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

medium_spender

- **Proponent:** Tribe/AngelHack 13Ghf2T883ZobjngC1BAgR1BWvK2P7qP37gGxHDVFf3fjbmw
- **Requested DOT:** 50,279.70 DOT (equivalent to USD$359,000)
- **Program:** Polkadot Relayers 2024, a community-focused incubator for dApp builders on Polkadot parachains.
- **Previous Success:** Launched in 2022 and 2024, the program has successfully brought together developers and entrepreneurs.
- **Focus:** Nurturing project teams in APAC with mentorship, investment, and ecosystem support.
- **Rationale:** Believes Asia can be a strong foundation for Polkadot's global influence.
- **Proposal:** Initially submitted on the Polkadot Forum, now seeking Treasury support for H2 2024.
- **Funding Use:** Covers program operations, travel grants, and IRL event expenses.

Executed

WHO: Tribe/AngelHack 13Ghf2T883ZobjngC1BAgR1BWvK2P7qP37gGxHDVFf3fjbmw 
WHAT: Run the 2024 iteration of the Polkadot Relayers program to grow Polkadot's developer presence and community in APAC. 
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Requesting USD$359,000.00 | 50279.70 DOT for the first milestone, covering operating expenses, travel grants, and logistics costs for virtual and in-person events.

Polkadot Relayers Incubator 2024

### Proposal for New Developer Tools Using Polkadot-API

- **Objective**: Create a developer tools application for the Polkadot ecosystem using the Polkadot-API (PAPI).
- **Features**: 
  - Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for rapid prototyping.
  - Seamless exploration of the Polkadot ecosystem.
  - Real-time exploration tools and an intuitive user interface.
- **Technology**: 
  - Front-end built with Next.js.
  - Back-end using NestJS.
  - Infrastructure managed with Kubernetes, Docker, and Grafana.
- **Milestones**: 
  - Application setup, IDE development, real-time block explorer, and more.
- **Future Plans**: 
  - Save, load, and share IDE prototypes.
  - Session sharing and cross-functional integration.
- **Community Involvement**: 
  - Gather feedback to meet evolving developer needs.
- **Success Metrics**: 
  - Achievement of key deliverables and user engagement.

LimeChain proposes to create a next-gen developer tools application using Polkadot-API (PAPI) for seamless exploration of the Polkadot ecosystem. The application will feature an integrated development environment (IDE) for rapid prototyping and will be built using Next.js for the front-end, NestJS for building efficient and scalable server-side applications, and Kubernetes, Docker, and Grafana for infrastructure management and monitoring. The project will be divided into milestones, and future plans include additional features such as saving, loading, and sharing IDE prototypes and session sharing within the IDE. The success of the project will be measured based on the achievement of key deliverables outlined in the milestones, as well as metrics such as user engagement and feedback.

Developer tools for Polkadot-API

### Cross-Consensus Query Language (XCQ)

- **Purpose**: XCQ is designed to complement XCM by enabling various utilities that XCM alone cannot support.
- **Use Cases**: 
  - Query account balances.
  - Check XCM weights and fees.
  - Verify feature availability.
  - Implement decentralized staking pools.
  - Query staking rewards from the relay chain.
  - Automatically purchase coretime.
  - Retrieve market information.
- **Design**: XCQ uses an extension-based approach, allowing new features to be added without altering the core protocol.
- **Benefits**: Enhances user experience (UX) for XCM bridge UIs, wallets, and universal dApps.
- **Discussion**: Open for suggestions on additional use cases or extensions.
- **Proposal**: Full details are available in the [Google Docs proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/11c0-t0S5WbVLpoonh24OgadcK4X35_I1Q0HKpxKxLBk/edit?usp=sharing).

Polkadot proposes to develop Cross-consensus Query Language (XCQ) to enable various utilities that currently lack with XCM alone. They seek funding support from the treasury to make it happen. XCQ will employ an extension-based design, and the proposed use cases include querying balances of an account, staking rewards, and market information. The full proposal can be found at [https://docs.google.com/document/d/11c0-t0S5WbVLpoonh24OgadcK4X35_I1Q0HKpxKxLBk/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/11c0-t0S5WbVLpoonh24OgadcK4X35_I1Q0HKpxKxLBk/edit?usp=sharing).

Proposal: Funding for Design and Development of XCQ, the Cross-Consensus Query Language

Rejected

Kinera, a Decentralised Media Platform [CANCELLED]

### Sovereign Nature Initiative’s DOTphin Event Multipass

**Overview:**
- **Partners:** Sovereign Nature Initiative, WalletConnect, Unique Network
- **Goal:** Improve user experience (UX) and unify proof of attendance NFTs for Polkadot events.

