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Please vote nay

### Proposal Summary

- **Project Goal**: Develop KPVM, a formal semantics of the Polkadot Virtual Machine (PVM) using the K Framework.
- **Duration**: Approximately 4 months.
- **Team**: Two full-time engineers.
- **Funding Request**: 371,875 USDC.

#### Key Benefits:
- **Client Diversity**: Facilitates the development of diverse PVM clients by providing a precise, high-level semantics.
- **Conformance Testing**: Ensures consistency and reliability across different PVM implementations.
- **Developer Tooling**: Enables the creation of advanced tools like debuggers and property testing tools.

#### Expertise:
- **Track Record**: Proven experience in formal verification, notably with KEVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine).
- **Tools Developed**: Formal reference specifications, debuggers, property testing tools, and symbolic execution frameworks.

#### Problem Addressed:
- **Lack of Formal Specification**: Current absence of a formal specification for PVM poses security risks and hinders client development.
- **Solution**: Use the K Framework to create a precise, executable formal definition of PVM.

#### Community Engagement:
- **Open to Feedback**: Welcomes community input to strengthen Polkadot's security and reliability.

Rejected

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WHO: Runtime Verification (RV)

WHAT: Develop KPVM, a formal semantics of the Polkadot Virtual Machine (PVM) using the K Framework, which will enhance the security and reliability of the Polkadot ecosystem, facilitate the development of a diverse ecosystem of PVM clients, and create advanced developer tools.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Total ask of 371,875 USDC for a project designed to span approximately 4 months and involve two full-time engineers, with potential follow-up work to extend PVM tooling based on the formal semantics established in this proposal.

Polkadot Virtual Machine (PVM) Formal Specification Development

### FiDi: Polkadot's Code-Free Intelligence

- **Overview**: FiDi is an open-source analytics platform designed to showcase Polkadot's activity with a user-friendly, code-free interface. It supports all parachains and integrates data from major providers.

- **Problem**: Polkadot lacks a comprehensive analytics platform, leading to fragmented data and limited visibility. This hinders growth and recognition.

- **Solution**: FiDi aims to create a unified analytics platform that consolidates data from various sources, providing a holistic view of Polkadot's ecosystem.

- **Features**: The platform will be data source-agnostic, allowing users to select their preferred data providers. It will be hosted at `analytics.polkadot.network`.

- **Status**: FiDi is built on the Web3 Foundation's DotSight grant and has been extended to various use cases, including network and dApp analytics.

- **Team**: The team includes experienced data experts and web3 builders from companies like Twitter, Meta, Google, and Netflix.

- **Funding**: The project seeks $406,403 (93,699 DOT) to achieve development milestones, including data provider integration and user support.

- **Support**: Advocates include Parity's Data Team, Moonbeam Foundation, and SQD (Subsquid), who recognize FiDi's potential to become a definitive source of Polkadot activity.

- **Community Feedback**: The proposal has received positive feedback from collator/validator communities and dApp projects, emphasizing the need for a unified analytics platform.

WHO: FiDi team, a group of seasoned builders, data experts, and venture-backed operators with extensive experience in data analytics, infrastructure, and web3.

WHAT: Developing a comprehensive analytics platform, Polkadot's Code-Free Intelligence, that will serve as the definitive source of truth for all Polkadot activity, catering to both technical and non-technical users.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Asking for $406,403 | (93,699 DOT) to achieve milestones 1 through 11 encompassing development, data provider integration, deployment, and an additional year of infrastructure and user support.

FiDi | Polkadot’s Code-Free Intelligence

### Summary of Cyborg Network Proposal

- **Objective**: Introduce web2 and enterprise users to the Polkadot ecosystem by building a web2.5-centric parachain called Cyborg Network.
- **Vision**: Launch Cyborg as Polkadot's web2.5 hub, enabling developers to build and scale web2.5 applications with support.
- **JAM-Boost**: A Polkadot-centric product line to deploy and manage Polkadot edge nodes, facilitating infrastructure decentralization.
- **Funding Request**: Seeking 182,275 USDT to build and launch the Cyborg parachain on mainnet.
- **Team Achievements**: Winners of multiple Polkadot hackathons and a W3F grant, with a strong presence in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- **Token Usage**: Initially, DOT and Asset Hub stablecoins will be used for transactions in JAM-Boost, with potential future integration of DOT across the platform.
- **Community Feedback**: The proposal is not for a token swap; the team is open to community input on token usage.

