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Hey Everyone!

We’re honoured to propose the Polkadot Fast-Grants Bounty.

The purpose of this bounty is to fund the fast-grants programme for early-stage builders on Polkadot. This will be modelled on [Solana’s fast-grants](https://earn.superteam.fun/grants/) model with a similar goal, but for Polkadot: anyone who wants to build on Polkadot can get initial funding to do so.

**The problem (summarised)**

This bounty is a response to the following problems in the Polkadot builder funnel:

1.  Polkadot doesn’t have clear funding opportunities for very early-stage builders; and
2.  There is no fast way for developers inspired about Polkadot to get funding to build.

These are both holding back the Polkadot ecosystem, and other blockchains that have solved this are rapidly growing their developer base.

**The solution (summarised)**

The good news is that the answer to the above problems is simple:

1.  A clear programme for early-stage builders to get funding (up to $10,000 each); and
2.  Approvals made as fast as within 72 hours

**Curators**

The curators have deep, sector-specific experience across the Polkadot and builder ecosystems, and are strongly positioned to steward this bounty. The multisig will be a 3 out of 5:

1.  [Otar Shakarishvili](https://www.linkedin.com/in/otarshakarishvili/) (Project Advisor and Governance Specialist at JUST Open Source, ex-Parity Project Manager)
2.  [Sacha Lansky](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-sacha-lansky/) (Developer Relations at WebZero, ex-Parity Engineering)
3.  [Flavio Bianchi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/flbi/) (Polimec Foundation Council Member, Polimec Marketing and BD)
4.  [Phil Kwok](https://linkedin.com/in/philip-k-building) (Co-Founder of EasyA and the EasyA x Polkadot University)
5.  [Dom Kwok](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dom-k-b73381100/) (Co-Founder of EasyA and the EasyA x Polkadot University)

**Community feedback**

Thank you to everyone who helped shape this bounty, from the discussions we had on our previous post, to those who gave feedback live when we presented on AAG for that earlier discussion post (the recording for which is available [here](https://x.com/TheKusamarian/status/1852636778336760314)).

We’ve reviewed it all in detail as curators, and are delighted to have updated our proposal taking into account your feedback.

The main points/questions from the community were:

1.  How will success be measured
2.  How many projects will be funded (and for how much)
3.  What expertise the curators have to manage the bounty

In summary, we have:

1.  Reduced the bounty size by half (to demonstrate success first)
2.  Clarified the definition of what success looks like
3.  Made clear that this is not an EasyA bounty, but an ecosystem-wide one which will benefit the whole community and has a broad base of support (EasyA is just one of the proponents)
4.  Confirmed the types of projects which will be funded

**Executive summary**

Summarised in 5 points, this bounty is:

1.  **Fast:** Because we don’t want people to dismiss Polkadot for other ecosystems
2.  **Retroactive:** So builders can’t leave with the funds without delivering
3.  **Milestone-based:** So we can ensure developers are building what we want to see on Polkadot
4.  **Low-risk:** If there aren’t enough satisfactory projects to fund, the bounty will simply be returned
5.  **First point of contact:** Designed to open opportunities and a way into Polkadot (not designed to be the last point of contact).

**![image.png](https://i.ibb.co/MpSvVgq/image.png)**

**Full proposal**

As curators, we’ve brainstormed together and refined our approach to maximise the success of the bounty. This is now reflected in our updated full proposal [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hat9Mtj5lnTfySb8wMYj3m_EilBSuL5orwa5LxusDq4/edit?usp=sharing).

This includes more detail on the differences between this Bounty and the others that already exist, how it will work with those ecosystems, success metrics, budget, the Bounty manifesto, and other important information.

This bounty will benefit the whole Polkadot ecosystem, including programmes further downstream, producing top talent for bounties like the Dot Play and Open Source Developer Grants Bounty, with whom we are collaborating closely. Importantly, this bounty is synergistic with, and different from, the other active bounties.

We will be presenting on the upcoming AAGs to share more about our vision for the Fast-Grants Bounty as well as answer any questions the community have, and we would also be delighted to have your feedback here.

We’re looking forward to attracting the best talent to Polkadot with these fast-grants! Especially with smart contracts coming to Asset Hub, JAM on the horizon and so much more coming for builders on Polkadot, the time is now!

**Polkadot Fast-Grants Bounty Summary**

- The Polkadot Fast-Grants Bounty aims to provide funding for early-stage builders on Polkadot, similar to another program on Solana.
- Problems faced by builders include unclear funding opportunities and a slow process to get funding.
- The solution includes a program that gives up to $10,000 to builders with quick approvals within 72 hours.
- Experienced curators will oversee the bounty to ensure it benefits the community.
- The program is designed to be fast, retroactive, milestone-based, low-risk, and a gateway for new builders.

Polkadot Fast-Grants Bounty

**Summary:**

We propose to establish a bounty for legal support of the Polkadot ecosystem to provide uncomplicated and effective assistance to new and existing teams around the globe. To make this as simple as possible for projects, the law firm of Amforc Co-Founder Gianni will serve as single point of contact (guaranteeing attorney-client privilege) and leverage a large international network of lawyers to obtain the best possible support, from choosing the right setup structure to helping with legal issues, such as contract and corporate law, IP law, data protection, regulatory issues and supervisory law as well as providing legal templates.

**!Note!:**

The requested amount is set up as a bounty where costs are all paid retroactively. Full transparency with a detailed breakdown of services at hourly levels, along with clear, predefined rates, ensures clarity and fairness in billing.

 **See the Full Proposal [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eHSn1wD5sgIERqsO7sB6iu7z30O3k6FPSXKjkAHK0Ek/edit?usp=sharing)**

- A bounty program is proposed to provide legal support for the Polkadot ecosystem.
- The goal is to help new and existing teams with legal issues worldwide.
- Amforc Co-Founder Gianni will be the single point of contact for legal assistance.
- They will use a network of international lawyers to offer support.
- Services include choosing business structures, contract law, IP law, data protection, and more.
- Costs will be paid retroactively, with clear hourly rates and transparency.
- The full proposal can be found [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eHSn1wD5sgIERqsO7sB6iu7z30O3k6FPSXKjkAHK0Ek/edit?usp=sharing).

Polkadot Legal Bounty

We propose the establishment of an Open Source Developer Grants Program to support individuals and small teams in developing open-source software for the Polkadot ecosystem. This initiative aims to fund up to 15 projects with grants of up to $30,000 each, focusing on those with a proven background in open-source software development. Projects can include proofs of concept, general-purpose libraries, or full-scale dApps that benefit the Polkadot ecosystem.
The primary goal of this bounty is to streamline the grant process for applicants, providing an alternative to the W3F Grants Program and traditional treasury funding. By consolidating the discussion, evaluation, and processing of technical proposals into the hands of curators, we aim to create a more accountable and effective decision-making process. Unlike the W3F Grants Program, which is managed solely by the foundation, this bounty will feature multiple community curators, offering varied perspectives on funding open-source development. The milestone-based payment system ensures continuous feedback, allowing curators and teams to adapt their work to meet community expectations.
Proposed Curator Set
<ol>
<li>Diogo Mendonca from Ditavia</li>
<li>Tommi Enenkel from Alice und Bob</li>
<li>Otar Shakarishvili from JUST Open Source</li>
<li>Luca von Wyttenbach from Polimec</li>
<li>Sebastian M&uuml;ller from Web3 Foundation</li>
</ol>

For more details on the proposal and to participate in the discussion, please refer to the full proposal <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15Q5qvdZOBbl1_U2JxEfVyUGeTfEVxj2hRY7_m85_l2w/edit?usp=sharing">here</a>.

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**You can NOW submit applications. To learn more, [start here](https://github.com/PolkadotOpenSourceGrants/apply?tab=readme-ov-file).**

Good to know:

- Payments will be milestone-based and only made after review. We expect applicants to present a long-term perspective on the project.
- Only open-source software development is funded - no tangential costs like marketing, events, audits, etc.
- The beneficiaries of the grant must successfully go through a KYC/KYB check during the application phase to be eligible.
- We do not award grants for projects that have been the object of a successful token sale.
- We do not fund projects that actively encourage gambling, illicit trade, money laundering, or criminal activities in general.

- A new program will give money to people who make free, open computer programs for Polkadot.
- Up to 15 projects can get up to $30,000 each.
- The program wants to make it easier for people to apply for money compared to other ways.
- A group of five people will decide which projects get money.
- Money will be given step by step, not all at once.
- Only open-source software projects can get money, not things like ads or parties.
- People who get money must pass a check to make sure they are real.
- Projects that sell tokens or do bad things like gambling or crime cannot get money.

Open Source Developer Grants Program

Last edit: 2024-11-11 (10:48AM UTC)

**You can find all the information from this bounty in our Notion site:
https://polkadot-ux-bounty.notion.site/**


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**🟣🟣🟣↓ PROPOSAL DETAILS ↓🟣🟣🟣**
Link to the referenda: https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/819

This bounty proposal [was in discussion period](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/post/2318) since May 22nd. 

**Context of the Proposal**
[Braille](https://braille.wtf/), the [Polkadot UX Guild](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/introducing-the-polkadot-ux-guild-unifying-the-experience-across-the-ecosystem/7647), and [OpenGovWatch](https://opengovwatch.notion.site/User-Experience-Solutions-25ac40a124e34176941e532bee30c30b) have identified a pressing need for improved user experience (UX) within the Polkadot ecosystem. Despite the network's advanced technical capabilities, the user interfaces and overall user experience are not on equivalent with what is currently available on other chains in the web3 space. This discrepancy not only hinders user engagement but also significantly impacts the adoption rates across the ecosystem.


**Objective**
This proposal aims to secure funding to address and resolve existing UX challenges, while also paving the way for innovative solutions that enhance user experience through the capabilities of the Polkadot SDK. Our focus is on elevating the end-user experience to match the network’s technical excellence, ensuring that Polkadot remains competitive and user-friendly.


**Community Involvement**
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all ecosystem participants are encouraged to contribute. By engaging a broad range of stakeholders, we aim to develop and implement UX standards that meet the community's needs and drive widespread adoption.


**Scope of the Bounty**
This bounty is dedicated to improve the end-user experience. While the technical underpinnings are necessary for such improvements, the primary focus is not on developer experience (DevEx) or backend technical enhancements, but rather on making the Polkadot ecosystem more accessible and intuitive for everyday users.


**Team**
As the bounty operator, Braille will coordinate the entire initiative, ensuring projects progress effectively toward their goals. We have assembled a team of curators, composed of respected ecosystem leaders, who form a 4/6 multisig to oversee and approve all decisions and fund disbursements.

- Braille (Alex and Ben)
- OpenGovWatch (Tommi and Ugur)
- Parity (Remy and Joshua)
- Apillon (Nino)
- SubWallet (DJ Hà Tang)
- Velocity Labs (Nicolas Arevalo)

We think this curator set is well equipped to provide the right expertise and set the right direction for the bounty. These curators will be responsible for allocating funds to tasks, assessing the completion of work, deciding on UX issues prioritization and ensuring that each project adheres to the highest standards of quality and relevance.


👉 Please see the [Full Proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m-1pafxMoyhlGCKe2tAN7sG33305_yI9AtCHUGQLxJM/edit#heading=h.e5naxwp3hhoz), and leave your feedback in the comment section below.



