This is a joint-proposal by <a href="https://blockops.network/">BlockOps</a>, <a href="https://dwellir.com">Dwellir</a>, <a href="https://luckyfriday.io/">LuckyFriday</a>, <a href="https://onfinality.io/">OnFinality</a>, <a href="https://radiumblock.com/">RadiumBlock</a>, <a href="https://www.rockx.com/">RockX</a>, and <a href="https://stakeworld.io/">Stakeworld</a>. 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.
<h3 id="introduction">Introduction</h3>
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.
<h3 id="problemstatement">Problem Statement</h3>
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.
<h3 id="proposedstrategy">Proposed Strategy</h3>
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.
<h3 id="tendersubmissionandevaluation">Tender Submission and Evaluation</h3>
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.
<h3 id="operationsphase">Operations Phase</h3>
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.
<h3 id="budgetandcostings">Budget and Costings</h3>
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 <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GS4D95fkNjpi9GbXsiW7-9WOeGb30M5CYXEHXWsWRaw/edit">full proposal here</a>.
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.
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<a href="https://blockops.network/">BlockOps</a>, <a href="https://dwellir.com">Dwellir</a>, <a href="https://luckyfriday.io/">LuckyFriday</a>, <a href="https://onfinality.io/">OnFinality</a>, <a href="https://radiumblock.com/">RadiumBlock</a>, <a href="https://www.rockx.com/">RockX</a>, and <a href="https://stakeworld.io/">Stakeworld.</a>
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Polkadot Bounty
This specifc bounty is to cover the Polkadot related chains, and Westend &amp; Rococo. This bounty proposal also covers the costs for the stipends to the curators, and also the external monitoring.&nbsp; EMA7 $5.89/DOT was used to calculate $265,542.86 to 45,083.68DOT.
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- This proposal is about getting good and affordable RPC services for Polkadot and Kusama ecosystems.
- RPC services are important for applications like Polkadot.JS and wallets to function well.
- The proposal suggests a transparent process for RPC providers to submit tenders, with defined standards of service.
- The providers will be evaluated by curators, who will ensure transparency and community involvement.
- The proposed budget for the program is $400,000, providing a 12-month runway for assessment.

Bounty Proposal for Public RPCs for Relay and System Chains

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

NacionCrypto is requesting funding to support their activities, which include forming blockchain study groups, organizing meet-ups, and creating technical guides in Spanish. They aim to establish a technical study group dedicated to Polkadot's technology, provide guides and video content in Spanish, and organize local meet-ups. They also plan to diversify their outreach through a range of non-technical audiovisual content on platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, and X. The proposal aims to achieve objectives such as organizing six local meetups, establishing a technical study group, hosting 24 spaces on X, and producing 12 YouTube long-form non-technical videos and 12 short videos customized for three different platforms. The budget will be allocated to training and enhancing the skills of their team, with the aim of ensuring the creation and delivery of the highest possible quality.