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Cyborg Network plans to build a platform for managing AI compute resources and launch the Cyborg parachain as Polkadot's web2.5 hub. They are seeking 182,275 USDT to build and launch the parachain on mainnet. JAM-Boost will be offered as part of the IBP bounty program. The team has won several hackathons and delivered a W3F grant. They plan to use DOT token and Asset Hub stablecoins for all transactions related to JAM-Boost.

Cyborg Network: Unlocking the Web 2.5 potential of Polkadot with Blockchain powered Edge Computing

### Reimagined Sub0 Developer Conference

- **Focus**: Grassroots Web3 hacker culture.
- **Duration**: 3-day conference with evening events, a Web3 educators' day, and a 72-hour hacker space.
- **Technology**: Substrate, the core tech powering blockchains like Starknet's Madara, Cardano's Midnight, and more.
- **Key Changes**:
  - Prioritize "hacking" culture over corporate events.
  - Free tickets, food, and drinks to lower barriers.
  - Upgraded venue layout with creative installations.
  - Budget transparency and efficiency.
- **Benefits**:
  - More perks at a lower budget.
  - Improved collaboration among Substrate-based ecosystems.
  - Higher community involvement and developer engagement.
- **Location**: Bangkok, chosen for its proximity to Devcon, fewer visa restrictions, and lower costs.
- **Contact**: [info@joinwebzero.com](mailto:info@joinwebzero.com)

WebZero proposes a reimagined Sub0 developer conference, with a focus on grassroots, Web3 hacker culture. The proposal includes a 3-day conference, evening events, a Web3 educators' day, and a 72-hour hacker space managed by WebZero's developer relations team. The requested amount is $437,560.00 USDC, and the proposal aims to bring together the top Substrate-based projects from across the ecosystem. The event will be held just before Devcon in Bangkok.

"sub0 RESET" @Devcon Bangkok - back to the roots

- The author has been actively involved in Polkadot community activities from January to August 2024.
- Their work includes investigation, news dissemination, meme creation, and community communication.
- They have achieved significant engagement metrics on their X account, including over 1.9 million visualizations and 100,125 interactions.
- The author emphasizes the importance of decentralized voting and aims to increase community participation in OpenGov voting.
- They request a tip of 888 DOT to support their ongoing initiatives.
- The author calls for community support to foster a more informed and engaged Polkadot community.
- They acknowledge the need to protect the ecosystem from proposals that focus more on marketing than meaningful development.
- The author suggests that transparency and integrity are crucial for the community's future.

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WHO: The author is seeking support from the Polkadot community. 

WHAT: The author has been working on investigating, disseminating news, creating memes, communicating with the community, and participating in discussions to enhance engagement and promote awareness about Polkadot and its governance system. 

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: The author is requesting a tip of 888 DOT. The timeframe is from January to August 2024. No specific resources mentioned.

Support for Investigative Work and Communication Initiatives in Polkadot

### Summary of Post Content

1. **Proposal Overview**: 
   - Proponent: ConorDaly22
   - Beneficiary: Pure Proxy Multi-sig 3/4
   - Funds Requested: $7,500,000 (approx. 1,652,900 DOT)

2. **Milestones of Ref 514**:
   - Participation in four motorsport series: Indycar, ARCA, NASCAR Xfinity, NASCAR Truck
   - High viewership and ad value from Indy 500
   - Increased PR and awareness for Polkadot
   - Guest appearances at events and hackathons
   - MVP development with V-Brick and DeepBlock Labs
   - Polkadot recognized by Toyota Racing Development

3. **2025 Proposal**:
   - Full NASCAR Xfinity Season with Conor Daly as Polkadot Brand Ambassador
   - Indy 500 Primary Sponsorship
   - Dedicated PR, Comms, and Hackathon teams
   - Strategic B2B hospitality and business enhancement programs

4. **Key Performance Indicators**:
   - 34 race events in key North American markets
   - Strategic initiatives for community education and entertainment

5. **Community and Developer Engagement**:
   - Bi-weekly community calls for integration opportunities
   - High loyalty among NASCAR fans to sponsors

6. **B2B Opportunities**:
   - Ongoing talks with racing teams and major companies for tech integration
   - Collaboration with companies like Toyota Racing, V-Brick, and BlockDeep Labs

7. **Hackathons and Gaming**:
   - Evolved relationship with UNIQUE Network and EasyA
   - Plans for a sports-centered Polkadot hackathon in 2025
   - Conor Daly's involvement in Dot Play and gaming community

