https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1816

- A Polkadot program to improve user experience is being closed.
- It spent a lot of money, but most of it went to the people running it, not to outside teams.
- A big part of the money paid for reports that only helped one project at a time.
- The people in charge also got most of the money, which wasn't a good setup.
- Some tools they built, like a new user interface library, were not used by anyone.
- A few good things came from it, like a standard way to write addresses.
- The proposal is to stop the program and give the leftover money back.
- The goal is to try again with a better plan in the future.

[T] #1816 - Close the UX Bounty and Return Remaining Funds to the Treasury

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1818

PolkadotAvatars is a project that lets you use the same video game character in many different games. It's like having one toy that you can play with in all your favorite games.

Here's what it does:
- You can make one special character on a website.
- You can use that same character in games made with Roblox, Unity, or Unreal game engines.
- The games don't need to use cryptocurrency to work.
- Your character can earn rewards in games.

The team wants to build more over the next year, like:
- A better website to make your character.
- Tools for game makers to add this feature.
- New games to play with your character.
- More parts to customize your character.

This helps Polkadot by:
- Letting more people use and see what Polkadot can do.
- Giving a fun use for digital collectibles.
- Preparing for future online identity tools.

[MS] #1818 - PolkadotAvatars.com - OpenGov Funding Proposal

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1821

- **BRC-721** is a new way to make NFTs on Bitcoin.
- It uses **Polkadot** to help these NFTs grow and change.
- This project will finish building the tools for BRC-721.
- All the code will be **free and open** for anyone to use.
- It helps Polkadot by creating more demand for its services.
- The team will build an indexer, libraries, and tutorials.
- They ask for **122,000 USDC** to complete the work.
- The project should be finished by the end of **Q2 2026**.

[MS] #1821 - Bitcoin + Polkadot: Completing the BRC-721 Integration to Scale Bitcoin NFTs via Polkadot Coretime

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1823

- Squidsway is a project to improve Polkadot's governance system.
- It includes a tool that collects data about how people vote and make decisions.
- The goal is to use this data to make governance better and avoid mistakes.
- The project will publish reports every few months to share findings.
- The tool will be open for anyone to use and will be updated over time.
- It is funded by the community and focuses on current governance questions.
- The first phase asks for $8,000 to build a basic version of the tool.
- Future funding will depend on how well the project helps the community.

[BT] #1823 - [Big Tipper] Referendum #1823

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1825

- Squidsway is a project to improve Polkadot's governance.
- It will make a tool that collects data about how people vote and act.
- The tool will help find problems and make governance better.
- It will also create reports every few months to share what is learned.
- The tool will be free for anyone to use and will be open source.
- This first part asks for $8,000 to build a simple version of the tool.
- The goal is to help Polkadot lead in good governance.

[SS] #1825 - [Small Spender] Squidsway Governance Report and Tool

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1827

Here's a simple summary of the proposed changes to Polkadot:

*   **Stop Burning DOT:** The network will stop destroying DOT tokens from fees and other activities.
*   **Save DOT in a New Pool:** Instead of being burned, that DOT will be saved in a new account called the DAP.
*   **Slash Money Goes to the Pool:** DOT taken from misbehaving validators (slashes) will also go to the DAP pool.
*   **Validators Need More Skin in the Game:** Validators must lock up at least 10,000 DOT of their own and charge at least a 10% fee.
*   **Protect Nominators:** Regular stakers (nominators) will not lose their DOT if a validator they back misbehaves.
*   **Faster Unbonding:** Nominators can get their staked DOT back much faster, within 1-2 days.
*   **Goal:** These are the first steps to build a new system for managing DOT and prepare for future upgrades.

[WFC] #1827 - [Wish For Change] The Dynamic Allocation Pool (DAP) and the future of staking: Phase 1

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1808

- **AwesomeDOT Hub** is a project to build a website called awesome-dot.com.
- It will be a directory to help people find Polkadot projects and tools easily.
- The site will use bots to check if projects are active and trustworthy.
- It will have an open API so others can use the data for their own projects.
- The goal is to create long-term infrastructure for the Polkadot community.
- The project will take about 4 months to complete.
- They are asking for $76,000 USD to fund the work.
- All code and data will be open-source for everyone to use and improve.

