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

medium_spender

- **Project Overview**: Tap Nation proposes "Reward Mode" to bring 734,366 new users to the Polkadot ecosystem through mobile gaming.
- **Features**: Integrates tokens, NFT rewards, tutorials, and leaderboards into games, offering tangible crypto rewards.
- **Goals**: Educates players about the Polkadot ecosystem and promotes blockchain technology.
- **User Acquisition**: Plans to create 73,437 new wallets monthly, totaling 734,366 wallets, funded by user acquisition costs.
- **Team**: Tap Nation has over 1 billion downloads and 60 million monthly active users, led by Philippe Lenormand, Head of Web 3.
- **Partnerships**: Collaborates with Polkadot ecosystem partners and Unique Network for technical support and UNQ tokens.
- **Benefits**: Enhances player engagement, educates about crypto, and leverages Polkadot's interoperability and security.
- **Milestones**: 12-month project with a total cost of 357,300€, focusing on development and user acquisition.

Executed

Tap Nation proposes "Reward Mode," integrating tokens, NFT rewards, tutorials, and leaderboards into mobile gaming. They aim to bring 734,366 new users to the Polkadot ecosystem, requesting €357,300 for user acquisition costs. The project will educate players about Polkadot and promote blockchain education. Tap Nation plans to expand their gaming portfolio and propose new Web3 concepts. The project benefits players, developers, crypto enthusiasts, and the Polkadot community. The project duration is 12 months, and the milestones ensure a gradual and successful integration of the crypto reward mode into the selected games.

"Reward Mode" - Unlocking Gaming Rewards with Polkadot.  TapNation is introducing 734,366 new users to the Polkadot ecosystem, adding 73,437 new wallets every month throughout the partnership period.

Rejected

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**Polkadot Sponsors Asia Blockchain Summit 2024**

- **Event:** Asia Blockchain Summit (ABS) 2024
- **Dates:** August 06-08, 2024
- **Location:** Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center
- **Founded by:** Andrew Fai and BlockTempo Media Group (2018)
- **Purpose:** Promote blockchain adoption and address regulatory issues
- **Polkadot Goals:**
  - Showcase Polkadot 2.0 and innovations like JAM Chain
  - Increase visibility in the global blockchain community
  - Foster partnerships and attract developers, partners, and investors
- **Expected Outcome:** Solidify Polkadot's leadership in the blockchain industry
- **More Info:** Visit the [ABS 2024 Website](https://abs.tw/) and read the full proposal [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n5xnIjFvd1BqB3IwT22F3EmX3OT5k9mso_fR82L_huc/edit).

**Polkadot proposes to sponsor Asia Blockchain Summit 2024** to showcase Polkadot 2.0 and innovations like the JAM Chain, enhance visibility, foster partnerships, and attract new developers, partners, and investors. The event will be held from August 06-08, 2024, at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. No information on the cost or resources required is provided in the abstract.

Asia Blockchain Summit 2024 Sponsorship

### OpenZeppelin's Third Proposal for Polkadot Parachains

1. **Objective**: Accelerate secure parachain development in the Polkadot ecosystem.
2. **Recent Achievements**:
   - Completed and audited the Generic Runtime and FRAME Pallets.
   - Engaged with the community through 10+ meetings and a workshop at Sub0 in Bangkok.
3. **Current Request**:
   - Develop the Second Parachain Runtime Template.
   - Continue community engagement and workshops.
4. **Goal**: Ensure deliverables meet the needs of the Polkadot community.
5. **Transparency**: Maintain open progress and welcome community feedback.
6. **Full Proposal**: Available [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EIsB5HAr3EeYh8guVvHylRfLPvw4tlN7JLcodvri5q8/edit?usp=sharing).

OpenZeppelin requests funding to develop the Second Parachain Runtime Template and engage further with the Polkadot ecosystem. The proposal aims to accelerate the development and deployment of secure parachains in the Polkadot ecosystem. No information is provided regarding the price, timeframe, or resources.

Proposal: OpenZeppelin x Polkadot Ecosystem Growth Phase M3

- Alzymologist revised their proposal after community feedback rejected Referendum #736.
- The Dock station is no longer part of the project due to concerns about complexity.
- Metadata-related work has been omitted from the proposal.
- Ecosystem-wide UX improvement work is not included in this proposal.
- The project has four milestones with specific tasks and durations.
- The team includes various roles such as UX Lead, Embedded Rust Engineer, and Manufacturing Technician.
- The total budget is €565,000, including a 10% safety margin.
- All personnel will be employed by Alzymologist Oy, a Finnish company.

