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- **Proposal Overview**: The web3alert team is seeking funds to cover maintenance costs for Kusama integration over the next six months.
- **Service Description**: Web3alert monitors blockchain networks like Kusama, Polkadot, and Substrate, sending event notifications to Telegram and Discord.
- **Current Support**: The service currently supports Telegram and Discord for notifications.
- **Proposal Details**: The full proposal can be found [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A1W7nVu0ez2-vgTvDIZ_JQvmWt28RJ3ud7irPQIcdF0/edit?usp=sharing).
- **Purpose**: The funds will be used to maintain and support the Kusama integration within the web3alert service.
- **Duration**: The maintenance period is for the next six months.
- **Service Website**: Visit [web3alert.io](https://web3alert.io) for more information.
- **Image**: The proposal includes an image illustrating the service's interface.

Awarded

Maintenance of web3alert.io Kusama integration for 6 months

- Subsquid provides data indexing infrastructure for the DotSama ecosystem.
- Archives store on-chain data in GraphQL format for major parachains on Kusama and Polkadot.
- Archives are used for data exploration and as a developer-friendly alternative to block explorers.
- Over three months, Subsquid served over 1.2 billion queries, with a peak of nearly 400 million in a single day.
- Kusama and Polkadot chains account for a significant portion of the data demand.
- The proposal includes costs of running Archives for Kusama and its Parachains, totaling $9,771.07.
- Subsquid aims to continue providing reliable and scalable data indexing services.

Subsquid - Public data indexing Infrastructure for Kusama (Q2 2022)

**Kusamaverse Milestone 2 Summary**

- **Governance**: Improved Polkassembly with visuals and grant programs.
- **Parachains**: Interactive auctions, crowdloans, and real-life data.
- **Wallets**: Integration with Talisman, Fearless, Nova, and SubWallet.
- **Staking**: Updated user interface.
- **Hackathons**: Online collaborative events with on-chain rewards.
- **User Activity**: Personalized timeline for user updates.
- **NFTs**: Display NFTs in profiles and spaces.
- **Guided Tour**: Onboarding for new users with interactive features.
- **Mobile Gatherings**: Events accessible on mobile devices.

Building the Kusamaverse - Milestone 2 

### Polkascan Calendar Treasury Proposal Summary

- **Project**: Polkascan Calendar
- **Organization**: Polkascan Foundation
- **Objective**: Develop an open-source tool for the Polkadot ecosystem
- **Business Plan**: Part of the Polkascan Foundation's strategy (Page 18)
- **Proposal Request**: Funding to continue product development
- **Feature**: Specific feature to be developed under this proposal
- **Details**: More information available [here](https://hackmd.io/@95mOT3YJRiioTyTMNVj9gw/ByrQeBfwq)
- **Previous Discussion**: Discussed on Polkassembly [here](https://kusama.polkassembly.io/post/1570)

Improving functionality of the Polkascan Calendar Application

### The DotSama Experience

- Completed Milestones 1 and 2, and launched a VR world.
- Building an interactive virtual museum for Kusama & Polkadot education.
- Successful launch weekend included a virtual treasure hunt with 10 spirit keys.
- Keys were all found within 24 hours, with one finder joining the Kusama community.
- Seeking questions, comments, and feedback.
- Connect with the team on [Socials](https://linktr.ee/thedotsamaexperience).

Milestone 3 - The DotSama Experience

### Polkadot Decoded Opening Party Proposal

- **Organizers**: Polkadot Ambassadors (Zoé Meckbach, Simon Kraus, John Wegmann) and partners (Phala Network, Centrifuge, Moonbeam, Unique Network, Parallel Finance).
- **Event**: Pre-event for Polkadot Decoded Conference 2022.
- **Location Options**: Two potential venues in Berlin.
- **Decision Needed**: Council must decide on the venue.
- **Details**: Full proposal available [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/14GQVaG7YnydkCPSfk5PaOKuf7LH9ix5A/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108843802777947823356&rtpof=true&sd=true).

Decoded Opening Party Berlin by Polkadot Ambassadors, Phala, Centrifuge, Unique, Parallel, Moonbeam

- Polkadot Decoded 2022 is happening in New York, Berlin, Hangzhou, and Buenos Aires.
- The author wants to host a viewing party in their local community since they can't attend in person.
- The community is new to blockchain, so the event will help promote Polkadot and Kusama.
- The author is a Polkadot and Kusama ambassador in Kigali City, Rwanda.
- They've hosted meetups and spoken at blockchain events to build the community.
- The viewing party will be in Kigali City and target Web3 enthusiasts, developers, and entrepreneurs.
- The event will be live-streamed over two days, June 29th and 30th.
- More details are available in the linked proposal.

Viewing Party Proposal: Polkadot Decoded 2022- Event in Kigali, Rwanda  View party Proposal For Polkadot Decoded 2022.

