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

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### PolkaMAPS and DOTins Summary

1. **PolkaMAPS**: A project to visualize and navigate the Polkadot ecosystem, inspired by Bitmaps on Bitcoin and Solmaps on Solana. It aims to represent Polkadot's blocks and transactions spatially, allowing users to claim sovereignty over plots on the network.

2. **DOTins**: A platform that empowers the Polkadot community by showcasing its unique features. It allows for inscriptions across different chains, enhancing decentralization and user experience.

3. **Value Proposition**: PolkaMAPS will conduct an airdrop campaign and generate income for the Relay Chain through minting fees. It simplifies user onboarding with DOT and a Polkadot wallet.

4. **Achievements**: DOTins has been featured on CoinDesk, partnered with Bifrost and Moonbeam, and hosted events like Game Jam with DOT is DED Games.

5. **Funding Allocation**: The requested $321,640 will cover development, design, and marketing efforts, including full-stack developers, a substrate developer, a generative artist, and community management.

6. **Payment Details**: The funds will be allocated in DOT based on the 7-day average rate and sent to a multisig address managed by team members LUI5, Moonix, and Pv.

7. **Contact**: For inquiries, contact the manager via Telegram (@Luis1x), Discord (lui5), or email (luis@dotins.io).

Rejected

DOTins Multisig proposes to create PolkaMAPS, a decentralized, community-driven project to visualize and navigate the Polkadot ecosystem. They request $321,640 USD to complete the project within ~60 days. The funding will enable them to deliver an AAA experience.

PolkaMAPS, a DOTins project

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SHITTY PROPOSAL SORRY 

- **Date:** 5th March 2024
- **Proposer:** DED Tech Midwife (DOTisDED team)
- **Recipient:** DED Tech Multisig (Decentration Trust Company)
- **Requested DOT:** 31,200
- **Proposal:** Continuation of the fair distribution plan for DED tokens.
- **Update:** Proposal withdrawn; community sentiment led to a DED Bounty Fund strategy.
- **Decision:** Vote NAY on this proposal; support Referendum #556 instead.
- **Rationale:** A DED Bounty Fund offers better chances for success and retains fair distribution.

WHO: DED Tech Midwife (part of DOTisDED team)

WHAT: Proposal for funding the distribution of Existential Deposits (EDs) to all DED recipients + fees and technical value provided.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Requested DOT: 31,200. Version 0.2.1. However, the proposal has been cancelled in favor of a DED Bounty Fund.

[VOTE NAY] DED Token birthing phase: "EDs" and technical proposal | On-Demand Governance for Assets on Asset Hub. 

- **Talisman Wallet** is a multi-chain wallet and web app for Polkadot and Kusama ecosystems.
- It aims to simplify the user experience by abstracting complex multi-chain architecture.
- The wallet focuses on user-centric design, security, and community-driven development.
- Key features include diverse hardware wallet support, account management, and worldwide usability improvements.
- Talisman has over 80,000 users and has contributed over 6 million DOT to nomination pools.
- The proposal requests $742,750 USD worth of DOT for retroactive funding from March 2023 to September 2023.

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WHO: Talisman Wallet

WHAT: Seeks retroactive funding for feature development, UX improvement, and QA testing for Talisman Wallet over May to Sept 2023, and Talisman Portal from March to Sept 2023. 

PRICE: $742,750 USD worth of DOT

TIMEFRAME: March 2023-Sept 2023

Talisman Unified Retroactive Proposal #2

- The OpenGov Community Voting Discord Bot faced funding shortfalls, leading to underpaid development work.
- The bot's importance has increased with the launch of the Decentralized Voices (DV) program by the Web3 Foundation.
- The DV program delegates voting power to Polkadot community members and DAOs, making the bot crucial for new DAO setups.
- This proposal seeks additional funding to complete pending features and add new functionalities like Polkassembly integration.
- Enhanced funding would allow full-time focus on the bot's development, supporting the DV program and broader Polkadot community.
- The proposal aims to secure investment for a project vital to ecosystem governance and the success of the DV initiative.

