https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1278

AI Summary:

This proposal seeks a top-up for the Polkadot Meetups Bounty #43 and introduces refinements based on the program's first six months. With 49 submitted events across 19 countries, the bounty supports small, community-led meetups to spread Polkadot awareness and strengthen the ecosystem. These meetups, focused on education, networking, and collaboration, bring new and seasoned community members together and aim to reach underrepresented areas with a minimal budget. The proposal also includes rule updates for curators, including clearer standards for documentation, conflict resolution, and role transparency, along with enhanced financial and event reporting.

The request includes 63,000 DOT (approx. $240,000 USD) to fund event payments, curator salaries, and operational costs. Curators are compensated based on estimated hours, with caps for additional hours. Planned outreach campaigns in 2025 will focus on attracting organizers from inactive regions, boosting visibility, and potentially simplifying processes for established organizers. With this additional funding, Meetups Bounty aims to expand its impact by supporting more events, reaching new regions, and continuing to foster Polkadot’s growth at the community level.

[MS] DOT #1278 - Meetups Bounty #43 top-up & changes

Permanence

https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1264

AI Summary:

This proposal requests retroactive funding of 64,311 DOT (~$267,600 USD) to support the development and maintenance of PolkaGate's tools for Substrate-based chains, including the PolkaGate Extension and MetaMask Snap, over the past year. PolkaGate’s extension offers features such as account management, transaction signing, staking, governance participation, and multi-chain support, while the MetaMask Snap integration enables Polkadot and Kusama users to manage assets directly within MetaMask. The project simplifies complex blockchain interactions, expanding accessibility for users.

Significant updates from October 2023 to October 2024 include a comprehensive dashboard, support for Polkadot Vault, Ledger Generic App integration, and advanced account/profile management. PolkaGate's budget reflects personnel costs across development, QA, and design, totaling $243,000 for the extension and $24,600 for MetaMask Snap. Upcoming features include NFT support, EVM compatibility, and token swapping. PolkaGate's commitment to accessibility and user-centric improvements aligns with Polkadot’s ecosystem growth, empowering users through a streamlined interface and multi-chain capabilities.

[MS] DOT #1264 PolkaGate: One-Year Retroactive Funding Proposal (Oct. 2023 - Oct. 2024)

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1261

AI Summary:

This proposal seeks $62,900 to execute a comprehensive, year-long initiative to increase developer education and adoption of Polkadot in Nigeria, focusing on smart contract development using Rust and Ink! The program, led by Abdulkareem Oyeneye and a team of experienced blockchain developers, will provide hands-on training through in-person workshops, online courses, and a developer-focused hackathon. A key component will be a 30-day hackathon culminating in a 4-day hacker house, encouraging local talent to build decentralized applications and innovative solutions on Polkadot’s Substrate framework.

The initiative will also create an in-depth curriculum tailored to Polkadot and publish resources on major online platforms to expand accessibility. Targeted outreach will support community growth and Polkadot ecosystem engagement, leveraging social media, local events, and partnerships with blockchain experts. Deliverables include high-quality course materials, on-chain certificates, and up to 15 MVP projects built with Polkadot's SDK. The proposed budget covers research, course and platform development, in-person events, hackathon prizes, and team compensation to ensure seamless execution.

[SS] DOT #1261 Polkadot Growth Initiative

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1260

Christian, [Nov 6, 2024 at 3:39:26 PM]:
AI Summary:

This proposal requests funding to compensate the five members of Polkadot’s Social Media Editorial Board (EB) for their six-month term (September 15 - March 15). The EB works in collaboration with ET90266 and Distractive to create content and grow engagement for Polkadot’s decentralized social media accounts, which are legally managed by Web3 Foundation. Each EB member, selected through an application and interview process, brings expertise in areas like content creation, marketing, and community engagement. The members will receive a monthly salary of 2,500 USDT, distributed via a multisig wallet controlled by all five members and ET90266.

Context and Funding Structure
The EB’s decentralized approach aligns with Polkadot’s values by engaging community experts in social media content strategy. The funds requested will be paid in three tranches over six months to ensure sustained contribution. Although Polkadot's Marketing Bounty will soon manage similar proposals, it will not be ready for disbursements until December; hence, this request is being made through OpenGov for community approval.


[SS] DOT #1260 Continued Management of Polkadot’s 𝕏 Account

https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1269

AI Summary:

Problem Statement: Proposal for enhancing the Polkadot Developer Console and Staking Dashboard to improve the developer and user experience within the Polkadot ecosystem.

Significance: Lowering the barrier to entry for developers, improving productivity, providing a more intuitive staking experience, fostering community engagement, and accelerating Polkadot's growth and adoption.

Proposed Solution: Enhancements to the Staking Dashboard and the introduction of the Polkadot Developer Console with advanced features to address current limitations and anticipate future needs.

Expected Outcomes: Enhanced staking experience, streamlined development process, future-proof ecosystem tooling, and significant value delivery to the Polkadot community.

