### Rejection of Polkadot Upgrade Referendum

- **Issue Discovered**: A problem was found in the Kusama network with the v1.1.0 release.
- **Recommendation**: The referendum to upgrade Polkadot should be canceled or rejected.
- **Fix Needed**: A patch release with the fix is required before proceeding.
- **Referendum Details**: The upgrade was planned for block 19452000, expected on February 12.
- **Impact**: The upgrade would have affected the Polkadot network.
- **Next Steps**: Wait for the patch release before considering the upgrade again.

Cancelled

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Proposal: Upgrade Polkadot to Fellowship v1.1.0 release. Enact in block 19452000. Price/timeframe/resources not specified. However, the proposal has been recommended to be cancelled/rejected due to an issue discovered on Kusama with the v1.1.0 release.

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**Polkadot: Behind the Code II Proposal Summary**

1. **Introduction**: Simon Hipkins, producer of the popular "Polkadot: Behind the Code" series, proposes a follow-up series to document Polkadot 2.0 and its decentralized future.

2. **Series Concept**: The new series, "Polkadot: Behind the Code II," will consist of four 7-10 minute films, released quarterly from April 2024 to December 2024.

3. **Content Focus**: The films will explore the challenges and impact of the Decentralized Futures program and OpenGov on Polkadot, explaining the emerging 2.0 technology stack and the importance of decentralization.

4. **Production Quality**: Each film will be produced to a high standard, aiming to be accessible and informative for a non-blockchain audience.

5. **Social Media Integration**: From each film, three 30-second trailers will be created for social media promotion.

6. **Educational Resources**: Raw rushes and transcripts from the films will be made available for educational purposes, similar to the previous series.

7. **Collaborations**: The team plans to collaborate with various teams within the Polkadot ecosystem, including WebZero and other key events.

8. **Budget**: The total budget for the series is 389k USD, equivalent to 51.574k DOT at the time of submission.

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Key Pictures proposes to create a follow-up series to their highly popular 'Polkadot: Behind the Code' series, titled 'Polkadot: Behind the Code II'. The series will consist of four 7-10 minute films, documenting the next stage of Polkadot's evolution as it attempts to further decentralize its development and build the new Polkadot 2.0 technology stack. The project will cost $389k USD and will be released quarterly from April 2024 to December 2024. The films will be produced to a high standard and will be made accessible to a non-blockchain literate audience. The project will also generate high-quality video clips and content that will be made freely accessible to marketing teams across the ecosystem throughout the year.

'Behind the Code II' - A Web Documentary series - OpenGov proposal 

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Open HRMP Channels Between AssetHub And InvArch

- The BLOKC, also known as The Blocklabs, Inc., is a social enterprise focused on SDG4 and SDG8.
- They have over 80 university partners in the Philippines using blockchain technology for education and training since 2017.
- The BLOKC has worked with major blockchain foundations like NEM, Ethereum, Solana, and Arbitrum.
- They helped make Solana successful in the Philippines and aim to do the same with Polkadot.
- Their goal is to establish a Polkadot Hub in the Philippines to create an autonomous economy.
- The hub will focus on building a talent pipeline and deal flows for the Polkadot ecosystem.
- A detailed proposal is available for public feedback.
- They welcome collaboration with the Polkadot community to make this proposal a reality.

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WHO: The Blockchain Lead Organization & Knowledge Center (The BLOKC)

WHAT: Establish a Polkadot Hub in the Philippines to build a talent pipeline and potential deal flows for the greater Polkadot ecosystem.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Building a Polkadot Hub for DevRels, Talent Pipeline and Potential Deal Flow for the Polkadot Ecosystem from the Philippines

