https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1351

- Three accounts lost funds due to a bug in the runtime.
- The bug caused assets to be lost instead of being trapped.
- The bug has since been fixed.
- Funds lost due to this bug should be reimbursed.
- Assets that were trapped can be reclaimed, so they are not part of this proposal.
- A similar proposal was made for Kusama.
- The lost funds were from three specific extrinsics.

[SS] DOT #1351 - [Small Spender] Reimburse accounts affected by an XCM bug

Permanence

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1350

### Summary
This proposal aims to increase Polkadot's visibility by requiring teams funded by the Polkadot Treasury to display the Polkadot logo on their websites, products, and social media. 

- Teams must show the logo as long as their project is active.
- They should specify where and how they will display the logo in their funding proposals.
- Teams can choose from phrases like "Funded by Polkadot" or "Powered by Polkadot."
- The Polkadot Brand Hub provides design guidelines.
- This rule applies to future funding requests but encourages past recipients to follow it.
- Exceptions can be made for cases where displaying the logo is not possible.

The goal is to boost Polkadot's brand awareness and show its support for funded projects.

[WFC] DOT #1350 - Wish For Change | Polkadot Branding Guideline

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1304

- The proposal focuses on decentralized media distribution and content ownership.
- It highlights the need for a new format using smart contracts for better access and control.
- Key features include moving content between storage options, revenue distribution, and AI content identification.
- The proposal also addresses scaling issues and offers new business models for media production.
- The Invisible Hand Lab team has developed specifications for OpenMedia Tools and the 3AV format.
- The tools are part of the Kineranet work stack, aiming to support media communities and DAOs.
- The team invites feedback and collaboration through their Discord channel.

[MS] DOT #1304 - 3AV, an Open-source Standard Format for Audio and Video

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1319

**JAMTON** is a cross-chain layer that connects the **TON** ecosystem (with Telegram users) to the **Polkadot** ecosystem. It helps both ecosystems share users, liquidity, and tools. Key points include:

- **User Growth**: JAMTON brings Telegram users to Polkadot, boosting engagement.
- **Liquidity**: It allows TON token holders to add liquidity to Polkadot projects.
- **Features**: JAMTON includes an EVM-compatible parachain, staking protocols, and a Telegram Mini App for easy access.
- **Development**: A testnet and mainnet are already launched, with plans for more updates.
- **Funding**: The project seeks $78,800 to continue development.

[MS] DOT #1319 - Treasury Proposal for Funding the JAMTON Project - Milestone 1

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1352

- The proposal seeks retroactive funding for 18 weeks of ecosystem agent activities from July 1 to Nov 1, 2024.
- Activities include business development, workgroup coordination, events, education, and customer support.
- The requested funding is $45K USDT, based on 25 hours per week at $100/hour.
- Highlights include creating the Polkadot Handbook, exit interviews with builders, and organizing BD working groups.
- The Polkadot Handbook aims to help new users, builders, and ecosystem representatives.
- Exit interviews identified challenges for teams building on Polkadot.
- BD working groups were formed to coordinate efforts and share knowledge.

[SS] DOT #1352 - Retroactive Funding for Ecosystem Activities

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1337

- This proposal is for a series of 5 investor events organized by Prestel and Partners on behalf of Polkadot.
- It is not a resubmission of the failed Ref 731, which had a larger, unspecified budget for multiple events.
- The Events Bounty rejected the proposal because a similar one failed in the past.
- The events aim to educate about Polkadot's technology, not to promote direct investments.
- The summits will take place in Riyadh, Dubai, Singapore, Istanbul, and London between February and July 2025.
- Prestel and Partners were chosen for their experience in organizing traditional investor conferences.
- The number of summits was reduced from 20 to 5 based on feedback from the previous proposal.
- The goal is to attract traditional institutional capital to Polkadot, moving beyond the crypto echo chamber.
- HIC is leading this initiative as a Polkadot-focused fund, aiming to educate traditional investors without making a profit.

[MS] DOT #1337 - Prestel & Partners: Family Office & Investor Conference Series for Polkadot

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1331

### Summary of Strategy Update

1. **Referendum #1160 Failure and Bounty #19 Status**: The execution of Referendum #1160 failed, and Bounty #19 remains open. Instead of opening a new bounty, the team decided to replace the current curator set.

2. **Communication with Curators**: The team has communicated their intentions to the current curator set, emphasizing the need for more active and passionate curators.

3. **No Top-Up**: The change in curators will not involve additional funds; the focus will be on using existing resources effectively.

4. **Action Plan**:
   - A referendum proposing a new curator set will be opened.
   - The current curators will unassign themselves.
   - The new curators will accept their roles.
   - ink!ubator will reopen, with the website updated and new applicants welcomed.

5. **ink!ubator 2.0 Proposal**: The proposal aims to continue innovation in the Polkadot ecosystem through ink! smart contracts. It includes ecosystem grants, mentorship, and a streamlined process based on lessons from ink!ubator 1.0.

6. **Curators Panel**: The new panel includes experienced individuals from Parity, Web3 Foundation, and other key players in the Polkadot and ink! ecosystems.

7. **Treasury Support**: Funding from the Polkadot Treasury is crucial for enabling developers and ensuring growth. The requested support is $600,000 - $1,000,000.

8. **Future Goals**: The initiative aims to expand ink!'s influence, foster scalable decentralized solutions, and contribute to global Web3 and blockchain technology advancements.

[BS] DOT #1331 - Ink!ubator 2.0 – Change of curators for bounty #19

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1345

- Polkadot Hub needs a custom block explorer for PolkaVM smart contracts.
- Etherscan-as-a-Service (EAAS) is proposed for integration to provide seamless tools for developers.
- The integration will start on Westend Hub in 2025 and expand to Polkadot Hub.
- The goal is to attract more developers and users to Polkadot Hub.
- The project budget is $1 million USDC.
- The integration will support both testnet (Westend Hub) and mainnet (Polkadot Hub).
- The timeline for the project is from Q2 2025 to Q2 2026.

[BS] DOT #1345 - Etherscan-as-a-Service x Polkadot Hub - PolkaVM Block Explorer (1 Mainnet, 1 Testnet)  

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1355

- A new proposal requests USDT for funding.
- It aims to maintain the **substrate-api-client** from January 2025 to June 2025.
- The **substrate-api-client** is a Rust library for connecting to Polkadot or Kusama chains.
- It works in environments like IoT devices and uses **subxt** for core functionality.
- This proposal continues previous maintenance efforts.
- The full details are in a [Google Docs proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HCRDQOoGPwEjs4N1e8IXx7enhpdJ5CoTSnKhfBTk4To/edit?usp=sharing).
- The requested funding is $33,200.

[SS] DOT #1355 - Maintenance for the substrate-api-client Jan-25 to Jun-25

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1359

**Summary:**

- A bounty program is proposed to provide legal support for the Polkadot ecosystem.
- The law firm of Amforc Co-Founder Gianni will be the single point of contact.
- They will help with legal issues like contract law, IP law, data protection, and more.
- Costs will be paid retroactively, with clear, predefined rates.
- Services are for projects directly connected to Polkadot, like protocol builders, ecosystem builders, and core supporters.
- Hours are capped at 96, with smaller projects getting fewer hours.