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members

proficients

fellows

senior_fellows

experts

senior_experts

masters

senior_masters

grand_masters

- Four accounts lost funds due to a bug in Kusama's runtime version 1.1.0.
- The bug caused assets to be lost instead of being trapped during cross-chain transfers.
- The lost funds were due to insufficient delivery fees being deducted from the accounts.
- The bug was fixed in Kusama version 1.1.2, after changes from [PR 3085](https://github.com/paritytech/polkadot-sdk/pull/3085).
- The accounts attempted to transfer all their funds, leading to the loss.
- Funds lost due to the bug should be reimbursed.
- Assets that were trapped (not part of this proposal) can be reclaimed.

Awarded

small_spender

WHO: The proposal does not specify WHO will be responsible for reimbursing the lost funds.

WHAT: The proposal suggests that lost funds due to a bug in the runtime should be reimbursed.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: The proposal does not mention the PRICE, TIMEFRAME, or RESOURCES required for the reimbursement.

[Small Spender] Reimburse accounts affected by an XCM bug

- Pablo is a member of the Polkadot fellowship and Virto DAO.
- He is developing the "Confirmation Candle" feature.
- This feature protects against sniping referenda during confirmation periods.
- The feature is currently in a draft stage on GitHub.
- It will first be tested with the KSM Community DAO in Kreivo.
- The testing aims to showcase and possibly adjust the feature.
- After testing, it may be proposed to Kusama via a wish for change.

Retroactive funding: Confirmation Candle (sniping protection)

### 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.

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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

KSM.FUN is a parachain on the Kusama network that aims to provide a space for chaos, experiments, and fun. It offers several features, including:

1. UMP/DMP XCM transfer for parachain runtime to support KSM transfers.
2. Kusama (KSM) as the native currency forever.
3. OpenGov for KSM holders, similar to Kusama's open governance but faster.
4. A native decentralized exchange (DEX) with 0% trade fees.
5. Integration of Assets pallet to prevent rug pulls, allowing token creation only via launchpad extrinsic.
6. A simple user flow to create a new token, create a pool with KSM, deploy liquidity, and buy tokens in one extrinsic.

KSM.FUN won the last parachain slot auction in Kusama history and has since changed its name from Memecoinchain to KSM.FUN to attract more users and activity. The team behind KSM.FUN consists of three developers, two Rust blockchain substrate developers, and one Front-end Web3 developer. They have been actively developing bridges and DeFi for the Polkadot/Kusama ecosystem for the past four years.

The source code for KSM.FUN's parachain is available on GitHub, and a video演示 the functionality of creating new tokens and starting trading immediately can be found on YouTube. The creator welcomes feedback and opinions from the Kusama community.