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

In short: Easybuild is a chain-bounty program designed to attract and integrate new builder teams into the Polkadot ecosystem. Through a three-tiered retroactive reward system, it incentivizes the development of DOT-focused products, providing clear milestones, integrated support and mentorship, and funding to streamline the innovation process and foster user-centric solutions.
GOAL: Influx new builders and new teams into the Polkadot ecosystem and boost the development of user-centric apps, dApps, and innovative toolings.
PROBLEM: The Polkadot ecosystem is currently lacking teams that focus on creating user-centered solutions that utilize the system's full potential. More details can be found in the section "The current state of the flow of new teams and their products.
Relevance: This is particularly important now as Polkadot introduces innovative solutions (such as Asset Hub DEX, OpenGov, Agile, pallets-nfts, upcoming innovative EVM solutions, XCM, and many more), and changes in system approach to the ecosystem (Coreplay/Corejam), which provide potential new use cases within the Dot token. While current teams focus on utilizing existing concepts, and many seek product-market fit outside the ecosystem (with already existing concepts). Whereas the system needs new innovative builders prepared to test and employ new concepts.
SOLUTION: "Easybuild Bounty," a streamlined, swift, retroactive bounty-based track designed to attract and integrate new builder teams into the Polkadot ecosystem.
Concept overview: "Easybuild Bounty" is a three-tier cascade of straightforward retroactive bounties, aimed at teams that create DOT-focused products.
<img src="https://i.ibb.co/M13MTM5/7263-Nik-1699660310677.png" alt="image" /> Graph_1: Retroactive bounty-based track explanation.
Each stage demands a new level of product development and introduces a unique mode of support and collaboration within the ecosystem. This combination of a cascading structure and short-term milestones helps veil the retroactive nature of the bounty. The blend of checklist and mentorship solutions helps counteract community conservatism and expedite the completion of milestones. ​​Each stage checks the DOT-focus of the project, ensuring funds aren't misallocated to external ecosystems.
Easybuild&nbsp;<span style="color: #ffffff; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #0d0d0d; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;">Detailed:&nbsp; <span style="color: #ffffff; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #0d0d0d; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">A significant portion of new teams time/org.tasks is directed towards the bounty side, with the aim of relieving new developers from tasks not directly related to their main responsibilities. Sample: Stage1 -&gt; Stage2 detailed transaction flow.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bounty Flow Detailed can be found in the <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eHIWx9BXk0ZfQ3lGJOny25F6_VZZUt8SMAlFhdUnXGw/edit?usp=sharing">full proposal.&nbsp;</a>
<img src="https://i.ibb.co/0c3Tzg5/7263-Nik-1699660586627.png" alt="image" /> Graph_2: Transaction flow sample.
Important: All checks (both by the operator and the community) are reduced to checklists. This helps reduce subjectivity and relieve developers of non-core workloads. Rules do not change for existing cohorts, only with a lag AFTER a cohort (so as not to unsettle those in the funnel).
Devx prioritization: The whole track's idea aims to provide a secure developer space with all factors enabling teams to work in an environment that excludes the stress of the unknown outcome, focusing on development and gradually integrating into the ecosystem.
<ul>
<li>The approach allows for immediate action while minimizing the entry threshold.</li>
<li>The bounty concept provides a shield from bureaucratic processes and unrelevant activities (for builders) during the transformation of the ecosystem. Just build.</li>
<li>At the same time, the bounty concept offers community-friendly implementation through a cascading retroactive bounty system transparent for observation.</li>
<li>Stack-free: Teams can operate in any stack.</li>
<li>Predictable social contract (for hiring, allocating time). Teams benefit from a predictable action plan: a community agreement in place; do this - get that.</li>
<li>Develop innovations in a safe, supportive atmosphere with the best eco-builders.</li>
<li>Ensure agility and reduce non-dev activities (such as documentation, presentations, public discussions, podcasts, etc.).</li>
</ul>
Meanwhile, development direction, track navigation, and funds allocation are managed by tech-savvy experts. In addition, the community can safely support promising teams with minimal risks of overfunding, attracting milkers and scammers, and not behaving aggressively toward new builders and teams.
Targeted Outcomes for the EasyBuild Bounty: The program is cohort-based and consists of six-month modules that have a &ldquo;building lag&rdquo;.
<img src="https://i.ibb.co/N6BqST4/7263-Nik-1699660725483.png" alt="image" /> Graph_3: Cohort overview
On average, a successful team will take about six months to go through (~3m building, ~3m custdev+org).
<img src="https://i.ibb.co/tC0GZTj/7263-Nik-1699660745629.png" alt="image" /> Graph_4: Team full funnel
Stage 1: Attract 10-15 teams every month for 6 months to present their MVPs and initiate prototype development. Stage 2: Propel 20 teams total from prototype creation to public beta testing. (50%* conversion from Stage 1). Stage 3: Onboard at least 6 teams in total, moving from beta testing to ecosystem integration. (50%* conversion from Stage 2). *Conversion rates are the subject to/during change after tests.
The full cohort size (with current conversion rates) starts from ~53 teams at stage1 (from 300+ builder teams at stage 0). Every one of these 53 teams will bring some unique MVP. Link to <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QEDLgfSqTttviXOQ-3LE62KqWob5aVWoCZSIFNQ3WEk/edit?usp=sharing">preliminary calculations</a>.
Scheme of the test cohort: In our opinion, it's best to conduct a test of this concept by initiating a 3-month intake. This is the minimum intake required to obtain a successful output funnel. After this, we can fully deploy the program.
<img src="https://i.ibb.co/2cDsyg7/7263-Nik-1699660857854.png" alt="image" /> Graph_5: Test cohort overview
We'll discuss the results before the completion of the full funnel (because 9 months is too long for effective iterations). If the community approves, we'll propose to make it a full-scale initiative. <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nVTJZLK-wCPEYY3dZIRg5rtS6XCNIr1Ut0g-C0MzEL0/edit?usp=sharing">Calculations</a>.
 FAQ 
<ol>
<li>Are these educational courses? No, the primary goal of the Easybuild program is to attract new teams with the capability of "creating ready-to-use" products. It is not an educational initiative and does not offer classes, lectures, or seminars. Instead, it provides participants at all stages with the necessary network within the ecosystem. Teams are expected to manage their own learning and development process.</li>
<li>Is this an incubator? Is this an accelerator? While a classic incubator targets teams without a formed idea, Easybuild requires entrants to have a functioning MVP ready for further development. This program aligns more closely with an accelerator in structure; however, unlike traditional accelerators, it doesn&rsquo;t include an educational component. We believe that true builders are capable of self-directed learning. </li>
<li>Is this a launchpad? The Easybuild program is not a launchpad; it doesn&rsquo;t involve the distribution of tokens. Instead, it focuses on supporting the development of projects and integration into the ecosystem and DOT utilization. </li>
<li>What if the team decides to discontinue their journey through the stages? Teams can always stop their staging at any time. They are not penalized or fined for doing so. On the contrary, they gain traction within the eco and can take on a more relevant (as they see it) idea and implement it. In this sense, the bounty serves as a form of public verification that is necessary for further actions within the system. </li>
<li>What is a "unique solution"? An application/end-user tooling, which at the time of the proposal does not have direct analogs in the system. During the program, its use case must be built around the DOT token (in the mainnet or a derivative asset within other parachains/cores). It's important that the team should not already exist within the ecosystem. For example, another indexer would not fit the program, but an application for quick creation of tokens on AssetHub and airdrops based on specific transactions (with payment in DOT) would.</li>
</ol>
Thank you for your time! We will be happy to have your feedback. It can be done here, or in the document, or through Matrix: @motifnetwork:matrix.org