**Polkadot UX Bounty Proposal**

- **Objective**: Improve user experience (UX) in the Polkadot ecosystem to match its technical capabilities.
- **Context**: Identified by Braille, Polkadot UX Guild, and OpenGovWatch as a critical need.
- **Community Involvement**: Encourages broad stakeholder participation to develop UX standards.
- **Scope**: Focuses on end-user experience, not developer or backend enhancements.
- **Team**: Led by Braille, with a 4/6 multisig team of curators from various ecosystem leaders.
- **Curators**: Includes representatives from Braille, OpenGovWatch, Parity, Apillon, SubWallet, and Velocity Labs.
- **Proposal Details**: Available on [Notion](https://polkadot-ux-bounty.notion.site/) and [Subsquare](https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/819).
- **Feedback**: Encouraged via the [Full Proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m-1pafxMoyhlGCKe2tAN7sG33305_yI9AtCHUGQLxJM/edit#heading=h.e5naxwp3hhoz) document.

Polkadot UX Bounty

**Summary:**
The IBP, a collective of independent infrastructure service providers, aims to become the main ecosystem RPC and 'IT department' by providing infrastructure related services to the Polkadot ecosystem and all parachains. The unique design of the IBP creates a globally distributed and resilient ecosystem service provider. By offering RPC services to parachain teams we want to make it more lucrative for new projects to build on Polkadot and existing teams to purely focus on building.


The program is a specialized initiative to enhance the decentralized infrastructure of the Polkadot and Kusama network. It establishes a resilient, globally distributed setup for the core infrastructure services. All services are deployed on infrastructure owned by its members, removing value extraction by unnecessary intermediaries. 

**!Note!:**
The requested amount is set up as a bounty with 5 Polkadot native curators where costs are only paid retroactively. The charge of the hereby stated proposal only occurs in the case of full Polkadot adoption where the scale of deployment would mean:
- \>1140 RPC nodes (across 15 datacenters)
- \>37 Billion requests a month (across relay and parachains)

RPC services are **all paid retroactively** for delivered services monthly by USD value.

 **See the Full Proposal [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WENGgO1KwJKkLJ_c6AGxRkLtOhhAjd4OW1v_yWaEUqY)**


**Summary:**
- The IBP is a group of independent service providers aiming to become the main infrastructure provider for the Polkadot ecosystem.
- They offer RPC services to make it easier for new projects to build on Polkadot and for existing teams to focus on development.
- The program is designed to enhance the decentralized infrastructure of Polkadot and Kusama networks.
- Services are globally distributed and resilient, deployed on infrastructure owned by members.
- Costs are paid retroactively, only if the full Polkadot adoption is achieved.
- If fully adopted, the plan includes over 1140 RPC nodes and handles over 37 billion requests a month.
- RPC services are paid monthly in USD for delivered services.

Infrastructure Builders Program

Bridges enable transferring data, assets, and more between multiple chains. Due to their pivotal role and high transaction volumes, they have simultaneously become a hotspot for malicious activities. When exploited, these breaches can lead to significant impact including financial losses.

This proposal aims to ensure the utmost security of the bridges and promote community involvement by implementing a Security Bug Bounty Program. While all developers involved work hard to ensure the software and protocols built are bug-free, secure by design, and third-party code audits have been already performed, it is recognised security best practices to complement this. That’s why Polkadot and Kusama need community and bug bounty hunters to help to identify security vulnerabilities that could cause impact from all the severity levels before it is widely used and adopted.

To support this, the Bug Bounty participants are provided with many context details in the full proposal [attached](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j-Nb7FYgSJpChgbvkbkHCM_dsjENhrh4Vqc4rNsmNGY/edit#heading=h.v6is2ta0txr1), including a threat model of the scope.

As a security vulnerability in the bridge can impact both the source and destination blockchains, a mirror bounty is raised on Kusama and Polkadot

Thanks for your time and support to make Polkadot more secure!

- Bridges help move data and assets between different blockchain networks.
- They are important but can also be targets for hackers.
- When hackers exploit these bridges, it can cause big money problems.
- A plan is proposed to make these bridges safer by starting a Security Bug Bounty Program.
- This program encourages community members to find security issues before they become serious.
- Polkadot and Kusama are asking for help from bug hunters to keep the bridges secure.
- Participants in the Bug Bounty Program will get important information to help them. 
- Protecting the bridges is essential for both source and destination blockchains.

POLKADOT <> KUSAMA BRIDGE SECURITY BOUNTY

The purpose of this bounty is to quickly fund meetups for small amounts. The idea is quick turnaround when the amount required is small. The total limit per meetup for this bounty is $2,500 Here is the current list of curators: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hNdflU8hB0J58Kv6VacVVItasnGga\_JeOEuJ98eBkw4/edit?usp=sharing Anyone can still apply for curator by joining this chat: https://t.me/dotmeetups The only rule is that you cannot sign if your beneficiary of the payment

Meetups Bounty

UPDATE:

1) https://x.com/giottodf/status/1755499400598528458?s=20

2) Join the chat:

https://t.me/dotgamesbounty

Very important: Read the pinned message to understand exactly how it works when you join the chat

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The goal of this Bounty is to incentivize and reward indie developers to build games on Polkadot.

The idea is that UNLIKE CLASSICAL STARTUP funding that is usually done by VCs and requires an incredible amount of due diligence and expertise because of:

- the vast scope of potential problems and solutions being tackled by the various startups
- the high uncertainty regarding the reliability and the ability to execute of the team
- the complexity of different business plans based on specific bets on future market trends



DEVELOPING GAMES is a lot more predictable and it is a lot easier to assess what the cost should be and the ability to execute of the team.

Those games can be highly valuable to the ecosystem especially if they are tightly integrated with the chain.

It is easy to assess the ability of a team to produce a game just by looking at previous work. It is also easy to assess the cost because it is only cost of development and not cost of creating a complete business.

It is also easy to pay in small milestones minimizing the risk. You do not need to give large amounts of money at high valuations to people and let them play with the money, you just pay incrementally as the game gets developed and you see the development happening.

Basically classical VC investing is a lot less linear but game development is quite linear, you can really pay as the game is being developed, understand the costs incurred, predict the time to completion, assess the quality objectively, etc

The idea is that game development is a specific niche that does not require the deep expertise of the VCs and can also provide a very strong adoption of the underlying blockchain Polkadot.

I believe that we can seed and fund incrementally indie game developers with minimal risk and potentially high upside for the ecosystem.

The purpose of this bounty is to be able to do this.

The list of curators has not been defined yet and will be defined in the next referendum.

I am discussing with different credible curators and will finalize the list hopefully in 1-2 weeks.

I am posting the bounty just to ensure that we can start deploying capital as soon as possible. Of course the community is always free to reject the list of curators once it is proposed

- A new bounty is set up to help indie game developers create games on Polkadot.
- It focuses on giving rewards for game development, which is easier to evaluate than regular startup funding.
- Game development costs can be more predictable, and teams can be assessed by their previous work.
- Payments will be made step by step as the game is being built, reducing risks.
- This approach aims to strengthen the Polkadot blockchain while supporting indie developers.
- A list of people who will help choose projects (curators) will be decided soon.
- The community will have a chance to agree or disagree with the chosen curators later.

Games Bounty

![](https://i.ibb.co/gSnZX2D/Pase.png)

Currently, there are two testnets in the Polkadot ecosystem, both being paid for, serviced, and run by Parity: Westend, and Rococo. As a result of the decentralization of Parity, Rococo will be decommissioned in 2024 leaving a gap in Polkadot testnet offering. This gave us a chance to reimagine how a community run testnet would operate, who would maintain it, and what support would be available for new and existing developers building in Polkadot.

A dedicated group of ecosystem agents from Portico, Amforc, Dwellir, Paradox, R0GUE, StakePlus, and Zondax played a key role in the testnet's development, spending 2+ months of personal costs in late 2023, leading to its launch on December 22nd, 2023. Portico and R0GUE are made up of individuals from the Parity “Delivery Services” team who have had vast experience running Rococo over the last 2+ years. 

The new developer testnet, ‘Paseo’ has subsequently launched in late 2023 and is seeking 125,018 DOT ($850,000) from the treasury to operate and run for 1 year (Jan 2024 to Dec 2024). These funds will be managed via a bounty and paid to individuals quartlery in advance, over the 12-month funding period.  
  

This testnet is planned to receive updates just before Polkadot, rather than earlier than Kusama - conceptually making it more stable than Westend and closer to Polkadot in terms of code. It will allow new teams an easy environment to build and deploy, where the development environment of the testnet closely matches production (Polkadot). For dapp teams building on existing Parachains, these parachains can test and run their chains on Paseo, giving them greater confidence to deploy to Polkadot, offering greater stability to the dapp teams. Anyone can deploy here, not just parachain teams, opening up the ability for new builders and teams wanting to experiment with building their own appchain.  
  

This proposal outlines a bounty to manage the following:

1.  Setting up and maintaining the testnet - including upgrading the testnet relay chain runtime as per updates from the fellowship.
    
2.  Maintaining required system chains and upgrading the runtime as per updates from the fellowship. The system chains managed will be Assethub, Coretime, and Bridgehub for the initial launch. 
    
3.  Developer community management and technical support
    
4.  Hardware to run the network - collators for system chains, validators, RPC services, logging, etc
    

Please see the full proposal below with a breakdown on costings and Q&A

[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1--itI-kZAIPoMCTp377IoA8qNx3isC2FmowhRfkmxYw/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1--itI-kZAIPoMCTp377IoA8qNx3isC2FmowhRfkmxYw/edit?usp=sharing "Paseo Developer Testnet Proposal")

Original discussion post: [https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/post/2100](../post/2100)

- There are two testnets in the Polkadot system: Westend and Rococo.
- Rococo will close in 2024, which creates a need for a new testnet.
- A new testnet called "Paseo" launched on December 22, 2023.
- Paseo is being developed by a group of teams working together.
- They want $850,000 to run Paseo for one year.
- Paseo will help new teams build and test their apps easily.
- It will be updated to be more stable and similar to Polkadot.
- Anyone can use Paseo, not just teams who already have parachains.

Paseo - Developer Testnet Funding

**_Context of the Proposal_**

This proposal is curated by reputable parachain founders and Polkadot builders who have been active contributors to the Polkadot ecosystem since its inception. With the experience of building in Polkadot and a deep understanding of how DeFi works across other ecosystems, we’ve identified two of the most crucial gaps that have dragged Polkadot’s DeFi ecosystem back; the lack of unified infrastructure and tooling in Polkadot.

_Infrastructure_

Parity's BD team, which was previously responsible for bringing essential infrastructure to the ecosystem, was tasked with directing those infrastructure teams (i.e CEXs, Onramps, Oracles, etc) to the Polkadot treasury for their integration fees. However, Polkadot doesn’t present the most compelling business case due to its low liquidity and user numbers in addition to the perceived complexity of integrating Substrate compared to EVM chains. The added challenges of navigating the on-chain treasury as an outsider further compounded the problems of convincing them to join the ecosystem.

This leaves a DeFi ecosystem that lacks channels of entry for liquidity and outside users and prevents teams on Polkadot to reach their full potential.

_Tooling_

In the current state, teams independently approach the treasury through referendums to secure funding for what they believe are the right solutions to the problems they've identified. However, this approach poses numerous challenges such as the unconventional ways to access funding, not implementing the ideal solution to a specific problem, and the misaligned incentives by receiving payment before the work is delivered.

