- Lark Davis wants to create content about Polkadot.  
- He has a big following on Twitter and YouTube.  
- He asks for 21,000 DOT to fund his project for six months.  
- Plans include tweets, threads, livestreams, and videos.  
- Content will teach people about Polkadot’s technology and future.  
- All posts will say they are sponsored by Polkadot.  
- Goal is to help more people learn and talk about Polkadot.  
- Lark is excited to work on this project.

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WHO: Lark Davis, a content creator with a following of over 1.1 million on Twitter and 484 thousand subscribers on YouTube channel.

WHAT: Requesting funding of 21000 DOT for a six-month period to create and disseminate engaging, informative content about Polkadot on social channels.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: 21000 DOT for a six-month period, starting from January 1st to June 17th, comprising of 24 Tweets, 6 Twitter Threads, 12 Promotional segments, 6 Shorts videos, and 2 Full-length videos. The funding will enable in-depth research and strategic promotion to enhance awareness, community building, and brand positioning.

Lark Davis - Proposal for Funding Polkadot Content Creation

- CriptoMedia is a Spanish blockchain agency that works with influencers.
- They want to help promote Polkadot on social media.
- Their goal is to attract more investors and users to Polkadot.
- They plan to work with two YouTube influencers, Healthy Pockets and Salvilla.
- They are requesting a budget of 16,981 DOT (about 99,100 USD).
- CriptoMedia promises that the content will be delivered on time and will be of high quality.
- Any leftover money will go back to the treasury.

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WHO: CriptoMedia, a Spanish blockchain agency specialized in Spanish-speaking influencers.

WHAT: To create content on social networks through two influencers, Healthy Pockets and Salvilla, to attract investors and new users to the Polkadot ecosystem.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: 16,981 DOT (99,100 USD) budget. No specific timeframe mentioned. Two influencers will be used.

Funding for 6 months of Polkadot brand promotion

- Polkadot wants to work with big companies and startups using blockchain solutions.
- Onyze is a company that helps Polkadot enter the markets in Spain and Andorra.
- Onyze is good at following rules and helping businesses grow.
- They have worked with many large companies, like banks.
- Onyze will help businesses change their ideas about blockchain into real products.
- This partnership is important for Polkadot's growth in Spain and Andorra.

Polkadot aims to expand into Spanish and Andorran markets with the help of Onyze, a regulated custody solutions provider. Onyze will guide companies in integrating blockchain technology. No specific price, timeframe, or resources mentioned. First report available on March 15, 2024.

Business Expansion with Fintech, Corporate and Institutions in Spain and Andorra

Lunar Strategy has proposed a campaign to promote Polkadot and bring it back into the conversation with other leading blockchain ecosystems. The campaign aims to focus on adoption and use cases, collaborating with key opinion leaders on social media platforms to reach a wide audience. Here are the main points of the campaign:

1. **Goal**: Compete with other L1s and bring Polkadot back into the conversation, focusing on adoption and use cases.
2. **Estimated Reach**: 4,948,000 followers.
3. **Campaign Output**: 1,035,000+ high impact reach, 29 posts on Twitter, and 11 YouTube videos.
4. **Narratives**: Use cases of launched projects on Polkadot, reasons to build on Polkadot, and business & enterprise case for Polkadot.
5. **Duration**: 45 days with three waves of influencers.
6. **Waves**: 
   - **Wave 1**: YouTube videos on Polkadot's USPs and use cases.
   - **Wave 2**: Twitter long-form posts focusing on Polkadot's use cases and projects, referring to Wave 1 YouTube videos.
   - **Wave 3**: Twitter content creators and ambassadors reinforcing messages from Waves 1 and 2, focusing on building & launching on Polkadot.
7. **Scope**: Revamp the narrative about Polkadot as a leading ecosystem, highlight use cases, and encourage builders to consider Polkadot for their projects.
8. **Why Fund**: Market sentiment has shifted, and L1 treasuries are deploying capital into growth and education about actual use cases.
9. **Implementation Plan**: Organize and manage collaborations with influencers, create a collaboration brief, schedule collaborations over 3 weeks, and create a report on results.
10. **Deliverables**: Promotional Guidelines PDF, Influencer Strategy PDF, Result Report PDF, and Influencer Communication.

