- A problem was found in the Kusama system with version 1.1.0, so it's suggested to cancel a vote related to it.
- A new update for Polkadot Asset Hub with version 1.1.1 is being proposed to fix this issue.
- The new version will lower the minimum amount of DOT needed to 0.01.
- It includes changes from another referendum that needs to be rejected.
- The vote for the new upgrade will happen 24 hours after the 1.1.0 upgrade on February 13.
- There is a decision period of 28 days to make the vote.
- The new balances will take effect shortly after the Asset Hub upgrade.
- Timely submissions are important, but there shouldn't be any major issues.

Cancelled

whitelisted_caller

WHO: Polkadot Asset Hub

WHAT: Update to patch release v1.1.1, reducing existential deposit to 0.01 DOT and updating minimum balances of sufficient assets to maintain their ratio with the DOT existential deposit.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: N/A (not specified)

Update Polkadot Asset Hub v1,001,001 and Sufficient Asset Minimum Balances

OpenZeppelin has a plan to make Polkadot parachain runtimes and FRAME pallets better. They have a team of engineers and managers working on this project. They want money to keep working on the first parachain runtime template from November 2023 to February 2024. They will share their progress and listen to the community's ideas to make Polkadot network stronger.

Executed

medium_spender

This proposal, the second of four quarterly submissions by OpenZeppelin, aims to continue the momentum in developing open-source Polkadot parachain runtimes and FRAME pallets. Our focus is on accelerating the development and deployment of new, secure parachains in the Polkadot ecosystem.

Key initiatives since the proposal's approval in August 2023 include:

-   Start of the [Generic Runtime and FRAME pallets development](https://github.com/OpenZeppelin/polkadot-runtime-template/), adhering to milestones set for December 2023 (delivered) and February 2024 for the first deliverable of the Generic Runtime.
-   Formation of a fully operational team of three skilled engineers, complemented by a project manager and CTO, to drive our open-source development efforts. This team is actively engaging with the Polkadot community to align priorities around the parachain runtimes templates.

In this phase (2 of 4), we seek funding for the period from November 2023 to February 2024, focusing on:

-   Continuing the development of the first parachain runtime template, in line with our established milestones and [publicly available roadmap on GitHub](https://github.com/orgs/OpenZeppelin/projects/32).

We are committed to transparent progress and welcome community feedback as we advance in strengthening the Polkadot network's foundation.

[Full proposal here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rTetX6JdIcEiTZgOynlYeC-QzL4MZEjhwqvazBNfDus/edit?usp=sharing)

OpenZeppelin seeks funding for November 2023 to February 2024 to continue developing open-source Polkadot parachain runtimes and FRAME pallets. They aim to accelerate the development and deployment of new, secure parachains in the Polkadot ecosystem. They have formed a team of three skilled engineers, complemented by a project manager and CTO, to drive their open-source development efforts. They will continue the development of the first parachain runtime template in line with their established milestones and publicly available roadmap on GitHub.

OpenZeppelin x Polkadot Ecosystem Growth Phase M2

### Summary of OnlyDefiGuy's Analysis on Proposal #432: Bifrost vDOT Liquidity Loan

1. **Abstract**: The analysis is about a proposal for a liquidity loan for Bifrost's vDOT. It helps readers decide if they should continue reading based on their interests.

2. **Prior Art**: Describes how things are currently done without the proposal.

3. **Projected Prior Art**: Explains how the future would look without the proposed change.

4. **Context**: Discusses the relevance of the proposal in the broader context, including related plans and current activities.

5. **Why**: Explains the need for the proposal and its business case.

6. **Trade-offs**: Compares the proposal to alternative solutions, including theoretical ones.

7. **Background**: OnlyDefiGuy is a significant trading entity for Bifrost, and Proposal #432 aims to inject liquidity into Bifrost.

8. **Request for DOT Experts**: Invites experts to join a Telegram group to help OpenGov voters make informed decisions.

small_tipper

Proposal #432: Bifrost vDOT liquidity loan is a liquidity injection for Bifrost by OnlyDefiGuy. The proposal aims to provide vDOT liquidity to Bifrost for a certain timeframe and price. The abstract, prior art, projected prior art, context, why, and trade-offs should be analyzed by DOT Experts.

DOT Experts Tip for OnlyDeFiGuy for Proposal #432 | Bifrost vDOT liquidity loan

As a result of the removal of the \`SudoBalances\` proxy type from the runtime, a proxy was rendered undecodable before it was able to be migrated. This proposal cleans up the related storage entry, with more information about this issue avaliable [here](https://github.com/polkadot-fellows/runtimes/issues/145).

A seperate referendum is already up for voting by the Fellowship to [whitelist this proposal's hash](https://collectives.subsquare.io/fellowship/referenda/68).

WHO: Not specified
WHAT: Clean up related storage entry due to removal of `SudoBalances` proxy type from the runtime
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified

Clean up undecodable storage entry

- The Acala Foundation is asking for 100,000 DOT to support open-source projects they built, like ORML, Chopsticks, and Subway.
- These projects help developers in the Polkadot ecosystem by making it easier to create and test applications.
- ORML is widely used for its reusable code and tools that save time and effort for developers.
- Chopsticks is a tool that helps developers create testing environments quickly, making it easier to test their projects.
- Subway reduces the cost and improves the performance of running RPC nodes, which helps applications to work better and faster.
- The request will cover costs for maintaining and developing these projects until the end of 2023.
- These tools provide great value to many different teams working in the Polkadot ecosystem.

**Proponent: Acala Foundation** requests 100,000 DOT to cover maintenance, development, and hosting of open source projects (ORML, Chopsticks, and Subway) till end of 2023. The proposal aims to improve the developer experience for the Polkadot ecosystem.

Retroactive Funding for ORML, Chopsticks, and Subway

The proposal is to connect AssetHub and Unique Network in both directions. This connection will help different parts of the Polkadot system work together. It will let AssetHub projects use the special features of Unique Network, and Unique Network projects can use the stability of AssetHub. This will also make it easier for Unique Network projects to use money like USDT and USDC. In the end, this will make the whole system stronger and more valuable.

general_admin

This proposal is to open HRMP channels in both directions between AssetHub (ParaID 1000) and Unique Network (ParaID 2037). Integration between AssetHub and Unique Network (an NFT parachain) is an essential piece of Polkadot ecosystem interoperability. It will open the stability and promise of persistence of AssetHub to Unique Network projects, and abundance of NFT features and flexibility offered by Unique Network to the rest of the ecosystem. The integration will also make USDT, USDC, and other currencies available to Unique Network projects, which will eventually result in increased TVL of the ecosystem overall.

WHO: AssetHub (ParaID 1000) and Unique Network (ParaID 2037)

WHAT: Open HRMP channels in both directions for integration between the two networks.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Open HRMP channels between AssetHub and Unique Network

- ZAP2GO is a network for renting electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, similar to Airbnb and Uber.
- It helps people rent their home chargers to earn money and makes charging stations easier to find.
- Users can download an app to find and pay for charging stations in their area.
- The network uses a special method called the Polkadot blockchain for secure and decentralized payments.
- The ZAP2GO team is experienced in software development and has worked on similar projects.
- Currently, the ZAP2GO app is in testing and will soon be available on both Android and Apple devices.
- The goal is to help the environment by promoting the use of electric vehicles and reducing emissions.

