Peer3 is creating an open-source Software Development Kit (SDK) that allows users to execute smart contracts directly with each other, bypassing the need for blockchain interaction. This project aims to improve the user experience of Polkadot by providing a real-time execution environment without transaction fees. The SDK enables real-time interactions, seamless interactions, and security from distributed ledgers. Peer3 has successfully delivered all milestones for a Level 3 Grant from the Web3 Foundation and is now seeking treasury funding for a production version of the SDK. The proposal includes a delayed payment of 350k USDT upfront and a delayed payment of 250k USDT and 30k DOT after 6 months. The funds will be used to hire more talent and cover operational costs. The project has potential use cases in gaming, payments, consumer applications, supply chain management, data marketplaces, social apps, and decentralized finance.

**Following the feedback we got from various DAO voting groups on Discord and Telegram, and after appearing on AAG #202 ([video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmnXnQzi1JE))  and AAG #204 ([video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th16YDXx8bw)) — you can find the updated proposal bellow.** 

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Executive Summary**

Recently we’ve delivered all milestones for our lvl 3 (highest level) grant from the Web3 Foundation - [announcement](https://x.com/Web3foundation/status/1868965504284869007). The grant was to build a minimal feature set (MFS) of our peer-to-peer state channels SDK that enables smart contracts to run directly between the end users devices while inheriting security from a distributed ledger. The goal is to improve the user experience of Polkadot by providing a real-time execution environment without any transaction fees.

For a high-level explanation on what we’re doing, please read our [blog post](https://medium.com/@peer3_to/building-a-peer-to-peer-internet-secured-by-web3-f2ef870922d9). For a deeper explanation please read the [grant agreement](https://github.com/w3f/Grants-Program/pull/2350) with the Web3 Foundation which is fully open source - covering the tech, team, ecosystem fit, how does it benefit Polkadot etc… There’s also a youtube [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtjiyDDhvWA) explaining the tech on a high level.

The project is open source - [github](https://github.com/peer3to/state-channels-plus)

For anyone interested in trying out what we’ve built, there’s a demo at [peer3.to](https://peer3.to/) or you can watch our old demo [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_CWPOezjU8).

The goal of this proposal is to seek treasury funding for a production version of the SDK.  
Following the feedback from AAG we'll do a delayed payment, with a mix of stables and DOT — 350k USDT upfront and a delayed payment of 250k USDT and 30k DOT after 6 months, effectively reducing the risk to the treasury.

**Full Proposal**

**Introduction:**

Peer3 is developing a **public good, open-source Software Development Kit (SDK)** that enables users to execute smart contracts directly with one another, bypassing the need to route each & every interaction through the blockchain. This approach removes bottlenecks and reduces costs for many applications that would otherwise struggle to overcome them and paves the way for entirely new blockchain use cases by:

-   Eliminating unnecessary transaction fees.
-   Enabling real-time, seamless interactions.
-   Inheriting security from distributed ledgers.

The Web3 Foundation recently congratulated us on successfully delivering all milestones for a Level 3 Grant that we secured with them last year - [X announcement](https://x.com/Web3foundation/status/1868965504284869007).

Building on this success, we aim to deliver a comprehensive production-ready SDK that will be openly available to and hugely benefit the Polkadot ecosystem, empowering developers to unlock new, exciting and commercially viable use cases.

**Problem Statement**

Web3 ecosystems face a critical gap in scalability and user experience when measured against Web2 offerings. While decentralized systems provide security and transparency, they often:

-   Fail to deliver the real-time interactions that users expect from Web2 platforms.
-   Rely heavily on on-chain interactions, which result in delays and additional costs.

These inefficiencies inhibit the user experience, restrict broader commercial adoption, and prevent Web3 from competing effectively with many Web2 use cases.

**Proposed Solution**

Our solution seeks to provide developers with a framework through which they can curate user experiences that more closely replicate what is possible in Web2, while preserving Web3's core principles of decentralization, security, and trustlessness.

Peer3 could be imagined as providing a new communication layer that sits on top of a parent Chain ‘X’. A Layer (X+1), where users (peers) can communicate off-chain on more arbitrary matters and bypass the need to interact with the ledger repeatedly. The underlying blockchain is only used for settlement, liveness and dispute resolution.

-   **Off-chain Execution:** Smart contracts execute in real-time directly on the users’ device. Transactions are gossiped peer-to-peer for other peers to validate. This saves time and cost, by removing the need for every transaction to execute on-chain.
-   **On-chain Security:** If malicious (byzantine) behaviour occurs off-chain, any honest (non malicious) peer will detect it. In such a case the peer will initialize a dispute on-chain leveraging the shared security of Polkadot to enforce correctness, resolve conflicts, and penalize malicious behavior.

**Market Opportunity**

By bridging the gap between the user experience of Web2 and the security and decentralization of Web3, we create lower barriers to entry for developers and open a world of exciting, new, and innovative use cases across multiple industries:

-   **Gaming:** Peer-to-peer interactions enable real-time multiplayer experiences from well known games like poker and chess to more complex and custom games.
-   **Payments:** Frequent payments between a group of participants (micropayments, cross-border/domestic bank settlements, splitting bills with friends).
-   **Consumer Applications:** Keep the speed and ease of use without keeping the middleman (Uber, DoorDash…)
-   **Supply Chain Management:** Real-time shipment tracking and blockchain-backed validation.
-   **Data Marketplaces:** Allow peers to trade large amounts of data in a fully verifiable and trustless way without having to pay on-chain fees.
-   **Social Apps:** Social apps and networks that go beyond communication and handle systems of value.
-   **Decentralized Finance (DeFi):** Innovative and complex arbitrary financial agreements directly between peers.

With Polkadot’s cutting-edge design, the SDK will attract developer talent, inspire innovation, and position Polkadot as the go-to ecosystem for a whole host of groundbreaking blockchain applications.

**Example Use Case - Peer-to-Peer Poker**

In traditional Web2 poker offerings, games rely on centralized servers and companies, which have historically led to major issues, including instances of insider tampering with card distributions, costing customers millions in unfair losses and crippling confidence. The most common complaints customers make are slow payouts, the games are rigged and their accounts getting banned if they win too much.

A decentralized poker game, where all actions are verifiable on-chain and players engage in real-time, would offer a far superior and transparent experience. However, Web3 systems today are ill-equipped to handle this due to the inherent slowness and high costs of processing each interaction on-chain.

Currently, two types of blockchain poker solutions exist, both with significant drawbacks:

-   ZK rollup-enabled, fully decentralized games: While decentralized, these games suffer from incredibly slow performance and high cumulative transaction fees, making them impractical for real-time gameplay and all but killing adoption.
-   Web2-based platforms accepting crypto: These platforms merely use cryptocurrency as the in-game currency while relying on traditional Web2 software and security, effectively missing the core principles of decentralization and trustlessness.

**Peer3 SDK enabled Poker:**

By utilizing the best elements of Web3, while maintaining the speed and user-experience of Web2, we enshrine Poker to be unstoppable, verifiably fair, censorship resistant, permissionless, still fun to play and more cost-effective than Web2 implementations. We go beyond gameplay and make it possible to do trustless aggregation of players (liquidity) where anyone can tap into the system (users directly or even a casino/operator) and by doing so they get instant access to an already established player base and in the process they too add to it and expand it - contributing to the network effect. All trustless and permissionless.

**How It Works**

Real-Time Gameplay:

-   Players establish a peer-to-peer state channel before starting the game.
-   Actions such as dealing cards, placing bets, and revealing hands happen off-chain, enabling fast and seamless gameplay.

Security and Trust:

-   Programmatic enforcement of game rules prevents cheating or unauthorized actions.
-   In case of disputes or malicious behavior, cryptographic proofs ensure the game state can be verified and resolved on-chain.

Low Costs:

-   Gameplay actions incur no transaction fees since they occur off-chain.
-   Only the final settlement, such as transferring winnings, is submitted to the blockchain, significantly reducing costs.

Privacy:

-   Sensitive data, like card hands and bets, is exchanged directly between players’ devices, ensuring privacy without compromising transparency.

In the end the game offers various benefits to both players and casinos/operators in comparison to other alternatives.

**Benefits for players (that play directly on the protocol):**

-   permissionless,
-   no intermediaries (there are no intermediaries to custody funds, shuffle the cards and organize the games. Users do that on their own, between each other and settle on a decentralized blockchain),
-   provably fair games,
-   unfreezable accounts (All accounts are non-custodial - the players control the private keys and use them to sign transactions. Only those private keys can move assets on a decentralized ledger (blockchain)),
-   instant deposits/payouts,
-   unstoppable & censorship resistant (Like blockchains these systems are designed to be resilient and live forever without any central points of failure.),
-   privacy (users decide what data they share and with whom),
-   lowest fees

**Benefits for casinos/operators:**

-   established player base,
-   white label,
-   custom fees & incentives,
-   revenue sharing with the protocol,
-   access to a global and permissionless market (like blockchains, the protocol offers anyone with an internet connection unrestricted access),
-   no intermediaries (White labels interact with the same underlying protocol that's fully permissionless and unstoppable),
-   easy integration (basic white labels can be integrated instantly with a few lines of code),
-   software (white label) available for free, forever

**Competition**

To our knowledge, Peer3 does not face direct competition within the Polkadot/Kusama ecosystem or the broader Web3 space.

While most scaling solutions in Web3 are predominantly concerned with payment channels and prioritize server-side optimizations, Peer3 is pioneering a unique client-side framework, positioning itself as a truly differentiated solution in the blockchain space.

**Team**

Board and multisig:

Founder/Engineer - Luka Stanisic - ⅓ multisig

-   [https://github.com/lukastanisic99](https://github.com/lukastanisic99)
-   [https://www.linkedin.com/in/luka-stanisic-712907251/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/luka-stanisic-712907251/)

Advisor/Cryptography - Jeffrey Burdges - ⅓ multisig

-   [https://github.com/burdges](https://github.com/burdges)
-   [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyburdges/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyburdges/)

Advisor/Economics & legal - Kasper Mai Jørgensen - ⅓ multisig

-   [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmjoergensen/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmjoergensen/)

Engineer - Dragan Basta

-   [https://github.com/thepeaknick](https://github.com/thepeaknick)
-   [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dragan-basta/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dragan-basta/)

Designer - Aleksa Krstic

-   [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleksa-krstic-124880112/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleksa-krstic-124880112/)

Business development - Aleksa Gradinski

-   [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleksa-gradinski/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleksa-gradinski/)

Business development - Gerard Murphy

-   [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerard-murphy-8939b520/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerard-murphy-8939b520/)

Advisor/Engineering - Andrew Burger

-   [https://github.com/coax1d](https://github.com/coax1d)
-   [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-b-8a628870](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-b-8a628870)

**Funding Ask and Justification**

We’re asking for 350k USDT upfront and a delayed payment after 6 months for 250k USDT and 30k DOT. We plan to use the funds to hire more top talent to work on this (the SDK) full time and cover operational costs. The DOT portion of the payment will be used for our reserves to pay bonuses/incorporate into the compensation structure of the team and align our long term financial interests with the Polkadot ecosystem.

**Conclusion**

We invite the Polkadot Treasury to support our mission to deliver a production-ready SDK that will unlock new possibilities for Web3 adoption. With Peer3’s innovation and Polkadot’s robust infrastructure, we can together pioneer real-time, decentralized solutions that redefine blockchain technology.

Let’s create a golden phase of Polkadot adoption, empowering developers and transforming industries.

Sincerely,

**Peer3 Team  
  
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**Additional Resources**

**Videos:**

-   [Peer3 Intro:](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnRPe6ziKpI) A high-level overview of Peer3 and its potential.
-   [Tech Explanation:](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtjiyDDhvWA) A deeper dive into the technical framework behind Peer3.
-   [Demo:](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_CWPOezjU8) A demonstration of the Peer3 SDK in action.

**Technical Deck:** [Decentralized Futures Application:](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DcDFScgeXijnXSGuaa30uOnYNtRm_9OnAsM97igrSwA/edit?tab=t.0) A more technically focused presentation on Peer3’s capabilities.

