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PolkaWorld Ops and Maintenance proposal：2025.4 - 2026.3

The JAM China Academy educational roadshow is an initiative led by Qinwen Wang and the Lollipop Team to introduce the JAM protocol to China's academic, entrepreneurial, technological, and political landscapes. The goal is to educate university students, entrepreneurs, and government decision-makers about JAM's innovative blockchain technology. The roadshow is important because it localizes blockchain education, aligns with China's policy and regulatory environment, and supports technological autonomy in geopolitical competition.

JAM's core breakthrough is its parallelized blockchain computation and compatibility with the RISC-V chip architecture, which aligns with China's strategy for self-reliant RISC-V chip development. The roadshow targets top-tier computer science students, entrepreneurs, and government decision-makers. The course, "Exploring the Future of Web3 Cloud Computing: A Practical Guide to JAM," is designed for Chinese computer science students, builders, and Web3 professionals to understand and apply next-generation decentralized computing technologies. The initiative also aims to build a JAM China Campus Network to enhance cognitive engagement, select and onboard skilled ambassadors, and foster long-term growth.

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When the** JAM Gray Paper** was first released, Qinwen Wang and the Lollipop Team initiated and translated the [Chinese version of JAM Gray Paper](https://www.lollipop.builders/JAM-Graypaper-Chinese.pdf), enabling developers and researchers in the Chinese-speaking world to better understand JAM’s groundbreaking innovations. Later,  Qinwen wrote a popular science article titled, [Three Enlightenment of Blockchain Grandmaster Gavin Wood: Decoding JAM’s Transformative Blueprint](https://x.com/Qinwen_Wang/status/1915384049730019799) which successfully brought JAM’s epoch-making significance to a broader group of audience in Mandarin and English world.&#x20;

These efforts are merely preludes to the upcoming **JAM China Academy educational roadshow** that it's proposed here which is led by Qinwen and Lollipop team, facing university students, entrepreneurs and government decision-markers. It will continue the traditions of  Dr. Gavin Wood's overseas itinerant presentations in a localized way. It is an ambitious initiative aimed at localizing and amplifying the transformative vision of the JAM protocol across China’s dynamic academic, entrepreneurial, technological, and political landscapes.&#x20;

Please find the link here to learn more about our proposal in detail：[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GltLCsxixMPj5xVHeZkMmaW-Ef7xlWbQ6ZhmXZmfX94/edit?tab=t.0](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GltLCsxixMPj5xVHeZkMmaW-Ef7xlWbQ6ZhmXZmfX94/edit?tab=t.0)

![JAM China Academy educational roadshow.jpg](https://i.ibb.co/TMnFfwJs/mdx-Editor-qinwen-1745723266142.png)



# **Why Support JAM China Academy educational roadshow?**

### A localized JAM academy in China as a legitimate bridge and innovation accelerator 

Founded by Dr. Gavin Wood in 2022, the Polkadot Blockchain Academy (PBA) has been a pioneer in blockchain education. To plant the seeds of blockchain knowledge and nurturing local talents, we decided to bring JAM to the universities in China. While China’s huge market potential is undeniable, simply replicating overseas models in the country is impractical due to differences in domestic policies, local cultures and market scales. We firmly believe that only localized blockchain education can bring sustainable growth and as a legitimate bridge and innovation accelerator for overseas projects to root and grow in the China market.

* **Policy and Regulatory Environment:** China local government encourages innovation in blockchain technology but strictly monitors the industry so that localized curricula can provide precise interpretations of policies ( for example, [the Regulations on Blockchain Information Service Management](https://www.cac.gov.cn/2019-01/10/c_1123971164.htm)）
* **Education and Talent Development:** Chinese universities lag behind their Western counterparts in blockchain education. A localized academy can close this gap by training talent skilled in both technology and domestic industry needs, fostering future leaders in computer science and entrepreneurship.
* **Technological Autonomy in Geopolitical Competition:** As technology competition between China and the US is getting heated, China tends to prioritize self-developed standards. A local academy can help overseas blockchain projects integrate into China’s ecosystem, such as aligning with domestic cryptography algorithms (e.g., SM2/SM3).



## **China Holds Strategic Significance for JAM**

JAM’s core breakthrough lies in its parallelized blockchain computation and the seamless compatibility of PolkaVM with the RISC-V chip architecture—an innovation that aligns perfectly with[ China’s strategy for self-reliant RISC-V chip development](https://www.reuters.com/technology/china-publish-policy-boost-risc-v-chip-use-nationwide-sources-2025-03-04/). As China prepares its first policy framework to protect domestic open source RISC-V chips, it is accelerating the development of a self-innovation system to reduce reliance on Western technologies. Most existing consortium chains in China rely on Ethereum’s architecture—a paradigm pioneered by Gavin Wood himself previously. 



## **3 kinds of target audience and institutions for JAM China Academy educational roadshow:**

1. &#x20;**Top-Tier Computer Science Students:** Focus on China’s top 25 computer science universities and top-rank institutions offering blockchain-related programs. There are 32 universities that have approved blockchain engineering undergraduate programs.
2. **Entrepreneurs:** Collaborate with EMBA programs or prestigious business schools that target entrepreneurs  (*e.g., Zhejiang Hupan Entrepreneurship Research Center)* to shape the understanding of blockchain among corporate leaders and accelerate its operational implementation.
3. **Government & Influential Decision-Makers:** China is accelerating the construction of a national blockchain infrastructure system. The Blockchain-based Service Network (BSN), a global public blockchain infrastructure with overarching planning and top-level design by the State Information Center, marks a paradigm shift in blockchain development—from market-driven exploration to state-strategic leadership. Against this backdrop, advancing deep integration between the JAM protocol and China’s national blockchain infrastructure will forge a technological foundation for interconnected digital sovereignty, laying a strategic cornerstone for the restructuring of the global digital governance system.



## **Course Introduction:** &#x20;

### **Exploring the Future of Web3 Cloud Computing: A Practical Guide to JAM**

This course is specifically designed for Chinese computer science students, builders and Web3 professionals who seek to understand and apply next-generation decentralized computing technologies in practical and business-oriented contexts.

By integrating global blockchain expertise with regional characteristics, the course simplifies complex Web3 concepts into accessible language with localized explanations, while simultaneously offering in-depth exposure to the technical foundations of the JAM protocol. The course also highlights how JAM aligns with China’s priorities in technological self-reliance and open-source innovation.



## **Build JAM China Campus Network**

**General Objectives:**

* Clearly define and establish measurable goals to enhance cognitive engagement among the target audience.
* Implement a systematic approach for selecting and onboarding skilled ambassadors, both technical and non-technical.
* Facilitate entrepreneurial engagement and business conversion activities effectively.
* Increase meaningful contributions from ambassadors, sustaining community engagement and fostering long-term growth.
* Coordinated ambassador-led efforts driving technical innovation, community education, and entrepreneurial enablement through JAM initiatives

![Build JAM on Campus Network.jpg](https://i.ibb.co/XrDKxSYC/mdx-Editor-qinwen-1745723829602.jpg)

JAM China Academy (Educational Roadshow)

Bifrost has proposed a liquidity loan to the Polkadot treasury, requesting a loan of 1,000,000 DOT (about $4,000,000) to be repaid with 6% interest. This loan aims to increase vDOT-DOT liquidity, support vDOT growth, and expand its use in DeFi applications within the Polkadot ecosystem. Bifrost has a good track record of repaying treasury loans with interest, having brought a total income of 8,370.5523 KSM to the Kusama Treasury. The loan will be used to mint vDOT, diversifying the Polkadot treasury's DOT capital and earning staking rewards. Bifrost is a liquid staking app-chain for all blockchains, allowing users to earn staking rewards and DeFi yields across multiple chains. The loan's success will be measured by tracking vDOT minting TVL, DOT-vDOT liquidity growth, unique address growth rate, and new vDOT ecosystem integrations.

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Bifrost DOT liquidity loan for vDOT liquidity for one year; repay in full with approximately 6% interest.

