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WHO: The author of the message is requesting Head Ambassadors who have won their bid to disclose their sponsors.

WHAT: Disclosure of sponsors, including wallet addresses and transaction IDs.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Full Disclosure for Head Ambassador Sponsorship - Whistle-Blower Series Part 1

Galaniprojects GmbH, a Berlin-based company, has proposed developing a user-friendly interface for interacting with Polkadot Bounties. This interface aims to simplify processes for curators, proposers, and beneficiaries, making it easier for non-technical users to manage bounties. The company is seeking funding for the first milestone of the project and plans to request additional funds for the second milestone after completing the first. Updates on the project's progress can be found in their reports from December 8, 2024, and September 20, 2024.

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WHO: Galaniprojects GmbH

WHAT: Develop a user-friendly interface to interact with Polkadot Bounties without the need to use the developer-oriented polkadot.js apps.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Funding for the implementation of the 1st milestone initially requested, with a request for funds for the second milestone after implementing and reporting on the first. Full proposal available in the attached document.

Treasury Proposal: Polkadot Bounty Manager UI Development

- OpenGuild is a community that helps connect talent in Southeast Asia with the Polkadot ecosystem.
- The core team has three main members: Cris Nguyen, Tin Chung, and Patricia Arro, each with experience in blockchain and community building.
- They aim to apply for the Head Ambassador role to strengthen relationships with key players in Web3.0 in Southeast Asia.
- Cris Nguyen is known for organizing events and building partnerships in the region.
- Tin Chung has experience as a software engineer and organizes technical workshops and hackathons.
- Patricia Arro focuses on community marketing and has worked with various blockchain startups and organizations.
- The team believes their skills and local connections make them strong candidates for the Head Ambassador role.
- They aim to enhance the presence of Polkadot in Southeast Asia with more resources and collaboration.

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OpenGuild core team members apply for the Head Ambassador role in Southeast Asia to build relationships with Web3.0 builders, organizations, and influencers in the region to elevate the Polkadot ecosystem and techstack. They have a ready-made resource, connections, partners, and diversified skills within their team. They have dedicated over 3 years of full-time commitment to contributing to the ecosystem through various initiatives, building relationships, creating mutual values, and partners are always ready to activate most activities related to Polkadot. They are confident that they can elevate their work to the next level with the Head Ambassador role officially and appropriate resources allocated by collaborating with All Ambassadors in the program.

Polkadot Head Ambassador Application | Cris, Patricia, Tin

Polkadot Head Ambassador Application:  Rish

- There is a proposal to change how extra funds, called "top ups," are requested for projects using the DOT token.
- The price of the DOT token has gone down, making it hard to ask for more funds using DOT.
- It is suggested to use stable coins like USDT or USDC instead, which are not as affected by price changes.
- Many current proposals are asking for top ups, and the DOT price is $5.60 currently.
- People are discussing when it is right to ask for these top ups, considering how they can impact projects.
- The goal is to make a fair system that helps projects without causing problems due to price drops.

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Establish a rule for "top up" in Polkadot proposals to avoid the negative impact of DOT token price variation. Proposes using USDT/USDC stables instead of DOT token. Suggests considering parameters for when to do top ups and when not to, such as the size of the proposal or event. Points to a Polkadot referendum as an example. Urges the community to use the $7 million in USDT/USDC available for proposals.

Establish a rule for "top up"

- The candidate is applying for the role of Head Ambassador (HA) for Polkadot, emphasizing dedication and passion for the brand.
- They see the HA role as multifaceted, involving leadership, strategy, community support, and sales facilitation.
- The candidate has experience in technical roles, legal negotiations, and product management, including work with Apple Pay.
- They aim to mirror successful business development (BD) teams and collaborate globally to drive Polkadot's adoption.
- The candidate plans to represent Polkadot to politicians and local communities, especially in Miami, where Bitcoin adoption is high.
- They intend to create events, presentations, and online engagements to boost Polkadot's visibility and trust.
- The candidate is committed to continuous participation in Polkadot initiatives and working on bounties.
- They are open to collaborating with other crypto ecosystems to enhance Polkadot's position as a WEB3 Layer 0.

