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

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

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

Polkadot Head Ambassador Application: Mario Altenburger

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

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

Polkadot Head Ambassador Application with focus on AI Growth: Zoé

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- A proposal is being made to update the book "Polkadot for Beginners" to include new information about Polkadot's ecosystem.
- The updated book will introduce changes like OpenGov features and new parachains to help newcomers understand better.
- The original book has received over 6,000 views and has been downloaded more than 3,000 times in various languages.
- The author wants to ensure that accurate and up-to-date information is available since Polkadot is rapidly changing.
- The new edition will take about 7 months to complete and will cost $40,000 to produce.
- The book will be available for free but may also be sold on marketplaces to help with marketing and accessibility. 
- The author has a strong background in Polkadot and aims to create a simple resource for beginners to learn about the ecosystem.

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WHO: gbaci

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

PRICE: $40,000

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

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

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

### Lorena's Candidacy for Head Ambassador

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

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

#876 Polkadot Head Ambassador Application: Lorena (Blockya)

- The team is asking for more money because the value of their original funds decreased by 63%.
- They initially requested about $118,000 but only received $43,756.75 due to a drop in the price of DOT.
- To keep working on their project, DatDot, they used their own money and need a top-up of $74,305.09 to finish.
- DatDot is like BitTorrent but for blockchain, allowing users to share data directly with each other.
- The team has experience from working with major blockchain projects and has participated in many workshops and conferences.
- They have completed several parts of the project but still need extra funds to finish the Rust implementation.
- They have also been actively participating in community events to share their work on DatDot.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Polkadot Head Ambassador Application: Abdulbee

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

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

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

Polkadot Head Ambassador Application: William

### Summary of Polkadot Upgrade

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

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WHO: Polkadot-fellows

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

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

[Whitelisted Caller] Upgrade Polkadot: v1.2.6

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

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

Polkadot Head Ambassador Application: Michiko Watanabe

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**Tommi Enenkel (Alice und Bob)**

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

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

Polkadot Head Ambassador Application: Alice und Bob

Integritee has created a special technology called a privacy sidechain that helps keep transactions private. Here are some key points:

- They tested their technology in May 2024, where users moved a lot of digital money.
- A total of 200,000 PAS was transferred by 95 users in just two weeks.
- Their goal is to allow private transfers of digital tokens within the Polkadot network.
- Integritee is asking for about 803,680 CHF to continue their project.
- They plan to launch their product on two platforms: Kusama and Polkadot.
- The budget covers costs for development, marketing, and security checks.
- They have also provided videos explaining why privacy in transactions is important.

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Integritee requests 135,527 DOT (≃897,463 USD) from the Polkadot treasury to fund remaining activities until launch on Kusama and Polkadot. The project aims to enable privacy-enhanced transfers of any fungible token in the Polkadot ecosystem. The main deliverables include productive Incognitee deployments on Kusama and Polkadot, private transfers of limited amounts of DOT, KSM, and USDC/USDT, and at least one wallet UI implementation. The budget includes internal costs of 600,000 CHF and external costs of 164,000 CHF, with an additional retroactive coverage of 39,680 CHF for work completed since the last approved proposal.

Incognitee: Productive Privacy Sidechains for DOT, KSM and all Substrate- Based Chains

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# Following some discussions within the community and players from the ecosystem, we have decided to put on hold this refereund. Updates will follow soon, in the meanwhile kindly vote NAY.

(EDIT) VOTE NAY 

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**Irina Karagyaur's Application for Polkadot Head Ambassador**

- **Background**: Irina Karagyaur joined the Polkadot community in 2020 and has since been a key advocate, focusing on growth and development opportunities.
- **Roles**: She has served as a Polkadot Head Ambassador for Western Europe, supporting the Web3 Foundation and Parity BD teams.
- **Contributions**: Irina has onboarded new ambassadors, facilitated academic events, and introduced new parachain teams and DApps to the ecosystem.
- **International Representation**: She has represented Polkadot at various global events, including the United Nations COP conferences and UNESCO.
- **Awards**: Irina has received multiple recognitions, including being named one of the Top 100 Women of the Future and a Rising Woman in Crypto.
- **Education and Communication**: She has delivered TEDx talks and been featured in numerous publications and media outlets.
- **Future Plans**: Irina aims to continue representing Polkadot at international events and grow the DOT4Business community, focusing on ecosystem growth and onboarding new users.

