- A developer contributed to Polkadot SDK, improving Asset Hub features.  
- Added support for freezing assets (like locks) and handling deposits.  
- Made balance calculations for assets match native tokens.  
- Working on vested transfers for stablecoins.  
- Spent 196 hours (about 1.84 months) on these projects.  
- Already received $2,224.34 in compensation.  
- Requests $7,575.65 to cover remaining work costs.  
- Contributions help users manage assets better.

Retroactive Tip for Assets-related Contributions to Polkadot SDK in the past 12 months

- Gabo helped at Innovation Tech Week Buenos Aires 2025.  
- He worked for 5 hours, including speaking and networking.  
- A $250 tip is suggested for his effort.  
- Gabo studied at PBA University and supports the Polkadot community.  
- He has spoken at many events like LABITCONF and PANAMA BLOCKCHAIN WEEK.  
- People enjoy his clear and helpful talks.  
- Links show his past work and event photos.  
- Nachito sent this request.

Hi Polkadot community,

I’d like to request a tip in recognition of **Gabo’s** valuable contribution during Innovation Tech Week Buenos Aires 2025, held from June 2nd to 6th.

**Gabo’s contribution spanned 5 hours of work**, covering:

* Developing and refining his talk
* Travel to the venue
* Speaking at the event
* Post-session networking

The suggested tip is **USD 250**, in appreciation of his time, commitment, and support.

📸 Images and posts from the event:

* [https://x.com/DotLatam47012/status/1932449504579465511](https://x.com/DotLatam47012/status/1932449504579465511)



* [https://x.com/DotLatam47012/status/1932449511164567806](https://x.com/DotLatam47012/status/1932449511164567806)



**Who is Gabo?**

Gabo graduated from PBA University in Buenos Aires and has been closely involved in the ecosystem since day one whether actively participating or offering support.

He’s taken part in many events over the years, consistently delivering presentations that are clear, insightful, and highly anticipated by attendees.

Here are some examples of his contributions:

\- LABITCONF 2023 & 2024
[https://x.com/labitconf/status/1869538055448588309](https://x.com/labitconf/status/1869538055448588309)     [https://x.com/PolkadotEspanol/status/1854647201974419831](https://x.com/PolkadotEspanol/status/1854647201974419831)
[https://x.com/Dotcast\_/status/1723702899207700881](https://x.com/Dotcast_/status/1723702899207700881)

\- PANAMA BLOCKCHAIN WEEK&#x20;
[https://x.com/PolkadotEspanol/status/1915156087369507314](https://x.com/PolkadotEspanol/status/1915156087369507314)

\- CRECIMIENTO&#x20;
[https://x.com/DotLatam47012/status/1901685183771984164
](https://x.com/DotLatam47012/status/1901685183771984164)- Sub0&#x20;
[https://x.com/gabo\_posta](https://x.com/gabo_posta)




Best regards,



Nachito.

Retroactive Tip for Gabo - Innovation Tech event

- A research project about Polkadot's money supply and inflation is offering $7,000 in prizes.  
- People can join a group to help answer important questions.  
- Supervisors will make sure extra money goes back to the treasury.  
- The project starts July 4 and ends July 31.  
- Questions include how much DOT exists, burned, and future money plans.  
- Research will look at costs, rewards, and other money sources.  
- Results will help decide if Polkadot should change its inflation rules.  
- A tracking sheet will show progress and tasks.

DOT RFP #1 - Crowdsourced Research: Capped Supply & Step Change Inflation

Subsquare is a popular governance platform for Polkadot, with over 250,000 unique visitors in the latest month. The team is seeking new funding for continuous maintenance and development of new features from 2024 Q3 to 2025 Q2. The proposal includes infrastructure costs, maintenance work, and new features development.

**Infrastructure Costs:**
- Servers, Vercel, domain, email service, IPFS pin service, AI vendors, and currency exchange, totaling $4,024.

**Maintenance Work:**
- Daily server monitoring, codebase maintenance, user support, and collaboration with other teams.

**New Features Development:**
1. New design of profile pages for better user experience.
2. Identity business support for viewing and managing identities.
3. Assethub migration support for data continuity and validity.
4. Proxy support for managing proxies and signing extrinsics as a proxy account.
5. Coretime support for better UI to understand coretime business and on-chain status.
6. Search feature for proposals, addresses, and list pages.
7. Bounties enhancement for better user actions and claim button visibility.
8. Multisig enhancement for approving, canceling, and executing multisig on account pages.
9. On-chain data explorers for proxies, vesting, and multisigs.
10. UX enhancement after UX bounty audit for better user experience.
11. Walletconnect support for mobile users.
12. Other features like address unification support, account switching, and extension metadata update notifications.

**Budget:**
- Total budget for infrastructure, maintenance, and common features development is $444,124.

**Q&A:**
1. Subsquare is dedicated to the Polkadot ecosystem and has over 260k monthly unique visitors.
2. The plan is to make Subsquare a full-featured dapp for Polkadot, helping the community understand and track Polkadot status while providing a good user experience.

Subsquare new batch of features development and maintenance

- Anaelle LTD worked for 28 hours on a database for DevRel HR.  
- The database is about Polkadot's DevRel teams and costs.  
- They are asking for $2,380 (28 hours x $85).  
- Payment will be in USDC.  
- The work was announced earlier on Polkadot's forum.

**Tip to Anaelle LTD for the creation of the DevRel HR database**

The Polkadot Community Foundation (PCF) is a bridge between the Polkadot network's on-chain governance and real-world actions. It helps DOT holders influence off-chain activities. In its first year, the PCF worked on projects to grow the Polkadot ecosystem and market outreach. Now, it asks for more funding to continue its work.

The PCF has goals for its second year, like appointing two DOT directors and creating a transparent information hub. It wants to expand leadership and community engagement. The PCF also needs money for legal and insurance costs.

If the proposal is not approved, the PCF will have to wind down its operations, which could cause disruptions to ongoing projects and the need to find new ways to manage off-chain activities.

In conclusion, the PCF wants to continue helping the Polkadot ecosystem grow by connecting on-chain governance with real-world actions. Approving more funding will allow the PCF to keep doing this important work.

Polkadot Community Foundation (PCF) - Proposal for Renewed Funding for One Year

The RegionX Hub is a platform that has received positive feedback and requests for improvements. This proposal aims to fund the development of features and improvements to enhance the value of the hub. The proposal focuses on creating an easy-to-use interface for managing Coretime for projects and addressing confusion about the Agile Coretime model. The hub identifies four types of users: existing teams with Polkadot projects, new project teams, Coretime resellers, and enthusiasts. The proposal includes creating user-specific dashboards and help centers, as well as other features like urgent renewals, auto-renewals, and improved transaction status tracking. Development progress can be monitored on the public GitHub repository, and results will be visible on the RegionX Hub website.

## Overview

With the newly deployed [RegionX Hub](https://hub.regionx.tech/), we have received very positive feedback so far, along with feature and improvement requests — some of which came from Parity and Fellowship members.

We fulfilled the smaller requests and covered the development costs using funds from our previous proposal. This proposal is intended to fund the development of features and improvements that would significantly enhance the overall value the RegionX Hub provides.

With recent incidents, such as failing to renew Coretime on time, it has become clear how important it is to offer an easy-to-use, intuitive interface for managing Coretime for projects. 

We still feel that the majority of the community remains confused about how the Agile Coretime model works, what it offers, and how it can be used for their own purposes. We aim to address this by providing a clear, easy-to-use UI with dynamic dashboards and help centers tailored to specific types of users.

We have identified the following four types of users who use the RegionX Hub:

* **Existing teams that already have a project on Polkadot:** These users are primarily interested in renewing their core in each sale. However, they may choose to purchase a new core from the sale if the price is significantly lower than renewing their existing one. This is why it’s important for them to track both the current state of the bulk sale and the secondary market.
* **New project teams:** Users interested in purchasing a core either from the bulk sale or the secondary market. On the secondary market, it's possible to purchase regions that are usable immediately — unlike on bulk sale, where users must wait for the sale to end, which takes up to 28 days. The secondary market also allows users to purchase only a portion of a core, which is ideal for projects that don't require the full resources a core provides.
* **Coretime resellers:** Users who purchase cores from the bulk sale and sell them on the secondary market for profit. They may also end up partitioning or interlacing the purchased region and selling it that way in the sale.
* **Enthusiast:** Interested in tracking data related to Coretime sales and projects deployed on Polkadot. These individuals can be regular enthusiasts, developers, or investors monitoring Polkadot-related data.

For each user type, we want to establish a help center that provides all the relevant information specific to that user. This way, users won’t be overwhelmed by all the information about Agile Coretime, but will instead see only the parts that are relevant to them.

Also, the user-specific dashboards will display components relevant to the selected user type.

With this proposal, we aim to cover the development costs of delivering major features and improvements requested by the community and identified internally as valuable additions to the RegionX Hub.