Rejected

ZAP2GO proposes to integrate the Polkadot blockchain to decentralize EV charging, enable cryptocurrency payments, and facilitate trustless renting. The project requires 38,460 DOT for the development of a Polkadot wallet integration, server-side integration, security measures, marketing campaigns, and application launch on the Apple App Store. The timeline for completion is 8 months, with a focus on a 2-month marketing campaign. The team consists of Arthur Hoeke and Johan Hoeke, with experience in full-stack development and Unix system administration.

Integrating Polkadot Blockchain for Decentralized Electric Vehicle Charging Network

- A parachain is a type of blockchain that needs to register to work.
- When a parachain is registered, the manager must pay to store its code.
- After registration, parachains can upgrade their code without extra costs.
- This can cause problems if a parachain starts with small code and later uses a lot more.
- It's important to fix this issue before the new Coretime model is launched.
- A solution was proposed and worked on to make things better, but a new idea was suggested instead.
- The new idea will be worked on in phases, starting with an initial phase.
- The author wants to continue helping with this project and is asking for support for their efforts.

big_tipper

Parity proposes a solution to fix the imprecise deposit requirements for storing data on-chain in parachains. The proposed approach is implemented in PR #3020 and is dedicated to continuing work on this. This is a tip request for the efforts invested so far. No specific price, timeframe, or resources mentioned.

Retroactive reimburesement for para upgrade fees contributions

Approval of curators for Bounty 33 (marketing bounty) https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/402

Approval of curators for Bounty 33 (marketing bounty)

Hope Clary has proposed a project to create a Press Kit for Polkadot 2.0, which includes three Coretime videos and other promotional materials. The goal is to simplify the understanding of Polkadot's technology and make it accessible to a global audience. The Press Kit will be available for free download and use by influencers, ambassadors, enthusiasts, and others. The project aims to create twelve non-technical videos, optimize them on YouTube, and run Google ad campaigns to achieve 3,000,000 views. The team will also create 150 graphics for the Press Kit, including banners, infographics, and memes. The estimated time for completion is 90 days, and the requested funding will cover staff, operating costs, marketing budget, and taxes.

Proposer: Hope Clary

**Please visit Website with three Coretime Video Samples: [https://www.polkadot2dot0.xyz/](https://www.polkadot2dot0.xyz/)**

**[Coretime Video 1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXKZgb5Cajk "Coretime Video 1 ")**

**[Coretime Video 2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHsKrjl2Cn4 "Coretime Video 2")**

**[Coretime Video 3](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWPsGiyhaBw "Coretime Video 3")**

Please download your favorite, or all 3 and share on your personal Social Media feeds, to show the power of a Press Kit. The three sample Coretime videos are custom made with the voice of Hope Clary and an original score EDM Producer we licensed from.

**Media Agency**: **[https://www.floridawebseo.com/](https://www.floridawebseo.com/)  [https://www.nine73.com/](https://www.nine73.com/)**

Requested DOT: 13,333 

**Press Kit**\- A package of promotional material to provide simple clear messaging for Polkadot 2.0 through visualization. People learn in different mediums and visualization is one of the strongest forms for grabbing attention, understanding, and retaining high level concepts.

This Press Kit will be available at **[https://www.polkadot2dot0.xyz/](https://www.polkadot2dot0.xyz/)** messaging is free for anyone to utilize/download, including but not limited to:

·       Influencers

·       Ambassador distribution

·       Enthusiasts

·       Knowledge Searches on Google

·       Any Advertising Engine

·       News outlets, big and small

·       Journalist’s

·       Institutional Investors/VC’s

·       Retail Investors

**Problems this Proposal Solves:**

A Press Kit allows for a simple understanding of the tech to be presented to anyone through multiple source outlets. It will bring a simple visualization understanding of the concept told in a non-technical way.  From this Press Kit individuals can create proposals to use this media in multiple countries globally. This messaging will not be limited to the US, EU, Africia, Zimbabwe, or Antarctica. The English version will also be translated into Spanish, Hindi, Russian, Arabic and French.  Its sole purpose is to simplify the high-level technology so the world can determine its benefits and onboard.  

**From this Press kit anyone can create:**

·       Business proposals

·       Education

·       Advertisements

·       Information Sharing on social media

·       Global promotion kits

·       Onboarding messaging Concepts

·       News Articles and Blogs

**We understand things move fast at Polkadot!** While our proposal below is outlined, we understand the need to pivot! Our team of designers would be dedicated to creation for 2 months, building out the Polkadot2Dot0.xyz content creation of 12 videos and 150 graphics. We will optimize the videos on YouTube and run multiple google ad campaigns. Our set goal for this proposal is 3,000,000 YouTube views for a total of the 12 videos. Analytics and AD budget spent will be provided 30 days into the campaigns on the website **[https://www.polkadot2dot0.xyz/](https://www.polkadot2dot0.xyz/)** for transparency.

**Visualization Press Kit Proposal:**

**Twelve Videos Non-Technical, Plus YouTube promotion for 3 months**

1.       Three visually different; two-to-three-minute video for Polkadot 2.0 –

High level Analogy Concept Archetype:

Polkadot = planet (provides slots for cities)

Blockchains = cities

Polkadot 1.0 = rent a whole business tower for 2 years

Polkadot 2.0 (Core Time) = rent only the office space needed for as long as needed (very flexible now)

2.       Three visually different; Sixty to ninety second videos just for Coretime – Where to buy & pricing models. – Present analogy of a small-town retail store and the big guy (institutional), simple and without bias.

**Consumer Video Press Kit:**

Consumers are what makes an ecosystem a success, it always comes down to the users who pay transaction fees and DOT stakers securing the network.

3.       Three visually different; Wallets and Staking – Non bias video listing Polkadot’s Self Custody Options. Highlights of Staking and Voting Options. Simple to the point, examples – Talisman, Nova, Fearless, etc...

·       If a Wallet has a “how to use” technical video it can be presented on the Press Kit Page, not provided by this proposal.

**Banner/Infographics’/Memes**

Additional forms of visualization of Media in Press Kit:

Banner/Infographics’/Memes – Stock sizes compatible with social media platforms- X, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Rumble, MeWe & LinkedIn

150 graphics for Press kit downloadable 30 for each bullet point. (horizontal/post, vertical/story/reel type sizing)

·       Branding Message for DOT 2.0 Non-Technical

·       Coretime Sales

·       Decentralization

·       Staking Rewards / Why Stake Messaging

·       What is Open Gov

**Scope of work Delivery Estimates as soon as approved:**

Videos – **60 days**

Banners/Infographics/Memes- **30 days**

Hope Owner – Work with and gain approval of final product from DOT Educators to ensure messaging. 90 days from start to finish estimated.

Funding will go to dedicating staff, Operating costs/Labor, Marketing Budget and taxes and fees.

WHO: Hope Clary and media agencies Florida Web SEO and Nine73.

WHAT: Create a Press Kit for Polkadot 2.0 with 12 videos and 150 graphics, plus YouTube promotion for 3 months.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Requested DOT 13,333. Creation for 2 months, with a set goal of 3,000,000 YouTube views for a total of the 12 videos. Estimated 90 days from start to finish.

