https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1264

AI Summary:

This proposal requests retroactive funding of 64,311 DOT (~$267,600 USD) to support the development and maintenance of PolkaGate's tools for Substrate-based chains, including the PolkaGate Extension and MetaMask Snap, over the past year. PolkaGate’s extension offers features such as account management, transaction signing, staking, governance participation, and multi-chain support, while the MetaMask Snap integration enables Polkadot and Kusama users to manage assets directly within MetaMask. The project simplifies complex blockchain interactions, expanding accessibility for users.

Significant updates from October 2023 to October 2024 include a comprehensive dashboard, support for Polkadot Vault, Ledger Generic App integration, and advanced account/profile management. PolkaGate's budget reflects personnel costs across development, QA, and design, totaling $243,000 for the extension and $24,600 for MetaMask Snap. Upcoming features include NFT support, EVM compatibility, and token swapping. PolkaGate's commitment to accessibility and user-centric improvements aligns with Polkadot’s ecosystem growth, empowering users through a streamlined interface and multi-chain capabilities.