Alzymologist has revised their proposal for Kampela firmware and Siltti hardware design, removing the Dock station and metadata-related work. The proposal includes a breakdown of milestones, team composition, and budget, with a total cost of €565,000 for a duration of 20 weeks. Alzymologist Oy, a registered Finnish company, will be the recipient of the funds.

Kampela Productizing Proposal, Redux

- Referendum #601 requested 50,817.27 DOT (worth $485,000 at $9.544 per DOT).
- Received $350,027 due to DOT price drop to $6.88.
- Referendum #883 requests 25,000 DOT to cover the $134,973 shortfall.
- Current EMA7 is $6.38, equivalent to 21,155.64 DOT for $134,973.
- Added a 15% buffer (3,844.36 DOT) for price volatility.
- Final amount will be recalculated at the EMA7 at the end of the spending period (~36 days).
- Any excess funds will be refunded to the treasury account: 13UVJyLnbVp9RBZYFwFGyDvVd1y27Tt8tkntv6Q7JVPhFsTB.

WHO: Polkadot Treasury

WHAT: Requesting 25,000 DOT to cover the price difference of $134,973 from a previous referendum, with a buffer to protect against further price volatility.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: 25,000 DOT, to be recalculated at the EMA7 for the day of payment in ~36 days, with any excess refunded to the treasury account.

Requesting "Top Up" of Ref #601 due to DOT price change

### Summary of Proposal

1. **Funding Request**: The team requested an additional $74,305.09 to complete their project due to a 63% reduction in funds received from the original $118,061.84 request.

2. **DOT Price Fluctuation**: The value of DOT decreased, leading to a significant shortfall in funds received.

3. **Self-Funding**: The team self-funded the project using earnings from other projects while waiting for a price recovery.

4. **Project Progress**: The team has completed several milestones, including cryptographic logic, networking module, and vault implementation.

5. **Community Engagement**: The team has been active in conferences and events, promoting their project and recording daily worklogs.

6. **Additional Requirements**: The team requests an extra $32,000 to cover increased developer rates and complete the Rust node implementation.

7. **DatDot Overview**: DatDot is a peer-to-peer data sharing network for blockchain, enabling developers to build decentralized applications without infrastructure costs.

8. **Current Status**: Several components are in progress, including the Rust node, UI implementation, and desktop app.

The proposal requests a top-up of previously approved funding due to a significant reduction in funds received. The team requires an additional USD 74,305.09 to complete the project and requests an extra USD 32,000 to cover higher developer rates. The project is DatDot, an autonomous hosting network for p2p data systems, and the team has extensive experience in the blockchain space. The project has made progress, and the team has been active in the community, presenting at conferences and recording daily work logs.

Top-up of Proposal #87 due to DOT price change

- Raul and Otar from JUST Beteiligungen GmbH are seeking retroactive funding from the Polkadot Treasury.
- They have contributed to the Polkadot ecosystem by supporting runtime upgrades, configuration adjustments, and OpenGov implementation.
- They have also provided guidance on treasury proposals and assisted ecosystem stakeholders.
- These efforts have been self-funded so far, but they need long-term support.
- They are asking the Polkadot community to review and vote on their detailed proposal.
- The proposal can be found [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/14DqrsaVty31Q_HQvyaUUpI-TBRZ29bfWUjLFTJqx8xg/edit#heading=h.v6is2ta0txr1).
- Community feedback is encouraged on the discussion post [here](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/post/2332).

JUST Beteiligungen GmbH is proposing retroactive funding from the Polkadot Treasury to recognize their past contributions to the ecosystem, including supporting and executing runtime upgrades, facilitating OpenGov implementation, and providing guidance on treasury proposals. They are seeking funding to sustain their level of commitment and invite the community to review and vote on the proposal. No specific price, timeframe, or resources mentioned.

JUST Retroactive Compensation for Contributions to the Polkadot Ecosystem

### Kudos Portal Summary

- **Context**: The Kudos Portal was created by Polkadot Blockchain Academy graduates to help developers find roles in the Polkadot ecosystem, which has over 25,000 repositories.
- **Features**: The portal aggregates repositories, categorizes projects, and helps developers find opportunities matching their skills.
- **Challenges**: The Polkadot ecosystem is complex, making it hard for developers to find suitable projects and for project teams to attract contributors.
- **Solutions**: The Kudos Portal plans to introduce project homepages, contributor profiles, personalized notifications, a community wishlist, metrics pages, and curated issues to improve the developer experience.
- **Team**: The team consists of experienced software engineers with backgrounds in blockchain and Web3, who have won several hackathons.
- **Request**: The team is seeking $128,000 (17,822.33 DOT) to fund the development of the Kudos Portal for one year.

