TimedOut

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Kill Referendum #1189 - Keep Mr Sanchez in the Relay Chain

This proposal suggests introducing a KYC/DID system for HA, Ambassadors, and Curators to discourage bad actors and encourage active participation in growing the ecosystem. The idea is to use Kilt DID for security until a Polkadot citizenship system is fully operational.

wish_for_change

This wish for change proposal is very simple, introduce a KYC/DID system for:

-   HA
-   Ambassadors of all ranks
-   Curators of all current and future bounties.

OpenGov is evolving and clashes with many disputes, by introducing this system we could discourage bad actors and favor people who really want to change things and actively work to grow our ecosystem.

Not being a Dev I leave them the suggestions of how a possible integration could work.

#Edited 🔽

_**For clarity**, I used the term 'KYC' informally (not in the traditional sense). To ensure a robust security solution, we should leverage the existing tools available through Kilt DID. This would be sufficient to maintain a high level of security until a potential Polkadot citizenship system will be fully operational._

Inroduce KYC/DID for HA and Bounty Curators

### Summary of Incident Involving Don Diego Sanchez

- **Inappropriate Behavior:** Don Diego Sanchez posted a tweet with derogatory language and inappropriate emojis, tagging major financial institutions, which damaged the reputation of the Polkadot Ambassadors team.
- **Misrepresentation:** Sanchez falsely claimed that four companies, including Onyze, would support his proposal. Onyze later rejected this support, but Sanchez continued to spread the false information.
- **Code of Conduct Violations:** Sanchez's actions violated Polkadot's code of conduct by disrespecting colleagues, causing reputational damage, and deliberately misrepresenting facts.
- **Proposed Actions:** Sanchez should be demoted from his position as Head Ambassador, permanently banned from future leadership roles, and required to issue a public apology to the community and affected financial institutions.

Executed

fellowship_admin

WHO: The author, a Head Ambassador of Polkadot, is proposing actions against Don Diego Sanchez.

WHAT: The author is proposing the immediate demotion of Don Diego Sanchez from the position of Head Ambassador, a permanent ban from future leadership roles, and public apology and reconciliation efforts.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Proposal to Demote Don Diego Sanchez as Head Ambassador

Rejected

referendum_canceller

Canceling referendum 1186

CoinEasy is a Web3 hub that offers crypto education and community support for Koreans entering the world of Web3. They provide a range of services to help projects increase their market presence in Korea, including social media management, content creation, event organization, and community growth. Some of their key platforms include Telegram, Twitter, Naver Blog, and YouTube. CoinEasy has a strong focus on community engagement and plans to expand their reach through partnerships and educational initiatives, such as an online bootcamp for universities and developer communities in Korea.

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[Polkadot Korea](https://www.notion.so/Polkadot-Korea-2ee4ca5463e64f399eab1404b7c7a59f?pvs=21)

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Our mission for every project we collaborate with is to elevate its market presence in Korea, promote its adoption, and nurture the growth of its ecosystem. To cultivate a vibrant community that includes developers, investors, and passionate supporters, we've outlined diverse marketing strategies:

-   Establishing a strong social media presence across prominent local platforms such as Naver Blog, Naver Premium Contents, YouTube, Instagram, Telegram, X, and others.
-   Producing engaging content in the Korean language, including blogs, tutorials, infographics, and articles.
-   Organizing online and offline events, such as AMAs, meetups, and workshops, tailored specifically for the Korean audience.
-   Collaborating with influential local personalities and experts for podcasts and AMAs.

🎯 **Projected Impact and Value**:

-   enhancing the client's visibility in the Korean market.
-   Capturing the interest of new developers, investors, and community members.
-   Encouraging the inception of local client-based projects and collaborations.
-   Solidifying the client’s standing within the Korean cryptocurrency ecosystem.

🎯 **Key Success Indicators**:

-   Growth of the client's community in Korea (tracked by social media followers, forum memberships, and event participation).
-   Local media coverage and recognition of the client.
-   An upsurge in client-based projects is emerging from Korea.

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📆 **Service Timeline and Milestones**:

-   Developing social media channels and a content strategy, launching advertisement campaigns, forming partnerships with local influencers, organizing initial online and offline events, and continuously growing the community with a stream of engaging content and events.
-   **Monthly KPI Blueprint:**
    1.  Community Content:
        -   2 written articles/blogs.
        -   4 infographics.
        -   2 videos.
        -   Unlimited Follow-Up News
        -   Unlimited translations.
    2.  **Community Events:**
        -   2 events per month, comprising:
            -   AMA, workshops, local in-person meet-ups, online meet-ups, etc.
            -   Engaging contests, including quiz, memes, games, etc.
    3.  **Community Growth:**
        -   Expansion of Telegram members (24/7 assistance for us) followers, and X followers.
-   A comprehensive monthly report will be shared on the Discourse forum, scheduled for the first week of each month.

💰 **Funding Blueprint**:

Operating on a Monthly Basis

💰 **Funding Details**:

Our proposed budget is $4,000 per month.

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-   Polkadot Korea community channels have shown significant growth, with the Telegram chat reaching 296 users and the announcement channel 318 users
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Content Creation and Outreach

-   19 news follow-ups were posted, garnering over 15,000 views across various platforms
-   8 infographics, 2 articles, and 2 tutorials were created, collectively reaching over 19,000 views
-   2 community events were organized, attracting 5,000 views

Future Plans and Partnerships

-   CoinEasy will be the default app on Jambo Phones for one year, significantly expanding Polkadot's exposure to web3-native users
-   Development of a CoinEasy Telegram game in partnership with Metatheory team to onboard users through social and on-chain quests
-   Expanding community presence to LINE platform for broader reach in Korea

Strategic Initiatives

-   Aim to increase community activity by 30% in the next month through educational content, community engagement, and partnerships
-   Plans to develop AI-powered educational platform "PolkaBot Korea" leveraging Decentralized Knowledge Graph
-   Polkadot Online Bootcamp in Korea

We are also planning an online bootcamp for universities and developer communities in Korea.

Workshop Overview:

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Agenda:

1.  Intro Call (20 mins): Meet the instructor, tips for success, resources, Q&A.
2.  ink! Smart Contract Language (1 hour).
3.  Building on Polkadot (1 hour).
4.  Cross-Contract Calls (Intermediate) (1 hour).
5.  Substrate Blockchain Framework (1 hour).
6.  Building Appchains on Polkadot (1 hour).

CoinEasy proposes to provide 3-months marketing and community expansion services to Polkadot Korea for $4,000 per month. The services include establishing a strong social media presence, producing engaging content, organizing events, and collaborating with local influencers. The goal is to enhance Polkadot Korea's visibility in the Korean market, capture the interest of new developers and investors, and solidify its standing within the Korean cryptocurrency ecosystem. Monthly reports will be shared, and a Polkadot Online Bootcamp in Korea is also planned.

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The Polkadot Ambassador Program aims to become a successful example for other ecosystems. To achieve this, the proposal suggests reducing the number of Head Ambassadors from 21 to 10 and moving some to Senior roles. The 10 remaining Head Ambassadors have agreed on a 100-day plan to kickstart the program. The reasons for downsizing include the difficulty of managing a large group, some members not meeting leadership expectations, and the need for a cost-efficient program. The 100-day plan involves setting up five teams to organize the Polkadot Embassy, focusing on internal operations, external operations, community growth, business development, and customer success/dev relations. Goals for each team include onboarding new ambassadors, hosting events, engaging with the crypto world, bringing new business to Polkadot, and improving the onboarding experience for Polkadot users.

tl;dr - This proposal aims to make the Ambassador Program effective. We propose to lower the number of Head Ambassadors to 10 and move some of them to Senior roles (if they accept this solution). The proposing 10 Head Ambassadors have agreed on a 100-day plan to kickstart the program.

## Background

The Polkadot Ambassador Collective is a Web3 first. It is the first time an ecosystem has an on-chain body of elected representatives of the network. The ambassador program has to reflect the values, vision, and ambition of the Polkadot DAO. It is vital that the program becomes a success and an example to be followed.

After observing the very slow start of the Ambassador Program for several weeks and after some serious consideration, we have come to the difficult conclusion that the group of Head Ambassadors needs to be downsized to get the program finally started. In addition, we propose a 100-day plan to be executed immediately to start the recruitment of Ambassadors, event organization, BD efforts, and more.