**Past Achievements:**
- Distributed 121,600 NFTs in a campaign, the largest on Arbitrum.
- 45,000 Web3Inbox holders receive NFT updates.
- Sub0 2023 Proof Of Attendance tokens are actively traded.
- REAL verification interface by SNI has over 1,500 daily users.

**Proposed Solution:**
- **DOTphin:** A dynamic NFT avatar that evolves with user participation in Polkadot events.
- **Features:** Seamless wallet integration, real-world perks, and biodiversity restoration support.
- **Integration:** WalletConnect provides advanced technology and user base.
- **Impact:** Funds allocated to conservation efforts, enhancing sustainability.

**How It Works:**
- Attendees receive dynamic NFTs at selected events.
- NFTs evolve based on participation, offering real-life perks.
- Holders can visit conservation sites and track ecological impact.

**Why WalletConnect:**
- Leading wallet connectivity provider.
- Expands support for non-EVM chains, including Polkadot.
- Enhances cross-chain interoperability and user experience.

**Tech Infrastructure:**
- Built on SNI’s DEEP protocol, linking digital assets with wildlife data.
- Dynamic NFTs managed by Unique Network.
- WalletConnect integration ensures seamless updates and connectivity.

**Events Plan:**
- DOTphin tokens distributed at iconic Polkadot events from August 2024.

**Budget:**
- Requested DOT: 50,000 (~$305,000) with 10% slippage insurance.

Sovereign Nature Initiative, Wallet Connect, and Unique Network propose DOTphin, a dynamic NFT that evolves with user engagement at Polkadot events. The initiative aims to unify proof of attendance NFTs for Polkadot events, with a focus on sustainability and impact initiatives. The proposal includes a budget of 50,000 DOT and a timeline starting from August 2024, with eight pre-selected events. Wallet Connect will provide seamless wallet integration and outstanding UX, while Unique Network will assist with the development of Dynamic NFTs. Sovereign Nature Initiative will provide conservation organization onboarding, data retrieval, and processing through DEEP protocol.

DOTphin Event Multipass by Sovereign Nature with WalletConnect integration & upgradeable, dynamic NFTs by Unique Network

- **AIWeb3 Community**: Founded in early 2023 by DrCao, focused on educating and supporting users in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- **Activities**: Supports over 20 content creators, organizes Twitter Spaces AMAs, and has developed a website and community bots.
- **Funding**: Received Kusama and Polkadot treasury support for six months each, now seeking a third round of funding.
- **Social Media Growth**: Significant increase in followers and engagement over the past six months.
- **Community Building**: Uses Discord and Telegram bots with points systems and games to foster community interaction.
- **Twitter Spaces**: Hosted sessions with high engagement, including topics like Women in Web3 and Post-DOT Unlock Opportunities.
- **Monthly Updates**: Regular reports available detailing community activities and progress.
- **Future Plans**: Aim to support 30+ ambassadors, 20+ content creators, and organize more online and in-person events.

DrCao, the most active user in Polkadot, is proposing continued funding for the AIWeb3 Chinese community for the next six months. The community has already received support from Kusama and Polkadot treasuries. The proposal includes supporting over 20 content creators, organizing events, and community-driven news sharing. Details can be found in the proposal, and monthly reports are available.

AIWeb3 Chinese Unit(爱Web3 中文社区) operation June. 2024 - Dec. 2024

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### dotafair Summary

- **Purpose**: dotafair is a Fair Launch platform and parachain designed to help new development teams build trust and grow the Polkadot ecosystem.
- **Community Focus**: All profits from dotafair go to the community, with a portion also contributing to the Polkadot treasury.
- **User Growth**: dotafair aims to attract more users and liquidity to the Polkadot ecosystem, without affecting existing parachains.
- **Project Discovery**: It serves as a platform for discovering new projects in the Polkadot ecosystem, helping both users and developers.
- **Decentralization**: The Dota community is decentralized, ensuring that fee revenues are used effectively for ecosystem development.
- **Background**: Polkadot needs a simpler and fairer platform for launching tokens, and dotafair addresses this need by reducing barriers for new users and developers.
- **Impact**: dotafair can help new parachain technology teams enter the Polkadot ecosystem at lower costs, promoting widespread adoption.
- **Future Goals**: dotafair aims to support new projects, improve user experience, and reduce development costs for new teams.

