### Summary of Polkadot Sponsorship at Proto Layers Conference 2024

- **Event**: Proto Layers Conference 2024, a side event of ETHPrague, focusing on modular blockchain technology.
- **Sponsor**: Polkadot, seeking an Aligned tier sponsorship through Glazescape, a non-profit event organizer.
- **Benefits**: Includes venue branding, website logo placement, and exhibition space.
- **Ambassadors**: Polkadot ambassadors will attend to engage with attendees and showcase the ecosystem.
- **Budget**: $15,455, covering sponsorship, t-shirts, stickers, and a 10% buffer for price fluctuations.
- **Impact**: Aimed at increasing Polkadot's visibility, showcasing its modular architecture, and attracting new projects and developers.
- **Feedback**: The Polkadot community is encouraged to support and provide feedback on the proposal.

Awarded

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Glazescape seeks funding from the Polkadot Treasury for an Aligned tier sponsorship at Proto Layers Conference 2024 in Prague. The total budget requested is $15,455, and the sponsorship aims to showcase Polkadot's modular architecture, engage with the technical community, and attract new projects and developers to its ecosystem. The sponsorship will include venue branding, website logo placement, and a large exhibition space. Polkadot ambassadors will be present to engage with attendees and answer technical questions. Glazescape will provide customized support and assistance to support Polkadot's presence and impact at the event.

Polkadot Aligned Sponsorship at Proto Layers @ Prague [cancelled]

- Key Pictures produced a special video called "The Gray Paper Interview" featuring Dr. Gavin Wood.
- The video was made to provide insights into JAM and coincided with the release of the Gray Paper.
- The Kusamarian is helping to distribute and promote the video.
- Key Pictures spent $2,000 on editing, $800 on color grading and audio mixing, $250 on graphics, and $750 on music licensing.
- The total cost was $3,800, which is equivalent to 554 DOT.
- Future post-production costs for other series will be covered by a different funding proposal.
- If you have questions, you can comment below or contact Simon@Key Pictures.

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Key Pictures requests retrospective funding of $3800 for the post-production costs of the one-off special video "The Gray Paper Interview" featuring Dr. Gavin Wood. The costs include 4 days of editing, online/colour grading/audio mix, graphics creation, and music licensing. The funding will cover the additional costs not covered by the medium spend #415.

'The Gray Paper Interview' Retrospective Funding for Post-Production

- Ajay Dhore, a developer, gave up his unused package name `polkadot_api` for the Polkadot API team to use.
- The Polkadot API team wants to thank Ajay for his generosity with an OpenGov tip.
- Ajay was asked to share his Polkadot address on his GitHub or LinkedIn profile.
- Ajay hasn't responded yet, but a screenshot shows he provided his address in a LinkedIn chat.
- The address is in ss58 format using ss58-42.

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WHO: Polkadot-API team

WHAT: Proposing an OpenGov tip to appreciate Ajay Dhore for relinquishing his unused package name `polkadot_api` for their use.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Tip Ajay Dhore for transferring the polkadot_api npm package

- **Polkadot IRL Campaign #5 - Polkadot X Lyft NYC** is a joint venture between Polkadot and Lyft, set to run from August 4, 2024.
- The campaign will feature ads on Lyft's mobile app and digital displays on New York City's yellow taxis.
- Targeted audiences include NYC residents, Lyft users, international travelers, and attendees of tech and finance conferences.
- The campaign aims to reach over 20 million visual impressions and will run for three months.
- Funds requested are 31,352 DOT ($189,680 USD) to cover ad costs, graphic design, agency fees, and maintenance.
- Any funds sold above $6.05 DOT will be returned, and below this price, a tip request will be made.
- The project will be managed by CultureDot, with graphics by Algo Design Studio.
- Proof of concept includes previous campaigns in Berlin and Toronto.

