- The Oracle Ecosystem Initiative aims to solve the "oracle problem" in public blockchains, where external data is needed for complex tasks.
- Current oracle solutions often rely on trusted third parties, which isn't ideal for decentralized systems.
- Acurast is a new project that uses secure mobile hardware to provide a safe way to handle data off-chain.
- The goal is to create a universal oracle solution for different environments, including Substrate, EVM, and WASM.
- Acurast plans to provide price information for various crypto assets and real-world items.
- Developers can easily use Acurast's solution to enhance their projects within the Polkadot ecosystem. 
- Feedback has been positive from community leaders about Acurast's potential to improve developer experiences.

Executed

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Acurast proposes to establish an ecosystem-wide solution for oracles accessible in three distinct environments: Substrate (Polkadot SDK), EVM, and WASM. The proposal aims to provide price feeds for all Polkadot and Kusama assets, other popular crypto assets, and Real-World Assets (RWA), and establish an ecosystem-wide solution with these integrations that can be leveraged by every Polkadot-based project. The proposal also aims to provide support to projects to integrate price feeds into their environments, add support for new asset classes as price feeds, and provide access to larger off-chain compute resources for additional use cases. More details in the full proposal.

Oracle Ecosystem Initiative

- This proposal is about Subscan, an important tool for the Polkadot network that helps people see and analyze block data.
- Subscan needs money to keep running, including costs for servers and staff.
- The proposal asks for money from the Polkadot treasury to pay for Subscan's costs from January to September 2023.
- They have worked hard to lower costs, and expenses have gone down a lot, by over 50%.
- Subscan wants to involve the community in its development starting in November 2023.
- Future changes will focus on what the community wants most.
- More details about this plan will be shared in December.

WHO: Subscan team

WHAT: Proposing reimbursement of operation and maintenance fee for Subscan for January-September 2023 from Polkadot treasury, reducing infrastructure costs, and shifting towards community-developer collaborative model from November 2023.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Subscan | Infrastructure Costs of Subscan for Polkadot & Westend & Rococo & Statemint & Rockmine  Networks (from January to September 2023)

- Talisman is a special wallet that helps people use the Polkadot and Kusama projects easily.
- The goal is to create a friendly experience for users while keeping them safe and informed.
- They want to make using different wallets and accounts simple for everyone.
- Talisman supports many security tools and features to help protect users' money.
- They also introduced features to help users from different countries understand their transactions better.
- Talisman is committed to working with the community and improving their wallet for everyone's needs. 
- As of September 2023, Talisman has over 40,000 users and focuses on providing a better user experience.

WHO: Talisman

WHAT: Retroactive funding proposal for feature development, UX improvement, QA testing and Audit fixes for Talisman Wallet over 14 weeks (Feb-May 2023).

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Talisman Wallet - Retroactive Proposal #1

- DAPP CENTRE is a Crypto Content Creator with a YouTube channel that has over 108,000 subscribers since August 2019.
- They review different crypto brands and tokens, focusing on altcoins and exchanges.
- DAPP CENTRE will create five videos about Polkadot, including a beginner's guide and overviews of wallets and platforms.
- The videos will be released weekly over five weeks after payment.
- The total cost for the project is around $3,000 or 572.63 DOT.
- KryptosChain, a Polkadot Ambassador, introduced DAPP CENTRE and will receive 20% of the earnings. 
- The creator independently decides the content and will not discuss prices.

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Dapp Centre, a crypto content creator with over 108k subscribers on YouTube and 88k followers on Twitter, proposes to create five informative videos about Polkadot for $3,000 in around five weeks, with one video per week. The videos will cover topics such as a beginner's guide to understanding Polkadot, Nova Wallet, Talisman, HydraDX, and Moonbeam Network. The creator has complete editorial freedom, and KryptosChain will receive a 20% introducer's fee if the referendum passes.

DAPP CENTRE | Youtube Media Package Funding

- A campaign is being created to promote Polkadot through Twitter and videos by Toni Ghinea and Dylan.
- Toni will create 15 tweets and 15 videos over 3-6 months, using his large Twitter following.
- Toni has over 40,000 followers and often gets many views on his posts.
- Dylan will help ensure the content is accurate and highlights important features of Polkadot.
- The budget is $38,500 for Toni and $5,500 for Dylan.
- The campaign aims to engage and inform the audience about Polkadot's unique aspects in blockchain.
- Regular meetings will help both Toni and Dylan adjust and improve the campaign as needed.