[MS] DOT #1269 Polkadot Staking Dashboard & Developer Console 2024-25 Funding

https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1265

AI Summary:

AirLyft, a growth and loyalty platform for Substrate and EVM projects, seeks funding for a 6-month campaign to support Polkadot projects through community engagement and onboarding. The proposal includes two main initiatives: the Polkacheiver’s campaign, which offers quests, educational challenges, and collectible NFTs to increase user interaction and reward engagement, and free access to AirLyft’s enterprise tools for 15 selected Polkadot projects, enabling them to create on-chain campaigns and boost product adoption. The Polkacheiver’s campaign already proved successful in its initial season, attracting over 14,000 participants and minting 1,000+ Proof of Presence NFTs. AirLyft aims to run three additional seasons, adding interactive quests and prize raffles for participants.

AirLyft’s enterprise tools include integrations for on-chain and off-chain actions, versatile reward systems, and robust analytics, allowing projects to increase on-chain activity and build loyal communities. Participating projects benefit from access to ready-to-use templates, a customizable widget, and options for multi-rewarding mechanisms. With the requested funding, AirLyft plans to foster growth within the Polkadot ecosystem by enhancing user engagement, supporting emerging projects, and providing strategic guidance throughout the campaign. The total grant request supports platform access, promotional incentives, and operational support for campaign execution.

[MS] DOT #1265 Unlocking Growth with a 6-Month PolkAchiever Campaign and AirLyft Enterprise Suite Access

https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1262

AI Summary:
KodaDot, the leading open-source NFT marketplace on Polkadot, proposes implementing two new features—Atomic Swaps for secure peer-to-peer NFT trading and an Offers system to allow bidding on unlisted assets. These features aim to enhance NFT trading on the Polkadot Asset Hub, increase market liquidity, and improve user engagement. The proposal also includes a 12-month maintenance period to ensure the platform remains reliable, optimized, and responsive to the evolving needs of the ecosystem.

The project is organized into five milestones. implementing Offers, Atomic Swaps, infrastructure enhancements, community-proposed features, and ongoing maintenance. The total funding request is $280,000, which will cover development and maintenance of these essential NFT infrastructure components. With its history of supporting over 130 contributors and distributing $400,000 in bounties, KodaDot aims to establish Polkadot as a premier platform for next-generation digital asset management while contributing to the broader ecosystem's growth and stability.

[MS] DOT #1262 - Infrastructure Funding for Polkadot Asset Hub #3 - Atomic swaps, Offers, Maintenance

https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1274

AI Summary: 
DL News and DL Research propose a year-long campaign to amplify Polkadot’s visibility and engagement through in-depth articles, research reports, and newsletter sponsorships. As a respected news organization with a strong following (1.4 million site visits per month), DL News will produce bi-monthly “Spotlight” articles and quarterly custom reports to highlight Polkadot’s innovations, ecosystem updates, and community initiatives. Each report will incorporate data from DefiLlama to provide quantitative insights into Polkadot’s growth, while DL’s social media and newsletters will further expand the reach to an engaged, global audience.

This campaign aims to present Polkadot authentically, focusing on organic reach over traditional PR tactics. Through articles, data-driven reports, and targeted newsletter placements, DL News and DL Research will keep Polkadot’s ecosystem at the forefront of the DeFi community’s attention, positioning it as a leader in the multi-chain future. Regular quarterly reports will offer transparency, summarizing metrics like article views, report downloads, and newsletter reach to gauge the campaign’s impact.

[MS] DOT #1274 Polkadot Ecosystem Support with DefiLlama Research

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1279
AI Summary:

Odaily proposes a year-long media campaign to enhance Polkadot’s brand recognition and community engagement within the APAC region, especially among the Chinese-speaking audience. With 20,000 DOT (approximately $80,000 USD), Odaily plans to deliver a comprehensive media package that includes in-depth articles, event PR, flash news releases, Twitter Spaces, and other community-driven promotions to significantly boost Polkadot's visibility. Known for its extensive reach and influence in the blockchain industry, Odaily has collaborated with notable projects like Binance and Solana, and offers multi-channel distribution across platforms like WeChat, Weibo, and Jinse Finance. Through this campaign, Odaily aims to broaden Polkadot's exposure to a larger, fast-growing general blockchain audience in APAC.

The campaign will feature content on official Polkadot events, updates from ecosystem projects, and APAC-specific strategies. Planned deliverables include two in-depth articles, 96 news flashes, five Twitter Spaces, and dedicated press releases for ecosystem projects. Odaily will collaborate closely with Polkadot's local teams to ensure alignment with Polkadot’s mission, offering additional services like AMA sessions, community building, and strategic offline event support. The media credits purchased with this funding will remain available for Polkadot throughout 2025, ensuring flexibility in executing the campaign. 

[MS] DOT #1279 Polkadot marketing proposal in Chinese speaking areas

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/tracks/34