Below is a table outlining the features and improvements covered by this proposal.

| Features & Improvements | | |
| ----------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Task | Description | Reporting & Delivery Methods |
| Urgent renewals | From previous experience, we've seen what can happen when parachain teams don’t renew on time. If you're unfamiliar with this event, here are more details: link. Displaying ‘urgent’ renewals on the dashboard can greatly reduce the chances of this happening. Renewals that haven’t been completed but are required in the current sale cycle will be prominently displayed on the dashboard, so users are aware and can warn the parachain teams. | The development of this task can be monitored on the public GitHub repository. The end results can be seen on the RegionX Hub website. |
| Auto renewals | Display which parachains have enabled auto-renewals and whether the parachain account has sufficient funds for the next renewal. The UI will also provide a guide for enabling auto-renewal for a parachain. | The development of this task can be monitored on the public GitHub repository. The end results can be seen on the RegionX Hub website. |
| User specific dashboards | Provide different dashboards with relevant information tailored to each user type\:Existing teams that already have a project on PolkadotNew project teamsCoretime resellersEnthusiast | The development of this task can be monitored on the public GitHub repository. The end results can be seen on the RegionX Hub website. |
| Help centers | Gaining in-depth knowledge of the Agile Coretime model can be overwhelming for most users and also time-consuming.This is why, based on the selected dashboard type, we will provide a user-specific help center that offers only the most relevant information for that particular user type. This will reduce the likelihood of users making mistakes when interacting with the Agile Coretime model. | The development of this task can be monitored on the public GitHub repository. The end results can be seen on the RegionX Hub website. |
| Other features & improvements | Integrate with more multisigs. | The development of this task can be monitored on the public GitHub repository. The end results can be seen on the RegionX Hub website. |
| | Improved transaction status tracking after submitting a transaction | |
| | Ability to connect multiple wallets simultaneously and have access to all accounts at once | |
| | On-chain identity integration | |
| | Batch core purchases | |
| | Light client support | |

Here is the link to the full discussion: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yNL\_5FbTSN\_ik68K068W8adepdwUZoFevJG6-n\_4Pbs/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yNL_5FbTSN_ik68K068W8adepdwUZoFevJG6-n_4Pbs/edit?usp=sharing)

RegionX Hub: [https://hub.regionx.tech/](https://hub.regionx.tech/)

RegionX Hub – New Features & Improvements

dAppForge is a project that aims to help developers build better decentralized applications (dApps), appchains, and parachains on the Polkadot network. They have completed three out of four milestones for their dAppForge V1.0. Here are the main points of their fourth and final milestone:

1. Improve the knowledge graphs for Solidity and Substrate, with a focus on Solidity and Foundry integration.
2. Integrate Polkadot Hub (AssetHub) documentation to help developers deploy Solidity smart contracts on AssetHub.
3. Benchmark Solidity performance using SolEval and compare it with other AI models.
4. Develop an API to allow developers to use the AI outside the plugin environment, like in bots for Discord/Telegram.

dAppForge's goal is to make it easier for developers to build on Polkadot and attract new developers to the ecosystem. They have a VS Code plugin that supports code generation and autocompletion for Solidity, Substrate, ink!, and Rust. This plugin helps developers understand the code better and build faster.

Hello everyone. This is the treasury proposal for dAppForge milestone 4.

I also did a discussion post before about it: [https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/post/3238](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/post/3238)&#x20;

# 1. Project 

## 1.1 Summary of Important Points

We submitted a previous treasury proposal, [ref 1343](https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1343), and [completed all the tasks/milestones](https://x.com/og_tracker/status/1907813586266702158).

Milestone 3 of 4 for dAppForge V1 is now completed. 

Here is our 

* GitHub: [https://github.com/dappforge](https://github.com/dappforge) 
* Website: [https://dappforge.app/](https://dappforge.app/) 
* Here is also a [video of a performance test](https://www.loom.com/share/fe06df5a25934f42b1f59899c41fb570?sid=3a1db0bf-7b6e-4a3f-bb1c-c99f816e4f99) for solidity. 
 * Here is the [Google sheet with prompts](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EodMSMjJ6l49FCabetzZaLwY_Zk3hLW8-OczSM_YXoU/edit?usp=sharing) (link also in video description)

The dAppForge VS Code plug-in supports code generation and autocompletion for Solidity, Substrate, ink!, and Rust. It offers contextual insights into generated code, helping developers deepen their understanding and accelerate development. Each fine-tuned version increases performance and usability, enabling developers to build better and faster. This will lead to more applications being built on Polkadot. 

We have now completed 3 of the 4 milestones to build dAppForge V 1.0. To recap, these are the  4 milestones:

* **Milestone 1 (completed):** the first iteration of LLM ( substrate only) and the VS Code plugin alpha version. 
* **Milestone 2 (**[**completed: ref 985)**](https://x.com/og_tracker/status/1850186240659747303)**:** The product's beta version. It includes a fine-tuned LLM model for substrate, integrated ink!, and a chat feature. 
* **Milestone 3 (**[**completed: ref 1343**](https://x.com/og_tracker/status/1907813586266702158)**):** Added Solidity and Rust.
* **Milestone 4 (current and last treasury proposal):** These are the main points:
 * **Fine-tuning knowledge graphs** for Solidity and Substrate (Solidity will receive additional focus, including [Foundry](https://book.getfoundry.sh/) integration).
 * **Integrate Polkadot Hub (AssetHub) documentation** to enable developers to deploy Solidity smart contracts on Polkadot Hub (AssetHub). This is crucial considering the launch of Solidity smart contracts on AssetHub in Q3 2025.
 * **Benchmarking Solidity performance** using [SolEval](https://arxiv.org/abs/2502.18793) to compare dAppForge with other AI models like Claude. Results will be published on our site. 
 * **API Development** to enable developers to use the AI outside the plug-in environment (e.g., bots for Discord/Telegram). This will include a freemium model for broader accessibility.

## 1.2 Overview 

**Tagline:** AI-powered plug-in for Polkadot developers that reduces development time. 

**Brief description:** Building on Polkadot is complex, creating a high barrier to entry. dAppForge aims to enable Polkadot developers to build better dApps, appchains, and parachains faster, lowering the entry barriers for new developers. The model can be used for code generation and autocompletion. It provides insights into the code generated, which helps developers increase their understanding of the programming languages. 

We have integrated Solidity and now aim to enable developers to deploy Solidity smart contracts on the Polkadot Hub (AssetHub) once Plazza is completed in Q3 2025. 

**Motivation:**  Polkadot has the second-largest developer ecosystem and consistent growth in developer activity. dAppForge aims to empower existing developers and make it easier for new developers to join and build on Polkadot. With the launch of smart contracts on AssetHub, we want to make it as easy as possible to onboard this new category of developers (smart contract developers) into the ecosystem. 

Here is the complete proposal:

[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t2D5w6yXkJwcHO4yYZRjyhyrIbmGsavGxePbufmXMRs/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t2D5w6yXkJwcHO4yYZRjyhyrIbmGsavGxePbufmXMRs/edit?usp=sharing "Here is the complete proposal")

dAppForge Milestone 4 

A proposal called Ref 703 was made to get money for a project, but the people who asked for the money missed the chance to get it. They made a new proposal to fix this problem and get the money they were supposed to get. They already did the project, which was a big success. They want to make sure they get the money they were promised, and they are asking for help to fix this mistake.

TL;DR

The payout for [Ref 703](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/703) expired before we could claim. This ref intends to rectify the payout that was originally approved under Ref. 703.

The preimage was pulled as an additional measure to prove that the payout was not disbursed.

**Q: Why was the payout not claimed?**

A: Due to an oversight on our part, we failed to track the timeline properly and missed the deadline to claim the payout.

**Q: What is the purpose of this proposal?**

A: Since the claim on our previously approved proposal has expired, we are currently unable to claim the originally approved funds. We are submitting this proposal to rectify this so that we may continue to deliver on the original proposal.

**Q: Are you still planning to fulfill the proposal?**

A: Absolutely, we executed in any case, and the Scalability Hackathon has been a big success.

**Q: Can you verify the payment address?**

A: Yes, the payment address is an Encode-controlled address, identical to the one used in the original proposal.

Your vote will accelerate the rectification of this payout previously approved. Thank you for the support! 🙏❤️

Full proposal here: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P-LiroEAL1Sdqum-vsHug1ab2lPFjETWOAoh6fNkLxg/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P-LiroEAL1Sdqum-vsHug1ab2lPFjETWOAoh6fNkLxg/edit?usp=sharing)

Payout approved by Ref 703 expired - Encode Club

- A person was asked to lead operations until May 3, 2025.  
- They had no help or money to do this job.  
- They paid for tools since March 31, 2025, using their own money.  
- They want to be paid back for these costs.  
- They will stop paying for the tools soon.  
- They are asking OpenGov for help with the expenses.  
- Another request for payment for their work will come later.  
- This marks the end of that phase.

[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oJ5J\_IbjdU8AuvJiNk8NT5k37S1N1WCn?usp=drive\_link](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oJ5J_IbjdU8AuvJiNk8NT5k37S1N1WCn?usp=drive_link)

![Screenshot 2025-06-17 at 14.32.25.png](https://i.ibb.co/0yjrQSKD/Screenshot-2025-06-17-at-14-32-25.png)



On 26 March 2025, the Ambassador Fellowship Advisory Board that was in place for the Establishment and Incubation Phases (now know as Genesis Cycle) asked me to lead the operations to a successful close by 3 May 2025.&#x20;

From this point onwards, I had no resources available to me - people or finances.&#x20;

I have been funding the Ambassador tooling since 31 March 2025. I am requesting reimbursement for this expenditure. I have noted when the various accounts will stop being paid from my personal account and will work with the Fellowship to find another way to continue the tooling.

In the absence of an optimistic payment mechanism, I am forced to come to OpenGov for these expenses. There will follow a second proposal for compensation for the work done. This will signal the end of that phase.

Thank you for bearing with this process.

Ambassador Fellowship Tooling: Personal Reimbursement Request

Polkadot is making a new app for beginners in crypto. The app will be easy to use and help people learn about Polkadot and other cryptocurrencies. The Polkadot Community Foundation (PCF) wants money to finish making the app and make it better. They need money for things like making the app, paying people to work on it, and making sure it's safe and legal.

