- **Issue**: Referendum #734 failed due to a technical oversight, specifically the absence of a pre-image.
- **Links**: Information about the failed referendum can be found on [Twitter](https://x.com/CultureDot1/status/1793330055856218225) and [Polkassembly](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/734#zgUbn9UTtQtpl0EK1Njg).
- **Verification**: The beneficiary wallet shows no deposits for this referendum, confirming the issue.
- **Details**: The original proposal details remain unchanged, including the visual refresh, amount requested, and cost reduction.
- **Questions**: All questions from the original submission have been answered.
- **Responsibility**: The team takes full responsibility for the oversight, which could jeopardize the proposal's re-passing.
- **Future**: No further refill will be requested if the proposal fails again.
- **Apology**: The team apologizes for the confusion and appreciates understanding.

Executed

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The proposal Ref #734 did not execute due to a technical oversight. The information for the original proposal remains the same, including the visual refresh, amount requested, and reduction of cost. No further refill will be requested. CD1 takes full responsibility for the oversight. No price, timeframe, or resources mentioned.

RE-SUBMISSION OF REF #734 - BERLIN TAXI REFILL

- **Proponent:** João Hazim
- **Date:** May 20, 2024
- **Requested DOT:** 440 DOT
- **Description:** João Hazim is a blockchain expert who founded Zero Paralelo, a community focused on educating about blockchain technology. He has been promoting Polkadot since 2020.
- **Proposal:** Retroactive funding for four videos made between September 2023 and February 2024.
- **Motivation:** The funding will help expand educational content, improve video quality, and reach a larger audience.
- **Payment Conditions:** The requested amount is 440 DOT, to be sent to the address 5CAhscQqmiFiHSrthJTe9nuVKQsM2SRU3LKfR8P7gx9jpFzw.
- **Contact:** João Hazim can be reached via email at joaohazim@gmail.com or on Discord as joaohazim.

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WHO: João Hazim, founder of Zero Paralelo and a blockchain expert.
WHAT: Requesting retroactive funding of 440 DOT for 4 educational videos about Polkadot, team expansion, content diversification, advertising, and consistency.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: 440 DOT for 4 videos made between September 19th, 2023 to February 15th, 2024.

Big Tips for Content in Portuguese - JOÃO HAZIM - 440 DOT

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Upgrade Polkadot v1.2.5

Rejected

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Vote NAY

- **Proponent:** Merkle Science
- **Date:** June 6, 2024
- **Requested Amount:** $43,200 or 6702 DOT
- **Purpose:** Renew 4 API licenses for Subscan, Fearless, PolkaGate, and Subwallet to display account attributions.
- **Previous Funding:** Merkle Science was funded in 2021 to onboard Polkadot and provide tools for the Anti-Scam Team.
- **Current Usage:** 3 of the 5 licenses are currently in use by Subscan, Fearless, and PolkaGate.
- **Benefits:** Protects users from scams, provides transparency, and helps avoid sanctioned accounts.
- **License Details:** Provides access to a database with over 1 million address attributions and allows 10,000 queries per year.

**WHO:** Merkle Science

**WHAT:** Requesting funding of $43,200 or 6702 DOT for the renewal of 4 API licenses for Subscan, Fearless, PolkaGate, and Subwallet to display account attributions to their users.

**WHEN:** The licenses will expire at the end of May 2024, and the proposal aims to secure funding for their renewal for another year.

**RESOURCES:** The cost of each license is $10,800 USD, so the requested amount for all 4 licenses is $43,200, including a 30% discount on individual licenses prices.

Treasury proposal for renewal of API licenses for Blockexplorers

### Polkadot Education

- **Purpose**: A web and mobile app to teach blockchain and Web3 to enterprises.
- **Features**: 
  - Structured learning from basics to advanced Polkadot.
  - NFTs for tracking progress and rewarding learning.
  - Hands-on experience with Polkadot’s parachains.
- **Market**: High demand from major companies, including one of Brazil’s top firms.
- **Unique Selling Point**: Focus on practical, hands-on learning tailored for enterprises.
- **Team**: Experienced developers and designers with expertise in blockchain and Web3.
- **Goal**: To meet the growing need for blockchain education in businesses.

