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

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### Polkadot Ecology Research Institute

- **Location**: Largest Asian research institute focusing on the Polkadot ecosystem.
- **History**: Established in 2019 by early builders of the Chinese Polkadot community.
- **Contributions**:
  - Published nearly 200 original articles on Polkadot, with over 60 million reads.
  - Supported over 70 Polkadot-related activities, reaching over 40,000 people.
  - Empowered over 110 Polkadot ecosystem projects with content, events, and community support.
- **Funding**:
  - Received support from the Polkadot treasury 7 times.
  - Applying for annual operational expenses for April 2024 to March 2025.
- **Impact**:
  - Published a comprehensive 30,000-word strategy report on Polkadot in 2023.
  - Continues to drive Polkadot's development globally.
- **Proposal**:
  - Seeking 12 months of operational funding, primarily for personnel expenses.
  - Detailed proposal available [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DaWP1eGi6QYdyB1tQPoYhLeMlKCwwPbyZ22IoDZ4ENM/edit?usp=sharing).

Executed

WHO: Polkadot Ecology Research Institute

WHAT: Applying for 12 months of operational funding for personnel expenses to cover day-to-day operational costs of the institute.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

The operating cost for the research organization Polkadot Ecology Research Institute for 2024/4-2025/3

- The proposal is presented through the treasury instead of the bounty due to the complexity, time sensitivity, and extensive preparation required for the event.
- The event, Merge Madrid (formerly BDZ), is the most significant Web3 event in Spain, attracting 4,000 attendees.
- The event spans three days: Day 1 focuses on B2B, with a VIP dinner at a prestigious venue; Days 2 and 3 are open to the community.
- Polkadot will have a booth, presentations, workshops, and speaker slots, providing extensive visibility and engagement opportunities.
- The event is crucial for Polkadot to re-engage with key sectors: Enterprises, Developers, and the Community.
- The Spanish Bounty cannot fund this event as it has a maximum limit of $50,000.
- The full proposal is available [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C49EDXSuh-oyKuM6JOq-GHqj9s05sEOdsq_q2AUrzAA/edit?usp=sharing).

Polkadot proposes to sponsor and participate in Merge Madrid, the most important Web3 event in Spain, attracting 4000 attendees. The event will span 3 days, and Polkadot will have a 12m2 booth, a 15-minute presentation on the Main Stage, 2 speaker allocations on the main stage, 30 minutes of workshop, a sponsored session on the main stage, and brand visibility at the national and international levels. The proposal is being presented through the treasury due to the complexity of the proposal, the commitment of the team with the event, and the need for a quick response. No specific price, timeframe, or resources are mentioned in the summary.

Sponsorship and Side Event: Merge Madrid

### Polkadot Decoded Asia 2024 Proposal Summary

1. **Event Overview**:
   - **Name**: Polkadot Decoded Asia 2024
   - **Dates**: September 16-17, 2024
   - **Location**: Singapore
   - **Purpose**: Regional event to complement the main Polkadot Decoded conference in Brussels, focusing on the Asian market.

2. **Proposal Details**:
   - **Proponent**: 12Qn81nJ9DAPxQ6iz2jPxLcrbcpveWFbAAyvDLwnAGL6nPjG
   - **Beneficiary**: 12Qn81nJ9DAPxQ6iz2jPxLcrbcpveWFbAAyvDLwnAGL6nPjG
   - **Date of Proposal**: January 24, 2024
   - **Requested Amount**: $328,053.04 (54,121 DOT)

3. **Objectives**:
   - **Primary**: Attract and engage decision-makers, inspire attendees with successful projects, update the community on ecosystem developments, grow and enthuse the global community.
   - **Secondary**: Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing within the Asian Polkadot community.

4. **Event Features**:
   - **Attendees**: Expected 400 attendees.
   - **Speakers**: 30 speaking slots.
   - **Exhibitions**: 20 exhibition booths.
   - **Networking**: Includes networking areas, private meeting areas, and an after-party.

