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

big_spender

In 2025, Polkadot is focusing on launching a new EVM-compatible smart contract platform called Polkadot Hub and evolving Polkadot Cloud. OpenZeppelin, which completed four OpenGov proposals in 2024, is working with Parity to support the launch of Polkadot Hub and continue supporting Polkadot Cloud. OpenZeppelin has experience in developer enablement, especially targeting native Solidity developers and DeFi protocols for Polkadot Hub. They have a strong presence in the ecosystem, with $20 trillion USD of value transferred across their contracts, a 19% market share of all transactions on all chains, and 100% penetration across top 50 DeFi protocols. OpenZeppelin is also involved in cross-ecosystem initiatives like interop, privacy/ZK, and standards creation. They are working with Parity following the completion of the last treasury proposal, marking the beginning of their official working relationship.

Executed

OpenZeppelin Support for Polkadot Hub and Polkadot Cloud in 2025

This proposal is about getting money from the community's treasury to buy special computer equipment. This will help everyone in the community who has tokens to use a powerful AI language model. 

Key Points:

- Community members with tokens will have special access to the AI, encouraging them to keep their tokens longer.
- This AI will be open to all, not just big companies, promoting fairness and openness.
- Users can use the AI for tasks like writing, programming help, and research.
- Some services from the AI can be sold to others, helping the community earn money.
- As more people want to use the AI, more people will want to buy and stake tokens.
- Developers can use AI tools to improve their work and help create better projects.
- This project will help the community stand out from others using AI in the blockchain space.

The proposal aims to make everyone in the community more empowered and innovative with AI tools.

TimedOut

Investment in High-Performance AI Infrastructure for Community Access

- 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

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The OG Rust Bounty Referendum proposes five curators for a project initiated by Ref #1377. These curators are Valery Gantchev, Jakub Panik, Bastian Köcher, Donal Murray, and 0xTaylor. They will be responsible for managing the project and are expected to work at least 0.2 full-time equivalent hours per month. In return, they will receive a monthly payment of $3000 in DOT. Fellowship members can choose to do this work as part of their duties, in which case they will not receive full payment. For more details, see the original proposal.

Propose Curators OG Rust Bounty

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.

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

G2 Esports and Moon-Bearer have submitted a proposal to bring an active community into Polkadot and grow them into engaged, knowledgeable, and frequent users. The partnership aims to redefine "sponsorship" as "onboarding-ship" by offering a fresh and tailored approach that creates real users within the Polkadot ecosystem. The proposal duration is 15 months, from 1.3.2025 to 31.5.2026, and the amount requested is 495,030.0 DOT.

The partnership focuses on the entire user funnel, including attraction, engagement, and retention. It aims to increase awareness, drive genuine usage growth, and turn digital-savvy fans into Polkadot users. The onboarding strategy includes QR-based onboarding, dynamic QR-code activations, smart incentive funnels, gamified learning, and real impact.

Key points of the partnership include:
- Attracting interest through fan-facing activations
- Actively onboarding fans into the Polkadot ecosystem with zero barriers to entry
- Incentivizing fans to continue discovering, deep-diving, and learning more about Polkadot
- Integrating QR codes into fan-facing activations for seamless entry into Polkadot via the Nova Wallet
- Tailoring QR codes to bespoke activations, leading to specific calls to action
- Enhancing fan experiences and building their understanding of Polkadot through Discord
- Earning rewards via the Nova Wallet and engaging with Polkadot
- Transforming G2 fans from non-users to active ecosystem participants and Polkadot enthusiasts

5.65% of the proposal ask will be kept in DOT for minting fees within the Polkadot ecosystem, and any unused amount after the year of partnership will be returned. The partnership aims to deliver continuous touchpoints for one full year, with regular fan interactions, active ecosystem growth, and flexibility in messaging to align with Polkadot's ongoing events.

Fine-tuned and Dedicated Onboarding Strategy into Polkadot

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, SwipeGov, New Polkadot Ledger, Runtime Updates, and more

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.

Talisman - Mobile Wallet Proposal

The Conor Daly 2025 Polkadot Motorsports Program 2.0 is a proposal to integrate Polkadot into motorsports. The program has several key performance indicators (KPIs), including onboarding five new venues, achieving 150,000 Polkadot app downloads, and generating over 1 billion media impressions. The program also includes a sweepstakes initiative with 10,000 limited edition NFTs and transactions, dedicated Polkadot motorsports merchandise, and increased website traffic. The on-track component involves primary sponsorship for eight marque events in the NTT INDYCAR Series, while the off-track component includes global ambassador Conor Daly, virtual and in-person appearances, and a global media tour. The 2025 Polkadot Motorsports Indycar Lineup includes races in various locations across the United States.