[SS] #1808 - Treasury Proposal: AwesomeDOT – A Public Infrastructure Platform for Discovering and Maintaining Polkadot Ecosyste...

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1814

This proposal asks for funding for work that helps people use Polkadot's OpenGov system.

**What it pays for:**
*   Making dashboards to see how money is spent and how people vote.
*   Tools to help manage your account identity and connections.
*   Upgraded computer systems to make the website faster and cheaper to run.
*   Building blocks that other developers can use to make their own apps.

**What it does NOT pay for:**
*   Any work related to Artificial Intelligence (AI).
*   Work for the Fellowship program.
*   Basic maintenance that is already paid for by another agreement.

The work is mostly done or will be finished by December 2025.

[MS] #1814 - Advancing OpenGov's Core: Governance Enhancements & Automated Analytics, Cost Optimization, and Infrastructure Exp...

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1813

- Statescan is a free, open-source tool for exploring blockchain networks, especially those built with Substrate.
- It serves popular networks like Polkadot and Kusama, and is also used by many other projects.
- The service runs on 13 servers with large storage, costing about $2781 over 9 months for infrastructure.
- Regular maintenance includes monitoring servers, fixing bugs, and updating the code, requiring about 5 days of work per month.
- New features are added, like staking tools that help users see rewards and validators, which cost $12,800 to develop.
- The total cost for running Statescan, including infrastructure, maintenance, and new features, is $44,381.

[SS] #1813 - Statescan maintenance proposal from 2025.04 to 2025.12

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1811

- A team visited Venezuela to talk about Polkadot technology.
- They met with a bank, a business consulting company, and the stock exchange.
- They explained how Polkadot can help businesses with things like payments and tracking assets.
- The goal was to help more companies in Venezuela use Polkadot.
- The team asked for funding to cover their travel and work costs.
- They have done similar work before to promote Polkadot.
- They shared photos and links from their meetings.

[BT] #1811 - [Retroactive] Polkadot tech for enterprises

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1809

- No child bounties have been given yet.
- The bounty team did some work and expects to be paid about $33,000.
- There has been no recent activity from the bounty team.
- It's unclear if the remaining funds will be used well.
- It's hard to check on teams that joined because of privacy rules.
- Many teams get their own legal help, so this bounty might not be needed.
- It is recommended to end the bounty and give the money back.

[T] #1809 - Closing Bounty 62. Polkadot Legal Bounty.

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1807

- The Games Bounty is a fund to help game developers on Polkadot.
- It was created to encourage people to build games and tools.
- Now, it's time to end the bounty and give back the leftover money.
- About 34,000 DOT will go back to the Polkadot Treasury.
- The curators, who managed the bounty, will be removed.
- A final report from the curators will explain what was done.
- This vote is to officially close the bounty.

[T] #1807 - Close the Games Bounty and Return Remaining Funds to the Treasury

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1806

- Polkassembly helps people see and talk about Polkadot decisions, with over 80,000 visitors each month.
- It shows clear information about how money is spent from the treasury and who is voting.
- A new tool called Klara uses AI to answer questions about Polkadot and help with voting.
- It makes it easier to understand who owns which accounts and how they are connected.
- The system was moved to better technology, making pages load faster and saving money.
- The team is asking for $224,000, mostly for work already done, to keep improving these tools.
- These tools are built so other apps can use them too, saving the ecosystem from building the same things multiple times.
- The goal is to make Polkadot's rules and spending easier for everyone to see and use.

[MS] #1806 - Polkassembly: Shared AI Governance Layer, Treasury Analytics & Infra Upgrade

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1805

Kitdot is a toolkit that helps developers build apps on Polkadot using Solidity, a popular coding language.