Lunar Strategy is an ecosystem growth agency with experience in storytelling and finding the right key opinion leaders to amplify messages. They have worked with over 150 ecosystems and projects and have collaborated with 400+ key opinion leaders on Twitter and YouTube.

WHO: Lunar Strategy, an ecosystem growth agency.
WHAT: A 45-day campaign to reshape the narrative around Polkadot, collaborating with key opinion leaders on X and YouTube to promote three high-level narratives and amplify the message to a new audience. 
PRICE: 26,706 DOT (138,900 Euro based on DOT/USD rate of $5.61 EMA7).
TIMEFRAME: 45 days. 
RESOURCES: Estimated followers reached: 4,948,000.

Polkadot Ecosystem Growth with Key Opinion Leaders

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This proposal is about creating a connection between two projects, AssetHub and Polimec, on a network called Polkadot. This connection will help projects raise money using stable coins like USDT or USDC. It will make it easier and fair for everyone to raise funds on Polimec. The proposal is not controversial and aims to increase the use of stable coins on Polkadot.

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WHO: Proposal makers
WHAT: Open a channel between AssetHub and Polimec to increase usage of Polkadot native stable coins on Polkadot for fundraising
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified

Open HRMP channels between AssetHub and Polimec

Polkadot Colombia is organizing an educational university tour in February-March 2024 to introduce students to Polkadot, its architecture, features, and applications. The event aims to broaden students' knowledge of blockchain technology and its potential. Here are the key points:

1. **Impact**: The tour will reach 11 universities with 460 students and an additional 10,000 via social networks.
2. **Organizers**: Santiago Guzman, Roberto Heredia, and Carlos Rodriguez.
3. **Classroom Support Ambassadors**: Ezio Rojas, Joann Cruz, and Donatello Lopez.
4. **Wallet**: 13B5YyS8u93FKbZYRFGh1BFwYjn5a8zhAJqEXtAWNmY7HzEu.
5. **Cities**: The tour will cover Bogota, Medellin, Cali, Ibague, Cucuta in Colombia, and San Salvador in El Salvador.
6. **Budget**: $29,221 USD, with the price of DOT (Polkadot's native token) at $5.608, resulting in 5,210.07 DOT.
7. **Previous Successful Events**: Links to previous successful events are provided for reference.
8. **Objectives**: The tour aims to provide a theoretical and practical introduction to Polkadot, focusing on its structure, architecture, Substrate, ink!, parachains, and tools. It also aims to showcase real-world applications of Substrate and foster interactive learning through workshops and discussions.
9. **University Collaboration**: The event seeks to partner with universities to integrate the marathon into their academic calendars.
10. **Feedback Mechanism**: A feedback system will be established to assess the impact of the marathon and improve future initiatives.

This educational marathon is designed to equip students with knowledge from Polkadot Ambassadors, inspiring a new generation of blockchain enthusiasts to contribute to the decentralized technology landscape.

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Polkadot Colombia, led by Santiago Guzman, Roberto Heredia, and Carlos Rodriguez, proposes a university tour in Colombia and El Salvador to introduce Polkadot and its applications to 460 students and 10,000 social media users. The tour will take place in February-March 2024, with a budget of $29,221 USD, and will include workshops, discussions, and partnerships with selected universities. The objective is to provide theoretical and practical knowledge of Polkadot's architecture, substrate, ink!, and parachains, as well as showcase real-world applications and encourage interactive learning. A feedback mechanism will be established to improve future initiatives.