In addition to the above, there are a lot of resources or teams that aren't incentivized to take a stab at solving the biggest ecosystem problems. One example of this is Parity's Delivery Service Partners Program (DSP) which includes more than 15 substrate development teams mostly focused around runtime development and parachain deployments. Unfortunately, their level of activity has remained relatively low given that the parachain pipeline was affected during the bear market. With the right structure in place, these DSP teams could take initiative to tackle some of the most pressing ecosystem gaps with a group of experts that guides them, provides feedback, provides funding and supports them with GTM initiatives to get the tools adopted across the ecosystem. It would help in funnel engineering resources where the ecosystem needs it most and provide the tooling necessary to improve DeFi specific and general UX and DevEx

**_Proposed Solution_**

This bounty proposal aims to empower both builders and infrastructure providers by establishing the right mechanisms and incentive structures to streamline the development and integration of key missing pieces. A curator set, predominantly consisting of technical parachain founders, will provide clear development guidelines for tooling and infrastructure through Request for Proposals (RFPs), review and assess milestones/deliverables and subsequently provide retroactive funding from the treasury upon successful delivery. The success of this bounty not only signifies addressing the tooling and infra gaps but also incentivizes teams from outside our ecosystem to come and contribute to Polkadot's growth.

Velocity Labs will support most of the effort for this bounty and will be accompanied by leaders from the following teams:

-   Velocity Labs (Nicolas Arevalo)
-   Moonbeam (Alberto and Derek)
-   Acala (Bryan Chen)
-   Centrifgue (Lucas Vogelsang and Jeroen Offerjins)
-   HydraDX (Jakub Gregus)
-   Novasama Technologies (Leemo)
-   Giotto

We think this curator set is well equipped to provide the right expertise and set the right direction for the bounty. They will also play a pivotal role in overseeing the solutions and integrations resulting from the bounty and ensuring the proper allocation of funds.

Please see [Link to Full Proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RdP1We3jkQeDy0HlA2T_n8whaeGbLZnuSYxPoJ7XLfw/edit) , and leave your feedback in the comment section below!

This proposal is about helping Polkadot's DeFi ecosystem grow by fixing two big problems: not having enough infrastructure and tooling. Infrastructure is like the foundation that supports the whole system, and tooling are the tools people use to build and use the system. 

Right now, it's hard for new teams and users to join Polkadot because it's not easy to get the money and tools they need. Also, teams are not sure how to get money for their ideas, and sometimes they don't fix the right problems. 

The people who made this proposal want to bring in more builders and infrastructure providers by creating a group of experts. This group will give clear instructions on what to build, check if the work is done well, and give money from the treasury if the work is successful. 

The group will be made up of people from different teams, like Velocity Labs, Moonbeam, Acala, and more. They will help make sure the right things get built and the money is spent in the right way. 

You can read the full proposal by clicking on this link: [Full Proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RdP1We3jkQeDy0HlA2T_n8whaeGbLZnuSYxPoJ7XLfw/edit).

DeFi Infrastructure & Tooling Bounty

PROBLEM STATEMENT

Some current issues related to marketing proposals:
 
● Insufficiently robust investment in marketing about the Polkadot ecosystem diminishes the general crypto community's interest in the ecosystem, as well as reducing the appeal for developers to engage in building projects.

● Diverse marketing qualities and perspectives within the ecosystem, especially among significant stakeholders, generate unwarranted negativity.

● Varying values presented in different proposals create significant disparities when balancing budgets.

● Low-quality proposals and lack of verification lead to the potential for fraudulent activities.
 
Furthermore, there are certain risks and potential benefits directly impacting the Polkadot ecosystem behind these proposals, which the general community might not spend much time researching, and still make voting decisions, resulting in inefficiencies.
 
 
PROPOSAL OBJECTIVES

The goal of marketing bounty is to reward marketing teams/entities for their effort and bring enormous traction for the whole Polkadot ecosystem, push Polkadot back to the top list and become a real “community protocol".
 
In this proposal, we are proposing a set of 8 main curators who will be responsible to curate marketing-related proposals with different categories:

(1) Approach new target audience/users.

(2) Retain Polkadot ecosystem lovers, daily users.

(3) Educate, and produce tutorial contents for users/developers.

(4) Manage local communities (ecosystem update/users support/developers engagement).

(5) Amplify branding for high-trusted ecosystem agents.

(6) Sponsorship for specific occasions (F1 Race, Super Bowl, etc).

(7) One time campaign (1 specific event generated by several influencers).
 
In this proposal, we are proposing a set of 8 main curators who will be responsible to curate marketing-related activities with multisig using pure proxy via MultiX. We also propose a compensation rate for weekly management. However, within the curator set, some individuals will hold positions as significant investors and they will have the option to return a portion of their received reward from the multisig fund after a specified period.
 
All 8 curators will manage the funds using a multisig with pure proxy via MultiX. The threshold is set to 4 out of 8 for a child-bounty to get released. Conflicts of interests are addressed in the proposals with feedback from various Polkadot core contributors.
 
 
FULL PROPOSAL HERE: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_hkZ6-N-8yt7JVF_ITHKL4tpsC-ZWSSrgT0Sce255RY/edit?usp=sharing
 
Main contact: polkadotmarketingbounty@gmail.com

- 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.

Marketing Bounty Proposal

This bounty is primarily designed to fund Collators on System Parachains with a fixed fiat monthly fee of US$300.00.

Full details on the genesis of this bounty can be found [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H2T1Nx90HkSAYF_CaOPLG-o3LS7h_QAa2WLDdcSJMs0/edit)

Details on monthly spends can be found [here](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/115s_6a6aMQaQFRKEr9w6XWdZ5aNxnkqwi7H0-8SKLcI)

System Parachains Collator Bounty

_This is a joint-proposal by [BlockOps](https://blockops.network/), [Dwellir](https://dwellir.com), [LuckyFriday](https://luckyfriday.io/), [OnFinality](https://onfinality.io/), [RadiumBlock](https://radiumblock.com/), [RockX](https://www.rockx.com/), and [Stakeworld](https://stakeworld.io/). Valuable input to this proposal has also been made by the proposed curators._

**TL;DR:**

This proposal outlines a procurement strategy for public RPC services in Polkadot and Kusama ecosystems, aiming for high-quality, decentralized, and cost-effective services. It addresses the vital need for reliable RPCs, emphasizing their role in applications like Polkadot.JS and wallets. The strategy focuses on optimizing quality of service, sustainable cost, and decentralization, introducing key definitions and standards. Tenders from RPC providers can follow two models: cost targets or predefined service levels. The proposed budget is $400,000, split between Polkadot and Kusama treasuries.

### Introduction

This proposal aims to implement a procurement strategy for public RPC services in the Polkadot and Kusama ecosystems. The goal is to ensure high-quality, decentralized, and cost-effective services for essential applications like Polkadot.JS and wallets. The need for robust public infrastructure was emphasized during Polkadot Decoded discussions.

### Problem Statement

Reliable public RPC services are crucial for the growth of the Polkadot and Kusama ecosystems. Existing applications, such as Polkadot.js.org and Nova Wallet, require optimal functioning for an enhanced user experience. The proposal addresses the challenge of balancing service provision with sustainable treasury spending. It acknowledges the evolving role of light clients and the continued need for RPCs and bootnodes.

### Proposed Strategy

The procurement strategy aims to optimize quality of service, sustainable cost, decentralization, and simplicity. Key definitions, such as curators, independent RPC monitoring, system chains, and qualified RPC providers, are outlined. Quality of Service Reports and Service Agreements form essential components, with predefined standards and penalties for non-compliance.

### Tender Submission and Evaluation

A transparent process is proposed for RPC providers to submit tenders, with defined standards of service. Two potential options for tenders are presented: one focusing on cost targets and the other on predefined service levels. The curators, responsible for evaluation, scoring, and public announcement of selected providers, will ensure transparency and community involvement.

### Operations Phase

RPC providers awarded service agreements are obligated to provide services throughout the six-month operations phase. Independent RPC monitoring will assess performance, and metrics will be made public. Providers will be paid monthly in arrears based on the EMA7 day average price of DOT/KSM.

### Budget and Costings

The proposed budget for the program is $400,000, providing a 12-month runway for assessment. Funding will be split between Polkadot and Kusama treasuries, with curator payments of $350 per month from the Polkadot portion. The budget accounts for potential quarterly expense variations based on traffic and evolving requirements.

**Read the [full proposal here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GS4D95fkNjpi9GbXsiW7-9WOeGb30M5CYXEHXWsWRaw/edit).**

We are excited to share this proposal and are eager to hear your thoughts and feedback. Please feel free to comment, share your insights, and make suggestions to help refien this proposal further.

This proposal has been put forward by the following members of the RPC community:

_[BlockOps](https://blockops.network/), [Dwellir](https://dwellir.com), [LuckyFriday](https://luckyfriday.io/), [OnFinality](https://onfinality.io/), [RadiumBlock](https://radiumblock.com/), [RockX](https://www.rockx.com/), and [Stakeworld.](https://stakeworld.io/)_

**Polkadot Bounty**

This specifc bounty is to cover the Polkadot related chains, and Westend & Rococo. This bounty proposal also covers the costs for the stipends to the curators, and also the external monitoring.  EMA7 $5.89/DOT was used to calculate $265,542.86 to 45,083.68DOT.

- A group of companies is proposing a plan to improve public RPC services in the Polkadot and Kusama systems.
- The goal is to provide reliable and cost-effective services that are important for apps like Polkadot.JS and wallets.
- The plan includes setting clear standards and evaluation methods for RPC providers.
- Two types of service offers will be accepted: one focused on costs and the other on specific service levels.
- The budget for this plan is $400,000, shared between Polkadot and Kusama.
- The proposal aims for ongoing monitoring and assessment of the services provided.
- Input from the community is welcomed to help improve the proposal further.

Bounty Proposal for Public RPCs for Relay and System Chains

**The discussion for this proposal was open for 2.5 weeks. The original discussion post can be found** [here](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/post/1875)
This [bounty proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dLvzMgP8-BFg25Y1eK1PF6sv5SpN0SbktGkPvUkPSbk/edit?usp=sharing) aims to provide an incentive to authorized Polkadot Moderators for their round-the-clock contribution and support to the communities.

The Community Moderation Team is a group of Ambassadors from the Polkadot and Kusama communities. The team originated as unpaid volunteers, after which they were occasionally tipped by the Kusama treasury. Later on, a bounty was [requested](https://kusama.polkassembly.io/bounty/14) and [funded](https://kusama.polkassembly.io/motion/528) on Kusama in August 2022) and [topped up](https://kusama.subsquare.io/referenda/referendum/29) thereafter (in January 2023). Within the original roadmap, there were plans to migrate to Polkadot after the structure and evaluation mechanism matured.

The Community Moderators provide a dedicated daily service, actively monitoring new member joinings to ensure the community is protected from fraudsters. They guide users with first-line direction and support while promptly identifying and regulating or banning obvious scammers to maintain a safe environment for all.

Since the beginning of the bounty on Kusama, the structure and review system of the moderation team activities have improved significantly. A couple of changes have been made to help improve the objectivity of reviews and rewards and better understand how large the team needs to be to sustain the various platforms, etc.

