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

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BlockOps Network helps developers easily build on Polkadot. Here are the main points:

- They provide tools for developers to set up and deploy Parachains quickly.
- BlockOps offers a one-click deployment service to make starting projects easier.
- Their service includes high-performance servers, reducing costs for teams.
- They have launched features like a dedicated node service and a beta for an API.
- BlockOps is expanding its services to different locations in Africa for faster development.
- The goal is to support the Web3 ecosystem and improve the building process for blockchain applications.

Rejected

BlockOps Network seeks funding to build MVP for One Click Parachain Deployment, Setup Beefy Bare Metal Nodes for on-demand, pay-as-you-go service for Parachain Network Deployment. They aim to reduce DevOps costs for teams by enabling shared server usage on their high-performance nodes. Their proposal includes the introduction of a one-click setup feature for bootstrapping parachains and a build-as-a-service platform for Substrate developers. They aim to enhance the efficiency and reliability of the development process within the Polkadot ecosystem.

Blockops Network - Grant Proposal for the development of One-Click Parachain Deployment

- Smoldot is a special version of the Polkadot client that uses less computer power and resources.
- It can be added to web pages to help users connect directly to the Polkadot network.
- Smoldot is important for making a decentralized blockchain.
- It has been developed since December 2019 and received funding since February 2023.
- Smoldot is ready for real use and is not just a prototype.
- A new plan for further development and milestones is being proposed. 
- You can find more information about smoldot and its development on specific links provided.

Executed

WHO: Smoldot development team
WHAT: Continuation of financing for the development of smoldot, an alternative implementation of the Polkadot client focused on using as little CPU, memory, and bandwidth as possible.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Details of the proposal can be found in the provided link, proposing new milestones for the upcoming quarter year.

Smoldot development financing Q3/2023

canceling

### Finsig SDK Proposal Summary

- **Objective**: Develop a Software Development Kit (SDK) to make it easier for iPhone developers to build apps for Polkadot.
- **Problem**: Current Polkadot developers mainly focus on wallets, making it hard for new developers to start building.
- **Solution**: Create a comprehensive SDK that simplifies app development for Apple devices.
- **Features**: Includes tools for RPC and light client-based apps that meet App Store standards.
- **Team**: Finsig LLC, led by a solo developer with a background in enterprise IT and a successful track record on the App Store.
- **Funding**: Requesting 12,117 DOT (~$62,400 USD) for three months of full-time development.
- **Deliverables**: Open-source software, tailored documentation, a beta app, and a newsletter.
- **Timeline**: Expected to complete within six months of funding.

Finsig proposes to create a comprehensive SDK for the Apple device platform to lower the barrier to entry for new Polkadot iPhone app developers. They request 12,117 DOT (~$62,400 USD) for three months of full-time development and plan to complete the deliverables within six months of funding date.

Finsig SDK for Apple Products

- Polkadotters have successfully finished a project and launched a UI Kit.
- The UI Kit is ready for people to use and make changes to.
- It has been tested on two platforms called Westend and Rococo.
- You can check out the UI Kit on the provided links for live demos.
- There are instructions available if you need help testing it.
- The team is looking for feedback to make the UI Kit even better.
- Dragana is the product manager who will gather ideas for future improvements.

WHO: MVP Workshop

WHAT: Successfully completed the initiative and delivered the MVP for the UI Kit. The pallet has been deployed and tested on Westend and Rococo. They are looking for new opportunities for additional funding and committed to improving the palette based on feedback.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

UI & Front-end for Asset Conversion pallet (referenda68) - Project Status Update - Delivery Completed

- t3rn created a special tool called a light client for Ethereum 2.0, which works with Polkadot.
- This tool helps different blockchains (called parachains) to communicate easily.
- The light client is available through a simple API for developers to use.
- It makes using smart contracts easier and faster.
- t3rn's tool also lets users safely send and swap things between different blockchains.
- They need help to pay for auditing costs to ensure everything is safe before their product is available.

WHO: t3rn

WHAT: Developed a trustless Ethereum 2.0 light client as a Substrate Pallet for Polkadot ecosystem. Seeking support for auditing costs.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Security Audit of trustless Ethereum 2.0 Light Client, developed as a Substrate Pallet

Polkadot Wink Event

- Polkadot Wink is a virtual event that includes a conference and a hackathon.
- The goal is to support ink! developers, help them launch projects faster, and bring new businesses to Polkadot.
- The event will help companies in Ukraine understand and solve their business problems using blockchain technology.
- There will be workshops on technical support, finance, and marketing for existing ink! projects.
- The hackathon will include both online and offline activities.
- The investment is $147,000, aiming for returns including stronger companies and new developers in the Polkadot ecosystem.

