- **OnlyDefiGuy** faced a contentious proposal (#684) on behalf of the community, sharing his expert report.
- A "Big Tipper" tip of up to 999 DOT is proposed, split into three payments at different block heights.
- The tip depends on the passing of another proposal (#741) to move part of the treasury to Asset Hub.
- The multistage payout mechanism could help proposers meet time-based or delivery-based milestones.
- The community is learning about "voiding skills" to potentially cancel payments if needed.
- Proposals #780 and #781 test the track determination logic, with #782 in USD not exceeding the DOT limit.

Rejected

big_tipper

WHO: OnlyDefiGuy

WHAT: Proposes a multistage payout proposal with three treasury spends of 150 DOT, 300 DOT, and 599 DOT at specific blocks.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: The proposal depends on the passing of #741 and the track determination logic being tested between #780 and #781. The tip is up to 999 DOT.

DOT Experts Tip for OnlyDeFiGuy for Proposal #684 Chainalysis analytics solutions in DOT

TimedOut

small_tipper

Ignore - superceded by 781

### Summary

- **ink! analyzer** is a tool for analyzing [ink!](https://use.ink) smart contracts, similar to how [rust-analyzer](https://github.com/rust-lang/rust-analyzer) works for Rust.
- It helps developers by providing intelligent editing features and understanding ink! contract rules.
- The tool is available as a [Visual Studio Code extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ink-analyzer.ink-analyzer) with over 415 unique installs.
- It has a modular architecture that allows it to be used in various IDEs and code editors that support the Language Server Protocol (LSP).
- The current proposal requests $56,750 for adding ink! 4.x to 5.0 migration features and other improvements.
- Previous funding for the project came from Web3 Foundation grants and a retroactive treasury proposal.
- The author, David Semakula, is an experienced software engineer and systems architect with contributions to both rust-analyzer and ink!.

Executed

small_spender

WHO: David Semakula
WHAT: Requests retroactive funding of $56,750 for adding ink! 4.x to 5.0 migration features and other major improvements to ink! analyzer.
TIMEFRAME: Not specified.
RESOURCES: ink! analyzer, modular and reusable libraries and tools for semantic analysis of ink! smart contracts.

ink! Analyzer: Retroactive funding for ink! 4.x to 5.0 migration features, and other major improvements (56,750 USDT)

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

- Sphere 10 Software wants to create an open-source SQL tool called SubstrateSQL Server for Polkadot blockchains.
- This tool will turn blockchain data into SQL databases, making it easier for businesses to use.
- Key features include automatic SQL setup, real-time data access, and simple transaction creation using SQL instead of complex APIs.
- It helps with things like data analysis, tracking assets, and connecting business systems to blockchains.
- The project aims to be user-friendly, allowing companies to adopt it without needing blockchain experts.
- They are asking for $175,000 in DOT to pay for development, with plans to keep the project open-source.
- The project will take around 9-12 months to complete and promises ongoing support for 18 months after launch.

big_spender

Sphere 10 Software proposes the creation of an open-source SQL solution, SubstrateSQL Server, for Polkadot and Substrate-based chains. The system will generate an optimized SQL database, synchronize data in real-time, and allow for direct interaction with the blockchain via SQL. The project aims to unlock several critical use cases, including analytics, taint analysis, integration broker, payment, and event notifications, and low-friction adoption. The proposal seeks 175,000 DOT to cover research and development costs, primarily for developer salaries, with an anticipated completion of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) within nine months and the entire project fully delivered by the twelve-month mark. The project will be open-source and cross-platform, with comprehensive documentation for both system administrators and end-users.

Proposal for the Development of SubstrateSQL Server

- XCQ stands for Cross-consensus Query Language, which helps improve how different blockchain systems work together.
- It is meant to add more features and utilities that XCM alone cannot provide.
- People can use XCQ to find out things like account balances, fees, and available features.
- It can help make staking pools and query rewards from the blockchain.
- XCQ allows the addition of new features as extensions without changing its core design.
- The goal is to make the experience better for users of wallets and apps in the ecosystem.
- The community is encouraged to suggest new uses or extensions for XCQ.

medium_spender

Polkadot proposes to develop Cross-consensus Query Language (XCQ) to enable various utilities that currently lack with XCM alone. They seek funding support from the treasury to make it happen. XCQ will employ an extension-based design, and the proposed use cases include querying balances of an account, staking rewards, and market information. The full proposal can be found at [https://docs.google.com/document/d/11c0-t0S5WbVLpoonh24OgadcK4X35_I1Q0HKpxKxLBk/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/11c0-t0S5WbVLpoonh24OgadcK4X35_I1Q0HKpxKxLBk/edit?usp=sharing).

Proposal: Funding for Design and Development of XCQ, the Cross-Consensus Query Language

- **Request**: 1,000,000 DOT top-up for the Events Bounty.  
- **Purpose**: To fund events like meetups and larger industry events, focusing on Polkadot's image and impact.  
- **Changes**:  
  - Increase curators from 5 to 7.  
  - Faster proposal reviews and clearer curator tasks.  
  - New roles like "Fishermen" and "Advisors."  
  - A system to remove curators who don’t do their job.  
- **Goal**: Improve efficiency and address community feedback.  
- **Linked to**: Referendum #758 and #765 for curator changes.

treasurer

**WHO:** The proponents of the Events Bounty V3 proposal.

**WHAT:** Requesting a 1,000,000 DOT top-up for the Events Bounty, with a change in operating structure and compensation.

**PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES:** Not specified.

Events Bounty Top Up Proposal 

4/7/2024 Hi everyone, I've been trying to cancel the present referendum at https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/825 You can vote there to Cancel Thank you

Kinera, a Decentralised Media Platform [CANCELLED]

- The Sovereign Nature Initiative is working on a project called DOTphin, which is a special digital token for Polkadot events.
- This project combines sustainability with fun by creating avatar companions that users can collect and improve as they attend events.
- The DOTphin will offer real-life perks like entry to events and support wildlife conservation through data about animal species.
- WalletConnect is helping to make using DOTphin easier by allowing users to connect their digital wallets smoothly.
- The program aims to create a sense of community among users while promoting environmental efforts.
- Special tokens will be issued at various Polkadot events beginning in August 2024, providing unique experiences for the attendees.
- This initiative promises to make Polkadot a leader in making a positive impact on nature while also being user-friendly.
- Overall, DOTphin is a dynamic and exciting way to celebrate nature while being part of a cool community!

Sovereign Nature Initiative, Wallet Connect, and Unique Network propose DOTphin, a dynamic NFT that evolves with user engagement at Polkadot events. The initiative aims to unify proof of attendance NFTs for Polkadot events, with a focus on sustainability and impact initiatives. The proposal includes a budget of 50,000 DOT and a timeline starting from August 2024, with eight pre-selected events. Wallet Connect will provide seamless wallet integration and outstanding UX, while Unique Network will assist with the development of Dynamic NFTs. Sovereign Nature Initiative will provide conservation organization onboarding, data retrieval, and processing through DEEP protocol.

DOTphin Event Multipass by Sovereign Nature with WalletConnect integration & upgradeable, dynamic NFTs by Unique Network

- DrCao is an active member of the Polkadot community and runs a YouTube channel for education.
- He founded the AIWeb3 Chinese community in early 2023 and is seeking funding for its activities.
- The community has already received support from treasury funds for six months twice.
- AIWeb3 helps users learn about Polkadot and supports many content creators.
- They organize events like Twitter Spaces to engage with experts and discuss Web3 topics.
- AIWeb3 has developed a website and bots for community activities.
- Future goals include more ambassadors, content creators, events, and a dragon card game.
- The community encourages questions and feedback on their proposals.

DrCao, the most active user in Polkadot, is proposing continued funding for the AIWeb3 Chinese community for the next six months. The community has already received support from Kusama and Polkadot treasuries. The proposal includes supporting over 20 content creators, organizing events, and community-driven news sharing. Details can be found in the proposal, and monthly reports are available.

AIWeb3 Chinese Unit(爱Web3 中文社区) operation June. 2024 - Dec. 2024

Pease VOTE NAY, parameter is wrong

- Dotafair is a platform for launching projects in the Polkadot ecosystem, focusing on fairness and community benefits.
- It helps new developers create projects with lower costs and without needing outside funding.
- Dotafair aims to attract more users, increase money in the Polkadot treasury, and support new project discovery.
- The platform promotes a long-term community focus rather than short-term gains.
- Previous launch events by Dota have successfully attracted many new users and funds.
- Dotafair will help reduce barriers for new users and development teams in Polkadot.
- The project is supported by community developers rather than a centralized team. 
- Dotafair has the potential to make using DOT more valuable and help manage inflation in the Polkadot ecosystem.

WHO: Dota Community Developers

WHAT: Creating a Fair Launch parachain for inscriptions and memes, with DOT as the chain transaction fee, to attract new users and new development teams in the Polkadot ecosystem, and to provide financial support for community development.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

dotafair: Fair Launch Chain,  A zero-threshold Fair Launch platform aims to build a DOT-based public benefit chain ecosystem, adding more use cases and adoption for DOT.

DED is a popular meme coin on the Polkadot network. It is the most successful meme coin on Polkadot, with high trading volumes and listings on central exchanges. DED has distributed coins to all DOT holders, unlike other meme coins. The success of DED and Polkadot helps each other, and it is important for both to support each other. Making DED the official meme coin of Polkadot will be good for both projects.

wish_for_change

Make DED the official meme coin of Polkadot DED is by far the most successful meme coin on Polkadot, the only one being listed on a CEX (and soon more of them) with volumes above $500k per day DED is also the only one that really distributed DED to every single DOT holder unlike the other failed meme coins that didn't even bother to distribute to DOT holders DOT and DED have a synergetic relationship, the success of one increases the success of the other It's important that they always support each other, so that they each other can put the other one in a better light It's important for Polkadot ecosystem to show that we have a successful meme coin and it's also important for DED to get official support from Polkadot so that it can thrive This is going to be a win-win for both projects

WHO: Proposal for Polkadot ecosystem

WHAT: Make DED the official meme coin of Polkadot

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Make DED the official meme coin of Polkadot

**Polkadot Prodigy Hackathon 2024**

The Polkadot Prodigy Hackathon 2024 is an event aimed at promoting innovation and adoption within the Polkadot ecosystem, especially in Eastern Europe. The main goals are to increase developer engagement, grow the Substrate developer community, and encourage cross-chain collaboration among parachains.

**Progress and Challenges:**
The hackathon has faced issues with delayed or incomplete payments from the Events Bounty system, which has affected the distribution of rewards to participants. To overcome this, the organizers are requesting support through the Polkadot governance process.

**Governance Request:**
The organizers are asking for funding through Polkadot governance to avoid further delays in distributing hackathon rewards. They承诺 to provide detailed reports and invoices for transparency.

**Hackathon Timeline:**
The hackathon lasts for 3 weeks of coding, 1 week of judging, and ends with a closing event on June 8th. Currently, it is in the first week of coding.

**Achievements and Metrics:**
- 393 participants registered from diverse backgrounds.
- Twitter account with 470 actively engaged followers.
- Web page and LinkedIn account with 116 actively engaged followers.
- 12 targeted workshops and 4 mentoring sessions conducted, with an average attendance of over 30 individuals per session.
- 16 mentors and 17 judges secured.
- 6 media sponsors secured.

