Origin able to spend around 100,000 DOT from the treasury at once.

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- The Polkadot Ecology Research Institute is a group that studies and supports the Polkadot ecosystem, especially in Asia.
- They have been helping Polkadot since 2019 and have received support from the Polkadot treasury 7 times.
- They write articles about Polkadot, which have been read over 60 million times.
- They have helped organize more than 70 Polkadot events and supported over 110 Polkadot projects.
- They also help projects connect with investors and provide free support to global Polkadot projects.
- They are asking for funding to cover their daily costs for the next year.
- They published a detailed report on Polkadot’s future, which is very popular in Asia.
- This is their 8th time asking for funding from the Polkadot treasury.

Executed

WHO: Polkadot Ecology Research Institute

WHAT: Applying for 12 months of operational funding for personnel expenses to cover day-to-day operational costs of the institute.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

The operating cost for the research organization Polkadot Ecology Research Institute for 2024/4-2025/3

- The proposal is being presented through the treasury instead of the bounty system because the event requires quick decisions and has a lot of preparation work.
- The event, Merge Madrid, is the biggest Web3 event in Spain, attracting 4,000 attendees.
- It will last 3 days: Day 1 is for businesses, and Polkadot will host a VIP dinner. Days 2 and 3 are open to the community.
- Polkadot will have a booth, a presentation, and workshops to explain its benefits in blockchain.
- The event is important for Polkadot to connect with businesses, developers, and the community.
- The Spanish Bounty system can't fund this event because it has a $50,000 limit.
- The full proposal can be found in a linked document.

Polkadot proposes to sponsor and participate in Merge Madrid, the most important Web3 event in Spain, attracting 4000 attendees. The event will span 3 days, and Polkadot will have a 12m2 booth, a 15-minute presentation on the Main Stage, 2 speaker allocations on the main stage, 30 minutes of workshop, a sponsored session on the main stage, and brand visibility at the national and international levels. The proposal is being presented through the treasury due to the complexity of the proposal, the commitment of the team with the event, and the need for a quick response. No specific price, timeframe, or resources are mentioned in the summary.

Sponsorship and Side Event: Merge Madrid

Polkadot Decoded Asia is a big event happening on September 16-17, 2024, in Singapore. It is a part of the Singapore Token 2049 week. The event is for people who are interested in Polkadot and want to learn more about it. It will have many activities like presentations, exhibitions, and social gatherings.

The event is important because it brings people from different countries in Asia together to talk about Polkadot and its growth. It also helps people who cannot travel to Europe for the main event in Brussels, Belgium. The event will be in Chinese and English.

The person who proposed this event is Aitijia'er, a company in China that has organized big Polkadot events before. They asked for $328,053.04 (54,121DOT) to make this event happen.

The event will have many things to do, like listening to people talk about Polkadot, watching demonstrations, and meeting new people. There will also be a job fair for people who want to work with Polkadot.

The event is free for everyone who wants to join, and they will give out free NFTs as proof of attendance. They will also share a report after the event with all the details about what happened.

In summary, Polkadot Decoded Asia is a big event in Singapore for people who want to learn more about Polkadot and meet others who are interested in it too.

Rejected

Proposal: 2024 Polkadot Decoded Asia (Singapore) September 16 -17 (During the Singapore Token 2049 week)

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Please vote NAY

- Polkadot-API is a project to help developers build decentralized apps.
- It’s built on PolkadotJs but aims to do even more.
- The project focuses on making tools that are easy to use and work well with light clients.
- The team recently shared updates and added a new member, @carlosala.
- They are asking for feedback on a funding proposal to keep the project going.
- You can read more about the proposal in a Google Doc.
- The team includes @Josep, @carlosala, and @voliva.