5. **Budget Breakdown**:
   - **Venue Costs**: $55,455
   - **Tech Equipment**: $46,581
   - **Food & Beverages**: $61,200
   - **Entertainment**: $10,000
   - **Marketing**: $15,000
   - **Staff & Misc**: $52,136
   - **Swag & Branding**: $64,395
   - **Tax**: $18,286

6. **Payment Schedule**:
   - Lump sum payout requested, with milestones including venue securing, supplier prepayments, and post-event payments.

7. **Success Measurement**:
   - Comprehensive report to be submitted, including registration numbers, attendee count, media engagements, and event highlights.

Rejected

Proposal: 2024 Polkadot Decoded Asia (Singapore) September 16 -17 (During the Singapore Token 2049 week)

TimedOut

Please vote NAY

### Polkadot-API Summary

- **Purpose**: Polkadot-API aims to improve and expand the PolkadotJs project.
- **Features**: It offers a set of modular libraries for building decentralized apps (dApps).
- **Philosophy**: Focuses on a "light-client first" approach to enhance developer experience.
- **Recent Update**: The team has grown with the addition of [@carlosala](/user/carlosala).
- **Financing**: The team is seeking funding through treasury proposals.
- **Feedback**: They are collecting community feedback before submitting the proposal.
- **Details**: More information is available in a [Google Doc](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y-3To6olzLTORnraZCAMbZz0FUWBzPUt1OS1hKb-Zeo).
- **Team**: Led by [@Josep](/user/Josep), [@carlosala](/user/carlosala), and [@voliva](/user/voliva).

WHO: Polkadot-API development team

WHAT: Seeking financing for maintenance and development of Polkadot-API through treasury proposals

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Details in the google doc provided in the post

Polkadot-API: Apr-Jul development financing

**G6 Networks Proposal Summary**

- **Objective:** Expand G6 Networks within the Polkadot ecosystem to bring more institutions into the blockchain space.
- **Current Achievements:** Introduced Mandala Chain, Mosaic Chain, and signed MOUs with Indonesia/Bali and UAE/Dubai.
- **Technology:** Uses Substrate framework with Enhanced Proof-of-Authority, Zero-Knowledge security, and Path Tracing for seamless integration and privacy.
- **Unique Features:** Offers physical G6 devices for easy creation and connection of private chains, and supports interoperability across various blockchain networks.
- **Funding Request:** Seeking $244,200 (30,148 DOT) from the Polkadot Treasury for expansion and development.
- **Previous Discussion:** Discussed on the Polkadot Forum about decentralized futures and private blockchain for institutions.
- **Website and Whitepaper:** Available at [g6.network](https://g6.network/) and [G6 Networks - Simplifying Blockchain for Institutions](https://g6-networks.gitbook.io/g6-networks/).
- **Proponent:** Six/David Pethes of Crypto CTF OÜ.

G6 Networks seeks funding from the Polkadot Treasury to expand and develop their blockchain infrastructure for governments, banks, and enterprises. They have already brought Mandala Chain, Mosaic Chain, and two MOUs to the Polkadot ecosystem. The requested budget is 244,200 USD, and they aim to simplify complex integration processes through their physical G6 devices, which support private, permissioned, and cross-chain functionalities.