The team comprises thirteen **(13)** members with a significant level of involvement in the ecosystem. This ensures that they are able to keep abreast with recent advancements in the ecosystem and can effectively assist the community as needed. You can find the list of members [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dLvzMgP8-BFg25Y1eK1PF6sv5SpN0SbktGkPvUkPSbk/edit#bookmark=id.2qahdz1n39m1).

In light of extending responsibilities to the Polkadot Forum, this estimates an average of four Moderators per platform per day including overlaps. This implies a **six-hour** shift to attain 24-hour coverage for all the platforms. Despite this, only **two hours** of work per day will be rewarded in line with previous top-ups. We're also extending our moderatorial activities to the Polkadot forum and Polkassembly. Based on the number of platforms that are being (and will be) moderated and given that the aim is to monitor the official channels on a 24/7 basis across all time zones, we have determined that thirteen (13) is the minimum optimal team size.

This bounty proposes a 6-month budget of $112,320 (25,004.45 DOT) to support 15 hours of work per week for each moderator for the period of August 2023 to January 2024. The EMA-7 rate for conversion ($4.492/DOT) was taken on the 26th of August 2023.

The proposal document can be found [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dLvzMgP8-BFg25Y1eK1PF6sv5SpN0SbktGkPvUkPSbk/edit?usp=sharing).

**We strongly encourage community members to at least review the [context](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dLvzMgP8-BFg25Y1eK1PF6sv5SpN0SbktGkPvUkPSbk/edit#bookmark=id.yrw8o1dzdxoq) and [Q&A](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dLvzMgP8-BFg25Y1eK1PF6sv5SpN0SbktGkPvUkPSbk/edit#bookmark=id.x5u4pc1hrko1) sections of the proposal. These parts contain insights and details that contribute to a full understanding of the proposal's intent and structure.**

Transparency, alignment with community values, and a clear focus on fostering a respectful, informed community environment are at the core of this proposal. We look forward to your engagement and feedback.

Thank you.

- The proposal aims to reward Polkadot Moderators for their 24/7 community support.
- The Community Moderation Team started as unpaid volunteers and later received funding from Kusama.
- Moderators protect the community from fraud, guide users, and maintain a safe environment.
- The team has 13 members, ensuring they stay updated with ecosystem developments.
- The proposal suggests a 6-month budget of $112,320 for 15 hours of work per week per moderator.
- The budget covers August 2023 to January 2024 and is based on a DOT conversion rate of $4.492.
- Community members are encouraged to review the proposal's context and Q&A sections for a full understanding.

Moderation Team Bounty

This is a bounty proposal whose proposer address (15BERoWxrWC61cAb4JjpUdM7sy8FAS9uduismDbZ7PURZLto) is shown in on-chain info below. Only this user can edit this description and the title. If you own this account, login and tell us more about your proposal.

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

Polkadot Assurance Legion Bounty

[Here](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/post/1491) is the previous community discussion on Polkassembly. 

### TLDR;
The purpose of this bounty is to nurture and develop WebAssembly smart contracts on parachains. As Gavin mentioned in this [CoinDesk article](https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2021/05/25/polkadots-gavin-wood-webassembly-is-the-future-of-smart-contracts-but-legacy-evm-is-right-now/), WebAssembly is the future of smart contracts. However, even in the Polkadot ecosystem, EVM smart contract is the go-to-market solution now simply because lack of ecosystem toolings and dApps new developers can refer to. To bootstrap the Wasm dApps in the ecosystem, we will fund canary dApps and toolings through this bounty.

### Context of This Bounty
Please see [this post](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/we-need-to-make-ink-showcase-projects/592) first. Currently, based on the data, smart contract Parachains are leading the Polkadot ecosystem in terms of market adoption. More projects are deploying dApps on Polkadot Parachains than making Parachains today and this trend will likely continue due to the high resource requirement to deploy a chain. The core problem is that the Polkadot ecosystem only supports EVM at the time of writing this and we are reproducing something which other L1s/L2s can do. One of Polkadot’s main differentiators and default environments is Wasm. In this bounty, we would like to push Wasm smart contracts adoption. The scope is as follows:

- Create easily accessible and audited ink!/ask! smart contract showcases
- Create ink!ubator - an incubation program to support community projects built with ink! and parachains that want to expose select APIs through contracts-pallet “chain extensions”. We will also help facilitate a smart contract auditing market.
- Develop a React hooks library “useInk” - the missing front-end library for Dapps on Polkadot.

### Bounty Proposal
[Here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y2QECPsXQktVGZIat_yNKTlodviTecMZ6IbiLNQ4NLM/edit?usp=sharing) is the full bounty proposal.

### Curators Candidates
**Sam Ruberti from Parity Technologies (Address: 13zqqP37p8HjLuWr7sha9GcAcYiiDgjqoNS3YbSELtgvaAfb):**  Sam Ruberti is a Senior Rust Developer with ink! and has over twelve years of experience delivering full-stack products for companies including Bloomberg, Peloton, and Clear, and five years of experience building full-stack Dapps in production environments. He has built microservices, DeFi platforms, NFTs, and contributed to open-source libraries for Ethereum.

**Sota Watanabe Astar Foundation (Address: 13VyvkXX3dYyeT7oAmaipZYNHzFJXofC5V8eqMuzd1isXY84):** Sota Watanabe is the founder of Astar Network. He joined the web3 space in 2015 and started developing Astar Network in 2019. Apart from his achievements, he is a director of the Japan Blockchain Association and used to be a blockchain researcher at the University of Tokyo and a task force member of Trusted Web led by the Japanese government. In addition to that, he was chosen for Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia in the IT division and Forbes 30 Under 30 Japan.

**Hernando Castano from Parity Technologies (Address: 15FjwNSxHhaJeknJjbydSo561ti1ea8sf3Y1fA263emujzxW):** Hernando is a Core Developer at Parity Technologies. Hernando joined the blockchain space in 2017, initially curious about the world of smart contracts on Ethereum. In 2019, Hernando joined Parity Technologies to work on the Parity Ethereum client, and has since transitioned to the team working on the ink! programming language.

**Markian Ivanichok 727 Ventures (address: 16FVZ2qVefqbr2zcEGVojEQBgx3nb8GqQCdjKiaq2nSs33T8):** Founder & CEO at 727.ventures, Brushfam & Dedali Metaverse. Web3 entrepreneur, Software Engineer. Brushfam onboards businesses to Polkadot WASM. Projects: Openbrush(Openzeppelin of WASM ink!), Typechain for ink!, sol2ink (transpiler from solidity to ink!), and substrate/ink! contribution itself. Also, WASM conference, was the first web3 WASM conference and gathered ~1000 participants.

**Hang Yin from Phala Network (address: 12BZFbrNksTKwHtaBojnVtoN8BoXKmBFzT3xDnHh7P9t2Cg5):** Co-founder and CTO at Phala Network. 5 years of Web3 core development and entrepreneur experience. Author of Phala Network Technical Whitepaper. Lead the team to build an off-chain computing protocol based on ink! and Substrate with 30k online servers. Ex-Googler on Machine Learning before joining Web3.

**Michał Świętek , Development Lead at Aleph Zero (Address: 5H6AVPSNv8GjEFiDKqhtCd6U494vGMm3r5vkzr5614sbfQnx0) :** For a couple of years, Michał has been fully devoted to the Aleph Zero project. From co-designing novel consensus mechanisms, and writing the first lines of code in core repositories, to the high-level architecture of Aleph Zero node implementation.

- A new bounty aims to develop WebAssembly (Wasm) smart contracts for parachains in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- Currently, EVM smart contracts are more popular, but the focus is switching to Wasm.
- The bounty will fund projects called canary dApps and toolings to encourage Wasm adoption.
- Plans include creating easily accessible smart contract showcases and a support program named ink!ubator for community projects.
- The bounty also aims to develop a new library for building Dapps on Polkadot.
- Several experienced candidates are involved in overseeing this bounty proposal.

Wasm Smart Contracts Bounty

The Events Bounty has been established to fund several activities in the ecosystem:  
  

-   Events (meetups, sponsorships, hackathons, side-events and similar activities within the domain of “events” which contribute to the growth, representation and development of Polkadot)
-   BD and speaker travel
-   Assistance with speaker and BD co-ordination throughout the year
-   Commenting on OpenGov proposals related to events
-   Identifying [key industry events for Polkadot’s presence](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17iSz4oMJixv1CC-CrSgUhWDcFLPs11QOq29YADz6Rs0/edit?usp=sharing "key industry events for Polkadot’s presence")
-   Funding tech integrations and initiatives related to Events

Anyone can apply for funding by filling out a form, document and budget template which meet the bounty guidelines, more information can be found on the [Events Bounty website.](https://dotevents.xyz/ "Events Bounty website.")

Reports by the Events Bounty are issued 1-2 months after every quarter and shared on the Polkadot Forum and  [EB website.](https://dotevents.xyz/about/1 " EB website.")

For any queries, the bounty curators host weekly [office hours](http://meet.google.com/vgu-jaqc-rpi "office hours") 

every Wednesday from 3-4PM CET, and can be reached at [info@dotevents.xyz](mailto:info@dotevents.xyz "info@dotevents.xyz")

All the events bounty proposals (including change of curators and top ups bellow):

-   [Council motion 228](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/motion/228 "Council motion 228")
-   [Council motion245](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/motion/245 "Council motion245")
-   [Events Bounty v2 (change curators)](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/236 "Events Bounty v2 (change curators)") 
-   [Events Bounty v3 (change curators and top up)](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/775 "Events Bounty v3 (change curators and top up)")

The Events Bounty is a program that helps fund activities related to Polkadot, like meetups, hackathons, and other events. It also helps with travel for business and speakers. To get money from the Events Bounty, you need to fill out a form and follow the guidelines. You can find more information on their website.

The Events Bounty shares reports every few months on their website and the Polkadot Forum. If you have questions, you can ask during their weekly meetings on Wednesdays from 3-4 PM CET, or send an email to info@dotevents.xyz. There are also different proposals related to the Events Bounty that you can find on the Polkadot website.

Community Events Reward Bounty with Child-Bounty Distribution

### Purpose of the bounty

Scams are plaguing our ecosystem, as they do the entire industry. However, as a community, we have shown time and again that we take scams seriously and strive to create a safe ecosystem for users. 

This bounty proposal aims to incentivise the community, both individuals and companies, to fight against scams and protect users from falling for them. We believe that anti-scam response should be a community endeavour and this is what this proposal aims to build.

This proposal expands on the community initiative targeting scam sites that has been ongoing for several months now with high levels of success. However, the current initiative is focused only on scam sites, while overlooking other aspects of scam fighting where we could be doing more. 

With this proposal we aim to create a holistic solution that addresses the problem from several aspects, while bringing awareness to the community, and educating users, of both the problems and the efforts to address them. The bounty for this proposal is meant to be open-ended, with the funds being distributed through child bounties that cover several aspects of the anti-scam response.

The tasks described in the child bounties utilise mostly off-chain tools and processes, but it is the goal of this initiative to evolve to bring as much of that as possible on-chain. These tasks came from feedback from the community and the experience garnered from the current initiative.

The child bounties will be opened gradually as potential implementers come forward, and more will almost certainly be added along the way. They are described in this proposal with varying levels of details, but all parameters of each child bounty, in terms of implementation, participation and rewards, will be defined in detail before the child bounty is opened.