**Links:**
- [Taikai](https://taikai.network/PolkadotProdigy/hackathons/prodigy)
- [Twitter](https://twitter.com/PolkadotProdigy)
- [Web page](https://www.polkadotprodigy.com/)
- [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/93307625/admin/feed/posts/)
- [Report](https://drive.google.com/file/d/14nRPTgN-xfdGd7T6NbzLyyJZ0z21yCNS/view?usp=sharing)
- [Full Proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/17BRLyLe-IBCCYxl-nIlu19UJduvXbd-7lnUiXlONtr0/edit?usp=sharing)

**Introduction:** We are submitting this proposal as part of the second milestone for the Polkadot Prodigy Hackathon 2024, aiming to drive innovation and adoption within the Polkadot ecosystem, particularly in Eastern Europe. Our primary goal is to foster developer engagement, expand the Substrate developer community, and promote cross-chain collaboration among parachains.

**Progress Update and Challenges:** Despite initial funding from the Events Bounty system, which is currently nearing closure for our first proposal, we are encountering challenges related to delayed or incomplete payments. These issues hinder our ability to distribute rewards to participants in a timely manner. To avoid further delays and ensure a successful hackathon, we are requesting support through the Polkadot governance process.

**Governance Request and Transparency:** Given the challenges with the Events Bounty system and the potential for further delays, we seek funding through the Polkadot governance process to avoid  delay in distributing hackathon rewards. We are committed to providing detailed reports with expense breakdowns and original invoices for transparency and accountability.

The hackathon spans over **3 weeks of coding,** followed of **1 week judging**, with the cluminating closing event on **June 8th.** Presently we are on the 1st week of coding

**Here are the Achievements and Metrics attained tus are:**

We have successfully registered **393 participant**s from diverse backgrounds and skill sets. [Link Taikai](https://taikai.network/PolkadotProdigy/hackathons/prodigy)

Our [Twitter account](https://twitter.com/PolkadotProdigy) has gained traction, with **470 actively** engaged followers.

![](https://i.ibb.co/vwFvH68/Screenshot-2024-05-13-at-13-16-35.png)

Our [Web page](https://www.polkadotprodigy.com/) traction.

![](https://i.ibb.co/Hd1yW3t/Captura-de-pantalla-2024-05-13-a-las-23-00-28.png)

Our [Linkedin account](https://www.linkedin.com/company/93307625/admin/feed/posts/) has gained traction, with 116 actively engaged followers.

![](https://i.ibb.co/YtwDNS2/Captura-de-pantalla-2024-05-13-a-las-23-06-32.png)

We have conducted **12 targeted workshops and 4 mentoring sessions**, providing valuable insights to participants. The average live participant attendance exceeds **30 individuals per session**, demonstrating strong interest and commitment.

![](https://i.ibb.co/JKN2J2q/Captura-de-pantalla-2024-05-13-a-las-23-09-46.png)

![](https://i.ibb.co/4W54Wn8/Captura-de-pantalla-2024-05-13-a-las-23-11-28.png)

![](https://i.ibb.co/yVBzFS3/Captura-de-pantalla-2024-05-13-a-las-23-10-43.png)

[https://www.youtube.com/live/yw2q9L0tRFI?si=tlAOqhop3tFmsTNx](https://www.youtube.com/live/yw2q9L0tRFI?si=tlAOqhop3tFmsTNx) [https://www.youtube.com/live/HLkUvapNMfA?si=cZtUCGEQnvmi41Ts](https://www.youtube.com/live/HLkUvapNMfA?si=cZtUCGEQnvmi41Ts) [https://www.youtube.com/live/dFGrPEomjpU?si=hFZKAIAQpvpwvDKH](https://www.youtube.com/live/dFGrPEomjpU?si=hFZKAIAQpvpwvDKH) [https://www.youtube.com/live/-Il6lVvkLrw?si=9fMDPfoJij2-087-](https://www.youtube.com/live/-Il6lVvkLrw?si=9fMDPfoJij2-087-) [https://www.youtube.com/live/YEgHNbniuUs?si=ypaZP0J3Clgd6c5g](https://www.youtube.com/live/YEgHNbniuUs?si=ypaZP0J3Clgd6c5g) [https://youtu.be/zlMjWelljKM?si=SEQXEIYWMwN9QWTW](https://youtu.be/zlMjWelljKM?si=SEQXEIYWMwN9QWTW) [https://youtu.be/eWaLLgfx8\_0?si=MbrtT3S9Kc\_4\_Zo8](https://youtu.be/eWaLLgfx8_0?si=MbrtT3S9Kc_4_Zo8) [https://youtu.be/\_W0lfT7dSLs?si=NxTJY1iDe\_xcb9av](https://youtu.be/_W0lfT7dSLs?si=NxTJY1iDe_xcb9av)

We have secured **16 Mentors**

**![](https://i.ibb.co/StmCWN6/Captura-de-pantalla-2024-05-13-a-las-23-14-05.png)**

**![](https://i.ibb.co/sw1QLBQ/Captura-de-pantalla-2024-05-13-a-las-23-14-17.png)**

We have secured **17 Judges**

**![](https://i.ibb.co/r5ByWJd/Captura-de-pantalla-2024-05-26-a-las-11-23-46.png)**

**![](https://i.ibb.co/V3x5670/Captura-de-pantalla-2024-05-26-a-las-11-23-37.png)**

We have secured **6 media sponsors**

**![](https://i.ibb.co/fXyM1N0/Captura-de-pantalla-2024-05-13-a-las-23-19-10.png)**

**[Link](https://drive.google.com/file/d/14nRPTgN-xfdGd7T6NbzLyyJZ0z21yCNS/view?usp=sharing)** to report

**[Link](https://docs.google.com/document/d/17BRLyLe-IBCCYxl-nIlu19UJduvXbd-7lnUiXlONtr0/edit?usp=sharing)** to full proposal