**Blog Post:** [Building a Peer-to-Peer Internet Secured by Web3:](https://medium.com/@peer3_to/building-a-peer-to-peer-internet-secured-by-web3-f2ef870922d9) Detailed insights into Peer3’s value proposition and progress.

**Open-Source Repository:** [GitHub:](https://github.com/peer3to/state-channels-plus) Access the Peer3 SDK codebase and related materials.

**Website:** [Peer3 Official Website:](https://peer3.to) Featuring a working tic-tac-toe proof of concept showcasing Peer3's functionality.

**Social Media:** [Peer3 on X (formerly Twitter)](https://x.com/peer3_to)

Peer3 SDK - real time peer-to-peer smart contracts 

- This proposal aims to improve how users can transfer USDT and USDC, which are stablecoins, to the Polkadot system.
- Many users face difficulties because there's not enough liquidity to use these stablecoins once they arrive in Polkadot.
- The proposal asks for funds to create liquidity pools so users can swap their stablecoins for DOT tokens, which they need to pay fees.
- The plan includes converting the stablecoins to wrapped versions and creating pairs with DOT on Polkadot Asset Hub.
- Fixing these issues will help more people use the Polkadot ecosystem, as it currently makes onboarding hard for new users.
- The funds will be managed by a two-person multisignature team to ensure safety.
- The aim is to provide a better user experience and encourage more people to use Polkadot's tools.

Provision of Snowbridge-Wrapped USDT & USDC Liquidity to Facilitate Fee Swaps

Statescan is a tool for exploring certain blockchain networks. Here are some key points about it:

- It started in 2021 and helps people track Polkadot, Kusama, and other related chains.
- Statescan is open source, which means anyone can see and use its code for free.
- It is used by many different blockchain projects, including Nexus, Litentry, and Crust.
- The tool needs servers and a domain to work properly, costing around €3,051 in total for 18 months.
- Maintenance work involves keeping the servers running smoothly and fixing any issues that arise.
- There are plans for new features, which would cost $6,400 to develop.
- The total estimated cost for everything is around $67,051.

This is a ReferendumV2 post. It can only be edited by the proposer of the post .

Statescan maintenance proposal from 2023.10 to 2025.03

- A group called Bifrost and Hyperbridge is asking for 795,000 DOT.
- They want to help make it easier for people to use DOT in different places.
- They noticed that not many people or money can get into Polkadot, which slows down its growth.
- Their plan is to give rewards for providing DOT liquidity in other networks like Arbitrum and Ethereum.
- The aim is to make DOT more popular and used widely in the web3 space.
- This will help developers and users join the Polkadot ecosystem better.
- The idea started as a group project but had to be split into smaller parts.

Polkadot DeFi Singularity

Brave, a privacy-focused browser, plans to integrate Polkadot functionality into its self-custody wallet, giving its over 80 million monthly active users access to the Polkadot and Kusama ecosystems. This integration will be done natively in Brave's core C++ architecture over 12 months, with a 24-month maintenance period for updates and optimizations. The total investment for this project is $3,000,000 USDC. The development will be divided into five milestones, covering research, relay chains support, network and parachains support, assets support, and ecosystem integration and deployment. Brave will open-source all Polkadot-related code and commit to a 24-month maintenance period. Additionally, Brave will provide a $100K ad credit to Polkadot upon proposal approval. This integration aims to make Brave Wallet a true multi-chain platform and a gateway to Web3, enabling cross-parachain transactions and dApp interactions without third-party extensions.

# Brave x Polkadot Wallet Integration Proposal

Updated: 2/20/25

## Summary of Changes Made

- Clarified **Smoldot integration, SCALE codec, and Substrate transaction handling** in the milestones.
- Expanded **User Interface and Experience** section to highlight how Polkadot and Kusama will be integrated into Brave Wallet.
- Emphasized **Brave’s C++ security model**, including process isolation for vulnerable components.
- Strengthened **investment justification** by detailing why Brave must port JavaScript-based functionalities into C++.
- Updated **open-source commitment** to confirm that Brave will release all Polkadot-related code.
- Added **Brave’s $100K ad credit** to Polkadot upon proposal approval.

## **Executive Summary**

This proposal outlines the **native integration of Polkadot functionality into Brave’s self-custody wallet**, granting **Brave’s 80M+ monthly active users** direct access to the **Polkadot and Kusama ecosystems**. This integration will be implemented **natively in Brave’s core C++ architecture** over **12 months**, ensuring **maximum security, privacy, and performance**, while also committing to a **24-month maintenance period** for ongoing updates and optimizations.

## **Market Opportunity & Impact**

Brave's extensive user base provides a significant opportunity for Polkadot adoption:

- **80M monthly active users**
- **34.71M daily active users**
- **20.8M potential developers (25% of the user base)**
- **Strong crypto adoption (60% involved in staking, 20% own NFTs)**

By integrating **Polkadot natively**, Brave Wallet will streamline user access to **Web3**, facilitating **secure XCM-based cross-chain transfers, governance participation, and direct dApp interactions**.

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## **Value Proposition & Investment Request**

- **Total Investment:** $3,000,000 USDC
- **Development Timeline:** 12 months
- **Maintenance Period:** 24 months
- **Total Commitment:** 36 months

### **Development Milestones & Deliverables**

#### **Milestone 1: Research & Polkadot HD Keyring** 

- Polkadot BraveWallet integration UX research.
- Polkadot HD Keyring support.
- Polkadot\\Kusama account creation, ss58 address space support.
- BraveWallet architecture adoption to support parachain network layer abstraction.
- Security audit.

#### **Milestone 2: Relay chains support** 

- Smoldot integration\\implementation over Chromium network stack. Own implementation may be required.
- SCALE codec integration\\implementation. Own implementation may be required.
- Substrate transaction creation and signing implementation.
- Balance pallet integration.
- Relay chain native tokens support: balance resolution, transaction creation, fee calculation, recipient validation, transaction signing&posting flow, transaction status subscription, blockexplorer integration.
- Security audit.
- QA.

#### **Milestone 3: Network & Parachains support** 

- Parachains metadata fetching, parsing and compatibility verification.
- Substrate Parachains integration into the wallet flow(top 5-10 parachains): supported parachains list, account details page, settings, portfolio, send screen, transaction details, recipient list integration.
- Most used pallets support - assets, balances, nfts.
- Security audit.
- QA.

#### **Milestone 4: Assets support**

- EVM based parachains integration based on existing BraveWallet codebase.
- Cross-chain tokens support - cross-chain transactions.
- Implement native support of bridges between Brave Wallet supported blockchains and Polkadot.
- Security audit.
- QA.

#### **Milestone 5: Ecosystem Integration & Deployment** 

- dApps connection support using native C++ implementation of window.polkadot.
- Ledger support - import account, sign transactions.
- Security audit.
- QA.

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## **Technical Architecture Overview**

### **Core Implementation Strategy**

- **Native C++ integration in Brave’s core (No JavaScript dependencies)**
- **Custom Polkadot HD Keyring implementation.**
- **Custom transaction creation and signing component.**
- **Dynamic metadata retrieval** to support Polkadot’s runtime upgrade model
- **Smoldot-based RPC connectivity over Chromium network stack** for decentralized network access
- **Process isolation** for potential vulnerable parts of code

### **Polkadot-Specific Integration**

- **EVM and Substrate based parachains integration.**
- **Support for Polkadot and Kusama parachain assets & XCM transactions**
- **Automated runtime metadata updates** for compatibility with evolving networks
- **Secure `window.polkadot` provider in C++** for efficient dApp connectivity

---

### **User Interface and Experience**

The screenshots below illustrate the **current state of Brave Wallet’s account creation, hardware wallet import, and network selection interfaces**. These images provide insight into how **Polkadot will be incorporated** into Brave Wallet’s multi-chain experience.

1. **Account Creation & Import**: Users can create and manage accounts for various blockchains, including Ethereum, Solana, Bitcoin, and Filecoin. With this integration, **Polkadot and Kusama will be added to this interface**, allowing users to create and manage DOT and KSM accounts directly within Brave Wallet.
2. **Hardware Wallet Support**: Brave Wallet enables users to **connect hardware wallets** to manage their crypto securely. **Polkadot Ledger support** will be introduced, allowing users to store and transact with DOT and parachain assets securely.
3. **Network Selection**: Users currently choose from a variety of networks, such as Ethereum, Solana, and Bitcoin. **Polkadot and Kusama will be integrated as primary networks**, ensuring that users can interact with the Polkadot ecosystem natively without needing external extensions.

### **Where Polkadot Will Be Featured**

- **Polkadot and Kusama will be available in the “Create Account” and “Import from Hardware Wallet” sections** of Brave Wallet.
- **DOT and KSM will be added to the “Select Networks” menu**, allowing users to toggle between multiple blockchain ecosystems.
- **XCM-based cross-chain functionality will be incorporated**, enabling users to move assets between Polkadot parachains directly through Brave Wallet.
- **Polkadot governance and staking will be integrated**, allowing users to participate in Polkadot’s decentralized governance directly from Brave.

These updates ensure that **Brave Wallet becomes a true multi-chain platform**, where Polkadot users can interact with the ecosystem.

## **![](https://i.ibb.co/C59XrJHN/Screenshot-2025-02-20-at-9-57-00-AM.png)**

## **![](https://i.ibb.co/p6XHfRxd/Screenshot-2025-02-20-at-9-57-14-AM.png)**

## **![](https://i.ibb.co/VcJGyg2m/Screenshot-2025-02-20-at-9-58-06-AM.png)**

## **Success Metrics & Justification for $3M Investment**

### **Technical KPIs**

- **99.9% wallet uptime**
- **<3 second transaction processing**
- **Zero critical security incidents**
- **100% parachain compatibility**
- **Cross-chain transaction success rate exceeding 99%**

### **Investment Justification**

- **Brave’s security model requires all network interactions, signing, and chain logic to be implemented in C++ instead of JavaScript-based solutions.**
- **Comprehensive security reviews and dependency audits increase development costs.**
- **Brave must port key functionalities from JavaScript libraries into C++ to meet privacy and security requirements.**
- **The code must be integrated into the Chromium and Brave Wallet codebases, considering their limitations and established patterns.**
- **A long-term commitment (24 months of maintenance) ensures continuous support, updates, and ecosystem stability.**

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## **Open Source & Long-Term Commitment**

- **Brave will open-source all code related to the Polkadot integration.**
- **24-month maintenance commitment includes security patches, feature updates, and long-term support.**
- **Brave Ads will be leveraged to drive awareness and adoption of Polkadot’s integration. Upon approval of this proposal, Brave wll grant a $100k ad credit to Polkadot and its ecosystem.**

---

## **Conclusion**

This integration represents a **significant milestone for Polkadot adoption**, onboarding **millions of new users** through **Brave's privacy-first, security-focused browser environment**. By implementing a **fully native, high-performance C++ integration**, Brave Wallet will serve as a **gateway to Web3**, enabling **cross-parachain transactions, and dApp interactions—all without requiring third-party extensions.** Brave Wallet supports multiple blockchains, including ETH, BTC, SOL, ZEC, and FIL, enabling seamless **native cross-integration with the Polkadot ecosystem.**

This proposal ensures **long-term ecosystem growth, open-source contributions, and measurable adoption metrics**, making it a **strategic win for both Brave and Polkadot.**

# About us

[Brave](https://brave.com/) is a privacy-focused browser and search engine committed to empowering users with control over their online data and experiences. Our integrated [Brave Wallet](https://brave.com/wallet/) provides a seamless way to access Web3 with support for Ethereum, EVM chains, Solana, Bitcoin, and NFTs - no extensions required. Brave Rewards, our privacy-preserving ad platform, has the most crypto-centric audience available today.