And because this is an evolving process, changes to the bounties are almost certain as we gain more experience and get more feedback from the community. But the three main evolution goals of this initiative are:

- To move it on-chain as much as possible
- To have it being driven and coordinated exclusively by the community
- To become an anti-scam umbrella over the broader Polkadot ecosystem, covering parachains, other relay chains and projects 

Finally, all rewards are subject to change as we evaluate the efforts needed, receive feedback from implementers, curators and the community at large, and in case the price of DOT is very low or very high for prolonged periods of time. 

Details on the proposed child bounties and rewards can be found [HERE](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V-39ktdgpvATPpV1cfI8iZlS8_3oBDAHdlcMDd_3jpo/edit?usp=sharing)

- The proposal is to fight against scams that affect users in the community.
- It encourages individuals and companies to help protect people from scams.
- The goal is to improve the community's efforts, moving beyond just scam websites.
- The plan includes different tasks called child bounties to tackle scams.
- These tasks will get more details before starting, and changes may be made based on community feedback.
- The initiative aims to include more on-chain processes and be completely community-driven.
- It seeks to cover many areas in the Polkadot ecosystem related to scams.

Anti-Scam Bounty

![polkadot logo](https://polkadot.network/assets/img/logo-polkadot.svg?v=98f2dafeb1)
## Proposal Abstract: Polkadot Pioneers Prize, an Incentive Prize Program
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We are excited to announce a proposal for a new incentive prize program called the Polkadot Pioneers Prize (“Pioneers Prize”).

The Pioneers Prize is a series of challenges created with the goal of propelling technical innovation on the Polkadot network. The first two of those challenges will be announced later this year and will cover categories including zero-knowledge research and Polkadot infrastructure improvements.

Challenge winners will receive DOT; the total prize funds available at program launch will be split between the first two challenge categories and is projected to be 993286.08 DOT — worth roughly 18 million USD.

The Pioneers Prize will be managed by an elected curator and will likely contain members of the on-chain treasury council, Parity Technologies, the Web3 Foundation, and other external ecosystem partners.

In addition to funding research, the Pioneers Prize and its proposal look to model how the community can achieve greater agency by directing on-chain treasury funds in new and creative ways. 

We hope you’ll join us in being excited about the Polkadot Pioneers Prize and are equally as eager to see what the community comes up with.

Let the challenges begin!


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*If you would like to read the full proposal, you can do so [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tQTh_svJnNSCn4XPBoQW2hOvSBZzKFtKjkj8-sIui2w/edit?usp=sharing)*


- The Polkadot Pioneers Prize is a new program to encourage innovation on the Polkadot network.
- It will have challenges that focus on topics like zero-knowledge research and improving Polkadot's technology.
- Winners of the challenges will get prizes in DOT, a cryptocurrency.
- The total prize money will be about 993,286 DOT, which is around 18 million USD.
- The program will be managed by a group of elected people from different organizations.
- The goal is to help the community use funds in creative ways.
- Excitement is building for the upcoming challenges and what participants will create!

Polkadot Pioneers Prize, an Incentive Prize Program

New Proposal: Polkadot Pioneers Prize, an Incentive Prize Program

NFTMozaic is starting a new program to help early-stage projects create NFT apps on Polkadot. They will give money to about 20 projects to make simple, user-friendly apps that people can use. The projects need to focus on getting people to use their apps, like making wallets and doing things on the blockchain. The projects should be about things like games, entertainment, or using NFTs for businesses, not just art or collectibles. The NFTMozaic Council and a special team will choose the projects and make sure they follow the rules. The projects need to show how their app will be good for users and how it can grow if it becomes popular.

### Quick Summary

[NFTMozaic](https://nftmozaic.com/) is launching an outcome-focused **Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Grants Program to support early-stage, consumer-facing, brand-centric NFT dApps on Polkadot**.

This program will mainly focus on **building applications that drive user adoption** - B2C, with most of the dApps being on Polkadot Asset Hub.

We will define a separate program and guidance as needed for larger projects with an existing user base, and are committed to integrating Polkadot or driving their next growth phase with Polkadot.

Unlike traditional grants, NFTMozaic ties 70% of funding to user-onboarding campaigns and user-onboarding metrics, such as wallet creation and on-chain activity, ensuring MVPs lead to adoption, not just demos.

Projects **must deliver a usable MVP with one complete user journey** and allocate 15–20% of their grant to marketing, driving actual usage from day one of launch.

### Why This Matters

Today, there’s a critical gap between hackathons and real user-ready apps in Web3 and within the Polkadot ecosystem. **NFTMozaic aims to fill this by funding \~20 lightweight MVPs with a built-in user acquisition strategy** that can launch quickly on Asset Hub or other parachains.

### Key Details

* **Program Name**: NFTMozaic MVP Grants Fund ( A better brand name can be created)
* **Purpose**: Support early-stage teams in **prototyping** and **testing** consumer/brand-focused NFT solutions quickly and cost-effectively.
* **Total Budget**: 100,000 DOT + 10% for dev rel and marketing curators : Total 110,000 DOT
* **Number of Grants**: \~20 
* **Grant Amount (Per Project)**: **Up to 5000 DOT** (exact amount is determined by the **curator team**, based on the technical difficulty and scope of the MVP) The grants can be upto 5000DOT 
* Project types: Aligned with Polkadot strategic verticals for maximum impact (AI, Gaming, Entertainment are currently prioritized; not for Art/Collectables use cases)
* NFTMozaic Council will elect the curators
* The NFTMozaic Council will have representation from the Web3Foundation, Parity Technologies, parachains and some of the BD Groups in the ecosystem&#x20;

### Governance & Stewardship

* A curator team (elected by the NFTMozaic Council) will evaluate, onboard, and validate projects.
* NFTMozaic Council to include reps from Web3 Foundation, Parity, and a BD group.
* Successful MVPs with traction will be referred to ecosystem BD orgs (e.g., PoKe, Web3Deal Desk) for scaling support.

### Project Eligibility & Criteria

The NFTMozaic Council and the curator team will confirm a project’s eligibility and define, evaluate, onboard, and validate projects collaboratively to ensure everyone’s feedback is aligned with the core mission and the overall ecosystem’s values.

* **Project Scope & Use Case:**
  * Must be **consumer-facing** or **brand-centric** (e.g., loyalty program, fan engagement, or gamified collectibles).
  * Should demonstrate how Polkadot’s NFT infrastructure offers **unique advantages** (cross-chain, affordability, etc.).
* **MVP Viability:**
  * The proposed MVP must be **realistic** in timeline, budget, and execution.
  * MVP plan should include a **marketing strategy**
* **Team Readiness & Expertise:**
  * Preference for teams with **relevant technical** or **industry/branding background**.
  * Applicants new to blockchain/NFTs are still welcome if they present a **clear, actionable plan**.
* **Potential for Growth & Adoption:**
  * Must outline a **scalable roadmap** if the MVP gains traction.
  * Strong brand relationships or community ties are a bonus.

###

[Full proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j9g88o5fajD0xWoIVpqYu91Ph8R0Iux9UorzJ0SiOYo/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.uh4iz1seks2y "Full proposal text")

NFTMozaic MVP Grants

Bounty

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

please ignore

- Bend-PVM is a new smart contract language for the Polkadot ecosystem.
- It was inspired by training at the Polkadot Blockchain Academy, focusing on Polkadot's advantages.
- Bend-PVM helps developers familiar with Ethereum transition easier to Polkadot.
- It includes many features like three-dimensional resource management and functional programming tools.
- The project aims to bring more developers and create diverse applications in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- They have an initial website and a roadmap for future releases from 2025 to 2026.
- The team is looking for feedback, early adopters, and help from the Polkadot community to make Bend-PVM successful.

Proposal Bend-pvm https://gist.github.com/developerfred/b5d825aa3bea6a14705032d2c7c1eca3

treebtc meblillo first steps

- The EasyA x Polkadot University is being started to help university students create projects on Polkadot.
- It is supported by the Web3 Foundation with a grant to fund new builders.
- There is a problem with getting money for early builders on Polkadot quickly.
- The solution is to have a program that gives up to $10,000 to new builders and approves requests in just 72 hours.
- A group of five curators will manage the funding program.
- This initiative aims to grow the Polkadot ecosystem and encourage more people to build cool projects.
- The program is a great chance for developers to join and succeed in building on Polkadot.

EasyA x Polkadot University Microgrants Bounty

**Background context**

The EasyA x Polkadot University is currently being established with the support of the Web3 Foundation by means of a [Decentralized Futures grant](https://medium.com/web3foundation/decentralized-futures-introducing-easya-8fc56b65306a). Its purpose is to attract top university talent to build on Polkadot. Universities are a priceless source of blockchain innovation. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and Polkadot’s own co-founder Robert Habermeier were both students when they left academia to build two of the world’s most successful blockchains.

The purpose of this bounty is to fund the microgrants programme for early-stage builders on Polkadot, as envisaged in the EasyA x Polkadot University’s founding mission. This will be modelled on [Solana’s fast-grants model](https://earn.superteam.fun/grants/) with a similar goal, but for Polkadot: anyone who wants to build on Polkadot can get initial funding to do so.

_![](https://i.ibb.co/GkydxsN/Easy-A-Polkadot-Builders.png)_

_Hundreds of incredible EasyA builders have been inspired to build on Polkadot at our hackathons. Now, let’s get them funded!_

**The problem**

This bounty is a response to the following problems in the Polkadot builder funnel:

1.  Polkadot doesn’t have clear funding opportunities for very early-stage builders; and
2.  There is no fast way for developers inspired about Polkadot to get funding to build

These are both holding back the Polkadot ecosystem, and other blockchains that have solved this are rapidly growing their developer base.

**The solution**

The good news is that the answer to the above problems is simple:

1.  A clear programme for early-stage builders to get funding (up to $10,000 each); and
2.  Approvals made as fast as within 72 hours

**Curators**

The multisig will be a 3 out of 5:

1.  [Otar Shakarishvili](https://www.linkedin.com/in/otarshakarishvili/) (Project Advisor and Governance Specialist at JUST Open Source, ex-Parity Project Manager)
2.  [Sacha Lansky](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-sacha-lansky/) (Developer Relations at WebZero, ex-Parity Engineering)
3.  [Flavio Bianchi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/flbi/) (Polimec Foundation Council Member, Polimec Marketing and BD)
4.  [Phil Kwok](https://linkedin.com/in/philip-k-building) (Co-Founder of EasyA)
5.  [Dom Kwok](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dom-k-b73381100/) (Co-Founder of EasyA)

**Conclusion**

Everyone in the Polkadot ecosystem can feel that we’re at an inflection point. As contributors to the Polkadot ecosystem since 2022, we can sense this more than ever. [Plaza](https://www.rob.tech/blog/plaza/) is right around the corner, agile coretime has arrived, and we’ve inspired a record number of developers about Polkadot’s potential. Whereas previously Polkadot itself was only open to chain builders, it is now opening up to smart contract builders. This is a once in a cycle opportunity. And the EasyA x Polkadot University Microgrants programme is set to capitalise on this.

This bounty will benefit the whole Polkadot ecosystem, including programmes further downstream, producing top talent for bounties like the Dot Play and Open Source Developer Grants Bounty, with whom we are collaborating closely.