WHO: Polkadot-API development team

WHAT: Seeking financing for maintenance and development of Polkadot-API through treasury proposals

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Details in the google doc provided in the post

Polkadot-API: Apr-Jul development financing

- G6 Networks helps governments, banks, and companies use blockchain easily.
- They use Polkadot's technology to connect traditional systems with Web3.
- G6 Networks has created special devices to make private blockchains and connect them securely.
- Their technology includes strong security features like Zero-Knowledge protocols.
- They have already worked with Mandala Chain and have agreements in Indonesia and UAE.
- G6 Networks is asking for $244,200 from the Polkadot Treasury to grow their project.
- They were founded by David Pethes and are part of CCTF DAO, a security auditing company.

G6 Networks seeks funding from the Polkadot Treasury to expand and develop their blockchain infrastructure for governments, banks, and enterprises. They have already brought Mandala Chain, Mosaic Chain, and two MOUs to the Polkadot ecosystem. The requested budget is 244,200 USD, and they aim to simplify complex integration processes through their physical G6 devices, which support private, permissioned, and cross-chain functionalities.

G6 Networks: Polkadot Ecosystem Expansion with Institutions

A new proposal called "Business Development Spain & Andorra Curators" has been approved. The goal is to bring more clients from Spain and Andorra into the Polkadot ecosystem. These clients can build a Parachain, develop a Dapp, or create a plug-in through an existing Parachain. Three experienced curators, Nick Dunford, Ezio Rojas, and Ben Sheppard, will help with this project. They will analyze and discuss potential rewards for clients based on the impact and difficulty of their work. The curators will also provide information on rewards and create a report every 2 months about the progress and work done. This proposal was approved on April 19th, 2024.

WHO: Nick Dunford, Ezio Rojas, and Ben Sheppard

WHAT: Business Development in Spain and Andorra to attract potential clients to integrate into Polkadot ecosystem

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Curator reward of 10% of total bounty payout; ongoing reporting every 2 months on progress and budget spent.

Curators Candidates - Bounty #40

Avata is a company that wants to work with Polkadot, a big network for digital money. They want to help protect digital and real-world things using new ways to reduce risks. Avata was started by Sung Feng and Joachim and helps insurance companies work with stores.

Avata wants to work with Polkadot because they can use its special features, like working well with other networks. They have talked to important people in the Polkadot community and even signed a paper saying they want to work together.

Avata works with many big companies like Vaultik, Valentino, Bulgari, Fura Gems, AIG Esport insurance, GamerPay, and Vaultn. These companies make a lot of money online and can use Avata's help to keep their money safe.

Avata also wants to use something called Digital Product Passports (DPP) to make things better on the internet. DPPs help people know more about the things they buy, like where they come from and how they are made. This can help businesses follow new rules from the government.

Avata thinks Polkadot is a good place to use DPPs because it can work well with many different things. This can help make the internet better and safer for everyone.

By working with Polkadot, Avata hopes to make better insurance for digital things, help the market grow, and make new insurance products. They also want to help businesses follow new rules and make more money.

Avata has a system that helps different people do their jobs, like a place for bosses to manage things, stores to work with Avata, customers to use their services, and partners to see how things are going.

Avata is excited to work with Polkadot and make the internet a better place.

Avata proposes to integrate their platform with Polkadot ecosystem to insure digital and tokenized real-world assets. They have live clients and partners with projected annual digital value of over $2B. Avata aims to enhance transparency, boost sustainability, and facilitate compliance. They project to insure over 70 million DOTS annually and offer a comprehensive plug-and-play solution. They are requesting a grant of $2.5M to be used over 18 months.

 Integration of Avata with the Polkadot Ecosystem

Klaster.io has proposed integrating its cross-chain protocol into the Polkadot ecosystem to enhance interoperability and user experience. Klaster allows transactions across various blockchains through its network of nodes, simplifying the complex landscape of blockchain transactions. The integration would allow seamless transactions between parachains and external EVM-compatible blockchains, opening up opportunities for dApp development, asset transfer, and efficient governance models. Benefits of Klaster integration include a unified transaction environment, cross-chain gas management, smart accounts with cross-chain functionalities, and enhanced security and efficiency. The technical implementation would involve collaboration between the Klaster team and Parachain teams to ensure compatibility with the Substrate framework. Integrating Klaster into Polkadot would enhance the ecosystem's interoperability, reduce barriers for users and developers, and increase the utility and demand for DOT.

