[MS] DOT #1676 - Polkadot.law – Academic Research to Strengthen Polkadot DAO Legitimacy and Global Reach.
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https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1676

  • Polkadot needs legal representation in the U.S. and clearer rules for treasury proposals.
  • This proposal funds research to study Polkadot’s legal status and treasury contracts.
  • It will create a public website (Polkadot.law) to share findings.
  • The budget is $50,000 USDC for research and the website.
  • The project will take six months.
  • The research will help Polkadot and other DAOs with legal clarity.
  • The team includes legal experts and a project manager.
  • Future steps may include more legal tools if the community approves.
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Votes·4

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We're not sure if this is necessary.

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This is the type of work that should be done as it becomes necessary and tailored around the specific operations that the Polkadot DAO wants to perform in USA instead of a general approach that probably won't go anywhere.

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the Cayman foundation does this, i don't know how necessary this is...

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We understand that this is different than both the PCF and legal bounty. We think this is worth trying to see what comes of it. However, future funding requests will be evaluated based on tangible results.

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Jul 14 2025 17:25
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Jul 14 2025 00:00
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Sep 12 2025 00:00
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