- Easybuild is a program to attract and integrate new builder teams into the Polkadot ecosystem.
- The goal is to boost the development of user-centric apps, dApps, and innovative toolings.
- Polkadot needs new innovative builders prepared to test and employ new concepts.
- Easybuild is a three-tier cascade of straightforward retroactive bounties, aimed at teams that create DOT-focused products.
- The program is cohort-based and consists of six-month modules that have a "building lag".

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

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<a href="../post/1976">Link to the Original Discussion Post</a>
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<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Date:&nbsp;30.10.2023
<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Allocation Request:&nbsp;168,000 USD using Subscan EMA7 of 10/11/2023 ($5 per DOT)
<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Curator Reward:&nbsp;10% of allocation divided by all the curators
<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Curator's PureProxy:&nbsp;16Hbza9mgMR1xWbAhZMnbJQLKYmmGG1GSndpRAdNumhuRAuP
<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Short Description:&nbsp;Create a bounty to attract potential partners and businesses in Brazil to the Polkadot ecosystem, aiming to position Polkadot as the leading blockchain platform in the country.
<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">&nbsp;
<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Context:&nbsp;This bounty aims to tap into the growing interest in cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology in Brazil. The country's market is booming, and if Polkadot wants to seize this opportunity to expand its presence the time is now. Large entities like NuBank and the Government of Rio de Janeiro are exploring blockchain solutions in Brazil with Polygon and Solana.
<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">&nbsp;
<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Objective:&nbsp;Convert interested individuals and businesses in Brazil into active Polkadot builders or partners to establish Polkadot as the top blockchain ecosystem in the country.
<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">&nbsp;
<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Why This Matters:&nbsp;Brazil's cryptocurrency market is rapidly growing, with millions of investors and businesses entering the space. Brazil's digital landscape, with high mobile and internet usage, makes it an ideal market for blockchain adoption.
<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">&nbsp;
<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">The Team:&nbsp;The team leading this effort includes Luis Fernando Dal Porto, John Rhodel Bartolom&eacute;, Gabriel Bonugli, and Carlos Sawaki, all with relevant backgrounds and experience in the blockchain industry in areas such as Development, Marketing and Project Management.



