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- Fundation is a tool to help build apps on Polkadot.
- It makes it easy for web2 developers to start using web3.
- It has secure login options like magic links and wallets.
- It connects to blockchains without extra code.
- You can add parts like DeFi or NFT features as needed.
- It saves time so developers can focus on new ideas.
- It helps more people build and use apps on Polkadot.

Deciding

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Fundation  Rapid dApp Creation Lvl One: Let the Fun Begin

- A plan to make Polkadot safer from hackers  
- Adding checks (TryState) to important parts of Polkadot  
- Building a tool (DotFuzz) to find bugs automatically  
- Working with Polkadot’s team for 6 months  
- First step: Add safety checks to Polkadot’s code  
- Second step: Use fuzzing to catch hidden bugs  
- Deliverables: Reports, merged checks, and a public tool  
- Team has worked on Polkadot security before

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DotFuzz - Hardening Polkadot through TryState invariants and CI-fuzzing 

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- Batman is stepping back from DotCodeSchool, a learning platform for PBA/PBA-X students.  
- The platform has over 500 users and is stable but needs active maintenance.  
- A 4-month plan is proposed to improve and sustain DotCodeSchool.  
- Key tasks: adding Rust video tutorials, refactoring code, and ongoing maintenance.  
- Reports will be shared monthly for transparency.  
- Funding requested: $22,400 for 20 hours/week over 4 months.  
- Goal: Keep DotCodeSchool useful and ready for future growth.

4-Month DotCodeSchool Stewardship & Improvements

- A new plan for Polkadot's money supply is proposed.
- It would cap the total number of DOT tokens at about 3.14 billion.
- Every 2 years, the amount of new DOT created would drop by 13.14%.
- The cap would be reached around the year 2060.
- This is called the "Soft Pressure" schedule.
- Two other plans, "Hard" and "Medium," are also being considered.
- The goal is to make Polkadot more responsible with money over time.
- People can vote yes or no on these plans.

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Soft Pressure Capped & Stepped Supply Schedule

- Routescan wants to build a single explorer for all Polkadot EVM chains.
- It will help users, developers, and researchers see and understand activity across chains.
- They are asking for $250,000 to build and run it for up to 18 months.
- The money will pay for data indexing, servers, software, and guides.
- It will show live transactions, smart contracts, and analytics.
- The project will take 6 months to complete.
- If funded, it will help Polkadot grow and be more transparent.

Preparing

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[Medium Spender] Referendum #1744 - Polkadot Unified EVM Explorer

- A new wallet called "Polkadot To The People" is being made for people who are not tech experts.
- It will be easy to use, with simple words and steps.
- People can hold, send, receive, and stake DOT tokens without confusion.
- It will work on phones and the web.
- A marketing plan will help more people learn about Polkadot.
- The goal is to help new users join Polkadot quickly and easily.
- The first step is to research what users need and design the wallet.

The "Polka-Simple Wallet" Initiative: Building and Marketing a Layman's Wallet for Mass Adoption

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[Referendum Canceller] Referendum #1739

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[Whitelisted Caller] Wrong call - please ignore

- This is a vote to fix a bug in Polkadot.
- The bug caused problems on Kusama.
- The fix is for version 1.6.2.
- It will happen at a specific block and time.
- It must happen before another upgrade.
- The other upgrade was paused for this.
- You can read more in the release notes.

Executed

[Whitelisted Caller] Runtime Upgrade to v1.6.2

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🙄 Please allow to time out

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PLEASE DISREGARD - WRONG TRACK

- Polkadot wants to buy USDT and USDC stablecoins to pay for things without worrying about price changes.
- They plan to trade 2,640,000 DOT for equal amounts of USDT and USDC.
- They will use a special tool to trade a little bit every day for about 6 months.
- This helps avoid big price swings and saves money on fees.
- They will also lend 1,000,000 DOT to earn extra yield.
- The stablecoins will be sent to the Polkadot Asset Hub for safekeeping.
- This proposal is similar to an earlier one but includes extra steps for lending.

Referendum #1728 - OpenGov proposal: Treasury USDT, USDC & aDOT acquisition

Correction Notice: Proposal Submitted in Error – Kindly Vote Nay

- Bastian Köcher is a rank 6 member of the Polkadot Fellowship.
- He is applying to keep his rank for six months, from March to September 2025.
- He works on making blocks faster, called "BastiBlocks," which are almost ready.
- He fixed a serious security problem in Polkadot very quickly.
- He gave a talk about CorePlay, a tool for on-chain programs.
- He helps people with Polkadot questions online.
- He helps manage the Fellowship runtimes and voting.