WHO: The Polkadot Prodigy team

WHAT: Requesting funding through the Polkadot governance process to avoid delay in distributing hackathon rewards.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

2nd Milestone Request for Rewards and Fees for Polkadot Prodigy Hackathon 2024

A Polkadot event in Finland aimed to promote XR, AI, and Web3 collaboration but faced funding issues due to the discontinuation of the Events Bounty. The event was scaled down, but the organizer still lost 46.1 DOT due to a technical error. The organizer, Tomi, is a Polkadot Ambassador in Finland who has been actively promoting the network and is now asking the community to reimburse the lost DOT.

This proposal seeks to **recover 46.1 DOT lost due to a technical error** while pursuing a local Polkadot event. The event aimed to foster XR, AI, and Web3 collaboration in Finland but faced unexpected funding roadblocks due to discontinuation of advertised [Events Bounty](https://web3foundation.notion.site/Bounty-17-Community-Events-V2-45f16ac6c17b4d158ddcfee96f564561) support.

The [original proposal](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GeGKg4Dx7fu21-pUdSCLVeoyjW7CCPgM/view?usp=sharing) (596 DOT) was for a launch event (an extraordinary event) that would be on a cool venue and set the stage for an extended hackathon and a series of recurring meetings, culminating in a Slush side event in November 2024.

Due to the feedback from the Events Bounty curators, the event was scaled down, the venue was changed to smaller, the catering was reduced, the organiser fees were cut and the prizes to activate participants were slashed.

The [revised proposal](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Oxn1EjenzL9_1obFh5U0CPofCGFkati_/view?usp=sharing) was for merely 310 DOT. Since the Polkadot community in Finland is non-existing, the practicalities were to be organised by a student group (XES) that was eager to learn more and spread the Polkadot vibes to their entrepreneurial membership. As an ambassador, I helped them to set up the practicalities, to be able to receive the funding. For this, I had to give them 1.1 DOT existential deposit and lock up 45 DOT to pay for the multisig and pure proxy identity verification.

Although we had submitted the application well in advance, we now started to run out of time. After multiple queries, we heard nothing from the Events Bounty. Ultimately, we had no choice but to pull the application. Then, we finally got a response: “_The Bounty has been in some flux as we prepare for either a renewal or a wind-down of operations._” This possibility, that the entire bounty was about to be discontinued, was not communicated to us earlier and we had been waiting in vain.

I was frustrated, fatigued and under a lot of pressure. This led me to make a technical error with polkadot.js and caused the locked up DOT to be lost. I immediately asked for help on Polkadot Watercooler channel (Element) and, after a call with Radha from Web3 Foundation, got confirmation that the funds cannot be retrieved, even if Subscan still shows the pure proxy as active. These are the accounts in question:

-   Pure proxy: 12NY5cguZUHNm5hhAxLMZXMtnKT3LZttgxuieSkoqevgQp8b
-   Multisig: 12tp6EoXFwAucagB9BrKqud5XfBFQKm4LHg48xARHQnjQsmk

**Who am I?**

-   My name is [Tomi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomiastikainen/). I am a Polkadot Ambassador in Finland, since 2023.
-   Even before that I was actively promoting the network globally. For instance, I wrote a Polkadot-friendly book called [Crypto Curious?](https://www.amazon.com/Crypto-Curious-when-investing-cryptoassets/dp/9526921534)
-   Recently, I initiated a cross-chain collaboration project [Polkadot-Cardano uniFires](https://grillapp.net/12600/uni-fires-connecting-polkadot-and-cardano-communities-70737), securing 140,000 ADA from Cardano Project Catalyst to get things moving. We are now half-way through and the future looks promising.
-   In Finland, I helped the student clubs to organise a Decoded viewing party, represented Polkadot in various events and explained Polkadot intricacies in a Finnish-language podcast.
-   I am part of the team that helps active community members to get [sponsorships for Polkadot Decoded 2024](referenda/733).

I spent months in preparation, partnership talks and coordination efforts, to no avail. After all these experiences, I am a little tired and disappointed, to say the least. To regain my motivation and to focus fully on the international initiatives underway, I am asking the community to reimburse the 46.1 DOT that I lost due to a technical error (and my own stupidity), acknowledging that this was all done in good faith, pursuing a local event for Polkadot promotion.

\---Read [the full proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YeF1XGXo68Zq9qFdYMF25jcLesIjZCws9vePtFBCktI/edit?usp=sharing) (same text as here)---

The proposal aims to recover 46.1 DOT lost due to a technical error while pursuing a local Polkadot event in Finland. The revised proposal was for 310 DOT, and the practicalities were to be organized by a student group. The proposer, a Polkadot Ambassador, is asking the community to reimburse the lost DOT to regain motivation and focus on international initiatives.

Recovering lost funds for local initiative

OG Tracker 2.0 Top Up

- Curators may try to sabotage the bounty by not renewing their positions.
- This could cause the removal and replacement process to fail.
- To prevent sabotage, a parallel referendum is being run.
- The parallel referendum only proposes new curators.
- It does not remove the current curators first.
- Both referendums need to pass.
- This ensures that curators are replaced whether they sabotage or not.
- The strategy aims to secure the bounty's future regardless of curators' actions.

Proposal: Run a parallel referendum to elect new curators without removing the current ones, in case they sabotage the original referendum. Both referendums should pass. No specific price, timeframe or resources mentioned.

