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- This call initializes the Kusama side of the Polkadot-Kusama bridge.
- It sets XCMv3 communication between:
  - Kusama AH and Kusama BH
  - Kusama BH and Polkadot BH
  - Kusama AH and Polkadot AH
- It also initializes the Polkadot on-chain light-client on the Kusama Bridge Hub.
- This action was whitelisted by a fellowship referendum on Kusama.

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WHO: Kusama and Polkadot communities
WHAT: Initializing the Kusama side of the Polkadot<>Kusama bridge by calling `forceXcmVersion` and `bridgePolkadotGrandpa::initialize()`
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Initialize Polkadot GRANDPA light-client running on Kusama BridgeHub

**Proposal Summary**

- **Proponent**: Fy6erZmPp78ZY2cN945FU9KnKdATmxvG2eB9a1kh2VX33xz
- **Date**: March 1, 2024
- **Requested KSM**: $250,000 (5102 KSM)
- **Objective**: Improve security of bridges between chains.
- **Risks**: Bridges are targets for malicious activities, leading to financial losses.
- **Solution**: Implement a Security Bug Bounty Program.
- **Community Involvement**: Engage bug bounty hunters to find vulnerabilities.
- **Details**: Full proposal includes threat model and context details.
- **Impact**: Protect both source and destination blockchains.

big_spender

**WHO**: Fy6erZmPp78ZY2cN945FU9KnKdATmxvG2eB9a1kh2VX33xz

**WHAT**: Implement a Security Bug Bounty Program for bridges in Polkadot and Kusama to ensure utmost security and community involvement.

**PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES**: $250,000 (5102 KSM) requested on 01.03.2024. Full details in attached proposal.

POLKADOT <> KUSAMA BRIDGE SECURITY BOUNTY

### Polkadot OpenGov Observer Proposal Summary

- **Funding Reduction**: The initial funding request of 200 KSM for Referendum 346 has been reduced to 75 KSM based on community feedback.
- **Project Overview**: The "Polkadot OpenGov Observer" aims to showcase real-time OpenGov activities on Twitter, providing monthly overviews of Polkadot OpenGov Treasury and voter participation.
- **Beneficiary**: The funds will go to the Polkadot OpenGov Observer Multisig with the address DZL1jjADYBhsRY9oJp8ETYtHV64Z4iz97Rvtj8pv2VP1nEN.
- **Purpose**: The project seeks to enhance community engagement, increase voter participation from 13.1% to 40%, and make OpenGov more accessible.
- **Tools Used**: The project utilizes APIs from Subscan, Polkassembly, Twitter, and others, along with Node.js and Express.
- **Current Stats**: As of now, 1,868,686.843 active voters participate in OpenGov, with a 13.10% referendum participation rate.
- **Future Plans**: The project aims to refine and expand its features, making Polkadot OpenGov a central hub for decentralized decision-making and community involvement.

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Polkadot OpenGov Voting Observer Twitter Bot

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HRMP channel between Encointer and Asset Hub

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Bounty Closure Proposal: n.16 and n.21

### Summary of Virto Team Proposal

- **Funding Request**: The Virto team seeks funding at a reduced rate of 260 KSM per 6-day period for the remainder of 2024.
- **Purpose**: To develop light and modular client-side tools, specifically the VirtoSDK, which is multi-platform and usable in embedded hardware.
- **Focus Areas**: The team will create pallets and propose changes to enhance the PolkadotSDK, focusing on practical functionalities like reversible payments, powerful DAOs, and decentralized chat room controls.
- **Community Involvement**: They plan to test and refine these functionalities in their parachain, Kreivo, and invite community suggestions for new features.
- **Long-Term Goal**: The team aims to become self-sufficient by offering solutions as a service and tackling social inequality through the local incentives protocol.