727.ventures proposes Polkadot Wink Event, a virtual conference and hackathon to bootstrap ink! field and bring more business use cases and new developers to Polkadot. The event aims to empower existing ink! companies and involve Ukrainian middle/big enterprises in the Polkadot ecosystem. The proposal requires a moderate investment of $147k and aims to have 6-10 existing companies utilizing ink!, 5 Ukrainian big/middle enterprise companies, 1-2 new companies utilizing ink!/Substrate tech, and 20-30 new founders and developers actively engaged in the Polkadot ecosystem.

Treasury Proposal by 727.ventures: Polkadot Wink

Polkassembly is a platform for managing voting and governance in Polkadot and Kusama. Here are some important points:

- Polkassembly is improving its user experience to help with governance changes.
- They completed their first milestone in February, focusing on education and an easier user interface.
- The next milestone will make delegating votes simpler and more fun.
- Users will have personalized dashboards showing their voting activity and balances.
- New features will help users find and choose delegates for voting.
- Additional plans include creating easy-to-use proposal tools and enhancing the search experience.
- Security features like two-factor authentication will ensure user safety.

WHO: Polkassembly
WHAT: Build a user dashboard and delegation experience for agile governance on Polkadot and Kusama
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified. Detailed cost calculations and milestone 3 available in the proposal.

Treasury proposal for New Product Development & OpenGov Deployment

- Tribe is proposing to run a program called Polkadot Relayers in 2023.
- They are asking for $175,000 to help fund this program.
- The program helps people build apps (dApps) on Polkadot's parachains.
- They had a successful launch in 2022, helping many developers and entrepreneurs.
- This year, they want to support dedicated teams with mentorship and investment.
- The proposal includes a full budget and plans for different milestones.
- They aim to improve the program based on feedback from last year.

**WHO:** Tribe/AngelHack 13Ghf2T883ZobjngC1BAgR1BWvK2P7qP37gGxHDVFf3fjbmw

**WHAT:** Run Polkadot Relayers program in 2023, an early-stage incubator program for dApps on Polkadot’s parachains, in collaboration with 7 dedicated parachain teams.

**PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES:** Requesting USD$175,000 for the first milestone of a total treasury funding of USD$291,400 to cover operating expenses, virtual and in-person logistics costs, and travel grants.

Polkadot Relayers Incubator 2023

[Please reject] Erroneous Referendum Submission

- Notifi Network helps web3 builders communicate better with users.
- They want to get funds from the Polkadot grant program to support their services.
- 16 projects in the Polkadot ecosystem want Notifi's help for notifications.
- Notifi solves the problem of businesses not being able to contact users easily.
- Their platform allows web3 developers to send important alerts to users.
- They can create custom notifications for different needs like loans and voting.
- Improved communication can help keep users active and engaged.
- Notifi wants feedback from the Polkadot community about their proposal.

Notifi Network is seeking a grant from Polkadot to cover the cost of providing its cross-chain communication and messaging infrastructure to Polkadot relay chain and its core ecosystem parachains. The platform aims to bridge the communication gap between web3 projects and its communities by providing a highly customizable, white-labelled communication platform that can be embedded natively into web3 dApps. The grant proposal is supported by 16 parachains, wallets, and ecosystem partners. The proposal aims to solve the pain point of building notifications and alerts within web3 and drive user activation, engagement, and retention.

Notifi Vote RE: #1767 Notifi - Communication & Notification Tooling for Polkadot's Broader Ecosystem

- A proposal is made to get money for the 2023 Polkadot Summer Hackathon in China.
- OneBlock, a group that organizes hackathons, has done this before and wants to continue.
- They had four successful hackathons from 2021 to 2022.
- The hackathon helps teach and encourage people to use Substrate, a tool for developers.
- The aim is to turn students of Substrate courses into builders who create projects.
- OneBlock is excited about the positive feedback from developers.
- They want financial help to make the summer hackathon happen.