We think this cut is necessary because of three reasons:

1.  A group of 21 Head Ambassadors is too big to bootstrap the program. Too many cooks in the kitchen significantly slow down the bootstrapping phase. So far, no real initiative has seen the light of the day.
2.  The primary responsibility of Head Ambassadors is to be leaders. Not everyone in the group has grown to the challenge. Some primarily focus on certain areas only, such as BD. This qualifies one as Senior Ambassador, but not Head Ambassador.
3.  The cost structure of the Ambassador program should be lean. Voters need to trust that the Ambassador program can achieve results at a cost-efficient rate. As long as the program is not fully operational, costs should be minimized.

## Removal of Head Ambassadors

We understand that it will not be easy for affected former Head Ambassadors to accept this change. We want to make it clear that we value what all of you bring to the table. Each of you has qualities that we want to see in the Ambassador program. We have agreed to fast-track applications for Senior Ambassadors for you to give the ones who want to stay in the program and contribute a chance.

Given those considerations, we propose to remove the following Head Ambassadors from the group and **accept some of them to Senior Ambassador roles later** (if they choose to apply).

-   EzioRed
-   Georgi
-   CrisNguyen
-   Mario Schraepen
-   Mexican Collective
-   Max\_HIC
-   Albert - I Love Cripto
-   Mario
-   Irina Karagyaur
-   William

This is not an easy step and we understand that it will create a lot of discussion. We see this change as necessary to get the program off the ground. We want to create a program that works effectively and it is just not possible with 21 Head Ambassadors. Working effectively and making quick decisions is necessary in this first phase. We see it as our responsibility to rise to this challenge and make the program a success.

## A 100-day plan to kickstart the program

We, the remaining Head Ambassadors (Lucy, Lorena Blockya, Alice und Bob, Dot Play Angie, DonDiegoSanchez, Abdulbee, zoemc, Leemo, Rish, six) have agreed on the following 100-day plan, which we will bring into execution immediately.

### **Overview**

During Q4 2024, we will have 3 HAs focused on developing the Ambassador program and 7 HAs working on the ground on community growth and business development-related activities.

By Q1 2025, the program will run at full speed and all 10 HAs will fully commit their time to community / BD activities.

We will set up five teams to organize the Polkadot Embassy:

**Internal Operations** (30% overall commitment)

-   Onboarding & Education (internal operations)

**External Operations** (70% overall commitment)

-   Community Growth
-   Business Development
-   Investor Relations
-   Customer Success / DevRel

Please note that we will submit a separate proposal for funding on Friday 7 October.

### **_Onboarding & Education_**

**Goals**

-   Create a process to onboard new Ambassadors
-   Supporting Ambassadors and the broader community in key areas

**Agenda Q4 2024**

Onboarding

-   Set up the application & selection process
-   Define criteria for rising the ranks
-   Run a recruitment campaign to drive applications
-   Select 10 Senior Ambassadors and 10 Ambassadors from the set of past Ambassadors in Q4
-   Q1 2025 onwards:
    -   Continuous onboarding of Ambassador Candidates
    -   10% of HA time committed to the program

Education

-   Events hosting
-   Representation (presentations, interviews)
-   Relationship management
-   BD / IR
-   Set up a learning portal that provides educational materials for the key areas
-   Q1 2025:
    -   Organize Ambassador meetups (as side events to conferences where lots of Polkadot folks are) to get them upskilled
    -   Work with the PBA, hackathon organizers, and Polkadot media to integrate educational activities

### **_Community Growth_**

**Goals**

-   Regional community building: hosting events, attending meetups
-   Engage the crypto world: representation at key conferences, engage with other ecosystems

**Agenda Q4**

-   Build a regional map of Polkadot Ambassadors
-   Develop an event hosting guide and work with the events bounty to set up a common agenda
-   Develop an [event calendar](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rn74630iBI_UlqfUVVaBKd5hNzz7-8aB7FFw33b3m2E/edit?gid=0#gid=0) and make sure Ambassadors are sent to key events
-   Develop a prioritized list of crypto projects to engage with

### **_Business Development & Investor Relations_**

**Goal:** Bring new business to Polkadot

-   Attend Web2, Tech, and business conferences
-   engage with governments and regulators
-   Investor Relations

**Agenda Q4**

-   Develop materials for Ambassadors to get them briefed on products available in Polkadot
-   Pap out the BD space and prioritize projects
-   Find SAs that take responsibility for specific BD projects
-   By Q1 2025:
    -   Full global coverage of Ambassador representation, hosting events, and attending local meetups
    -   Representation at all major conferences
    -   Organizing/coordinating major events

### **_Customer Success / DevRel_**

**Goal:** Improve overall experiences of onboarding Polkadot.

-   Unify content and resources
-   Create a customer success desk
-   Create a DevRel desk

**Agenda Q4**

-   Improve the Wiki
-   Sync with the Parity Data team to create a feedback funnel
-   Sync with BizDev Team, and support onboarding

Reduce the Set of Head Ambassadors and Start an Effective Ambassador Program

- A project called the Bounty started in February 2023 to help create Spanish content and promote events.
- By September 8, 2023, it funded 140 translations, 157 audiovisuals, 76 written pieces, and 19 events.
- The Bounty has helped grow the Spanish-speaking community around Polkadot by supporting high-quality content and events.
- Many creators have become important members of Polkadot, helping to educate others and organize events.
- The project faced challenges because the price of the DOT token went down, affecting funds available.
- A third version of the Bounty is planned to keep supporting and rewarding Spanish content creators.
- The main goal is to grow a dynamic community that shares great content about Polkadot.

medium_spender

WHO: The Spanish-speaking community of Polkadot.

WHAT: Proposing a continuation of the Spanish content and event production bounty.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified, but the proposal aims to incentivize and reward Spanish content creators to contribute to the growth and development of the ecosystem. The evaluation team formed by Spanish-speaking curators will continue to evaluate the content and events.

Bounty Proposal: [Continuation of the Spanish content and event production bounty]

**After discussions with former DVs, this proposal will be resubmitted.  
**

WHO: Tokenguard
WHAT: Requesting the Polkadot community to consider their request for additional funds due to delayed approval for building User Segmentation & Conversion tool for DeFi protocols, parachains & wallets
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Requesting additional funds of 69,510.61 USD

Preimage unnoted, to be resubmitted [Please vote NAY]

big_spender

Hi Polkadot community!

Since the vote of confidence for this proposal has been rejected nearly unanimously from the onset of voting, Trace Alliance is revoking this opportunity in order not to consume further resources on our side, the partner side, or those of Polkadot community.

We wish the Polkadot community impactful success with other adoption activities.

World’s Gymnastics on Polkadot

Nighthawk is a privacy-focused browser extension that helps keep you safe while browsing the internet, especially in the Web3 space. It is open-source and serverless, which means it keeps your information private and doesn't store your browsing history. Nighthawk protects you from phishing, which are tricks to steal your information, on websites like X, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn. You can also tell the Nighthawk team if you find anything suspicious, and they will add it to their blocklist.

Recently, Nighthawk made a rule-based engine to protect users in the Polkadot ecosystem and other crypto platforms. They are now working on a new project that uses a Large Language Model (LLM) to create anti-phishing rules in real-time. This will help find new threats faster and protect users right away. Nighthawk's goals are to prevent asset loss and detect new phishing kits as they appear.

Phishing is a big problem in the crypto world, and Nighthawk wants to help protect everyone, whether they are new or experienced. They are working on an automated system that uses LLM to generate and test rules for new phishing threats. They also plan to fine-tune the LLM to detect new phishing tactics.

The Nighthawk team has engineers, a research engineer, a phishing analyst, and a project manager. They have a budget of $100,000 and plan to finish the project in 10-12 months. You can find more information about Nighthawk on their GitHub page.

Hi everyone!

**Introducing Nighthawk**

Nighthawk is a privacy-focused browser extension designed to provide safe browsing in the Web3 space. Completely open-source and serverless, Nighthawk ensures user privacy by handling all activity within the browser itself, without storing browsing history or compromising data. It offers comprehensive protection against phishing threats, including suspicious URLs and social media phishing on platforms like X, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Users can also notify our analyst team directly of any suspicious activity, with new threats added to the Phishfort blocklist.

### Recent Milestones 

We’ve successfully developed a robust rule-based engine to protect users within the Polkadot ecosystem and other crypto platforms. This framework allows for precise rule management, ensuring real-time phishing detection and prevention. The project is part of [Polkadot's Referenda #574](574), and we’re now seeking additional funding for our next initiative.