8. **Marketing and Branding**:
   - High PR and awareness KPIs
   - On-track performance and media opportunities
   - Detailed breakdown of the 2025 Polkadot Motorsports Program

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2025 Polkadot Motorsports Program w/ Global Ambassador - Conor Daly

- A cybersecurity training program is planned for September 27-29 near Berlin, with a focus on Web3 and blockchain security.
- The program aims for 51% female participation to promote gender equity in the blockchain ecosystem.
- It is organized by SystAIn3r and led by Security Research Labs, with funding secured for accommodation and facilities.
- The training includes hands-on exercises using tools specific to the Polkadot ecosystem, aiming to enhance security practices.
- The program will benefit the Polkadot ecosystem by leveraging specialized knowledge and fostering a collaborative security culture.
- At a recent Web3 Summit in Berlin, the organizers hosted a women-focused event and participated in a hackathon to onboard more women into the "hacker" ecosystem.
- The team plans to simplify media and marketing efforts to focus on community engagement and meaningful experiences.

SystAIn3r proposes a 3-day cybersecurity training for the Polkadot ecosystem in Germany, aiming for 51% women participation. The training will be held in September, and funding for accommodation, catering, and housing for up to 50 people has already been secured. The training will be designed by women security researchers from Security Research Labs and organized by SystAIn3r. The proposal highlights the benefits of the training for the Polkadot ecosystem, including leveraging specialized knowledge and experience, building a strong foundation of knowledge, hands-on experience with ecosystem-specific tools, enhancing security practices, and fostering a collaborative security culture. The proposal will be submitted once on-chain identity migration for the people chain has been finished.

Connecting the DOTS: Training the Next Generation of Blockchain Security Experts

- **Project Goal**: Introduce an AI-powered chatbot to support users within the Polkadot ecosystem, providing accurate and context-aware responses.
- **Key Features**: Uses Large Language Models (LLM) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) for Polkadot-specific training and real-time assistance.
- **Problem Addressed**: Current Polkadot AI assistant, Polkabot.ai, has slow response times and lacks memory, making it less effective for users.
- **Impact**: Enhances user experience, streamlines information access, and promotes greater adoption of the Polkadot platform.
- **Target Audience**: Developers, end-users, and network administrators benefit from easier access to technical documentation, instant support, and streamlined interactions.
- **Milestones**: The project is divided into five milestones, including proposal requirements, project preparation, optimization, testing, and final documentation.
- **Long-Term Vision**: Continuous improvement, broader ecosystem integration, and community-driven development to ensure the assistant evolves with the Polkadot network.

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Polkadot AI Navigator proposes an AI-powered chatbot to provide comprehensive support for users within the Polkadot ecosystem. The solution aims to enhance user experience, streamline access to information, and support seamless navigation. The proposed budget is 4100 DOT, and the project will be completed in five milestones over four months. The team comprises experts in AI, machine learning, and blockchain technologies. The solution will benefit developers, end-users, and network administrators. The proposal aims to address key issues with the current Polkadot AI assistant, Polkabot.ai, which relies on the older ChatDKG service.

Polkadot AI Navigator: Enhancing User Experience with an Intelligent Ecosystem Assistant Proposal

Wrong Call Data Please Vote NAY

- Polkadot Coretime Chain is registered and onboarded based on the v1.3.0 release.
- Instructions to reproduce the chain-spec and genesis data are provided in the release.
- A chain-spec is included for node operators and will be added to the polkadot-sdk repository.
- This step is a prerequisite before the migration to Agile Coretime can begin.
- A follow-up referendum will update the Polkadot Relay Chain and migrate existing leases to the Coretime Chain.
- A third referendum will configure the Coretime Chain and start the sales process.

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WHO: Polkadot

WHAT: Registering and onboarding the Polkadot Coretime Chain based on v1.3.0 release. 

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified. 

Note: This is a prerequisite before the migration to Agile Coretime can be run. Two referendums will follow for updating the Polkadot Relay Chain and configuring the Coretime Chain.

