Dear Community,

We have a plan for a NextGen Web3 Cybersecurity training on September 27-29th near Berlin, Germany. The goal is to have 51% women join the training to help more women be part of the growing blockchain security field. The training will be led by women security researchers and organized by SystAIn3r, who has experience with women-focused events.

We already have money for 50 people's food and housing during the training at CryptoCastle. This will help us find the best security researchers for our project. We will also talk about the training at the Web3 Summit in Berlin to get more people interested.

The training will help people learn about blockchain security and use special tools for the Polkadot ecosystem. This will make the Polkadot ecosystem more secure and help people work together on security.

At the Web3 Summit, we had a women-focused event with 48 people signing up. Many people agreed that our cybersecurity training is a good idea. We also helped with a well-being event and got more women involved in a hackathon.

We will keep things simple and focus on building community and a good experience for everyone.

Best wishes, Team SystAIn3r

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SystAIn3r proposes a 3-day cybersecurity training for the Polkadot ecosystem in Germany, aiming for 51% women participation. The training will be held in September, and funding for accommodation, catering, and housing for up to 50 people has already been secured. The training will be designed by women security researchers from Security Research Labs and organized by SystAIn3r. The proposal highlights the benefits of the training for the Polkadot ecosystem, including leveraging specialized knowledge and experience, building a strong foundation of knowledge, hands-on experience with ecosystem-specific tools, enhancing security practices, and fostering a collaborative security culture. The proposal will be submitted once on-chain identity migration for the people chain has been finished.

Connecting the DOTS: Training the Next Generation of Blockchain Security Experts

Polkadot AI Navigator is a project that wants to create an AI assistant chatbot for the Polkadot ecosystem. This chatbot will help users find information and understand the Polkadot platform better. It will be trained to understand Polkadot-specific questions and give accurate answers. The team behind this project has experience in AI, machine learning, and blockchain technologies. They want to make Polkadot easier to use and more popular. The AI assistant will be built on Polkadot's network, which is good at connecting different blockchains and keeping things secure. This project will also help make the Polkadot platform more useful and valuable for people who use its DOT tokens.

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Polkadot AI Navigator proposes an AI-powered chatbot to provide comprehensive support for users within the Polkadot ecosystem. The solution aims to enhance user experience, streamline access to information, and support seamless navigation. The proposed budget is 4100 DOT, and the project will be completed in five milestones over four months. The team comprises experts in AI, machine learning, and blockchain technologies. The solution will benefit developers, end-users, and network administrators. The proposal aims to address key issues with the current Polkadot AI assistant, Polkabot.ai, which relies on the older ChatDKG service.

Polkadot AI Navigator: Enhancing User Experience with an Intelligent Ecosystem Assistant Proposal

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- The Polkadot Coretime Chain is being set up with a new version called v1.3.0.
- Instructions on how to create the chain-spec and genesis data are included in this release.
- A chain-spec helps people who operate nodes in the network.
- This setup is important before changing to a new system called Agile Coretime.
- Later, a vote will help update the Polkadot Relay Chain and move leases to the Coretime Chain.
- Another vote will then set up the Coretime Chain and start selling.

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WHO: Polkadot

WHAT: Registering and onboarding the Polkadot Coretime Chain based on v1.3.0 release. 

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified. 

Note: This is a prerequisite before the migration to Agile Coretime can be run. Two referendums will follow for updating the Polkadot Relay Chain and configuring the Coretime Chain.

[Whitelisted Caller] Register the Polkadot Coretime Chain

- Sean from CoinGecko is asking for $240,000 in USDT for a five-month campaign starting in September 2024.
- CoinGecko is a popular platform that gives information about cryptocurrencies like prices and trading stats.
- In the past, CoinGecko has had over 20 million views during special events.
- They will provide sponsored newsletters and ads on their YouTube channel with many subscribers.
- CoinGecko has a strong audience, including 700,000 newsletter subscribers and many views during campaigns.
- The plan aims to increase awareness of the Polkadot brand and engage its community.

CoinGecko proposes a 5-month campaign for Polkadot, including sponsored newsletters and pre-roll/mid-roll ads on their Youtube channel. They request $240,000 in USDT, starting in September 2024, with the option to renew for 6 more months. The campaign aims to increase brand loyalty and awareness, engage with native Polkadot creators, and achieve cross-promotion synergy.

CoinGecko - Polkadot Campaign

Josiah Kotzur, an active member of the Polkadot community, is proposing to have a Polkadot booth at the Australian Crypto Convention 2024 to increase Polkadot's exposure in Australia. He aims to be the point of contact for Polkadot in Australia and lead the growth of the Polkadot community there. The Australian Crypto Convention is the largest crypto event in the Southern Hemisphere, where industry professionals connect to learn, exchange ideas, and shape the industry. The proposal includes prominent branding, a stand, solo and panel sessions, and passes for team members. The budget allows for four teams and one head ambassador to attend, with an allowance for flights and accommodation. The proposal requests $116,160 USDT, and all funds will be managed by Blockchain Integration.

