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Please vote Nay.

Subsquid Lab is asking for money to keep their public SQD Archives running. These archives help many projects in the Polkadot ecosystem by giving them access to important on-chain data. They want $310,592.98 to cover the costs of running the archives and making improvements. In the last three months, they have increased their data storage and improved their services. They have also helped make the Polkadot network more decentralized and secure.

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SQD (fka Subsquid) - Public Data Indexing Infrastructure for Polkadot and Kusama (Q3 2024)

The proposal to make PolkaIdentity a username authority on Polkadot has been withdrawn due to concerns about a potential future change to enforce a single-authority model within the identity pallet. PolkaIdentity is a fully automated platform focused on identities at People Chain. The proposal aimed to make PolkaIdentity an authority for usernames, allowing users to register their username and providing necessary tools for other services like mobile wallets and dApps. The proponents, WinterStamp (Leonardo Custodio) and Jay Stormy (João Pedro Novochadlo), have experience in software engineering, blockchain development, and marketing.

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Please vote NAY

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[Small Tipper] Referendum #1524

Cyberpunk Lab is an innovative project that aims to advance humanoid robotics, artificial intelligence, and decentralized technologies. With locations in San Francisco and Shenzhen, the lab will develop a Polkadot Humanoid Robot SDK to integrate robots with the Polkadot Cloud. The initiative will demonstrate Polkadot's technological capabilities, drive network utility and adoption, expand the developer community, and strengthen decentralization and security for IoT/Robotics.

The project's objectives include:
1. Over 100 SDK installations by robotics development teams.
2. Supporting 10+ Polkadot Rollups Use Cases for various humanoid robots.
3. Testing 10+ AI models with reproducible guides.
4. Organizing 3 art performances.
5. Publishing 2 scientific papers on Polkadot Cloud use cases for humanoid robotics.
6. Launching an educational program to train 25+ students.
7. Hosting 6–12 robotics meetups.
8. Attracting 5,000+ visitors to physical locations.
9. Presenting humanoid robot use cases at 5+ Polkadot conferences.
10. Reaching 1M+ views across social media platforms.

The Cyberpunk Lab will develop the Humanoid Robot SDK, test AI models, explore robotics in arts, research on robotics deliberation, create documentation and demos, source open-source contributions, and engage with the community. The lab requests $618,000 from the Polkadot treasury for a 1-year project duration, with $250,000 allocated for hardware procurement and $368,000 for operating expenses. The project will be launched in 2025 and operate for at least 12 months.

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Developing Polkadot Humanoid Robot SDK at Cyberpunk Lab

- PolkaWorld is asking for 266,652 USDT to support its work from April 2025 to March 2026.  
- They create content like articles, videos, and livestreams about Polkadot in Chinese and English.  
- Last year, they made 324 articles, 71 livestreams, and 48 short videos.  
- They help connect Polkadot with Chinese users and share updates.  
- PolkaWorld also helps with events, like Dr. Gavin Wood’s JAM Tour in China.  
- They post daily on Twitter (X) in both languages.  
- The money will pay for content, team work, and events.  
- You can contact them by email or Telegram.

PolkaWorld Ops and Maintenance proposal：2025.4 - 2026.3

- Anaelle LTD is asking for $2,125 for 25 hours of work.
- They worked on two databases at OpenGov HR.
- The first database, Bounties HR, gives details about staff and salary schemes (17 hours).
- The second database, Bounties Staff, shows staff experience and their organizations (8 hours).
- This request was shared in a post on the Polkadot forum.
- The payment will be made using USDC, a type of digital money.

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**Tip to Anaelle LTD for the creation of Bounties HR and Bounties Staff databases**

The micro-sr25519 package, developed by Paul Miller, is an extension to support the Polkadot ecosystem and is now ready for auditing. Edgetributor SubDAO has selected Oak Security as the auditing firm. The audit will cost 34400 USD, with 5 researchers involved, and payment will be made in USDC on Ethereum. Paul Miller is the developer behind @noble packages used in various web3 ecosystems. Oak Security provides security services in the web3 space, with 52 qualified security engineers and researchers. The micro-sr25519 package is important for Polkadot ecosystem security and performance benefits. Edgetributor SubDAO will represent Oak Security in OpenGov and other operational duties, and will be responsible for the custody of the USDC payment. The budget distribution includes a requested amount of 34400 USDC and a refundable bridging buffer of 100 USDC. The total amount is 34500 USDC, and will be disbursed in two phases.

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{Vote Nay, opting PAL bounty} Audit sponsorship of micro-sr25519 package by Paul Miller (2/2)

- An interview was held which gained popularity in late 2024.
- Gavin's first podcast was organized on Blockworks, a big platform for crypto news.
- The podcast was cohosted by Yano from Blockworks and Santiago R Santos, an important investor.
- The podcast is available to listen to online.
- A request for a tip was made for the work done since September 2024 for both projects.