Rejected

Virto team proposes to continue developing VirtoSDK, a modular and multi-platform tool, at a reduced rate of 260KSM per 6-day spend period until the end of 2024. They will develop pallets and propose changes to enhance the PolkadotSDK, with a focus on practical functionalities. Their long-term goal is to tackle social inequality by implementing the local incentives protocol.

Virto 2024

- This update changes the `safeXcmVersion` for Kusama System Parachains from version 2 to version 3.
- Version 2 is outdated and will be removed.
- Version 3 is needed to support new connections and destinations.
- Kusama Relay already uses version 3, so it doesn't need this update.
- The change must be approved by a special group called the Fellowship.
- You can find more details about the approval process [here](https://kusama.subsquare.io/fellowship/referenda/61).

WHO: Kusama System Parachains 
WHAT: Update `safeXcmVersion` to value 3 
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified

Set `safeXcmVersion` to 3 for AssetHub, BridgeHub and Encointer

Open HRMP channel between Kreivo and AssetHub

- **Project**: Polkadot OpenGov Observer
- **Objective**: Showcases real-time OpenGov activities on Twitter, aiming to increase community engagement and participation in OpenGov voting.
- **Funding Request**: 200 KSM ($8,730)
- **Beneficiary**: Polkadot OpenGov Observer Multisig
- **Tools Used**: Subscan API, Polkassembly API, Node.js, Twitter API, Express, Polkadot JS API, Coin Gecko API
- **Current Stats**: 1,868,686.843 active voters, 13.10% referenda participation
- **Future Plans**: Expand OpenGov adoption, refine features, and build a vibrant web3 developer community.
- **Mission**: Increase DOT holder participation in governance from 13.1% to 40%, fostering informed and fair decisions.

- Rococo discovered a slowdown in block import times when a parachain processed around 5,000 orders in one block.
- The issue was reported on GitHub.
- To fix this temporarily, the maximum number of orders was reduced from 10,000 to 500.
- This change was made using `configuration.setOnDemandMaxQueueSize`.
- The OnDemandQueue stores orders waiting to be assigned to a core.
- The new limit of 500 orders is a safe temporary measure.
- A permanent solution will be developed later.

WHO: The proposal does not mention any specific organization or individual.

WHAT: Adjusting the configuration through `configuration.setOnDemandMaxQueueSize` to limit the total number of orders temporarily to 500 due to slow block import times caused by a batch call for approximately 5,000 orders in a single block.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: No information provided.

Setting setOnDemandQueueMaxSize to 500

### ParaSpell

**ParaSpell** is a set of tools designed to simplify cross-chain interoperability (XCM) on the Polkadot and Kusama ecosystems. It includes:

- **XCM SDK**: A core component that unifies XCM experiences across 50 parachains, allowing seamless integration into dApps.
- **XCM API (LightSpell⚡️)**: An API that simplifies XCM integration, reducing server load and costs.
- **XCM Router (SpellRouter☄️)**: A tool that enables cross-chain asset transfers and exchanges within a single call.

**Key Features**:
- Supports transfers between 50 XCM-compatible parachains.
- Handles various XCM transfer scenarios (UMP, DMP, HRMP).
- Offers asset queries, XCM pallet queries, and minimal deposit checks.
- Provides a keep-alive feature for secure transfers.

**Advantages**:
- Simplified API endpoints for faster integration.
- Built-in error prevention and DDoS protection.
- Package-less integration to save space.
- Automatic exchange chain selection with 579 asset pools.

**Team**:
- Committed to Web 3 Foundation grants and Kusama community trust.
- Award-winning for XCM API at Polkadot Global Series APAC 2023 Hackathon.

**Proposal**:
- Seeks $30,000 for 5 months of maintenance and support to keep tools free and reliable for the community.

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ParaSpell, a team of two, is proposing to maintain and assist other teams in implementing their set of common good XCM tools for the Polkadot and Kusama ecosystem. They are seeking $30,000 worth of funding for 5 months of maintenance tasks and assistance, divided into $6,000 per month and $25 per work hour. The proposal aims to keep their tools free for the community and includes their XCM SDK, XCM API, and XCM Router. Voting will take place from February 9th to February 22nd.