Conor Daly - 2025 Polkadot Motorsports Program 2.0

Team Vitality has proposed a partnership with Polkadot to revolutionize esports through blockchain technology. The partnership aims to establish Polkadot as a technical partner of a top esports organization, enhance brand visibility, and foster community engagement. The collaboration will focus on three main pillars: building the future of esports with Web3, turning Polkadot into the reference esports blockchain, and making Polkadot projects resonate through the partnership. The partnership includes a technical takeover of Team Vitality's Web3 fan engagement app V.HIVE, standalone Web3 initiatives to acquire new users, and the addition of extra jersey visibility in various games. The financial conditions for the partnership are $3,720,000 USDC over two years, with payment breakdowns and budget split commitments provided. The partnership aims to create a powerful marketing platform, place Polkadot at the heart of Team Vitality's Web3 strategy, and leverage the organization's expertise in esports blockchain.

Technical & Marketing Partnership - Polkadot & Team Vitality to revolutionize esports fan engagement thanks to Web3!

- 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.

Ratify Payout APPROVED by Ref. 1346 - Token Terminal

This proposal is about creating a special group called "OG Rust Bounties" to give 250,000 DOT to encourage Rust engineers to do important tasks related to the Polkadot network. These tasks could be requested by OpenGov or other trusted groups. The group will have five people called "curators" who know a lot about Substrate and are active in the Polkadot community. They will choose who gets to do the tasks based on how well they explain their plan, their past work, and how long it will take them to finish. The curators will also make sure everyone knows what is happening by writing reports every three months. Some of the curators will get paid with DOT for their work.

OG Rust Bounties

The Lotto multichain dApp is a decentralized lottery application that runs on multiple Polkadot blockchains, including Astar Network, Moonbeam, and Soneium. Users can participate with either Substrate or EVM wallets. The dApp uses smart contracts to automatically draw winning numbers and manage the jackpot. The proposal suggests allocating a significant amount, such as 10,000 or 100,000 DOT, for the jackpot, which would be held in a multisig wallet until a winner is found. If there is no winner after one year, the funds would return to the treasury. The dApp has been live since June 2024 and has attracted 15,500 participants. The project aims to drive adoption of the Polkadot ecosystem and demonstrate the potential of blockchain technology in decentralized gaming applications.

Lotto Multichain dApp - Discussion

The Conor Daly 2025 Polkadot Motorsports Program is a proposal to partner with Polkadot in the NTT INDYCAR Series. The program has several key performance indicators (KPIs), including onboarding five new venues, achieving 150,000 Polkadot app downloads, launching a merch store and sweepstakes initiative, partnering with UNIQUE Network for NFT activations, generating over 1 billion media impressions, increasing website traffic, and hosting VIP hospitality events. The program also includes primary sponsorship for six marque events, premium hospitality and B2B assets, elevated activation for consumer engagement, and a global ambassador role for Conor Daly. The 2025 Polkadot Motorsports Indycar lineup includes races in St. Petersburg, Thermal, Indy 500, Road America, and Iowa.

Conor Daly - 2025 Polkadot Motorsports Program

Token Terminal has introduced a new initiative to create comprehensive and standardized datasets and metrics for the Polkadot ecosystem. The proposal aims to improve the standardization and depth of public Polkadot datasets, which are currently insufficient. The initiative includes two major improvements: transitioning from basic to standardized metrics and increasing distribution. The standardized metrics will require significant transformation work by the research team, involving in-depth parachain-specific research and ongoing maintenance. The initiative also includes expanded distribution through the Google Web3 Marketplace, providing public access to all Polkadot data within Token Terminal's data warehouse. The total grant size for the project is $1,005,000, paid in USDT.

Approved

Accelerate growth and adoption across the entire Polkadot ecosystem

Polkadot Hub is planning to integrate a custom Etherscan for PolkaVM/revive Smart Contracts. This $1 million Etherscan-as-a-Service integration aims to provide Web3/Solidity developers with seamless tools for deploying and interacting with PolkaVM contracts on Westend Hub and Polkadot Hub. The goal is to increase developer and user growth on Polkadot Hub in 2025-2026. Polkadot Hub is now the primary home for smart contract activities and other functions in Polkadot 2.0. The integration will allow Solidity contracts to be compiled to PolkaVM instead of EVM and interpreted by the revive-pallet on Polkadot Hub. The proposal includes a budget of $1,000,000 USDC for the Etherscan team to address and support the PolkaVM and revive custom integration fully. The integration is expected to be completed by Q2 2026.

