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

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- A proposal was made to request money for a game using Polkadot technology.
- The goal is to make it easier for people to play games across different blockchains.
- The proposal includes the creation of a toolkit to help game developers integrate with Polkadot.
- Many current games are hard to access and costly, making it tough for new players.
- The Great Escape game aims to fix this by being easy and free to play.
- The game will work without needing a special wallet and allows players to join from any blockchain.
- The project has already completed several important steps, like building the game and creating fun experiences.
- They plan to host a tournament for different game teams to collaborate and grow the gaming community on Polkadot.

Rejected

The Great Escape proposes to retroactively fund a Polkadot-based GameFi application and deliver an open-source Jungle EVM/XCM Toolkit to promote the adoption of XCM for gaming purposes. They request 21,969 DOT, equivalent to $158,507, and aim to simplify the gaming experience to attract new users by lowering entry barriers to Web3 gaming. The proposal includes six milestones, with five already delivered and one to be delivered, which is an inter-Parachain tournament to initiate a Polkadot GameFi revolution.

Promoting the adoption of Polkadot through Gaming - The Great Escape

- Polkadot Decoded is a big yearly conference focused on Polkadot.
- The 2023 event took place on June 28th and 29th in Copenhagen, Denmark.
- This year, it was a hybrid event, meaning people could join online or in-person.
- They also had smaller events in different regions like the USA, Europe, LatAm, and China in July.
- The conference included presentations, panels, workshops, and fun chats.
- It was designed for many people, including business leaders, developers, and Polkadot fans.
- The event had a budget limit of about $150,000 for applications, and costs were supported by the Web 3.0 Technologies Foundation.

Executed

WHO: Polkadot Decoded conference organizers
WHAT: Held a hybrid event in Copenhagen with satellite events globally, featuring presentations, panels, workshops, demos, fireside and barcamp chats for a broad audience and decision makers
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Last tranche request for costs around USD150,000, backstopped by Web 3.0 Technologies Foundation. More information in the post-event report.

Polkadot Decoded 2023, final tranche (June, Copenhagen, DK)

- Three groups (Lunar Strategy, Flight3, RZLT) want money to help launch a new memecoin called $DED.
- They ask for 91,557 DOT, which is about $770,000, to start a 75-day marketing campaign.
- The campaign will have three phases: building excitement before the launch, launching the coin, and keeping interest after the launch.
- Influencers will help spread the word through articles, videos, and memes.
- The goal is to show how fun and diverse the Polkadot ecosystem can be.
- Each month, the team will share reports on how well the campaign is doing.
- They believe this memecoin trend can help attract new users to Polkadot.

WHO: Lunar Strategy, Flight3 & RZLT.

WHAT: Launch a new memecoin with a 75-day marketing strategy divided into three phases to enhance grassroots engagement and introduce the broader crypto community to $DED.

PRICE: 91,557 DOT based on EMA7 8.41 USD.

TIMEFRAME: 75 days.

RESOURCES: Lunar Strategy, Flight3 & RZLT will be responsible for executing the marketing campaign.

Community Memecoin launch marketing campaign

- Ivan Liljeqvist, also known as "Ivan on Tech," is a popular educator and blockchain developer.
- He has a large following on YouTube, with over 508,000 subscribers, where he teaches about blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
- Ivan is the founder of Moralis.io and has been making videos for six years, which is a long time in the crypto world.
- His team includes Strindbergman and Phil, who help collect news about Polkadot and its ecosystem.
- They plan to create quality content and report unbiased news about Polkadot, sharing it with the community.
- The team wants to collaborate with community members and invite guests for interviews.
- They are dedicated to providing serious information in a fun and engaging way.

Ivan on Tech proposes to provide continuous unbiased reporting on Polkadot news, interactions with Twitter threads, a deep dive video on Polkadot, and curator fees for 4 Polkadot community curators. The proposal will be funded for a year with 4000 Polkadot. The team plans to work with the Polkadot community and Parity to collect news items and ecosystem events. The proposal aims to promote the Polkadot ecosystem and provide value to the larger blockchain community.

