[MS] DOT #1757 - Bitcoin + Polkadot: Integration of the BRC721 protocol to scale Bitcoin NFT using Polkadot coretime
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https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1757

  • BRC721 lets people make NFTs on Bitcoin without bridges.
  • It uses Polkadot to help create and manage lots of NFTs cheaply.
  • NFTs can be for games or real things, all stored on Bitcoin.
  • The team has started work and needs funding to finish by early 2026.
  • They are asking for 40,000 DOT to pay for work and marketing.
  • The lead developer is Alessandro, with help from Toni and Alun.
  • Everything will be open for anyone to use.
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Vote #1: NAY
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https://polkadot.subscan.io/extrinsic/27932055-2
https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1757#5

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Sep 18 2025 16:09
Start date
Sep 18 2025 00:00
End date
Nov 17 2025 00:00

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167Y...TY9F
167Y...TY9F
167YoKNriVtP4Nxk9F9GRV7HTKu5VnxaRq1pKMANAnmmTY9F
Abstain
Abstain

I feel 40k dots is a big ask, I do recognize the market potential of this happening in polkadot, but right now there is not an easy way to get BTC holders into polkadot, if this enables that I would change my vote from Abstain to Aye.

15fT...yBzL
15fT...yBzL
15fTH34bbKGMUjF1bLmTqxPYgpg481imThwhWcQfCyktyBzL
Nay
Nay

I understand the value proposition, but raising funds through LAOS offerings and private investors seems more appropriate to me. For the size of the ask, the proposal also needs a detailed breakdown of expenses and an execution plan. For these reasons, and since this is funding for a private parachain with its own native token, I don’t find the request justified. Nay.

12Hi...E9N3
12Hi...E9N3
12His7t3EJ38tjdBbivUzWQeaNCLKfMqtKp1Ed3xHMyCE9N3
Nay
Nay

I would advise proposers to apply for a W3F Grant, not devaluing what is being proposed but seems inappropriate to fund this from the treasury.

14Gn...YLEh
14Gn...YLEh
14Gn7SEmCgMX7Ukuppnw5TRjA7pao2HFpuJo39frB42tYLEh
Nay
Nay

Personally, I feel that the boom in Bitcoin NFTs has already passed and is not gaining much traction. I don't know if it's a good idea to promote it at this point from Polkadot.
I think it would be ideal to aim for more solid growth of the NFT ecosystem itself, which is being achieved through Mythos.

14gM...deVb
14gM...deVb
14gMJV95zwxUsFEZDSC8mtBVifS6SypKJkfBKANkMsLZdeVb
Nay
Nay

I think w3f grant is more appropriate.

12s6...nE8h
12s6...nE8h
12s6UMSSfE2bNxtYrJc6eeuZ7UxQnRpUzaAh1gPQrGNFnE8h
Nay
Nay

This should be more appropriately funded through private means or W3F grants.

1ZSP...vx6w
1ZSP...vx6w
1ZSPR3zNg5Po3obkhXTPR95DepNBzBZ3CyomHXGHK9Uvx6w
Nay
Nay

It's not clear this is strategically relevant to Dot, nor how it might help grow Polkadot Hub.

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Timestamp
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Sep 18 2025 16:09
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Sep 18 2025 00:00
End date
Nov 17 2025 00:00
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