Replacing curators for event bounty 17 (backup)

Jimmy Tudeski has submitted a proposal to the Polkadot community to request reimbursement for travel expenses and a tip for his work on a community report about a potential partnership with Inter Miami CF. The report discusses the use of Polkadot's blockchain technology to enhance fan experiences and operational efficiencies in the sports industry. The requested reimbursement amount is 450 DOT, which will be used for staking on Jimmy's validator node. The proposal includes a budget breakdown for airfare, accommodation, and a tip for the work performed. Jimmy believes that the partnership with Inter Miami CF is a strategic opportunity to showcase the capabilities of the Polkadot ecosystem in a high-visibility, consumer-facing setting.

Proposal by: Jimmy Tudeski  
Recipient Address:  1jPw3Qo72Ahn7Ynfg8kmYNLEPvHWHhPfPNgpJfp5bkLZdrF

DOT Amount: 450 DOT

Hello, Polkadot community,

Following my recent trip to Miami for the Inter Miami match day and digital infrastructure evaluation, I am submitting this proposal to request reimbursement for travel expenses and a tip for the effort in the detailed community report published on April 25, 2024.  
  
Community Report:  [https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/644#k3TREFthRB4rU0Bmn0GL](644#k3TREFthRB4rU0Bmn0GL)  
  
The insights from this trip are crucial for the proposed partnership with Inter Miami CF and could greatly enhance Polkadot's visibility and application in sports industries.

The primary objectives of the Miami trip were to:

Evaluate the digital engagement strategies at Inter Miami CF's stadium.  
Understand fan interactions with digital technologies, especially QR codes.  
Assess the potential for integrating Polkadot's blockchain technology to enhance fan experiences and operational efficiencies.  
  

Insights and Findings During the trip:  
  
I observed significant engagement of fans with digital technologies that streamline their experience from food orders to feedback submissions. The ease of QR code usage among the fan base presents an excellent opportunity for introducing blockchain-driven innovations such as digital collectibles and secure ticketing.

Community Report Summary:  
  
The community report detailed Polkadot's technology's potential applications in the sports industry, focusing on enhancing fan engagement through digital collectibles, secure ticketing, and a blockchain-driven loyalty program. It emphasized education and awareness of blockchain technology as pivotal elements of the partnership.  
  

Here's the proposed initial development route for this partnership, which I designed in cooperation with Sean and Nico. It is inclusive and follows community expectations, and we suggest it unfolds in phases.

[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BWJankPs98vfWBvV\_9345lHoJJp9Gu2bYUNspcLDc7c/edit#heading=h.tm3o5bdxput](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BWJankPs98vfWBvV_9345lHoJJp9Gu2bYUNspcLDc7c/edit#heading=h.tm3o5bdxput)  
  
Budget Breakdown:  
  
The requested funds are for the reimbursement of the following expenses incurred during the Miami trip:

Airfare: $1200 — [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XlRUR7C2kHlfgyo5GAc\_wSIODpiVVcXJ/view?usp=drive\_link](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XlRUR7C2kHlfgyo5GAc_wSIODpiVVcXJ/view?usp=drive_link)

Accomodation: $670 — [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Va62zEkAz5bNQKbIzNIoQGbD\_mVUFrtk/view?usp=drive\_link](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Va62zEkAz5bNQKbIzNIoQGbD_mVUFrtk/view?usp=drive_link)  
(Only half of the accommodation price is going to be reimbursed as I took a slightly better hotel to be close to the beach and meeting place, and the median price for the accommodation was $665 for the dates)

Additional Tip: $1200  
  
Given the extensive effort and time invested in gathering data, attending the event, and compiling the detailed community report, a tip is also requested for the work performed beyond typical responsibilities.

**Total reimbursement requested amount: 450 DOT**  
Reimbursed DOT will be bonded for staking on my Stakenode Validator Node to strengthen my "Skin in the game": 14MKRNHaJY2yC84SkW7oXhnzVdV3obogoH5s8H4AkzxaFmAS  
  
The insights gained from this trip are instrumental for successfully implementing Polkadot's technologies in a high-engagement environment like sports and a precise Inter Miami x Polkadot partnership.  
This partnership with Inter Miami CF represents a strategic opportunity to leverage and showcase the capabilities of the Polkadot ecosystem in a high-visibility, consumer-facing setting. The insights gained from the Miami trip underscore the potential for blockchain to significantly enhance fan experiences and operational efficiencies within the sports industry.

I look forward to your support and approval for this reimbursement request and the exciting steps ahead in our collaboration with Inter Miami CF.

Thank you for considering this proposal.

Best regards,  
  
Jimmy

WHO: Jimmy Tudeski
WHAT: Requesting reimbursement of travel expenses and a tip for a community report published on April 25, 2024, regarding a trip to Miami to evaluate digital engagement strategies at Inter Miami CF's stadium and assess the potential for integrating Polkadot's blockchain technology to enhance fan experiences and operational efficiencies.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: 450 DOT, to be reimbursed for airfare and accommodation expenses, with an additional tip of $1200. Reimbursed DOT will be bonded for staking on Jimmy Tudeski's Stakenode Validator Node.

Retroactive Tip - Reimbursement for Miami trip wrt Polkadot x Inter Miami proposal

- Gavin Wood is touring **The JAM Paper** to six universities in May and June.
- Each stop includes an overview, deep dive, and Q&A session.
- Tour dates: Buenos Aires (May 10), Stanford (May 14), Zurich (May 23), Tokyo (June 8), Seoul (June 12), Singapore (June 18-20).
- **The Kus** and **Key Pictures** are documenting the tour for short and long-form content.
- The tour is partially funded by an agreement to cover 69% of 52 Weeks of Kus content.
- Surplus DOT tokens worth 7217 DOT were returned to the treasury based on a DOT price of 7.25 USD.

