They also updated other tracks for improvement.
- There is a referendum to get more money for the Anti-Scam Bounty, which helps protect people from scams.
- The Anti-Scam Bounty has been active for three years and helps fund safety activities.
- They are asking for $369,610 to help with their budget.
- Thanks to new tools, the budget has been lowered by 46%.
- More details about spending and future goals can be found in a proposal document.

Dear **Community**,

**After collecting feedback** from all DVs and community members, we have made **substantial changes in our Educational & Outreach Track.** As well as some changes in the other tracks.

These are the [main changes](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/00a5e7e2-9aeb-4b16-a8c6-4111fa0bbc65) compared to last year's top-up:

![](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/00a5e7e2-9aeb-4b16-a8c6-4111fa0bbc65)

[Main numbers](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/aad8ef16-1e94-4585-b5aa-05aa70ad4d2f) we've achieved in 2024:

![](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/aad8ef16-1e94-4585-b5aa-05aa70ad4d2f)

This referendum aims to top up the Anti-Scam Bounty, whose aim is to protect the community from scams by tracking/pruning scam activities, supporting scam victims, and promoting user safety via educational initiatives. The anti-scam bounty has been running for three years now and has helped fund multiple anti-scam tasks. 

**<ins>Spending Analysis and Budget Request</ins>**

**Requested allocation:** **<ins>$369,610<ins>** at 13/03/2025 EMA7 $4.098/DOT = **<ins>90,193 DOT</ins>**

A general view of the bounty and spending analysis can be found [here.](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZN9qgkMMl_CnOetr1YZySbKLGrCCbGdV8OKa1-O8Geg)

Thanks to some automation tools created by our members and our possible partnership with third parties, we have managed to **<ins>lower the budget of our team by 46%</ins>** as you can see below.

For more details, see the full table [here.](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1u6L58S_gEfI-7aNaEfdpgAWo_l0RM1lKMXRrwFWTgkw)

Full details of this proposal, including what we have achieved so far, our future goals, and an estimated break-down of the requested top-up, can be found in the [proposal document.](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G7jogsTJki98BLA0yvel6mNYL-PIrfQhMoek-3epvaY)

[Medium Spender] Referendum #1490

- PolkaGate wants $53,600 to improve their MetaMask Snap for Polkadot users.
- They have added new features like staking and easier money transfers.
- PolkaGate helps users manage digital assets for Polkadot and Kusama.
- The team includes experts in engineering, finance, and user experience.
- Users can sign transactions and manage stakes right in MetaMask.
- Future features will include token swapping and smarter contracts.
- They have links for more information, like their official website and social media.