Founded by JavaScript creator [Brendan Eich](https://x.com/BrendanEich), Brave is an open-source project fostering innovation through transparency and collaboration. The key team members involved in this proposal are:

- Carlos Acevedo —  Senior Director, Business Development — [X](https://x.com/_CarlosAce_), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/clacevedo/)
- James Mudgett — VP, iOS, Web 3 — [X](https://x.com/jamesmudgett), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesmudgett/)
- Oleg Isupov — Brave Wallet — X, [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/oleg-i-02845894/)
- Luke Mulks —  VP, Business Operations — [X](https://x.com/lukemulks), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pureproductions/)
- Angelina Kraminkina —  Senior Client Success Manager, Enterprise — [X](https://x.com/lina_kram), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelina-kraminkina/)

Major brands across industries have trusted our advertising platforms, including Verizon, Ford, Lufthansa, Crocs, Venom, Mayfair, eToro, Crypto.com, Solana, Upland, Near, and Nexo.

With privacy at its core, Brave aims to improve the way we interact with both Web 2.0 and Web3.

Polkadot + Brave Wallet: Driving Adoption Through Native Integration

Subsquid Lab is asking for money to keep their public SQD Archives running. These archives help people find information on the Polkadot and Kusama networks. They want $264,838.09 to cover their costs. Here's what they did in the past few months:

1. They helped make the SQD Archives better by adding more storage and making it faster.
2. They launched the SQD mainnet, which helps make the Polkadot network more secure and faster.
3. They made it easier for developers to use their tools by adding new features to the Squid SDK.
4. They improved their Cloud API to help developers build better apps.

In the second quarter of 2024, they provided a lot of data and helped many people in the Polkadot community. They need money to keep doing this work.

**Summary**

Proponent: [Subsquid Lab Official](https://polkadot.subscan.io/account/13bfKSQXoBn3AMLtZaW6BKv797fqZzsD3PYF6xpJDir3tdoE) - 13bfKSQXoBn3AMLtZaW6BKv797fqZzsD3PYF6xpJDir3tdoE Beneficiary: [Subsquid Lab Official](https://polkadot.subscan.io/account/13bfKSQXoBn3AMLtZaW6BKv797fqZzsD3PYF6xpJDir3tdoE) \- 13bfKSQXoBn3AMLtZaW6BKv797fqZzsD3PYF6xpJDir3tdoE

Contact Details:

Subsquid Labs GmbH

6300 Zug, Switzerland

Short description: Ongoing development and maintenance costs for public SQD Archives

Archive raw data: [Archive Infrastructure Metrics](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qTLup1JU9XPsklciZDeHVbd-EtP1AvdP4zzI5rm4bSU/edit?gid=1549354589#gid=1549354589) - April, May, June

Requested: $264,838.09

Previous proposals: [https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1193](referenda/1193)

**Motivation**

A) Archives

Archives are an important piece of Polkadot and Kusama data infrastructure provided by SQD (formerly Subsquid). They provide access to on-chain data for public chains in the Polkadot ecosystem. They are being used as a data source for Squids and for efficient data exploration and ad-hoc queries.

The Archives, as performant data sources of historical on-chain data, are critical to the operation of backend APIs run by major projects in the Polkadot ecosystem (the list is not exhaustive):  
  

-   Tanssi Network
-   Talisman Wallet
-   Polimec
-   Polkassembly
-   Apillon
-   Hydration
-   Giant Squid API (maintained by LimeChain, see details below)
-   SubWallet
-   FiDi
-   KodaDot
-   RMRK
-   ChainSafe (in particular the Multix multi-sig, as well as other projects)
-   Phala Network
-   Stellaswap
-   Polkascan

Since the first quarter of 2024, SQD has transitioned to a paid model for supporting parachains. However, public chains continue to be available for free use. Throughout the second quarter of 2024, we provided a free public data indexing service for Substrate blockchains, allowing interested parties to access indexed data on Substrate Events, Extrinsics, Storage Items, and EVM logs. Below is a list of the public chains we currently support at no cost:

-   polkadot
-   kusama
-   asset-hub-kusama
-   asset-hub-polkadot
-   bridge-hub-polkadot
-   collectives-polkadot
-   rococo
-   westend-collectives

As of Q1 2024, SQD has sunsetted support for Giant Squid, with LimeChain taking over its further development, detailed in the proposal at [https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/treasury/758](treasury/758)

B) Contribution

During Q2’2024, we made significant contributions to support ink! v5 and address actual use cases that were highly demanded by the community:

-   We provided support for manual finality confirmation in the subsquid/substrate-processor for cases where a chain does not expose finalization details

**Achievements**

**Increase in Archival Data Demand and Infrastructure Scaling**

During Q2, archival data demand increased approximately ~28,1 times, from 110,6 GiB to 3.095,17 GiB. We addressed the increasing demand for archival data by enhancing our infrastructure's throughput and redundancy through deploying archives to OVHCloud in addition to GCE, while also empowering our maintenance and engineering teams to support the expanded infrastructure effectively.

**Mainnet Launch and Decentralization of the SQD Network Enhancing the Polkadot Ecosystem:**

In Q2’24, we successfully launched the SQD mainnet, a pivotal advancement that significantly strengthens the Polkadot ecosystem's decentralization and resilience. By the end of the quarter, the SQD network comprised 726 Worker Nodes online, securely storing 529 TB of data and serving ~ 9 TB of data a day. This decentralized infrastructure enhances data processing and storage capabilities, ensuring higher security, fault tolerance, and scalability for the Polkadot network.

**Advancements in Squid SDK Empowering Polkadot Developers:**

-   Manual Finality Confirmation Configuration: Enabled manual configuration of finality confirmation for subsquid/substrate-processor in cases where a parachain does not expose finalization information

**Cloud API Upgrades:**

We upgraded our Cloud API to offer enhanced capabilities that support the growth of the Polkadot ecosystem:

-   **Multiple API Tokens Support**: Allows for more granular access control and better management of development workflows.
-   **Hasura Integration**: Enables more efficient and powerful data querying and manipulation, facilitating the creation of responsive and data-driven applications.
-   **Chain ID and SS58 Prefix support**: Enhanced network identification and management for seamless interoperability across Polkadot parachains

![](https://i.ibb.co/fzqcqvCf/Screenshot-2025-02-17-120923.png)

Over the course of Q2 2024:

-   Served a total of 3,505,904,767,634 (~3.19 TiB) of data from the substrate based archives in Q2 2024
-   Served 301 069 archive requests from substrate based archives in Q2 2024
-   The highest daily total data transfer recorded for Substrate was 161.646 GiB within a single 24-hour period.

**Costing**

This proposal encompasses the combined costs for running Archives for Polkadot, Kusama, and other public chains, along with the development contributions, amounting to a total of $264,838.09. [Raw data for Archives can be seen here](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qTLup1JU9XPsklciZDeHVbd-EtP1AvdP4zzI5rm4bSU/edit?gid=1549354589#gid=1549354589).

![](https://i.ibb.co/9m5K9cKW/Screenshot-2025-02-17-120945.png)

![](https://i.ibb.co/B2LMJWqw/Screenshot-2025-02-17-120932.png)

SQD (fka Subsquid) - Public data indexing Infrastructure for Polkadot and Kusama (Q2 2024)

- LimeChain is now in charge of GiantSquid, a tool that helps find data in the Polkadot system.
- They created a report about their work and talked to users to gather feedback.
- Based on this feedback, they have a new plan called "Phase 2 for Giant Squid."
- Phase 2 includes new features like making it easier to find cross-chain transfers and track staking and voting.
- They will also make a new table to show all account events at once, which will be easier to use.
- They are asking for **169,520 USDC** to help pay for the new features and other costs.
- Feedback from the community is very welcome, and they hope to turn it into a treasury proposal.

With <a href="618">Referendum #618</a>, LimeChain took over the development and maintanance of GiantSquid (fka as Subsquid), which is an indexing tool in the Polkadot ecosystem, providing access to on-chain data in the form of GraphQL gateways. Since then, we have delivered on the treasury proposal, proactively talked to users and ecosystem members, and published a detailed delivery report. More details on community feedback can be found in the progress report of <a href="618">Referendum #618</a> .
Based on user feedback, we&rsquo;ve scoped out a list of upgrades in a new proposal which we&rsquo;re calling a &ldquo;Phase 2 for Giant Squid&rdquo;.The full proposal document for Giant Squid Phase 2 can be read <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FkQY0erT2LsLbK03-AnJ9RrRnFDVtPxI/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=113946912904115479410&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true">here in google docs</a>.
TLDR:
In Phase 2 we plan to implement XCM transaction indexing, making cross-chain transfers easily searchable. By indexing nomination pools and conviction voting, we enable detailed tracking of staking and governance participation. A new &ldquo;History Elements&rdquo; table will consolidate all account-related events into a single dataset, simplifying queries for wallets and applications. Staking analytics will be improved with APR calculations and validator selection insights. NFT indexing will allow users to retrieve owned assets, while a feasibility study will explore cross-chain NFT tracking. Additionally, we will research real-time mempool indexing to provide better transaction visibility before finalization. Giant Squid will also boast a new homepage that greatly improves usability. These upgrades will make Giant Squid a more powerful and user-friendly indexer for the ecosystem.
The total treasury request for this proposal is 169,520 USDC, of which 94,520 are development costs and 75,000 are estimated infrastructure costs from March 2025 till December 2025 inclusive. The infrastructure estimation is based on historical infrastructure expenses (currently at about $7.5k a month)&nbsp; + an usage growth assumption from the delivery of Phase 2 onwards. The infrastructure up until now is being covered with remaining funds from <a href="618">Referendum #618</a>.
Any additional feedback or ideas for the upgrade of GiantSquid are greatly appreciated. We would love to hear the community feedback on this and potentially move it to a treasury proposal.

Giant Squid Phase 2

RegionX parachain is a trustless marketplace for Coretime on Polkadot. It aims to help teams benefit from its features and delegate governance and revenue to DOT holders. The proposal seeks funding for deployment on Kusama and improving the Coretime Hub user interface. Polkadot is a scalable platform for hosting rollups, and attracting new teams is important. The marketplace is needed for secondary Coretime purchases, immediate use, and scaling on the go. RegionX parachain will use DOT as its native token for governance and fees, but it will not be a system chain to avoid burdening the Polkadot Fellowship.

**Short Description**

The RegionX parachain implements a trustless Coretime marketplace and an order model for indicating Coretime demand. All required functionality of the parachain has been implemented, and we would like to proceed with deploying it into production, as we see that many teams would benefit from the features it provides. The parachain will delegate its governance and revenue to DOT holders (KSM for the Kusama parachain). This is the Phase 1 proposal, where we are first seeking funding to proceed with deployment on Kusama and to refine the Coretime Hub user interface for improved design and user experience.

**Context**

We have observed that Coretime sales have been live on Polkadot for some time, and there is no denying that Coretime is currently very cheap. Right now Polkadot has more resources to offer than the current demand it has. However, this isn’t because ‘there are no projects on Polkadot’, but rather because Polkadot is really scalable and can host a bunch of rollups.

We believe Polkadot is currently the best platform for hosting rollups, and the main focus in the upcoming period should be to market this fact and attract new teams to the ecosystem. This is something we also want to be actively involved in moving forward.

However, just because Coretime is cheap right now doesn’t mean there is no demand for a trustless Coretime marketplace. We talked with multiple teams from ecosystems that would have benefited from a deployed Coretime marketplace.

The current main reasons we believe it is important to have the marketplace deployed on both Polkadot and Kusama:

-   With more projects deployed and with elastic scaling being used by bigger projects, it is likely that the demand for Coretime will highly increase. This scenario would highly require a secondary marketplace where Coretime can be purchased after all cores are sold on the bulk sale.
-   The bulk sale only offers Coretime for the upcoming bulk period, meaning it is not possible to purchase Coretime for immediate use. This can be an issue for projects that missed purchasing Coretime during the bulk sale or for those that experience increased on-chain activity and need to scale up with an additional core.
-   Many parachains considering deployment on Polkadot would likely want a secondary marketplace for purchasing Coretime—either to scale on the go or to ensure there is still a trustless way to procure Coretime if the bulk sale sells out.

