### Polkadot Hydration Campaign

- **Goal**: Attract liquidity to the Polkadot ecosystem.
- **Amount Requested**: 1,000,000 DOT.
- **Purpose**: Fund a liquidity mining program.
- **Assets Included**: DOT, iBTC, vDOT, and native stablecoins.
- **Impact**: Increase trading efficiency and ecosystem health.
- **Parallel Proposal**: LP 1,000,000 DOT into the HydraDX Omnipool.
- **Governance**: Approved by HydraDX token-holders.
- **Previous Discussion**: Increased from 500,000 DOT to 1,000,000 DOT based on feedback.

Awarded

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HydraDX Treasury is requesting 1,000,000 DOT to fund a liquidity mining program to attract liquidity and attention to the Polkadot ecosystem. The program will provide incentives for LPing into DOT, 8+ ecosystem assets, iBTC, vDOT, and native stablecoins. The proposal was ratified by HydraDX token-holder governance, and the full proposal can be found in the provided links.

Polkadot Hydration: Liquidity Incentives

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Polkadot Brazil and Codigo Brazuca are planning an academy to teach Polkadot technology. They want to train 100 developers in Rust, Substrate, and Ink! programming languages. This will help Brazil become a leader in blockchain technology. The academy will have online and in-person classes. This will help create jobs and new opportunities in Brazil. Codigo Brazuca is an education project that helps people learn technology skills and find jobs. They work on web3 and blockchain projects. The academy will cost 96,600 USD dot price (10,17 USD).

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**Proponent: Codigo Brazuca + Polkadot Brazil**

**Requested Amount: 96.600 USD dot price (10,17 USD)**

**You can check the official source here: [https://github.blog/2023-11-08-the-state-of-open-source-and-ai/](https://github.blog/2023-11-08-the-state-of-open-source-and-ai/)**

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**Short description:**

An 8 to 10-month academy focusing on Polkadot technology represents a pivotal strategic initiative to accelerate the adoption and expansion of the Polkadot ecosystem. This academy will not only provide access to high-quality educational curriculum tailored to the nuances and specific applications of Polkadot blockchain technology but will also act as a catalyst for nurturing new proficient developers within this platform. By offering comprehensive training that spans from basic to advanced concepts, participants will gain the necessary skills to innovate and make significant contributions to the ecosystem. Furthermore, this initiative is poised to foster a stronger and more diverse developer community, empowering professionals to tackle complex challenges and develop innovative decentralized solutions. The expected impact includes not only enlarging the talent pool of technically adept individuals to work with Polkadot but also strengthening the network, promoting innovation, and accelerating the adoption of blockchain technologies across various industries.

**Introduction**

With the number of developers in Brazil increasing and the country positioning itself as an expanding market in the blockchain technology scene, emerging technologies such as Solana, Avalanche, Ethereum, Cosmos, and Polygon view Brazil as fertile ground for innovation and adoption. However, a common challenge faced by all these technologies is the scarcity of qualified developers or a solid base of developers familiar with their specific programming languages and SDKs.

**The Need**

We have identified a critical need to expand the base of skilled developers in Brazil, not just to meet current demand but also to position the country as a leader in the development of innovative blockchain solutions. The programming language Rust, along with Polkadot's SDK in Substrate and the programming language Ink!, are specific areas where the demand for skills significantly exceeds supply.

**The Proposal: Polkadot Development Academy**

In response to this need, the Brazilian Business Development team of Polkadot, funded by a specific referendum, in conjunction with the Technological Training School Código Brazuca, proposes the creation of an academy dedicated to attracting and training developers in Polkadot technology. This program aims to equip participants with knowledge ranging from the basics of programming and algorithms to advanced development in Rust, using Polkadot's SDK in Substrate.

**Program Objectives**

The program aims to train between 100 developers highly skilled in Polkadot technology, divided into teaching modalities:

**Online:** Targeted at 75 participants, offering flexibility and accessibility for those unable to participate in person.

**In-person:** Providing 25 spots for those who prefer or benefit more from a classroom learning experience.

**Expected Impact**

The initiative seeks not only to fill the existing gap of qualified developers in emerging blockchain technologies in Brazil but also to stimulate innovation and the development of projects that can place the country at the forefront of blockchain technology. By doing so, we aim to contribute significantly to economic and technological growth and position Brazil as a center of excellence in blockchain.

**Importance for Business and Partnerships**

This initiative is also critically important for businesses and the establishment of partnerships with companies looking to develop on Polkadot and its ecosystem. By creating a skilled pool of developers familiar with Polkadot's technology, we are enabling the foundation for robust business collaborations and innovative projects. Partnerships with companies are essential for applying the developed skills in real-world scenarios, thereby fostering the growth of the Polkadot ecosystem and providing tangible benefits to the Brazilian economy through technology transfer, job creation, and enhanced technological capabilities.

**Conclusion**

The collaboration between Polkadot's Brazilian Business Development team and Código Brazuca represents a strategic and innovative step to address the challenge of the shortage of qualified developers in Brazil. With a clear focus on developing competencies in Rust, Substrate, and Ink!, this academy promises not only to train the next generation of blockchain experts in Brazil but also to open doors for new technological and economic development opportunities in the country. This effort will be pivotal in enhancing business opportunities and fostering partnerships that will drive the future of blockchain technology in Brazil and beyond.