- It makes it easy for new developers to start building on Polkadot without needing to learn everything first.
- Over 200 contracts were made using Kitdot in a recent hackathon.
- Most people who used it were new to Polkadot and could build projects quickly.
- It lets users log in with accounts like Google, so they don't need a crypto wallet right away.
- Kitdot helps developers by setting up their computers automatically for Polkadot projects.
- It also works with AI tools to help write and fix code.
- The goal is to bring more developers from other ecosystems to Polkadot.
- Future plans include making transactions free for users and building more helpful templates.

[BT] #1805 - Kitdot Development Funding (Retroactive)

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1804

- OpenSquare is a team that builds tools for Polkadot.
- They made Subsquare, Statescan, Dotreasury, and Off-Chain Voting.
- They want to help users verify their identity on Subsquare.
- Users can see and edit their identity info.
- Users can request a registrar to check their identity.
- OpenSquare will verify social media accounts like Discord and Twitter.
- They will make the verification steps simple and quick.

[GA] #1804 - OpenSquare Identity Registrar Application

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1803

- Adam is applying to be a Polkadot registrar to help people verify their identities on the blockchain.
- He is a cybersecurity expert and runs two Polkadot validators.
- Adam offers both automated tools and personal help, making it easy for everyone.
- You can contact him directly by email or social media for support.
- His system checks social media and email to confirm identities.
- He provides this service for free to help the community.
- Adam’s goal is to make the Polkadot network more secure and user-friendly.

[GA] #1803 - ECH0.RE Registrar Application

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1802

- OpenSquare is a team that builds tools for Polkadot.
- They made Subsquare, Statescan, Dotreasury, and Off-Chain Voting.
- They want to help users verify their identity on Subsquare.
- Users can see and edit their identity info.
- Users can request a registrar to check their identity.
- OpenSquare will verify social media accounts like Discord and Twitter.
- They will make the verification steps simple and quick.

[GA] #1802 - OpenSquare Identity Registrar Application

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1800

ReactiveDOT is a tool that helps developers build apps for Polkadot.

*   It makes building apps easier and faster.
*   It helps developers connect their apps to Polkadot.
*   It is used by many other projects.
*   The creator wants to keep improving it.
*   They will focus on teaching others how to use it.
*   They will fix problems and answer questions.
*   They are asking for funding for 3 months of work.
*   The goal is to help more people build on Polkadot.

[SS] #1800 - Funding for ReactiveDOT & related developments

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1799

- Mimir is a multisig wallet for businesses and groups in the Polkadot system.
- It helps users manage their digital money safely and easily across different networks.
- Mimir now has an AI helper called Mimo to answer questions and help with tasks.
- It supports Asset Hub migration, making it simpler for users to move their accounts.
- New features include batch transfers and transaction simulation for better security.
- The design is improved to be more user-friendly based on feedback.
- Mimir has grown, now securing over $40 million in assets and used by 3,380+ people.
- This update focuses on making Mimir smarter, safer, and easier to use.

[MS] #1799 - Retroactive Fund: Mimir - Smarter Multisig Tool For Polkadot Ecosystem

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1798

Here is a summary of the Ideal Network treasury proposal:

- Ideal Labs is asking for $38,760 for work they already did.
- They worked extra hours to finish the Ideal Network randomness system.
- They found two big problems during testing: the design didn’t work well, and there were security risks.
- They fixed the problems by changing the design and making it safer.
- They also added support for smart contracts and a payment system.
- The team paid for the extra work themselves to finish on time.
- All the work is done and can be checked on their GitHub page.
- This is a one-time request for the extra hours they worked.

[SS] #1798 - Retroactive Treasury Proposal: Ideal Network

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1796

**ink! for Polkadot Hub**

- This proposal asks for $362,500 to finish making ink! ready for Polkadot Hub.
- ink! lets developers write smart contracts in Rust, a popular and secure programming language.
- It is the only language that will work with PolkaVM, Polkadot's new technology.
- Over 5 million Rust developers could build on Polkadot using ink!.
- The work will make ink! stable, fix any security issues, and create helpful guides.
- This will allow DOT to be used in smart contracts when Polkadot Hub launches.
- It helps Polkadot stand out by using its own technology instead of just copying others.