On April 16th, James Slusser and Phunky attended FBBA's "Blockchain Day" in Tallahassee to advocate for the Polkadot ecosystem. They networked with legislators, answered questions, and explained Polkadot's features and benefits. They also met with Commissioner Weigel and his staff to discuss legal language for DAOs. Polkadot was recognized in both House and Senate chambers, thanks to DOT token holders joining the FBBA. Phunky and James were not compensated for their advocacy work, and they are requesting a tip to help cover their costs.

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I would like to propose a tip for James Slusser and myself for our advocacy of the Polkadot ecosystem on Wednesday, April 16th during FBBA's "Blockchain Day" in Tallahassee. We both had an incredible day networking with legislators in both the House and Senate, answering their questions and telling them about Polkadot.

In every meeting we had with legislators and their aides, James went to great lengths to explain : 1) what Polkadot is; 2) how our governance system works; 3) why our security and scalability provide enterprise grade solutions via blockchain technology; 4) that the State of Florida should provide a legal framework for DAOs.

Later in the afternoon, we had an hour long roundtable with Commissioner Weigel and his staff at the Office of Financial Regulation, during which we both encouraged them to continue their work with the Florida Bar to investigate potential avenues to craft legal language that could be used for. a future bill during the next legislative session.

Moreover, thanks to DOT token holders previous decision to join the FBBA (Florida Business Blockchain Association), President Sam Armes made sure that Polkadot was recognized in both chambers before the House and Senate began conducting their legal business for the day.

You can read a longer reflection that I posted on X the next day [HERE](https://x.com/ThePhunky1/status/1912854196627341624).

On a final note, I would like the community to know that neither of us was previously compensated to do this advocacy work. The tip will help defray the costs of getting to the capitol, and spending nearly 10 hours of our time there on behalf of Polkadot.

Thank you in advance for your consideration,

Phunky

![1C91024D-1903-4C42-9469-530FF77952F1.jpeg](https://i.ibb.co/gXMv1nJ/mdx-Editor-Phunky-1745455406608.jpg)

Tip for Tallahassee Advocacy 

Mythical and Xcavate are two parachains that own a lot of Coretime but missed the chance to renew it. Someone bought all the cores because they think the price is too low. Without Coretime, parachains can't make blocks. The person who bought the cores is asking for a lot of money, so they might be a scammer. To help Mythical and Xcavate, a proposal is made to give them two cores. This will add 4 new cores to the system and let them use Coretime for about 2 months. The proposal also wants to improve the Coretime system so that good projects can always get cores and avoid scammers. In the future, parachains should use the auto-renew feature to avoid this problem.

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Assigning Coretime to Xcavate and Mythical

PoKe Berlin Team is requesting a 6-month extension to transform promising projects into an operational state and maximize the impact on the Polkadot ecosystem. They have achieved all their milestones so far and secured signed agreements in over 10 industry verticals. Some of the most promising projects include collaboration with a Chinese technology conglomerate, diaspora-financed health insurance for an African country, mandatory travel insurance for an African country, a German Defense Industry Project, projects in the government and private sector for an outer territory of the USA, Central American Ministry for the Environment, Blockchain Use Cases in Supply Chain and CO2 Network, and a Photovoltaic Remote Control Project for German Municipalities. The team will focus on finalizing concepts, developing high-level roadmaps, involving Polkadot ecosystem partners, and offering project management support. The team members have deep roots in the Polkadot ecosystem and have demonstrated excellent skills in business development and key accounting.

# 6 Months Extension for the PoKe Berlin Team - Transform Projects to Operational State &#x20;

Requested amount: 290,899 USDC



# Short Description

The scope of PoKe is business development that targets enterprises and governments to leverage Polkadot’s technology and to hand over projects to the Polkadot community. For that the W3F funded PoKe through the Decentralized Futures Programme for one year from May 2024 onwards. 

PoKe has achieved all its milestones to date! To ensure the maximum impact for the Polkadot ecosystem we believe that an additional six month period of key accounting and project management is necessary. As already mentioned in our [initial forum post](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/scytale-digital-s-involvement-in-the-w3f-futures-program-via-poke-the-polkadot-key-account-unit/4881) and the application to the Decentralized Futures Programme we now ask the community to fund this period. 

**The goal of this period is to transform the most promising projects into an operational state.** 

[**Link to full proposal**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I-8UET7yJIV7CG6l56pXliYXaZghePTUwUgCRhF1SA0/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.8akw0h5h82wu)

# Achievements

Our efforts have proven highly successful, revealing significant potential for Polkadot’s adoption across enterprise and government sectors. We have secured signed agreements and built a strong project pipeline in more than 10 industry verticals, including government, healthcare, energy, and defense. Promising opportunities in various stages have emerged from these verticals. Some projects have already secured an MoU or a collaboration agreement, others will be secured within the scope of PoKe.

The following projects are the most promising ones from our point of view, and they would require additional management attention to get them to a state where the implementation project can be kicked-off. Some projects will also require management of the Polkadot ecosystem consortium and local entities during the implementation phase resulting in a hand over to the local organizations.

* **Collaboration with Chinese Technology Conglomerate**
 A MoU has been signed with a multinational technology conglomerate with a dominant presence in China and beyond. An affiliate of the conglomerate wants to move forward to integrate their solutions with Polkadot in different areas of collaboration.
* **Diaspora-financed health insurance for an African country**.
 A Signed Collaboration Agreement between a local company on the ground and Scytale for facilitating a pilot project is in place. The project is progressing smoothly, with the MOU signed by the Ministry of Innovation, a local university, a local company and the W3F. The PoKe team currently works on the LOI. This project has the potential to be rolled out throughout the African Union.
* **Mandatory travel insurance for an African country**.
 The concept was presented and discussed on site with high-ranking government representatives and insurance executives. The concept was accepted by everyone, especially the insurance companies who showed high interest in the project because it opens up another revenue stream for them.
* **German Defense Industry Project: Resilient Identification System**.
 We had two high level workshops with the company in December and March. The discussion centered around how they could leverage Polkadot and blockchain technology. Three areas of collaboration are planned, such as building a prototype in the area of maritime communication, participating in  a project funded through the EU military research fund and they are interested in participating in the PBA. The former PoKe team has established a trusted relationship with the decision makers and  we believe a lot of key accounting will be necessary to be successful.
* **Projects in the government and private sector for an outer territory of the USA.** PoKe is discussing three projects in different stages in the government and private sector for an outer territory of the USA. The first project involves establishing a decentralized energy production system managed by local communities, coupled with a decentralized blockchain-based energy exchange. The second project focuses on creating a blockchain-based land registry, while the third aims to transform the Caribbean territory into a central hub for air cargo. These projects have the potential to open the door for the Polkadot ecosystem for future and more projects within the US, which has always been a challenge in the past.
* **Central American Ministry for the Environment**
 The Ministry is positioning itself as a key driver of blockchain initiatives in the country. In collaboration with them, we have identified promising use cases, which are now being further defined and planned. While these serve as initial pilot projects, the government is also actively exploring additional blockchain solutions within the Polkadot ecosystem. The pilot projects still require management and support by PoKe to bring them to a state where they can be implemented. We believe that some key accounting will increase the probability for Polkadot to become the center of the country's blockchain strategy.
* **Blockchain Use Cases in Supply Chain and CO2 Network**
 A global service provider with a focus on digital transformation and automation is exploring the use of Polkadot nodes.They are seeking a compelling use case, potentially for one of their customers, to justify a Polkadot project. For example, they are in discussions with a leading gas monopolist developing the first CO2 network in Germany. The goal is to use blockchain technology to track and document CO2 transferred into the pipelines, as well as the consumers who store, transfer, or transport the CO2. 
* **Photovoltaic Remote Control Project for German Municipalities**
 Project for the municipalities of a major German city to remotely control photovoltaic systems for stabilizing the power grid by managing electricity oversupply from small to medium-sized PV systems. This project has the advantage that it can be used as a blueprint for further projects in the German energy market.

