https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1534

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[ST] DOT #1534 - SmallTipper

Permanence DAO

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1533

- A team of 11 people and 7 partners created a proposal for Polkadot.
- They believe that Polkadot needs better ways to manage its public actions.
- Lots of money is spent to promote Polkadot each year, but much of it goes to waste.
- New users often struggle to understand how to interact with Polkadot.
- The proposal combines 7 ideas to make Polkadot better and more efficient.
- It aims to strengthen partnerships with big esports organizations.
- The proposal includes creating new tools and apps to help users.

[T] DOT #1533 - Faze x Vitality - Esport Meta Proposal.

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1530

- The Spammening was a special event involving Amforc and Parity Technologies to test how well the Polkadot network can handle many transactions.
- This event included different phases and a big public test that showed strong performance of the Polkadot ecosystem.
- Before the main test, Amforc did other smaller tests on the Polkadot and Kusama networks.
- Amforc worked hard without getting paid during this project and is now asking for 45,000 USDT as a reward for their efforts.
- They helped design the structure of the event, prepared proposals, and coordinated with others to run the tests.
- Some problems were found during the tests, including issues with the network's ability to handle many transactions at the same time.
- The project showed the importance of rewarding those who help improve the Polkadot ecosystem.

[SS] DOT #1530 - The Spammening Reward for Amforc

**Dear Permanence DAO members and community,**

In tandem with our recently refined [CoI Policy](https://voting.opensquare.io/p/502),  following our participation in the **Decentralized Voices (DV)** delegation on the **27th of March, 2025**. we've been working on the formalization of our **voting policy** which has been adopted by the core membership as the guiding framework for all internal votes, treasury proposal evaluations, and on-chain voting activity. The policy aims to establish a transparent, consistent, and principled approach to voting and proposal evaluation in alignment with our responsibilities within the **Polkadot** ecosystem.

This proposal outlines the fundamental mechanisms of our voting system and defines its key operational rules as follows:

DOTs delegated to Permanence DAO through the Web3 Foundation’s **Decentralized Voices program** are governed by our recently updated [CoI Policy](https://voting.opensquare.io/p/502):

- The DAO **abstains** from voting on any proposal that directly or indirectly benefits any core member.
- Only **core members present at the time of DV election** may vote using these delegated funds.
- For votes using **DAO-owned funds**, only the member with a conflict is required to abstain; others may vote freely.


After our decision to separate the voting power of the DAO's **own funds** from the DOTs delegated by the **DV program**, voting power of the DAO's **own funds** will be distributed with a final 54% to 46% split between the core members and the community members respectively. The core members **always retain a 54% majority at the least**, and the split process is **dynamic** as more community members join to prevent any single community member of wielding too much voting power.


Proposals are categorized into **five priority levels**. Each level determines how urgently the DAO must act:

- **Priority 1–2 (High urgency)**: Structural or large treasury proposals. Require action within 1–2 weeks, with feedback and reminders sent throughout.
- **Priority 3 (Medium spenders):** Make up one-third of all proposals. Require a 2-week deadline with minimal reminders.
- **Priority 4–5 (Low spenders/tippers):** Require fast but minimal effort decisions.

The following outlines the quorum and majority requirements for each proposal track to be voted as Aye, in cases where the majority of votes are Abstain, the final vote is cast as Abstain:​

- **Priority 1** (e.g., Root, Fellowship Admin): **60% quorum, 57% majority.​**
- **Priority 2** (e.g., Big Spender, Treasurer): **60% quorum, 57% majority.​**
- **Priority 3** (Medium Spender): **50% quorum, 50% majority.​**
- **Priority 4** (Small Spender, Big Tipper): **35% quorum, 50% majority.​**
- **Priority 5** (Small Tipper): **30% quorum, 50% majority.​**

The detailed voting policy will be posted in its entirety on our public [document hub](https://docs.permanence.io/) for new members and the Polkadot community to familiarize themselves. **The policy will be in effect after the internal vote is concluded until further voting by the core members to change parts, or the whole if it. Failure to comply with the voting policy outlined above may result in demotion from the core membership and may, for repeat offenders and after taking an internal vote,  result in removal from the DAO.**

Please vote at your convenience. Members and the wider community are welcome to suggest additions or amendments.

Kind regards.

[INT] PDAO #5 - Voting Policy

**Summary**
This proposal recommends transitioning StaFiHub’s validator set to a permissioned model, with a phased reduction over one year. Additionally, it proposes returning the remaining FIS allocated for validator incentives to the StaFi DAO Treasury.

**Abstract**
With the launch of LSaaS, rTokens on StaFiHub are being migrated to Neutron and restructured within the LSaaS framework. Migration plans for all rTokens are already in place, and StaFiHub itself has a clear roadmap toward full migration.