[MS] #1796 - ink! Alliance — PolkaVM Rust Smart Contracts on Polkadot Hub: ink! V6 Technical Delivery

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1797

Update Hub to 2.0.3 https://github.com/polkadot-fellows/runtimes/releases/tag/v2.0.3

Whitelisted by: https://collectives.subsquare.io/fellowship/referenda/436

This release specifies the Ethereum Fulu hard-fork epoch and fork version, in time for the hard-fork on Ethereum mainnet on 3 Dec. It also relaxes some XCM permissions, to enable more XCM use cases on AssetHub.

[WC] #1797 - [Whitelisted Caller] Polkadot Asset Hub and Bridge Hub 2.0.3 Runtime Upgrade

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1795

- The Polkadot Pioneers Prize bounty is being closed.
- It was created to support technical projects in the Polkadot network.
- The prize encouraged work in areas like zero-knowledge research.
- The program is no longer active.
- No more work is planned for it.
- The remaining ~702,950 DOT will be returned to the treasury.
- This referendum makes that happen on the blockchain.

[T] #1795 - Close the Polkadot Pioneers Prize Bounty and Return Remaining Funds to the Treasury

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1794

- Treasury Guardian helps stop wasteful spending in Polkadot.
- It uses scheduled payouts so teams get paid only after completing work.
- Anyone can check if a team misses a milestone and propose to delay or cancel their payout.
- Proposers must put down a deposit, which they can lose if they are wrong.
- If the proposal passes, the guardian gets a small reward.
- No new powers are created—OpenGov still makes the final decision.
- It encourages more people to watch over projects.
- The goal is to make the treasury more efficient and protect funds.

[SS] #1794 - Treasury Guardian - OpenGov Accountability Layer

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1793

- The Hungarian Polkadot DAO wants to help more people in Hungary and Central-Eastern Europe learn about and use Polkadot.
- It will run for six months and pay two managers to organize activities.
- They plan to teach blockchain at a university so students can earn credits.
- They will talk to businesses and the government about using Polkadot technology.
- They will make videos and articles in Hungarian to explain Polkadot.
- The group has already held many events and created helpful tools.
- Money for projects will come from existing Polkadot funds.
- If the university plan doesn’t work, they will return any unused money.

[SS] #1793 - Accelerating Ecosystem and Builder Growth, Education, and Adoption in Hungary and Central/Eastern Europe

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1791

- Polkadot started a Marketing Bounty to help the community promote the network.
- It was given a budget of 200,000 DOT each month.
- The community decided to stop it to save money and make sure spending is clear and effective.
- It was hard to measure how well the bounty was working.
- Stopping it will help protect Polkadot’s treasury funds.
- This does not mean Polkadot is stopping all marketing.
- The community will work together to find better ways to grow.
- Everyone is encouraged to share ideas for future plans.

[T] #1791 - Closing the Polkadot Marketing Bounty

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1724

- We made a search engine for JAM information.
- It helps developers find answers faster.
- It brings together knowledge from many places.
- It makes it easier for new teams to join.
- We are asking for funding to support this work.
- Our team is called FluffyLabs.dev.
- We have built other helpful tools before.

[SS] #1724 - Retroactive Funding for JAM Search

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1721

- This vote turns on a new feature called RFC103 for Polkadot.
- It will start on September 8th at block 27677196.
- RFC103 helps parachains use more than one core safely.
- It is required for parachains that want to use elastic scaling.
- The same feature was already turned on for Kusama.
- More information is available in a forum post.
- The Fellowship whitelist approved this vote.

[WC] #1721 - [Whitelisted Caller] Enable RFC103

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1722

- Subsquare has built two milestones for fellowship collectives.
- New features include member tasks, salary reminders, and evidence reviews.
- Member pages are redesigned with better views and filters.
- Referendums show more voting details and eligibility.
- Evidence discussions are now supported with indexing.
- Anyone can apply to join, and members can review applications.
- A new feed combines all fellowship activities.
- The budget request is $160,800 for this work.

[MS] #1722 - Subsquare fellowship support milestone 3

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1723

Subscan is a tool that helps people see and understand information on the Polkadot blockchain.