WHO: The author of the proposal. 

WHAT: The proposal seeks to address the previous funding gap and to expedite the completion of pending features from the initial proposal. 

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: The proposal calls for additional funding to ensure the rapid development and deployment of the bot to support the burgeoning needs of the Decentralized Voices program and the wider Polkadot community. No specific price or timeframe is mentioned.

OpenGov Discord Voting Bot Development

- **Proponent**: 14Pn8sUxdEMgFRDgZ5J2VfcUVMLaMQhst9XuvCj9mKJYUAN2
- **Date**: March 1, 2024
- **Requested DOT**: $250,000 (30,581 DOT)
- **Purpose**: To enhance the security of blockchain bridges by implementing a Security Bug Bounty Program.
- **Rationale**: Bridges are crucial for inter-chain transactions but are also targets for malicious activities.
- **Objective**: Involve the community and bug bounty hunters to identify security vulnerabilities before widespread use.
- **Details**: The full proposal includes a threat model and context details for participants.
- **Impact**: A security breach in bridges can affect both source and destination blockchains, prompting a mirror bounty on Kusama and Polkadot.

WHO: Polkadot and Kusama community. 

WHAT: Implement a Security Bug Bounty Program to identify security vulnerabilities in bridges. 

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Requested DOT of $250,000 based on EMA7 March 1st, 2024. Full proposal with context details attached.

POLKADOT <> KUSAMA BRIDGE SECURITY BOUNTY

### Oneblock+ Proposal Summary

- **Objective**: Oneblock+ seeks operational funds for 2024 to help Chinese Web2 and Web3 developers understand Polkadot/Kusama/Substrate.
- **Impact**: Aim to create over 200 startup projects on Polkadot in 2024.
- **Track Record**: Successfully applied for funds from Polkadot Treasury 8 times, completing all work with high quality.
- **Focus on China**: China’s positive stance on Web3 and Hong Kong’s strong support create opportunities.
- **Activities**: Conduct technical articles, online events, courses, and hackathons to attract and guide developers.
- **Community Building**: Helped over 300 projects and developers, including early parallel chain projects like Acala, Moonbeam, Bifrost, and Manta.
- **Developer Support**: Assist Chinese developers with growth, job placement, financing, and project promotion.
- **Market Potential**: With 8 million developers in China, there is a vast untapped market for Web3 and Polkadot.

 Polkadot Developer Community in China Expansion for 1 Year Operation

Vote Nay

### OneBlock+ Developer Community

- Established in 2018, OneBlock+ is a leading Polkadot & Substrate developer community.
- Collaborated with Parity Asia, organizing 19 Substrate courses and 6 Polkadot hackathons since 2019.
- Plans to continue the Polkadot developer community program in 2024, aiming to reach over 10,000 developers in Asia.
- Initiatives include content dissemination, event hosting, bounty launches, developer training, and community engagement.
- Goals are to promote Polkadot technology, support developers, and enhance regional influence.
- Detailed proposal and voting available [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d4CLgg92xdniJZOH_kNwLu6fNG2slvrYGyWf5bIZuxI/edit?usp=sharing).

WHO: OneBlock+ developer community and Parity Asia.

WHAT: OneBlock+ proposes to continue the Polkadot developer community program from January to December 2024, with the aim of reaching over 10,000 developers. The proposed initiatives include content dissemination, event hosting, bounty launches, developer training camp courses, and developer community engagement.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

### Experimental Referendum Summary

- **Purpose**: To decide if the community is willing to spend up to 100k DOT for an inscriptions generation and marketplace.
- **Beneficiary**: The treasury itself, not an individual or group.
- **Voting**: Community members vote "yes" or "no" on whether the project is worth the cost.
- **Developers' Participation**: Developers can apply and submit their proposals, which can be for less than 100k DOT.
- **Competitive Tender**: Proposals are competitive, with developers showing what they can deliver and at what price.
- **Outcome**: If the referendum passes, a discussion will follow, and one team will submit a final proposal to start development.

