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### Subscan Reimbursement Proposal

- **Purpose**: To cover the operation and maintenance costs of Subscan from July to December 2022.
- **Tool**: Subscan is a block explorer and analytics tool for the Kusama and Statemine networks.
- **Costs**: Includes server infrastructure, security, and personnel expenses.
- **Amount Requested**: 60,185 USD in Kusama (KSM).
- **Currency Conversion**: KSM amount will be based on the EMA7 price at the time of submission.
- **Previous Proposal**: Details available [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wXSELzfmNH1CP9JbI5Nq1wu8H83vnxJJ22TEjkF2Wgg/edit#heading=h.mja6oa2ekup8).
- **Billing Details**: Available [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/14jxQGNpviEkQBA8owGX1j2AyCUeNJ_t9QN-p-7he36E/edit?usp=sharing).
- **Goal**: Ensure continuous operation of Subscan to benefit the Kusama network.

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WHO: Subscan team
WHAT: Proposing reimbursement of operation and maintenance fee for Subscan block explorer and analytics tool for Kusama & Statemine network from July to December 2022.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Total of 60,185 USD in Kusama, to be converted based on EMA7 price on day of submission.

Subscan | Infrastructure Costs of Subscan for Kusama & Statemine (from July to December 2022)

**Prostakers Toolchain Summary**

- **1kv Kusama**: Shows current and next nominations for 1kv.
- **Dashboard Kusama**: A dashboard for 1kv.
- **Planck Calculator**: A tool to calculate planck values.
- **Monitor Service**: Checks 1kv nodes for communication issues and reports them via email.
- **Completion Date**: The monitor service was completed on July 12, 2023.
- **Website**: [prostakers.com/tools](https://prostakers.com/tools)
- **Support Needed**: The developer is seeking support for operation and development costs for one year.
- **Feedback**: Requests and ideas for improvements are welcome.

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The proposer is seeking support from the Kusama & Polkadot community for a toolchain that includes 1kv current & next nominations, a dashboard, a planck calculator, and a micro-service to periodically reach 1kv nodes and report communication issues. The resources are needed for the next 1 year. The 4th micro-service has been delivered on 2023/07/12.

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### Kusama Nomination Pool Limits Removal

- **Purpose**: Remove pool limits on Kusama, allowing nomination pools to grow without restrictions.
- **Changes**:
  - `maxPools` from 256 to unlimited (currently 141 pools).
  - `maxPoolMembers` from 65,536 to unlimited (currently 915 members).
  - `maxPoolMembersPerPool` from 1,024 to unlimited.
- **Status**: The proposal was not correctly set up and will not pass.
- **Further Reading**:
  - [Polkadot Forum Discussion](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/next-revision-of-increasing-nomination-pool-limits/2498/5)
  - [GitHub Issue](https://github.com/paritytech/substrate/issues/14321)

TimedOut

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This proposal removes pool limits on Kusama, allowing nomination pools to grow without bounds. WHO: Kusama network. WHAT: Remove pool limits. PRICE: Not specified. TIMEFRAME: Not specified. RESOURCES: Not specified.

Next revision of increasing nomination pool limits & commission

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### Polkawatch Summary

- **Polkawatch** provides decentralization analytics for Kusama.
- Recently improved observability using Node-Red and shared updates in a [blog post](https://blog.polkawatch.app/polkawatch-observability/).
- Added support for Parachains, including Aura consensus, and shared details in another [blog post](https://blog.polkawatch.app/parachain-support-statemine/).
- Found and reported [2 issues](https://github.com/paritytech/polkadot/issues/6696) in Polkadot/substrate, collaborating with developers to resolve them.
- Implemented community feedback by adding Scaleway as a redundant IPFS endpoint.
- Seeking 9 months of continued operation for Polkawatch.
- Proposal includes deferring new developments and claiming operational costs only after 50% delivery to improve Treasury cash flow.
- Full details are available in the [detailed proposal](https://pwh.li/ksm23q13pf).

Polkawatch seeks 9 months of continued operation for Kusama decentralization analytics. They have deferred new developments and claim operational costs only after 50% has been delivered. More details in their proposal.

Treasury Proposal: Kusama decentralization analytics, 9 months Continued operation (50% already delivered)

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[Fix 214] Further decentralize collator set on Kusama system chains

- A proposal auditor was onboarded after a referendum passed.
- The auditor has conducted 9 high-quality audits on Kusama treasury proposals.
- Audits were done using a template from Referendum 67.
- The auditor is requesting funding for these audits at a rate of $50 per hour for 2 hours per proposal.
- Only 7 of the 9 audits will be rewarded to stay within treasury guidelines.
- The proposal document contains more details and a list of the audits being rewarded.
- The proposal has been open for discussion for 8 days.