The app will be good for new people who want to learn about Polkadot and for people who already know about it. It will help more people learn about Polkadot and become part of the community.

The PCF needs money for different things like making the app, paying for people to work on it, and making sure it's safe and legal. They have a plan for how they will spend the money and they want to talk to the community about it.

<img height="201" width="624" src="https://lh7-qw.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeC1MvFQzF0rr5gvBLcP7BIQdWTXkPIaUwS10WNqy4b2vx4h25paBSoqZN6pkw2pL0TF1RKR4ivPS1YbK2fuWD62PZ9siJqNQtfHikiFR4AcJi1meRIfnFjxBvipMrKAmRIqaBu?key=XWf18HoqbYKYO6H1HBr_WQ" />

# **Context of the proposal**

As many of you may know, at Polkadot Decoded last year (2024) Björn Wagner [teased the new Polkadot App](https://youtu.be/dvXDTfR_wy0?si=aDLM5BRP4KUUT4vM\&t=763). This is a very exciting product which has been a long time in the making and plans to deliver an easy, beginner-friendly mobile wallet (and more) for newcomers to crypto and Polkadot. This product is published by the [Polkadot Community Foundation (PCF)](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/treasury/820).

This proposal seeks to obtain funding for the next 6 months of software development, marketing personnel, tooling and legal costs. This proposal is separate to Ref #1082 which sought for the PCF to own the IP of the Polkadot App, publish the app and to enter into third party relationships with providers where required. This is already in progress.

The funding under this proposal will allow the PCF to release the product, and progress with building future scope to improve the product over the duration of the funding. Whilst the project is behind schedule from when it was originally announced, the app is almost ready and there will be more information coming soon as to the launch date.

Previously all research, design, development and legal costs have been paid directly or indirectly by the Web3 Foundation. Many of these roles and activities will still be covered by the W3F directly or indirectly. This proposal seeks alignment with the community around the ongoing development of the product.

This proposal covers from May 2025 to October 2025

**Why and who is this important for?**

The Polkadot App will be a key onboarding vehicle for Polkadot, the best place for a beginner to start with Polkadot and crypto in general. 

The Polkadot App will be useful for the existing Polkadot audience and crypto sphere as well due to the ease of use and some of the unique features that the product will bring.&#x20;

The Polkadot App will be a core value proposition for the Polkadot Community to onboard their friends and family and increase the number of DOT holders worldwide. 

# **Proposal & cost breakdown**

The proposal is mostly to cover software development for the project for the next 6 months.

| Allocation | Amount | % of total | Description |
| -------------------- | -------- | ---------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Software Development | $748,800 | 72.7% | Allocated for Novasama and external PCF Contractors  |
| Operations | $167,000 | 16.2% | Allocated for PCF operations and covers a new security audit, Raise SaaS and customer service costs. |
| Marketing  | $54,000 | 5.2% | Allocated for PCF contractor, a Senior Product Marketing Manager leading Polkadot App related marketing |
| Legal | $50,000 | 4.9% | Allocated for PCF legal fees and is a bucket to draw from where required |
| Tooling | $9,714 | 1.0% | Allocated for PCF tooling and covers Github and other products the PCF uses for app development |

 <img height="278" width="451" title="Chart" src="https://lh7-qw.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfK5uWcjGMuYPxNaSN_7rDmC4tV160tY5E9YPF-GJX5c0F_5HbGuPSFoYDUMdTaW2mmq2XtgYLFIYE-qD6xNTqQTEDvvlxYZrxvp9DMZklGsUatpyG3WgmCr3h7jy5W0_OFfxko9g?key=XWf18HoqbYKYO6H1HBr_WQ" />

A full budget breakdown is available here: [PCF Polkadot App Funding #01 (public)](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17ja_TQQl5SKFaD0XiZn2-CkZmlQalKMfeALBY8B1KeY/edit?usp=sharing)

Some activities are included in the budget but set at $0 as we envisage that some funds are better allocated from existing bounties. E.g. the marketing bounty should fund specific ad spends or engagements that support the product.

Link to the full proposal [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S3XPF2EMpFhPoirT9arsFdPn5Rou\_dY0n7wNlvTVkDg/edit?pli=1\&tab=t.0](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S3XPF2EMpFhPoirT9arsFdPn5Rou_dY0n7wNlvTVkDg/edit?pli=1\&tab=t.0)

Polkadot Community Foundation - Polkadot App - Treasury Funding #01

The Ambassador Fellowship had a successful first phase, even with challenges. The team did a great job and finished their work on time. They were supposed to get a payment, but some board members left, and the money was returned to the treasury instead. Now, the Ambassador Fellowship is still going and needs more funding. The person in charge thinks it's fair to ask for the team's payment again. You can find more information about the team and their work in the links provided. Thank you for supporting the Ambassador Fellowship.

During the first funded phase of the Ambassador Fellowship, we achieved remarkable success — even amidst periods of uncertainty and transition. This success was largely thanks to the dedication of individuals who stepped up as volunteers to ensure we not only met but exceeded our deliverables within the agreed timeframe.

Per the agreement with the Advisory Board (see[ Sprint Overview Document](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zc0WAzXezZSFryfZ-xlpLPt4xgouvl4mLamy60fO15k/edit?usp=drive_link)), a discretionary payment was to be made to the core team upon successful delivery by May 3, 2025. Through careful financial stewardship — managed solely by myself — $230,000 remained in the Ambassador Fellowship fund. The plan was to distribute $29,000 to the team, with the remaining $201,000 returned to the treasury when the Board stepped down (five weeks later than anticipated).

The delivery deadline was met, and the Advisory Board confirmed the work was completed successfully.

However, during this period, several Board members resigned due to the extended duration of their roles. With diminished capacity and activity, decision-making became increasingly difficult. Ultimately, the remaining funds — including the portion intended for the team — were returned in full to the treasury for administrative ease. As a result, the promised payments were not made.

Today, the Ambassador Fellowship remains active and is preparing a proposal for further funding to support its continued growth. Cohort Two is currently being seeded, and a waitlist for Cohort Three is already forming — a clear sign of the program's community value and continued success. You can find our[ Delivery Report here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/18WwkjxAzOe5SIbSICl5vcQ2ziAtnUCwe/view?usp=drive_link).

After careful consideration and consultation, I believe the fairest path forward is to submit individual compensation requests on behalf of each team member. These individuals fulfilled their commitments and contributed significantly to the Fellowship’s outcomes. The full list of team members and corresponding payment amounts can be found in this[ Spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16J8qxv9-Z0ky35yRFn-OlkuxoRZt5s7XO75kwtsFSoQ/edit?gid=755697593#gid=755697593).

Thank you for your continued support of the team, the principle of fairness within the ecosystem, and the enduring impact of the Ambassador Fellowship.

Ambassador Fellowship: Sprint Team Tip Request - Adam Galloway

Gerard Murphy was a member of the OpCom team from January 20 to February 19, 2025, working on the Ambassador Fellowship until May 3, 2025. He requests a one-month payment of $50 per hour for 40 hours per week. Gerard produced several documents, including the Fellowship Onboarding & Orientation Framework V1.0, Rewards and Recognition Framework, Resources Repository, and guides to Fellowship Verticals, Ranking System, and Promotion Process. He also created a Notion platform with public and private workspaces, uploaded resources, and maintained the platform. Gerard made videos on using the Notion platform and coordinated with Distractive on updating the Polkadot.com ambassador landing page. He also developed a guide for setting up and securing funding for meetups or pop-ups and produced a social media plan for Miami Mega Week.

During the first funded phase of the Ambassador Fellowship, the team achieved success, but due to several Board members resigning, the remaining funds were returned to the treasury, and the promised payments were not made. The Ambassador Fellowship is now preparing a proposal for further funding, with Cohort Two being seeded and a waitlist for Cohort Three forming.

Gerard Murphy was a paid member of the OpCom team from 20 January - 19 February 2025. He worked to deliver the first cycle of the Ambassador Fellowship until 3 May 2025. This is a tip request for one month payment only, at $50 per hour, for 40 hours per week. A fraction of what was delivered, but a token towards work done.