WHO: The community.

WHAT: Determine if they're willing to spend up to 100k DOT for an inscriptions generation and marketplace project.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: No actual money will change hands. Developers and teams can submit their offer, and the community will decide. The winning team will submit an actual referendum to get the payment and start developing.

Inscriptions generator and marketplace (tender offer)

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### V2 Spanish Bounty Proposal

- **Purpose**: To enhance the achievements of the first Spanish bounty by rewarding content creators and ensuring high-quality content in the Spanish-speaking community.
- **Community**: Recognized as one of the most active in the ecosystem, with hundreds of enthusiasts, candidates, ambassadors, and curators contributing.
- **Improvements**: 
  - Removed dubbing section.
  - Equalized rewards across different areas.
  - Enhanced user experience.
  - Improved evaluation criteria.
- **Content Categories**: 
  - Translation of content into Spanish.
  - Creation of written content in Spanish.
  - Creation of audiovisual content in Spanish.
  - Organization of events for the Spanish-speaking community.
- **Evaluation Team**: Composed of Spanish-speaking curators with expertise in the Polkadot and Kusama ecosystems, technical knowledge, and cultural understanding of the region.
- **Curators**: 
  - Lorena Fabris, Gerardo Alvarez, Hernán Borelli, Nachito, Ezio Rojas, Albert Burgos, Lengo.
- **Links**: 
  - Full proposal: [Google Docs](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u4YkFPax1F4NVOhVQtLuBupFo0-tNDHqU3nY6h7ak6g/edit?usp=sharing).
  - Discussion: [Polkassembly](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/post/2140).

WHO: Spanish-speaking curators with knowledge in the Polkadot and Kusama ecosystem.

WHAT: Create an evaluation team to curate Spanish content and events created by the community with a focus on speed, effectiveness, and control for content audits.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Bounty Proposal: [Spanish content and event production bounty]

- **Date:** 26/02/2024
- **Requested Allocation:** 15,000 DOT
- **Curator Reward:** 10% of the total allocation
- **Objective:** Attract partners and businesses in Spain & Andorra to the Polkadot ecosystem
- **Context:** Aim to integrate clients into Polkadot for Parachain, Dapp, or plugin development
- **Team:** Diverse and experienced, leveraging prior connections and business expertise
- **Strategy:** In-person meetings, workshops, and communication channels to convert contacts into products
- **Milestones:** 6-month plan with phases for research, meetings, proposal, integration, and continuous improvement

Bounty proposal: Business Development Polkadot in Spain & Andorra

### Polkadot Treasury Proposal Summary

**Proposal Overview:**
- **Objective:** Boost Polkadot's brand recognition in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
- **Proposer:** Odaily, a leading Chinese blockchain media platform.
- **DOT Address:** 13VeDy9Q5oJYwZjJWLpXraPZ1FmizHQJCtiX9GSKRzyeVPtL
- **Date:** November 6, 2024
- **Requested DOT:** 20,000 DOTs (equivalent to $80,000 at a rate of $4.01/DOT)

**Proposal Details:**
1. **Introduction:**
   - Odaily proposes a customized media service package to enhance Polkadot's brand awareness and community influence among broader blockchain audiences in APAC.

2. **Background:**
   - Odaily has extensive experience in the Polkadot ecosystem, having collaborated with projects like Moonbeam, Acala, Bifrost, and Litentry.
   - The platform has published over 500 articles related to Polkadot and has supported its promotion within the Chinese community.

3. **Why Odaily?**
   - Odaily is a top-tier professional blockchain media outlet in the Chinese-speaking community, known for generating high-quality content with business insights and unique views.

