### Summary of Proposal

- **Objective**: Fund the maintenance of the [substrate-api-client](https://github.com/scs/substrate-api-client) from January 2024 to June 2024.
- **Purpose**: The substrate-api-client is a Rust library for connecting to substrate-based nodes via RPC, especially in no-std environments like IoT devices.
- **Comparison**: Similar to [Polkadot-js](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/polkadotjs) but for Rust, with core functionality from [subxt](https://github.com/paritytech/subxt).
- **Previous Work**: This proposal is a continuation of previous maintenance efforts, with reports available in previous proposal comments.
- **Funding Source**: Seeking funding from the Polkadot treasury to treat the api-client as a common good, ensuring equal service to all users.
- **Alternative**: If funding is rejected, support will still be provided at the normal hourly rate.
- **Requested Funding**: $30,000.
- **Full Proposal**: Detailed information is available in the [full proposal document](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x4e2DObj66Xh-DcvxBsDfvDsJX57KE88aMdH1Cvl3Ng/edit?usp=sharing).

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WHO: The substrate-api-client team. 

WHAT: Funding for maintenance of the substrate-api-client library from January 2024 until June 2024. 

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $30,000.

Maintenance for the substrate-api-client Jan-24 to Jun-24

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### Summary of Polkadot System Parachain Collators Proposal

- **Collator Rewards**: Currently, Collators on System Parachains receive minimal rewards and transaction fees, which may discourage them from acting favorably or adequately resourcing their operations.
  
- **Funding Proposal**: The proposal suggests that Collators should receive funding for their services, ideally provided by the chain itself in a sustainable manner.

- **Medium-Term Solution**: In the short term, funding can be provided by the respective Treasuries through a bounty system, allowing for pre-allocated and independently managed funds.

- **Current Proposal**: This proposal seeks 7,289.03 DOT for Collators on the Polkadot System Parachains network for services delivered from October to December 2023.

- **Future Plans**: Starting from January 2024, future cost compensation will be managed under the "Polkadot System Parachain Collators Bounty."

- **Community Involvement**: The Polkadot community is encouraged to review the proposal and provide feedback or suggestions.

- **Previous Approval**: The previous 2-month operation tip was approved under Referenda #156.

WHO: Collators on the Polkadot System Parachains network.

WHAT: Receive funding for the provision of their services in the form of a bounty.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: 7,289.03 DOT for services delivered for 3 months - 10-12/2023. Future cost compensation will be done under the Polkadot System Parachain Collators Bounty starting from January 2024.

Polkadot System Parachain Collators - Tips Q4/2023

**AfterSide Crypto Proposal Summary**

- **Proposer:** AfterSide Crypto, a leading Italian crypto channel with over 23,000 subscribers.
- **Date:** November 2023.
- **Category:** Video Content and Education.
- **Request:** 7939 DOT (approximately $39,858) for 6 months of support on YouTube and Twitter.
- **Previous Support:** Successfully funded in Referendum #226, producing educational videos on Polkadot 2.0 and parachains.
- **Proposed Content:** Monthly in-depth Polkadot videos, weekly mentions in daily news segments, social media support, and monthly live sessions with experts.
- **Community Impact:** Strong engagement and appreciation from the Polkadot community.
- **Links:** [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@AfterSideCrypto), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/AFTSDCrypto), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/afterside_crypto/), [Telegram](https://t.me/aftsd_alerts).

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WHO: AfterSide Crypto

WHAT: Requesting 7939 DOT ($39,858) for 6 months of full support, including 1 dedicated video/month, weekly mentions, social media support, and monthly live sessions on Polkadot.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $39,858 for 6 months.

AfterSide Crypto | 6 MONTHS - Youtube & Social Media Package Funding

- The author proposes a marketing campaign to increase Polkadot's visibility among new crypto investors.
- They plan to create a weekly YouTube show called "Connecting the Dots" to discuss Polkadot's ecosystem.
- The show will focus on consumer-friendly topics like wallets, NFTs, and games, aiming to attract retail investors.
- The author's channel, CryptoWise, has a history of supporting Polkadot and has gained over 30k subscribers.
- The proposal is for a three-month trial with 12 weekly videos, highlight videos on X, and promotional efforts.
- The estimated cost is 2,400 Dot for the entire campaign.
- The author hopes the campaign will help Polkadot gain more attention as crypto popularity rises.

