[MS] DOT #1634 - Politecnico di Milano, Blockchain & Web3 Observatory 2025 Partnership

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1634

A partnership is proposed with Politecnico di Milano’s Blockchain & Web3 Observatory for 2025.
The Politecnico is a top-ranked university in Italy for Engineering and Technology.
The Observatory helps businesses, researchers, and policymakers work together on blockchain.
The partnership aims to help Polkadot grow in Europe by working with regulators, businesses, and developers.
Benefits include research, workshops, and visibility for Polkadot.
The total cost is around $59,240, managed by the Polkadot Community Foundation.
Polkadot Italia, a team of four, will coordinate the partnership.
They focus on growing Polkadot’s presence in Italy through events and education.

Hello guys, i'd like to answer to Yongfeng:

7. Why is a separate funding request being made, if the Polkadot Community Foundation already receives treasury support for legal operations?

It is true that the Polkadot Community Foundation (PCF) is receiving treasury funding through a separate, dedicated proposal. However, those funds are allocated to cover the structural legal and administrative setup of the foundation and do not include handling the operational details of specific initiatives, such as this partnership.

In particular, the PCF funding does not cover:

The operational management of individual initiatives
Banking transfer fees and financial handling
Documentation review and due diligence for each project
Any legal expenses specific to this partnership or similar activities

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