**Polkadot-Financial Institution Partnership Initiative**

- **Objective:** Attract financial institutions to the Polkadot ecosystem through partnerships and Proof of Concepts (PoCs).
- **Founder:** Ben Sheppard, Founder of Silta Finance, with 15 years of experience in structured finance and a background in AI-powered bankability assessment technology.
- **Method:** A 6-month plan to develop value propositions, engage financial institutions, identify problems, map solutions, and create PoC use cases.
- **Budget:** 24,000 euros for the 6-month assignment, with additional potential funding for successful PoCs.
- **Benefits:** Strategic partnerships, market penetration, and showcasing Polkadot's practical utility through successful PoCs.
- **Legal Costs:** Not included in the budget; negotiations for MOUs may take up to two months.
- **Contact:** Ben Sheppard (LinkedIn: [Ben Sheppard](https://www.linkedin.com/in/txshep/), Telegram: Tx_shep, Email: bensheppardxyz@gmail.com).

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Ben Sheppard, Founder at Silta Finance, proposes the "Polkadot-Financial Institution Partnership Initiative" to attract financial institutions to the Polkadot ecosystem. The 6-month plan aims to develop Memorandums of Understanding and Proof of Concepts with financial institutions to commercialize a product or service. The proposal budget is 24,000 euros, and Ben will provide progress reports every two months. The benefits to Polkadot include establishing strategic partnerships, expanding its presence in key financial sectors, and demonstrating the practical utility of Polkadot through successful PoCs.

Polkadot in Finance: A Strategic Partnership Development Proposal

### Sub0 Conference Summary

- **Date and Location**: September 19-20, 2023, in Lisbon, Portugal.
- **Purpose**: A gathering for developers working on Polkadot tech, from blockchains to dApps.
- **Audience**: Both new and experienced developers in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- **Activities**: 
  - Introductory sessions for newcomers.
  - Advanced workshops and talks for experienced developers.
  - Networking opportunities.
- **Learning**: 
  - Newcomers learned about Polkadot, Substrate, and blockchain basics.
  - Experienced devs explored new tools and latest tech updates.
- **Event Bounty**: Limited to around USD 150,000.
- **Post-Event Report**: Final tranche request posted, with costs covered by the Web 3.0 Technologies Foundation.
- **Additional Info**: Detailed report available [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nIne1GxS9O2P2Sk_K3uuxmearktJ1RYGICZ8PUag8SU/edit).

WHO: Web 3.0 Technologies Foundation
WHAT: Requesting the final tranche of funding for Sub0 conference, which brought together Polkadot developers to deepen their skills and connect with each other.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Amounts around USD150,000, backstopped by the foundation. Further details in the proposal linked above.

Polkadot Developers Conference // sub0 September 19-20, 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal - Final tranche

### Curators Candidates - Bounty #28

**Summary:**

- **Objective:** This bounty aims to attract potential partners in Brazil to join the Polkadot ecosystem, whether as a new Parachain, Dapp, or other projects using Polkadot SDK.
  
- **Curators:** A committee of four curators will evaluate the bounty's implementation, including two Polkadot validators/active governance members and two business developers from within the Polkadot ecosystem.

- **Selected Candidates:**
  - **Ivy Network:** A globally distributed governance collective supporting high-impact initiatives.
  - **Saxemberg:** A validator and active governance participant in the Polkadot community.
  - **Nick D.:** Director of Business Development at Parity, with extensive experience.
  - **Zoe M.:** Business Developer at Phala Network, responsible for Polkadot Events Bounty.

- **Responsibilities:** Curators will evaluate monthly reports, manage payouts, and provide resources and networking opportunities.

- **Reward:** Curators will receive 10% of the total bounty payout.

- **Reporting:** Regular updates will be provided to both the curators and the community, including announcements of partnerships and progress reports.

Polkadot is seeking a curator committee consisting of four curators to bring potential partners in Brazil to be part of the Polkadot ecosystem. The curators will evaluate the implementation of the requested service and provide feedback to the implementer. The proposed curator reward is 10% of the total amount asked, and the reporting requirements will include private reports to the curators and public reports to the community. The deadline for this proposal is Jan 10th, 2024.