Proponent: 17VdcY2F3WvhSLFHBGZreubzQNQ3NZzLbQsugGzHmzzprSG (PolkaGate) Date: 25.2.2025 Requested allocation: 53,600 USD <img src="https://i.ibb.co/CpQJQP87/Polka-Gate-02.png" alt="Polkadot in MetaMask" width="640" height="360" />
1. Proposal Overview
1.1 Introduction This proposal seeks retroactive funding for the development and key feature implementations of the PolkaGate MetaMask Snap over the past four months. These updates significantly enhance MetaMask&rsquo;s usability for Polkadot users by introducing support for staking, fund transfers, and UI improvements. Product Page:&nbsp; <a href="https://snaps.metamask.io/snap/npm/polkagate/snap">https://snaps.metamask.io/snap/npm/polkagate/snap</a> Staking Feature Announcement Video: <a href="https://x.com/PolkaGate/status/1889391109610283166">https://x.com/PolkaGate/status/1889391109610283166</a>
2. Context of the Proposal
2.1 About PolkaGate PolkaGate is a dedicated team of Polkadot enthusiasts focused on enhancing the user experience for interacting with Substrate-based chains like Polkadot and Kusama. Through our MetaMask Snap project, we aim to simplify complex processes such as asset management, staking, and governance participation. By integrating seamlessly with MetaMask, PolkaGate empowers users to manage their digital assets and actively engage with the Polkadot network. PolkaGate is committed to lowering entry barriers, making the Polkadot ecosystem more accessible to both newcomers and experienced users.
 2.2 Overview of Product PolkaGate MetaMask Snap enables Polkadot and Kusama users to manage assets and participate in staking and governance directly through MetaMask. This integration extends the Polkadot ecosystem&rsquo;s accessibility to millions of MetaMask users. The Snap supports multiple tokens, including testnet assets like Westend and Paseo, and displays balances directly on the home page for easy tracking. Users can transfer tokens within MetaMask without relying on external dApps. By integrating directly with MetaMask, users benefit from a frictionless experience in managing assets and participating in staking and governance. 
<img src="https://i.ibb.co/CsbtYhB5/Meta-Mask-snaps-01-1.png" alt width="640" height="360" /> 3.&nbsp;Features PolkaGate Snap extends beyond basic transaction signing by integrating an interactive JSX-supported UI and advanced staking options. It aims to evolve into a full-featured Polkadot wallet within MetaMask. 3.1. Current Features: Sign Transactions: Execute transactions on supported Polkadot networks. Sign with Metadata: Support for signing transactions even when APIs are unavailable. Fund Transfers: Send tokens (e.g., DOT, KSM) directly within MetaMask. Staking Support: Configure solo and pooled staking, manage rewards, and unstake efficiently. Enhanced UI: Interactive interface with JSX elements for improved usability. Account Export: Securely export accounts as JSON files. Whitelisted dApp Support: Seamless integration with staking platforms, governance dApps, and PolkaGate apps. (Details are in the<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/152KdWi5kNr3l04bOPsg4LAzaRW4M8sibArWTIl7MB_Q/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> full document</a>) 4. Projected Allocation &amp; Budget
4.1 Team Members and Roles
The PolkaGate team consists of the following key members who have contributed to the project&rsquo;s success: G. Kami Ekbatanifard, PhD &mdash; Founder/CEO &amp; Engineering Team Lead Morteza Chalaki, BA &mdash; CFO Mehran Pourvahab, PhD &mdash; Blockchain researcher &amp; TS Engineer Martin Azarbad, BA &mdash; UI/UX specialist Amir H. Ekbatani, PhD candidate &mdash; Test engineer
4.2 Payment Breakdown <img src="https://i.ibb.co/99wXhjkF/Screenshot-2025-02-25-at-17-36-18.png" alt width="640" height="508" /> 
5. Upcoming Features
These upcoming features will enhance the MetaMask Snap by introducing advanced functionalities such as token swapping and improved smart contract support. They align with our vision of continuously improving user experience and providing a comprehensive solution for Polkadot and Kusama users. 
Smart Contract Support: Exploring integration with asset hubs. Bridge Ethereum to Polkadot Token Swapping: Researching seamless in-app swaps. User-Requested Features: Prioritizing enhancements based on community feedback. 
6. Links and References
In this section, we provide essential links to access our resources and stay connected with the PolkaGate community:
6.1 Official Website and Documentation
Product link:&nbsp; <a href="https://snaps.metamask.io/snap/npm/polkagate/snap">https://snaps.metamask.io/snap/npm/polkagate/snap</a> Website:<a href="https://polkagate.xyz"> polkagate.xyz</a> Documentation: <a href="https://docs.polkagate.xyz">docs.polkagate.xyz</a> X: <a href="https://x.com/@polkagate">x.com/@polkagate</a> YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/@polkagate">youtube.com/@polkagate</a> Element: <a href="https://matrix.to/#/#polkagate:matrix.org">matrix.to/#/#polkagate:matrix.org</a> GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/polkagate">github.com/polkagate</a> 
6.2 Notable Announcements
Staking Feature Announcement Video: <a href="https://x.com/PolkaGate/status/1889391109610283166">Watch on X</a> 
<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/152KdWi5kNr3l04bOPsg4LAzaRW4M8sibArWTIl7MB_Q/edit?usp=sharing">Click to view the full document on Google Docs.</a>
&nbsp;

PolkaGate MetaMask Snap: Retroactive Funding Proposal (Oct 2024 - Jan 2025)

- In 2025, Polkadot plans to work with Laura Shin and Unchained to promote its projects through podcasts and newsletters.
- The goal is to educate people about Polkadot's technology and engage with a wide audience.
- Success will be measured by how well people engage with the content, including podcast listens and social media interactions.
- The podcast will feature ads about Polkadot, and the newsletter will include articles on Polkadot’s projects.
- The target audience includes crypto fans, developers, investors, and anyone interested in blockchain technology.
- The project will start with two podcast episodes and weekly newsletters beginning on March 31, 2025.
- The total cost for promoting Polkadot through this plan is estimated at around 416,000 USDT for the year.