<span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><img style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/UigSwXUBx6tD_H8KJZ1D7LUmMc5iO6ZXgLQfG5BsAZr1v-RN5kTjiYFq2teFamuvu0klH7w9KMrA8hiHw3m7Pv78wf-bAyKPEmb71zeKp8naTXQWbuKkgWmogF8yFNrhVaSm6ZlFotDi" width="624" height="263" />
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<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Problem Statement:&nbsp;Polkadot is a powerful blockchain platform, but awareness of its potential is still limited. Other projects are making inroads in Brazil, and we want to secure our position in this growing market. We propose a bounty to foster business development and attract new partners to Polkadot.
<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">&nbsp;
<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Proposal Objectives:&nbsp;Our primary goal is to convert interested parties into active Polkadot builders or partners. We have identified a substantial pipeline of businesses looking to integrate blockchain technology and plan to provide them with the necessary resources and support.&nbsp;


<img src="https://i.ibb.co/QbsNZtY/Proposal-04-2.png" alt="" /> 
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<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Milestones and Actions:&nbsp;Over six months, we will initiate contact, hold meetings, qualify leads, and provide support to help at least three businesses start their projects on Polkadot.
<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Parachains supporting our cause:&nbsp;



<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><img style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/bRmbcoDYM8nOTXrZKNz3GqYdzk-Y1J0DmZcCaifn4HlQXEFEhxJ9K3ydJkOzysQkaBQtZCOHFfmsOqcrTGrcTrburOlnha4NPiQOYA4Xu6woTg8KGEOCAYbWjOrBsJ3bjCDjkttMmXhN" width="624" height="256" />
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<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Compensation:&nbsp;Rewards are based on goals achieved, with multipliers for successful leads and partnerships.
<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">&nbsp;
<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Bounty Curators:&nbsp;We propose&nbsp;Ivy Network, Nick Dunford, Saxemberg, and Zoe Meckbach&nbsp;as curators.
<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">&nbsp;
<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Quick Q&amp;A:&nbsp;We are not considering the upcoming Incentive Pools Proposal due to time sensitivity. Three businesses may seem low, but they are of high quality and often lead to more projects. We believe a bounty is the best approach, as it rewards success and aligns with Polkadot's decentralized nature. We have the experience and local connections to make this initiative successful. While a global initiative was considered, regional focus allows for quicker action. Blockchain adoption in Brazil is on the rise And we are considering the recently announced resources from the Web3 Foundation.
<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Read the full proposal here: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ScA0SLcVtuQQWuwzDagLvJh_i0gqwLpY/edit">Google Docs Link</a> 
<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><img src="https://i.ibb.co/pvgQfKG/Proposal-Overview-2.png" alt="" width="639" height="378" />

Here is a summary of the SubSquare post content:

- A group of people want to create a bounty to attract potential partners and businesses in Brazil to the Polkadot ecosystem.
- They want to position Polkadot as the leading blockchain platform in the country.
- Brazil's cryptocurrency market is rapidly growing, and they want to take advantage of this opportunity.
- Their goal is to convert interested individuals and businesses in Brazil into active Polkadot builders or partners.
- They plan to provide resources and support to help at least three businesses start their projects on Polkadot over six months.

Business Prospects for Polkadot in Brazil

Bounty Proposal: Business Prospects for Polkadot in Brazil

The Polkadot Technical Fellowship is an integral part of the Polkadot ecosystem, ensuring the ongoing advancement and upkeep of the network. However, there's a present need for a more predictable and stable financial model to support uninterrupted Fellowship salary distribution. This proposal outlines a strategy to accumulate 1.5M USDT for the Fellowship's salary needs using a community-based bounty mechanism. While intended as a temporary solution, this initiative sets the stage for the launch of Asset Conversion on the Asset Hub.

Please make sure to review [the full proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sYkKQWd6nHJcr026zRO_UUhJ-ktwpuJgOg117AMDj9I/edit?usp=sharing) that details the problems faced, the proposed solutions, and the practical steps to achieve our funding objectives.

Also note that, in parallel, we are working on call composition to place DCA orders to swap DOT for USDT using the HydraDX Omnipool to establish a daily conversion. This dual-faceted strategy permits us to act expediently and not be exclusively reliant on a singular solution.

- Polkadot Technical Fellowship helps maintain the Polkadot network.
- They need a stable financial model to pay salaries without interruption.
- A proposal suggests using a community-based bounty mechanism to accumulate 1.5M USDT for salaries.
- This is a temporary solution that sets the stage for the launch of Asset Conversion on the Asset Hub.
- They are also working on call composition to swap DOT for USDT daily using the HydraDX Omnipool.

