- Dota is the first inscription ecosystem on the Polkadot blockchain, allowing users to record messages safely.
- The system uses a special function called "system.remark" to create these inscriptions efficiently.
- Over 26,500 people joined the Polkadot community during Dota's launch, showing its ability to attract users.
- The Dota format includes standards for different types of inscriptions, like $DOTA.
- Dota aims to build a supportive platform for creating and trading these inscriptions.
- Future plans include making it easier for developers to use inscriptions and expand the community.
- Support from the Polkadot Treasury is needed for resources to develop the Dota ecosystem further.

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Dota is an inscription ecosystem on Polkadot, aiming to establish a new asset form that can provide traffic for the Polkadot ecosystem. Dota seeks support from the Polkadot Treasury to form a stable team for the complex and extensive development of infrastructure and ecosystem operation plans. Dota aims to complete the development and operational plans within the first construction period of a quarter, requesting a total of 400,000 USDT.

Dota: Build up an Inscription Ecosystem on Polkadot

### Redot

1. **Project Overview**: Redot is a re-staking layer for Polkadot, designed to bring Polkadot's technology to other ecosystems like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
2. **Purpose**: It aims to use Polkadot as a Data Availability (DA) layer and operate an adapted Polkadot on Bitcoin.
3. **Features**: Redot allows validators to run light clients, supports various DA networks, and approximates the security level of Polkadot.
4. **Milestones**: The project is divided into three milestones, with the first one currently being applied for.
5. **Funding**: The total budget for the first milestone is $45,200, with an estimated delivery time of 10 to 12 weeks.
6. **Benefits**: Redot can enhance Polkadot's security and expand its use cases beyond parachains.
7. **Current Status**: The project has completed a Proof of Concept (PoC) and is working on the first milestone, which includes developing various modules and documentation.

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WHO: ZeroDAO

WHAT: Developing Redot, a re-staking layer for Polkadot, to bring Polkadot tech stack to other ecosystems, allowing developers to use Polkadot, and operate an adapted Polkadot as a relay chain on Bitcoin and use the native Polkadot as a Data Availability (DA) layer.

PRICE: $45,200 for the 1st milestone, total budget $117,600.

TIMEFRAME: 10 to 12 weeks for the 1st milestone, estimated delivery 7 months for all milestones.

RESOURCES: 2 FTEs, hourly rate $80.

Redot #1: Polkadot Restaking and Enabling Polkadot DA Capabilities

Project Glove is a proposal to increase participation in Polkadot's OpenGov governance system by addressing two main issues: the need for near-term liquidity of DOT and the fear of being "doxxed" from public voting behavior. The project aims to introduce an opt-in, open-source protocol that enables capital efficiency and pseudo-anonymity on top of OpenGov. If Referenda 450 passes, Project Glove will first be deployed on Kusama. The project's deliverables will be deployed under an AGPL license, and the team behind it is committed to developing long-term business relationships within the Polkadot community. Project Glove does not propose any changes to the core Polkadot Network but instead offers a protocol on top of the existing OpenGov system. The project's path to sustainability lies in increasing OpenGov participation, which will lead to more business opportunities for Address Labs.

Project Glove: Introducing Capital Efficiency and Pseudo-Anonymity on top of OpenGov

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### SubWallet Proposal Summary

- **Project**: SubWallet is a non-custodial wallet for Polkadot and Kusama ecosystems.
- **Products**: Includes Browser Extension, Mobile App, and WebApp.
- **Timeline**: Development from October 2022 to November 2023.
- **Achievements**:
  - Supports over 150 networks.
  - Over 400,000 installs and 250,000 users from 100+ countries.
  - Features include multi-chain asset management, staking, and hardware wallet support.
- **Community**: Active on Twitter, Discord, and Telegram with ~40,000 members.
- **Funding Request**: Seeking retroactive funding from Polkadot Treasury for completed work.
- **Impact**: Aims to enhance user experience and ecosystem growth.
- **Full Proposal**: Detailed description and costs available [here](https://subwallet.notion.site/Retroactive-SubWallet-14-Months-Development-b8a6c2d5ab944f84bd47448c00a73992).

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[Retroactive] SubWallet 14 Months Development

Polkadot is partnering with Cointelegraph for a year-long branding and differentiation campaign. Cointelegraph is a well-known blockchain and Web3 media platform. They want to help Polkadot increase brand awareness and educate people about its multi-chain approach. 

Here's what they plan to do:
1. Write 12 articles about Polkadot that will be published once a month.
2. Have 4 live broadcasts with important people from Polkadot, one at the end of each quarter.
3. Share the articles on social media to reach more people.
4. Pin each article on their main page for 24 hours and add it to the news section for a week.