### What’s Next: LLM-Powered Phishing Detection

Our next initiative focuses on creating an automated pipeline that leverages a Large Language Model (LLM) to generate anti-phishing rules in real-time. This innovation will reduce the time it takes to detect new threats and provide immediate protection to users. Our project goals include:

-   **Preventing asset loss:** Reducing phishing-related losses in the Polkadot community.
-   **Zero-day phishing detection:** Generating rules to detect and block new, unknown phishing kits as they emerge.

### Why Nighthawk Matters

Phishing is an ever-present threat in the crypto space, with millions of dollars lost to scams. Nighthawk aims to become an essential tool for every crypto user, whether seasoned or new. With high engagement from the Polkadot community, we believe this initiative will help address the growing phishing problem and protect user assets.

### Key Activities and Deliverables

-   **Data exploration:** Organizing data subsets to aid model training.
-   **Real-time rule generation pipeline:** Automating the LLM to generate and test rules for new phishing threats.
-   **LLM configuration and fine-tuning:** Tailoring the LLM to detect emerging phishing tactics.
-   **Innovative solution:** Developing a cutting-edge, open-source anti-phishing system powered by LLM.

**The final deliverable** will be a LLM-based rule generation engine, offering real-time protection and setting a new standard in phishing prevention.

### Project Team and Timeline

Our team consists of engineers, a research engineer, a phishing analyst, and a project manager. The project has a $100,000 budget and is set to be completed within 10-12 months, covering development, testing, and deployment.

For more information, check out our project on GitHub:

[https://github.com/phishfort/nighthawk-extension](https://github.com/phishfort/nighthawk-extension)

We look forward to protecting the crypto community from phishing threats and continuing to evolve Nighthawk as the go-to solution for Web3 security!  
  
Let us know what you think!

WHO: Phishfort, a team of engineers, a research engineer, a phishing analyst, and a project manager.

WHAT: Developing an automated pipeline that leverages a Large Language Model (LLM) to generate anti-phishing rules in real-time.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $100,000 budget, 10-12 months for development, testing, and deployment.

Anti-phishing browser extension

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SmallTipper

This research project is about studying OpenGov systems, which are new ways of making decisions in a group without a boss. The researchers want to look at how these systems work in two places called Polkadot and Kusama. They want to find out what's good and bad about these systems and how to make them better.

The researchers have some questions they want to answer:
1. How do people use these OpenGov systems?
2. What makes people join in and make decisions?
3. How can we make these systems better?

They will read other studies, look closely at Polkadot and Kusama, talk to people who use these systems, and then analyze all the information they get. They will then give suggestions on how to improve these systems.

The people doing this research are from a group called Universaldot Foundation, which works on making decentralized systems better. After this research, they want to keep studying how these systems change over time and see if they can use what they learn in other places.

This research idea came from a request by the WEB3 Foundation, and you can find more information about it on their website.

### Abstract

The proposed research project aims to conduct action research on OpenGov systems, particularly focusing on mechanisms of decentralized governance, participatory decision-making, and the application of governance frameworks within the Polkadot and Kusama ecosystems. The objective is to assess the effectiveness of these systems and provide actionable insights to improve the governance processes.

### Motivation

OpenGov represents a significant innovation in decentralized governance, promising more democratic, transparent, and efficient decision-making processes. However, the practical implementation of these systems presents challenges, including participation barriers, potential centralization of influence, and ensuring the sustainability of governance processes. This research is motivated by the need to address these challenges by generating empirical data and insights that can inform the development of more effective governance systems.

### Research Overview

**Problem Statement:**  
The main problem this research addresses is understanding the practical implications of OpenGov systems within the Polkadot and Kusama networks. Specifically, the research will explore how these governance frameworks function in practice, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.

**Research Questions:**

1.  How do participants in OpenGov systems interact with the governance mechanisms?
2.  What factors influence participation and decision-making in these decentralized systems?
3.  How can the design of OpenGov frameworks be improved to enhance participation, transparency, and efficiency?

**Methodology:**  
The research will adopt an action research methodology, involving iterative cycles of data collection, analysis, and feedback. The research process will include:

-   **Literature Review:** Surveying existing research on decentralized governance and participatory decision-making.
-   **Case Studies:** Conducting in-depth studies of governance processes within Polkadot and Kusama.
-   **Surveys and Interviews:** Engaging with participants in OpenGov systems to gather qualitative and quantitative data.
-   **Data Analysis:** Using statistical and thematic analysis methods to interpret the data collected.
-   **Actionable Recommendations:** Providing concrete suggestions for improving OpenGov systems based on research findings.

### Deliverables

1.  **Research Report:** A comprehensive report detailing the research findings, including insights into the functioning of OpenGov systems, participation dynamics, and recommendations for system improvements.
2.  **Open Access Publication:** Publishing the research findings in an open-access format to ensure the results are widely accessible.

**Team Background:**

Universaldot Foundation is a DAO focusing on research and development of decentralized infrastructure and governance. For more information, please refer to our website: [https://universaldot.foundation](https://universaldot.foundation/)

**Future Plans:**  
Following the completion of this research, we plan to expand the scope of our work by conducting longitudinal studies to track the evolution of OpenGov systems over time. Additionally, we aim to explore the scalability of the OpenGov framework by applying our findings to other blockchain networks and decentralized organizations.

### Additional Information:

The request for this proposal has been inspired by RFP from WEB3 Foundation and can be seen here: [https://grants.web3.foundation/docs/RFPs/action\_research\_opengov](https://grants.web3.foundation/docs/RFPs/action_research_opengov)

Full version of the RFP can be found here: [https://github.com/w3f/Grants-Program/pull/2397/files?short\_path=474cf73#diff-474cf73fb8941d7c013b9b52798d46d41446da7d523b1e3cba597786e9d5c5e4](https://github.com/w3f/Grants-Program/pull/2397/files?short_path=474cf73#diff-474cf73fb8941d7c013b9b52798d46d41446da7d523b1e3cba597786e9d5c5e4)

WHO: Universaldot Foundation
WHAT: Conduct action research on OpenGov systems, focusing on decentralized governance and participatory decision-making in Polkadot and Kusama ecosystems.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.
DELIVERABLES: Research report and open-access publication.

Action Research for OpenGov

FanSociety is a crowdfunding platform for musicians and artists based on the gift economy. It allows artists to create "FanPins" (ERC1155 tokens) and manage their fan clubs. FanSociety is easy to use, with no need for advanced crypto developer experience. Fans receive recognition for their support, and artists can give back to their fans with digital and physical items. The platform has a minimally extractive rev-share model, taking a smaller percentage of earnings compared to other platforms. FanSociety is currently in development and live on the Sepolia network. The founder, Miles Patterson, is a former member of the band The Growlers and has a background in architecture and web development.

FanSociety is fundamentally a crowdfunding protocol for musicians/artists and is rooted in the gift economy.

Core features include:

-   **A cool use case**: Those involved with the long term success of Polkadot understand that we need useful applications in order for the network to be relevant. We believe FanSociety meets non-crypto users where they are, doing things they already do, rather than try to wrangle them into the blockchain world
-   **Additional income source for musicians**: Musicians have always relied on multiple revenue sources. The interent has changed that dynamic over the last 2 decades, and now blockchain networks provide new opportunities for musicians and their fans
-   **Easy user onboarding**: We've made it as simple as possible for an artist to onboard. No advanced crypto developer experience is required, only basic wallet knowledge is needed. A few clicks deploys a smart contract and gives the artist a dashboard to create 'FanPins' (ERC1155 tokens), manage their fan club, and give back to their community. We're dedicated to working one-on-one to onboard and mentor artists to maximize their success and to pave the way for a new generation of music makers and music lovers
-   **Fan recognition**: When someone donates to an artist, they receive a 'FanPin' (ERC 1155 token). An artist is able to give back to their fans in the form of digitial and physical items (shirts, tickets, whatever) because they know who their fans are and when each fan became a fan. Fans are indexed in 'generations', which are cohorts of supporters in periods of time that are designated by the artist. Read the 'Transparency Paper' for lower level explanation
-   **An anti-subscription model**: A subscription model means that your donations/financial support only count as long as you continue to make payments, otherwise you're no longer part of the community despite the contributions that you made in the past
-   **A minimally extractive rev-share model**: Many large organizations take up to 50% of earnings on their platform (think Twitch, Apple's App Store) or rev share starts low, locks the user into the paltform and then raises rev share over time. We detest this business model as it's maximially extractive from the creators. The FanSociety protocol is minimally extractive. Read the 'Transparency Paper' for lower level details.
-   A**n unopinionated NFT smart contract**: We provide a simple protocol that makes it flexible for each artist to manage their community according to their needs. There are no time based requirements or limited number of NFTs. One smart contract can serve an artist's entire career.
-   **Additional opportunities**: The core protocol provides an excellent base on which additional services and products can add more value to it's users over time.