Bounty Proposal: Polkadot Treasury USDT Acquisition 

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Genesis Incentive Pool

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Apillon Platform Bounty

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SMS DAO Mobile SMS Protocol integreation 

On behalf of the Polkadot Blockchain Academy team I am posting a bounty proposal as outlined in the document shared below;

[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N97IHOtnRG7Djt27rDdi7kjTUIUwzjVvQxQmseLQm_E/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N97IHOtnRG7Djt27rDdi7kjTUIUwzjVvQxQmseLQm_E/edit?usp=sharing)

Some context; up until this point the treasury has funded various educational programs aimed at speeding the adoption of our technology, however, funding has been directed at creating and hosting the programs and has left participants to cover their own costs of attendance/participation. This limits the ability of some talented individuals who happen to live in socio-economically disadvantaged circumstances to participate in such events, which in turn stifles creation and adoption of the Polkadot ecosystem. 

- The Polkadot Blockchain Academy team is proposing a bounty program.
- The program aims to fund educational programs to speed up the adoption of their technology.
- The funding will cover the costs of attendance/participation for talented individuals who live in disadvantaged circumstances.
- This will help these individuals participate in events and contribute to the Polkadot ecosystem.
- The goal is to promote the creation and adoption of the Polkadot technology.

Bounty Proposal: Polkadot Education Bounty

Anti-Scam projects rewards pool. Minimum rewards 5% 

Dear Polkadot Community,
I am Zhixi from Interlay. This post propose a comprehensive bounty program aimed at funding the fiat on-ramp service for 20 parachains and the onramp integration for Asset Hub in the Polkadot ecosystem.
The on-ramp service has been a prominent concern within the Polkadot and Kusama ecosystems, creating barriers to entry for new users. These barriers arise from issues such as fragmented token liquidity, high costs associated with listing on exchanges, and the lack of tailored solutions for substrate chains. To address these challenges, we have diligently researched and engaged in insightful interviews with a diverse range of on-and-off-ramp service providers, and have had extensive conversations with various projects within the ecosystem.
In March 2023, we proposed an <a href="https://kusama.polkassembly.io/bounty/21">on-chain bounty on Kusama</a> to secure funding for the on-ramp of 11 assets on 10 parachains. The proposal outlined a strategic collaboration with Banxa, a leading on-ramp service provider, in the form of a bulk deal between parachains and Banxa. The selection of Banxa was a result of meticulous evaluation, considering factors such as technical expertise, extensive geographic coverage, supported payment methods, and competitive pricing.
I am pleased to report that our previous bounty proposal received overwhelming support across the Kusama ecosystem, and the integration process commenced swiftly. Throughout the implementation, the bounty proposal was carefully supervised by a curator committee comprising experts representing various facets of the ecosystem.
Building on the success achieved within the Kusama ecosystem, we now aim to bring this bounty program to Polkadot. Our proposal includes 15 assets on 14 parachains, notably including DOT and USDT on Statemint. We also request funding for 6 slots to allow parachains that are not already involved to sign up and take advantage of this service. Another highlight is the integration of Banxa&rsquo;s onramp service with the Polkadot Asset Hub. By adding these assets, we aim to bridge the gap between traditional payment systems and the Polkadot ecosystem.
It is worth mentioning that the integration of Banxa's fiat onramp service with the Polkadot Asset Hub holds significant implications. It would enable users to purchase assets supported by the Asset Hub directly with fiat currencies and then deposit these assets directly into a designated parachain address, without the extra steps of XCM bridging.
We believe that this bounty program represents a pivotal step towards resolving the fiat on-ramp challenge, encouraging widespread adoption, and fostering a dynamic and inclusive ecosystem. We eagerly await your support and cooperation in making this vision a reality for the Polkadot community.
Costs breakdown: &mdash; 1st Batch Token 14 Parachains: 147 000 USD &mdash; Reserve funding for 6 parachains: 63 000 USD &mdash; Asset Hub Integration: 84 000 USD &mdash; Management Overhead: 32 040 USD
Total: 326 040 USD
Please see<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/17IuGI-lLKXpNgjdb5xKiDYCSdMmcQoPJhhv6EfGxiPw/edit?usp=sharing"> Link to Full Proposal </a>, and leave your feedback in the comment section below! View <a href="../post/1891">Discussion Post</a> 
A bounty proposal for the same purpose has been live and running on Kusama, it has achieved both approval and notable success. Should you have an interest, we are pleased to present a report on its performance.<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v2ghHhoWcqXN_Om9WXfORZeS99jiTu2j5kyLhuUOC1Y/edit#heading=h.vulu69wz3vlk"> Link to report </a>
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- Interlay proposes a bounty program to fund the fiat on-ramp service for 20 parachains and the onramp integration for Asset Hub in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- The on-ramp service has been a prominent concern within the Polkadot and Kusama ecosystems, creating barriers to entry for new users.
- The proposal includes 15 assets on 14 parachains, notably including DOT and USDT on Statemint.
- The integration of Banxa's fiat onramp service with the Polkadot Asset Hub would enable users to purchase assets supported by the Asset Hub directly with fiat currencies.
- The total cost of the proposal is 326,040 USD.

