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### Polkadot Ecology Research Institute

- **Location**: China
- **Type**: Nonprofit organization
- **Focus**: Research and promotion of Polkadot
- **Achievements**: 
  - Produced 16 professional articles on Polkadot
  - Articles have over 3 million pageviews
- **Request**: 
  - Seeking support from the national treasury
  - Aiming to produce more high-quality content
  - Expanding media channels to reach more people
- **Proposal Details**: Available [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1muYtZp_qnQFWuzkiUEHCAc8zKCYHyZEcAly65bqCPfs/edit?usp=sharing)
- **Contact**: Open for feedback and questions

Awarded

Treasury proposal: The April operating cost for the nonprofit organization Polkadot Ecology Research Institute

Council Governed Wiki - WP1

**Validators Resource Center on Kusama Network**

- Goal: Create a page on Kusama Network to provide information about validators.
- Purpose: Help nominators choose the best validators by offering performance data.
- Location: Will be a subpage on https://kusama.network/.
- Development Phases: Two stages, with feedback from the community.
- Team: Involves Mario from Polkastats, Jonas from W3F, Will from Parity, and others.
- More Info: Detailed project explanation available [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y7RVrAbDxl1z-qpG4kKvK-4Lj7zAK2Oc/view?usp=sharing).

Validator Resource Center and Ranking Website

- OnFinality is a platform that helps developers build apps on Polkadot/Substrate blockchains.
- They recently launched a shared node API service and are listed in the Polkadot.js app.
- They need funding to run two pools of Polkadot nodes for three months (April to June 2021).
- The cost for this is about $9,714.86 each quarter.
- In the first quarter of 2021, they handled over 666 million requests.
- They plan to keep a free tier with 500,000 requests per day to make Polkadot accessible to everyone.
- They also offer a one-click deploy dedicated node service for those who need more.
- You can access their public API service by creating a free account or using Polkadot.js.

Rejected

High Performance Public Infrastructure (Ongoing Costs for Q2 2021)

### PolkaStats Proposal Summary

- **Project**: PolkaStats, a Substrate block explorer.
- **Purpose**: Provides staking and economic data for validators and nominators.
- **Features**: Offers metrics, charts, and utilities to enhance user knowledge and performance.
- **Origin**: Developed by La Colmena, a crypto community in Sevilla, Spain.
- **Community Focus**: Supports content creation in Spanish and open-source software.
- **Unique Aspects**:
  - Focuses exclusively on Proof of Stake chains.
  - Built using JavaScript, Vue.js, and Nuxt.js.
  - Includes incipient wallet functionalities.
- **Proposal**: Seeks funding from the Kusama Treasury for hardware operational costs.
- **Details**: Full proposal with budget and roadmap available [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eJIyyyl2Asr8tX05zpO-sUOa2aSoeIlCGag030t0vrA/edit?usp=sharing).

PolkaStats hardware operational costs treasury expense proposal

M1-1: Private Assets

Participation Lotteries on Kusama

Decentralized Kusama Payment Gateway Development by ForgingBlock - Milestone 2 & 3

### Non-Custodial P2P Trading for KSM Proposal

1. **Proposal Overview**: This proposal aims to develop non-custodial peer-to-peer (P2P) trading for KSM tokens.
2. **Milestones Completed**: Four milestones have been successfully completed:
   - **Milestone 1**: Reference implementation.
   - **Milestone 2**: Python handler class and library.
   - **Milestone 3**: Kusama non-custodial API.
   - **Milestone 4**: Kusama exchange API.
3. **Current Milestone**: The proposal is now in its final milestone.
4. **Resources**:
   - **GitHub Repositories**: Code and documentation are available on GitHub.
   - **Python Package**: The library is available on PyPi.
   - **Docker Hub**: API is hosted on Docker Hub.
5. **Community Engagement**: Feedback and questions are welcomed.
6. **Next Steps**: The team is excited to proceed with the final milestone.

Non-Custodial P2P Trading for KSM - Milestone 5 (Final)

### Polkawallet Treasury Proposal Summary

- **Proposal**: Verification of M2 & M3 completion.
- **Link**: [Polkassembly Motion 155](https://kusama.polkassembly.io/motion/155)
- **Documents**: [Proposal Document](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sl6VQDcCwhTqwy-5PlSSO31okJZmDLe7WiTnlj5ezJQ/edit?usp=sharing)
- **GitHub**: [Polkawallet-flutter](https://github.com/polkawallet-io/polkawallet-flutter)
- **Milestones**:
  - **M2 (Governance)**: Expanded governance functions like Treasury and Democracy.
  - **M3 (Discussions)**: Integration with Polkassembly for discussions.
- **Verification**:
  - **App**: Download from [Polkawallet.io](https://polkawallet.io/#download) (Android/iOS).
  - **Videos**: [M2 Video](https://youtu.be/UqVoljQ32xs), [M3 Video](https://youtu.be/vWoG-Uly2EI).
- **Funding**: Requesting Kusama Treasury funding.
- **Contact**: [Website](https://polkawallet.io), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/polkawallet), [Email](hello@polkawallet.io), [GitHub](https://github.com/polkawallet-io).