Work produced:

As a compensated member of the team:

* [Fellowship Onboarding & Orientation Framework V1.0](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iHQnZsRz1odhjYl6ygGwVUz24h4b3WW0sfydNJYhxsA/edit?tab=t.xlfknf723cg9)
* [Rewards and Recognition Framework ](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/159swdl8s6pDaDjeOUPuR5VBk4LAgij7iQ3wZZoH3rsE/edit?gid=1481348460#gid=1481348460)
* [Resources Repository](https://docs.google.com/document/d/113fGJ-q1ndraTkYIuja_p-aY-owSpuoFyU0R-8e6dqw/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.h3uebq3860m5)
* [Fellowship Terminology and Narratives](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TJKxV3xzLqO3gV4TbUDnnSxU9AXPgbm6LynT56sn7-k/edit?tab=t.tj7vpzmnyygl)
* [Guide to Fellowship Verticals V1.0](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MdBbXkjgaYbozUvZWxNFrpkVWWwyecjuYoAtBfFFrUs/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.9dfw9wae449z)
* [Guide to Fellowship Ranking System V1.0](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BEn751iVPrunMhzgkJiDOW9vrznygG6K8WCwdF3WRto/edit?tab=t.55fsnf1p7h8k#heading=h.5lkylpp5o4g3)
* [History & Timeline of Polkadot Ambassador Initiatives: Birth of the Fellowship](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jpLIw0xz0_KQKmSFVToNp69HpxkxgeORK-7EHK8a2B8/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.6m9iaannklv)
* [Rank I Objectives and Roadmap Guide V1.0](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cgpeov1gHP4orxtNdQjTyz1eCOGnPsIzYaoL0P0IGrM/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.vqsksusuuaa8)
* [Rank II Objectives and Roadmap Guide V1.0](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dovGxEKNUMrpjQwpeJASV2NjH6idKzW9K2XRf0rJIew/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.2td2j0pwmcsz)
* [Rank III Objectives and Roadmap Guide V1.0](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tSRTsmGSroiQFbHNWROtQWmUEH3BoVNGnGTcnuQ4ZRk/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.j96dn148530j)
* [Guide to the Fellowship Promotion Process V1.0](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CA-g9B7uhq7N7kw4JO6LKY2Q33OoCLQ9QsverZzBt78/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.4erliz55ke8g)

As a volunteer, post Op Com involvement:

* Created a comprehensive Notion platform from scratch, split into a public-facing page and a more substantive private Ambassador-only workspace. This includes::
 * News and announcements
 * Global calendars
 * Ambassador directories - with full edit permissions for each member, galleries, reviews, NFT & rewards showcasing & Web3 CV templates
 * Testimonies & reviews submission forms, database and front end display for ambassadors to leave peer reviews and endorsements.
 * Easily referenced call and meeting archives
 * Internal jobs board
 * Included custom internal surveys, feedback forms, ideas logs & public contribution mechanisms, 
 * Manually uploaded and formatted a wealth of information including and resources to the platform. See screenshot [One](https://imgur.com/a/dllcQD7), [Two](https://imgur.com/a/cxGvkiQ) and [Three](https://imgur.com/a/eguAkum) displaying the landing page and an idea of content available.
 * Solely oversaw the ongoing maintenance and updates to the Notion platform.
 * Individually added each ambassador signed up to the Notion workspace, ensuring correct access and unique ambassador profile cards correctly set up. 
 * Developed an interest form and database for people interested in joining the next round of ambassador inductions (currently 50+ forms on file)
* Made walkthrough videos on how to [sign up to notion](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyQQqbLIfGc\&t=42s) & the features and [how to use](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lISGwDzut70\&t=2s) the ambassador notion platform
* Co-ordinated with Distractive on updating the [Polkadot.com](http://polkadot.com) ambassador landing page to reflect the new Fellowship
* Developed a Fellowship guide for [setting up and securing funding for meetups or pop-ups](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oCYAfD0buHfJc3-cWEMApUiyyDp79ZkLemA6JW_aAAE/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.iiz5aq6ks910) (uploaded to notion)
* Produced a comprehensive social media plan for the Miami Mega Week to boost program visibility and engagement.

**Background for the rest of the team:**
During the first funded phase of the Ambassador Fellowship, we achieved remarkable success — even amidst periods of uncertainty and transition. This success was largely thanks to the dedication of individuals who stepped up as volunteers to ensure we not only met but exceeded our deliverables within the agreed timeframe.

Per the agreement with the Advisory Board (see[ Sprint Overview Document](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zc0WAzXezZSFryfZ-xlpLPt4xgouvl4mLamy60fO15k/edit?usp=drive_link)), a discretionary payment was to be made to the core team upon successful delivery by May 3, 2025. Through careful financial stewardship — managed solely by myself — $230,000 remained in the Ambassador Fellowship fund. The plan was to distribute $29,000 to the team, with the remaining $201,000 returned to the treasury when the Board stepped down (five weeks later than anticipated).

The delivery deadline was met, and the Advisory Board confirmed the work was completed successfully.

However, during this period, several Board members resigned due to the extended duration of their roles. With diminished capacity and activity, decision-making became increasingly difficult. Ultimately, the remaining funds — including the portion intended for the team — were returned in full to the treasury for administrative ease. As a result, the promised payments were not made.

Today, the Ambassador Fellowship remains active and is preparing a proposal for further funding to support its continued growth. Cohort Two is currently being seeded, and a waitlist for Cohort Three is already forming — a clear sign of the program's community value and continued success. You can find our[ Delivery Report here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/18WwkjxAzOe5SIbSICl5vcQ2ziAtnUCwe/view?usp=drive_link).

After careful consideration and consultation, I believe the fairest path forward is to submit individual compensation requests on behalf of each team member. These individuals fulfilled their commitments and contributed significantly to the Fellowship’s outcomes. The full list of team members and corresponding payment amounts can be found in this[ Spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16J8qxv9-Z0ky35yRFn-OlkuxoRZt5s7XO75kwtsFSoQ/edit?gid=755697593#gid=755697593).

Thank you for your continued support of the team, the principle of fairness within the ecosystem, and the enduring impact of the Ambassador Fellowship.

Ambassador Fellowship: Sprint Team Tip Request - Gerard Murphy

Hello! I went to a big conference about blockchain technology at the University of Miami. I talked about something called tokenization and represented Polkadot. I didn't get paid for my time, so I'm asking the community if they think I should be. I usually charge $100 per hour for my work. I spent 5 hours on a campus tour, 8 hours at the conference, and half a day on Saturday. I'm asking for $1500 for my time. Thank you!

Hey, everyone!

As many of you are aware based on several social media posts, I was tapped by Chris Wade to help represent the Polkadot ecosystem at the University of Miami's 3rd annual "The Business of Blockchain Technology" Conference across three days. Here's where I spoke on a panel about tokenization:

POLKASSEMBLY WILL NOT UPLOAD IMAGES - WILL EDIT LATER

While I am grateful to the Events Bounty for covering my flight and my hotel costs, I have not been compensated for my time or other costs that were incurred by representing Polkadot (e.g. Uber rides to and from the airport). Moreover, considering this was not previously negotiated with the EB and they do not pay retroactively, I am hoping the community will agree that my time is valuable and that I worthy of compensation as an ad hoc / de facto part-time Polkadot Ambassador.

In my part time role with Ardent through my small business **blockACE**, I charge $100 per hour for my time. Although I spent well over 20 hours as a representative from our ecosystem, I am only asking to be paid for the time I directly interfaced with University of Miami staff or conference attendees. This included 5 hours during Thursday's campus tour, followed by a full 8 hour day for the first day of the conference, and a half day on Saturday.

I respectfully request $1500 (Polkadot gets the friends and family discount) for my time.

Gratefully,

Ryan / Phunky

P.S. - I will circle back later to add more photos and links.&#x20;

Compensation for Polkadot Representation at University of Miami's 3rd Annual Business of Blockchain Conference

The Big Tipper project is an extension of rfp.fund, which was funded for Kusama with KSM RFP #2. The project aims to unlock multi-sig RFPs for Polkadot, enable bounty curators to associate Child Bounties with RFPs, and deploy an "RFP Board" to consolidate ecosystem RFPs across Kusama/Polkadot Treasuries and Kusama/Polkadot Child Bounties created through the app. The project has a budget of $5,000 for development, $3,000 for UI, $1,000 for supervisors, and $500 for contingency. Supervisors include Leemo and Jay Chrawnna. Excess or unused funds will be returned to the treasury by the supervisors. The timeline includes submission on Big Tipper Track on June 8, development beginning on June 15, UI work starting on July 8, and public launch on AAG on July 16. The project has three milestones: Polkadot Multi-sig RFPs, Child Bounty RFPs, and UI & Mainnet Deployment. The project also discusses the differences between multi-sig RFPs and Bounty RFPs for Polkadot and supports a new Bounty Pallet with multi-asset and cross-chain capabilities.

rfp.fund App - Polkadot, Child Bounty Integration & Public RFP Board.

Mimir is a multisig solution for Polkadot ecosystem users, including enterprises, DAOs, and large asset holders. They have a proposal to improve the platform with four key innovations:

1. Call Templates: These templates make it easier to do common tasks by reducing the need for manual data input.
2. Omni UX: This feature allows users to manage multi-sig accounts across different parachains, making it easier to use across the Polkadot network.
3. Mimir PAPI SDK: This software development kit helps more applications use multisig and proxy users, making it easier for developers to connect with Mimir.
4. Proposer & Multisig API: This allows businesses and DAOs to use multi-sig approval processes in their internal operations, like budgeting and decision-making.

Mimir already has over 2,000 users and is growing in the Polkadot ecosystem. They aim to become the standard for multisig operations in Polkadot.

Retroactive Fund - Optimizing Polkadot Multisig: Mimir’s Enhanced Features & Ecosystem Integration

RISC-V is gaining popularity in the decentralized internet, and Polkadot is already using it for its virtual machines. The first line of smart home devices built on RISC-V and integrated with Polkadot is being launched, with real hardware products and open-source firmware available on GitHub. A public kick-start campaign on IndieGoGo will test market interest in these web3-native, open-source, user-first solutions.

The campaign will launch three interconnected devices:
1. Altruist: an air quality sensor that publishes data to a decentralized map.
2. DevBoard Hikikomori: a developer-focused micro-controller dev board built on RISC-V, designed for engineers from both embedded and Web3 worlds.
3. RISC-V Smart Home Server: a server that unites open hardware, open connectivity, and open cloud, enabling control over smart devices without centralized cloud platforms.

The proposed budget includes funds for the Robonomics Creative Team, advertising and outreach, influencer engagement, and an independent code audit. The campaign aims to demonstrate a future rooted in transparency, decentralization, and open technology, and to lay the foundation for a long-term open ecosystem of devices, tools, and services.