Curators Candidates - Bounty #28

### Summary of Polkadot Proposal for Southeast Asia

- **Challenge**: Low awareness and adoption of Polkadot in Southeast Asia despite growing interest in digital assets.
- **Objective**: Seek funding from Polkadot OpenGov to build the Polkadot ecosystem in the region.
- **Initiatives**: 
  - **Market Expansion**: Focus on countries like the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
  - **User Education**: Conduct events and sponsorships to attract users and developers.
  - **Developer Community Engagement**: Build a community of engineers to contribute to Polkadot.
- **Deliverables for 2024**:
  - Organize side events at conferences.
  - Developer bootcamps in multiple universities.
  - Mini hackathons targeting indie hackers and students.
- **Funding**: Propose $395,600 for developer-related initiatives over 12 months.

Polkadot OpenGov is proposed to fund initiatives to build the Polkadot ecosystem in Southeast Asia. The proposal includes market expansion, user education, and developer community engagement. The deliverables for 2024 include organizing side events, developer bootcamps, and mini hackathons. The proposal seeks $395,600 to support the initiatives for Southeast Asia in the next 12 months.

Polkadot Southeast Asia Developer Community Expansion for 1 Year Operation

### ethink!

- **Overview**: ethink! is a project aimed at making Polkadot smart contracts compatible with Ethereum's RPC (Remote Procedure Call) standards. This allows dApp developers to migrate users from Ethereum to Polkadot without changing the user interface or experience.

- **Rationale**: Polkadot aims to attract Ethereum users by offering faster, more efficient, and cost-effective smart contracts. ethink! seeks to bridge this gap by providing Ethereum RPC compatibility, making it easier for users to switch ecosystems.

- **Current Status**: A working Proof of Concept (PoC) is available, allowing users to interact with ink! contracts via MetaMask as if they were EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) contracts.

- **Next Steps**: The project is moving towards an Early Prototype, focusing on making the PoC more robust and suitable for production use. The next stage will involve testing with ERC20 token standards.

- **Testing**: The project will be battle-tested on the Yerba Network, an experimental smart contracts parachain.

- **Difference from Frontier**: Unlike Frontier, which provides deep Ethereum compatibility including EVM execution, ethink! focuses on providing Ethereum RPC interfaces for pallet-contracts without the EVM overhead.

- **FAQ**: ethink! aims to be compatible with any tooling that uses Ethereum RPC, not just MetaMask, and seeks to allow existing Ethereum dApps to port to Polkadot without altering their front-end.

WHO: Sasha, independent Rank-II member of the Polkadot Fellowship.

WHAT: Proposal for ethink!, a set of crates unlocking Ethereum RPC compatibility for smart contracts parachains, allowing dApp developers to migrate users from Ethereum to Polkadot without changing UI/UX.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified, currently in working proof of concept stage with plans for early prototype in Q1 2024 and battle-testing via deployment to experimental smart contracts parachain Yerba Network. Full proposal can be found on sasha.ink.

ink! + Ethereum RPC = ethink!. Proposal-01: PoC and Prototype.

### Summary

- **Parachains** are specialized blockchain networks on Polkadot, but setting them up is complex and time-consuming.
- **Zeeve** has launched a **one-click sandbox** to simplify Parachain deployment, encouraging community feedback.
- The proposed **open-source toolkit** aims to further streamline Parachain setup for Rococo, Kusama, and Polkadot.
- Key features include:
  - Easy Parachain launch
  - On-the-fly Chain-spec generation
  - Configuration of Relay and Parachain options
  - Automated CoreTime purchase
  - Security setup and deployment
- The full proposal is available [here](https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1ysTCwgHm6IOicDWrIEt4-SHX-6qeKAPWoEO0JJKbqnU/edit).

Treasury Proposal for Zeeve Wrench - an open-source Parachain Automation Framework

- Albert, the Head Ambassador of Polkadot in Spain, represented Polkadot in October and November.
- He appeared on Radio Intereconomía, a leading economic radio station in Spain, discussing Polkadot's ecosystem.
- Albert also participated in BDZ 2023, the largest Web3 event in Spain, held in Zaragoza.
- Radio Intereconomía has over 288,000 weekly listeners and 55,000 social media followers.
- BDZ 2023 featured top-level content from leading Web3 brands and startups.
- Albert's presentation at BDZ is available on YouTube.
- Expenses for these events, including mileage costs, are detailed in a Google Drive folder.
- Photos from Albert's appearance at BDZ are shared in the post.