Polkawallet Treasury Proposal - M2&3

### Treasury Proposal: NFC Cold Wallet

- **Proposer Address:** Cj73v7pDr15YaKg6cXzbZYft3Vg3ogLiViVYwimmnUFtHmU
- **Milestone Details:** Available on GitHub ([README.md](https://github.com/gregmeszaros/nfc-cold-wallet/blob/master/README.md))
- **Domain:** [cryptovault.tech](http://cryptovault.tech/)
- **Concept:** Combines paper wallet with NFC technology
- **Edit Rights:** Only the proposer can edit the description and title
- **Purpose:** To create a secure and user-friendly cold wallet solution
- **On-Chain Info:** Proposal details are available on Kusama's Polkassembly ([Post 234](https://kusama.polkassembly.io/post/234))

NFC cold wallet for Kusama (milestone 1)

### Stylo - Offline Wallet Proposal

- **Date**: 15.02.2021
- **Requested DOT**: 159 DOTs
- **Description**: Stylo is an offline wallet that simplifies user interaction by using QR codes for transactions. It allows users to store funds offline and securely sign transactions using a phone’s camera.
- **Context**: Based on Parity Signer, Stylo aims to improve usability by making the app simpler and more accessible to new users.
- **Developer**: Thibaut Sardan, a former Parity employee with experience in developing Parity Signer.
- **Features**: The app will support DOT, KSM, Substrate chains, and ETH. It will be available on Android and potentially iOS in the future.
- **Payment**: The proposal requests 159 DOTs, equivalent to approximately $3180, to cover development costs.
- **Future Plans**: Additional features like message signing, fingerprint unlock, and metadata updates via QR code are planned for future milestones.

Stylo - an offline wallet based on Parity Signer

Untitled - treasury proposal #38

### Proposal Summary

- **Objective:** Develop a council-governed Wiki on the Kusama blockchain.
- **Content:** Will store subjective agreements, treasury guidelines, onboarding info, hashes, and links to official materials.
- **Updates:** Only the council can update the Wiki, and updates will be on-chain.
- **Development:** Will integrate existing on-chain GIT-like content management technology.
- **Timeline:** 10 weeks of development.
- **Budget:** Total cost is 17.5k USD, with the first payment of 3.5k USD (20% of total).
- **Milestones:** Two more payments (32% and 48%) will follow after intermediate and final milestones.
- **Team:** Proposal by Pepo, co-founder of The Underscore Protocol, inspired by GIT for idea management.

Council-Governed GIT-like Wiki

**PolkaBTC**

- PolkaBTC is a wrapped Bitcoin on Polkadot.
- It is created using a Bitcoin bridge built by Interlay.
- PolkaBTC is currently live on Rococo.
- Interlay plans a public Beta testnet to test Vaults and Relayers.
- They will offer rewards for testing the bridge during the Beta.
- The BTC-Parachain has no native token, so Interlay wants to use DOT from the Polkadot Treasury for incentives.
- More details are available on the PolkaBTC website and Interlay's website.

Proposal: PolkaBTC Beta Testnet Incentives

### LocalKSM.com Third Milestone Proposal

- **Milestones**: 
  - Milestone 1: [Report](https://drive.google.com/open?id=174du6m0a2M5KDgFJuzd2cYkk33JZOTkg)
  - Milestone 2: [Report](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eIa1dYsI35xYZ2s78Aqfk1ToLSq967_f/view)

- **Code**:
  - [LocalKSM GitHub](https://github.com/localksm)
  - [App Code](https://github.com/localksm/app)
  - [Kusama Integration](https://github.com/localksm/nitrogen/tree/kusama)
  - [Chain Service](https://github.com/localksm/chain-service)
  - [Auth Service](https://github.com/localksm/auth-service)

- **Documentation**: [Testing Guide](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1CKL2GjmYBgrR-Wt3feJZd0zPk9MAl4fm)

- **Announcements**: 
  - [Polkassembly](https://kusama.polkassembly.io/motion/129)
  - [Riot](https://matrix.to/#/!QXMnIJzxlnVrvRzhUA:matrix.parity.io/$5LW4ulS1mssRdZk3FogQsVOjqP1koK3dm1MiVTadVQA?via=matrix.parity.io&via=matrix.org&via=web3.foundation)

- **Previous Proposals**:
  - Milestone 1: [Proposal](https://kusama.polkassembly.io/motion/129)
  - Milestone 2: [Proposal](https://kusama.polkassembly.io/motion/150)

- **Original Proposal**: [Document](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M9aqGUbvZ8Ax3DMqxc7zDMUwlXG5eH680-8YnNw2W58/edit?usp=sharing)

Milestone 3/3 (Final) - Creation of LocalKSM.com apps implementing Air Protocol for censorship resistant non custodial p2p exchange.

Fearless Wallet

### Non-Custodial P2P Trading for KSM

- **Proposal Overview**: This proposal aims to develop non-custodial peer-to-peer (P2P) trading for KSM tokens on the Kusama network.
  