XCM ROUTER, XCM API & XCM SDK 5 months of maintenance and server cost coverage proposal

Set BEEFY genesis (thus starting BEEFY consensus on Kusama)

### Summary of Virto Team's Proposal

- **Objective**: Develop decentralized applications to combat social inequality and support local economic development.
- **Tools**: Created VirtoSDK, a toolkit simplifying blockchain interactions for users without specialized knowledge.
- **Platform**: Built Kreivo, a parachain for testing and managing decentralized communities and secure payments.
- **Expansion**: Plans to implement the Local Incentives Protocol to boost local economies.
- **Community Engagement**: Seeks support from the Kusama community for innovation and practical blockchain solutions.
- **Funding**: Requests 333 KSM weekly, with quarterly reviews to determine continued funding.
- **Transparency**: Ensures accountability through on-chain transactions and open governance.
- **Long-Term Goals**: Aim to become self-sustainable and attract more communities to the ecosystem.

Virto team requests 333 KSM/week for Kreivo, a common-good parachain that facilitates secure payments and managing decentralized communities, and VirtoSDK, a toolkit that simplifies interactions with Substrate-based chains. They aim to make blockchain technology more accessible and practical for a wide range of applications. The total cost is 63,332 USD/month for 10-12 FTE, with quarterly community reviews to determine if the team should continue to be funded.

Virto team - Kusama agents continuous funding

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### Summary
- **Requested Amount:** 3,333 KSM
- **Recipient:** GqdJv3Kgva6AckTFT8N8ZGXzAuXWU5RjK4auNvKCEu7jmzV
- **Timeline:** ~6 months (then refunded to Treasury)
- **Communication Channel:** [Telegram](https://t.me/KSM_DD_SPONSOR)
- **Discussion:** [Polkassembly Post](https://kusama.polkassembly.io/post/2610)

### Problem
- Many individuals want to experiment on Kusama but lack funds for large deposits.
- This limits innovation to those with significant resources.

### Proposed Solution
- Create a multisig-managed governance proxy.
- Signatories are experienced ecosystem agents.
- Funds will be used for decision deposits, not voting.
- Test with a `balances.forceTransfer` back to Treasury after 6 months.

### Signatories
- **Eduardo Cardoso:** Experienced in innovation and communication.
- **Rafael Yahlomi:** PhD in economics, quant developer, and node operator.
- **Tommi Niemi:** Ecosystem validator and full-stack developer.
- **Adam Steeber:** Economics degree, sales and marketing experience, active in Kusama ecosystem.

### Account Details
- **Multisig Address:** EXo39uH9JZFu7Sijc79RmQUoWkamK25EEzpjCdikhrqW8sX
- **Governance Proxy:** GqdJv3Kgva6AckTFT8N8ZGXzAuXWU5RjK4auNvKCEu7jmzV

WHO: Kusama ecosystem agents Eduardo Cardoso, Rafael Yahlomi, Tommi Niemi, and Adam Steeber.

WHAT: Propose funding a multisig-managed governance proxy to place decision deposits on root track referenda or other-track referenda.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Requested amount of 3,333 KSM for ~6 months, then refunded back to the Treasury.

Funding a Decision Deposit Sponsor

Kusama Runtime Upgrade v1.1.2

- BOTLabs GmbH registered Kusama parachains 2086 and 2108 for the KILT Protocol.
- Parachain 2086 was the legacy Spiritnet, which is no longer needed since KILT moved to Polkadot in October 2022.
- Parachain 2108 was used to bid for a new lease but was later swapped to 2086.
- Both parachains are no longer required.
- Unlocking a parachain was not supported at the time of registration.
- A proposal is made to deregister both chains through governance.
- Verify the signature of parachain 2086: `0xe4458ecaaaa955dd4d73f43f25f4792a2fd0b003a2bc5e0b2eb2868ff98af916fd5bee389105e47fb771ee633e3248097c890624ad7416e9e82d6ea6f4b7cc80`.
- Signature for 2108 is not necessary as the call was submitted with that account.