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POLKADOT IRL CAMPAIGN #5 - POLKADOT X LYFT NYC

**PolkaBiz Program Summary**

- **Purpose:** Helps new Polkadot founders build valuable products and become investment-ready.
- **Problem:** Founders need more than technical skills; they need business skills like pitching and market fit.
- **Solution:** PolkaBiz program, in collaboration with the Polkadot Blockchain Academy, prepares founders for investment readiness.
- **Timeline:** Initial test runs for 5 months, leading up to Polkadot Decoded in July 2024.
- **Investment Night:** Founders will pitch to investors on July 11, 2024, with improved pitches and business plans.
- **Evaluation:** After the trial, the program's success will be assessed based on feedback from founders, partners, and investors.
- **Funding:** Seeking $75,500 USD; any excess due to DOT price changes will be returned to the treasury.

**WHO:** PolkaBiz, in collaboration with Polkadot Blockchain Academy.

**WHAT:** Launching a trial program to prepare a select group of founders for "investment readiness" ahead of Polkadot Decoded in Brussels (July 2024). The program will focus on all the business aspects that founders need to know.

**PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES:** The amount requested is $75,500 USD. The trial period will last for 5 months, and an evaluation will determine whether the initiative benefits founders within the Polkadot ecosystem. Any amount received over this amount due to an increase in price in DOT will be returned to the treasury.

PolkaBiz  - Where founders forge investment-ready innovations.

**Summary:**

- **Recipient:** Brad, a video game streamer.
- **Amount Requested:** $4126 (596 DOT).
- **Campaign Period:** March 18 to April 17, 2024.
- **Promotion:** Brad used a large LED Polkadot sign during his streams to promote Polkadot.
- **Platforms:** Twitch, TikTok, and Discord.
- **Audience:** Mostly young viewers (86% under 35, 64% under 25).
- **Results:** Over 3.4 million views across all platforms.
- **Request:** Retroactive payment for the LED sign and recognition of Brad's promotional efforts.

WHO: Polkadot community

WHAT: Retroactive payment of $4126 (596 DOT @ EMA7) to a video game streamer who promoted Polkadot to his large, youthful audience during a month-long campaign, resulting in over 3.4 million combined video and stream views.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

TIP: Gamer Streaming Reimbursement

### Summary of Tip Request for Fardeen Haque

- **Recipient**: Fardeen Haque
- **Work**: Contributions to the Awesome Dot GitHub repository and website.
- **Tip Amount**: 35.5 DOT (approximately $250 based on EMA7 price of $7.046).
- **Purpose**: Symbolic thank you for quick responses to requests for fixes and improvements.
- **Future Vision**: Encouragement for the project to grow into a more sophisticated knowledge and resource base.
- **Note**: The tip is not intended to compensate for Fardeen's work but to express appreciation and support for continued efforts.
- **Beneficiary's Contact**: Element username is `@fardeen_haque:matrix.org`.
- **Sender**: kukabi | Helikon

WHO: kukabi | Helikon
WHAT: Tip request for Fardeen Haque for his work on the Awesome Dot GitHub repository and website.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: 35.5 DOT, roughly $250 at EMA7 ($7.046), a symbolic thank you for his efforts.

Tip Request for Fardeen Haque for Awesome Dot

### Summary

- **Partnership**: Mythical Games and Mythos Foundation are collaborating with Polkadot to enhance blockchain gaming.
- **Token Swap**: 1,000,000 DOT will be swapped for 20,000,000 MYTH tokens, benefiting both communities.
- **Web3 Gaming**: Mythical Games is known for creating popular blockchain games like NFL Rivals, enhancing Polkadot's gaming ecosystem.
- **Technical Advantages**: Polkadot's architecture supports advanced gaming features, making it a preferred platform for Web3 games.
- **Community Benefits**: DOT holders will receive MYTH tokens, encouraging engagement with Mythical's games and marketplace.
- **Incentives**: 15,000,000 MYTH tokens will be distributed to DOT holders, and 5,000,000 will be used for ecosystem incentives.
- **Future Plans**: Mythos Foundation aims to expand Web3 gaming by integrating NFTs, gaming guilds, and traditional gaming platforms.