TimedOut

In 2025, we hope Polkadot will expand its successful partnership with Laura Shin and Unchained. This collaboration will showcase Polkadot and its related projects across Unchained's media platforms, including our Podcast, Newsletter, and Website. Through this partnership, Polkadot's messaging will reach a highly influential audience in the crypto space, including tech CEOs, CTOs, developers, hedge fund managers, family offices, VCs, traders, and other key players.
1. Context of the proposal
This proposal is presented by Laura Shin and Unchained for the Polkadot DAO, aiming to build off our strategic partnership that enhances the visibility and engagement of the Polkadot ecosystem. As a leading independent media outlet in the cryptocurrency space, Unchained seeks to leverage its platform to promote Polkadot&rsquo;s initiatives, projects, and community efforts, thereby fostering a deeper understanding of its technology among a broader crypto audience.
2. Objective
Defining Success: Success will be measured through a combination of quantitative and qualitative metrics:
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
<ol style="list-style-type: decimal;">
<li>Episode Engagement: Deliver guaranteed impressions against all podcast episodes and newsletters that Polkadot will be sponsoring</li>
<li>Social Media: Deliver added value impressions from Laura Shin&rsquo;s Twitter account to create awareness for Polkadot initiatives.</li>
<li>Audience Interaction: Enhance listener engagement through comments and shares.</li>
<li>Feedback Collection: Attain a positive satisfaction rate from listener surveys at the end of the campaign.</li>
</ol>
Quality Assurance: We will maintain high standards through regular content reviews, listener feedback mechanisms, and analytics assessments to ensure alignment with our success metrics.
3. Description
The primary goal of this proposal is to leverage both the Unchained Podcast and the Unchained newsletter as key marketing vehicles to promote the Polkadot ecosystem. By integrating Polkadot-related content into both platforms, we aim to educate our audience about Polkadot&rsquo;s technology, projects, and community initiatives, thereby fostering greater engagement and understanding of the Polkadot ecosystem.
Target audience:&nbsp;
Crypto Enthusiasts: Individuals interested in the latest cryptocurrency and blockchain technology developments.
Developers and Technologists: Professionals seeking insights into building on the Polkadot platform.
Investors (Retail, VC&rsquo;s, and Family Offices): Those looking for information on investment opportunities within the Polkadot ecosystem.
CEO, CTO&rsquo;s, Project Leads: The leaders of different crypto projects
General Public: Individuals curious about blockchain innovations and their implications.
Scope of the proposal
<ul>
<li>Podcast Episodes: Each episode will have host-read ads by Laura Shin that cover specific projects or technological advancements within Polkadot.</li>
<li>Newsletter Content Integration: Regular features in the newsletter that highlight Polkadot projects, summarize podcast episodes, and include educational articles explaining its unique technology and governance model.</li>
<li>Cross-Promotion Strategies: Utilizing both platforms to drive traffic between the podcast and newsletter, encouraging our audience to visit specific Polkadot-owned and Polkadot affiliate websites.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Assistance we will need to carry on with the project: We will require scripts for the podcast's host-read ads and ad copy for the newsletter.
Currently, we are not collaborating with any other projects in the ecosystem
This proposal is designed for scalability.
By utilizing the Unchained Podcast and newsletter as marketing vehicles for the Polkadot DAO, we aim to create a synergistic relationship that enhances the visibility of the Polkadot ecosystem.
&nbsp;
Milestones and Deliverables 
The following table outlines the key tasks necessary to plan, execute, and follow up on the proposal for promoting the Polkadot ecosystem through the Unchained Podcast and newsletter, with a launch date of March 31, 2025. The plan includes featuring Polkadot in two podcast episodes per week (Tuesdays and Fridays) and weekly newsletter highlights. The costs are outlined based on the discounted rates for both the podcast and newsletter.
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 217px;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 49px;">
<td style="width: 24.9608%; height: 49px;">
Milestone
</td>
<td style="width: 24.9608%; height: 49px;">
Deliverable
</td>
<td style="width: 24.9608%; height: 49px;">
Deadline
</td>
<td style="width: 24.9608%; height: 49px;">
Cost
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;">
<td style="width: 24.9608%; height: 21px;">
<ol>
<li>Proposal Submission</li>
</ol>
</td>
<td style="width: 24.9608%; height: 21px;">
Submit proposal to Polkadot DAO for review
</td>
<td style="width: 24.9608%; height: 21px;">
March 11th, 2025
</td>
<td style="width: 24.9608%; height: 21px;">-</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;">
<td style="width: 24.9608%; height: 21px;">&nbsp;</td>
<td style="width: 24.9608%; height: 21px;">
Receive feedback and approval from Polkadot DAO
</td>
<td style="width: 24.9608%; height: 21px;">
March 18th, 2025
</td>
<td style="width: 24.9608%; height: 21px;">-</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;">
<td style="width: 24.9608%; height: 21px;">
<ol start="2">
<li>Content Planning</li>
</ol>
</td>
<td style="width: 24.9608%; height: 21px;">
Develop a content calendar for podcast episodes and newsletter integrations focused on Polkadot
</td>
<td style="width: 24.9608%; height: 21px;">
March 23th, 2025
</td>
<td style="width: 24.9608%; height: 21px;">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;">
<td style="width: 24.9608%; height: 21px;">&nbsp;</td>
<td style="width: 24.9608%; height: 21px;">
Finalize content strategy without guest speakers from Polkadot
</td>
<td style="width: 24.9608%; height: 21px;">
March 30th, 2025
</td>
<td style="width: 24.9608%; height: 21px;">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;">
<td style="width: 24.9608%; height: 21px;">
<ol start="3">
<li>Production Phase</li>
</ol>
</td>
<td style="width: 24.9608%; height: 21px;">
Record and edit the first series of podcast episodes
</td>
<td style="width: 24.9608%; height: 21px;">