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The proposal requests funding for audit reports on Kusama treasury proposals at a rate of $50/hour for 2 hours in each proposal. The proposal has conducted 9 high-quality audits so far and requests tips for 7 of them. More information can be found in the proposal document.

For 7 Kusama treasury proposal Audits

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[Whitelisted Caller] Referendum #221: Upgrade Kusama to v9430

### KodaDot Proposal Summary

- **Who**: KodaDot is an open-source NFT marketplace on Kusama, focusing on sustainability and community.
- **Proposal**: Integrate RMRKv2 into KodaDot to keep Kusama users engaged with the latest NFT standards.
- **Funding**: $100,000, split into two parts: $72,000 for initial milestones and $28,000 for later stages.
- **Objectives**: Strengthen Kusama's NFT ecosystem, support creators, and ensure a sustainable platform.
- **Benefits**: If implemented, Kusama users get access to a thriving NFT marketplace with RMRKv2 support.
- **Consequences**: Without this, Kusama might lose out on innovation, user engagement, and cross-chain opportunities.

Rejected

KodaDot proposes to integrate RMRKv2 into their NFT marketplace on Kusama network for $100k, divided into two installments. The goal is to provide Kusama users with continued access to a sustainable and accessible platform for NFT trading using the latest RMRKv2 standard. The proposal aims to strengthen the Kusama NFT ecosystem through collaboration, innovation, and cross-chain integration. If the implementation does not happen, the Kusama community and NFT creators, collectors, and traders would miss out on various benefits.

Treasury proposal: RMRKv2 Integration in KodaDot - Kusama's NFT Infrastructure

[Whitelisted Caller] Referendum #219: Increase Parachain Validators to 300

WHO: The ChaosDAO community.
WHAT: To offer a tip to Leemo, an active member of the community, for his contributions in educating and promoting the OpenGov mechanism for on-chain decisions.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

EasyA requests reimbursement of $220,000 for hosting two in-person Polkadot hackathons at Harvard and in London, as part of their third milestone. The hackathons attracted top developers from within and beyond the Polkadot ecosystem, with over 40,000 developers brought into the ecosystem through their #60DaysOfPolkadot campaign. EasyA is committed to the long-term sustainability of the Polkadot ecosystem and has engaged with ecosystem projects to cover costs and expertise.

### OpenSquare Bounty Proposal Summary

- **Date:** 08.06.2023
- **Proponent:** OpenSquare
- **Bounty Address:** F3opxRbN5ZbjJNU513biNd7gHacZD1K3wU4M6Yiq3MZxZgf
- **KSM Requested:** 3,100 KSM

**Goals:**
- Create UI for Kusama/Polkadot business visualization.
- Engage more developers through child bounties.
- Facilitate collaboration within the Dotsama ecosystem.

**Achievements:**
- Developed a bounty site for collaboration.
- Released Statescan-v2, supporting multiple chains.
- Created child bounties for identity and vesting pallet scans.

**Budget:**
- Spent: 461.7 KSM (≈$15,000)
- Remaining: 262.77 KSM (≈$6,500)
- Final request: $80,000

**Questions:**
- Bounty site can be used by other bounties.
- Maintenance and development costs are separate.
- Bounties allow open participation and price discovery.

WHO: OpenSquare

WHAT: Implement UI, engage developers, facilitate collaborations in Polkadot ecosystem

PRICE: 3,100 KSM (requested), $80,000 (final request)

TIMEFRAME: N/A

RESOURCES: [Bounty #11](https://kusama.subsquare.io/treasury/bounty/11), [full proposal](https://hackmd.io/@WIq3uV0rRwS6W3GGj2pmyA/Sy9-nCF9t)

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### Proposal Summary

- **Objective**: Decentralize Kusama Asset Hub and Kusama Bridge Hub.
- **Discussion**: Agreed upon by ecosystem collators, aligns with the [Framework for Collators on System Parachains](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H2T1Nx90HkSAYF_CaOPLG-o3LS7h_QAa2WLDdcSJMs0/edit#).
- **Changes**:
  - Keep 2 Parity invulnerable collators on each chain.
  - Make 8 community collators invulnerable on Asset Hub.
  - Add 6 permissionless slots on Asset Hub.
  - Apply similar changes to Bridge Hub.
- **Bond Requirement**: New collators must bond 50 KSM to join.

WHO: The proposal is a collective effort by ecosystem collators.

WHAT: Decentralize Kusama Asset Hub and Kusama Bridge Hub by leaving 2 Parity invulnerable collators on each chain, making 8 community collators on Asset Hub invulnerable, and creating an additional 6 permissionless slots on Asset Hub and BridgeHub.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Any new collator can join by placing a bond of 50 KSM once the referendum is enacted. No specific timeframe or additional resources mentioned.

