**Polkadot Sponsors Asia Blockchain Summit 2024**

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

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

Asia Blockchain Summit 2024 Sponsorship

### OpenZeppelin's Third Proposal for Polkadot Parachains

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

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

Proposal: OpenZeppelin x Polkadot Ecosystem Growth Phase M3

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Please vote Nay - Technical issues with Pure Proxy

- Snowbridge has launched, allowing the ERC-20 Wrapped Ether (WETH) token to be used on AssetHub.
- WETH has been registered on AssetHub, making it a sufficient asset.
- This change allows WETH accounts to exist without needing a DOT balance or another sufficient asset.
- It improves user experience for new users who might not have a DOT balance on AssetHub.
- The Snowbridge UI will still warn users before transferring WETH without the required existential deposit.
- The referendum also updates WETH's metadata on AssetHub to match its metadata on Ethereum.
- The updated metadata includes the name "Wrapped Ether," the symbol "WETH," and 18 decimals.

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WHO: Snowbridge

WHAT: Set WETH to be a sufficient asset and update its metadata to match Ethereum's metadata.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

[Whitelisted Caller] Make WETH asset sufficient and set asset metadata

**Angelina's Role in Polkadot Community**

- **Based in Dubai**: Angelina represents Polkadot and Kusama in the UAE.
- **Joined in 2022**: She has been active since then, focusing on community growth.
- **Events and Community Building**: Organizes events like meetups and hackathons.
- **Representation**: Attends high-profile crypto events in Dubai.
- **Future Plans**: Wants to increase community engagement and partnerships.
- **Achievements**: Grew the community by 50%, organized 10+ events, and formed key partnerships.
- **Social Channels**: Manages Telegram, Twitter, and Discord for the community.
- **Vision**: Aims to keep Polkadot at the forefront of blockchain technology.

Rejected

Angelina, the regional ambassador for Polkadot in the Middle East, is seeking to become the Head Ambassador. She plans to increase community engagement, strengthen partnerships with local and international blockchain organizations, and launch educational programs. She has grown the Polkadot community by +50%, represented Polkadot at over 25 key events, and formed strategic partnerships. She is committed to expanding Polkadot's reach even further. The proposal does not mention a specific price, timeframe, or resources needed.

Polkadot Head Ambassador Application: Angelina 

### Summary of Polkadot Validator Scaling Referendum

1. **Purpose**: The referendum aims to scale up the number of Polkadot validators to 500.
2. **Changes**: Validators will use a new approval voting format and approve multiple candidates with a single signature.
3. **Benefits**: These changes reduce network bandwidth and CPU usage.
4. **Tracking Issue**: The progress is tracked on GitHub (https://github.com/paritytech/roadmap/issues/26).
5. **Node Side Changes**: Released in Q4 2023, these include:
   - New v2 assignment certificates.
   - Approval of multiple candidates with a single signature.
6. **Whitelisted**: The referendum is whitelisted on Subsquare (https://collectives.subsquare.io/fellowship/referenda/130).

WHO: Polkadot validators

WHAT: Enact two approval voting protocol improvements to scale up the number of validators to 500.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Enable approval voting protocol improvements

### Gavin Wood's Contributions to Polkadot

- **Member Details:**
  - Email: gavin@parity.io
  - Polkadot Address: 16SDAKg9N6kKAbhgDyxBXdHEwpwHUHs2CNEiLNGeZV55qHna
  - Current Rank: VI Dan: Grand Architect (seeking promotion to VII Dan: Free Master)
  - Inducted: November 2022
  - Expertise: Technical design, protocol evolution, socio-political direction

- **Key Contributions:**
  - Authored the Polkadot Whitepaper in 2016.
  - Developed the Open Governance Model for Kusama and Polkadot.
  - Founded the Polkadot Technical Fellowship and authored the Fellowship Manifesto.
  - Contributed to the Polkadot SDK, XCM, and FRAME improvements.
  - Presented at various conferences, including Polkadot Decoded and sub0 Asia.

- **Current Proposal:**
  - Resubmitting Gavin's Fellowship induction to rank VII due to a failed referendum.
  - Rank VII promotion requires a community vote.

- **Impact:**
  - Gavin's work has been crucial in shaping Polkadot's future and addressing industry challenges.