Continuous Coverage on Ivan on Tech for a FULL YEAR

BLOX Media Group is a company that helps promote and educate people about Web3 and blockchain, especially focusing on Polkadot. Here are some key points about their media package:  

- They work with popular content creators like Chico Crypto and Discover Crypto to make videos about Polkadot.
- The package includes tutorials on wallets like Nova Wallet and Talisman Wallet.
- Videos explain different blockchain networks and protocols related to Polkadot, such as Moonbeam and Moonsama.
- Content creators will share videos and livestreams to engage audiences and increase knowledge about Polkadot.
- The total cost for this promotional package is approximately $410,000 worth of DOT.

This initiative aims to enhance awareness and interest in the Polkadot ecosystem.

BLOX Media Group proposes a comprehensive marketing package for Polkadot, featuring content creators such as Chico Crypto, Discover Crypto, Crypto Crow, Mason Versluis, Sin City Crypto, and Maria Andersen. The package includes a total of 38 videos, livestream mentions, and social media content, with a total cost of 55,858.31 DOT or approximately $410,000.

BLOX MEDIA GROUP - Media Package

- The proposal aims to get funding to improve NFT features and help new users on Polkadot's Asset Hub.
- There are currently challenges that limit NFT activities, making it hard for creators and businesses.
- KodaDot will add advanced NFT tools to make it easier for everyone to create and manage NFTs.
- Eight specific tasks will be completed to ensure the project progresses well.
- The total budget for the project is $530,000 for around 21,000 hours of work.
- This project will help Polkadot become a central place for NFT activities, making it easier for users.
- Success will be measured by how many campaigns are launched on the platform.

KodaDot proposes to expand native NFT capabilities and newcomer onboarding within Polkadot's Asset Hub for $530k. The project aims to address gaps in limited minting, metadata modularity, interoperability, and documentation to establish Asset Hub as the preferred platform for NFT creation, management, and exchange across the Polkadot ecosystem. The project has eight milestones, with the first seven completed, and the remaining funds allocated for bug fixes, optimizations, and customer support over six months.

Infrastructure funding for Polkadot Asset Hub #2 -  Components

- Unchained is a crypto news outlet led by Laura Shin, who is a well-known journalist in the cryptocurrency field.
- The platform is independent, meaning it doesn’t take outside funding and offers unbiased information.
- Unchained has a tech-savvy audience with many young people and those working in tech.
- The Unchained Podcast has over 25 million downloads and releases episodes twice a week.
- The podcast includes sponsorship opportunities, with specific ad placements during episodes.
- Unchained also publishes one sponsored article each quarter, which will be shared on their social media.
- Laura Shin has a strong presence on social media, with many followers on platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn.

Unchained (by Laura Shin) X Polkadot - Sponsorship Proposal 

- David Dall'Aglio is the founder of eVox, a media agency in Milan.
- eVox manages content creators and has worked with big brands like Samsung, Amazon, and Netflix.
- They believe Polkadot will play a big role in the future of the internet (Web 3.0).
- Their campaign is focused on YouTube to share Polkadot's strengths.
- Eight content creators will help promote Polkadot, reaching a total audience of over 2 million people.
- Topics for the campaign include staking, Polkadot's future features, and understanding DOT's purpose.
- They are excited about their project and welcome questions from the Polkadot community.

WHO: David Dall'Aglio, founder of eVox
WHAT: Launch a YouTube campaign to promote Polkadot's strengths and innovations to a broader audience.
PRICE: 20.632 DOT ($144.014 based on DOT/USD rate of $6.98 EMA7)
DELIVERABLES: 8 content creators with a userbase of 2M+ will cover topics such as staking, Polkadot 2.0, asynchronous backing, coretime, DOT, and more.