TimedOut

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Toni Ghinea and Dylan propose a 3-6 month Twitter campaign to promote Polkadot's features, with 15 tweets and 15 videos. Toni will receive $38,500 and 7,250 DOT, while Dylan will receive $5,500 and 1,050 DOT. The campaign aims to maximize audience engagement and ensure content quality and accuracy. Regular meetings will facilitate progress review, strategy adjustments, and content refinement.

Toni Ghinea - Creating Polkadot Content

### Jungle Inc. and Minus Wells Collaboration

- **Objective**: Create a video in exchange for 3 DOT, setting a new standard for community contributions.
- **Content**: 
  - In-depth discussion on Polkadot mechanics.
  - Exploration of the network's future vision.
  - Insights into Polkadot 2.0.
- **Potential Features**: 
  - Possible guest appearance.
- **Community Impact**: Aim to reach thousands to enhance understanding and awareness.
- **Audience Reach**: 
  - ~56k subscribers.
  - ~140k followers on X.
- **Social Media**: 
  - Follow @Minuswells and @jungleincxrp for updates.

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Jungle Inc. and Minus Wells propose creating 1 video to discuss Polkadot mechanics, vision, and insights into Polkadot 2.0. The cost is 3 DOT, challenging the trend of big influencers seeking $51k for average content. The goal is to contribute as active community members, reaching thousands to elevate understanding and awareness. No specific timeframe or resources mentioned.

YouTube Polkadot Round Table Discussion

- The proposal is about choosing curators for a special bounty program.
- Curators will help manage the Polkadot Parachain Assets Onramp Bounty Program.
- A group called Multisig will oversee the bounty.
- Curators might receive rewards for their work.
- The selection focuses on including different people involved in the bounty.
- More information can be found in the full proposal document.

WHO: Candidates for the curator position for the [#27 Polkadot Parachain Assets Onramp Bounty Program]

WHAT: Oversee the bounty program, curated by a Multisig, and receive a reward for their time and effort.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Bounty 27 Curator Committee Proposal 

Please reject

- IBC Group, led by Mario Nawfal, is asking for 47,837 DOT (around $250,000) to help Polkadot grow its brand.
- They can reach 2.5 billion people each month and have many listeners on Twitter.
- The goal is to attract more users to Polkadot's website.
- Their plan includes hosting Twitter Spaces and giving shoutouts to educate people about Polkadot.
- The campaign will last for three months and targets various audience engagement metrics.
- IBC has a strong background, helping over 250 projects since 2017.
- Communication with Polkadot will be quick and regular updates will be provided.
- They believe working with Polkadot will be a great opportunity for both parties.

IBC Group proposes to help Polkadot boost brand awareness and user acquisition through their media assets and marketing expertise. The proposal includes logo positioning, private Twitter spaces, shoutouts, and standalone tweets for a total of 47,837 DOT (USD $250,000) over a 3-month period. The team aims to achieve a minimum of 2.5B impressions per month and 5-15 million weekly listeners on Twitter. The project timeline is 3 months and 2 weeks, with a final report to be delivered within 1 week.

Supercharge Polkadot's Brand: Collaborative Partnership with (Mario Nawfal) IBC Ventures

- 200 Dot are needed to create 10 content pieces about Rust programming.
- The content invites people to analyze Rust from home.
- The videos explain code step-by-step, highlighting errors and details.
- View counts for the videos vary, with the most views at 573.
- Topics covered include Tuples, Arrays, Ownership, Structures, and more.
- The goal is to make learning Rust fun and engaging.
- Exercises related to Rust are shared on Twitter for wider reach.

WHO: The proposer
WHAT: Create 10 pieces of Rust content explaining code in detail, covering advanced topics, and encouraging Rust learning
PRICE: 200 Dot
TIMEFRAME: Not specified
RESOURCES: Twitter, YouTube videos with views ranging from 26 to 573

Reward for Content already made on Rust

### Nova Wallet 5th Proposal Summary

1. **Cloud Backups and Onboarding**: Enhancements to make wallet setup easier.
2. **Push Notifications**: Alerts for important events and updates.
3. **Proxy Wallets**: Allow users to manage funds through delegated accounts.
4. **OpenGov Improvements**: Enhancements to governance features.
5. **Network Management**: Optimize and manage network connections.
6. **Deeplinks & Applinks**: Integrate with other apps for seamless interactions.
7. **Reimbursement**: Compensation for features already delivered.
8. **Community and Open Source**: Continued focus on open-source development and community engagement.