WHO: Cryptowise, Polkadot community.

WHAT: Produce a weekly video series called "Connecting the Dots" to attract retail investors to the Polkadot ecosystem. The series will be a panel discussion show with a focus on consumer elements of Polkadot and broader discussions about the crypto space.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: 3 months of content for 200 DOT/week, totaling 2,400 DOT. The series will begin in January and produce one video per week through the end of March.

Connecting The Dots 

### Decentralized Staking Support Group

- **Purpose**: Helps stakers with DOT staking questions in public channels.
- **Background**: DOT staking offers high rates and reliable technology but is complex.
- **Problem**: The complexity of Polkadot's ecosystem makes it hard for users to resolve issues.
- **Objective**: Provide detailed, up-to-date answers and support in users' preferred channels.
- **Proposal**: Includes a support group and a content channel for staking news and guides.
- **Benefits**: Decentralized and multilingual support, open-source guides, and unbiased responses.
- **Budget**: Three-month test period with a focus on guides, support, and content creation.
- **Team**: Experienced in crypto marketing and database solutions.

The Decentralized Staking Support Group aims to assist DOT stakers with queries, provide up-to-date guides, and promote native DOT staking. The proposal includes a multilingual support team, content channels, and outbound staking-first marketing. The project duration is four months, and the budget proposal is outlined in a Google document. The team will provide monthly reporting, and metrics of success include guides per staking problem, content about staking, emails, and support queries. The team consists of Nikita K and Dmitri, and contact can be made through Matrix or email.

Decentralized Staking Support Group

Wrong Proposal

**CryptoBlood** is a YouTube channel with over 23.7K subscribers, known for hosting a podcast-style show featuring notable guests in the crypto space. The channel's creator, CryptoBlood, is verified by the W3F registrar on Twitter, where they have over 12.1K followers.

**Content Plan:**
- CryptoBlood plans to create ten videos about Polkadot and related topics.
- Topics include beginner guides, comparisons with other blockchains, and overviews of Polkadot's tech.
- Each video will be featured in a 30-second shoutout on regular news videos.

**Timeline:**
- Videos will be released every three days after payment.

**Cost:**
- The total cost is approximately $22,200 or 4327.47 DOT (at $5.13 per DOT).

**Disclaimer:**
- The creator has full editorial control over the content produced.

CryptoBlood, a YouTuber with over 23.7K subscribers and 12.1k Twitter followers, proposes to create ten informative videos about Polkadot and shout out the topics on ten regular news videos for a total cost of ~$22,200 or 4327.47 DOT, with a timeframe of one month.

Crypto Blood | Youtube Media Package Funding

**Discover Crypto** is a group of crypto content creators, editors, designers, and traders. They started as Bitboy Crypto in 2018 with Ben Armstrong as the main influencer. Now, they are known as Discover Crypto and have over 1.41 million subscribers on YouTube.

They plan to make six videos about Polkadot, including:
1. A beginner's guide to Polkadot.
2. Explanation of parachain teams.
3. Analysis of the best DeFi Parachain.
4. Overviews of two Polkadot wallets.
5. Comparison of Polkadot and Solana.

The videos will be released over six weeks and will also be promoted on their other brand, Hit Network. The total cost for this project is around $48,600.

Discover Crypto, a collective of Crypto Content Creators, Editors, Designers, and Traders, proposes to create six informative videos about Polkadot, covering various topics, for a total cost of ~$48,600 - 9364.15 DOT. They aim to deliver in six weeks, with one video per week after payment is received.

Discover Crypto | Youtube Media Package Funding

**Wendy, also known as CryptoWendyO, is a prominent female influencer in the cryptocurrency world. She started her YouTube channel in July 2018 and has since gained over 196,000 subscribers. Wendy is active in crypto events and conferences across the U.S. and is known for her crypto trading videos, interviews, and informative content. She has also verified profiles on Twitter and TikTok with significant followings.**

**Wendy plans to create four educational videos and one TikTok for the Polkadot community, covering topics like a beginner's guide to Polkadot, parachains, DeFi, and the Nova Wallet. The content will be delivered over four weeks, with a total cost of approximately $51,000 or 9807.68 DOT.**

WHO: Wendy, creator of CryptoWendyO YouTube channel.