Thank you for taking the time to read our proposal. If you have any questions or suggestions, please do comment them here! Further context from our discussion post last month can be found [here.](../post/2485)

Our [full proposal is available here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gv7Xus4x-PcNd6gwfYpC02MS-DTgNn3RkCYLiiu-ovI/edit?usp=sharing). This includes more detail on the differences between this Bounty and the others that already exist, how it will work with those ecosystems, success metrics, budget, the Bounty manifesto, and other important information.

- Mugaddas is proposing a marathon for learning about the Polkadot ecosystem in Azerbaijani.
- He has studied this technology for 3 years and wants to share more information.
- Participants can join by registering on his Telegram channel.
- 22 people have joined the marathon so far.
- The first three steps include receiving a token, importing a wallet, and filling out a form for addresses.
- Future steps will teach participants how to stake and transfer tokens.
- Mugaddas believes this will help more Azerbaijani speakers learn about Polkadot.

This is a bounty proposal whose proposer address (129ivx192d1tzFk7dEEDJYKJdyMjxcHNCbHP42JLex2kyPzE) is shown in on-chain info below. Only this user can edit this description and the title. If you own this account, login and tell us more about your proposal.

Hi! My name Mugaddas. I have been stduying the Polkadot ecosystem for 3 years. Because strongly believe in this technology and als because there is not enought information about the Polkadot ecosystem in Azerbaijani language, i have started a DotSama Marathon n my [telegram channel. ](https://t.me/postadam)
To start the marathon, i first shared a form on my channel so that the participants could register their telegram address and e-mail. So far 22 people have joined the maratho, and i think this is a good indicator for a start. I have already shared the first three steps of the marathon. In the first step i sent the WND token to the participants with the Telenova wallet working on Telegram.
I have shared a video on how to claim the token. In the second step i instructed to import the seed phrase code of Telenova wallet to Nova wallet and shared video information about it. 
In the third step i shared a new form and asked the participants to fill in their DOT, HDX, NODL and WND adresses. (I think in the future for on-chain analysis and proof that i really achieved something, i will need this information.)
I have also shared a video about this. Next step i will show them how to stake and claim profit in WND example. I think they will be able to learn stake more securely with WND token. In the next step i will show participants how to collect Nodle and XCM transfer it to Hydration dex. I think that my step-by-step sharing about the entire ecosystem will create more interest and Azerbaijani speakers will also come to the Polkadot ecosystem.

DotSama marathon for education

- The Polkadot Hub is a new bar and coworking space in Barcelona for people interested in the Polkadot cryptocurrency.
- Barcelona is chosen because it's a lively city with a growing tech scene, perfect for attracting startups and talent.
- The Hub will offer a Polkadot-themed bar, coworking spaces for working together, and events to learn about Polkadot and blockchain.
- People who own Polkadot coins can get discounts on drinks and coworking space.
- The project aims to provide a fun and creative place for the Polkadot community to meet and share ideas.
- The Hub will also have special events, workshops, and a podcast area for discussions related to Polkadot.
- Marc, the founder, aims to manage the business with the help of his family who have restaurant experience.

ENGLISH
Open Letter to the Polkadot Investors Community:
Business Plan: Polkadot Hub Bar/Coworking Space in Barcelona

Dear Polkadot Investors,

We are pleased to present our exciting project: the Polkadot Hub. This innovative bar and coworking space is designed to be the epicenter of the Polkadot community in Barcelona, and we are eager to share our vision with you.

Why Barcelona?

Barcelona is not only a vibrant and multicultural city renowned for its gastronomy and pleasant climate, but it is also a growing tech hub. With its thriving startup scene and entrepreneurial spirit, Barcelona offers the perfect environment for the "Polkadot Hub." Its strategic location in Europe makes it an ideal access point to attract talent and businesses from across the region. As you know, the major pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca is setting up its hub here for similar reasons. Additionally, being in Spain is advantageous as there will be incentives in the coming years for investment in solar energy, semiconductors, and startups, including those related to blockchain. The IMF predicts that Spain will be one of the fastest-growing economies in Europe for these reasons.

What is the Polkadot Hub?

The Polkadot Hub is an innovative concept of a bar and coworking space that fuses the world of cryptocurrencies, specifically Polkadot, with a collaborative and social work environment. Our goal is to create a meeting point for Polkadot enthusiasts, investors, entrepreneurs, and professionals, offering a unique experience that combines bar culture with business networking and collaboration opportunities.

The rise of cryptocurrencies, particularly Polkadot, has created a growing demand for spaces where the community can gather, exchange ideas, and collaborate on projects. The "Polkadot Hub" meets this need by providing a welcoming and stimulating environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and knowledge exchange.

The Polkadot Hub will stand out from other bars and coworking spaces by offering a unique experience centered on Polkadot. Our blend of entertainment, networking, and collaboration opportunities will appeal to both the local community and visitors.

What will Polkadot Hub offer?

The Polkadot Hub will provide a comprehensive experience that includes:

- Polkadot Themed Bar: A unique space where customers can enjoy drinks and food inspired by the world of Polkadot. From token-named beverages to themed dishes, the bar will be a gathering place for the crypto community.

- Coworking Space: Dedicated areas for collaborative work, meetings, and events related to Polkadot. We will offer access to shared desks, equipped conference rooms, and printing and scanning services.

- Events and Workshops: We will regularly organize events, talks, and workshops on Polkadot, blockchain, and related topics. These events will not only attract the local community but also offer learning and networking opportunities for our clients and investors. While Polkadot will be the main focus, we will also cover topics such as business, entrepreneurship, and blockchain to attract new users interested in entering the Polkadot world.

- Polkadot Stand: An area with qualified personnel to teach new users attracted by this space how to enter and use the Polkadot ecosystem.

- Benefits for Holders: Depending on the amount of Polkadot a person holds, they can access certain coworking spaces or meeting rooms at discounted rates or for free and receive discounts on all food and drinks.

Business Model

The "Polkadot Hub" will generate revenue through multiple sources:

- Sale of Drinks and Food: Customers will pay for the drinks and food they consume at the Polkadot-themed bar.

- Space Rentals: We will offer monthly memberships for access to the coworking space, as well as hourly rentals of meeting and event rooms. (There will be benefits for holders and exclusive areas for Polkadot owners.)

-Sponsorships and Collaborations: We will seek partnerships with projects and companies related to influencers, YouTube, businesses, and the digital world to sponsor events and workshops, promote products and services within our space, and give visibility to Polkadot in the same way.

Distribution of Profits

The profits obtained will be used to pay our staff:
- Cleaning
- Waiters
- Polkadot Promoters

They will also cover expenses such as materials, supplies, and providers. Additionally, we will invest in promotions with financial influencers to give talks or courses at the Polkadot Hub, attracting more people.

Another part of the profit will be used to buy Polkadot and gain staking earnings.

One of the ideas to be voted on will be to expand with more locations throughout Barcelona or even other parts of the country and the world. These expansions may include smaller "Polkadot Cafés," which will be smaller spaces for coffee, investment discussions, networking, and small talks.

The most important aspect we see is the transparency of this project. Financial statements and balances will be published on the website so the entire community can see how the business is being managed and make informed decisions.

Decision Making

All decisions regarding the Polkadot Hub will be made in the community. We will create a voting system so the community can participate in decisions such as the location, marketing campaigns, layout, and ambiance. All important decisions will be exposed to the community.

Marketing Strategy

We will use a variety of channels to promote the Polkadot Hub, including social media, content marketing, public relations, and launch events. Additionally, we will leverage the existing Polkadot community to generate interest and participation in our space. A percentage of the profits will be allocated for marketing campaigns on our social networks.

Financial Plan

The Polkadot Hub will require an initial investment for real estate acquisition, furniture, equipment, licenses, and marketing. 

We estimate that we need 150,000 Polkadots as a significant portion of this money will be used to pay taxes, as it will have to be converted to fiat to make purchases.

(In Spain, there is a high tax burden for withdrawing from the cryptocurrency world to fiat.)

Any More Surprises?

Yes, it doesn't end here. We will create a studio/set with a Polkadot ambiance within the Polkadot Hub to produce a podcast primarily discussing Polkadot, but also other cryptocurrencies and businesses. We will invite external guests, and Polkadot Hub users can attend live and interact. This way, we can attract people outside the ecosystem to become interested in Polkadot.

If that wasn't enough, here is another novelty. We will create a newsletter so anyone can subscribe to current news about Polkadot, cryptocurrencies, and businesses. This way, we promote and retain more users, helping to promote the Polkadot Hub and the ecosystem.

Management Team

My name is Marc, and I am an entrepreneur fascinated by Polkadot. My idea is to create the Polkadot Hub with my family, who are experts in the restaurant business, having been in the industry for over 40 years. I will be in charge of all operations and later managing the Polkadot Hub.

Conclusions

The Polkadot Hub represents a unique opportunity to create a coworking space in a growing market. With a solid value proposition, an effective marketing strategy, and an experienced team, we are prepared to become the premier destination for the Polkadot community and beyond.

Inspiration

I was personally inspired by this coworking space. Seeing it made me think we need to do this but with Polkadot. There is a great opportunity to create a space for networking and teaching as many people as possible about this fantastic ecosystem:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/bLGC7PEkL41yEdhN7

I recommend checking out the site and imagining everything themed around Polkadot, with people discussing businesses and cryptocurrencies.

Contact

Below are the ways you can contact me to resolve any questions about the project. I want to keep communication as close as possible, so I have enabled a WhatsApp number and an Instagram account:

WhatsApp: (+372) 5706 6609
Ig: @polkadot.barcelona

Join us at the Polkadot Hub and be part of the blockchain revolution while enjoying excellent food, drinks, and networking!

ESPAÑOL
Carta Abierta a la Comunidad de Inversores de Polkadot:
Plan de Negocio: Bar/Coworking Polkadot Hub en Barcelona

Estimados Inversores de Polkadot,
Nos complace presentarles nuestro emocionante proyecto: el Polkadot Hub. Este innovador espacio de bar y coworking está diseñado para ser el epicentro de la comunidad de Polkadot en Barcelona, ​​y estamos ansiosos por compartir con ustedes nuestra visión.

¿Por qué Barcelona?
Barcelona no solo es una ciudad vibrante y multicultural que impresiona su gastronomía y su buen clima, sino que también es un centro tecnológico en crecimiento. Con su próspera escena de startups y su espíritu emprendedor, Barcelona ofrece el entorno perfecto para el "Polkadot Hub". Además, su ubicación estratégica en Europa lo convierte en un punto de acceso ideal para atraer talento y negocios de toda la región. Como ya sabéis la compañía farmacéutica más importante de este momento AstraZeneca va a crear allí su Hub por estos mismos motivos. Además estar en España es una parte muy positiva ya que se va a incentivar en los próximos años la inversión en energía solar, semiconductores y startups como podrían ser las relacionadas con blockchain, el FMI prevé que España sea de las economías de Europa que más crezca por estos motivos.

¿Qué es el Polkadot Hub?
El Polkadot Hub es un innovador concepto de bar y espacio de coworking que fusiona el mundo de las criptomonedas, específicamente Polkadot, con un ambiente de trabajo colaborativo y social. Nuestro objetivo es crear un punto de encuentro para entusiastas de Polkadot, inversores, emprendedores y profesionales, ofreciendo una experiencia única que combine la cultura del bar con las oportunidades de networking y colaboración empresarial.

El auge de las criptomonedas, en particular Polkadot, ha generado una demanda creciente de espacios donde la comunidad pueda reunirse, intercambiar ideas y colaborar en proyectos. El "Polkadot Hub" satisface esta necesidad al proporcionar un entorno acogedor y estimulante que fomenta la creatividad, la innovación y el intercambio de conocimientos.