To learn more about the protocol, start at [FanSociety.xyz](https://fansociety.xyz "FanSociety Landing Page")

FanSociety is currently in dev mode and is live on the Sepolia network. Try it out [here](https://app.fansociety.xyz/ "FanSociety on Sepolia network"). Message me for SepoliaETH @MilesAwayNoww on Telegram

Catch Miles (founder) on the CoinTelegraph podcast ‘The Agenda’ on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/4oz1WZRnbV0DgxNtptRM7R?si=gA8d5dl3TsiOz3t1BzycTA "The Agenda Podcast - FanSociety"), [Apple](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/musicians-are-getting-ripped-off-but-decentralized/id1659393166?i=1000654174221 "The Agenda Podcast - FanSociety"), or [Coin Telegraph’s website](https://cointelegraph.com/podcasts/the-agenda "The Agenda Podcast - FanSociety").

Here is a direct link to the [Transparency Paper](https://rocky-moon-589.notion.site/FanSociety-Fan-Funding-the-Future-ebdcde35fbad483c9870c89360390084?pvs=4 "FanSociety - Transparency Paper"), for relevant context, problem statement, and basic mechanics of the protocol.

The full proposal can be found [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jBvK38ktCkUWkAREOtx7NKur50YjtA1BQlWY36MZtcU/edit?usp=sharing "Fansociety OpenGov Proposal").

Miles Patterson - Former member of the band The Growlers, holds an architecture undergrad degree with focus on computational design and a Buidl Guidl member making contribution to the well known scaffold-eth community on Ethereum as a full stack web dev. This unique combination of experiences, skills and interests has led Miles to leading the development of FanSociety.

This has been a passion project on nights and weekends (you know the drill).  Hoping to find the good fortune to focus on it 100% with the help of the Polkadot community and support from the treasury.

Thanks all!

— Liminal

FanSociety is a crowdfunding protocol for musicians/artists that provides an additional income source for them. The core features include easy user onboarding, fan recognition, an anti-subscription model, and a minimally extractive rev-share model. The protocol is currently in dev mode and is live on the Sepolia network. The full proposal can be found in the provided link. The founder, Miles Patterson, is seeking support from the Polkadot community and the treasury to focus on the project full-time.

FanSociety - an on-chain fan club protocol for musicians and fans

"SoyPolkadot" is a project aimed at expanding Polkadot's adoption in Latin America, focusing on end users. The project includes participation in three major fairs in Colombia, meetings with chambers of commerce, entrepreneurs, and students in art and music, alongside a digital marketing campaign in Spanish and educational content on SoyPolkadot.com. They will incentivize participation with DOTs, memecoins, and exclusive NFTs. The project team includes Pedro Sanabria, Horacio Reyes, and Iván Colmenares, who have experience in blockchain projects and various tech sectors. The objectives are to expand Polkadot's adoption, increase active users, foster a decentralized culture, and enhance Polkadot's visibility in emerging markets. The budget request is USD 219,000 or 49,773 DOT.

We propose launching "SoyPolkadot" (I'm Polkadot in spanish), a strategic initiative to significantly expand Polkadot’s adoption in **Latin America, focusing on end users rather than developers.**

The project includes participation in three major fairs in Colombia (SOFA — Leisure and Fantasy Expo,  Bogota international book Fair, and Colombia 4.0), meetings with chambers of commerce, entrepreneurs, and students in art and music, alongside a digital marketing campaign in Spanish and educational content on SoyPolkadot.com.

We will incentivize participation with DOTs, memecoins, and exclusive NFTs. After the first year, we will evaluate and develop complementary projects in other countries across the region to further drive Polkadot adoption. This project not only benefits LATAM but also strengthens Polkadot’s global ecosystem by increasing DOT demand and demonstrating the power of decentralized governance.

**Previous Experience in Blockchain Projects**

Our journey into the crypto world began in 2013, when we started mining smaller coins like Solarcoin, Memory Coin, and Anoncoin. The gains were modest but gave us valuable experience in the space.

In 2017, we converted our initial mining profits into Ethereum and expanded our mining operations using a couple of GPUs. We also mined Monero using CPU power and diversified our investments into tokens from emerging projects of that time, including Monaco (now Crypto.com) and Tezos, along with participating in several ICOs.

A few years ago, we joined the Helium Network project by installing the first four antennas in Bogotá to support the network's decentralized expansion. Around the same time, we began doing staking on Polkadot, and after learning about Polkadot 2.0 and JAM, we decided to convert 50% of our savings into DOT, showing our belief in the potential of the Polkadot ecosystem.

Currently, we operate a couple of validators on Ethereum and are supporting the EigenLayer project. We reinvest all our gains into more Polkadot, which we stake continuously. We are strong believers in the power of the Polkadot community and OpenGov, which is why we decided to get involved with this governance project to help spread the benefits of Polkadot and its parachains throughout Latin America.

**Project Team**:

_Pedro Sanabria Creative Strategist and Digital Solutions Architect_

Pedro is a renowned publicist and graphic designer, with a master's degree in Digital Business Management and a strong background in entrepreneurship. His career has been marked by leading high-impact digital projects, excelling as a project leader at the prestigious Casa Editorial EL TIEMPO and as a designer and publicist at Pearson Education. Pedro has demonstrated his expertise as a consultant and solution architect at Zalvadora, where he has guided the creation of innovative digital experiences. As Strategy Director at ArtMax and CEO of the startup Nursy, Pedro combines his creativity with a strategic approach, bringing a unique vision that drives projects to success.. [https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedrosanabria/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedrosanabria/)

_Horacio Reyes Visionary in AI, Blockchain, and Digital Business_

Horacio Reyes is a renowned expert in artificial intelligence, blockchain, eLearning, and digital business, with an impressive track record in leadership and technological development. As the founder of Zalvadora, he has been a pioneer in integrating emerging technologies to transform industries. His experience includes leadership roles such as VP for Latin America at the Ilumno network of universities, Director of Engineering and Design at Experian, and Project Manager at Alcatel-Lucent. Horacio has also led new technology initiatives at Emgesa and has been a prolific entrepreneur with multiple projects in the tech sector. His innovative approach and ability to lead cross-functional teams make him a key asset for the success of any project. [https://www.linkedin.com/in/horacio/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/horacio/) (28k followers)

_Iván Colmenares Cloud Computing and Blockchain Expert_

Iván is an expert in cloud computing, virtual machines, telecommunications, and blockchain, with a strong track record in the tech sector. As an entrepreneur and owner of Setcom, Iván has put his passion for technology into practice, building robust solutions for his clients. His professional experience includes prominent roles at leading companies such as Alcatel, Lucent, and Nokia, where he has managed complex projects and contributed to advancing technological infrastructure. The combination of his deep technical knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit allows him to offer innovative and scalable solutions that are essential to the success of the projects he leads. [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-dario-colmenares-25b635230/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-dario-colmenares-25b635230/)

**Key Project Factors:**

-   Participation in 3 major fairs (Colombia 4.0, International Book Fair, SOFA Leisure and Fantasy Expo) in Colombia to promote Polkadot to end users.
-   Meetings with local entrepreneurs at chamber of commerce events.
-   Engagement with art and music students to demonstrate blockchain use cases in their projects.
-   Building a user community via social media. Creation of workshops and web tutorials to educate users on Polkadot.
-   Incentives with DOTs, memecoins, and NFTs to encourage participation.

**Proposal Objectives:**

-   Expand Polkadot’s adoption among end users in LATAM and Spain, regions with high mobile and digital engagement but limited access to blockchain technology.
-   Increase the number of active users interacting with Polkadot’s parachains.
-   Foster a decentralized culture that empowers users to participate in governance and decision-making.
-   Enhance Polkadot’s visibility and engagement in emerging markets, creating a model for future expansions in other regions.

**Budget Request:**

USD 219,000 or 49,773 DOT (with an average DOT price of $4.4).

_Detailed budget breakdown available in the full PDF proposal._

We’re eager to hear your thoughts! Please take a look at our detailed proposal in the PDF and share your feedback, questions, or suggestions. Your insights can help us shape this initiative for greater success.

Links:

[https://soypolkadot.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SoyPolkadot\_-Driving-Mass-Adoption-in-LATAM-and-Spain-with-Rewards-and-Real-Experiences-ver-1.1.pdf](https://soypolkadot.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SoyPolkadot_-Driving-Mass-Adoption-in-LATAM-and-Spain-with-Rewards-and-Real-Experiences-ver-1.1.pdf)

Project Website:

[https://soypolkadot.com/](https://soypolkadot.com/)

WHO: The proposal is made by a team of experts in AI, blockchain, digital business, and cloud computing.