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I am <a href="https://rust.dev/">rust.dev</a> and I am super bullish on Kusama.
I believe that our Wild Bird Kusama is the perfect place for chaos, experiments and now fun.
As current market narrative of meme season and one click tokens deployer as pump fun(<a href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/pump-fun-daily-revenue-outpaces-the-next-24-protocols-combined">Pump.fun daily revenue outpaces the next 24 protocols combined</a>) or sunpump meme(<a href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/memecoin-deployer-sunpump-1m-revenue-days-after-launch">1M$ in revenue in 11 days</a>) showed that this kind of product on top of tron and solana L1 solution has got those ecosystems up from the knees.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
<a href="http://ksm.fun/">KSM.FUN</a> is a parachain:
&mdash; UMP/DMP XCM trasnfer configured for parachain runttime to support transfer of KSM from relayer chain and back.
&mdash; Kusama (KSM) is native currency FOREVER.&nbsp;
&mdash; OpenGov for KSM holders. Similar to kusama open gov but just faster track to make desision faster.
&mdash; Native dex.
&mdash; 0% fee on trade compared to 1% each trade fees on pump.fun (this improvement will allow to bring a lot of volume and users to Kusama)
&mdash; Integration of Assets pallet. Config prevents RUGS so it is ONLY possible to create a token via launchpad extrinsic.
&mdash; Simple user flow to execute only 1 Launchpad extrinsic that:
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &mdash; creates a new (meme) token. For example GLITCH .
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &mdash; creates a pool of new tokens with KSM. LP KSM-GLITCH deploy liquidity.
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &mdash; buys the desired amount of tokens from the pool in the same extrinsic. (optional)
I won the last <a href="https://parachains.info/auctions/kusama">parachain slot</a> in Kusama history. It was called Memecoinchain. But since then it has changed its name to KSM.FUN that I believe is more vibrant to attract more users and activity into the Kusama ecosystem. So in the next few weeks KSM fun will be deployed as parachain.
All logic and functionality is tested with a zombienet and contains the polkadot version to support 6 sec block time. We are team of 3 devs, 2 blockchain substrate rust devs and 1 Front-end Web3 Dev.
I am actively developing bridges and DeFi for the polkadot/kusama ecosystem during the last 4 years.
This is my first treasury proposal on Kusama.
My contacts:
Github: <a href="https://github.com/rustninja">https://github.com/rustninja</a>
Linkedin: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rustdev">https://www.linkedin.com/in/rustdev</a>
Telegram: <a href="https://t.me/rustninja">https://t.me/rustninja</a>
Youtube channel about polkadot/rust substrate development <a href="https://about.web3.online/">about.web3.online</a>.
Source code of ksm.fun parachain for Kusama.
<a href="https://github.com/ksmfun/ksmfun">https://github.com/ksmfun/ksmfun</a>
&mdash;&nbsp; <a href="https://github.com/ksmfun/ksmfun/tree/main/substrate/frame/dex">DEX pallet. create pool, add/remove liquidity and trade</a>
&mdash; <a href="https://github.com/ksmfun/ksmfun/blob/main/substrate/frame/dex/src/lib.rs#L572-L636">Launchpad source code</a>
&mdash; Integration into KSM FUN logic into runtime: <a href="https://github.com/ksmfun/ksmfun/blob/main/templates/parachain/runtime/src/configs/mod.rs#L163-L235">https://github.com/ksmfun/ksmfun/blob/main/templates/parachain/runtime/src/configs/mod.rs#L163-L235</a>
Here is a video of testing KSM.fun on polkadot js overview of functionality of creating new tokens in one extrinsic and starting trading them immediately.
<a href="https://youtu.be/yzbVWxLXwQU">https://youtu.be/yzbVWxLXwQU</a>
Thank you for your time and support.
I am glad to hear any feedback and opinion from you Kusama bulls.

Rust.dev proposes to deploy KSM.FUN as a parachain on Kusama, with a native currency, open gov for KSM holders, a native DEX, and 0% trade fees. The proposal includes the integration of Assets pallet and a simple user flow to create and trade new tokens. The project has been tested and the team includes 3 developers. The proposal is the first treasury proposal on Kusama and the timeframe and resources required are not specified.

Retroactive funding for development of KSM.FUN. Pre-launch phase on Kusama as parachain.

### 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

- Encointer is asking for funding for its work from January to June 2024.  
- They fixed two concerns from a previous rejected proposal:  
  - No duplicate spending happened (explained in a video).  
  - Team members will take a 50% salary cut to lower costs.  
- The new request is for **CHF 49,350 (≈ 3,036 KSM)**.  
- Encointer helps communities create their own local money.  
- In 2024, they grew a community in Tanzania and improved their system.  
- They shared lessons from running a local money project in Zurich.

Encointer requests retroactive funding for its expenses in Jan-Jun 2024

_**This updated proposal** addresses the two primary reasons mentioned for the rejection of [Referendum 420](420) with a very tight 49.5%._ 

-   _The first concern was the assumption of duplicated spending by different ecosystem participants. The Encointer team attempted to clarify these allegations through comments, but the misunderstanding persisted throughout the decision period. To rectify this, a video together with Will from ParaNodes, the author of the Proposal for Top-Up Funding of Kusama System Parachain Collators ([Ref 419](419)), has been produced. [This video](https://drive.google.com/file/d/13Mu2ouBdSsxntsmBtbh9uZzKDEEPNsqb/view) explains the different proposals and confirms that **no duplicated spending occurred**._
-   _The second concern was the perceived high treasury expenditure, given the current state of the treasury. To address this, the Encointer team is offering to officially **waive 50% of the team members' salaries**, reducing the total treasury request significantly._

The reduced amount of the proposed spend is **CHF 49’350 ≃ 59’809 USD  ≃ 3’036 KSM for 6mt operations**

-   [Full Proposal Document](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gXHo0aZbIMmzOY3b1osyalvqX6bF8sT3Pxxklw8Cjpo)

Encointer is a common-good chain on Kusama laying the foundation of a more democratic and more inclusive web3. Its secure and decentralized sybil-resilience protocol enables local communities everywhere to generate their own, autonomous local currency, and use it to stimulate the local economy.