Press Kit Polkadot 2.0

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

big_spender

Treasury Proposal: DOT liquidity loan for Bifrost DOT liquid staking token (vDOT) to be returned + DOT Staking rewards to Polkadot Treasury

This post is about a proposal for a referendum in the Polkadot network. The goal is to give out free DOTs (cryptocurrency) to people who vote "yes" on the referendum. The more DOTs a person contributes and the stronger their vote, the bigger their reward will be. The referendum is asking for 100,000 DOTs to be added to the treasury, and if it passes, everyone who voted "yes" will share those DOTs.

The purpose of this referendum is to encourage people to participate in the network's governance and protect it from bad actions. Voting "yes" on this referendum does not mean you have to vote on other referendums to get the reward. The main idea is to have people ready to vote, not to force them to vote.

If you want to earn some of the 100,000 DOTs, you should vote "yes." If you think that people should not be rewarded for participating in governance, you should vote "no." The people behind this proposal want Polkadot to grow and have more people involved in making decisions.

There are three links provided to learn more about the idea behind this proposal. The payment for this proposal will be managed by a group of people and a technical partner who will take a small fee to help with the payments. If someone does not like this idea, they can propose a different referendum to cancel or stop this one.

UPDATE #3:

[https://x.com/giottodf/status/1748779552757756060?s=20](https://x.com/giottodf/status/1748779552757756060?s=20)

![Image](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GETxWj0XUAA9YDL?format=png&name=small)

UPDATE #2:

1.  Shawn Tabrizi criticism: [https://twitter.com/shawntabrizi/status/1748547624075235460](https://twitter.com/shawntabrizi/status/1748547624075235460)
2.  My response: [https://x.com/giottodf/status/1748616692379308220?s=20](https://x.com/giottodf/status/1748616692379308220?s=20)

UPDATE: A lot of people are commenting negatively about this proposal both on Polkassembly and Twitter. It seems the main reason for this is because of a deep misunderstanding of the purpose of this referendum. I just finished a Twitter spaces with 300 people asking questions and at the end of the spaces not a single person was against the proposal. So if you're against the proposal I invite you to listen to the recording it will most likely change your mind:

[https://x.com/giottodf/status/1748329552525369385?s=20](https://x.com/giottodf/status/1748329552525369385?s=20)

The idea is to incentivize governance participation to protect the treasury and in general the network from potential malicious attacks. There is no difference between rewarding governance participation and rewarding validators. It's exactly the same thing. If you think it's different please listen to the recorded Twitter spaces.

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The purpose of this referendum is very simple: If you vote yes and the referendum passes you will get some free DOTs. The more DOTs you contribute, and with more conviction — the bigger will be the reward, linearly pro-rated.

This referendum is asking for 100k DOT to the treasury, if the referendum passes all the people that voted yes will share the 100k DOT.

The way it is going to be calculated is that we are going to take the sum of all the yes votes multiplied by the conviction which will result in the effective voting power. The 100k DOT will be shared pro rata based on the amount of YES voting power contributed by each voter. If the referendum passes at the end of the referendum you will receive your reward in DOT directly on your address.

The purpose of this referendum is to incentivize people to participate in governance:

However this does NOT mean that you have to vote on ANY OTHER referendum besides this referendum to get the reward. We DO NOT want people to vote in a stupid way on other referendums just to get a reward. You only have to vote on THIS REFERENDUM to get your reward. The purpose of this referendum is to have people “READY TO VOTE” and NOT to “FORCE THEM TO VOTE”. Of course after you vote in favor or against this referendum since anyway your DOTs will be locked according to your conviction then you have no cost opportunity in voting for other referendums IF YOU WANT so but you have ABSOLUTELY NO OBLIGATION TO DO IT and this will NOT AFFECT YOUR REWARD IN ANY WAY.

TLDR:

-   If you want to earn your share of the 100K DOT vote YES
-   If you are an idealist and you think that participation in governance should not be rewarded vote NO

If you want Polkadot to thrive and governance to become more democratic please tell all your friends about this, invite them to force their custodians to support voting, withdraw from exchanges and/or pressure exchanges to support voting

If you want more details about the deep implications of this concept click the following 3 links in order:

1.  [https://x.com/giottodf/status/1747244551931125816?s=20](https://x.com/giottodf/status/1747244551931125816?s=20)
2.  [https://x.com/giottodf/status/1747504772561748182?s=20](https://x.com/giottodf/status/1747504772561748182?s=20)
3.  [https://x.com/giottodf/status/1747649800227438732?s=20](https://x.com/giottodf/status/1747649800227438732?s=20)

The recipient of this payment is a multi-sig (5 of 8) managed by the following people:

Giotto TheeWeb3Patriot Cris Nguyen Dakota Strindbergman Sourabh Niyogi Jay Chrawnna LUI5

Our technical partner is Kirill (Azymologist) ex head of security of Parity. His company will be taking 5% commission in order to manage the payment to all the recipients.

If someone really doesn't like the idea they can propose referendum canceler or referendum killer. That just moves the game on a different arena. In case this happens if you like the idea you should vote NO to referendum canceler / killer and if you don't like the idea then you should vote YES

You can calculate that the multistig address is calculated correctly by using the following addresses \[5/8\]:

13HNWD2bmRumQBeZJioWEC94W2LXE2ARy8u1YQF93joTjWuY @InvArchitect 1EpEiYpWRAWmte4oPLtR5B1TZFxcBShBdjK4X9wWnq2KfLK @giottodf 121Rs6fKm8nguHnvPfG1Cq3ctFuNAVZGRmghwkJwHpKxKjbx @sourabhniyogi 13Ec62Cvw9jmPxA23EidSwASPs9X2Vohqv9RCogCfDvXC4c8 @crisng999 138Xe8CbBq1PwbCYmFTrsBpKc8HzymbGsi9K8bQLjXxCogV9 @TheeWeb3Patriot 14zsSB1tbxaeXBNPTBJCKgWxu2ZSMc6FpGZrXdJFmoUpZX8X @Strindbergman 12WWjrZGuVxyk5AyFeDGaN45J1FJ6MesXRxhmY41rhKxL961 @JayChrawnna 12pUXtKj7jD3yaxnK6TWKBsxS1JpLUceBKZKMPMH6RiZvjr4 @Luis\_1x

WHO: Giotto, Cris Nguyen, Dakota Strindbergman, Sourabh Niyogi, Jay Chrawnna, LUI5, and Kirill (Azymologist).
WHAT: Proposal to incentivize governance participation by giving away 100k DOT to those who vote YES on the referendum.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: 100k DOT to be shared among those who vote YES, managed by a multi-sig (5 of 8) and Kirill's company taking 5% commission.

Polkadot Watchdogs Governance Monthly Incentive Referendum #1 - VOTE NAY

- A proposal is to open a two-way channel between AssetHub and Hashed Network.
- This channel will help projects using Hashed Network to use stable coins like USDT and USDC.
- Opening the channel is important for more people to use Polkadot tokens.
- Hashed Network helps traditional businesses change into web3 companies.
- The goal is to provide more value to customers in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- If you have questions, you can ask for more information.

TimedOut

This proposal is to open both directions channel between AssetHub (ParaID 1000) and Hashed Network (ParaID 2093).

