- 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.

Awarded

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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.

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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.

Retroactive Sponsorship Reimbursement for Polkadot CCTF Yacht event at Token 2049, Dubai

- Raul and Otar from JUST Beteiligungen GmbH want money for their work in the Polkadot community.
- They helped with upgrades and changes in the system and worked on many treasury proposals.
- Their work was done at their own cost, which they cannot continue for much longer.
- They are asking for retroactive funding from the Polkadot Treasury to support their past efforts.
- They invite the Polkadot community to review their detailed proposal and vote on it.
- Feedback from the community is encouraged for their proposal.

JUST Beteiligungen GmbH is proposing retroactive funding from the Polkadot Treasury to recognize their past contributions to the ecosystem, including supporting and executing runtime upgrades, facilitating OpenGov implementation, and providing guidance on treasury proposals. They are seeking funding to sustain their level of commitment and invite the community to review and vote on the proposal. No specific price, timeframe, or resources mentioned.

JUST Retroactive Compensation for Contributions to the Polkadot Ecosystem

- **Proponent:** PopUp Hub team
- **Event Dates:** 10th - 12th July 2024
- **Requested Amount:** 13,074.38 € / 2,150.3914 DOT
- **Beneficiary:** 122najL1ugRZzs3KRCM5VsoeNpDxHNGRj6WJxrh6LDqwwHo2
- **Contact:** Patrizia De Bella (patrizia.debella@gmail.com)
- **Team:** Includes members from Parity, Polkadot Ambassadors, and Playproject.io
- **Events:** 
  - **Technical Summit (10th July):** Focuses on solving issues and advancing Polkadot's development.
  - **PopUp Hub (11th & 12th July):** A free, open space for community members to network, work, and host events.
- **Venue:** Produits Dangereux, located near the main Decoded venue in Brussels.

WHO: PopUp Hub team, Parity, Polkadot Hubs, and the Web3 community. WHAT: Host a series of side events, including a Technical Summit and a PopUp Hub, coinciding with the Polkadot Decoded conference in Brussels. PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Requested amount of 13074.38 € / 2150.3914 DOT for the event duration of 10th July - 12th July 2024. The venue is Produits Dangereux, located 5 min away from the main Decoded venue.

Decoded 2024:  PopUp Hub for the community

### Summary of Adam Steeber's Tutorial

- **Creator**: Adam Steeber
- **Content**: A two-hour tutorial titled "[Polkadot Bounties, Multisigs, & Proxies]"
- **Platforms**: Published on YouTube and Twitter
- **Purpose**: Educates on using bounties and multisigs in the Polkadot ecosystem
- **Audience**: Bounty curators and multisig managers
- **Features**: 
  - Detailed explanations
  - Split into easy-to-navigate lessons
  - Includes demonstrations, examples, and quizzes
- **Impact**: Saves time for ecosystem agents and improves UX
- **Promotion**: Embedded in OpenGov.Watch guides and recommended to future users

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WHO: The proposal aims to tip Adam Steeber. 

WHAT: Adam Steeber created and published a two-hour-long tutorial on Polkadot bounties, multisigs, and proxies. 

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: The proposal does not mention any specific price, timeframe, or resources.

Ecosystem Agent Tip for Adam Steeber's bounty & multisig tutorial

- An event about Polkadot will take place on July 3, 2024, in London.
- This event is invitation-only and will have around 200 people.
- The goal is to help people understand Polkadot technology and its real-world uses.
- Polkadot is important for many projects that need funding to grow.
- Important people like investors, project teams, and legal experts will attend.
- The event will showcase how different projects use Polkadot's technology.
- There will be plans for regular Polkadot meetups in London for builders and engineers.

WHO: The organizers aim to bring together key figures within Parity, PBA, Ecosystem Project teams, VCs & Investors, Real Estate Developers & Investors & Legal Professionals.

WHAT: A Polkadot centric event to create greater understanding about the technology and opportunities of real-world applications built on Polkadot.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified. 

LOCATION: Sway Bar, Holborn, London UK.

EXPECTED ATTENDEES: x200 people (strictly invitation only). 