Hope Goodman is proposing to become a dedicated Head Ambassador for Polkadot, representing the brand's best interests in North America. She aims to facilitate positive changes, lead and support sales initiatives, and foster trust within the community. She has experience in legal negotiations, product management, and technical training, and plans to collaborate with other ecosystems and participate in events to drive Polkadot's adoption. She will represent Polkadot to politicians and locals and work with legal counsel to facilitate deals and lobbying where appropriate. Her goal is to connect Polkadot to real-world adoption, awareness, and usage.

Hope Clary For Head Ambassador Team

Please reject.

Tap Nation has proposed a project called "Reward Mode" to bring 734,366 new users to the Polkadot ecosystem. The project aims to integrate tokens, NFT rewards, tutorials, and leaderboards into mobile gaming, allowing players to earn crypto rewards. The goal is to bridge the gap between gaming and the crypto world, promoting blockchain education and empowering players to participate in the utility token world.

Key points about the project:
- Tap Nation will bring 73,437 new wallets per month, totaling 734,366 wallets in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- The requested funds will be used for user acquisition costs.
- The project is integrated with the Polkadot ecosystem, working with NFT solution providers and the Unity SDK developed by Polkadot Play.
- Tap Nation has a team with experience in the mobile gaming industry, achieving over 1 billion downloads and 60 million monthly active users.
- The project addresses crypto adoption, education, player engagement, and interoperability.
- Tap Nation chose Polkadot for its seamless integration, high transaction capacity, and robust security.
- The project's objectives include increasing game LTV, creating new wallets, engaging players, and promoting the Polkadot ecosystem.
- Tap Nation plans to expand "Reward Mode" and propose new Web3 concepts in the future.
- The project will be compliant with regulations in the crypto and gaming industries.
- The project will benefit players, developers, crypto enthusiasts, and the Polkadot community.

Tap Nation proposes "Reward Mode," integrating tokens, NFT rewards, tutorials, and leaderboards into mobile gaming. They aim to bring 734,366 new users to the Polkadot ecosystem, requesting €357,300 for user acquisition costs. The project will educate players about Polkadot and promote blockchain education. Tap Nation plans to expand their gaming portfolio and propose new Web3 concepts. The project benefits players, developers, crypto enthusiasts, and the Polkadot community. The project duration is 12 months, and the milestones ensure a gradual and successful integration of the crypto reward mode into the selected games.

"Reward Mode" - Unlocking Gaming Rewards with Polkadot.  TapNation is introducing 734,366 new users to the Polkadot ecosystem, adding 73,437 new wallets every month throughout the partnership period.

- The proposal is asking for extra money because of a change in the DOT price.
- They originally asked for $34,500 but received only $29,687.44.
- The price of DOT went down, so they got 13.95% less money.
- They are now requesting an additional $4,812.56 to meet their original needs.
- This money will help maintain the Universal Hybrid Faucet for 2 years.
- They wanted to finish the project before asking for more funds.

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WHO: The proposer (not specified)
WHAT: Requesting a top-up of $4812.56 (equivalent to 724.78 DOT) to maintain the Universal Hybrid Faucet for 2 years.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $4812.56, 2 years.

 Top Up request: Universal Hybrid Substrate Faucet

- The Plaza Smart Contract Tooling project is looking to improve its proposal based on community feedback.
- They realized they should have shared more details about their research and plans earlier.
- The team has been part of the Polkadot community since 2019 and has experience in Web3 projects.
- Their updated proposal includes feedback and aims to explain their goals and connections with other projects.
- Key improvements to the proposal cover the team's background, the importance of their project, and how it fits within a larger vision.
- They encourage people who previously voted against the proposal to review the changes and reconsider their vote.