WHAT: Creating four informative videos and one TikTok explaining Polkadot.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: ~$51,000 - 9807.68 DOT, four weeks, one video per week after payment.

CryptoWendyO | Youtube Media Package Funding

### Joint Proposal by Composable Finance and Zeitgeist

- **Objective**: Open communication channels between AssetHub (formerly Statemint) and Composable Finance, as well as between AssetHub and Zeitgeist.
- **Previous Attempt**: A referendum (Referendum #123) was passed, but the channel opening failed due to existing open hrmp channel requests.
- **Solution**: The issue is resolved starting from runtime v1.0.0, which allows managing hrmp channels even with existing open requests.
- **Dependency**: The proposal's success depends on deploying runtime v1.0.0, which grants higher privileges to manage hrmp channels.

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Composable Finance and Zeitgeist propose to open channels between AssetHub and themselves, which was approved in a referendum. The proposal depends on the deployment of runtime v1.0.0, which will enable the management of hrmp channels. No information on price/timeframe/resources.

Open HRMP channels: AssetHub <> Composable Finance & AssetHub <> Zeitgeist

### Summary

- **Proposal Goal**: Support Ink! dApp builders with on-chain growth tools and smart contract insights.
- **Challenge**: Ink! dApp builders lack easy access to smart contract data, hindering their development focus.
- **Solution**: Tokenguard proposes **dApp Marvels 💎**, an on-chain analytics tool for Ink! dApps.
- **Team**: Tokenguard has experience with Substrate and Ink! technology, and has consulted with various teams.
- **Poll Results**: 7 Aye votes (100%) and 0 Nay votes (0%).
- **Resources**: 
  - [Completion Report](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D3zrKSdkqv7anok8rEbyZJddZoQRh6EFsWUZvPegb7c/edit#heading=h.v6is2ta0txr1)
  - [Public Github Repository](https://github.com/tokenguardio/dapp-marvels/)
  - [Full Proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/118dUGdirM9CIoLZuTwz2waHkY1on2psCOWoIWa8PAYY/)
  - [Public Discussion](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/post/1983)

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Tokenguard proposes building dApp Marvels, an on-chain analytics tool for Ink! dApp builders to support their growth and operations through in-depth metrics and analytics of on-chain user behavior. The proposal aims to attract users to the Polkadot ecosystem more effectively and support Ink! creators in infrastructure development. No information is provided about the price, timeframe, or resources required for the project.

dApp Marvels 💎 - Ink! Ecosystem growth tool

### Summary

- **Eugenio Giovanardi** is an Italian author and educator focused on Web3, NFTs, and the Metaverse.
- He runs a YouTube channel in Italian called "Siamo Tutti Non Fungibili" with 1,058 subscribers.
- His audience includes entrepreneurs, digital marketers, and innovators.
- He proposes a 5-part video series on Polkadot for the Italian audience.
- The series covers Polkadot basics, interoperability, NFTs, and Web3 gaming.
- Total project cost is $2,500 (453 DOT) with additional bonuses like social media content and newsletters.

Enrico Giovanardi, an Italian micro-influencer with a YouTube channel dedicated to NFTs, Web3, and Metaverse, proposes to create a 5-episode video series about Polkadot's Web3 and NFT ecosystem for the Italian audience. The total cost of the project is $2500, and it includes additional bonuses such as editing and post-production of 10 vertical videos, five monthly newsletters, editing of five teasers, and five announcement video reels.

SIAMO TUTTI NON FUNGIBILI | Youtube & Social Media Package Funding

"Mistake in preimage - please Nay"

### Summary of Polkadot Video Series Proposal

- **Influencer Type:** Youtuber with over 25,000 subscribers.
- **Niche:** Investing and trading.
- **Country:** Italy.
- **Language:** Italian.
- **Objective:** Create informative videos about Polkadot for a broad audience.
- **Content:** 
  - Polkadot 2.0 overview video.
  - Monthly update videos (3 per month).
- **Channels:** YouTube, Twitter, Telegram.
- **Budget:** $8,000 (1480 DOT).