**Track:**

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Detailed track:  
  
[https://hackmd.io/@antonmarcelo/Bylg8krRa](https://hackmd.io/@antonmarcelo/Bylg8krRa "Track TECH")

### Developers in Brazil

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The software developer community in Brazil is one of the most vibrant and rapidly growing in the world, reflecting the growing importance of technology and innovation in the Brazilian economy and society. With a robust technological ecosystem, Brazil has stood out not only in Latin America but globally as a significant hub for information technology talent and software development.

**Size and Growth**

Although specific figures may vary according to different sources, it is estimated that Brazil has over 400,000 software developers, with forecasts indicating continued growth in this number. This is partly due to investments in technological education and the increasing interest of younger generations in technology-related careers.

**Education and Training**

Brazil boasts a strong network of higher education and technical institutions offering courses related to information technology, including software development, computer science, and computer engineering. Additionally, there's a proliferation of bootcamps, online courses, and training programs that facilitate the rapid development of specific programming and technology skills, enabling more people to enter the profession.

**You can check the official source here: [https://github.blog/2023-11-08-the-state-of-open-source-and-ai/](https://github.blog/2023-11-08-the-state-of-open-source-and-ai/)**

## About Código Brazuca

The "Código Brazuca" is an edtech initiative born with the purpose of transforming lives and making a real impact on our society. Created by professionals who have been working in the technology market for over 20 years, it focuses today on a program that not only trains the workforce but also prepares individuals for the challenges of the current world.

We select people at risk in underserved communities and their surroundings, placing them in classrooms with professional training programs lasting from 6 to 10 months. Throughout this journey, everyone learns programming logic, Python programming, financial education, family planning, market types, personal and corporate soft skills, entrepreneurship, learning how to study, current technologies, and mainly web 3 with blockchains.

Our differential is our KPI of 85% each completed class, where developers have already been employed in technology companies. Therefore, students who often enter the program with the sole expectation of learning a new profession leave with their lives transformed, ready to apply their knowledge in their personal lives, surroundings, and jobs.

To sustain the operation of the Código Brazuca Program, we rely on investments from companies and individuals, to cover locations, specialized technical staff, training with our educational method, transportation for all students in the course, including their daily meals, and classroom equipment.

Our main purpose is to Transform Lives through technology education, thus generating jobs and new perspectives and qualified labor for the national and international job market.

Additionally, the company works on projects focused on web3, ranging from creating on-chain and off-chain solutions to operating in the dapps development, metaverse experiences, and education markets.

Space for classes in site people:

[https://fiurj.edu.br/](https://fiurj.edu.br/)

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Report from 2023: [Report Codigo Brazuca.pdf](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GYyBAGLRo_2k1C0B4BvKFf2uIu837vv0/view?usp=drive_link)

The Main Staff Codigo Brazuca

**Antônio Marcelo** -  CEO of Código Brazuca and an education specialist. He has been working with Linux since 1996, focusing on infrastructure and education. He is the author of approximately 11 books on Linux, Apache, Linux Security, Squid, Postfix, and System Administration in Brazil. He worked in information security from 1999 to 2006.

He has been involved in various web3 projects since 2022, serving as an advisor on metaverse projects, tokenization, and setting up infrastructure for Blockchain. He ran two nodes for 10 months on Kusama and Polkadot. He is a speaker and biz dev at the Blockchain Festival.

He is responsible for Código Brazuca, an education project that has been operating since 2021, training developers and devops in web3 technologies. He is currently an ambassador for CESS (a project based on Polkadot technology) and Akash Insider project from Cosmos Ecosystem. LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/antfonseca/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/antfonseca/)

**Priscilla Baeta** - COO of Código Brazuca and a project development specialist. She has worked in project development, education, and research for over 10 years for YouTube Brazil and Ubisoft (in various game franchises such as Assassin's Creed, Watch Dogs, and Tom Clancy). She has been giving lectures and classes on the Web 3 and Blockchain market since 2021. He got a bachelor's degree  in Pedagogy at Estácio de Sá University

She is the lead Voxel artist and research manager for Arcology Brazil, launched by The Sandbox in September 2023, and several metaverses on SPATIAL for business, networking, and gaming purposes. She also works with NFTs and Blockchain games since 2021. She serves as a BizDevOps in Blockchain and web 3 projects in the Brazilian ecosystem. She got a bachelor's degree in Design and Fashion at Veiga de Almeida University.

Linkedin:  [https://www.linkedin.com/in/priscillabaeta/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/priscillabaeta/)

**Armando Iazzetta** - CFO of Código Brazuca and governance specialist. Armando has over 20 years of experience in the infrastructure sector, 15 of them among the energy industry, leading and participating in more than 4 GW of hydroelectric, wind, solar and biomass projects in Brazil and abroad, throughout the entire project life cycle, from greenfield until disinvestment, and was part of the team whose worked with Aneel developing DG regulation in 2012. Armando has worked also in Infrastructure Construction and Real Estate industries. He has worked for two of the biggest construction companies in Brazil, for a Private Equity Fund, a Generation Facility and as a consultant.He got a bachelor’s degree as a Civil Engineer at Mackenzie University, with MBA in Business Management (FGV), Specialization in Regulation and Business in the Electricity Sector (FGV), Board Member Preparation (Fundação Dom Cabral), Specialization in Controllership and Finance (FIPECAFI), MBA in PPPs and Concessions (FESPSP), Financial Modelling and Valuation Analysis (CFI), Specialization in Bankruptcy Trustee (TJ-RJ), and Advanced English and Spanish.

Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/armandoiazzetta/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/armandoiazzetta/)

**Costs:**

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**You can read the full proposal here:**

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

  
you can check here 2 models ( examples ) of their work

  
[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oC3IHZFF1\_pvDBymjZ78RUv0rNGuVyw0](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oC3IHZFF1_pvDBymjZ78RUv0rNGuVyw0)  
  
  
Lucy AI working:

[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FiatQGREn5EX13h2TFQbUdwL7d-7pdt4/view?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FiatQGREn5EX13h2TFQbUdwL7d-7pdt4/view?usp=sharing "Lucy working")

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

Token Terminal and Parity Data have proposed a plan to integrate Polkadot's ecosystem data into Token Terminal's product suite. This will allow Polkadot data to be shared directly with major partners like Bloomberg, MarketVector, and Coinbase SMA, giving Polkadot more exposure to institutional investors. Here are the main points:

1. Token Terminal will create a data pipeline for Polkadot, which is needed for their partnerships with Bloomberg and MarketVector.
2. This will let Polkadot's data be shared with Bloomberg and make DOT eligible for MarketVector indexes, which will be shown on Coinbase SMA platform.
3. Token Terminal already covers data for 16 other blockchain networks.
4. Parity Data will help with data integration by providing expertise and access to important information.
5. The plan will include data from all active Polkadot parachains and create a unified dataset on Token Terminal's web platform.
6. Polkadot's data will be available on all of Token Terminal's data products and channels, including the Bloomberg Terminal.
7. There will be a research article and podcast episode about Polkadot's data and ecosystem.
8. DOT will be eligible for Token Terminal-powered cryptoasset indexes.
9. The Parity team will have access to Token Terminal's data products to check the integrated data.
10. Parachains will get more exposure to investors and decision-makers through unbiased metrics.
11. The partnership will last for 16 months and cover integration and maintenance.

This integration will help Polkadot be more visible in the global blockchain analytics space and reach a wider audience of investors and decision-makers.

![](https://lh7-eu.googleusercontent.com/RSrEtdQSr8yrUbTaUPnCxFCp8EnCuaKE58NzBt2hxPg3js4bYgcVXlhHwLYi1-JYJK6k1kHGeV9D7QI14ewjjD1DW52xmcJpT_pUdZwkoz7BDT6evAFLzNoEhPxCQrd88Aa_pF6DXRk4AP03wQlnHOg) Dear Polkadot community, \*\*Full proposal details available: ➡️ \[here\]() ⬅️\*\* We’re excited to open up this proposal after inital discussion, which is the result of negotiations between Token Terminal & Parity Data initiated on January 15th, 2024. ## Proposal Overview \[Token Terminal\](), supported by Parity Data, 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, for unparalleled exposure of Polkadot to their institutional investor base. Not only will the data be accessible, but most importantly the readily computed metrics with the appropriate definitions. ## Executive summary 1. ① Token Terminal will build and maintain a full-stack end-to-end data pipeline for Polkadot → this data ownership is a direct requirement from the demand side of Token Terminal’s institutional partnerships with \*\*Bloomberg and MarketVector\*\*, as a prerequisite for Token Terminal’s crypto data to be featured for investor and TradFi audience on their platforms 2. ② Everything sourced through this model, where Token Terminal operates the infrastructure and data pipelines, unlocks direct data sharing with Bloomberg, and eligibility of DOT native token for MarketVecotor indexes, which are announced to be propagated to \[Coinbase SMA platform\]() (marketing window to institutional investors and private wealth asset managers) 3. ③ Token Terminal currently covers 16 competitor blockchain networks 4. ④ In this way Parity Data will \*\*facilitate data integration\*\* by providing data engineering and analytics expertise for Substrate data, access to DotLake for QA purposes, relevant codebase, and unblocking all technical questions that arise during the project. 5. ⑤ This initiative will integrate data across all active Polkadot parachains (as blockchains, not businesses) connected to the Polkadot relay chain (\\~50), as well as establish \*\*parachain price feed\*\*, resulting in a unified dataset on Token Terminal’s web platform. 6. ⑥ Polkadot’s data (and its application ecosystem) would be available across all of Token Terminal’s data products & channels (incl. the Bloomberg Terminal) 7. ⑦ Polkadot’s data (and its application ecosystem) \*\*would be covered in long-form research article & fundamentals podcast episode\*\* (TT 300k monthly visits, X 100k followers, Newsletter 40k subscribers, YouTube 5k subscribers) 8. ⑧ Polkadot’s native token \*\*DOT\*\* would become \*\*eligible for Token Terminal-powered cryptoasset indexes\*\*, the first of which was \*\*launched in collaboration with \[MarketVector\]() (owned by VanEck) in late ‘23.\*\* 9. ⑨ The Team supporting the integration from Parity side would get access to \*\*all three (3) of Token Terminal’s data products\*\*, in order to perform QA of integrated data. 10. ⑩ Parachain exposure - the full Polkadot ecosystem's integration into Token Terminal’s platform will offer parachain projects unprecedented exposure to investors and decision-makers through unbiased metrics. This opens us an opportunity for Token Terminal to do bilateral deep-dives with parachain founders to highlight specific use cases and value propositions of Polkadot parachains. 11. ⑪ The partnership will span \*\*16 months covering integration and maintenance\*\*. \## Proposal Details - \*\*Duration\*\*: 16 months - \*\*Requested Funding\*\*: 171,827 DOT - \*\*Implementation\*\*: Phased integration and maintenance, ensuring full coverage of Polkadot’s ecosystem across Token Terminal’s platforms. - \*\*Collaboration Basis\*\*: Token Terminal approached Parity Data due to a year-long successful collaboration on increasing Polkadot and Kusama relay chain metrics coverage on their platform (mainly API sourced and therefore not eligible for further data propagation to Bloomberg), ultimately advocating for a full Polkadot ecosystem integration. - \*\*Pre-Proposal Actions\*\*: Parity Data shared detailed information on DotLake to enable Token Terminal to make an informed decision on the integration effort required, which was reflected in the lower total cost and timeline, than it would have been in case of a linear non-chain-agnostic onboarding without expert support. - \*\*Integration Uniqueness\*\*: This partnership marks the first full Polkadot ecosystem data integration by a platform vendor independently, offering a vertically integrated data supply chain for complete metric auditability directly by platform owner. - \*\*Parachain Benefits\*\*: Parachains gain unprecedented exposure to investors and decision-makers through unbiased metrics on Token Terminal’s platform, enhancing their visibility within the crypto space. \## Strategic Importance & Value for the Ecosystem This integration stands to position Polkadot prominently on the global blockchain analytics map, filling a critical gap in market analysis and investment insight, especially for those with a traditional finance background. By leveraging Token Terminal's established reputation and technical infrastructure, we can ensure that Polkadot’s unique value proposition reaches a broader, more diversified audience of investors and decision-makers. As a platform with a \*\*unique distribution outside of the retail-driven crypto community\*\*, Token Terminal is uniquely positioned to help crypto protocols attract mindshare among a new and growing stakeholder base: \*\*institutional investors\*\*. Since these investors often manage outside capital, access to high-quality and standardized data becomes paramount especially given the prospect of an upcoming market upturn. Looking forward to your feedback, questions and suggestions. We’ll collate and keep a record of all questions and answers coming from different channels in this unified doc → \[Token Terminal x Polkadot proposal Q&A\](). Thank you, Parity Data Team