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The proposal is for Plaza IDE, a smart contract editor tool for the Polkadot ecosystem. The updated proposal includes details on the team's background, the context of Web3 and Polkadot, the vision for the tool, and partnerships. Testimonials from industry professionals are also included. No specific price, timeframe, or resources are mentioned.

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**Mexican Collective Head Ambassador Proposal**

- **Introduction**: The Mexican Collective is a group of 7 ambassadors promoting Polkadot in Mexico, the U.S., and Europe.
- **Background**: Members are active in various Polkadot-related DAOs and have been organizing events and onboarding users.
- **DV Delegate**: The Collective was selected as a DV delegate, participating in OpenGov to represent the community.
- **Economic Potential**: Mexico is a large, growing economy, making it a key area for Polkadot's expansion.
- **Work Agenda**: The Collective plans to represent Polkadot at events, link with the government, onboard users, and collaborate with other teams.
- **Compensation**: Funds will cover the collective's efforts and operational costs, including travel.
- **Members' Backgrounds**: The team includes professionals with diverse backgrounds, all contributing to the Polkadot ecosystem.
- **Support**: The proposal seeks support to further Polkadot's adoption in Mexico and beyond.

WHO: Mexican Collective, 7 ambassadors representing Polkadot in Mexico.

WHAT: Proposal for a Head Ambassador in Mexico to lead the adoption of Polkadot, represent Polkadot at events, link Polkadot to the Mexican government, onboard new users and devs, establish links between Polkadot and the business sector, and present a business development proposal tailored to Mexico needs.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Salary to compensate the 7 members of the collective and operational costs like traveling to events to represent Polkadot. No specific price or timeframe mentioned.

Polkadot Head Ambassador Application: Mexican Collective

WHO: N4DRO and anyone in the Polkadot ecosystem. 

WHAT: Install a bot in Discord server to help with voting.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

PLEASE VOTE NAY 😅

### Georgi's Head Ambassador Proposal

- **Introduction**: Georgi has been active in the Polkadot ecosystem since 2021, focusing on community building and business development.
- **Focus**: Georgi plans to strengthen the developer community in Eastern Europe, starting with Bulgaria.
- **Eastern Europe**: Countries like Bulgaria have strong IT sectors, good education systems, and government support, making them ideal for developer communities.
- **Collaboration**: Georgi will work with companies like Limechain for technical support and others to provide resources and support networks for developers.
- **Business Development**: Georgi will continue contributing to business development while focusing on community building.
- **Mission**: Georgi aims to attract new developers and drive institutional adoption of Polkadot technology.
- **Strategic Plan**: Georgi plans to integrate Substrate into Bulgarian universities, organize hackathons, create high-quality content, and represent Polkadot at events.
- **Support and Remuneration**: Georgi has support from Limechain and others, and plans to share remuneration with partners and external companies.

WHO: Georgi, a Polkadot community member
WHAT: Proposal to become Head Ambassador and focus on strengthening and expanding the Polkadot developer community in Eastern Europe, starting with Bulgaria, while maintaining business development activities.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Remuneration will be shared with partners supporting Georgi, and a strategic plan for the first three months includes integration with educational institutions, hackathon initiatives, creation of high-quality content, organization and representation at events, and preparation of use cases.

Head Ambassador Proposal for Polkadot - Georgi #900

This proposal is about getting $1 million to sponsor big meetings and conferences for Polkadot, a digital money project. The goal is to find more money for Polkadot projects. Harbour Industrial Capital will organize these events, but other Polkadot projects and people can join too. They want to include many different speakers and make it open for everyone. 

The proposal is improved from a previous one, Ref 731, and now it is more inclusive and cost-efficient. Harbour Industrial Capital has experience in raising money and investing in Polkadot projects. They believe that having a big fund for Polkadot is important to help projects grow and get more money.

Family offices, which are rich investment groups, are a good way to bring more money into Polkadot. Harbour Industrial Capital can help these family offices invest in Polkadot projects easily. They also want to include other Polkadot projects, leaders, and funds in these events.