![Pasted image 2.png](https://i.ibb.co/nMSLkj4w/mdx-Editor-ens-1746811547997.png)

## Chapter 1 — Why This Matters

RISC-V is becoming the architecture of the year. From hardware engineers to leading blockchain networks, more and more participants in the decentralized internet are turning to open standards. While Ethereum is only beginning to discuss transitioning to RISC-V for its virtual machines, in Polkadot this future is already taking shape.

We invite the community to support [the launch of the first line of smart home devices built on RISC-V and integrated with Polkadot](https://x.com/AIRA_Robonomics/status/1920452034186154483).

These are not concepts or mockups — they are real hardware products with open-source firmware, [published on GitHub](https://github.com/airalab/hardware). These devices are already functional and ready to become part of an ecosystem where users own their data, and decentralization is a tangible principle.

To bring this line to market, we’re preparing a public kick-start campaign on IndieGoGo. This is not just about promotion — it’s a way to test market interest in web3-native, open-source, user-first solutions. We’re asking for support in making a strategic leap: to give the world a real alternative in the smart home space, built on open technologies and secured by the Polkadot network.

Our team has been active in the Polkadot ecosystem since 2019 and has invested years of engineering work into creating these devices. We’re not proposing an idea — we’re delivering results.

The decision rests with you, the members of Polkadot OpenGov. If you believe decentralized technologies deserve a real, consumer-facing future, this is your chance to vote for that path. We are ready to take this step — together with you.

## Chapter 2 — The Campaign Design

We are structuring this summer’s kick-start campaign as a progressive launch of three interconnected devices. Each one plays a distinct role in building the foundation of a real, open, user-owned smart home.

*Phase 1 —* Altruist: just an air quality sensor.\*\* Our opening product is Altruist — a clean, reliable sensor that monitors air quality and publishes data to a decentralized map. It’s tested, ready, and understandable to a wide audience. With ALTRUIST, we begin by showing what open hardware and transparent data can look like in practice.

*Phase 2 — DevBoard Hikikomori:* an educational bridge. The second step in our campaign is a developer-focused  micro-controller dev board built on RISC-V. It includes a screen, a sensor, and firmware preloaded to interact with Polkadot. It’s designed for engineers from both the embedded and Web3 worlds, helping them meet in the middle. Hikikomori DevBoard enables developers to explore secure telemetry, decentralized logic, and the principles of trustworthy IoT design.

Phase 3 — RISC-V Smart Home Server: the core of an Open Source home. Our RISC-V–based server is the first device to unite all three essential layers of modern smart home infrastructure: open hardware, open connectivity, and open cloud. It’s a fully functional, physical product installed at home, enabling control over a wide range of smart devices — including popular brands like IKEA — without relying on centralized cloud platforms. It supports secure remote access, user management, and decentralized backup through Polkadot Cloud using Robonomics Rollup and Crust Network, and Robonomics.app.

We believe this is the right moment — for both Polkadot and for us — to launch such a product. It’s not just the centerpiece of our summer kick-starter campaign. It’s the first step toward a future where smart homes can be built entirely on open foundations, giving control back to the user and creating room for a truly decentralized hardware ecosystem.

Following the successful launch and adoption of the RISC-V smart home server connected to Polkadot, we envision opening an entirely new direction for the community: building devices and services tailored for owners of these servers. This will empower Polkadot developers in particular to pioneer an expanding ecosystem of open, secure, and interoperable tools and services tailored for RISC-V–based smart home infrastructure.

## Chapter 3 — Budget Overview

Our proposed budget is structured around four key components, each critical to ensuring the campaign's success and long-term impact:

1. *Robonomics Creative Team.* This team has been responsible for all identity about the project through websites like [robonomics.network](http://robonomics.network), [wiki.robonomics.network](http://wiki.robonomics.network), and [robonomics.academy](http://robonomics.academy), as well as creating high-quality educational videos, infographics, and maintaining open-source repositories for robonomics dapp. We propose allocating $45,000 to bring this team of five professionals on full-time over the summer to produce promotional videos, product visuals, 3D casing designs, UI/UX, and content for the devices.
2. *Advertising and Outreach.* To bring attention to our IndieGoGo campaign, we plan to reach 100,000 people who are familiar with crowdfunding and interested in smart home innovation. At an average cost of $0.50 per click, we estimate a $50,000 advertising budget. Additionally, we expect a 10–20% fee ($5,000–$10,000) for professional ad campaign management, bringing the total for this category to $55,000–$60,000.
3. *Influencer Engagement.* We plan to collaborate with trusted voices in the tech and smart home space. Influencers with 100,000–500,000 followers typically charge $5,000–$20,000 per review. We propose a dedicated $20,000 budget for reviews and features that can amplify our reach and credibility among target audiences.
4. *Independent Code Audit.* In a rare move for consumer IoT, we will commission an external security audit of our devices firmware and codebase. Estimated at $25,000, this audit will validate the quality and safety of our 3 open-source devices and set a new benchmark for transparency in smart home technology.

## Chapter 4 — The Path Forward

This campaign is not only about funding — it is about demonstrating what a future rooted in transparency, decentralization, and open technology can look like. By supporting this project, the Polkadot community takes an active step toward bringing these ideals into the daily lives of thousands of people.

We are not building gadgets — we are laying the foundation for a long-term open ecosystem of devices, tools, and services. This is a starting point for broader collaboration among developers, hardware designers, and digital citizens who believe that the future of smart homes should be open, sovereign, and secure by design.

With your support, we can begin this journey — and show the world that it is not only possible, but already underway.

*Architect of Robonomics*
[*EnsRationis*](https://x.com/EnsRationis)

Kick-start Campaign for RISC-V Smart Home Devices, Secured by Polkadot

DotMemo is a decentralized application on Polkadot and Kusama that lets users create and collect digital memories as NFTs. It has been successful, with over 4,500 memories minted and 4,371 users. DotMemo v2 will have new features like customizable landing pages, post-claim experience, advanced memo features, security and scalability enhancements, and extended maintenance and support. The project is asking for $70,000 to develop DotMemo v2 and provide 12 months of maintenance and support. This will help the Polkadot ecosystem by improving community engagement, user onboarding, event organizer support, historical records, and driving adoption.

## DotMemo v2: Enhanced Features for On-Chain Event Memories on Polkadot&#x20;

## <img height="228" width="685" src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeAasZ8IuUkLGLrf-pZLHPIPjPRehskpTywcUlG2CW7QxcjT-_dhtUgruW2IdES8FEVcCxY35UWwDJcrSO9T92mRFJmEQaZ9yp6pwdtx2A2j4Knzswiy2qP8rFWgP2qTKhE0Iwo7A?key=wwT4CYIcyMkFHxVp5rKj8A" />

### Project Overview

DotMemo is a decentralized, permissionless application built natively on Polkadot & Kusama Asset Hub that enables users to create and collect digital proof of attendance memories as NFTs. Since our initial retroactive funding (#[2511](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/post/2511)), DotMemo has become the premier on-chain memory solution for the Polkadot ecosystem.

\>>> [FULL PROPOSAL](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ctO07CQnh0-9ZTp5CQr-iDqyiIvOumunR2CgYG7KSBM) \<\<\<

### Key Achievements from v1

Our platform has significantly exceeded all initial targets:

* **4,500+ total memories minted** (exceeding 3,000+ target by 50%)
* **4,371+ unique users onboarded** (exceeding 3,000+ target by 46%)
* **60+ unique events supported** (exceeding 10+ target by 500%)
* **15+ countries reached** across 4 continents (exceeding 8+ target by 88%)
* **60+ unique creators** utilizing the app

DotMemo has powered major ecosystem events including:

* Consensus Hong Kong&#x20;
* Talent Land 2025 in Mexico&#x20;
* NBX Warsaw 2025&#x20;
* ETHDenver (multiple years)
* Sub0 developer conferences
* GM Learning Club Campus Tour across Asian universities

These events represent just a subset of our comprehensive portfolio, which includes:

* **Major Conferences**: Supporting flagship events like Consensus in Hong Kong, NBX Warsaw, and sub0 in Bangkok
* **Educational Series**: Powering the GM Learning Club Campus Tour across multiple universities
* **Regional Meetups**: Enabling community growth in diverse locations from Budapest to Nairobi, Mexico City to Arequipa
* **Special Initiatives**: Supporting unique events like Small Community Development Framework for V4+ and various women-focused gatherings

**Brand Collaborations**: Facilitating partnerships such as Polkadot x G2 in the esports sector

### DotMemo v2 Proposal

Building on this solid foundation, we're proposing DotMemo v2 with the following key enhancements:

1. **Enhanced Customization System**
 * Fully customizable landing pages for event branding
 * Configurable image previews and backgrounds
 * Complete text/header/description customization
 * Customizable mint buttons
2. **Post-Claim Experience Enhancement**
 * Customizable congratulations pages
 * Call-to-action integration for further engagement
 * Social media sharing options
 * Improved wallet guidance for better user experience
3. **Advanced Memo Features**
 * Rarity system with multiple tiers
 * Randomized minting for unique experiences
 * Enhanced metadata for social links and event information
 * Email signup alternative for Web3 newcomers
4. **Security & Scalability Enhancements**
 * Anti-DDOS protection with rotating QR codes
 * Improved claim verification
 * User profiles for tracking collected memories
 * Analytics dashboard for event organizers
5. **Extended Maintenance & Support**
 * 12 months of comprehensive technical support
 * Runtime compatibility updates
 * Ongoing feature development
 * Bug fixes and security updates

### Budget Request

We're requesting $70,000 in USDT to fund the development of DotMemo v2 and provide 12 months of maintenance and support.

