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.

Executed

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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.

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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

PolkaWarriors is a group focused on helping people in Vietnam learn about and use Polkadot, which is a new kind of technology for blockchain. Here are some key points:

- They want to connect more with the Vietnamese community and grow interest in Polkadot.
- Many people in Vietnam don't know much about Polkadot, even though it's a popular topic.
- There aren’t enough resources in Vietnamese to help people understand Polkadot.
- PolkaWarriors plans to create educational materials and provide updates about Polkadot.
- They will host meetups and workshops to engage the community.
- The group includes over 20 experts ready to share knowledge and ideas.
- They ask for funding to support their activities over six months.

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WHO: PolkaWarriors

WHAT: Fostering a thriving Vietnamese Polkadot ecosystem through comprehensive marketing and communication campaigns, educational materials, community events, and workshops.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $84,280 for 26 weeks, asking for 9,900 DOT (~$85,536 as of Dec 28).

PolkaWarriors - Cultivate a robust & collaborative community of Polkadot in Vietnam

NoSpec Agency is a group that helps people who make content about the Polkadot ecosystem. They give important information, connections, and research to help create good content. They want 1000 DOT to keep doing their work and make it even better.

Here's what they have done so far:
1. They made big research reports about HydraDX and Bifrost, which are important projects in the Polkadot ecosystem.
2. They helped many content creators make better and more accurate content about Polkadot.

NoSpec is a leader in this area and has a lot of experience with Polkadot. They want to use the extra money to make more research, help more content creators, and improve their services. They charge 100€ per hour for their services. If this works well, they might ask for more money in the future.

**Proposer:** NoSpec Agency

**Contact:** @XCCrane at TG

**Requested Amount:** 1000 DOT

**Service Overview**

NoSpec's initiative is aimed at guiding influencers within the Polkadot ecosystem by providing them with essential information, connections, and up-to-date research for impactful content creation. Our services include providing tailored research materials, facilitating valuable connections, offering content fact-checking, and delivering general consultancy and topic guidance.

**Campaign Output**

Our output encompasses comprehensive research exposes, strategic guidance for content creation, factual accuracy checks, and robust support in various aspects of content development related to the Polkadot ecosystem.

**Achievements and Utilization of Previous Funding**

**Overview of Impact**

Our recent initiative was met with enthusiastic reception from Content Creators, validating our approach in providing essential guidance and factual content support. The crafted research exposes, a centerpiece of our work, have garnered positive feedback, reflecting our commitment to high-quality, insightful content in the Polkadot ecosystem.

**Key Achievements:**

**1\. Research Exposes:**

-   HydraDX and Bifrost Analysis:
    
    We've developed two comprehensive research exposes focused on [HydraDX and Bifrost](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/157WDPyzGrkmfuB-mNSKgAMdGlwEELdX9?usp=sharing). These documents offer deep insights into each project, showcasing our analytical rigor. (Note: The Bifrost exposé is currently awaiting approval from the respective Team)
    
-   Community Impact:
    
    These exposes have been instrumental in elevating the Content Creator’s understanding of these pivotal projects.
    

**2\. Influencer Support and Collaboration:**

-   Broad Engagement:
    
    We've successfully contacted and/or supported a diverse array of influencers, enhancing the depth and accuracy of content related to the Polkadot ecosystem.
    
-   Content Creator List:
    
    ACOB, BitSkwela, LunarStrategy (Paid themselves), Laura Shin, AllInCrypto, LV, Coinsider and Csaint
    

**Reflecting on Success**

The positive outcomes of these collaborations underscore our effectiveness in elevating the content quality within the Polkadot community. Each engagement not only fortified the influencers' content but also enriched the community's overall knowledge base.

**About NoSpec**

NoSpec is a leader in this field, deeply integrated with the Polkadot ecosystem, with an extensive network through initiatives like ChaosDAO and TheKusamarian, and years of dedicated research in Polkadot. Our diverse talent pool enhances our capability to offer well-rounded solutions, making us uniquely positioned to guide influencers effectively.

**Note on Budgeting and New Funding Request**

We are requesting an additional 1000 DOT to continue and expand our successful initiatives.

This funding will enable us to:

-   Develop further in-depth research materials.
    
