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### Polkadot Development Academy Proposal

- **Proponent**: Codigo Brazuca + Polkadot Brazil
- **Requested Amount**: 96,600 USD (10,17 USD per DOT)
- **Objective**: Create an 8 to 10-month academy to train developers in Polkadot technology.
- **Program Details**:
  - Train 100 developers in Rust, Substrate, and Ink!
  - Offer both online and in-person classes.
- **Expected Impact**:
  - Increase the number of skilled developers in Brazil.
  - Promote innovation and economic growth in blockchain technology.
- **Partnerships**:
  - Important for business collaborations and real-world application of skills.
- **About Codigo Brazuca**:
  - An edtech initiative focusing on technology education and workforce training.
  - Has a success rate of 85% in placing graduates in tech jobs.
- **Main Staff**:
  - Antônio Marcelo (CEO), Priscilla Baeta (COO), Armando Iazzetta (CFO).

**[Full Proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YgaPUaMWAFo0E3d5amKHmQppB2W94UVc5HfwAePCUpo/edit)**

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Proposal: Codigo Brazuca + Polkadot Brazil - Tech Academy - from Basic to Advanced  -  8 Months Track

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Token Terminal proposes to integrate Polkadot's ecosystem data into its product suite, enabling direct data sharing with major partners such as Bloomberg, MarketVector, and Coinbase SMA. The proposal requests 171,827 DOT for a 16-month integration and maintenance period. The initiative will integrate data across all active Polkadot parachains, establish a parachain price feed, and make Polkadot's data available across all of Token Terminal's data products and channels. Polkadot's native token DOT would become eligible for Token Terminal-powered cryptoasset indexes. The partnership will span 16 months covering integration and maintenance.

### Oneblock+ Proposal Summary

- **Objective**: Oneblock+ seeks operational funds for 2024 to help Chinese Web2 and Web3 developers understand Polkadot/Kusama/Substrate.
- **Impact**: Aim to create over 200 startup projects on Polkadot in 2024.
- **Track Record**: Successfully applied for funds from Polkadot Treasury 8 times, completing all work with high quality.
- **Focus on China**: China’s positive stance on Web3 and Hong Kong’s strong support create opportunities.
- **Activities**: Conduct technical articles, online events, courses, and hackathons to attract and guide developers.
- **Community Building**: Helped over 300 projects and developers, including early parallel chain projects like Acala, Moonbeam, Bifrost, and Manta.
- **Developer Support**: Assist Chinese developers with growth, job placement, financing, and project promotion.
- **Market Potential**: With 8 million developers in China, there is a vast untapped market for Web3 and Polkadot.

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 Polkadot Developer Community in China Expansion for 1 Year Operation

- **Parachain Runtime Builder (PRB)**: A new tool proposed by MVP Workshop to simplify parachain development in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- **Objective**: Upgrade the Substrate Starter Kit, previously developed by MVP Workshop, into a more user-friendly platform.
- **Proposal Link**: The detailed proposal can be viewed [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g9BQeLL3Ab0gAjRLSC5arfEirC5M9rQgpl6Zh4TEAAI/edit?usp=sharing).
- **Contact Information**: For feedback or questions, contact Nikola Mandić, Business Development Lead at MVP Workshop.
  - Telegram: @mandaw3b
  - Email: [nikola.mandic@mvpworkshop.co](mailto:nikola.mandic@mvpworkshop.co)
  - Element: @mandaweb3:matrix.org

WHO: MVP Workshop

WHAT: Proposal for Parachain Runtime Builder (PRB), a tool to simplify creation and deployment of customized parachains in the Polkadot ecosystem by upgrading and modernizing the Substrate Starter Kit.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Parachain Runtime Builder - Treasury

### Universal Testnet Faucet

- **Objective**: A faucet for all substrate chains, supporting EVMs, aiming to simplify cross-chain testing.
- **Features**: 
  - Two modes: Network switcher for individual disbursements and network selector for bulk disbursements.
  - EVM support for frontier-based and custom implementations.
  - Resilient to attacks using derived accounts and web3/signer login.
- **Cost and Timeline**: 
  - Estimated cost: ~34500$ for 69 testnets.
  - Development time: 4 weeks, with 24 months of maintenance.
- **Future Scope**: 
  - Potential support for mainnets and social login.
  - Integration with interfaces like PolkadotApps and wallets.
- **About Us**: A team from EdgewareDAO looking to contribute to Polkadot.
- **Need**: Crucial for developers using multiple substrate chains, complementing multichain deployments.
- **Uniqueness**: First faucet offering single-click multi-chain disbursements in the substrate ecosystem.

