candidates

members

proficients

fellows

senior_fellows

experts

senior_experts

masters

senior_masters

grand_masters

Able to spend up to 33,333.3333 KSM from the treasury at once

big_spender

- Bloque wants to make Kusama the top network for debit cards, starting in Latin America.  
- They plan to issue 20,000 physical debit cards linked to Kusama accounts.  
- Users can spend KSM and other tokens at stores, with $3.6M-$10M expected monthly spending.  
- Kusama earns 0.2% fees per transaction ($7.2K-$20K monthly).  
- Developers can create branded cards and earn 1.2% from user purchases.  
- Costs include $107,707 for cards and $72,000 for engineering.  
- The team has experience, moving $538K on Kusama already.  
- Demo and more details are available in their links.

Deciding

Stage 2: Drive massive adoption with the first 20,000 physical debit cards for LatAm people led by kusama (new 20,000 holders over 1 year)

- PolkArena is a new event platform for Polkadot.  
- It helps organize meetups and hackathons.  
- Stores event details on the blockchain for transparency.  
- Includes tools for developers and rewards.  
- Built in phases, starting with small meetups on Kusama.  
- Features quizzes, leaderboards, and NFT rewards.  
- Made by MontaQ Labs and Edgetributor SubDAO.  
- Total budget is $125,300.

# **PolkArena: Revolutionizing Events for the Polkadot Era**

## **Summary**

We propose to develop a comprehensive universal events portal specifically designed for the Polkadot ecosystem, serving as the decentralized amalgamation of Luma and DoraHacks while introducing unique on-chain features that will revolutionize how events/hackathons are conducted! This platform will fulfil the complete spectrum of event needs - from simple community meetups and networking sessions to sophisticated multi-track hackathons with integrated judging, funding, and project submission systems. By combining the user-friendly interface and broad appeal of mainstream event platforms with unique web3-native features, PolkArena will revolutionize how events are conducted and experienced.

The platform will serve as the premier destination for all Polkadot ecosystem participants - event attendees, organizers, developers, investors, and community members. Unlike traditional centralized platforms that charge significant fees (Luma charges 5% platform fees for paid events) and lack transparency, PolkArena will leverage Polkadot's infrastructure to provide unprecedented transparency, immutable records, utilisation of Polkadot-exclusive features and no-cost event management tools for Polkadot contributors and all the attendees of the ecosystem events.

### **Why Kusama?**

As we develop the PolkArena in phases, we will be aiming to roll out the miniature event hosting portal first which will run on Kusama AssetHub’s PolkaVM, ready to use for the small scale meetups and non-hackathon events, way before the whole development scope is achieved.

## **Project Overview**

### **Vision**

Building on our experience hosting the [AssetHub Hackathon](https://lu.ma/PolkaVM?period=past), we ([Edgetributor SubDAO](https://x.com/Edgetributors/) and [MontaQ Labs](https://x.com/montaqlabs)) identified the critical need for a unified, web3-native events platform that could handle everything from casual community gatherings to complex multi-day hackathons with sophisticated judging mechanisms and on-chain funding distribution.

The aim is to create the most advanced blockchain-native universal events platform that seamlessly integrates with Polkadot's infrastructure, serving as the decentralized equivalent of Luma while incorporating DoraHacks' sophisticated hackathon capabilities, especially the capabilities often missing from fragmented event management across different platforms.

### **Core Value Proposition**

Unlike traditional event platforms such as Luma (which offers basic event management with limited blockchain integration) or specialized hackathon platforms like DoraHacks (which focuses primarily on developer competitions), PolkArena will be the first platform to combine universal event management capabilities with deep blockchain integrations. Our solution will store critical event data on-chain on PolkaVM, provide native Polkadot tooling integration, and offer features specifically tailored to serve both the technical and non-technical members of the Polkadot community.
Even competitor ecosystems lack such comprehensive on-chain event infrastructure. For example, while Solana has the Colosseum platform for hackathons, it lacks web3-native features and universal event management capabilities.

### **Ecosystem Benefits**

* **Universal Event Portal:** From 10-person meetups to 1000+ participant hackathons
* **Blockchain-native Architecture:** Built on PolkaVM for enhanced performance
* **Developer Onboarding**: Streamlined entry point for new Polkadot developers
* **Innovation Catalyst**: Platform for showcasing cutting-edge Polkadot capabilities
* **Community Growth**: Enhanced engagement through gamification and social features
* **Talent Hub**: Go to place for talent identification, development, and ecosystem onboarding by anyone

## **Feature Set**

### **Unique Core Features:**

* **On-Chain Data Storage**
  * Event/hackathon details, configurations, and metadata stored immutably on-chain
  * Registrations and check-ins
  * Hackathon project submissions with cryptographic proof of timing and authenticity
  * Participant feedback and judging scores with transparent tracking
  * Complete project changelog history with version control on-chain
  * Live scoring tracker with real-time updates and dispute resolution
* **StorageHub Integration**
  * Seamless project video and source code storage when StorageHub launches
  * Decentralized file management with content addressing
  * Automatic backup and versioning of project assets
* **Developer Experience Tools**
  * 1-click local pre-configured devnet deployment using chopsticks for rapid prototyping
  * Chain state snapshot functionality for testing and development (tentative)
  * Universal faucet integration supporting all Polkadot parachains
* **Gamification & Learning**
  * On-chain quizzes with verifiable completion certificates as NFTs
  * Task-based leaderboards with skill progression tracking
  * Side quests and assignments with automated validation
  * Achievement NFT system for skill milestones
* **Advanced Reward System**
  * Native DOT distribution with programmable vesting
  * Multi-token support (ERC20/ERC721/ERC1155) for diverse reward structures
  * Automated prize distribution based on smart contract conditions
  * Cross-chain reward compatibility through XCM
* **Social & Collaboration Features**
  * Grill Chat integration for decentralized communication
  * AI-powered team matching based on complementary skills
  * Mentor network with reputation-based matching
  * Real-time collaboration tools with on-chain coordination
* **Event Management**
  * Integrated calendar with Luma API for seamless event scheduling
  * Side event coordination with automatic notifications
  * Cross-platform event synchronization
  * Community-driven event discovery
* **Recognition & Credentials**
  * dotMemo integration for proof of attendance
  * Skill-based achievement system with verifiable credentials
  * Portfolio generation with project showcase capabilities
  * Community reputation scoring with on-chain verification

### **Additional Features:**

* **Advanced Analytics Dashboard**
  * Real-time participation metrics and engagement tracking
  * Project quality assessment with AI-powered insights
  * Ecosystem health monitoring and trend analysis
  * Predictive analytics for hackathon success factors
* **Cross-Chain Compatibility**
  * Seamless integration with other Substrate-based chains
  * Cross-parachain project deployment capabilities
  * Universal identity management across the ecosystem
* **Enterprise Integration**
  * Corporate sponsor dashboards with detailed ROI tracking
  * Advanced filtering and search capabilities for talent recruitment
  * Automated compliance reporting and audit trails
  * Custom branding and white-label solutions
* **AI-Powered Features**
  * Intelligent project categorization and tagging
  * Automated code quality assessment and feedback
  * Smart matching algorithms for optimal team formation
  * Predictive prize allocation recommendations

### **Technical Architecture:**

The platform will be built using a modular architecture that leverages Polkadot ecosystem's unique capabilities while ensuring scalability and maintainability. Core components include:

* **Smart Contract Layer**: PolkaVM contracts for complex business logic
* **Storage Layer**: Hybrid approach using on-chain and StorageHub storage
* **Integration Layer**: APIs for seamless third-party integrations
* **Frontend**: Modern React/Nextjs-based interface with Web3 wallet integration

## **Development Phases**

### **Phase 1: Core Platform Foundation (320 hours - $19,200)**

**Duration**: 18 working days

* Basic hackathon portal infrastructure development
* User authentication system with Web3 wallet integration
* Hackathon creation and management interface
* Basic project submission system
* Foundation admin dashboard with essential controls

### **Phase 2: Social & Integration Features (280 hours - $16,800)**

**Duration**: 16 working days

* Grill Chat integration for decentralized communication
* Calendar system with Luma API integration
* Side event management with automated coordination
* dotMemo integration for proof of attendance

### **Phase 3: On-chain Integration & Storage (330 hours - $19,800)**

**Duration**: 19 working days

* Smart contract development for core platform logic
* On-chain storage implementation for hackathon details and configurations
* Blockchain integration layer with Polkadot SDK
* On-chain project submission system
* User feedback and rating system with immutable records

### **Phase 4: Advanced Features & Tools (240 hours - $14,400)**

**Duration**: 14 working days

* 1-click local devnet deployment functionality
* Universal faucet integration with multi-parachain support
* Leaderboard implementation with real-time updates

### **Phase 5: Scoring & Rewards System (225 hours - $13,500)**

**Duration**: 13 working days

* Live scoring tracker with transparent judging interface
* On-chain score storage with tie-breaker round(s)
* Automated DOT and multi-token reward distribution system
* NFT reward system supporting ERC721/ERC1155 standards
* On-chain check-in system with attendance verification
* AI based code quality checker and Plagiarism checker to help judges

### **Phase 6: StorageHub & Advanced Storage (160 hours - $9,600)**

**Duration**: 9 working days

* StorageHub integration framework preparation
* Source code storage system with version control
* Project changelog tracking with comprehensive history
* Advanced file management with content addressing