- It shows data like transactions, accounts, and network activity.
- Subscan is asking for money to keep running and improving.
- The money will pay for servers, storage, and developers.
- They support 10 different Polkadot and test networks.
- They fixed bugs and added new features.
- They removed ads to make the website better for users.
- The total amount requested is $184,665.
- This helps developers, validators, and users use Polkadot easily.

[MS] #1723 - Subscan Q4 2024 – Q2 2025 Funding Proposal: Basic Service Fee & Development Cost for the Polkadot and Westend Ecosystems

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1720

- Polkadot Américas is a community in Latin America.
- It helps people learn about Polkadot.
- They made live shows and special events for 3 months.
- They have groups on Telegram, X/Twitter, and Instagram.
- They gave 11 scholarships for a Polkadot school.
- They want funding for their past work.

[SS] #1720 - (Retroactive) for the Consolidation of the Polkadot Américas Community and its Contributions

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1709

**Capped & Stepped Supply for Polkadot**

- This is a plan to control how many new DOT tokens are created.
- It sets a maximum total supply of about 3.14 billion DOT.
- Every two years, the amount of new DOT made will go down by 13.14%.
- The first reduction starts on March 14, 2026.
- The maximum supply will be reached by the year 2060.
- The goal is to make the network spend money more carefully.
- It encourages finding new ways to earn money instead of just making new tokens.
- People can vote to approve this plan or choose other similar options.

[WFC] #1709 - Soft Pressure Capped & Stepped Supply Schedule

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1718

The Polkadot community is voting on a new money plan called "Capped & Stepped Supply."

- It would limit the total number of DOT coins to 2.1 billion.
- Every two years, 19% of the remaining coins would be made, starting in 2026.
- This plan would make less new money than the current system.
- It aims to help Polkadot be more careful with spending and find new ways to earn money.
- If no extra money is earned, staking rewards would drop over time.
- The community can vote for this plan or choose to keep things the same.
- Other money rules, like fees and treasury spending, can still be changed later.

[WFC] #1718 - Medium Pressure Capped & Stepped Supply Schedule

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1717

Clarys.AI is a tool for Polkadot OpenGov that helps people make better decisions. Here are the main points:

- It brings together scattered information about proposals.
- It shows where ideas come from and if they are repeated.
- It helps save time and money for the treasury.
- It includes a tool called the Accountability Explorer.
- It uses AI to make work faster and easier.
- It is open for anyone to use and build upon.
- The team is asking for $130,000 to finish the first version.
- You can try an early version of the tool now.

[MS] #1717 - Resubmission: Clarys.AI - OpenGov Data Backbone & Accountability Explorer (Beta v1)

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1716

- Swen wants to help Polkadot grow by making Web3 development easier.  
- The problem: Web3 has fewer tools than Web2, making it hard for developers.  
- The solution: A **Foundation Tool** with ready-made parts for building DApps.  
- Funding will help finish the base module, including:  
  - Easy login options (wallet, passkey, or social login).  
  - Simple chain management for Polkadot.  
- More DApps on Polkadot means more growth and opportunities for everyone.  
- Visit the links to learn more.

[SS] #1716 - Fundation  Rapid dApp Creation Lvl One: Let the Fun Begin

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1715

- A plan to make Polkadot safer from hackers  
- Adding checks (TryState) to important parts of Polkadot  
- Building a tool (DotFuzz) to find bugs automatically  
- Working with Polkadot’s team for 6 months  
- First step: Add safety checks to Polkadot’s code  
- Second step: Use fuzzing to catch hidden bugs  
- Deliverables: Reports, merged checks, and a public tool  
- Team has worked on Polkadot security before

[BS] #1715 - DotFuzz - Hardening Polkadot through TryState invariants and CI-fuzzing 

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1714

Posted as [poposal 1715](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1715) instead

[BS] #1714 - Faulty pre-image, sorry! Please disregard

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1712

- Batman is stepping back from DotCodeSchool, a learning platform for PBA/PBA-X students.  
- The platform has over 500 users and is stable but needs active maintenance.  
- A 4-month plan is proposed to improve and sustain DotCodeSchool.  
- Key tasks: adding Rust video tutorials, refactoring code, and ongoing maintenance.  
- Reports will be shared monthly for transparency.  
- Funding requested: $22,400 for 20 hours/week over 4 months.  
- Goal: Keep DotCodeSchool useful and ready for future growth.