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Mythical Games and Polkadot, a proposal from Mythos Foundation Swiss

- Glazescape, a non-profit promoting Polkadot, seeks Treasury funding for a Beam sponsorship at ETHPrague 2024.
- The sponsorship aims to boost Polkadot's visibility and attract new users and developers.
- Key activities include a Polkadot booth, ambassador presence, and branded merchandise.
- The budget is $42,550, covering sponsorship, equipment, merchandise, and team costs.
- The Treasury's support is crucial for timely execution and comprehensive evaluation.
- The sponsorship could significantly enhance Polkadot's presence and industry standing.
- Community feedback is encouraged to support the proposal's success.

Glazescape seeks $42,550 from the Polkadot Treasury to secure a Beam sponsorship at ETHPrague 2024. The sponsorship aims to increase Polkadot's visibility, attract new users and developers, and foster partnerships and collaborations. The budget includes equipment rental, merchandise production, ambassador travel and accommodation stipends, and miscellaneous expenses. An additional 10% buffer is requested to cover unforeseen expenses and $DOT price fluctuation. The proposal aims to drive the adoption and growth of the Polkadot ecosystem.

Polkadot Beam Sponsorship at ETHPrague 2024

Summary:

1. Glazescape organized PolkadotPrague 2023, a successful event promoting the Polkadot ecosystem.
2. The event included marketing efforts like PR and social media ads, which were not covered by the Events Bounty.
3. Glazescape is seeking $5,162 in retroactive funding from the Polkadot Treasury to cover these costs.
4. The funding will help support future events and strengthen the community-Treasury relationship.
5. The requested funds include $3,000 for PR, $982 for Facebook ads, $711 for Twitter ads, and a 10% buffer.
6. The proposal did not go through the Events or Marketing Bounty as the costs were deemed out of scope.
7. The community can review the full event report to understand the marketing initiatives' impact.
8. Approving the funding will set a precedent for supporting essential marketing efforts in future events.

Glazescape seeks retroactive funding from the Polkadot Treasury to cover marketing costs for PolkadotPrague 2023, for $5,162, to ensure the sustainability of future events. The Events Bounty did not cover these costs, placing a financial burden on the organizing team. The proposal aims to secure the necessary funds to strengthen the relationship between the Treasury and the community.

Retroactive Funding Request for PolkadotPrague 2023 Marketing Costs

### Summary

- **Proposal Goal:** Initiate two key projects for the Polkadot LATAM community: adopting an Editorial Board model for the Polkadot in Spanish X account and creating tailored marketing strategies for the LATAM region.
- **Editorial Board Model:** Aimed at decentralizing the management of the Polkadot in Spanish social media account, ensuring it aligns with global strategies.
- **Marketing Strategies:** Focus on integrating LATAM marketing efforts with the global Polkadot strategy, ensuring consistent brand messaging.
- **Proposer JC:** A Web3 Marketer with extensive experience in social media and blockchain, known for leading successful cross-marketing initiatives within the Polkadot ecosystem.
- **Polkadot Conecta:** Aims to improve engagement, align ecosystem communications, utilize community content, create cross-marketing initiatives, and enhance visibility of team efforts in non-English regions.
- **Funding Request:** Total amount requested is 35,713 DOT.
- **Full Proposal:** Detailed information can be found [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fR2HTJs6jv0mrIP6yjGq1Jm3jXODoz-JrpEQcDpJN-s/edit?usp=sharing).

Polkadot Conecta proposes to adopt the Editorial Board model for decentralized management of the Polkadot in Spanish X account and create marketing strategies tailored for the LATAM region. They aim to coordinate with global teams and align with Polkadot’s overall market strategy. The total requested amount is 35,713 DOT.

Polkadot in Spanish X account and Marketing Decentralization

- **Proponent**: David Dall'Aglio from Pineta.digital
- **Requested Funds**: 68,868.6 DOT (approximately $566,100) for 6 months
- **Activities**: Extending Polkadot marketing campaigns with creators and partners like THE BLOCK
- **Key Achievements**: 
  - 60+ creators involved
  - Over 3 million views/impressions
  - 100,000+ likes and 10,000+ comments on Polkadot content
- **Value Added**: 
  - Analysis and optimization of project strengths and weaknesses
  - Performance transparency and accountability
- **Partners**: Collaborations with CoinGecko and GM Learning Club
- **Future Plans**: Continuation of monthly activities including dashboard maintenance, sponsored posts, and newsletters

WHO: David Dall'Aglio from pineta.digital
WHAT: Requesting 68.868,6DOT ($566,100) to extend Polkadot marketing campaign with THE BLOCK for 6 months, with monthly activities and expected results outlined.
RESOURCES: Pineta.digital team and previous campaign success. Any excess funds will be refunded.