G6 Networks: Polkadot Ecosystem Expansion with Institutions

### Proposal #526: Business Development Spain & Andorra

- **Curators**: Nick Dunford, Ezio Rojas, Ben Sheppard
- **Multisig Account**: 14D7M2M3YTXXx1Evcz5eDhNmFLR5nH23TjQbjRtTGHENF4jP
- **Pure Proxy Account**: 1FEAW1RdiwmGd5kb1fUJ3hA6BigTgm9PLkaPb9CuFzB4bsy
- **Curator Reward**: 10% of total bounty payout
- **Date**: April 19th, 2024
- **Objective**: Attract clients in Spain and Andorra to integrate into the Polkadot ecosystem by building Parachains, Dapps, or plugins.
- **Curators' Responsibilities**: Analyze, discuss, and establish rewards based on impact and difficulty. Provide public reports every 2 months on progress and budget spent.
- **Public Reports**: Available on Polkassembly (https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/526)

WHO: Nick Dunford, Ezio Rojas, and Ben Sheppard

WHAT: Business Development in Spain and Andorra to attract potential clients to integrate into Polkadot ecosystem

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Curator reward of 10% of total bounty payout; ongoing reporting every 2 months on progress and budget spent.

Curators Candidates - Bounty #40

- **Introduction**: Avata is a company that insures digital and real-world assets, aiming to protect the digital economy. They are proposing to integrate their platform with the Polkadot ecosystem.

- **Polkadot Connection**: Avata's co-founder, Joachim, has strong ties with the Polkadot community. They have already signed an agreement with Parity Technologies to deploy on Polkadot.

- **Key Partners**: Avata works with major brands like Vaultik, Valentino, Bulgari, and Fura Gems, which contribute significant digital revenue streams.

- **Digital Product Passports (DPPs)**: Avata is leading the way in integrating DPPs into blockchain, which will help with transparency and sustainability in product lifecycles.

- **Market Growth and Security**: The digital asset market is growing rapidly, but security breaches are a major concern. Avata aims to provide robust insurance solutions.

- **Why Polkadot**: Polkadot's scalability and interoperability make it the ideal platform for Avata's DPP integration, enhancing transparency and compliance.

- **Anticipated Outcomes**: Avata expects to address security concerns, expand the market, and innovate with new insurance products.

- **Plug and Play Solution**: Avata offers a comprehensive platform with various portals for different stakeholders, making it easy to manage and integrate.

Avata proposes to integrate their platform with Polkadot ecosystem to insure digital and tokenized real-world assets. They have live clients and partners with projected annual digital value of over $2B. Avata aims to enhance transparency, boost sustainability, and facilitate compliance. They project to insure over 70 million DOTS annually and offer a comprehensive plug-and-play solution. They are requesting a grant of $2.5M to be used over 18 months.

 Integration of Avata with the Polkadot Ecosystem

### Leveraging Klaster for Enhanced Cross-Chain Functionality within Polkadot

1. **Introduction to Klaster**: Klaster is a protocol that enables seamless transactions across various blockchains, simplifying multi-chain accounts and off-chain transaction signing.

2. **Need for Cross-Chain Solutions in Polkadot**: Polkadot's architecture supports cross-chain communication, but Klaster's integration would enhance user experience and operational efficiency.

3. **Benefits of Klaster Integration**:
   - **Unified Transaction Environment**: Users can transact across multiple chains using a single wallet.
   - **Cross-Chain Gas Management**: DOT holders can pay gas fees for transactions on various blockchains.
   - **Enhanced Security and Efficiency**: Klaster's intent solvers and multi-chain accounts make transactions more secure and efficient.

4. **Technical Implementation**: Klaster's integration involves developing custom pallets for the Relay Chain and parachains to ensure compatibility with Polkadot's Substrate framework.

5. **Potential Challenges and Solutions**: Addressing compatibility and security concerns through joint development efforts and continuous auditing.

6. **Value to DOT**: Klaster's integration enhances interoperability, making DOT more accessible and valuable across multiple blockchain ecosystems.

7. **Conclusion**: Integrating Klaster into Polkadot aims to achieve unparalleled interoperability and user experience, requiring community support and collaboration.

Klaster proposes to integrate its cross-chain protocol into Polkadot, enabling seamless transactions between parachains and EVM-compatible blockchains. This will enhance interoperability, user experience, and security, while empowering DOT holders to pay gas fees for transactions on various blockchains. The integration will require collaboration between Klaster and Parachain teams and will bring value to DOT by making the Polkadot ecosystem more accessible and attractive to a broader user base. The proposal calls for support and collaboration from the Polkadot community.