El Polkadot Hub se diferenciará de otros bares y espacios de coworking al ofrecer una experiencia única centrada en Polkadot. Nuestra combinación de entretenimiento, networking y oportunidades de colaboración será atractiva tanto para la comunidad local como para los visitantes.

¿Qué ofrecerá Polkadot Hub?
El Polkadot Hub ofrecerá una experiencia integral que incluye:

- Bar Temático de Polkadot: Un espacio único donde los clientes pueden disfrutar de bebidas y comidas inspiradas en el mundo de Polkadot. Desde bebidas con nombres de tokens hasta platos temáticos, el bar será un lugar de encuentro para la comunidad criptográfica.

- Espacio de Coworking: Áreas dedicadas para el trabajo colaborativo, reuniones y eventos relacionados con Polkadot. Ofreceremos acceso a escritorios compartidos, salas de conferencias equipadas y servicios de impresión y escaneo.

- Eventos y Talleres: Organizaremos regularmente eventos, charlas y talleres sobre Polkadot, blockchain y temas relacionados. Estos eventos no solo atraerán a la comunidad local, sino que también ofrecerán oportunidades de aprendizaje y networking para nuestros clientes e inversores. No solo hablaremos de Polkadot, aunque será el foco principal, sino que también hablaremos de empresas, negocios, emprendimiento y blockchain, de esta manera atraeremos a nuevos usuarios interesados en emprender al mundo de Polkadot.

- Stand de Polkadot: Una zona donde haya personal cualificado para poder enseñar a los nuevos usuarios atraídos por este espacio a entrar en el ecosistema de Polkadot y como usarlo.

- Ventajas para holders: Depende la cantidad de Polkadot que una persona pueda tener podrá acceder a cierto espacio de coworking o reuniones con descuentos o gratis y descuento en todas las bebidas y comidas para holders.

Modelo de Negocio
El "Polkadot Hub" generará ingresos a través de múltiples fuentes:

- Venta de Bebidas y Comidas:*Los clientes pagarán por las bebidas y comidas que consuman en el bar temático de Polkadot.

- Alquiler de Espacios: Ofreceremos membresías mensuales para el acceso al espacio de coworking, así como alquiler por horas de salas de reuniones y eventos. (Habrá beneficios para holders y zonas exclusivas para propietarios de Polkadot)

- Patrocinios y Colaboraciones: Buscaremos asociaciones con proyectos y empresas relacionadas con influencers, youtube, negocios y el mundo digital para patrocinar eventos y talleres, así como para promocionar productos y servicios dentro de nuestro espacio y dar visibilidad a Polkadot de la misma manera.

Distribución de los beneficios
De los beneficios obtenidos anteriormente servirán para pagar a nuestro personal:
Limpieza
Camareros
Divulgadores de Polkadot

También para pagar gastos como material, suministros y proveedores. Y para hacer promociones con influencers del mundo financiero que tengan visibilidad, para que vengan a hacer charlas o cursos en el Polkadot Hub y atraer a más gente. 

Otra parte del beneficio se utilizará para comprar Polkadot y poder tener ganancias de staking.

Una de las ideas que se someterán a votación será ampliar con más locales por toda Barcelona o incluso más partes del país y del mundo. Ya no Polkadots Hubs que requiere de una infraestructura más grande y más inversión si no Polkadot café que serán locales más pequeños donde poder tomar un café y hablar de inversiones, hacer networking o pequeñas charlas.

Lo más importante que vemos nosotros es la transparencia de este proyecto, las cuentas de resultados y balances se publicarán en la página web para que toda la comunidad pueda acceder a cómo se está gestionando el negocio y que la comunidad pueda decidir al ver resultados qué decisiones financieras y no financieras se van a tomar.

Toma de decisiones
Todas nuestras decisiones de cómo será el Polkadot Hub queremos que se tomen en comunidad, por eso crearemos un sistema de votaciones para que toda la comunidad pueda participar en decisiones, como por ejemplo: que local utilizar, la zona, que campañas de marketing hacer, distribución del local, que ambientación usar… Todas las decisiones importantes serán expuestas a la comunidad.

Estrategia de Marketing
Utilizaremos una variedad de canales para promocionar el Polkadot Hub, incluyendo redes sociales, marketing de contenidos, relaciones públicas y eventos de lanzamiento. Además, aprovecharemos la comunidad de Polkadot existente para generar interés y participación en nuestro espacio. Incluiremos un % de los beneficios generados para hacer campañas de marketing en nuestras redes sociales.

Plan Financiero
El Polkadot Hub requerirá una inversión inicial para la adquisición de inmobiliaria, mobiliario, equipos, licencias y marketing. 

Calculamos que necesitamos 150.000 Polkadots ya que gran parte de este dinero tendrá que ir destinado a impuestos ya que tendrá que ser trasladado al mundo fiat para comprar todo.

(En España hay una alta carga impositiva para retirar del mundo de las criptomonedas al fiat),

¿Alguna sorpresa más?
Pues si, todo esto no acaba aquí, crearemos un estudio/plato con ambientación de Polkadot en el mismo Polkadot Hub para crear un podcast donde hablaremos principalmente de Polkadot pero además hablaremos de criptomonedas y negocios. Traeremos invitados externos y los usuarios de Polkadot Hub podrán acceder al público en directo e interactuar. De esta manera podremos atraer a gente fuera del ecosistema a que se interese por Polkadot.

Si no te pareció suficiente, tranquilo, aquí va una novedad más. Crearemos una newsletter para que cualquier persona pueda suscribirse sobre noticias de actualidad de Polkadot, criptomonedas y negocios. De esta manera promocionamos y fidelizamos a más usuarios, con tal de promover el Polkadot Hub y el ecosistema.

Equipo Directivo
Me llamo Marc y soy un chico emprendedor fascinado por Polkadot, mi idea es crear el Polkadot Hub con mi familia que son expertos en negocios de restauración, llevan más de 40 años dedicándose a esto. Yo estaría al frente de todas las operaciones y gestionando el Polkadot Hub más tarde.

Conclusiones
El Polkadot Hub representa una oportunidad única de creación de un coworking en un mercado en crecimiento. Con una propuesta de valor sólida, una estrategia de marketing efectiva y un equipo experimentado, estamos preparados para convertirnos en el principal destino para la comunidad de Polkadot y más allá.

Inspiración
Personalmente me inspiró este coworking, al ver esto dije tenemos que hacer esto pero con Polkadot, hay una gran oportunidad en hacer un espacio donde hacer networking y enseñar a toda la gente posible lo que es este ecosistema fantástico:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/bLGC7PEkL41yEdhN7

Recomiendo ver el sitio y imaginar todo ambientado en Polkadot con gente hablando de negocios y criptomonedas.


Contacto
Os dejo a continuación la forma que podéis contactar conmigo, para resolver cualquier tipo de duda sobre el proyecto, quiero que sea de la manera más cercana posible por eso he habilitado un teléfono de WhatsApp y un instagram:

WhatsApp: (+372) 5706 6609
Ig: @polkadot.barcelona

¡Únete a nosotros en el Polkadot Hub y sé parte de la revolución blockchain mientras disfrutas de una excelente comida, bebida y networking!



Polkadot cafe/coworking proposal

TEST Bounty Please Vote For NAY !

Dot Play Bounty

Test Bounty

### Proposal Summary

- **Objective**: Improve system upgrade testing to prevent feature regression.
- **Background**: Challenges in cross-chain messaging (XCM) on Kusama highlight the need for better testing.
- **Goal**: Create an automated testing environment to ensure smooth relay chain upgrades.
- **Focus**: Integration with Chopsticks for testing.
- **Purpose**: Minimize disruptions by thoroughly testing changes before they go live.
- **Outcome**: A dedicated test environment to reduce risks in production systems.
- **Full Proposal**: Detailed information can be found [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E24kaYffuDkFBH9CCWSG32Sx_B8a0kNguOmI_186WCk/edit?usp=sharing).

Ecosystem Test Environment Bounty

**Technical Support Bounty**

- **Objective:** Reward skilled developers for providing technical support in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- **Developer Participation:** Developers with expertise in Polkadot technologies can apply to be listed for support tasks.
- **Curator Roles:** Volunteers can apply to maintain the quality of technical support, with a preference for developer curators.
- **Community Collaboration:** Community members can contribute ideas and feedback to improve the support system.
- **Benefits:** Enhances technical support, aids project growth, and strengthens community engagement.
- **How to Participate:**
  - Developers: Apply [here](https://forms.gle/S3q9DtnL4eaTyay77).
  - Curators: Apply [here](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ke66gsuQlAozqM8szM28DPicp3LXYM-f/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=100103674716658944157&rtpof=true&sd=true).
  - Community Members: Join the TG chat [here](https://t.me/+Vwmj9zmGB9cxODk0).
- **Full Proposal:** Available [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PWu3zlIfpONnR2QlcKi4-uIO5_It_Y3Td0oEtwKLA78/edit?usp=sharing).

Technical Support Bounty

See referenda 603. I have no plan for this bounty and I don't want to be involved beyond this referenda. Eco can decide everything from here.

Lawsuit against Giotto De Filippi

A referendum is being held to decide if 1 million DOT should be used for future funding of DED, a meme coin. The community's opinion on funding DED long-term is divided, and this referendum aims to understand if there is support for continued funding. Voting yes means 100% of DED tokens will be distributed to DOT holders, while voting no means a smaller amount will be distributed, with private investors and influencers involved. The goal is to sense the community's long-term view on funding DED.

With this referendum we are asking 1 million DOT for future funding of DED Based on several Twitter polls I have the feeling that the community is against funding this meme coin for the long run in order to make it a success This referendum is designed to understand if there is appetite in funding DED for the long run or not, it doesn't mean the 1 million have to be entirely spent but they could be spent if it will lead to effective results The point is we have to decide if to airdrop 100% of the DED tokens or not If we airdrop 100% of the tokens we have to be sure that we have funds from the treasury to support the development and marketing of DED Because if we airdrop 100% and then the community doesn't want to continue funding DED we basically run out of ammunition, we cannot sell DED tokens to private investors or give them to influencers Voting yes to this referendum means that 100% of the supply will be distributed to DOT holders as initially planned Voting no means that a smaller amount will be distributed to DOT holders and private investors will be involved and some tokens will also be given to influencers I will abstain from voting on this referendum because the goal is to sense the long-term view of the community regarding funding DED For context: https://x.com/giottodf/status/1765800732735815823?s=20 https://x.com/giottodf/status/1765970981842006224?s=20 Curators: TBD

DED Bounty

AMI Bounty Program

**Spanish Bounty V2 Proposal Summary**

- **Objective:** Enhance content creation and events in the Polkadot ecosystem for the Spanish-speaking community.
- **Context:** Building on the success of the first Spanish bounty, with improvements based on community feedback.
- **Improvements:** Removed dubbing section, equalized rewards, enhanced user experience, and improved evaluation criteria.
- **Categories:** Includes translation, written content, audiovisual content, and event organization in Spanish.
- **Curators:** A team of experienced Spanish-speaking Polkadot ambassadors and content creators.
- **Goal:** Ensure high-quality Spanish content and events, promoting the Polkadot ecosystem.
- **Link:** Full proposal and discussion available for more details.