Ignite Polkadot | Campaign #1

- Polkassembly is important for Polkadot and Kusama governance, helping people discuss proposals and vote on them.
- The Polkadot Technical Fellowship needs its own space on Polkassembly for better discussions about its development and governance.
- This new platform will make the Fellowship’s work more visible and easy to understand within the Polkadot community.
- It helps ensure that fellows are recognized for their contributions and can receive proper rewards.
- The platform will also educate the community about complex decisions, promoting better engagement.
- The team followed guidelines from Dr. Gavin Wood to create a useful and engaging environment.
- Funds are being requested from the Polkadot Treasury for the development of this platform.

WHO: Polkassembly team

WHAT: Requesting funds retroactively for the development of Fellowship product V1, a specialized platform for the Polkadot Technical Fellowship on Polkassembly, enhancing decision-making, transparency, and community involvement in Polkadot's governance ecosystem.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Details of the proposal, budget, tasks, and milestones can be found in the document linked in the proposal.

 Proposal for retroactive funding of Fellowship product development.

- Subsquid Labs is working on keeping the Subsquid Archives and Giant Squid API up and running.
- They want to get 45,234.77 DOT (around $298,549.46) to help with costs.
- The Archives help people find and use data from the Polkadot and Kusama blockchains.
- They support many projects like Polkassembly and Subsocial by providing fast access to data.
- Giant Squid is a tool that helps explore data and is used by wallets and explorers.
- In Q3 2023, they served over 1.46 billion data queries and are growing in popularity.
- They have made improvements to their systems, allowing for quicker responses and better data handling.

WHO: Subsquid Lab Official
WHAT: Requesting 45234.77 DOT ($298,549.46) for ongoing development and maintenance costs for public Subsquid Archives and the Giant Squid API for Polkadot, Kusama, and their Parachains.
TIMEFRAME: Not specified.

Subsquid - Public data indexing Infrastructure for Polkadot and Kusama (Q3 2023)

- The Polkadot community is excited to share results from their #60DaysOfPolkadot Developer Crash Course and Hackathons series.
- They have completed the final milestone, teaching over 43,000 developers about Polkadot through the EasyA app.
- The hackathons in Harvard and London attracted many talented developers, leading to successful project creations.
- Winning teams from these hackathons received grants and are now building new projects in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- The initiative has exceeded goals, with lots of social media engagement and developer participation.
- They plan to continue supporting developers and are already organizing for 2024.
- The total prize money requested for the hackathon winners is $65,000.

Milestone 4 Report: Polkadot x EasyA Hackathons at Harvard and in London (#60DaysOfPolkadot)

Kalatori is a project designed to help eCommerce store owners accept payments with cryptocurrency directly, without relying on third parties. Here are some key points:

- The project aims to create free, open-source plugins for popular eCommerce platforms.
- It will allow shop owners to receive tokens safely for their products and services.
- There are different milestones for the project, including integrating with eCommerce stores and improving payment processing.
- The total cost of the project is estimated to be around €280,350 and will take about 18 weeks.
- The team believes they can deliver this project successfully based on their past experiences and community feedback.
- They plan to maintain the code and continue developing it after the initial funding finishes.
- The main focus is on enabling shops to handle their own payments securely and independently.

WHO: Alzymologist Oy

WHAT: Develop and deliver free, open-source plugins for major eCommerce engines to allow shop owners to receive both AssetHub-powered and "chain-native" tokens in exchange for goods/services sold, without intermediaries. 

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: €280,350, 18 weeks, divided into four milestones. Milestone 1: 2 weeks, €23,950. Milestone 2: 6 weeks, €92,400. Milestone 3: 6 weeks, €106,950. Milestone 4: 4 weeks, €57,050.

Kalatori — non-custodial Polkadot/AssetHub payment gateway for eCommerce

WagMedia is a project that started in December 2021 to help share information about Dotsama by encouraging people to create and share content in many languages. Here are some key points:

- WagMedia supports creators by providing rewards for their content, helping them share ideas about Polkadot.
- From January to July 2023, 69 creators made 496 original pieces of content.
- They focus on diverse opinions, so they include more voices instead of just a few popular ones.
- The team consists of several leaders who manage the content, finances, and newsletters for the project.
- WagMedia also supports content in 18 different languages, making it accessible to more people.
- Creators can improve their skills and earn more by getting feedback and moving up levels of achievement.
- They encourage teamwork through peer reviews, making it easier for new creators to grow.

