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Fellowship whitelisting referendum: https://collectives.subsquare.io/fellowship/referenda/100 Follow the fellowship discussion in https://github.com/polkadot-fellows/runtimes/issues/274

Initialize Snowbridge on BridgeHub and AssetHub

Nixon Javier, a content creator and ambassador for Polkadot, is facing a challenge that may affect his ability to continue creating educational content about cryptocurrencies and the Polkadot ecosystem. His computer, which he uses to make tutorial videos and articles, is about to fail. He is asking the Polkadot community for support to buy a new computer so he can keep making quality content to help people learn about and use Polkadot. He needs 240 DOT to buy a new computer and promises to keep helping the community understand and use Polkadot. Nixon shares his YouTube videos and social media links for people to see his work.

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VOTE NAY. THE PREIMAGE AND PROPOSAL IS PULLED Dear Polkadot Community, I am Nixon Javier ambassador of Polkadot (Parity) I speak to you as a content creator, dedicated to educating our community about cryptocurrencies and the exciting Polkadot ecosystem. For some time, I have had the privilege of sharing knowledge and promoting the adoption of this innovative technology through my tutorial videos, mainly on YouTube. Unfortunately, I find myself facing a significant challenge that threatens my ability to continue contributing effectively. My computer, my main tool for creating content, is on the verge of total failure. Without a quick fix, my ability to maintain the production of quality educational content will be severely compromised. At this time when people are becoming interested in cryptocurrencies again, it is when it is most necessary to provide quality content to the audience and make them aware of all the incredible tools within the Polkadot ecosystem. This last month my channel has been increasing +400% on all metrics, this is incredible news as you can see that I am being recommended to the right audience and I can show the incredible Polkadot ecosystem to many more people. Therefore, I humbly propose that the Polkadot community support me in this proposal to help me get a new computer. This investment will allow me to continue creating video tutorials, articles, and general content that promotes the understanding and adoption of Polkadot. I ensure that the community will have continued access to valuable resources that encourage the understanding and use of Polkadot,and providing quality educational content, I will contribute to increasing the adoption of Polkadot among a broader audience. The amount requested for the acquisition of a new computer is 240 DOT. This amount will cover the total cost including all taxes. In summary, I request the support of the Polkadot community to ensure the continuity of my educational work. I am committed to continuing to be an asset to our community and working tirelessly to advance the values ​​and vision of Polkadot. Thank you very much in advance for considering my proposal and for your continued support! Here you can see all the content I have made about Polkadot ecosystem on YouTube and X: https://youtu.be/ZFJFNSG2SoM?si=jhJzws-aWWPQmHzJ https://youtu.be/Pbz5wA1Ac5s?si=OK6HHwk50fM2VjOr https://youtu.be/IBrsDARAOa8?si=VXlABFoBlzQcccO7 https://youtu.be/9LsDvHsC8mw?si=RkVFvF2Nmnd0qWiT https://youtu.be/CoucXLjP6rY?si=RW\_ilGCeUOovmUau https://youtu.be/9Tmu1zvKCcs?si=pIk81Xg8Bga\_-EUV https://youtu.be/2qt1rs3QtQY?si=EP64kflRq7OyDb3t https://youtu.be/tYGnHfrggiM?si=hQh3GB8hSC0Hjm-D https://youtu.be/YnoWkbGsLQg?si=C2Aax\_KiLiS6x0h8 https://youtu.be/BfOSw1JZBEo?si=pQag7vwdzxSNx9Rc https://youtu.be/-oXfz8GS06o?si=qWMGoJI3wN9Klbwm https://youtu.be/MWwDepNC2f8?si=ndv\_xN26UfWSytCZ https://youtu.be/NDWwh7IBeS8?si=0\_7RhMZSa8-5OC8Z https://youtu.be/p9UBzRozWww?si=m3HPvlj9ujRdim30 https://youtu.be/d8-3K0Zm9b0?si=rfUj1-GcadCCgaUl https://youtu.be/JdoH02lla7E?si=yo0-I61pRP2Q5bE9 https://x.com/NiixonJavier/status/1762858912594669916 https://x.com/NiixonJavier/status/1768900953493606465 https://x.com/NiixonJavier/status/1769460156356575549 https://x.com/NiixonJavier/status/1770268633794482581 https://x.com/NiixonJavier/status/1776654148957569361 Here is my Youtube Metrics: !\[\](https://i.postimg.cc/vTXBGmnR/01.png) !\[\](https://i.postimg.cc/Px630Pzp/02.png) !\[\](https://i.postimg.cc/gkfYf0NT/03.png) !\[\](https://i.postimg.cc/j550WVMf/04.png) !\[\](https://i.postimg.cc/yNKSCjvt/05.png) !\[\](https://i.postimg.cc/65DMnspZ/06.png) !\[\](https://i.postimg.cc/650d6DGw/07.png) 4 contact me: Telegram: @nixonjavier Discord: @Niixonjavier X: @Niixonjavier

Proposal for Ensuring Continuity in Creating Content about Polkadot - VOTE NAY. THE PREIMAGE PROPOSAL IS PULLED

- **Polkadot Dapps over Apps** is a community helping people in Africa learn about and use Polkadot's blockchain technology.
- They teach developers and creators how to build with Polkadot, Kusama, and Substrate.
- Many developers in Africa don’t know about Polkadot, and some don’t have electricity to use the internet.
- They organize workshops, hackathons, and events to teach and support new projects.
- They’ve already helped over 1,000 people learn about web3 and blockchain.
- They also help startups by giving them grants and mentorship.
- Their goal is to solve real problems in Africa using blockchain technology.