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Nova Wallet proposes to add Cloud backups, Push Notifications, Proxies, Deeplinks, OpenGov improvements, Network management, and reimbursements for delivered features to their mobile app for the Polkadot ecosystem. The intended outcome is to implement these features for the Nova Wallet iOS and Android apps, with public demos every 2-4 weeks and updates to the AppStore/Google Play every 1-4 weeks. The proposal is funded by the Polkadot, Kusama, Moonbeam, Moonriver, and KILT Treasuries.

Nova Wallet 5th Proposal: Cloud backups, Push Notifications, Proxies, Deeplinks, OpenGov improvements, Network management, Reimbursement

- Easybuild is a program that helps new teams build products for the Polkadot ecosystem.
- It offers rewards for completing tasks in three stages of product development.
- The goal is to attract builders to create apps and tools that focus on user needs.
- There is a focus on helping teams by providing mentorship and funding.
- Teams can work in a relaxed way without too much stress, just focusing on building.
- The program is not about teaching; it's about supporting teams that already have ideas.
- Teams can stop at any point without penalties if they decide to change their plans.

In short, Easybuild is a bounty program to attract new builder teams to the Polkadot ecosystem, incentivizing the development of DOT-focused products through a three-tiered retroactive reward system. The program aims to boost the development of user-centric apps, dApps, and innovative toolings. The program is cohort-based and consists of six-month modules, with a test cohort of three months. The program does not involve educational courses, incubation, or token distribution. The team can stop their staging at any time without penalty.

Easybuild. Fast Path for Future Polkadot Builders committed to building.

- The OpenGov marketing framework in Polkadot has many marketing proposals that are hard to evaluate.
- A new plan suggests gathering opinions from current and future users to help make decisions.
- The research will focus on "builders," important people in the Polkadot community.
- This study will check how builders feel about Polkadot and what they need.
- The goal is to create clear guidelines for evaluating media and proposals.
- We hope to find out what works best to attract and engage developers.
- Builders could be rewarded for participating in the survey to encourage responses.

WHO: The proposal is made by an unidentified group.

WHAT: The proposal suggests conducting research to gather preferences from builders in the Polkadot ecosystem and nearby ecosystems.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: The proposal estimates 8,000 entries at the top of the funnel and suggests rewarding builders for survey participation. The report will be divided into two main milestones, and the team aims to publish results and funding while ensuring data privacy.

Effective Media Proposal Evaluation System for the Polkadot Marketing Collective/s (Stage 1: Focus on Builders)

- WiseAdvice is looking for $149,000 to create educational content about Polkadot.
- The money requested is for interviews and videos to help grow the Polkadot community.
- This project aims to highlight the importance of the Indian market in blockchain technology.
- Sumit Kapoor leads WiseAdvice, which has worked on projects like Moonriver and Kilt.
- WiseAdvice has a large online following with 526,000 YouTube subscribers and over 125,000 Twitter followers.
- They have previously made videos related to Polkadot.
- You can check their detailed proposal through the provided link.

WHO: WiseAdvice, led by Sumit Kapoor.
WHAT: Orchestrate an educational campaign with a focus on Polkadot's technology, including interviews and videos.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Requesting 28,489 DOT (USD $149,000) on 23rd November, 2023. Detailed proposal available [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RS22DLxv8oxXCsBcGWKgIpmEiYNdBnmnq7V1kaOdVFQ).

Polkadot's Educational Campaign India: A Wise Advice Initiative

- **Addressable.io** is a marketing tool that helps reach social media users based on their blockchain activities.
- The service charges 15% of ad spends and $800/month for daily audience optimizations.
- Addressable has worked with major blockchain companies like Chainlink, Bancor, and Polygon.
- The team includes CEO Tomer Sharoni, CTO Tomer Shlomo, and Chief Scientist Dr. Asaf Nadler.
- The proposal suggests using Addressable to promote Kusamarian Media to targeted blockchain users.
- The budget includes $100,000 for ads, $17,400 for Addressable fees, and $42,600 for Kusamarian asset development.
- The goal is to gain 200,000 new X followers and 15,000 YouTube subscribers.
- Feedback is welcomed to improve the proposal.

Addressable.io is a marketing tool for outreach to social media users associated with on-chain holdings & activities. The Kusamarian Media proposes to test this service and discreetly slip into the timelines of X users with credible blockchain activity. The proposed budget is $160,000, which includes $100,000 for ad buying, $17,400 for Addressable.io fees, and $42,600 for Kusamarian asset development. The goal is to convert DOT buyers into holders, stakers, governors, and users of Polkadot’s emerging applications.