# &#x9;Deliverables

The initial goal of PoKe was to identify verticals, establish connections with decision-makers, identify problems, and develop solutions using Polkadot, and then move these solutions to the MoU stage. The objective now is to make these projects operational to benefit Polkadot and its ecosystem.

Due to time constraints, the remaining PoKe time is not enough and may result in missed opportunities for the Polkadot ecosystem. During the 6 months we will focus on:

* Finalizing concepts, requirements, technical approaches, and solutions.
* Developing high-level roadmaps, project plans, and timelines.
* Finding and involving Polkadot ecosystem partners to build consortia.
* Developing sustainable business and funding models for new companies and projects.
* Offering project management support for complex projects, even after handover.
* Generating follow-up projects for the Polkadot ecosystem.
* Ensuring publicity and press releases for projects with MoUs and agreements.
* Presenting successful MoU completions and key learnings at conferences.

# Team Members

The team has deep roots in the Polkadot ecosystem and has due to its experience a profound understanding of the requirements and workings of large organizations. Its members have been part of PoKe since the beginning (even since the ideation phase of PoKe) and they are the driving force behind the aforementioned projects. The team members have demonstrated excellent skills in business development and key accounting.

## Ingo Rübe

**Founder KILT Protocol / Co-Founder and Director of PoKe**

Ingo Rübe, CEO of BOTLabs GmbH and founder of KILT Protocol, leads a Berlin-based team developing blockchain-based identity solutions. With a Computer Science degree from the Technical University of Berlin, he has held leadership positions at Axel Springer SE, Hubert Burda Media, and Drupal. He is also a founding member of the International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications INATBA.

## Elisa Dratsdrummer

**Marketing Director at BOTLabs & KILT / Project and Ecosystem Manager at PoKe**

Elisa is a Web3 native with a broad range of experience in marketing, interactive media, strategic communication operations and compliance communication.

She has worked with KILT for over five years, leading events and social media initially,  and now leads marketing, communications, public relations and community operations. Elisa is also a Polkadot Events Bounty curator.

## Matthias Möller

**Director Operations BOTLabs & KILT/ Project Lead PoKe**

Matthias has more than twenty years of professional and leadership experience in developing and shipping cutting edge digital services for various industries.

He has been key to KILT Protocol's success since BOTLabs' 2018 founding. He leads enterprise adoption and high-level collaborations, notably with Deloitte and the German Energy Agency.

6 Months Extension for the PoKe Berlin Team - Transform Projects to Operational State

- A team of 11 people and 7 partners created a plan for Polkadot.
- They believe Polkadot needs better tools to help its public actions.
- Many dollars are spent to promote Polkadot, but some of this money is wasted.
- New users often have a hard time understanding how to use Polkadot.
- The plan combines 7 ideas to improve how Polkadot works with others.
- It aims to enhance partnerships, especially with two big esports organizations.
- New apps and tools will help users connect better with Polkadot.

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Faze x Vitality - Unifying ecosystem efforts through Esport - Metaproposal

- The Polkadot Ecology Research Institute is a big research group in Asia about the Polkadot community.
- They have been working on Polkadot for more than 6 years and have helped many projects and events.
- The team has written nearly 300 pieces about Polkadot and has reached over 63 million readers.
- They support projects in the Polkadot ecosystem, even outside China, often for free.
- Their Twitter account has grown a lot, with over 4,700 followers this year.
- They recently shared a big report about Polkadot's future that got a lot of attention.
- They are asking for money to help pay for their operations and work for another year.

The operating cost for the research organization Polkadot Ecology Research Institute for 2025/4-2026/3

- The Spammening was a special event involving Amforc and Parity Technologies to test how well the Polkadot network can handle many transactions.
- This event included different phases and a big public test that showed strong performance of the Polkadot ecosystem.
- Before the main test, Amforc did other smaller tests on the Polkadot and Kusama networks.
- Amforc worked hard without getting paid during this project and is now asking for 45,000 USDT as a reward for their efforts.
- They helped design the structure of the event, prepared proposals, and coordinated with others to run the tests.
- Some problems were found during the tests, including issues with the network's ability to handle many transactions at the same time.
- The project showed the importance of rewarding those who help improve the Polkadot ecosystem.

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The Spammening Reward for Amforc

Set Snowbridge-wrapped USDC & USDT as sufficient assets, set their ED to $0.01, and set their metadata on Asset Hub

[Runtime 1.4.3] Upgrade Polkadot Bridge Hub

Please vote Nay. We have changed the request for dot into usdt. Please go to [referenda 1531](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1531)

Please vote Nay.

- Subsquid Lab Official is asking for $310,592.98 to help maintain and develop public SQD Archives.
- Archives provide important access to data for projects in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- Popular projects using these archives include Tanssi Network, Talisman Wallet, and Polimec.
- SQD has moved to a paid model but still offers free access to public chains.
- In Q3 2024, demand for archival data increased significantly, and the infrastructure was improved to handle it.
- The SQD network now has 1,139 active Worker Nodes, securely storing lots of data.
- The proposal is submitted to the Polkadot treasury to cover the costs of running the archives.

Summary
Proponent: <a href="https://polkadot.subscan.io/account/13bfKSQXoBn3AMLtZaW6BKv797fqZzsD3PYF6xpJDir3tdoE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Subsquid Lab Official</a> - 13bfKSQXoBn3AMLtZaW6BKv797fqZzsD3PYF6xpJDir3tdoE Beneficiary: <a href="https://polkadot.subscan.io/account/13bfKSQXoBn3AMLtZaW6BKv797fqZzsD3PYF6xpJDir3tdoE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Subsquid Lab Official</a> - 13bfKSQXoBn3AMLtZaW6BKv797fqZzsD3PYF6xpJDir3tdoE
Contact Details: Subsquid Labs GmbH 6300 Zug, Switzerland <a href="mailto:mf@subsquid.io">mf@subsquid.io</a>
Short description: Ongoing development and maintenance costs for public SQD Archives
Archive raw data: Archive Infrastructure Metrics - <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17ueNw0-X_DVckSd_qmFwGa2mN3oilEWaCac7m3zY9KU/edit?gid=1549354589#gid=1549354589">July, August, September </a>
Requested: $310,592.98
Previous proposals: <a href="https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1447" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1447</a>
Motivation 
A) Archives
Archives are an important piece of Polkadot and Kusama data infrastructure provided by SQD (formerly Subsquid). They provide access to on-chain data for public chains in the Polkadot ecosystem. They are being used as a data source for <a href="https://www.sqd.ai/cloud" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Squids</a> and for efficient data exploration and ad-hoc queries. The Archives, as performant data sources of historical on-chain data, are critical to the operation of backend APIs run by major projects in the Polkadot ecosystem.
Popular Polkadot dApps and projects that depend on SQD include the following:
<ul>
<li>Tanssi Network</li>
<li>Talisman Wallet</li>
<li>Polimec</li>
<li>Polkassembly</li>
<li>Apillon</li>
<li>Hydration</li>
<li>Giant Squid API (maintained by LimeChain)</li>
<li>SubWallet</li>
<li>FiDi</li>
<li>KodaDot</li>
<li>RMRK</li>
<li>ChainSafe (in particular the Multix multi-sig, as well as other projects)</li>
<li>Phala Network</li>
<li>Stellaswap</li>
<li>Polkascan</li>
</ul>
Since the beginning of 2024, SQD has transitioned to a paid model for supporting parachains. However, public chains continue to be available for free use. Throughout the Q3 of 2024, we provided a free public data indexing service for Substrate blockchains, allowing interested parties to access indexed data on Substrate Events, Extrinsics, Storage Items, and EVM logs. Below is a list of the public chains we currently support at no cost:
<ul>
<li>polkadot</li>
<li>kusama</li>
<li>asset-hub-kusama</li>
<li>asset-hub-polkadot</li>
<li>bridge-hub-polkadot</li>
<li>collectives-polkadot</li>
<li>rococo</li>
<li>westend</li>
</ul>
B) Contribution
During Q3 2024, we addressed real-world use cases that were highly requested by the community:
<ul>
<li>Supported Substrate extrinsic v5, enhancing compatibility for newer Substrate-based chains.</li>
<li>Updated squid templates to the new data decoder interface.</li>
</ul>
Achievements
Increase in Archival Data Demand and Infrastructure Scaling
During Q3&rsquo;24, archival data demand increased approximately 3.6 times, from 3,265 GiB in Q2 to 11,713 GiB in Q3. We addressed the increasing demand for archival data by enhancing our infrastructure's throughput and redundancy through deploying archives to OVHCloud in addition to GCE, while also empowering our maintenance and engineering teams to support the expanded infrastructure effectively.
Decentralization of the SQD Network Enhancing the Polkadot Ecosystem:
In Q3&rsquo;24, we continued to empower the SQD Network, driving forward our mission to strengthen the Polkadot ecosystem&rsquo;s decentralization and resilience. By the end of the quarter, the SQD network had grown to include 1139 active Worker Nodes, securely storing 574TB of data and serving approximately 11TB of data per day. This expanding decentralized infrastructure enhances data processing and storage capabilities, delivering increased security, fault tolerance, and scalability for the Polkadot network.
Statistics and data
<img src="https://i.ibb.co/C3rjjhx6/Screenshot-2025-04-16-at-15-27-17.png" alt="" width="640" height="381" />
&nbsp;
Over the course of Q3 2024:
<ul>
<li>Served a total of 12,576,410,498,732 (~11.44 TiB) of data from the substrate based archives.</li>
<li>Served 979,736 archive requests from substrate based archives.</li>
<li>The highest daily total data transfer recorded for Substrate was 375.57 GiB within a single 24-hour period (2024-09-19).</li>
</ul>
Costing
This proposal encompasses the combined costs for running Archives for Polkadot, Kusama, and other public chains, along with the development contributions, amounting to a total of $310,592.98.
<a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17ueNw0-X_DVckSd_qmFwGa2mN3oilEWaCac7m3zY9KU/edit?gid=466566330#gid=466566330" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Raw data for Archives can be seen here.</a>
The proposal is submitted towards the Polkadot treasury. Here is a summary of the running costs for Archives, in a tabular format:
<img src="https://i.ibb.co/390Kk1yp/costing-archives.png" alt="" width="640" height="378" />
Contribution costs:
<img src="https://i.ibb.co/d4NZZ3XF/costing-contribution.png" alt="" width="639" height="233" />