WHO: WagMedia Multisig
WHAT: Decentralize the story of Dotsama by incentivizing stakeholders to curate, share, create, and promote content of all languages in an open and transparent manner.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Requested Dot: 26058 ($180320) at $6.92 based on 7 days EMA. Full details in the proposal.

WagMedia - Collective Content Creation for 26 Weeks

- A new project will provide funding for System Parachain Collators on Polkadot.
- This project is similar to a previous one on Kusama.
- It will support three areas: Asset-Hub, Bridge-Hub, and Collectives.
- The goal is to encourage good performance and prevent any unfair blocking of actions.
- Funding will help cover costs and give rewards for good work.
- The project will last for six months starting from January 1, 2024.
- The total funding needed is 15,882.78 DOT (Polkadot currency).
- Feedback and ideas from the community are welcomed to improve the project.

WHO: System Parachain Collators on Polkadot

WHAT: Requesting funding for infrastructure costs and staking rewards for three Polkadot System Parachains (AssetHub, BridgeHub, and Collectives) to incentivize efficient performance, minimize censorship, and ensure ongoing activity.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Funding request of 15,882.78 DOT for a 6-month runway starting on January 1, 2024.

Funding of Polkadot System Parachain Collators

- Bagpipes is a project that helps people easily create cross-chain applications without needing to code.
- It uses a drag-and-drop system similar to tools like Zapier, making it simple for anyone to build apps on the Polkadot ecosystem.
- This project will take about 6 to 8 months to complete and has 4 main goals (milestones).
- The total funding requested is $151,500, which will be used for developing key features.
- Bagpipes aims to make web3 more accessible to creative individuals, allowing them to automate tasks and build tools quickly.
- The team behind Bagpipes includes Ramsey Ajram and Filip Kalebo, both experienced in blockchain technology.
- The project values open-source code, ensuring that users have control and can easily interact with blockchain networks.
- For updates and resources, users can visit the Bagpipes website and its public documentation.

Bagpipes - Powerful No-code Cross-Chain XCM Dapp and Workflow Builder for the Polkadot Ecosystem 🪄

Magnet is a project that aims to make using DOT (a cryptocurrency) easier for everyone by creating a smart contract platform. Here are some key points:

- Magnet uses DOT as a fee for transactions, making it more useful and increasing demand for DOT.
- Polkadot has improved its technology and is popular in the blockchain community for using smart contracts.
- A new model called PAYG Parachain allows flexible usage of DOT, making it cheaper and simpler to connect to the network.
- Milestone 1 of Magnet has been completed, and many features work independently on Parathread.
- Features include the ability to transfer DOT, manage assets, and automate costs for using the platform.
- Magnet is also working on a user-friendly web app to help users interact with the platform easily. 
- For more information, you can visit the Magnet website or their GitHub page.

Magnet proposes a smart contract platform based on the on-demand coretime model, utilizing DOT as the gas fee. They aim to cater to long-tail users in the smart contract market, increasing demand for DOT. Milestone 1 has been completed, and they are seeking funding for Milestone 2, totaling US$178,000.00.

Magnet Milestone 2 Proposal: Polkadot’s Smart Contract Docking Station using DOT as Gas Based on On-demand Coretime Model

- Quinence has launched a new course on the Polkadot SDK for developers.
- The course focuses on Substrate, Polkadot, and Cumulus and includes both theory and practice.
- There are not many good resources available to learn about these topics.
- Current materials can be outdated or not beginner-friendly.
- The Polkadot Blockchain Academy is limited and doesn't help everyone.
- Quinence's course aims to help learners from basic to advanced levels.
- It is suitable for newcomers, developers, and tech teams.

Quinence proposes a comprehensive course on the Polkadot SDK, addressing the lack of up-to-date educational materials. The course will be hosted on their Modern Fullstack platform, suitable for various learning stages, and will combine theoretical knowledge with practical application. The course is intended for a broad audience and aims to progress learners from basic to advanced levels. The full proposal can be found at https://proposals.modernfullstack.com/polkadot.