- **Event**: Polkadot Decoded 2022 Viewing Party
- **Location**: Kampala, Uganda
- **Organizer**: Kamala Immaculate, Polkadot Ambassador
- **Date**: 29-30
- **Activities**: Livestreams, networking, merchandise distribution
- **Refreshments**: Food and drinks provided
- **Budget**: $5000 USD equivalent in KSM
- **Community**: Active Polkadot community in Kampala

Polkadot Decoded 2022 Kampala City Uganda Viewing Party

- Eduardo Cardoso proposed holding a Polkadot Decoded event in Brazil.
- The event aims to bridge the gap in Latin America, focusing on Brazil's Portuguese-speaking audience.
- The event will include educational content, debates, and participation from local ambassadors.
- It will also build relationships with financial market decision-makers, journalists, and opinion leaders.
- The event will be documented and shared online.
- The goal is to position DOTSAMA as a leader in WEB3 development.
- The event format will be unconventional but cost-effective.
- More details are available in the linked document.

RIO DE JANEIRO BRAZIL - POLKADOT DECODED LAUNCH EVENT IN RIO

- **Organizer**: Maimunat, a Polkadot Ambassador
- **Purpose**: To bond with Dotsama lovers and spread information about the Polkadot ecosystem
- **Event**: Polkadot Decoded Event 2022 viewing party
- **Location**: Abuja, Nigeria
- **Attendees**: Dotsama lovers, blockchain enthusiasts, Web2/Web3 developers, engineers, startup founders, and entrepreneurs
- **Venue**: Large venue accommodating up to 170 people
- **Duration**: Two days of live streaming
- **Activities**: Refreshments and fun activities during breaks
- **More Info**: Available in a Google Docs link

Viewing Party Proposal: Polkadot Decoded 2022 - Event in Abuja, Nigeria

Proposal: Open-sourcing Polkascan block-explorer stack

Rejected

- Polkadot Decoded side event in Buenos Aires on June 28, 2022.
- Focused on the DotSama Spanish community.
- Includes talks, a video overview, and NFTs for attendees.
- Organized by the team behind Polkadot Hub in Spanish.
- Lorena Fabris and Hernan Borelli are key organizers.
- Polkadot Hub educates and updates on Polkadot and Kusama in Spanish.
- Full details available in the linked discussion post and proposal.

Side event Pre - Polkadot Decoded 2022 Buenos Aires

### Kaos in Buenos Aires

- **Event Overview**: A side event for the Hispanic Polkadot community, focusing on the Kusama Network in Latin America.
- **Location**: Near the main event of Polkadot Decoded in Buenos Aires.
- **Purpose**: To bring together the web3 and Dotsama communities for a close meeting and a closing party.
- **Organizers**:
  - **Pepe**: Polkadot and Kusama ambassador, active in the Spanish-speaking Dotsama community.
  - **Nacho**: Web3 enthusiast and active member of the Hispanic Dotsama community.
- **Objective**: To create a memorable event that sets a precedent for future gatherings in the region.
- **Communication**: High-impact and mysterious social media strategy to attract attention.
- **Links**: Full discussion post and proposal available online.

KAOS IN BUENOS AIRES (Side event for Kusama hispanic community and closing party)

### Polkadot Decoded Mexico City Closing Party

- **Event Overview**: Polkadot Decoded Mexico City is hosting a closing party with over 170 registered attendees.
- **Budget Request**: $45,095 USD (988.71 KSM) is requested to cover the event costs.
- **Price Variation**: The budget is based on a 7-day average KSM price of $59.07 USD, adjusted for current market price differences.
- **Community Concerns**: There are concerns about Mexico's event not being listed on the official Decoded site.
- **Event Proposal**: A proposal is made for a 500-person closing party at a popular venue in Mexico City.
- **Cost Efficiency**: The cost per attendee is $90 USD, which is efficient compared to similar events like Korea's kickoff party.
- **Purpose**: The event aims to maintain Polkadot's reputation in Mexico and provide a memorable experience for the community.
- **Full Proposal**: The detailed proposal can be found [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_14ItHphMQnTyBShzMgQxlQ8QsuEaIpYZltoYingnsg/edit#).

Mexican Polkadot Decoded Closing Party!! by Espacio Cripto

- **Cervera** is a community member who makes educational videos about Polkadot and Kusama.
- They are planning a viewing party for Polkadot Decoded in Spain.
- The event will be on June 29-30, 2022, in Valencia.
- Valencia is the third largest city in Spain.
- The party will stream the event in a big room that can hold up to 120 people.
- There will be music, food, drinks, and shows during breaks.
- You can see the full plan [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fqyuRIQR85zi5cH244k-sEfaEw-jP4ZMMqchx5WuiXk/edit?usp=sharing).

Proposal: Polkadot Decoded Viewing Party in Spain, June 29-30, 2022

**DOTSAMA Adventures**

- DOTSAMA Adventures is a project that helps people understand Web3 and crypto.
- It organizes meetings and seminars in Latin America to bring together students, investors, and others.
- The project started with a tour in Chile called "Among the Stars."
- It has expanded to include Ambassadors in countries like Chile, Brazil, Argentina, Peru, and Colombia.
- Now, DOTSAMA Adventures is planning to strengthen ties in Europe, starting with Spain.
- The Spain Activation project will involve face-to-face meetings and programs across different sectors.
- The goal is to make Web3 knowledge more accessible and promote the DOTSAMA ecosystem.