March 30th, 2025
</td>
<td style="width: 24.9608%; height: 21px;">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;">
<td style="width: 24.9608%; height: 21px;">&nbsp;</td>
<td style="width: 24.9608%; height: 21px;">
Draft and finalize newsletter content related to Polkadot
</td>
<td style="width: 24.9608%; height: 21px;">
March 30th, 2025
</td>
<td style="width: 24.9608%; height: 21px;">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;">
<td style="width: 24.9608%; height: 21px;">
<ol start="4">
<li>Launch Campaign</li>
</ol>
</td>
<td style="width: 24.9608%; height: 21px;">
Publish the first podcast episode featuring Polkadot content/ad reads by Laura Shin
</td>
<td style="width: 24.9608%; height: 21px;">
March 31st, 2025
</td>
<td style="width: 24.9608%; height: 21px;">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 21px;">
<td style="width: 24.9608%; height: 21px;">&nbsp;</td>
<td style="width: 24.9608%; height: 21px;">
Distribute the first newsletter edition highlighting Polkadot as the title sponsor.
</td>
<td style="width: 24.9608%; height: 21px;">
March 31st, 2025
</td>
<td style="width: 24.9608%; height: 21px;">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Ongoing Production (Weekly)
<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;" border="1">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width: 31.1177%;">
Task
</td>
<td style="width: 31.1177%;">Frequence</td>
<td style="width: 31.1202%;">Cost per week</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 31.1177%;">
Podcast Episodes Featuring Polkadot
</td>
<td style="width: 31.1177%;">
2 episodes/week
</td>
<td style="width: 31.1202%;">
7,000 USDT (discounted from 9,000 USDT)
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 31.1177%;">
Newsletter Featuring Polkadot Content
</td>
<td style="width: 31.1177%;">
4 newsletters/week
</td>
<td style="width: 31.1202%;">
1,000 USDT (discounted from 1,500 USDT)
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Annual Cost Breakdown
<ul>
<li>Podcast Costs: $8,750 per week x 52 weeks = 455,000 USDT
<ul>
<li>Polkadot Dicounted Pricing: 7,000 USDT per week x 52 weeks = 364,000 USDT</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Newsletter Costs: 1,500 USDT per week x 52 weeks = 78,000 USDT
<ul>
<li>Polkadot Dicounted Pricing: 1,000 USDT per week x 52 weeks = 52,000 USDT</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Total Annual Cost: 455,000 USDT +$78,000 USDT = 533,000 USDT
<ul>
<li>Polkadot Dicounted Pricing: 364,000 USDT + 52,000 USDT = 416,000 USDT (117,000 USDT discount)</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
Milestone Packaging in 50,000 USDT Increments 
To meet the requirement that every milestone is at most 50,000 USDT we can break down the annual budget as follows.
Milestone #1A: 6 weeks (March to April) Covers the first six podcast episodes (6 weeks) and newsletters (6 editions). Total Cost: Podcasts: 7,000 USDT x 6 = 42,000 USDT Newsletters: 1,000 USDT x 6 = 6,000 USDT Total for Milestone #1A: 48,000 USDT
Milestone #2A: 6 weeks (April to May) Covers the first six podcast episodes (6 weeks) and newsletters (6 editions). Total Cost: Podcasts: 7,000 USDT x 6 = 42,000 USDT Newsletters: 1,000 USDT x 6 = 6,000 USDT Total for Milestone #2A: 48,000 USDT
Milestone #3A through #9A: Each milestone will be 6 weeks
&nbsp;
5. Team
Registered Company: Laura Shin Media, LLC
Address: PO Box 4668 #24974, New York, NY 10163
&nbsp;
We ran over 100 host-read, integrated ads for Polkadot on the Unchained Podcast. Below are two examples. Additionally, we delivered over 10 million audio and video impressions for Polkadot through this sponsorship.
<ul>
<li>Pre-Roll: <a href="https://youtu.be/GZJz5bRxXFQ?t=117">https://youtu.be/GZJz5bRxXFQ?t=117</a></li>
<li>Midroll: <a href="https://youtu.be/GZJz5bRxXFQ?t=2446">https://youtu.be/GZJz5bRxXFQ?t=2446</a></li>
</ul>
We are one of the top-rated and most trusted media outlets within the crypto community. We have been a Polkadot media partner for one year.
Team Members
<ol style="list-style-type: decimal;">
<li>Laura Shin
<ol style="list-style-type: decimal;">
<li>Role: Founder and Host of Unchained Podcast</li>
<li>Contribution: Laura leads the overall strategy and content creation for the podcast and newsletter, ensuring that all materials are informative and engaging. With her extensive background in crypto journalism, she will provide insights and in-depth interviews with the most influential personalities within the blockchain ecosystem.</li>
<li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurashin/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurashin/</a></li>
<li>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/laurashin">https://x.com/laurashin</a></li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>Mohammad Ali
<ol style="list-style-type: decimal;">
<li>Role: Sales Lead</li>
<li>Contribution: Mohammad brings extensive experience in advertising and marketing, focusing on developing strategies to promote advertising content effectively. His expertise will help drive audience engagement and expand Polkadot&rsquo;s reach through targeted marketing efforts.</li>
<li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammadali2/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammadali2/</a></li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>Juan Aranovich
<ol style="list-style-type: decimal;">
<li>Role: Managing Editor at Unchained</li>
<li>Contribution: Juan oversees editorial content and research for the podcast and newsletter, ensuring high-quality information is presented to the audience. His background in economics and finance will contribute to deeper analysis of the crypto ecosystem. LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/juanpabloaranovich/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/juanpabloaranovich/</a></li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>Scott Williams Jr., CPA
<ol style="list-style-type: decimal;">
<li>Role: CFO at Laura Shin Media and Unchained</li>
<li>Contribution: Scott provides financial oversight and strategic guidance for the campaign, leveraging his finance background to ensure budget management and effective allocation of resources throughout the project.</li>
<li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwilliamsjr/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwilliamsjr/</a></li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;