SQD (fka Subsquid) - Public Data Indexing Infrastructure for Polkadot and Kusama (Q3 2024)

- A proposal for usernames was recently withdrawn.
- People discussed the idea, and no one raised concerns until after the proposal went live.
- To prevent confusion, the proposal was canceled.
- Supporters showed trust in the initiative with votes and feedback.
- The proponents are WinterStamp and Jay Stormy, both experienced in technology and blockchain.
- WinterStamp created PolkaIdentity to help people manage their identities on the Polkadot network.
- Jay Stormy is a marketing expert who helps companies in the creator economy.

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We&rsquo;re stepping back from this proposal.
Over the past few months, we shared parts of our roadmap with many people across the ecosystem. In those conversations, the idea of issuing usernames was occasionally mentioned and, at no point, did anyone raise a concern about it, or about the possibility of multiple authorities being an issue.
Based on the current on-chain logic, and after testing that confirmed everything works as expected (including with Chopsticks), we moved forward in good faith. Only after the proposal went live did concerns emerge about a potential future change to enforce a single-authority model within the identity pallet.
To avoid unnecessary confusion, we&rsquo;ve chosen to withdraw and decline the proposal.
We&rsquo;re sincerely grateful to everyone who supported the initiative with votes, feedback, and encouragement. That support reflects the trust this community has placed in our vision.
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Proponents:
WinterStamp: HnvBKihg27L2n6ijV1hfvYQDESrd9kwnBB7KjSt5boR8iUL
 Authority: HurhThD66KBUf2zcE9Zhx46sCqNJXviKhWAct95rBCkPuix (PolkaIdentity)
DOT requested: NONE
If you haven't followed <a href="https://polkaidentity.com">PolkaIdentity</a> progress so far, take a look at:&nbsp;
<a href="https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkaidentity-a-friendly-on-chain-identity-service/9702">https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkaidentity-a-friendly-on-chain-identity-service/9702</a>
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Inspired by the first username authority proposal made by Parity at <a href="https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1177">https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1177</a> seeking to provide .DOT usernames through their new upcoming Polkadot mobile application, this proposal aims to make PolkaIdentity also an username authority.
We believe that PolkaIdentity has already demonstrated its success by being the first fully automated platform focused exclusively on identities at People Chain.
With that expertise, we believe we can accelerate the adoption of the usernames through the Polkadot ecosystem, allowing users to register their username and providing the necessary tools and clients for other services like mobile wallets and dApps can start using this feature.
Full proposal:&nbsp;
<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vexc3tb_h0AklF_ymefvkDRHN6O0Hh0TwV1N6R5esJY/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vexc3tb_h0AklF_ymefvkDRHN6O0Hh0TwV1N6R5esJY</a>
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About the proponents:
WinterStamp (Leonardo Custodio)
An accomplished software engineer with ten years of experience, joined the Polkadot ecosystem four years ago. He has recently graduated from the Polkadot Development Program offered by Sunset Labs and PUCPR in 2024 and has also graduated at the Polkadot Blockchain Academy, Wave 6. His active involvement includes participation in the 1KV Program and both cohorts of Decentralized Nodes.
Leonardo is the creator of Polkadart <a href="https://polkadart.dev">https://polkadart.dev</a> a library designed to simplify the development of hybrid applications using Flutter for Polkadot. His leadership has resulted in over six grants delivered to the Web3 Foundation, promoting easier access for developers.
Additionally, he founded PolkaIdentity <a href="https://polkaidentity.com">https://polkaidentity.com</a> in Q3 2024, focused on enhancing trust within the Polkadot ecosystem through reliable identity solutions. Leonardo's dedication and contributions to the Polkadot community highlight his passion for advancing blockchain innovation.
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Jay Stormy (Jo&atilde;o Pedro Novochadlo)
Jo&atilde;o is currently the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at DUX/Decentral, a fintech company focused on financial solutions for the creator economy. While rooted in Web2, the company explores Web3-native infrastructure and has received multiple grants&mdash;including from the Moonbeam parachain&mdash;for its on-chain innovations.
Previously, Jo&atilde;o was Project Manager for Innovation and Artificial Intelligence at the Secretariat of Economic Development of Curitiba (Brazil), where he led city-level strategies around AI, digital identity, and open innovation.
He also served as Head of Marketing at Socios.com (Chiliz) in Brazil, where he played a key role in expanding the platform&rsquo;s presence across Latin America.
Jo&atilde;o is a multi-awarded innovator, with his most recent recognition being the Future Maker award at the 2024 BRICS Solutions Awards, where he represented Brazil among over 1,300 global applicants.

Please vote NAY

- Cyberpunk Lab is a project focused on improving humanoid robots and connecting them with advanced technology like Polkadot Cloud.
- The lab will have locations in San Francisco and Shenzhen and aims to develop a special Software Development Kit (SDK) for humanoid robots.
- This SDK will help robots communicate securely and work without needing a central server.
- Humanoid robots will soon outnumber humans and be used in many places like homes and factories.
- The lab will explore how robots can do tasks and be paid using decentralized technology.
- Key goals include hosting robotics meetups, creating art with robots, and training students in robotics.
- The project will cost $618,000, which will cover hardware and operating expenses, and is expected to run for a year starting in 2025.

Developing Polkadot Humanoid Robot SDK at Cyberpunk Lab

- The micro-sr25519 package is for the Polkadot ecosystem and is ready for audit.
- Paul Miller, the developer, chose a new auditing firm, Oak Security, for this task.
- The audit will cost a total of 34,400 USD and involve 5 researchers.
- Oak Security provides various security services and is based in Munich.
- Paul Miller encourages auditing before using the package widely.
- Edgetributor SubDAO manages the audit proposal and will handle payments.
- The budget includes a 100 USD refundable buffer for payments.
- Payments will be split into two parts during the audit process.