OneBlock proposes to organize the 2023 Polkadot Summer Hackathon in China, in collaboration with Parity Asia, to promote Substrate as an open-source framework for developers. They request financial support for operations and prizes. The proposal follows the success of previous hackathons in 2021-2022. No specific price, timeframe, or resources are mentioned in the summary.

OneBlock The 2023 Polkadot Summer Hackathon proposal

- The Polkadot community is asking for $72,180 to support activities from June 2022 to June 2024.
- They started the Czech & Slovak Polkadot community in 2020 to create more content about Polkadot.
- They have published almost 300 articles and organized events like meetups and conferences.
- Their activities have gained significant attention, with many followers and views on their platforms.
- They plan to continue creating content, develop a marketing strategy, and organize regular events.
- They will focus on governance by promoting referendums and participating in voting.
- They recently proposed similar funding for Kusama, which did not pass, prompting this new request for Polkadot.
- They are committed to engaging the community with meetups and campaigns.

Polkadotters are requesting $72,180 for content creation, event organization, and marketing activities for the Polkadot ecosystem from June 2022 to June 2024. They plan to deliver high-quality content, develop a marketing strategy, create monthly ecosystem recap videos, focus on governance, and organize bi-monthly Polkadot meetups in various cities. They also propose an onboarding campaign with rewards on Zealy for the Czech community and more Twitter spaces with various Polkadot projects.

Polkadotters – retroactive and future funding of community powered media for Polkadot & Kusama ecosystem in 2022-2024

- The RadiumBlock team helps provide important services for the Polkadot/Substrate community.
- They are asking for payment for the public RPC services from late 2022 and early 2023.
- The team has served millions of responses per day using their RPC nodes.
- They have updated their services by combining on-premises and cloud computing and adding more locations worldwide.
- They are reducing their costs to about $25,000 per quarter starting in Q2 2023.
- They continue to support other projects and are involved in the ecosystem as an infrastructure provider.

The RadiumBlock team seeks reimbursement for providing public RPC services for Polkadot networks in Q4 2022 and Q1 2023 at a reduced and fixed cost of ~$25k per quarter. They have expanded to 12 edge locations, including South America, Africa, and India, and have added service to common good chains, Westend and Collectives. They do not collect user data and have one of the highest performance RPC services in the Polkadot ecosystem.

RadiumBlock seeks reimbursement for Polkadot Endpoint Service (Q4 2022 and Q1 2023)

Encointer is working on community currencies to help people by creating a secure way to prove who they are. Here are some key points:

- They have tested a special method called Encointer LoCo with many users in places like the Leu community in Zurich.
- Encointer also has plans for new tools that will help with token launches and community events.
- One of their tools is called BeeDance, which lets people organize events easily while using Encointer's system.
- They believe everyone should have the right to prove who they are online without profit motives.
- Encointer's goals include expanding to new communities and making it easier for people to join.
- They are asking for funding to continue their work for the next few months.

Encointer proposes to be funded by the Polkadot treasury starting from September 2023, with a spend of 423,000 CHF for 4 months. Encointer aims to benefit Polkadot with new products, including a sybil-resistant faucet, a privacy-preserving proof-of-personhood certificate, and BeeDance, a protocol for community engagement at events. Encointer also emphasizes the common good of inclusivity in web3 and the importance of proof-of-personhood as a basic human right.

Encointer Treasury Proposal

- AngelHack wants to hold two hackathons in Europe and APAC in 2023 to help people understand Web3 better.
- They hope to connect more people in the Polkadot community and invite developers from different backgrounds.
- They recently held the Polkadot Hackathon Global Series in Europe and an event called dotSocial in Paris.
- The proposal includes a summary of these events and asks for $55,234.38 to pay for the next steps.
- This is part of their plan to keep people engaged with the community and make it easier for developers to join.

Tribe/AngelHack proposed to run two Polkadot Global Series hackathons in Europe and APAC regions for 2023. They are requesting USD$55,234.38 for their second payment milestone, in accordance with the milestones set out in their initial proposal. The proposal serves two objectives: providing a detailed recap of the recently concluded virtual Polkadot Hackathon Global Series: Europe Edition and providing a budget breakdown and metrics report.

