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

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

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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.

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5-member quorum not met.
Vote #1: NAY
10 available members.
No CoI reported. DV delegation exercised.
https://polkadot.subscan.io/extrinsic/26171774-2
https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1558#2

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14Gn...YLEh

14Gn...YLEh

14Gn7SEmCgMX7Ukuppnw5TRjA7pao2HFpuJo39frB42tYLEh

Nay

Nay

I am very excited to see teams wanting to build in Latin America; however, I have some doubts about the effectiveness of this proposal. 1. In the proposal they mention that they will be focused on Latin America and building in the Hispanic market, however, the whole team is located in Brazil / Portugal, so I personally believe that the team is strongly focused on the Portuguese speaking ecosystem and not so much on the Hispanic one. 2. The proposal I think sets quite high goals for the region. Onboarding 1500 new developers is an incredibly high number, not only for the region, but even on a global scale. 3. There are costs that I do not consider correct. They are proposing 34 thousand dollars nothing for social media content and production of tutorials, an amount that I consider excessive. All this makes me position myself in a NAY.

15fT...yBzL

15fT...yBzL

15fTH34bbKGMUjF1bLmTqxPYgpg481imThwhWcQfCyktyBzL

Abstain

Abstain

I see the value in the proposal, but there are concerns both voiced by Ezio in this comment, and the community on the referendum itself. I'm going to leave the decision to the people who are more experienced with the affairs of the region. I abstain.

1ZSP...vx6w

1ZSP...vx6w

1ZSPR3zNg5Po3obkhXTPR95DepNBzBZ3CyomHXGHK9Uvx6w

Aye

Aye

I'd love to give this team a chance, given their PBA heritage and the fact they are promoting Polkadot Hub. My strong suggestion would be to gauge success based on how many projects are launched on Polkadot post-education and post-hackathon, not just how many graduates there are or hackathon participants.

12Hi...E9N3

12Hi...E9N3

12His7t3EJ38tjdBbivUzWQeaNCLKfMqtKp1Ed3xHMyCE9N3

Abstain

Abstain

I share the concerns raised by fellow DAO members as well as some of the comments, particularly asking after the deliverables from previous funds. Furthermore, while not being particularly familiar with LATAM region myself, it does seem like the proposal is heavily focused on Brazil instead of the wider region. While it seems like Brazil has an abundance of developers (more than the rest of the region combined it seems) due to it's population, the lack of representation from other regions is somewhat concerning. If the focus is to be mainly Brazil or Portuguese speaking communities, perhaps it would be better to reorient to proposal to better highlight that fact.

13ED...KQbF

13ED...KQbF

13EDmaUe89xXocPppFmuoAZaCsckaJy3deAyVyiykk1zKQbF

Abstain

Abstain

Taking Ezio's lead on this.

14gM...deVb

14gM...deVb

14gMJV95zwxUsFEZDSC8mtBVifS6SypKJkfBKANkMsLZdeVb

Abstain

Abstain

Not familiar with LATAM region and follow Ezio's opinions.

167Y...TY9F

167Y...TY9F

167YoKNriVtP4Nxk9F9GRV7HTKu5VnxaRq1pKMANAnmmTY9F

Aye

Aye

I have changed my vote to Aye. 1- they have delivered on the previous proposal goals, they didn't deliver their 200 developers target but instead 64 through the proper channels, RUST developers, we all know how hard is to find and Cuddle them. 2-Solid team behind, with the brazilian team behind them. 3- they have been doing it for a while and seems they know how to do it.

12s6...nE8h

12s6...nE8h

12s6UMSSfE2bNxtYrJc6eeuZ7UxQnRpUzaAh1gPQrGNFnE8h

Nay

Nay

Ezio raises valid points — while the initiative is promising, the team's language focus, ambitious KPIs, and certain budget items do warrant a closer look before committing funds. Nay.

1xzc...1bX6

1xzc...1bX6

1xzcLSwo7xBFkJYZiL4EHaqFpuPTkH641E3V43W4cuk1bX6

Aye

Aye

We want to give this team a chance to see how they perform.

12Kt...DCoJ

12Kt...DCoJ

12KtA8mtfsK1CyQb4utLiwG3ao22z77w2cM2GqnaL2RiDCoJ

Nay

Nay

Align with Ezio comments/concerns. Would like clarifications from proposing team.

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May 09 2025 01:17

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May 09 2025 00:00

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Jun 08 2025 00:00

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