### **Phase 7: Testing, Documentation & Launch (140 hours - $8,400)**

**Duration**: 8 working days

* Comprehensive testing suite including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests wherever required
* Security audit and vulnerability assessment
* Complete documentation including developer guides and tutorials
* Community onboarding tools and educational resources
* Production deployment with monitoring and alerting systems

### **Maintenance: (360 hours across a year - $23,600)**

**Duration**: 12 months

Storage costs (StorageHub/IPFS), instance costs, domain cost and unforeseen expenses: \~ 2000 USD

Maintenance hours: 30 per month

**Total Maintenance for 1 year =** \[{(30 hours \* 60$ per hour) \* 12months} + 2000] = 23600 USD

## **Budget Summary**

**Total Development Hours**: 1695 hours
**Development budget:** 101700 USD

**Full-Time Equivalent (FTE):** 3.09
**Contributors involved:** 8 (6 from Edgetributor SubDAO + 2 from MontaQ Labs)

**Total Maintenance hours for 12 months:** 360 hours
**Total Maintenance cost for 12 months:** 23600 USD

**Total Budget**: **125300 USD**
**Total Timeline:** 4-5 months (96 working days)

### **Multisig details**

**Address:** GoPvcf5ZGCkXDejHarXszX1hD1fM5bDmiXDKH6JwAciq2wn
**Threshold**: 4/6

## **About MontaQ Labs and Edgetributor SubDAO**

MontaQ Labs is an organization dedicated to advancing the future of Web3 technology across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The company operates under the motto "Ideas. Code. Impact" and focuses on fostering innovation through open-source development, community-driven education, and practical tool creation.

Edgetributor SubDAO is a collective of active solo contributors from the Edgeware DAO, one of the oldest substrate projects from the Polkadot ecosystem. Edgetributor SubDAO is currently the maintainer of the treasury-funded Universal Hybrid Substrate Faucet. The SubDAO members bring 3-4 years of Polkadot/Substrate ecosystem experience and expertise from different domains.
Edgetributor SubDAO also curated OpenGov/bounty proposals like development/audit of Paul Miller’s sr25519 package, as well as projects such as Rarible, Studio 54, SolidityScan, etc.
Pioneered Polkadot’s presence in India by successfully representing Polkadot at ETHIndia 2024, hosted the beloved AssetHub Hackathon, Polkadot India IIT Roorkee workshops series, Polkadot India IIT Bombay workshops series, partnered with Pala Labs for volunteering in JAM Tour Mumbai & JAM Tour HongKong.
We Build, We Curate & We Educate!

## **Conclusion**

The PolkArena represents a transformative opportunity to create the most advanced blockchain-native universal events platform which will subliminally capture mindshare for Kusama in all the Polkadot events. By combining proven event management functionalities with innovative on-chain features, we will deliver a platform that serves as the go-to destination for all types of events within the Polkadot community, from simple meetups to complex hackathons.

This development will yield benefits through increased developer adoption especially on Kusama AssetHub, enhanced community engagement in a more structured/unified format, broader event analysis/accessibility/management for hosts of Polkadot events, and more seamless onchain activations.

PolkArena: Revolutionizing Events for the Polkadot Era

- Encointer asks for funding for early 2025  
- Total request: 61,592 CHF (~76,713 USD)  
- Started new community "PayNuq" in Nigeria  
- Nyota community grew to over 100 members  
- Businesses in Nyota formed lending groups  
- Communities now vote on treasury spending  
- Leader Malik shared updates in a talk

Encointer has continued to deliver on a lean budget and requests retroactive funding for the first half of 2025.

[Full Proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/12FzLS1Vi1ig8XTb5-LPP-1bFsMvGoet0U6-cwTLxFkg)

The amount of the proposed spend is **61’592 CHF ≃ 76’713 USD for 6 mt**

Main achievements:

* New local community "PayNuq" bootstrapped in Zaria, Nigeria
* Steady growth of Nyota to >100 active reputables and&#x20;
  * mchezo lending groups among businesses show economic impact
* Established democratic community treasury spending decisions in Nyota and PayNuq communities



Malik on AAG #251, explaining the main achievements in 2025 for far

[https://x.com/TheKusamarian/status/1947567295225889106](https://x.com/TheKusamarian/status/1947567295225889106)

Encointer Retroactive Proposal for Jan-Jun 2025

- Proposal asks for 10,003 KSM to help Kusama network workers (collators)  
- Collators keep the network safe and working well  
- Needs more money because the network is growing  
- Previous funding helped in 2023, 2024, and early 2025  
- Full details are in a linked document  
- Money will pay workers and cover extra costs  
- 7 past votes show this is an ongoing need  
- Address given to send funds if approved

Executed

Kusama System Parachains Collator Bounty #20 Top-Up Proposal - July/2025

TimedOut

Vote NAY, typo in KSM req

- Colorful Notion helps Polkadot show its data on Dune and Google Cloud.  
- They want to keep working for 3 more quarters (Q3 2025 - Q1 2026).  
- They focus on Polkadot and Kusama, especially new projects.  
- Their work helps track things like staking, trading, and NFTs.  
- They share updates on Twitter with charts and numbers.  
- People can ask them to track new projects too.  
- They thank voters for supporting their work.

Rejected

Colorful Notion successfully onboarded the Polkadot ecosystem into Dune under [OpenGov 366](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/366), which has been operational for over one year now, and showcases the majority of the Polkadot ecosystem.  Colorful Notion wishes to renew its efforts to cover 3 additional quarters (Q3 2025 - Q1 2026), to ensure that Polkadot continues to be ingested and maintained on Dune as well as Google Cloud BigQuery (GC Web3). 

You can see much of our work in the **Highlighted Tweets** below, as well as in on the [Polkadot wiki](https://wiki.polkadot.network/general/dashboards/dune-analytics/).  

Full proposal [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dLbwJvhZ4IYIh0gQT-5D63uc5NzCLDWMr3jbEOUtCFI/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.v6is2ta0txr1)&#x20;
Full cost model [here](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1c7-3kdfAjWdtWTkx2anEQgYpToUiWo3vav1WrapFuEI/edit?gid=1499045302#gid=1499045302)

Note that we split the costs 5/6 on Polkadot ($609K in USDC, [https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1642)](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1642\)) and 1/6 on Kusama (9055 KSM, this ref).

**Because Kusama is anticipated to have a significant injection of up to 10MM DOT with a new roadmap, we felt it important to continue to support Kusama on its new roadmap.**  &#x20;

Whereas the previous 12-18 months focussed on the heavy workload of onboarding the relay chain, system chains, all Polkadot parachains, the next 9 months will be more  focussed on the key migration of both the Kusama and Polkadot relay chains into Kusama Hub and Polkadot Hub thereafter and primarily supporting Polkadot Hub and the top 12 parachains active in the Polkadot ecosystem.

We aim to showcase our work in the remainder of 2025 and early 2026 in the same way we did in 2024.  *We hope that a new Kusama roadmap will enable us to showcase it in new ways in 2025 going into 2026.*

If you wish to see us do new things, we are eager to take on the challenge and help your Polkadot project shine in a on-chain data-driven way -- let us know your requests in the comments below and we will attempt to accommodate them.

We thank OpenGov voters past and present for enabling us to work in the Polkadot+Kusama ecosystems. &#x20;

**Highlighted Tweets**
[https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1864626032218620265](https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1864626032218620265) TVL on Polkadot DEX @hydration\_net reaches ATH ✅\_

[https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1866395426695622914](https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1866395426695622914) *NeuroWeb adds 2.4M Knowledge Assets in November, another ATH. @NeuroWebAI is an AI blockchain secured by Polkadot, designed to incentivize knowledge creation & connectivity through Knowledge Mining. Miners get rewarded for contributing knowledge and trusted data to the AI.*

[https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1868621889419219045](https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1868621889419219045) *Utilization of @Bifrost Liquid Staked DOT (vDOT) is at an ATH. vDOT allows holders to participate in Polkadot-based DeFi, while still collecting staking rewards.*

[https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1870121359080133039](https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1870121359080133039) *Extrinsics on Phala Network → ATH 👀 Phala is an L1 secured by Polkadot focusing on privacy-preserving computation. Phala’s AI agents autonomously perform tasks like monitoring data, triggering smart contracts, and interacting w/ dapps. Follow @phalanetwork to learn more ✅*

\_[https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1881633036443455685](https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1881633036443455685) Stablecoin Adoption on Polkadot → ATH USDC + UDST = $114,000,000 Parachains with the most? 1️⃣ AssetHub 2️⃣ @hydration\_net 3️⃣ @MoonbeamNetwork

[https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1846578533784523246](https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1846578533784523246) What they said: "DeFi is ded" What happened: "StellaSwap's incentive campaign goes supernova" TVL of major pairs, including xcUSDC and xcUSDT, have reached ATH @StellaSwap

[https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1849056523214819352](https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1849056523214819352) Mythical Games seamlessly integrates NFTs into titles like NFL Rivals, allowing players to own & trade digital assets like skins—without even knowing they’re NFTs. @EnterTheMythos has issued, burned or transferred 12,000,000+ NFTs since migrating from Ethereum to Polkadot 👀

[https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1850891487774490847](https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1850891487774490847) Liquid Staked DOT on Bifrost (vDOT) continues to expand across the ecosystem, showcasing Polkadot's interoperability. vDOT holders can participate in Polkadot-based DeFi, while still collecting staking rewards. @Bifrost

[https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1851914236215107660](https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1851914236215107660) Knowledge Assets added to @NeuroWebAI reach a record high. What are Knowledge Assets? A container that can describe any digital or physical object, abstract concept, or really any "thing" - here with information integrity & ownership supported by blockchain & decentralized.