WHO: Polkadot Education

WHAT: Develop a web and mobile application to provide comprehensive blockchain and Web3 education tailored for enterprises and institutions.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $178,160 USD in DOT (24,800 DOT) requested on 06/06/2024.

Polkadot Education - Polkadot Onboarding for Business

### Polkadot and Real-World Asset Tokenization

- **Polkadot's Goal**: Position Polkadot as the top blockchain for digitizing financial and real-world assets (RWAs) like sustainability, food, and renewable energy.
  
- **Major Players**: Big companies like BlackRock, JP Morgan, Barclays, and Citibank are investing in blockchain and tokenization, showing a growing interest in this technology.

- **BlackRock Example**: BlackRock launched a tokenized fund on Ethereum, raising $160 million, showing strong market interest in tokenization.

- **Citibank and Barclays**: Citibank is exploring tokenizing private markets, while Barclays is testing tokenized deposits, aiming to modernize financial systems.

- **Broader Applications**: Blockchain is also being used in sustainability (carbon markets), food traceability, and renewable energy trading, showing its potential beyond finance.

- **Leadership**: Ben Sheppard and Stanley Boots are leading efforts to promote Polkadot in financial and other sectors, leveraging their experience in finance and blockchain technology.

- **Strategic Plan**: The plan includes establishing thought leadership, engaging through digital media, creating content, and building partnerships to drive Polkadot's adoption.

- **Fees and Team**: The project costs $90,750, with Ben Sheppard and Stanley Boots leading, and Rob Holmes contributing, focusing on healthcare and infrastructure sectors.

WHO: Ben Sheppard, Stanley Boots, and Rob Holmes.

WHAT: Position Polkadot as a leader in blockchain for Real World Assets (RWA), particularly in financial assets, infrastructure, real estate, and sustainability sectors. They will establish thought leadership, engage through digital media, create content, act as a conduit for new RWA players, build and support communities, develop partnerships and collaborations, and identify new use cases.

PRICE: USD 10,000 per month for 6 months, with an additional expenses budget of USD 15,000.

TIMEFRAME: 6 months. 

RESOURCES: Ben Sheppard, Stanley Boots, and Rob Holmes will lead the project.

BD & Marketing Proposal. Polkadot as the preferred network of chains for digitizing financial assets and similar real world assets 

Please vote Nay

- **Event:** Polkadot event at Token 2049 in Dubai, organized by CCTF.
- **Date:** April 16, 2024.
- **Budget:** Requested 4178 DOT (~$30,000) for reimbursement.
- **Attendees:** 100 people, including ecosystem representatives, investors, and hackers.
- **Highlights:** Polkadot was the main sponsor, with 40 free tickets provided.
- **Challenges:** Severe weather disrupted some presentations, but attendees enjoyed networking.
- **Success:** Positive feedback (4.625/5) and media coverage.
- **CCTF:** A DAO organizing high-quality Web3 events for hackers and developers.

**WHO:** CCTF DAO

**WHAT:** Reimbursement funding for a Polkadot event at Token 2049 in Dubai, including networking, presentations, and business development activities.

**PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES:** Requested budget of $30,000 retroactively paid by CCTF DAO itself. Event held on April 16, 2024, with 100 attendees and 40 free tickets provided for the Polkadot ecosystem. Numerous media appearances and a satisfaction feedback score of 4.625.