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Josiah Kotzur proposes to have a Polkadot booth at the Australian Crypto Convention 2024 to increase Polkadot exposure in Australia. The budget allows for 4 teams and one Head Ambassador to attend with an allowance of $5k USD each per team to contribute to flights and accommodation. The proposal request is for $116,160 USDT.

Polkadot At The Australian Crypto Convention

- A new referendum proposes converting part of Polkadot Treasury's DOT assets into stable coins (USDT and USDC).
- Similar to Referendum 457, it uses Hydration's DCA feature to sell a fixed amount of DOT daily.
- The conversion plan spans one year.
- Unlike Referendum 457, this proposal sells a fixed amount of DOT per trade, not a fixed amount of stable coins.
- For more details, methodology, and calculations, see the [proposal document](https://docs.google.com/document/d/113gRdJ-LxqbzhSZZOewL1XPLINjOG0oFtNM9IZVQFX8/edit).

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WHO: Polkadot Treasury

WHAT: Gradually convert part of DOT assets into stable coins (USDT and USDC) using Hydration's DCA feature to sell a fixed amount of DOT per day.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified. Refer to the proposal doc for more details.

Convert Part of DOT Assets to Stablecoins

- Polkadot-API is a project that builds on PolkadotJs.
- It provides tools to help developers make decentralized applications (dApps).
- The project focuses on ensuring it's easy to use and "light-client first."
- The stable version 1.0.0 of Polkadot-API has been released.
- The team is looking for funding to continue developing the project.
- They want feedback on their funding proposal before submitting it.
- More details about the proposal can be found in a shared Google Doc.

WHO: Polkadot-API development team

WHAT: Seeking funding for ongoing maintenance and development through treasury proposals

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Details of the proposal can be found in the Google Doc provided.

Polkadot-API: Aug 2024 - Jan 2025 development financing

Kheopswap.xyz is a new website created to help users trade assets on the Polkadot network. Here are some key points:

- The site launched on April 24, 2024, and is focused on making it easy to swap and manage digital assets.
- The proposal is asking for 14,092 DOT (a type of cryptocurrency) to support past and future work on the project.
- Kheopswap uses a special tool called PAPI to make development easier and is open-source for other developers to learn from.
- Over 1,700 people have visited the site in the last month, showing interest and activity.
- The project has plans for more features, like helping users create new tokens and making it easier to connect wallets.
- The creator has over 20 years of experience in tech and is also working on other projects in the same field.
- The goal is to grow Kheopswap into a useful tool for the Polkadot community while ensuring it can support itself financially.

WHO: Developer with over 20 years of experience.

WHAT: Seeks retroactive funding of 14,092 DOT for the development of Kheopswap.xyz, a web front end for the Polkadot Asset Hub DEX features.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $62,400 to be paid in DOT, based on the 7-day EMA price of DOT. The funding is retroactive to cover the development efforts and to support future infrastructure costs as the platform grows. No top-up will be requested even if the DOT price continues to decline.

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Token2049 is a big event where people talk about important things. Hack Seasons is a part of this event that has happened 8 times. It will happen in a big building in Singapore called the National Gallery. We need people from DAO to help talk about Polkadot at this event. There were many people at a similar event in Brussels, and we think there will be even more in Singapore. It's a good idea to get a special package for the event because it's cheaper now. The event will happen on September 19th, and there's a list of people who will talk there.

DAO wants representatives to participate in Hack Seasons conference at National Gallery, Singapore on September 19. They require a booth and speakers. The conference has 60 speakers and 2,000 attendees. Early bird pricing is available.

Polkadot participation in Hack Seasons during Token2049

### Summary of PolkadotJS/Apps Ambassador Page Creation

1. **Request Initiated**: An initial issue request was made on GitHub to create a Head Ambassador page for member listing and referenda voting.
2. **Fast Development**: The page was developed rapidly in response to the request.
3. **Page Features**: The new page allows Head Ambassadors to list members and participate in referenda voting.
4. **Completion**: The development was completed outside of fellowship activities, during personal time.
5. **Images**: Two images were provided to illustrate the process and the final page.
6. **Link to Page**: The page can be accessed via the PolkadotJS/Apps interface.
7. **GitHub Links**: The process involved a pull request and an issue request on GitHub.

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PolkadotJS/Apps needs a Head Ambassador page for member listing and referenda voting. A request was made and a proposal was submitted to create the page in a fast pace. The work was completed during personal time and is outside the scope of fellowship activities. No information on price/timeframe/resources is provided.

