COI

Helikon is a member of IBP. Abstain due to CoI.

One of the most important and fundamental programs for the decentralization of the network, should continue to be funded, AYE.

An indispensable bounty for the operation of Polkadot, I think it is reasonable what they are asking for.

COI = abstain vote.

Crucial work for Polkadot's ongoing success. Aye.

We align with the comments made by W1ZSPR3.

1. IBP RPC is very good from my experience 2. I don't like the fact the relay chain treasury cover commercial para chains infra while I think para chains can seek treasury directly for better accounting

The IBP has provided great support for chains in Polkadot. However I am unsure about the cost effectiveness for these treasury funds, especially on the long tail. I believe at this phase we should tip the scale more towards growth, unless a case can be made here that the services provided are attracting chains to join the ecosystem.

I noticed there’s no mention of AWS (or any other cloud provider) credits or long-term commitment discounts. Can the proposer clarify whether any such arrangements have been made? For a 3-year infrastructure commitment, it's standard practice to negotiate discounted rates or receive credits... especially from major providers like AWS. The absence of any reference to this raises concerns about potential inefficiencies or worse, misuse of funds. Transparency on this point is essential to ensure the proposal aligns with best practices and to allow the community to make an informed decision. Could the proposer please provide more detail on this?