[Whitelisted Caller] Register the Polkadot Coretime Chain

**CoinGecko Proposal Summary**

- **Proponent:** Sean from CoinGecko
- **Requested Funds:** $240,000 (53,704 DOT)
- **Duration:** 5 months, renewable for another 6 months
- **Start Date:** September 2024
- **Value Proposition:** CoinGecko is a leading crypto data aggregator with over 200 million monthly page views and 700,000+ newsletter subscribers.
- **Previous Collaboration:** Celebrated Polkadot's 10th anniversary with over 20 million impressions.
- **Proposed Deliverables:** 
  - Exclusive sponsored newsletters for 5 months.
  - 20 sponsored pre-roll/mid-roll ads on YouTube.
- **Expected Outcomes:** Increased brand loyalty, awareness, and cross-promotion synergy.

CoinGecko proposes a 5-month campaign for Polkadot, including sponsored newsletters and pre-roll/mid-roll ads on their Youtube channel. They request $240,000 in USDT, starting in September 2024, with the option to renew for 6 more months. The campaign aims to increase brand loyalty and awareness, engage with native Polkadot creators, and achieve cross-promotion synergy.

CoinGecko - Polkadot Campaign

### Summary

- **Josiah Kotzur** is a long-time Polkadot community member proposing to increase Polkadot's presence in Australia.
- **Australian Crypto Convention 2024** is the largest crypto event in the Southern Hemisphere, scheduled for November 23-24, 2024, in Sydney.
- **Proposal Goal**: To have a Polkadot booth at the convention to boost Polkadot's exposure in Australia.
- **Event Sponsorship**: Includes prominent branding, speaking opportunities, and passes for attendees.
- **Budget**: $116,160 USDT for 4 teams and one Head Ambassador, including flights, accommodation, and a professional film team.
- **Teams Involved**: Subquery, Metaverse Network, DeStore, Oak Network, Talisman, and others from neighboring countries.
- **Fund Management**: All funds will be managed by Blockchain Integration.

Josiah Kotzur proposes to have a Polkadot booth at the Australian Crypto Convention 2024 to increase Polkadot exposure in Australia. The budget allows for 4 teams and one Head Ambassador to attend with an allowance of $5k USD each per team to contribute to flights and accommodation. The proposal request is for $116,160 USDT.

Polkadot At The Australian Crypto Convention

- A new referendum proposes converting part of Polkadot Treasury's DOT assets into stable coins (USDT and USDC).
- Similar to Referendum 457, it uses Hydration's DCA feature to sell a fixed amount of DOT daily.
- The conversion plan spans one year.
- Unlike Referendum 457, this proposal sells a fixed amount of DOT per trade, not a fixed amount of stable coins.
- For more details, methodology, and calculations, see the [proposal document](https://docs.google.com/document/d/113gRdJ-LxqbzhSZZOewL1XPLINjOG0oFtNM9IZVQFX8/edit).

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WHO: Polkadot Treasury

WHAT: Gradually convert part of DOT assets into stable coins (USDT and USDC) using Hydration's DCA feature to sell a fixed amount of DOT per day.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified. Refer to the proposal doc for more details.

Convert Part of DOT Assets to Stablecoins

### Polkadot-API Summary

- **Purpose**: Polkadot-API aims to improve and build upon the PolkadotJs project.
- **Features**: It offers a suite of libraries designed to be modular and easy to use.
- **Philosophy**: Focuses on a "light-client first" approach to enhance developer experience.
- **Milestone**: Recently released stable version 1.0.0.
- **Funding**: Seeking treasury proposals for ongoing development and maintenance.
- **Feedback**: Gathering community input before submitting the proposal on-chain.
- **Details**: Full proposal details are available in a Google Doc.
- **Team**: Led by [@Josep](/user/Josep), [@carlosala](/user/carlosala), [@hannah](/user/hannah), and [@voliva](/user/voliva).

WHO: Polkadot-API development team

WHAT: Seeking funding for ongoing maintenance and development through treasury proposals

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Details of the proposal can be found in the Google Doc provided.

Polkadot-API: Aug 2024 - Jan 2025 development financing

### Kheopswap.xyz Summary

- **Kheopswap.xyz** is a web front end for the Polkadot Asset Hub DEX, launched on April 24, 2024.
- It aims to provide a user-friendly interface for DEX features on Polkadot, filling a gap in the ecosystem.
- The platform has seen 1,730 unique visitors and over 120 swaps since its launch.
- Developed using the PAPI library, it is open-source and available on GitHub.
- The developer, with over 20 years of experience, is seeking retroactive funding of 14,092 DOT to support development and future costs.
- Future plans include features like Token Launchpad, WalletConnect integration, and Snowbridge integration.
- The funding request is retroactive, covering approximately 480 hours of development at a rate of $130 per hour.

WHO: Developer with over 20 years of experience.

