https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1558

Polkadot is working to grow its developer base, especially in Latin America, by targeting Web2 developers interested in new areas. Weever (formerly WEB3DEV) has been helping Polkadot grow in Latin America through technical education and collaboration with the Polkadot Blockchain Academy. The goal is to make Polkadot more accessible to entry-level developers and prepare them to become long-term contributors to the ecosystem.

The proposal suggests a comprehensive onboarding journey to integrate Web2 and Web3 developers into Polkadot's Web3 ecosystem. This includes hands-on tutorials, activities, and content to build decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure from scratch. The plan is to migrate all existing EVM-focused content to Polkadot's Asset Hub and provide weekly livecoding sessions on Polkadot's official Discord for direct support.

The objectives of this initiative include deploying 5 applications on Westend via tutorials, onboarding 1,500 Web2 developers to Polkadot in Latin America, hosting an online hackathon, educating 500 developers on Polkadot governance and technology, updating EVM tutorials for the Asset Hub, and running weekly livecoding support sessions.

The core benefits of this initiative include opening Polkadot to Web2 newcomers, showcasing Polkadot's unique value, turning governance into a developer advantage, growing skills from novice to expert, and providing support to accelerate builder success. All content will be subtitled in Portuguese and Spanish and remain available online as a long-term resource.

The proposed budget for this initiative is $95,000, with allocations for hackathons, tutorial and content creation, social media reach, and operational costs. This initiative supports the Polkadot ecosystem by aligning with the Polkadot Hub Launch and the Polkadot Growth Strategy, focusing on onboarding Web2 developers and engaging Web3-experienced developers in Latin America over a 12-month period.

[MS] DOT #1558 - Supporting the Launch of Polkadot Hub: Campaign to Onboard Web2 Developers in LATAM and Beyond

Permanence DAO

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1544

PolkaBiz is a program that helps new businesses grow in the Polkadot ecosystem. They have been working hard to find and support new entrepreneurs. From January to April 2025, they did many things like:

1. Checked 100+ business applications
2. Helped 68 businesses with coaching
3. Got 8 businesses funding from Web3 Foundation, totaling $240,000
4. Helped 3 more businesses get $60,000 in grants
5. Created a portal for business founders
6. Helped a company make a deal with a national government
7. Introduced a big Web2 company to Web3

PolkaBiz needs money to keep doing this work. They are asking for $82,666.66 for the past 4 months. They think programs like theirs are important for Polkadot to grow. You can read their full proposal here: [link](https://docs.google.com/document/d/142EZKo4CKbwIlGQklGl1MaIBT3qdMEDQHATro9UOiZI/edit?usp=sharing).

[MS] DOT #1544 - PolkaBiz Retroactive Treasury Request January - April 2025

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1539

The JAM China Academy educational roadshow is an initiative led by Qinwen Wang and the Lollipop Team to introduce the JAM protocol to China's academic, entrepreneurial, technological, and political landscapes. The goal is to educate university students, entrepreneurs, and government decision-makers about JAM's innovative blockchain technology. The roadshow is important because it localizes blockchain education, aligns with China's policy and regulatory environment, and supports technological autonomy in geopolitical competition.

JAM's core breakthrough is its parallelized blockchain computation and compatibility with the RISC-V chip architecture, which aligns with China's strategy for self-reliant RISC-V chip development. The roadshow targets top-tier computer science students, entrepreneurs, and government decision-makers. The course, "Exploring the Future of Web3 Cloud Computing: A Practical Guide to JAM," is designed for Chinese computer science students, builders, and Web3 professionals to understand and apply next-generation decentralized computing technologies. The initiative also aims to build a JAM China Campus Network to enhance cognitive engagement, select and onboard skilled ambassadors, and foster long-term growth.

[MS] DOT #1539 - JAM China Academy (Educational Roadshow)

https://kusama.subsquare.io/referenda/521

- DOT can be used on Kusama through a special bridge.  
- Around 4900 DOT are on Kusama right now.  
- DOT can be sent to Kusama’s Treasury for spending.  
- A rate is set to control how much DOT can be spent (1 DOT = 10 USDC/USDT).  
- Kusama uses a rate of 1 KSM = 4 DOT for spending limits.  
- DOT and KSM have different decimal places (DOT: 10, KSM: 12).  
- This rate helps Kusama’s treasury understand DOT amounts correctly.  
- The rate is set by a governance vote.

