Hello, I'd like to know what criteria you use to select the projects you review?

Also, I'd like to know if all reviews are paid for by funds from the Polkadot treasury, or if projects that generate revenue pay extra for the reviews you perform?

Thank you very much

Hey [@SIM-DOT](15wbv2fXuFoeRcrWK4Q1Y5oM9LfsJyGmMXaUWDoAWXpZzWSp-polkadot), thanks for your questions!

_**What criteria you use to select the projects you review?**_

UX Audit applications are public and open for anyone. After the project applies it needs to meet the following criteria: 

✅ Clearly define the grant’s purpose (e.g., specify which user flows need auditing). ✅ Be a Parachain, Common Good Project, or Open Source initiatives, based on Polkadot with end-user interfaces. ✅ Have an MVP or live product with clear value for Polkadot users. ✅ Commit to implementing relevant UX recommendations. ✅ Disclose any past treasury funding and proposals. ✅ Must demonstrate strong alignment (e.g., "Powered by Polkadot" branding).

The criteria are publicly available on [our notion.](https://www.notion.so/braille-clients/UAP-UX-Audits-Program-184e1c2781f3800782dcdff236b0f5b5)

**_Also, I'd like to know if all reviews are paid for by funds from the Polkadot treasury, or if projects that generate revenue pay extra for the reviews you perform?_**

So far, all UX audits have been financed by the Polkadot treasury. The purpose of these audits is to optimize the user experience across the entire Polkadot ecosystem. Because our primary focus is on the end users interacting with Polkadot, we do not distinguish between projects that generate revenue and those that do not.

PolkaWorld votes AYE

We believe user experience is one of the key drivers for user growth and developer adoption in the Polkadot ecosystem.

This UX Bounty proposal demonstrates several clear strengths:
	•	Proven delivery capability: 5 UX audits were completed in Q2 with a 95% satisfaction rate, showcasing strong execution.
	•	Transparent and mature governance: Operated as a quarterly bounty, the model offers accountability and flexibility without long-term staffing commitments.
	•	Clear goals and roadmap: Q3 will include 8 new audits, along with the launch of UX consulting and data analysis initiatives — all with measurable KPIs.
	•	Reasonable budget structure: 73% of the total budget goes directly to project delivery; operational costs are controlled with no excess spending.
	•	Strong ecosystem alignment: Priority will be given to core ecosystem projects like Polkadot Hub and AssetHub, creating a positive feedback loop.

You can view our full feedback [[here](https://southern-manicure-6ee.notion.site/1662-UX-Bounty-Q3-2025-Refill-Proposal-22ca3c644fba802a8dcaed7c44f5e837?source=copy_link)].

Our DAO has voted Nay on this top up as our members' initial understanding on this proposal would result in the development of a reusable UI component library, providing ready-to-use code across multiple languages to support high-quality interface development throughout the ecosystem. However, the scope appears to focus more on UX audits of existing community platforms, many of which have already received significant funding. We believe that if a platform, like Polkasembly believe a UX audit is necessary, it may be more appropriate for them to allocate internal resources or submit a separate proposal for the fund. Given by the public budget involvement, it seems this funding could deliver greater value if directed toward new UI tooling or broadly applicable developer resources. REEEEEEEEEE DAO 

Contact: [REEEEEEEEEE DAO](https://x.com/REEEEEEEEEEDAO)

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[@1THD...9Eoe](1THDCviNjyo7fUmoGZ9f8u3TznQNryWBWQCeZmDe11f9Eoe-polkadot) 

Thanks for sharing your voting feedback.
 
First of all its great to see you are excited about the reusable UI library. 

As explained in the proposal, we started with general UX but with Q3 proposal we are going deeper into the devex and helping two projects: 

1. **UI component library** designed specifically for Polkadot dApp builders.
It will serve as a shared, flexible, and extensible starting point for front-end teams building on either Substrate-based chains or the future Polkadot HUB (AssetHub).

2. **Create Dot App**. In collaboration with OpenSource Grants that is funding it, we'll curate the project so it has the best possible UX.
Create Dot App is a command-line interface (CLI) tool designed to streamline the development process for Polkadot-based decentralized applications (dApps). Similar to popular scaffolding tools like  "create-react-app"  or  "create-next-app"  
This tool enables developers to quickly bootstrap new Polkadot projects with pre-configured templates and best practices.

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Now regarding the UX Audits. UX Bounty has one goal: **improving UX for Polkadot users**. This means we do the audit regardless of projects funding status. Most of the projects that already received funding have specific goals they need to achieve with that funding and it that does not include UX testing. So right now we are filling this gap, with a sole purpose to elevate UX. 

