- Tokenguard is creating a special tool to help wallets and apps grow better by tracking and measuring users.
- The Polkadot Community has spent over 3 million $DOT on getting new users, but they didn't have a way to see if it was working.
- Previous tools focused on data but didn't help in understanding how to turn people into users.
- Tokenguard will use available data and respect user privacy, helping apps understand their users and improve features.
- It can track how users come in and out of different parts of Polkadot and who the best users are.
- The tool will be free for everyone in the Polkadot Community.
- Support from various companies shows that there is interest in this tool to improve user engagement and retention.
- Tokenguard aims to help wallets and apps build better connections and grow their use in the Polkadot ecosystem.

Awarded

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Tokenguard proposes to build a free public good wallet segmentation & conversion growth tool for Polkadot community. The tool will allow DeFi, Wallets and Parachains to engage users more to increase revenue and maximize TVL. The proposal is supported by more than 3M $DOT and will be based only on publicly available on-chain data. The tool will enable tracking of $DOT user inflow and outflow from the ecosystem, analyze cross-parachain activity, determine user interests in XCM, CeXes and bridges, and identify attractive parachains for users.

Polkadot User Segments & Conversions 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 for Ink!, Pallets & XCM 

- KAGOME is a C++ version of Polkadot Host that helps make the Polkadot network safer and better by allowing different versions to exist.
- This proposal asks for money to keep improving KAGOME for the next four months after previous successful updates.
- Client diversity is important because it prevents one bug from breaking the entire network.
- KAGOME has added features like new network designs, security upgrades, and a special audit to ensure safety.
- Quadrivium, the company behind KAGOME, plans to develop another client called JAM in the future.
- The proposal includes specific tasks, like security improvements and fixing features that are only halfway done.
- They are requesting 141,395 DOT for the work from Quadrivium and SRLabs.

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WHO: Quadrivium and SRLabs

WHAT: Requesting funding for the next 4 months to continue development of KAGOME, a C++ implementation of the Polkadot Host, with additional features such as security improvements, grid and cluster topologies, and disabled validators mechanism.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Requesting a total of 141,395 DOT. Full breakdown available in the proposal.

KAGOME – the C++ implementation of Polkadot Host milestone 3

- A group is asking for help to close and get back a deposit from a proposal called Governance 1.0.
- They made a mistake the first time they applied, which caused 500 DOT to be locked.
- They used the incorrect process when submitting their proposal.
- They then applied again the right way, and it got approved.
- They finished the project and met all their goals.
- They want the 500 DOT back, like other groups have received refunds before.
- The refund is meant for the Polkadot Ecology Research Institute.

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WHO: Polkadot Ecology Research Institute

WHAT: Requesting a refund of 500 DOT deposit associated with a Governance 1.0 proposal that was mistakenly submitted and subsequently corrected.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: 500 DOT deposit. No specified timeframe or additional resources needed.

Refunding Polkadot Ecology Research Institute GOV1 Treasury Spend Deposit

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SmallTipper

- The FHE-WASM project wants to use Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) in the Polkadot system to keep data private and secure.
- FHE allows people to work with encrypted data without needing to unlock it, enhancing privacy for sensitive information.
- The team plans to develop tools that help other developers use FHE easily, focusing on making it work with the WASM programming language.
- Key benefits of FHE include better data privacy, compliance with rules about data protection, and enabling innovative new applications like secure payments and voting systems.
- The project team is made up of four researchers from different cities with expertise in cryptography.
- They aim to create a reliable system for sharing keys safely and to ensure that different parts can work together well.
- The project seeks funding of $189,750 to support their research and development efforts.

WHO: FHEWASM Team, a group of 4 Ph.D researchers and developers.

WHAT: Develop an FHE-WASM module that accepts compiled .wasm files, public key 'pk', and specified input data as inputs, and outputs encrypted output data.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Requested allocation of $189,750 (33,884 DOT) with a timeline of 6 months for completion.