Proposal for Klaster Integration into the Polkadot Ecosystem

**Polkadot Q2 Marketing Campaign Proposal by Distractive**

- **Proponent:** Distractive Media
- **Beneficiary:** Distractive Media (Address: 13YMQVCcnv8LTJv2myvr7fdK84w8tXVtfH6tjFEiduFmWwCD)
- **Requested Amount:** $325,000 (DOT allocation based on 7-day average rate)
- **Objective:** To promote Polkadot ecosystem projects and onboard new developers, partners, and community members.
- **Campaigns:** Five campaigns planned for Q2 2024.
- **Deliverables:** Social media posts, website content, and blog posts from Polkadot's main accounts.
- **Full Proposal:** Detailed cost breakdown available [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IVsUDPbm3D2DhA2L6icrNPfh6sgK6twBJwZZwP-Hwx0).

**WHO:** Distractive Media

**WHAT:** Q2 Marketing Campaigns for Polkadot ecosystem, including shedding light on projects and onboarding new developers, partners, and community members.

**PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES:** $325,000, DOT allocation calculated based on 7-day avg rate. Full cost breakdown in proposal.

Polkadot Q2 Marketing Campaigns by Distractive 

### Pop Network Overview

- **Purpose**: Pop Network aims to simplify smart contract development on Polkadot, making it accessible to more developers.
- **Features**: It provides easy-to-use APIs and only uses the DOT token, reducing complexity and onboarding friction.
- **Current Status**: Pop Network is live on the Paseo testnet and supports the PAS token. It has a working API for ink! smart contracts.
- **Team**: R0GUE, a team with extensive experience in Polkadot, is developing Pop Network.
- **Funding Request**: The team is seeking $587,100 (83,906.81 DOT) to complete development, auditing, and deployment.
- **Impact**: Pop Network could boost activity on Polkadot, increasing demand for DOT tokens and Coretime.
- **Vision**: It envisions a future where smart contracts can create cross-chain applications with minimal code, powered by DOT.
- **Link**: [Full Proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u2bq4Qer7mjtUoJoRxebKB_vH2pCyofI1OX2YGlU21c/edit?usp=sharing)

WHO: R0GUE, a team of ex-Parity Tech Delivery Service’s engineers.

WHAT: Pop Network, an ink! enabled parachain that offers straightforward and stable interfaces (APIs) to smart contracts and only uses the DOT token.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $587,100.00 (83,906.81 DOT) to achieve milestones 1 and 2 of Pop Network, encompassing development, auditing, and deployment on Polkadot.

Pop Network | Enabling simple and powerful smart contract development, with DOT

- **Objective**: Improve Polkadot's presence in the U.S. and find new integration opportunities.
- **Sponsorship**: Partner with the Texas Blockchain Council at the Executive Partner level.
- **Funding**: Requesting $187,000, including a $17,000 buffer for price volatility.
- **Activities**: Focus on marketing, events, and networking to boost Polkadot's visibility.
- **Success Metrics**: Include favorable regulations, new ecosystem teams, and partnerships.
- **Return Policy**: Any extra funds will be returned to the treasury based on DOT price.
- **Details**: For more information, see the [full proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NLG5NwcIkWMEZK9lCYdcRBw-em3HgJaliKK7gcXJ6Ks/edit?usp=sharing).

WHO: Ecosystem Agent Yung Beef

WHAT: Improve Polkadot's presence in the U.S., discover new integration opportunities, and insert Polkadot into the minds of some of the U.S.'s foremost blockchain policy advocates through sponsoring the Texas Blockchain Council at the Executive Partner level.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $187,000 requested, including $50,000 for the Texas Blockchain Council, $120,000 for Yung Beef, and $17,000 for price volatility. Success metrics include passing beneficial regulations, onboarding new teams, and securing partnerships.