The budget for this plan is about $1 million, and they plan to organize around 20 events in two years. The money will be used to pay for event sponsorships and other costs. You can read the full proposal by clicking on the link provided.

Harbour Industrial Capital proposes to obtain a marketing budget of $1 million to sponsor a series of ~20 major family office summits and investment conferences to raise capital for the Polkadot ecosystem. The events will be open to all Polkadot-based projects, ambassadors, VC funds, and other ecosystem players. The proposal aims to bring fresh capital into the ecosystem and will be organized at cost with no salary for the organizers. The proposal includes a budget breakdown for the events, and the events will continue until the budget is used up.

Revised Proposal: Polkadot Sponsorship of traditional Family Office Investment Conference Series

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### OneBlock+ Hackathon Proposal Summary

- **Proponent**: OneBlock+ (12BJTP99gUerdvBhPobiTvrWwRaj1i5eFHN9qx51JWgrBtmv)
- **Requested Allocation**: 134,899 DOT
- **Hackathon History**: Organized 6 successful hackathons in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Chengdu, and Hong Kong from 2021 to 2023.
- **Participation**: Over 300 teams and 1000+ developers participated in these events.
- **2024 Plan**: Proposes to continue the Polkadot Hackathon from July to November 2024.
- **Locations**: Singapore and Bangkok in the second half of 2024.
- **Events Alignment**: Coincides with token2049 in September and Devcon in November.
- **Fund Allocation**: 30% for operating costs, 70% for rewards to winning teams.

WHO: OneBlock+

WHAT: Proposes to continue the Polkadot Hackathon program from July 2024 to Nov 2024 and bring it to Singapore and Bangkok in the second half of 2024.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Requested allocation of 134,899 DOT to host, prize, and organize the 2024 Polkadot Hackathon in Singapore and Bangkok. Operating cost is 30% of the total cost, and 70% fees are distributed to the winning team as rewards.

2024 Polkadot Hackathons (September 2024 in Singapore and November 2024 in Bangkok)

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Referendum #644, also known as the "Top Up" referendum, is a proposal to request additional funds for a community-approved sports sponsorship. The proponent, ORSEN_SEAN, is seeking 598K DOT to cover the price difference and provide a 15% buffer against price volatility. The beneficiary is a multi-sig account with 9 trusted community members. No funds have been transferred from the multi-sig, and none will be without full disclosure of contract terms. If the DOT price increases, any additional funds beyond the $8.82m requested in Referendum #644 will be returned to the treasury.

WHO: Multi-sig with 9 trusted members of the community. 

WHAT: Requesting 598K DOT to cover the price difference for a community-approved sports sponsorship proposition. 

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Requesting "Top Up" of Approved Ref #644 due to DOT price change

- A proposal suggests including Dot Code School in marketing for Polkadot.
- The school teaches how to create web3 applications using the Polkadot SDK.
- It has two catchy taglines focused on fast learning and understanding.
- The proposal is based on previous important decisions called referendums.
- These referendums show that marketing needs special permission to include schools. 
- You can find more about Dot Code School on their website.

WHO: Dot Code School
WHAT: Inclusion of Dot Code School in marketing narratives funded by Polkadot Bounty #33 - Marketing Bounty, specifically, use of the following taglines.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Inclusion of Dot Code School in Marketing Narratives

- **Event:** Asia Blockchain Summit (ABS) 2024
- **Dates:** August 06-08, 2024
- **Location:** Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center
- **Organizers:** Founded by Andrew Fai and BlockTempo Media Group in 2018
- **Purpose:** Promote blockchain adoption and address regulatory challenges
- **Polkadot's Goals:**
  - Showcase Polkadot 2.0 and JAM Chain
  - Increase visibility in the global blockchain community
  - Foster partnerships and attract new developers, partners, and investors
- **Polkadot's Role:** Demonstrate cutting-edge technology and community collaboration
- **More Information:** Visit the [ABS 2024 Website](https://abs2024.asia/) and read the full proposal [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n5xnIjFvd1BqB3IwT22F3EmX3OT5k9mso_fR82L_huc/edit).