The Block x Polkadot

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- **Proposal Summary**: The proposal seeks funding to create and publish weekly reports on Polkadot's P2P network.
- **Team**: The ProbeLab team, incubated at Protocol Labs, has extensive experience with libp2p and has contributed significantly to it.
- **Data Collection**: Data for the reports is collected using ProbeLab's Nebula Crawler.
- **Reports**: Weekly reports will be published on [probelab.io](https://probelab.io), with dynamic plots, unlike static ones on GitHub.
- **Costs**: 
  - One-time setup fee: $20,000
  - Monthly cost: $2,500 (billed annually at $30,000)
- **Included Services**: Infrastructure costs, tool maintenance, expert review, and posting reports on the Polkadot forum.
- **Contact**: For technical queries, contact @yiannisbot on the Polkadot forum.

ProbeLab seeks funding to create and publish weekly reports for Polkadot's P2P network. The cost includes a one-off setup fee of $20k and a monthly cost of $2.5k, covering infrastructure, maintenance, and expert inspection. The reports will be facilitated through the Open Impact Foundation.

Polkadot P2P Network Health Weekly Reports

### OG Tracker 2.0 Proposal Summary

**Purpose:**  
To upgrade [OG Tracker](https://ogtracker.io/), a tool for tracking OpenGov approved proposals on Polkadot, into an on-chain, open-source, and collaborative platform.

**Key Features:**
1. **Wallet Integration:** Support for Nova, Talisman, Subwallet, and PolkadotJS wallets.
2. **Direct Self-Report:** Proposers can update their referendum progress.
3. **Tracklist:** Users can create personalized tracking lists.
4. **Child-Bounties:** Monitor child-bounties from bounty proposals.
5. **OpenGov Tracking:** Continue tracking OpenGov proposals.
6. **Grill Chat Integration:** Enable user communication with the OGT team.
7. **Gov1 Tracking:** Track Gov1 approved proposals.
8. **OGT API:** Develop an API for platform data access.

**Delivered Features:**
- Live tracking of proposals and deliverables.
- User-friendly interface with various filters.
- Public reports and badge system for proposal status.

**Goal:**  
Enhance transparency and community engagement in OpenGov.

OG Tracker aims to evolve into an on-chain, open-source, and collaborative platform. The proposal includes integrating wallets, direct self-report, child-bounties, tracking Gov1 approved proposals, and developing OGT API and OGT Twitter (X) Bot. The proposal also includes extra features and upgrades. The project has a user-friendly interface, a variety of filters, and a ranking system based on DOT requested amount. The proposal is available on [ogtracker.io](https://ogtracker.io/).

OG Tracker 2.0

### TEACHMEDEFI

- **About**: TEACHMEDEFI is a web3 education project active since 2022, focusing on creating high-quality educational resources.
- **Achievements**: They have produced podcasts, e-learning platforms, e-books, newsletters, and expert interviews, garnering over 3.8 million impressions in five months.
- **Community Focus**: They are deeply rooted in the Polkadot community and have a history of delivering on promises.

### Revised Proposal

- **Focus**: Increased emphasis on high-ROI platforms like Twitter and content formats like their podcast.
- **Impact**: Aim to enhance Polkadot's visibility and educate newcomers, particularly in the German market.
- **Budget**: Reduced the requested funds to $74,900 for a six-month period, focusing on impactful deliverables.

### Deliverables

- **Podcasts**: 20 episodes featuring key figures in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- **Short Clips**: 60 viral clips based on interview highlights.
- **German Content**: 30 educational reels, 40 carousel posts, and 50 story posts.
- **Newsletter**: Dedicated sections in English and German editions focusing on Polkadot news.
- **Guides**: Step-by-step guides in English and German for getting started with Polkadot.