<h1>Overview</h1>
The <a href="https://github.com/paulmillr/micro-sr25519">micro-sr25519 package</a> developed by Paul Miller as an extension to @noble/curves to support the Polkadot ecosystem is now ready for the auditing phase. For this phase, Paul suggested to go with a new firm other than the Cure53 as most of his work is audited by Cure53. So we (Edgetributor SubDAO) explored multiple auditing firms for the last couple of weeks and selected 3 firms for the final evaluation. We then reviewed the scopes and offerings of those 3 firms based on the backgrounds of the auditing researchers they offered, their experience, stack familiarity and total number of researchers proposed in the scope, Polkadot ecosystem familiarity, low level JS/TS experience and cryptographic curves familiarity. Oak Security firm is the one which turned out to be superior compared to the other offerings in this specific case. (If anyone wants to know more about other firms or their offerings, feel free to reach us out on twitter.)
Previously approved development proposal: <a href="https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1165">https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1165</a>
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<h1>Audit TL;DR:</h1>
<ul>
<li>Type: Premium Security Audit</li>
<li>Cost per week for Audit: 44000 USD</li>
<li>Cost per week for Fuzzing: 10000 USD</li>
<li>Scope length: 0.6 week for audit, 0.8 week for fuzzing</li>
<li>Total cost: 34400 USD</li>
<li>No. of researchers involved: 5</li>
<li>Requested payment mode: USDC on Ethereum</li>
</ul>
Detailed audit proposal:&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rdOtoEtgHXrJxX3lPu1khv8deEOcwKz3/view?usp=sharing">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rdOtoEtgHXrJxX3lPu1khv8deEOcwKz3/view?usp=sharing</a>
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<h1>About Paul Miller</h1>
<a href="https://github.com/paulmillr">Paul</a> is the founding developer behind @noble packages which are used by different web3 ecosystems. He is well known for his contributions via <a href="https://github.com/paulmillr/noble-curves">@noble/curves</a> and <a href="https://github.com/paulmillr/noble-hashes">@noble/hashes</a> packages which are directly/indirectly being used by the majority of the modern web3 protocols/toolings/platforms which includes even the forum you&rsquo;re currently reading this proposal on!
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<h1>About Oak Security</h1>
<a href="https://www.oaksecurity.io/">Oak Security GmbH</a> provides security services in the web3 space, such as threat modeling, penetration testing, security audits, and fuzz testing while following a multidisciplinary approach in their services. Based in Munich but operating worldwide, they currently use a pool of 52 highly qualified security engineers and researchers. They operate under two brands: The Solidified brand focuses on EVM-based blockchains, while Oak Security caters to a wider blockchain ecosystem, with departments focusing on the security of Rust and Go source code, low-level protocol security, and infrastructure security, which goes beyond the realm of traditional smart contract security.
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<h1>Importance</h1>
Although many of the Polkadot ecosystem tools/products already started adopting the micro-sr25519 package, Paul Miller himself advocated to get the package audited before using it in any production deployments. Currently there is an open <a href="https://github.com/polkadot-js/common/pull/1971">pull request to switch from @polkadot/wasm-crypto to micro-sr25519 package in PolkadotJS suite</a> for ecosystem-wide security and performance benefits.
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<h1>Edgetributor SubDAO&rsquo;s role</h1>
What started as a quest to have the development of a missing component required for our project, have come a long way to benefit the whole Polkadot ecosystem. Edgetributor SubDAO as the curator of this proposal will be representing Oak Security in OpenGov and in other operational duties. Edgetributor SubDAO will be responsible for the custody of the USDC (in a multisig) which needs to be disbursed to the Oak Security in two mentioned phases. Oak Security also requires a legal entity to sign the contract and for the same purpose Edgetributor SubDAO will utilise the legal entity of Edgeware DAO Association (Swiss Association) to save the costs and time required to involve PCF. The entire amount corresponding to this proposal (except the refundable bridging buffer) will be going to the auditing entity Oak Security. In this whole process, Edgetributor SubDAO or Edgeware DAO or any Edgeware contributors are not getting financially benefited by any means. We are interested in exploring the BD bounty for our time and efforts contributed so far, especially for the screening of the auditing firms, comparative analysis of their offerings and follow-ups.
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<h1>Budget and Timeline</h1>
Budget distribution:
<ul>
<li>Requested amount: 34400 USDC</li>
<li>Refundable bridging buffer: 100 USDC (to Swap USDC AssetHub to USDC Warmhole on Hydration and then bridge further to Oak Security&rsquo;s address on Ethereum.)</li>
</ul>
Notable terms:
<ul>
<li>50% (17200 USDC) will be disbursed at the start of the audit.</li>
<li>The other 50% (17200 USDC) will be disbursed on receipt of the initial audit report.</li>
<li>The Remaining amount from the refundable bridging buffer will be sent back to the treasury.</li>
</ul>
Total: 34500 USDC
Multisig: 14XNJmoUzkvmh9cYoqG4axBRR4BWzWRbnFP79oiZgKu7V9bz

{Vote Nay, opting PAL bounty} Audit sponsorship of micro-sr25519 package by Paul Miller (2/2)

- Integritee has created a special technology that helps keep money transfers private on Polkadot Asset Hub.
- It supports private transfers for different types of money, including DOT and ETH.
- The proposal is for a project from July 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025.
- They plan to repay a loan of about 201,140 US dollars by giving back 30% of their earnings.
- Integritee wants to help everyone safely use their money online.
- More information can be found in videos and presentations linked in the proposal.
- Their Chief Technology Officer (CTO) shared details about the proposal in a discussion.

Integritee has deployed its privacy sidechain technology on Polkadot Asset Hub, already supporting private transfers for DOT, USDCe, USDTe, ETH, WBTC. 
Use it now at: <a href="https://app.incognitee.io">https://app.incognitee.io</a>
This proposal covers efforts from 01.07.2024 until 31.03.2025 (9 months) retroactively.
171&rsquo;498 CHF ≃ 201&rsquo;140 USD ≃ 201&rsquo;140 USDT
<ul>
<li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHMdIkqOUw1c3POn8l-Lo3we20k6yh1DFb7aONbP5T4">Full Proposal Document</a></li>
<li>approved previous DOT Treasury retroactive funding (<a href="https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/997">ref 997</a>)</li>
<li>approved previous DOT Treasury retroactive funding (<a href="https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/treasury/617">ref 617</a>)</li>
<li>initial <a href="https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/post/1739">discussion post</a></li>
</ul>
We consider this a soft-loan which we will pay back to the treasury with a fraction of fee revenues which each shard of Incognitee earns as long as the target token is present on the Polkadot Asset Hub and can be spent by the treasury. We commit to sending 30% of our gross fee revenue back to the treasury automatically and regularly until we have repaid the soft-loan plus a one-off premium of 10%.
Context
<ul>
<li>brenzi's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/pKCqjkhmbB0?feature=shared&amp;t=12004">Incognitee presentation at decoded 2024 </a></li>
<li>Private Transactions on L2 for all Polkadot Chains | Polkadot Decoded 2023: <a href="https://youtu.be/mNs4txHedWs?si=pWv15HSusQJuHwih">video recording </a></li>
<li>Why Privacy Matters And What Integritee Can Do About it | Polkadot Now India: <a href="https://youtu.be/7he0Uqe9jps?si=qdbXK8arCIrEsY6N">video recording </a></li>
<li>Account hygiene: a practical guide using Incognitee: <a href="https://forum.polkadot.network/t/account-hygiene-a-practical-guide-using-incognitee/11569">forum post</a> </li>
</ul>
Our CTO brenzi appeared in <a href="https://x.com/TheKusamarian/status/1911162410649731529">AAG 222</a> to explain this proposal

Incognitee: Privacy Sidechain on Polkadot Asset Hub (Retroactive)

- The Guestlist+1 (GL+1) project aims to connect Polkadot, a blockchain platform, with the music industry.
- It will include educational panels and podcasts to encourage community discussions about music and technology.
- GL+1 will work with universities and local music groups to enhance its credibility.
- The project will hold events in cities like Boston, London, and New York, featuring artists and industry experts.
- It seeks $388,760 in funding to cover costs like past events and future productions.
- Aiming for over 3 million people to hear about Polkadot through social media and newsletters.
- The initiative encourages teamwork between music professionals and developers to grow the Polkadot ecosystem.