**Main achievements in 2024 so far**

-   Community development and continued growth of Nyota in Tanzania
-   Adoption of Encointer faucet
-   Prototype for democratic community governance (vote weight based on personhood confidence, not funds)
-   Decentralization of infrastructure

Also, some insights and learnings from 2 years Leu Zuerich community: [brenzi's EthereumZuri.ch presentation](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsBuoiAszHE)

Encointer requests retroactive funding of CHF 49,350 for its expenses in Jan-Jun 2024. The proposal addresses concerns of duplicated spending and high treasury expenditure by producing a video and waiving 50% of team members' salaries. Encointer aims to build a common-good chain on Kusama for a more democratic and inclusive web3. Main achievements include community development, adoption of Encointer faucet, prototype for democratic community governance, and decentralization of infrastructure.

2nd Encointer Retroactive Proposal Jan-Jun 2024 (Waiving Salaries)

### Ideal Labs' Onchain Randomness Solutions

- **Objective**: Develop onchain randomness solutions for Substrate-based chains.
- **Projects**: Participated in Web3 Foundation's grant program and the decentralized futures program.
- **Drand Bridge**: Created a Drand bridge pallet for Substrate, enabling verifiable randomness.
- **Arkworks Extensions**: Built a node supporting efficient verification of Drand's pulses.
- **Smart Contracts**: Developed chain extensions and smart contract environments for ink! contracts.
- **Demo Application**: Created a rock-paper-scissors game using the randomness solution.
- **Benefits**: Enhances security, enables timelock encryption, and supports ecosystem growth.
- **Future Plans**: Seek retroactive funding to maintain and expand the pallet, aiming for broader network adoption.

Ideal Labs proposes retroactive funding to develop and maintain a drand to Substrate bridge, bringing verifiable randomness to Kusama. The proposal includes a drand bridge pallet, a node template supporting arkworks host functions, a chain extension, and a contract environment for using randomness in ink! smart contracts, along with a demo dapp. The goal is to provide an easy-to-use module for other networks to acquire secure verifiable randomness and timelock encryption capabilities. Resources and timeline are not specified.

Drand Bridge Pallet | Retroactive Funding

**Alina: Substrate Developer and Content Creator**

- Alina is a Rust/Substrate developer and a graduate of the Polkadot Blockchain Academy.
- She creates beginner-friendly YouTube videos to help developers understand the Substrate environment.
- Her goal is to attract more developers to the Kusama ecosystem.
- She has made three videos:
  1. Explains Polkadot SDK, Substrate, FRAME, and Pallets.
  2. Defines core terms in the Polkadot and Kusama ecosystems.
  3. Discusses the Balances and Assets Pallets in Substrate.
- Alina is requesting a tip of 110 KSM for her work.

WHO: Alina, Rust/Substrate developer and Polkadot Blockchain Academy alumni.

WHAT: Creating beginner-friendly technical content on YouTube to attract more developers to the Kusama ecosystem.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Requesting a tip of 110 KSM for the work already done. No specific timeframe or additional resources mentioned.

Retroactive tips for Rust content to onboard developers into PolkadotSDK

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SmallTipper

### Polkadot Mexico Activities Summary

- **Event Participation**: Polkadot Mexico is participating in an event in Monterrey on August 17, 2024.
- **Participants**: The event involves universities, developers, blockchain ecosystems, and a Digital Bank in Mexico.
- **Objective**: The goal is to boost the developer sector in Mexico, focusing on Rust and guiding them towards the Polkadot SDK.
- **User Attraction**: The event aims to attract users and build relationships with small and medium-sized enterprises (PyMes) in Mexico.
- **Collaboration**: Polkadot Mexico seeks to collaborate with companies and universities to benefit Polkadot.
- **Hackathon Participation**: A mentor from Polkadot Mexico participated in the Polkadot Hackathon in Seoul in 2023.
- **Full Proposal**: Detailed information about the proposal can be found in the provided link.