Further decentralize collator set on Kusama system chains

### Summary of Kabocha Parachain Lease Transition

- **Current Situation**: Kabocha's parachain lease (paraid 2113) is ending, and a new lease (paraid 2268) has been secured.
- **Issue**: The parathread automatically upgraded to a parachain, locking lease swaps, requiring a root referendum to resolve.
- **Proposed Solution**: A root referendum to batch several actions:
  1. Deregister paraid 2113.
  2. Force register paraid 2113 under a new pure proxy account.
  3. Swap paraids 2113 and 2268.
- **Validation**: On-chain remarks from involved accounts to confirm intent.
- **Deposit**: The fee for setting the parachain PVF and head is approximately 280.3 KSM.
- **Outcome**: The proposal was passed and executed successfully, with Kabocha resuming block production.

WHO: The proposer is seeking the community's views.

WHAT: The proposer wants to move a parachain from one account to another and resolve other long-term issues.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Moving a paraid to a new manager address - Kabocha

- Encointer is seeking funding for its common-good parachain lease.
- The first funding proposal for Q1 and Q2 2023 was approved in December 2022.
- Kusama's Treasury has faced issues with unsustainable spending.
- Encointer now plans to seek funding from both Kusama and Polkadot (DOT) Treasuries.
- This proposal requests CHF 213,000 (USD 234,000) for July and August 2023.
- A future proposal will be submitted to the DOT Treasury after OpenGov is implemented on Polkadot.
- Encointer opposes retroactive funding, arguing it discourages investment and growth.

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Encointer proposes to cover their expenses for July and August 2023 from the KSM treasury, amounting to CHF 213,000. They also plan to submit a proposal to the DOT treasury to cover their expenses from September onwards. They oppose retroactive funding but highlight the founder's unpaid work as pre-investment.

Encointer Lease2 Treasury Proposal 2/2

### Polkadot Latam Development Center in Honduras

- **Polkadot Latam** aims to promote the Polkadot and Kusama blockchain ecosystems in Honduras and Latin America.
- They propose creating a development community in Honduras to boost blockchain education and adoption.
- The initiative focuses on three pillars: governance, development, and community.
- Events will be organized in Tegucigalpa, targeting educational centers, media, and universities.
- High-quality educational content in Spanish will be created to make blockchain technology accessible.
- Funding of 1033.389 KSM (approximately $31,005.81 USD) is requested to support community creation, events, and content development.
- The project includes creating a library of resources for others to generate quality content.
- Polkadot Latam hopes their proposal will significantly impact blockchain adoption in the region.

Polkadot Latam proposes to create a Polkadot development community in Honduras to promote the adoption of blockchain technology in the region. They request funding of 1033.389 KSM (USD $31,005.81) for organizing events, creating educational content, and building a Polkadot community in Honduras. The goal is to create a robust and accessible community centered on governance, development, and community. They will start by organizing events in educational centers, media, universities, and other interested parties in Honduras to create high-quality educational content in Spanish.

(Polkadot Latam, Start) 

Please reject

### ParaSpell XCM SDK & XCM UI Maintenance Proposal

- **Project Overview**: ParaSpell proposes maintaining the XCM SDK & XCM UI, tools that enhance the Polkadot ecosystem.
- **Previous Funding**: The project has received funding from the Web3 Foundation in three phases.
- **XCM SDK**: Connects 46 Parachains, simplifying XCM integration for developers.
- **Maintenance Needs**: Continued updates are required to support new Parachains and developer needs.
- **Community Support**: Developers actively seek tools like XCM SDK, as seen in Polkadot forum discussions.
- **Pre-Proposal Discussions**: Held on Polkassembly and Subsquare platforms.
- **Current Usage**: The SDK is used by KodaDot, a major Polkadot NFT marketplace.
- **Future Goals**: Improve and maintain the tools to facilitate faster dApp development.

The team behind ParaSpell XCM SDK & XCM UI proposes a maintenance bounty to keep the tool updated and enhance the experience of developers integrating XCM support into their dApps on the Polkadot ecosystem. The proposal seeks continued operations and repository maintenance for an unspecified price and timeframe.

ParaSpell XCM SDK Maintenance funding for 5months

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WHO: Proponent 12wWLUd5qMzLFGqBsMnHLVFeTuYJwuo5ygMAxuSywrBX1XSF, k-f

WHAT: Requesting a maintenance grant to maintain the GSRPC library used by more than 500 Github Go Modules until the end of 2023.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $90,750 in DOT, retroactively since August 2021, until the end of 2023.

The proposal has been superseded by Referendum 207 due to the requested amount being 100 times higher than desired. Users should ignore this referendum as it would never be executed on chain. Please vote on and provide feedback for Referendum 207 instead.

Totem Kapex Parachain Team requests 2.25M USD loan from Polkadot Treasury, offering 10% of their allocation as collateral. Airdrop of 5% of maximum supply to all Aye and Nay voters if successful. Target repayment date: Month 24.

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