**Polkadot proposes to sponsor Asia Blockchain Summit 2024** to showcase Polkadot 2.0 and innovations like the JAM Chain, enhance visibility, foster partnerships, and attract new developers, partners, and investors. The event will be held from August 06-08, 2024, at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. No information on the cost or resources required is provided in the abstract.

Asia Blockchain Summit 2024 Sponsorship

- OpenZeppelin is sharing its third plan to help build safe parachains for Polkadot.
- They have finished important development work and had their work checked by experts.
- They talked with parachain teams and gathered ideas to improve their project.
- They plan to create a new template for parachains and share their work on GitHub.
- OpenZeppelin wants to keep working with the community to make sure their ideas are helpful.
- They are open to feedback to make Polkadot stronger.
- This is part of their ongoing efforts to support the Polkadot ecosystem.

OpenZeppelin requests funding to develop the Second Parachain Runtime Template and engage further with the Polkadot ecosystem. The proposal aims to accelerate the development and deployment of secure parachains in the Polkadot ecosystem. No information is provided regarding the price, timeframe, or resources.

Proposal: OpenZeppelin x Polkadot Ecosystem Growth Phase M3

Please vote Nay - Technical issues with Pure Proxy

- Snowbridge has launched, allowing the ERC-20 Wrapped Ether (WETH) token to be used on AssetHub.
- WETH has been registered on AssetHub, making it a sufficient asset.
- This change allows WETH accounts to exist without needing a DOT balance or another sufficient asset.
- It improves user experience for new users who might not have a DOT balance on AssetHub.
- The Snowbridge UI will still warn users before transferring WETH without the required existential deposit.
- The referendum also updates WETH's metadata on AssetHub to match its metadata on Ethereum.
- The updated metadata includes the name "Wrapped Ether," the symbol "WETH," and 18 decimals.

WHO: Snowbridge

WHAT: Set WETH to be a sufficient asset and update its metadata to match Ethereum's metadata.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

[Whitelisted Caller] Make WETH asset sufficient and set asset metadata

**Angelina's Role in Polkadot Community**

- **Based in Dubai**: Angelina represents Polkadot and Kusama in the UAE.
- **Joined in 2022**: She has been active since then, focusing on community growth.
- **Events and Community Building**: Organizes events like meetups and hackathons.
- **Representation**: Attends high-profile crypto events in Dubai.
- **Future Plans**: Wants to increase community engagement and partnerships.
- **Achievements**: Grew the community by 50%, organized 10+ events, and formed key partnerships.
- **Social Channels**: Manages Telegram, Twitter, and Discord for the community.
- **Vision**: Aims to keep Polkadot at the forefront of blockchain technology.

Angelina, the regional ambassador for Polkadot in the Middle East, is seeking to become the Head Ambassador. She plans to increase community engagement, strengthen partnerships with local and international blockchain organizations, and launch educational programs. She has grown the Polkadot community by +50%, represented Polkadot at over 25 key events, and formed strategic partnerships. She is committed to expanding Polkadot's reach even further. The proposal does not mention a specific price, timeframe, or resources needed.

Polkadot Head Ambassador Application: Angelina 

- A new vote system is being introduced for Polkadot validators.
- This change allows up to 500 validators to be added.
- Validators can approve more candidates at once.
- It will help use less internet and computer power.
- There are links to useful information about these updates.
- These improvements are needed to help Polkadot grow.

WHO: Polkadot validators

WHAT: Enact two approval voting protocol improvements to scale up the number of validators to 500.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

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Origin able to dispatch a whitelisted call.

Origin for signaling that the network wishes for some change

Origin able to cancel slashes and manage minimum commission.

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

Origin for managing the composition of the fellowship.

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

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

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

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

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

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