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.

Token Terminal x Polkadot data partnership - Polkadot ecosystem on Token Terminal and their partner platforms (Bloomberg, MarketVector)

- Oneblock+ is asking for money to help Chinese developers learn about Polkadot in 2024.
- They want to create over 200 new projects using Polkadot technology.
- Oneblock+ has received money 8 times before and completed all their work well.
- In China, many people are interested in web3, and Hong Kong supports it strongly.
- Oneblock+ helps developers through courses and events, leading to about 300 new projects from hackathons.
- They assist developers with job hunting, finding funding, and marketing their projects.
- There are many developers in China eager to learn web3, especially now that some are looking for new jobs.
- Oneblock+ aims to grow the Polkadot community by attracting more developers.

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 Polkadot Developer Community in China Expansion for 1 Year Operation

- Nikola Mandić from MVP Workshop has a new proposal for a tool called Parachain Runtime Builder (PRB).
- The PRB will help make creating parachains in Polkadot easier and better.
- It aims to upgrade an older tool called the Substrate Starter Kit.
- The goal is to create a user-friendly platform for developers.
- Feedback from the community is welcomed and appreciated.
- More details can be found in the proposal linked in the message.
- Nikola can be contacted through telegram, email, or a chat platform called Element.

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

- A universal testnet faucet is being created for all substrate chains and EVMs, making it the first of its kind.
- It has two modes: one for individual chains and another for sending to multiple chains at once.
- The faucet is designed to be safe from attacks and can be used once a day per account.
- The project will cost about $34,500 and will be completed in 4 weeks.
- Future updates may include support for mainnets, social logins, and integrations with apps and wallets.
- The project is led by a group from EdgewareDAO who want to contribute to the Polkadot community.
- This faucet will help developers test their projects across different chains easily.

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

- 0xTaylor worked on a free open-source Discord Governance bot.
- Added 16 features to improve the bot, making it easier to use.
- Fixed issues like HTML not converting to markdown, which made posts hard to read.
- The bot is used by ChaosDAO and others to help DAOs with technology.
- Requesting a tip of 694.20 DOT (~$6,500) for 26 hours of work.
- Normally charges $250/hour for coding work.
- This is 0xTaylor's first time asking for a tip.
- Voting "Aye" supports people who help improve 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

- Polkadot is holding an event called "Polkadot Pulse: Dubai Edition" on March 8, 2024.
- The event is part of the larger "Token2049" happening in Dubai.
- It aims to bring together over 1000 people interested in blockchain technology.
- Attendees include teams from Polkadot's ecosystem, developers, and investors.
- The goal is to share knowledge and showcase new ideas related to Polkadot.
- The event is organized by passionate members of the Polkadot community.
- Registration for the event is available online.

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

This is a ReferendumV2 post. It can only be edited by the proposer of the post .