**A Common Good Chain, but Not a System Parachain**

We aim to make the RegionX parachain a common good parachain with DOT as its native token.

DOT will serve as the primary currency for all chain functionality, meaning governance will be delegated to DOT holders, and all fees will be charged in DOT. As a result, the RegionX treasury will also be managed by DOT holders through governance.

However, we don’t want to make the RegionX parachain a system chain. The main reason is that this would delegate the parachain's maintenance to the Polkadot Fellowship, which already has many things to look after. We believe it is better to have a dedicated team specifically focused on working on and maintaining the RegionX parachain.

Link to the proposal document: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/16OzV\_c0sk8t-NvKXklswDATiT76NGp-YBD2TglSScxI/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/16OzV_c0sk8t-NvKXklswDATiT76NGp-YBD2TglSScxI/edit?usp=sharing)

RegionX - Coretime Marketplace Production Deployment Phase 1

The Gray Paper Reader is a tool that helps people work with the Gray Paper for JAM, the next generation of Polkadot Cloud. It makes sharing, annotating, and tracking changes in the document easier. The tool is open-source and already used by the community. FluffyLabs.dev, the creator of the tool, is asking for support to keep improving it.

The Gray Paper is important because it explains JAM in detail, but it's not easy to read and understand. There are over 20 teams working on JAM, and they all need to read the Gray Paper. The Gray Paper changes over time, and it's hard to keep track of these changes.

The Gray Paper Reader solves some problems with the PDF version of the Gray Paper. It's hard to share a part of the document, and notes can get lost when the document is updated. The Gray Paper Reader has features like an archive of different versions, easy switching between versions, and sharing short links to specific parts of the document.

The Gray Paper Reader is already being used a lot in the official chat room for the Gray Paper. The team behind it, FluffyLabs.dev, is asking for $21,000 to keep improving the tool. They have a plan for what they want to do in the future, and you can read more about it in their full proposal.

Dear Polkadot Community,

we are excited to share our proposal for retroactive funding of the [**Gray Paper Reader**](https://graypaper.fluffylabs.dev/), a tool that makes it easier to work with the Gray Paper for JAM. The Reader helps with sharing, annotating, and tracking changes in the document, solving challenges many teams face. It’s open-source, already in use by the community, and hosted at graypaper.fluffylabs.dev. We hope for your support to continue improving this tool for everyone in the Polkadot ecosystem.

Full proposal text: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i\_tg\_scBP5GrY\_IM7eH4lpPZDrGbk5rGAi-Lf1s28cU](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i_tg_scBP5GrY_IM7eH4lpPZDrGbk5rGAi-Lf1s28cU)

**General project information**

**Project Category / Type:** Software development  
**Proponent:** FluffyLabs.dev  
**USDC address:** 15fGrDWmFoaApnZXEw1Zg45zuCqpkbMS9YPzczeU9dHseUUu  
**Requested allocation:** 21.000 USDC  
Income taxable: 19% tax on “virtual currencies” tax in Poland: [https://www.podatki.gov.pl/en/your-e-pit/pit-38-for-2022/](https://www.podatki.gov.pl/en/your-e-pit/pit-38-for-2022/)  
**Discussion date:** Jan 19th 2025  
**Onchain publish date:** planned for Feb 1st 2025  
**Previous treasury proposals:** none for the GrayPaper (The team received [retroactive funding for the PVM Debugger](../referenda/1340))

**Context**

The Gray Paper is the formal specification of JAM, the next generation of Polkadot Cloud. It’s detailed but not easy to read, understand, and keep up with it, as it changes over time.

There are over 20 teams that publicly stated (including us), they are participating in the JAM Prize Contest and all their members surely do read the Gray Paper. Discussions in Element channels highlight the need to clarify some parts or fix errors, so the document changes over time. There are also at least 4 major revisions planned adding extra features.

We built the Gray Paper Reader to alleviate major pain points we identified.

**Problem**

While working with the Gray Paper PDF versions internally, we identified the following issues and addressed them in the Gray Paper Reader. It’s difficult to quickly share a fragment or formula from the PDF.

Screenshots are somewhat of an option, but they lack the bigger context and require indication from which version of the GP they are taken. Referencing GP from the code comments may quickly get outdated.

Both quoting a fragment or referencing a formula id may not be valid in the newer revision of GP.

Notes on both printed or digital versions are hard to transfer to a newer revision.

**Proposal**

We propose retroactive funding for the development of the Gray Paper Reader hosted at [https://graypaper.fluffylabs.dev](https://graypaper.fluffylabs.dev) with open source code using permissive license available on github ([https://github.com/fluffylabs/graypaper-reader).](https://github.com/fluffylabs/graypaper-reader\).) Unlike the JAM prize, which focuses on client implementations, no existing funding covers the creation of ecosystem tools like the Gray Paper Reader.

**Available solutions**

There are tools like Adobe Acrobat, Mendeley, and Notion for working with PDFs. These tools include features like annotations, version history, and sharing, but they don’t fully alleviate identified problems:

-   Adobe Acrobat: Great for comments and highlights, but doesn’t help with tracking notes across versions or supporting Gray Paper discussions by sharing short links.
-   Mendeley: Good for research papers but not built for changing, evolving documents like the Gray Paper.
-   Notion: Useful for shared notes and organization but doesn’t directly support detailed version tracking or work well with PDFs.

**Features**

The Gray Paper Reader features:

-   Archive of published Gray Paper versions
-   Easily switching between multiple revisions of the Gray Paper.
-   Quickly switching the color scheme of the Gray Paper (Light, Dark and Gray modes).
-   Short Links to specific fragments of a specific revision for easy sharing on open discussion channels
-   Attaching notes with rich formatting to specific fragments and automatically migrating them between revisions.
-   A command line tool to scan codebase for links to the reader and automatically migrating them to newer revisions.
-   Backlinks to all messages sent on JAM Element Chat that included the link to the reader.
-   Automatic upgrade of the tool in case a new version of Gray Paper is released. Below is an outline of the deliverables and key functionalities.

The deliverable is open-source under the MIT license.

**Deliverables**

-   Web application: [https://graypaper.fluffylabs.dev](https://graypaper.fluffylabs.dev)
-   Open Source Code: [https://github.com/FluffyLabs/graypaper-reader](https://github.com/FluffyLabs/graypaper-reader) (MPL-2.0)
-   Links check tool: [https://www.npmjs.com/package/@fluffylabs/links-check](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@fluffylabs/links-check)
-   Matrix Bot: [https://github.com/FluffyLabs/graypaper-reader/tree/main/tools/matrix-bot](https://github.com/FluffyLabs/graypaper-reader/tree/main/tools/matrix-bot)

**Adoption**

![](https://fluffylabs.dev/assets/images/reader_screenshot_2.png)

![](https://fluffylabs.dev/assets/images/reade_screenshot_3.png)

Links to Gray Paper Reader are already used extensively in the official Element Gray Paper room ([https://app.element.io/#/room/#graypaper:polkadot.io)](https://app.element.io/#/room/#graypaper:polkadot.io\)) as a common way to reference sections of the document. Over the period of 2.5 months (Mid-Oct to End-Dec) 21 unique users sent 136 messages that included a link to Gray Paper Reader. These conversations can be viewed as in-document annotations in the beta version of the tool available here ([link](https://graypaper-reader.netlify.app/)).

**Timeline**

This proposal seeks retroactive funding for the development of the Graypaper Reader, which began in early August 2024 and finished End of December with Release 1.0.

For detailed information and the features planned in the futures, please refer to the [Full Proposal Text](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i_tg_scBP5GrY_IM7eH4lpPZDrGbk5rGAi-Lf1s28cU)

**Budget**

The Graypaper Reader development is complete, and we are seeking retroactive funding

**Total budget: $21,000** (Detailed breakdown of the budget in the [Full Proposal Text)](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i_tg_scBP5GrY_IM7eH4lpPZDrGbk5rGAi-Lf1s28cU)

**Proponent**

USDC Address:15fGrDWmFoaApnZXEw1Zg45zuCqpkbMS9YPzczeU9dHseUUu  
Requested Allocation: 21.000 USDC  
Governance Referenda Origin Call: Small spender

**Contact Information**

Team Member: Piotr Zwolinski  
Email: [piotr@fluffylabs.dev](mailto:piotr@fluffylabs.dev)  
Element: @piotrzwolinski:matrix.org

**Team**

FluffyLabs develops JAM and supporting tools, including the PVM Debugger (with successful retroactive funding from the Treasury) and the GrayPaper reader.

For details on the development team, please refer to the [Full Proposal Text](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i_tg_scBP5GrY_IM7eH4lpPZDrGbk5rGAi-Lf1s28cU)

[Retroactive Funding] JAM GrayPaper Reader

Brad, a popular video-game streamer, is requesting $25,000 for promoting Polkadot on various platforms like TikTok, Twitch, YouTube, Instagram, and Discord. From July 10, 2024, to January 27, 2025, he displayed a large neon Polkadot logo and discussed Polkadot during live-streams, resulting in about 20 million total video and stream views. His audience is mostly young people under 35 years old. Brad plans to use some of the funds to expand his reach and collaborate with other content creators to grow his audience.

Live-Streamer Retroactive Proposal

Information:  
Proposer: Brad  
Wallet address: 12uYULCstsq2Nd5hmjPidnSQGDcy4WJhLFw9qJJFEz6tEbiQ  
Requested allocation: 25,000 USD

Campaign Start Date: July 10, 2024  
Campaign End Date: January 27, 2025

Email: [brzdsontv@gmail.com](mailto:brzdsontv@gmail.com)

**NOTE: Future requests will be done through the Phragmen Funding, as they currently (to my knowledge) do not support retroactive requests. In addition, I attempted to do this through the marketing bounty with Crane’s help and I was redirected to someone who advised me to do future requests through the Phragmen Funding.**

**Summary of the proposal:** This proposal seeks payment ($25,000) for a popular video-game streamer promoting Polkadot by displaying a large neon logo and discussing Polkadot during live-streams with a vast younger audience. This has resulted in ~20,000,000 total video and stream views from July 10, 2024, to January 27, 2025, respectively.  
  
**Context of the proposal:** This proposal requests compensation for a campaign of ~7 months by an accomplished video-game streamer who has endorsed Polkadot daily for nearly a year across various platforms including TikTok, Twitch, Youtube, Instagram, and Discord. The campaign contains constant visible branding, direct engagement, and integrating Polkadot directly into the content, largely boosting Polkadot's visibility among a younger demographic.

[View Proposal (Google Docs)](https://docs.google.com/document/d/143b2x2WGj_uAN_i5S3zwnnha7m0wuHjXI0r0AZxe-Yw/edit?usp=sharing "View Proposal (Google Docs)")

**The compensation amount:** In my first proposal with Mister Cole's help, I decided to request a lower amount because it was my first interaction with the broader Polkadot community. After this passed, I started earning roughly $2,000 per million views between April and July 2024 from a treasury-funded social media company (since then, they have seemingly dissolved, with my previous manager quitting, and the new manager giving vague responses for several months). Following this, I have received ~19.7 million views through the duration of this 7-month campaign. Seemingly being the only major content creator largely on TikTok promoting Polkadot, further incorporating Polkadot into my content than before, and this being my second interaction with OpenGov, I believe it is fair to request roughly the same rate I did during my very first proposal.

**Audience:**  
**Platform + User Reach:**  
TikTok Followers: 188,500 ([TikTok Account (link)](https://www.tiktok.com/@bradbeloved "TikTok Account (link)"))  
Discord Members: 15,200 ([Discord Server (link)](https://discord.gg/talking "Discord Server (link)"))  
Twitch Subscribers: 7,000 ([Twitch Account (link)](https://www.twitch.tv/bradbeloved "Twitch Account (link)"))  
Youtube Subscribers: 5,000 ([Youtube Account (link)](https://www.youtube.com/@bradbeloved/featured "Youtube Account (link)"))  
  
— Demographics: 87% of viewers are under 35 years old, with 66% under 25 years old.  
— TikTok “Gaming Live Pro” badge, exclusive to only 75 out of over 2 billion active users, recognizing the streamer’s prolonged success and dedication on the platform.  
  