Laura Shin's Unchained

- The proposal is about continuing to fund RPC Providers for six months plus one extra month.
- The total funding needed is $171,951.34, which is about $22,142 each month.
- Bounty 31 is a project that helps pay vendors for specific services on Polkadot.
- Service providers will bid for this funding based on the needs set by curators.
- The best providers that meet quality standards will be given the funding.
- This plan helps reduce the need for more proposals and keeps costs fair.
- If providers don't meet the quality, they might lose their funding.

Dear community,
I present this proposal on the authorization of the curators of bounty 31.
This proposal seeks to continue funding of Public RPC Providers for the period of six months plus an additional month's contingency. Funding is issued to bounty 31 which awards vendors for RPC services on the Polkadot relay-chain as well as its system parachains. The total cost for such provision is USD$171,951.34, which represents $22,141.98 per month without contingency and administrative expenses.
Bounty 31 adopts an tender based procurement model in which service providers bid on requirements as set-out by the curators. The tender requirements are aligned to ecosystem needs and can scale up/down depending on usage. Tenders are scored and the highest scoring providers receive funding. Attention is also being placed on quality of service and should service providers fail to meet said quality-standards they will be penalized or lose funding altogether.
This approach has seen a reduction with independent funding proposals for such services and steering of providers to a "market rate".
Further details can be found <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WV7n5HVKtO5s0ub6g4uEQAN4Y7SRNcu56QYFXPgN15I/edit?tab=t.0">here</a>
Kind Regards, Will | Paradox | ParaNodes.io

Funding for Public RPC Providers via Bounty 31

- This proposal asks for money to keep working on ReactiveDOT and its related projects like DOTConsole and DOTConnect.
- ReactiveDOT helps developers create applications for the Polkadot network more easily and quickly.
- Previous goals included improving the library's reliability, creating better documentation, and making tutorials easier to follow.
- Some achievements include better support for wallets and more efficient ways to manage data loading.
- Future goals include making it easier to support contracts, improving how data is loaded and displayed, and increasing testing coverage.
- The project is asking for funding from March 2025 to June 2025, for a total of 688 hours of work.
- They want to grow the developer community and make it simpler to create applications on the Polkadot network.