Improving Polkadot’s Presence In the U.S. With The Texas Blockchain Council

- **Introduction**: Toros, a marketing agency, proposes a campaign to boost Polkadot's visibility and DOT value.
- **Campaign Elements**: Sponsorship of drone light shows at Veld Music Festival and a PR/social media push.
- **Drone Shows**: Three 10-minute shows with custom messaging ending in the Polkadot logo.
- **Veld Music Festival**: Canada's largest EDM festival with over 100,000 attendees.
- **PR Strategy**: Focuses on creating buzz around the drone show and targeting crypto and local publications.
- **Measurement**: Tracks online engagement metrics like impressions, media hits, and social mentions.
- **Budget**: Requests 21,557 DOT (~$170,300) for campaign execution, design, taxes, agency fees, and maintenance.
- **Conclusion**: Aims to elevate Polkadot's brand and generate measurable online conversation.

Toros proposes a brand awareness and public relations campaign for Polkadot, consisting of three drone light shows at Veld Music Festival and a corresponding PR and social media push. They request 21,557 DOT at $7.90 per DOT, totaling $170,300, for campaign execution, design and creative, Canadian taxes, agency fees, and maintenance/incidentals. The campaign aims to increase Polkadot's presence in the public eye and generate online engagement. Metrics to be tracked include estimated drone show impressions, earned media hits, keyword search volume, and social mentions.

Polkadot Drone Shows Over VELD Music Fest (100K+ Attendance) - Brand Awareness + PR Campaign

**The Kusamarian**

- **The Kusamarian** is a media brand focused on Polkadot (DOT) ecosystem.
- It provides public forums for Polkadot builders, nominators, governors, holders, and the curious.
- The brand aims to sustain coverage until at least April 30, 2025, with a proposed budget of 74,533 DOT.
- Current coverage includes news shows, podcasts, governance livestreams, and fellowship livestreams.
- Special coverage includes interviews, event coverage, and promotional efforts.
- The cost of production is $17,145 per week, covering various contributors and expenses.
- Promotion efforts on platforms like 𝕏 and YouTube have shown significant engagement and reach.
- The Kusamarian welcomes audits and feedback to maintain transparency and improve its work.

The Kusamarian proposes to sustain its coverage of the Polkadot ecosystem until at least April 30, 2025, for a total cost of 74,533 DOT, which covers 69% of the costs of production and native promotion at $8.64/DOT (7dEMA). The proposal includes 16 behind-the-scenes extended interviews outside the scope of Behind the Code II to be broadcast by The Kus. The cost of production is $17,145 per week, covering the labor of 2 full-time, 1 double-time, and 8 part-time contributors, admin, promotions, growth initiatives, airfare, and travel expenses. The proposal also includes promotion efforts on X and YouTube and organic reach metrics.

52 Weeks of Kus Coverage ❤️🤖

- **Project**: Proposal for a self-service fleet of Polkadot Bikes during the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics.
- **Location**: Paris, particularly in Seine-Saint-Denis, where 10,500 athletes and 206 delegations will be hosted.
- **Objective**: Provide affordable, flexible-payment bike services, including cryptocurrency options, to address mobility issues during the event.
- **Features**: Deployment of 100 Polkadot-branded electric-assist bikes, iOS and Android apps with cryptocurrency payment, and 24/7 customer support.
- **Marketing**: Social media campaigns, TV appearances, and radio coverage to promote the service and cryptocurrency usage.
- **Company**: Oribiky, founded in 2016, specializes in electric-assist bike systems and has a successful track record in similar projects.
- **Funding**: Requested allocation of $160,000 or 16,153 DOT (cryptocurrency).
- **Links**: Detailed proposal and marketing strategies are available in the provided Google Drive links.