[https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1831626673499906106](https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1831626673499906106)

[https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1870121359080133039](https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1870121359080133039) Month by month, participation in Polkadot OpenGov continues to rise 💪 Chart: the number of votes cast (without conviction) by month.

[https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1839626708577657151](https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1839626708577657151) The number of Tokenized T-Bills in the @centrifuge Liquid Treasury Fund continues to grow… So what? T-Bills are backed by the government. Now, they’re on-chain. No banks, no brokers. Just direct access through the decentralized blockchain. Centrifuge, secured by Polkadot.

[https://x.com/filippoweb3/status/1888138037223141839](https://x.com/filippoweb3/status/1888138037223141839) The DEX @hydration\_net is approaching 1B in cumulative volume since Feb 2024 👀 source @Dune\_

[https://x.com/Funkmeister380/status/1886043801333940662](https://x.com/Funkmeister380/status/1886043801333940662) *@colorfulnotion analysed @wormhole bridging into @MoonbeamNetwork -- surprisingly large number of chains, mostly USDT and USDC*

[https://x.com/yaronski/status/1872071494429503918](https://x.com/yaronski/status/1872071494429503918) *bar chart comparison of the 7 referenda's results queried for conviction-free GLMR support on @Dune thanks to @colorfulnotion*

[https://x.com/colorfulnotion/status/1860922090423267666](https://x.com/colorfulnotion/status/1860922090423267666) *@enterthemythos really does have almost 100K MAUs doing NFTs, 14K MAUs doing the Marketplace Verified on @dune -- check it out*

[https://dune.com/substrate/mythos](https://dune.com/substrate/mythos)\*\* [https://x.com/BillLaboon/status/1838866222403731951](https://x.com/BillLaboon/status/1838866222403731951) *The month is not quite over, but assuming no major changes in the next week, Polkadot Treasury spending (light blue bar) for September is at its lowest level of 2024 and net outflow (yellow line) is close to breakeven.*

[https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1877668081276699003](https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1877668081276699003) *No fluff, just data. Check the Polkadot 2024 Dashboard on @Dune for the answer.* [https://dune.com/substrate/2024](https://dune.com/substrate/2024) */ by @colorfulnotion*

[https://x.com/TheKusamarian/status/1829836537439387791](https://x.com/TheKusamarian/status/1829836537439387791) *How much MYTH will you be Airdropped? →* [https://dune.com/substrate/mythos-airdrop-v4](https://dune.com/substrate/mythos-airdrop-v4) *@LeemoXD ↯*

[https://x.com/hydration\_net/status/1850949746372067542](https://x.com/hydration_net/status/1850949746372067542) *vDOT much hydrated The upcoming launch of our Money Market will deliver the next piece in the DeFi lego*

[https://x.com/replghost/status/1841463066850205785](https://x.com/replghost/status/1841463066850205785) *Amazing! The work of a dedicated @Polkadot community member to take the initiative to bring clarity and transparency to the ecosystem. We need people to step up like this, see a problem and solve it. And of course, the dashboard is made possible by the Dune integration completed earlier this year, thanks to @colorfulnotion*

[https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1840861209341673944](https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1840861209341673944) *Have you checked your wallet lately? 👀 Starting today, 10M Myth Tokens will be distributed to over 450K DOT wallets, as approved by the community in 🗳️ OpenGov Ref 643.*

[https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1824015053542035818](https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1824015053542035818) *Interconnectivity between Polkadot parachains continues to grow… Open HRMP Channels ⬆️ HRMP is a protocol that enables and secures cross-chain communication on Polkadot and passes all messages via the Relay Chain 🔄 Polkadot enables an interoperable, and scalable multichain ecosystem, laying the groundwork for the future of Web3*

[https://x.com/colorfulnotion/status/1821897712473927967](https://x.com/colorfulnotion/status/1821897712473927967) *Holy 1337 Batman! @enterthemythos is NAILING it with over 8K active users in a day doing real NFT action. This is NOT hype, check it out:* [https://dune.com/substrate/mythos](https://dune.com/substrate/mythos) *The first charts we've built about a @polkadot parachain that makes us smile about GROWTH. 😀😍🥰*

[https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1821495038104195210](https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1821495038104195210) *👀 what do you see in this chart? …right answers only…*

\_[https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1818539332233277585](https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1818539332233277585) Hydration's Omnipool TVL is at an ATH after tripling in recent months 👀 Omnipool combines all assets in a single pool to allow users to provide only one asset to earn yield while also exponentially enhancing efficiency 🙌 Trade at size, with ease @hydration\_net 🌊

[https://x.com/CryptoCappex/status/1814235269496787163](https://x.com/CryptoCappex/status/1814235269496787163) Delegates from the first #Polkadot DV cohort voted on average in 67% of all completed OpenGov referendums. ChaosDAO \~100% Saxemberg and Kukabi >75% The average participation of the second cohort is 61% in the completed referendums, should it be higher? 🗳️

[https://x.com/0xLurpis/status/1813784553909314003](https://x.com/0xLurpis/status/1813784553909314003) . @Bifrost just spent 23 $KSM to purchase a coretime and renew the @kusamanetwork slot for 28 days for the first time. Based on the price of $KSM, securing the parachain on Kusama for one month only costs $524. Even in the lowest-cost month in 2024, the average cost of @ethereum 's L2 rollup was $38k, which is 73x higher than the shared security cost of Kusama. Data Source: [https://dune.com/queries/2863300/4788854](https://dune.com/queries/2863300/4788854)

[https://x.com/colorfulnotion/status/1808927242803892637](https://x.com/colorfulnotion/status/1808927242803892637) Holy Snowbridge-is-working Batman! Someone sent $2,186,127 (695 ETH) from @ethereum to @polkadot Asset Hub (tx) @colorfulnotion's Snowbridge dashboard: [https://dune.com/substrate/snowbridge](https://dune.com/substrate/snowbridge) Move your ETH assets to Polkadot here: [https://app.snowbridge.network](https://app.snowbridge.network) and join the WETH top holders on Polkadot Asset Hub: [https://assethub-polkadot.subscan.io/foreign\_assets/f1846f14a52715c2a09df52ef8f077c52977dcfd](https://assethub-polkadot.subscan.io/foreign_assets/f1846f14a52715c2a09df52ef8f077c52977dcfd) and beyond =)

[https://x.com/filippoweb3/status/1808490340912926806](https://x.com/filippoweb3/status/1808490340912926806) Hey, Polkadot has 10 users, it's a dead chain🤔 Me👇 Polkadot secured 35 M transactions in June 2024 alone and 300 M transactions in the past year across 50 L1 chains Source @DuneAnalytics

[https://x.com/filippoweb3/status/1805865609881698305](https://x.com/filippoweb3/status/1805865609881698305) The Polkadot Wiki has a new section about @DuneAnalytics , explore Polkadot's data👇 Thanks to @colorfulnotion for the integration

[https://x.com/AstarNetwork/status/1796291000928731174](https://x.com/AstarNetwork/status/1796291000928731174) Track your favourite dApps and current staking rewards on the new @DuneAnalytics dashboard! 🗳️ The next voting period for dApp staking starts in 15 days!

[https://x.com/marvin\_tong/status/1791859775690649709](https://x.com/marvin_tong/status/1791859775690649709) "I heard Phala is the OG in computing and coprocessors, but is it a bit SPAMMY? 🤔" 🙄 All books are open, verify by yourself: [https://dune.com/substrate/phala](https://dune.com/substrate/phala)

[https://x.com/StellaSwap/status/1785972721870094770](https://x.com/StellaSwap/status/1785972721870094770) Our public dashboard on @DuneAnalytics is LIVE! 🎉 You can now access key metrics on StellaSwap on Dune that include; ⭐️ Daily Vols. ⭐️ Pool Breakdown ⭐️ Swap Volume Accounts ⭐️ Active Accounts ⭐️ Swap Txn ⭐️ Unique Accounts 👉 [https://dune.com/substrate/stellaswap](https://dune.com/substrate/stellaswap) Special thanks to @Funkmeister380 @colorfulnotion 🔥

 [https://x.com/0xTaylor\_/status/1780638978749907352](https://x.com/0xTaylor_/status/1780638978749907352) $MYTH airdrop just got a LOT better, LFG!!! Great work @johnwastaken @StakePlusCrypto @ChaosDAO You can check your drop here: [https://dune.com/substrate/mythos](https://dune.com/substrate/mythos) Thanks to @colorfulnotion for the @DuneAnalytics dashboard

[https://x.com/giottodf/status/1771761334809428146](https://x.com/giottodf/status/1771761334809428146) You can follow the distribution of DED on Dune 🙂 [https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1828424728840704161](https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1828424728840704161) L1s secured by Polkadot are more active than ever 💪 Monthly Runtime Upgrades by Chain ⤵️

[https://x.com/colorfulnotion/status/1825026730060546542](https://x.com/colorfulnotion/status/1825026730060546542) By linking Polkadot Staking Dashboard to @duneanalytics dashboards (developed by us @colorfulnotion ), everyone can have a deep look into their staking activity.