**Streaming Metrics: (July 10, 2024 - January 27, 2025)**  
— Total Hours Streamed: 607 hours (TikTok + Twitch)  
— Total Views: 19,700,000  
        Video Views: 11,800,000  
        Stream Views: 7,400,000  
        Other Views: ~500,000 (Twitch + Youtube + Instagram)  
— Average Viewership: Approximately 1,000 concurrent average viewers per stream

**Description:**

The full-time streamer is actively conducting a targeted promotion towards mainly millennial and Gen Z viewers about the Polkadot network during his daily streaming sessions. Multiple avenues of promotion are being taken: Speaking about what Polkadot is in a learner-friendly manner, occasionally streaming games powered by Polkadot such as “NFL Rivals”, including the proper links to Polkadot on all platforms, and showcasing a large neon sign of the logo in the background. This sign is strategically positioned to catch the viewer’s attention, encouraging them to engage with the streamer about Polkadot.

**Details:**

The streamer had a proposal in April with Mister Cole’s help which passed at 99% Aye: [Previous Proposal (link)](../referenda/721 "Previous Proposal (link)"). The streamer was also paid by a treasury-funded media company for roughly 3 months following the aforementioned proposal. I am actively introducing new people into the Polkadot ecosystem through my work and have been engaged with prominent members of the community for over a year.

**Additional Information:**

— Part of the funds, if passed, will go directly towards expanding my reach to more people and get further eyes on Polkadot. I plan to get a house with some other prominent content creators like myself to collaborate with and exponentially grow my audience.

— Proof of work: [Imgur (link)](https://imgur.com/a/ZJoeQNz "Imgur (link)")

— An example clip (different variations (for example, recent Polkadot news), several times daily): [Stream Clip (link)](https://go.screenpal.com/watch/cZXbqsnVFB9 "Stream Clip (link)")

 Live-Streamer Retroactive Proposal

Talisman is proposing to create a mobile wallet for both iOS and Android devices, aiming to enhance the user experience and make their web3 journey seamless. The wallet will be compatible with the existing Talisman browser extension wallet and Portal web application. The project requires $598,100 in funding and is planned to be developed from March 2025 to September 2025.

Key features of the Talisman mobile wallet include portfolio management, wallet connect, one-click stake, cross-chain swap and transfers, biometric authentication, and buy/sell crypto options. Unique features will also be added, such as account synchronization across devices, AI-powered trading, backup to cloud, and referral rewards.

The mobile wallet is expected to benefit the Polkadot ecosystem by increasing competition, boosting user engagement, and expanding revenue opportunities. Community support for the mobile wallet has been positive, with many users requesting a mobile app.

Talisman's mission is to design for the user, advocate for the user, and build for the user in the Polkadot ecosystem. They have achieved significant traction, with over 140,000 active installs, 19,000 active users, and users in 189 countries. The Talisman mobile wallet aims to continue this growth and bring new users to the Polkadot ecosystem.

**Date**: Jan 16 2025

**Requested Funds**: US$598,100, denominated in USDT on Polkadot Asset Hub

**Short description**: This proposal seeks funding for a Talisman mobile wallet for both iOS and Android. We aim to place the distinctive Talisman user experience into the hands of our current and future users – to transform their web3 journey with a seamless mobile app experience. The Talisman mobile wallet will be a new product that will work seamlessly with the existing Talisman browser extension wallet and Portal web application. This is a proactive proposal that seeks US$598,100 in USDT for development of the mobile app (from Mar 2025 to Sep 2025).

Links:

🖥️ [Summary deck](https://www.figma.com/slides/HXFNd08MSwQDWl3cv7x4cI/Talisman-Wallet---Mobile-App-Proposal)

📄 [Full proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1448wm4oswE0DT6LZcdtFrTpxO3FMUNtPqvgxot-L9pE/)

![](https://i.ibb.co/7gLxvN3/Dark-Mode-and-Light-Mode.jpg)

**Context of the Proposal**

This proposal plans to seek funding for a Talisman mobile wallet. Our goal is to place the distinctive Talisman user experience into the hands of our current and future users – to transform their web3 journey with a seamless mobile app experience giving people one wallet for all devices.

**Extending the Talisman experience**

At the time of this proposal, Talisman has developed and maintains two core products: a multi-chain browser extension wallet, and a web application that enables users to “Traverse the Paraverse” with ease.

Both of Talisman’s current products are meant for use on the desktop. A Talisman mobile wallet enables users to also access their wallet on the go, for both iOS and Android users.

**Feature Design**

We intend for the mobile app to be a handy extension for Talisman users (pun intended). While it will include all the essential features of a mobile wallet, we’re also exploring innovative capabilities that will set Talisman apart from other wallets across all web3 ecosystems. We aim to create something the Polkadot community can proudly recommend to their friends.

**Baseline features**

👛 Portfolio management (Tokens + NFT)

🔗 Wallet connect

🥩 1-click stake

💎 Cross-chain swap + transfers

👁️ Biometric authentication

💵 Buy / sell crypto

**Unique Talisman features**

🪬 Talisman Sync of accounts across devices

🚢 Discover & get trending Polkadot tokens with one click

🤖 AI powered trading

☁️ Backup accounts to cloud

🫶 Referral rewards

**Why a Talisman mobile wallet matters**

Does the Polkadot ecosystem need another mobile wallet? We believe it does. Increased competition drives innovation, which ultimately benefits the entire Polkadot ecosystem. By entering the mobile wallet space now, Talisman can leverage the latest trends and deliver an experience that matches, or even exceeds, those found in other adjacent ecosystems. Besides this, other benefits include:

🪬Improved Talisman experience

New and existing Talisman users will be able to seamlessly access their wallets on the go. Delivering a mobile wallet helps Talisman stay competitive, as users won’t have to manage multiple wallet products.

🪬Broader user base

Many potential users prefer mobile solutions over desktop applications. In many regions, mobile devices are the primary means of internet access. Mobile wallets are typically also easier for onboarding beginners. A mobile wallet will help Talisman capture these new audiences.

🪬Boosting Polkadot adoption

As Talisman captures and retains these new wallet users, its impact benefits the Polkadot ecosystem directly. Features like Talisman 1-click stake locks liquidity in the ecosystem, while swap functionalities drive increased network activity and engagement.

🪬Enhanced user engagement

The Talisman mobile wallet will be able to offer push notifications and real-time alerts, keeping users more engaged with their assets, and improving wallet activity and retention. A mobile wallet also enables more opportunities to incentivize referrals and usage.

🪬Expanding revenue opportunities

Expanding the user base and driving increased wallet activity will directly contribute to revenue-generating activities like staking and swaps. This plays a crucial role in accelerating Talisman’s journey toward profitability.

**Community Support for Talisman mobile wallet**

After years of user requests for a mobile app, we believe the time has come to turn this vision into reality. Here’s some of the feedback we’ve gotten so far in support of a Talisman mobile app:

-   “Imagine having the power of a Talisman in your pocket, literally!”- @SunshineGinGirl
    
-   “Any plans for launching Mobile wallet in near future” - Ultimate\_Winner (Discord)
    
-   “Definitely, \[Talisman\] it's the one i am missing” - @JBRuizAngel
    
-   “Yes, and coordinate with the Polkadot App, the goal should be a Point of Sale system for conventional retail through Talisman that would be the perfection of all wallets and would bring Polkadot on the mark.” - - @kuhn_\__on_\__kash
    
-   “Mobile wallet plz” - Nat (Discord)
-   “Talisman is one of my main wallets, one of my Talisman cons is 'no mobile support' (can login via mobile browser but imo its not safe as desktop browser) I would probs use it more then desktop as it could - have features like finger print, other security additions! please do!”- @Stickvestor

-   “Of course you should. When it comes to browser extension wallet the community has options but on mobile not that much” - @cyphadoc
    
-   “If you build it i will use it” - @0xDarkSpark
    
-   “I only have a question!!!! When mobile app??” - Osiel (Discord)
    
-   “Mobile and you will grow massively. Crypto needs mobile because if you ever want to feel like a wallet, it must be pocketable. And it brings competition to the area.” - @tmmcmasters
    
-   “I really enjoy using the web app, would love to see it on mobile eventually.” - Lord Wndy (Discord)
    

**Wallet Positioning**

It is important to us that the Talisman mobile wallet is not only differentiated from other Polkadot ecosystem wallets, but also with respect to other well-known crypto wallets. We don't intend to make another generic me-too mobile app, but to make an attractive product that extends Talisman functionality and uniqueness to a mobile paradigm and brings new users to crypto and to Polkadot.

To those who say that there are too many mobile apps in Polkadot, we reiterate that increased competition drives innovation, which ultimately benefits the entire Polkadot ecosystem. As features become more differentiated, wallets will become increasingly important as a channel to attract and retain web3 users.

Further to our point, we believe that a diverse range of products is essential to meet the varied needs of different users, and this diversity should be encouraged. No single product can fully satisfy every user within the ecosystem. That said, we have no intention of encroaching on the domains of other wallets in the ecosystem. Instead, our mobile wallet will concentrate on enhancing our user-friendly experience, with a particular focus on portfolio management and (AI-assisted) trading.

**Highlighted Features**

What follows are concept mockups of features that we are planning to implement. Actual designs will be expanded and refined upon commencement of this project. Because this is a proactive proposal, detailed design and development work has not yet occurred.

![](https://i.ibb.co/fvDKM3T/g1.jpg)

🪬Talisman Sync

Synchronize Talisman mobile app with the Talisman extension. This feature enables seamless synchronization between the Talisman mobile and desktop browser extension. This functionality ensures that users have consistent access to their wallet across devices, allowing real-time portfolio management and enhanced flexibility, without the need for time consuming configuration and movement of recovery phrases.

🤖AI-Powered Trading

AI-powered trading bots and agents built into the wallet to deliver automated trading solutions and strategies. This is one of the features that leverages latest trends as an example of what can set Talisman apart from other crypto wallets to enhance functionality and boost user engagement.

![](https://i.ibb.co/GQXH06C/g2.jpg)

🎒Polkadot Tokens Bundle

Get popular tokens with a single click. This feature simplifies the process for new users to discover and swap by offering a curated selection of tokens, making it easy to enter the Polkadot ecosystem quickly and effortlessly.

🔭Discover and Buy Trending Tokens

Users can discover hot and trending tokens in the Polkadot ecosystem, so that they can jump straight into the price action, straight from the comfort of their mobile phone.

![](https://i.ibb.co/V2QznLQ/g3.jpg)

🔔Price Alerts

Set price thresholds for their tokens and get notified. With Mobile, increasing the ability to set-up notifications opens a new world of utility for users. Price alerts are key to a trading wallet, enabling timely decision-making and helping users stay informed about market movements on the go.

🫶Refer Friends and Earn Rewards

Mobile brings an opportunity to focus on onboarding and sharing with friends, featuring convenient links and QR codes to make it easy for new users. For the launch of mobile, a referral program will provide even more incentive for current users to invite others to join Talisman.

**About Talisman**

We believe our mission in the Polkadot ecosystem is to design for the user, advocate for the user, and build for the user. This means staying ahead of the complex multi-chain functionality being built in Polkadot today and distilling it into an intuitive experience. The goal is to empower users to understand the tools at their disposal and complete tasks quickly and efficiently, all while leveraging the full potential of advanced features. Besides this, our goal is to facilitate liquidity to flow into Polkadot to the benefit of all in the ecosystem.