Polkadot Mexico aims to boost the developer sector in Mexico by participating in an event in Monterrey on August 17, 2024. They plan to guide developers towards Polkadot SDK, attract users, and build relationships with PyMes in Mexico. The proposal does not mention a specific price or timeframe.

TECHNICAL WORKSHOP AND LECTURE FOR GAMING BLOCKCHAIN DEVELOPERS AT MONTERREY, MEXICO.

- **ParaSpell** is a set of tools to help projects work across different blockchains in the Polkadot and Kusama ecosystems.
- **XCM SDK** is the main tool that makes it easy to send messages between 54 different blockchains.
- **XCM Router** lets you send one type of asset and receive another in just one step.
- **XCM API** is a lightweight tool that helps developers use XCM without needing to install extra software.
- **XCM Analyser** helps decode complex blockchain messages into easy-to-read formats.
- **XCM Visualizator** is a 3D tool that shows how messages move between blockchains.
- The team has won awards and grants for their work and continues to improve these tools.
- They are asking for $48,000 to keep these tools free and updated for the community.

ParaSpell is proposing to the Kusama community to fund the maintenance and assistance to other teams for their XCM tools, including XCM SDK, XCM Router, XCM API, XCM Analyser, and XCM Visualizator, for six months starting on August 1, 2024, for a total of $48,000. The proposal aims to keep the tools free and open-source for the Polkadot and Kusama communities.

ParaSpell XCM Tools Server costs coverage and 6 months of Maintenance Proposal

- **Goal**: GrowDAO helps organizations in Latin America use blockchain technology for managing money, payments, and decision-making.
- **Plan**: Teach 22 organizations about blockchain, cover their fees, and give them small funds to try it out.
- **Current Work**: Working closely with organizations, sharing knowledge online, and promoting blockchain benefits.
- **Results**: A report with data, new DAOs onboarded, and a plan for future growth in the blockchain space.
- **Challenges**: Many organizations don’t know enough about blockchain, need help starting, and lack money to experiment.
- **Solutions**: 
  - Teach organizations about blockchain through special programs.
  - Offer incentives like funds and memberships to encourage blockchain use.
  - Create a program to help new DAOs start and grow.
- **Budget**: $20,000 for marketing, DAO setup, team salaries, and a treasury fund.

WHO: GrowDAO

WHAT: Enhance the use of the Kusama network by implementing real-world use cases in formal organizations and DAOs in LATAM, through tailored educational programs, personalized advisory programs, targeted onboarding and incentive programs, DAO incubator, and digital marketing strategies.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: $20,000 over three months, including marketing, DAO establishment, team salaries, and GrowDAO treasury.

DAO: Driving Blockchain Adoption in LATAM Organizations

### Summary

- **Purpose**: Funding an account used for community activities on Kusama.
- **Activities**: Payouts for community validators and clearing submission deposits.
- **Duration**: Expected to last 4 months.
- **Growth**: Validator payees expected to grow from 168 to 200.
- **Updates**: Scripts for clearing deposits need updating.
- **Efforts**: Reducing payout flooding at era ends.
- **Development**: Working on grouped payouts feature.
- **Transparency**: Public can view transaction history.

big_tipper

Paradox is seeking community support to fund an account for various community good activities, including payouts for community validators and clearing submission and decision deposits on Kusama. The funding is expected to last approximately 4 months, with a price and timeframe not specified.

Funding an account used for common-good activities

- A hackathon called "Digital Voting within the Blockchain" is happening on May 28-29, 2024, organized by the Mexican Deputy Chamber and Kairos Research.
- The hackathon focuses on blockchain technology, with 50 participants, mostly using EVM-based tools.
- A special track for Substrate-based projects is added, with prizes and workshops to showcase Kusama/Polkadot technology.
- The goal is to test blockchain solutions for digital voting and educate lawmakers about blockchain benefits.
- Tools like Kreivo (for DAOs) and Peranto (for document signing) will be used to demonstrate blockchain capabilities.
- Support comes from Polkadot Mexico Ambassadors, Gear Foundation, and VirtoBDao.
- DIDsign documents and budget details are provided for transparency.
- The proposal aims to promote Kusama/Polkadot in Mexico and test blockchain solutions in real-world scenarios.