Oribiky proposes to establish a fleet of 100 Polkadot-branded electric-assist bikes in high-traffic areas around Saint-Denis during the Olympics & Paralympics in Paris. They will develop iOS and Android mobile applications that reflect the Polkadot brand and logo, integrate a cryptocurrency payment module, establish a bike maintenance service, and provide customer support seven days a week. The requested allocation is $160,000 - 16,153 DOT, and the timeframe is from 15th of July 2024 - 15th of September 2024.

Polkadot Fleet of Bikes in Paris for the Olympic & Paralympic Games : A Unique & Massive Marketing opportunity.

- Apillon is a Web3 development platform backed by Polkadot Treasury.
- Milestone 2 Proposal aims to enhance user onboarding, simplify smart contract interaction, and introduce cross-chain capabilities.
- The platform has over 100,000 users, with 82,634 projects on a freemium plan.
- Key features include Web3 Storage, Hosting, NFTs, and API services.
- Apillon is open-source and supports multiple Polkadot parachains.
- The platform offers a "forever"-freemium model and plans to create a Developer Adoption Fund.

WHO: Apillon Web3 development platform

WHAT: Submitting a Milestone 2 Proposal for Polkadot Treasury funding to cover the next phase of technical development of the Apillon platform.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

⧓ Apillon Platform - Milestone 2 Proposal

- **Polkadot IRL Campaign #5 - Polkadot X Lyft NYC** is a joint venture between Polkadot and Lyft, set to run from August 4, 2024.
- The campaign will feature ads on Lyft's mobile app and digital displays on New York City's yellow taxis.
- Targeted audiences include NYC residents, Lyft users, international travelers, and attendees of tech and finance conferences.
- The campaign aims to reach over 20 million visual impressions and will run for three months.
- Funds requested are 31,352 DOT ($189,680 USD) to cover ad costs, graphic design, agency fees, and maintenance.
- Any funds sold above $6.05 DOT will be returned, and below this price, a tip request will be made.
- The project will be managed by CultureDot, with graphics by Algo Design Studio.
- Proof of concept includes previous campaigns in Berlin and Toronto.

POLKADOT IRL CAMPAIGN #5 - POLKADOT X LYFT NYC

### Magnet Network
- Aims to increase DOT usage by offering a smart contract platform.
- Uses DOT as gas fee and focuses on long-tail users.

### Magnet Stack
- Built on Substrate, evolved from Magnet.
- Simplifies development in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- Features include multiple virtual machines and customizable templates.

### Context
- Blockchain industry is moving towards diversified DApps.
- Magnet aligns with the JAM chain concept for Polkadot.
- Focus on reducing developer learning costs.

### Development
- Magnet Stack supports various deployment modes.
- Continuous testing on Rococo network.
- Milestone 3 aims to develop Magnet Stack further.

### Testnet
- Magnet Bulk Coretime Testnet is live on Rococo.
- Web-based application available for user experience.

### Funding
- Proposal submitted for $294,400.00 to fund Milestone 3.
- Estimated development period is four months.

Magnet Network proposes to enhance the usage scenarios of DOT by offering a scalable smart contract platform based on the on-demand coretime model, utilizing DOT as the gas fee. Milestone 3 aims to develop Magnet Stack, a platform built on Substrate, to streamline the development process within the Polkadot ecosystem. The proposal requests funding of $294,400 for a four-month development period. Key features include support for multiple virtual machines, customizable templates, and efficient resource management.