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Polkadot Dapps over Apps aims to onboard and educate traditional developers, tech enthusiasts, and creatives about web3 and building with Polkadot's blockchain infrastructure in Africa. They want to establish sub-communities, organize workshops, educate founders, build market awareness, support potential unicorn projects, and provide mentorship. They have successfully onboarded 1,000+ developers and non-developers to web3, organized conferences, workshops, hackathons, and incubation programs, and facilitated 2,000+ on-chain transactions and wallet activation on Near blockchain. They are seeking grants to fund their initiatives.

Polkadot Dapps over Apps

- Glazescape, a non-profit, wants Polkadot to sponsor the ProtoLayers Conference 2024 in Prague.  
- The conference focuses on modular blockchain technology and is part of ETHPrague.  
- Polkadot will get branding, a big exhibition space, and help from ambassadors at the event.  
- The goal is to show Polkadot’s modular tech and attract new developers and projects.  
- The total budget is $15,455, including t-shirts, stickers, and a buffer for price changes.  
- Glazescape is not charging a fee for managing the sponsorship.  
- The sponsorship will help Polkadot gain visibility and grow its ecosystem.

Glazescape seeks funding from the Polkadot Treasury for an Aligned tier sponsorship at Proto Layers Conference 2024 in Prague. The total budget requested is $15,455, and the sponsorship aims to showcase Polkadot's modular architecture, engage with the technical community, and attract new projects and developers to its ecosystem. The sponsorship will include venue branding, website logo placement, and a large exhibition space. Polkadot ambassadors will be present to engage with attendees and answer technical questions. Glazescape will provide customized support and assistance to support Polkadot's presence and impact at the event.

Polkadot Aligned Sponsorship at Proto Layers @ Prague [cancelled]

**Nova Spektr: All-in-One Polkadot Desktop Application**

- **Purpose**: Nova Spektr is a desktop app for the Polkadot ecosystem, designed for enterprise users, DAOs, and individual users.
- **Features**: Includes OpenGov voting, delegations, asset portfolio view, and support for complex account structures.
- **Enterprise Focus**: Supports over 75 Polkadot networks, multisig operations, staking, and secure key management.
- **Funding**: The project is funded by the Polkadot Treasury for 5 months.
- **Milestone 4**: Focuses on enhancing governance, operations, and user experience.
- **Security**: Features secure key management, hardware wallet support, and light client integration.
- **Open Source**: The application is secure and open-source, with a metadata portal for over 80 Polkadot networks.
- **Proposal**: Detailed proposal available [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/14wyKOadBkY2BPZp5IUHD6Ved1mX-AdgOJ4253UyWmMU/edit).

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Nova Spektr is a Polkadot desktop application for enterprise adoption. They are proposing funding for 5 months to develop enterprise-focused features for their all-in-one application, with a focus on OpenGov voting, delegations, and multisigs. The proposal includes a detailed list of features and is funded by the Polkadot Treasury.

Nova Spektr Milestone 4 Proposal: OpenGov voting and delegation, Support for complex account structures, Flexible multisigs, Operation basket, Assets Portfolio view, Fellowship voting, Web-hosted app

This proposal aims to help Yung Beef, an Ecosystem Agent, improve Polkadot's presence in the U.S., find new integration opportunities, and influence blockchain policy advocates. The plan includes sponsoring the Texas Blockchain Council and working on further opportunities across the U.S. The requested amount is $187,000, with any extra DOT being returned to the treasury.

The proposal highlights the importance of having a strong presence in the U.S., as seen with the impact of U.S.-based Bitcoin ETFs on the global market. Yung Beef, with over three years of experience in the Polkadot ecosystem, is well-positioned to represent Polkadot in the U.S., educate others about its strengths, and help create beneficial policies.

Partnering with the Texas Blockchain Council will help Polkadot gain favor with those working on favorable regulations and provide networking opportunities. The Executive Partnership with TBC will offer marketing, event, and integration opportunities, which Yung Beef will actively manage.

Funding for the proposal is broken down as follows:
- Texas Blockchain Council: $50,000
- Yung Beef: $120,000
- Volatility Buffer: $17,000
- Total: $187,000

Success metrics include passing beneficial regulations, onboarding new ecosystem teams, and securing partnerships between Polkadot, ecosystem teams, and outside companies. For more details, see the full proposal.

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[Full proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NLG5NwcIkWMEZK9lCYdcRBw-em3HgJaliKK7gcXJ6Ks/edit?usp=sharing)

## Summary

This proposal will support Ecosystem Agent Yung Beef to improve Polkadot’s presence in the U.S., discover new integration opportunities, and insert Polkadot into the minds of some of the U.S.’s foremost blockchain policy advocates. This will be accomplished in part through sponsoring the Texas Blockchain Council at the Executive Partner level, creating a stepping stone to further opportunities around the U.S.

**Amount requested: $170,000 plus another $17,000 for price volatility for a total of $187,000. Any extra DOT will be returned to the treasury, based on the DOT price when the funds are received.**

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Many ecosystem members have discussed how Polkadot is lacking a suitable presence in the U.S. As we’ve seen from the results of the U.S. based Bitcoin ETFs launching, **results in The United States can and will have an impact around the world.**

As an ecosystem member for over 3 years, with an advanced understanding of the Polkadot ecosystem and its needs, I am well positioned to represent Polkadot in the push towards relevance in the U.S., provide education around Polkadot and its strengths, facilitate connections between interested parties and teams in Polkadot, and provide input on policy creation that would benefit the ecosystem.

Partnering with the Texas Blockchain Council (TBC) will enter Polkadot into the minds of those working on **favorable regulations** and provide networking and integration opportunities with teams in Texas, **elsewhere in the U.S.**, and around the world.

I will start by focusing on maximizing the value of our partnership with TBC. Once up to cruising speed, I will also start exploring additional avenues (such as The Blockchain Association, Blockchain Industry Group, Stanford Blockchain Club, etc.) for improving Polkadot’s perception in the U.S., leveraging connections made and lessons learned from working with TBC.