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Retain Bastian Köcher at Fellowship Rank VI

- This proposal changes how DOT tokens are created and used.
- It lowers new DOT made each year by 33% every two years.
- It sets a maximum supply of 2.1 billion DOT.
- It creates a special account called "growth incentives" to help the economy.
- Right now, too many DOT are staked or doing nothing—not enough are used in the economy.
- The growth pool will help parachains use DOT for useful things like apps and services.
- This idea comes from talks by Polkadot leaders and community suggestions.
- It keeps options open to help Polkadot grow safely.

[PULLED - Watch out for MEDIUM PRESSURE proposal]

- A new plan for Polkadot's money supply is proposed.
- It aims to control inflation by capping the total DOT at 2.1 billion.
- Every two years, 13.14% of the remaining supply will be added.
- The first step begins on March 14, 2026.
- The cap will be reached by the year 2160.
- This plan cuts early emissions by 53.6% compared to the current system.
- Voters can choose between Hard, Medium, or Soft schedules.
- The goal is to make Polkadot more sustainable in the long run.

Hard Pressure Capped & Stepped Supply Schedule

- A group called JUST Ventures is asking for money from Polkadot for work they did from January to June 2025.  
- They helped with governance, technical support, and community projects.  
- They worked on things like upgrades, bounties, and improving how Polkadot works.  
- They also helped with education and events, like the Polkadot Blockchain Academy.  
- They are asking for $149,908.38 in USDC (a stablecoin).  
- This is their third request, and the past two were approved.  
- They shared a public list of their work so people can see what they did.  
- They believe this funding model is fair because their work is hard to plan in advance.

JUST Retroactive Compensation 3.0

- Chris helped Polkadot sponsor a big blockchain conference at the University of Miami in 2025.  
- He worked with the university for months, meeting teachers and leaders to build trust.  
- Chris gave speeches, joined panels, and took guests to soccer games to promote Polkadot.  
- He connected Polkadot with schools for future classes, research, and student jobs.  
- Chris spent over 80 hours traveling and working without pay to make the event successful.  
- The event helped Polkadot meet important people and grow in Miami.  
- After the conference, Polkadot and the university kept working together on new projects.

Rejected

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Compensation Request University of Miami for LearnPolkadot

- Polkadot Cloud launched a new website and brand guidelines.
- The project aims to support decentralized web3 infrastructure.
- It was built with 500 unpaid hours and now seeks funding.
- The website includes tools for developers and enterprises.
- Polkadot Cloud is designed to work alongside Polkadot’s main site.
- The proposal requests $42,330 for past work.
- Future plans include expanding services and open-sourcing the project.

Flez Retroactive Treasury Request for Polkadot Cloud Website and Branding (Feb–July)

- Pudgy Penguins are popular digital penguin characters that started as NFTs.
- They are making a fun mobile game called Pudgy Party with Mythical Games.
- The game will be built on Polkadot’s blockchain technology.
- They are asking Polkadot for $2 million to help market the game.
- The money will be used for ads, events, and prizes to attract new players.
- The game will help bring millions of new users to Polkadot.
- Pudgy Penguins and Mythical Games are already spending $12 million to build the game.

Pudgy Party – Bringing the most beloved characters in Web3 to Polkadot

- Attended Rare EVO event to represent Polkadot  
- Spent 14 hours at the booth over two days  
- Had great talks about Polkadot with visitors  
- Asking for $100/hour for time plus travel and food costs  
- Shared event updates and videos online  
- Worked with others like Mythical Games  
- Looking for future business opportunities

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Compensation Request for Polkadot Representation at Rare EVO

- **Project**: Polkadot Staking Dashboard  
- **Goal**: Make staking easier and better for users  
- **Key Features**:  
  - Simple staking for new users  
  - Better rewards tracking  
  - Works on phones and tablets  
  - More languages like German and Korean  
- **Team**: Ross Bulat and Joel Kenny  
- **Funding**: $103,000 for 6 months  
- **Success**: Used by 37,000 people last month  
- **Future Plans**: Add new networks and improve security

Polkadot Staking Dashboard: September 2025 – March 2026 Funding

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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.

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