This campaign will help Polkadot get more attention and teach people about its technology. They will also report on how well the campaign is doing by sharing information about views, shares, and audience reach.

Cointelegraph proposes a year-long brand awareness campaign for Polkadot, including 12 articles, 4 live broadcasts, and social media shares. The requested DOT is 43,946 ($294,000). The goal is to increase brand awareness and educate about multi-chain approach. Timing and reporting details are provided in the proposal.

Polkadot Branding and Differentiation Partnership with Cointelegraph

- The proposal plans to advertise Polkadot by using 70 branded taxis in Berlin.
- Berlin has 3.85 million people and is known for tech startups and the stock exchange.
- The campaign will last 3 months, starting on March 8, 2024.
- Taxis will have the Polkadot logo and a QR code linking to their website.
- The total cost for the campaign is 11,250 DOT, which includes various expenses.
- The campaign targets tech companies, startup attendees, and the general public.
- If successful, the campaign can be renewed for another 3 months without extra branding costs.

CultureDot proposes a 3-month advertising campaign in Berlin with 70 branded taxis and headrest plaques. They request 11,250 DOT at $6.24 to cover the campaign, graphic design, agency fee, maintenance fee, and incidentals. The target demographics are tech companies/startups, conference attendees, and the general public. The campaign will start on March 8th, 2024, and can be renewed for another 3 months without re-branding the vehicles.

POLKADOT IRL CAMPAIGN #2 - BERLIN TAXIS

TEACHMEDEFI is a web3 education project that creates and shares high-quality, entertaining educational resources about the Polkadot ecosystem. They want to grow Polkadot's presence in the global crypto conversation by making it simple and engaging for people to learn about. They have already made educational resources like podcasts, e-books, newsletters, and expert interviews that have reached millions of people.

TEACHMEDEFI's main goal is to provide clear and trustworthy information about Polkadot, especially for people who are new to the crypto space. They want to help people understand how to use Polkadot and its features, like voting and parachains, which can be difficult for many users. They also want to give a voice to the teams working on Polkadot and highlight their innovative tools.

The team has a proven track record of delivering on their promises and has already achieved a lot with their previous funding. They are now asking for support to continue their work for the next six months and create even more educational content. They plan to make 143 pieces of content, including interviews, short videos, news updates, and guides, for a total cost of 25,555 DOT ($168,205).

If you vote for their proposal, it means you support their mission to educate people about Polkadot, amplify the voices of teams in the Polkadot ecosystem, and provide high-quality, current content. Your vote also shows your commitment to transparency and pushing the Polkadot movement forward.

[PLEASE REJECT] Bridging Minds with TEACHMEDEFI: Growing Polkadot‘s Mindshare in the Crypto Space

The Kusama referendum is a response to issues found on the platform. Three technical proposals are being canceled because of mistakes:

1. Referendum 416: A plan to update the system, but it had a problem with XCM execution.
2. Referendum 428: A plan to update minimum balances, but it needs to be rejected for a new update with the Asset Hub upgrade.
3. Referendum 443: A plan to reduce the minimum amount of DOT needed, but it combined with Referendum 428.

These actions are taken to fix errors on Kusama and will be looked at again when the right fixes are found.

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No clear proposal is made in this text. It explains the reasons for canceling three technical proposals on Kusama due to configuration errors and recommends downvoting them. No specific price, timeframe, or resources are mentioned.

Cancelling Referenda 416, 428, and 443 in a batch

- A problem was found in the Kusama system with version 1.1.0, so it's suggested to cancel a vote related to it.
- A new update for Polkadot Asset Hub with version 1.1.1 is being proposed to fix this issue.
- The new version will lower the minimum amount of DOT needed to 0.01.
- It includes changes from another referendum that needs to be rejected.
- The vote for the new upgrade will happen 24 hours after the 1.1.0 upgrade on February 13.
- There is a decision period of 28 days to make the vote.
- The new balances will take effect shortly after the Asset Hub upgrade.
- Timely submissions are important, but there shouldn't be any major issues.

Cancelled

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WHO: Polkadot Asset Hub

WHAT: Update to patch release v1.1.1, reducing existential deposit to 0.01 DOT and updating minimum balances of sufficient assets to maintain their ratio with the DOT existential deposit.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: N/A (not specified)

Update Polkadot Asset Hub v1,001,001 and Sufficient Asset Minimum Balances

OpenZeppelin has a plan to make Polkadot parachain runtimes and FRAME pallets better. They have a team of engineers and managers working on this project. They want money to keep working on the first parachain runtime template from November 2023 to February 2024. They will share their progress and listen to the community's ideas to make Polkadot network stronger.