WHAT: Seeks retroactive funding of 14,092 DOT for the development of Kheopswap.xyz, a web front end for the Polkadot Asset Hub DEX features.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $62,400 to be paid in DOT, based on the 7-day EMA price of DOT. The funding is retroactive to cover the development efforts and to support future infrastructure costs as the platform grows. No top-up will be requested even if the DOT price continues to decline.

Kheopswap retroactive funding

- **Conference**: Hack Seasons is a well-known event that has taken place eight times.
- **Location**: It will be held at the National Gallery in Singapore.
- **Attendees**: Expects around 2,000 people and 60 speakers.
- **Previous Event**: Last year in Brussels, there were 1,500 speakers and 50 speakers.
- **Representation**: Need people from DAO to represent Polkadot at the booth and on stage.
- **Early Bird Pricing**: Currently available, so getting a premium package is recommended.
- **Date**: The conference is scheduled for September 19.
- **Speakers**: A list of speakers is provided.

DAO wants representatives to participate in Hack Seasons conference at National Gallery, Singapore on September 19. They require a booth and speakers. The conference has 60 speakers and 2,000 attendees. Early bird pricing is available.

Polkadot participation in Hack Seasons during Token2049

- A GitHub pull request (#10838) was made to create a Head Ambassador page for PolkadotJS/Apps.
- The page allows for member listing and referenda voting.
- The work was done quickly in response to an initial issue request (#10829).
- The page is accessible at [polkadot.js.org/apps](https://polkadot.js.org/apps/?rpc=wss%3A%2F%2Fcollectives-polkadot-rpc.dwellir.com#/ambassador).
- Two images were provided to illustrate the work.
- The task was completed outside of fellowship activities, during personal time.
- It was considered a pressing requirement for Head Ambassadors to get started.

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PolkadotJS/Apps needs a Head Ambassador page for member listing and referenda voting. A request was made and a proposal was submitted to create the page in a fast pace. The work was completed during personal time and is outside the scope of fellowship activities. No information on price/timeframe/resources is provided.

[Small Tipper] Referendum #1100 - Creation of Head Ambassador pages in PolkadotJS apps

### Summary of Top-Up Request for Proposals [#812](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/812) and [#948](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/948)

- **Proposals**: This request is for additional funding for two proposals, [#812](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/812) and [#948](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/948).
- **Accounting**: The table shows the DOT amounts, their USD values, and the differences in USD amounts due to price fluctuations. The total USD difference is -37,314.
- **Requesting Amount**: The request is for 37,314 USDT to cover the shortfall.
- **Current Progress**: Proposal [#812](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/812) is fully completed, and [#948](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/948) is progressing well.
- **Libraries and Applications**: The contributor has developed libraries like [reactivedot.dev](https://reactivedot.dev/) and [dotconnect.dev](https://dotconnect.dev/), and created a developer console called "DOTConsole."
- **Ecosystem Contributions**: The contributor has also contributed to various projects within the Polkadot ecosystem and applied to join the Polkadot Tooling Collective.
- **Q&A**: The previous proposals requested DOT due to the unavailability of stablecoins at the time. The contributor chose not to request a top-up immediately after [#812](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/812) to avoid appearing in bad taste.
- **Closing Remark**: The contributor emphasizes a strong commitment to Polkadot and a desire to go above and beyond in contributions.

Polkadot OpenGov is requesting a top-up of 37,314 USDT for completed proposal #812 and ongoing proposal #948. The previous proposals requested DOT as stablecoins were not well-established at the time. The developer has created libraries and applications, and has contributed to various projects within the Polkadot ecosystem. The top-up request is for the completed work and ongoing efforts.

Top-up request for Reactive DOT and related works

### Summary of Bounty Issues

1. **Bounty #30**: Never funded, inactive.
2. **Bounty #41**: Never funded, rejected via referendum #515.
3. **Bounty #45**: Never funded, inactive, no scope, error.
4. **Bounty #47**: Never funded, rejected via referendum #556.
5. **Bounty #48**: Never funded, inactive.
6. **Bounty #51**: Funded via referendum #832, but should be closed as scope is now covered by Polkadot Technical Fellowship.
7. **Bounty #53**: Never funded, inactive, no scope, test.
8. **Bounty #54**: Never funded, scope and curators changed to become what bounty #54 was attempting to be.
9. **Bounties #55, #56**: Never funded, inactive, no scope, test.
10. **Bounty #57**: Never funded, rejected via referendum #1009.
11. **Bounty #58**: Not an appropriate use of bounties, marketing proposal for an individual.