- Pinkdrop is a fun, free browser game that introduces players to the Polkadot ecosystem by merging balls representing Parachains.
- Players aim to create a larger Polkadot ball and score points, with a leaderboard to show the top players.
- The game has been very popular, with over 225,000 sessions played in just 4 weeks after its launch in December 2023.
- A new mobile app and features like daily tournaments and player-versus-player mode are proposed to make the game even better.
- PINK is a friendly community that promotes positivity while introducing more people to Polkadot.
- The Pinkdrop game grew naturally without spending on advertising; players shared their scores on social media.
- The goal is to expand the game and keep attracting more players to the Polkadot ecosystem.

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 is a multi-chain wallet and web application that helps users easily navigate the Paraverse. They aim to provide a user-friendly experience for using Polkadot and discovering new applications and services. Talisman's second Polkadot treasury proposal seeks funding for feature development, UX improvement, and QA testing from May to September 2023. They have over 80,000 users and have received over 6 million DOT in contributions.

Talisman's mission is to make Polkadot easy to use by focusing on user design, advocacy, and building. They believe that a user-focused approach is necessary for Polkadot's growth and success. Talisman has received positive feedback from the ecosystem for their work on improving the wallet user experience.

In 2023, Talisman is focusing on several initiatives, including diverse hardware wallet support, account management and organization, worldwide usability, transaction comprehension, native multi-seed management, and going open source. They also continue to make general UI improvements, bug fixes, and manage QA and releases.

The proposal requests $742,750 USD worth of DOT to cover the period from March to September 2023 for both Talisman Wallet and Talisman Portal.

# Talisman's Unified Retroactive Funding Proposal #2

Talisman (talisman.xyz) is a multi-chain wallet and web application that enables users to “Traverse the Paraverse” with ease. We believe in a future where everyone has freedom via true agency over their intentions and finances, and we believe that the Polkadot ecosystem will bring this to fruition.

For more on Talisman’s mission and approach, please see Nipsey’s talk at Polkadot Decoded:

[Talisman: How Polkadot enables a trailblazing wallet stack | Polkadot Decoded 2023 - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6M_HXsQoko)

Today, because of its early stage of development and complex multi-chain architecture, both Polkadot and Kusama are changing rapidly and the user experience (UX) can be confusing for end users. It’s our goal to solve that using design, storytelling, and engineering. We abstract away the complexity of underlying implementation and provide a friendly user experience when using Polkadot and a way to discover new applications and services available to end users, while keeping them safe and educated about the actions they are taking.

This is Talisman Wallet’s second Polkadot treasury proposal. This proposal 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. As of Feb 2024, Talisman achieved over 80,000 users as measured by the Chrome/Firefox app stores, and has garnered contributions of over 6 million DOT to its nomination pools.

# Make Polkadot Easy

We believe our mission in the Polkadot ecosystem is to design for the user, advocate for the user, and build for the user. This means staying on top of the complex multi-chain functionality being built in Polkadot today, but synthesizing it down to a great user experience that allows the user to understand and get their job done quickly and easily, while harnessing the full power of advanced functionality when necessary.

We believe that this user-focused approach is necessary for Polkadot to expand and flourish. Success is not only user feedback and appreciation for our ease of use, but ultimately we judge ourselves on our ability to enable liquidity to flow into Polkadot to the benefit of all in the ecosystem, and that rests on the user experience of Polkadot, across new users, advanced users, and teams.

We build in an open, community-driven way and we are committed to building for the community, including users, teams, institutions, infrastructure providers, and any other ecosystem stakeholder.

# Ecosystem Feedback

Here is some ecosystem feedback on Talisman:

“@wearetalisman wallet best UX in the game” - @admnov.eth

“I’m so happy for what @wearetalisman is doing for the @Polkadot ecosystem. 100x’ng the wallet user experience and not stopping anytime soon!” - @theflyinghutch, CMO of Zeitgeist “@wearetalisman is not just a wallet, it’s the key to Paraverse…” [@marvin](../user/marvin)\_tong, Co-founder of Phala

# Talisman Wallet's 2023 Initiatives

There are a number of security or multi-chain usability improvements that Talisman has chosen to address in 2023. These problem statements reflect our approach to wallet development and our view of needs of the Polkadot ecosystem.

## Diverse Hardware Wallet Support

Hardware wallets and signers are the gold standard for security of funds, given the need to provide consumers with ways to protect private keys and seed phrases. Consumers need to be able to use a diverse set of hardware wallets with Talisman. In addition to supporting Ledger devices, Talisman has integrated D'Cent Wallet.

## Account Management and Organization

Talisman users have multiple accounts with different purposes, such as personal funds, gaming wallets, multisig signers, cold storage or work accounts. An installation can become confusing when accounts of different purposes are mixed together. Talisman has added address book improvements during this period, and will add folders afterwards.

## Worldwide Usability

Generally crypto revolves around “universal conventions” such as the English language and USD-denomination of funds. However, these are adopted legacy conventions from web2 that are non-intuitive for many of Talisman’s worldwide users. We have added features such as multi-language support and multi-currency support, so that users can better understand their crypto assets and actions they take.

## Transaction Comprehension

Blockchain is a machine protocol, and the native units and transactions are oriented to computer rather than human consumption and understanding. It’s the job of dapps, wallets and other blockchain front-ends to enable users to comprehend the actions they take, which is a direct requirement for operating in a secure way.

## Native Multi-Seed Management

Talisman originally organized around a single root account, however many users nowadays use multiple seed phrases / private keys and the restriction of a single root account became a hindrance. We have begun to update the “plumbing” to a new seed store with support for multiple seeds, each which can support multiple derived accounts.