Retroactive Sponsorship Reimbursement for Polkadot CCTF Yacht event at Token 2049, Dubai

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Inclusion of DED in marketing narratives

- Virtune AB, a regulated Digital Asset Manager, is proposing a campaign to promote a 1:1 Spot Backed Polkadot ETP.
- The campaign aims to increase investor interest in Polkadot by offering a fully regulated, staked ETP.
- Virtune has 89 million in assets under management and operates in multiple Nordic countries.
- The campaign includes digital and in-person advertising, seminars, and appearances on financial channels.
- Virtune is requesting 89,945 DOT ($571,150 USD) to fund the campaign, with a projected ROI of $4.4 million.
- The campaign targets 2,830 new clients with an average investment of $1,750 per client.
- Virtune's Polkadot ETP offers a 4% annual staking return on top of Polkadot's performance.
- The campaign is expected to attract more investors to Polkadot and increase its visibility in the Nordic regions.

Virtune AB, a regulated digital asset manager licensed to operate in multiple Nordic countries, proposes a campaign to promote exposure of a 1:1 Spot Backed, Polkadot ETP. The campaign includes digital advertisements, IRL placements, select appearances, and private seminars. Virtune AB is requesting a total of 89,945 DOT ($571,150 USD) at a price of $6.35 to cover the campaign costs. The campaign is projected to attract 2830 new clients to invest in the Polkadot ETP, with an average starting investment of $1750 per investor. Virtune AB will fund the digital spend portion of the campaign, matching 20% of the IRL hard cost, amounting to a total of $78,660 USD.

VIRTUNE AB X POLKADOT - ETP CAMPAIGN, SWEDEN & THE NORDICS

### Referendum Summary

- **Purpose**: To fund the Fellowship sub-treasury with 2 million DOT.
- **Previous Proposal**: Initially proposed 1 million DOT, increased to 2 million based on feedback.
- **Funding Source**: Transfer from the main Treasury to the Core Fellowship sub-treasury.
- **Benefit**: Allows the Fellowship to directly approve technical funding proposals.
- **Future Plans**: Potential automatic funding from inflation tranches via RFC-89.
- **Other Collectives**: Will also have the ability to grant proposals from their sub-treasuries.
- **Discussion**: Originated from a [previous discussion](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/post/2324).

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WHO: Polkadot community

WHAT: Referendum to send 2 million DOT from the "main" Treasury to the Core Fellowship sub-treasury for direct funding proposals

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified

Funding the Technical Fellowship Sub-Treasury

Referendum 631 top up due to DOT price change

- **StorageHub** is a decentralized storage solution developed by Moonsong Labs, funded by the Web3 Foundation.
- It is designed to work seamlessly with Polkadot, focusing on scalability and interoperability.
- StorageHub uses a **Dual Provider Model** with Main and Backup Storage Providers to ensure data availability.
- It simplifies payments through continuous streams, making it easier for users.
- The project aims to support the growth of the Polkadot ecosystem and foster new decentralized applications.
- An audit by SRLabs is proposed to ensure the codebase meets high security standards.
- Feedback from the community is sought to improve the proposal and features.

Moonsong Labs received a grant to develop StorageHub, a decentralized storage solution for Polkadot. They are seeking funding for an audit of the codebase by SRLabs to ensure security and reliability. No specific price or timeframe is mentioned.

StorageHub’s Codebase Audit

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PLEASE VOTE NAY

### Summary of Polkadot.js Parathread Issue

- **Issue**: A UI bug in Polkadot.js caused an incorrect reserve amount during a Parachain Auction attempt.
- **Cost**: This bug resulted in a loss of 408.45 DOT in fees.
- **ParaID**: The affected Parathread had an ID of 3376.
- **Controller Account**: The account used was 1xGrVAzbHfUfxFMRhUsDKWFcJNf1XMSNE2UqRjkYyFhrnqt.
- **Transactions**: Three transactions were made on 2024-05-30, each for 136.1501892767 DOT.
- **Transaction Hashes**: 
  1. 0x3cf6660a1c8b471d0841a53d8261d34d8f96be57e64891eee2c8b0b8c9f4f001
  2. 0xf6fcb1c2a75f4d7029bfe5619a79c177545b33272be83c12a5443811fe54f09a
  3. 0xf64028ab688a24b660230eb1f112e743543d22086c7625da86278e358b3b06ec
- **Time**: The transactions occurred at 13:56:24, 14:08:30, and 14:55:24 UTC.