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Polkadot's Head Ambassador in Spain, Albert, represented the company on Artech Radio and at BDZ 2023, the premier Web3 event in Spain. The expenses associated with these events can be found in the provided link.

Representing Polkadot on Radio Intereconomía & BDZ, the Main Spanish Web3 Event

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Error! Please vote NAY

### Web3 Association Proposal Summary

1. **Problem Statement**:
   - Lack of research on treasury systems in the Web3 industry.
   - Difficulty in keeping up with industry progress.
   - Challenges in determining effective treasury solutions.
   - Lost learnings from failed projects.
   - Isolated learning and duplicated efforts.

2. **Proposal Objective**:
   - Create knowledge resources to improve treasury systems.
   - Foster collaboration and shared learning.
   - Provide actionable insights for Web3 ecosystems.

3. **Solution Benefits**:
   - Helps OpenGov, W3F, and the Polkadot ecosystem.
   - Aims to improve treasury systems through experimentation.

4. **Milestones and Budget**:
   - 3 months of contribution efforts and community incentives.
   - $7,500 for contribution efforts.
   - $5,000 for community incentives.

5. **Success Metrics**:
   - Increase in experiments and changes to treasury systems.
   - Highlighting successful changes on social channels.

6. **Reporting**:
   - Monthly contribution logs and reports.
   - Open source documentation and social media sharing.

7. **Payment Conditions**:
   - $12,500 total, split between contribution efforts and community incentives.
   - DOT address provided for fund management.
   - Monthly contribution logs as evidence of efforts.

Web3 Association proposes to create knowledge resources to help improve treasury systems across Web3 ecosystems. They aim to create a collaborative effort to share insights and actionable information. The proposal requests $12,500, with $7,500 for three months of contribution efforts and $5,000 for community incentives. The success metrics include increasing the number of experiments and changes made to treasury systems, and the targets include submission of evidence showing three months of contribution effort.

Web3 Association 2024 Sponsorship

- A proposal to open HRMP channels between Polkadot Asset Hub and Polimec was initially approved with 99.7% support.
- The automatic execution failed due to insufficient DOT in the parachain sovereign accounts.
- The proposal required 20 DOT in each sovereign account for channel opening, as per Polkadot's documentation.
- The process was tested using the chopsticks tool and manual DOT transfers were made, but the execution still failed.
- The failure was due to the need for additional DOT to cover existential deposits and transaction fees.
- The sovereign accounts were funded with extra DOT to address this issue.
- The proposal cannot be re-executed automatically, so an identical proposal is being resubmitted.
- The goal is to enable token transfers from Polkadot Asset Hub to Polimec for user participation in funding rounds.

WHO: Zeitgeist

WHAT: Resubmitting proposal for opening HRMP channels between Polkadot Asset Hub and Polimec due to unforeseen error in automatic execution of channel opening.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: 2*20 DOT reserves manually transferred, additional 3 DOT for existential deposit and fees. No specific timeframe or cost mentioned.

Re-submission: Open HRMP channels between AssetHub and Polimec

### Summary of Polkadot Marketing Bounty Proposal

- **Problem**: 
  - Insufficient marketing investment reduces interest in the Polkadot ecosystem.
  - Diverse marketing approaches cause negativity.
  - Budget disparities due to varying proposal values.
  - Low-quality proposals and lack of verification lead to fraud risks.

- **Objective**: 
  - Reward marketing teams to boost Polkadot's visibility and community engagement.
  - Aim to make Polkadot a "community protocol" and regain top rankings.