Treasury Proposal: An expansive course on Substrate and Polkadot

- The Polkadot Unity SDK proposal aims to help grow gaming on the Polkadot network.
- The project involves over 20 team members from different companies like Ajuna, Astar, and Parity Technologies.
- Requesting $275,000 for business development, marketing, and education related to the SDK.
- The funding will help promote the SDK on platforms like the Unity Asset Store and through gaming events.
- Teams will create tutorials and educational content to help new developers use the SDK.
- There will be a curator team to manage the budget and keep the community informed.
- Community feedback is encouraged to support the proposal and its goals.

Ajuna Network proposes to allocate $275,000 for business development, marketing initiatives, and tooling for the Polkadot Unity SDK. The goal is to position the SDK as an ecosystem-wide solution that fosters collaboration and interoperability among diverse projects, particularly in the gaming industry. The funding will cover event participation, educational materials, and the designation of a dedicated Caretaker and Polkadot Unity SDK Advocate. The Curator team will oversee the budget, and the community is encouraged to provide feedback and propose modifications.

 Polkadot Unity SDK proposal to become a Verified Solution (Part 2)

- Lunar Strategy wants to help the Polkadot community share important news on Twitter.
- They plan to work with over 50 popular influencers to share and promote Polkadot posts.
- The goal is to get many people talking about Polkadot and reach over 800,000 views on important messages.
- Their team has experience working with many crypto projects since 2019.
- The campaign will last 30 days and will focus on spreading news and updates to raise awareness.
- They will provide guidelines and strategies for the influencers to use.
- The total cost for this campaign is $72,000, which will go toward paying influencers and media.

Lunar Strategy proposes to collaborate with 50+ leading KOLs to amplify relevant news and posts from the Polkadot ecosystem on Twitter, aiming to generate organic conversations. The campaign will run for 30 days, and the requested DOT is 11,059 (72,000 USD). The estimated high impact reach is around 800,000+ impressions for valuable posts. The budget breakdown includes $50,000 for KOLs, $10,000 for tier one media publishing, and $12,000 for Lunar agency fees.

Amplification of important ecosystem posts on X

- The Polkadot Staking Dashboard is a project managed by Ross Bulat for 18 months.
- It helps make Polkadot easier and more fun for everyone to use, especially those who are not very technical.
- The dashboard has had over 1.2 million visits in the last year and offers features for both solo and pooled staking.
- The proposal aims to keep improving the dashboard and its features for the next six months.
- Key focuses include maintaining the product, adding new features, and improving testing.
- The dashboard will continue to be available at its current website and will remain under Parity Technologies.

OpenGov will fund Polkadot Staking Dashboard maintenance and growth for 6 months, from February to July 2024. The proposal aims to transition the project into a separate entity, external from Parity Technologies, and continue the maintenance and growth of the staking dashboard and surrounding UX products. The focus will be on general maintenance, new features, onboarding dashboard components to Polkadot Cloud, exploring next-generation API support, improved testing, and project management and mentorship. The full proposal can be found in the provided link.

Polkadot Staking Dashboard: Maintenance and Growth of Polkadot UX Proposal

- Riya Sen proposed a plan to use influencer marketing to help Polkadot, a cryptocurrency.
- The campaign will last 3 months and needs $351,000 (or 48,750 DOT) from Polkadot's funds.
- Most of the budget (80%) will be for paying the influencers, while 10% will go towards creating content and another 10% for managing the campaign.
- The goal is to raise awareness about Polkadot and educate people about its features.
- The plan includes weekly reports showing how successful the campaign is.
- This strategy aims to grow the Polkadot community and create positive feelings about it.
- Riya believes this campaign will make Polkadot more popular and help it stand out in the blockchain world.