WHO: Polkadot

WHAT: Close several inactive and unfunded bounties, including establishing a study group, marketing, testing, and legal actions.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Bounty Cleanup

### DOTUI: Drafting the Future of Polkadot UI/UX

**Overview:**
- DOTUI aims to create a design system for cross-platform applications in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- The project focuses on drafting essential UI components and a prototype template.

**Objectives:**
- Develop basic UI components that reflect Polkadot's aesthetic.
- Design a simple template with onboarding views and an NFT dashboard.
- Engage the community for feedback and direction.

**Design Concept:**
- Explore a "frosted material" design with Polkadot's signature pink.
- Use 'Unbounded' for headings and 'Inter' for body text.

**Timeline:**
- 5-7 weeks to draft components, create a prototype, and gather community feedback.

**Outcomes:**
- Draft UI components and a basic prototype for community review.
- A forum post to gather insights for a more detailed proposal.

**Next Steps:**
- Develop a refined design system based on community feedback.
- Expand components and template views.
- Plan detailed implementation strategies and resource allocation.

WHO: DOTUI project team

WHAT: Draft essential UI components and a template for DOTUI, a general-purpose design system targeting cross-platform applications within the Polkadot ecosystem.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: 5-7 weeks to accomplish preliminary goals. A more detailed proposal will be developed based on community feedback.

DOTUI: Polkadot UI/UX Design System Draft

- **Event**: "In It for Tech{no}" - Polkadot Opening Party at Token2049
- **Date**: 17 August 2024
- **Location**: Zouk, Singapore
- **Time**: 10 pm to 3 am
- **Proposer**: Polkadot Now
- **Requested Allocation**: $115,000 USD
- **Collaborators**: Alpha Stack Ventures and other co-sponsors
- **Purpose**: Networking and promoting Polkadot's ecosystem through music and social interactions

WHO: Polkadot Now, Alpha Stack Ventures, co-sponsors
WHAT: Host an opening party at Token2049, themed "In It for the Techno"
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Requested allocation of $115,000 USD, event to be held on September 17th from 10 pm to 3 am at Zouk, Singapore.

IN IT FOR THE TECH{NO} - Polkadot Opening Party @Token2049, SIngapore

### Summary of the Proposal

- A proposal was initially passed but failed to execute due to a parameter error. The proposers are requesting a re-vote with the correct parameters.
- The proposal seeks compensation for research on Solidity smart contract tooling, which aims to help the Parity Smart Contract team and Ethereum developers transition to Polkadot.
- The research was conducted by two people over three working days, costing approximately $2,400 in total, but the proposers are requesting $1,900.
- The research is believed to have significant value for the Parity team and future developers working on Solidity tooling for Polkadot.
- A full report and additional context on smart contracts in Polkadot are available for review.
- The inspiration for the proposal came from discussions with Alex from the Parity Smart Contract team, who supports the need for this work.
- The proposers thank the community for recognizing their work and hope for continued support.

The proposal requests compensation of 1900 USD for 2 people who spent 3 working days researching solidity smart contract tooling for Polkadot. The value generated is significant for Parity smart contract team and future Polkadot tooling. The full report can be found in the provided link. The proposal has been inspired by the discussion with Alex from Parity smart contract team.

(Already passed as 1072, but didn't execute) Solidity smart contract tooling - research for AssetHub/Plaza

- **PolkaBiz** is a program for startup founders, created by Mario and Christian, both PBA Alumni.
- It was approved by the community under Referendum 657 and ran from April to August 2024.
- The program helped founders improve their skills and prepare to pitch to investors.
- A major event was a matchmaking session between founders and investors on July 11th.
- The program was successful and now they want to continue for another 4 months (September to December 2024).
- They plan to add new initiatives like business video content, an online Pitch & Mentor program, and more events to attract investors.
- They are asking for $94,800 USDT to fund this next phase.

PolkaBiz, a program approved by the community, requests $94,800 USDT funding for the next 4 months (September-December 2024) to prepare founders to present their fine-tuned ideas to investors. The program will add business-related video content to its website, expand the Pitch & Mentor program online, and explore the impact of events to generate more exposure for startups/teams building on Polkadot. The goal is to attract new investors and founders into the ecosystem.

From Pitch to Market: Enhancing Founder Success with PolkaBiz

Bye 😉

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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.