Irina Karagyaur applies for Polkadot Head Ambassador position. She has a proven track record of onboarding new parachain teams and DApps into the Polkadot ecosystem. She plans to represent Polkadot at key international events and focus on ecosystem growth and onboarding of B2B and B2G players. Her ongoing BD proposal includes onboarding 734,366 new users to the Polkadot ecosystem, with the potential of reaching 60 million active users in the Tap Nation ecosystem.

Polkadot Head Ambassador Application: Irina Karagyaur

**Albert (I Love Cripto) - Polkadot Ambassador**

- **Role**: Former Head Ambassador of Polkadot in Spain (2022-2023)
- **Experience**: Joined Polkadot ecosystem in 2020 as an investor, became an active ambassador in 2021.
- **Focus**: Trained ambassadors in technical skills, marketing, events, and business strategies.
- **Events**: Organized major events like Polkadot World Barcelona and Madrid, and participated in international events.
- **Education**: Actively taught community about Polkadot, blockchain, and governance.
- **Business Development**: Part of BD team in Spain, working with companies like BBVA and FC Barcelona.
- **Future Goals**: Focus on business, marketing, events, and education to expand Polkadot's ecosystem.
- **Community**: Aims to build bridges between ambassadors and community members for mutual support.

WHO: Albert (I Love Cripto), Head Ambassador of Polkadot in Spain.

WHAT: Presenting his candidacy as Head Ambassador to cover vital areas with his team, focusing on Business Development, Events, Education and Communication.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Polkadot Head Ambassador Application: Albert(I Love Cripto)

### Novasama Technologies Proposal

- **Purpose**: To include Novasama Technologies' products in Polkadot's marketing narratives.
- **Products**: 
  1. **Nova Wallet**: Best mobile wallet for Polkadot.
  2. **Telenova**: User-friendly self-custodial wallet on Telegram.
  3. **Nova Spektr**: Enterprise desktop wallet for Polkadot.
  4. **Polkadot Vault**: Native hardware wallet for Polkadot.
- **Funding**: Proposed under Polkadot Bounty #33 – Marketing Bounty.
- **Recent Proposals**: 
  - Referendum 801 (Moonbeam)
  - Referendum 834 (DED)
  - Referendum 854 (Hydration)
- **Requirement**: Specific approval through OpenGov for continued inclusion in marketing narratives.

Novasama Technologies proposes to include their products in Polkadot Bounty #33 marketing narratives for a guaranteed inclusion in the ecosystem. The proposal comes after recent referendums, and the products include Nova Wallet, Telenova, Nova Spektr, and Polkadot Vault. No price, timeframe, or resources are mentioned.

Inclusion of Novasama Technologies' Products in Marketing Narratives

### Max Rebol: Polkadot Head Ambassador Candidate

- **Background**: Max Rebol is the co-founder and CEO of Harbour Industrial Capital, a Polkadot-focused VC fund based in Hong Kong. He has a PhD and extensive experience in investment research and due diligence.
- **Crypto Journey**: Max discovered Polkadot during its private sale and became an active spokesperson for the project in Hong Kong's crypto community.
- **Harbour Industrial Capital**: Founded in 2021, the fund has over $10 million in assets under management, investing in Polkadot-based projects through parachain auctions and direct investments.
- **PolkaPort East**: A growth and investor relations initiative in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, recognized by the Web3 Foundation.
- **Polkadot Events**: Max has participated in numerous Polkadot-related events globally, including conferences, panel discussions, and speaking engagements.
- **Ambassador Vision**: Max aims to increase Polkadot's awareness and attract new capital by speaking at traditional Family Offices summits and other investment conferences.
- **Why Vote for Max**: He seeks to represent Polkadot officially and work collaboratively with other ambassadors to enhance Polkadot's global presence and investment appeal.