### Conclusion

- **Commitment**: TEACHMEDEFI is committed to long-term growth and education within the Polkadot ecosystem.
- **Community Engagement**: They aim to amplify the voices of Polkadot builders and increase its reach outside the ecosystem.

TEACHMEDEFI proposes to focus on high-ROI platforms and content formats, efforts with impact on Polkadot's visibility, and educating newcomers in Germany. They will deliver 20 podcast episodes, 60 short clips, 30 educational reels, 40 educational carousel posts, 50 story posts, and an introduction to Polkadot guide. The budget for the proposed deliverables and a period of 6 months would be $74,900.

TEACHMEDEFI - Growing Polkadot’s Mindshare in the Crypto Space

- **The Tie** proposes to partner with **Polkadot** to increase its visibility among institutions.
- **Polkadot** is often overlooked by institutions due to limited presence and insufficient data.
- **The Tie** will provide speaking opportunities and sponsor events for Polkadot.
- They will create a Polkadot-centric dashboard and distribute analytics via APIs.
- **The Tie** will facilitate private meetings and host exclusive events for Polkadot.
- The partnership aims to enhance Polkadot's visibility among institutional and retail clients.
- **The Tie** requests 150,000 DOT for the partnership.
- The full proposal includes details on deliverables and implementation timeline.

The Tie proposes to partner with Polkadot to increase institutional exposure and access by providing institutional access services and building meaningful analytics. The proposal includes speaking opportunities, private meetings, webinars, and a Polkadot-centric dashboard. The requested amount is 150,000 DOT for 24 months of service.

Polkadot x The Tie Partnership to Increase Institutional Exposure and Access

### PolkaBot.AI - Decentralized AI Education Hub on Polkadot

- **Introduction**: PolkaBot.AI aims to revolutionize learning within the Polkadot ecosystem by combining AI, the Internet, and cryptocurrency.
- **Launch Date**: The proposal will be launched on March 26, 2024.
- **AI Integration**: Uses Generative AI to enhance learning while addressing challenges like hallucination and data ownership issues.
- **Collaborative Learning**: Rewards users (knowledge miners) in DOT and NEURO for contributing high-quality information about Polkadot and its parachains.
- **Free Access**: AI-powered interfaces on the website, X profile, Discord, and Telegram bots will be free to use.
- **Educational Partnership**: PolkaBot.AI will serve as a learning assistant in a Polkadot-focused course on the Trace Alliance Academy.
- **Goals**: Aim to achieve 5M+ impressions, 20,000 unique users, 50,000+ bot replies, and 5,000+ replies on X.
- **Proposal Details**: Includes a roadmap and budget plan, proposed by Trace Alliance, a collaborative hub of the OriginTrail community.

WHO: Trace Alliance

WHAT: Launching PolkaBot.AI, a decentralized AI education hub on Polkadot, leveraging generative AI and crowdsourcing knowledge about Polkadot and its parachains. The running of the AI-powered interfaces on the website, X profile, Discord and Telegram bots will all be free to use and maintenance covered in the scope of this proposal.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: The proposal will launch on Mar 26th 2024. The proposal includes a detailed roadmap and a clear budget plan, ensuring transparency and accountability.

PolkaBot.AI - Decentralized AI education hub on Polkadot 

### Polkascan Foundation and Substrate Python API

- **Polkascan Foundation** has maintained the **Substrate Python API** for four years.
- The API includes libraries like **py-substrate-interface** and **py-scale-codec**, and Python bindings for Rust crates.
- It allows Python developers to build apps for Polkadot, Kusama, and other Substrate-based chains.
- Currently, it's the only Python API available for these chains.
- Over 350 GitHub repositories and 31 Python packages depend on this API.
- The foundation is requesting **9,831.25 EUR** in retroactive funding for their work from January to March 2024.
- For more details, see the [full proposal](https://github.com/polkascan/social-contract/blob/master/polkadot/treasury-proposal-008-report-2024Q1.md).