WHO: Gavin Wood

WHAT: Resubmitting proposal for induction into the Polkadot Fellowship as an active member at Rank VII Dan

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified

Resubmission of Promotion to "VII Dan: Free Master" for Gavin Wood - Evidence below

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

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

Kampela Productizing Proposal, Redux

### Summary

- **Proposal**: Add a smart contract execution environment to Polkadot’s Asset Hub.
- **Target**: Deployment by end of 2024.
- **Technology**: Uses PolkaVM and an EVM to PolkaVM recompiler for Solidity compatibility.
- **Motivation**: 
  - Allow synchronous and permissionless interactions with assets.
  - Easier and cheaper to build and deploy than a parachain.
  - Supports Solidity, the most widely used smart contract language.
- **Benefits**: 
  - Faster execution speeds compared to existing solutions.
  - Potential reuse of technology for other projects.
- **Challenges**: 
  - Increases complexity of Asset Hub.
  - Requires dedicated development resources.
  - Could compete with existing smart contract parachains.
- **Community Involvement**: 
  - Needed for tooling, marketing, communication, education, and liquidity.
- **Milestones**: 
  - First milestone: Unoptimized but functional deployment by end of the year.
  - Second milestone: Just-in-time compilation for performance improvements.

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Parity proposes adding a smart contract execution environment to Polkadot's Asset Hub parachain, allowing synchronous and permissionless interactions with assets. The proposed solution will be based on pallet-contracts, PolkaVM, and an EVM to PolkaVM recompiler for Solidity/EVM compatibility. The deployment is targeted by the end of 2024. Parity will provide the core technology, but the community is needed for tooling and integration, marketing, communication, education, and liquidity from Ethereum. The first milestone is planned to be rolled out at the end of this year.

Should we allow EVM compatible contracts on Asset Hub?

- Patrizia De Bella is a member of the Polkadot ecosystem since 2018.
- She is applying for the position of Operations Executive (HA).
- Her role would focus on enhancing efficiency, strategic alignment, and growth.
- Patrizia's expertise in operations management would simplify HA goals and ensure smooth daily operations.
- A full proposal with details is available at [this link](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Nl4dYdHf79ZA-nXWFfI3g8PUsRAGLZVZO16eVc5a99E/edit?usp=sharing).
- She looks forward to discussing her qualifications and vision for the role.
- Patrizia thanks the community for considering her application.

WHO: Patrizia De Bella
WHAT: Applying for the position of Operations Executive in the Polkadot ecosystem
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Polkadot Head Ambassador Application: Patrizia De Bella

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

WHO: Polkadot Treasury

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

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

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

Timed Out - Vote Nay

Vote Nay

**Mario Altenburger's Application for Polkadot Head Ambassador**

- Mario Altenburger is applying to be a Polkadot Head Ambassador, focusing on business development and fundraising.
- He has been in the Polkadot ecosystem for 3 years and believes in its potential but sees a need for wider adoption.
- Mario has a strong background in finance, having worked in Hong Kong for 14 years and raising over USD500 billion in debt and equity.
- He co-founded Harbour Industrial Capital (HIC), which has invested over USD10 million in Polkadot-based projects.
- Mario plans to leverage his network to bring major corporations and governments to use Polkadot technology.
- He aims to raise funds for the Polkadot ecosystem through traditional investment conferences and family office summits.
- Mario emphasizes his commitment to Polkadot, including not taking salaries for treasury proposals.
- He looks forward to working with the Polkadot community to maximize its potential.

Mario Altenburger is applying to represent Polkadot as a Head Ambassador, focusing on **business development acceleration** and **fundraising**. He plans to leverage his network to convince MNCs and governments to utilize Polkadot technology and bring major projects to the ecosystem. He is also preparing a **Polkadot Ecosystem fund** and will attend traditional investment conferences and family office summits to promote Polkadot. No salary for himself will be included in any treasury proposals submitted for funding sponsorship.

Polkadot Head Ambassador Application: Mario Altenburger

- The author is applying for the Head Ambassador (HA) role in the Polkadot Ambassador on-chain Collective.
- They aim to make the collective powerful and impactful, driving significant milestones for Polkadot.
- The author believes in the saying, "If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."
- They are endorsing fellow Head Ambassador applicants based on positive experiences.
- The author is looking forward to the initial on-chain HA election and welcomes comments or questions about their application.
- Links to their application pitch and public speaking history are provided.

Zoe is applying for the Head Ambassador role in the new Ambassador on-chain Collective for Polkadot. She aims to make the collective impactful and drive significant milestones for Polkadot. She endorses her fellow Head Ambassador applicants. No price/timeframe/resources mentioned.