WHO: Not specified
WHAT: Report a UI bug in Polkadot.js that caused incorrect reserve amount and cost 408.45 DOT in fees while securing a Parathread for ParaID 3376.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Polkadot.js UI Bug When Initiating A Parathread for Parachain Auction

- **Event Title:** Revolutionizing Social Media for a Better Internet
- **Organizer:** Frequency Network Foundation
- **Date:** July 10th, 2024
- **Location:** Brussels, near EthCC Brussels / Polkadot Decoded
- **Funding Requested:** EUR 116,000
- **Objective:** Showcase Frequency's blockchain technology integrated with MeWe's social media platform to enhance data privacy and user control.
- **Activities:** Workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.
- **Partners:** Frequency Blockchain and MeWe Social Media.
- **Outcome:** Aim to attract 200 attendees, facilitate 5 new collaborations, and achieve 90% attendee satisfaction.

WHO: Frequency Network Foundation

WHAT: Requesting EUR 116,000 to host a side event at Polkadot Decoded in Brussels to showcase the transformative potential of integrating Frequency's blockchain technology with MeWe's social media platform.

TIMEFRAME: July 10th, 2024

RESOURCES: The budget breakdown includes venue, accommodation, travel, meals and drinks, creative agency, photography, videography, swag, event staff, paid media, and dinner for the Web3 community.

Revolutionizing Social Media for a Better Internet

- The #774 proposal was removed due to unexpected negative reactions from the Polkadot voting community.
- The proposal aimed to build a supportive user community, but it had the opposite effect.
- The team initially believed the proposal would be well-received and supported.
- The project's focus remains on providing tools for content creators to produce streaming services.
- The team is now reflecting on the project's nature and how to improve it.
- They are open to proposals that support online communities, anonymity, and AI-social interactions.
- To learn more or contribute ideas, join the Kinera Discord channels.
- The team thanks everyone for their understanding and support.

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The #774 proposal has been removed due to negative community feedback. The goal was to build a user community, but the opposite happened. The team will reflect on the project and seek proposals to support online communities, anonymity, and AI-social interactions. Join Kinera Discord channels for more information.

 Cancelling treasury proposal #774

### AssetX DEX Proposal Summary

- **Date:** 03rd June 2024
- **Beneficiary Address:** 14iULn6TYRmawsxazqR2xwWVuyDXc8ycGjg7ppJ15qVKctEN
- **Requested Allocation:** 524,000 USD (73,327.61 DOT)
- **Website:** [asset-x.io](https://asset-x.io/)
- **Problem:** Complexity and poor user experience in Polkadot's DeFi ecosystem.
- **Solution:** AssetX, a user-friendly DEX with secure trading, native token swapping, liquidity pools, and yield farming.
- **Funding Requirements:** $524,000 USD for development, security audits, marketing, and initial liquidity.
- **Tokenomics:** 1 billion ASX tokens with a hard cap, distributed among the team, OpenGov voters, liquidity incentives, and airdrops.
- **Development Timeline:** 14 weeks from funding, including UI improvements, testing, and launch.
- **Long-Term Vision:** To become the leading DEX in the Polkadot ecosystem, focusing on interoperability, scalability, innovation, community growth, and sustainability.

WHO: AssetX team

WHAT: Requesting $524,000 USD in DOT tokens to build a decentralized exchange (DEX) for Polkadot users, offering secure trading, native token swapping, liquidity pools, yield farming, and reduced fees.

TIMEFRAME: DEX will be built and ready for use within approximately 14 weeks after receiving the treasury funds.

RESOURCES: The team comprises Polkadot enthusiasts and experienced professionals from various fields, including blockchain technology, software development, and marketing. The team will collaborate with MVP Workshop, OpenZeppelin, and CertiK for development, auditing, and security.