SPANISH BOUNTY V2

- A new marketing bounty is being made for Polkadot.  
- The old one was too complicated and had too many rules.  
- The new bounty is simple and easy to understand.  
- Its goal is to support Polkadot’s marketing without strict limits.  
- It will focus on the best marketing opportunities as they come up.  
- The community can change curators if they are not happy.  
- Reports on spending and results will be shared online.

This new marketing bounty is being created in order to be more flexible compared to the previous one \[33\] The issue with the previous one is that the mandate was extremely complicated and detailed which was most likely unnecessary. It will be replaced by this new bounty which will have a very simple and easy to understand scope The scope of the new bounty is the following: The purpose of this bounty is to support marketing for Polkadot. There are no specific rules and restrictions regarding to which type of marketing is going to be supported, or specific maximum caps regarding projects or anything of the sort. This bounty is more mission based, it will try to identify the best opportunities for marketing as those opportunities arise. There is no point setting artificial limitations that will simply prevent us from taking the best opportunities. The community is of course free to refuse to refill or to request a change of curators if not satisfied with the results. I personally believe it is more important to produce quality results and be effective rather than write extremely complicated and detailed proposals that only create problems and limitations later on. The only rule of this bounty is that if one of the curators is involved in the proposal they have to abstain from voting All reports regarding expenses and deliveries will always be available at the following link: https://bit.ly/m/reports

Marketing Bounty Flex - VOTE NAY

### Polkadot Bounty Proposal for Spain and Andorra

**Date:** 13/02/2024  
**Requested Allocation:** 15,000 DOT  
**Proposed Curator Reward:** 10% of the total requested allocation

**Short Description:**  
Create a Bounty in Spain & Andorra to attract potential partners and businesses to the Polkadot ecosystem.

**Context:**  
This incentive program aims to attract potential clients in Spain and Andorra to integrate them into the Polkadot ecosystem. The goal is for these clients to build a Parachain, develop a Dapp, or create a plugin through an existing Parachain.

**Crypto in Spain:**  
Spain is rapidly emerging as a leader in cryptocurrency adoption, driven by increased awareness, accessibility, and regulatory advancements.

**Our Team:**  
A diverse team with expertise in business development and prior connections with top companies in Spain.

**Problem Statement:**  
Polkadot represents advanced technology but lacks effective communication beyond its ecosystem. Many individuals and businesses have yet to discover its full capabilities.

**Proposal Objective:**  
Establish the Polkadot ecosystem as the premier blockchain provider in Spain and Andorra, attracting leads and converting them into builders or clients.

**Our Strategy:**  
Conduct in-person meetings, offer workshops, and utilize communication channels to transition contacts into tangible products. Commit to providing at least 4 qualified leads.

**Strategy & Milestones:**  
- **Prospecting and Outreach Phase (Months 1-3):** Identify and secure potential clients, establish relationships, and position the team as a strategic partner.
- **Implementation and Support (Months 4-6):** Assist clients in the initial integration process, provide technical support, and conduct regular follow-ups.
- **Optimization and Expansion (Months 6+):** Enhance existing solutions, expand the client portfolio, and maintain an agile approach for continuous improvement.

**Rewards:**  
Rewards are based on goals achieved. Proposed curators are Nick Dunford, Ben Sheppard, and Ezio Rojas.

**Q&A:**  
The proposal aligns with the recently approved BD Bounty in Brazil and encourages similar proposals in other regions. Rewards in DOT are seen as a commitment to the ecosystem, boosting cryptocurrency liquidity and adoption.

**Full Proposal:**  
[Link to Full Proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hThmTbbWfQcs7OwsHjwEbtvHJHES5-atIjrVZi0Bh_0/edit#heading=h.jg3v18gevuxb)

**Discussion:**  
[Link to Discussion](2124)

Bounty Business Development in Spain & Andorra

Bounty Proposal: Business Development Polkadot in Spain & Andorra

- The goal is to find strong business development (BD) candidates for Polkadot.
- Currently, many applications are from ex-Parity workers, but top BD experts don’t know about the opportunity.
- A headhunting agency, Missing Link, is helping to find experienced candidates from other blockchain projects.
- A bounty system is suggested to pay candidates in small amounts to see if they can produce good results.
- Using a bounty helps avoid long voting processes and keeps candidates motivated.
- Five potential BD candidates are being interviewed, expected to create strong partnerships.
- A list of curators will be made soon, and the community can give feedback on it.

The goal of this bounty is to push BD for Polkadot.

Right now DF is reviewing certain BD applications however those mostly come from ex Parity people.

Most TOP BD people are not aware about DF and are not applying.

I have requested the head hunting agency Missing Link to assist with identifying very STRONG BD candidates with previous experience and successful track record on other chains. 

In order to attract them we need a bounty that allows to fund them and pay in small increments because we have to be able to see if they can deliver or not.

Referendum is not a good solution because:
- no one is going to agree to work if they have to go every month to referendum to get their compensation
- paying one year in advance is also crazy because it reduces the motivation and there is no way to recover the money in case of lack of delivery

The bounty is the right instrument because:
- it removes the uncertainty of referendum for them
- they know that if they do not deliver the relationship can be interrupted at any time

I am currently interviewing with five potential  BD candidates and I think they could really deliver significant results in terms of bringing quality partnerships for Polkadot

The list of curators has not been defined yet and will be defined in the next referendum.

I am discussing with different credible curators and will finalize the list hopefully in 1-2 weeks.

I am posting the bounty just to ensure that we can start deploying capital as soon as possible. Of course the community is always free to reject the list of curators once it is proposed

BD Bounty

Hackathon Bounty

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- NacionCrypto is asking for 6224.9 DOT (about $32,867.69) to support their activities in the Spanish-speaking community.
- They have been working for over three years, focusing on studying blockchain technology.
- The funding will help them create technical study groups, guides, and video content in Spanish.
- They want to organize local meet-ups and improve their video production for platforms like YouTube and Instagram.
- Their goals include hosting six local meet-ups and producing 24 online discussion spaces about Polkadot and Kusama.
- The team plans to create engaging content to attract new learners and developers. 
- They aim to expand their reach across Colombia and improve their team's skills for better content delivery.

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Proponent: 165MzmiiedaSM7NAq1PmTAnAPj87rvLVbK4M8W4EniFs99zN

Date: November  2023

DOT Requested: 6224.9 equivalent to $32,867.69 USD. The DOT exchange rate will be determined at the time of submission, and any excess DOT will be refunded to the treasury.




**Short Description:** This funding request aims to secure financial support for the continued growth and sustainability of our activities, which have been ongoing for over three years. Our plan includes establishing a technical study group dedicated to Polkadot's technology, providing guides and video content in Spanish for both online and in-person students. Additionally, we will organize local meet-ups and diversify our outreach through a range of non-technical audiovisual content on platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, and X.

**Short Description in video:** https://twitter.com/TheKusamarian/status/1729257254619095250


**Abstract.**

For more than three years, NacionCrypto has been committed to serving the Spanish-speaking community. We focus on forming blockchain study groups with local system engineering students in Colombian universities, organizing meet-ups, and creating technical guides in Spanish. Additionally, we cover important blockchain topics like interoperability and fundamental knowledge in our video content.

Our dedication to the Polkadot ecosystem is evident, constituting over 50% of our total YouTube non-technical content and nearly 100% of the spaces we host on X. To increase our impact, we aim to expand our team, improve our video production and marketing skills through training, and extend our in-person presence to more universities throughout Colombia.





**Context of the Proposal**


Hey hey! We are the NacionCrypto team. Over the past several years, we've dedicated ourselves to tirelessly working with the Spanish-speaking community. Our journey began by creating videos focusing on fundamental blockchain topics, interoperability, DOT and KSM staking, and providing information on parachains.

In addition, we've had the privilege of interviewing Parity members, Parachains team members, and other influential figures within the Polkadot ecosystem. It's worth mentioning that two core members of our team are also proud members of Kappa Sigma Mu – we are literally inked with the Kusama logo (you can check out the proof ink in this video: https://youtu.be/zAeScrBav7M?si=CkTEXn9wPtBAjPX9).

While we are inspired by the current students in our technical study group, we acknowledge the necessity for a broader reach and increased efforts to cultivate a highly capable generation of developers within our country. That's why we're eager to do more.

In recent months, we've actively facilitated and hosted biweekly spaces on X, yielding great results. This success has inspired us to double down on our efforts in this regard as well.

For these reasons, we propose two fronts in our proposal:

First, we want to create exclusive Polkadot meet-ups in different cities in Colombia to enrich our technical study group. We will conclude these efforts with audiovisual and text-based guides to support future generations of students and to expand to cities and countries where we don't have a presence yet.

Second, we will double down on both quantity and quality in our audiovisual content on YouTube, Instagram, and X.





**Background:**

Our team consists of three founders, each bringing highly valuable and diverse skill sets to the table. These skills range from technical expertise for managing our validator nodes to business development and audiovisual production. In addition, we've welcomed three more team members who contribute their talents in graphic design, scouting speakers for our X spaces, and assisting with numerous daily tasks.

Over the years, we have continuously sought to learn and implement engaging practices to enhance our content, and we've achieved some notable results. However, we acknowledge that there is still much room for improvement and growth.




**Content.**
The proposal aims to achieve the following objectives:

1. Organize six local meetups.
2. Establish a technical study group with a focus on Polkadot’s technology, complemented by the creation of audiovisual and text-based guides.
3. Host 24 spaces on X.
4. Produce 12 YouTube long-form non-technical videos and 12 short videos customized for three different platforms.



- The local meet-ups will aim to attract, though not exclusively, local developers.
- The studying group will concentrate on students with different programming language backgrounds.
- The spaces will showcase updates, news, and insights from the Polkadot and Kusama ecosystems. They will also highlight the innovations introduced by various 
    Parachains and their influence on end users.
- The audiovisual content will enhance the efforts in the spaces by incorporating visual tools to engage and connect with newcomers in the community.




**General Goals.**

Establishing a vibrant technical community centered around Polkadot's technology in Colombia.
Creating original, exciting, and relevant content.
Spread awareness of the Polkadot and Kusama ecosystem to new members in the Spanish-speaking community.
Build a strong community by engaging and connecting.
Inspire other content creators to explore the depths of the ecosystem.
Show the community the exciting tools being developed within the ecosystem.




**Specific Proposal Goals.**

Increased our reach within the developer community in Colombia.
Create a workflow that allows us to host more IRL events.
Recruit the skill sets we are missing for non-technical video content (Titles, Scripting, Thumbnails).
Create a workflow that enables us to produce more content.
Continue working on our cash flow strategies outside the treasury.
Expand our general reach.
Enhance the quality of our content.




**Budget and cost distribution.**

**“IMPORTANT”**

Before delving into the budget distribution, let's make a side note. The values assigned to the content of our deliverables in the following tables are intended to provide transparency regarding how the funds are allocated. However, we acknowledge that pricing individual pieces of content might not be the optimal approach for the treasury. We prioritize the community and its funds, and thus, a significant portion of the requested funds is allocated directly to training and enhancing the skills of our team, with the aim of ensuring the creation and delivery of the highest possible quality. Further details on this aspect can be found at the end of the proposal under "Work Strategy."

You can check the full proposal here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jKFbDNGuUQ2gQfY_ykpMzb_EKf0WKfJ_cFEjrzaQTa8/edit

Treasury Bounties