Gavin Wood will tour 6 universities to discuss The JAM Paper, documented by The Kus & Key Pictures. The full budget and details are available, with any surplus DOT returned to the treasury.

The JAM Spring Time Tour & Top Up - The Kus x Key Pictures

**HEROIC Esports Sponsorship Offer**

We are excited to offer a team sponsorship of HEROIC, a top esports organization. For $1,337,000, you can have a 1-year exclusive partnership with the chance to extend. HEROIC has top teams in games like Counter-Strike, Fortnite, DOTA2, and PUBG Mobile. They have over 4.4 million fans on social media and a world-class marketing team.

**What Polkadot Gets:**

- Primary blockchain sponsor of HEROIC
- Exclusive commercial licensing
- Polkadot integration in HEROIC's marketing assets
- Content production and marketing campaigns
- Fan tournaments and activations
- Community votes on various topics
- Special offers on HEROIC merchandise
- Giveaways of HEROIC jerseys
- Presence at industry and community events
- A Polkadot Marketing Council for messaging and content adjustments
- Monthly reports on marketing activities
- A business development group to find new partnership opportunities

Check out the [full proposal](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aLsss2sxMqbUEHeGZaKZOZnWllfaqbuW/view?usp=drive_link) and [full term sheet](https://drive.google.com/file/d/14DKyNsSq9h9Pov97-8SS9wv4df96njXG/view?usp=drive_link) for more details.

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

**Overview - the offer in short**

[**VIDEO: THIS IS HEROIC**](https://vimeo.com/938606230/07b6caa473?share=copy)

We are excited to present a team sponsorship of HEROIC, one of the leading esports organizations globally. Be a part of HEROIC’s top performing esports teams and unique humoristic tone of voice in viral gaming marketing.

Funds requested: $1,337,000 (in a USD-DOT equivalent, 7-day average) for 1 year exclusive partnership with opportunity to extend.

[**FULL PROPOSAL IN PDF**](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aLsss2sxMqbUEHeGZaKZOZnWllfaqbuW/view?usp=drive_link)

**What HEROIC brings**

-   Top 10 Counter-Strike team playing at the biggest tournaments globally, including Majors, IEM Katowice, IEM Cologne and BLAST tournament series
-   #1 Fortnite player in Europe in ThomasHD, who is qualified for Fortnite World Cup, expected invite to Esports World Cup and contender to Fortnite Global Champion Series 2024
-   Best South American team in DOTA2, contending for participation at The International 2024
-   Newly added MENA-based roster in PUBG Mobile contending for participation at Esports World Cup
-   4.4M+ HEROIC fans across official social media channels of teams, players and influencers
-   One of the most engaged fanbases of all Counter-Strike teams and live viewership in the millions
-   World-class marketing and content production team, creating gaming entertainment for endemic and non-endemic gaming brands (i.e. Samsung, BenQ Zowie, Porsche, Red Bull and Joma)
-   Access to event presence and fan activations at the largest esports tournaments in the world
-   Access to network and industry expertise to explore Polkadot business dvelopment opportunities

**What Polkadot gets**

[**VIDEO: Polkadot x HEROIC teaser**](https://vimeo.com/938660967/d5090c2575)

_**Key deliverables:**_

-   Primary blockchain sponsor of one of the most visible organization in esports
-   Exclusive commercial licensing against competitors in category
-   Full integration of Polkadot in HEROIC’s physical and digital marketing assets, including:
    -   Jersey (right collarbone and left sleeve) and Polkadot merchandise designs
    -   Website and social media (i.e. match posts, giveaways)
    -   Stream overlay in HEROIC twitch-streams
![image.png](https://i.ibb.co/n02TC8h/image.png)-   Content production:
    -   1x Launch video of partnership (example: [Joma](https://twitter.com/heroicgg/status/1769352586849595570))
    -   4x Commercial marketing campaigns to raise brand awareness during big tournaments
-   Polkadot name integration for HEROIC’s star player inside DOTA2 at all eligible tournaments (ex: “HEROIC.KJ.polkadot”)
![image.png](https://i.ibb.co/8bQnfN9/image.png)-   A Counter-Strike / DOTA2 / Fortnite fan tournament with a specific purpose (i.e. wallet sign-ups, follow a channel, product testing)
-   HEROIC X Polkadot physical fan activation at a selected tournament (i.e “Beat the Pro” or “1v1/ 2v2 tournament”)
-   Polkadot Community vote selected topics i.e.:
    -   New dedicated esports team initative playing in Polkadot-themed jersey
    -   Game title for Polkadot x Heroic online fan tournament
    -   Tournament for a selection of discounted tickets where HEROIC plays
    -   Polkadot x HEROIC essential items designs
    -   Polkadot community esports team reward (i.e coaching session, signed items)
    -   Other community ideas
-   Special offers on HEROIC’s merchandise for Polkadot community members
-   A selected amount of Official HEROIC Jerseys for giveaways
-   Staff presence from HEROIC at relevant industry and community events (i.e. Polkadot decoded)
-   Polkadot Marketing Council with selected community members as SMEs to solidify messaging and adjustments in content
-   Monthly reporting on marketing activities to track and improve selected KPIs
-   A dedicated Buiness Development working group including HEROIC’s business development team and Polkadot community members to identify and evaluate top projects for an extended partnership opportunity.

[**FULL TERM SHEET IN PDF**](https://drive.google.com/file/d/14DKyNsSq9h9Pov97-8SS9wv4df96njXG/view?usp=drive_link)

HEROIC, a leading esports organization, is seeking a 1-year exclusive partnership with an opportunity to extend for $1,337,000. Polkadot will be the primary blockchain sponsor and receive exclusive commercial licensing against competitors in the category. Polkadot will also have full integration in HEROIC's physical and digital marketing assets, content production, and access to event presence and fan activations. Additionally, Polkadot will have a dedicated business development working group to identify and evaluate top projects for an extended partnership opportunity.