DATE: 03/07/2024.

Polkadot London Event - Dawn of RWAs 

- A group is working to help businesses in Brazil use Polkadot, a blockchain technology.
- They want $386,650 to continue their efforts and plan to give 5% as a reward to the curators.
- Brazil has a strong market for cryptocurrency and many people use smartphones and the internet.
- The group's goal is to turn interested companies or people into partners for Polkadot and help them grow.
- They face challenges like not having enough workers and large companies finding it hard to change their technology.
- Their strategy includes partnering with universities, managing accounts, and offering support to companies.
- The team has experienced members who will work to develop and grow Polkadot in Brazil.

WHO: Benshigeru DAO and John Rhodel

WHAT: Continue operations to convert identified leads interested in Polkadot into builders/partners to establish Polkadot as Brazil's leading blockchain ecosystem.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Requested allocation of $386,650 USD with a 5% curator reward. Six-month timeline with the possibility of extension. Full details in proposal document.

Polkadot Business Development in Brazil - Continuation of Operations

- The proposal is asking for extra money because of a change in the DOT price.
- They originally asked for $34,500 but received only $29,687.44.
- The price of DOT went down, so they got 13.95% less money.
- They are now requesting an additional $4,812.56 to meet their original needs.
- This money will help maintain the Universal Hybrid Faucet for 2 years.
- They wanted to finish the project before asking for more funds.

WHO: The proposer (not specified)
WHAT: Requesting a top-up of $4812.56 (equivalent to 724.78 DOT) to maintain the Universal Hybrid Faucet for 2 years.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $4812.56, 2 years.

 Top Up request: Universal Hybrid Substrate Faucet

- A proposal is being made for funding to get 41 Verified Organization Badges on Twitter.
- The badges help organizations stand out and have benefits like better visibility and support.
- The total cost for these badges is around €47,433.
- Many accounts already have badges, and the number will increase from 36 to 47 accounts.
- There are specific reasons why some accounts won’t get badges, like they haven’t shown interest.
- Only certain types of accounts can get badges, like active parachains and top ecosystem wallets.
- The proposal includes a safety plan for possible changes in costs.
- The Web3 Foundation will handle payments for some specific accounts.

Web3 Foundation's Social Media Board is proposing 12 months of funding for 41 "Verified Organization Badges" on X/Twitter, costing €47,433. The badges will be offered to active Polkadot parachains, ecosystem wallets, Polkadot leadership, official Polkadot flagship events, and Polkadot communication channels. The badges come with many benefits, including priority on X, a gold checkmark, impersonation defense, premium support, and all benefits of X Premium+. W3F will pay the fee for six of the badges, while the funding for the remaining 41 badges will come from the Treasury.

Verified Organization Badges on Twitter/X for Parachains, Top Wallets & Comms Channels

- There is no automated way to register identities on the Kusama People parachain right now.
- The proposal is to create tools to help with this registration process and make them available for everyone to use.
- Two main tools need to be updated to work with the new parachain: `polkadot-registrar-watcher` and `polkadot-registrar-challenger`.
- They want to hire two developers to help build these tools and estimate it will cost about $19,200.
- This project will make it easier to verify social media identities on platforms like Twitter and Discord.
- The first step is to make a basic version of the tools and link them to the People chain in about 240 hours of work.
- The developers have a lot of experience, with one having over 20 years in programming. 
- The goal is to support better identity verification for users in the ecosystem.

WHO: Rotko Networks, a full-stack developer and an expert in Rust and functional programming.

WHAT: Developing an automated registrar service for judgements on the Kusama People parachain, integrating with the Polkadot-People parachain for judgements and identities, building a pathway for media verification, and enhancing the frontend UI.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $19,200 for 1.5 FTE for 4 weeks.

Open-Source Registrar Development Continuity

- This proposal is about extra money for project REF 641.
- The project wasn't paid the full amount because the price of DOT changed.
- They asked for 35,713 DOT to get about $299,989.
- They only received 35,713 DOT, but it was worth $238,919, so they got $61,069 less.
- Now, they are asking for an additional 9,461 DOT to cover the missing amount.
- This new request is for about $67,173, plus some extra just in case of more price changes.
- If they get more money than needed, they will return it to the treasury.