WHAT: Launching "SoyPolkadot," an initiative to expand Polkadot's adoption in Latin America, focusing on end users, through participation in fairs, meetings, digital marketing, and educational content.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: The budget request is USD 219,000 or 49,773 DOT, and the project will be evaluated after the first year to develop complementary projects in other countries across the region.

SoyPolkadot: Driving Mass Adoption in LATAM through Real Experiences and Rewards

- A new Polkadot Mobile app is being developed to help newcomers to cryptocurrency.
- It will use simple .DOT usernames instead of complicated wallet addresses.
- The app aims to make it easier for people to create and manage their accounts.
- An on-chain Authority will be responsible for issuing these .DOT usernames.
- Users can request their unique .DOT username, like "Birdo.Dot," without needing any crypto.
- The system will be managed by Parity, ensuring safe and efficient username registration.
- This proposal is looking for community support to set up the Authority for .DOT usernames.

general_admin

WHO: Parity

WHAT: Register a new authority to issue .DOT short addresses for the Polkadot Mobile app.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

.DOT Authority Registration for the Polkadot App

The Team Sponsorship Sub0 Thailand 2024 is a proposal to sponsor active builders, developers, and members of the Polkadot and Substrate ecosystem to attend Sub0 in Thailand. The goal is to democratize access to learning and networking opportunities, regardless of resources, and to foster a more inclusive and motivated community. The proposal aims to increase exchange of ideas, collaboration, technical adoption of Polkadot, and a sense of belonging.

The team behind the proposal includes active community members such as Patrizia De Bella, Lorena Fabris, Alex PromoTeam, Ezio Rojas, and Patricia Arro. They plan to coordinate the welcoming, networking, and incentivization of active developers using a transparent method of selection and process, guided by the community.

The budget for each region varies due to differences in flight costs, with maximum subsidies ranging from $800 to $2,500 USD. Success metrics include fairness, transparency, and efficiency, with all funded participants expected to actively participate in social media and share their experiences.

To apply for sponsorship, interested individuals should follow the steps outlined in the proposal, which can be found on the Polkadot forum and in a Google document.

**Proponent: Team sponsorship Sub0 Thailand 2024.**  
  
**Beneficiary: 15Yf3J9rDAe9W9gtjifKrrXv6JTtR3sYYw8R79EeVPREG8pV**  
  
**Requested: 70,840USD / 16693.23 DOTsuspspuspstronguspruspuspronguspruspContext of the proposal**  
  
In June 2024 for Decoded this team sponsored 38 active members: 18 people based in Europe, 2 in Africa and 18 in Asia and Americas. usp initiative was supported by the community. usp proposal and report is here: [https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/733.](referenda/733.)  
  
Now, this team is focused on sponsoring active builders, developers and active members of the Polkadot and Substrate ecosystem to attend Sub0 in Thailand and projects that want to build in the Polkadot ecosystem: 6 developers based in Europe, 12 in Asia, 6 in Africa and 6 in Americas.  
  
**Problem statement**  
  
Sub0 is a significant event for the Polkadot ecosystem, but some talented and active people can’t attend this event without a sponsorship to cover the high cost of the travel and the hotel.  
  
We saw an additional problem with Decoded 2024 when many people did not attend because of visa requirements.  
  
The Sub0 event in Thailand is an opportunity to fix the previous problem and have many developers in the same place working together. To have global representation at this technical event Sub0 represents an opportunity for the development and growth of the network. And to increase:  
  

1.  Exchange of ideas and knowledge
2.  Increases opportunities for developers to collaboration
3.  Increase the technical adoption of Polkadot
4.  Building a Sense of Belonging

**  
The goal of the proposal**  
  
We seek to democratize access to learning and networking opportunities in the Polkadot ecosystem, giving members and developers, regardless of their resources, the opportunity to participate in this first class event. Achieving this way to foster a more inclusive, motivated and prepared community to promote their ideas in Polkadot.  
  
In addition, this proposal also seeks to enhance the development of projects in Substrate and Polkadot by giving teams of builders the opportunity to immerse themselves in the ecosystem, meet experts in the field and discover the tools and resources needed to bring their ideas to the ecosystem, all while allowing them the opportunity to attend Sub0.  
  

**Proposed solution**  
  
We set up a team to coordinate the welcoming, networking and incentivization of active developers, using a transparent method of selection and process, guided by the community.

Budgeting for each region Due to the variation in flight costs, we have classified the maximum amount to be subsidized differently according to the different geographic regions and their respective travel costs.  
  
**“Region: Americas”, maximum 2.500 USD**  
**“Region: Asia”, maximum 800 USD**  
**“Region: Africa”, maximum 1800 USD**  
**“Region: Europe”, maximum 1800 USD  
  
**

**Meet the Team sponsorship Sub0 2024**  
  
The team is composed of a group of active community members.Here an individual team member introductions:  
  
**Patrizia De Bella:** An active member of the Italian community. Member of the ANAMIX team. Web developer. Organized events in Italy with the Polkadot Arena group and participated as a speaker.  
Polkadot address: 1AnamB4ZknHy7knpqevWFjQ7kWtdqLBFWie3AdBZaadEUUV  
  
**Lorena Fabris:** Head Ambassador, an active member of the Spanish community. Co-founder of Polkadot Hub, a member of the Spanish Community Bounty. DV Cohort 2 for Kusama. Organizer of many large events in Latin America including side events of PBA in Buenos Aires and the first Polkadot Hackathon Latam in 2022.  
Polkadot address: 12xRcHjvStkUYgzTh9vyqinN3tUpddgcPnSUcLXZ3ty44Mq1  
  
**Alex PromoTeam:** PromoTeam member, Joined the Polkadot Ambassador Program in 2019. Created and Developed several communities with a total audience 60K+ Different languages and regions: Russia / Central Asia / International. Social platforms - Twitter / Telegram / YouTube / Medium. Invited thousands of new users, dozens of developers and projects to the Ecosystem. Organized and spoke at 2 big Meetups in Moscow, 6 in Tashkent, 1 Belgrade and numerous small meetups.Admin and owner of dozens telegram chats across the Polkadot Ecosystem.  
Polkadot address: 15G4hfDNtNhRc82As8Ep2YfvpM5xVdX7De3P9qSdHerGA6wC  
  
**Ezio Rojas:** Head Ambassador, DV Cohort 2 for Polkadot. In the Polkadot ecosystem since 2021. Lawyer, former Cointelegraph Editor in Spanish, and Former Community Manager for Latin America and Spain at Parity Technologies. Co-founder of the Caracas Blockchain Week conference.  
Polkadot address: 14Gn7SEmCgMX7Ukuppnw5TRjA7pao2HFpuJo39frB42tYLEh  
  
**Patricia Arro:** Currently a co-contributor of OpenGuild, a team elected as Head Ambassador, leading all Polkadot initiatives in Southeast Asia. Former APAC Community Manager at Parity. Active member and contributor of the Polkadot ecosystem.  
Polkadot address: 1WgB9o954mkQi97f36azSwDt7SfRUQuJ1kCyb7Sv1WAUcSe  
  
**Success metrics**  
  
_Fairness:_  
— All non-funded participants support the selected participants.  
— The signatories of this proposal are automatically eligible to participate and get funded, yet they are bound by the same rules as everyone else.  
  
_Transparency:_  
— Each participant who submits their reports and receipts, agrees that these documents will be shared in a publicly visible folder.  
— All questions are posted and answered out in the open.  
  
_Efficiency:_  
— Each selected participant who submits their report and receipts in time, will get theirbr />— Create a sense of belonging among the participants, so that they have a greater commitment at the time of building in Polkadot.  
  

**TO APPLY FOR SPONSORSHIP, PLEASE FOLLOW THE STEPS ESTABLISHED HERE:  
— All the funded participants will act actively in social media with posts about Sub0 and their experience.  
— This initiative serves as an example for decentralized volunteer coordination, by the community for the community.  
— Create a sense of belonging among the participants, so that they have a greater commitment at the time of building in Polkadot.  
  