[https://x.com/TheDotsMagazine/status/1781559738393678096](https://x.com/TheDotsMagazine/status/1781559738393678096) The $MYTH airdrop dashboard has been updated! Now it has 30k more eligible addresses (mine is one of them) 🎉 Check your wallet address here:

[https://x.com/TheDotsMagazine/status/1770793708885065915](https://x.com/TheDotsMagazine/status/1770793708885065915) $DED SNAPSHOT RECAP 🐦 The snapshot was taken on March 18 at Block 19,952,000. All eligible wallets have already recievied 0.001 DOT on Asset Hub 💀 Polkadot Treasury was NOT included in the snapshot. At Block 19952000 the Treasury had 38,603,060 DOT 🪂 Airdrop date - TBA

[https://x.com/colorfulnotion/status/1770622358686253500](https://x.com/colorfulnotion/status/1770622358686253500) Now on Dune: @hydra\_dx Dashboards showing trading volumes, omnipool asset, account trading patterns, liquidity analytics and more! Please star / share, stay hydrated!\_

[https://x.com/Dune/status/1770087920994603325](https://x.com/Dune/status/1770087920994603325) *Starting today @Polkadot @kusamanetwork and 6 top #parachains are now live on Dune! Our mission is to make crypto data accessible, and we're thrilled to help the #Polkadot ecosystem in partnership with @colorfulnotion ⚡ Start your data journey👇*

[https://x.com/mewwts/status/1770126851630883162](https://x.com/mewwts/status/1770126851630883162) *So excited to have @Polkadot on Dune*

\_[https://x.com/NilesLawrence/status/1770119471316779389](https://x.com/NilesLawrence/status/1770119471316779389) We're excited to finally announce this partnership and support a brand new ecosystem of builders! @Polkadot @kusamanetwork @AstarNetwork @bifrost @InterlayHQ @centrifuge @hydra\_dx

[https://x.com/WatanabeSota/status/1770098518138691852](https://x.com/WatanabeSota/status/1770098518138691852) oh wow! "Dune alongside AssetHub for Polkadot, Astar, Bifrost, Hydradx, Interlay, and Centrifuge parachains!"

[https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1770106456668242247](https://x.com/Polkadot/status/1770106456668242247) 📊 Dune is bringing the data! @DuneAnalytics has added support for six parachains and both Polkadot & @kusamanetwork Relay Chains via a collab w/ @colorfulnotion . Dune users can query data and unearth previously inaccessible on-chain activity ✔︎

Kusama Data on Dune+BigQuery (9 months, 7/1/25-3/31/26)

- **Goal**: Get $50,600 to support Kusama Asset Hub for 2 years.  
- **Tools**: Helps developers build apps easily with ready-to-use tools.  
- **Features**:  
  - Wallet connections for 500+ wallets.  
  - Easy payments with cards or crypto.  
  - Smart contracts and AI tools.  
  - Fast, reliable blockchain access.  
- **Benefits**:  
  - Makes Kusama easier for developers.  
  - Supports new apps like games and AI.  
- **Vote**: Say "Aye" to help Kusama grow!

24 Months of Thirdweb Infrastructure Support for Kusama Asset Hub (EVM)

- **Kusama & Polkadot x Arcadia**: A special project called "THE SPIDER."  
- **Interactive Proposal**: A fun online link to explore the idea.  
- **Written Proposal**: A detailed document explaining the project.  
- **Arcadia’s Web**: Uses art to connect people, not just data.  
- **Spider Installation**: Tells an old story about a web linking cultures.  
- **Live Experience**: A dancefloor where people help weave the web together.  
- **Web3 Culture**: Shows how technology can bring people closer.  
- **Not Just Ads**: A real, exciting event celebrating Web3 in the streets.

Kusama (ft. Polkadot) x Arcadia: THE SPIDER

DotShield is a new Web3 bot designed to improve security in Telegram and Discord communities within the Polkadot and Kusama ecosystem. It helps with moderation, verification, and scam prevention. Here are some key points about DotShield:

1. It solves the problem of existing bots that use easy-to-bypass captchas instead of Web3 verification.
2. DotShield allows groups to set their own criteria for membership, like balance thresholds and council membership.
3. It is important because it helps protect Web3 communities from spam, bot invasions, and scams.
4. The creator of DotShield learned to code to make this solution after being frustrated with existing options.
5. DotShield has features like dynamic chain state verification, single sign-in for Web3 users, flexible moderation, scam prevention, and expansion to Discord.
6. The creator is asking for funding to support the deployment and expansion of DotShield.
7. Users have given DotShield good feedback, with suggestions for improvement like more detailed guides and better transparency about data handling.
8. Many users would recommend DotShield to others and support its adoption across the Polkadot ecosystem.

DotShield - Take back control of your community

This message is about a proposal to give money to help Public RPC Providers for 7 months. RPC Providers help with a computer system called Kusama. The proposal will cost $107,237.98 in total. The money will be given to the best service providers who follow the rules. If the service is not good, the providers can lose money or not get any. This plan has helped to reduce other funding requests and make providers charge a fair price. More information can be found in a link provided.

Dear community,
I present this proposal on the authorization of the curators of bounty 25.
This proposal seeks to continue funding of Public RPC Providers for the period of six months plus an additional month's contingency. Funding is issued to bounty 25 which awards vendors for RPC services on the Kusama relay-chain as well as its system parachains. The total cost for such provision is USD$107,237.98, which represents $12,397.21 per month without contingency and administrative fees.
Bounty 25 adopts an tender based procurement model in which service providers bid on requirements as set-out by the curators. The tender requirements are aligned to ecosystem needs and can scale up/down depending on usage. Tenders are scored and the highest scoring providers receive funding. Attention is also being placed on quality of service and should service providers fail to meet said quality-standards they will be penalized or lose funding altogether.
This approach has seen a reduction with independent funding proposals for such services and steering of providers to a "market rate".
Further details can be found <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WV7n5HVKtO5s0ub6g4uEQAN4Y7SRNcu56QYFXPgN15I/edit?tab=t.0">here</a>
Kind Regards, Will | Paradox | ParaNodes.io

Funding for Public RPC Providers via Bounty 25

- Bloque helps people in Latin America use debit cards even if they don’t have a bank.  
- It works with Kusama’s blockchain to keep money safe.  
- Businesses can use Bloque to offer their own debit cards.  
- Users can load money with stablecoins and spend it anywhere.  
- Bloque’s first customer is CocoWallet, helping unbanked people in Colombia.  
- Every card swipe helps Kusama’s blockchain grow.  
- Bloque partners with Visa, Pomelo, and banks to make cards easy to use.  
- It plans to help 10,000 more people by 2025.

## Summary

Bloque offers an open API infrastructure that allows developers to easily integrate prepaid debit card functionality into their platforms, with balances securely stored on Kusama’s blockchain. Targeting financial exclusion in Latin America—where 25% of the population is unbanked—Bloque eliminates the costly barriers, regulatory challenges, and technical difficulties typically associated with issuing debit cards. Unlike standalone wallets, Bloque serves as infrastructure for businesses, enabling them to provide branded, non-custodial debit cards that users can load with stablecoins, use via mobile wallets or physical cards, and even withdraw cash worldwide. This approach not only promotes financial inclusion but also increases Kusama’s blockchain activity, as each transaction generates on-chain fees in KSM.  
  
  

### We're different

![](https://i.ibb.co/1w1JCRb/Bloque-Pitch-deck-6.png)

## TL; DR;

[![](https://i.ibb.co/nMLC54XG/Screenshot-2025-02-17-at-15-15-39.png)](https://www.youtube.com/live/kBX1RXwROy8?si=G1T9ymPBgJIUZ7Tf&t=454) 

## Resources

-   Full proposal [document.](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J98P2-shkrODJEnFinJkDoVEN-JviygWfIocRo7l7ag/edit?tab=t.0)
-   [Website.](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J98P2-shkrODJEnFinJkDoVEN-JviygWfIocRo7l7ag/edit?tab=t.0)
-   First customer [Coco Wallet YCS19](https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/coco-wallet) and [letter of intent for 450K and 3,500 Users.](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yOyvpNZvc043MvF61o6oppkY9rJ0gsqB/view?usp=sharing)
-   Contract with Visa & Pomelo to issue debit cards, bank statements, please request via DM in @david:bloque.team in Element.
-   Preview [API Documentation.](https://api.bloque.app/docs/accounts)

### How it works

![](https://i.ibb.co/CKsh6Y4F/diagram-export-2-17-2025-2-58-28-PM.png)

### Partners

-   **Pomelo + Visa (Debit card issuer):** Pomelo is a pioneering fintech transforming card issuance in Latin America. Its cloud-native, API-driven platform lets banks and fintechs launch secure, scalable cards rapidly. Partnering with Mastercard and Coastal Community Bank, Pomelo modernizes payments and drives financial inclusion.
-   **Truora (KYC/KYB):** Truora is a Latin American startup simplifying user verification and fraud prevention. Its API-driven platform offers background checks, digital identity, and KYC tools to help businesses onboard customers securely, reduce fraud, and boost conversion
-   **Bancolombia (Our Bank):** Bancolombia is Colombia’s largest bank, boasting 146+ years of trusted service. With 30M+ customers, extensive branch and ATM networks, and innovative digital solutions, it drives financial inclusion, supports sustainable growth, and champions economic progress across Latin America.

### Meet our first customer

[![](https://i.ibb.co/sd0gp7sF/Screenshot-2025-02-25-at-17-02-55.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzP1vXJq7zQ&t=2714s&ab_channel=TheKus)

we introduced CocoWallet, building on the success of [CocoMercado](https://www.cocomercado.com/landing/), a remittance-based food service that’s supported Venezuela’s elderly through 7,000,000 expats. Now, CocoWallet is tackling financial exclusion in Colombia by launching debit cards with Bloque for the unbanked—and we’re bringing this to Kusama.