### Impact & Value

DotMemo v2 will deliver significant value to the Polkadot ecosystem by:

* **Enhancing Community Engagement**: Creating more powerful tools for memorable event experiences
* **Improving User Onboarding**: Making it easier for newcomers to engage with the Polkadot ecosystem
* **Supporting Event Organizers**: Providing rich customization and analytics capabilities
* **Building Historical Records**: Preserving the ecosystem's growth through verifiable on-chain memories
* **Driving Adoption**: Introducing new users to Polkadot wallets and NFT functionality

### Important Note

We have successfully completed our initial six-month maintenance phase from the previous retroactive funding proposal. This new proposal is crucial for ensuring we can continue operating and improving the platform while implementing these valuable new features. You can view our comprehensive project report on our previous work [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/190UrSAd40ErnvuuOtpYwTtVGJn8jo_AqnRWG7HepBDg)

We welcome your feedback and questions as we continue building essential infrastructure for the Polkadot ecosystem.
\>>> [FULL PROPOSAL](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ctO07CQnh0-9ZTp5CQr-iDqyiIvOumunR2CgYG7KSBM) \<\<\<

DotMemo v2: Enhanced Features for On-Chain Event Memories on Polkadot

EasyA, a Web3 education app, has successfully completed Milestone 2 in their #360DaysOfPolkadot campaign, which aimed to educate and engage developers in the Polkadot ecosystem. They partnered with Parity and Web3 Foundation to update Polkadot content in their app and hosted hackathons at Harvard and London. The campaign inspired an a16z-backed startup, Axal, to build on Polkadot. Key highlights include:

- Over 1 million users on the EasyA app
- 700 developers participated in hackathons
- 126 projects were launched
- 137,000 developers started the in-app crash course
- Social media impressions reached over 14 million

The campaign also met or exceeded all key performance indicators, including the number of developers starting and completing the crash course, hackathon attendees, and hackathon projects. EasyA is now focusing on supporting developers to continue building on Polkadot and is working with the ecosystem to set up Polkadot Fast-Grants for funding.

Hey Polkadot frens!

Our #360DaysOfPolkadot has been our most successful Polkadot campaign ever. We worked closely with Parity and Web3 Foundation to create brand new, updated Polkadot content in the EasyA app, and provide the keynote workshop and lectures at our Harvard and London hackathons. 

In fact, our work has been so successful that we’ve already inspired an a16z-backed startup ([Axal](https://www.ax.al/)) to build on Polkadot (we’ve now introduced them to Web3 Foundation, and discussions are now in progress)! We have almost too many awesome successes to talk about, so we’ve done our best to summarise the key highlights here.

Of course, this was also made possible with the support of team members from Web3 Foundation and Parity, as well as Papermoon, who helped our team make this such a success. We would like to extend our special thanks to (in no particular order):

* Radha Dasari (Web3 Foundation)
* Rémy Le Berre (Parity)
* Becka Turner (Parity)
* Nikolai Kozlov (Parity)
* Nico Hussein (Papermoon)

They were invaluable partners in coming in-person to our London and Harvard Polkadot hackathons, in reviewing our new Polkadot content in the EasyA app, and overall in supporting EasyA’s gigabrains coming to build on Polkadot.

This is our referendum for successfully completing Milestone 2 in EasyA’s #360DaysOfPolkadot. Importantly, it includes the funding to be paid out to the winners as well as travel scholarships. 

<img height="684" width="602" src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcAMPxLxmvXHXW_igLNrJlocrf9kn-mOu94HISlqWiiejxW-l1Mboq3FOlojOSMdX_hH8tZSeJLzRds6vyyA46AyL1T-hgpDg5l1AW-yKj-NOCugBMwJf1rfvdP46c2JkXxBrkp?key=wg-y83AAUE08rUthVDq2i_zj" />

**Executive Summary:**

For anyone new to [EasyA](http://easya.io/) (also known as Duolingo for blockchain), we are the biggest Web3 education app, with over 1 million users. We have been strong believers in the Polkadot ecosystem for many years, and first started educating our community on Polkadot after Parity invited us to host [our inaugural EasyA x Polkadot hackathon in London in 2022](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/treasury/132). 

Since then, we have continued working to educate the community on Polkadot, both via the EasyA app and also through our flagship in-person hackathons at Harvard and in London. These hackathons have now become world-famous, having run for 3 years in a row now. We have even started to gain a foothold for Polkadot within Harvard, and were recently invited to Harvard Law School’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society to discuss further collaboration. We are in active discussions with them, as we look to bring the best and brightest brains as well as top academic leaders into the Polkadot ecosystem.

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Each year, we have educated record numbers of developers about Polkadot, and this year was another landmark year. For the first time ever, we were able to secure hosting our Polkadot hackathon right alongside the world-famous Harvard Blockchain Conference. This ended up being a masterstroke. Countless top VCs were able to see hundreds of new builders coming to the Polkadot ecosystem via our hackathon, and chat with them about why they were so excited about Polkadot. At Harvard alone, this included star VCs like [Cosmo Jiang](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cosmojiang/) (General Partner at Pantera), [Anand Iyer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anandiyer/) (Partner at Lightspeed) and [Omar Kanji](https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-kanji-cfa-334bb686/) (Partner at Dragonfly). In London, we leveraged our connections to invite [Xiao-Xiao Zhu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/xiao-xiao-j-zhu-12078730/), Partner at KKR and co-lead of KKR’s blockchain and digital assets taskforce, to judge the hackathon. KKR is the world’s largest asset manager, with almost a trillion dollars in assets under management. We put Polkadot back on the map for these capital allocators, and this wasn’t just them seeing some tweet in passing - this was all in-person, diving into the Polkadot ecosystem for hours and hours.

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Great minds attract great minds, and the world’s best startup founders also came to see what was being built by the next generation in Web3. This included previous EasyA hackathon winners, team [Axal](https://www.ax.al/), who have since been backed by a16z. We inspired them to look into Polkadot more, and we have now connected them with the Web3 Foundation. This is just one example of #360DaysOfPolkadot is driving real results. 

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Another awesome example is the huge activity we’re driving. Parity shared with us that our work had a massive impact on increasing development activity on Polkadot Westend Hub, which was reflected in their own internal data analysis. Just look at this chart - it went totally vertical!

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EasyA hackathons are clearly not just everyday hackathons. They are transformational for the ecosystem. They attract the best builders in the world to launch the new dApps which are the lifeblood of Polkadot, but they are also a powerful marketing tool. They show VCs, private equity, family offices and users (and even as explained below politicians!) that Polkadot is alive and thriving. 

And the secret sauce of this all? The EasyA app. In the run-up to our in-person hackathons, our team put in a colossal effort to update the Polkadot content in the EasyA app from scratch, working closely with Web3 Foundation and Parity. The results speak for themselves:

* 700 developers building at our in-person hackathons
* 126 projects launched 
* 137,000 total developers starting the in-app crash course

Builders queued around the block to get into our in-person hackathons:

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**Polkadot x EasyA IRL Hackathon in London (19-20 April):**

1. Hackers: 350
2. Final dApps/projects created: 63
3. Colleges/companies represented: 57
4. Social media impressions: 5M+

Here’s the [wrap-up video](https://x.com/easya_app/status/1915175793161822386?s=46) from London! 

**Polkadot x EasyA IRL Hackathon at Harvard (26-27 April):**

1. Hackers: 350
2. Final dApps/projected created: 63
3. Colleges/companies represented: 97
4. Social media impressions: 6M+

Check out the [awesome highlight video](https://x.com/easya_app/status/1917298399164129652) from Harvard!

**Winning projects**

Our judges were blown away by the projects which launched at our two in-person hackathons. There were far more top projects than we could have allocated prizes for, so Radha from Web3 Foundation has been working to set up the retroactive grants for builders as an additional funding opportunity for them. 

Founders flew in from all over the globe, and came from world-class companies such as Google Deepmind, Gemini and Jefferies, as well as top universities like MIT, Harvard, Yale, Columbia and so many more. We even had a serial entrepreneur who had previously founded a FinTech company which went public at a $100m valuation.

We’ve shared more on their incredible projects in our full progress report (see below).

These builders are hungry to make their mark and continue building on Polkadot. They’ve been applying for the Polkadot Fast-Grants, and the first ones have already now been successfully approved! 

**KPI Report**

| KPI | Target 🎯 | Actual | Achieved |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------- | -------- | -------- |
| Total developers starting crash course | 120,000 | 137,000+ | ✅ |
| Total developers completing crash course | 100,000 | 108,000+ | ✅ |
| In-person hackathon attendees  | 600 | 700 | ✅ |
| Hackathon projects | 100 | 126 | ✅ |
| Social Media Impressions (LinkedIn/Twitter/TikTok/Instagram, YouTube etc) | 10M+ | 14M+ | ✅ |

**Full Progress Report** 

The above summarises Milestone 2 of our #360DaysOfPolkadot, which has been a massive success. We’ve also included the full report for completeness, which includes the precise budget allocations and future plans. You can reach the full report [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bGVsyYafw8QRnlSS-_70xutf3p-pfDYznbxwyaeLnMU/edit?usp=sharing)!

**Milestone 2 Requested Allocation Breakdown Summary (Retroactive Funding)**

Our proposal for #360DaysOfPolkadot split our costs into two phases. Milestone 1 (approved [here](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1314)) covered the creation, technical implementation and distribution of the in-app content, as well as the venue/logistics deposits. Milestone 2 (this milestone) is retroactive funding to cover the final costs of the in-person hackathons, prize money and educational campaign. This is important to note, since this funding is required for distributing the travel scholarships and prize money to builders, so they can continue building their awesome projects.