Dotsama Adventure Presents: Deploy Chaos -- Event Experience 

**Nova Wallet 2nd Proposal Summary**

- Nova Wallet is a mobile app for the Polkadot and Kusama ecosystems.
- It supports 45 networks and has over 10,000 active users.
- The proposal includes:
  - Adding cold wallets like Ledger.
  - Allowing cross-chain transfers.
  - Implementing Governance 2.0.
  - Including community-suggested features.
- The goal is to make the app more user-friendly and feature-rich.
- The full proposal details are available in the linked document.

Nova Wallet 2nd Proposal: Cold Wallets, Cross-chain transfers, Governance, Community-selected features

- **Event Name**: Polkadot World
- **Dates**: June 17-19, 2022
- **Location**: Barcelona, Spain
- **Purpose**: First face-to-face event for the Spanish Polkadot and Kusama communities
- **Activities**: Introductions, workshops, talks, catering, live music, and special guests
- **Goal**: Unite and mobilize the community, establish connections
- **Future Plans**: Continue organizing similar events to spread the ecosystem's ethos
- **Feedback**: Available on Polkassembly and Twitter

"Polkadot World" Event in Barcelona

Kusama Liquidity/Reward/Bridge Subsidy for Stableswap (USDT-USDC-aUSD)

- Wallety.org is proposing to build a web 3 multi-chain analytics service for Polkadot and Kusama networks.
- They have shared a detailed document with their plans and maintenance proposals.
- The community feedback on this proposal can be found on Polkassembly.
- Wallety.org is requesting 844.532 KSM ($68,424) for their project.
- The funding request is based on the 7-day KSM EMA price of $81.02.
- They welcome feedback and concerns from the community.
- Contact information for Wallety.org includes their website, Twitter, email, and GitHub.

Wallety.org maintenance and new feature proposal

- Polkassembly is a key part of Polkadot and Kusama governance.
- It needs regular payments for maintenance, operations, and staff costs.
- The proposal suggests a quarterly payment to cover these expenses.
- The maintenance proposal will switch between Polkadot and Kusama networks every three months.
- This submission is for April, May, and June 2022 and requests funds from the Kusama treasury.
- A 7-day EMA (Exponential Moving Average) is used due to KSM's sharp price drop.
- The full proposal details can be found [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r1Z71GQ8HyovvUAcdlId3_H8hMqRxdS4rz6z3u30evQ/edit?usp=sharing).

Polkassembly Maintainence Proposal

### 1KVnode Team Proposal Summary

- **Objective**: Focus on the validators ecosystem in North America.
- **Goal**: Provide decentralized infrastructure to aid community recovery.
- **Services**: Offer snapshot services for Polkadot, Kusama, and Westend.
- **Westend Role**: Recognizes Westend's importance in alpha developments.
- **Language Support**: Provide instructions for new validators in English, French, Chinese, and Spanish.
- **Decentralization**: Aim to decentralize snapshot services beyond current providers.
- **Community Engagement**: Welcome feedback from the community and official teams.
- **Detailed Proposal**: Available [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/12_NweuAvFyPyb2nWHn4ZaoPf5JPZn5XmteQg2WFjbcU/edit#heading=h.9lx3uiu2vy1q).

Kusama/Polkadot Network Snapshot Education and Resiliency

### BrightTreasury

- **Purpose**: Fund maintenance costs for the BrightTreasury app.
- **Features**: Web app and PWA for submitting proposals on Polkadot and Kusama networks.
- **Team**: 70 members including developers, designers, and project managers.
- **Maintenance Costs**: $16,500 for 3 months (April-June 2022).
- **Activities**: Infrastructure updates, code maintenance, and marketing.
- **Payment**: Quarterly advance payments, adjusted for fluctuations.
- **Support**: Covered by both Kusama and Polkadot treasuries.
- **Team Members**: Includes blockchain specialists, UI/UX designers, and project managers.

Bright Treasury maintenance 04.2022 - 06.2022

### OpenSquare Off-Chain Voting

- **Overview**: OpenSquare's off-chain voting is like Snapshot for the Polkadot ecosystem. It allows users to create proposals and vote using their token balances.
  
- **Supported Assets**: It supports various tokens, including native tokens, Statemine assets, ORML assets, and ERC20 tokens on Moonriver and Moonbeam.

- **Use Cases**:
  - **Substrate Chains**: Useful for gas-free voting, multi-chain voting, and flexible voting strategies.
  - **Non-Chain Assets**: Can be used for formal governance of different asset types.

- **Examples**: Used by RMRK for NFT curation, Kintsugi for pre-voting, and Karura for community opinion collection.

- **Metrics**: The platform has gained more users since its launch.

- **Work and Budget**: The team requests funding for 4 months of development, server costs, and other expenses totaling $30,099.

Treasury Proposals