Klaster proposes to integrate its cross-chain protocol into Polkadot, enabling seamless transactions between parachains and EVM-compatible blockchains. This will enhance interoperability, user experience, and security, while empowering DOT holders to pay gas fees for transactions on various blockchains. The integration will require collaboration between Klaster and Parachain teams and will bring value to DOT by making the Polkadot ecosystem more accessible and attractive to a broader user base. The proposal calls for support and collaboration from the Polkadot community.

Proposal for Klaster Integration into the Polkadot Ecosystem

- Distractive Media is asking for $325,000 to help Polkadot with marketing in Q2 2024.
- They are a web3 marketing agency working for Polkadot.
- They have five campaigns planned to highlight Polkadot projects and attract new developers, partners, and community members.
- The campaigns will use Polkadot's main social media accounts, website, and blogs.
- The full plan and costs are in a document linked in the proposal.
- They are looking forward to feedback on their ideas.

**WHO:** Distractive Media

**WHAT:** Q2 Marketing Campaigns for Polkadot ecosystem, including shedding light on projects and onboarding new developers, partners, and community members.

**PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES:** $325,000, DOT allocation calculated based on 7-day avg rate. Full cost breakdown in proposal.

Polkadot Q2 Marketing Campaigns by Distractive 

- **Pop Network** helps developers build smart contracts easily on Polkadot using the DOT token.
- It simplifies Polkadot's complex technology, making it easier for developers to create apps.
- Pop Network uses APIs to let smart contracts access Polkadot's features without needing to understand its complexity.
- It is already live on the Paseo testnet and supports the PAS token.
- The team, R0GUE, has experience from Parity Tech and knows a lot about Polkadot.
- They are asking for $587,100 (83,906.81 DOT) to complete development and deployment on Polkadot.
- Pop Network aims to make Polkadot more popular and increase the use of DOT tokens.

WHO: R0GUE, a team of ex-Parity Tech Delivery Service’s engineers.

WHAT: Pop Network, an ink! enabled parachain that offers straightforward and stable interfaces (APIs) to smart contracts and only uses the DOT token.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $587,100.00 (83,906.81 DOT) to achieve milestones 1 and 2 of Pop Network, encompassing development, auditing, and deployment on Polkadot.

Pop Network | Enabling simple and powerful smart contract development, with DOT

This proposal aims to help Yung Beef, an Ecosystem Agent, improve Polkadot's presence in the U.S., find new integration opportunities, and influence blockchain policy advocates. The plan includes sponsoring the Texas Blockchain Council and working on further opportunities across the U.S. The requested amount is $187,000, with any extra DOT being returned to the treasury.

The proposal highlights the importance of having a strong presence in the U.S., as seen with the impact of U.S.-based Bitcoin ETFs on the global market. Yung Beef, with over three years of experience in the Polkadot ecosystem, is well-positioned to represent Polkadot in the U.S., educate others about its strengths, and help create beneficial policies.

Partnering with the Texas Blockchain Council will help Polkadot gain favor with those working on favorable regulations and provide networking opportunities. The Executive Partnership with TBC will offer marketing, event, and integration opportunities, which Yung Beef will actively manage.

Funding for the proposal is broken down as follows:
- Texas Blockchain Council: $50,000
- Yung Beef: $120,000
- Volatility Buffer: $17,000
- Total: $187,000

Success metrics include passing beneficial regulations, onboarding new ecosystem teams, and securing partnerships between Polkadot, ecosystem teams, and outside companies. For more details, see the full proposal.