Mexican Deputy Chamber is organizing a hackathon on "Digital Voting within the Blockchain" with Kairos Research. The proposal is to partner with Kairos and offer a side track for Substrate implementations, including a Substrate Tutorial, workshops related to Polkadot and Crash Courses, and a showcase and testing of developments within Kusama/Polkadot. The proposal asks for 278 KSM and the hackathon will take place on May 28-29, 2024, with 50 max hackers. The proposal aims to showcase and test the web3 ecosystem in Mexico and help lawmakers understand and acknowledge the advantages of blockchain solutions.

Mexican Digital Voting within the Blockchain Proposal for Strategic Alliances within Key Stakeholders in Mexico

- Polkadot Belgrade event is planned to help the Polkadot and Kusama communities.  
- Last year, over 100 people attended and built new projects.  
- This year, they want even more people to join.  
- There will be workshops, talks, and fun activities.  
- A boat party is planned for networking.  
- The goal is to teach and create new ideas.  
- The event will be part of Belgrade Blockchain Week.  
- Contact Nikola for more details.

Hi DotSama community,

We are excited to submit our proposal for the Polkadot Belgrade event, aimed at enhancing the Polkadot and Kusama ecosystems through community engagement and collaboration. Building on the success of last year's event, which attracted over 100 participants, we plan to host workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities to drive innovation and knowledge sharing.

**Key Achievements from Last Year:**

-   Successful Polkadot Belgrade Community Day with over 100 attendees.
-   Engaged local and international speakers (featuring speakers from both Parity and parachain teams)
-   Built several products within the Polkadot ecosystem.

**Goals for This Year:** 

-   Increase participation and engagement, expecting more than 100 participants.
-   Host hands-on workshops to foster skill development in Polkadot and Kusama technologies.
-   Encourage networking and collaboration among developers, enthusiasts, and stakeholders.
-   Drive the creation of new projects and solutions to enhance the Polkadot and Kusama ecosystems.
-   Organize a networking boat party for speakers and Polkadot & Kusama community

We believe this event will significantly contribute to the growth of the Polkadot and Kusama networks by spreading the awareness and knowledge about those in Balkan Region and within broader community that will be visting Belgrade Blockchain week .

Full proposal can be found here: 

[Polkadot & Kusama Belgrade 2024 Treasury Proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IFerQFc6ae1aHCMzAo9FNC4CHAcnJEjocRE89ievs3M/edit?usp=sharing)

If you have any further questions or would like to participate in any way feel free to reachout to me (my contact will be listed at end of proposal)

Thank you for considering our proposal. We look forward to your support and participation.

Best regards,  
Nikola  
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Contact: Nikola Mandic - Head of Business Development at MVP Workshop  
element: @mandaweb3:matrix.org  
telegram: @mandaw3b  
email: [nikola.mandic@mvpworkshop.co](mailto:nikola.mandic@mvpworkshop.co)

WHO: MVP Workshop

WHAT: Host Polkadot Belgrade event with workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities to enhance the Polkadot and Kusama ecosystems, increase participation and engagement, and encourage collaboration among developers, enthusiasts, and stakeholders.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Full proposal can be found in the provided link.

Polkadot & Kusama Belgrade 2024 

- A new batch of Proof of Taste chocolate bars is being planned for Polkadot Decoded 2024.
- The chocolate bars will feature leftover designs from last year, saving $500 on graphic design.
- Around 250 boxes will be made, with most shared at the Polkadot Decoded event in Brussels.
- Shipping costs were higher than expected last time, so this plan focuses on distributing most chocolates at the event.
- The total cost is estimated at €4175 ($4500 or 150 KSM), covering manufacturing, packaging, and shipping.
- The team behind Polkadot Decoded will help with logistics by storing and transporting the chocolates to Brussels.
- This project is supported by Coinstudio, Adam Clay Steeber, and I Love Crypto.
- Last year's edition was well-received, and this year's chocolates aim to continue the fun tradition!