WHO: Not specified
WHAT: Requesting a top-up of 9461 DOT (at 7.10) for a total of $67173 with a 10% extra in case of fluctuation to cover the remaining funds of REF 641, which was underpaid by 20.3% due to the fluctuation of DOT.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $67173, any excess amount will be returned to the treasury. No specific timeframe or resources mentioned.

Polkadot in Spanish Editorial Board and Marketing Top Up 

- **Request**: 1,000,000 DOT top-up for the Events Bounty.  
- **Purpose**: To fund events like meetups and larger industry events, focusing on Polkadot's image and impact.  
- **Changes**:  
  - Increase curators from 5 to 7.  
  - Faster proposal reviews and clearer curator tasks.  
  - New roles like "Fishermen" and "Advisors."  
  - A system to remove curators who don’t do their job.  
- **Goal**: Improve efficiency and address community feedback.  
- **Linked to**: Referendum #758 and #765 for curator changes.

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**WHO:** The proponents of the Events Bounty V3 proposal.

**WHAT:** Requesting a 1,000,000 DOT top-up for the Events Bounty, with a change in operating structure and compensation.

**PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES:** Not specified.

Events Bounty Top Up Proposal 

### `reactive-dot`: A Reactive Library for Polkadot Front-End Development

- **Overview**: `reactive-dot` is a React library designed to simplify the integration of Polkadot network functionalities into React applications. It aims to improve developer experience by reducing boilerplate code and complexity.

- **Objectives**:
  - Simplify development with intuitive React hooks.
  - Enhance developer experience by reducing complexity.
  - Promote Polkadot adoption by lowering entry barriers.

- **Key Features**:
  - Multichain support with easy chain selection.
  - Reading storage data directly from React components.
  - Compatibility with React suspense for async operations.
  - Caching and deduplication of data reads.
  - Full TypeScript support with autocompletion.

- **Future Goals**: Potential features include wallet management, transaction submission, and support for multiple frameworks.

- **Demo**: A proof of concept is available [here](https://stackblitz.com/edit/vitejs-vite-lyatc5?file=src%2FApp.tsx).

- **Code Comparison**: Demonstrates simplified code for connecting to the chain, reading block and account balance, and handling loading and error states.

- **Timeline & Budget**: The project is estimated to take 8 weeks and requires 6,000 DOT. It includes research, core development, testing, documentation, and community feedback.

WHO: Tien, an independent developer
WHAT: Create `reactive-dot`, a React library for easy integration of Polkadot network functionalities
PRICE: 6,000 DOT
TIMEFRAME: 8 weeks (estimated 320 hours)
RESOURCES: Research, planning, development, testing, documentation, and iteration

A reactive library for building Substrate front-end

### Proposal for New Developer Tools Using Polkadot-API

- **Objective**: Create a developer tools application for the Polkadot ecosystem using the Polkadot-API (PAPI).
- **Features**: 
  - Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for rapid prototyping.
  - Seamless exploration of the Polkadot ecosystem.
  - Real-time exploration tools and an intuitive user interface.
- **Technology**: 
  - Front-end built with Next.js.
  - Back-end using NestJS.
  - Infrastructure managed with Kubernetes, Docker, and Grafana.
- **Milestones**: 
  - Application setup, IDE development, real-time block explorer, and more.
- **Future Plans**: 
  - Save, load, and share IDE prototypes.
  - Session sharing and cross-functional integration.
- **Community Involvement**: 
  - Gather feedback to meet evolving developer needs.
- **Success Metrics**: 
  - Achievement of key deliverables and user engagement.

LimeChain proposes to create a next-gen developer tools application using Polkadot-API (PAPI) for seamless exploration of the Polkadot ecosystem. The application will feature an integrated development environment (IDE) for rapid prototyping and will be built using Next.js for the front-end, NestJS for building efficient and scalable server-side applications, and Kubernetes, Docker, and Grafana for infrastructure management and monitoring. The project will be divided into milestones, and future plans include additional features such as saving, loading, and sharing IDE prototypes and session sharing within the IDE. The success of the project will be measured based on the achievement of key deliverables outlined in the milestones, as well as metrics such as user engagement and feedback.