Polkadot Colombia Ambassadors: technology education marathon through ten universities in Colombia and one in San Salvador.

- Token 2049 is an important blockchain event held in Singapore and London.
- It gathers leaders and thinkers in the Web3 industry.
- Polkadot wants to be a main sponsor at the Singapore event on September 13-14, 2023.
- They will have a special booth and a speaker on the main stage.
- 20 different teams from the Polkadot community are joining the booth.
- Sponsoring the event will help Polkadot gain more recognition and build partnerships.
- This will make Polkadot a key player in the changing Web3 world.

Polkadot proposes to become a Title sponsor at Token2049 Singapore conference in September 2023. For an undisclosed price, Polkadot will have a pavilion-style booth, branding on conference materials, and a keynote speaker on the main stage. 20 ecosystem teams have confirmed their participation at the Polkadot Pavilion Booth. The sponsorship will increase brand awareness, foster partnerships, and position Polkadot as a leading player in the Web3 landscape. More details can be found on the provided link.

Polkadot Sponsorship @Token 2049, Singapore on September 13th - 14th 2023

Node Red Client for Polkadot is a project that connects everyday users to the Polkadot blockchain using a simple tool called Node Red. Here are some key points:

- Node Red is a visual platform that helps people automate tasks without needing to know coding.
- The project aims to make it easier for users to engage with Polkadot through various automated functions.
- Examples of what users can do include creating dashboards, sending notifications for events, and automating transactions.
- The team plans to improve the project by enhancing documentation and adding new features over the next 12 months.
- The project helps make blockchain technology accessible and encourages creativity among users.
- Zooper Corp, the team behind this project, has a lot of experience in creating blockchain solutions.

Zooper Corp proposes to develop a Node Red Client for Polkadot, a no-code interface to automate tasks and integrate various systems with the Polkadot ecosystem. The proposal covers 12 months of development and maintenance, including three milestones: basic functionality, metadata and EVM chain support, and block event subscription node. The estimated cost is $190,000, based on the cost of a senior JS developer FTE discounted by 50%. The project aims to enhance inclusivity, creativity, user experience, community-driven development, educational opportunities, and ecosystem growth.

Development & Maintenance for Node Red Polkadot bridge, a Client for Low Code IoT Integration

- Quinence is offering a new course about the Polkadot SDK for developers.
- The course is part of their Modern Fullstack platform and includes hands-on practice.
- They noticed that existing resources on the Polkadot SDK are not very helpful or up-to-date.
- There is a need for better learning materials that cover both theory and practice.
- The course will help beginners and advanced learners in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- It aims to provide a complete and structured learning experience. 
- The proposal for the course can be found on their website.

Quinence proposes a comprehensive course on the Polkadot SDK, integrating theory with hands-on practice for developers, with a lack of up-to-date educational materials. The course will be hosted on their Modern Fullstack platform, suitable for various learning stages, and aims to be a structured, in-depth educational path. The proposal does not mention the price, timeframe, or resources required.

Treasury Proposal: An expansive course on Substrate and Polkadot

- The proposal outlines a schedule for Lease Periods 16 and 17, each with seven auctions.
- It considers the potential integration of Agile cortime.
- If Agile cortime is integrated before the auctions, the remaining auctions may be canceled.
- Detailed auction configurations for 2024 and the call hash are available in a linked spreadsheet.

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WHO: Not specified
WHAT: Establish a schedule for Lease Periods 16 and 17 auctions, with the option to cancel if Agile cortime is integrated. 
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Proposed Polkadot Auction Schedule 2024

- The OG Tracker tool helps check the progress of approved proposals on OpenGov.
- It is easy to use and navigate.
- The tool provides clear information about each proposal's status.
- It helps make sure people are responsible for using funds.
- OG Tracker can be very helpful for the Polkadot community.
- The aim is to bring value to the ecosystem. 
- The full proposal can be read online.

WHO: The proposal suggests developing the OG Tracker tool.