Milestone 2: Polkadot Hackathon Global Series 2023: Europe Edition

- Graeme Fox is the CEO of Societal, a platform that helps manage online communities.
- Societal is asking for about $187,000 to develop tools for community operations on Polkadot.
- The Polkadot ecosystem lacks tools for management, so Societal wants to fill this gap.
- They plan to add features like governance and treasury management for these communities.
- Societal has made progress and is seeking funding to finish their product and welcome new users.
- They have attended various Polkadot events and received multiple grants to support their work.
- Societal aims to create a better experience for community management in the Polkadot ecosystem.

WHO: Societal, a parachain that provides community management services.

WHAT: Societal is requesting $187,342.47 USD / 38,249 DOT to complete the final features of their product, including token import, governance, and proposal features, along with the management UI to support them.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: The funding will be used to conduct final testing and start onboarding users. Societal has already completed most of the work required to be the homebase for decentralized communities in the Polkadot ecosystem.

Societal - A Homebase for Decentralized Communities

- OpenZeppelin did a security review of the ink! smart contract language and Substrate’s smart contracts.
- They found 11 issues in the code.
- The Parity team worked well with OpenZeppelin during the process.
- Some problems have already been fixed: 2 from ink! and 7 suggestions from cargo-contract implemented.
- The ink! team is working on fixing the rest of the issues.
- You can read the full report and proposal online.

OpenZeppelin proposes to support the ink! smart contract language & Substrate’s smart contracts pallet for the second time. 11 issues were identified and 7 suggestions have been implemented. The proposal does not mention the price, timeframe, or resources.

Proposal: ink! design security review by OpenZeppelin (treasury proposal 2/2)

- This is a proposal to get money back for Subscan's costs from July to December 2022.
- Subscan helps people see what's happening in the Polkadot network.
- It needs a lot of resources like servers and security to work well.
- The last proposal had a problem because of a recent system upgrade.
- They want to get back $190,244 to keep Subscan running smoothly.
- The amount of money needed will be based on the current exchange rate.
- They are asking for support and feedback from the Polkadot community.

WHO: Subscan team

WHAT: Propose reimbursement of operation and maintenance fee for Subscan from July to December 2022 from Polkadot treasury, totaling 190,244 USD.

TIMEFRAME: July to December 2022

RESOURCES: Polkadot treasury

Subscan | Infrastructure Costs of Subscan for Polkadot & Westend & Rococo & Statemint & Rockmine  Networks (from July to December 2022)

- A proposal is being made for a new app to help use Ledger wallets with Polkadot and Kusama.
- The app aims to make it easier for users to manage their assets across different networks.
- Currently, users have to deal with many different solutions, which can be complicated.
- The new app will reduce the need for updates whenever new networks are added.
- Several projects have shown interest in using this app, including Astar and Acala.
- A group has been formed to work with teams on this app’s development.
- The proposal seeks funding to help finish making the app.

WHO: Polkadot community and Parity.

WHAT: Proposal for creating a common hardware (Ledger) wallet app unified to connect with all Polkadot and Kusama parachains.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Retroactive funding is sought to complete the app's development. No specific price or timeframe mentioned.

A Common Ledger App Compatible With All Polkadot And Kusama Parachains [ retroactive funding for development ]

- Subsquid Labs is requesting money to help with ongoing costs for their projects, specifically for Subsquid Archives and the Giant Squid API.
- They need about 49,880 DOT, which is roughly $224,460.03.
- Subsquid Archives allow people to access important data from the Polkadot and Kusama networks. 
- The Giant Squid API helps by providing data for various projects and wallets.
- In the first part of 2023, Subsquid supported 94 different blockchain projects.
- They served over 162 million queries to these projects in just the first quarter of 2023.
- The proposal aims to keep improving and expanding these services for more users.
- For more details, their contact is Subsquid Labs GmbH in Switzerland.

Subsquid Lab Official proposes ongoing development and maintenance costs for public Subsquid Archives and the Giant Squid API for a total of 49880.0 DOT ($224,460.03). The Archives provide access to on-chain data in GraphQL format for all major parachains on Kusama and Polkadot, while the Giant Squid is a set of open-source GraphQL APIs built with Squid SDK and maintained by Subsquid Labs.

Subsquid - Public data indexing Infrastructure for Polkadot and Kusama (Q1 2023)

- The report is asking for money to support two hackathons that have already happened.
- The total funding requested is £95,000 in DOT.
- The funding is split into two parts: £25,000 for April and £70,000 for July.
- The online hackathon prizes are £10,000 and are delayed.
- Running the second online hackathon needs £15,000.
- There is £60,000 needed for an in-person hackathon at Decoded, which is happening earlier than planned.
- An additional £10,000 is needed for prizes for the in-person hackathon.