Our **Executive Partnership** with TBC will provide opportunities for marketing, events (including a free Block 2 Sponsorship for the [North American Blockchain Summit](https://www.northamericanblockchainsummit.com/) worth $30,000), integrations, and more, the majority of which will require active management, which is where I come in.

## Funding

The total funding for this proposal comes out to $187,000:

-   Executive Partnership with the Texas Blockchain Council
-   Improving Polkadot's presence and optics in the U.S.
-   10% volatility buffer (extra will be returned)

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| **Destination** | **Amount** |
| Texas Blockchain Council | $50,000 |
| Yung Beef | $120,000 |
| Volatility Buffer | $17,000 |
| **Total** | **$187,000** |

## Success Metrics

**Policies & Regulations**: Passing regulations that are beneficial for Polkadot, provide legal clarity (for example, do OpenGov voters have any liability?), or enhance DOT’s position as software.

**New Ecosystem Teams**: Onboarding new developers and teams to build parachains, applications, or tackle other ecosystem needs.

**Integrations**: Securing partnerships between Polkadot, ecosystem teams, and outside companies, whether they are TBC members or otherwise.

For details, please see the [full proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NLG5NwcIkWMEZK9lCYdcRBw-em3HgJaliKK7gcXJ6Ks/edit?usp=sharing).

WHO: Ecosystem Agent Yung Beef

WHAT: Improve Polkadot's presence in the U.S., discover new integration opportunities, and insert Polkadot into the minds of some of the U.S.'s foremost blockchain policy advocates through sponsoring the Texas Blockchain Council at the Executive Partner level.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $187,000 requested, including $50,000 for the Texas Blockchain Council, $120,000 for Yung Beef, and $17,000 for price volatility. Success metrics include passing beneficial regulations, onboarding new teams, and securing partnerships.

Improving Polkadot’s Presence In the U.S. With The Texas Blockchain Council

- Talent Land is a big tech event in Mexico and Latin America.
- It happens every year from April 1st to 4th.
- Over 40,000 people attend each day.
- The Polkadot Mexico team and ambassadors organized a meetup during the event.
- They wanted to spread awareness about Polkadot.
- The meetup took place on April 5, 2024.
- Ambassadors used their own time and money to organize it.
- They shared event details and expenses online.

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Polkadot Mexico team and ambassadors organized a meetup during Talent Land, the largest technology event in Mexico and Latin America, due to a lack of time and mismanagement of event bounties. The ambassadors used their own time and money to organize the meetup to spread awareness about Polkadot and engage with the Mexican community. No specific price or timeframe is mentioned.

Retroactive Polkadot Event in Guadalajara Mexico - Talent Land 2024

### Summary of Post Content

1. **Validator Dashboard (Cyclops)**:
   - Open-source dashboard developed over a year ago.
   - Used by over 100 validators.
   - Features include nomination pools and reward export tools.

2. **Thousand Validator Program Leaderboard**:
   - Self-hosted leaderboard for 2 years.
   - Helps participants track their positions.

3. **Polkadot Validator Selector Tool**:
   - New unbiased tool developed recently.
   - Considers factors like identity, commission, and active status.
   - Listed in the Polkadot wiki.

4. **Polkadot Guides Blog**:
   - Provides tutorials on topics like liquid staking and compounding.

5. **Costs**:
   - Total request is 889 DOT to cover server costs and development.
   - Estimated costs breakdown:
     - Cyclops: $2500
     - Leaderboard: $1000
     - Selector Tool: $2000
     - Guides Blog: $500
   - Total estimated cost: $6000.

WHO: DecentraDot team

WHAT: Requesting 889 DOT for maintenance and development of their services including validator dashboard, leaderboard, validator selector tool, and Polkadot guides blog.

PRICE: $6000

TIMEFRAME: Not specified

RESOURCES: Server costs, maintenance, and development hours.

Retroactive self-tip Request for Maintenance and Ongoing Development Validator Dashboard and Services

- Infinity Wallet wants to add Polkadot and Kusama to its app to make it easier for people to use Web3 and decentralized tools.
- They split their plan into 3 parts (milestones) to show they can deliver step by step.
- Milestone 1 includes basic wallet features like sending, receiving, and tracking money, plus cross-chain swaps and fiat on/off ramps.
- Milestone 2 will add support for Polkadot tokens, a Web3 browser, DApp store, and NFT management.
- Milestone 3 will focus on making wallets easier to create, XCM transfers, and marketing to more users.
- Infinity Wallet is a non-custodial wallet, meaning users control their own money, and it’s not a browser extension but a standalone app.
- They aim to onboard over 50,000 new users to Polkadot and Kusama within a year and support 40+ DApps in 6 months.
- The team is open to feedback and has updated their proposal based on community suggestions.

WHO: Infinity Wallet Team

WHAT: Integration of Polkadot, Kusama and their ecosystems into the Infinity Wallet all-in-one gateway, for a complete and user-friendly way to access the decentralized world and Web3.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Milestone 1 Total amount: 9,924 DOT (~$69,000 at time of proposal); Deliverables have been split into 3 milestone referendum proposals.

Infinity Wallet - A unique native desktop Wallet & Web3 Browser - Milestone 1

- PolkaWorld requested 907 DOT for a Polkadot event in Hong Kong.
- The event happened on April 5, 2024, at the Fringe Club.
- It included 9 Polkadot projects and 4 venture capital firms.
- The goal was to discuss Polkadot 2.0 and market trends.
- The event wasn't part of their earlier plan, so they asked for funding after it happened.
- They shared details about the event and costs in a document.