-   Expand our influencer network and support capabilities.
    
-   Enhance our consultancy and content development services within the Polkadot ecosystem.
    

The service is priced at 100€/h.

If this funding period will be such a success as the last one, the next proposal will be a longer term funding period in a spender track. 

For a detailed breakdown of our services, activities, strategic approach, as well as a comprehensive understanding of our projected outcomes and key performance indicators, please refer to our full [proposal documentation.](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NPzHJvzAPg3yN66hQRE9go-VmvviwQMk/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112993730791878553722&rtpof=true&sd=true)

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WHO: NoSpec Agency
WHAT: Providing guidance and support to Polkadot influencers through research materials, connections, fact-checking, and consultancy.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Requesting 1000 DOT for further research, expanding influencer network, and enhancing consultancy services at a rate of 100€/h.

Marketing Support NoSpec Tipper 2

- There is a referendum to upgrade Polkadot to a new version called Fellowship v1.1.0.
- A problem was found with this new version on Kusama, which could cause issues.
- Because of this problem, it is suggested to cancel the referendum.
- They want to wait for a fix before proceeding.
- The upgrade was supposed to happen on February 12 in the morning.
- A new version with a fix needs to be released first.

Cancelled

whitelisted_caller

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

Upgrade Polkadot v1,001,000

- A team wants to create a new video series called 'Polkadot: Behind the Code II' to show the next steps in Polkadot's development.
- Simon Hipkins, the producer, has been documenting Polkadot since it started in 2017, and he made the first series which was very popular.
- The new series will have 4 short films and will explain how Polkadot is becoming more decentralized.
- Each film will focus on challenges, benefits of decentralization, and the new technology.
- The films will be high-quality and easy to understand for people who aren’t experts in blockchain.
- They plan to share trailers on social media and offer extra video clips for marketing teams.
- The new series will start releasing in April 2024, with the last episode coming out in December 2024. 
- The total budget for the project is $389,000.

medium_spender

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

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

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Open HRMP Channels Between AssetHub And InvArch

The BLOKC, also known as The Blocklabs, Inc., is a social enterprise focused on SDG4 and SDG8. They have over 80 university partners in the Philippines and work with various foundations like NEM, Ethereum, Solana, and Arbitrum. They aim to establish a Polkadot Hub in the Philippines to localize Polkadot ecosystem efforts and build a talent pipeline. Their detailed proposal can be found at the provided link, and they welcome feedback and comments.

The Blockchain Lead Organization & Knowledge Center also known as The BLOKC, under our legal entity name, The Blocklabs, Inc., is a social enterprise deeply rooted with SDG4 and SDG8, with over 80+ prominent and major University partners in the Philippines leveraging blockchain and emerging technology through education, training and certification since 2017 and have worked with various foundations such as NEM Foundation, Ethereum Foundation, Solana Foundation and Arbitrum Foundation. We've been in coordination and collaboration with the DOT PH Ambassadors, Parity Community Head for APAC as well as the Lead Program Manager since last year. We are the team that made Solana a huge success in the Philippines and we wanted to leverage this by introducing Polkadot and make it become top of the mind in building interoperable blockchain solutions. Our ultimate goal for this proposal is to establish a Polkadot Hub here in the Philippines which will eventually become autonomous and will have its own economy by localizing all the Polkadot ecosystem's efforts and bringing these resources to the Philippines, in exchange, we will be building a talent pipeline and potential deal flows in which the greater Polkadot ecosystem could tap and get access to. Our detailed proposal can be found here through this document, and everyone is free to comment on the actual document or leave a comment on this proposal: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12HH2Lc6wH1CFIwj4NIWr3IxQ9le85Hu5OTZU-V1qyqk/edit?usp=sharing We will really appreciate all the feedback and help to make this proposal become a reality. Thank you and we look forward to be working with the greater Polkadot Ecosystem. Best, The BLOKC

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

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

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

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

- Ben Sheppard, the founder of Silta Finance, has a plan called the "Polkadot-Financial Institution Partnership Initiative."
- The goal of this initiative is to invite banks and financial institutions to work with Polkadot to use blockchain technology.
- Ben has experience in finance and technology and has worked with many banks globally.
- Over six months, he plans to create partnerships and develop projects that use Polkadot's blockchain.
- The plan includes identifying challenges for banks and showing how Polkadot can help solve them.
- The budget for the project is 24,000 euros, with progress reports provided every two months.
- Working together could enhance Polkadot's credibility and attract more investment in its technology.