WHO: Dota Community Developers

WHAT: Creating a Fair Launch parachain for inscriptions and memes, with DOT as the chain transaction fee, to attract new users and new development teams in the Polkadot ecosystem, and to provide financial support for community development.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

dotafair: Fair Launch Chain,  A zero-threshold Fair Launch platform aims to build a DOT-based public benefit chain ecosystem, adding more use cases and adoption for DOT.

- The Polkadot Prodigy Hackathon 2024 aims to boost innovation in the Polkadot ecosystem, especially in Eastern Europe.
- The hackathon has 393 participants and runs for 3 weeks of coding, followed by 1 week of judging, ending on June 8th.
- Challenges include delayed payments from the Events Bounty system, prompting a request for governance funding.
- The team has conducted 12 workshops and 4 mentoring sessions, with over 30 attendees per session on average.
- Social media traction includes 470 Twitter followers, 116 LinkedIn followers, and significant web page visits.
- The event has secured 16 mentors, 17 judges, and 6 media sponsors.
- Detailed reports and expense breakdowns will be provided for transparency.

WHO: The Polkadot Prodigy team

WHAT: Requesting funding through the Polkadot governance process to avoid delay in distributing hackathon rewards.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

2nd Milestone Request for Rewards and Fees for Polkadot Prodigy Hackathon 2024

OG Tracker 2.0 Top Up

- Gavin Wood is touring **The JAM Paper** to six universities in May and June.
- Each stop includes an overview, deep dive, and Q&A session.
- Tour dates: Buenos Aires (May 10), Stanford (May 14), Zurich (May 23), Tokyo (June 8), Seoul (June 12), Singapore (June 18-20).
- **The Kus** and **Key Pictures** are documenting the tour for short and long-form content.
- The tour is partially funded by an agreement to cover 69% of 52 Weeks of Kus content.
- Surplus DOT tokens worth 7217 DOT were returned to the treasury based on a DOT price of 7.25 USD.

Gavin Wood will tour 6 universities to discuss The JAM Paper, documented by The Kus & Key Pictures. The full budget and details are available, with any surplus DOT returned to the treasury.

The JAM Spring Time Tour & Top Up - The Kus x Key Pictures

- PMEI is requesting retroactive payment for the ETH Denver Closing Party and planning a new event, Zebu Live, on October 11th.
- The ETH Denver event cost $148,453, with a $44,239 deficit that PMEI covered.
- The event added 1,898 new Substrate wallets and had 5,365 attendee sign-ups.
- Zebu Live is expected to attract 2,500-4,000 people and add over 3,500 new Substrate wallets.
- PMEI aims to align with Polkadot's marketing strategy through these events.
- The requested amount for both events is 37,882 DOT.
- PMEI has been building infrastructure, including a proprietary ticketing flow and partnerships to drive Polkadot adoption.

PMEI is requesting retroactive payment for funds advanced for ETH Denver and additional funds for a new event, Zebu Live, for a total of 37,882 DOT. The goal is to align with Distractive's Polkadot marketing strategy and add new substrate wallets to the ecosystem. The ETH Denver event had a total cost of $148,453, and PMEI is asking for retroactive payment to cover the additional expenses and overages. The new event, Zebu Live, is estimated to have 2500-4000 attendees and will add 3500+ new substrate wallets.

Retroactive Payments for {bash} + adding Zebu Live Official Closing Party

**Polkadot IRL Campaign #6 - The City & Canary Wharf, London UK**

- **Location**: London, UK, targeting Canary Wharf, Bank Financial District, Liverpool St, Monument, and Central London.
- **Duration**: 5.5 months.
- **Buildings**: 41 office buildings with 91 digital billboards.
- **Audience**: Approximately 47,900 employees in various financial and tech firms.
- **Design**: Animations by Algo SRL, with a Polkadot-themed refresh after 3 months.
- **Funding**: Requesting 39,713 DOT ($246,220 USD) to cover ad campaign, design, agency fees, and maintenance.
- **Next Steps**: Funds will be converted to USD/EUR upon approval for vendor payments.
- **Community Notes**: Includes links to previous campaign reports and proof of activation.

CultureDot proposes a 5.5-month advertising campaign in London's financial district targeting relevant professionals via 91 digital billboards in 41 buildings. They request 39,713 DOT ($246,220 USD) for the campaign, graphic design, agency fee, maintenance fee, and incidentals/misc. The proposal includes a breakdown of target demographics and notable companies within the scope. The campaign will be designed by Algo SRL and will include a trackable QR code to measure scans.