WHO: Ecosystem Agent Yung Beef

WHAT: Improve Polkadot's presence in the U.S., discover new integration opportunities, and insert Polkadot into the minds of some of the U.S.'s foremost blockchain policy advocates through sponsoring the Texas Blockchain Council at the Executive Partner level.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $187,000 requested, including $50,000 for the Texas Blockchain Council, $120,000 for Yung Beef, and $17,000 for price volatility. Success metrics include passing beneficial regulations, onboarding new teams, and securing partnerships.

Improving Polkadot’s Presence In the U.S. With The Texas Blockchain Council

Toros is a marketing agency that wants to help Polkadot increase its popularity and the value of DOT. They have a plan to do this by having three drone light shows at a big music festival in Canada called VELD Music Festival. The drone shows will have special messages and the Polkadot logo at the end. They also want to share this event on social media and with the news to get more people talking about Polkadot. 

Toros has already talked to the people who run the VELD Music Festival and made a deal for the drone shows. They will also get other things like advertising at the festival and posts on social media. 

Toros has a plan to tell news outlets and people who write about new technology and cryptocurrency all about the drone shows. They want to show that Polkadot is doing something new and interesting to get people to know more about it. 

Toros will also look at how many people talk about the drone shows and the messages on the internet to see if their plan is working. 

To do all of this, Toros is asking for 21,557 DOT, which is equal to about 170,300 USD. They will use the money to pay for the drone shows, their work, taxes, and other things they might need. If they don't use all the money, they will give the rest back.

Toros proposes a brand awareness and public relations campaign for Polkadot, consisting of three drone light shows at Veld Music Festival and a corresponding PR and social media push. They request 21,557 DOT at $7.90 per DOT, totaling $170,300, for campaign execution, design and creative, Canadian taxes, agency fees, and maintenance/incidentals. The campaign aims to increase Polkadot's presence in the public eye and generate online engagement. Metrics to be tracked include estimated drone show impressions, earned media hits, keyword search volume, and social mentions.

Polkadot Drone Shows Over VELD Music Fest (100K+ Attendance) - Brand Awareness + PR Campaign

**The Kusamarian**

- **The Kusamarian** is a media brand focused on Polkadot (DOT) ecosystem.
- It provides public forums for Polkadot builders, nominators, governors, holders, and the curious.
- The brand aims to sustain coverage until at least April 30, 2025, with a proposed budget of 74,533 DOT.
- Current coverage includes news shows, podcasts, governance livestreams, and fellowship livestreams.
- Special coverage includes interviews, event coverage, and promotional efforts.
- The cost of production is $17,145 per week, covering various contributors and expenses.
- Promotion efforts on platforms like 𝕏 and YouTube have shown significant engagement and reach.
- The Kusamarian welcomes audits and feedback to maintain transparency and improve its work.

The Kusamarian proposes to sustain its coverage of the Polkadot ecosystem until at least April 30, 2025, for a total cost of 74,533 DOT, which covers 69% of the costs of production and native promotion at $8.64/DOT (7dEMA). The proposal includes 16 behind-the-scenes extended interviews outside the scope of Behind the Code II to be broadcast by The Kus. The cost of production is $17,145 per week, covering the labor of 2 full-time, 1 double-time, and 8 part-time contributors, admin, promotions, growth initiatives, airfare, and travel expenses. The proposal also includes promotion efforts on X and YouTube and organic reach metrics.

52 Weeks of Kus Coverage ❤️🤖

**Polkadot Bikes Proposal for Olympics & Paralympics in Paris**

**Context:**
The Olympics in Paris is expected to bring 16 million visitors, causing overcrowded public transport and restricted car access. There is no official mobility solution with cryptocurrency payment options.

**Issue:**
Large tourist influx, overcrowded public transport, and no cryptocurrency payment options for mobility services.

**Solution:**
Deploy a fleet of Polkadot Bikes in high-traffic areas around Saint-Denis, offering affordable bike rentals with cryptocurrency payment options.

**Project Details:**
1. 100 Polkadot-branded electric-assist bikes.
2. iOS and Android apps for bike rental with cryptocurrency payment.
3. Bike maintenance and customer support.
4. Social media campaigns to promote Polkadot bikes.