As of Jan 2025, Talisman has achieved the following traction:

-   140,000+ active installs as measured by the Chrome/Firefox app stores
-   19,000+ active users on Talisman extension
-   Users in 189 countries
-   7.3+ million DOT in Talisman nomination pools
-   The two largest nomination pools in Polkadot DOT staking

We build in an open, community-driven way and we are committed to building for the community, including users, teams, institutions, infrastructure providers, and any other ecosystem stakeholder. For more on Talisman’s mission and approach, please see our latest talks:

Warp Lizard and Natti on Polkadot Spaces, Sep 2024: Talisman's Cross-Chain Swaps [https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1zqJVYkqPrnGB](https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1zqJVYkqPrnGB)

Nipsey at Polkadot Decoded 2024: Conquering Browser Based Substrate Development With Talisman [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g10ehroz5es](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g10ehroz5es)

Polkadot insider interview @ Thailand blockchain week: Unveil What Next For Talisman In 2024 w/ Jonathan Dunne [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhLyOy1lkII](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhLyOy1lkII)

Nipsey at Sub0 Asia 2024: The Application Layer: Conquering Browser Based Substrate Development with Talisman [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIJfshY60rk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIJfshY60rk)

Talisman - Mobile Wallet Proposal

WebZero team represented Polkadot at Consensus in Austin by hosting a Blockspace Mansion for five days. They also managed the Polkadot track sponsorship at the EasyA hackathon. The event was a success, with 535 guests and 21 team submissions. The team focused on marketing, hosting, and managing events to attract teams and promote Polkadot. The Blockspace Mansion provided a casual and inviting atmosphere for guests and helped put Polkadot in front of a larger audience. Contact: info@joinwebzero.com, WebZero TG Chat. Full proposal and requested amount can be found in the provided links.

The WebZero team represented Polkadot during Consensus in Austin by hosting a Blockspace Mansion for five days in conjunction with the WebZero DevRel team managing the Polkadot track sponsorship at the EasyA hackathon.

The mission was a standout success, drawing 535 individual guests to the hacker house and collecting submissions from 21 teams at the hackathon. The overall scope included marketing, hosting and managing multiple events that attracted dozens of teams from other ecosystems and functioning as a hub for the active hackers to co-work and participate in workshops, interacting with Polkadot ecosystem agents throughout.

The “always open”, casual and inviting atmosphere of the Blockspace Mansion with the signature WebZero kitchen made it a convenient stop for many guests and put Polkadot in front of a larger audience.

Contact: [info@joinwebzero.com](mailto:info@joinwebzero.com) ~ [WebZero TG Chat](https://t.me/joinWebzero) → [Full proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xyDgYdCx71deeIsoaap_rEUp1nTxhKG0onxHWU09dRw/edit?usp=sharing) → Requested amount: [$100,525.68 USDC](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jxDXpFePtPa17-6i2SaG2LW4Ggj7_RdXOmdMrrBLPPM/edit?usp=sharing)

Retroactive Funding Proposal For The Blockspace @Coindesk Consensus 

This proposal aims to bring 1 million user wallets to the Polkadot network through ongoing user funnels at strategic Billfold venues. It funds the production of four Bash events in the first half of the year and the placement of Billfold PoS in strategic venues, generating at least 1 million wallets and transactions in 2025. The Polkadot community has trusted PMEI to bring Billfold into the ecosystem, and now they want to drive as much usage to Polkadot as possible through existing and new Billfold users. Every new event attendee at a Billfold venue will get a new Polkadot wallet and be encouraged to transact on the network. PMEI is focused on creating self-sustaining user funnels through new venue partnerships, driving usage to the network through loyalty engagement and facilitating payments. They are not charging an agency fee on this proposal, only covering hard costs.

**Please view our presentation deck** [**here.** 👀](https://www.canva.com/design/DAGZxS0RbwU/BVCQxQb_A8_txfXj3dNRyQ/view?utm_content=DAGZxS0RbwU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h92af6417f1)

KPI: bringing 1M+ minimum user wallets through on-going user funnels at newly added, strategic Billfold venues.

This proposal funds the production of (4) {Bash} events for the first half of the year and placement of Billfold PoS into strategic venues, which in turn will generate a minimum of 1M wallets and transactions in 2025, alone.

The Polkadot community has trusted PMEI to bring Billfold into the ecosystem. Now that we've successfully done so, we want to drive as much usage to Polkadot as we possibly can through exisiting and new Billfold users. 

**Every new event attendee at a Billfold venue = a new Polkadot wallet**

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**Note:** We are already in the late stage process of producing the official ETHDenver closing party. We are already in talks with the venues listed in our pitch deck, outlining which venues we’ll be bringing Billfold to. The gears are moving!

These venues are strategic in size, but also in location. These fans and atists are most likely to travel between the venues we’ve selected, making their Polkadot journey more impactful via loyalty rewards and payments. 

Our presentation deck is [here.](https://www.canva.com/design/DAGZxS0RbwU/BVCQxQb_A8_txfXj3dNRyQ/view?utm_content=DAGZxS0RbwU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h92af6417f1)

Budget Outline [here.](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ftSyfVNK5gvv1p5mLUglPBHCEijeTSUpKxU42Ed3m9I/edit?usp=sharing)

Once a venue has Billfold, every attendee for every future event will get a Polkadot wallet and be able (and encouraged) to transact on the network.

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In 2024, PMEI was focused on bringing together the infrastructure which would generate organic usage of the Polkadot network.

In 2025/ 26 PMEI is focused on creating self-sustaining user funnels through new venue partnerships, driving usage to the network through loyalty engagement and facilitating payments (leveraging USDC on Asset Hub) and continuing to build the music community on Polkadot through the {bash} brand.

Outcomes for this tranche: 1M+ users in 2025 and many more in perpetuity. Continuing to build an authentic, dedicated music community through the {bash} brand.

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Please read: Disclaimer\*\* PMEI is a not for-profit venture dedicated to building the music vertical. {bash} is a product of PMEI and is also not-for-profit. 

PMEI and {bash} are vehicles for growing the music x polkadot ecosystem. We **love** building the music vertical on Polakdot, this is our home, and we want to have just enough resources to continue our vision of bringing together a full e2e music tech stack with premiere music industry participants.

**We are not charging an agency fee on this proposal- it's only covering hard costs.**

**Please take time to join our music and tech newsletter, Guestlist+1 [here.](https://bashaudio.substack.com/p/guest-list-1-rethink-remix-reconnect?utm_source=substack&utm_content=feed%3Arecommended%3Acopy_link)**

**...on Instagram [here.](https://www.instagram.com/bash_audio/)** 

**...and on telegram [here.](https://t.me/+nwCDHCmvPzk3YmE5)**

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{bash} events 2025 - (March to July) - creating permanent user funnels.

Nova Wallet has proposed its 6th plan to add new features like in-app swaps, a seamless DApp browser, an upgraded portfolio view, SwipeGov with AI summaries, and support for a new Polkadot Ledger app. They also want to make governance improvements and runtime updates. Nova Wallet is a popular and secure app for the Polkadot ecosystem, with many users and staking options. This proposal is retroactive, meaning they will work on these features and then ask for funding after they are completed. The goal is to keep improving the app and maintain a high-quality, open-source, and community-focused mobile application. You can read the full proposal [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/10x9cYyNMV92Ol58Eped-fFNRUniRjTUfU2lEGyIqtyc).

**Nova Wallet 6th Proposal: Retroactive Reimbursement: Swaps, Seamless DApp Browser, Portfolio View, SwipeGov, New Polkadot Ledger App Support, Runtime Updates, and more!**

**Full proposal: [Nova Wallet 6th Proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/10x9cYyNMV92Ol58Eped-fFNRUniRjTUfU2lEGyIqtyc)**

![Nova Wallet Main1.jpg](https://i.ibb.co/d2t4nrq/Nova-Wallet-Main1.jpg)

Feature set of the proposal (see [proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/10x9cYyNMV92Ol58Eped-fFNRUniRjTUfU2lEGyIqtyc)):

-   In-app Swaps, Seamless DApp browser,
-   Portfolio view and Assets tab upgrade,
-   SwipeGov with AI summary,
-   Governance improvements,
-   New Polkadot Ledger app support,
-   Runtime updates XCM improvements
-   …and more (See [Deliverables Table](https://docs.google.com/document/d/10x9cYyNMV92Ol58Eped-fFNRUniRjTUfU2lEGyIqtyc/edit?pli=1&tab=t.0#heading=h.lll6yfsfk59f) in the [full proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/10x9cYyNMV92Ol58Eped-fFNRUniRjTUfU2lEGyIqtyc/))

Context of the proposal  
![Nova Wallet Bento.jpg](https://i.ibb.co/Ky7cNz7/Nova-Wallet-Bento.jpg)

[Nova Wallet](https://novawallet.io) is secure, open source, and is the leading app for the Polkadot ecosystem:

-   🌌 **100+ Polkadot** eco & EVM networks
-   👑 **1-Click Onboarding** with Google and Apple accounts
-   ☁️ Secure **Cloud backups** to sync across multiple devices
-   🥞 **Staking: 14+ options** including DOT, KSM, AZERO, GLMR, and more!
-   🙌 **Super simple staking** supporting both **Nomination pools** and **Direct staking** with our 2-in-1 flow & **analytics** and **alerts**
-   🔀 **1-Click in-app Swaps** with **425+ Cross-chain** channels
-   🙋🏼‍♀️ **1-Click Voting** with **SwipeGov**, **OpenGov**, **Agile Delegations**, & **Gov v1** support
-   🗣️ Support for **14 Languages**
-   🌐 **Seamless DApp browser** with support for the Polkadot JS & MetaMask protocols
-   🔗 **WalletConnect v2** support
-   🖼 Access to RMRK, AssetHub, KodaDot **NFTs**
-   📱 **Hardware wallet** support for Polkadot Vault, Parity Signer & Ledger Nano X
-   🙆 **100 000+ monthly active users** on both iOS & Android
-   🔔 **Push Notifications** for news, staking, balances, and governance
-   💲 Support for **multiple fiat currency** displays
-   🤝 **Proxy accounts** (Delegated Authorities) Support
-   📶 **Network Management**: add any Substrate/EVM chain, manage nodes

    In December 2023, our previous (5th) Treasury Proposal was approved, and we have now successfully delivered upon those proposed features and more. Please refer to the [Nova Wallet 5th Treasury Proposal report](../post/2527) for more details.

    Nova Wallet is the most popular Polkadot ecosystem wallet in terms of on-chain metrics on multiple fronts. If we look at staking, currently **over 9.6 MILLION DOT has been staked with Nova Wallet by over 12 THOUSAND users** – which represents around **~26% of all nomination pool stakers**. Nova Wallets validators have **1,565 nominators** – which represents around **~5% of all direct staking** nominations. Overall ~**17% of all DOT stakers are staking via Nova Wallet.**

    See [our recent article](https://novawalletapp.medium.com/nova-wallet-the-best-staking-app-2024-report-68f52c5267f1) from January 2025 which gives an overview of popular wallets and liquid staking protocols in terms of the amount of DOT being staked via these methods.

    It is also possible to determine the **popularity/market share of different wallets** within the Polkadot ecosystem when it comes to in-app swaps thanks to Hydration’s referral code mechanism. In terms of **total users** that have used one of the ecosystem wallets to carry out swaps within the wallet’s UI, **Nova Wallet has an ~83% share of the userbase**, and **~70% in terms of the total volume of transactions on Hydration.**

    This is a **retroactive proposal** which has not historically been the norm for Nova Wallet, however, due to the evolving nature of Polkadot with **frequent runtime updates**, we have decided that requesting treasury funds in a retroactive manner is more suitable for our operations. This is because **it is not possible to determine ahead of time the amount of work that we have to carry out in order to ensure that breaking changes do not impact our user base**. As the most popular wallet in the Polkadot ecosystem, ensuring that our users have the best possible user experience is paramount. As such we will work towards a general roadmap, **introducing cutting-edge features** just like those have become known for over the past 3 years, whilst also ensuring that our products face no issues due to unforeseen circumstances such as runtime upgrades, and then we will request funds retroactively – **allowing the community to validate our work** by testing these new features **before deciding on their votes** for our treasury requests.