[T] KSM #521 - Set Asset rate for DOT/KSM to enable treasury spends of DOT through Kusama OpenGov

https://kusama.subsquare.io/referenda/522

Recently [Ref#511](https://kusama.subsquare.io/referenda/511) increased the validator set size to 700 and it was expected to increase the usable cores to 140, this ref does this.

[WC] KSM #522 - Increase usable cores to 140


This referendum is for an internal voting on the approval of Gautam Dhameja for General Membership. You can find his website [here](https://www.gautamdhameja.com/about/), and his X account [here](https://x.com/gautamdhameja/). Please refer to the New Member Evaluation topic in private chat for further details.

ℹ️ This track requires ≥80% participation (turnout) and ≥60% support to pass.

ℹ️ After a membership proposal passes the members' vote, the new member remains in trial period for one month. At the end of this period, another internal referendum is held to confirm permanent membership.

Happy voting!
kukabi

[INT] PDAO #8 - Referendum for the General Membership of Gautam Dhameja

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1542

A request has been made to allocate 5 million DOT (Polkadot's native cryptocurrency) for DeFi incentives on Hydration, a platform that supports liquidity for Polkadot. The incentives will be distributed over 12 months and are divided into three parts: 2 million DOT for stablecoin incentives, 2 million DOT for liquidity provider (LP) incentives, and 1 million DOT to mint GIGADOT. The goal of these incentives is to attract users, improve liquidity, and strengthen Polkadot's position in the competitive DeFi market. This proposal builds on the success of a previous Hydration liquidity campaign that started in June 2024. The full proposal can be read [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TGepA6VGObrolRExsQ6CZVpQO62NHmvuxfqMTuNwn_c/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.1gdi5smm42un).

[T] DOT #1542 - Polkadot GIGAHydration Campaign

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1555

Volmex Labs has proposed integrating their leading volatility indices, BVIV and EVIV, with Hydration, a Polkadot-native decentralized perpetual futures exchange. This integration aims to enhance Polkadot's DeFi capabilities and strengthen its ecosystem. The project involves smart contract development, platform-specific adaptations, advanced liquidity management, and security audits. The budget for this three-year initiative is $425,000 USDC, covering initial integration, maintenance, legal compliance, and market campaigns. The timeline spans nine months for the initial rollout and three years for continuous upgrades and expansions. The team's expertise includes top-tier talent from traditional finance, crypto quant groups, and software powerhouses. Performance metrics and success criteria include technical metrics, adoption metrics, and a risk management framework. Future developments include the rollout of Prime Rate Indices, Factor ETF Indices, and ongoing Volmex indices methodology enhancements.

[MS] DOT #1555 - Volmex Integration with Polkadot DEX Ecosystem

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1556

This is a tip created by the [tip-bot](https://github.com/paritytech/substrate-tip-bot/).

### Details

- **Repository:** [polkadot-sdk](https://github.com/paritytech/polkadot-sdk)
- **PR:** [#6905](https://github.com/paritytech/polkadot-sdk/pull/6905)
- **Contributor:** [Krayt78](https://github.com/Krayt78)
- **Tip Size:** small (20 DOT)


[ST] DOT #1556 - SmallTipper

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1549

KAGOME Treasury Proposal 4 is a plan to improve the diversity of Polkadot clients. KAGOME is a C++ version of the Polkadot Host, which helps make the Polkadot and Kusama networks safer and more innovative. This proposal wants to add new features to KAGOME and make sure it works well with Polkadot-SDK. 

The proposal has two main parts:
1. Security assessment of new features by SRLabs.
2. Adding new features to KAGOME, like faster erasure coding, networking improvements, and tests.

Quadrivium, the company behind KAGOME, and SRLabs, a security company, are asking for 981,800 USDC to complete this proposal. Quadrivium is a blockchain company that works on clients and peer-to-peer networking tools. SRLabs is a company that helps make sure blockchains are safe and secure.