**Oribiky:**
Founded in 2016, Oribiky specializes in electric-assist bike systems for cities and private companies. They have a successful track record and are currently working with cities hosting athletes and delegations during the Olympics.

**Links:**
- [Full Proposal](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r6iM7nqwaYD85XxFLw0k9g1sW4l4-aaD/view?usp=sharing)
- [Bike Fleet Info](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yzWBtzf6kcWOT5n_uk4SvDzr8N0nIKja/view?usp=sharing)
- [App & Crypto Payment Info](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ELgZ-ZgMWfhZWNKyRGwZJujz4moU0cXT/view?usp=sharing)

Oribiky proposes to establish a fleet of 100 Polkadot-branded electric-assist bikes in high-traffic areas around Saint-Denis during the Olympics & Paralympics in Paris. They will develop iOS and Android mobile applications that reflect the Polkadot brand and logo, integrate a cryptocurrency payment module, establish a bike maintenance service, and provide customer support seven days a week. The requested allocation is $160,000 - 16,153 DOT, and the timeframe is from 15th of July 2024 - 15th of September 2024.

Polkadot Fleet of Bikes in Paris for the Olympic & Paralympic Games : A Unique & Massive Marketing opportunity.

Apillon is a Web3 development platform that aims to make Web3 and Polkadot technologies more accessible to developers and users. With Polkadot Treasury support, Apillon plans to expand and integrate crucial features. The team has divided the development trajectory into milestones, with Milestone 2 focusing on user onboarding, simplifying smart contract interaction, introducing cross-chain capabilities, and providing RPC and indexing services.

Apillon has already completed many advanced deliverables from Milestone 1 and now seeks funding for the next phase of development. The platform has seen significant adoption, with over 100,000 users and various services and features being utilized. Some key points about Apillon include:

- It is the first Polkadot project offering services to application-layer Web3 developers.
- The code is open-source, allowing anyone to run a clone of the platform services.
- Apillon provides access to multiple Polkadot parachains and their services, simplifying the payment process.
- It promotes ecosystem partners and boosts Polkadot Network growth through business execution with various tokens.
- Apillon offers a "forever"-freemium business model, lowering the barrier to entry for Web3.
- The platform plans to create a Developer Adoption Fund to support users' initiatives and help them launch and market their projects faster.

For more information, you can visit the full Apillon Milestone 2 Proposal, the Milestone 1 Deliverables Recap, and a video recap of Milestone 1 and planned Milestone 2 features.

WHO: Apillon Web3 development platform

WHAT: Submitting a Milestone 2 Proposal for Polkadot Treasury funding to cover the next phase of technical development of the Apillon platform.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

⧓ Apillon Platform - Milestone 2 Proposal

- Polkadot is running ads with Lyft in New York City for 3 months.
- Ads will show on Lyft app and on digital screens on taxis.
- Over 20 million people are expected to see the ads.
- The campaign targets tech and finance professionals, travelers, and conference attendees.
- The cost is 31,352 DOT ($189,680 USD) for ads, design, and fees.
- Funds will be returned if the project doesn’t happen.
- This is part of Polkadot’s real-world advertising efforts.

POLKADOT IRL CAMPAIGN #5 - POLKADOT X LYFT NYC

- **Magnet Network**: Helps people use DOT (a type of digital money) for smart contracts. It makes it easier for more people to use DOT.
- **Magnet Stack**: A tool for developers to build their own blockchains quickly and connect them to the Polkadot ecosystem. It has many features like support for different virtual machines and easy-to-use templates.
- **Why It’s Important**: The blockchain world is growing, and Polkadot is becoming a leader. Magnet helps developers join this ecosystem easily.
- **What’s New**: Magnet is testing its features on the Rococo network and improving its tools. It also has a testnet for users to try out.
- **Future Plans**: Magnet wants to add more features like support for different types of smart contracts and better ways to manage profits and block times.
- **Funding**: Magnet is asking for $294,400 to keep working on these improvements for the next four months.