The proposal is to produce a 2nd edition of Proof of Taste customized Kusama/Polkadot chocolate bars. The goal is to produce 250 boxes of chocolate bars and share them at Polkadot Decoded 2024 in Brussels. The estimated cost is €4175/$4500/150 KSM, which includes chocolate manufacturing, packaging, shipping, and VAT. The proposal has the support of Coinstudio, Adam Clay Steeber, and I Love Crypto.

Customized Kusama Chocolate Bars | Proof of Taste - 2nd Edition for Polkadot Decoded

- Subscan is a tool that helps people explore and understand the Kusama network.
- It costs a lot to keep Subscan running, including servers, security, and people.
- They are asking for money from the Kusama treasury to cover costs from January 2023 to March 2024.
- They worked hard to reduce costs in 2023 and saw good results, like cutting their Google Cloud bill by over 50%.
- They added new billing details for October 2023 to March 2024 to show costs are growing slowly.
- The Kusama network hasn’t paid for Subscan in 15 months, which is causing financial problems.
- If they don’t get funding, they might have to stop adding new features, which could hurt the Kusama ecosystem.
- They are asking the community for support to keep Subscan running smoothly.

Subscan proposes to be reimbursed for operation and maintenance fees from the Kusama treasury from January 2023 to March 2024. The proposal includes billing information covering October 2023 through March 2024, with ongoing block production growth naturally increasing GCP expenses. The proposal aims to ensure the continuous operation and maintenance of Subscan, which serves as a vital block explorer and analytics tool within the Substrate ecosystem. The cost of the proposal is not specified.

Subscan | Infrastructure Costs of Subscan for Kusama & Asset Hub (Kusama) Networks (from January 2023 to March 2024)

- The Dots Magazine is a fun and easy-to-understand news media about Polkadot, a crypto ecosystem.
- It was started by two Polkadot fans in 2020 who wanted to share news and educate people about Polkadot.
- They use memes and humor to explain complex crypto topics in a simple way.
- The team includes John Mental and Mantra, who are both active in the Polkadot community.
- They have already gained 1.1k Twitter followers and created videos and interviews about Polkadot.
- They are asking for funding to make more professional content and help the Polkadot community grow.
- They have not received any money so far and are working as enthusiasts.
- Their goal is to make Polkadot more fun and accessible for everyone.

WHO: John Mental and Mantra, Polkadot enthusiasts and content creators.

WHAT: The Dots Magazine, a non-nerdy entertainment news media that educates people about Polkadot and its ecosystem updates in an easy language using memes and humor.

PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Requesting 235.4209 KSM ($10,000) for 6 months of operational work, with a working hour rate of $30 for 14 hours per week (including expenses on part-time production team), totaling 336 hours.

TheDots – The First Polkadot Non-Nerdy Media Outlet & Memes

### Proposal Summary

- **Objective:** Create a "DAO factory" in the Kreivo parachain to help users conduct real-world businesses.
- **Duration:** 3 months (Q2).
- **Scope:** Focused on onboarding 5 to 10 new DAOs by the end of Q2.
- **Budget:** 175,500 USD for 9 full-time employees over 3 months.
- **Funding:** 3,333 KSM (equivalent to 168,449.82 USD).
- **Additional Work:** Contribute to the Polkadot protocol through governance improvements.
- **Long-term Goal:** Address social inequality through ongoing experiments and developments.

Virto proposes a 3-month budget of 175,500 USD to onboard 5-10 new DAOs and build the most powerful DAO factory in the ecosystem. The funds will also be used to contribute to the core Polkadot protocol via the technical Fellowship. They are asking for 3,333 KSM, equivalent to 168,449.82 USD.

Virto team Q2

- We lost 50 KSM while trying to move it between accounts.  
- We used the wrong code, so the KSM disappeared.  
- The KSM didn’t go to any account—it’s lost in the system.  
- We made a mistake by not double-checking the code.  
- Developers are working to fix this problem in the future.  
- The 50 KSM was meant to bid for a special job (system-collator).  
- We didn’t win the bid, and now the KSM is gone.  
- We hope to recover the lost KSM.

We lost 50 KSM in a blockhole during a teleport call. We were trying to teleport 50 KSM from our account on Bridgehub-Kusama to Kusama.