PROPOSAL -  FHE-WASM Research and Development for the Polkadot Ecosystem

- A new project wants to make it easier for people to use Polkadot Bounties without technical skills.
- The project will help curators, proposers, and beneficiaries manage their bounties.
- Galaniprojects GmbH is a company from Berlin, Germany, that helps with development and design.
- They have worked on lots of projects in different industries since 2006, including for Polkadot.
- The group is asking for money to start their first project step and will ask for more later.
- They have shared reports about their progress on their work.
- You can find more information and links to their documents online.

WHO: Galaniprojects GmbH

WHAT: Develop a user-friendly interface to interact with Polkadot Bounties without the need to use the developer-oriented polkadot.js apps.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Funding for the implementation of the 1st milestone initially requested, with a request for funds for the second milestone after implementing and reporting on the first. Full proposal available in the attached document.

Treasury Proposal: Polkadot Bounty Manager UI Development

- **Event:** Asia Blockchain Summit (ABS) 2024
- **Dates:** August 06-08, 2024
- **Location:** Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center
- **Organizers:** Founded by Andrew Fai and BlockTempo Media Group in 2018
- **Purpose:** Promote blockchain adoption and address regulatory challenges
- **Polkadot's Goals:**
  - Showcase Polkadot 2.0 and JAM Chain
  - Increase visibility in the global blockchain community
  - Foster partnerships and attract new developers, partners, and investors
- **Polkadot's Role:** Demonstrate cutting-edge technology and community collaboration
- **More Information:** Visit the [ABS 2024 Website](https://abs2024.asia/) and read the full proposal [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n5xnIjFvd1BqB3IwT22F3EmX3OT5k9mso_fR82L_huc/edit).

**Polkadot proposes to sponsor Asia Blockchain Summit 2024** to showcase Polkadot 2.0 and innovations like the JAM Chain, enhance visibility, foster partnerships, and attract new developers, partners, and investors. The event will be held from August 06-08, 2024, at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. No information on the cost or resources required is provided in the abstract.

Asia Blockchain Summit 2024 Sponsorship

**Reward Mode Proposal Overview**

- Tap Nation has developed a project called "Reward Mode" to attract 734,366 new users to the Polkadot ecosystem through mobile gaming.
- This project allows players to earn crypto rewards, learn about blockchain, and compete on leaderboards as they play.
- The goal is to help more people understand and use cryptocurrencies while enjoying mobile games.
- Tap Nation plans to create 73,437 new wallets every month, which means many new players will join and interact with the Polkadot network.
- The team behind Tap Nation has a lot of experience in mobile gaming and aims to enhance player engagement with educational resources about digital currencies.
- They chose Polkadot due to its ability to connect different blockchains safely and efficiently.
- Tap Nation is looking for support from the Polkadot community to make this project successful and to bridge the gap between gaming and cryptocurrency.

Tap Nation proposes "Reward Mode," integrating tokens, NFT rewards, tutorials, and leaderboards into mobile gaming. They aim to bring 734,366 new users to the Polkadot ecosystem, requesting €357,300 for user acquisition costs. The project will educate players about Polkadot and promote blockchain education. Tap Nation plans to expand their gaming portfolio and propose new Web3 concepts. The project benefits players, developers, crypto enthusiasts, and the Polkadot community. The project duration is 12 months, and the milestones ensure a gradual and successful integration of the crypto reward mode into the selected games.

"Reward Mode" - Unlocking Gaming Rewards with Polkadot.  TapNation is introducing 734,366 new users to the Polkadot ecosystem, adding 73,437 new wallets every month throughout the partnership period.

- Alzymologist listened to community feedback and updated their proposal.
- They removed the dock station and metadata-related work from the plan.
- They are focusing on improving Kampela's design and usability.
- The project will have four milestones, each with specific tasks and goals.
- Different experts, like UX designers and engineers, will work on the project.
- The total cost for the project is €565,000.
- Alzymologist Oy, a Finnish company, will manage the funds and employ the team.

Alzymologist has revised their proposal for Kampela firmware and Siltti hardware design, removing the Dock station and metadata-related work. The proposal includes a breakdown of milestones, team composition, and budget, with a total cost of €565,000 for a duration of 20 weeks. Alzymologist Oy, a registered Finnish company, will be the recipient of the funds.