WHAT: The OG Tracker tool will track the progress and deliverables of approved proposals on OpenGov.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: No specific information is provided about the cost, timeframe, or resources required for the development of the OG Tracker tool.

OG Tracker

- Lark Davis wants to create content about Polkadot.
- He is asking for 5000 DOT for three months to share information on his social media.
- Lark has a large following with over 1.1 million on Twitter and 484 thousand on YouTube.
- He plans to make 12 tweets and 3 detailed Twitter threads about Polkadot.
- The project will also include 3 short promotions during livestreams.
- The funding will help with research and promoting Polkadot in the crypto community.
- Lark aims to educate people about Polkadot and build a community around it.

WHO: Lark Davis
WHAT: Requesting funding of 5000 DOT for a three-month period to create and disseminate engaging, informative content about Polkadot on social channels.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: 5000 DOT for a three-month period. The funding will enable in-depth research and strategic promotion.

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- The Corespace Weigher Proposal aims to help developer teams work better on Polkadot by providing useful data on blockspace utilization.
- To make it easier for teams to know how much blockspace they need, a tool is being developed to track and store this data for parachains.
- The tool includes a web API that helps frontends access the consumption data, and a user interface (UI) will be created for easy analysis.
- The service will require a monthly payment in DOT (a type of digital currency) for parachain registration to cover operational costs, but the data will be free to the public.
- All the code made for this tool will be open source, allowing others to use it if they want to set up their own systems.
- Funding requested will pay for the work already done and for extra design and development tasks.
- The goal is to finish all components of the project within one month after approval.

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RegionX-Labs proposes to build a tool to track and store consumption data for parachains on Polkadot, with a UI for easy analysis. The service will operate on a monthly subscription model, requiring payment in DOT for registering each parachain. The requested tip will cover compensation for work already done, design costs, and a frontend developer's compensation. The goal is to implement all components within one month.

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- Alpha Airdrop is a video content team that creates videos about Polkadot, a blockchain technology.
- They want to make more videos and are asking for $72,000 to create 24 weeks of content.
- Their plan includes making 10 videos and 4 threads each month, focusing on educational and engaging content.
- The team has experience working with other projects like RMRK and Talisman and has made over 160 videos.
- They use platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok to share their content with more people.
- The team members have backgrounds in content creation and marketing, aiming to make Polkadot well-known.
- They want to help others in the Polkadot ecosystem by explaining complex ideas simply and attractively.

Alpha Airdrop, a video content team from the US, is requesting 13,560 DOT at $5.30 EMA7 via Subscan on 11/30/23 for a 24-week content creation project. The proposal includes 10 videos per month, 4 threads, and distribution across multiple platforms to amplify Polkadot's unique narratives and increase awareness and engagement for Polkadot. The team plans to produce easy-to-understand videos showcasing Polkadot's updates, stories, and infrastructure, emphasizing its leadership in the blockchain industry. The goal is to attract new audiences and grow the ecosystem.

Alpha Airdrop - Polkadot Education Content Creation Proposal (6 months)

- Crypto Sj is a YouTube content creator focusing on cryptocurrencies since November 2020.
- He has over 640,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel.
- Crypto Sj wants to promote Polkadot using a marketing grant.
- He will create one video every 15 days until Polkadot's price reaches $55.
- His goal is to make Polkadot's technology understandable to more people.
- He aims to increase awareness of Polkadot in the Indian crypto market.
- You can contact him via email or Telegram.

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WHO: Crypto Sj, a cryptocurrency content creator on YouTube with over 640K subscribers.

WHAT: Creating 1 video every 15 days to promote Polkadot's technology and ecosystem awareness until DOT reaches $55 again.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Funded by the treasury's marketing grant. No specific price or timeframe mentioned.