Holder-targeted Audience Growth w/  Addressable.io & The Kusamarian

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- Real Vision, founded by Raoul Pal, focuses on cryptocurrency and finance education through media content.
- They have a large community of 350,000 members and millions of views on their platforms.
- They are asking for funding of 53,724 DOT (about $281,250) to promote Polkadot.
- Their plan includes interviews, events, and online discussions to raise awareness of Polkadot.
- Events will include a Festival of Learning and a Crypto Gathering in early 2024.
- Raoul Pal will promote Polkadot during these events to millions of followers.
- Real Vision's activities aim to connect Polkadot with financial and cryptocurrency influencers.

Real Vision proposes to provide a series of interviews, videos, X space, and events to increase brand awareness of Polkadot. They request 53,724 DOT (USD $281,250) for the project, which will take place between December 2023 and Q2 2024. The deliverables include inclusion in Real Vision Daily Briefing and Raoul Pal JourneyMan, an X space hosted by Real Vision, a Festival of Learning event, a Crypto Gathering event, and a 1-day in-person event.

VOTE NAY - WE ARE REPOSTING - Polkadot Brand Awareness Partnership with Real Vision (Raoul Pal)

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- The proposal is about creating content to promote the Polkadot ecosystem.
- The Hill Growth Agency will work with 8 influencers for a 3-month campaign.
- They plan to make videos, educational content, and social media promotions.
- The total cost for the project is 32,841 DOT, which is over $160,000.
- They will have videos and updates every month targeting different audiences.
- The agency has experience in the crypto field and supports10 influencer collaborations.
- They aim to attract more investors to the Polkadot ecosystem.

The Hill Growth Agency proposes a 3-month campaign with 8 high-profile creators to create content and promote Polkadot. The total monthly cost is $51,117.33, with a total cost of 32841 DOT. NoSpec Agency will provide expert guidance to the influencers.

The HGA Marketing Proposal

- The Polkadot community is working on improving its system by creating more content and support.
- They want to help more people use Polkadot by increasing its Total Value Locked (TVL).
- A YouTube channel, Bitcoin Army, is sharing videos about Polkadot and has good engagement.
- The team includes several ambassadors focused on helping the community and creating videos.
- They plan to make 12 high-quality videos in 6 months and provide peer-to-peer support.
- They are requesting $17,040 to help pay for their projects and keep things running well.
- They have set goals for user satisfaction and views to measure their success.
- Support from the community is important for their growth and sustainability.

The Polkadot Battalion within the Bitcoin Army proposes to attract liquidity to Polkadot by creating high-quality videos and providing peer-to-peer support for the Spanish-speaking community. They aim to increase Polkadot's Total Value Locked using previously studied strategies. They are seeking $17,040 in funds for a 6-month working period to cover costs, and their KPIs include exceeding user satisfaction and video view targets. The team comprises four members, and they are not seeking donations from centralized exchanges.

Quality Content Creation and P2P support - The Bitcoin Army's Orinoco Campaign

- The proposal asks for $30,000 to maintain the substrate-api-client from January to June 2024.
- The substrate-api-client helps connect with a special type of system called substrate-based nodes.
- It can work in environments that don't have a lot of resources, like IoT devices.
- The proposal is a follow-up to earlier requests for funding to keep the client working.
- They want to treat the substrate-api-client as something everyone can use and ask the Polkadot treasury for money.
- If the funding isn't approved, they will still help people but at a normal cost. 
- More details can be found in their full proposal shared in a document.

WHO: The substrate-api-client team. 

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

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $30,000.

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

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### Summary of Polkadot System Parachain Collators Proposal

- **Collator Rewards**: Currently, Collators receive minimal rewards and transaction fees, which may discourage them from acting favorably or adequately resourcing their hosts.
- **Funding Proposal**: Collators should receive sustainable funding from the chain. In the medium term, Treasuries can provide bounties for their services.
- **Q4 2023 Payment**: This proposal seeks 7,289.03 DOT for Collators' services from October to December 2023.
- **Future Funding**: Starting January 2024, funding will be managed under the "Polkadot System Parachain Collators Bounty."
- **Previous Approval**: The previous two-month operation tip was approved under Referenda #156.
- **Community Involvement**: The Polkadot community is encouraged to review and provide feedback on the proposal.
- **Full Details**: The full proposal can be found [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kqrgespOFcwh_uaOfv1RtwY64D7sE3luCkfSd09WXzs/edit?usp=sharing).

WHO: Collators on the Polkadot System Parachains network.

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

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

Polkadot System Parachain Collators - Tips Q4/2023

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OpenGov Referenda

Origin able to dispatch a whitelisted call.

Origin for signaling that the network wishes for some change

Origin able to cancel slashes and manage minimum commission.

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

Origin for managing the composition of the fellowship.

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

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

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

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

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