Kampela Productizing Proposal, Redux

- OpenZeppelin is sharing its third plan to help build safe parachains for Polkadot.
- They have finished important development work and had their work checked by experts.
- They talked with parachain teams and gathered ideas to improve their project.
- They plan to create a new template for parachains and share their work on GitHub.
- OpenZeppelin wants to keep working with the community to make sure their ideas are helpful.
- They are open to feedback to make Polkadot stronger.
- This is part of their ongoing efforts to support the Polkadot ecosystem.

OpenZeppelin requests funding to develop the Second Parachain Runtime Template and engage further with the Polkadot ecosystem. The proposal aims to accelerate the development and deployment of secure parachains in the Polkadot ecosystem. No information is provided regarding the price, timeframe, or resources.

Proposal: OpenZeppelin x Polkadot Ecosystem Growth Phase M3

- Referendum #644 is called "Top Up" and was proposed by ORSEN_SEAN.
- The funding is for a multi-signature account with 9 trusted community members.
- They are currently negotiating a sports sponsorship deal.
- No money will be transferred until the contract details are fully shared.
- They are asking for 598,000 DOT to cover a funding gap due to a decrease in DOT's price.
- The total amount requested for the original project was $8.82 million.
- If the value of DOT increases, any extra funds will be returned to the treasury.

WHO: Multi-sig with 9 trusted members of the community. 

WHAT: Requesting 598K DOT to cover the price difference for a community-approved sports sponsorship proposition. 

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Requesting "Top Up" of Approved Ref #644 due to DOT price change

LiteScan is a special tool for Polkadot chains that helps people easily gather and manage blockchain data. Here are some key points:

- LiteScan was made by a person named Piero.
- It is lightweight and can be set up quickly, usually in about 15 minutes.
- It uses a database called MongoDB to store important information from the blockchain.
- Encointer, a project needing blockchain data, helped inspire LiteScan's creation.
- LiteScan works well with Polkadot and its parachains.
- It comes with a simple setup using Docker, making it user-friendly.
- The developer encourages others to try it out with a link to the code. 
- There is a suggestion to support the development of LiteScan with a tip of 868 DOT.

WHO: Piero (pifragile).

WHAT: Developed LiteScan, a lightweight indexer for Polkadot chains that allows anyone to run their own indexer in minutes.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: A proposed tip of 868 DOT for retroactive support. No other information provided.

Retroactive Tip for the development of LiteScan - A lightweight indexer for Polkadot Chains

- A proposal has been made to give tips to two art curators and a candidate ambassador in the UAE.
- They helped prepare for the Arts DAO Fest in Dubai by curating exhibitions and managing artist relations.
- The senior curator will receive 428 DOT and $2500 for five days of work.
- Linda, another curator, will get 171 DOT and $1000 for her help.
- Zenab Chatir, the ambassador, will also receive 171 DOT and $1000 for attending the event and helping prepare.
- In total, the proposal includes 770 DOT and $4500 in compensation.
- The curators and ambassador will keep working with the local community and support the Polkadot project.

This proposal aims to tip two art curators and a Polkadot candidate ambassador based in the UAE for their assistance with the preparations for the Arts DAO Fest in Dubai. They will receive a total compensation of 770 DOT and $4500 USD for their work during the event.

Proposal to Tip Art Curators and a Polkadot Candidate Ambassador in the UAE.

Polkadot is trying to be the top choice for using blockchain technology to digitize financial and real-world assets. Here are some key points:

- Many big companies like BlackRock and Citibank are excited about using blockchain for financial assets.
- BlackRock launched its first tokenized fund recently, showing a strong interest in digital assets.
- Citibank is working with other companies to use blockchain for better access to private markets.
- Barclays is testing new types of bank deposits using blockchain technology in the UK.
- Blockchain can help in many areas beyond finance, such as food safety, renewable energy, and environmental sustainability.
- Two leaders, Ben Sheppard and Stanley Boots, want to help Polkadot become important in these areas by sharing knowledge and building partnerships.
- They plan to create educational content and community events to spread awareness about Polkadot's advantages.
- Their goal is to support real-world projects and make blockchain easier to use for different industries.