**WHO**: PolkaWorld 

**WHAT**: Requesting retrospective funding of 907 DOT for an offline Polkadot event held in collaboration with 9 projects and 4 venture capital firms in Hong Kong on April 5th, 2024.

**PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES**: 907 DOT. No specific timeframe or resources mentioned.

Retrospective Funding Proposal of the Polkadot HK Event

Toros is a marketing agency that wants to help Polkadot increase its popularity and the value of DOT. They have a plan to do this by having three drone light shows at a big music festival in Canada called VELD Music Festival. The drone shows will have special messages and the Polkadot logo at the end. They also want to share this event on social media and with the news to get more people talking about Polkadot. 

Toros has already talked to the people who run the VELD Music Festival and made a deal for the drone shows. They will also get other things like advertising at the festival and posts on social media. 

Toros has a plan to tell news outlets and people who write about new technology and cryptocurrency all about the drone shows. They want to show that Polkadot is doing something new and interesting to get people to know more about it. 

Toros will also look at how many people talk about the drone shows and the messages on the internet to see if their plan is working. 

To do all of this, Toros is asking for 21,557 DOT, which is equal to about 170,300 USD. They will use the money to pay for the drone shows, their work, taxes, and other things they might need. If they don't use all the money, they will give the rest back.

![](https://i.ibb.co/QMV5DjZ/Toros-Drone-Concept-1.png)

**\*\*Introduction\*\***

Hello Polkadot Open Gov.

We are [Toros](https://www.toros.agency/), a marketing agency specializing in high-impact experimental advertising for technology brands.

**\*\*Our Proposal\*\***

We seek funding for a brand awareness and public relations campaign designed to elevate Polkadot's presence in the public eye and increase the value of DOT. Our campaign would consist of two elements:

-   1.) Sponsorship of three drone light shows over Canada’s premier electronic music event [Veld Music Festival](https://veldmusicfestival.com/) (100k+ attendees). Each show would feature attention-grabbing messaging followed by the Polkadot logo.
-   2.) A corresponding public relations and social media push aimed at enhancing the visibility and impact of the drone shows by generating online engagement.

**\*\*Drone Show Details\*\***

We have contacted VELD and negotiated a sponsorship deal that includes three 10-minute drone shows (one per night of the festival). The final 2-3 minutes of each show would feature our custom messaging followed by the Polkadot logo.  

_**Custom Message**_

To grab the attention of festival-goers and attract media coverage, we're proposing a thought-provoking and enigmatic message: Wake Up ⇒ The System is Rigged ⇒ QR code to Polkadot site ⇒ Polkadot Logo  

This is our initial concept, however, we are open and actively encourage discussion and suggestions surrounding the custom message being delivered.

Comment below if you have any suggestions or ideas.

![](https://i.ibb.co/6gN4Wh0/Toros-Drone-Concept-2.png)

_**Drone Show Proof of Concept**_

Full Video Render: [https://vimeo.com/925062285/a49265c3c9](https://vimeo.com/925062285/a49265c3c9)

Full Video Render Alt: [https://vimeo.com/925060260/6e8878bcea](https://vimeo.com/925060260/6e8878bcea)

Inspiration for drone shows [here](https://twitter.com/DocumentingBTC/status/1757560831808581719) and [here](https://www.adweek.com/creativity/how-prime-video-used-500-drones-for-a-crowd-to-perform-karaoke-in-rome/).  

**\*\*VELD Music Festival Details\*\***

-   VELD is Canada's largest EDM festival
-   Held in Toronto
-   Attracted over 105,000 attendees in 2023
-   Runs for three days.
-   Coincides with Toronto's lively August long weekend.
-   Other major events happening at the same time in the city (Caribana, OVO Fest, Boots and Hearts) bring in millions of tourists.  

**\*\*Veld Sponsorship Details\*\***

[Veld Sponsorship Deck](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1I9G1gSTIMqfrKhbQEYiRCnynsPWzyAlC)

![](https://i.ibb.co/rtkb95R/Toros-Veld-Sponsorship-1.png)

**_Additional Sponsorship Perks:_**

-   Mobile advertising over the entire festival grounds (visible to all attendees)
-   Logo promoted on the festival website (Ink Entertainment)
-   Veld newsletter shout-out 2 dedicated social media posts - TikTok/Instagram/Facebook
-   Instagram stories Logo added to Veld lineup collateral  

**\*\*Public Relations Details\*\***

Our PR strategy is focused on creating buzz around the drone show by drawing attention to its provocative messaging.

We will prepare press releases and media kits, and engage local and tech-focused publications to cover the story, highlighting the innovative approach Polkadot is taking to raise brand awareness. When pitching media, our story’s hook will focus on the fact that the mysterious drone show was commissioned not by a traditional advertising executive within a centralized corporation, but by the decentralized Polkadot community.

The story will not only signal the global influence of the Polkadot community but also lend itself to a media-friendly narrative likely to be picked up by journalists:

_Drone Show Over VELD Warns Crowd ‘The System is Rigged’_  

**_Crypto Publications_**

We will specifically target top crypto publications to ensure the campaign resonates with the core blockchain and cryptocurrency communities.

Examples include CoinBase, CoinTelegraph, and Bitcoin Magazine.  

_**Local Publications**_

We will tip off local publications in Toronto such as BlogTO to secure coverage, using the unique and sensational nature of the drone shows to capture a broader audience's interest.  

_**Social**_

We will tip off recognized influencers within the cryptocurrency and blockchain space, encouraging them to share the story. This strategy will be most effective on Twitter where creators have the chance to go viral using our content (see [example](https://x.com/simplybitcointv/status/1716212060814561453?s=46&t=mapPHD7u5h3SXzpyxKT54A)).  

**\*\*Measurement and Evaluation\*\***

What sets this campaign apart from traditional OHH initiatives is that its success can be measured via online engagement metrics.  