Polkascan Foundation requests 9,831.25 EUR in retroactive funding for maintaining the Substrate Python API from January to March 2024, which is the only API available for Python developers to build apps that interact with any Polkadot, Kusama or other Substrate based chain.

Maintenance & Support Substrate Python API (Jan-Mar 2024)

### Fellowship Collective

- **Purpose**: Ensures Polkadot network retains expertise and promotes innovation.
- **Components**: Involves `ranked_collective`, `referenda`, `core_fellowship`, and `salary` pallets.

### Features

- **Membership Management**: Manages member ranks, activeness, and promotions.
- **Salary System**: Handles member payments in cycles, with registration and payment periods.
- **Feeds**: Records activities like member induction, rank changes, and salary cycles.

### Budget

- **Total Hours**: 1712 hours
- **Cost**: $154,080 or 16,348 DOT

### Future Plans

- **Statistics**: Track expenditure and membership data.
- **Treasury System**: Introduce a treasury pallet on the collectives para chain.
- **Notifications**: Alert members about new salary cycles and other important events.

WHO: Subsquare team

WHAT: Develop features to support the Fellowship collective, including membership management, salary system, and activity feeds.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Hour rate $90, total request is $154,080. Request for DOT is 16,348. Estimated 1712 hours of work by 2-3 FTEs over 2-3 months.

Subsquare polkadot fellowship support milestone 1

### Subsquid Migration Proposal

- **Objective**: Improve Subsquid's performance and functionality by migrating to ArrowSquid and enhancing indexing capabilities.
- **Beneficiaries**: Developers and users on chains like Polkadot, Kusama, Moonbeam, and Acala.
- **Current State**: Subsquid uses Firesquid processor; lacks support for Staking and Crowdloans pallets.
- **Proposed Changes**:
  - Migrate to ArrowSquid for faster data ingestion and near real-time APIs.
  - Add support for indexing Staking and Crowdloans pallets.
- **Milestones**:
  - First: Migrate giant-squid-main to ArrowSquid.
  - Second: Implement indexing for Staking and Crowdloans pallets.
- **Background**: Subsquid provides free GraphQL gateways for on-chain data access.
- **Proposer**: LimeChain, a blockchain development company specializing in Substrate ecosystem infrastructure.

Subsquid aims to enhance the performance and functionality of Substrate ecosystem by migrating to ArrowSquid and improving indexing capabilities. LimeChain will execute the project in two milestones. The first milestone is focused on migrating giant-squid-main to ArrowSquid, while the second milestone will be focused on indexing Staking and Crowdloan pallets calls and events. The project will be funded by the Polkadot Treasury to cover the cost of running the infrastructure.

Subsquid Migration to ArrowSquid & Indexing Upgrades

**Dotcast Proposal Summary**

- **Proposer:** DOTCAST
- **Requested Amount:** 9,355.50 DOT
- **Purpose:** To create high-quality content for Spanish-speaking audiences and improve the Dotcast brand.
- **Current Success:** Over 8,000 subscribers, significant growth in watch hours and views.
- **Goal:** Reach 20,000 Spanish-speaking subscribers within six months.
- **Content:** Podcasts, interviews, clips, and videos across platforms like X, YouTube, Spotify, and TikTok.
- **Approach:** Expert editing, proven strategies, content optimization, and community engagement.
- **Full Proposal:** Available [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ylJ90kUyRPkLZgQ5RyfpAJXGFxZcX3UA/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100206183154794075951&rtpof=true&sd=true).

**WHO:** DOTCAST

**WHAT:** Produce outstanding content and elevate the Dotcast brand, including all associated products, through ongoing refinement. Specifically tailored for Spanish-speaking audiences, this platform will uphold a high standard of quality.

**PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES:** 9,355.50 DOT. The funding initiative aims to captivate 20,000 Spanish-speaking subscribers within the next six months. The approach includes expert editing, proven strategies, content optimization, and community engagement.