Polkadot Parachain Assets Onramp Bounty Program

**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 is about providing 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 who actively monitor new member joinings to ensure the community is protected from fraudsters.
- The team comprises thirteen members who work six-hour shifts to attain 24-hour coverage for all the platforms.
- The proposal suggests a 6-month budget of $112,320 to support 15 hours of work per week for each moderator for the period of August 2023 to January 2024.
- The proposal aims to maintain a safe environment for all, foster a respectful, informed community environment, and align with community values.

acceptCurator

Moderation Team Bounty

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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.

- Polkadot wants to develop WebAssembly smart contracts on parachains.
- They want to fund canary dApps and toolings to bootstrap the Wasm dApps in the ecosystem.
- The purpose of this bounty is to create easily accessible and audited ink!/ask! smart contract showcases, ink!ubator, and a React hooks library “useInk”.
- The bounty proposal can be found in the provided link.
- There are six curators candidates, including Sam Ruberti from Parity Technologies, Sota Watanabe Astar Foundation, Hernando Castano from Parity Technologies, Markian Ivanichok 727 Ventures, Hang Yin from Phala Network, and Michał Świętek from Aleph Zero.

Wasm Smart Contracts Bounty

This bounty proposal is created to reward community event activities in the Polkadot & Kusama ecosystem through child-bounties by the bounty curators.

This proposal shall allow actors in the Dotsama ecosystem to become rewarded faster and on a more regular basis for their events activities in the ecosystem.

Please read the [full proposal here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R0z3D0c1kYvnSP1PDZ8r9bCd3Arr1Iwf/edit#heading=h.gjdgxs)

BountyExtended

Community Events Reward Bounty with Child-Bounty Distribution

This bounty aims to allocate up to 100,000 DOT for covering bug bounty rewards for [Open Runtime Module Library (ORML)](https://github.com/open-web3-stack/open-runtime-module-library). ORML is a community-maintained collection of Substrate runtime modules, widely used across the Polkadot/Kusama parachains.


# Context of the bounty:

The Open Runtime Module Library is a community-maintained library widely used by parachains across Kusama and Polkadot ecosystems. It’s a set of runtime pallets for commonly used functions that parachains may need. It allows constructing parachains with less time for development and focusing more on unique features. This helps the Kusama/Polkadot ecosystem grow faster.

Vulnerabilities in ORML are a common problem of Kusama/Polkadot community and will affect the whole ecosystem. Acala Foundation is running a bug bounty program that includes the ORML library. We propose to allocate up to 100,000 DOT to cover ORML part of Acala Bug Bounty.

# Problem Statement

ORML is a commonly used library across the Kusama/Polkadot ecosystems, vulnerabilities and security issues of this module will likely affect the whole network.

# Custody of funds

The main curator is suggested to be a multisig wallet controlled by Acala, Parity and potentially other users of ORML. Those who control the multisig wallet will be able to assess the validity and severity of found vulnerabilities, as well as to check their fixing.

# Curator Multisig Candidates (3/5 multisig)

Bryan Chen @ Acala  
Bryan is the co-founder & CTO of Acala as well as the initiator and core contributor of ORML. He is also one of the top community contributors to Substrate and Polkadot.

Shaun Wang @ Acala  
Shaun is one of the core developers at Acala, and core contributor of ORML. He is also an active contributor to Polkadot, Substrate and Cumulus.

Shawn Tabrizi @ Parity  
Shawn is one of the Lead Developers at Parity Technologies working on Substrate, Polkadot, Kusama. He specializes in FRAME, Runtime development, and benchmarking.

Wei Tang @ Parity  
Wei is one of the core developers at Parity Technologies. He maintains Frontier, the Ethereum-compatibility layer for Substrate.