POLKADOT IRL CAMPAIGN #6 - THE CITY & CANARY WHARF, LONDON UK

Kotal is an open-source Blockchain node service and API gateway that offers a decentralized alternative to centralized services like Infura and OnFinality. It supports multiple blockchain protocols, including Polkadot and Kusama, and can be installed on various cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, Azure, and Alibaba Cloud.

Key features of Kotal include:
- Deploying nodes across multiple blockchain protocols.
- Upgrading and downgrading node software.
- Managing validator keys and block production.
- Handling storage and resource allocation.
- Managing secrets and monitoring resource usage.
- Creating secure API endpoints and managing access control.
- Managing domain certificates and workspaces.
- Inviting members to workspaces and assigning roles.

Kotal also plans to extend its capabilities to support Polkadot parachains, including deploying nodes and collators for various parachains and managing notifications and session keys.

WHO: Kotal Team

WHAT: Extend Kotal capabilities to cover Polkadot parachains, including deploying nodes and collators, connecting parachains to parent relay chain, and providing webhooks, notifications, and validator session keys management.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Open source alternative to centralized polkadot API gateways and node as a service

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### Summary of the Proposal

- **Objective**: Develop a symbolic property testing engine for Rust in the Polkadot ecosystem to enhance code security and reliability.
- **Key Features**: 
  - Converts Rust property tests into a form suitable for execution.
  - Utilizes symbolic execution to evaluate functions across all possible inputs.
  - Leverages the K Framework for formal verification.
- **Benefits**: 
  - Proves the absence of bugs in Rust code.
  - Accessible to developers without requiring new specification languages.
- **Team**: 
  - Includes formal verification engineers, a project manager, technical advisors, and marketing support.
- **Timeline**: 
  - Expected completion in 6 months with a budget of approximately 75,142 DOT.
- **Milestones**: 
  - Frontend development, backend verification, project management, and community engagement.

Runtime Verification proposes to add formal verification support to Rust code analysis toolkit KMIR via symbolic property test execution. The objective is to create a symbolic property testing engine that can parse Rust property tests and execute any function(s) under test across all inputs simultaneously using a symbolic execution engine. The proposal aims to bring the power of formal verification to Rust developers across the Polkadot ecosystem. The expected timeline is six months with a budget of $526,000 or ~75,142 DOT.

Runtime Verification: Advanced Rust Property Test Verification for Polkadot Ecosystem

### Summary

- Pendulum team requests 50,000 DOT from Polkadot treasury to use as collateral for bridging stablecoins from Stellar to Polkadot.
- DOT will be staked on Bifrost, and vDOT will be used as collateral in Spacewalk bridge.
- Spacewalk is a decentralized bridge between Stellar and Polkadot, enabling interoperability.
- Vaults are used for secure transfers, similar to InterBTC’s mechanism.
- Proposal includes a one-year lock-up period for vDOT collateral, with full loan return after one year.
- Staking rewards will incentivize external vaults to join, further decentralizing the bridge.
- At the end of the loan period, vDOT will be unstaked and returned to the treasury.
- This proposal aims to enhance liquidity and interoperability between Stellar and Polkadot.

Pendulum team requests 50,000 DOT from the treasury to increase the capacity of the Spacewalk bridge, enabling interoperability between Stellar and Polkadot ecosystems. The DOT will be staked on Bifrost, and vDOT will be used as collateral, with a one-year lock-up period and full loan to be returned after one year. Vaults will be managed by SatoshiPay, and staking rewards will be used to incentivize more external vaults to provide collateral. The DOT collateral will be fully returned to the Polkadot treasury at the end of July 2025.

Bringing Stellar Liquidity to Polkadot: Loan DOT Collateral for Pendulum’s Spacewalk Bridge Vaults

- **Proposal:** Reimbursement for Polkadot Pulse Dubai Edition and Polkamix with Afrojack at Token2049, Dubai.
- **Proponent:** Polkadot Now.
- **Date:** May 3, 2024.
- **Requested DOT:** 56,016 DOT (USD $380,910).
- **Events:** Polkadot Pulse Dubai Edition and Polkamix After Party featuring Afrojack.
- **Attendees:** Approximately 3000 people.
- **Challenges:** Logistical issues like flooding and transportation disruptions.
- **Outcome:** Successful events that strengthened Polkadot's presence in Dubai's blockchain community.