WHO: Ben Sheppard, Stanley Boots, and Rob Holmes.

WHAT: Position Polkadot as a leader in blockchain for Real World Assets (RWA), particularly in financial assets, infrastructure, real estate, and sustainability sectors. They will establish thought leadership, engage through digital media, create content, act as a conduit for new RWA players, build and support communities, develop partnerships and collaborations, and identify new use cases.

PRICE: USD 10,000 per month for 6 months, with an additional expenses budget of USD 15,000.

TIMEFRAME: 6 months. 

RESOURCES: Ben Sheppard, Stanley Boots, and Rob Holmes will lead the project.

BD & Marketing Proposal. Polkadot as the preferred network of chains for digitizing financial assets and similar real world assets 

- DavidCC is asking for 13.8556 DOT, which equals about $91585.58 using a price of $6.61 for each DOT.
- They mention two previous funding requests: REF651 and REF742.
- REF651 was approved for $566100 but received only $460726.92, leaving a shortfall of $105.373.
- REF742 was approved for $980000 but also received only $460726.92, meaning they need to refund $13.787.42.
- The request is for approval to integrate the funds needed for 13.8556 DOT.

WHO: DavidCC
WHAT: Requesting approval for integration of 13.855,6 DOT (91585,58 $) for an undisclosed purpose.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Volatility adjustment for REF651 and REF742

- The post discusses a society where millions are spent on marketing by a community through Open Gov, often leading to failures blamed on an imaginary "Polkadot Team."
- A Twitter user known as the Polkadot keyboard warrior is praised for spreading knowledge and clarity on the platform.
- The warrior actively recruits bright minds and takes decisive action after community voting.
- Inclusivity of nerds is highlighted as a key aspect of the community's culture.
- The post proposes a small tip of 50 DOT for the keyboard warrior as a token of appreciation.
- The community is compared to OpenGov, likened to Winamp in the age of Spotify.
- The post ends with a note that the ad is paid by the Near Foundation.

WHO: The Polkadot Team 
WHAT: Proposing a Small Spender tip of 50 DOT for the keyboard warrior 
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified

Small Tip Proposal: We live in a society

### Polkadot Education

**Purpose:** A web and mobile app to teach blockchain and Web3 to enterprises.

**Features:**
- **Learning Path:** From basics to advanced Polkadot.
- **NFT Rewards:** Earn NFTs for completing modules.
- **Parachain Integration:** Hands-on experience with Polkadot’s features.
- **Educational Partnerships:** Collaborate with other educational groups.

**Market Demand:** High interest from major companies, including one of Brazil’s top firms.

**Competitive Edge:** Focuses on practical, hands-on learning tailored for enterprises.

**Team:** Experienced developers and designers with expertise in blockchain and Web3.

**Goal:** Meet the growing demand for blockchain education in the enterprise sector.

WHO: Polkadot Education

WHAT: Develop a web and mobile application to provide comprehensive blockchain and Web3 education tailored for enterprises and institutions.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $178,160 USD in DOT (24,800 DOT) requested on 06/06/2024.

Polkadot Education - Polkadot Onboarding for Business

- The Kudos Portal helps developers find projects to work on in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- It was created because many graduates from the Polkadot Blockchain Academy had trouble getting jobs due to fewer openings.
- The portal allows developers to see all projects in one place and filter them by their skills and interests.
- Some planned features include project homepages, contributor profiles, personal notifications, and community suggestions.
- These features aim to make it easier for developers to contribute and for project teams to find help.
- The team behind Kudos has won prizes in hackathons and has experience in software development.
- They are asking for $128,000 to continue developing the portal for one year.

Kudos Portal team proposes to improve the Polkadot developer experience by introducing innovative features such as project homepages, contributor profiles, personalized notifications, community wishlist, metrics pages, and curated issues. They request $128,000 (17,822.33 DOT) for a year to fund the development of the Kudos Portal.