Guestlist+1: Polkadot becomes the Center of Gravity for Blockchain x Music 
A PMEI proposal
Please View our Presentation Deck <a href="https://www.canva.com/design/DAGViAs_mb0/h83TKuSIZHClKI2hl9TjTg/view?utm_content=DAGViAs_mb0&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;utm_source=uniquelinks&amp;utlId=h498ca20123" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Here.</a>
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Proposer: Polkadot Music Events Initiative
Proposer Wallet Address: 13EDmaUe89xXocPppFmuoAZaCsckaJy3deAyVyiykk1zKQbF
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<img src="https://i.ibb.co/XrC1xgZQ/Screenshot-2025-04-04-at-19-14-47.png" alt width="639" height="279" />
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KEY POINTS 
What&rsquo;s this Proposal for?
This proposal supports the launch of an educational panel series and podcast called Guestlist+1 (GL+1). The initiative is designed to strengthen Polkadot&rsquo;s position in the music industry by fostering credible conversations and community engagement.
<ul>
<li>We will collaborate with top-tier university Computer Science programs worldwide, engaging local music communities and entrepreneurs to drive attention and credibility to Polkadot x Music.</li>
<li>Our panels feature notable artists and seasoned music industry veterans.</li>
<li>We're adopting a milestone-based funding approach to validate the value of this initiative progressively.</li>
</ul>
FUNDING SCOPE
This initial funding tranche will cover:
<ul>
<li>Retroactive funding for GL+1 at ETHDenver.</li>
<li>Production of GL+1 events in Boston (Harvard/ MIT), London (UCL/Cambridge), and two panels in NYC.</li>
</ul>
Total Funding: $388,760 
Key Deliverables (11 Total): 
<ul>
<li>4 live panel events (producing 8 podcast episodes).</li>
<li>2 studio interviews (no live audience, resulting in 3 podcast episodes).</li>
</ul>
Check out the first panel podcasts <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86k1lBj6KcM&amp;t=387s" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here.</a>
KPIs estimated to hit:
<ul>
<li>3M+ impressions &ndash; across X, Instagram, YouTube and other platforms through high-impact content, event recaps, speakers highlights and collaboration posts with partners</li>
<li>15K+ newsletter subscribers with 33%+ open rate &ndash; expanding coverage with our monthly newsletter and exclusive insights, deep dive articles into Polkadot&rsquo;s role in the future of music and more related content</li>
<li>5K+ targeted uses of new EasyA Mini App &ndash; creating an interactive onboarding tool to introduce developers to Polkadot-powered music applications</li>
<li>Featured in 5+ publications &ndash; securing media coverage in music, Web3, tech outlets</li>
<li>Design an easy funnel for developers to engage with Polkadot music tech</li>
<li>Collaboration with a relevant news outlet for marketing</li>
</ul>
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FURTHER CONTEXT
About PMEI
PMEI (Polkadot Music Events Initiative) is dedicated to connecting music businesses to Polkadot. We collaborate and align with partners like Beatport, mufi, Billfold, and the Web3 Foundation to shape a cohesive narrative in the music x web3 space.
Polkadot needs more initiatives that drive organic user growth and network transactions.
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What Happens at Guestlist+1 (GL+1 Live)? 
Our format is simple:
Networking Mixer &ndash; An informal gathering to connect participants and spark conversation.
Two Recorded Panels:&nbsp;
<ul style="list-style-type:circle;">
<li>Panel One tackles real-world problems in the music industry, exploring how blockchain can offer solutions.</li>
<li>Panel Two focuses on how technology impacts music careers and businesses, drawing on major brands and diverse industry voices to broaden the conversation.</li>
</ul>
Both panels are designed to spark engaging, practical discussions that elevate Polkadot&rsquo;s presence in the broader music industry.
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<img src="https://i.ibb.co/My3w5mrD/Screenshot-2025-04-04-at-19-14-27.png" alt width="639" height="359" />
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Why is This Important? 
Music is a universal language, providing an ideal space for developers, musicians, and industry leaders to connect. GL+1 is more than an event&mdash;it's an entry point for engaging with the music industry and a gateway to introducing Polkadot to a broader audience.
<ul style="list-style-type:circle;">
<li>This initiative is aligned with our Guestlist+1 educational newsletter, reinforcing Polkadot&rsquo;s growing dominance in music x web3.</li>
<li>Feedback has shown strong interest and positive KPIs, with suggestions to increase focus on developer engagement and marketing outcomes. GL+1 is designed to meet that need.</li>
</ul>
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Funding Approach 
PMEI was orignally funded by the Web3 Foundation for select initiatives through DF. For projects like GL+1, we operate independently, but will come back to the treasury for an agency fee ONLY after completing these panels.
<ul style="list-style-type:circle;">
<li>As a non-profit, common-good vehicle, PMEI is open for anyone in music to leverage our resources&mdash;conditional to building within the Polkadot ecosystem.</li>
<li>OpenGov supports funding for these initiatives to keep the community and music ecosystem thriving.</li>
</ul>
We&rsquo;re actively tracking metrics and engagement to provide detailed progress reports back to OpenGov.
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WHO'S INVOLVED (outside of PMEI)
The success of Guestlist+1 (GL+1) is driven by strategic partnerships and a diverse network of contributors:
<ul style="list-style-type:circle;">
<li>Beatport.io &ndash; Supporting with marketing efforts to amplify the reach of GL+1 panels and podcasts across their platforms and network.</li>
<li>Lucy (Polkadot Ambassador Network) &ndash; Assisting with alignment and coordination of Polkadot Ambassadors in each city, ensuring local communities are engaged and represented.</li>
<li>Panelists and Coordinators from Multiple Cities &ndash; We&rsquo;ll feature a diverse lineup of music industry professionals, technologists, and artists from cities like Boston, New York, London, and more. This multi-city approach ensures varied perspectives and broadens the relevance and impact of each discussion.</li>
</ul>
These collaborations are critical to ensuring that GL+1 events are impactful, credible, and representative of both the music and web3 communities.

Guestlist+1: Polkadot becomes the Center of Gravity for Blockchain x Music

The Infrastructure Builders Program (IBP) is a group of independent companies that help the Polkadot network and its parachains with important services. They were started in 2022 and are spread all over the world, making them strong and reliable. They need more money to keep helping the network.

The money they ask for is to add to the IBP bounty, which is managed by five people who work with Polkadot. The bounty pays them for their work only after they have done it. The amount they want is for the most they could possibly do, but last year they only spent $2,490,996 for 552 Relay and System-chain and 154 Parachain RPC nodes.

They get paid for the RPC services they provide every month based on how much they did. You can read the full proposal by clicking [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aK7XtMmpF5FVlt9FGP1puVPHGRktbFQ8M9o6Dh3u9jw).

Some people in the network have given feedback, and IBP services won't be given to those who have clearly cheated the treasury.

IBP Bounty Top-Up

- Polkadot and MotoGP decided not to work together right now due to current market conditions.
- They wanted to use blockchain technology in MotoGP for a long-term partnership.
- The community showed a lot of interest, and Polkadot hopes to be involved in future projects.
- MotoGP wanted to use blockchain to connect with fans and offer new experiences.
- They planned to work with Polkadot for three years to develop exciting new technology.
- Polkadot would have had special naming rights and advertising opportunities.
- They aimed to reach over 500 million MotoGP fans around the world.