Developer tools for Polkadot-API

- ChaosDAO wants to set up a free beer stand at the Polkadot Decoded event to help people relax and make new friends.
- They are asking for 4,504 DOT, which is about 30,000 euros, to cover the costs of beer and supplies.
- The beer stand will be in the lobby of the event, with fun music and tables to create a friendly atmosphere.
- They promise to be honest about the budget and return any leftover money to the treasury.
- They will use eco-friendly cups and provide non-alcoholic drinks like water and soft drinks too.
- ChaosDAO can't vote on their own plan, but its members can vote like everyone else.
- They believe that this event will help people connect and strengthen the Polkadot community.

ChaosDAO proposes to sponsor a beer stand at Polkadot Decoded to enhance the community experience. They request 4504 DOT or 30,000€ for beer, eco cups, tables, bar staff, banners, t-shirts, and overhead. They aim to create a social hub for attendees to network, encourage community bonding, promote business development, and create a memorable experience. They will provide detailed invoices for all expenses and ensure no intermediaries inflate costs. They will manage the funds through a multi-signature wallet.

 Free Beer Stand & BD/Networking Space at Polkadot Decoded

- Parachains are changing how they manage their time slots, moving to a new system called Coretime.
- It's important for parachains to keep track of when their time slots end so they can renew them on time.
- A dashboard will help parachain teams and users easily monitor Coretime and lease expirations.
- Users need simple ways to check this information even if they are not very technical.
- The Corehub parachain dashboard will help with this transition and make it easier to renew Coretime.
- The dashboard will also support the final steps of launching parachains on Polkadot.
- This aims to make it simpler for teams by providing a clear interface for managing their parachains.

WHO: Corehub

WHAT: Create a dashboard to track Coretime and lease expiry data for parachain teams and their users, and simplify the maintenance of projects by offering tools to monitor Coretime expiry and enable renewal. Also, add a UI for parachain ID reservation and registration as the final steps of the deployment process on Polkadot.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

[Retroactive] RegionX Corehub | Parachain management

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SmallTipper

- The proposal is to request more funds because the value of DOT changed.
- The original request was for 8,420 DOTs, amounting to $75,500.
- They received only $56,414 because DOT’s price dropped after they applied.
- This left them with a shortfall of $19,086.
- They now want to request an additional 2,960 DOTs to cover the difference and include a buffer.
- The 10% buffer is to prepare for future price changes.
- Any extra funds received will be returned to the treasury.
- Monthly progress reports can be followed on their website.

WHO: The proposal does not specify WHO will be carrying out the top-up request.

WHAT: The proposal is to top up a previously approved request (REF #657) due to the fluctuation of the DOT price, which resulted in a 25.28% shortfall.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: The proposal requests 2,960 DOTs (2,691 DOTs + 269 DOTs buffer) based on Subscans EMA30 DOT price of $7.093 (as of May 17th). Any extra amount received will be returned to the treasury. No specific timeframe or resources are mentioned.

Top-up of Proposal 657 due to DOT price change.

### Summary
- **vCISO Initiative**: 0xTaylor and Spearbit/Cantina propose a program to subsidize virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) services for Polkadot parachain teams and top Polkadot Blockchain Academy (PBA) graduates.
- **Service Details**: The program will fund 533 hours of vCISO services, with 128 hours for PBA graduates and 405 hours for parachain teams.
- **Purpose**: To enhance security for early and medium-stage projects, helping them focus on development while ensuring security is prioritized.
- **Cost Savings**: Traditional security services can be expensive, so this initiative aims to make security more accessible.
- **Transparency**: Spearbit/Cantina will provide detailed reports on deliverables and progress to ensure transparency and value.
- **Contact**: For more information, contact Henry Shen (henry@spearbit.com) or 0xTaylor (0xtaylor@chaosdao.org).