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

Polkadot in Finance: A Strategic Partnership Development Proposal

Sub0 is a special conference for people who create technology using Polkadot tools. It happened in Lisbon on September 19th and 20th, 2023. Here are some key points:

- Developers from all over the world came together to learn and share.
- The conference had sessions for both beginners and experienced builders.
- Newcomers learned about Polkadot, Substrate, and Web3.
- Experienced developers attended workshops to improve their skills.
- Attendees could choose their own activities in smaller group settings.
- There was also a report and funding request for the event's costs, supported by the Web 3.0 Technologies Foundation.
- More details about the event are available in a linked document.

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

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

### Curators Candidates - Bounty #28

**Summary:**

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

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

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

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

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

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

Curators Candidates - Bounty #28

- The Southeast Asia web3 space is interested in digital assets but has low awareness of Polkadot.
- There are challenges in engaging users and developers due to limited local language resources and outreach efforts.
- A proposal seeks funding to build the Polkadot community in Southeast Asia through education and development initiatives.
- Key activities will include user education events, building a developer community, and organizing mini hackathons.
- The plan aims to involve 10,000+ developers through training programs provided by a non-profit group called The Lowlevelers.
- The total funding requested is $395,600 for the next year to support these initiatives.

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

Polkadot Southeast Asia Developer Community Expansion for 1 Year Operation

- Sasha has been working on smart contracts for Polkadot for several years and is now proposing a new project called ethink!.
- Ethink! helps developers move their apps from Ethereum to Polkadot without changing how users interact with them.
- Polkadot has advanced technology that can run apps faster and cheaper than Ethereum.
- The project has a working proof of concept, meaning it’s already capable of being used.
- The next step is to create an early prototype to improve ethink! and test it with popular apps, like those using the ERC20 token.
- Ethink! is different from another project called Frontier because it allows easier use without fully replicating Ethereum.
- The goal is to make it simple for users to switch to Polkadot without needing to learn new tools or make changes.

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

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

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

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

Parachains are special chains that work with Polkadot and have their own rules and ways of working. Making your own Parachain is hard and takes a long time. It needs a lot of thinking and trying different things to make it just right.

Zeeve made a special one-click sandbox to help with this. It's like a test area where people can try it out and give their ideas to make it even better. They want to make an open-source tool that can help people set up Parachains easily on different networks like Rococo, Kusama, and Polkadot.

This tool will help people start a Parachain with just a few clicks, make the rules for the chain, set up how it works with the main Polkadot network, and even help with buying time and keeping everything safe. Zeeve's idea is to make it easy for everyone to create, manage, and take care of their Parachains without too much trouble.

## Problem Statement

Parachains are highly efficient and capable application-specific chains that sit under the Polkadot layer 0 with their own configurations, token economics, and flexibility. Creating your own Parachain has always been complex, requiring time and the desired expertise. The quality of effort and time given to set up a parachain is vital to the project’s success. The traditional approach to launching a Parachain requires a lot of consulting on different options, trying out different sets of configurations, and 8-12 weeks of setting up the desired networks and environments.

## We have launched a one-click [sandbox](https://www.zeeve.io/appchains/polkadot-parachains/); try it!

Zeeve, being actions first, has already launched a one-click sandbox as a precursor to this proposed open-source initiative. We encourage the community to test further and share their feedback to strengthen the approach toward the open-source version. [Click here to access the sandbox now](https://www.zeeve.io/appchains/polkadot-parachains/)

For more information on the 1-click sandbox, please visit the [Polkadot Forum post](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/zeeve-wrench-an-open-source-parachain-automation-framework/5325).

## Proposed Open-Source One-Click Parachain Deployment Toolkit

This proposal aims to build an open-source, one-click parachain configurator and deployer tool for Rococo, Kusama, and Polkadot in multiple phases. This will help with a faster Parachain adoption as it breaks the entry barrier of complexity and cost to set up, monitor, scale, and manage the entire Parachain network. It further helps the enterprises as a sophisticated toolkit to easily create, manage, and reduce risks for their parachains with production-grade deployment and monitoring.