OpenZeppelin seeks funding for November 2023 to February 2024 to continue developing open-source Polkadot parachain runtimes and FRAME pallets. They aim to accelerate the development and deployment of new, secure parachains in the Polkadot ecosystem. They have formed a team of three skilled engineers, complemented by a project manager and CTO, to drive their open-source development efforts. They will continue the development of the first parachain runtime template in line with their established milestones and publicly available roadmap on GitHub.

OpenZeppelin x Polkadot Ecosystem Growth Phase M2

### Summary of OnlyDefiGuy's Analysis on Proposal #432: Bifrost vDOT Liquidity Loan

1. **Abstract**: The analysis is about a proposal for a liquidity loan for Bifrost's vDOT. It helps readers decide if they should continue reading based on their interests.

2. **Prior Art**: Describes how things are currently done without the proposal.

3. **Projected Prior Art**: Explains how the future would look without the proposed change.

4. **Context**: Discusses the relevance of the proposal in the broader context, including related plans and current activities.

5. **Why**: Explains the need for the proposal and its business case.

6. **Trade-offs**: Compares the proposal to alternative solutions, including theoretical ones.

7. **Background**: OnlyDefiGuy is a significant trading entity for Bifrost, and Proposal #432 aims to inject liquidity into Bifrost.

8. **Request for DOT Experts**: Invites experts to join a Telegram group to help OpenGov voters make informed decisions.

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Proposal #432: Bifrost vDOT liquidity loan is a liquidity injection for Bifrost by OnlyDefiGuy. The proposal aims to provide vDOT liquidity to Bifrost for a certain timeframe and price. The abstract, prior art, projected prior art, context, why, and trade-offs should be analyzed by DOT Experts.

DOT Experts Tip for OnlyDeFiGuy for Proposal #432 | Bifrost vDOT liquidity loan

WHO: Not specified
WHAT: Clean up related storage entry due to removal of `SudoBalances` proxy type from the runtime
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified

Clean up undecodable storage entry

- The Acala Foundation is asking for 100,000 DOT to support open-source projects they built, like ORML, Chopsticks, and Subway.
- These projects help developers in the Polkadot ecosystem by making it easier to create and test applications.
- ORML is widely used for its reusable code and tools that save time and effort for developers.
- Chopsticks is a tool that helps developers create testing environments quickly, making it easier to test their projects.
- Subway reduces the cost and improves the performance of running RPC nodes, which helps applications to work better and faster.
- The request will cover costs for maintaining and developing these projects until the end of 2023.
- These tools provide great value to many different teams working in the Polkadot ecosystem.

**Proponent: Acala Foundation** requests 100,000 DOT to cover maintenance, development, and hosting of open source projects (ORML, Chopsticks, and Subway) till end of 2023. The proposal aims to improve the developer experience for the Polkadot ecosystem.

Retroactive Funding for ORML, Chopsticks, and Subway

The proposal is to connect AssetHub and Unique Network in both directions. This connection will help different parts of the Polkadot system work together. It will let AssetHub projects use the special features of Unique Network, and Unique Network projects can use the stability of AssetHub. This will also make it easier for Unique Network projects to use money like USDT and USDC. In the end, this will make the whole system stronger and more valuable.

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WHO: AssetHub (ParaID 1000) and Unique Network (ParaID 2037)

WHAT: Open HRMP channels in both directions for integration between the two networks.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Open HRMP channels between AssetHub and Unique Network

- ZAP2GO is a network for renting electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, similar to Airbnb and Uber.
- It helps people rent their home chargers to earn money and makes charging stations easier to find.
- Users can download an app to find and pay for charging stations in their area.
- The network uses a special method called the Polkadot blockchain for secure and decentralized payments.
- The ZAP2GO team is experienced in software development and has worked on similar projects.
- Currently, the ZAP2GO app is in testing and will soon be available on both Android and Apple devices.
- The goal is to help the environment by promoting the use of electric vehicles and reducing emissions.

ZAP2GO proposes to integrate the Polkadot blockchain to decentralize EV charging, enable cryptocurrency payments, and facilitate trustless renting. The project requires 38,460 DOT for the development of a Polkadot wallet integration, server-side integration, security measures, marketing campaigns, and application launch on the Apple App Store. The timeline for completion is 8 months, with a focus on a 2-month marketing campaign. The team consists of Arthur Hoeke and Johan Hoeke, with experience in full-stack development and Unix system administration.

Integrating Polkadot Blockchain for Decentralized Electric Vehicle Charging Network

- A parachain is a type of blockchain that needs to register to work.
- When a parachain is registered, the manager must pay to store its code.
- After registration, parachains can upgrade their code without extra costs.
- This can cause problems if a parachain starts with small code and later uses a lot more.
- It's important to fix this issue before the new Coretime model is launched.
- A solution was proposed and worked on to make things better, but a new idea was suggested instead.
- The new idea will be worked on in phases, starting with an initial phase.
- The author wants to continue helping with this project and is asking for support for their efforts.