Our goal is to onboard 3,000+ unbanked Colombians in the next few months. Here’s how we’ll do it on Kusama:

-   **Decentralized Design:** Funds will be held in non-custodial wallets on Kusama’s Asset-Hub, with all debit card transactions pay fees in KSM. No banks, no centralized control—just user-owned value.
-   **Kusama Benefits:** These 3,000 new users will become KSM holders, boosting adoption. Each card swipe will generate on-chain micro-transactions, increasing network activity and rewarding validators.
-   **Scalability:** After this pilot, we’ll scale to 10,000 users across Latin America by 2025, funded by transaction fees but no endless treasury asks. Banks are obsolete. We want to drive a transformation that enables every organization to provide financial services—starting with a debit card. We aim to free finances for people, and to do this, we need your support. 

# FAQ

-   **Why funding us?** We are an experienced team with a proven record of building Web3 products. Now, we want to use Kusama in everyday cases worldwide.
    
-   **Which regions are supported?** Mainly LatAm starting in Colombia & Mexico with worldwide availability via Passport.
    
-   **How will this API handle key material since the wallets are non-custodial?**  
    We use a combination of proxy accounts with defined spending limits. In addition, the “debit callback” endpoint with 3D Secure prompts users to authorize (i.e., sign) transactions—effectively meaning the user “sells” crypto to us so that we can complete the payment on their behalf. Our security model is based on Shamir’s Secret Sharing: at setup, the holder sends us one part of the secret while keeping the other part secure across multiple devices. When a transaction is authorized, the two parts are combined to complete the transaction.
    
-   **How are redemptions processed?**  
    Today’s redemption channels include Brale Rails (conversion across 10+ chains to USDT/USDC), a DEX liquidity pool for KSM/dUSD, and direct debit card transactions.
    
-   **Do day-to-day COP inflation swings pose a risk?**  
    Yes, they can. To mitigate this risk, we maintain only small COP buffers in the bank while holding most of our treasury in USD.
    
-   **How will the system mitigate potential volatility given that settlement can take several days?**  
    Limiting USD buffer sales to twice daily (e.g., morning and afternoon) may expose us to unexpected volatility. Ideally, we offload USD as frequently as market conditions allow. When that isn’t feasible, we rely on compensation accounts, short-term COP buffer loans, SWIFT transfers, and OTC channels to quickly convert USD into COP liquidity.
    
-   **How would a chargeback or clawback be handled?**  
    **_For same-day chargebacks_**—such as paying $5 with KSM for an Uber ride and then canceling—the system applies an adjustment credit by deducting $5 from the USD buffer, converting it to KSM, and crediting your account. **_For delayed clawbacks_**—like purchasing a $20 card with KSM on Temu but receiving a faulty product—we detect the issue via Visa’s invoices and balance sheets. In the next payment cycle, we net the amounts between our accounts; for instance, if we owe Visa $100 but receive $20, we pay only $80, converting the extra $20 into KSM and crediting your account.
    
-   **Whats the relationship with Virto?** BloqueDAO is a Virto-spinoff established as a self-governing DAO in Kreivo. We’re leveraging on the Kreivo technology to support non-custodial management of the funds every user tops-up in their Kusama Pay cards.

Empower businesses to launch debit cards and store their value in Kusama.

- A new tool lets developers add prepaid debit cards to their apps easily.  
- It uses Kusama, a type of digital money, to store value.  
- Works with big companies like Visa and banks in Latin America.  
- Helps people buy things online or in stores using crypto.  
- Keeps money safe with special security tricks.  
- Supports countries like Colombia and Mexico first.  
- If there’s a problem (like a refund), the system fixes it automatically.  
- Made by a team with experience in Web3 and finance.

# Open debit card for developers powered by Kusama

## Summary

An Open API that lets developers issue prepaid debit card functionality to their platforms at almost no effort and store its value in Kusama.

## TL; DR

[![](https://i.ibb.co/nMLC54XG/Screenshot-2025-02-17-at-15-15-39.png)](https://www.youtube.com/live/kBX1RXwROy8?si=G1T9ymPBgJIUZ7Tf&t=454)

## Resources

- Full proposal [document.](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J98P2-shkrODJEnFinJkDoVEN-JviygWfIocRo7l7ag/edit?tab=t.0)
- [Website.](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J98P2-shkrODJEnFinJkDoVEN-JviygWfIocRo7l7ag/edit?tab=t.0)
- First customer [Coco Wallet YCS19](https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/coco-wallet) and [letter of intent for 450K and 3,500 Users.](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yOyvpNZvc043MvF61o6oppkY9rJ0gsqB/view?usp=sharing)
- Contract with Visa & Pomelo to issue debit cards, please request via DM in @david:bloque.team in Element.
- Preview [API Documentation.](https://api.bloque.app/docs/accounts)

### How it works

![](https://i.ibb.co/CKsh6Y4F/diagram-export-2-17-2025-2-58-28-PM.png)

### Comparison with current alternatives

![](https://i.ibb.co/5xzzVbXX/Bloque-Pitch-deck-5.png)

### Partners

- **Pomelo + Visa (Debit card issuer):** Pomelo is a pioneering fintech transforming card issuance in Latin America. Its cloud-native, API-driven platform lets banks and fintechs launch secure, scalable cards rapidly. Partnering with Mastercard and Coastal Community Bank, Pomelo modernizes payments and drives financial inclusion.
- **Truora (KYC/KYB):** Truora is a Latin American startup simplifying user verification and fraud prevention. Its API-driven platform offers background checks, digital identity, and KYC tools to help businesses onboard customers securely, reduce fraud, and boost conversion
- **Bancolombia (Our Bank):** Bancolombia is Colombia’s largest bank, boasting 146+ years of trusted service. With 30M+ customers, extensive branch and ATM networks, and innovative digital solutions, it drives financial inclusion, supports sustainable growth, and champions economic progress across Latin America.

# FAQ

- **Why funding us?** We are an experienced team with a proven record of building Web3 products. Now, we want to use Kusama in everyday cases worldwide.
 
- **Which regions are supported?** Mainly LatAm starting in Colombia & Mexico with worldwide availability via Passport.
 
- **How will this API handle key material since the wallets are non-custodial?** 
 We use a combination of proxy accounts with defined spending limits. In addition, the “debit callback” endpoint with 3D Secure prompts users to authorize (i.e., sign) transactions—effectively meaning the user “sells” crypto to us so that we can complete the payment on their behalf. Our security model is based on Shamir’s Secret Sharing: at setup, the holder sends us one part of the secret while keeping the other part secure across multiple devices. When a transaction is authorized, the two parts are combined to complete the transaction.
 
- **How are redemptions processed?** 
 Today’s redemption channels include Brale Rails (conversion across 10+ chains to USDT/USDC), a DEX liquidity pool for KSM/dUSD, and direct debit card transactions.
 
- **Do day-to-day COP inflation swings pose a risk?** 
 Yes, they can. To mitigate this risk, we maintain only small COP buffers in the bank while holding most of our treasury in USD.
 
- **How will the system mitigate potential volatility given that settlement can take several days?** 
 Limiting USD buffer sales to twice daily (e.g., morning and afternoon) may expose us to unexpected volatility. Ideally, we offload USD as frequently as market conditions allow. When that isn’t feasible, we rely on compensation accounts, short-term COP buffer loans, SWIFT transfers, and OTC channels to quickly convert USD into COP liquidity.
 
- **How would a chargeback or clawback be handled?** 
 <ins>For same-day chargebacks</ins>—such as paying $5 with KSM for an Uber ride and then canceling—the system applies an adjustment credit by deducting $5 from the USD buffer, converting it to KSM, and crediting your account. <ins>For delayed clawbacks</ins>—like purchasing a $20 card with KSM on Temu but receiving a faulty product—we detect the issue via Visa’s invoices and balance sheets. In the next payment cycle, we net the amounts between our accounts; for instance, if we owe Visa $100 but receive $20, we pay only $80, converting the extra $20 into KSM and crediting your account.
 
- **Whats the relationship with Virto?** BloqueDAO is a Virto-spinoff established as a self-governing DAO in Kreivo. We’re leveraging on the Kreivo technology to support non-custodial management of the funds every user tops-up in their Kusama Pay cards.

Open debit card for developers powered by Kusama

- **Requested Amount:** 33,333 KSM  
- **Goal:** Help Kusama and Polkadot work better together by adding KSM to a special pool called Hydration Omnipool.  
- **How it works:** The KSM will be added to the pool to make trading easier between Kusama and Polkadot.  
- **Control:** The KSM will stay under the control of Kusama and OpenGov.  
- **No middleman:** This makes it simple to move value between the two chains without needing a central exchange.  
- **Similar to DOT:** It’s like how 1,000,000 DOT were added to the pool earlier.  
- **Result:** This will create a very liquid and easy way to trade KSM on Polkadot.

Kusama Hydration: Treasury LP

- This is a request for more money to help Kusama's System Parachain collators.  
- Collators keep the network safe and working well.  
- They need 4,116.24 KSM to keep things running.  
- Past funding has helped, but more is needed now.  
- The full details are in a linked document.  
- Previous votes have supported collators since 2023.  
- This helps the network stay secure and decentralized.

**Proposal: Additional Funding for Kusama System Parachain Collators**

**Bounty #20 KSM address:** F3opxRbN5ZbjJNU513biNemEwi2QDYNACcNqzU68jHWZos2

**Requested allocation:** 4,116.24 KSM

This proposal seeks additional funding to support the operational status and provide a bounty top-up budget for collators on Kusama's System Parachains. Collators are essential for maintaining network security, decentralization, and performance. While previous referenda have successfully provided the necessary resources for their effective operation, additional funds are required to sustain these efforts and adapt to the expanding network demands.