    Our **goal** for Nova Wallet is t**o build and maintain a high-quality, open-source, community-focused, and feature-rich mobile application**, that has no network biases and can function with no limitations/restrictions. **Nova Wallet is the leading app in the ecosystem** by the following criteria:

-   Feature set & high quality (reliability, security. performance, usability)
-   Total amount of active users
-   Amount of Staked tokens to Nomination Pools and Validators
-   Amount of users & total volume using an application's built-in swap feature

    Apart from developing the open-source Nova Wallet [iOS](https://github.com/nova-wallet/nova-ios-app) & [Android](https://github.com/nova-wallet/nova-android-app) mobile applications, our team is **consistently contributing to the Polkadot ecosystem** by providing open-source SDKs, design assets, knowledge-sharing sessions, and infrastructure. Examples include:

-   Substrate SDKs for [iOS](https://github.com/nova-wallet/substrate-sdk-ios) and [Android](https://github.com/nova-wallet/substrate-sdk-android) development
-   [Nova Utils GitHub](https://github.com/nova-wallet/nova-utils) — metadata & configs for networks, DApps, cross-chain transfers
-   SubQuery API projects [developed](https://github.com/nova-wallet/subquery-nova) and [hosted](https://nova-wallet.github.io/subquery-nova/) by Nova Wallet team, including [Governance-focused project](https://github.com/nova-wallet/subquery-governance). Used by other ecosystem wallets as well
-   [Nova Assets Figma](https://www.figma.com/community/file/1039874427311142565) — design assets: Polkadot eco tokens, networks, DApps, etc.
-   [Hosted metadata portal](https://nova-wallet.github.io/metadata-portal/#/polkadot) for Polkadot & Kusama ecosystem networks — metadata portal for Polkadot Vault and Parity Signer hardware wallets
-   [Polkadot in Action](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi8ol7g_VgHE6ODDyvaWyLn-JhFIiERB_) — series of videos & articles focused on onboarding people to help utilize the power of Polkadot & Kusama ecosystem through the Nova Wallet
-   [Delegate Registry](https://github.com/nova-wallet/opengov-delegate-registry) — an open-source repository for Delegates to fill out their information to attract more delegations through the Agile Delegation feature with other apps are using it (besides Nova Wallet)

    More Polkadot user-facing products by Novasama & partners:

-   Designing and Developing [Telenova](http://t.me/telenova_app_bot)
-   Designing and Developing [Nova Spektr](https://novaspektr.io/) — all-in-one desktop app for Polkadot ecosystem
-   Developing the [Polkadot App](https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1811342289735655651)
-   Developing the [Polkadot Citizenship App](https://youtu.be/MrWioikibEI?t=2104)
-   Developing and Maintaining [Polkadot Vault](https://vault.novasama.io/) (starting from 2025)

Find out more about the **products Novasama develops** in our [2024 end-of-year blog post](https://medium.com/novasama-technologies/novasama-2024-year-of-growth-d0c915fb7fe1).

![Nova Wallet Features.jpg](https://i.ibb.co/hf8cyv2/Nova-Wallet-Features.jpg)

     This proposal covers the **retroactive reimbursement of deliverables for 9 months** as detailed in the Deliverables Table of full proposal.

**Please feel free to review the full proposal: [Nova Wallet 6th Proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/10x9cYyNMV92Ol58Eped-fFNRUniRjTUfU2lEGyIqtyc)**

Nova Wallet 6th Proposal: Retroactive Reimbursement: Swaps, Seamless DApp Browser, Portfolio, SwipeGov, New Polkadot Ledger, Runtime Updates, and more

- A problem happened with AssetHub assets that were supposed to go to a Relay Chain Proxy, making them unavailable.
- A preimage was pulled just before the confirmation period ended to fix this issue.
- You can check that the preimage was pulled through a specific link.
- Pure Proxy Replication is a future solution, but it’s unclear when it will be available.
- Waiting for this solution could mean the assets remain useless for a long time.
- They decided not to submit a main reference for a temporary fix because it could take a long time.
- Your vote can help fix the payout problem more quickly.

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The Ideal Network (IDN) is a randomness infrastructure for Polkadot's ecosystem. The team, formed during the Polkadot Blockchain Academy in Buenos Aires, includes Juan Girini, Tony Riemer, Carlos Montoya, and Coleman Irby. They are requesting 300,250 USDC over three months to deliver a trustless Drand Bridge, cross-chain randomness delivery infrastructure, a security audit by SRLabs, and network deployment and maintenance.

Polkadot's ecosystem lacks a reliable method for generating frequent, high-quality random values, which is critical for creating fair and secure decentralized applications. The Ideal Network will unlock publicly verifiable randomness for Polkadot's World Computer, introducing a game-changing infrastructure that solves critical blockchain challenges. They are building a trustless bridge to the Drand distributed randomness beacon, enabling a standardized randomness layer that delivers secure, verifiable randomness at a fraction of the cost of existing solutions like Chainlink VRF.

The Ideal Network enables use cases across multiple domains, including secure network consensus and governance, fair DeFi mechanisms, provably random gaming experiences, unbiased and dealer-free gambling, transparent NFT generation, and front-running-resistant transaction pools. Beyond randomness, IDN introduces timelock encryption, a cryptographic mechanism that allows messages to be securely encrypted and revealed only at specific future blocks.

The work done is supported through collaborations with Web3 Foundation, NIST, and the University of Colorado. Several projects have expressed interest in integration, including Asset Hub, Bittensor, ChainSafe, and PolkaStorage.

# **Ideal Network: The Randomness Layer for Polkadot's World Computer**

We're excited to propose the **Ideal Network (IDN)**, a foundational **randomness infrastructure** for Polkadot's ecosystem.

The team, formed during the **Polkadot Blockchain Academy** in Buenos Aires, includes Juan Girini (former Parity FRAME Core Engineer), Tony Riemer (Lead Protocol Engineer), Carlos Montoya (Serial Entrepreneur), and Coleman Irby (Software Engineer).

[\>> Full proposal available here <<](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uzpt6NMd0pNQ6b9a37c50a1x3PmWecHU01Bv8YNn_zc/edit?usp=sharing)

## **TL;DR**

We're requesting **300,250 USDC over three months** to deliver:

- _Trustless_ **Drand** Bridge
- Cross-chain randomness **delivery infrastructure**
- **Security audit** by SRLabs
- Network **deployment** and **maintenance**

## **The Problem**

Polkadot's ecosystem lacks a reliable method for generating **frequent,** **high-quality random** values, critical for creating fair and secure decentralized applications. The existing randomness mechanisms are either **vulnerable** to manipulation, produced **infrequently**, or **costly**. This limitation makes it **difficult** for developers on Polkadot to build **fair systems** like unbiased **gaming** platforms, secure **DeFi** tools or **front-running-free** transaction pools where economically sustainable and low-latency randomness is required.

## **The Ideal Network**

The Ideal Network (**IDN**) will unlock publicly verifiable randomness for Polkadot's World Computer, introducing a game-changing infrastructure that solves critical blockchain challenges. We're building a _trustless_ bridge to the [Drand distributed randomness beacon](https://drand.love/), enabling a **standardized randomness layer** that delivers secure, verifiable randomness at a [fraction of the cost of existing solutions like Chainlink VRF](https://docs.chain.link/vrf/v2/estimating-costs?network=ethereum-mainnet).

The potential is massive:

- Dramatically **lower cost** and **lower latency** for access to secure verifiable randomness compared to existing solutions
- Enable **new use cases** across Web3
- Distribute randomness to parachains **on-demand** or via **subscription**
- **Export randomness** to other blockchain ecosystems
- Unlock **timelock encryption** capabilities

## **Use Cases**

By providing _publicly verifiable on-chain randomness_, the Ideal Network enables **use cases** across multiple domains including secure network **consensus** and **governance**, fair **DeFi** mechanisms, provably random **gaming** experiences, unbiased and dealer-free **gambling**, transparent **NFT** generation, **front-running-resistant** transaction pools.

Beyond randomness, IDN introduces **timelock encryption,** a cryptographic mechanism that allows messages to be securely encrypted and **revealed only at specific future blocks**. This capability opens up entirely new possibilities for blockchain applications, enabling non-interactive multi-party interactions like **trustless atomic asset swaps**, private **delayed transactions**, and protocols that were previously infeasible like [keyless crypto wallets](https://murmur.idealabs.network/) and **sealed-bid auctions**.

The possibilities are boundless, limited only by the creativity of developers.

## **Traction**

The work done is supported through collaborations with **Web3 Foundation**, [**NIST**](https://csrc.nist.gov/Projects/interoperable-randomness-beacons), and the [**University of Colorado**](https://random.colorado.edu/). We've completed a [Web3 Foundation grant](https://github.com/w3f/Grants-Program/blob/master/applications/cryptex.md), participated in the [**Decentralized Futures** program](https://medium.com/web3foundation/decentralized-futures-introducing-etf-network-cd8282be6143), and received retroactive funding from the [**Kusama treasury**](https://kusama.polkassembly.io/referenda/442).

Several projects have expressed interest in integration, including:

| ![](https://i.ibb.co/b2n7T8K/blobid0.png) Asset Hub | Parity's Contracts team seeks to integrate high-quality randomness into Asset Hub through precompiles for secure contract features. Their vision focuses on providing developers with a simple, cost-effective interface to request random bytes, dramatically reducing costs compared to existing solutions like [Chainlink VRF](https://docs.chain.link/vrf/v2/estimating-costs). |
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| ![](https://i.ibb.co/5vTjfTr/blobid1.png) **Bittensor** | Bittensor, a Substrate-based blockchain for decentralized machine learning, **has already integrated the Drand-bridge pallet and timelock encryption** bindings into their commit-reveal V3 scheme that went into production. This collaboration showcases IDN's practical utility in enhancing the security of decentralized machine learning networks. |
| ![](https://i.ibb.co/X5Dq3Mp/blobid2.png) **ChainSafe** | ChainSafe has expressed interest in collaborating to explore blockchain-native **gaming frameworks**, leveraging IDN’s **timelock encryption** and verifiable randomness capabilities. |
| ![](https://i.ibb.co/sKdm7Zn/blobid3.png) **PolkaStorage** | PolkaStorage is [exploring randomness solutions](https://github.com/eigerco/polka-storage/blob/5f49de848c08328e24b4e0d2c7faa8cfd387493f/rfcs/003-randomness.md#drand-pallet) for their **consensus system**. They require secure randomness for their Storage Challenge Mechanism, Proof of Replication (PoRep), and Proof of Spacetime (PoSt) to prevent storage providers from discarding files or pre-computing fake proofs. |

## **Community Discussions and Feedback**

- [AAG Discussion](https://www.youtube.com/live/YqHxlLp8yHE?si=QBfpIM26iskGwDtH&t=3121)
- [Polkassembly Discussion Post](../post/2693)
- [Ideal Labs Forum Discussion Post](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/ideal-labs-updates-next-steps/11046)

## **Contact**

- Discord: [https://discord.gg/phZvQkzU2a](https://discord.gg/phZvQkzU2a)
- Element: [https://matrix.to/#/#idn-community:matrix.org](https://matrix.to/#/#idn-community:matrix.org)
- Email: [hello@idealabs.network](mailto:hello@idealabs.network)
- Website: [https://idealabs.network](https://idealabs.network)

We welcome your questions and feedback.

Ideal Network: The Randomness Layer for Polkadot's World Computer

- **Interstellar** is a project aiming to make Web3 (the next version of the internet) easier and safer for everyone to use.
- It focuses on **smart accounts**, which let people use Web3 without needing to know about private keys or seed phrases.
- Unlike other systems, Interstellar is **decentralized** and **non-custodial**, meaning users have full control and it’s not run by a single company.
- It offers features like **one-tap backups**, **drainer protection**, and **gas abstraction** to make using Web3 simple and secure.
- Interstellar is built on **Polkadot**, a blockchain platform, and aims to provide better, safer alternatives to current smart account systems.
- The project has **9 milestones** and is requesting **606,380 USDC** to fund its development.
- Early partners include **Acala**, **SubWallet**, and others.
- Interstellar’s goal is to make Web3 **accessible**, **user-friendly**, and **secure** for everyone.