Kudos Portal team proposes to improve the Polkadot developer experience by introducing innovative features such as project homepages, contributor profiles, personalized notifications, community wishlist, metrics pages, and curated issues. They request $128,000 (17,822.33 DOT) for a year to fund the development of the Kudos Portal.

Kudos: Unlocking the Full Potential of Polkadot’s Developer Community

- **Proponent:** DavidCC
- **Requested DOT:** 13,855.6 DOT (worth $91,585.58 at $6.61 per DOT)
- **REF651:** Approved for $566,100 (68,868 DOT at $8.22 each)
  - Received funds on 2024-05-12: 68,868 DOT worth $460,726.92 (missing $105,373)
- **REF742:** Approved for $980,000 (138,218 DOT at $7.09 each)
  - Received funds on 2024-05-12: 138,218 DOT worth $460,726.92 (refund $13,787.42)
- **Request:** Approve integration of $91,585.58 (13,855.6 DOT at $6.61 each)

WHO: DavidCC
WHAT: Requesting approval for integration of 13.855,6 DOT (91585,58 $) for an undisclosed purpose.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Volatility adjustment for REF651 and REF742

Vote NAY

### Polkadot Education

- **Purpose**: A web and mobile app to teach blockchain and Web3 to enterprises.
- **Features**: 
  - Structured learning from basics to advanced Polkadot.
  - NFTs for tracking progress and rewarding learning.
  - Hands-on experience with Polkadot’s parachains.
- **Market**: High demand from major companies, including one of Brazil’s top firms.
- **Unique Selling Point**: Focus on practical, hands-on learning tailored for enterprises.
- **Team**: Experienced developers and designers with expertise in blockchain and Web3.
- **Goal**: To meet the growing need for blockchain education in businesses.

WHO: Polkadot Education

WHAT: Develop a web and mobile application to provide comprehensive blockchain and Web3 education tailored for enterprises and institutions.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $178,160 USD in DOT (24,800 DOT) requested on 06/06/2024.

Polkadot Education - Polkadot Onboarding for Business

### Polkadot and Real-World Asset Tokenization

- **Polkadot's Goal**: Position Polkadot as the top blockchain for digitizing financial and real-world assets (RWAs) like sustainability, food, and renewable energy.
  
- **Major Players**: Big companies like BlackRock, JP Morgan, Barclays, and Citibank are investing in blockchain and tokenization, showing a growing interest in this technology.

- **BlackRock Example**: BlackRock launched a tokenized fund on Ethereum, raising $160 million, showing strong market interest in tokenization.

- **Citibank and Barclays**: Citibank is exploring tokenizing private markets, while Barclays is testing tokenized deposits, aiming to modernize financial systems.

- **Broader Applications**: Blockchain is also being used in sustainability (carbon markets), food traceability, and renewable energy trading, showing its potential beyond finance.

- **Leadership**: Ben Sheppard and Stanley Boots are leading efforts to promote Polkadot in financial and other sectors, leveraging their experience in finance and blockchain technology.

- **Strategic Plan**: The plan includes establishing thought leadership, engaging through digital media, creating content, and building partnerships to drive Polkadot's adoption.

- **Fees and Team**: The project costs $90,750, with Ben Sheppard and Stanley Boots leading, and Rob Holmes contributing, focusing on healthcare and infrastructure sectors.

WHO: Ben Sheppard, Stanley Boots, and Rob Holmes.

WHAT: Position Polkadot as a leader in blockchain for Real World Assets (RWA), particularly in financial assets, infrastructure, real estate, and sustainability sectors. They will establish thought leadership, engage through digital media, create content, act as a conduit for new RWA players, build and support communities, develop partnerships and collaborations, and identify new use cases.

PRICE: USD 10,000 per month for 6 months, with an additional expenses budget of USD 15,000.

TIMEFRAME: 6 months. 

RESOURCES: Ben Sheppard, Stanley Boots, and Rob Holmes will lead the project.