**_Metrics we will track:_**

-   Estimated drone show impressions Earned media hits using [Syften](https://syften.com/?redirect=false)
-   Keyword search volume using [Ahrefs](https://ahrefs.com/)/[Google Trends](https://trends.google.com/trends/)
-   Social mentions across Twitter/X, Reddit, TikTok, and Instagram using [Mention](https://mention.com/en/)  

**\*\*Budget\*\***

We are requesting a total of **21,557 DOT** priced at **7.90 USD** per DOT. This transaction amounts to a total consideration of **170,300 USD**. We’ve applied an undermarket valuation of DOT to USD to account for upcoming market volatility during the Bitcoin halving. Any unused DOT will be returned to the treasury.

-   Campaign Execution – $40,000 per show (total $120,000) as per Veld’s sponsorship rates
-   Design and Creative - $10,000
-   Canadian Taxes (GST): $5,300
-   Agency fees: $20,000
-   Maintenance and Incidentals: $15,000

\*All prices in USD  

**\*\*Conclusion\*\***

By merging the real-world impact of a drone show with targeted digital PR tactics, we aim for this campaign to not only elevate Polkadot’s brand awareness and the value of DOT but also generate online conversation that can be measured. With approval, we'll proceed to fund conversion and vendor payments, ensuring a seamless rollout. Should plans change, we commit to returning unused funds to the treasury.

Toros proposes a brand awareness and public relations campaign for Polkadot, consisting of three drone light shows at Veld Music Festival and a corresponding PR and social media push. They request 21,557 DOT at $7.90 per DOT, totaling $170,300, for campaign execution, design and creative, Canadian taxes, agency fees, and maintenance/incidentals. The campaign aims to increase Polkadot's presence in the public eye and generate online engagement. Metrics to be tracked include estimated drone show impressions, earned media hits, keyword search volume, and social mentions.

Polkadot Drone Shows Over VELD Music Fest (100K+ Attendance) - Brand Awareness + PR Campaign

**The Kusamarian**

- **The Kusamarian** is a media brand focused on Polkadot (DOT) ecosystem.
- It provides public forums for Polkadot builders, nominators, governors, holders, and the curious.
- The brand aims to sustain coverage until at least April 30, 2025, with a proposed budget of 74,533 DOT.
- Current coverage includes news shows, podcasts, governance livestreams, and fellowship livestreams.
- Special coverage includes interviews, event coverage, and promotional efforts.
- The cost of production is $17,145 per week, covering various contributors and expenses.
- Promotion efforts on platforms like 𝕏 and YouTube have shown significant engagement and reach.
- The Kusamarian welcomes audits and feedback to maintain transparency and improve its work.

The Kusamarian proposes to sustain its coverage of the Polkadot ecosystem until at least April 30, 2025, for a total cost of 74,533 DOT, which covers 69% of the costs of production and native promotion at $8.64/DOT (7dEMA). The proposal includes 16 behind-the-scenes extended interviews outside the scope of Behind the Code II to be broadcast by The Kus. The cost of production is $17,145 per week, covering the labor of 2 full-time, 1 double-time, and 8 part-time contributors, admin, promotions, growth initiatives, airfare, and travel expenses. The proposal also includes promotion efforts on X and YouTube and organic reach metrics.

52 Weeks of Kus Coverage ❤️🤖

- A person made a proposal for Polkadot, but it didn’t get approved. They didn’t give up and made a new plan.
- The new plan focuses on sharing past content and promoting Polkadot on social media, especially in Brazil.
- They have already created one-third of the content from the first plan and are working hard to share more.
- They want to use Twitter to reach more people and grow the Polkadot community in Brazil.
- The person has been managing the Polkadot Brasil profile and has done things like hosting online events and creating original content.
- They plan to do more events, create more content, and get more followers in the next three months.
- They are asking for 550 DOT to help pay for their work and social media promotion.
- They have already gained over 300 followers and have a good engagement rate on their posts.

WHO: Uai so serious?

WHAT: Revised proposal for retroactive content and social media promotion of Polkadot Brasil on Twitter.

PRICE: 550 DOT from the Polkadot treasury, allocated as 350 DOT for Uai and 200 DOT for X engagement.

TIMEFRAME: Three months, with plans to host a minimum of 3 Spaces, publish original threads, subscribe to X Premium annually, and sponsor posts to expand profile reach.

Retroactive Tip for Portuguese Content Creation

**Polkadot Bikes Proposal for Olympics & Paralympics in Paris**

**Context:**
The Olympics in Paris is expected to bring 16 million visitors, causing overcrowded public transport and restricted car access. There is no official mobility solution with cryptocurrency payment options.

**Issue:**
Large tourist influx, overcrowded public transport, and no cryptocurrency payment options for mobility services.

**Solution:**
Deploy a fleet of Polkadot Bikes in high-traffic areas around Saint-Denis, offering affordable bike rentals with cryptocurrency payment options.

**Project Details:**
1. 100 Polkadot-branded electric-assist bikes.
2. iOS and Android apps for bike rental with cryptocurrency payment.
3. Bike maintenance and customer support.
4. Social media campaigns to promote Polkadot bikes.

**Oribiky:**
Founded in 2016, Oribiky specializes in electric-assist bike systems for cities and private companies. They have a successful track record and are currently working with cities hosting athletes and delegations during the Olympics.