- **Proposed Solution**:
  - Appoint 8 curators to manage marketing proposals in various categories:
    1. Attract new users.
    2. Retain existing users.
    3. Educate users and developers.
    4. Manage local communities.
    5. Enhance branding for trusted agents.
    6. Sponsor major events.
    7. Organize influencer-driven campaigns.
  - Use a multisig system with a 4-out-of-8 threshold for fund release.
  - Address conflicts of interest and provide feedback from core contributors.

- **Contact**: 
  - For more details, visit the [full proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_hkZ6-N-8yt7JVF_ITHKL4tpsC-ZWSSrgT0Sce255RY/edit?usp=sharing) or email polkadotmarketingbounty@gmail.com.

WHO: Polkadot ecosystem

WHAT: Proposing a marketing bounty to reward marketing teams/entities for their effort and bring enormous traction for the whole Polkadot ecosystem. They are proposing a set of 8 main curators who will be responsible for curating marketing-related proposals with different categories and managing the funds using a multisig with pure proxy via MultiX.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Compensation rate for weekly management proposed, and significant investors will have the option to return a portion of their received reward from the multisig fund after a specified period. Full proposal available at the provided link.

Marketing Bounty

- **Announcement**: Crypto Banter is withdrawing its proposal and will re-apply under a marketing bounty.
- **Reason**: The decision was made after listening to the community and negotiating a better price and package with the bounty curators.
- **Proposal Details**: Originally requested 38,684 DOT (USD $294,000) for enhancing Polkadot's visibility through Crypto Banter's YouTube channel.
- **About Crypto Banter**: Leading crypto news channel with 695,000 subscribers, known for credible content and multiple daily live shows.
- **YouTube Channels**: Includes Crypto Banter, Crypto Banter Plus, and In The Game channels with a combined subscriber base of over 900,000.
- **Objective**: To create engaging content about Polkadot's ecosystem, leveraging influential shows like Ran Neuner's.
- **Next Steps**: Re-applying under the marketing bounty with improved terms once it goes live.
- **Proposal Link**: Full proposal can be found [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nDKrUKRKeYTxh3kGyaN7DS1M2IZv55V9/edit?usp=sharing_eil_m&rtpof=true&sd=true&ts=6597eb50).

Crypto Banter withdraws its proposal to collaborate with Polkadot for brand exposure. They plan to re-apply under the marketing bounty and negotiate a better price and package with the curators of the bounty once it goes live. They had requested 38,684 DOT (USD $294,000) for the partnership.

Proposal: Polkadot Brand Awareness Campaign with Crypto Banter - Ran Neuner / PLEASE VOTE NAY

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Small tip to CultureDot for their efforts to market Polkadot at Times Square.

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### Polkascan Foundation's Substrate Python API

- **Duration**: Maintained for the last four years.
- **Components**: Includes `py-substrate-interface`, `py-scale-codec`, and Python bindings for Rust crates.
- **Purpose**: Enables Python developers to build apps for Polkadot, Kusama, and other Substrate-based chains.
- **Comparison**: Similar to the Polkadot-JS API but for Python.
- **Usage**: Currently used by 297 GitHub repositories and 23 Python packages.
- **Funding Request**: Seeking 19,208.75 EUR for activities from October to December 2023.
- **Proposal**: Detailed proposal available [here](https://github.com/polkascan/social-contract/blob/master/polkadot/treasury-proposal-008-report-2023Q4.md).

Polkascan Foundation requests 19,208.75 EUR in retroactive funding for maintaining the Substrate Python API from October to December 2023. The API enables Python developers to build apps that interact with Polkadot, Kusama, or other Substrate-based chains.

Maintenance & Support Substrate Python API (Oct-Dec 2023)

### Summary of Post Content

- **Problem**: Many failed OpenGov proposals require resubmission and revoting, which is time-consuming and poses a security risk.
- **Solution**: A tool called "Chopsticks Web" was developed to scrutinize OpenGov proposals.
- **Features**: Supports dry runs for preimages, OpenGov proposals, Fellowship proposals, Gov1 council motions, and Gov1 democracy referendums.
- **Compatibility**: Works with most relaychains and parachains, including Polkadot, Kusama, Polkadot Collectives, Acala, and Karura.
- **Future Plans**: Ongoing maintenance and development, including XCM support and dry run extrinsics.
- **Request**: Seeking 2000 DOT to cover time spent on development and future maintenance.
- **Feedback**: Feature requests or feedback can be submitted via GitHub issues.