AssetX the new Polkadot Asset Hub DEX

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Vote Nay. Is a toturial about How to Request Stable asset USDT, USDC

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Referendum #822 - Refill for marketing bounty number #33

### ChaosDAO Proposal for Polkadot Decoded

1. **Objective**: ChaosDAO proposes a free beer stand at Polkadot Decoded to enhance networking and community bonding.
2. **Location**: The stand will be in the venue's lobby, easily accessible to all attendees.
3. **Budget**: Requested 30,000€, with 15,000€ specifically for beer, to be adjusted based on actual consumption.
4. **Branding**: Includes Polkadot and ChaosDAO branding on cups and napkins, and themed t-shirts for contributors.
5. **Management**: Funds will be managed via a multi-signature wallet by ChaosDAO, ensuring transparency.
6. **Environmental Impact**: Eco-friendly cups will be used, and any surplus funds will be returned to the treasury.
7. **Music**: Initially planned DJ services were canceled due to venue restrictions.
8. **Q&A**: Added a section addressing common questions and concerns from commenters.

ChaosDAO proposes to sponsor a beer stand at Polkadot Decoded to enhance the community experience. They request 4504 DOT or 30,000€ for beer, eco cups, tables, bar staff, banners, t-shirts, and overhead. They aim to create a social hub for attendees to network, encourage community bonding, promote business development, and create a memorable experience. They will provide detailed invoices for all expenses and ensure no intermediaries inflate costs. They will manage the funds through a multi-signature wallet.

 Free Beer Stand & BD/Networking Space at Polkadot Decoded

- **Title Sponsorship Proposal**: Polkadot is proposed as the title sponsor for the Crypto AI Summer Conference in Lisbon, Portugal, in September 2024.
- **Objective**: Position Polkadot as a leading crypto AI ecosystem.
- **Sponsorship Benefits**: Includes logo placement, keynote speech, premium booth, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.
- **Pre-Event Activities**: KOL promotion, PR articles, and logo placements to build buzz.
- **During-Event Activities**: Keynote speech, panel discussions, premium booth, and a Polkadot-themed bar.
- **Post-Event Activities**: PR articles, media interviews, and custom video interviews to highlight Polkadot's impact.
- **Requested DOT**: 10,000 DOT for the sponsorship.
- **Contact**: Jack Haldorsson, CMO of Lunar Strategy, for more information.

WHO: Lunar Strategy Event proposes Polkadot as the Title Sponsor for Crypto AI Summer Conference in Lisbon, Portugal in September 2024.
WHAT: For 10,000 DOT, Polkadot will receive extensive branding opportunities, including logo placement, a keynote speech slot, premium booth placement, and participation in panel discussions. 
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: 10,000 DOT, September 2024, pre-event promotions, direct interactions during the event, and post-event coverage.

Title Sponsorship at the Crypto AI Summer Conference

### Summary of Polkadot UX Bounty Proposal

- **Proposal Overview**: A bounty proposal to improve user experience (UX) in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- **Objective**: Enhance UX to match Polkadot's technical capabilities, making it more user-friendly and competitive.
- **Community Involvement**: Encourages broad participation to develop UX standards that meet community needs.
- **Scope**: Focuses on improving end-user experience, not developer experience or backend enhancements.
- **Team**: Braille coordinates the initiative, with a 4/6 multisig team of curators overseeing decisions and fund disbursements.
- **Updates**: The proposal was updated on June 12th to address feedback, including changes in the curator team and budget allocation.
- **Full Proposal**: Detailed information is available in the [Full Proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m-1pafxMoyhlGCKe2tAN7sG33305_yI9AtCHUGQLxJM/edit#heading=h.e5naxwp3hhoz).

Braille, Polkadot UX Guild, and OpenGovWatch propose to improve the end-user experience in the Polkadot ecosystem. The objective is to secure funding to address and resolve existing UX challenges, while also paving the way for innovative solutions that enhance user experience through the capabilities of the Polkadot SDK. The bounty is dedicated to improving the end-user experience, and the team of curators will oversee and approve all decisions and fund disbursements. The proposal is open for feedback.

Referendum #819 for the Polkadot UX Bounty

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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.

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

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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.