Dear community,
We would like to inform you that, after careful consideration and in light of the current market conditions, we have made the decision to withdraw the proposed partnership between Polkadot and MotoGP.
Our intention has always been to build a long-term strategic collaboration that would foster the adoption of blockchain technology within the world of MotoGP. While we firmly believe in the potential of this vision, we recognize that the present circumstances are not ideal to move forward with the proposal in a responsible and sustainable manner.
We are truly grateful for the interest shown by the community and for all the feedback received. We hope to be part of future initiatives within the Polkadot ecosystem once more favorable conditions are in place.
Thank you for your understanding.
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<img src="https://i.ibb.co/7NSxL8fW/motogp-banner-2025.jpg" alt width="640" height="209" />
Polkadot x MotoGP: A Strategic Alliance for the Future of Sports and Blockchain 
Dorna Sports S.L., organizer of the MotoGP World Championship, proposes a strategic partnership with Polkadot to integrate blockchain into the sports industry. This proposal aims to position Polkadot as an official partner of MotoGP, providing global visibility and demonstrating the utility of blockchain technology in sporting and commercial events.
Inside MotoGP&trade;'s new look: the story of an evolution <a href="https://www.motogp.com/en/videos/2024/11/17/inside-motogps-new-look-the-story-of-an-evolution/513725?playlistId=513474">here </a>
MotoGP&trade;'s Fan Manifesto: <a href="https://www.motogp.com/en/videos/2024/11/17/motogps-fan-manifesto/513729?playlistId=513474&amp;_gl=1*ew3lxg*_gcl_au*NDIyNTg3Nzc5LjE3MzI1NDQ0MDk.*_ga*OTQ0MTM1OTE2LjE3MTY3NDAzNDc.*_ga_0204YNR4C1*MTczNjk0MjM1NC4xMjQyLjEuMTczNjk0MjM4OC4yNi4wLjA.">here</a>
A Long-Term Technological Commitment 
MotoGP is not just looking for sponsorships but for strategic technological alliances that can evolve with the sport over time. The three-year duration of this proposal reflects the need to develop, implement, and consolidate innovative blockchain solutions within the MotoGP ecosystem. This period will allow for:
<ul>
<li>Progressive development of digital infrastructures, ensuring that blockchain solutions are efficiently integrated into the MotoGP platform.</li>
<li>Testing and optimization of technologies such as NFTs, DOT payments, and fan engagement experiences.</li>
<li>Mass adoption generation, both within the MotoGP community and its extensive network of commercial partners.</li>
</ul>
This long-term approach ensures that the alliance is not just a technological experiment but a real and sustainable transformation within the world of sports and entertainment.
Main Objectives 
<ul>
<li>Establish a long-term alliance between MotoGP and Polkadot.</li>
<li>Promote Polkadot through MotoGP and its network of leading brands.</li>
<li>Implement blockchain solutions such as NFTs, DOT payments, and digital fan experiences.</li>
<li>Increase Polkadot&rsquo;s presence in the mass market and beyond the Web3 ecosystem.</li>
</ul>
Benefits for Polkadot 
Brand Exposure
<ul>
<li>Use of the title "Official Partner of MotoGP."</li>
<li>Creation of a combined logo "MotoGP powered by Polkadot."</li>
<li>Advertising at events, circuits, and official materials.</li>
</ul>
Activations with Marc M&aacute;rquez
<ul>
<li>M&aacute;rquez as a Polkadot ambassador, featured in digital campaigns.</li>
<li>Social media posts and branding on his helmet.</li>
<li>Exclusive events and audiovisual content sponsored by Polkadot.</li>
</ul>
NFTs and Blockchain in MotoGP
<ul>
<li>Creation of an NFT Marketplace powered by Polkadot.</li>
<li>Integration of blockchain rewards in the MotoGP Fan Club.</li>
<li>Implementation of DOT payments in MotoGP's NFT marketplace.</li>
</ul>
Requested Investment
<ul>
<li>2025: 2,150,267.55 DOT (&euro;8,355,984).</li>
<li>2026: 1,686,043.55 DOT (&euro;6,552,000).</li>
<li>2027: 1,770,345.74 DOT (&euro;6,879,600).</li>
</ul>
Technical Roadmap
<ul>
<li>Wallet integration into the fan platform.</li>
<li>Development of a blockchain-based royalty system.</li>
<li>Creation of a platform to launch NFT collections.</li>
<li>Development of a public NFT marketplace with over 150,000 digital assets annually.</li>
</ul>
Expected Impact
<ul>
<li>Access to a global audience of over 514 million fans and 3 billion annual views.</li>
<li>Active participation of the Polkadot community in selecting sponsored events.</li>
</ul>
This proposal represents a strategic opportunity for Polkadot to establish itself as a leader in blockchain technology within the sports and entertainment industry, leveraging MotoGP&rsquo;s global platform to accelerate mass adoption.
Full proposal <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_zw4klhsLFHv3iycSVfckfEMFxHLl6969uHQrX2j3pI/edit?usp=sharing">here</a>
Global Audience: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jwdfCfDEKmPs1SUbZqgQcMQ5LWTdThaq/view?usp=sharing">here</a>
Exponential growth: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BxTUybIPymW7g6ShfdxTzHhOyEvBWlsN/view?usp=sharing">21% Expanding</a>
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Social Media: 
MotoGP Links 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.motogp.com/en">Website </a></li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/MotoGP?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://x.com/MotoGP">X </a>: 3.2M followers</li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/motogp/">Instagram </a>: 16.8M followers</li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/MotoGP/">Facebook </a>: 19M followers</li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/MotoGP">YouTube </a>: 6.68M followers</li>
<li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@motogp">TikTok </a>: 3.9M followers</li>
</ul>
Marc M&aacute;rquez Links&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://marcmarquez93.com/">Website </a></li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/marcmarquez93">X</a> : 2.6M followers</li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/marcmarquez93/">Instagram </a>: 7.4M followers</li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/marcmarquez1993">Facebook</a> : 4.6M followers</li>
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Polkadot x MotoGP Partnership & Integration Proposal (VOTE NAY)

- A proposal called Ref. 1390 for the Talisman Mobile App didn't get its money because the time to claim it ran out.
- The team forgot to track the deadline and missed the chance to claim the funds.
- They are making a new proposal to fix this so they can still use the approved money.
- They have already started working on the mobile app and are excited about it.
- The team has finished key parts of the app and shown early designs for testing.
- The payment address for the funds is the same as in the original proposal. 
- People are encouraged to vote to help get the payout fixed.

TL;DR
The payout for <a href="https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1390" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ref. 1390</a> (Talisman Mobile App Proposal) expired before we could claim. This ref intends to rectify the payout that was originally approved under Ref. 1390.
The preimage was pulled as an additional measure to prove that the payout was not disbursed.
Q: Why was the payout not claimed? 
A: Due to an oversight on our part, we failed to track the timeline properly and missed the deadline to claim the payout.
Q: What is the purpose of this proposal? 
A: Since the claim on our previously approved proposal has expired, we are currently unable to claim the originally approved funds. We are submitting this proposal to rectify this so that we may continue to deliver on the original proposal.
Q: Are you still planning to fulfill the proposal? 
A: Absolutely, and we have already started. We are already several weeks into the design with the first set of wireframes ready to start user testing, and have completed a number of key technology components in preparation for the mobile app. We, as well as our community are excited to bring the Talisman mobile experience to life.
Q: Proof the preimage was pulled? 
A: You can verify it <a href="https://polkadot.subscan.io/tx/0x511a05e33d83e426cf4817dbe09b44762631c9fed9607ed59bd4725b5e7d72d3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> - pulled after confirmation and expiry of the claim period.
Q: Can you verify the payment address? 
A: Yes, the payment address is a Talisman-controlled multisig, identical to the one used in the original proposal. 
Your vote will accelerate the rectification of this payout previously approved. Thank you for the support! 🙏❤️

Ratify Payout APPROVED by Ref. 1390 - Talisman Mobile Wallet

- Suprime is a new platform that helps startup ideas and fundraising in a clear and honest way using blockchain technology.
- The creators, Kiril and Michiel, have a lot of experience in tech and business.
- They saw problems in current fundraising platforms, like scams and hidden deals, and wanted to fix them.
- On Suprime, everything about an idea, like how it gets money, is visible and can't be changed secretly.
- The target users are startup founders, investors, and regular people who want to invest early.
- They have made a working version of their platform and are looking for more funds to improve it further.
- Suprime wants to partner with others who believe in being open and trustworthy in business.

