https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1698

• Polkadot wants to pay moderators for keeping communities safe.
• Moderators help new users and stop scammers.
• There are 10 moderators, but only 9 get paid from this fund.
• The money will last for one year (September 2025–2026).
• They are asking for $169,632 (46,095 DOT).
• More details are in a linked document.
• Past spending info is in an Airtable link.
• They want community feedback.