WHO: Italian Youtuber with over 25k subscribers
WHAT: Create a series of informative and analytical videos about Polkadot, covering its technology, updates, and price analysis.
PRICE: $8,000 (1480 DOT)
TIMEFRAME: Monthly update videos for 3 months
RESOURCES: Video production, editing, research, and distribution.

Mind The Chart | Youtube Media Package Funding

WHO: Adam Clay Steeber

WHAT: Recognizing his efforts and contribution to decentralizing the ecosystem with a modest tip.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: 15.79 Kusama (KSM) tokens through Referendum 274 treasury spend.

**Seth's Polkadot Initiative**

- **Who is Seth?** Seth is the owner of the MineYourBiz YouTube channel with over 107K subscribers. He recently shifted focus from mining to interviews, reviews, and news in the crypto space.
- **Polkadot Contribution:** Seth aims to contribute to the Polkadot ecosystem by creating informative videos.
- **Content Plan:** Seth will produce three videos:
  1. A beginner's guide to Polkadot.
  2. A deep dive into Moonbeam, Astar, and Kilt parachains.
  3. An overview of the Nova Wallet for Polkadot.
- **Delivery Timeline:** Seth plans to release one video per week over three weeks after payment.
- **Cost:** The total cost is approximately $16,500, which translates to 3160.91 DOT at a price of $5.22 per DOT.
- **Social Media:** Seth's Twitter profile (@mineyour_biz) has over 13.8K followers and is verified by W3F.
- **Editorial Freedom:** Seth retains full editorial control over the content produced.

WHO: Seth, owner of MineYourBiz YouTube channel.

WHAT: Creating three informative videos about Polkadot.

COST: ~$16,500 or 3160.91 DOT.

TIMEFRAME: Three weeks, with one video per week after payment is received.

MineYourBiz  | Youtube Media Package Funding

**ClockWise Crypto** is a YouTube channel launched in February 2022 by an individual known as ClockWise Crypto. The channel has grown significantly and covers topics like cryptocurrency price analysis, reviews, and news. ClockWise Crypto has over 163,000 YouTube subscribers and 108,300 followers on Twitter. The creator is interested in Polkadot treasury funding to produce content promoting the Polkadot ecosystem.

**Planned Content:**
1. A beginner's guide to Polkadot.
2. Polkadot's bridge to Cosmos via Composable Finance.
3. An overview of Nova Wallet for Polkadot.

**Timeline:**
- Videos will be released every two days after payment.

**Cost:**
- Approximately $11,000 or 2,107.27 DOT (at $5.22 per DOT).

**Note:**
- The creator has full editorial freedom for the content.

ClockWise Crypto, a YouTube channel with over 163k subscribers and a Twitter profile with over 108.3k followers, proposes to create three informative videos about Polkadot for the community. The videos will cover beginner's guide to Polkadot, Polkadot's bridge to Cosmos, and Nova Wallet. The proposal will cost ~$11,000 or 2,107.27 DOT, and the creator aims to deliver the videos within a week.

Clockwise Crypto | Youtube Media Package Funding

### Mad Crypto MX YouTube Channel Proposal

- **Introduction**: Mad Crypto MX is a Spanish-language YouTube channel focused on Polkadot education since 2020.
- **Content**: Produces tutorials, ecosystem updates, and interviews in both Spanish and English.
- **Impact**: Aims to release two videos weekly for six months, covering Polkadot technologies, updates, and interviews.
- **Audience**: Over 105,000 subscribers and 7.8 million views, primarily Spanish-speaking but with global reach.
- **Funding Request**: $24,000 (4,700 DOT) for six months of content production.
- **Performance**: Strong track record with high-quality content and social media promotion.
- **KPIs**: Focuses on wallet creation and DOT delegation to the TODODECRIPTO staking pool.
- **Conclusion**: A strategic investment in Polkadot's growth and community development.