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Parity proposes a solution to fix the imprecise deposit requirements for storing data on-chain in parachains. The proposed approach is implemented in PR #3020 and is dedicated to continuing work on this. This is a tip request for the efforts invested so far. No specific price, timeframe, or resources mentioned.

Retroactive reimburesement for para upgrade fees contributions

Approval of curators for Bounty 33 (marketing bounty)

Hope Clary has proposed a project to create a Press Kit for Polkadot 2.0, which includes three Coretime videos and other promotional materials. The goal is to simplify the understanding of Polkadot's technology and make it accessible to a global audience. The Press Kit will be available for free download and use by influencers, ambassadors, enthusiasts, and others. The project aims to create twelve non-technical videos, optimize them on YouTube, and run Google ad campaigns to achieve 3,000,000 views. The team will also create 150 graphics for the Press Kit, including banners, infographics, and memes. The estimated time for completion is 90 days, and the requested funding will cover staff, operating costs, marketing budget, and taxes.

WHO: Hope Clary and media agencies Florida Web SEO and Nine73.

WHAT: Create a Press Kit for Polkadot 2.0 with 12 videos and 150 graphics, plus YouTube promotion for 3 months.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Requested DOT 13,333. Creation for 2 months, with a set goal of 3,000,000 YouTube views for a total of the 12 videos. Estimated 90 days from start to finish.

Press Kit Polkadot 2.0

Treasury Proposal: DOT liquidity loan for Bifrost DOT liquid staking token (vDOT) to be returned + DOT Staking rewards to Polkadot Treasury

This post is about a proposal for a referendum in the Polkadot network. The goal is to give out free DOTs (cryptocurrency) to people who vote "yes" on the referendum. The more DOTs a person contributes and the stronger their vote, the bigger their reward will be. The referendum is asking for 100,000 DOTs to be added to the treasury, and if it passes, everyone who voted "yes" will share those DOTs.

The purpose of this referendum is to encourage people to participate in the network's governance and protect it from bad actions. Voting "yes" on this referendum does not mean you have to vote on other referendums to get the reward. The main idea is to have people ready to vote, not to force them to vote.

If you want to earn some of the 100,000 DOTs, you should vote "yes." If you think that people should not be rewarded for participating in governance, you should vote "no." The people behind this proposal want Polkadot to grow and have more people involved in making decisions.

There are three links provided to learn more about the idea behind this proposal. The payment for this proposal will be managed by a group of people and a technical partner who will take a small fee to help with the payments. If someone does not like this idea, they can propose a different referendum to cancel or stop this one.

WHO: Giotto, Cris Nguyen, Dakota Strindbergman, Sourabh Niyogi, Jay Chrawnna, LUI5, and Kirill (Azymologist).
WHAT: Proposal to incentivize governance participation by giving away 100k DOT to those who vote YES on the referendum.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: 100k DOT to be shared among those who vote YES, managed by a multi-sig (5 of 8) and Kirill's company taking 5% commission.

Polkadot Watchdogs Governance Monthly Incentive Referendum #1 - VOTE NAY

- A proposal is to open a two-way channel between AssetHub and Hashed Network.
- This channel will help projects using Hashed Network to use stable coins like USDT and USDC.
- Opening the channel is important for more people to use Polkadot tokens.
- Hashed Network helps traditional businesses change into web3 companies.
- The goal is to provide more value to customers in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- If you have questions, you can ask for more information.

WHO: Hashed Network and AssetHub (ParaID 1000)

WHAT: Open a channel between AssetHub and Hashed Network to allow projects on Hashed Network to leverage stable coins like USDT, USDC, or other tokens, increasing adoption of Polkadot native USDC and USDT.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Open HRMP channels between AssetHub and Hashed Network

- A proposal is suggested to change the deposit amount needed for using digital assets called Asset Hubs.
- It is recommended to reject this proposal and create a new one with improvements.
- The plan involves reducing the minimum balance required for certain assets like USDT and USDC by ten times.
- If the DOT deposit decreases, it will cause fees to be higher for those assets.
- There is also a plan to fix an issue with KSM assets that didn't work correctly before.

The proposal suggests reducing the minimum balance requirement for USDT, USDC, and KSM by a factor of 10 to reduce the existential deposit on Asset Hubs. This will increase fees in sufficient assets by a factor of 10. The proposal also includes updating metadata for bridged KSM.

Update Sufficient Asset Minimum Balances

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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.

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

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

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