- **Milestones Completed**:
  - **Milestone 1**: Developed a reference implementation.
  - **Milestone 2**: Created a Python handler class and library with 100% test coverage.
  - **Milestone 3**: Built a non-custodial API for Kusama.

- **Milestone 4**: The current proposal seeks funding for the fourth milestone, details of which can be found in the linked document.

- **Resources**:
  - **GitHub Repositories**: Source code and documentation for each milestone are available on GitHub.
  - **Docker Hub**: API for Milestone 3 is hosted on Docker Hub.
  - **PyPi**: The Python library for Milestone 2 is available on PyPi.

- **Community Engagement**: Feedback and questions are welcomed and can be discussed on the Commonwealth thread or Riot announcement.

- **Next Steps**: The team is excited to proceed with the next milestone.

Non-Custodial P2P Trading for KSM - Milestone 4

- This proposal is for verifying the completion of Milestone 1 (M1) for the Polkawallet project.
- M1 includes features like the Social Recovery Pallet and offline signature support.
- The project was proposed on July 1, 2020, and took 2 weeks to complete.
- The work can be verified by installing the app from the official website or GitHub.
- Social Recovery and offline signature features can be tested using provided guides and videos.
- The proposal requests funding from the Kusama treasury.
- Polkawallet's contact information includes a website, Twitter, email, and GitHub.

Polkawallet Treasury Proposal - M1

### Kusama Payment Gateway Project

- **Objective**: Develop blockchain payment solutions for the Kusama ecosystem.
- **Components**: 
  - E-commerce plugins
  - Payment APIs
  - Customized checkout page
  - Secure payment servers
- **Target Audience**: Merchants and Kusama development community.
- **Security**: High-security standards to protect both merchants and users.
- **Integration**: Easy integration for seamless payments.
- **Milestone**: Focus on the first milestone as discussed.
- **Detailed Proposal**: Available in a [PDF document](https://www.dropbox.com/s/em6dodq7ou84q41/Decentralized%20Payment%20Kusama%20Payment%20Gateway%20by%20ForgingBlock.pdf?dl=0).
- **Discussion**: Original discussion on [Polkassembly](https://kusama.polkassembly.io/post/118).

Decentralized Kusama Payment Gateway Development

Simple Nomination M2 and M3

### Polkawallet Proposal Summary

- **Proposal Purpose:** To receive funding from Kusama Treasury for project development.
- **Project Overview:** Polkawallet is a mobile wallet for the Kusama Network, developed using Flutter.
- **Key Features:**
  - Account creation and management.
  - Staking and governance modules.
  - Support for Acala Network.
- **Development Roadmap:**
  - **Milestone 1:** Social Recovery Pallet and offline signature support.
  - **Milestone 2:** Expanded governance functions, including Treasury and Democracy.
  - **Milestone 3:** Integration with Polkassembly for discussions.
- **Total Duration:** 8 weeks.
- **Total Costs:** 5,261 KSM.
- **Contact Information:** Website, Twitter, email, Riot, and Github links provided.

Polkawallet Treasury Proposal - Application

### Substrate Blockchain Developer Academy

- **Objective**: Provide hands-on education for developers to build on Polkadot and Substrate.
- **Duration**: 6 weeks of online learning + 4 weeks of project-based internship.
- **Cost**: $492, with crypto payment accepted.
- **Content**: Covers blockchain basics, Substrate development, and launching DApps.
- **Mentors**: Includes experts like Bryan Chen (Acala) and Joe Petrowski (Parity Technologies).
- **Scholarships**: Available for financially needy developers, evaluated by Acala.
- **Success Metrics**: Measured by graduation rates, project completions, and ecosystem integration.
- **Future Plans**: Continued updates and a Bounty Program for scholarships in 2021.

Substrate Developer Academy Scholarships

### Governance-Focused Mobile App Proposal Summary

- **Proposer**: Hanwen Cheng (Litentry)
- **Date**: 17.12.2020
- **Requested DOT**: 6132
- **Objective**: Develop a mobile app to enhance on-chain governance participation in substrate-based networks.
- **Features**:
  1. **Identity Registration**: Verify user identities and display governance activity dashboards.
  2. **On-Chain Governance Support**: Native support for governance actions, push notifications, and governance dashboards.
  3. **Identity Dashboard**: Customizable push notifications and integration with Polkassembly discussions.
  4. **Governance Score and Lottery**: Integration of governance actions across networks and lottery support.
- **Benefits**: Increased user engagement, better governance statistics, and more efficient notification systems.
- **Payment Plan**: Split between DOT and KSM for different milestones.

Governance-focused Mobile App for all Substrate-based networks

### Non-Custodial P2P Trading for KSM Proposal - Milestone 3

- This proposal is for the third milestone of the Non-Custodial P2P Trading for KSM project.
- Milestones 1 and 2 have already been completed.
- A reference implementation is available on GitHub.
- The official Python package is published on PyPi.
- A discussion thread is available on Commonwealth.
- The original announcement was made on Riot.
- Questions and feedback are welcome.
- The team is excited to move on to the next milestone.

Treasury Proposals