4. **Problem Statement:**
   - Polkadot has gained traction in APAC but needs to expand its media exposure and community awareness to a larger audience.
   - Odaily aims to help Polkadot achieve this goal by designing a comprehensive media and community outreach plan.

5. **Solutions and Timeline:**
   - **2025 Plan:**
     - Publicize official Polkadot events and aligned community partners in APAC.
     - Promote 5 projects emerging from Polkadot boot camps, Substrate Hackathons, and other initiatives.
     - Publicize Polkadot's ecosystem development strategy in APAC.
   - **Timeline:** The marketing plan will follow the schedule of upcoming events.

6. **Detailed Delivery Plan and Budget:**
   - **Service Items:**
     - Chinese content creation, flash news release, event PR articles, article synchronization, project-related integrations, AMA & community building, article distribution, flash news distribution, community distribution, project article release, Odaily Twitter Space, online & offline events, column update, and other media resources.
   - **Budget Allocation:**
     - Total budget: $80,000 (20,000 DOTs)

7. **Notes:**
   - The content must comply with media policies; the media reserves the right to refuse unsuitable content.
   - If certain services cannot be delivered, they will be replaced with similar value services.
   - Service period: Full year of 2025 till January 2026.
   - Team: PR adviser, Media Adviser, and Operation Specialist.

8. **Media Exposure:**
   - Project press release distribution to 10+ blockchain and internet media.
   - In-depth article distribution to 10+ blockchain and internet media.

9. **Treasury Support:**
   - Requested amount: 20,000 DOTs (equivalent to $80,000)
   - Payment terms: Advance payment.
   - Credits for articles will be reserved in Odaily's account for use by Polkadot's local team anytime in 2025 till January 2026.

**Contact Information:**
- Contact Person: Connie Ji
- Email: connie@odaily.email
- Payment: Advance payment required.

Polkadot marketing proposal in Chinese speaking areas

- **Parachain Runtime Builder (PRB)**: A new tool proposed by MVP Workshop to simplify parachain development in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- **Objective**: Upgrade the Substrate Starter Kit, previously developed by MVP Workshop, into a more user-friendly platform.
- **Proposal Link**: The detailed proposal can be viewed [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g9BQeLL3Ab0gAjRLSC5arfEirC5M9rQgpl6Zh4TEAAI/edit?usp=sharing).
- **Contact Information**: For feedback or questions, contact Nikola Mandić, Business Development Lead at MVP Workshop.
  - Telegram: @mandaw3b
  - Email: [nikola.mandic@mvpworkshop.co](mailto:nikola.mandic@mvpworkshop.co)
  - Element: @mandaweb3:matrix.org

WHO: MVP Workshop

WHAT: Proposal for Parachain Runtime Builder (PRB), a tool to simplify creation and deployment of customized parachains in the Polkadot ecosystem by upgrading and modernizing the Substrate Starter Kit.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Parachain Runtime Builder - Treasury

Marketing Bounty Flex [#41] - VOTE NAY

Approval of curators for Bounty 38 (Games bounty)

Approval of curators for Bounty 39 (BD bounty)

### Summary of Polkadot's Participation in LIFT Learning

1. **Objective**: Polkadot aims to develop interoperability and bridging solutions for the Central Bank of Brazil through the LIFT Learning program.

2. **Partners**: The program involves Fenasbac, UFRJ (Federal University of Rio de Janeiro), and COPPETEC.

3. **Timeline**: The project will run for 12 months.

4. **Funding**: An allocation of 84,000 USD was requested, with a surplus of ~20k USD returned to the Polkadot Treasury.

5. **Representatives**: Luis Dal Porto and Arthur Gontijo will represent Polkadot in meetings and conferences.

6. **Benefits**: Short-term benefits include attracting developers and media attention, while long-term benefits include potential integration with the Brazilian CBDC.