WHO: Polkadot Now
WHAT: Seeks reimbursement for Polkadot Pulse Dubai Edition & Polkamix w/ Afrojack @ Token2049, Dubai
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: 56,016 DOT (USD $380,910) (Rate: $6.8 / DOT based on an EMA7 rate on Subscan on 3rd May 2024)

Reimbursement - Polkadot Pulse Dubai Edition & Polkamix w/ Afrojack @ Token2049, Dubai

### Proposal Summary

- **Proponent:** Team sponsorship Decoded 2024
- **Beneficiary:** 13F5tf1JivzHdpzM5SmenD13X36ZVUqNVxqCrZjEr4Rcqge
- **Requested Funds:** 80,704.91 USD / 12,562.80 DOT
- **Objective:** Fund sponsorship for 40 active community members to attend Polkadot Decoded 2024 in Brussels, covering admission, transport, and accommodation costs.
- **Problem:** Lack of global representation at Polkadot Decoded limits idea exchange, collaboration, and network growth.
- **Solution:** Organize sponsorship for active community members, selected by the community, to attend the event.
- **Team:** Composed of active community members, including Patrizia De Bella, Tomi Astikainen, Lorena Fabris, Alex PromoTeam, and Ezio Rojas.
- **Budget:** Funds released post-event against proper reports and receipts, controlled by a five-person multisig.

**WHO:** Team sponsorship Decoded 2024.

**WHAT:** Fund a sponsorship for 40 active members to attend Polkadot Decoded 2024 in Brussels, covering admission, transport, and accommodation costs, and create an event in Brussels to improve engagement on the network.

**PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES:** Requested 80,704.91 USD / 12,562.80 DOT. The event is planned for 2024.

Decoded 2024 Sponsorship for active community members

Please, VOTE NAY

### Polkadot Insider Summary

- **Purpose**: Polkadot Insider is an educational platform focused on promoting Polkadot adoption through consistent, simple, and professional content.
  
- **Media Channels**: Available on Twitter, YouTube, and GrillApp.

- **Proposal**: Seeks to continue operations for the next 52 weeks.

- **Milestones**: Compares achievements with social media goals from a previous proposal (REF 98).

- **Challenges**: Some video production delays due to team changes and visa issues.

- **Compensation**: Plans to provide additional infographics and videos to make up for delays.

- **Community Engagement**: Actively participates in IRL events and conferences, and collaborates with influencers and KOLs.

- **Contact**: For feedback, reach out via Telegram or email.

Polkadot Insider proposes to continue operating for the next 52 weeks, prioritizing consistency, simplicity, and professionalism. They provide educational content on Polkadot through various media channels and have a breakdown of operation costs and plans. They report their accomplishments and metrics regularly and offer support for exclusive projects. They have faced some challenges with video production but plan to make up for it with additional infographics and videos. They have been a trusted partner for IRL conferences/events and highlight different KOLs, influencers, and PR publishers.

Polkadot Insider 52 weeks Operation (May 2024 - May 2025)

### Summary of the Proposal

- **Proponent:** Mandala Chain
- **Beneficiary:** 166EpYwUWjEEiFkmRfouLz6V6qucoAsSfBvFYxV8R3CwY4eG (Multisig)
- **Date:** 23 April 2024
- **Requested Amount:** $295,000 USDT in DOT equivalent

#### Problem Statement
- Asian countries, including Indonesia, show high potential in crypto adoption but face challenges in Polkadot awareness and utilization.

#### Goal and Objectives
- Increase awareness and user engagement in the Polkadot ecosystem in Indonesia and across Asia, particularly in Australia.
- Achieve this through:
  1. Polkadot's title sponsorship of Coinfest Asia 2024.
  2. Showcasing Mandala Chain and Polkadot SDK.
  3. Driving user onboarding at events.
  4. Positioning Polkadot as a technology partner for Indonesia's Digital Indonesia Vision 2045.
  5. Attracting investors and creating content highlighting Polkadot's growth.

#### Events Description
- **Polkadot Championship Hackathon (19-20 August):** 100 developers from Asia, including Australia.
- **Bali Blockchain Summit (20 August):** 500 attendees from parachains, businesses, government, academia, and investors.
- **Coinfest Asia 2024 (22-23 August):** Polkadot title sponsorship with 6000-7000 attendees.
- **VIP Investor Dinner (24 August):** 50 curated investors and VIPs.

#### Budget
- Detailed budget provided in the proposal.

#### Additional Points
- Indonesia's young population and economic size make it a strategic location for blockchain development.
- The country's leadership in G20 and ASEAN further supports its role in the crypto ecosystem.