Magnet Milestone 3 Proposal: An Appchain Tech Stack leverages the Coretime Model to enhance DOT use cases and facilitate Polkadot's growth

Test Proposal - Please Vote Nay

- **Proponent**: David Dall'Aglio from Pineta.digital
- **Requested Funds**: 68,868.6 DOT (approximately $566,100) for 6 months
- **Activities**: Extending Polkadot marketing campaigns with creators and partners like THE BLOCK
- **Key Achievements**: 
  - 60+ creators involved
  - Over 3 million views/impressions
  - 100,000+ likes and 10,000+ comments on Polkadot content
- **Value Added**: 
  - Analysis and optimization of project strengths and weaknesses
  - Performance transparency and accountability
- **Partners**: Collaborations with CoinGecko and GM Learning Club
- **Future Plans**: Continuation of monthly activities including dashboard maintenance, sponsored posts, and newsletters

WHO: David Dall'Aglio from pineta.digital
WHAT: Requesting 68.868,6DOT ($566,100) to extend Polkadot marketing campaign with THE BLOCK for 6 months, with monthly activities and expected results outlined.
RESOURCES: Pineta.digital team and previous campaign success. Any excess funds will be refunded.

The Block x Polkadot

### Polkadot Ecosystem Growth Campaign by Lunar Strategy

- **Proposer**: Lunar Strategy
- **Objective**: Increase Polkadot's visibility in the blockchain landscape.
- **Strategy**: Collaborate with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) on platforms like Twitter and YouTube.
- **Duration**: 90 days, with three waves of influencer content.
- **Content Focus**: Highlight Polkadot's use cases, projects, and educational initiatives.
- **Deliverables**: Promotional guidelines, influencer strategy, result reports, and influencer communication.
- **Reporting**: Weekly activity reports and monthly detailed reports.
- **KOL Selection**: Lunar Strategy has a network of over 25 million followers and welcomes community nominations.
- **Fund Management**: If DOT value changes by more than 5%, Lunar Strategy will adjust the budget accordingly.

Lunar Strategy proposes a 90-day campaign to increase Polkadot's visibility by collaborating with KOLs on Twitter and YouTube. The campaign will cost 100,000 DOT ($816,000 USD) and aims to generate an anticipated reach of approximately 20,000,000 views. The campaign will have three different waves of influencers and focus on Polkadot's use cases, educational initiatives, and in-person events. Lunar Strategy will charge a commission between 10-20% of what the KOL is paid.

(Vote Nay) Polkadot Ecosystem growth campaigns

**LimeChain Proposal for Polkadot.js API Enhancements**

- **Objective:** Improve the Polkadot.js API user interface (UI) to enhance developer experience.
- **Features:** Introduce a custom-tailored IDE for rapid prototyping and seamless exploration of the Polkadot ecosystem.
- **Milestones:** Develop a Polkadot.js API Sandbox IDE, a real-time block explorer, and tools for handling chain state, RPC, and runtime calls.
- **Open Source:** The project will be open source under the Apache 2.0 license.
- **Company:** LimeChain, founded in 2017, specializes in blockchain technology and has expertise in developing tools for the Polkadot ecosystem.
- **Tools:** LimeChain has developed frameworks like Gosemble for Substrate runtimes in Go and Fruzhin for Host implementation in Java.
- **Proposal:** For more details, visit the [Proposal Document](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XwJkcjLA03hAu-EAeC29oD14oH8lAa81fW-_BFMhXBw/edit).

LimeChain proposes to introduce new features for the UI of Polkadot.js API, creating an application that serves as a daily tool for developers. Key features include seamless exploration of the Polkadot Ecosystem and an integrated IDE for rapid prototyping. The project will be open source and contributed as repositories to the Polkadot-js GitHub organization. The milestones include creating a Polkadot.js API Sandbox IDE, a real-time block explorer, handling various types of calls, and dedicating time to address high-priority issues. LimeChain is a software development company with considerable expertise in developing various tools for the Polkadot ecosystem.