Kudos: Unlocking the Full Potential of Polkadot’s Developer Community

- This proposal is asking for money to buy 4 special licenses from Merkle Science.
- These licenses will help different teams show important information to their users about their accounts.
- Merkle Science helps track scams and stolen funds by providing tools for investigations.
- The previous licenses were used by teams but need to be renewed because they will end soon.
- The proposal is for $43,200 to cover the cost of the licenses for another year, plus a new one for Subwallet.
- The licenses help keep users safe from scam accounts and provide better transparency.
- The proposal is important to help all Polkadot users and improve how they see their transactions.

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**WHO:** Merkle Science

**WHAT:** Requesting funding of $43,200 or 6702 DOT for the renewal of 4 API licenses for Subscan, Fearless, PolkaGate, and Subwallet to display account attributions to their users.

**WHEN:** The licenses will expire at the end of May 2024, and the proposal aims to secure funding for their renewal for another year.

**RESOURCES:** The cost of each license is $10,800 USD, so the requested amount for all 4 licenses is $43,200, including a 30% discount on individual licenses prices.

Treasury proposal for renewal of API licenses for Blockexplorers

- Virtune AB is a company that manages digital assets and wants to promote an investment product called the Polkadot ETP.
- This investment product is safe and fully backed by real Polkadot, allowing people to invest without complex technicalities.
- The company aims to attract more investors in the Nordic countries (Sweden, Norway, and others) by using a mix of online marketing and in-person events.
- They are planning to spend over half a million dollars to run advertisements and hold seminars to explain their product.
- The Polkadot ETP will offer a 4% annual return for investors, which is attractive compared to other investment options.
- Virtune's products are available in various financial platforms in the Nordics, making them accessible to many people.
- The campaign aims to attract about 2,830 new investors, helping boost interest in Polkadot as a valuable technology.

Virtune AB, a regulated digital asset manager licensed to operate in multiple Nordic countries, proposes a campaign to promote exposure of a 1:1 Spot Backed, Polkadot ETP. The campaign includes digital advertisements, IRL placements, select appearances, and private seminars. Virtune AB is requesting a total of 89,945 DOT ($571,150 USD) at a price of $6.35 to cover the campaign costs. The campaign is projected to attract 2830 new clients to invest in the Polkadot ETP, with an average starting investment of $1750 per investor. Virtune AB will fund the digital spend portion of the campaign, matching 20% of the IRL hard cost, amounting to a total of $78,660 USD.

VIRTUNE AB X POLKADOT - ETP CAMPAIGN, SWEDEN & THE NORDICS

- A proposal, named Ref #734, did not get funded because of a mistake.
- You can read more about it on websites like Polkassembly and X.
- The important details about the proposal, like the money needed and goals, will stay the same.
- They answered all the questions about the original proposal.
- The team is sorry for the mistake, especially with important events in Berlin coming up.
- They are not going to ask for more funding if this one gets accepted.
- They believe in making a strong impression without overdoing it.

The proposal Ref #734 did not execute due to a technical oversight. The information for the original proposal remains the same, including the visual refresh, amount requested, and reduction of cost. No further refill will be requested. CD1 takes full responsibility for the oversight. No price, timeframe, or resources mentioned.

RE-SUBMISSION OF REF #734 - BERLIN TAXI REFILL

- The event took place on April 16, 2024, at Token 2049 in Dubai, organized by CCTF.
- It was held on a yacht with many important people from the web3 community attending.
- Polkadot was the main sponsor and provided 40 free tickets for the event.
- There were some issues with presentations because of bad weather, but guests enjoyed networking on the yacht.
- CCTF is known for creating fun tech events for hackers and developers.
- The total budget for the event was $45,000, with part requested for reimbursement.
- The event had 100 attendees and received a high satisfaction score.

**WHO:** CCTF DAO

**WHAT:** Reimbursement funding for a Polkadot event at Token 2049 in Dubai, including networking, presentations, and business development activities.

**PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES:** Requested budget of $30,000 retroactively paid by CCTF DAO itself. Event held on April 16, 2024, with 100 attendees and 40 free tickets provided for the Polkadot ecosystem. Numerous media appearances and a satisfaction feedback score of 4.625.

Treasury Proposals