The proposal requests funding of £95k in DOT for two completed events - an online hackathon and the Decoded hackathon. The funding covers prizes and running costs for both events, with £25k requested in April 2023 and £70k in July 2023. The in-person hackathon has been moved to an earlier date, hence the request for funding at this earlier stage.

Encode Club Tranches 2 and 3

### OpenSquare Proposal Summary

- **Beneficiary:** OpenSquare (12sNU8BXivMj1xQmcd4T39ugCyHjmhir8jkPqfAw5ZDESrx4)
- **Date:** 04/24/2022
- **Requested Allocation:** $168,320 (36,969 DOT)

#### Retroactive Work
- **Collectives Support:** Developed features for Subsquare to support Polkadot Alliance business, including announcements, motions, voting, and member roles.
- **Dotreasury:** Implemented a pie chart to show OpenGov spent proposals by different tracks.
- **Subsquare Enhancements:** Added features like batch seconding of public proposals, nested comments, and collective motion closing.

#### New Features Plan
- **Subsquare:**
  - **Governance Statistics:** Planned to add detailed statistics for OpenGov and democracy referenda, including delegation rankings and turnout trends.
  - **User Governance Participation:** Planned to track user voting activities and manage vote records.
  - **New Design:** Proposed a redesign with improved UI/UX, including a left sidebar navigation and customizable elements.
  - **Other Enhancements:** Planned features like democracy vote extrinsics, image uploads, and scam reporting.
- **Dotreasury:**
  - **Dark Mode:** Proposed to add a dark theme for better night viewing.
  - **Treasury Spend Statistics:** Planned to add charts showing treasury spend trends by periods.
  - **More Filters:** Planned to add sorting and filtering options for easier data access.

#### Budget
- **Total Estimated Hours:** 2,104
- **Fiat Cost:** $168,320

Subsquare and dotreasury new features development plan including governance statistics, dotreasury dark mode, etc

**Aibot Proposal Summary**

- Aibot is a tool designed to help users interact with the Polkadot system using AI technology.
- The proposal aims to improve user experience and knowledge about Polkadot from June to August 2023 with a budget of about $216,700.
- Aibot can automatically answer questions and provide support for different users like developers and Polkadot holders.
- It uses advanced AI technology to give quick and accurate answers to many Polkadot-related questions.
- The goal is to make learning about Polkadot easier and faster for new users.
- Aibot can be integrated by other developers into their applications through open APIs.
- The team behind Aibot has experience with AI tools and has worked with many businesses to provide better services.

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WHO: Aibot team
WHAT: Proposing to provide AI-based customer support and Q&A for Polkadot ecosystem, improving user experience and reducing learning costs. They aim to adapt to the GPT application scheme, provide 7x24 service, and integrate with other AI models. They also plan to establish dedicated databases for different participant identities and open APIs for other developers to integrate aiBot into their applications.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Requesting USD 216,700 approx 43663.107 DOT total allocation for June 2023 - August 2023.

Aibot proposal：June 2023 - August 2023

Dakota Barnett and Gabriel Facco de Arruda are the founders of the InvArch Network. They are proposing a new web application called Saturn Gateway for the Polkadot ecosystem.

- Saturn Gateway will help users manage their digital assets across multiple networks using a single tool.
- It is designed for security and ease of use, focusing on multichain multisig management.
- This project is different from other tools in that it will work with any chain, not just those that fit certain requirements.
- They are asking for $350,400 in DOT tokens to complete the development.
- The team previously received funding to create a multichain multisig SDK for a similar project.
- They have discussed their proposal with the community and have made their code open-source.
- The project aims to enhance the experience of managing and protecting digital assets in the Polkadot ecosystem.

WHO: Dakota Barnett and Gabriel Facco de Arruda, founders of InvArch Network

WHAT: Proposal to create a web application called Saturn Gateway for managing multichain multisigs throughout the Polkadot ecosystem.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Seeking $350,400 equivalent in DOT to continue development. All code is open-source.

Saturn Gateway - A Multichain Multisig Application for the Polkadot Ecosystem

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[33] Origin: MediumSpender