7. **Payments**: The total amount covers sponsorship costs, taxes, risk, and representatives' expenses.

Polkadot sponsorship for LIFT Learning - A Fenasbac + Central Bank of Brazil initiative

### Proposal Summary: Decentralized Business Development for Polkadot

- **Proponent:** 13zTcqasJT4DnDgNjmsceACcuSjt4q2geEjtMprnGXCnuuh1
- **Author:** Cim Topal, CEO of Missing-Link.io
- **Date:** February 16, 2024
- **Requested Funds:** 50,000 DOT (approximately $365,000 USD)
- **Objective:** Enhance Polkadot's business development by recruiting 5 top-tier executives.
- **Current Issue:** Polkadot's BD efforts lack effective strategies, limiting adoption and visibility.
- **Proposed Solution:** Missing Link will source, screen, and place 5 experienced BD executives.
- **Milestones:** One-time payment of $365,000 USD upon successful placement of 5 executives.

Missing-Link.io proposes to source, screen, select, and place 5 experienced web3 business development executives for Polkadot's Decentralized Futures program. They request 50,000 DOT, equal to 365,000 USD per 7-Day SubScan EMA. The proposal aims to attract top talent to bolster Polkadot's ecosystem and establish long-term partnerships and enterprise adoption. The funds from the treasury will cover the service of sourcing, interviewing, strategizing, and placing the executives.

[Medium Spender] Referendum #506

- **Project**: EasyA's "180 Days of Polkadot" campaign aims to educate developers on Polkadot and its ecosystem.
- **Success**: The campaign builds on the success of the 2023 "60 Days of Polkadot" initiative, which brought 40,000 new developers into the Polkadot community.
- **Support**: The campaign is supported by various Polkadot parachains and ecosystem projects.
- **Events**: The campaign includes two in-person hackathons at Harvard University and London, as well as virtual educational challenges.
- **Timeline**: The campaign runs from February to July 2024.
- **Funding**: The requested allocation is $370,000, which includes prizes for hackathon winners.
- **Goals**: The campaign targets 48,000 developers starting the crash course, 40,000 completing it, and 100 new projects from the hackathons.
- **Community**: The proposal was developed based on feedback from the Polkadot community.

EasyA proposes a 6-month Polkadot educational campaign in the EasyA app, two in-person hackathons at Harvard University and London, and crash courses for Polkadot. The proposal is supported by 13 Polkadot parachains and ecosystem projects. The requested allocation is USD $370,000, and the target timeline is from February to July 2024. The target metrics include 48,000 developers starting the crash course, 40,000 developers completing it, 500 in-person hackathon attendees, 8 participating Polkadot parachains/projects, 100 hackathon projects, and 10M+ social media impressions.

Milestone 1: EasyA x Polkadot Developer Growth via In-Person Hackathons and Crash Courses (#180DaysOfPolkadot)

- Zeitgeist proposes integrating combinatorial prediction markets into Polkadot's governance.
- The goal is to make governance more participatory and data-driven.
- The proposal was developed through collaboration between Zeitgeist and key ecosystem contributors.
- It aims to improve decision-making processes in Polkadot.
- The team values community feedback and invites everyone to review the proposal.
- The proposal can be viewed [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OgRFpl1HJdTI3JndmQkjfI4A67dxpGiUaG8zlihZixs/edit#heading=h.v6is2ta0txr1).
- Thank you for participation and support.
- David Perry, COO of Zeitgeist, shared the announcement.

WHO: Zeitgeist team and key contributors from the ecosystem. 

WHAT: Proposal to integrate combinatorial prediction markets into Polkadot's governance to improve decision-making processes. 