EdgewareDAO proposes to create a one-stop testnet faucet for all substrate chains, supporting EVMs, with a single-click multi-chain disbursement feature. The cost is $500 per chain integration, with a total cost of ~$34,500. The development will take 4 weeks, and the faucet will be maintained for 24 months with weekly integration for new testnets. Future scope includes support for mainnets and in-app integration with interfaces and wallets.

Universal Hybrid Substrate Faucet

### Summary of 0xTaylor's Work on Discord Governance Bot

- **Project**: Supported the development of a free, open-source Discord Governance bot.
- **Features**: Completed 16 application feature additions, mostly focused on improving user experience.
- **Challenges**: Addressed issues like HTML conversion to markdown and character limit constraints.
- **Impact**: The bot is used by ChaosDAO and The Kusamarian to advocate for other DAOs.
- **Compensation Request**: Seeking a tip of 694.20 DOT (~$6,500) for 26 hours of work.
- **Contributions**: Demonstrated through GitHub contributions to the project.
- **Purpose**: Aims to support individuals who contribute significant time to the ecosystem.

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WHO: 0xTaylor
WHAT: Requesting a tip of 694.20 DOT (~$6,500) for 16 feature additions to ChaosDAO's free open-source Discord Governance bot, completed in September 2023.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Covers 26 hours of work at a rate of $250/hr.

Discord Governance Bot Self Tip Request - 0xTaylor

Tip for Adam Steeber + Kusamarian concerning #514 Conor Daly - 2024 Indianapolis 500 Sponsorship

- **Event Name**: Polkadot Pulse: Dubai Edition
- **Date**: 8th March, 2024
- **Location**: Dubai, coinciding with Token2049
- **Objective**: To engage the global blockchain community, spotlight Polkadot projects, and foster networking and knowledge exchange.
- **Attendees**: Expected to be over 1000, including ecosystem parachain teams.
- **Team Leaders**:
  - Rish Kumar - Growth Head, KILT Protocol, Lead, Polkadot Now India
  - Sohail Shaikh - Senior Marketing Manager, Cointelegraph, Ex-Astar, Ambassador
- **Registration**: [Event Registration Link](https://lu.ma/Polkadot_Pulse_Dubai)
- **Full Proposal**: [Link to Full Proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BzzCzQRA3RijCnNbZZL1Q6_uGA6OvPLyb_da8mVJ30M/edit?usp=sharing)

WHO: Polkadot Now India 

WHAT: Hosting Polkadot Pulse: Dubai Edition and Polkadot Networking Night alongside Token2049 in Dubai, aiming to bring together 1000+ attendees, including ecosystem parachain teams, to showcase projects and engage with the international blockchain community.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Requesting 32393.20 DOT (USD $270,710) on 8th March, 2024.

Polkadot Pulse Dubai Edition & Networking Night @ Token2049, Dubai

### Pinkdrop Game Proposal Summary

- **Pinkdrop**: A free browser game introducing players to the Polkadot ecosystem.
- **Gameplay**: Players merge Parachain balls to create larger ones, aiming for the ultimate Polkadot ball.
- **Features**: Includes a leaderboard and has attracted over 225,000 game sessions.
- **Community**: Part of the PINK meme community, promoting Polkadot through fun and engagement.
- **Expansion Plans**: Aim to create a mobile app and add daily tournaments and player-versus-player modes.
- **Objective**: Enhance user engagement and attract more people to the Polkadot ecosystem.
- **Community Impact**: Successfully onboarded thousands of participants with minimal marketing.
- **Links**: Connect with the PINK community on Twitter, Telegram, and their website.

The Pinkdrop game seeks funding to create a mobile app and implement daily on-chain tournaments and player-versus-player mode. The new features aim to enhance user engagement, foster community growth, and attract new people to the Polkadot ecosystem. The Pink community wants to continue promoting its positive ethos and introduce Polkadot to a wider audience. See full proposal for more details.

Pinkdrop: Powering User Engagement and Ecosystem Growth

- **Talisman Wallet** is a multi-chain wallet and web app for Polkadot and Kusama ecosystems.
- It aims to simplify the user experience by abstracting complex multi-chain architecture.
- The wallet focuses on user-centric design, security, and community-driven development.
- Key features include diverse hardware wallet support, account management, and worldwide usability improvements.
- Talisman has over 80,000 users and has contributed over 6 million DOT to nomination pools.
- The proposal requests $742,750 USD worth of DOT for retroactive funding from March 2023 to September 2023.

WHO: Talisman Wallet

WHAT: Seeks retroactive funding for feature development, UX improvement, and QA testing for Talisman Wallet over May to Sept 2023, and Talisman Portal from March to Sept 2023. 