WHO: Mandala Chain
WHAT: Maximize awareness of Polkadot brand and mission in Indonesia and Asia, increase user onboarding and engagement, position Polkadot as technology partner of choice in Indonesian government's national digital transformation roadmap, attract investors, create content for owned channels
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $295,000 USDT in DOT equivalent, single payment for parallel efforts in different areas, events to be held in August 2024, targeting diverse audience and partners from parachains, developers, investors, businesses, government, academia, and crypto enthusiasts.

Polkadot @ Coinfest Asia 2024

### Polkadot at Coindesk Consensus

- The initial proposal requested $390,000 for the event.
- They used a 7-Day TWAP of $10.02, totaling 38,921.48 DOT.
- Due to price fluctuations, they are short by about $100,000.
- They sold the received DOT for $288,904.78.
- The total cost of the event is $390,000.
- They are asking for an additional $101,095.22.
- The new request uses a 7-Day TWAP of $7.08, totaling 14,278.99 DOT.
- The proposal and receipts can be found in the linked document.

WHO: Distractive Crew
WHAT: Requesting $101,095.22 to cover costs for Polkadot's Consensus event
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: 7 Day TWAP of $7.08, 14,278.99 DOT requested

Top Up for Polkadot at Consensus 

- **Summary**: The proposal for 2024 programs is based on three years of experience in the Polkadot ecosystem, aiming to attract new developers, support existing ones, and guide projects towards creating startups.
- **Successes**: Since 2021, the team has organized six hackathons, facilitated VC funding for projects, and hosted educational workshops with thousands of participants.
- **Proposal**: The 2024 plan includes an Educational Series, Ink! Bootcamp, Online Hackathon, Accelerator Programme, In-Person Event, and Year-Long Talent Support.
- **Funding**: $385k is requested in three tranches (July 2024, October 2024, January 2025) in DOT.
- **Details**: A comprehensive breakdown of past successes and future programs is available in a linked document and presentation.
- **Conclusion**: The team is committed to growing the Polkadot ecosystem, building on past successes and community support.

WHO: Encode Club
WHAT: Introducing a comprehensive year-long programme designed to attract new developers, support the current ones, guide mature projects towards creating significant startups and foster new talent in the ecosystem.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Requesting funding of $385k split across 3 tranches of $128,333 in DOT (17,898.60 DOT based on Subscan MA of 7.17) immediately (July 2024), after 3 months (October 2024) and after 6 months (January 2025).

Elevating the Polkadot Ecosystem: Encode x Polkadot Programme 2024 

### BlockDeep Labs Summary

- **Background**: BlockDeep Labs is a spin-off from Parity's solution engineering team, with over 5 years of experience in Substrate-based chain implementation.
- **Grant**: Secured a grant from the Web3 Foundation to deliver the Mythos Parachain.
- **Problem**: New teams in the Polkadot ecosystem lack high-quality support due to the decentralization of Parity's go-to-market functions and the scaling down of the Substrate Builders Program.
- **Proposal**: Expansion of service offerings to foster Polkadot ecosystem growth, including coretime usage-based technical support, Substrate code reviews, Polkadot release analysis, and a delivery partners program.
- **Coretime Usage Support**: Offers free access to engineering resources based on coretime usage, aiming to gamify and educate about coretime concepts.
- **Substrate Code Reviews**: Provides detailed technical feedback and support to builder teams, aiming to maintain high-quality standards in the ecosystem.
- **Polkadot Release Analysis**: Reestablishes detailed analysis of Polkadot releases to enhance visibility of breaking changes.
- **Delivery Partners Program**: Trains and accredits Substrate engineering companies, enhancing Polkadot's visibility and ecosystem support.
- **Team**: Led by Gautam Dhameja, with experienced Substrate engineers and a project manager.
- **Budget**: Requests $577,745 (81,718 DOT) for 6 months to deliver these services.

WHO: BlockDeep Labs, a spin-out of the former solution engineering team at Parity.

WHAT: Proposes to offer technical support and advisory services to Polkadot ecosystem teams, including coretime usage-based support services, Substrate code reviews, Polkadot release analysis, and delivery partners program.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: The proposal requests funding of 81,718 DOT for a 6-month period from June 1, 2024, to November 30, 2024, with a total budget of USD 577,745 (including VAT). The budget includes costs for code reviews, release analysis, coretime-based support, on-chain badging system, ecosystem services coordination, and entity management.

BlockDeep Labs: Ecosystem Services Proposal for Polkadot Treasury

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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