Funding for ReactiveDOT & related developments

- Otar and Raul from JUST Ventures GmbH are asking for more money from the Polkadot Treasury for their work planned from April to December 2024.
- They have already received money for their previous work from December 2022 to March 2024.
- Their tasks include helping with updates, community projects, and providing technical support.
- They want to get paid in Stablecoins to make things easier and safer.
- They have a document that anyone can check to make sure their proposal is real.
- This request shows that the community thinks their work is important and wants them to keep going.

We, Otar and Raul of JUST Ventures GmbH, are submitting a second retroactive funding proposal to the Polkadot Treasury, following the approval of our first request covering 01.12.2022 &ndash; 31.03.2024. This new proposal seeks funding for our contributions from 01.04.2024 &ndash; 31.12.2024.
Over this period, our work has included supporting and executing runtime upgrades, facilitating OpenGov implementation, guiding treasury proposals, providing technical assistance, managing governance discussions, supervising bounties, and engaging in key ecosystem initiatives. We have also been involved in projects like the Polkadot Ecosystem Map and the Polkadot Community Foundation advisory process among others.
The requested funding will allow us to compensate for the work done and continue our work within the Polkadot ecosystem, focusing on governance, technical support, and community initiatives. By maintaining a retroactive funding model, we ensure that contributions are compensated based on actual work completed rather than estimated upfront. To further simplify financial planning, minimise volatility, and align with community standards, this time around, we are requesting compensation in Stablecoins.
Beyond financial reimbursement, the approval of this proposal also signals the community&rsquo;s intent for us to continue our work under these same retroactive terms.
We have generated a hash of the document associated with this proposal for verifiability. Anyone can confirm that the document has not been altered by downloading it as a PDF from Google Docs and computing its hash. If the resulting hash matches the value: 0x93aa396d605cb910d3448ae64cee1df47de699f46689b5b5cb9ea6158ab362cc the document is verified as authentic. Discussion Post:&nbsp;<a href="https://../post/2823"> https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/post/2823</a> Proposal: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I15Vru9Q5bH7TFhWtEzvOS9Uz08D8WeFMH7dnQ0vYsM/edit?usp=sharing">HERE.</a>

JUST 2.0 Retroactive Compensation for Contributions to the Polkadot Ecosystem

- Subscan is asking for $249,250 to improve its services for tracking data in the Polkadot blockchain.
- They want to create better tools for both developers and users to access and interact with PolkaVM smart contracts.
- This project will include a new open-source explorer and contract verification tool, making it easier to check and use contracts.
- Subscan has been successful in the past and provides important insights for many blockchain users.
- The proposal aims to combine data from different networks into one easy-to-use platform to help everyone use blockchain better.
- The improvements will also support both new and existing networks without extra costs.
- Community feedback will be taken seriously to make sure the tools meet everyone's needs.

Subscan-PVM Integration: Building a Unified Explorer for the Polkadot Ecosystem

- The Polkadot Fast-Grants Bounty is a new project approved to help early-stage builders.
- Curators with experience in the Polkadot community will oversee the bounty.
- The curators are well-known and have backgrounds in different areas, like project management and development.
- A group of five people will manage the bounty, with three out of five needing to agree on decisions.
- There is a strong interest from people who want to participate in the Fast-Grants Bounty.
- More information about the curators is available in a proposal document.

Hey Everyone!
The Polkadot Fast-Grants Bounty (<a href="https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/bounty/63">https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/bounty/63</a>) was recently approved. This referendum now formally puts forward the curators for the bounty. These are the same curators who have been involved since the beginning of this process, and whose experience has been detailed in the original bounty documents.&nbsp;
As a quick reminder, the purpose of the Fast-Grants bounty is to fund the fast-grants programme for early-stage builders on Polkadot. This referendum is the formal proposal for the curators of this bounty.
In summary, the curators have deep, sector-specific experience across the Polkadot and builder ecosystems, and are strongly positioned to steward this bounty. The multisig will be a 3 out of 5:
<ol>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/otarshakarishvili/">Otar Shakarishvili</a> (Project Advisor and Governance Specialist at JUST Open Source, ex-Parity Project Manager)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-sacha-lansky/">Sacha Lansky</a> (Developer Relations at WebZero, ex-Parity Engineering)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/flbi/">Flavio Bianchi</a> (Polimec Foundation Council Member, Polimec Marketing and BD)</li>
<li><a href="https://linkedin.com/in/philip-k-building">Phil Kwok</a> (Co-Founder of EasyA and the EasyA x Polkadot University)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dom-k-b73381100/">Dom Kwok</a> (Co-Founder of EasyA and the EasyA x Polkadot University)</li>
</ol>
For the full context and bios of our curators, we have put together the <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sAqnViKdZZTzLUjzewdnZAPrYH-JZXZl743SaiD9Oh4/edit?usp=sharing">full Bounty Curator Candidacy Proposal document</a>.
We already have a strong pipeline of talent ready for the Fast-Grants Bounty, so are looking forward to getting the bounty full operational!