**Links:**
- [Full Proposal](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r6iM7nqwaYD85XxFLw0k9g1sW4l4-aaD/view?usp=sharing)
- [Bike Fleet Info](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yzWBtzf6kcWOT5n_uk4SvDzr8N0nIKja/view?usp=sharing)
- [App & Crypto Payment Info](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ELgZ-ZgMWfhZWNKyRGwZJujz4moU0cXT/view?usp=sharing)

Link for the Overall proposal : [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r6iM7nqwaYD85XxFLw0k9g1sW4l4-aaD/view?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r6iM7nqwaYD85XxFLw0k9g1sW4l4-aaD/view?usp=sharing)

Date : 15th of July 2024 - 15th of September 2024 / Requested Allocation : 160 000$ - 16 153 DOT (EMEA30 -9,78$ )

Hi Everyone

Here is our proposal for establishing a self-service fleet of Polkadot Bikes during the Olympics & Paralympics in Paris. It represents a unique combination of a real-world utility service and a significant marketing opportunity for Polkadot.

1.  CONTEXT:

With the imminent arrival of the Olympics in Paris, particularly in Seine-Saint-Denis, a substantial influx of visitors is anticipated, estimated at approximately 16 million, nearly eight times the current population of Paris. Furthermore, access to cars and motorcycles will be restricted, permitting only pedestrians and bicycles around the sporting facilities or the Olympic Village. Saint-Denis alone will accommodate 10,500 athletes and 206 delegations, boasting infrastructure such as the Stade de France and the Olympic Pool.

2.  ISSUE:

The combination of a massive influx of tourists, overcrowded public transportation systems, and rising prices creates a recipe for disaster. Moreover, to date, no mobility service in Paris, especially, has been established with cryptocurrency payment options. There is no official mobility solution chosen by the city of Paris, thus no communication about alternative transport solutions offering attractive prices or payment flexibility, including credit card or cryptocurrency options.

3.  SOLUTION:

Drawing on our expertise with neighboring cities such as Stains and La Courneuve, where we have successfully offered similar services, we intend to deploy a fleet of POLKADOT Bikes in strategic high-traffic locations around Saint-Denis. Our aim is to become the first mobility service provider offering a fleet of high-quality bikes at affordable prices with payment flexibility, including cryptocurrency (Dot) or card options.

This initiative presents a unique opportunity to market the Polkadot brand during the Olympics and to associate it with a much-needed real-world service.

The project entails deploying a fleet of 100 Polkadot-branded electric-assist bikes in high- traffic areas and developing iOS and Android mobile applications that reflect the Polkadot brand and logo. These applications will integrate a cryptocurrency payment module using STRIPE's solution.

Additionally, we will establish a bike maintenance service and provide customer support seven days a week. Social media communication campaigns will also be launched to promote the use of Polkadot bikes and highlight the novelty of paying with cryptocurrency.

Key Features of this project :

1) Set up of the Electric-Assist fleet of 100 Polkadot branded bikes.

[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yzWBtzf6kcWOT5n\_uk4SvDzr8N0nIKja/view?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yzWBtzf6kcWOT5n_uk4SvDzr8N0nIKja/view?usp=sharing)

2)Set up of IOS & Android Polkadot Branded Applications + means of Crypto payment.

[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ELgZ-ZgMWfhZWNKyRGwZJujz4moU0cXT/view?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ELgZ-ZgMWfhZWNKyRGwZJujz4moU0cXT/view?usp=sharing)

3) Coverage + Marketing around the event on Social media, TV apparences + radio.

4) Engagement with new user via creation of wallets + Airdrop campaigns.

A little bit about Ourselves :

Oribiky, founded in 2016 by Yann Poincloux, a serial entrepreneur, is headquartered in Stains (93) and specializes in establishing electric-assist bike systems for cities, governmental entities, and private companies. With a proven and successful track record, Oribiky has provided tailored mobility solutions to clients, meeting their specific needs.

Oribiky is currently collaborating with cities such as La Courneuve and Stains, where athletes and national delegations will be hosted during the upcoming event, offering similar services.

For further details, including links to the full proposal and comprehensive information about our marketing strategies for the event, please refer to the provided resources.

[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JmB1Vzs4TdQktnTG4KlC8OaX7zLQQ99n](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JmB1Vzs4TdQktnTG4KlC8OaX7zLQQ99n)

[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r6iM7nqwaYD85XxFLw0k9g1sW4l4-aaD/view?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r6iM7nqwaYD85XxFLw0k9g1sW4l4-aaD/view?usp=sharing)

Oribiky proposes to establish a fleet of 100 Polkadot-branded electric-assist bikes in high-traffic areas around Saint-Denis during the Olympics & Paralympics in Paris. They will develop iOS and Android mobile applications that reflect the Polkadot brand and logo, integrate a cryptocurrency payment module, establish a bike maintenance service, and provide customer support seven days a week. The requested allocation is $160,000 - 16,153 DOT, and the timeframe is from 15th of July 2024 - 15th of September 2024.

Polkadot Fleet of Bikes in Paris for the Olympic & Paralympic Games : A Unique & Massive Marketing opportunity.

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

Apillon is a Web3 development platform that aims to make Web3 and Polkadot technologies more accessible to developers and users. With Polkadot Treasury support, Apillon plans to expand and integrate crucial features. The team has divided the development trajectory into milestones, with Milestone 2 focusing on user onboarding, simplifying smart contract interaction, introducing cross-chain capabilities, and providing RPC and indexing services.

Apillon has already completed many advanced deliverables from Milestone 1 and now seeks funding for the next phase of development. The platform has seen significant adoption, with over 100,000 users and various services and features being utilized. Some key points about Apillon include:

- It is the first Polkadot project offering services to application-layer Web3 developers.
- The code is open-source, allowing anyone to run a clone of the platform services.
- Apillon provides access to multiple Polkadot parachains and their services, simplifying the payment process.
- It promotes ecosystem partners and boosts Polkadot Network growth through business execution with various tokens.
- Apillon offers a "forever"-freemium business model, lowering the barrier to entry for Web3.
- The platform plans to create a Developer Adoption Fund to support users' initiatives and help them launch and market their projects faster.