This proposal will focus on the operational status and the bounty top-up budget, while more detailed information can be found under the bounty page and in earlier proposals, as listed below.

**Full Proposal:** [Kusama System Parachains Collator Bounty #20 Top-Up Proposal - Jan/2025](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ufIt4xkI4lFmbbNnZ5uNp4fo9TQL4TjSjMSwQBL3cRI/edit?usp=sharing)

**Previous System Chain Collator Related Referenda**

The history of initiatives for Kusama System Chain collators dates back to early 2023. They have provided vital support for maintaining the network’s stability, security, and decentralization.

-   **Referendum 108:** [Establishing a Bounty for Collators of System Parachains, February 2023](108)
-   **Referendum 273:** [Bridge Hub Collator Compensation for June, July, and August, September 2023](../post/2603)
-   **Referendum 275:** [Bridge Hub Collator Compensation for June, July, and August, September 2023](../post/2603)
-   **Referendum 309:** [Kusama System Parachain Collators - Tips Q4/2023, November 2023](../post/2614)
-   **Referendum 322:** [Funding of Kusama System Parachain Collators, December 2023](322)
-   **Referendum 445:** [Bounty Top-Up of the System Parachain Collators Funding on Kusama, August 2024](445)

Thank you!

Kusama System Parachains Collator Bounty #20 Top-Up Proposal - Jan/2025

- A proposal wants to fund 5 global summits to bring more investment to Polkadot and Kusama.  
- It follows a similar proposal that failed in Polkadot OpenGov.  
- Kusama has unique opportunities for artists, hackers, and innovators.  
- New projects like Virto, Brale, and dUSD stablecoin could attract investors.  
- If approved, HIC Fund II will invest in Kusama projects and use dUSD.  
- A Krievo DAO will help find and support new projects.  
- Summits will be held in Singapore, Istanbul, London, Zurich, and Riyadh in 2025.

This proposal aims to obtain a budget to sponsor a series of 5 global Family Office (FO) summits, with the goal of bringing more external capital to **Polkadot and Kusama.** It should be noted that this Kusama OpenGov proposal is following a [failed](https://polkadot.subsquare.io/referenda/1337) proposal of similar scope to Polkadot OpenGov. If this one is successful now, we pledge to pivot HIC’s investment scope to also include Kusama-focused projects.

In discussion with active members of the community we believe that Kusama’s ecosystem offers an underappreciated investment opportunity, a differentiated culture focused on artists, hackers and innovators and a great place to uncover experimental projects advancing Polkadot’s pioneering technology stack. This proposal would seek to channel new investments into the ecosystem, and make more funding available for teams building on Kusama.

Although development progress has been quieter in the canary compared to its cousin Polkadot, a number of recent developments including [Virto’s](https://virto.network/) evolving organisational and payments infrastructure, [Brale’s](https://brale.xyz) regulated stablecoin integration and the launch of the community focused decent/dUSD stablecoin (#[471](https://kusama.subsquare.io/referenda/471) and #[474](https://kusama.subsquare.io/referenda/474)) that recirculates yield into the ecosystem, representing exciting foundations that have the potential to unlock new investment opportunities.

**Key Kusama Amendments**

If this proposal passes, HIC Fund II will make the following three key pivots to Kusama:

-   HIC Fund II will open its investment scope to also include Kusama-focused projects in addition to those building on Polkadot.
-   HIC will establish a Krievo DAO to operate as an investment advisory committee providing the fund with domain experts, supporting invested entities and sourcing talent and projects\*
-   HIC will use dUSD as a stablecoin for investments and on its balance sheet.

_\*HIC DAO would act as a non-binding advisory body sourcing and pre-screening investment proposals, with the fund's GPs making the final investment decision._

We are also including an additional line in the budget for filming around the London event which we believe is key to communicating the work to token holders and for creating useful collateral for marketing the fund to investors as part of a follow-up strategy beyond attendees of the events.

**Event Series**

This proposal will focus on 5 global family office (FO) summits, which is where we see the greatest opportunity for bringing untapped capital into Polkadot and Kusama. The summit host, Prestel & Partner, has been chosen as a well established and reputable organiser of such investment conferences. The conference series would be organised by Harbour Industrial Capital on behalf of Polkadot and Kusama and take place in Singapore, Istanbul, London, Zurich and Riyadh between April and December 2025.

The full proposal can be found here: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/12TkwJTO5ezD3jg8jjRx1-MJJ91VwnzBLdGvTwI9dPPc/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/12TkwJTO5ezD3jg8jjRx1-MJJ91VwnzBLdGvTwI9dPPc/edit?usp=sharing)

Prestel & Partners: Family Office Investor Conference Series for Polkadot & Kusama.

- Subscan helps people see and use data from Polkadot and Kusama.  
- It got money before to keep working well.  
- Now, it asks for more money to keep running for 5 networks.  
- Costs less now because of better ways to store data.  
- Helps developers, validators, and users with fast, correct info.  
- Uses storage size to decide fair prices.  
- Asks for $133,308.77 but subtracts ad money ($636.23).  
- Thanks the community for help and ideas.

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Subscan is a comprehensive and widely-used explorer and indexer within the Polkadot / Kusama ecosystem. It provides developers, validators, parachain teams, and general users with critical data insights—enabling efficient on-chain operations, debugging, and decision-making. We have previously received funding from the Kusama Treasury for infrastructure and development costs, ensuring that the platform remains stable, accessible, and continuously evolving.

### **Past proposals**

-   [**#229 Subscan | Infrastructure Costs of Subscan for Kusama & Statemine (from July to December 2022)**](../referenda/229)
-   [**#377 Subscan | Infrastructure Costs of Subscan for Kusama & Asset Hub (Kusama) Networks (from January 2023 to March 2024)**](../referenda/377)
-   [**#434 Subscan | Infrastructure Costs of Subscan for Kusama & Statemine Networks (from April to June 2024)**](../referenda/434)

### **Overview and Rationale**

In earlier funding cycles, we relied on a reimbursement model closely tied to API usage and traffic distribution. This often resulted in cost volatility and estimation inaccuracies. To improve fairness, predictability, and transparency, we have refined our pricing model based on storage usage—an approach that correlates more reliably with total costs and has been successfully tested over the last year.

**Encouraging Community Participation**  
We strongly value community feedback. Stakeholders can suggest new features, raise issues, and influence development priorities via our GitHub Issue Tracker:

-   [https://github.com/itering/subscan-issue-tracker/issues](https://github.com/itering/subscan-issue-tracker/issues)

In the past, community feedback has led to UI improvements, enhanced token price display mechanisms, and more robust search functionalities. This iterative feedback loop ensures the ongoing alignment of our efforts with the community’s evolving needs.

### **Scope of This Proposal**

**Q2/Q3/Q4 Maintenance (5 Networks)**:

-   Relay Chain: Kusama
-   Public Parachains: AssetHub, Coretime, BridgeHub, People

These networks benefit from high-quality data indexing, stable uptime, accurate block and transaction data, NFT indexing improvements, and reliable APIs that developers and validators depend on daily.

### **Cost Optimization and Historical Metrics**

Our previous proposal for 5 networks over 3 months totaled approximately USD 41,230.47, averaging USD 13,743.49 per month. Through targeted optimizations—improving indexing algorithms, refining caching strategies, and consolidating infrastructure—our monthly average costs have decreased by about 14.12% for the Q2 , landing at approximately USD 11,803.33 per month.

### **Benefits to Different User Groups**

-   **Developers**: The enhanced APIs and improved indexing accuracy allow developers to more quickly access real-time and historical data, enabling them to build more reliable dApps and automation tools.
-   **Validators & Parachain Teams**: Up-to-date block information, node health monitoring, and clear notification pipelines help validators maintain stable operations and quickly address issues. Parachain teams receive timely insights into network performance, asset transfers, and governance activities, facilitating better decision-making.
-   **End-Users & Traders**: Subscan’s improved UI/UX, faster data retrieval, and more accurate token pricing empower end-users to confidently explore and evaluate chain data. Improved NFT module performance enhances the experience for users and creators alike, making the platform more accessible and engaging.

### **Service Fee Model & Pricing Methodology**

Our maintenance packages are designed to address a variety of data needs, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Given the complexity of our overall cost structure—which includes expenses for GCP, Cloudflare, Datadog, Onfinality, Dwellir, and Subscan’s team operations—we use storage as the primary metric to determine fees. Storage usage strongly correlates with total costs and fluctuates as new blocks are produced. To maintain fairness and accuracy, we use the median storage value measured on the 15th day of each quarter to establish the quarterly baseline fee.

**Pricing Tiers**:  
**a. Basic Plan**

-   Up to 200 GB: $799/month
-   Beyond 200 GB: $5.3/GB
-   Automatically upgrades to the next tier after 350 GB

**b. Advanced Plan**

-   Up to 500 GB: $1,699/month
-   Beyond 500 GB: $5.2/GB
-   Automatically upgrades to the next tier after 750 GB

**c. Professional Plan**

-   Up to 1 TB: $2,999/month
-   Beyond 1 TB: $5/GB

### **Monthly Service Fee Breakdown**

**Database Storage & Indexing**

-   **What It Covers**: Continuous indexing of on-chain data—from blocks and transactions to event logs, governance info, and NFTs—so users can reliably access both real-time and historical records.
-   **Why It Matters**: As chain activity increases, so does data volume. By tying fees to storage needs, we accurately account for the costs of scaling infrastructure (e.g., additional database capacity).