WHO: The Core Fellowship members

WHAT: Develop a tool called Chopsticks Web for scrutinizing OpenGov proposals and support other proposals.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: 2000 DOT to cover the developer's time spent on this and future maintenance and development, including XCM support and dry run extrinsics.

Chopsticks Web for dry run governance proposals and more

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### Summary of Community Post

- **Referendum 363**: A referendum is expected to pass in 9 days.
- **Curator Assignment**: The community plans to assign a Curator soon after the referendum.
- **Purpose**: The Curator will handle timely payouts for the period around the end of January.
- **Proposed Curators**: 
  - FrankyWild
  - Tim Jansen
  - Husni
- **Multi-sig Requirement**: The multi-sig will need 2 out of 3 signatures.
- **Qualifications**: The proposed curators are part of the System Parachain Collator bounty on Kusama and meet the requirements outlined in the original proposal.

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WHO: System Parachain Collator bounty members FrankyWild, Tim Jansen, and Husni.

WHAT: Proposal to assign a Curator for timely payouts after the passing of referendum 363.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Assigning a Curator to Bounty 32 (System Parachain Collator Bounty)

Finding and fixing a vulnerability in broker-pallet

### Summary of the Sónar +D DAO by Polkadot Proposal

1. **Proposal Overview**: The proposal aims to create the Sónar +D DAO by Polkadot, a decentralized autonomous organization focused on accelerating innovative projects in the music industry using blockchain technology.

2. **Partners**: The project involves GUZZU, Sónar Festival, and members of the Polkadot community.

3. **Objective**: The DAO aims to facilitate collaboration and support for projects at the intersection of technology, art, and music, promoting mass adoption of blockchain technology.

4. **Previous Collaborations**: GUZZU has previously organized the Web3 Music Summit with the Web3 Foundation and Primavera Sound, and Polkadot was the official blockchain of Sónar’s 30th-anniversary edition.

5. **Community Engagement**: The DAO will involve other community members like Beatport, Web3 Music Association, and Public Pressure, enhancing its impact and outreach.

6. **Funding**: The proposal requests 44,170.12 DOT (approximately €342,760) to fund activities throughout 2024, with any remaining funds going to a DAO treasury bounty.

7. **Marketing Strategy**: The strategy includes PR, content creation, influencer collaborations, and activations during the Sónar Festival to raise awareness and promote Polkadot.

8. **Project Team**: The team includes experienced professionals in music, culture, advertising, blockchain, and business development, ensuring a comprehensive approach to the project.

GUZZU, Sónar Festival, and members of the Polkadot community propose to establish the Sónar +D DAO by Polkadot. The DAO will serve as a platform for accelerating innovative projects at the intersection of technology, art, and music. Polkadot will fund and spearhead the creation of the DAO, with a requested allocation of 44,170.12 DOT (€342,760.11 EUR). The DAO's mission is to gather and amplify the Sónar tech community, allowing them to collectively share, propose, fund, govern, and co-own projects at the intersection of music, technology, and creativity. The project will be financed throughout the year 2024.

(please read the important update first) To build the Sónar +D DAO by Polkadot: How blockchain can revolutionize the music industry.

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OpenGov Referenda

Origin able to dispatch a whitelisted call.

Origin for signaling that the network wishes for some change

Origin able to cancel slashes and manage minimum commission.

Origin for spending up to 10,000,000 DOT from the treasury as well as generally administering it.

Origin for managing the composition of the fellowship.

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

Origin able to spend around 1,000 DOT from the treasury at once.

Origin able to spend around 10,000 DOT from the treasury at once.

Origin able to spend around 100,000 DOT from the treasury at once.

Origin able to spend up to 1,000,000 DOT from the treasury at once.