It would make sense for OpenGov and DVs to start asking projects with UI outputs, to allocate some of the capital for UX audits - this is what DVs can start pushing for, UX Bounty will gladly execute the reports and find opportunities for improvements. 

In conclusion, in Q3 we are delivering exactly what you wish for. 

We feel Polkadot right now is not in a position to distinguish between funded/unfunded projects when it comes to UX, since this will directly affect the experience for the new users in the ecosystem. 

With that said, we would appreciate if REEEEEEEEEE DAO reconsiders their vote, and we also invite you to share more in depth ideas on what you feel UX Bounty should prioritize.

Dear Proposer,

Thank you for your proposal. Our **first** vote on this proposal is **AYE**.

The **Medium Spender** track requires **50% quorum (at least 5 aye votes) and simple majority of non-abstain votes** according to our [voting policy v0.2](https://docs.permanence.io/voting_policy/voting_policy_v0.2.html), and any referendum in which the **majority of members vote abstain receives an abstain vote**. This proposal has received **five aye and zero nay** votes from **ten available members**, with **two members abstaining**. Below is a summary of our members' comments:

> Multiple voters supported the proposal and highlighted its excellent work and detailed KPIs, while a few abstained to avoid conflicts of interest given their related roles. Commenters recognized the impact of the completed five UX audits with over 170 actionable recommendations and the successful upgrade of rollups. They appreciated the clearly laid out new initiatives in Data Analytics and UX Consultancy, as well as the transparent budgeting process. The voters stressed that improving UX was key for enhancing user experience and adoption on Polkadot, and they looked forward to further progress and the next chapter in this important bounty initiative.

The full discussion can be found in our [internal voting](https://voting.opensquare.io/space/permanence/proposal/QmeZDDcgUMWUHi8bcQTw5tkTUnAkjiKMyjcxCvNAWzFjYJ).

Please feel free to contact us through the links below for further discussion. **DISCLAIMER:** Our Decentralized Voices delegation voted to abstain on this referendum in accordance with our conflict of interest policy, [announced](https://x.com/PermanenceDAO/status/1905223487976783987) on the 27th of March, 2025.

Kind regards, Permanence DAO Decentralized Voices Cohort IV Delegate 📅 [Book Office Hours](https://cal.com/permanencedao/office-hours) 💬 [Public Telegram](https://t.me/permanencedao) 🌐️ [Web](https://permanence.io) 🐦 [Twitter](https://twitter.com/permanencedao) 🗳️ [Delegate](https://polkadot.subsquare.io/user/15ubZj6T7NUYyQw6j4XBkEMJ2vew5w9kqKEcN1QG7Z1weKDV/votes)

[@PERMANENCE DAO/GOV-PROXY](13znFMMjHyM2UvSewvaKMC2bLUcySRMzcM8BAMTzm1G2P5ju-polkadot) thank you for the support!


Questionable UX, lack of coordination around UX best practices or influencing core development to improve DevEx are all tremendous pain points Polkadot has suffered from. Turns users away and developers don't have proper guidelines to follow to improve the UX of what they're building.

A service led by specialists to support teams with UX is absolutely the right idea to fix this. 

We just concluded the hackathon at the Web3summit and the team have already committed to supporting projects with their UX needs post-hackathon. This at least to me shows a true dedication of their role in the ecosystem and their commitment to help empower new initiatives.

Having demonstrated a consistent effort over the past 12 months, it is my belief that their efforts will be even more valuable in the coming months with the increase in projects coming into the ecosystem. Solid AYE!

[@sachalansky](15APyDmWBwwv8LEW8rvFpiYAUCu7u4nxKBd7oGp4JR6nSrnE-polkadot) Thank you for the support!

TruthDAO votes AYE

The UX Bounty is a highly responsible bounty that has taken on multiple critical roles within the ecosystem. From sharing updates on the Asset Hub Migration to funding projects for UX audits, it plays a key part in driving product improvements across the Polkadot ecosystem.

The Q3 plan is also well-detailed and will bring tangible benefits to ecosystem projects. The budget is reasonable, which is why we support this refill proposal.

Additionally, Bifrost, as an audited project, confirmed that UX Bounty has significantly improved the user experience within the Polkadot ecosystem and rated its work very highly.

Polkadot is currently at a pivotal stage in driving application adoption, and user experience is crucial for attracting new users into the ecosystem. The budget is clear and justified.

👉 See more feedback [here](https://voting.opensquare.io/space/truthdao/proposal/Qma3y4BGp2CzVAT7htr5yzS2Nwi8jyXLcTk8vhB42NStvU?page=last).