BD & Marketing Proposal. Polkadot as the preferred network of chains for digitizing financial assets and similar real world assets 

- Virtune AB, a regulated Digital Asset Manager, is proposing a campaign to promote a 1:1 Spot Backed Polkadot ETP.
- The campaign aims to increase investor interest in Polkadot by offering a fully regulated, staked ETP.
- Virtune has 89 million in assets under management and operates in multiple Nordic countries.
- The campaign includes digital and in-person advertising, seminars, and appearances on financial channels.
- Virtune is requesting 89,945 DOT ($571,150 USD) to fund the campaign, with a projected ROI of $4.4 million.
- The campaign targets 2,830 new clients with an average investment of $1,750 per client.
- Virtune's Polkadot ETP offers a 4% annual staking return on top of Polkadot's performance.
- The campaign is expected to attract more investors to Polkadot and increase its visibility in the Nordic regions.

Virtune AB, a regulated digital asset manager licensed to operate in multiple Nordic countries, proposes a campaign to promote exposure of a 1:1 Spot Backed, Polkadot ETP. The campaign includes digital advertisements, IRL placements, select appearances, and private seminars. Virtune AB is requesting a total of 89,945 DOT ($571,150 USD) at a price of $6.35 to cover the campaign costs. The campaign is projected to attract 2830 new clients to invest in the Polkadot ETP, with an average starting investment of $1750 per investor. Virtune AB will fund the digital spend portion of the campaign, matching 20% of the IRL hard cost, amounting to a total of $78,660 USD.

VIRTUNE AB X POLKADOT - ETP CAMPAIGN, SWEDEN & THE NORDICS

- **StorageHub** is a decentralized storage solution developed by Moonsong Labs, funded by the Web3 Foundation.
- It is designed to work seamlessly with Polkadot, focusing on scalability and interoperability.
- StorageHub uses a **Dual Provider Model** with Main and Backup Storage Providers to ensure data availability.
- It simplifies payments through continuous streams, making it easier for users.
- The project aims to support the growth of the Polkadot ecosystem and foster new decentralized applications.
- An audit by SRLabs is proposed to ensure the codebase meets high security standards.
- Feedback from the community is sought to improve the proposal and features.

Moonsong Labs received a grant to develop StorageHub, a decentralized storage solution for Polkadot. They are seeking funding for an audit of the codebase by SRLabs to ensure security and reliability. No specific price or timeframe is mentioned.

StorageHub’s Codebase Audit

- **Event Title:** Revolutionizing Social Media for a Better Internet
- **Organizer:** Frequency Network Foundation
- **Date:** July 10th, 2024
- **Location:** Brussels, near EthCC Brussels / Polkadot Decoded
- **Funding Requested:** EUR 116,000
- **Objective:** Showcase Frequency's blockchain technology integrated with MeWe's social media platform to enhance data privacy and user control.
- **Activities:** Workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.
- **Partners:** Frequency Blockchain and MeWe Social Media.
- **Outcome:** Aim to attract 200 attendees, facilitate 5 new collaborations, and achieve 90% attendee satisfaction.

WHO: Frequency Network Foundation

WHAT: Requesting EUR 116,000 to host a side event at Polkadot Decoded in Brussels to showcase the transformative potential of integrating Frequency's blockchain technology with MeWe's social media platform.

TIMEFRAME: July 10th, 2024

RESOURCES: The budget breakdown includes venue, accommodation, travel, meals and drinks, creative agency, photography, videography, swag, event staff, paid media, and dinner for the Web3 community.

Revolutionizing Social Media for a Better Internet

### AssetX DEX Proposal Summary

- **Date:** 03rd June 2024
- **Beneficiary Address:** 14iULn6TYRmawsxazqR2xwWVuyDXc8ycGjg7ppJ15qVKctEN
- **Requested Allocation:** 524,000 USD (73,327.61 DOT)
- **Website:** [asset-x.io](https://asset-x.io/)
- **Problem:** Complexity and poor user experience in Polkadot's DeFi ecosystem.
- **Solution:** AssetX, a user-friendly DEX with secure trading, native token swapping, liquidity pools, and yield farming.
- **Funding Requirements:** $524,000 USD for development, security audits, marketing, and initial liquidity.
- **Tokenomics:** 1 billion ASX tokens with a hard cap, distributed among the team, OpenGov voters, liquidity incentives, and airdrops.
- **Development Timeline:** 14 weeks from funding, including UI improvements, testing, and launch.
- **Long-Term Vision:** To become the leading DEX in the Polkadot ecosystem, focusing on interoperability, scalability, innovation, community growth, and sustainability.