Polkadot Fast-Grants Bounty Curator Candidacy

- Polkassembly is a place where people can help make decisions for Polkadot and Kusama.
- They want money from the Polkadot Treasury to improve and keep Polkassembly running well in 2025.
- Key focus areas include making the site easier to use, preventing spam, and fixing identity issues.
- They plan to add support for more wallets and improve how users create proposals.
- Technical updates will use new technology for better performance and security.
- Polkassembly has many users, with over 145,000 visits in the last month and lots of comments and discussions.
- They have a budget of $530,671 for maintenance and development.

Polkassembly serves as Polkadot and Kusama's primary governance hub, enabling participation in on-chain governance, delegation, proposal discussions, and community voting.
This proposal seeks funding from the Polkadot Treasury to support Polkassembly's 2025 maintenance and key improvements in stability, user experience, and core features. It focuses on essential upgrades such as better UX/navigation, enhanced identity management, technical stability, and spam prevention &ndash; that will strengthen the platform&rsquo;s reliability and usability for the community
What&rsquo;s our focus with this proposal?
The primary focus for improvement is summarized as below:
<ol>
<li>Identity -
<ol>
<li>Increase stability in core flow.</li>
<li>Simplify things for multisig account identity setup and fix issues.</li>
<li>Add support for proxy-identity setup.</li>
<li>RPC connectivity issues to be resolved on priority.</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>Comments AI summary &amp; load speed improvement.</li>
<li>Comments for Proxy and Multisig accounts revamp.</li>
<li>Proposal creation
<ol>
<li>Improve support for multi-asset proposals.</li>
<li>Improve the proposal creation process for different tracks and scenarios.</li>
<li>Add support for proposal creation through proxy and add support for multisig proposal creation.</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li>Add support for more wallets including Nova, Mimir, Polkagate Snap, Signet.</li>
<li>Improve hardware wallet connectivity and functionality across all features.</li>
<li>Redo the landing page to improve discovery and site navigation.</li>
<li>Improve the proposal&rsquo;s detailed view layout to make information more accessible</li>
<li>Site-idle connectivity issues and data loading.</li>
<li>Reduce steps in proposal creation &amp; bundle decision deposit.</li>
<li>Create a proxy management dashboard and explorer Improve UX and platform navigation.</li>
<li>Add product walkthroughs for new user onboarding.</li>
<li>Add support for OpenGov Nomination Pool wallet voting for all wallet types.</li>
<li>Add comment filtering (DV, Proposer, Verified Accounts, Wallet linked).</li>
<li>Improved Preimage management and add option to convert pre-image into proposal directly through all wallet types.</li>
</ol>
Technical Improvements
<ol>
<li>Upgraded to Next.js 15 with Turbopack support for improved development experience</li>
<li>Node 20 support (compared to Node 18 in v1)</li>
<li>Revamped Editor</li>
<li>Better organized component architecture. Overhauled state management with Jotai Atoms.</li>
<li>New design system Integration along with shadcn/ui component system.</li>
<li>Overhauled project configuration with focus on security for easier open-source contribution.</li>
<li>The API architecture has been overhauled to improve data organization and facilitate easier integration for community members.</li>
<li>The API now offers expanded content delivery capabilities, enabling the return of data in markdown, block and HTML formats.</li>
<li>The authentication mechanism has been updated to utilize HTTP cookies for session management, replacing the previous implementation that relied on local storage and JWT.</li>
</ol>
Other technical improvements and details can be found within the <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/17ueaWqQcWpYmskJhrg3s3PPsFGEyzc4qea4XI4aBerw/edit?usp=sharing">proposal document</a>.&nbsp;
Proposal 2024