Opening a channel between AssetHub and Hashed Network is crucial as projects looking to operate on Hashed Network will be able to leverage stable coins like USDT, USDC, or other tokens. With the open channel, we see the potential for increased adoption of Polkadot native USDC and USDT and a stronger value proposition for Polkadot.

Hashed Network is strengthening the Polkadot ecosystem by helping web2 businesses innovate and/or transition into web3 companies with a customer-value-first approach. Please let us know if you have any questions.

WHO: Hashed Network and AssetHub (ParaID 1000)

WHAT: Open a channel between AssetHub and Hashed Network to allow projects on Hashed Network to leverage stable coins like USDT, USDC, or other tokens, increasing adoption of Polkadot native USDC and USDT.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Open HRMP channels between AssetHub and Hashed Network

- A proposal is suggested to change the deposit amount needed for using digital assets called Asset Hubs.
- It is recommended to reject this proposal and create a new one with improvements.
- The plan involves reducing the minimum balance required for certain assets like USDT and USDC by ten times.
- If the DOT deposit decreases, it will cause fees to be higher for those assets.
- There is also a plan to fix an issue with KSM assets that didn't work correctly before.

The proposal suggests reducing the minimum balance requirement for USDT, USDC, and KSM by a factor of 10 to reduce the existential deposit on Asset Hubs. This will increase fees in sufficient assets by a factor of 10. The proposal also includes updating metadata for bridged KSM.

Update Sufficient Asset Minimum Balances

Hello little friend! We have some exciting news about a group working on a project called Polkadot. They want to share their plans for the year 2024. They have been doing this for a few years now, and they want to keep going.

In 2021, they started with teaching, contests, and special programs to help people learn and create new things. Last year, they got more money to do even more teaching, 4 contests, and an online program.

Now, they are planning for 2024 and have some new ideas:
1. An 8-week class to learn more about Polkadot
2. A 4-week special class to learn a coding language called ink!
3. A 4-week online contest for people to create new projects
4. An 8-week program to help people grow their ideas
5. A chance to meet and work with others in person around the world
6. Free help for people to find jobs in the Polkadot world

They have all the details in a document you can look at if you want. They are asking for some money to help make these plans happen. They want to get the money in three parts, and they have a plan for when they will get each part.

Dear Polkadot Community,

We are delighted to share our proposal for 2024 to build on years of work. 

Our first proposal via governance was 2021 [here](../post/934)[,](../post/934\),) for education, hackathons and accelerators. Last year we progressed this, kindly receiving funding for more education, 4 hackathons (including one at Decoded) and an online accelerator [here](../post/1561).

We have just put in our final tranche request [here](424) for the 2023 proposal so we would like to move forward to planning for 2024. For 2023, our reports are all below:

Tranche 1: [here](../treasury/226)

Tranche 2/3: [here](14) and [here](../post/1820)

Tranche 4: [here](187)

Tranche 5: [here](424)

We are so excited to continue our Polkadot work. We have seen 100s of hackathon projects built over our 6 hackathons together, seen VC-funded projects through our multiple accelerators and onboarded 1000s through our education workshops. We are very grateful for all the support we've received!

Our 2024 proposal is as follows:

-   An 8-week education series
-   A 4-week ink! bootcamp
-   A 4-week online hackathon
-   An 8-week accelerator
-   Exposure in our in-person hacker house around the world
-   Free talent support to any Polkadot ecosystem company, including via our Job Board, Career Fairs and Headhunting!

All details are in the deck attached [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ETAtjf1eWk2WmOWIzJgTByFGMadpECaU/view?usp=sharing). We request funding of $385k split across 3 tranches of $128,333 in DOT (17,038.37 DOT based on Subscan 30 day MA of 7.532):

-   Immediately
-   One after 3 months (1st April)
-   One after 6 months (1st July)

WHO: Polkadot Community

WHAT: Proposal for 2024 including an 8-week education series, a 4-week ink! bootcamp, a 4-week online hackathon, an 8-week accelerator, exposure in their in-person hacker house, and free talent support to any Polkadot ecosystem company.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Funding of $385k split across 3 tranches of $128,333 in DOT (17,038.37 DOT based on Subscan 30 day MA of 7.532) immediately, one after 3 months, and one after 6 months. Details in attached deck.

Encode x Polkadot 2024 Programming

Integritee AG has submitted a retroactive treasury spend proposal requesting 11,655 DOT (equivalent to 87,377 USD) for their work on the Incognitee Sidechain. This sidechain allows for the private transfer of relaychain native tokens by shielding and unshielding them between layers. They have demonstrated this functionality in a [demo video](https://youtu.be/BNYEfQ8kF2o?si=xQYtwtfgNgrrsI9m) and have enabled private ROC transfers on the public Rococo testnet. Next steps include launching a public test campaign, bug bounty, and expanding support for Asset Hub and other substrate-based chains. This proposal follows their initial [blog post](https://medium.com/integritee/a-privacy-sidechain-for-all-polkadot-kusama-chains-1bb52dc9b0d7) and a previous referendum attempt. The [full proposal document](https://docs.google.com/document/d/16QCSeoeeMMREC75NIIEbk0I0aKX-VYaoMqWlkHXi2y0/edit?usp=sharing) is available for review, and users can now test their technology on the Rococo testnet through [this link](https://incognitee.io/).

This is a retroactive treasury spend proposal by Integritee AG

We ask the treasury for 87'377 USD = **11'655 DOT**

Work done:

-   Implement _Incognitee_ Sidechain which can transfer a relaychain native token privately by shielding it to L2 and eventually unshielding it back to the relay chain without linkability
-   [Demo Video](https://youtu.be/BNYEfQ8kF2o?si=xQYtwtfgNgrrsI9m) where we shield DOT from a local Asset Hub to Incognitee and back
-   We are now able to transfer ROC privately (on public Rococo testnet)

Next Steps:

-   launch a public test campaign and bug bounty on our Rococo testnet which we launched in Dec 2023
-   Support for Asset Hub and its fungible assets, i.e. USDC/USDT
-   Support for ANY substrate based chain and its assets

Some History:

-   Initial [Blog outlining the Vision](https://medium.com/integritee/a-privacy-sidechain-for-all-polkadot-kusama-chains-1bb52dc9b0d7)
-   Previous attempt [Referendum 17](17) for treasury funding (was also retro-active, but deemed to be too early for retro-active by commentors):  

[Full Proposal Document](https://docs.google.com/document/d/16QCSeoeeMMREC75NIIEbk0I0aKX-VYaoMqWlkHXi2y0/edit?usp=sharing)

_edit:_

You can now [test our tech on our Rococo testnet](https://incognitee.io/)

Integritee AG requests 11,655 DOT (87,377 USD) for implementing Incognitee Sidechain that enables private transfer of relaychain native tokens. They have completed the implementation and demonstrated it in a video. The next steps include launching a public test campaign and bug bounty, supporting Asset Hub and its fungible assets, and supporting any substrate-based chain and its assets. They have also provided a link to their full proposal document and a link to test their technology on their Rococo testnet.

Private Transfers of DOT

Jinse Finance is a company that wants to help Polkadot become more popular in China. They want to use money from the Treasury fund to do this. Here's what they plan to do:

1. Share important news about Polkadot in China.
2. Organize online and offline events for Polkadot in China and other places.
3. Help up to 5 projects in the Polkadot ecosystem become more popular in China.