## Open Source

As the fulfillment of a longstanding promise to be a community-driven wallet, Talisman went open source with a GPL3 license.

## General UI Improvements, Bug Fixes, QA & Release Management

As always, Talisman undergoes regular improvements to general use and usability, as well as performs the following regular tasks: token balance support, documentation, QA, release management, Github repo management, dependency checks and security updates.

This proposal requests $742,750 USD worth of DOT and covers the retroactive period of March 2023-Sept 2023, covering both Talisman Wallet and Talisman Portal.

We would love to get your feedback on the proposal. Please see the full proposal [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/14bra7M-wonB2LQgw7r8Ph9sifliohQDJPaiMOix65Kw/edit?usp=sharing)

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

A request has been made to refill the marketing bounty number #33 with 250k DOT. The previous refill of 100k was almost spent before the spending period ended, which could have led to no funds for marketing for a month. To avoid such situations, especially with the uncertainty introduced by DV, it is important to have several months' worth of spending in reserve. Bounty #41 will be abandoned, and an amendment will be made to bounty #33 with this specific referendum. The purpose of this bounty is to support marketing for Polkadot without specific rules or restrictions. The only rule is that if a curator is involved in a proposal, they must abstain from voting. All reports regarding expenses and deliveries will be available at the provided link.

Requesting a refill for marketing bounty number #33 We just got executed for a refill of 100k and we barely made it before the spending period. If that had happened there would have been no funds for marketing for an entire month which would have been disastrous. It is important that the marketing bounty always has several months worth of spending in reserve to avoid this situation especially given the uncertainty introduced by DV I am requesting a refill of 250k DOT Bounty #41 will be abandoned and instead we are making amendment to bounty #33 with this specific referendum This is the updated description of bounty #33: 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. 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

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 project did not have enough money and was too hard to make. The person who made it got paid very little money for their work. Now, there is a new program called Decentralized Voices that helps people in the Polkadot community make decisions together. The Discord bot is important for this program because it helps people start new groups to make decisions. The person who made the bot wants more money to finish the bot and add new features. They want the Polkadot community to give them more money so they can make the bot better and help more people.

In the wake of the initial funding phase for the OpenGov Community Voting Discord Bot, it's become evident that the resources provided fell significantly short of the project's demands, resulting in a development effort that stretched my capabilities thin. Reflecting on this, the compensation for my work, averaging around $6 per hour, did not align with the project's complexity or the prevailing market rates for such technical expertise. This realization has led to a critical reassessment of the funding needs to ensure the project's continued evolution and success. With the recent launch of the Decentralized Voices (DV) program by the Web3 Foundation, which sees Polkadot community members and DAOs receiving voting delegations, the significance of the Discord bot has magnified. This initiative marks a pivotal moment for community-driven governance, and the bot emerges as an indispensable tool for swiftly establishing new DAOs. I've engaged with several DV recipients keen on integrating the bot within their communities, highlighting its crucial role in facilitating this new wave of governance participation. This proposal, therefore, seeks to address the previous funding gap and to expedite the completion of pending features from the initial proposal. Moreover, it introduces additional functionalities like Polkassembly integration and 'Solo Mode', among others, that are essential for enhancing the bot's utility across the ecosystem. By securing additional funding, I aim to dedicate my full attention to the project, ensuring the rapid development and deployment of the bot to support the burgeoning needs of the Decentralized Voices program and the wider Polkadot community. This is a call to the treasury to invest in a project that not only strengthens the fabric of our ecosystem governance but also plays a vital role in the success of the Decentralized Voices initiative, empowering communities to participate more actively in governance processes. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LOU-MXp735zswbYHViKvfEycs-gVPSj2m2quc2KHoZE/edit

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 is asking the community for 900 DOT as a retroactive tip for his contributions since August 2023.
- He has made many posts, videos, and graphics about technology and storytelling over the past 1.5 years.
- Goku's content has gained a total of 935,000 views.
- He has attracted various important followers, from those with hundreds of thousands to around 50,000 followers.
- He is involved in supporting new content creators at WagMedia and recently joined Polkadot's social media editorial board.
- Goku has worked on creative projects like graphics and memes to explain Polkadot clearly.
- He also engages in discussions and defends Polkadot on social media platforms.

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 has proposed the Veles pallet to improve the carbon credit market within the Polkadot ecosystem. Veles aims to provide a reliable and transparent solution for managing carbon credits using blockchain technology. The project was initially intended to be part of the Substrate Builders Program. Veles addresses issues like fraudulent credits and speculative pricing, promoting environmental sustainability. The Ceres Team is dedicated to supporting Polkadot's growth and contributing a tool that benefits both the ecosystem and the planet.

Key resources for Veles include:
- Litepaper: [Veles Litepaper](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fm8KXmK4XTf3rZgdcWuqTdO2MW9UqU6NxsecDwb49Hs)
- Github repository: [Veles Pallet](https://github.com/Ceres-Blockchain-Solutions/veles-pallet)
- Documentation: [Veles Carbon Credits](https://veles-carbon-credits.gitbook.io)
- Website: [Veles Technology](https://veles.technology/)

The Ceres Team has also provided bi-weekly updates on the progress of the Veles Carbon Credit Pallet, which can be found through the provided links. They are committed to transparency and engaging with the community. To learn more about Ceres Blockchain Solutions, you can visit their website, LinkedIn, Twitter, or contact them via email.