DOTCAST /This_is_the_DOT

### Polkadot Agents Program Proposal

- **Objective**: Enhance Polkadot ecosystem infrastructure to recognize, track, and incentivize community contributions.
- **Funding Request**: $485,000 (50,817.27 DOT @ $9.544 EMA7)
- **Components**:
  - **API Development**: $220,000 for 2 full-time employees (FTEs) to build a scalable data collection system.
  - **Web UI Creation**: $75,000 for 1 FTE to develop a user-friendly interface.
  - **Indexing Implementation**: $165,000 for 1.5 FTEs to organize and retrieve data efficiently.
  - **Communication & Information Gathering**: $25,000 for 0.25 FTE to gather operational information.
- **Development Period**: 9 months
- **Background**: Proposal evolved from a withdrawn decentralized futures application.
- **Details**: For more information, view the [detailed proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/108H5EBIIRMvs7YmHjzdvcnlzKfk-YXbQwfOmmssYAes/edit?usp=sharing) and [background application](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/introducing-the-agents-program-a-new-approach-to-ambassadorship-in-the-polkadot-ecosystem/4777).

WHO: The proposal is made by an unknown group.

WHAT: They propose a strategic initiative to enhance the Polkadot ecosystem's infrastructure to recognize, track, and incentivize community contributions. 

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: The proposal requests $485,000, equivalent to 50,817.27 DOT, for a 9-month development period. The funds will be used for API development, web UI creation, indexing implementation, and communication and information gathering.

Polkadot Agents Program - Phase 1

### WEB3DEV Community Bootcamp Proposal

- **Proponent:** WEB3DEV Community
- **Date:** Q2 2024
- **Requested Amount:** $50,000 USD

#### Project Overview
- **Objective:** Train 200-300 developers in Rust State Machine, promoting Polkadot technologies.
- **Target Audience:** 15,000 registered developers in the WEB3DEV community.
- **Course Content:** Based on the rust-state-machine GitHub repository, covering Rust basics, blockchain fundamentals, and pallet development.

#### Unique Approach
- **Weekly Study Groups:** Currently running, averaging 20 participants per session.
- **Languages:** Courses available in English and Portuguese, with potential for Spanish.

#### Course Structure
- **Sections:** 
  1. Balances Pallet
  2. System Pallet
  3. Generic Types
  4. Block Execution
  5. Proof of Existence Pallet
  6. Rust Macros
- **Sessions:** Three cohorts planned (2 English, 1 Portuguese).

#### Team
- **Daniel Cukier:** Polkadot Blockchain Academy Graduate, PhD in Computer Science.
- **Yan Luiz:** Polkadot Blockchain Academy Graduate, experienced Solidity teacher.
- **Nicholas Kneip:** Master in Innovation, 4 years in blockchain.
- **Anna Bida:** MBA in Business Management, Head of WEB3DEV community.

#### Comparative Advantage
- **Cost-Efficiency:** Estimated cost per graduate: $150-$250.
- **Proven Track Record:** Over 9,000 developers registered for previous courses.
- **Local Impact:** Focus on Portuguese courses to address language barriers in Brazil.

#### Utilization of Funds
- **Course Development:** Content creation and refinement.
- **Instructor Compensation:** Ensuring high-quality instruction.
- **Platform Maintenance:** CMS platform support.
- **Marketing:** Targeted outreach to Latin America and beyond.

#### Conclusion
The proposal aims to expand the Polkadot ecosystem by training skilled developers, fostering innovation, and addressing local challenges in Latin America.

Proposal for Polkadot OpenGov Funding: WEB3DEV Bootcamp for Rust and Pallets Learning

- The team recently executed a refill of 250,000 units, barely making it before the spending period ended.
- They believe a minimum reserve of 500,000 units should be maintained to avoid marketing interruptions.
- Spending is expected to increase in the coming months, especially during a potential bull market.
- Deals with airports in key cities require advance payments, necessitating reserves.
- The team is requesting a refill of 500,000 DOT.
- All expense and delivery reports are available at [this link](https://bit.ly/m/reports).

WHO: Unspecified group/individual
WHAT: Requesting a refill of 500k DOT to maintain a reserve for marketing bounties, increase spending, and pay for deals with airports in key cities.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Treasury Proposals