The proposal aims to subsidize vCISO services for top Polkadot Blockchain Academy participants and existing Parachain projects. Spearbit/Cantina will provide 533 hours of vCISO services for a limited number of projects. PBA top graduates would receive up to 128 hrs, and Polkadot parachain teams would draw from a bucket of 405 hrs. The program will help projects build with security at the forefront and incentivize their continued engagement with Polkadot. All funds requested will be used for vCISO services and admin costs. Contact Henry Shen or 0xTaylor for further information.

Polkadot Ecosystem vCISO Program w/Spearbit

- A proposal is made to get more money because the price of DOT changed.
- The initial request was for $90,000, which was worth 9,355.5 DOT at $9.62 each.
- Instead, they got $62,588.29, which is the same 9,355.5 DOT but at a lower price of $6.69 each.
- They are asking for an additional $30,152.65, which will be 4,015 DOT at $7.51 each.
- This new request has a 10% extra amount included.
- Any remaining DOT will be given back to the treasury.

WHO: The proposer.

WHAT: To request a top-up of $30,152.65, equivalent to 4,015 DOT, due to a 30.46% reduction in funds received from the initial request.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $7.51 per DOT, with remaining DOT returned to the treasury. No timeframe or additional resources mentioned.

DOTCAST /This_is_the_DOT Top Up

- Unlocksummit is an event for women in entrepreneurship and technology, focusing on web2 and web3.
- The second edition of Unlocksummit was held in Puebla at Museo el Barroco.
- Four ambassadors participated, with two giving talks at a side event and three leading a workshop at the main event.
- The ambassadors covered the costs for Polkadot's participation.
- This event helped grow the Polkadot community in Mexico and attract new users.
- Unlocksummit is a chance for women to learn and connect in technology.

The proposal describes Polkadot's participation in Unlocksummit, an entrepreneurship and technology event for women in web2 and web3. Four ambassadors covered the expenses, and it was an opportunity to expand and represent Polkadot at other technology and web3-related events in Mexico. No specific price, timeframe, or resources are mentioned.

Retroactive - Participation of Polkadot in Unlock summit 2024 Mexico, Puebla Talk + Workshop

- João Hazim is a blockchain expert and a key person in the Web3 space.
- He created a community called Zero Paralelo to share knowledge about blockchain.
- João has a popular YouTube channel where he explains complex blockchain ideas in an easy way.
- He is committed to promoting Polkadot, a blockchain network, since 2020.
- João is asking for 440 DOT (a type of cryptocurrency) to help fund his educational videos.
- The funding will allow him to make more videos, expand his team, and reach a larger audience.
- He focuses on teaching about cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance, and NFTs to help people understand blockchain better.

WHO: João Hazim, founder of Zero Paralelo and a blockchain expert.
WHAT: Requesting retroactive funding of 440 DOT for 4 educational videos about Polkadot, team expansion, content diversification, advertising, and consistency.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: 440 DOT for 4 videos made between September 19th, 2023 to February 15th, 2024.

Big Tips for Content in Portuguese - JOÃO HAZIM - 440 DOT

- XCQ stands for Cross-consensus Query Language, which helps improve how different blockchain systems work together.
- It is meant to add more features and utilities that XCM alone cannot provide.
- People can use XCQ to find out things like account balances, fees, and available features.
- It can help make staking pools and query rewards from the blockchain.
- XCQ allows the addition of new features as extensions without changing its core design.
- The goal is to make the experience better for users of wallets and apps in the ecosystem.
- The community is encouraged to suggest new uses or extensions for XCQ.

Polkadot proposes to develop Cross-consensus Query Language (XCQ) to enable various utilities that currently lack with XCM alone. They seek funding support from the treasury to make it happen. XCQ will employ an extension-based design, and the proposed use cases include querying balances of an account, staking rewards, and market information. The full proposal can be found at [https://docs.google.com/document/d/11c0-t0S5WbVLpoonh24OgadcK4X35_I1Q0HKpxKxLBk/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/11c0-t0S5WbVLpoonh24OgadcK4X35_I1Q0HKpxKxLBk/edit?usp=sharing).

Treasury Proposals