[@Birdo 🐥](/user/12s37eSMQPEN5cuVyBxk2UypUHntwumqBHy7sJkoKpZ1v3HV) if I recall correctly, the recommended number of collators came as a suggestion from SRLabs (relayed to us via Joe W3F).  The reward of $300/mth was calculated based on analysis of market costs which I still believe are valid today.  As these are live chains many participants maintain some semblance of backup to ensure livliness and also to maintain their spot.  

The reward isn't meant to only cover expenses but also be fairly attractive to ensure slots are filled.  We have experimented with no reward and the results were dismal.



[@BRA_16-D](/user/1CaXBXVGNbey352w7ydA1A2yDyNQLshycom8Zyj69v5eRNK) price fluctuations are unfortunate, more-so with this major dip.  As this funding for a bounty, it would remain in the treasury's custody and be drawn down on a monthly basis at the EMA rate at the time.  With dips like this it reduces the period the bounty can operate, however, if there are better rates (in the future) it can extend the bounty's coverage.  

Imo, it is only fair to receive the funds as-is, utilize it on a monthly basis and when the bounty has ~2 months funding left we'll engage for a top-up then. 

**Dear Polkadot Community Members**,

We are initiating a discussion to propose a bounty for top-up of the funding System Parachain Collators on Polkadot. This funding will cover Asset-Hub, Bridge-Hub, Collectives, Coretime and People.

This proposal supplements the original System Parachain Collator [Proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H2T1Nx90HkSAYF_CaOPLG-o3LS7h_QAa2WLDdcSJMs0/edit), and continues the proposal for [System Parachain funding](https://docs.google.com/document/d/14pRUj8WZPO75DuwDl4HoZU97v_Rmfx0bZ2KFqFW-qkE/edit), aiming to incentivize the best performance, minimise censorship, and maintain liveliness by securing treasury funding for the operational costs of Polkadot System Parachain Collators.

**Funding Request**: Infrastructure Costs and Staking Rewards

**Coverage**: Five Polkadot System Parachains (AssetHub, BridgeHub, Collectives, Coretime and People)

**[Proposal Details](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V3Q9jaYRGqssWHMowOab10bbR0CYDI456kLJWDqRkMI/edit)**

**Duration**: 6-month runway

**Start Date**: July 1, 2024

Funding Amount: 26,503.51 DOT for Polkadot System Parachains

**[Discussion](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/post/2384)**

Kind Regards,

Mile🌍, on behalf of System Parachain Collators

- A proposal is being discussed for funding System Parachain Collators on Polkadot. 
- The funding will help five groups: Asset-Hub, Bridge-Hub, Collectives, Coretime, and People. 
- This is to support their operational costs and rewards for their work. 
- The goal is to encourage great performance and keep things running smoothly. 
- The funding will last for six months, starting on July 1, 2024. 
- The amount requested is 26,503.51 DOT. 
- The community is invited to discuss this proposal.

Awarded

medium_spender

System Parachain Collators propose a bounty of 26,503.51 DOT for infrastructure costs and staking rewards for five Polkadot System Parachains. The funding will cover Asset-Hub, Bridge-Hub, Collectives, Coretime, and People for a 6-month runway starting on July 1, 2024.

Proposal for Top-Up for Funding of Polkadot System Parachain Collators