For more information, you can visit the full Apillon Milestone 2 Proposal, the Milestone 1 Deliverables Recap, and a video recap of Milestone 1 and planned Milestone 2 features.

![](https://bafybeiaiuowlky3gdaubfiz6y3eecl7o3qpkik4x3f6hybqib3mr7kuwuq.ipfs.nectarnode.io/?token=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJjaWQiOiJiYWZ5YmVpYWl1b3dsa3kzZ2RhdWJmaXo2eTNlZWNsN28zcXBraWs0eDNmNmh5YnFpYjNtcjdrdXd1cSIsInByb2plY3RfdXVpZCI6IjRiZDI1NDZiLTY3MTQtNDU3Ni1hZTAxLWY4NmUxZWE5NjVlNiIsImlhdCI6MTcxMjc2NDUxOSwic3ViIjoiSVBGUy10b2tlbiJ9.3txn0RUf4KI2gkL3otb1Fw2flpYRrLUbsP4XBDT5chA)_(Recap) With Polkadot Treasury backing, the Apillon Web3 development platform would expand and integrate crucial features to bring Web3 and Polkadot technologies even closer to every developer and lay user._

Acknowledging the broad scope of work needed for Apillon to become a one-stop shop for Web3 development and lower the entry threshold to a minimum, the team decided to split the mid-term technical development trajectory into milestones, each covering a specific array of tasks and deliverables.

After successfully completing virtually all of the dozens of technically advanced deliverables from the [Milestone 1 Proposal](https://blog.apillon.io/apillon-milestone-1-proposal-recap-done-and-done-️-afe9ac238ac4), Apillon is submitting a new, **Milestone 2 Proposal** for Polkadot Treasury funding to cover the next phase of technical development of the Apillon platform.

The **Milestone 2 Proposal** focuses primarily on delivering features to enhance user onboarding to Web3 through account abstraction, simplify and customize developer interaction with smart contracts, introduce cross-chain capabilities through XC-20 assets, and provide RPC and indexing as a service for more streamlined deployment of Web3 projects.

As part of our commitment to the vibrant community of over 100,000 Web3 builders, we plan to intensify efforts in creating educational material and UX-enhancing features to provide a more enjoyable and rewarding experience for developers as they navigate through Web3.

**The Apillon platform - adoption so far:**

![](https://bafkreiebpt27ky33pye4zo3ide6k4rezpcwnl5arrgfsi7lffi2gfd4rxa.ipfs.nectarnode.io/?token=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJjaWQiOiJiYWZrcmVpZWJwdDI3a3kzM3B5ZTR6bzNpZGU2azRyZXpwY3dubDVhcnJnZnNpN2xmZmkyZ2ZkNHJ4YSIsInByb2plY3RfdXVpZCI6IjRiZDI1NDZiLTY3MTQtNDU3Ni1hZTAxLWY4NmUxZWE5NjVlNiIsImlhdCI6MTcxMjc1OTIzMywic3ViIjoiSVBGUy10b2tlbiJ9.pBb6Yy11Ef9q4lhgydE5uKfzJbFPcEveI7whh_i3nB4)

User breakdown: 104,739 users

-   Freemium plan: 82,634 projects
-   Credits bought: 357,500

Service/Feature breakdown:

-   Web3 Storage: 229,097 files uploaded, accumulating 138 GB of data
-   Web3 Hosting: 24,709 web pages hosted, 390 pushed to production
-   Web3 Storage and Hosting: 248 GB of bandwidth since November 2023
-   NFTs: 17,404 collections created, 4,600 powered by Moonbeam, 12,228 powered by Moonbase, 576 powered by Astar
-   KILT DIDs created: 746
-   Subsocial: 12,319 hubs created
-   API calls: 8,227,344
-   Phala contracts created: 6

So, why vote Aye?

⧓ Apillon is the first Polkadot project actively offering services to application-layer Web3 developers. The Apillon platform serves as Polkadot’s answer to ThirdWeb, Moralis, Pinata, and other solutions already thriving in external ecosystems.

⧓ Apillon has turned its code to open-source, allowing anyone to run a clone of the platform services independently.

⧓ Apillon is the first project to provide access to multiple mature Polkadot parachains and their services. It utilizes underlying tokens while simplifying the payment process.

⧓ Apillon is directly promoting the ecosystem partners and boosting the growth of the Polkadot Network through executing the business side via DOT, CRU, GLMR, KILT, and other DOT-based tokens.

⧓ Apillon provides a "forever"-freemium business model with a wide range of services, lowering the threshold for entering the Web3 space through a newbie-proof Web2 building logic.

⧓ Apillon would create a substantial Developer Adoption Fund to support the platform users’ initiatives and help them launch and market their projects faster.

**Learn more about Apillon:**

⧓ [The full Apillon Milestone 2 Proposal](https://bafybeibvuxcjk64mjsc2gvk6afcldp5hvo56divrcrkonuh7lhrkuth3wa.ipfs.nectarnode.io/?token=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJjaWQiOiJiYWZ5YmVpYnZ1eGNqazY0bWpzYzJndms2YWZjbGRwNWh2bzU2ZGl2cmNya29udWg3bGhya3V0aDN3YSIsInByb2plY3RfdXVpZCI6IjRiZDI1NDZiLTY3MTQtNDU3Ni1hZTAxLWY4NmUxZWE5NjVlNiIsImlhdCI6MTcxNDA1MDA0OSwic3ViIjoiSVBGUy10b2tlbiJ9.MyqtoNZTXRIIgsLMT9CwcTIwWEkgIleV1WlDbvLvzz8)

⧓ [Milestone 1 Deliverables Recap](https://blog.apillon.io/apillon-milestone-1-proposal-recap-done-and-done-️-afe9ac238ac4)

⧓ [Video Recap of Milestone 1 Deliverables and Milestone 2 Planned Features](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2uNFVCbQbc)

We want to make the reasoning behind Apillon’s Milestone 2 Proposal as comprehensive and transparent as possible. We will do our best to provide additional explanations based on your comments.