[Big Tipper] Referendum #1519

Integritee has launched its privacy sidechain technology on Polkadot Asset Hub, allowing private transfers for DOT, USDCe, USDTe, ETH, and WBTC. They have submitted a proposal covering efforts from July 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, requesting 171,498 CHF (approximately 201,140 USD or USDT). This funding is considered a soft-loan, which Integritee plans to repay to the treasury with 30% of their gross fee revenue until the loan and a 10% premium are repaid. The proposal has references to previous approvals and initial discussions. Integritee's CTO, brenzi, has presented their work at various events and provided resources for understanding the importance of privacy and how Integritee can contribute to it.

Incognitee: Privacy Sidechain on Polkadot Asset Hub (Retroactive)

**Guestlist+1: Polkadot and Music**

Polkadot Music Events Initiative (PMEI) has a new plan to make Polkadot a big part of the music world. They want to create a series of events and podcasts called Guestlist+1 (GL+1). This will help Polkadot become more popular in the music industry by having important conversations and getting more people involved.

- They will work with famous universities and music communities around the world.
- They will have famous artists and music business people in their events.
- They will check if the project is good by looking at how much money they get and how many people are interested.

**Money and Things to Do**

They need $388,760 to start this project. They will use the money for:

- Events in different cities like Boston, London, and New York.
- Making 8 podcast episodes from 4 live events.
- Making 3 podcast episodes from 2 studio interviews.

**Why is This Important?**

Music is something everyone likes, and it can help bring together people who make music, people who listen to music, and people who work with technology. GL+1 is a way to get more people interested in Polkadot and how it can help the music world.

**How Guestlist+1 Works**

GL+1 has two parts:

1. A mixer where people can meet and talk.
2. Two panels where people talk about problems in the music world and how technology can help.

**Who Helps GL+1?**

GL+1 works with other groups like Beatport and Lucy from the Polkadot Ambassador Network. They help make sure people in different cities know about the events and can be a part of them.

Guestlist+1: Polkadot becomes the Center of Gravity for Blockchain x Music

The Infrastructure Builders Program (IBP) is a group of independent companies that help the Polkadot network and its parachains with important services. They were started in 2022 and are spread all over the world, making them strong and reliable. They need more money to keep helping the network.

The money they ask for is to add to the IBP bounty, which is managed by five people who work with Polkadot. The bounty pays them for their work only after they have done it. The amount they want is for the most they could possibly do, but last year they only spent $2,490,996 for 552 Relay and System-chain and 154 Parachain RPC nodes.

They get paid for the RPC services they provide every month based on how much they did. You can read the full proposal by clicking [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aK7XtMmpF5FVlt9FGP1puVPHGRktbFQ8M9o6Dh3u9jw).

Some people in the network have given feedback, and IBP services won't be given to those who have clearly cheated the treasury.

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IBP Bounty Top-Up

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Polkadot and MotoGP have decided to withdraw their proposed partnership due to current market conditions. The partnership aimed to integrate blockchain technology into MotoGP and make Polkadot an official partner. The main objectives were to establish a long-term alliance, promote Polkadot, implement blockchain solutions like NFTs and DOT payments, and increase Polkadot's presence in the mass market. The partnership would have provided brand exposure, activations with Marc Márquez, and the creation of an NFT marketplace powered by Polkadot. The investment requested was in DOT cryptocurrency for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027. The expected impact included access to a global audience and active participation of the Polkadot community in selecting sponsored events.

Polkadot x MotoGP Partnership & Integration Proposal (VOTE NAY)

The Talisman Mobile App Proposal is a new request to claim funds for a project that was previously approved under Referendum 1390 but missed the deadline to claim the payout. The team behind the proposal has already started working on the project and is excited to bring the Talisman mobile experience to life. They have provided proof that the preimage was pulled and confirmed the payment address is a Talisman-controlled multisig, the same as in the original proposal. Voting for this proposal will help rectify the payout issue and allow the team to continue their work.

Ratify Payout APPROVED by Ref. 1390 - Talisman Mobile Wallet

- The proposal is about adding new types of wrapped money called USDC and USDT on the Polkadot platform.
- USDC and USDT are set to be important and useful assets.
- The minimum amount needed to keep these assets is just $0.01.
- Their names, symbols, and that they have 6 decimal places will be officially noted.
- Other important assets like ETH and KSM are also recognized on Polkadot.
- This change is believed to help people use valuable and stable assets easily.
- The proposal can be changed later if needed.