This retroactive funding after the successful completion of our proposal reflects EasyA’s deep respect for the Polkadot treasury and OpenGov. Rather than the community needing to take any risk with EasyA, we take on the responsibility ourselves of delivering on the KPIs and targets which we set out for the community originally. 

The full breakdown of the costs and budget is available in our full report. 

**What’s next**

EasyA has been a core part of the Polkadot ecosystem since 2022. We’ve been through the different cycles together, and shared its ups and downs as we build this resilient and decentralised network. We share Polkadot’s long-term vision, and as such always plan well beyond the next milestone or hackathon. 

As part of this long-term roadmap, we’re actively working on bringing developers to Polkadot Hub. We’ve already started this with #360DaysOfPolkadot, with the incredible builders we’ve attracted. However, we also need to support them with continuing to build. This is why we worked tirelessly with the ecosystem to set up the [Polkadot Fast-Grants](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/bounty/63) and get developers fast funding, as well as worked closely with the Web3 Foundation to funnel the best projects for their fast-track grants. Both avenues have already started to show results. Last year’s EasyA x Polkadot hackathon project [Intercaster](https://x.com/easya_app/status/1815687091352719764) was funded by the Web3 Foundation, and the first batch of projects have already now been approved for the Polkadot Fast-Grants.

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We’re also working with other players in the ecosystem to support them as much as possible. For example, at Consensus Toronto we’re supporting WebZero with bringing developers to their Polkadot hacker house, as well as getting them building on Polkadot at the in-person hackathon. We are highly engaged within the Polkadot community well beyond the scope of #360DaysOfPolkadot, and came in-person to ETH Denver to help recruit builders at the Polkadot booth, as well as presented our vision for the future on-stage with Polkadot co-founder Rob Habermeier.

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There’s still lots of work to be done, and we’ve been collecting feedback non-stop from builders to get smart contracts on Polkadot Hub ready for prime-time, including sharing this directly with Parity and Web3 Foundation. However, the great news is that the pieces are all finally coming together for Polkadot’s renaissance.

Further down on the roadmap, JAM is of course coming up and we are supporting as much as we can while the details get fleshed out. We caught up with Gavin Wood recently at Stanford, who shared with us how EasyA could support with scouting JAM implementers. We already know that one EasyA gigabrain is working on his implementation, and we expect more to come soon.

In summary, #360DaysOfPolkadot has been an incredible success. The EasyA app has educated builders on Polkadot at scale, our hackathons have brought the best in the world to launch (and impressed VCs), and our social media has got the attention of the world. We’re at the ground level, building the Polkadot ecosystem from the ground up, as part of the mission we’re all on.

Thank you for taking the time to read our proposal for retroactive reimbursement. If you have any questions at all, or would like to get involved with our work bringing the next wave of builders to Polkadot, please do feel free to comment on our discussion post here! The time has come for Polkadot’s renaissance, and we’re honoured to be helping lead it.

\-- Phil, Dom (EasyA Co-Founders) and the EasyA Team!

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Milestone 2: EasyA x Polkadot: In-person hackathons and in-app Polkadot 2.0 crash course (#360DaysOfPolkadot)

SAGE, or Substrate Asset Game Engine, is a proposal by Rosťa aimed at benefiting the Polkadot ecosystem, particularly for junior developers and game developers. The main goal is to improve tooling for .net development in Polkadot, which is used by many projects like Xcavate, Ajuna, and PlutoFramework. Supporting SAGE will help these projects by allowing teams to focus more on their final products and less on low-level details.

Cedric, the main developer behind SAGE and his company Ajuna, have a proven track record of developing open-source tooling for the .net ecosystem and creating advanced on-chain games. Their work is well-maintained and has been beneficial for the community, as seen in the quick responses to GitHub issues and contributions from other developers.

SAGE has already shown its effectiveness in hackathons, with projects using Substrate.Net.Api winning major prizes. The .net tooling developed by Cedric and Ajuna is powerful and easy to use, which is crucial for the success of projects relying on it.

Marketing for SAGE is not necessary, as developers will naturally find and use the tooling if it is useful for their C# applications secured by Polkadot. SAGE aims to provide a full-featured solution for game developers who may not be familiar with blockchain technology.

The value brought by SAGE is proportional to the amount requested, with Cedric asking for a small percentage of the treasury funds. The impact on the ecosystem is already significant, and the potential for growth is even larger. SAGE offers more than just Unity SDK integration, including Substrate pallets and a JavaScript SDK.

# Substrate Asset Game Engine (SAGE)

Hello, I am Rosťa and I am bringing You a revised proposal for SAGE.

I will address a few comments that we have received and I will try to explain why I think SAGE is valuable for Polkadot Ecosystem.

I do not want to repeat myself, so at the bottom, you can find the original proposal.

## Target audience

Junior Developers and Junior Game developers.

## Impact

The .net development ecosystem in Polkadot has been growing and it is now used by many projects secured by Polkadot that depend on it.

Projects like Xcavate, Ajuna, PlutoFramework... (Those are only open-sourced projects that I know of. There are certainly many more closed-sourced ones too)

By supporting this proposal, you will help all of these projects by improving the tooling they use. Teams will spend less time figuring out low-level shits and they will have more time to focus on the final product. This has been proven multiple times at hackathons over the past 2 years.

## Proven team and proven tooling

Cedric (The main developer behind SAGE) and his company Ajuna have proven themselves with the development of **incredible open-sourced** tooling for .net ecosystem and also with the development of most technically advanced fully on-chain games.

Unlike many other teams, Cedric and Ajuna have followed the web3 core principles and made all of their work open-sourced. This was also beneficial for them, because many developers that used these tools have also contributed back!

The help from Cedric and everyone maintaining always immediate. Take a look at the [github issues](https://github.com/ajuna-network/Substrate.NET.API/issues?q=is%3Aissue) other dev's made and notice that the responses came just a few hours after the issue was made. Many times Cedric stepped up and coded his own solution of the problem, like in [this issue](https://github.com/ajuna-network/Substrate.NET.API/issues/44) and [this issue](https://github.com/ajuna-network/Substrate.NET.API/issues/101).

One of the most important things for toolings is not only to have them, but also having them maintained. Polkadot is well known for it's forkless upgrades, however frequent updates also require frequent maintenance of tools. Cedric and Ajuna also have not disappointed and delivered all of the updates needed on time.

Elegance of the .net tooling developed by Cedric and Ajuna could be seen on Hackathons. Over the past 2 years, there has **always** been at least 1 project which used Substrate.Net.Api and won the main prize. Here is a list of the hackathons and prizes won:

Polkadot Global Series 2023 (Europe) by AngelHack - Second place

Polkadot Global Series 2023 (APEC) by AngelHack - Second place

Polkadot Winter Hackathon 2023 by OneBlock - First place

Polkadot Global Series 2024 (North America) by AngelHack - Third place

Polkadot Summer Hackathon 2024 (Singapore) by OneBlock - First place

This would not have been possible if the tooling would not been so effective and simple to use. In fact, it is very powerful.

## No need for marketing

Developers are clever and very mindful of their time. If they want to build a c# application that is secured by Polkadot, they will use google/chatgpt and search what are the existing options for developing a c#/unity application/game with Polkadot. They will easily find Polkadot Unity SDK, Substrate.Net.Api, Substrate.Net.Toolchain... on the first page of google search. All of them are well documented, with a lot of working examples. Developers will find what they need just because it is very useful to them.

Personally, if the tooling would not have been there, I would probably give up and move on to a different ecosystem/different projects.

Also, you can not market something you do not have. It is hard to say that development on Polkadot is easy when in reality it is not. SAGE tries to address this by developing a full-featured solution for game developers that are not really familiar with the inner workings of blockchains.

## Value brought

I will not try to persuade anyone into thinking that the value is large. It probably is not. However, it is proportional with the amount requested.

Cedric is asking for \~0.0014% (as of time of writing) of the treasury funds and I think the impact for the ecosystem is already reaching >1% (Projects that **rely** on using Substrate.Net.Api for their parachain secured on Polkadot) and the potential for growth is even larger.

## Not just c\#

SAGE brings:

\- Substrate pallets

\- JavaScript SDK

apart from just Unity SDK integration.

## Original Proposal

https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1509

Substrate Asset Game Engine (SAGE) revised

Polkadot is asking for $100,000 to help them work with the Texas Blockchain Council (TBC). TBC is a group that talks to lawmakers about rules for blockchain. Polkadot wants to be a part of TBC to help make good rules and find new business opportunities. The money will be used to join TBC and have someone work full-time on this. Judge Lucich, who has experience in business and community leadership, will help Polkadot with this project. They want to work with lawmakers, try new things, and make Polkadot more known in the United States.

Texas Blockchain Council: Re-up and continued presence for Polkadot

PolkaBiz is a program that helps new businesses grow in the Polkadot ecosystem. They have been working hard to find and support new entrepreneurs. From January to April 2025, they did many things like:

1. Checked 100+ business applications
2. Helped 68 businesses with coaching
3. Got 8 businesses funding from Web3 Foundation, totaling $240,000
4. Helped 3 more businesses get $60,000 in grants
5. Created a portal for business founders
6. Helped a company make a deal with a national government
7. Introduced a big Web2 company to Web3

PolkaBiz needs money to keep doing this work. They are asking for $82,666.66 for the past 4 months. They think programs like theirs are important for Polkadot to grow. You can read their full proposal here: [link](https://docs.google.com/document/d/142EZKo4CKbwIlGQklGl1MaIBT3qdMEDQHATro9UOiZI/edit?usp=sharing).