📖[Truth DAO Governance Statement](https://southern-manicure-6ee.notion.site/Truth-DAO-Manifesto-0-0-1-1e9a3c644fba807fb88ef3eb5adc711b?pvs=4)

💭 Email: open@truthdao.cn, [Telegram](https://t.me/truthdao_public)

🗳️ [Delegate](https://polkadot.subsquare.io/user/13dVYCGL27HhTWaAby3gAVPQkSqbGAyHQfdeUxsttDZi6afh/posted/referenda)

[@Truth DAO](13dVYCGL27HhTWaAby3gAVPQkSqbGAyHQfdeUxsttDZi6afh-polkadot) thank you for your support!

- **Project Category**: Bounty, UX, DevEx
- **Proponent**: UX Bounty - [Bounty #52](https://polkadot.subscan.io/bounty/52)
- **Beneficiary Address**: 13UVJyLnbVp9RBZYFwHYxaDmjCYTJ75Hwh88wau1r8jfJ9HZ
- **Date**: Jul 8, 2025
- **Requested Amount**: 67,085 DOT (~$228,000 USD based on [EMA7 rate by Subscan](https://polkadot.subscan.io/tools/price_converter?value=228000&type=time&from=USD&to=DOT&time=1751983200) on Jul 8, 2025)

![image.png](https://subsquare.infura-ipfs.io/ipfs/QmYeJ8Ls4QfBxRvFDqizKxLep1cJxaxHYkhEgTjm35189u)


Hey Polkadot community!

This is our first refill request since our launch last year, and we’re taking this opportunity to begin quarterly planning. We are proposing this structure to help us stay accountable, communicate our direction clearly, and keep the community regularly informed about our priorities, spending, and impact.

→  [View the full proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tJHZld9C8byBQ5X3NBbZX6D-2gPB8a1vgt9RPHYbWRk/edit?usp=sharing)

**Why now?**

Q3 felt like the right moment after testing the quarterly rhythm in Q2.

We’re scaling the UX Audits Program following a successful pilot, and launching two new programs (Data Analytics and UX Consultancy) both aimed at leveling up the teams across the ecosystem.

We’re also expanding our DevEx scope to support better tooling, onboarding, and MVP-driven initiatives. Meanwhile, we’re continuing the implementation of key UX initiatives like the Unified Address Format and DOT as Gas Fee Token.

**What did we accomplish in Q2?**

We completed 5 UX audits, generating over 170 actionable recommendations, with a 95% satisfaction rate. The community also approved the DevEx expansion, with 87.5% voting yes.

![image.png](https://subsquare.infura-ipfs.io/ipfs/QmTNrUHDixCQGQh2SSiGdbjq3wTtNQWowRSv1qGdnGYdCo)

We made significant progress on UXB-1, with 5 rollups already upgraded. Beyond that, we improved coordination with Parity, W3F, Open Source Grants, and more. We also launched our new website, our X account, and continued our monthly calls and UX Guild efforts.

![image.png](https://subsquare.infura-ipfs.io/ipfs/Qmcu2hAzfH4RsRi9NHGXkeq3m3hCJ98X5vydqn9YUDbcKL)


**Looking ahead to Q3**

Our focus is on scaling UX audits to reach 8 teams, launching the Data and Consultancy programs, and delivering on UXB-7 through UXB-10. We’ll continue measuring our initiatives using clear KPIs and success metrics. We’re also maintaining buffer capacity to support emergent ecosystem needs like HUB and AHM.

**Budget Breakdown**

| Category | Cost |
| --- | --- |
| Projects | $168,000.00 |
| Curator Support | $18,000.00 |
| Bounty Operations | $42,000.00 |
|**Total Requested** | **$228,000.00** |

**Why Fund UX?**

Because UX is key to adoption. It ensures Polkadot products are usable, accessible, and competitive with the broader industry and Web2 experiences.

Great UX reduces friction and user errors, improves developer efficiency, and brings consistency across rollups. It also builds trust and helps accelerate growth. With this bounty, we’re actively addressing these challenges and building the design standards Polkadot needs to thrive.

→  [View full proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tJHZld9C8byBQ5X3NBbZX6D-2gPB8a1vgt9RPHYbWRk/edit?usp=sharing) | [See previous proposal](https://polkadot.subsquare.io/treasury/bounties/52)

Thanks for your support!

*UX Bounty team*

- **Project**: UX Bounty for Polkadot  
- **Goal**: Improve user and developer experience  
- **Achievements**:  
  - Did 5 UX audits with 170+ suggestions  
  - 95% satisfaction from teams  
  - Upgraded 5 rollups  
- **Plans**:  
  - More UX audits (8 teams)  
  - New programs for data and help  
- **Budget**: $228,000 total  
- **Why Important**: Better UX = more people use Polkadot!

Category	Cost
Projects	$168,000.00
Curator Support	$18,000.00
Bounty Operations	$42,000.00
Total Requested	$228,000.00

UX Bounty - Q3 2025 Refill Proposal