[Small Tipper] Referendum #1100 - Creation of Head Ambassador pages in PolkadotJS apps

This is a request for additional funds for proposals #812 and #948 in the Polkadot network. The proposals involve creating libraries and applications for the Polkadot ecosystem. The person who created these proposals has completed all goals for proposal #812 and is making good progress on proposal #948. They have built libraries like "reactivedot.dev" and "dotconnect.dev", and also created a developer console called "DOTConsole". They have contributed to other projects in the Polkadot ecosystem and joined the Polkadot Tooling Collective. The request is for 37,314 USDT to cover the difference between the amount of DOT requested and the current value in USD. The person hopes this shows their commitment to improving the Polkadot ecosystem.

Polkadot OpenGov is requesting a top-up of 37,314 USDT for completed proposal #812 and ongoing proposal #948. The previous proposals requested DOT as stablecoins were not well-established at the time. The developer has created libraries and applications, and has contributed to various projects within the Polkadot ecosystem. The top-up request is for the completed work and ongoing efforts.

Top-up request for Reactive DOT and related works

- Several bounties were never funded and are inactive.
- Bounty #30 aimed to create a study group but was not funded.
- Bounty #41 was rejected in a vote and not funded.
- Bounty #45 had no planned work and is an error.
- Bounty #47 was also rejected and not funded.
- Bounty #51 should be closed because its work is funded elsewhere now.
- Bounty #58 is a marketing idea for an individual, which isn't a good use of bounty funds.

WHO: Polkadot

WHAT: Close several inactive and unfunded bounties, including establishing a study group, marketing, testing, and legal actions.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

#1098 Bounty Cleanup

DOTUI is a project to create a design system for apps using Polkadot technology. Here are the main points:

- The goal is to create important UI components and a simple template for Polkadot apps.
- DOTUI will feature a modular design so parts can be reused easily.
- A draft will be shared for the community to give feedback and suggestions.
- The design includes a "frosted material" look with Polkadot's pink colors.
- The project plans to take about 5-7 weeks to complete initial designs and gather feedback.
- After community input, a more detailed plan will be developed for the project.
- This project encourages teamwork to create a design that fits the Polkadot ecosystem.

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WHO: DOTUI project team

WHAT: Draft essential UI components and a template for DOTUI, a general-purpose design system targeting cross-platform applications within the Polkadot ecosystem.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: 5-7 weeks to accomplish preliminary goals. A more detailed proposal will be developed based on community feedback.

DOTUI: Polkadot UI/UX Design System Draft

- Polkadot Now wants to host a party called "In It for the Techno" on September 17, 2024.
- The party will take place from 10 PM to 3 AM at Zouk in Singapore.
- It will be part of a big event called Token2049.
- The goal is to help people meet and talk about Polkadot while having fun with music.
- The event will have different groups and sponsors working together.
- They have asked for $115,000 to help pay for the party.
- For more details, you can check their proposal online.

WHO: Polkadot Now, Alpha Stack Ventures, co-sponsors
WHAT: Host an opening party at Token2049, themed "In It for the Techno"
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Requested allocation of $115,000 USD, event to be held on September 17th from 10 pm to 3 am at Zouk, Singapore.

IN IT FOR THE TECH{NO} - Polkadot Opening Party @Token2049, SIngapore

- A proposal was made to compensate for work on smart contract research, but it had an error and needs to be voted on again.
- The research helps the Parity Smart Contract team find the best tools for a new Polkadot VM.
- Two people worked for three days on this project, totaling about $2,400.
- They are asking for $1,900 instead, believing the research is valuable for future developers.
- A full report of the research can be found online.
- The idea for this request came from a talk with someone from the Parity team who agrees it should be paid for.
- The researchers hope the community will appreciate their work and support the proposal.

The proposal requests compensation of 1900 USD for 2 people who spent 3 working days researching solidity smart contract tooling for Polkadot. The value generated is significant for Parity smart contract team and future Polkadot tooling. The full report can be found in the provided link. The proposal has been inspired by the discussion with Alex from Parity smart contract team.

(Already passed as 1072, but didn't execute) Solidity smart contract tooling - research for AssetHub/Plaza

PolkaBiz is a program created by Mario and Christian to help startup founders improve their skills and prepare for presenting their ideas to investors. The program ran from April to August 2024 and had a successful matchmaking event between founders and investors. They worked with PBA and organized events with Parity and Brinc. Now, they want to continue the program for another 4 months (September-December 2024) and have added new initiatives like business-related video content, online Pitch & Mentor program, and exploring the impact of events. They are asking for $94,800 USDT for funding. You can read their full proposal here: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rgjvppqx4u39hvDYeKhhKGzoY6JT55MrtiIoFOJ69ro/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rgjvppqx4u39hvDYeKhhKGzoY6JT55MrtiIoFOJ69ro/edit?usp=sharing)

PolkaBiz, a program approved by the community, requests $94,800 USDT funding for the next 4 months (September-December 2024) to prepare founders to present their fine-tuned ideas to investors. The program will add business-related video content to its website, expand the Pitch & Mentor program online, and explore the impact of events to generate more exposure for startups/teams building on Polkadot. The goal is to attract new investors and founders into the ecosystem.