Preparing

[Suprime](https://suprime.io) is the first fully decentralized Web3 acceleration platform, where every promise is put on chain. From idea description to fundraising, treasury management, and roadmap, everything is managed on-chain, 100% transparent, and verifiable.

### Problem we're solving.

We turned in the wrong direction.

When we started building on this tech (we started in 2016), we envisioned permissionless societies, inclusive businesses, and new forms of mutually beneficial social interactions.

Instead, we have now lies and blunt promises in the media, shady funding platforms, rug pulls, hidden deals made behind the scenes, run by greed and wishes for quick returns.

The web3 acceleration is totally broken.

Over the past years, we faced it too much ourselves, and decided to DIY and build it in the way it was supposed to be, in the very beginning.

Suprime is not a tool, but it's a solution, to serve one single vision - we have tech, we don't need to trust words anymore.

### Team Experience:

We're a group of blockchain builders and entrepreneurs building on web3 stack for the past 7 years, based in the Netherlands.

Co-founders, Kiril and Michiel, met 8 years ago, sharing common entrepreneurial mindset, where

\- [Kiril](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirivanov/) is a developer, who was building tech for the past 22 years

\- [Michiel](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michiel-slootweg/) is a grey-haired gentleman with over 25 years of successful startups and investments.

A lot of technical innovations, contributions, and talks were made, to highlight a few:

\- biggest Blockchain hackathon in 2017 in the Netherlands, attended and won ([https://github.com/kivanov82/DutchBlockchainHackathon](https://github.com/kivanov82/DutchBlockchainHackathon))

\- in 2018 founded LoyalGarden, built blockchain payment terminal, and used tokens for onchain payments for a festival (first in the world!) [https://innofest.co/cases/loyalgarden/](https://innofest.co/cases/loyalgarden/)

\- made an innovative AMM to raise money for charity, and won 2019 Blockchain for Humanity award

\- founded [Bright Union](https://brightunion.io) in 2021, and made DeFi a safer place providing DeFi coverage

### Technical Innovation:

While building the Suprime platform, we took the best and most mature tools out there, added a layer of customization, and built the pieces we were missing, to have one single solid solution:

\- we integrated Aragon DAO for startup idea submission and DAO governance

\- connected 'weighted' Balancer pools implementation, to add the fundraising feature

\- added 'social' element (Lens protocol WIP)

\- built a [highly flexible onchain BPM](https://x.com/Suprime_io/status/1856711278359687560) (business process management) tool to glue them together

![Screenshot 2025-04-18 at 14.24.41.png](https://i.ibb.co/67QFCrjV/mdx-Editor-kivanov82-1744979108720.png)

### Technical Feasibility:

We were building Suprime for over a year, self funded, and just released an MVP (see the walkthrough video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMXsBFwnR1w](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMXsBFwnR1w)).

All the technical components are built there and operational, deployed on Sepolia (you can give it a try [https://test.suprime.io/)](https://test.suprime.io/)

Once we secure strategic partnerships and the technical audit is done, we're ready to deploy it to Polkadot ecosystem

### Product-Market Fit:

Suprime's audience has 3 types of personas:

\- **startup founders**. They will have a place to list their idea, in a permissionless way, no private chats or inquiries required and the chance of a great idea being lost to the noisiest ones is less

\- **VCs and funds** will benefit from the help of the community - potential leads are already sorted out, so less time is required to find a potential gem. Also, if a lead is secured, they will benefit long run from the help of community and connected services and advisors

\- **retail investors** will be able to 'be early' but this time for real, not because they're told so.

No solution on the market solves all these issues together. There are tools out there, like launchpads but they don't care about success long run. Echo.xyz is kinda similar, but investors have to trust promises of 'leads', and the platform has no transparency whatsoever. Despite that, they helped to raise $105M from 8k unique investors, so the demand is there.

### Growth & Monetization:

The investment and startup acceleration market is huge but heavily depends on the market condition, so we expect ups and downs when designing the treasury burn rate.

The revenue model consists of the fees on money raised, services sold, and DAO investments, the forecast can be found here: [Revenue Model](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-Buh8TBulK0Zcu3T0L9KC3FmmhqZnpZW/edit?usp=drive_link\&ouid=101021495369839754794\&rtpof=true\&sd=true)

We see Suprime platform as an addition to the existing web3 accelerators and VC funds, that would serve as a tech partner, so we could build up the distribution quickly.

### Funding:

We've built an MVP and spent around 13 months, using 100% of own funds. During that time, we had two FTEs, and multiple part-time contributors, from marketing, market research, and design. Total expenses at the moment are $85k.

We're looking for an extra round of funds to move it to the next level, and:

* establish a strategic partnership with funds and accelerators, who share same vision of transparency and trustless business models
* make the solution feature-complete, and rollover it to Polkadot
* accelerate Suprime on Suprime platform



**Read more:**

Website : [https://suprime.io](https://suprime.io)

MVP (Sepolia testnet): [https://test.suprime.io](https://test.suprime.io)

Walkthrough video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMXsBFwnR1w](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMXsBFwnR1w)

Whitepaper: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/16kSgZdb\_0hvPp\_ZAwdaET8fhWnzgHu9peoVFJ3mrpxg/edit?tab=t.0](https://docs.google.com/document/d/16kSgZdb_0hvPp_ZAwdaET8fhWnzgHu9peoVFJ3mrpxg/edit?tab=t.0)

Suprime - Fully Decentralized Accelerator

- The Polkadot community is launching a new project to create better data and metrics for Polkadot.
- The project includes two improvements: making data easier to understand and sharing it more widely.
- "Standardized metrics" will provide detailed information using thorough research, while "Basic metrics" will use simple data from the blockchain.
- Data will be available on the Google Web3 Marketplace, allowing everyone to access it easily.
- Token Terminal has a good reputation for providing reliable data in the crypto world.
- They plan to share data for the top 20 Polkadot parachains over the next few years with a total budget of $1,005,000.
- The team is excited to get feedback and improve the proposal.

Approved

Accelerate growth and adoption across the entire Polkadot ecosystem

- The payment for Ref. 1303 cannot be completed because of a mistake in how it was set up.
- The funds are in a special place that can't be accessed right now.
- A new plan is to submit a new request to approve the payment.
- They pulled necessary information before the deadline to fix the issue.
- The project Kus helps with broadcasting information and has been helpful in the Polkadot community.
- They want to work better with marketing teams to reach more people and improve their efforts.
- The team needs more funding because they are facing competition and slower growth.
- They are asking everyone to support their new voting request for the payment.

Kus Public Broadcasting Extension & Marketing Bounty Engagement

- The Berlin Taxi campaign is a project to advertise Polkadot using taxis in Berlin.
- It started in April 2024 and will last for 3 months, with 70 taxis showing Polkadot logos and QR codes.
- The campaign targets Berlin residents, tech companies, and conference attendees.
- They are asking for 8265 DOT (about $49,500) to cover costs like ads, design, and fees.
- If approved, the funds will be used to pay for the campaign and any extra money will be returned.
- The campaign can be renewed for another 3 months after it ends.
- The goal is to raise awareness about Polkadot in Berlin and beyond.

CultureDot proposes to renew the Berlin Taxi campaign for 3 months, branding 70 taxis with Polkadot name, logo and QR code, targeting Berlin residents, tech companies/startups, and conference attendees. They request 8265 DOT ($49,500 USD) at a price of $6.00 to cover the ad campaign, graphic design, agency fee, maintenance fee, and incidentals/misc. Any DOT sold above $6.00 will be returned, and any price deviation below $6.00 will be requested retroactively. Funds will be immediately converted to USD/EUR to pay vendors for their services.

PREMATURE UN-NOTE OF PREIMAGE - BERLIN TAXI - REFILL #1 - WILL NOT EXECUTE

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OpenGov Referenda

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 around 100,000 DOT from the treasury at once.

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