Here&rsquo;s the <a href="https://app.ogtracker.io/bigSpender/483">OG tracker ref link</a> for our 2024 proposal and a <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iKgCOzIAMwFvIiYHl3PrBIQkxv5_pCdhdmRMIhFSvaA/edit?usp=sharing">detailed self report</a> with features and product updates from last year&rsquo;s proposal. We worked with some amazing video designers to create a Polkassembly 2024 roundup. Users can watch the video <a href="https://x.com/polk_gov/status/1874341508716933141/video/1">here</a>.
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Implementation Gallery&nbsp;
Several UI/UX enhancements are actively being developed to refine navigation, improve usability, and ensure a better governance experience.
<img src="https://i.ibb.co/Zz98ssJH/1.png" alt="Revamped Proposal Listing View" width="640" height="588" />
Revamped Proposal Listing View
<img src="https://i.ibb.co/whBV3c05/2.png" alt="Revamped Proposal Detail view" width="640" height="881" />
Revamped Proposal Detail view
<img src="https://i.ibb.co/G4dNzHpk/3.png" alt="Revamped Profile Page" width="640" height="1169" />
Revamped Profile Page
<img src="https://i.ibb.co/Pz3y70hb/4.png" alt="Spam Proposal Detailed View" width="639" height="542" />
Spam Proposal Detailed View
<img src="https://i.ibb.co/hJ5ZH6JR/5.png" alt="Spam comments" width="640" height="385" />
Spam Comments
<img src="https://i.ibb.co/wZdw3wYF/6.png" alt="Delegation Dashboard &amp; Chat with delegates" width="639" height="405" />
Delegation Dashboard &amp; Chat with delegates
<img src="https://i.ibb.co/dsMbsKH0/7.png" alt="Bounty Dashboard" width="640" height="391" />
Bounty Dashboard
<img src="https://i.ibb.co/kgzCVJyb/8.png" alt="Batch Voting" width="640" height="403" />
Batch Voting
<img src="https://i.ibb.co/tTbt7pMS/9.png" alt="Proxy Dashboard" width="640" height="519" />
Proxy Dashboard
<img src="https://i.ibb.co/V0MspcgC/10.png" alt="Analytics Dashboard" width="640" height="716" />
Analytics Dashboard
&nbsp;
Our stats reflect our continued dominance in the ecosystem
Theme Product Metric Engagement on Polkassembly
Number of users
<ul>
<li>Last 30 days visits - 145K&nbsp;</li>
<li>Total API Requests - 92M/month (Source: Cloudflare)</li>
<li>MAU - 97k (Source: Google analytics)</li>
</ul>
Number of comments
<ul>
<li>Total Number of Comments on Polkassembly - 13695</li>
<li>Total Percentage of comments in governance on Polkadot - 82.66% (6288/7607)</li>
<li>Total Percentage of comments in governance on Kusama - 68.2% (502/736)</li>
</ul>
Number of disucussions
<ul>
<li>Total Number of Discussions on Polkassembly &mdash; 2206</li>
<li>Total Percentage of discussions in governance on Polkadot - 93.69% (698/745)</li>
<li>Total Percentage of discussions in governance on Kusama - 76.19% (32/42)</li>
</ul>
Number of Proposals
<ul>
<li>Total Percentage of proposals in governance on Polkadot - 39%+</li>
<li>Total Percentage of proposals in governance on Kusama - 20%</li>
</ul>
Source: Polkassembly Firebase
Views
Total Views last 4 months: 750K+ (Polkadot + Kusama)
Source: Polkassembly Firebase
Identity Verification
Number of Judgements provided
Total Percentage of judgements Polkadot - 52.22% (1216/2327)
<table style="border-collapse:collapse; width:52.9907%; height:30px;" border="0.5" cellspacing="0.1">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width:50.085%; height:84px;">
Category&nbsp;
</td>
<td style="width:49.9163%; height:84px;">
Amount (US$)&nbsp;
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width:50.085%; height:49px;">
Infrastructure &amp; Maintenance (12 months)
</td>
<td style="width:49.9163%; height:49px;">
$203,659
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width:50.085%; height:49px;">
Development Budget
</td>
<td style="width:49.9163%; height:49px;">
$327,012
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width:50.085%; height:10px;">
Total
</td>
<td style="width:49.9163%; height:10px;">
$530,671
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The budget calculations can be found <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gQeTVOccQofkIcxJDqafQ657P_cSMmTiFK6Gck3xfeA/edit?usp=sharing">here</a>.&nbsp;
Refer to the full proposal document <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/17ueaWqQcWpYmskJhrg3s3PPsFGEyzc4qea4XI4aBerw/edit?usp=sharing">here</a>.&nbsp;

Polkassembly Social Contract 2025

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

small_spender

big_spender

Referenda Medium 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 10,000 DOT from the treasury at once.

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

[33] Origin: MediumSpender