From Pitch to Market: Enhancing Founder Success with PolkaBiz

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- The Polkadot Charity Foundation is proposed to help improve Polkadot's image and support charitable causes.
- It aims to promote Polkadot technology and help projects that benefit people and communities.
- The foundation will help Polkadot grow and be more recognized around the world.
- Many companies today struggle with being seen positively and connecting with people.
- The goal is to improve Polkadot's reputation through charitable programs.
- Creating the foundation allows Polkadot to control its charitable efforts directly.
- This will help Polkadot stand out from competitors and attract new users.

WHO: The Polkadot community.

WHAT: Establish the Polkadot Charity Foundation to promote Polkadot technology for charitable causes, supporting projects that enhance social benefits and commitment to people.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

POLKADOT CHARITY FOUNDATION - Establishment & Inaugural Initiative Launch

- The Dots Magazine is a fun project about Polkadot created by two fans in January 2024.
- They use humor to attract people to the Polkadot community.
- The team has gained a lot of attention with over 1,960 followers and millions of impressions.
- They are asking for $38,980 to continue their work for the next six months.
- The money will help pay salaries for their team, promote their content online, and buy tools they need for creating work.
- They want the funds because they are running low on money and need to fix budgeting issues from their first proposal.

**WHO:** The Dots Magazine, Mantra, and John Mental. **WHAT:** Requesting $38,980 USDT for 6 months of operational work to create Polkadot mememedia. **WHEN:** 15th August, 2024.

The Dots Magazine - 2nd proposal 

Polkadot's technology is well-suited for B2B applications, but the market segment is undervalued. To seize the market opportunity, Polkadot needs to focus on B2B Marketing & Sales enablement. The proposal aims to give ecosystem teams strategic insights, tools, and guidelines to close more deals and establish Polkadot as the leading Web3 platform for businesses. The project will be carried out in three phases: B2B Market Segmentation, B2B Target Market Selection, and B2B Positioning Strategy Development. The project is expected to drive improvements in key performance indicators, such as generating better-qualified leads, reducing sales cycles, increasing win rates, and securing larger deal sizes. The project will be completed in 14 weeks at a cost of $181,000.

B2B Marketing & Sales Enablement For The Polkadot Ecosystem

Remarker is an NFT marketplace on Polkadot that offers unique and rare collectibles. They have completed their first milestone, which includes features like NFT swaps, trading with stablecoins, auto teleport, a new UI, and NFT listing and creation. In their second milestone, they plan to add UI and UX enhancements, on-chain identity, royalties for collection owners, NFT liquidity pools, a reminting tool, and NFT fractionalization. They also plan to create a tutorial on how to use their platform and attract bigger NFT teams to Polkadot. Remarker is requesting $30,000 to cover retroactive work and future enhancements. The founder, Ashutosh Singh, has been active in the Polkadot NFT ecosystem since 2021 and is committed to expanding the platform.

Remarker, an NFT marketplace for Polkadot, completed Milestone 1 with features such as NFT Swaps and Trading with Stablecoins. For Milestone 2, they plan to bring new features and improvements such as UI/UX enhancements, on-chain identity, royalties to collection owners, NFT liquidity pools, and a Remint Tool. They are requesting $30,000 for retroactive work and future enhancements.

Resubmission of ref#975 Retroactive Funding Proposal: Completed Remarker Development and Future Development

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Polkadot has requested a top-up for their advertising campaign on the Brave browser due to significant market fluctuations and spending pace. The original proposal was approved on March 20, 2024, with a budget of 58,902 DOT ($575,000 USD). However, the current DOT price has dropped to $4.623, reducing the campaign's purchasing power. The campaign started on July 16, 2024, and is set to end on October 15, 2024. The current spend is $171,176, and the remaining budget at the current DOT value is $101,126.95. Without additional funding, the campaign would fall short by about 45 days, or approximately 50% of the intended campaign duration. Polkadot is requesting an additional 87,351 DOT to maintain the originally approved budget and complete the full campaign as planned. The campaign has already generated over 63 million impressions and 495,439 clicks, demonstrating strong engagement and effectiveness.

WHO: Polkadot Awareness Campaign on Brave Browser

WHAT: Requesting a top-up of 87,351 DOT to maintain the originally approved budget of $575,000 and complete the full campaign as planned.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $403,824 additional funding needed, campaign end date: October 15, 2024.

Polkadot Advertising Campaign on Brave Browser - Top-Up Request - PLEASE SEE COMMENT 9/5/24

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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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