**

****TO APPLY FOR SPONSORSHIP, PLEASE FOLLOW THE STEPS ESTABLISHED HERE:  
****

**[https://forum.polkadot.network/t/sponsorship-for-sub0-thailand-2024/10093](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/sponsorship-for-sub0-thailand-2024/10093)**

**[**Full proposal here.**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_zxPEDdCAZM3m2qnnyJmUMXD1GXXpP5Q8hbaQwtS-Lo/edit?usp=sharing)**

Team sponsorship Sub0 Thailand 2024 seeks to sponsor active builders, developers, and members of the Polkadot and Substrate ecosystem to attend Sub0 in Thailand. The team proposes a budget of 70,840 USD / 16693.23 DOTs to cover the high cost of travel and hotel for 6 developers based in Europe, 12 in Asia, 6 in Africa, and 6 in the Americas. The goal is to democratize access to learning and networking opportunities in the Polkadot ecosystem, giving members and developers, regardless of their resources, the opportunity to participate in this first-class event. The proposal seeks to enhance the development of projects in Substrate and Polkadot by giving teams of builders the opportunity to immerse themselves in the ecosystem, meet experts in the field, and discover the tools and resources needed to bring their ideas to the ecosystem.

Sub0 Thailand 2024 Sponsorship for active devs and community members

VDS Academy is a Brazilian channel that creates educational content about the Polkadot ecosystem for Portuguese-speaking communities. They have asked for $30,000 to fund their work for six months. The money will be used to make videos, articles, and other content to teach people about Polkadot. The team behind VDS Academy includes John Rhodel, Carlos Sawaki, and Gabriel Bonugli. They believe that by sharing information about Polkadot in Brazil, they can help grow the global blockchain ecosystem and make it more diverse. Brazil is an important country for cryptocurrency, with many people investing in digital assets. The VDS Academy team has experience in creating content and organizing events related to Polkadot and blockchain technology.

**Proposal:** Vds Academy Channel - 6 months funding

**Proponent:** 14iWWjHr2VLTNW2p5ZzmqNeD1ox2udjsU9VsP5k3murqeNiJ

**Requested Ammount:** 30,000.00 USDT

**Short description:**

We are a Brazilian channel (VDS Academy) that brings educational content to the Portuguese speaking community (Brazil, Portugal, Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau and Mozambique) through copyrighted videos, articles and also dubbing. The team consists of John Rhodel , Carlos Sawaki (CJ) and Gabriel Bonugli (Gabekoin). Our Links:

Twitter: [https://twitter.com/vdsacademy](https://twitter.com/vdsacademy)

Youtube: [https://www.youtube.com/@vdsacademy](https://www.youtube.com/@vdsacademy)

Medium: [https://medium.com/@vdsacademy](https://medium.com/@vdsacademy)

Telegram: [https://t.me/verbodasabedoria](https://t.me/verbodasabedoria)  
  

**Our Portfolio (Wagmedia):**

**[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/186R9xgXZbGvsKT1\_GYgR4ir1lc7Dnr\_JnCdI3nbgeUE/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/186R9xgXZbGvsKT1_GYgR4ir1lc7Dnr_JnCdI3nbgeUE/edit?usp=sharing)**

**1st Big Tips:**

**[https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/198](198)**

**2nd Big Tips:**

**[https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/420](420)**

**Context of the proposal:**

Enhancing Polkadot Ecosystem Awareness and Engagement in the Brazilian and Portuguese-Speaking Community

**Executive Summary:** VDS ACADEMY, as the leading Portuguese-language channel in Brazil focused exclusively on the Polkadot ecosystem, proposes a six-month funding initiative totaling $30,000. This funding will be allocated to the production of high-quality content aimed at educating, informing, and increasing engagement of the Brazilian and Portuguese-speaking community in the Polkadot ecosystem.

**Funding Details:**

**Total: $30,000 over a period of 6 months.**

**Monthly Distribution: $5,000, divided as follows:**

**Content Production: 8 monthly videos, totaling $4,000 ($500 per video).**

**Marketing, Advertising and Tools: $1.000 allocated for ads and promotions on social networks, including YouTube and Twitter.**

**Monthly Distribution ($5.000)**  
**4 Weekly videos:** $2.000

**3 Educational videos:** $1.500

**1 Interview:** $500

**Advertisement and Toolkits:** $1.000

**Total: $5.000**

**Proposed Content:**

**Interviews with Polkadot Ecosystem Influencers:** 1 monthly interviews with key figures in the ecosystem, providing valuable insights and increasing the community's connection with Polkadot leaders and innovators.

**Educational Technical Videos:** 3 monthly videos focused on the Polkadot ecosystem's infrastructure, aimed at educating and inspiring developers and enthusiasts.

**Weekly Summaries:** 4 summaries covering the main events and updates in the Polkadot ecosystem, keeping the community informed and engaged. Importance to the Polkadot Ecosystem and Brazilian Community:

**Education and Awareness:** Enhancing knowledge and understanding of the Polkadot ecosystem among Portuguese speakers.

**Community Engagement:** Encouraging active participation of the Brazilian community in the development and use of Polkadot technology. Network Diversification and Growth: Contributing to the diversification and strengthening of the Polkadot network by engaging a significant and growing linguistic community.

**Conclusion:** Supporting Vds Academy through this funding not only reinforces Polkadot's presence in Brazil and among Portuguese speakers but also significantly contributes to the growth and diversification of the global blockchain ecosystem. This initiative represents a vital step in promoting inclusion, education, and innovation in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space.

Why spread the word about Polkadot in Brazil? Brazil has stood as one of the world's leading economies, and in 2022, the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) amounted to a staggering BRL 9.9 trillion. This figure reflects the sum of all wealth produced within Brazilian territory during that year, underscoring Brazil's importance on the global economic stage. Looking at the latest data, we can see that in the first quarter of 2023, Brazil's GDP reached BRL 2,556.5 billion. This suggests that the Brazilian economy maintained a strong and steady pace of growth, which is a positive sign for the future. Being present at flagship blockchain events such as Blockchain Rio helps the overall Polkadot ecosystem, increasing the brand visibility and providing opportunities for ecosystem growth.The primary target audience consists of developers of all levels and builders/startups (founders and CTOs/technical decision-makers). According to new data released by the Federal Revenue Service, Brazil now has almost 10 million cryptocurrency investors, the highest number since the agency began receiving declarations of digital assets from individuals and brokers based in the country. In the report for the month of April, the Revenue registered 1,996,165 CPFs (Brazilian individual taxpayer registry identification) involved in crypto transactions, 19.2% more than in March. The number of CNPJs (National Registry of Legal Entities) also increased: for the first time, it surpassed 65,000. The growth occurred amid a broad recovery of Bitcoin in the first months of the year. Now, the digital currency rose strongly and briefly reached $30,000, almost a 100% increase compared to its worst moment in 2022, in November. Brazil, the largest and most populated country in Latin America, has emerged as a significant player in digital and financial technology, fueled by its young median age of 32 and high mobile and internet usage rates. The country boasts around 212 million inhabitants and is ranked fifth globally in terms of cryptocurrency ownership.Brazil is the fifth largest cryptocurrency market on the planet, behind only India, USA, Russia and Nigeria, as shown by the study carried out by Binance and TripleA. Currently, more than 10 million Brazilians invest in assets, already surpassing the approximately 4 million Brazilian investors in B3 (like nasdaq and sp500 for brazilians).

**Metrics and statistics Youtube (Last 120 days) — Marketing Bounty Funding**

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![image.png](https://i.ibb.co/47wY91S/image.png)

**The team:**  
  

![Marketing-Proposal-V2-02.png](https://i.ibb.co/CMvqfhV/Marketing-Proposal-V2-02.png)

**John Rhodel Bartolome** \- Founder VDS ACADEMY, Polkadot Senior Ambassador for Brazil, Brazilian BD team, Ambassador or former - ambassador of parachains such as: Phala, Invarch, Oak, Bifrost, Moonbeam, Nodle, Peaq, Crust and Aleph Zero, Content creator, rookie member Polkadot Heroes, director of the Filipino unit at Wagmedia, software engineer, and also with experience producing Polkadot events in Brazil, Blockchain SP, View Party Decoded Curitiba, Blockchain Rio, Curitiba Crypto Day, Meet Up multichain.

**Gabriel Bonugli - AKA "Gabekoin"** \- Founder VDS ACADEMY, Brazilian BD team - SUNSET LABS / Regional Lead Phala Network and Ambassador Ava Protocol also have been contributing as Business Developer, Community Manager, Content Creator, Writer, Translator, marketing specialist and also with experience producing Polkadot events in Brazil.

**Carlos Sawaki (CJ)** - Art Director/Co-Founder of VDS ACADEMY | Designer at Polkadot Brazil BD Team - SunsetLabs | AAG+OFC Editor/Designer at The Kusamarian | Ambassador of Phala Network & @TanssiNetwork. Have been working in the creativity market for at least 13 years and almost 2 years in the Polkadot Ecosystem.