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Set Snowbridge-wrapped USDC & USDT as sufficient assets, set their ED to $0.01, and set their metadata on Asset Hub

Substrate Asset Game Engine (SAGE) is an open-source framework designed to help game developers build on-chain games easily. It is created by Ajuna Network and aims to prove that a weekend is enough to turn a creative idea into a working mobile prototype. SAGE is a modular and extensible game engine for on-chain game state management, using an asset-based, state-transition model. It abstracts Substrate's complex storage layer, allowing developers to focus on designing gameplay and asset interactions. SAGE enables rapid prototyping and seamless transition to fully on-chain gameplay, reducing the barrier to entry and making Polkadot a compelling ecosystem for scalable, accessible, and game developer-friendly blockchain gaming.

Ajuna Network is requesting 80,000 USDT for core framework development and two open-source playground games, Full House Fury and Casino Jam, which demonstrate SAGE's ability to support fun, functional, and fully on-chain game loops. The proposal delivers a game dev playground, two ready-to-hack playground games, and a unified entry point under Polkadot Play. The goal is to give game devs an easy entry point that is frictionless and allows a seamless transition from prototype to production.

 Substrate Asset Game Engine (SAGE)

Polkadot Next.js Starter

- A tool for developers to quickly create apps for Polkadot.
- It helps people get started faster, especially during hackathons.
- Features include wallet connections, integration with Polkadot's blockchain, and a stylish design using Tailwind CSS.
- The project has gained attention on Twitter with many views and likes.
- Future plans involve adding more features and fixing some issues.
- Funding is requested to support the development of this project.
- A demo and more information can be found on its GitHub page.

[Big Tipper] Polkadot Next.js Starter Frontend Template

Polkadot Next.js Starter is a project that helps developers make cool frontend applications easily. Here are some important points about it:

- It helps people create apps quickly for events like hackathons.
- Features include wallet connections, Polkadot API for blockchain, and Tailwind CSS for design.
- It uses the Next.js framework for better website performance.
- The project has already attracted attention on Twitter with many views and likes.
- Plans for the future include improving the app and adding new features.
- Funding is requested for development work to continue enhancing the project.
- There are links to the project on GitHub and Twitter for more information.

[Small Tipper] Referendum #1507

- Fuelarts and BitBasel updated their proposal for Polkadot based on feedback from the community.
- They want to start a 6-month educational program for artists, collectors, and brands in the NFT 2.0 space.
- This program aims to help Polkadot grow as it had a great year in 2024 with many transactions and NFT creations.
- They are asking for $316,000 USDT to support their project.
- The goal is to create a strong community of artists and collectors and help Polkadot become a leader in the NFT market.
- They encourage everyone to check out their proposal and participate in the discussions.

Fuelarts x BitBasel | The Artists & Collectors Polkadot Hub to onboard 2000+ new & engaged users, 300+ projects and 10K+ transactions

- SportStake is a mobile app for sports fans to stake DOT and support their favorite teams.
- Users share part of their staking rewards with sports clubs.
- This extra money helps clubs fund programs for youth and community activities.
- SportStake is already working with two Dutch sports organizations: NAC Breda and SV Kampong.
- The app has grown to over 50,000 DOT in staking, showing strong interest.
- They want funding to expand partnerships in Europe and improve the app.
- The SportStake team encourages the community to vote for their funding proposal.

SportStake Development & EU Marketing Funding Proposal

PolkaBiz is an important part of the Polkadot ecosystem. They help new businesses and people who want to start their own projects. They give advice and support to make sure these projects are successful. In 2025, PolkaBiz wants to get more funding to keep helping people and make Polkadot a great place for new ideas.

PolkaBiz finds and helps new businesses that have a lot of potential. They have already looked at more than 100 businesses this year. They want to give people who want to start their own businesses a chance to show what they can do. Their program helps businesses grow and also teaches students in special programs.

PolkaBiz thinks that many people who start new businesses in the Web3 world don't know enough about business strategies. This can lead to bad decisions. PolkaBiz helps fill this gap and make sure businesses can succeed.

People who work with PolkaBiz say good things about them. They help a lot of teams and make sure they are ready for the next steps. They work hard to help businesses and students. They want to keep working with PolkaBiz to help more people.

You can read more about their plan here: [PolkaBiz Proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EdAWrKn2JW3amysB3aFlDmb6uAAQIV9LcC36OZ0VAtc/edit?usp=sharing)

PolkaBiz Business Mentorship & Ecosystem Support

MinIO is a high-performance, S3-compatible object storage that can be used on public clouds, Kubernetes, private clouds, and the edge. Acurast, a decentralized verifiable compute network powered by phones, is partnering with MinIO to provide decentralized storage for Polkadot-native projects and enterprises. The main goal of this partnership is to create an MVP integration of MinIO in Acurast's decentralized compute environment, allowing developers to access MinIO through Acurast's native P2P layer. This will include creating storage buckets, configurable access control, benchmarking replications and costs, and providing detailed developer documentation and examples. Acurast's network uses billions of smartphones to run secure applications on decentralized infrastructure without compromising speed or privacy.

Decentralized High Performance Object Storage (MinIO)

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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.

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.

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

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