HEROIC x Polkadot sponsorship

PMEI is submitting a retroactive payment request for the ETH Denver event and a new event, Zebu Live, to support Distractive's Polkadot marketing strategy. They have been working on infrastructure, ticket flows, and partnerships to increase substrate wallet adoption. After Polkadot Decoded, they added over 5,000 new substrate wallets to the ecosystem. The {bash} team has created a ticketing system that allows attendees to create substrate wallets and receive rewards. They are also working on business deals to increase Polkadot adoption among enterprise businesses.

For the ETH Denver event, PMEI's original budget was reduced, and they had to cover additional costs. They are requesting retroactive payment to cover these expenses. The event was successful, with 5,365 attendees signing up, 1,898 new substrate wallets added, and around 300 live predictions made.

The new event, Zebu Live, is an official closing party for {bash} Polkadot in London on October 11th. PMEI is requesting funds for this event, which is expected to have 2,500-4,000 attendees and add over 3,500 new substrate wallets.

PMEI is submitting retroactive payment for {bash} ETH Denver and a new confirmed conference closing event for October 11th, Zebu Live. We will be producing this event to further align with Distractive's greater Polkadot marketing strategy. 

This ref covers: Retroactive payment for funds advanced for ETH Denver Closing Party Adding new event: Zebu Live Official Closing Party

Stay updated with the [new {bash} site](bash.audio).

Requested Amount: 37,882 DOT Beneficiary: 15nKYvAm8Yu9QVK65JWrhfyabhHkWywg21X9gX4GFJo3v4cT Address Owner: PMEI

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A Quick Update on PMEI / {bash}… (If you’d like to know what we’ve been up to)

We’ve been head down, building out the necessary infrastructure for what we need to yield meaningful results before, during and after our events. (ticket flows, web2 rich experiences with abstracted substrate tech underneath, our music label and relevant industry partnerships)

After Polkadot Decoded, PMEI/ {bash} will have added an estimated 5K+ new substrate wallets to the ecosystem w/ post event education and follow up. This will have been achieved over a 4 month period. We’re not stopping there! This is all top of the funnel.

So far, the {bash} team, led by Miami (Moonbeans), has also built a proprietary ticketing flow where any attendee can easily spin up a substrate wallet, receive rewards and funnel into fun Polkadot things. You can see our new site here.

All attendees at future events will have a substrate wallet tied to their ticketm, with only two easy steps.

In the background, we’re also working on a number of BD deals to drive adoption of Polkadot amoung enterprise businesses. We have BIG things in the works which OpenGov will see soon enough. Real users, huge transaction volume.

Thats all for now! Please, consider supporting this proposal. More information below:

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**A bit on ETH Denver Closing Party**

PMEI produced the {bash} official closing party which was partially approved by the Events Bounty in two tranches (as seen in [Part I](child_bounty/610) and [Part II](child_bounty/653)).

PMEI’s original proposed budget for ~ $150K was reduced by the Events Bounty to exclude the cost of the DJ talent (of which 7 performed across 3 rooms) and talent buying (fees associated with logistics and artist/ manager negotiations). PMEI raised partial sponsor funds to cover these costs and used part of the agency fee to cover the deficit.

Additional costs to produce the event were incurred as a result of the last minute release of funds from the EB and additional requirements added on by the ETH Denver conference not originally included in the budget. PMEI is asking for retroactive payment to cover the additional expenses and overages that our team paid for out of pocket.

$148,453 Total Cost of ETH Denver event

7.5% avg raise in DOT price

Total 11,282 DOT Granted by EB

$44,239 Deficit

Event Success Metrics

Number of Attendee Sign-ups 5365

Substrate Wallets added 1898

Number of Live Predictions ~300

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**New Event Zebu Live**

[https://www.zebulive.xyz/](https://www.zebulive.xyz/)

Estimated Party Size: 2500-4000 people Estimated new substrate wallets: All Attendees (3500+)

With the addition of Zebu Live as a confirmed official closing party for {bash} Polkadot in London on October 11th, we are requesting the amount for one additional event.

PMEI is requesting retroactive payment for funds advanced for ETH Denver and additional funds for a new event, Zebu Live, for a total of 37,882 DOT. The goal is to align with Distractive's Polkadot marketing strategy and add new substrate wallets to the ecosystem. The ETH Denver event had a total cost of $148,453, and PMEI is asking for retroactive payment to cover the additional expenses and overages. The new event, Zebu Live, is estimated to have 2500-4000 attendees and will add 3500+ new substrate wallets.

Retroactive Payments for {bash} + adding Zebu Live Official Closing Party

Polkadot IRL Campaign #6 is an advertising campaign in London, UK, presented by CultureDot. The campaign aims to target professionals in the financial sector by placing ads on digital screens in 41 office buildings across Canary Wharf, Bank Financial District, Liverpool St, Monument, and Central London. The campaign will last for 5.5 months and feature 10-second animations on 91 digital billboards, with an 8% share of time. It is estimated that around 47,900 employees will be exposed to the advertisements. The campaign will be designed by Algo SRL and will include a trackable QR code to measure scans. The target demographics include banking and financial services, asset management, software and gaming companies, and creative and design agencies. The campaign is requesting 39,713 DOT ($246,220 USD) to cover various costs, and any DOT sold above $6.20 will be returned. If the project does not move forward, funds will be returned to the treasury.