Setting up different environments and maintaining them with their desired expectations is a highly challenging task, and as mentioned above, it is also very important. Zeeve is proposing a very simple yet effective automation framework to:

-   Launch Parachain in a few clicks
-   Define and generate the Chain-spec on the go
-   Configure the Relay Chain as well as the Parachain options
-   Automated workflow for CoreTime purchase and planning
-   Setup security measures, define and deploy

[Read the full proposal here](https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1ysTCwgHm6IOicDWrIEt4-SHX-6qeKAPWoEO0JJKbqnU/edit)

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

- Albert, the Head Ambassador of Polkadot in Spain, represented Polkadot in October and November.
- He appeared on Radio Intereconomía, a leading economic radio station in Spain, where he discussed Polkadot and its ecosystem.
- Albert also participated in BDZ 2023, the largest Web3 event in Spain, where he presented on the future of Web3.
- Radio Intereconomía has over 288,460 weekly listeners and 55,000 social media followers.
- BDZ 2023 featured top-level content from leading brands and startups in Web3 technology.
- Albert's presentation at BDZ can be watched on YouTube.
- All expenses related to these events, including mileage costs, are documented.
- Albert shared photos from his appearance at BDZ.

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

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

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- The proposal addresses problems with treasury systems in Web3, like limited research and challenges in keeping up with innovations.
- Many Web3 projects struggle to learn from each other, which makes it hard to improve their treasury systems effectively.
- There is a need for collaboration among different teams to improve treasury solutions and avoid repeating mistakes.
- The goal of the proposal is to create resources that help teams enhance their treasury systems and share knowledge across the industry.
- The project aims to support the Polkadot ecosystem by suggesting new ideas for treasury management.
- It requires $12,500 to support community efforts and contribute to the knowledge resources for three months.
- Success will be measured by the number of experiments and changes made in treasury systems using the resources provided.

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

Web3 Association 2024 Sponsorship

- A group wants to open channels between Polkadot Asset Hub and Polimec.
- Their first proposal was almost completely approved but had an error in execution.
- They learned that they need more funds, called deposits, to open the channels.
- They transferred the required amount of money to the accounts manually.
- Despite this, the proposal still failed to work automatically.
- They found the problem was needing extra funds for fees.
- Now, they are submitting the same proposal again for approval.
- They hope this will help people transfer tokens for funding rounds in Polimec.

WHO: Zeitgeist

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

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

Re-submission: Open HRMP channels between AssetHub and Polimec

- The Polkadot ecosystem needs better marketing to attract more interest from users and developers.
- There are problems with different ideas and opinions about marketing among important groups in the ecosystem, causing negativity.
- Some proposals are not good quality, which could lead to fraud.
- The goal is to reward marketing teams to help the Polkadot ecosystem grow stronger.
- Eight main curators will help manage marketing proposals in different areas, like reaching new users and creating educational content.
- These curators will work together using a special system to make sure everything is fair.
- Curators might give back part of their rewards after a while, and decisions will require agreement from most of the group.
- The proposal aims to address potential conflicts of interest with help from Polkadot contributors.

WHO: Polkadot ecosystem

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

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

Marketing Bounty

**Important Announcement:**
Polkadot has decided to withdraw a proposal to collaborate with Crypto Banter, a popular YouTube channel, and will re-apply under a marketing bounty program later. They are already in talks with the bounty's curators to negotiate a better price and package.

**Context of the Proposal:**
Polkadot wanted to increase its visibility in the crypto community by partnering with Crypto Banter, a leading YouTube channel. The goal was to create engaging content about Polkadot's ecosystem with the help of influential shows on Crypto Banter's channel.

**About Crypto Banter:**
Crypto Banter is a top crypto news channel with 695,000 subscribers. They have three YouTube channels and are known for their credible content about the crypto world. They aim to educate their community and build a profitable community.