They will work with Polkadot to make a schedule and make sure everything is done on time. The total cost for their services is 60,000 USDT. They will follow Chinese laws and can say no to any content that is not allowed. If they can't do some services, they will replace them with others that are worth the same amount. They will provide their services within one year after they receive the payment.

small_spender

**Proponent**

Jinse Finance

Address: 139Vbu9X3h4v7NTBVSpLijAvpWUoGhYwKmeuxaSJ9kQsD2SG

**Date**

January 18, 2024

**Requested DOT**

8,208 DOT, equivalent to 60,000 USDT

**Proposal Introduction**

Jinse Finance proposes customized media and marketing service packages aimed at increasing Polkadot's brand awareness and community influence in China through media exposure and community promotion. This initiative aims to attract more users and developers to experience the benefits of Polkadot's technological advancements.

**Who are we?**

Founded in 2016, Jinse Finance is the top source of comprehensive information for all things blockchain and Web3 in China. Jinse Finance provides integrated services including real-time global industry news, data, trends, events, business incubation, brand services, knowledge institute etc. 

The service platform reaches more than 20 million users worldwide — with an average daily unique visitor count of more than 700,000 and more than 3.5 million average daily pageviews. 

Please see our website here [https://jinse.cn/](https://jinse.cn/)

**What problem is the Treasury fund used to solve?**

-   Polkadot has a large number of competitors. Multiple well-funded public chains have entered the market, and various Layer 2 protocols have attracted significant attention by locking up substantial amounts of funds through token staking. Established public chains continue to iterate and evolve. These competitors promote the advantages of their solutions, introduce attractive conditions and new plans, and continuously expand their market influence through coordinated online and offline activities. They are aggressively expanding their presence worldwide, attracting and incubating high-quality projects.
-   Different markets require different expansion strategies. Each country and region has its own uniqueness. As one of the most active, promising, and financially potent markets in the field of Web3 and blockchain, the China market is a place where many industry giants hope to showcase their strengths. Polkadot has built a certain audience base in China over the past few years, but there is still ample room for development. To further penetrate this market, strong local partnerships are essential to provide support in terms of information and resources.
-   Lack of promotional channels. Polkadot has a broader technical vision compared to other blockchain solutions, providing more convenience to the industry. However, it lacks systematic information dissemination and promotion in the China market. Many potential users and developers have insufficient understanding due to this.

**Proposed Solution**

As a top Web3 news platform and marketing service provider, Jinse Finance has the confidence to convert our business  insight and deep understanding of the China market into the practical help  and effective deliverables to Polkadot via a customized yet comprehensive package to help Polkadot to gain wider exposure in media and community. 

The whole plan has 3 folds, covering all prime points that Polkadot focuses on in 2024.

-   Polkadot's important information dissemination and distribution

Disseminating timely news related to the technical advancements, summit events, significant partnerships, and other developments regarding Polkadot 2.0, Kusama and Substrate, while ensuring extensive dissemination within the Chinese-speaking community. Helping audiences understand how Polkadot 2.0 will change the way App Chains are built, attracting more developers into the Polkadot ecosystem.

Contents on Jinse including flash news and articles will be included by searching engines. 

Wechat groups and Moments distribution should cover more than 20,000 people each time. 

Articles displayed on home page will gain no less than 50,000 views each.

No negative news of Polkadot on any platform of Jinse Finance.

-   Organize online and offline events

Through online broadcasts, Polkadot will directly engage with a wide audience, answering questions online, bridging the gap between Polkadot and the Chinese audience. The feedback received during this process will help Polkadot optimize its subsequent promotional processes.

Jinse Finance will host several offline events in 2024 across mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, and more. Polkadot will be featured as a partnering institution on all promotional materials and on-site logo boards. Polkadot officials and community partners are welcome to attend. Offline events provide an excellent opportunity to seek potential partners and establish close collaborative relationships.

Polkadot could collaborate with Jinse Finance for customized events such as developer conferences, meetups, or demo days.

-   Promote outstanding projects in Polkadot ecosystem

Jinse Finance proposes to support up to 5 selected top-rating ecosystem projects to promote the Polkadot ecosystem to the general crypto market of China. We will work with Parity to select 5 Polkadot ecosystem projects.

Jinse Finance could assist in connecting industry resources, such as exchanges, audit, major summits, KOLs, etc., based on the needs of Polkadot officials and project parties.

**Timline**

All content releases will align with Polkadot's development. Jinse Finance will regularly communicate with Polkadot on a monthly basis to determine specific plans. 

Below is the initial outline.

![Timeline](https://i.ibb.co/Kb556zc/20240118124023.png)

**Media Package Designed for Polkadot and its Ecosystem**

-   Service Page for Polkadot (including Kusama and Substrate)

![](https://i.ibb.co/TrrJZ5F/1.png)

![](https://i.ibb.co/fN0mwCz/2.png)

![](https://i.ibb.co/Ldft36p/3.png)

![](https://i.ibb.co/ByjmgnJ/4.png)

The total value of the service is 495,800 USDT, with a discounted price of 50,000USDT.

Price: 50,000 USDT

-   Ecosystem Support Package

Besides the Polkadot network (including the brands of Kusama and Substrate), Jinse Finance proposes to support up to 5 selected top-rating ecosystem projects to promote the Polkadot ecosystem in the general crypto market of China. We will work with Parity to select 5 Polkadot ecosystem projects.

![](https://i.ibb.co/gWtLNhY/5.png)

The total value of the service is 30,000 USDT, with a discounted price of 10,000USDT.

Price: 10,000 USDT

**Notes**

All content must comply with the requirements of Chinese laws and regulations. Jinse Finance has the right to refuse to publish unsuitable content.

If some services can not be delivered, they will be replaced with others with similar value.  

Period of service: within 365 days after the payment is received

Email: [haoyue@jinse.com.cn](mailto:haoyue@jinse.com.cn)

Telegram: @jinnuo

Treasury Proposal: Marketing and media proposal for Polkadot in China

- The Encode Club and Polkadot initiative is almost finished, with many accomplishments thanks to funding.
- They held a special event called the Polkadot ink! Hackathon in 2023 with workshops and mentoring.
- The Encode x Polkadot Accelerator helps developers turn their projects into startups and started in November 2023.
- Eight projects are part of the accelerator, receiving guidance from experienced mentors and partners.
- A new online Encode x Polkadot Hackathon will start on February 13, 2024, and will last for four weeks.
- Participants can join technical workshops and submit their projects by March 10, 2024.
- The final event will take place on March 27, 2024, where prizes will be awarded.

WHO: Encode Club
WHAT: Requesting the remaining £10k in DOT to allocate as prizes for the upcoming Encode x Polkadot Hackathon in February 2024.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: £10k in DOT, to be used as prizes for the hackathon in February 2024.

Encode Club x Polkadot Education Programming 2023 - A Summary Report of Tranche 4 to Request Funding for Tranche 5

This referendum is about choosing curators for Bounty #31, which is about Public RPCs for Relay and Systems Chains. The curators are people who will help manage the project. Here are the five curators:

1. Alex Dimitrijevic - Works on tools and technology at Parity Technologies.
2. Ivy Network - A group of people working together.
3. Eric Poh - The boss of Pinknode.
4. Leemo - Works on many projects like Nova Wallet, Robonomics, ChaosDAO, GM Parachain, HydraDX, and Basilisk Council.
5. lolmcshizz - Works on HydraDX.