*"Mario and Christian formed an alliance following their time at PBA in Hong Kong. Since then, PolkaBiz has become a great tool to identify and nurture entrepreneurs for the Polkadot ecosystem. We’re really keen to keep working with them."* **- Tim Dobie, Director of Polkadot Blockchain Academy**

PolkaBiz has been quietly but effectively building the foundation for the next generation of startups within Polkadot.  In ref [1504](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1504), which received strong support from the majority of the community, we wanted to continue this kind of work. However, during the confirmation period, the proposal was unexpectedly rejected. 

After consulting W3F and some community members, we have therefore decided to present a retroactive funding proposal for the past 4 months (January - April).

 Here’s what we *already achieved*  -  **verifiable results** from January to April 2025:

* 100+ startup applications screened
* 68 startups mentored with 1:1 coaching on product-market fit, go-to-market strategies, business models, and pitching
* 8 startups secured Web3 Foundation grants in January alone, receiving $240,000 in total funding
* 3 additional startups funded via PBA-X, securing another $60,000 in grants
* Founder portal to track, guide, and support project onboarding within the ecosystem
* G6Networks signed an MOU with a national government, a deal facilitated through PolkaBiz connections
* A 100+ FTE Web2 development company introduced to the Web3 Deal Desk through our mentorship program

This work has been recognized not only by startups but by major ecosystem leaders such as the Web3 Foundation and the Polkadot Blockchain Academy.

This proposal only seeks **fair retroactive compensation** for 4 months of hard work:

* Originally $62,000 per quarter (approx. $20,666/month)
* Now $82,666.66 total including April

If Polkadot wants more applications, more builders, and more real usage, **programs like PolkaBiz are essential**. Together with the community, we are actively exploring the best ways to sustainably fund our efforts.

**Here is the link to the full proposal: https://docs.google.com/document/d/142EZKo4CKbwIlGQklGl1MaIBT3qdMEDQHATro9UOiZI/edit?usp=sharing**

Thank you all for your trust and support! 🙏

PolkaBiz Retroactive Treasury Request January - April 2025

Polkadot Storage has a new long-term plan to improve their storage system. They have completed 90% of phase 3 and are testing it in a private testnet. They will soon move to a public testnet and work on integrating it with the mainnet. Here are some of the new ideas they have for phase 4:

1. Jam Integration: They want to use their storage for Jam DA resupply and let any Jam Service use their long-term storage.
2. Light weight proof system: They want to offer a cheaper and lighter proof system for users who don't need strong guarantees.
3. Replication: They are working on moving from full replication to something like Erasure coding for better efficiency.
4. Legal: They are exploring responsibilities and liabilities when dealing with toxic data.
5. Economic model: They are researching the best numbers for slashing, storage costs, retrieval costs, and pricing to be competitive with centralized solutions. They also want to allow the use of restaked DOT.
6. XCM: They want to expose the storage so that other parachains can store data.
7. Marketplace model: They are thinking of the storage layer as a marketplace that gives access to all forms of competing centralized and decentralized storage.

Overall, they want to turn this into a proper storage product and build applications on top of it. They are excited about the potential and attention on storage lately.

Hey everyone, we are back with an improved long term plan for Polkadot Storage.



Last December, [phase 3 got rejected](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1313) during confirmation with a very narrow margin. Work has continued uninterrupted and we now have over 90% of phase 3 completed. We are testing the system in our private testnet and will move to a public testnet soon. Integration with mainnet has been postponed because of the JAM integration plans and we’ll continue improving tools and interfaces. For more details on our progress check [the weekly updates on the forum](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-native-storage-updates/7021/70).



During this time we have also been working with Parity and with their guidance have improved our long term approach. These ideas have been incorporated into Phase 4:



Jam Integration

* Using our storage for Jam DA resupply.
* Service Integration so that any Jam Service can use our long term storage.

Light weight proof system

* This was first initially flagged by Lucky Friday (thank you) and we later refined it during conversations with Parity. In short, our initial proof system protects against outsourcing attacks but it's also heavy and expensive. We wanna offer an alternative lighter proof system for users who don't need guarantees like that, at a much lower price.
* Merkle Proofs + zk-SNARKs
* Make the network work with multiple proof systems, let power users choose the proof system/guarantees they want.

Replication

* We added a naive version for now.
* Move from full replication to for example Erasure coding.
* Something like what Walrus uses “Twin-Code” or Reed Solomon error correction

Legal

* Explore responsibilities and liabilities when dealing with toxic data.

Economic model:

* Slashing - Although we have slashing implemented, we need to do some research on what the best numbers should be.
* Storage costs - Modeling the costs and income model for providers.
* Retrieval - Research retrieval costs to mitigate bandwidth attacks.
* Pricing - Price is important for users, make sure we do everything to be competitive with centralized solutions.
* Restaked DOT - Allow usage of restaked Dot so not to compete with staking rewards.

XCM

* Exposing the storage so that other parachains can store data. Check usefulness after Jam integration.

Marketplace model

* Thinking of this Storage layer also as a marketplace that gives access to all forms of competing centralized and decentralized storage.



Overall the plan is to turn this into a proper Storage product and build applications on top. With so much potential and attention on storage lately, it's an exciting time to build.
 

Links:

* Code[ https://github.com/eigerco/polka-storage/](https://github.com/eigerco/polka-storage/)
* Book [https://eigerco.github.io/polka-storage-book/](https://eigerco.github.io/polka-storage-book/)
* Phase 1 [https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/494](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/494)
* Phase 2 [https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1150](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1150)
* Old Phase 3 [https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1313](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1313)
* Original proposal[ https://docs.google.com/document/d/16SZXvXyBRd-oEMIbgAid\_vaxTuKzDlxuNc9CwSq3Lq0/edit](https://docs.google.com/document/d/16SZXvXyBRd-oEMIbgAid_vaxTuKzDlxuNc9CwSq3Lq0/edit)
* Thinking about JAM DA integration[ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L1jlMI9-KOfxMYUMQVeq0tPNtz1fitxTXlg6gKwjXnM/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L1jlMI9-KOfxMYUMQVeq0tPNtz1fitxTXlg6gKwjXnM/edit?usp=sharing)
* Weekly updates[ https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-native-storage-updates/7021](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-native-storage-updates/7021)
* Research on native storage we first[ did in 2021](https://github.com/common-good-storage/report/blob/master/src/first.md) but there were limitations with collators back then. We returned to this topic in 2023 and got[ a grant](https://github.com/dtuzi/Grants-Program/blob/4d5e7ff1cc90ab0416604dc705bd02c29ba136e6/applications/Eiger_Storage_on_Polkadot_1.md) from W3F to figure out how.
* Initial research pre-implementation[ https://github.com/eigerco/polkadot-native-storage/blob/main/doc/report/polkadot-native-storage-v1.0.0.pdf](https://github.com/eigerco/polkadot-native-storage/blob/main/doc/report/polkadot-native-storage-v1.0.0.pdf)
* Old forum discussion[ https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-native-storage/4551](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/polkadot-native-storage/4551)

Polkadot Storage Phase 3

IBERLABS, previously known as the Business Development team for Spain and Andorra, has been working to expand Polkadot's presence in the region. They have built partnerships with institutions, enterprises, and public entities. Their recent achievements include integrating Xhype, a global ZeroData marketplace, with SubWallet and Polkadot AssetHub. They have also engaged with Kunveno (Web3Spaces), a Web3 freelancing platform, Catapulta, a no-code dApp builder, and are working on an agreement with the Government of Andorra to support Web3 startups. They are also working on an Institutional DOT Fund and Staking with MoraBanc. The team has updated their proposal to be more focused and better aligned with the community's expectations, providing a clear roadmap for the future.

## **TL;DR  Continuation Operations Spain & Andorra BD Team - 12 months**&#x20;

We are **IBERLABS**, formerly known as the **Business Development team for Spain & Andorra**. Over the past year, we've worked to expand Polkadot’s presence across the region by building partnerships with institutions, enterprises, and public entities.

We’ve taken note of all the feedback from our last proposal so this version comes more focused and better aligned with the community’s expectations, responding to every request made.

This is not a new initiative. It’s a continuation of the work already in progress. We’re fully active on the ground, advancing deals, helping partners integrate, and making Polkadot part of real business in these regions.

Check our full [proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1stEJFpQfhcNTzDzxXwulcapv2rn5_MzPxlFCUEQmQ2A/edit?usp=sharing)

**Recent Achievement**

* **Xhype** – A global ZeroData marketplace integrated with **SubWallet** and **Polkadot AssetHub.**

![Diseno sin titulo.gif](https://i.ibb.co/1JzsDf97/mdx-Editor-IBERLABS-1745786739612.gif)

&#x20;[Cointelegrapf Coverage](https://es.cointelegraph.com/news/xhype-integrated-polkadots-subwallet-for-private-payments-in-more-than-180-countries)

* **Kunveno (Web3Spaces)** – A Web3 freelancing platform. Recently released PolkaTalent campaign for the further development of their UX
* **Catapulta** – A no-code dApp builder supporting Moonbeam deployments.
* **Andorran Sandbox** – Agreement in progress, soon to be officially announced, with the Government of Andorra to support Web3 startups and institutions within their regulated sandbox framework
* **Institutional DOT Fund and Staking** – In progress with **MoraBanc**, enabling regulated access to DOT and staking for institutions.

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**🤝 Partners We've Engaged**

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