**POLKADOT IRL CAMPAIGN #6 - THE CITY & CANARY WHARF, LONDON UK**  
Presented by CultureDot - 10.05.2024

![](https://i.postimg.cc/XN5vjzBc/CW1.png)  
**  
THE PROPOSAL**

London, United Kingdom - A Globally renowned financial hub and home to some of the largest international banks, securities brokerages, fintech companies and media organizations in the world.  
  
As an example: Canary Wharf alone employs over 105,000+ staff working at big name firms such as JP Morgan, HSBC, Citbank, Barclays, KPMG, Reuters etc...  
  
![](https://i.postimg.cc/4dBQmxSq/CW-Stats.png)

  
For this campaign we are narrowing down the target audience, advertising directly to relevant professionals via a network of in-building digital placements. We will target 91 digital screens across 41 buildings in the following locations - Canary Wharf, Bank Financial District, Liverpool St, Monument and relevant areas in / around Central London.  
  

![](https://i.postimg.cc/cCvf9ysb/CW-SKYS-2.jpg)  
\*\*\*Actual building of PayUK Offices

**  
THE CAMPAIGN**  
5.5 Months in duration  
41 Office Buildings  
91 Digital Billboards  
10 Second Animations  
8% Share of Time (1/12)

**Building Sizes & Approx # of Staff Per Building Size**  
Extra Large (3000 - 5000 Employees)  
Large (500 - 3000 Employees)  
Medium (200 - 500 Employees)  
Small (50 - 200) Employees)  
Micro (1 - 10 Employees)  
  

Using an average number of employees by Building Size, we can assume a number of 47.9K employees (conservative figure) will be exposed to recurring Polkadot advertisements over the span of 5.5 months.  
  
These calculations do not include part-time / remote employees or visitors.

  
Full list of building locations, employee count & tenants of interest -  
[The City & Canary Wharf Buildings List](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M9KXI0G6V1Dny9RNy0PhoYfl5pjX35wl/view)  
  

Design work will be completed by Algo SRL - the same agency used for Airport Zurich & Singapore as well as Lyft NYC.

We will be repurposing our completed animations to fit a myriad of office lobbies, hallways, elevator waiting areas and workspaces to match as best we can a corporate yet relevant Polkadot color scheme and copy with a refresh after 3 months.  
  
All animations will have a trackable QR code to measure scans and we will share this information on a bi-monthly basis until the campaign is completed.  
  

![](https://i.postimg.cc/nrt4MQFH/CW-Inside.png)  
  

**AD GROUPS & TARGET DEMOGRAPHICS**  
Banking & Financial Services - 52%  
Asset Management & Business Management Services - 34%  
Software & Gaming Companies - 12%  
Creative & Design Agencies - 2%  
  
Allocation is based on tenants of interest even though multiple tenants occupy space and will be exposed to the same campaign.

Notable Names & Companies within this scope include, but are not limited to: Vanguard, Fitch Ratings, Citadel, KPMG, Deutsche Boerse, Stripe, Twitch, Pay UK & Ripple (XRP).

**THE ASK  
**We are requesting a total of 39,713 DOT ($246,220 USD) at a price of $6.20 (MA 200) to cover the following:  
AD Campaign - 32,300 DOT  
Graphic Design - 695 DOT  
Agency Fee - 4950 DOT  
Maintenance Fee - 990 DOT  
Incidentals / Misc - 778 DOT  
  

**Any DOT sold above the price of $6.20 at the time of clam will be returned.**  
**Any price deviation below the price of $6.20 at the time of claim, the locations will be reduced to fit within our received spend.**

**CONCLUSION & NEXT STEPS**  
Upon approval of this proposal, funds will be immediately converted to USD / EUR in order to pay vendors for their services.

For any reason the project does not move forward, distributed funds will be returned to the treasury where applicable.  
  
Thank you for your consideration.  
Sincerely, CultureDot.

**COMMUNITY NOTES**  
  
[IRL ADS Proof of Activation - Airport Zurich](https://twitter.com/CultureDot1/status/1782426046878421152)

[IRL ADS #3 - Airport Zurich Transparency & Reports Folder](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KUoCwxXZ20MzvBPfwq9xZEumOqcwuKQx?usp=drive_link)

[Polkadot IRL #6 - The City & Canary Wharf, London UK - Projects Folder](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FqDnX5cyozjE5hMgXYLfD_ZgP0MEqq6n?usp=drive_link)  
  

Graphics by Algo Design Studio [https://algo.tv/](https://algo.tv/)  
  

Concept & Proposal by  
Farris Popat (Juba K) - CultureDot // Cigcola Inc.  
Michael Bufano (Mike B) - CultureDot  
  

**MultiSig ID - 158sHoKeq7ZesHMLcp2MkxFQpd7caEW6Rcy1md3AK1fuX8ak (Deposit Address)**

Proposer ID - 15wuStiU3csCRdJgbztubxFFSpsdhRApUzmKWtBderKtd43G (CultureDot Address)

CultureDot proposes a 5.5-month advertising campaign in London's financial district targeting relevant professionals via 91 digital billboards in 41 buildings. They request 39,713 DOT ($246,220 USD) for the campaign, graphic design, agency fee, maintenance fee, and incidentals/misc. The proposal includes a breakdown of target demographics and notable companies within the scope. The campaign will be designed by Algo SRL and will include a trackable QR code to measure scans.

POLKADOT IRL CAMPAIGN #6 - THE CITY & CANARY WHARF, LONDON UK

Kotal is a special tool that helps people use blockchains easily. Here's what you should know about it:

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WHO: Kotal Team

WHAT: Extend Kotal capabilities to cover Polkadot parachains, including deploying nodes and collators, connecting parachains to parent relay chain, and providing webhooks, notifications, and validator session keys management.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

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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 10,000 DOT from the treasury at once.

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