Magnet Network proposes to enhance the usage scenarios of DOT by offering a scalable smart contract platform based on the on-demand coretime model, utilizing DOT as the gas fee. Milestone 3 aims to develop Magnet Stack, a platform built on Substrate, to streamline the development process within the Polkadot ecosystem. The proposal requests funding of $294,400 for a four-month development period. Key features include support for multiple virtual machines, customizable templates, and efficient resource management.

Magnet Milestone 3 Proposal: An Appchain Tech Stack leverages the Coretime Model to enhance DOT use cases and facilitate Polkadot's growth

Test Proposal - Please Vote Nay

David Dall'Aglio from Pineta.digital has requested funds to extend their Polkadot marketing campaign with THE BLOCK for the next six months. Pineta.digital has been working with Polkadot for several months and has managed campaigns with over 60 creators, achieving more than 3 million views and 100,000 likes on Polkadot-related content. They are also working with other partners like CoinGecko and GM Learning Club.

THE BLOCK is an information services company that provides insights into digital assets, and they have agreed on an action plan with Pineta.digital to enhance Polkadot's presence. This includes developing a custom dashboard, research reports, sponsored posts, and newsletters to promote Polkadot.

The proposal for the next six months includes monthly activities such as dashboard maintenance, data dashboard sponsorship, title sponsorship for THE BLOCK's podcast "The Scoop," sponsored posts, and newsletters. The expected results on an annual basis are 545 million impressions across various platforms.

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

The Block x Polkadot

- **What is the campaign about?**  
  The campaign aims to make Polkadot more popular by working with influencers to share educational content about its uses and projects.

- **Who is running it?**  
  A company called Lunar Strategy is leading the campaign.

- **What will they do?**  
  They will create posts and videos with influencers to teach people about Polkadot and its projects.

- **How long will it last?**  
  The campaign will run for 90 days, divided into three waves of content.

- **What will they share?**  
  They will talk about Polkadot’s features, projects built on it, and its future plans.

- **How will they report progress?**  
  They will share weekly and monthly reports to show how the campaign is doing.

- **What if the price of DOT changes?**  
  If the price changes by more than 5%, Lunar Strategy will adjust the budget and use extra funds for more marketing.

- **Can the community suggest influencers?**  
  Yes, the community can suggest influencers by emailing Lunar Strategy.

Lunar Strategy proposes a 90-day campaign to increase Polkadot's visibility by collaborating with KOLs on Twitter and YouTube. The campaign will cost 100,000 DOT ($816,000 USD) and aims to generate an anticipated reach of approximately 20,000,000 views. The campaign will have three different waves of influencers and focus on Polkadot's use cases, educational initiatives, and in-person events. Lunar Strategy will charge a commission between 10-20% of what the KOL is paid.

(Vote Nay) Polkadot Ecosystem growth campaigns

- LimeChain wants to improve the Polkadot.js API tool to make it easier for developers to use.
- They plan to add new features like a better way to explore blockchain data and a built-in coding tool for testing ideas.
- The tool will help developers work faster and understand the Polkadot ecosystem better.
- LimeChain will make the code open source so others can use and improve it.
- They have a plan with steps like creating a coding environment, a real-time block explorer, and fixing important issues.
- LimeChain is a company that builds blockchain tools and has experience with Polkadot projects.
- They want to make the Polkadot.js API tool more user-friendly and powerful for all types of developers.

LimeChain proposes to introduce new features for the UI of Polkadot.js API, creating an application that serves as a daily tool for developers. Key features include seamless exploration of the Polkadot Ecosystem and an integrated IDE for rapid prototyping. The project will be open source and contributed as repositories to the Polkadot-js GitHub organization. The milestones include creating a Polkadot.js API Sandbox IDE, a real-time block explorer, handling various types of calls, and dedicating time to address high-priority issues. LimeChain is a software development company with considerable expertise in developing various tools for the Polkadot ecosystem.