Mad Crypto MX, a Spanish-language YouTube channel, is seeking funding of $24,000 (4,700 DOT) to produce two Polkadot-related videos per week for six months. The channel will cover a range of topics, including deep-dive tutorials, regular updates, and interviews with Polkadot founders, developers, and community members. The content will be shared on Twitter to reach a broader audience. The channel has over 105,000 subscribers and 7.8 million views. The proposed KPIs are the number of wallets and DOT delegated to the staking pool.

Proposal to Fund educational content for MAD CRIPTO MX YouTube Channel and twitter account

- **Who is Jason?** Jason, also known as Crypto Crow, is a crypto YouTuber with over 143k subscribers. He has been a supporter of Cardano but is now interested in Polkadot.
- **YouTube Channel:** [CryptoCrow](https://www.youtube.com/@CryptoCrowOfficial)
- **Twitter Profile:** [@jasonappleton](https://twitter.com/jasonappleton) with over 57.4k followers
- **Verification:** Jason's Twitter profile is verified by the W3F registrar.
- **Content Plan:** Jason plans to create three videos: a beginner's guide to Polkadot, an analysis of HydraDX (a DeFi Parachain), and an overview of Nova Wallet.
- **Delivery Time:** Jason aims to deliver one video every three days, totaling around two weeks.
- **Cost:** The total cost is approximately $17,050 or 3266.28 DOT (with DOT priced at $5.22).
- **Disclaimer:** Jason has complete editorial freedom for the content produced.

Crypto Crow, with over 143k subscribers on YouTube and 57.4k followers on Twitter, proposes to create three informative videos about Polkadot for ~$17,050 - 3266.28 DOT with DOT price at $5.22. The videos will cover beginner's guide to Polkadot, DeFi Parachain on Polkadot - HydraDX, and Nova Wallet. The delivery time is two weeks, with one video every three days after payment. The creator has complete editorial freedom for the content produced.

Crypto Crow | Youtube Media Package Funding

- Maria Andersen is a YouTube content creator with over 10,000 subscribers, focusing on cryptocurrency, including Polkadot.
- She plans to create six informative videos about Polkadot, covering topics like beginner guides, wallets, and parachains.
- The videos will be released over three weeks, with two videos per week.
- The total cost for this project is $3,300, equivalent to 632.18 DOT at the time of the proposal.
- Maria has editorial freedom for all content produced.
- Her Twitter profile is verified by the W3F registrar.

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Maria Andersen Crypto, a cryptocurrency content creator, proposes to create six informative videos on Polkadot for $3,300 or 632.18 DOT, to be delivered within three weeks. The videos will cover topics such as a beginner's guide to Polkadot, DeFi parachains, and top parachains.

Maria Andersen Crypto | Youtube Media Package Funding

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[Whitelisted Caller] Referendum #268: Polkadot v1,000,0001

- The author has been creating infographics, articles, and threads for the Polkadot community for two years.
- Their work is explained in simple terms to make it accessible to everyone.
- They have shared links to various resources, including a Polkadot timeline, tools, and explanations of Polkadot JS.
- They also provide links to a YouTube channel, podcasts, and articles about the Polkadot ecosystem.
- The author is seeking community support for their initiative.
- They have included images to visually represent their work.

WHO: The author, who has been creating infographics, articles, and threads for the Polkadot community for the last two years.

WHAT: The author is sharing some of their work with the community, including articles, Twitter threads, and a Medium post.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified. The author is asking for community support in their initiative.

Revised Tip Proposal After Community Feedback - Dotgraphic 

- A referendum is being proposed to stop the enactment of Referendum 265.
- Referendum 265 aims to get 999,999 DOT to support a meme coin called $PINK.
- The goal is to promote "less tech and more pink."
- The proposer chose to "cancel" instead of "kill" to avoid slashing the deposit.
- There is a small chance that Referendum 265 might not be a scam or joke.
- If it's not a scam, the proposer shouldn't be punished for an unpopular idea.
- The community has the chance to decide whether to prevent Referendum 265.

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WHO: Will, Paradox, Ecosystem Janitor
WHAT: Canceling Referendum 265 to prevent its enactment under unscrupulous conditions without punishing the proposer's deposit.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Cancel Referendum 265 - Funding 999,999 DOT for meme coin in the name of Polkadot Marketing.

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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.