**Network Egress Bandwidth**

-   **What It Covers**: The outgoing traffic required to serve user requests quickly and consistently, including API calls, UI data retrieval, and integrations with third-party tools.
-   **Why It Matters**: A stable, high-bandwidth connection ensures that explorers, wallets, and dApps receive timely data responses, even during peak activity.

**Monitoring & DevOps**

-   **What It Covers**: Round-the-clock health checks, internal alert pipelines, CI/CD automation, and system auditing. This includes running multiple nodes, maintaining synchronization, and ensuring high availability.
-   **Why It Matters**: These processes help detect issues early (e.g., node crashes, indexer slowdowns) and streamline updates or deployments, minimizing service disruption for the community.

**Node Status Monitoring & Notifications**

-   **What It Covers**: Dedicated tools and alert mechanisms to track the real-time status of network nodes—particularly those relating to the Kusama Relay Chain and the associated parachains (Assethub, Coretime, Bridgehub, People).
-   **Why It Matters**: Quick notifications enable parachain teams, validators, and the wider ecosystem to react rapidly to performance changes, forks, or potential security incidents.

**Technical Support & Troubleshooting**

-   **What It Covers**: Responsive assistance for users, developers, and validators, including issue resolution, feature guidance, and integration help.
-   **Why It Matters**: Timely support keeps the ecosystem running smoothly and fosters a positive development environment—especially crucial for teams building dApps, explorers, and automation tools.

**Why We Use Storage as a Pricing Metric**

-   **Correlation to Real Costs**: Storage growth scales in tandem with block production and transaction activity, making it a more stable metric than raw API traffic.
-   **Quarterly Baseline**: By measuring the median storage on the 15th day of each quarter, we capture a fair snapshot of usage to determine the appropriate fee tier.
-   **Predictable Billing**: This approach reduces wild fluctuations tied to sudden traffic spikes and provides a more transparent cost basis for the community and treasury.

**Beyond Storage: The Full Cost Landscape**

Our pricing also factors in overhead for hosting and operational services such as **GCP, Cloudflare, Datadog, Onfinality, Dwellir**, plus Subscan’s own team efforts in **maintenance, development, and user support**. By pegging fees to storage usage, we ensure a straightforward, usage-based cost structure while continuing to deliver reliable, feature-rich explorer services to the Kusama ecosystem.

### **Fee Details**

#### **Q2/Q3/Q4 Maintenance Fees**

-   Total Maintenance Fees for Q2\\&Q3\\&Q4 (5 networks): USD 133,945

| Network | Actual Usage/GB | Date | Package | Fees/Month | Billing Period | Fees |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Kusama** | 2406.62 | 15/05/2024 | Professional | 9912 | Q2: 01/04/2024-30/06/2024 | 29,736 |
| **Kusama** | 2942.2 | 15/08/2024 | Professional | 12590 | Q3: 01/07/2024-30/09/2024 | 37,770 |
| **Kusama** | 3120.73 | 15/11/2024 | Professional | 13483 | Q4: 01/10/2024-31/12/2024 | 40,448 |
| **AssetHub-Kusama** | 205.08 | 15/05/2024 | Basic+ | 826 | Q2: 01/04/2024-30/06/2024 | 2,478 |
| **AssetHub-Kusama** | 250.41 | 15/08/2024 | Basic+ | 1066 | Q3: 01/07/2024-30/09/2024 | 3,199 |
| **AssetHub-Kusama** | 271.55 | 15/11/2024 | Basic+ | 1178 | Q4: 01/10/2024-31/12/2024 | 3,535 |
| **Coretime-Kusama** | 10.75 | 01/06/2024 | Basic | 799 | Q2: 01/05/2024-30/6/2024 | 1,598 |
| **Coretime-Kusama** | 28.94 | 15/08/2024 | Basic | 799 | Q3: 01/07/2024-30/09/2024 | 2,397 |
| **Coretime-Kusama** | 46.35 | 15/11/2024 | Basic | 799 | Q4: 01/10/2024-31/12/2024 | 2,397 |
| **BridgeHub-Kusama** | 108.36 | 01/06/2024 | Basic | 799 | Q2: 01/05/2024-30/06/2024 | 1,598 |
| **BridgeHub-Kusama** | 121.9 | 15/08/2024 | Basic | 799 | Q3: 01/07/2024-30/09/2024 | 2,397 |
| **BridgeHub-Kusama** | 141.82 | 15/11/2024 | Basic | 799 | Q4: 01/10/2024-31/12/2024 | 2,397 |
| **People-Kusama** | 15.26 | 01/09/2024 | Basic | 799 | Q3: 01/08/2024-30/09/2024 | 1,598 |
| **People-Kusama** | 28.12 | 15/11/2024 | Basic | 799 | Q4: 01/10/2024-31/12/2024 | 2,397 |

### **Advertising Revenue & Offset**

From August 6 to December 18, 2024, we tested advertising as a revenue source, generating USD 636.23. We will deduct this from our total requested amount to reduce the Treasury’s burden.

![](https://i.ibb.co/3SWzqWG/kusama-ad.png)

Ads remain optional and user-controlled, and based on community feedback, we may refine or discontinue this approach. Users who opt-in may receive future benefits or premium features.

![](https://i.ibb.co/ZJPYskf/close-ad.png)

**Risk Assessment & Mitigation**

-   **Rising Storage Costs**: We employ automated data cleaning and indexing optimizations to prevent runaway growth.
-   **Security & Reliability**: Regular audits, real-time monitoring, and DevOps best practices minimize downtime and security threats. We remain responsive to any chain or protocol updates, ensuring compatibility and smooth operation.

**Long-Term Sustainability & Vision**  
Our long-term goal is to reduce reliance on treasury funding through multiple channels:

-   Continuous optimization to limit infrastructure costs as chain data grows.
-   Exploring responsible revenue streams (e.g., optional premium features or partnerships).
-   Actively incorporating community suggestions to ensure value delivery aligns with user needs, increasing platform utility and potential monetization avenues without compromising openness or neutrality.

### **Total Requested Amount**

-   **Q2 \\&Q3\\&Q4 Operations: USD 133,945**
-   **Subtract Advertising Revenue: -USD 636.23**
-   **Total: USD 133,308.77**

**We are requesting to make this payment using KSM EMA7 Price：**

-   2024-12-30 03:00:00 (+UTC), Block #26425129
-   KSM EMA7 Price ( USD ): 34.298126
-   Number of KSM: 3886.765416

**Conclusion**  
This proposal reflects our commitment to delivering stable, high-quality infrastructure and valuable features to the Kusama ecosystem. Through cost optimization, transparent reporting, continuous improvement, and a clear roadmap for future development, we strive to maintain the community’s trust and support. Our approach balances technical rigor, community engagement, and long-term sustainability—ensuring Subscan remains a cornerstone for the Kusama ecosystem’s data needs.

A heartfelt thank-you to every one of our community members for the time, patience, and continuous feedback you’ve given. With your support, we can keep improving and make our community an even better place—together!

Subscan Q2/Q3/Q4 2024 Funding Proposal: Basic service fee for the Kusama Relaychain and Kusama public parachain (AssetHub, Coretime, BridgeHub, People)

The KSM Collective on krievo has proposed using treasury funds to create an initial liquidity pool for KSM and dUSD on AssetHub. The goal is to boost dUSD adoption, strengthen Kusama's DeFi ecosystem, and generate fees for the KSM Collective. They are requesting $300,000 plus a 10% volatility buffer, with any excess being returned. Brale has committed an initial $300,000 in dUSD to match the requested KSM allocation. The beneficiary is the KSM Society organization on krievo, and the LP fees will be retained by KSM Collective and Brale. The first usage will be the exchange of Brale's $125k fee from KSM to dUSD, with the beneficiary being the Decent Partners collective.

<img src="https://i.ibb.co/NTwRnJV/image.png" alt="image.png" />
Full proposal <a href="https://rfc.decent.partners/t/liquidity-subsidy-for-ksm-dusd-liquidity-pool-on-kusama-asset-hub/62">here</a>. 
Proposal Overview 
Proponent: <a href="https://app.virto.dev/">KSM Collective on krievo </a>
Objective: Use treasury funds to seed an initial liquidity pool for KSM and dUSD on AssetHub.
Related: <a href="471">Retroactive Brale integration fee proposal </a>
Rationale: The pool will be used to kickstart dUSD adoption while simultaneously strengthening Kusama&rsquo;s DeFi ecosystem and generating fees for KSM Collective.
Request: $300,000 + 10% volatilty buffer, excess will be returned.
Total USD: $330,000 Total KSM: 9706 (EMA7 $34)
Match commitment: Brale has committed an initial $300,000 in dUSD to match the requested KSM allocation
Beneficiary: KSM Society organisation on krievo, sovereign account on Kusama relay chain.
Address: <a href="https://kusama.subscan.io/account/Ftuq9bHvQb5NiU5JA7q79fxYn9FVBeRjNBHL3RH5raN9qck">Ftuq9bHvQb5NiU5JA7q79fxYn9FVBeRjNBHL3RH5raN9qck </a>
Members: 10 members from across the ecosystem with more to add.
Representation: Virto, W3F, ChaosDAO, decent, Helikon, Lucky Friday. Governance: 1 member 1 vote, 30% minimum support
LP fees: Retained by KSM Collective (KSM) and Brale (dUSD).
First usage: Exchange of Brale&rsquo;s $125k fee from KSM to dUSD with the beneficiary being the Decent Partners collective which is governed by initial membership of organisations - decent, Brale, Virto and KSM collective.
Contact: <a href="https://matrix.to/#/%23ksm-governance:virto.community">KSM society public matrix</a>

Liquidity subsidy for KSM/dUSD Liquidity Pool on Kusama Asset Hub 

Nay 

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- **What**: Requesting $125,000 to support Brale’s stablecoin project on Kusama.  
- **Who**: Decent Partners (a group of four organizations).  
- **Goal**: Help Brale connect stablecoins across 15 blockchains.  
- **First Stablecoin**: Called "decent/dUSD" (ID: 50,000,002).  
- **Extra Funds**: $12,500 buffer for price changes.  
- **Governance**: Decisions pass unless most members disagree.  
- **Next Step**: Adding KSM:dUSD trading for easy swaps.  
- **Contact**: Talk to the team on [Matrix](https://matrix.to/#/#decentpartners:matrix.org).

