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

Contribute to this Research project by joining the tg group.

Prize Pool: $7,000
Finder's Fee: $0
Supervisors: $750

7,750 USDC Requested

Excess or unused funds will be returned to the treasury by Supervisors.

Friday, July 4 - Ref posted
Friday, July 11 - Ref Concludes (estimate)
Thursday, July 1 - Presentation on AAG

Capped Supply & Step Change inflation was first brought to attention by Gav in the “Gray Paper Interview” released April 28, 2024

See the 18m musings here.

There are several well documented reasons FOR & AGAINST adopting a Step Change Inflation schedule and supply cap inspired by these ideas.

This RFP aims to crowdsource answers to pressing questions allowing us to move forward in any direction with confidence.

The questions we aim to answer - some simple, some complex - include but are not limited to:

And more!

A contributor tracking sheet is here and will be updated with more questions or tasks as discourse continues.

Research will conclude on July 31 with any remaining funds returned to the treasury.

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

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