These curators will work together in a group of 3 out of 5 people. They will have a special account to manage the project's money. The account is called "Polkadot Pure Proxy" and the other one is called "Polkadot Multisig".

GM – This referendum proposes the Curators for [Bounty #31](../bounty/31) – Bounty Proposal for Public RPCs for Relay and Systems Chains. Please review the bounty and [previous referendum](346) which funded this bounty for more info.

  
The proposed curators are:

-   Alex Dimitrijevic (Infrastructure & Tooling Lead \[Ecosystem Success\] at Parity Technologies)
-   Ivy Network (Collective)
-   Eric Poh (CEO of Pinknode)
-   Leemo (Nova Wallet / Robonomics / ChaosDAO / GM Parachain / HydraDX & Basilisk Council)
-   lolmcshizz (HydraDX)

The 5 curators are part of a 3/5 multisig which is set as an Any Proxy for the Pure Proxy account which is being proposed as the curator account. 

![](https://i.ibb.co/y8G8ZNp/rpc-proxy.png)

Polkadot Pure Proxy: 1t4LzYdL5LyKqPUP4iMWNyHy9DthRKJLdx2dUfr25tV22Wi

Polkadot Multisig: 14xpJ93SiwWHY4zpZbqrWuWvuQK1giMFWAc12i7NcPFKBErK

This proposal suggests the appointment of five curators for Bounty #31, who will be part of a 3/5 multisig and will use the Pure Proxy account as the curator account. The curators include Alex Dimitrijevic, Ivy Network, Eric Poh, Leemo, and lolmcshizz. No price, timeframe, or resources are mentioned.

Proposing Curators for Bounty #31

- The document is about Hector Bulgarini's analysis of Proposal #379, which focuses on making NFTs work better across different platforms in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- It explains why the proposal is important for people deciding whether to read more.
- It describes how things currently work without this proposal.
- It imagines what the future will look like if the proposal isn't adopted.
- The context shows how this proposal relates to other ongoing projects.
- It discusses why this proposal is needed and its business importance.
- It also looks at the trade-offs compared to other possible solutions.
- Finally, there's a call for experts to help voters make informed decisions.

Proposal #379: NFT XCM aims to make XCM NFT Interoperability production grade across all parachains in the Polkadot ecosystem. No specific price, timeframe, or resources mentioned.

DOT Experts Tip for Hector Bulgarini for Proposal #379: NFT XCM

**Polkadot DAO Hackathon Summary**

- **Locations:** Dubai and Budapest
- **Duration:** 4 hours
- **Attendees:** 27 on-site, 5 online
- **Activities:** Brunch, education on DAOs and Polkadot, project idea development
- **Success:** Agreement with Dubai Blockchain Center for free event spaces
- **Feedback:** 8.5/10, food praised in Dubai
- **Learnings:** Need earlier announcements, max 30 participants per location
- **Resources:** Free education material available on Canva

Polkadot ambassadors organized a 4-hour-long decentralized governance/DAO hackathon in Dubai and Budapest, with 13 and 14 on-site attendees respectively, and 5 online attendees. They aimed to educate attendees on decentralized governance and Polkadot network, and succeeded in developing innovative ideas. They signed an agreement with Dubai Blockchain Center for free locations for future Polkadot events. The attendee feedback score was 8.5/10, and they created 5 project ideas. They shared their event-specific education material and details, invoices, pictures, and all related information in the docs.

Retroactive tip for Polkadot hackathon brunch in Dubai and Budapest

The Verbo Dotsama channel is a Brazilian group that creates educational content for Portuguese speakers about the Polkadot ecosystem. They have made a proposal to receive funding for 9 videos they produced about Polkadot news. The team members are John Rhodel, Carlos Sawaki, and Gabriel Bonugli. They want 673 DOT (which is like 4500 US dollars) to help them make more videos and tell more people about their channel. They have a YouTube channel, a Twitter account, a Medium page, and a Telegram group. They want to use the money to buy better equipment, make more videos, and tell more people about their channel. If you have any questions, you can contact them through their emails or social media accounts.

![](https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1082716137839673386/1196905180994744381/image.png?ex=65b953d0&is=65a6ded0&hm=40b03bca496488f570dc4fe8e6ea60ff998cf38c0bbb3cc273671087438fc865&)

Proposal: Big Tip for Content in Portuguese - Verbo DotSama Channel

Proponent: 14iWWjHr2VLTNW2p5ZzmqNeD1ox2udjsU9VsP5k3murqeNiJ

Date: 16/01/2024 Requested

DOT: 673 DOT Short description:

We are a Brazilian channel (Verbo Dotsama) that brings educational content to the Portuguese speaking community (Brazil, Portugal, Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau and Mozambique) through copyrighted videos, articles and also dubbing. The team consists of John Rhodel (Parachainboy), Carlos Sawaki (CJ) and Gabriel Bonugli (Gabekoin), We request retroactive funding for 9 videos produced about news from the Polkadot ecosystem. Our Links:

Twitter: [https://twitter.com/verbodotsama](https://twitter.com/verbodotsama)

Youtube: [https://www.youtube.com/@verbodotsama](https://www.youtube.com/@verbodotsama)

Medium: [https://medium.com/@verbodasabedoria](https://medium.com/@verbodasabedoria)

Telegram: [https://t.me/verbodasabedoria](https://t.me/verbodasabedoria)

1 - Context of the proposal:

Retroactive funding for 9 videos made between the periods of October 1st 2023 to January 16th 2024, the amount requested for this big tip would be 673 DOT ($7.42/ DOT) for 9 videos, 500 USD per video = 4500 USD + 500 USD for paid promotions (Google ADS + Twitter) to be held in those videos.

You can check the entire detailed proposal here: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pLnZGhJnW1arQpBOxxkZLSauUNEar162XzLh8YOysaU/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pLnZGhJnW1arQpBOxxkZLSauUNEar162XzLh8YOysaU/edit?usp=sharing)

1- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cW9iktovpL4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cW9iktovpL4) - Polkadot e Cardano Vitória ![image](https://i.ibb.co/7jts76r/11875-Gabekoin-1705433154140.png) Average viewing time: 3:10 (55.5%)

2- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffrO0RzUhXA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffrO0RzUhXA) - Polkadot + Polygon? Novidades ![image](https://i.ibb.co/Vpqptth/11875-Gabekoin-1705433171650.png) Average viewing time: 2:24 (49.1%)

3- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgA3Gx5ZIdU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgA3Gx5ZIdU) - A Verdade Sobre a Polkadot ![image](https://i.ibb.co/TgVkkkd/11875-Gabekoin-1705433183429.png) Average viewing time: 2:50 (56.1%)

4- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzjAwyTYMXE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzjAwyTYMXE) - IoT e Economia de Máquinas

![image](https://i.ibb.co/9HCrsYq/11875-Gabekoin-1705433416721.png)

Average viewing time: 3:25 (51,8%)

5- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jALDwswGs34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jALDwswGs34) - InvArch, Phala, Peaq

![image](https://i.ibb.co/SJWnYyY/11875-Gabekoin-1705433431891.png)

Average viewing time: 2:49 (61,2%)

6- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gxw4buMM8Zs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gxw4buMM8Zs) - Primeiro Multichain BR

![image](https://i.ibb.co/3yvwjZB/11875-Gabekoin-1705433457847.png)

Average viewing time: 1:09 (80.4%)

7- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jue45DxlYJo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jue45DxlYJo) - Financiamentos VDS News 28

![image](https://i.ibb.co/nD05Snm/11875-Gabekoin-1705433469044.png)

Average viewing time: 2:56 (66.5%)

8- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYSlWjL7xQM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYSlWjL7xQM) - A Revolução na Web 3.0

![image](https://i.ibb.co/rxpwbYH/11875-Gabekoin-1705433478704.png)

Average viewing time: 2:48 (63.2%)

9- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3thYHubtg9o](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3thYHubtg9o) - Conectando o Futuro da IoT

![image](https://i.ibb.co/ZcX8xBH/11875-Gabekoin-1705433487024.png)

Average viewing time: 3:17 (62.2%)

**Metrics and statistics Youtube (01 October 2023 - 15 January 2024):**

Youtube Followers (4.380):

Vídeo Statistics:

Views Country Target Top 5:

![image](https://i.ibb.co/yW2HY7h/11875-Gabekoin-1705433550492.png)

Views Followers/Not Followers:

![image](https://i.ibb.co/F8WfDns/11875-Gabekoin-1705433560216.png)

Where Subscribers Come From:

![image](https://i.ibb.co/zNgQmtq/11875-Gabekoin-1705433569954.png)

Age range of viewers:

![image](https://i.ibb.co/5vVZxw2/11875-Gabekoin-1705433579554.png)

Videos / Shorts Views

![image](https://i.ibb.co/qY618wb/11875-Gabekoin-1705433591466.png)

Total Views:

![image](https://i.ibb.co/dPtfHtQ/11875-Gabekoin-1705433606729.png)

![image](https://i.ibb.co/sRssnth/11875-Gabekoin-1705433615466.png)

Telegram Activity:

![image](https://i.ibb.co/fvtgTz0/11875-Gabekoin-1705433628413.png)

Twitter Impressions:

![image](https://i.ibb.co/hdS64Pg/11875-Gabekoin-1705433642137.png)

About US:

![image](https://i.ibb.co/7KLcK7d/11875-Gabekoin-1705433655099.png)

John Rhodel Bartolome - AKA "Parachainboy" - Member of Team BD Brazil POLKADOT, Founder Verbo Dotsama, Polkadot Senior Ambassador for Brazil, Ambassador of parachains such as: Phala, Oak, Bifrost, Moonbeam, Integritee, Nodle, Crust and Aleph Zero, Content creator, rookie member Polkadot Heroes, director of the Filipino unit at Wagmedia, software engineer, and also with experience producing Polkadot events in Brazil, Blockchain SP, View Party Decoded Curitiba, Blockchain Rio, Curitiba Crypto day and Multichain MEETUP Curitiba.

![image](https://i.ibb.co/cwBnkg3/11875-Gabekoin-1705433667204.png)

Gabriel Bonugli - AKA "Gabekoin" - Member of Team BD Brazil POLKADOT, Polkadot/Kusama Senior Ambassador / Ambassador: Phala, OAK, Polimec and Peaq also have been contributing as Community Manager, Content Creator, Writer, Translator, marketing specialist and also with experience producing Polkadot events in Brazil such as View Party Decoded Curitiba and Blockchain Rio and Curitiba Crypto Day and Multichain MEETUP Curitiba.

![image](https://i.ibb.co/bHCVmpq/11875-Gabekoin-1705433723849.png)

Carlos Sawaki (CJ) - Member of Brazilian BD team,I've been studying the markets for 5 years and crypto for almost 3, with some courses also taken in the area. With the great changes taking place in the world, the interest in blockchain technology ended up becoming the current focus in my professional development, having recently joined the team of content creators at WAG Media, Equilibrium and Polimec (Ambassadors Programs on Polkadot Ecosystem) and started an experimental channel on Youtube called Medo de Ficar de Fora (which is the translation of Fear of Missing Out in portuguese), also a contributor to the Youtube channel Verbo da Sabedoria and The Kusamarian.

Our Portfolio:

[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/186R9xgXZbGvsKT1\_GYgR4ir1lc7Dnr\_JnCdI3nbgeUE/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/186R9xgXZbGvsKT1_GYgR4ir1lc7Dnr_JnCdI3nbgeUE/edit?usp=sharing) - This portfolio got funded by Wagmedia

2 - The motivation for this proposal:

Communication through digital media channels has become one of the most effective ways to reach and influence vast audiences in the modern era. Our channel, Verbo da Sabedoria, has made its mark by producing high-quality, impactful content for the Portuguese community in Polkadot. However, to continue expanding and enhancing our reach, we require funding. Here are the reasons why investing in our channel is pivotal.

Educational: If our channel has an educational bent, funding will allow us to produce content that not only entertains, but also educates and informs audiences, making a positive contribution to Polkadot beginners and enthusiasts alike.

Technical Improvement: Funding will allow us to purchase better quality equipment, more advanced editing tools and animation software, thus ensuring a superior visual and sound experience for our audience.

Expand Polkadot Contents: With adequate funding, we will be able to diversify and expand our content portfolio, covering more varied topics and innovative formats, thus reaching an even larger and more diverse audience.

Advertising and Promotion: Through effective advertising campaigns, we can expand our reach and attract new followers. Promotion is vital for any channel that wants to grow and stand out in a saturated market.

Consistency and Frequency: Funding will ensure we have the resources we need to consistently produce content, keeping our audience engaged and expanding our impact in Brazil.

3 - Payment conditions:

What is the amount requested? 673 DOT

What is the address of the fund recipient? 14iWWjHr2VLTNW2p5ZzmqNeD1ox2udjsU9VsP5k3murqeNiJ

How can we contact the manager of the funds?

Name: John Rhodel Bartolome Email: [johnrhodelbartolome@gmail.com](mailto:johnrhodelbartolome@gmail.com) Telegram: @parachainboy Discord: johnrhodel

Name: Gabriel Bonugli Email: [gabrielbonuglii@gmail.com](mailto:gabrielbonuglii@gmail.com) Telegram: @gabekoin Discord: gabekoin

Name: Carlos Sawaki Email: [carlosawaki@gmail.com](mailto:carlosawaki@gmail.com) Telegram: @carlosawaki Discord: cejota

If you have any doubts, please contact us, we are open to suggestions, thank you very much.

WHO: Verbo DotSama Channel team consisting of John Rhodel, Carlos Sawaki, and Gabriel Bonugli.
WHAT: Requesting retroactive funding of 673 DOT ($7.42/DOT) for 9 videos produced about news from the Polkadot ecosystem, along with paid promotions.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $4500 for 9 videos + $500 for paid promotions to be held in those videos. Videos were produced between October 1st, 2023 to January 16th, 2024.

Big Tip for Content in Portuguese - Verbo DotSama

"The Sacred Coin Quest" is a proposed illustrated book that aims to educate and entertain future generations about the history of Polkadot, blockchain, and the economic revolution of our era. The book is set in the year 2140, in a world divided between blockchain and fiat currencies. The story follows Persefone, the protagonist, as she embarks on a journey through this divided world, discovering the nuances and complexities of Polkadot and encountering notable figures from the blockchain world.