WHO: AssetX team

WHAT: Requesting $524,000 USD in DOT tokens to build a decentralized exchange (DEX) for Polkadot users, offering secure trading, native token swapping, liquidity pools, yield farming, and reduced fees.

TIMEFRAME: DEX will be built and ready for use within approximately 14 weeks after receiving the treasury funds.

RESOURCES: The team comprises Polkadot enthusiasts and experienced professionals from various fields, including blockchain technology, software development, and marketing. The team will collaborate with MVP Workshop, OpenZeppelin, and CertiK for development, auditing, and security.

AssetX the new Polkadot Asset Hub DEX

### Summary of Polkadot UX Bounty Proposal

- **Proposal Overview**: A bounty proposal to improve user experience (UX) in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- **Objective**: Enhance UX to match Polkadot's technical capabilities, making it more user-friendly and competitive.
- **Community Involvement**: Encourages broad participation to develop UX standards that meet community needs.
- **Scope**: Focuses on improving end-user experience, not developer experience or backend enhancements.
- **Team**: Braille coordinates the initiative, with a 4/6 multisig team of curators overseeing decisions and fund disbursements.
- **Updates**: The proposal was updated on June 12th to address feedback, including changes in the curator team and budget allocation.
- **Full Proposal**: Detailed information is available in the [Full Proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m-1pafxMoyhlGCKe2tAN7sG33305_yI9AtCHUGQLxJM/edit#heading=h.e5naxwp3hhoz).

Braille, Polkadot UX Guild, and OpenGovWatch propose to improve the end-user experience in the Polkadot ecosystem. The objective is to secure funding to address and resolve existing UX challenges, while also paving the way for innovative solutions that enhance user experience through the capabilities of the Polkadot SDK. The bounty is dedicated to improving the end-user experience, and the team of curators will oversee and approve all decisions and fund disbursements. The proposal is open for feedback.

Referendum #819 for the Polkadot UX Bounty

### Proposal Summary

- **Date:** 20.05.2024
- **Beneficiary Address:** 16Hbza9mgMR1xwbAhZMnbJQLKYmmGG1GSndpRAdNumhuRAuP
- **Requested Allocation:** 386,650 USD
- **Objective:** Continue operations to convert interested leads into Polkadot builders or partners in Brazil.
- **Strategy:** Focus on educational initiatives, account management, and cultural transformation in large companies.
- **Team:** Led by John Rhodel Bartolomé, Gabriel Bonugli, Gustavo Joppert, and Carlos Sawaki.
- **Curators:** Nick Dunford, Luis Dal Porto, and Ryan Haczynski.
- **Compensation:** Base monthly compensation of $7,000 with incentive multipliers based on performance.

WHO: Benshigeru DAO and John Rhodel

WHAT: Continue operations to convert identified leads interested in Polkadot into builders/partners to establish Polkadot as Brazil's leading blockchain ecosystem.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Requested allocation of $386,650 USD with a 5% curator reward. Six-month timeline with the possibility of extension. Full details in proposal document.

Polkadot Business Development in Brazil - Continuation of Operations

- **Title Sponsorship Proposal**: Polkadot is proposed as the title sponsor for the Crypto AI Summer Conference in Lisbon, Portugal, in September 2024.
- **Event Details**: The conference aims to position Polkadot as a leading crypto AI ecosystem.
- **Sponsorship Benefits**: Polkadot will receive extensive branding opportunities, including logo placement, a keynote speech slot, and premium booth placement.
- **Engagement Opportunities**: The sponsorship includes pre-event promotions, direct interactions during the event, and post-event coverage.
- **Unique Elements**: Features like a Polkadot-themed bar, an exclusive side event, and networking opportunities are included.
- **Previous Engagement**: Lunar Strategy recently hosted an X spaces discussion with Mario Nawal about AI in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- **Contact**: Jack Haldorsson, CMO of Lunar Strategy, can be contacted for more information.
- **Financial Request**: The sponsorship is requested for $100,000 worth of DOT based on the EMA7 price of DOT.

TimedOut

WHO: Polkadot 
WHAT: Title sponsorship for Crypto AI Summer Conference in Lisbon, Portugal in September 2024 
PRICE: $100,000 worth of DOT 
TIMEFRAME: September 2024 
RESOURCES: Extensive branding opportunities, keynote speech slot, premium booth placement, participation in panel discussions, pre-event promotions, direct interactions during the event, and post-event coverage.