[SS] #1712 - 4-Month DotCodeSchool Stewardship & Improvements

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1710

- Total supply is 2.1 billion DOT  
- New DOT will be added every 2 years starting in 2026  
- Each time, 13.14% of the remaining supply will be added  
- This plan cuts current DOT creation by 53.6% at first  
- It helps control how much new DOT is made over time  
- The goal is to spend less and find new ways to earn money  
- Without changes, staking rewards would stay good until 2032  
- Voting will decide if this plan gets used

[WFC] #1710 - Hard Pressure Capped & Stepped Supply Schedule

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1708

- A group called JUST Ventures is asking for money from Polkadot for work they did from January to June 2025.  
- They helped with governance, technical support, and community projects.  
- They worked on things like upgrades, bounties, and improving how Polkadot works.  
- They also helped with education and events, like the Polkadot Blockchain Academy.  
- They are asking for $149,908.38 in USDC (a stablecoin).  
- This is their third request, and the past two were approved.  
- They shared a public list of their work so people can see what they did.  
- They believe this funding model is fair because their work is hard to plan in advance.

[MS] #1708 - JUST Retroactive Compensation 3.0

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.

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

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1706

- Polkadot Cloud launched a new website and brand guidelines.
- The project aims to support decentralized web3 infrastructure.
- It was built with 500 unpaid hours and now seeks funding.
- The website includes tools for developers and enterprises.
- Polkadot Cloud is designed to work alongside Polkadot’s main site.
- The proposal requests $42,330 for past work.
- Future plans include expanding services and open-sourcing the project.

[SS] #1706 - Flez Retroactive Treasury Request for Polkadot Cloud Website and Branding (Feb–July)

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1705

- Pudgy Penguins are cute NFT penguins that became a popular brand.  
- They made toys sold in stores like Walmart and Target.  
- Now they are making a fun mobile game called Pudgy Party with Mythical Games.  
- The game will run on Polkadot’s blockchain for security.  
- They need $2 million for ads, events, and prizes to help the game grow.  
- The game could bring millions of new users to Polkadot.  
- It will launch in September 2025 on phones.  
- Pudgy Penguins and Mythical Games already spent $12 million on the game.

[BS] #1705 - Pudgy Party – Bringing the most beloved characters in Web3 to Polkadot

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1704

- Attended Rare EVO event to represent Polkadot  
- Spent 14 hours at the booth over two days  
- Had great talks about Polkadot with visitors  
- Asking for $100/hour for time plus travel and food costs  
- Shared event updates and videos online  
- Worked with others like Mythical Games  
- Looking for future business opportunities

[ST] #1704 - Compensation Request for Polkadot Representation at Rare EVO

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1703

- **Project**: Polkadot Staking Dashboard  
- **Goal**: Make staking easier and better for users  
- **Key Features**:  
  - Simple staking for new users  
  - Better rewards tracking  
  - Works on phones and tablets  
  - More languages like German and Korean  
- **Team**: Ross Bulat and Joel Kenny  
- **Funding**: $103,000 for 6 months  
- **Success**: Used by 37,000 people last month  
- **Future Plans**: Add new networks and improve security

[MS] #1703 - Polkadot Staking Dashboard: September 2025 – March 2026 Funding

https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1701

- **Goal**: Improve OpenGov by reducing spam and increasing proposal quality.  
- **Changes**:  
  - Higher deposits (10 DOT submission, higher decision deposits).  
  - Fewer active proposals at once (from 160 to 15).  
  - Easier to cancel bad proposals.  
  - Faster decision time (14 days → 3 days).  
- **Tracks Affected**: Treasury, small/medium/big spenders, canceller.  
- **Why**: Saves time, reduces voting fatigue, and funds better projects.