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BOTLabs GmbH proposes to deregister Kusama parachains 2086 and 2108, which are no longer required for the KILT Protocol. They request governance to verify the signature of the registrar account for 2086. No price, timeframe, or resources mentioned.

Deregister parachachain IDs 2086 and 2108

- The proposal is to onboard Brale and Glo Dollar to Kusama AssetHub V2.
- The community is now more familiar with the treasurer track.
- The Kusama confirmation period has been increased to 48 hours.
- A mistake in the spend amount in one payment has been corrected.
- Brale's technical integration is expected to take 16 weeks instead of 12.
- There is more detail on launching Kusama and Polkadot branded stablecoins.
- A graphic has been added to explain the phases.

WHO: Not specified
WHAT: Onboard Brale and Glo Dollar to Kusama AssetHub v2
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified, but Brale technical integration expected to take 16 weeks instead of 12 weeks to allow for extra audits. Opportunity to launch Kusama and Polkadot branded stablecoins in phase 2a/2b.

Onboard Brale and Glo Dollar to Kusama AssetHub v2 - inc ability to create Kusama & Polkadot branded stablecoins

Open HRMP channels between Integritee and Asset Hub

- Encointer team requests **CHF 89,000** (about **USD 103,240** or **2706 KSM**) from the Kusama Treasury for Sep-Dec 2023.
- Despite scaling down after Polkadot proposal rejections, the team continues to work on:
  - Conceptualizing a self-sustainable economy.
  - Integrating Encointer runtime into the fellowship repository.
  - Stabilizing and refactoring the Encointer mobile app using PolkaDart.
  - Growing communities in Tanzania and Argentina.
  - Establishing an acceptance point network in Zurich.
- Future plans include maintaining the Encointer parachain and focusing on growing communities in the Global South.
- Full proposal details are available in a [document](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ep0MCQDMr--1y5CSYkIKS09oRwnnuyusDfH2S0j6oCw/edit?usp=sharing).
- The team appeared on [AAG 102](https://twitter.com/TheKusamarian/status/1752037309413793928).

Encointer team requests **CHF 89,000** for Sep-Dec 2023 to maintain and grow their self-sustainable economy project on Kusama. They aim to support global south communities and have achieved significant progress in integrating their runtime into the fellowship repository and stabilizing their mobile app.

Encointer Retroactive Funding for Sep-Dec 2023

- This referendum removes undecodable keys from storage.
- The first 19 keys are undecodable Locks from a 2019 runtime upgrade issue.
- The remaining 381 keys are undecodable, inactive SessionKeys from a bad runtime upgrade.
- The removal was verified to ensure no active keys are affected.
- The process was checked using specific code.
- The referendum was approved by the Fellowship.
- The account responsible is verified on Polkadot with a Fellowship rank I.

WHO: Polkadot-Fellows

WHAT: Remove undecodable keys from Kusama storage, including 19 undecodable Locks and 381 inactive SessionKeys.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Clean up undecodable Locks and SessionKeys

Upgrade Kusama Asset Hub to Patch Release v1.1.1

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- The project involves creating graffiti artworks featuring the Kusama logo in different cities, starting with Barcelona.
- Graffiti artists will use a template to paint the Kusama logo in urban areas, then take photos of their work.
- Each graffiti piece will be turned into a non-fungible token (NFT) and stored on the Kusama blockchain.
- People can visit these graffiti spots and show respect by bending their knee in front of the logo.
- Only cities with more than 2 million people can participate, and each city can only be featured once.
- The project is inspired by ideas from Foucault and Preciado, turning public spaces into sites of resistance.
- Participants will receive up to 42 KSM for their work, and they must upload photos of their NFTs and mark their locations.

OpenGov Referenda