The book is structured into nine chapters, each representing a region of the world and reflecting the expansion of Polkadot. Each chapter will combine adventure with education about Polkadot, from understanding a public key to designing a blockchain using Substrate.

The project's initial phase, "Small Tipper," seeks a small initial fund to dedicate time to story development, including world-building, characters, conflict ideas, plot, and subplot. The author, Munay, is the CEO of Nuna Project, an initiative to introduce artists to technology and help them use blockchain for their daily artistic endeavors. The project aims to contribute to Polkadot's culture and become a work that resonates with those living it, those inheriting it, and those observing it.

What if we crafted a book to enlighten future generations about the history of Polkadot, blockchain, and the economic revolution of our era? An illustrated masterpiece delving into the essence of a universal coin! This endeavor could contribute to the creation of a legend, a myth that resonates within the Polkadot community.

**it's necessary to strat creating a collective memory in polkadot community, this is done by developing the culture.**

**Illustrated Book: "The Sacred Coin Quest" - Continuing the Creation of Culture in Polkadot**

Introduction: The culture of a community is a great common experiences, molding the collective perception of the world. Polkadot have the potencial, with cultural elements such as the economy, governance, and group activities evolving into traditions, thus constructing the cultural identity of the network and its members. Community in polkadot is growing, new generation of participants (developers, invertor, artist, validators, chains...) appear every moment and need collective memory follow the victory!  It is a passion for what we do and a shared love for those with whom we work. This is how culture is born.

Motivation and Project:

In this culturally moment for Polkadot, I aspire to contribute a grain of sand to this vast "beach" by creating an "odyssey"—a narrative that resonates with those present, those yet to come, and those observing. I present "The Sacred Coin Quest," an illustrated book that sprouted a year ago when I sensed the passion driving this blockchain, Polkadot. Now, I feel ready to undertake this project with the seriousness it deserves, constructing a magnificent world for all of you. My goal is to entertain with stories and educate about the ideals of Polkadot.

Synopsis of "The Sacred Coin Quest":

The story of "The Sacred Coin Quest" is set in the year 2140, in a world deeply divided between blockchain and fiat currencies. While there is greater control over resources, the population is fragmented between those seeking freedom through cryptocurrencies, known as the "free people," and the "villagers," who serve the imposed fiat system. This scenario raises questions about power, freedom, and the influence of financial choices on society.

Persefone, our protagonist, embarks on a journey through this divided world. Inspired by the quest for information about blockchain usage and understanding, she gradually discovers the nuances and complexities of Polkadot. This knowledge journey not only explores the workings and development of Polkadot but also delves into the political, social, and psychological themes defining the society constructed in this dystopian future, drawing inspiration from literary works like "Brave New World" and "1984."

Persefone's fate intertwines with that of Gavin, a man whose role triggers her quest for the "coin of everything." This sacred coin, with unique characteristics, becomes the central axis of the narrative as Persefone embarks on an adventure to find it and potentially save the world from the division and control imposed by different forms of currency.

Throughout her journey, Persefone encounters notable figures from the blockchain world, providing an educational window into concepts such as Bitcoin maximalism and, of course, the essence of Polkadot and the true decentralization of the world.

"The Sacred Coin Quest" not only offers an exciting adventure but also serves as an educational tool about blockchain technology and the fundamental role of Polkadot in constructing a decentralized future. The narrative becomes a rich exploration of diverse societies, social relationships, and the importance of diversity in a world driven by financial decisions.

This project, aimed at contributing to Polkadot's culture, seeks to transcend the barriers of time and become a work that resonates with those living it, those inheriting it, and those observing it. Join Persefone in her quest for the "coin of everything" and discover a magnificent world full of intrigue, learning, and action!

Story Structure:

The project is structured into nine chapters (books), each representing a region of the world, reflecting the expansion of Polkadot:

**Chapter I: Vienna Chapter**

**II: North America**

**III: Journey to South America Chapter**

**IV: Romania Chapter**

**V: Russia Chapter**

**VI: China Chapter**

**VII: The Dream Chapter**

**VIII: Encounter with Satoshi Chapter**

**IX: The Coin of Everything**

Education and Technical Themes:

Each chapter will become a book that combines adventure with education about Polkadot, from understanding a public key to designing a blockchain using Substrate, create a colective memory!

Initial Phase - Small Tipper:

In the first step, "Small Tipper," I seek a small initial fund to dedicate time to story development, including world-building, characters, conflict ideas, plot, and subplot. This solid foundation will allow the community to contribute by voting on the themes and plots to address, creating a decentralized story.

Requirements and Development Plan:

I will need at least a month to document the idea and structure it properly, acquire the necessary software for writing, and create initial sketches. I have a talented Italian friend in NFT art who will illustrate the first cover. Regarding funding.

I am initially requesting 250 DOT.

Execution Plan:

If the proposal is approved, after completing the first phase, the plan is to move to a second funding round ("Big Tripper"), where the first chapters will be developed and published. I will officially hire illustrators and professionals to correct and translate the firt chapter into various languages.

Economic Autonomy and Community Contribution:

Once economic autonomy is achieved, I will stop seeking funding from Polkadot, actively contributing to the community and building an ecosystem where the story can grow collaboratively, maybe some FRAME dedicate for this. The goal is exciting and ambitious, but I believe Polkadot deserves individuals dedicating time and effort to its development; this project may endure in history.

Author's Identity and Experience:

I am Munay, nobody in particular. I work with artists and initiated a project called [nunaproject.art](https://nunaproject.art/) , (I am the CEO) two years ago, aiming to introduce artists to technology and help them use blockchain for their daily artistic endeavors (craftsmen, painters, poets, musicians). It would be amazing to join forces with Polkadot's network in the future.

Conclusion: I am thrilled to participate in this community. Viva Polkadot! tl: @munaytu [linktr.ee/munaytu](https://linktr.ee/munaytu) . I would be delighted to receive feedback, ideas, and questions.

Here are some examples of other communities like bitcoin !:

[https://bitcoincomic.org/](https://bitcoincomic.org/)

[https://devildealer.myshopify.com/products/the-bitcoin-comic-handbook-pre-order](https://devildealer.myshopify.com/products/the-bitcoin-comic-handbook-pre-order)

[https://www.publish0x.com/cryptotrips/bitcoin-treasure-10000000-satoshis-are-hidden-in-a-comic-xqoykyo](https://www.publish0x.com/cryptotrips/bitcoin-treasure-10000000-satoshis-are-hidden-in-a-comic-xqoykyo)

[https://shiyan.medium.com/bitcoin-in-comic-ded553a57dfb](https://shiyan.medium.com/bitcoin-in-comic-ded553a57dfb)

Munay proposes to create an illustrated book called "The Sacred Coin Quest" to contribute to the culture of the Polkadot community. The book will educate and entertain readers about Polkadot, blockchain, and the economic revolution. The project will be divided into nine chapters, each representing a region of the world. Munay is initially requesting 250 DOT for the first phase of the project, which will involve developing the story and creating initial sketches. The ultimate goal is to achieve economic autonomy and build an ecosystem where the story can grow collaboratively.

 Illustrated Book: "The Sacred Coin Quest" - Create a Collective Memory

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

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

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