Etherscan-as-a-Service x Polkadot Hub - PolkaVM Block Explorer (1 Mainnet, 1 Testnet)  

The ink!ubator 2.0 proposal aims to continue innovation within the Polkadot ecosystem through projects utilizing ink! smart contracts. The proposal includes a focus on ecosystem grants, mentorship, and guidance for high-potential projects. The plan is to incubate around 10+ projects, each receiving a grant of $50,000 - $60,000. The proposal also includes a new curator selection process and aims to improve transparency with more frequent reports and detailed feedback on GitHub. The requested support from the Polkadot Treasury is between $600,000 - $1,000,000 USD to deliver impactful projects, empower developers, and strengthen Polkadot's position as a leader in blockchain innovation. The future goals of ink!ubator 2.0 include expanding the reach of ink!, fostering the development of decentralized solutions, and contributing to Web3 and blockchain technology globally.

Ink!ubator 2.0 – Change of curators for bounty #19

Merkle Mountain Belts (MMBs) is a new data structure that improves on Merkle Mountain Ranges (MMRs), which are used in BEEFY. MMBs can save costs for users of bridges like Snowbridge and Hyperbridge, and have other uses in the Polkadot/JAM ecosystem. The project will be completed by December 2025 and will cost 506,110 USDC. The team behind MMBs has experience in Polkadot and includes a Ph.D. in mathematics and early developers of the Polkadot-Ethereum bridge. MMBs work well for recent data queries and can reduce fees in cross-chain bridges. The project has made changes based on feedback, including deferring part of the cost and reducing the success reward. For more information, you can read the full proposal and watch talks about MMBs.

Treasury Proposal: Merkle Mountain Belts (MMBs)

Thank you for your support in Phase 1 and Phase 2. We have completed the work for Phase 2 and are excited to share our progress. We are the first team to submit a PR for review for JAM Milestone 1 with our JAM client Strawberry. For Phase 3, we are incorporating feedback from Phase 2 and requesting USDT instead of DOT due to market conditions and community optimism for DOT's future price.

In Phase 2, we explored integrating JAM data availability with Polkadot Storage to serve as the underlying storage layer for resupply of unrequested data to validators on request. We are considering using Polkadot Storage as the archival layer for all DA networks like Celestia, EigenDA, Avail, and more. As contributors to Celestia, we are familiar with the codebase and are exploring adding support for historical snapshots, import, export, and archive into Polkadot Storage.

Links to our code, progress updates, and proposals can be found in the provided text.

Polkadot Storage: Phase 3/3

Polkadot is working to expand its presence in Asia to boost DOT's value and ecosystem growth. This expansion will help strengthen Polkadot's global leadership and unlock new opportunities. The plan includes strategic event participation, organizing unforgettable experiences, and localized community building. DCENTRAL, a leading community-based events facilitator, will drive this initiative. They have a strong track record of organizing premier events and bridging communities. The team includes Justin Wu, Esther Ng, and Nathan Leung, who are all passionate advocates for Polkadot. By supporting this proposal, you can help enhance Polkadot's visibility, drive ecosystem growth, and strengthen community bonds.

Enhancing Polkadot's Presence in Asia through Strategic Events, Experiences, and Localized Community Engagement

- The treasury spent a lot of money on a project called DED.  
- DED is now finished and not active anymore.  
- There is a hope to recover some of the lost value.  
- A new community project is being suggested for funding.  
- The goal is to keep another project, WUD, successful.  
- People are being asked to vote on whether to support the new project.  
- Voting "AYE" supports new ideas, while "NAY" keeps supporting DED.  
- Links to more information about the projects are provided.  

use DED to fund WUD

nayyyy

Crystal Intelligence is a firm that wants to help Polkadot, a blockchain system, become better in important ways. Here are the main points:

- Crystal aims to improve security, transparency, and follow rules for Polkadot.
- They want to monitor transactions in real-time and provide helpful data tools.
- The proposed budget for this project is $1,375,000.
- One of the goals is to help more businesses use Polkadot by giving them free access to Crystal's tools for a year.
- The project includes monitoring transactions, helping with rules, and marketing to make Polkadot better known.
- It will take 12-18 months to complete this project, with several phases and important steps along the way.
- Crystal has experience working with big organizations like the UN and banks, showing they can be trusted.

Crystal Intelligence Blockchain Intelligence Proposal 

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

medium_spender

Referenda Big 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 around 100,000 DOT from the treasury at once.

[34] Origin: BigSpender