To support this transition, we propose moving the StaFiHub validator set to a permissioned model. This approach will ensure a smooth winding down of remaining rTokens and enable a controlled phase-out of validators. Over the next month, the validator will be operated by the StaFi team. After three months, any unstaked assets will be offboarded, alongside the scheduled discontinuation of FIS staking rewards.

**Problem**
Most rTokens have already migrated from StaFiHub, yet validators continue to operate and receive FIS rewards. This ongoing issuance contributes to unnecessary FIS inflation and sustained sell pressure on the token — despite the network’s diminishing economic activity.

**Rationale**
To accelerate StaFiHub’s migration and reduce FIS emissions, we propose transitioning to a permissioned validator model, operated by the StaFi core team. The total value of rTokens remaining on StaFiHub is approximately $18,000 — a relatively low amount. However, hundreds of thousands of unclaimed FIS rewards remain pending.

Given the small asset base, shifting to a permissioned setup introduces minimal security risk. The core responsibility will be to process remaining user unstaking requests, not to maintain an active or decentralized network.

By returning the unused validator incentives to the DAO Treasury, we reduce unnecessary FIS emissions, ease sell pressure, and support a healthier token economy.

**Conclusion**
We invite feedback and questions from the community. By moving to a permissioned validator model and ending FIS rewards on StaFiHub, we can:
- Facilitate a clean and efficient rToken migration
- Minimize inflationary pressures on FIS
- Return unused funds to the DAO Treasury
- Align with long-term sustainability goals

This change represents a proactive step toward preserving value for FIS holders and closing the StaFiHub chapter responsibly.

**Vote**
For: Support the proposal for transitioning to a permissioned model and discontinuing validator rewards.
Against: Do nothing.

Please read the full proposal [here](https://dao.stafi.io/t/proposal-sunsetting-stafihub-moving-to-a-permissioned-model-and-ending-validator-rewards/237).

Sunsetting StaFiHub - Moving to a Permissioned Model and Ending Validator Rewards

StaFi

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1504

- PolkaBiz helps founders and builders in the Polkadot ecosystem through mentorship and business advice.
- They support important programs like PBA, PBA-X, Web3 Foundation, and Scytale Digital.
- In 2025, PolkaBiz has already screened over 100 startups to find ones that have great potential.
- The Pitch & Mentor program helps Web3 founders with their business strategies.
- Feedback from partners highlights how PolkaBiz successfully connects teams with grant opportunities and nurtures entrepreneurship.
- PolkaBiz offers educational experiences for students in programs like PBA X and PBA Campus.
- Their goal is to attract more ambitious builders to the Polkadot ecosystem.

[MS] DOT #1504 - PolkaBiz Business Mentorship & Ecosystem Support

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1516

- The Infrastructure Builders Program (IBP) helps support the Polkadot ecosystem.
- It started in 2022 and provides important services like RPC.
- IBP is made up of different independent service providers from around the world.
- The program needs more funding to keep providing these services.
- Funding is paid after the services have been delivered.
- Last year, the cost for their services was about $2.5 million.

[T] DOT #1516 - IBP Bounty Top-Up

https://kusama.subsquare.io/referenda/517

I'd like to put my kusama.app domain to good use, let's build together a launchpad for newcomers to the ecosystem which makes it dead simple to start a project/community/marketplace/organization using the tech available in AH and the Kreivo parachain. More info in the [Polkadot forum](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/kusama-rfp-3-kusama-app-gateway-for-newcomers-to-the-ecosystem/12441)

[T] KSM #517 - KSM RFP #3 - Kusama.App ~ $100K price!

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1531

- The Polkadot Ecology Research Institute is a big research group in Asia about the Polkadot community.
- They have been working on Polkadot for more than 6 years and have helped many projects and events.
- The team has written nearly 300 pieces about Polkadot and has reached over 63 million readers.
- They support projects in the Polkadot ecosystem, even outside China, often for free.
- Their Twitter account has grown a lot, with over 4,700 followers this year.
- They recently shared a big report about Polkadot's future that got a lot of attention.
- They are asking for money to help pay for their operations and work for another year.

[MS] DOT #1531 - The operating cost for the research organization Polkadot Ecology Research Institute for 2025/4-2026/3

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1517

- The Guestlist+1 (GL+1) project aims to connect Polkadot, a blockchain platform, with the music industry.
- It will include educational panels and podcasts to encourage community discussions about music and technology.
- GL+1 will work with universities and local music groups to enhance its credibility.
- The project will hold events in cities like Boston, London, and New York, featuring artists and industry experts.
- It seeks $388,760 in funding to cover costs like past events and future productions.
- Aiming for over 3 million people to hear about Polkadot through social media and newsletters.
- The initiative encourages teamwork between music professionals and developers to grow the Polkadot ecosystem.