 Crypto Sj Media proposal - Educational & Awareness  Campaign in India

This proposal aims to grow the Polkadot community in Turkey and India by onboarding developers and keeping them active in the ecosystem. The project is supported by several companies and will focus on training, events, and hackathons. The expected outcomes include onboarding 10,000 developers, creating two quality courses, hosting 10 events and 10 hackathons, and generating 2 million impressions on social and traditional media. Rise In, the organization behind this proposal, has a strong track record in developer training and community building in both countries. They plan to update the current Polkadot Substrate Development course, build a new course about career options, and launch separate bootcamp pages for India and Turkey. The project will also involve marketing, physical events, and connecting developers with job opportunities and further education.

Rise In proposes to create momentum for Polkadot in Turkey and India by onboarding 10,000 developers through bootcamps, courses, events, and hackathons in 2024. Milestone 1 ($112,065) includes updating the current Polkadot Substrate Development course content, building a new course about career options for developers to stay in the Polkadot ecosystem, and launching the bootcamp pages for India and Turkey separately. The expected outcomes include 2M+ impressions on social media and traditional media, 2,500+ new wallet addresses, and 500+ developers building projects in the ecosystem.

Building Developer Ecosystems In Turkey & India

- Real Vision, led by Raoul Pal, wants $225,000 to promote Polkadot through interviews, videos, and events.
- They are a media platform that shares information about finance and cryptocurrency, reaching over 350,000 members.
- In January 2024, they will feature Polkadot in popular podcasts, helping to spread awareness.
- They will also host a discussion on X with over 1 million followers, talking about Polkadot.
- In February 2024, Real Vision will hold an online event about blockchain trends and Polkadot's benefits.
- A second event in March 2024 will gather cryptocurrency experts to discuss new ideas and innovations, highlighting Polkadot.
- In Q2 2024, there will be a private event for VIP influencers to educate them about Polkadot.

Real Vision seeks 42865 DOT ($225,000) for a series of interviews, videos, X space, and events to provide significant value and brand awareness to Polkadot. The deliverables include inclusion in Real Vision Daily Briefing and Raoul Pal JourneyMan, X space hosted by Real Vision, online events, and networking with Real Vision financial and cryptocurrency VIP influencers. The proposal aims to expand reach and awareness worldwide, expand cryptocurrency-focused reach and awareness worldwide, provide thought leadership and learning to cryptocurrency enthusiasts worldwide, and increase awareness and education for Real Vision VIP influencers.

Polkadot Brand Awareness Partnership with Real Vision (Raoul Pal)

**Cheeky Crypto Partnership Proposal Summary**

- Cheeky Crypto is a YouTube channel created by brothers Nick and Chris in 2020 to share insights on cryptocurrency.
- They have over 153,000 YouTube subscribers and a strong community with 7,000 active members on Discord.
- The proposal is for a 12-month partnership focused on expanding awareness about Polkadot, with a budget of 12,000 DOT.
- They plan to publish 52 articles, 100 YouTube videos, and 52 educational tweets focusing on Polkadot updates and guides.
- Cheeky Crypto believes education is crucial for success in crypto trading and aims to help others learn and grow.
- The team has recently expanded to include JB and Steve, enhancing their outreach during market downturns.
- They encourage questions from the community through Discord and other platforms, showing their commitment to accessibility.

WHO: CheekyCrypto team

WHAT: Produce a substantial volume of content over all their channels, including website articles, on-chain data, video content, Twitter threads, podcast, and dedicated news channel within their community, all focused on Polkadot ecosystem updates and news.

PRICE: 12,000 DOT (specific value in USD or other fiat currency can be mentioned based on the current exchange rate)

TIMEFRAME: 12-month partnership from the date of funding receipt.

