This is a top-up request for the following proposals: [#812](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/812) and [#948](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/948). ## Accounting
| Proposal | Date | Timeline | DOT amount | DOT price in USD | USD amount | USD difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 812 | 28/05/24 | Created | 6,000 | 7.424 | 44,544 | -9,864 |
| 19/06/24 | Awarded | 5.78[1] | 34,680 | |||
| 948 | 05/07/24 | Created | 15,378 | 6.11 | 93,959 | -27,450 |
| 17/08/24 | Awarded | 4.325[1] | 66,509 | |||
| Total | -37,314 |
1. Average of the opening and closing price. **Requesting amount:** 37,314 USDT ## Current progress Proposal [#812](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/812) has been fully completed with all stretch goals achieved, and the current proposal [#948](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/948) is progressing well. I always strive to go the extra mile and deliver beyond expectations. The following sections will recap everything I’ve produced so far: ### Libraries - **Front-end utilities library:** [reactivedot.dev](https://reactivedot.dev/) - **Wallets connector library:** [dotconnect.dev](https://dotconnect.dev/) - **Forum posts:** - [Reactive DOT - A reactive library for building Substrate front-ends](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/reactive-dot-a-reactive-library-for-building-substrate-front-ends/8655/17) - [Show and tell | ReactiveDOT × PAPI](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/show-and-tell-reactivedot-x-papi/9388) ### Applications In addition to building libraries, I've also taken the initiative to create a developer console during my free time, aptly named "DOTConsole". This application serves three main purposes: 1. A means to test and experiment with my libraries. 2. A reference application showcasing the ease of building with next-gen libraries. 3. Following positive feedback, it may also serve as a potential devtool replacement for the aging PJS App, without the downside of being geared toward everyday users. You can check out the full details in this [forum post](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/show-and-tell-reactivedot-x-papi/9388). But here’s a quick sneak peek:    ### Other activities within the ecosystem - Being independently funded by the treasury has allowed me to contribute to various other projects within the Polkadot ecosystem. You can view these contributions on my [GitHub profile](https://github.com/tien). - I've also submitted my [application](https://github.com/polkadot-tooling-collective/collective/pull/25) to join the Polkadot Tooling Collective (PoToC) to further cement my part as a long-term contributor. ## Q&A **Q: Why did the previous proposals request DOT?** **A:** When [#812](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/812) was being prepared, requesting in stablecoins wasn't generally available and still wasn't well established by the time [#948](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/948) was created. My very first proposal ([#811](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/811)) was incorrectly formatted due to a front-end bug, which I was told occurred because of ongoing upgrades to support stablecoins. This experience made me hesitant to try something not well documented. To play it safe, I requested in DOT. All future proposals, if any, will be requested in stable amounts instead. **Q: Why didn't you request top-up for [#812](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/812) right after it was awarded?** **A:** I'm still relatively new to OpenGov, having only been involved for roughly three months as of this writing. Requesting additional funds immediately after the passing of my first proposal, without strong deliverables proving my ethic, would be in bad taste in my opinion. > [!NOTE] > For any further questions please leave your comment below! ## Closing remark I hope that these deliverables, along with the many extra works I've been taking on, clearly demonstrate my strong commitment to Polkadot and my consistent effort to **always** go above and beyond. Therefore, reassures you of the investment Polkadot OpenGov is putting in me (including this top-up), as well as my personal long-term investment to improve the Polkadot ecosystem. 🙏
This is a request for additional funds for proposals #812 and #948 in the Polkadot network. The proposals involve creating libraries and applications for the Polkadot ecosystem. The person who created these proposals has completed all goals for proposal #812 and is making good progress on proposal #948. They have built libraries like "reactivedot.dev" and "dotconnect.dev", and also created a developer console called "DOTConsole". They have contributed to other projects in the Polkadot ecosystem and joined the Polkadot Tooling Collective. The request is for 37,314 USDT to cover the difference between the amount of DOT requested and the current value in USD. The person hopes this shows their commitment to improving the Polkadot ecosystem.
I understand the sentiment against top-ups. I really do. However, I really think that this case is different than most, at least in the sense that Tien has never profited from the DOT going up, and because when he submitted the proposals the option of requesting stables wasn't there. Also, as @Victor Oliva pointed out @tien is doing an incredible job, so far.
There's currently a bug on Subsquare that prevents HTML tables from being rendered correctly. Kindly refer to this link for the same proposal on Polkassembly as a temporary workaround 🙏.