Polkadot Head Ambassador Application with focus on AI Growth: Zoé

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### Summary of the Proposal

- The proposal seeks $40,000 to update the "Polkadot for Beginners" book to reflect recent developments in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- The current version of the book has been viewed over 6,000 times, downloaded 3,000 times, and translated into 7 languages by the community.
- The book needs updating due to the rapid evolution of Polkadot, including new features like OpenGov and Polkadot v2.0.
- The updated book will include new sections on OpenGov, Polkadot as a blockspace provider, new parachains, XCM, and JAM.
- The book aims to make the Polkadot ecosystem more accessible to newcomers, potentially attracting more people to the community.
- The writer, gbaci, has been a Polkadot enthusiast since 2021 and has experience as a Polkadot Ambassador and content writer.
- The timeline for the project includes research, writing, editing, review, and final release by early 2025.
- The book will be available under a Creative Commons license, with the option to sell it to fund additional marketing and printing costs.

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WHO: gbaci

WHAT: Update "Polkadot for Beginners" book to reflect recent developments in the Polkadot ecosystem, including OpenGov, Polkadot v2.0 features, and new parachains.

PRICE: $40,000

TIMEFRAME: Research (4 weeks), Writing (2 months), Editing (2 months), Review (1-2 months), Final Release - Jan/Feb 2025

RESOURCES: Writer's expertise in Polkadot, previous experience in writing and editing, and access to research materials.

Proposal: Expanding the Polkadot ecosystem with Polkadot for Beginners (book) v2

### Lorena's Candidacy for Head Ambassador

- **Objective**: Lorena, known as blockya, aims to lead a team to enhance technical and non-technical education and integration of new projects into the Polkadot ecosystem.
- **Context**: The Polkadot Ambassador Program was restructured and approved through an on-chain community vote in 2024.
- **Challenges**: 
  - **Network Changes**: Need for comprehensive technical and non-technical communication.
  - **Brand Recognition**: Polkadot lacks visibility, affecting its network effect.
  - **Integration Complexities**: Projects face challenges joining the ecosystem.
- **Plan**: Focus on two verticals: Ecosystem Integration and Business Development, and Education.
- **Implementation**: Quarterly plans, community collaboration, and on-chain referenda for funding.
- **Team**: Lorena, Ernih, Lengo, Nachito, and Roco, each with specific roles and expertise.
- **Full Proposal**: Available [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z0qC8Ers76AzWXf88jTO7kPG1LcU9ZfP5V0swv_gQhk/edit?usp=sharing).

Lorena, as Head Ambassador, proposes to establish a team to build a comprehensive framework for Polkadot's development verticals. The initiative aims to enhance technical and non-technical education, integrate new projects into the ecosystem, and serve as a bridge to decentralized resources. The team will work on two verticals, Ecosystem Integration and Business Development, and Education, through a quarterly plan. Funding will be requested through on-chain referenda, and a detailed agenda outlining the four-month plan for each vertical will be presented to the community. The team consists of Lorena, Ernih, Lengo, Nachito, and Roco.

#876 Polkadot Head Ambassador Application: Lorena (Blockya)

### Summary of Proposal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

### Abdulbasit Sadiq (Abdulbee) - Polkadot Head Ambassador Application

- **Background**: Abdulbasit Sadiq, known as Abdulbee, joined the Polkadot Ecosystem in 2021. He has held various roles including content creation, curation, auditing, education, and leadership.
  
- **Vision**: As Head Ambassador, Abdulbee is interested in education and support, organization, ambassadorial support, and improving the Open Source culture of Polkadot's KnowledgeBase.

- **Education/Support**: He plans to speak at conferences, represent Polkadot at events, create content, provide practical guides, and assist users in chats.

- **Organization**: Abdulbee aims to ensure the new Head Ambassador program starts well, maintains momentum, and succeeds.

- **Ambassadorial Support**: He wants to educate, support, and nurture new ambassadors, helping them become proficient in the ecosystem.

- **Open Source Culture**: Abdulbee is keen on leading initiatives to encourage community members to contribute to Open Source Polkadot KnowledgeBases.

- **Previous Contributions**: Abdulbee has been involved in content creation, governance, community management, and security within the Polkadot ecosystem.

- **Contact**: You can find him on Discord as Abdulbee and on Twitter at [@DocAmoka](https://x.com/DocAmoka).

Abdulbee is applying for the position of Polkadot Head Ambassador, with a vision to contribute to education/support, organization, ambassadorial support, and improving the OpenSource culture regarding Polkadot KnowledgeBase. He has previously contributed to the ecosystem through content creation, governance, community management, and security. No specific price, timeframe, or resources are mentioned.