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Treasury Proposal: Futarchy, a New Signal Generating Tech for Polkadot Governance

### Unified Wallet and Dapp Interaction - Beacon

- **Problem**: Web3 apps have a poor user experience compared to Web2 apps, especially when connecting wallets to decentralized apps (dapps).
- **Challenge**: In the Polkadot ecosystem, wallet and dapp interactions vary, making it hard for users to connect to different applications.
- **Solution**: Create a unified wallet interaction system that works across different types of wallets and environments.
- **Features**:
  - Users can connect their wallets (browser, mobile, desktop, web, hardware) easily.
  - A single interface for all Polkadot ecosystem environments (Polkadot SDK, EVM, WASM).
  - Developers use a Typescript SDK for easy integration.
  - SDK supports multiple communication methods (Browser Extension, Beacon p2p, WalletConnect).
- **Goal**: Improve user experience and make wallet connections consistent across all dapps in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- **Feedback**: Developers and users are encouraged to provide feedback on the proposal.

**WHO:** Polkadot-related projects. 

**WHAT:** Create a unified wallet and dapp interaction called Beacon that provides a familiar user experience for users and developers. 

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

**DETAILS:** Users can connect to applications with their favorite wallets, the user interface is unified for all environments supported in the Polkadot ecosystem, and developers have one Typescript SDK that they can easily integrate into their dapps. The SDK is compatible with multiple transport layers.

Unified Wallet And Dapp Interaction

- Steve, a content creator and Social Media Manager at Swissborg, is proposing a one-month awareness campaign for Polkadot.
- The campaign aims to increase awareness and user base for Polkadot among Swissborg's 750,000 users.
- Swissborg plans to use 12,500 to 15,000 DOT as rewards for users who buy and hold Polkadot during the campaign.
- The campaign includes a contest where users can win DOT by holding a minimum of $200 worth of Polkadot for 30 days.
- Swissborg's goal is to grow the Polkadot holder base by 3-4 times and eventually have 15-20% of their app users holding Polkadot.
- Swissborg is a crypto wealth management platform operating in 115 countries with over 750,000 KYC'd users and $800M in assets under management.
- The platform supports 45 cryptocurrencies and 16 fiat currencies, making it a comprehensive tool for crypto management.

Swissborg proposes a one-month awareness campaign for Polkadot, using 12,500-15,000 DOT as rewards to incentivize users who buy and hold DOT on their exchange. They aim to increase their holder base to 3-4x the current number and grow their app user base. Swissborg is a crypto wealth management platform with over 750k KYC'd app users holding +$800M in AUM.

Swissborg Proposal - A One Month Polkadot Awareness Campaign 

### Dot Amplify Mission Statement
- **Objective**: Increase awareness and consideration of the Polkadot blockchain ecosystem and the DOT token among global crypto investors.
- **Market Opportunity**: Tap into the growing cryptocurrency market by targeting both retail and institutional investors.
- **Team**: Experienced digital marketing professionals with a track record of successful campaigns.
- **Problem Statement**: Lack of awareness and understanding among wider crypto investors hinders Polkadot's growth.
- **Strategy**:
  - **Digital Advertising**: Targeted online campaigns on popular platforms.
  - **Content Marketing**: High-quality content to educate investors.
  - **Influencer Partnerships**: Collaborations with influential figures in the crypto space.
  - **Social Media Marketing**: Active presence on major platforms to engage with the community.
  - **Email Marketing**: Regular newsletters highlighting updates and investment opportunities.
  - **Analytics and Optimization**: Continuous monitoring and data-driven optimizations.
- **6-Month Plan**:
  - **Month 1-2**: Establish campaigns, develop content, initiate influencer partnerships, and set up social media profiles.
  - **Month 3-4**: Fine-tune campaigns, expand content formats, deepen influencer partnerships, and launch targeted social media campaigns.
  - **Month 5-6**: Implement retargeting, publish in-depth content, explore long-term influencer partnerships, and leverage user-generated content.

Dot Amplify

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Referenda Medium Spender

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Origin for signaling that the network wishes for some change

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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.

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

[33] Origin: MediumSpender