Shumo Chu @ Manta  
Shumo is a co-founder of manta.network, the privacy layer for Web3 using zkSNARK. He was serving as research scientist at Algorand and assistant professor at UCSB before Manta.

# Additional costs

Acala team uses Immunefi as a service for managing bug bounty programs. 
Immunefi charges an additional 10% for each reward paid to whitehat. The service gives the next advantages:
- Manages privacy in submitting reports helps ensure that the vulnerability is fixed before being exposed to publicity;
- Immunefi serves as a third trusted party for resolving conflicts in submitting the same vulnerability by different bug bounty hunters;
- Provides secure communication with whitehats;
- Tracking & filtering out irrelevant reports;
- Exposure to a wide set of whitehat hackers.

# Cost Estimate

It is not possible to precisely estimate costs, as we don't know how many bugs with what severity can be found. Acala is working hard on finding vulnerabilities ourselves and doing frequent security audits. We propose to allocate rewards that will cover ~1.5 of the most severe bugs; and, if necessary, we can propose another allocation.

# Technical Process

Bug bounty rewards for ORML are paid in DOT. Each vulnerability needs separate payment, for which can be created child bounties with reward amount and 10% of Immunefi fee. The child bounty is curated by Immunefi team wallet, with the support and supervision of the on-chain curator,  and they manage to pay out to the whitehat and take their commission.

The following consists of the next steps:
- Whitehat submits bug report to Acala via Immunefi;
- The report will be accessed by the Acala team for its validity and specified level of severity; 
- The bounty details will be disclosed to the relevant party (e.g. Parity and affected parachain teams);
- After the bug is mitigated, the Acala team will determine the bounty value based on severity along with the curator;
- A child bounty will be created by the curator and funds transferred to pay out whitehat + fee to Immunefi for the work completed.

# Measure of Success

Vulnerabilities and security issues of ORML found by whitehat from bug bounty programs are carefully fixed on time.





- The Open Runtime Module Library is a community-maintained library used by parachains across Kusama and Polkadot ecosystems.
- It helps to construct parachains with less time for development and focusing more on unique features.
- Vulnerabilities in ORML can affect the whole Kusama/Polkadot network.
- Acala Foundation is running a bug bounty program that includes the ORML library and proposes to allocate up to 100,000 DOT to cover it.
- The bug bounty rewards will be paid in DOT, and each vulnerability needs separate payment. The child bounty is curated by Immunefi team wallet, with the support and supervision of the on-chain curator.

Security Bug Bounty for Open Runtime Module Library (ORML)

### 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 purpose of the bounty is to fight against scams and protect users from falling for them.
- The proposal aims to create a solution that addresses the problem from several aspects, while bringing awareness to the community, and educating users.
- 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 child bounties will be opened gradually as potential implementers come forward, and more will almost certainly be added along the way.
- 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, and to become an anti-scam umbrella over the broader Polkadot ecosystem.

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)*


- Polkadot Pioneers Prize is a new incentive prize program.
- It aims to encourage technical innovation on the Polkadot network.
- The program will have challenges in categories like zero-knowledge research and Polkadot infrastructure improvements.
- Winners of the challenges will receive DOT, which is worth roughly 18 million USD.
- The program will be managed by an elected curator and will involve members of the on-chain treasury council, Parity Technologies, the Web3 Foundation, and other external ecosystem partners.

Polkadot Pioneers Prize, an Incentive Prize Program

New Proposal: Polkadot Pioneers Prize, an Incentive Prize Program

Details of the bounty proposal can be found [here](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/post/924).

The allocation of a 12-month budget of 100.000,00 DOT (~€ 1.600.000,00) for the foundation’s 2022 activities by means of the (Child)Bounty Treasury Spending Instrument. The budget allows for periodic reimbursement of the foundation’s research, engineering, community support activities of its open-source repositories and the budget allows for periodic reimbursement of the foundation’s service management activities of its hosted platform. Future Governance requests are limited to bi-annual budget extensions for subsequent budgeting terms.

More info on the link above. 

- The foundation wants to allocate a budget of 100,000 DOT for their activities in 2022.
- This budget will be used to pay for research, engineering, and community support activities related to their open-source repositories.
- It will also be used to pay for service management activities related to their hosted platform.
- The budget will be periodically reimbursed to the foundation.
- Future requests for budget extensions will only be allowed twice a year.

Treasury Bounties