PRICE: $742,750 USD worth of DOT

TIMEFRAME: March 2023-Sept 2023

Talisman Unified Retroactive Proposal #2

### Summary of Marketing Bounty #33 Refill Request

- **Current Situation**: A refill of 100k was executed just in time to avoid a month without marketing funds.
- **Importance**: Marketing bounty should have several months' worth of spending in reserve to prevent future shortages.
- **Request**: Refill of 250k DOT is being requested.
- **Bounty Update**: Bounty #41 will be abandoned; changes will be made to Bounty #33.
- **Purpose**: Bounty #33 supports Polkadot marketing with a focus on identifying the best opportunities.
- **Flexibility**: No specific rules or restrictions on types of marketing or project caps.
- **Transparency**: All expense reports and deliveries will be publicly available.
- **Conflict of Interest**: Curators must abstain from voting if they are involved in a proposal.

WHO: Polkadot

WHAT: Requesting a refill of 250k DOT for marketing bounty #33, which aims to support marketing for Polkadot with no specific rules and restrictions.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Refill for marketing bounty number #33 [250k]

- The OpenGov Community Voting Discord Bot faced funding shortfalls, leading to underpaid development work.
- The bot's importance has increased with the launch of the Decentralized Voices (DV) program by the Web3 Foundation.
- The DV program delegates voting power to Polkadot community members and DAOs, making the bot crucial for new DAO setups.
- This proposal seeks additional funding to complete pending features and add new functionalities like Polkassembly integration.
- Enhanced funding would allow full-time focus on the bot's development, supporting the DV program and broader Polkadot community.
- The proposal aims to secure investment for a project vital to ecosystem governance and the success of the DV initiative.

WHO: The author of the proposal. 

WHAT: The proposal seeks to address the previous funding gap and to expedite the completion of pending features from the initial proposal. 

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: The proposal calls for additional funding to ensure the rapid development and deployment of the bot to support the burgeoning needs of the Decentralized Voices program and the wider Polkadot community. No specific price or timeframe is mentioned.

OpenGov Discord Voting Bot Development

**Goku's Contributions to Polkadot Ecosystem**

- Goku has been actively contributing to the Polkadot ecosystem since August 2023.
- He has created various types of content, including posts, threads, memes, videos, and graphics.
- Goku has reached over 935,000 views and attracted followers from influential figures.
- He has joined Polkadot's social media editorial board and nurtures new content creators at WagMedia.
- Goku has not received any tips or compensation for his content from WagMedia during this period.
- His work includes explaining complex topics like Polkadot 2.0, software security, and governance.
- Goku also engages in discussions on Reddit and counters FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt) about Polkadot.
- He is requesting a retroactive tip for his contributions to the ecosystem.

WHO: Goku

WHAT: Requesting a retroactive tip for contributions to the ecosystem from August 2023 until today, including bridging tech talk with storytelling across social platforms through posts, threads, memes, videos, and graphics.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Total requested is 900 DOT. No specific timeframe or resources mentioned.

Retroactive Tip For Solo Content Creation

- **Ceres Blockchain Solutions** proposes the **Veles pallet** to enhance the carbon credit market in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- The Veles pallet aims to provide a transparent and secure solution for carbon credit management using blockchain technology.
- Initially planned for the **Substrate Builders Program**, the project has been reviewed by Parity engineers and received positive feedback.
- Veles addresses issues like fraudulent credits and speculative pricing, promoting environmental sustainability.
- The project includes a **Github repository**, **documentation**, and a **website** for more information.
- Ceres provides bi-weekly updates on the Veles Carbon Credit Pallet's progress.
- The team is committed to transparency and community engagement.
- Additional resources include a **litepaper**, **LinkedIn**, **Twitter**, and **email** for further inquiries.

Ceres Blockchain Solutions proposes the Veles pallet for enhancing the carbon credit market in the Polkadot ecosystem. No information is provided regarding the price, timeframe, or resources required for the project.

Veles project proposal - Carbon credits pallet

### Summary of Polkadot's Participation in LIFT Learning

1. **Objective**: Polkadot aims to develop interoperability and bridging solutions for the Central Bank of Brazil through the LIFT Learning program.

2. **Partners**: The program involves Fenasbac, UFRJ (Federal University of Rio de Janeiro), and COPPETEC.

3. **Timeline**: The project will run for 12 months.

4. **Funding**: An allocation of 84,000 USD was requested, with a surplus of ~20k USD returned to the Polkadot Treasury.

5. **Representatives**: Luis Dal Porto and Arthur Gontijo will represent Polkadot in meetings and conferences.

6. **Benefits**: Short-term benefits include attracting developers and media attention, while long-term benefits include potential integration with the Brazilian CBDC.

7. **Payments**: The total amount covers sponsorship costs, taxes, risk, and representatives' expenses.

Treasury Proposals