Polkadot.JS API UI enhancements

### Summary of Bounty 44 Referendum

- **Purpose**: The referendum is about selecting curators for Bounty 44, which focuses on a security bug bounty for a Polkadot-Kusama bridge.
- **Previous Referendum**: This bounty was previously funded through a [previous referendum](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j-Nb7FYgSJpChgbvkbkHCM_dsjENhrh4Vqc4rNsmNGY/edit#heading=h.v6is2ta0txr1).
- **Curators' Role**: The curators will evaluate the effectiveness of different phases and decide on rewards for bug reporters.
- **Expertise Required**: The curators will bring diverse expertise to ensure the bounty's successful implementation.
- **More Information**: Detailed information about the curators and their key activities is available in [this document](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MrmlOmyjKcDbvGv8OyxcFXBnYnZWjJBUQrX6sFdHqdg/edit).

WHO: Curators 

WHAT: Propose the Curators for Bounty 44 - Bounty Proposal for Polkadot <> Kusama Bridge Security Bug Bounty 

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified

CURATORS PROPOSAL FOR BOUNTY 44 - POLKADOT <> KUSAMA BRIDGE SECURITY BUGBOUNTY

### Summary

- **Proposal Goal:** Initiate two key projects for the Polkadot LATAM community: adopting an Editorial Board model for the Polkadot in Spanish X account and creating tailored marketing strategies for the LATAM region.
- **Editorial Board Model:** Aimed at decentralizing the management of the Polkadot in Spanish social media account, ensuring it aligns with global strategies.
- **Marketing Strategies:** Focus on integrating LATAM marketing efforts with the global Polkadot strategy, ensuring consistent brand messaging.
- **Proposer JC:** A Web3 Marketer with extensive experience in social media and blockchain, known for leading successful cross-marketing initiatives within the Polkadot ecosystem.
- **Polkadot Conecta:** Aims to improve engagement, align ecosystem communications, utilize community content, create cross-marketing initiatives, and enhance visibility of team efforts in non-English regions.
- **Funding Request:** Total amount requested is 35,713 DOT.
- **Full Proposal:** Detailed information can be found [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fR2HTJs6jv0mrIP6yjGq1Jm3jXODoz-JrpEQcDpJN-s/edit?usp=sharing).

Polkadot Conecta proposes to adopt the Editorial Board model for decentralized management of the Polkadot in Spanish X account and create marketing strategies tailored for the LATAM region. They aim to coordinate with global teams and align with Polkadot’s overall market strategy. The total requested amount is 35,713 DOT.

Polkadot in Spanish X account and Marketing Decentralization

**Bounty Proposal #532: Spanish Content and Event Production**

- **Purpose:** Promote Spanish-speaking content and events to boost Polkadot's ecosystem in Latin America and Spain.
- **Curators:** Seven experienced curators with strong ties to the Spanish-speaking Polkadot community.
- **Rewards:** Each curator receives a monthly payment of $1400, and an auxiliary assistant receives $500.
- **Responsibilities:** Curators manage content creation, organize events, and report progress every three months.
- **Auxiliary Assistant:** Supports curators with administrative tasks, social media management, and community interaction.
- **Reporting:** Curators submit detailed reports on the bounty's progress, including budget usage and content creation.
- **Date:** The proposal was approved on March 20th, 2024.

WHO: Lorena Fabris, Gerardo Álvarez, Hernán Borelli, Nachito, Ezio Rojas, Albert Burgos, and Lengo.

WHAT: Curate Spanish-speaking content and events to boost Polkadot's ecosystem in Latin America and Spain.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Each curator will receive a monthly payment of 1400 USD. An auxiliary assistant will receive a monthly payment of 500 USD. Reports will be submitted every 3 months and a weekly newsletter will be created.

Curators Candidates - Bounty #42

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Referenda Medium Spender

Origin able to dispatch a whitelisted call.

Origin for signaling that the network wishes for some change

Origin able to cancel slashes and manage minimum commission.

Origin for spending up to 10,000,000 DOT from the treasury as well as generally administering it.

Origin for managing the composition of the fellowship.

Origin able to spend around 250 DOT from the treasury at once.

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

Origin able to spend around 10,000 DOT from the treasury at once.

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

[33] Origin: MediumSpender