**3 - Payment conditions:**

**What is the amount requested?** 30,000 USD for 6 months.

**What is the address of the fund recipient?**

14iWWjHr2VLTNW2p5ZzmqNeD1ox2udjsU9VsP5k3murqeNiJ

**How can we contact the manager of the funds?**

Name: Gabriel Bonugli Email: [gabrielbonugli@polkadotbrasil.com](mailto:gabrielbonugli@polkadotbrasil.com)  
Telegram: @gabekoin Discord: gabekoin

Name: John Rhodel Bartolome Email: [johnrhodel@polkadotbrasil.com](mailto:johnrhodel@polkadotbrasil.com)  
Telegram: @johnrhodel Discord: johnrhodel

Name: Carlos Sawaki Email: [carlosawaki@gmail.com](mailto:carlosawaki@gmail.com)  
Telegram: @carlosawaki Discord: cejota

**If you have any doubts, please contact us, we are open to suggestions, thank you very much.**

WHO: VDS Academy, a Brazilian channel focused on educating the Portuguese-speaking community about the Polkadot ecosystem.

WHAT: Proposes a three-month funding initiative totaling $30,000 to produce high-quality content aimed at educating, informing, and increasing engagement of the Brazilian and Portuguese-speaking community in the Polkadot ecosystem.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $30,000 over a period of 6 months, with monthly distribution of $5,000 for content production and marketing/advertising.

VDS Academy Channel - 6 months funding

- **2020 Summer:** Started researching blockchain projects, focused on Polkadot due to Gavin Wood's vision. Shared educational videos on Polkadot with friends and joined a Facebook group.
- **2020 Fall/Winter:** Continued accumulating DOT and shared educational content about blockchain technology.
- **2021 January:** Created a Twitter account to share enthusiasm for Polkadot, interacting with other ecosystem enthusiasts.
- **2021 July:** Joined ChaosDAO, despite initially not knowing what a Discord server was.
- **2021-2022:** Became involved in supporting and promoting artists using NFTs within the Polkadot ecosystem.
- **2022 October:** Hired as the Director of Fellowship and Protocol Relations at Lucky Friday, becoming the second employee.
- **2022 November:** Started appearing regularly on AAG as a panelist, evolving roles to include timekeeping and "State of the Phunk."
- **2023-2024:** Continued active involvement, including applying to speak at events, hosting watch parties, and leading initiatives within Lucky Friday.

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Ryan, also known as Phunky, is requesting a tip of 1000 DOT for his 4+ years of ecosystem activism and engagement. He has been actively involved in promoting Polkadot through social media, supporting artists, participating in ChaosDAO, and working for Lucky Friday. He has also contributed to the community by attending meetings, hosting watch parties, and providing feedback. Ryan hopes that his contributions demonstrate his value to the ecosystem and is seeking support from the community.

Tip for 4+ Years of Phunky Polkadot Activism

Polkadot Community Foundation and Ledger are partnering for a social media giveaway of 50 Ledger Flex devices. Participants must follow both Polkadot and Ledger's accounts and repost the giveaway to enter. The goal is to increase followers and create excitement around Polkadot and Ledger Flex. The giveaway will be announced within three weeks of funding, run for two weeks, and winners will be contacted within a week after the promotion period. Winners will be randomly selected and must meet all entry requirements. They will receive a voucher to order their Ledger Flex, covering shipping costs. Ledger does not ship to all countries, and a list will be provided in the terms and conditions. The funds will be converted to fiat for payment to Ledger, and after payment, Ledger will share the voucher codes with the Polkadot Social Media Editorial Board to commence the giveaway.

**Summary:**

[Polkadot Community Foundation](../treasury/820) and Ledger will partner to run a [Ledger Flex](https://shop.ledger.com/pages/ledger-flex) giveaway (50pcs) on social media. Participants must follow Polkadot’s and Ledger’s 𝕏 account and repost the giveaway.

The participation mechanics are designed to create a snowball effect and drive even more followers/entries. By giving away 50 Flex units (retail value of €245), we anticipate a lot of excitement/participation on Crypto Twitter and thousands of new followers to the Polkadot and Ledger accounts. Two Flex units will be used for creating content/images to be used in the giveaway.

_**Watch my explanation of the proposal here, where I also address many of the questions in the comments:**_

> Polkadot Community Foundation <> Ledger - Giveaway to Increase 𝕏 Followers  
> → [https://t.co/PMZvkah4nx](https://t.co/PMZvkah4nx)[@ET90266](https://twitter.com/ET90266?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ↯ [pic.twitter.com/SgNCrpsVFJ](https://t.co/SgNCrpsVFJ)
> 
> — The Kus (@TheKusamarian) [September 27, 2024](https://twitter.com/TheKusamarian/status/1839666313410510960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

![](https://i.ibb.co/gr1DdGh/Screenshot-2024-09-20-at-11-26-21.png)

![](https://i.ibb.co/16R1rRY/Screenshot-2024-09-20-at-11-26-02.png)

**Objectives**

-   Drive tens of thousands crypto-enthusiasts to follow the @Polkadot and @Ledger 𝕏 Accounts.
-   Raise awareness and create excitement around Polkadot and the new Ledger Flex device.
-   Give back to the community.

**Request**

-   11,506 USDT for 52 Ledgers + _up to_ 9,000 USDT for legal fees (contract review, terms & service review, KYB, fiat payment services etc.)
-   **Note:** 9,000 USDT for legal fees includes a buffer. Invoices from the law firm will be provided to the Polkadot DAO, and all unspent USDT will be returned to the Treasury.
-   We are receiving the 52 units at a ~20% discount, €199 each.

**Recipient:** Polkadot Community Foundation Pure Proxy

![](https://i.ibb.co/JyQmNTk/Screenshot-2024-09-20-at-10-35-55.png)

**Giveaway Overview**

The giveaway will be a collaborative effort between Polkadot and Ledger. Both Twitter accounts will post an image of the Ledger Flex device, with supporting text, that instructs followers to:

-   Like the post
-   Quote Repost either Polkadot’s or Ledger’s post
-   Follow both @Polkadot & @Ledger
-   Leave a comment on the post

**Giveaway Timeline**

-   **Announcement Date:** within three weeks of funds being distributed
-   **Promotion Period:** 2 Weeks from the time of announcement date
-   **Winners Contacted:** no more than 7 days after the end of Promotion Period

**Criteria and Selection of Winners**

-   50 winners will be randomly selected using [https://app.thexpicker.com/](https://app.thexpicker.com/) or similar website.
-   Winners must fulfill all requirements (liking post, QRT, commenting and following @Polkadot & @Ledger
-   No purchase is necessary to participate in the giveaway. Winning accounts will be contacted to verify they are not bot accounts. Bot accounts will be disqualified.
-   50 vouchers will be distributed to 50 unique winners.
-   Winners will then use the voucher code to order their Ledger Flex from the Ledger website. The voucher also covers shipping costs.
-   A Terms & Conditions document will cover all entry rules, and will be publicly shared by the Polkadot account prior to the giveaway.
-   Note: Ledger does no ship all counties, the full list will be shared in the terms & conditions.

**Funds**

-   The funds will be distributed to the Polkadot Cayman Foundation, and then converted to fiat for payment to Ledger.
-   After Ledger has received the payment, Ledger will share the 50 voucher codes with the Polkadot Social Media Editorial Board, and the giveaway will commence with the Announcement Date.

Polkadot Community Foundation and Ledger will partner to run a Ledger Flex giveaway (50pcs) on social media. The objective is to drive tens of thousands of crypto-enthusiasts to follow the @Polkadot and @Ledger 𝕏 Accounts, raise awareness and create excitement around Polkadot and the new Ledger Flex device, and give back to the community. The proposal requests 11,506 USDT for 52 Ledgers + up to 9,000 USDT for legal fees. The giveaway will be announced within three weeks of funds being distributed, and the promotion period will be two weeks from the announcement date. Winners will be randomly selected, and 50 vouchers will be distributed to 50 unique winners. The funds will be distributed to the Polkadot Cayman Foundation, and then converted to fiat for payment to Ledger.

Polkadot Community Foundation <> Ledger - Giveaway to Increase 𝕏 Followers

Referendum 1161 is about fixing a mistake in the Coretime Chain sales. The wrong units were used, so the sale price is too low. This referendum will change the prices to the right amount. It is very important to pass this referendum quickly, so the 5 cores on the market are not sold at a low price. Other mistakes will be fixed later.

whitelisted_caller

In referendum 1161, the Coretime Chain was configured and the sales started. Unfortunately the wrong units were used in the call to start the sales. This means that the sale base price is 1 nanoDOT, instead of 10 DOT.