Polkadot.JS API UI enhancements

### Summary of Bounty 44 Referendum

- **Purpose**: The referendum is about selecting curators for Bounty 44, which focuses on a security bug bounty for a Polkadot-Kusama bridge.
- **Previous Referendum**: This bounty was previously funded through a [previous referendum](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j-Nb7FYgSJpChgbvkbkHCM_dsjENhrh4Vqc4rNsmNGY/edit#heading=h.v6is2ta0txr1).
- **Curators' Role**: The curators will evaluate the effectiveness of different phases and decide on rewards for bug reporters.
- **Expertise Required**: The curators will bring diverse expertise to ensure the bounty's successful implementation.
- **More Information**: Detailed information about the curators and their key activities is available in [this document](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MrmlOmyjKcDbvGv8OyxcFXBnYnZWjJBUQrX6sFdHqdg/edit).

WHO: Curators 

WHAT: Propose the Curators for Bounty 44 - Bounty Proposal for Polkadot <> Kusama Bridge Security Bug Bounty 

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified

CURATORS PROPOSAL FOR BOUNTY 44 - POLKADOT <> KUSAMA BRIDGE SECURITY BUGBOUNTY

- This proposal wants to help the Polkadot LATAM community by managing the Spanish social media account and creating special marketing plans for LATAM.
- It asks for 35,713 DOT to make these plans happen.
- The plan includes working with global teams to keep everything aligned with Polkadot's overall strategy.
- JC, a Web3 Marketer with experience in blockchain, is leading the proposal. She has worked on successful projects like PolkaPals.
- Polkadot Conecta will improve engagement, align communications, and use community content better.
- It will also create cross-marketing partnerships and improve visibility of team efforts, especially in non-English regions.
- The goal is to make Polkadot more visible and engaging in the LATAM region.

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

Polkadot in Spanish X account and Marketing Decentralization

**Bounty Proposal #532: Spanish Content and Event Production**

- **Purpose:** Promote Spanish-speaking content and events to boost Polkadot's ecosystem in Latin America and Spain.
- **Curators:** Seven experienced curators with strong ties to the Spanish-speaking Polkadot community.
- **Rewards:** Each curator receives a monthly payment of $1400, and an auxiliary assistant receives $500.
- **Responsibilities:** Curators manage content creation, organize events, and report progress every three months.
- **Auxiliary Assistant:** Supports curators with administrative tasks, social media management, and community interaction.
- **Reporting:** Curators submit detailed reports on the bounty's progress, including budget usage and content creation.
- **Date:** The proposal was approved on March 20th, 2024.

WHO: Lorena Fabris, Gerardo Álvarez, Hernán Borelli, Nachito, Ezio Rojas, Albert Burgos, and Lengo.

WHAT: Curate Spanish-speaking content and events to boost Polkadot's ecosystem in Latin America and Spain.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Each curator will receive a monthly payment of 1400 USD. An auxiliary assistant will receive a monthly payment of 500 USD. Reports will be submitted every 3 months and a weekly newsletter will be created.

Curators Candidates - Bounty #42

root

whitelisted_caller

wish_for_change

staking_admin

treasurer

lease_admin

fellowship_admin

general_admin

auction_admin

referendum_canceller

referendum_killer

small_tipper

big_tipper

small_spender

big_spender

Referenda Medium Spender

Origin able to dispatch a whitelisted call.

Origin for signaling that the network wishes for some change

Origin able to cancel slashes and manage minimum commission.

Origin for spending up to 10,000,000 DOT from the treasury as well as generally administering it.

Origin for managing the composition of the fellowship.

Origin able to spend around 250 DOT from the treasury at once.

Origin able to spend around 1,000 DOT from the treasury at once.

Origin able to spend around 10,000 DOT from the treasury at once.

Origin able to spend up to 1,000,000 DOT from the treasury at once.

[33] Origin: MediumSpender