[BT] DOT #1707 - Compensation Request University of Miami for LearnPolkadot

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https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1707

Chris helped Polkadot sponsor a big blockchain conference at the University of Miami in 2025.
He worked with the university for months, meeting teachers and leaders to build trust.
Chris gave speeches, joined panels, and took guests to soccer games to promote Polkadot.
He connected Polkadot with schools for future classes, research, and student jobs.
Chris spent over 80 hours traveling and working without pay to make the event successful.
The event helped Polkadot meet important people and grow in Miami.
After the conference, Polkadot and the university kept working together on new projects.

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25d ago

Vote #1: FORCE-ABSTAIN
https://polkadot.subscan.io/extrinsic/27328261-2

19d ago

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Vote #2: AYE
10 available members.
No CoI reported. DV delegation exercised.
https://polkadot.subscan.io/extrinsic/27423592-2
https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1707#1

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167Y...TY9F

167YoKNriVtP4Nxk9F9GRV7HTKu5VnxaRq1pKMANAnmmTY9F

Aye

I Have known Chris from 2020 from the first ambassador program in the ecosystem. he is an enabler.

15fT...yBzL

15fTH34bbKGMUjF1bLmTqxPYgpg481imThwhWcQfCyktyBzL

Nay

These efforts should be planned, executed, and evaluated under a broader initiative. Otherwise it's hard to gauge alignment.

1xzc...1bX6

1xzcLSwo7xBFkJYZiL4EHaqFpuPTkH641E3V43W4cuk1bX6

Abstain

1ZSP...vx6w

1ZSPR3zNg5Po3obkhXTPR95DepNBzBZ3CyomHXGHK9Uvx6w

Aye

Generally supportive of agent/ambassador work and I believe this is a sustained effort rather than just one-off

14gM...deVb

14gMJV95zwxUsFEZDSC8mtBVifS6SypKJkfBKANkMsLZdeVb

Abstain

Not sure about the ROI.

12s6...nE8h

12s6UMSSfE2bNxtYrJc6eeuZ7UxQnRpUzaAh1gPQrGNFnE8h

Aye

We support the approach regarding universities and conferences related to them in general. Once established, this appears to align with the Polkadot Agent programme. For now, we are ok with covering Chris' time.

12Hi...E9N3

12His7t3EJ38tjdBbivUzWQeaNCLKfMqtKp1Ed3xHMyCE9N3

Nay

Please go through the relevant bounties for your BD, Marketing or Event asks. If compensation was already provided through these bounties, do not double dip.