This referendum simply sets the state for the `sale_info` to change both the `end_price` and `sellout_price` from 10 to 100,000,000,000 via an XCM Transact. By this referendum passing before the interlude ends, the current sale will be unaffected.

This is a high priority which must pass within 6.5 days to ensure the 5 cores on the open market are not sold at this unintended low price. Therefore tidying up the other incorrect values in state is put off to another referendum.

WHO: The Coretime Chain
WHAT: Change the end price and sellout price from 10 to 100,000,000,000 via an XCM Transact in a referendum
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: N/A, must pass within 6.5 days to prevent 5 cores from being sold at an unintended low price. Tidying up other incorrect values in state will be addressed in another referendum.

[Whitelisted Caller] Fix incorrect price for first coretime sale

Cryptonitas is a project that aims to create educational content and provide user support for the Polkadot network. They have successfully completed their previous proposal objectives, which included creating tutorial videos in Spanish, supporting users through social networks, and increasing staked DOT. The project focuses on education and support rather than speculation and aims to help users learn and use the network effectively.

For their new proposal, Cryptonitas has set three key performance indicators (KPIs):

1. Create truthful and high-quality tutorial videos in Spanish while maintaining channel metrics.
2. Provide user support through social networks and video calls if needed.
3. Increase staked DOT in pool #61 by more than 200,000.

Cryptonitas believes that the success of their content should be measured by how many users actually use the network, not just by the number of views. They created pool #61 as a way to demonstrate the impact of their content on user engagement and DOT movement on-chain. The full proposal can be found [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NvLo_LkJpuV5daDfjxzWPzt4MYlPY8g1PAUT1lOkfZU/edit?usp=sharing).

**Short description:** Funding for the production of 89 pieces of educational content and an average of 2 hours a day user support of Cryptonitas for the next year.

In the [last proposal](../treasury/455)[,](../treasury/455\),) the proposed objectives were successfully met as can be seen below.

-   KPI 1. Truthful and high-quality tutorial videos not made so far in Spanish: [Link](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lGiSXzMIyq-kjkqcEiq3M-tropIQAcphkJesaI5kc4E/edit?usp=sharing) to the video report.
-   KPI 2. Support to users through social networks and, if the situation requires it, video calls: [Link](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TweiJTXPJHaw9NV1BU_5eGhqmN5ArT0OAxYg1VbiWIY/edit?usp=sharing) to the answers document of the support form.
-   KPI 3. More than 100,000 additional staked DOT. 847 members and 150k DOT at the moment of the submission of the proposal: [Link](https://polkadot.subscan.io/account/13UVJyLnbVp8c4FQeiGGVugjooweDNiuF9sX8LbYfy67XAUh?tab=transfer) to the pool #61. More than 500k staked DOT and more than 2,000 members at this moment. 

The Cryptonitas channel is not a commercial channel based on speculation and prices, but rather a channel focused on support and education. For Cryptonitas, the main objective is for users to learn and use the network.

For this reason, we consider that our metrics should not be the same as those of a speculative content proposal, which focus mainly on measuring the views achieved.

We consider that a video with 500 views, of which 400 have used the network, is more successful than a video with 5,000 views of which not even 200 have used the network.

But it is usually really difficult to know how many users the videos you produce are useful for. Well, for example, when you make a video on how to create an on-chain identity, it doesn't mean that all the on-chain identities created since that date have been created thanks to your video. And the fact that this video has 10,000 views is not an indicator of whether any of them have created an identity.

So, how can we prove that the users who watch the channel's content actually use the network?

To do this, we came up with the idea of ​​creating pool #61, a way to demonstrate how many users and how much DOT are moving on-chain thanks to the content created by Cryptonitas.

For this proposal the objectives to be achieved are:

-   KPI 1. Truthful and high-quality tutorial videos not made so far in Spanish, maintaining the channel metrics.
-   KPI 2. Support to users through social networks and, if the situation requires it, video calls.
-   KPI 3. More than 200,000 additional staked DOT in pool #61.

You can read the full proposal [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NvLo_LkJpuV5daDfjxzWPzt4MYlPY8g1PAUT1lOkfZU/edit?usp=sharing).

WHO: Cryptonitas
WHAT: Production of 89 educational content pieces and 2 hours/day user support for Cryptonitas for the next year
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified

Educational content maintenance proposal by Cryptonitas. 

Remarkers.io is an NFT marketplace for Polkadot that offers unique and rare collectibles. It has completed development in several areas, including NFT swaps, trading with stablecoins, auto teleport, a new user interface, NFT listing, creation, and viewing owned NFTs and collections. The founder, Ashutosh Singh, has experience in various projects and aims to bring NFTs to Polkadot. Remarkers.io has had 600 visitors in the last 60 days and is an open-source project. The funding breakdown for the project is provided, with a total of $4400 for 1100 work hours over 6 months.

Only retroactive funding for the completed development

![](https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_banners/1807351593559584768/1723092749/1500x500)

The NFT marketplace for Polkadot. Discover the unique and rare collectibles on [remarkers.io](https://remarkers.io/ "remarkers.io")

[Twitter](https://x.com/Remarker_io)

[Discord](https://discord.com/invite/ryjwDBCtUp)

[Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBdYI6j7M5xnaDPcXat4GQ)

**Completed development:**

-   NFT Swaps: Users can easily trade NFTs between one another NFTs.
-   NFT Trading with Stablecoins: Support for purchasing NFTs using stablecoins like USDC and USDT.
    
-   Auto Teleport: Simplifies the transfer of DOT tokens between Polkadot relay chain and Asset Hub.
    
-   New UI for Polkadot NFT Ecosystem: A redesigned user interface enhancing user experience and interaction within the Polkadot NFT ecosystem.
    
-   NFT List: Users can easily list their NFTs for sale
    
-   NFT creation: Users can easily create their NFTs and collections
    
-   Users can view their owned NFTs, swaps and created collections
    
-   Users can view different collections and NFTs on remarker
    

**Developer information**

Ashutosh Singh: Founder of remarker, creator of opengov bots worked on several different projects worked on kusama asset hub in 2021 then on polkadot asset hub in 2022 always wanted to bring back NFTs on polkadot once an artist and developer now creating something which he really wanted to do from the beginning

**Active users in last 60 days:**

Total Visitors: 600

Open-Source Repository and Founder Information:

Remarker is an open-source project, and the repository can be found [here](https://github.com/Remarkers/Remarkers-market).

**Funding Breakdown:**

|     |     |     |     |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Duration | Work Hours | Rate (Hrs) | Amount |
| 6 Months | 1100 | $4  | $4400 |

Note: No any tip will be asked incase of DOT price instability.

For more info checkout previous [proposal.](1089)

WHO: Remarker

WHAT: Completed development of NFT marketplace for Polkadot, including NFT swaps, trading with stablecoins, auto teleport, new UI, NFT listing and creation, and user views.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $4400 for 1100 work hours over 6 months. No additional tips requested in case of DOT price instability.

Only Retroactive Funding Proposal: Completed Remarker Development

### Summary of Proposal

- **Date**: September 2024
- **Proponent**: Amforc
- **Requested DOT**: 65,000
- **Purpose**: To demonstrate Polkadot's scalability by filling blocks with transactions for about 30 minutes.
- **Funds Used**: DOT will cover transaction fees and temporary existential deposits (EDs).
- **Funds Returned**: At least 80% of spent DOT in fees will be returned to the treasury. Excess DOT will also be returned.
- **Amforc's Role**: Amforc will not take a cut and operates validators that may collect some transaction fees.
- **Kusama Test**: A parallel referendum on Kusama will be executed first to test for bugs before proceeding with Polkadot.

This is a ReferendumV2 post. It can only be edited by the proposer of the post .

WHO: Amforc 
WHAT: Showcase Polkadot's scalability by filling blocks with transactions for 30 minutes, requesting 65000 DOT to pay for transaction fees and temporary financing of existential deposits. 
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: At least 80% of DOT spent in fees will be returned to the treasury. No cut will be taken by Amforc. Full proposal available [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YZNxvBqmpiVvHwq0yQ0EmGsnI7eCh1pieyFQ0WoNkAM).

Showcasing Polkadot’s Capabilities: The Spammening

[Small Tipper] Tip for Creating a UI for the Substrate Kitties Tutorial

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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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