A 12-Month Strategic Alliance proposal: Polkadot and Cheeky Crypto Partner for Decentralized Innovation

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- Bitskwela is an organization in the Philippines focused on teaching people about cryptocurrency and Web3.
- Many Filipinos are adopting crypto, with 7 million owning it and 1 million owning NFTs.
- Bitskwela has held many fun events and workshops to help people learn about crypto in their local languages.
- The organization has partnered with big companies like GCash and TikTok to spread knowledge about cryptocurrency.
- They recently attended CoinFest 2023 and want to promote Polkadot, a multi-chain platform.
- In the next six months, Bitskwela plans to create educational courses, materials, and community events for Polkadot.
- They are asking for support from the Polkadot community to help with their initiatives.

Bitskwela, in partnership with Polkadot Insider, aims to drive Polkadot's reach and presence in the Philippines through a small-spender funding proposal. The proposal includes initiatives such as localized short courses, educational materials, market research, content marketing, events and workshops, community establishment, and business development assistance for the ecosystem. The full proposal can be found in the link provided.

Bitskwela - Bringing Polkadot to the Thriving Philippine Web 3.0 Community

This proposal is about spending $144,000 on Twitter ads to promote Polkadot from December 2023 to March 2024. The goal is to increase awareness of Polkadot's positive stories and get more people to engage with Polkadot's Twitter account and related projects. The campaign will focus on English-speaking countries and use two systems to manage the ads. This will help show how decentralized marketing can work and benefit Polkadot holders. The proposal asks for 35,395 DOT (about $178,000) and has updates on its progress.

WHO: OpenGov

WHAT: Run $144K in Twitter ads from late Dec 2023-April 2024 to increase awareness of On-brand Polkadot narratives and generate engagements on Polkadot Twitter Account, Polkadot Parachains, and select Polkadot True Believers.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Requested amount of 35,395 DOT ($178K with EMA30 $5.029/DOT). Min 6 weeks, max 12 weeks timeframe. Using Twitter Ads and Addressable.io as campaign management systems.

Increase Awareness of Polkadot On-Brand Narratives via Twitter Ads

- NacionCrypto is a team focused on helping the Spanish-speaking community understand blockchain technology, especially Polkadot.
- They want to raise $32,867 through a funding request to support their activities.
- Their plan includes creating a technical study group, producing Spanish-language guides and videos, and hosting local meet-ups.
- They have worked for over three years, creating videos and teaching students about important blockchain topics.
- Their goals include organizing six meet-ups, producing various videos, and hosting 24 discussions on social media.
- The team aims to expand their reach and improve the quality of their content.
- They believe their work will inspire more people to learn about blockchain technology and join their community.

WHO: NacionCrypto team

WHAT: Funding request for continued growth and sustainability, including establishing a technical study group, providing Spanish guides and video content, organizing local meet-ups, and diversifying outreach through non-technical audiovisual content.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: 6053 DOT equivalent to $32,867.69 USD requested in November 2023. Allocation of funds prioritizes team training and enhancing skills for high-quality content delivery.

“NacionCrypto” Establishment of Study Group and Development of Technical and Non-Technical Content.

- Federico Cicciarella shared a proposal about his work with blockchain and Polkadot.
- He has finished two demos and plans to finish a third one next week.
- Some companies worry about costs related to using blockchain technology.
- He wants to help these companies understand the benefits of using Polkadot's parachains.
- Starting in January 2024, he will educate companies about blockchain and Polkadot.
- Training sessions will include introductions to Web3 and creating personal parachains.
- Federico is asking for financial support to help cover costs of upcoming demos.
- He believes this will benefit both him and the Polkadot ecosystem.

WHO: Federico Cicciarella

WHAT: Educate companies on the differences between leveraging Polkadot's security and other "blockchains," demonstrating how to create a personalized parachain using Substrate (Polkadot SDK).

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Requesting a financial contribution of TIPS to cover part of the expenses associated with ongoing and upcoming demonstration initiatives until June 2022. The rest of the expenses will be covered by Federico Cicciarella.

Bring Adoption for Companies: Empowering BlockSpace with PolkadotSDK as the Core Infrastructure

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