WHO: Apillon Web3 development platform

WHAT: Submitting a Milestone 2 Proposal for Polkadot Treasury funding to cover the next phase of technical development of the Apillon platform.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

⧓ Apillon Platform - Milestone 2 Proposal

- Glazescape wants to sponsor Polkadot at ETHPrague 2024 to show off Polkadot's cool features.
- They will have a booth with Polkadot ambassadors to talk to people and give out fun Polkadot stuff.
- The goal is to make more people know about Polkadot and work with other blockchain groups.
- They need $42,550 for the booth, travel, and other costs, plus a little extra just in case.
- They asked the Polkadot Treasury for help to make sure everything happens on time.
- This will help Polkadot get more users and developers and be a top blockchain platform.
- People in the Polkadot community can share their thoughts and support this idea.

Glazescape seeks $42,550 from the Polkadot Treasury to secure a Beam sponsorship at ETHPrague 2024. The sponsorship aims to increase Polkadot's visibility, attract new users and developers, and foster partnerships and collaborations. The budget includes equipment rental, merchandise production, ambassador travel and accommodation stipends, and miscellaneous expenses. An additional 10% buffer is requested to cover unforeseen expenses and $DOT price fluctuation. The proposal aims to drive the adoption and growth of the Polkadot ecosystem.

Polkadot Beam Sponsorship at ETHPrague 2024

Wrong amount vote nay

- **Tip Request for Expert Report**: A request has been made to tip [@OnlyDeFiGuy](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/user/OnlyDeFiGuy) for his expert report on HydraDX's referendum [#561](https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/referendum/561).
- **Report Details**: The report can be found [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rrx1DX_HURVAFHspC2hSEXqxyTKpsqeDqUabKfHtt_o/edit?usp=sharing) and is described as informative and unbiased, detailing both the pros and cons of the proposal.
- **Controversy and Discussion**: There was some controversy on X, but the resulting discussion is considered valuable.
- **Tip Amount**: The requested tip is 42 DOT, approximately $375 based on today's rate ($8.94) and EMA7/EMA30 ($8.78/$9.1).
- **Purpose of Tip**: The tip is seen as a symbolic compensation for the expert's efforts and to encourage more expert reports on proposals.
- **Author's Note**: The author, kukabi | Helikon, mentions removing their vote due to delegation.

WHO: OnlyDeFiGuy

WHAT: Expert report on HydraDX's referendum #561

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Tip request of 42 DOT, roughly $375 at today's rate, as a symbolic compensation for his efforts.

Tip Request for @OnlyDeFiGuy for the Expert Report on Referendum #561

### Summary
- **Event**: Block & Wine Vienna Meetup on February 6, 2024
- **Presenter**: Polkalytics
- **Content**: 30-minute presentation on Polkadot fundamentals, latest developments, and parachains
- **Audience**: ~50 people unfamiliar with Polkadot
- **Output**: Recorded presentation with subtitles on YouTube
- **Cost**: 1,260 EUR (1,050 EUR + VAT) for preparation and video editing
- **About Polkalytics**: Data-driven reporting and consulting for Polkadot, founded by Tommi Enenkel (Alice und Bob)

WHO: Polkalytics

WHAT: Retroactive proposal for attendance, presentation, and content production for the Block & Wine Vienna Meetup on the 6th of February 2024.

PRICE: 1,260 EUR (1,050 EUR + VAT)

TIMEFRAME: Service rendered before the contract with the W3F came into effect.

Tip for Polkadot Presentation at Vienna Crypto Meetup

- Cryptopolitan is a popular website about blockchain and cryptocurrency news.
- It helps people understand crypto and blockchain easily.
- Started in 2018, it now has over 11 million readers every month.
- It shares news, guides, and deep tech information for beginners and experts.
- Cryptopolitan is trusted for its clear and accurate content.
- It supports blockchain communities and their goals.
- The website is self-funded and uses ads to stay stable.
- It aims to make crypto news as easy to understand as regular money news.

Cryptopolitan proposes to create content assets to support Polkadot's mission and ecosystem product adoption. They are committed to providing reliable and comprehensive information about blockchain and cryptocurrency to a global audience. The proposal does not mention a specific price, timeframe, or resources.

Semi-Retroactive & Ongoing Funding for Cryptopolitan for Media Boost, Engagement, and Reach 2024 

- **PolkaBiz Program**: Helps new Polkadot founders build products and get ready for investment.
- **Problem**: Founders need more than technical skills to succeed; they need business skills too.
- **Solution**: PolkaBiz teaches founders how to pitch, get funding, and grow their business.
- **Goal**: Prepare founders for an investment event in July 2024.
- **Support**: Helps with pitch decks, business plans, and value propositions.
- **Trial**: A 5-month test to see if PolkaBiz helps founders.
- **Funding**: Asking for $75,500 USD; extra money will be returned.

**WHO:** PolkaBiz, in collaboration with Polkadot Blockchain Academy.

**WHAT:** Launching a trial program to prepare a select group of founders for "investment readiness" ahead of Polkadot Decoded in Brussels (July 2024). The program will focus on all the business aspects that founders need to know.

**PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES:** The amount requested is $75,500 USD. The trial period will last for 5 months, and an evaluation will determine whether the initiative benefits founders within the Polkadot ecosystem. Any amount received over this amount due to an increase in price in DOT will be returned to the treasury.

PolkaBiz  - Where founders forge investment-ready innovations.

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