Max Rebol, co-founder and CEO of Harbour Industrial Capital, is running for Polkadot Head Ambassador. He plans to increase awareness of Polkadot by speaking at conferences, giving media interviews, and organizing a Polkadot speaker series at traditional Family Offices summits. He aims to bring significant new investment into the Polkadot ecosystem. The timeframe and resources required for these initiatives are not specified.

Head Ambassador Application: Max Rebol

**Ezio Rojas's Application for Polkadot Head Ambassador**

- **Background**: Ezio Rojas has been involved in the Polkadot ecosystem since 2021, serving as a Community and Social Media Manager for Latin America and Spain at Parity Technologies.
- **Bounty Programs**: He currently curates the Spanish Bounty, AMI Bounty Program, and the Business Development Polkadot in Spain & Andorra Bounty.
- **Conferences and Events**: Ezio has spoken at major global conferences like Labitconf and CriptoLatinFest, and has participated in Polkadot Decoded and other community events across Latin America.
- **Media Presence**: He has secured Polkadot's presence in various Spanish-language cryptocurrency media, including Cointelegraph and Criptotendencia.
- **Founding Events**: Ezio co-founded the Caracas Blockchain Week, one of the largest Web3 conferences in Latin America, with over 3000 attendees.
- **Recognition**: He was listed as one of the top personalities in the Latin American cryptocurrency ecosystem in 2022 by BeInCrypto.
- **Goals**: Ezio aims to expand Polkadot's reach, drive adoption, and promote development within the Spanish-speaking community.
- **Team**: He plans to work with a multidisciplinary team to achieve these goals, including experts in developer relations, data science, and business growth.

Ezio Rojas proposes to be the Head Ambassador for the Polkadot ecosystem. He plans to expand Polkadot's reach, drive adoption, and promote development. He aims to achieve this by attending relevant events, organizing hackathons and training spaces, revitalizing the local Spanish-speaking community, and managing media publications. He will be accompanied by a multidisciplinary team with extensive experience in the region. No specific price, timeframe, or resources are mentioned.

Polkadot Head Ambassador Application: Ezio Rojas

Polkadot Head Ambassador Application: Leemo https://docs.google.com/document/u/2/d/e/2PACX-1vS8zUJd9KWNXM397ILcS-edDa7Dy3ddjJr7DeF3LA1PKCbvo8vH1tvi-Vl235RvtH3ILx5ehz5ymAXR/pub

Polkadot Head Ambassador Application: Leemo

**David Pethes (Six) - Head Ambassador Candidate**

- Joined Polkadot ecosystem in 2021 as an Ambassador Candidate.
- Expert in information security and entrepreneurship, founded CCTF DAO and G6 Networks.
- Actively onboarding large entities like financial institutions and governments to Polkadot.
- Organizes and speaks at events like sub0, Decoded, and Hacktivity.
- Manages Eastern Europe region and Polkadot Hungary, including Senior Ambassadors.
- Active in OpenGov, providing feedback and voting.
- Past contributions include starting Polkadot Hungary, organizing events globally, and introducing Polkadot to security conferences.
- Seeking re-election for continued institutional onboarding and ecosystem growth.

David Pethes, a candidate for the Head Ambassador position in Polkadot, is currently onboarding large entities to the ecosystem, participating in BD meetings/events, and supporting other teams. He has contributed to the ecosystem in the past by organizing events, presenting Polkadot in media, and bringing new projects to the ecosystem. He aims to achieve more institutional onboarding and requests an "Aye!" vote.

Polkadot Head Ambassador Application: six / David Pethes

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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.

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