**Crypto Banter's YouTube Channels:**
1. Crypto Banter Channel: 698,000 subscribers
2. Crypto Banter Plus Channel: 125,000 subscribers
3. In The Game Channel: 88,000 subscribers

You can find their complete proposal [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nDKrUKRKeYTxh3kGyaN7DS1M2IZv55V9/edit?usp=sharing_eil_m&rtpof=true&sd=true&ts=6597eb50).

**IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT**

**We listened to the community and we are withdrawing the proposal. We will re-apply under the marketing bounty and negotiate a better price and package with the curators of the bounty once the marketing bounty goes live. We are already in touch with the curators of the marketing bounty and they already provided us some feedback regarding how to improve the offering.**

_Proponent: CRYPTO BANTER_

_Wallet address: 197nLd2rFoesjmvTfMpkFhHde7ngKzpLaA8xsbdWyeaJwzx_

_Date: 5 January 2023_

_Requested DOT: 38,684 DOT (USD $294,000) (Rate: $7.60 / DOT based on an EMA30 rate on Subscan on 5th January, 2023_

_Context of the proposal_

_Polkadot, a pioneering blockchain platform, aims to enhance its visibility and market presence within the crypto community. Recognizing the significance of strategic partnerships for brand exposure, Polkadot is considering collaborating with Crypto Banter, a leading YouTube channel with substantial viewership and credibility in the crypto space._

_Proposal Objective - Solution_

_The proposal outlines a partnership with Crypto Banter, specifically targeting Ran Neuner's show, which garners significant viewership and credibility within the crypto sphere. Leveraging Ran Neuner's influence, the objective is to create informative and engaging content centered around Polkadot's ecosystem. As well as additional influential shows which stream on the Crypto Banter Media Channel, namely the Kyle Doops Trading narrative show, and the Dedicated Review Video show hosted by Fefe Demeny._

_About Us_

_Crypto Banter is the leading crypto news channel, with the channel having grown to 695,000 subscribers. Banter consistently ranks as the top crypto channel on YouTube in the English speaking market for views and credibility. Crypto Banter is a fully fledged media organization streaming multiple live shows daily to the loyal Banter community. There is no other crypto channel with bigger distribution and highly curated daily video content than the Crypto Banter channel. The channel's core objective is to create credible content which educates its community on the evolving crypto landscape, whilst building the most profitable community in the world._

_Crypto Banter has 3 YouTube channels under its umbrella: Crypto Banter Channel Crypto Banter Plus Channel In The Game Channel_

_Crypto Banter Community Links & Social Media. No other crypto media organization has the reach that Banter does._

_YouTube Channels_

_Crypto Banter Channel - [https://www.youtube.com/@CryptoBanterGroup](https://www.youtube.com/@CryptoBanterGroup)_

_Subscribers: 698,000_

_Crypto Banter Plus Channel - [https://www.youtube.com/@CryptoBanterPlus](https://www.youtube.com/@CryptoBanterPlus)_

_Subscribers: 125,000_

_In The Game Channel - [https://www.youtube.com/@CBinthegame](https://www.youtube.com/@CBinthegame)_

_Subscribers: 88,000_

_Please find our complete proposal [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nDKrUKRKeYTxh3kGyaN7DS1M2IZv55V9/edit?usp=sharing_eil_m&rtpof=true&sd=true&ts=6597eb50)._

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

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

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### Polkascan Foundation's Substrate Python API

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

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

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

- Core Fellowship members need a tool to check OpenGov proposals because many proposals fail.
- Failed proposals take time to resubmit and vote on again, causing wasted time and possible security risks.
- Technical details were shared to help build this tool using Chopsticks.
- The creator decided to make the tool themselves during the holidays, resulting in Chopsticks Web.
- Chopsticks Web helps check different types of proposals and supports many blockchains.
- The creator has tested it on a few popular blockchains like Polkadot and Kusama.
- They are asking for 2000 DOT for their work and future updates on the tool.
- Feedback on Chopsticks Web can be given online.

WHO: The Core Fellowship members

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

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

Chopsticks Web for dry run governance proposals and more

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Origin able to dispatch a whitelisted call.

Origin for signaling that the network wishes for some change

Origin able to cancel slashes and manage minimum commission.

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

Origin for managing the composition of the fellowship.

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

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

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

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

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

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