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### Polkadot Spotify Audio Ad Campaign Proposal Summary

1. **Objective**: Raise brand awareness, elevate DOT price, attract new users/investors, and enhance the Polkadot ecosystem.
2. **Target Audience**: Software developers, tech-savvy individuals, financial institutions, and technology hubs in the U.S.
3. **Campaign Duration**: 12 months.
4. **Ad Formats**: Non-skippable 15-30 second audio ads with visual components.
5. **Targeted Demographics**: Specific U.S. cities and tech/financial hubs.
6. **General Public**: 46.17 million ad-supported Spotify users.
7. **Budget**: 14,500 DOT, including campaign execution, design, agency fees, and maintenance.
8. **Timeline**: Tentative start in mid to late July 2024, running for 12 months.

WHO: The proposal is made by a team of marketing and advertising experts.

WHAT: They are requesting funding for a 12-month marketing and PR initiative aimed at raising brand awareness for Polkadot, elevating the price of DOT, attracting new users/investors, and drawing in developers and business-minded individuals to enhance and expand the ecosystem.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: The total DOT request is 14,500 DOT priced at $6.70 USD. The project will commence 14-21 days after fund conversion, and the project run-time is 12 months from the start date.

12 Months of Polkadot Advertising on Spotify x 2 Ad Campaigns

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### Proposal Summary

- **Objective:** Improve system upgrade testing to prevent feature regression.
- **Background:** Challenges with cross-chain messaging (XCM) on Kusama have highlighted the need for better testing.
- **Goal:** Create an automated testing environment to ensure smooth relay chain upgrades.
- **Focus:** Integration with *Chopsticks* for testing.
- **Purpose:** Minimize disruptions by thoroughly testing changes before they go live.
- **Outcome:** A dedicated test environment to automatically check system upgrades.
- **Full Proposal:** Detailed information can be found [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E24kaYffuDkFBH9CCWSG32Sx_B8a0kNguOmI_186WCk/edit?usp=sharing).

WHO: The proposal is not specific about who will carry out the bounty.

WHAT: Develop an automated testing environment with a focus on Chopsticks integration.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: The proposal does not mention any specific price, timeframe, or resources.

Ecosystem Test Environment Bounty

- **Proposal**: #625 Technical Support Bounty
- **Curators**: Kukabi, Georgi, John Rodel, Gautam, Albert, Ravi, William
- **Multisig Account**: 16LCaN2Qw8dCauR2mcrGmf3yj6Q8L8KBz4a5xmCDDPpsXpTr
- **Pure Proxy Account**: 1EAbauxrmzTg3Ew7TsZ9BfBwVbfYcDUhuuLQqMoRgufH6qf
- **Curator Reward**: Voluntary
- **Date**: May 23, 2024
- **Objective**: Improve technical support in the Polkadot ecosystem
- **Responsibilities**: Curators will update Polkassembly and provide quarterly reports on bounty activities.

WHO: Curators Kukabi, Georgi, John Rodel, Gautam, Albert, Ravi, and William.

WHAT: Establish robust and efficient technical support for clients and projects within the Polkadot ecosystem.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Curator reward is voluntary. Quarterly reports will be created to track progress and budget spent.

Curators Candidates - Bounty #49

### Virtual CISO Initiative

- **Objective**: Subsidize virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) services for Polkadot Blockchain Academy (PBA) graduates and parachain teams.
- **Service Provider**: Spearbit/Cantina, with leading blockchain security experts.
- **Allocation**: 
  - PBA top graduates: Up to 128 hours.
  - Parachain teams: 405 hours.
- **Services**: Include architecture review, fuzzing/unit testing, threat modeling, and risk assessment.
- **Purpose**: Help early and medium-stage projects prioritize security without significant financial investment.
- **Transparency**: All deliverables and progress reports will be shared with the community.
- **Funding**: All funds will be used for vCISO services and administrative costs.
- **Contact**: For more information, contact Henry Shen (henry@spearbit.com) or 0xTaylor (0xtaylor@chaosdao.org).

The proposal aims to subsidize vCISO services for top Polkadot Blockchain Academy participants and existing Parachain projects. Spearbit/Cantina will provide 533 hours of vCISO services for a limited number of projects. PBA top graduates would receive up to 128 hrs, and Polkadot parachain teams would draw from a bucket of 405 hrs. The program will help projects build with security at the forefront and incentivize their continued engagement with Polkadot. All funds requested will be used for vCISO services and admin costs. Contact Henry Shen or 0xTaylor for further information.

Polkadot Ecosystem vCISO Program w/Spearbit

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