Next-Gen Smart Account Features – powered by Polkadot

The Polkadot Staking Dashboard proposal aims to continue the development of the platform from January to June 2025. The proposal is led by Ross Bulat and Joel Kenny, requesting $82,000 USDT for the project. Key points include a 6-month development timeframe, funding in USDT stablecoin, a focused development roadmap on user experience and network upgrades, a strengthened team structure, and a continued commitment to open-source development and community engagement.

The proposal's objectives for Q1-Q2 2025 are to improve staking accessibility and user experience, implement Plaza upgrade support, support nomination pool bonding migration, enhance network security, and maintain support for Smoldot and Polkadot API. The Staking Dashboard aims to be the most accessible and reliable platform for Polkadot network participation, with simplified staking processes, faster dashboard sync times, robust support for network upgrades and features, enhanced user education and support, and global accessibility through multi-language support.

The deliverables include staking dashboard enhancements, support for "Plaza" upgrades, support for nomination pool bonding migration, streamlining wallet connection interface, layout plans to sunset the need for staking support in JS Apps, improving application architecture, introducing "Easy Mode" staking setup, speeding up one-click pool joining, rewards calculator, share/invite links, improved nomination management, resources section overhaul, improved multi-language support, GraphQL Staking API plugin growth, and continued hosting of the Staking Dashboard.

The Staking Dashboard plays a vital role in Polkadot's ecosystem by providing an intuitive gateway for users to participate in network security, supporting both direct staking and nomination pools, ensuring smooth transitions during network upgrades, offering comprehensive staking education and guidance, maintaining open-source code for ecosystem transparency, and broadening global accessibility through strategic language expansion.

# ![](https://i.ibb.co/55dZBJd/og-image.png)

# **Overview**

The full details of our proposal can be viewed here: [Full Proposal on Google Docs](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tDo4D7tDabSDR9D8dAPkZcKB88NzyBQDu-Vx4w9gA_M/edit?usp=sharing).

## **1.1 Proposal Details**

**Proponents**: Ross Bulat and Joel Kenny  
**Beneficiary Address**: 13MNarAqpNkginnQb6gTNq2QnieZGs2SKu8JdK9LLxo6ksEP  
**Requested Amount**: $82,000 USDT  
**Funding Period**: January 2025 to June 2025 (6 months)  
**Planned Referendum Start Date**: 3rd January 2025

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We are pleased to present our proposal for continued development of the [Polkadot Staking Dashboard](http://staking.polkadot.cloud) for Q1-Q2 2025. Having successfully completed our previous milestones ([verified via OG Tracker](https://app.ogtracker.io/mediumSpender/355)), we're confident the Dashboard is well-positioned for its next phase of development.

After careful consideration of community feedback and recent ecosystem developments, we have decided to focus this funding effort exclusively for the Staking Dashboard. This allows us to concentrate our resources on maintaining and enhancing this critical infrastructure serving a well-engaged user base.

**Key points for this proposal:**

1.  6-month timeframe to provide clearer deliverables and reduced treasury risk
2.  Funding requested in USDT stablecoin per community preference
3.  Focused development roadmap targeting user experience and critical network upgrades
4.  Strengthened team structure with dedicated support channels and enhanced community engagement
5.  Continued commitment to open-source development and community engagement

**What This Means For Users:**

1.  **Easier staking**: Simpler interfaces for both direct staking and nomination pools
2.  **Better rewards tracking**: Enhanced features to monitor and collect staking rewards
3.  **Mobile-friendly updates**: Improved experience on phones and tablets
4.  **Expanded language support**: Adding Spanish translations to join existing Mandarin support, making staking more accessible globally
5.  **Faster loading times**: Technical improvements for better performance
6.  **More secure staking**: Enhanced error prevention and user guidance
7.  **Enhanced support**: New dedicated staking support email and Discord channel for rapid assistance
8.  **Improved documentation**: Restructured Resources section with a clear separation between basic and advanced features

## **1.2 Key Project Objectives**

The Polkadot Staking Dashboard has become a cornerstone of network participation. Our objectives for Q1-Q2 2025 focus on:

1.  Improving staking accessibility and user experience. We are tackling this by streamlining the UI by minimising steps in flows, and rolling out a dedicated GraphQL plugin we’ve called the Staking API, that provides instant historical staking data. See [Staking API Announcement on X](https://x.com/rossbulat/status/1872871020761387464).
2.  Implementing Plaza upgrade support. Staking (and governance) will soon be migrated to AssetHub; and Staking Dashboard needs to be refactored to support this migration to stay functional. This is a critical, high priority action item of this proposal.
3.  Supporting nomination pool bonding migration (migrating bonded pool funds to account locks), providing UI that allows users to see their nomination pool locks.
4.  Enhancing network security through broader staking participation.
5.  Maintain support for Smoldot and Polkadot API.

## **1.3 Project Vision**

The Staking Dashboard aims to be the most accessible and reliable platform for Polkadot network participation.

Our vision encompasses:

1.  Simplified staking processes for users of all experience levels
2.  Dramatically speeding up dashboard sync times by utilising our blazing fast Staking API plugin
3.  Robust support for network upgrades and features
4.  Enhanced user education and support
5.  Global accessibility through multi-language support

# Deliverables

## ![](https://i.ibb.co/vxvLVrw/Staking-Hero.png)

## **2.1 Staking Dashboard Enhancements**

High-Level Staking Dashboard Objectives:

1.  **Enhance User Experience**: Streamline key staking flows utilising our latest Staking API, community feedback and improved UI design. Flows of interest include nominator setup, managing nominations, joining a pool, and destroying a pool
2.  **Maintain Core Infrastructure**: Support network upgrades, security patches, and API transitions
3.  **Expand Features**: Add portfolio analytics, validator tools, and reward optimization features
4.  **Improve Accessibility**: Integrate educational resources and risk assessment tools while maintaining advanced options.

While we maintain detailed internal timelines, we avoid rigid public deadlines given Polkadot's evolving ecosystem and upcoming network upgrades. This approach lets us prioritize the most impactful features while remaining responsive to:

1.  Network upgrades and technical requirements
2.  Community feedback and user needs
3.  New staking mechanisms and features
4.  Security considerations and best practices.
5.  Deliverables Breakdown:

#### Support “Plaza” upgrades in relation to staking as they are deployed

Plaza is a major refactor that brings chain logic, including staking and nomination pools, from the Relay Chain to the AssetHub system chain. Staking dashboard will, therefore, need to be updated to support this migration by supporting AssetHub as an additional chain.

#### Support nomination pool bonding migration

Ensure the pool bonding mechanism stays intact amid the nomination pool bonding migration, that allows users to maintain voting rights while staked to a pool, Kusama and Polkadot migration is yet to be activated.

Prior to this migration, nomination pool members (and owners) must transfer their funds to the nomination pool’s stash address in order to participate. By doing this, it is no longer possible for members to vote in OpenGov. This migration fixes this shortcoming.

#### Streamline wallet connection interface

Implement unified connect interface to simplify wallet connections and reduce UI complexity. This action item will simplify Staking Dashboard’s wallet connection flow.

#### Layout plans to sunset the need for staking support in JS Apps

Provide comprehensive migration guides and tools to help users transition from JS Apps staking to the Dashboard, ensuring continuity of user experience and feature parity.

#### Improve application architecture

Provide an intuitive API to interact with all supported chains connected on the dashboard. E.g. have the same bootstrapping of network consts & configs for AssetHub and People Chain as the Relay Chain. Critical for enabling transaction submission on AssetHub.

#### Continued support of general dependency updates / refactors as dependencies roll out / breaking changes

Critical to keep Staking Dashboard up to date using industry-standard dependencies as they are updated.

#### Introduce "Easy Mode" staking setup with additional educational content

Create a simplified onboarding flow for new users that focuses on essential information and basic staking concepts. Advanced features and technical data will be optional/hidden to prevent information overload.

#### Speed up and streamline one click pool joining

Move one-click pool joining syncing from node to Staking API that will provide all the necessary data to join a pool in one query. Currently, it can take a long time to sync multiple era data to determine pool performance with the light client / RPC node.

#### Rewards calculator

Rewards calculator: Interactive tool to estimate potential returns

#### Share / invite links

Enable validators/pools to create direct nomination links

#### Improved nomination management

Managing nominations can be improved in a number of ways, including allowing searching of validators directly in the UI, introducing filters such as only selecting validators within a commission threshold, and more intuitive UI, such as showing selection boxes by default, and allowing inline removal of validators.

#### Resources section overhaul

Restructure documentation into tiered learning paths with: - Essential guides for new users - Advanced documentation for power users - Clear navigation between basic/advanced features - Improved searchability and organization.

#### Improved multi-language support

With approximately 30% of our users coming from Spanish-speaking regions, we will expand our language support to include Spanish translations, building on our existing Mandarin localization. This expansion of interface, documentation, and educational resources reflects our commitment to global accessibility.

#### GraphQL Staking API plugin growth

Continue the rollout of Staking API GraphQL plugin, that is playing a role of dramatically speeding up the staking dashboard.

Readers can test the Staking API directly on Apollo’s GraphQL Sandbox: [https://studio.apollographql.com/sandbox/explorer?endpoint=https://api.staking.polkadot.cloud](https://studio.apollographql.com/sandbox/explorer?endpoint=https://api.staking.polkadot.cloud)

#### Continued Staking Dashboard hosting at [https://staking.polkadot.cloud](https://staking.polkadot.cloud)

Serving as the primary staking interface for the Polkadot ecosystem.

## **2.2 Significance to Polkadot's Security**

The Staking Dashboard plays a vital role in Polkadot's ecosystem by:

1.  Providing an intuitive gateway for users to participate in network security
2.  Supporting both direct staking and nomination pools
3.  Ensuring smooth transitions during network upgrades
4.  Offering comprehensive staking education and guidance
5.  Maintaining open-source code for ecosystem transparency
6.  Broadening global accessibility through strategic language expansion, with Spanish joining Mandarin to serve our diverse user base

## **2.3 Development Framework**

Our development approach prioritizes:

1.  Regular community updates and feedback cycles
2.  Flexibility to adapt to network upgrades and requirements
3.  Focus on security and stability
4.  Clear progress tracking via GitHub
5.  Responsive bug fixes and support

We structure development while maintaining flexibility for critical updates and community needs. This ensures steady progress while allowing us to adapt to ecosystem changes and user feedback.

All code remains open source, enabling community review and contribution.

# **Team**

For detailed team information, visit the [Full Proposal: Team](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tDo4D7tDabSDR9D8dAPkZcKB88NzyBQDu-Vx4w9gA_M/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.n4631ru1hy7m) section.

# **Community Engagement and Feedback**

For detailed plans on community engagement and contributions, visit the [Full Proposal: Community Engagement and Feedback](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tDo4D7tDabSDR9D8dAPkZcKB88NzyBQDu-Vx4w9gA_M/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.ttt2y7z4imll) section.

# **Budget**

For detailed budgetting, visit the [Full Proposal: Budget](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tDo4D7tDabSDR9D8dAPkZcKB88NzyBQDu-Vx4w9gA_M/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.6w6sfpazii0k) section.

# **Conclusion**

This proposal seeks $82,000 USDT to enhance the Polkadot Staking Dashboard over six months (January-June 2025). Having recently completed our outstanding commitments and with a well-engaged user base, our focused roadmap aims to:

1.  Support critical network upgrades as they roll out, like reduced unbonding times and Plaza integration
2.  Improve staking accessibility with streamlined UI and multi-language features
3.  Implement new pool creation and destroying mechanisms for better user control
4.  Further roll out Staking API to turbo charge dashboard speed and reliability.

The Staking Dashboard has established itself as essential infrastructure for Polkadot's network security. Our streamlined six-month timeline and concentrated scope demonstrate our commitment to delivering tangible value while minimizing treasury risk.

We invite the community to support this proposal and help us continue making staking more accessible to all Polkadot users.

Questions? Comments? Give us your feedback below!

Kind Regards,

Ross Bulat & Joel Kenny

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