![image.png](https://i.ibb.co/NTwRnJV/image.png)

**Full proposal [here](https://rfc.decent.partners/t/retroactive-funding-for-brale-s-public-good-stablecoin-integration-with-kusama-asset-hub-now-live/61).**

**Latest Brale deck inc Kusama/Polkadot: [here.](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A_H8gVR0oSRupIEoluTF4Nik2jQSvLB8/view?usp=drive_link) (**added 8.12.24).

**Proponent**: Decent Partners collective

**Request**: $125,000 + 10% volatility buffer any excess will be returned.

**Total USD**: $137,500 Total KSM: 4044 (EMA7 $34)

**Beneficiary**: [Decent Partners organisation](https://app.virto.dev/) on krievo, sovereign account on relay chain.

**Address**: [G2zmdwA3V1je5nrXdwDYGPC6hqvqaomoaHmNdMy1JPL7frh](https://kusama.subscan.io/account/G2zmdwA3V1je5nrXdwDYGPC6hqvqaomoaHmNdMy1JPL7frh)

**Members**: Four organisations with 1 vote each - decent, Brale, Virto, KSM collective.

**Governance**: optimistic approval - proposals pass by default unless majority organise to reject.

**Contact**: [Decent Partners public matrix](https://matrix.to/#/#decentpartners:matrix.org) inc representatives from member organisations.

**Summary**

This proposal seeks retroactive funding of $125,000 in KSM to reimburse [Brale](https://brale.xyz) for completing the integration of their community driven stablecoin issuance platform with Kusama AssetHub, which establishes a significant public good, unlocking exciting new opportunities for collectives.

By leveraging the Kusama-Polkadot bridge, Brale allows any organisation operating on either network to issue US regulated and yield generating stablecoins that can be exchanged at zero cost across 15 connected blockchains.

_Ethereum, Base, Solana, Optimism, Polygon, Ethereum Classic, Celo, Hedera, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Cosmos, Coreum, Vechain._

The first stablecoin is decent/dUSD and it has been minted on Asset Hub with ID 50,000,002.

Brale have onboarded to krievo, joining the Decent Partners collective alongside decent, Virto and KSM collectives.

They are committing their KSM fee to driving adopton of dUSD.

A concurrent proposal requests [a KSM liquidity subsidy](https://rfc.decent.partners/t/liquidity-subsidy-for-ksm-dusd-liquidity-pool-on-kusama-asset-hub/62) for kickstarting a KSM:dUSD trading pair on Asset Hub.

Brale are committing $300k of dUSD to the pool.

![image.png](https://i.ibb.co/K7n6Q0C/image.png)

Retroactive Funding for Brale’s Public Good Stablecoin Integration with Kusama Asset Hub (now live)

This is a referenda to resubmit the curator for the <a href="353">Polkadot &lt;&gt; Kusaman Bridge Security Bounty</a>.
Thanks for your support.

Curator Resubmission for POLKADOT <> KUSAMA BRIDGE SECURITY BOUNTY

### Summary of Virto DAO

- **Purpose**: Virto DAO aims to provide the simplest and most advanced DAO infrastructure for organizations and communities in the blockchain ecosystem.
- **Features**: Offers tools for shared decision-making, record-keeping, and global financial services, all on a blockchain-based system.
- **Q3 Focus**: Improving user experience for DAO members, making it easier to manage and participate without needing wallets or fees.
- **MVP Program**: Running a program to provide digital debit cards and on/off ramps for managing expenses and salaries in the Americas region.
- **Virto Stack**: Plans to create a unified solution called the Virto Operating System for autonomous organizations.
- **Funding**: Has raised approximately $671,754 USD, with about $120,000 USD annually for a team of 6-10 members.
- **Accountability**: Maintains transparency with on-chain treasury funds and is open to improving accountability measures.
- **Community Support**: Continues to support Kusama ecosystem by providing essential infrastructure and tools.

Virto DAO is building an advanced and easy-to-use DAO infrastructure for modern organizations to operate effectively. They aim to offer a polished end-user experience for members of DAOs to manage and participate in their organizations without the need for wallets or fees. They are running an MVP program with on/off ramps providers in the Americas region to empower organizations with digital debit cards to manage their expenses online and on/off ramps from KSM/DOT to USD in US and Colombian Pesos to pay salaries or perform deals with traditional entities in the Region. They plan to evolve the experience they provide, putting together the tools they've built over the years into a unified solution: The Virto Operating System for autonomous organizations.

Revitalizing Kusama: The DAO Hub

### Proposal Summary

- **Purpose:** Increase funding for Kusama System Parachain Collators.
- **Reason:** Previous proposal failed due to last-minute vote changes and accusations of double spending.
- **Changes:** 
  - Added a video explanation.
  - Revised budget to align with the current market rate.
  - Elected a coordinator (Paradox) to oversee the process.
- **Coverage:** Funds five Kusama System Parachains: AssetHub, BridgeHub, Coretime, People, and Encointer.
- **Duration:** 6 months starting July 1, 2024.
- **Amount:** 7,926.62 KSM.
- **Details:** Includes infrastructure costs and staking rewards. Some budget items are provisional and can be reallocated if not used.

WHO: Kusama System Parachain Collators
WHAT: Proposal for a bounty top-up to cover infrastructure costs and staking rewards for five Kusama System Parachains (AssetHub, BridgeHub, Coretime, People and Encointer) for a 6-month runway, aiming to incentivize the best performance, minimize censorship, and maintain liveliness by securing treasury funding for the operational costs.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Funding amount of 7,926.62 KSM starting from July 1, 2024.

Bounty top-up of the System Parachain Collators funding on Kusama

beneficiary

This is a ReferendumV2 post. It can only be edited by the proposer of the post .

- Current platforms like forums, Telegram, and social media don’t work well for OpenGov debates.  
- Problems include messy discussions, hard-to-follow arguments, and misinformation.  
- A new forum is proposed with better tools for debates.  
- Features include organized arguments, voting, and compromise suggestions.  
- It helps track discussions and show changes over time.  
- The goal is clearer, fairer, and more productive debates.  
- Videos explain the proposal and how it works.

**Overview:** Traditional discussion forums, Telegram, Discord, and social media platforms like X (Twitter) fall short in fostering effective and transparent OpenGov debates. These platforms often lack structured debate features, suffer from off-topic discussions, and fail to provide clear visualization of arguments, leading to fragmented and inefficient conversations.

**Problem Statement:** Current platforms present several issues:

* Traditional Forums: Lack structured debate tools, make following complex arguments difficult, and struggle with scalability.
* Social Media: Fragmented discussions, echo chambers, rapid pace inhibiting in-depth responses, misinformation risks, and inadequate moderation.

**Proposed Solution:** We propose a new discussion forum with features designed to enhance transparency and effectiveness:

* Structured Debates: Logical organization of arguments with interactive tree structures and easy pro/con identification.
* Enhanced Navigation: Features for efficient exploration and tracking debate evolution.
* In-Depth Analysis: Tools for argument evaluation, consensus highlighting, and source integration.
* Q\\\&A and Compromise: Dynamic Q\\\&A sections, real-time voting, and interactive compromise suggestions for collaborative problem-solving.
* Compromise\\\&Agreements: Tools for suggesting and evaluating compromises facilitate collaborative problem-solving, benefiting the negotiation process.
* Proposal Review: Structured layouts for analyzing outcomes, impact assessments, and risk intelligence.
* Analytics Dashboard: Real-time updates on argument strength and community focus.
* Timeline Slider: Visualize argument development and discussion shifts over time.
* Chat Functionality: Direct chat options for discussing arguments in real-time.

**Benefits:** This platform will streamline discussions, prevent misinformation, enhance transparency, and encourage meaningful engagement by integrating diverse opinions and structured analysis tools. It aims to build a more informed and participative OpenGov community.

[Link to the proposal](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C33bsdvngicUls1wBL3eReT-gvBDvvDK/view?usp=sharing)

[Update 05.08.2024: Please see the](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C33bsdvngicUls1wBL3eReT-gvBDvvDK/view?usp=sharing) [20 Min MVP video](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rSXpJhSkydpiEwCB1Q_IQoKy8gKYD6mA/view) with explanations to the proposal.

Update 26.08.2024: Please see the [13 min Proposal Review video](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P4XCc2h_FKAMrOWmQO2qYckC9ANAaxBK/view), of how the discussions could look like.

Thank you.

WHO: Unspecified group proposing a new discussion forum. 

WHAT: Proposing a new discussion forum with structured debates, enhanced navigation, in-depth analysis, Q&A and compromise, proposal review, analytics dashboard, timeline slider, and chat functionality. 

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

[34] Origin: BigSpender