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Influencer Marketing Campaign for Polkadot Community Engagement

- The Polkadot Developers Conference is for people making new technologies with Polkadot, including apps and blockchains.
- In 2024, the conference will be in Bangkok, Thailand, and is planned for March.
- The goal is to help new developers learn about Polkadot and connect with others.
- This year, half of the attendees will be new developers who are not yet part of the Polkadot community.
- They will sell tickets to help fund the event, and a part of the costs will be covered by money from the Polkadot Treasury.
- The first milestone funding request is for 99,950 DOTs to help pay for the event.
- The conference wants to attract more builders to grow their community.

WHO: Decentered Studio, supported by the Web3 Foundation and Polkadot ecosystem teams. 

WHAT: Requesting funding for the regional edition of sub0, a conference for developers building on the Polkadot tech stack, to take place in Bangkok in March 2024. 

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Requesting 99,950 DOTs for Milestone 1, covering approximately 85% of the budget. Second Milestone will be post-event. Ticket revenue will contribute to 8-10% of the required budget.

sub0 Asia 2024 - pre-funding request

- A group of companies made a proposal to improve RPC services for Polkadot and Kusama.
- RPC services are important for apps like Polkadot.JS and wallets to work well.
- The proposal wants to make these services high-quality, cheap, and decentralized.
- The total budget for this plan is $400,000, shared between Polkadot and Kusama.
- RPC providers can submit bids based on costs or specific service levels.
- A monitoring system will check the performance of these services regularly.
- The proposal aims to ensure transparency and community involvement in the process.

**A joint-proposal** by BlockOps, Dwellir, LuckyFriday, OnFinality, RadiumBlock, RockX, and Stakeworld outlines a procurement strategy for public RPC services in Polkadot and Kusama ecosystems. The proposed budget is $400,000, split between Polkadot and Kusama treasuries, providing a 12-month runway for assessment. RPC providers will be evaluated based on predefined standards, and the selected providers will be paid monthly in arrears based on the EMA7 day average price of DOT/KSM.

Bounty Proposal for Public RPCs for Relay and System Chains

Lark Davis, a well-known content creator, has a proposal to create exciting content about Polkadot. Here are the main points:

- Lark has a large following on social media, with over 1.1 million on Twitter and 484 thousand on YouTube.
- He is asking for 21,000 DOT (the currency for Polkadot) to create content over six months.
- The plan includes 24 tweets with updates about Polkadot and 6 longer threads discussing its technology.
- Lark will share 12 promotional videos during his livestreams and create 6 short videos plus 2 full-length videos.
- All posts will thank Polkadot for their support.
- The funding will help with research and promotion.
- The goal is to educate more people about Polkadot and build a strong community around it.
- Lark believes his project will help Polkadot grow and become more recognized in the blockchain world.

WHO: Lark Davis, a content creator with a following of over 1.1 million on Twitter and 484 thousand subscribers on YouTube channel.

WHAT: Requesting funding of 21000 DOT for a six-month period to create and disseminate engaging, informative content about Polkadot on social channels.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: 21000 DOT for a six-month period, starting from January 1st to June 17th, comprising of 24 Tweets, 6 Twitter Threads, 12 Promotional segments, 6 Shorts videos, and 2 Full-length videos. The funding will enable in-depth research and strategic promotion to enhance awareness, community building, and brand positioning.

Lark Davis - Proposal for Funding Polkadot Content Creation

- CriptoMedia is a Spanish blockchain agency that works with influencers.
- They want to help promote Polkadot on social media.
- Their goal is to attract more investors and users to Polkadot.
- They plan to work with two YouTube influencers, Healthy Pockets and Salvilla.
- They are requesting a budget of 16,981 DOT (about 99,100 USD).
- CriptoMedia promises that the content will be delivered on time and will be of high quality.
- Any leftover money will go back to the treasury.

WHO: CriptoMedia, a Spanish blockchain agency specialized in Spanish-speaking influencers.

WHAT: To create content on social networks through two influencers, Healthy Pockets and Salvilla, to attract investors and new users to the Polkadot ecosystem.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: 16,981 DOT (99,100 USD) budget. No specific timeframe mentioned. Two influencers will be used.

Funding for 6 months of Polkadot brand promotion

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