Polkadot Head Ambassador Application: Abdulbee

### William's Application for Head Ambassador (HA) of Polkadot

- **Objective**: William aims to lead the Polkadot Ambassador program to make it vibrant, effective, and inclusive.
- **Context**: Polkadot is transitioning from 1.0 to the future, decentralizing, and starting governance as a DAO.
- **Experience**: William has been involved in various Polkadot initiatives, including the Decentralized Voices program, Polkadot Blockchain Academy, and multiple grant applications.
- **Role Focus**:
  1. **Bridging**: Connecting Polkadot to external partners and enterprises using ROI-based storytelling.
  2. **Internal Stakeholders**: Ensuring the voices of all ecosystem participants are heard, especially bridging East and West.
  3. **Organization**: Building a strong, effective ambassador organization through mentorship and leadership.
- **Compensation**: Believes HA funding should support ambassador duties and ecosystem initiatives separately.
- **Background**: Has a strong technical and business background, with a focus on bridging tech and business worlds.

William is applying to be a Head Ambassador for Polkadot. He aims to bridge Polkadot to the outside world, bring the voices of internal stakeholders to the surface, and create a robust organization to set up the collective for success. He brings in a strong technical foundation and experience in the ecosystem. He proposes that the HA funding should go towards Head Ambassador duties, and if he receives funding for his initiatives, it will be segmented from HA duties.

Polkadot Head Ambassador Application: William

### Summary of Polkadot Upgrade

- **Upgrade Focus**: Affects Relay Chain and Asset Hub.
- **Identity Pallet**: Locked until migration to People Chain.
- **Wallets/UIs**: Identity info will be unusable for 2-3 weeks.
- **Release Notes**: Available on GitHub.
- **Enactment Date**: Scheduled for July 8.
- **UI Actions**: Prepare to fetch Identity info from People Chain after launch.
- **Expected Downtime**: 2-3 weeks.

WHO: Polkadot-fellows

WHAT: Partial upgrade of Relay Chain and Asset Hub, locking Identity pallet for migration to People Chain. 

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Total expected downtime is 2-3 weeks. Enactment is set for 8 July. No information on price or resources.

[Whitelisted Caller] Upgrade Polkadot: v1.2.6

- Michiko Watanabe is from Tokyo, Japan and wants to be a Polkadot Head Ambassador.
- She first learned about Bitcoin during the Mt. Gox incident and later got interested in Polkadot in 2021.
- Michiko has experience working with big companies like Toyota and SoftBank, helping them use new software.
- She organized events to introduce Polkadot and runs a Polkadot meetup in Shibuya.
- Michiko believes Polkadot is better for Web3 projects and wants to help more Japanese companies use it.
- She thinks her background in enterprise software can help companies adopt Polkadot technology.
- Michiko is passionate about Polkadot and wants to make it more popular in Japan.

WHO: Michiko Watanabe
WHAT: Become a Head Ambassador for Polkadot in Japan, organize meetups, and help Japan companies adopt Polkadot technology
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Polkadot Head Ambassador Application: Michiko Watanabe

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**Tommi Enenkel (Alice und Bob)**

- **Background:** Co-founder of ChaosDAO and OpenGov.Watch in Polkadot. Web3 strategist with expertise in ecosystem development, governance, and crypto-economics.
- **Education:** MSc in Knowledge Management and IT Security. Thesis on agile software development and governance in open-source communities.
- **Polkadot Contributions:** Curated Polkadot 2.0 Strategy, represented at major events, lectured at Polkadot Blockchain Academy, moderated Technical Fellowship OpenDev calls.
- **Head Ambassador Role:** Sees the role as a model, evangelist, mentor, and catalyst for positive change within the Polkadot community.
- **Offer:** Focuses on shaping the Ambassador program, teaching Web3 values, and increasing video production for educational content.
- **Compensation:** Currently working for Web3 Foundation; would use any compensation for operational costs like content production and event travel.
- **Time Commitment:** Fully dedicated to Polkadot, with a strong focus on ecosystem development and community engagement.

Tommi Enenkel, also known as Alice und Bob, is applying to become Polkadot Head Ambassador. He co-founded ChaosDAO and OpenGov.Watch, and has experience in ecosystem development, governance, analytics, and crypto-economics. As Head Ambassador, he wants to shape the Ambassador program, teach Web3 values, and represent Polkadot via social media and video production. He does not require additional pay and works exclusively for Polkadot. He plans to hire a video producer to ramp up production.

Polkadot Head Ambassador Application: Alice und Bob

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OpenGov Referenda

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Origin for managing the composition of the fellowship.

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

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