Dear Polkadot Community,

Ceres Blockchain Solutions is thrilled to propose the Veles pallet for enhancing the carbon credit market within the Polkadot ecosystem. This initiative aims to introduce a reliable, transparent solution for carbon credit management, leveraging blockchain to ensure accuracy and security in carbon credit issuance and trading.  
This is an idea/project that was supposed to be part of the **Substrate Builders Program** before it was discontinued. Parity engineers have reviewed the code of our other products. They were satisfied with our work and wanted to give us the green light to become part of the Substrate Builders Program.  
Veles addresses critical issues like fraudulent credits and speculative pricing, promoting environmental sustainability. We're dedicated to supporting Polkadot's growth, contributing a tool that benefits both the ecosystem and our planet.

Best regards,

The Ceres Team

Veles litepaper is available here - [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fm8KXmK4XTf3rZgdcWuqTdO2MW9UqU6NxsecDwb49Hs](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fm8KXmK4XTf3rZgdcWuqTdO2MW9UqU6NxsecDwb49Hs)

**\[UPDATE\]**

**Github repo of Veles pallet** - [https://github.com/Ceres-Blockchain-Solutions/veles-pallet](https://github.com/Ceres-Blockchain-Solutions/veles-pallet)  
**Documentation** - [https://veles-carbon-credits.gitbook.io](https://veles-carbon-credits.gitbook.io)

**Website** \- [https://veles.technology](https://veles.technology/)  
  

In line with our commitment to transparency and engaging with the community, we're pleased to provide our first bi-weekly update on the progress of the Veles Carbon Credit Pallet, as promised.

Veles update #1 - [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cV6Qnd6sSJDoq\_yiqRDycPMsngFZWOTrkwlCqz4XfB4](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cV6Qnd6sSJDoq_yiqRDycPMsngFZWOTrkwlCqz4XfB4)

Veles update #2 - [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oUfD\_PxANJzBYLDhtBq3wF3rb059AZpKJIM-47GcW\_A](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oUfD_PxANJzBYLDhtBq3wF3rb059AZpKJIM-47GcW_A)

Veles update #3 - [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lQO0mhurmq-yfQ0E29u6zwsRRZ9e8UxG4FLq6rbPvhs](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lQO0mhurmq-yfQ0E29u6zwsRRZ9e8UxG4FLq6rbPvhs)

Veles update #4 (Presentation on Polkadot Day Belgrade) - [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DGuN5zgZrO81sE3PfpB\_0\_M5v-L4gJQJ/view?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DGuN5zgZrO81sE3PfpB_0_M5v-L4gJQJ/view?usp=sharing)

Discover more about us:

Website - [https://ceresblockchain.solutions](https://ceresblockchain.solutions)

Linkedin - [https://www.linkedin.com/company/ceres-blockchain-solutions-llc](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ceres-blockchain-solutions-llc)

Twitter - [https://twitter.com/ceresblockchain](https://twitter.com/ceresblockchain)

Email - [office@ceresblockchain.solutions](mailto:office@ceresblockchain.solutions)

![logo](https://i.ibb.co/84zwbzq/Veles-logo-250x138px.png)

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

A proposal has been made to sponsor Polkadot's inclusion in the "LIFT Learning" program by Fenasbac, a server from the Central Bank of Brazil. The program aims to develop interoperability and bridging solutions for the Central Bank. The sponsorship will cover the development of a product using the Polkadot SDK as a Proof of Concept (PoC) with the University of Rio de Janeiro and COPPETEC, overseen by Fenasbac and the Central Bank of Brazil. The goal is to showcase the power of the Polkadot SDK and create a prototype that can be integrated into the National Financial System. The partnership will activate the University of Rio de Janeiro and software houses like COPPETEC to participate in the Polkadot ecosystem, attracting potential developers and creating relationships for future initiatives. Long-term benefits include removing technological and regulatory obstacles for Polkadot to connect with the Brazilian CBDC, making it one of the first public blockchain ecosystems to attract potential use cases of a digitized nation.

**📣 Update: The surplus (~20k USD) was send back to the Polkadot Treasure on April 10, [check here.](https://polkadot.subscan.io/extrinsic/20283418-3)**  
  
Execution Timeline: 12 months

Allocation Request: 84.000 USD (DOT at 7.45 from Subscan EMA7)  
Beneficiary Multisig: 16NEjygPCe4kS1pXHuTTa59TVCGpeE97KKZmqo5PtqaBTGmx

Publish Date: Friday, January 16, 2024

Summary: Sponsorship for Polkadot to be included in the program “LIFT Learning” by Fenasbac, a server from the Central Bank of Brazil. **This program objective is to develop Interoperability and Bridging solutions that can be used by the Central Bank.**

This proposal is a direct result from the efforts from the Brazil BD Team initiative - Bounty #28. The members of the multisig are also members of the BD Team.

⚠️ This is not an educational program, the sponsorship costs will cover the development to buil a product using the Polkadot SDK at the point of a Proof of Concept (PoC) with a software house (COPPETEC) and the University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), overseen by Fenasbac and the Central Bank of Brazil, to be used for the Brazillian CBDC.

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**1\. Contextual Information**

**1.1 Fenasbac**

National Federation of Associations of Central Bank Employees (Fenasbac), is an institution created over 50 years ago to promote benefits to the Central Bank of Brazil, through differentiated services in insurance, consortiums, and personal loans.

**1.2 LIFT Learning**

LIFT Learning ([https://liftlearning.com.br/)](https://liftlearning.com.br/\)) is a Fenasbac program, in partnership with the Central Bank of Brazil, which brings together the financial industry and higher education institutions for the development of innovative solutions that benefit the National Financial System (NFS) and the population.

The theme for this LIFT Learning edition is Interoperability and Bridges. Fenasbac chose UFRJ (Federal University of Rio de Janeiro) and COPPETEC (Foundation for Coordination of Projects, Research, and Technological Studies) to be the parties involved in the development of the PoC.

![](https://i.ibb.co/qCNSfP2/Lift-Learning.png)

In addition to aligning with the Central Bank agenda, the LIFT ecosystem uses the Technological Readiness Level scale in choosing projects to be accelerated and developed in its initiatives.

1.3 LIFT Learning Objectives

-   Offer a project-based learning opportunity contributing to the education and connection of students with the financial market;
-   Contribute to the formation of a qualified workforce, foster entrepreneurship, and the creation of fintechs and startups related to the National Financial System (NFS);
-   Accelerate the development of selected projects in the LIFT Learning;
-   Unite the regulator, academia, and financial institutions in the specific search for innovative solutions for the NFS in a complementary way to the LIFT Lab.

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**2\. Our Goal**

2.1 The Vision

LIFT Learning is the best place to showcase the power of the Polkadot SDK at a national level. At the end of the program, it’s expected to have at least a PoC completed or an initial prototype of an interoperability/bridge solution using the Polkadot SDK that will be able to further advance and be integrated in the National Financial System (NFS).

Since XCM from the Polkadot SDK is not a protocol, but a format, it’s extremely flexible and teams have been already experimenting with it trying different things, we think this is valuable. With that in mind, we'll also make a post in the Polkadot Forum to bootstrap collaboration and discussion around **interoperability and bridging solutions.** This may lead to the possibility of the participation of such teams in guidance and mentoring of the development of the solution on LIFT Learning, but that's not a guarantee.

2.2 Short and Long Term Benefits

Short term, the partnership will activate the University of Rio de Janeiro, one of the biggest universities in Brazil, to participate in the Polkadot ecosystem, attracting potential developers from computer science courses, masters, and doctorates. Also, software houses like COPPETEC will develop a relationship with Polkadot, which will make further initiatives with them, funded by the government itself, easier. There will also be a lot of attention from the media and from financial institutions coming our way, bringing more deals to Polkadot.

Long term, being at the forefront of this innovation will remove all the technological and regulatory obstacles for Polkadot to be connected with the Brazilian CBDC, making it one of the first public blockchain ecosystems to attract all the potential use cases a digitized nation can bring, such as tokenized assets living on the CBDC chain and CBDC itself as an available coin to be used on Parachains, giving them even more use cases.

Other indirect benefits include a clear path for Brazilian regulators to also start integrating DOT into ETFs, more Web3 businesses and banks following this movement, and starting to see Polkadot as one of the best places to launch a chain or expand their products, establishing Polkadot as the preferred public ecosystem in Brazil to integrate with.

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**3\. The Plan**

We’ll present the contract to be signed by Web3 Foundation (they are aware of the deal), given they will be better for the awareness of the partnership, but we also have a legal entity that can sign the partnership. The reason we have not done this already is that the contract was just sent to us, and to have the ability to give a response about the necessary amount for the sponsorship being available or not, the proposal has to be approved.  

It’s mandatory to have at least one representative from Polkadot with enough knowledge to be present at meetings (in portuguese) with Fenasbac, UFRJ and COPPETEC. Luis Dal Porto (current Polkadot Brasil Head Ambassador) and Arthur Gontijo (Polkadot Brazil Senior Ambassador, member of Parity Tech. and Polkadot and Kusama Validator) will be appointed as representatives.

The program usually takes about a year and will require from the representatives availability to also be present in in-person conferences.

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4\. Payments

The total amount requested will represent the following:

|     |     |     |     |     |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|     | **Sponsorship Cost** | **Taxes (15%)** | **Risk (5%)** | **Representatives Costs** |
| **12 months amount (USD)** | **~ 60,000** | **9,000** | **3,000** | 12,000 |

Sponsorship Cost:  
The payment to Fenasbac will be done by a legal entity registered in Brazil from the Polkadot Brazil BD Team:

Name: Benshigeru DAO LTDA

CNPJ: 42.801.937/0001-06

Taxes:

Requested 15% from the total sponsorship amount to cover taxes for the exchange from DOT to BRL (Brazilian Reais) based on Law Number 14.754 known as “Offshore Law”.

Risk:

The risk considers price movement so we can pay exactly the amount expected in BRL to Fenasbac. If the prices stay around the same or DOT goes up in price, we’ll return the amount to the treasure.

Representatives:

The two representatives will receive 500 USD per month per representative and will have the following tasks:

-   Attend the regular online meetings and discussions with the UFRJ, Fenasbac and COPPETEC
-   Flight to national or international conferences where LIFT will be present
-   Help to bring awareness to this partnership and contribute to editing the marketing materials with relevant information about Polkadot and its ecosystem.

Treasury Proposals