We first tried with small amounts after we had found the right working call and then we thought copied the call-data to initiate the actual transfer, but it was an old copy that lead to the error of `unroutable`, which is a fatal error and the tokens get lost apparently in the system. We don't know where they get lost. You can see it in the [events](https://polkadot.js.org/apps/?rpc=wss%3A%2F%2Fsys.ibp.network%2Fbridgehub-kusama#/explorer/query/0xbe5d33b166c6e839eba295c04c646c512bd715622ad8faf2287f1ea9d9f098ee) that the tokens don't get deposited anywhere. This is new information to us.

This is the call-data I have used: `0x1f0903000109030300010100666963fc8192623504df2da473a1db2c69e1660463e2fd5071bcc68a96c3970d0304000100000b00203d88792d0000000000`

This would have been the correct call-data: `0x1f090301000300010100666963fc8192623504df2da473a1db2c69e1660463e2fd5071bcc68a96c3970d0304000100000b00203d88792d0000000000`

Our request is to recover the 50 KSM from openGov to the account that made call.

-   The call was our mistake, we should have double checked.
-   There is work in progress by the core developers to make sure these errors are claimable in the future, but it's not in production yet.
-   The 50 KSM was on that account was to bid for a system-collator slot for bridgehub, which we didn't win. The teleport was one way until runtime upgrade `1,001,000`

WHO: OpenGov
WHAT: Recover 50 KSM lost in a blockhole during a teleport call due to user error.
PRICE/TIMEFRAME/RESOURCES: Not specified.

Recover KSM from a erroneous teleport/XCM call 

- The Polkadot OpenGov Observer is a Twitter tool for real-time updates on Polkadot OpenGov activities.  
- It helps people understand and participate in Polkadot voting.  
- The funding request was reduced from 200 KSM to 75 KSM based on community feedback.  
- The project aims to increase voter participation from 13.1% to 40%.  
- It uses tools like Subscan API, Twitter API, and Node.js.  
- The project is open-source on GitHub.  
- Future plans include expanding OpenGov awareness and engagement.  
- Created by Ashutosh Singh to grow the Polkadot community.

Dear Community,

This proposal includes a decrease in the funding amount for Referendum 346. Initially set at 200 KSM, it has been reduced to 75 KSM based on suggestions from many voters in a previous referendum.

This reduction in funding will not lead to any cost-cutting measures or a decline in bot quality.

I am thrilled to present the "Polkadot OpenGov Observer" project, We are seeking funding of 75 KSM ($3,695) to support the growth and development of this initiative.

**Project Overview:**

The [Polkadot OpenGov Observer](https://twitter.com/OpengovWatcher) is a tool designed to showcase real-time OpenGov activities on Twitter, providing a comprehensive monthly overview of Polkadot OpenGov Treasury and voters' charts. The primary objective is to enhance community engagement, encourage participation in OpenGov voting, and foster a better understanding of the Polkadot ecosystem.

**Beneficiary Information:**

-   Beneficiary: Polkadot OpenGov Observer Multisig
-   ![](https://i.ibb.co/98hxJBf/Screenshot-2024-02-16-at-12-03-08-PM.png)
-   Address:
    
    DZL1jjADYBhsRY9oJp8ETYtHV64Z4iz97Rvtj8pv2VP1nEN
    

**Requested Amount:**

-   75 KSM ($3,695)

**Purpose:**

Funding

**Networks**

Kusama & Polkadot

**Mission and Impact:**

Our mission is to expand the adoption of Polkadot OpenGov across different communities. By leveraging social platforms like Twitter, where 90% of the web3 ecosystem is active, we aim to make concepts surrounding OpenGov more accessible and engaging.

Currently, only 13.1% of DOT holders participate in governance. We believe that increasing this percentage to 40% will lead to more informed and fair decisions within the Polkadot OpenGov system. Our strategy involves showcasing the activities of voters on Polkadot through the OpenGov Observer, making it a valuable tool for evaluating and choosing the best delegates.

![](https://i.ibb.co/VJg97Nw/Screenshot-2024-02-14-at-1-16-10-PM.png)

![](https://i.ibb.co/TPh3nKn/Screenshot-2024-02-14-at-1-15-36-PM.png)

**Open Source GitHub Repository**

[Polkadot OpenGov Observer](https://github.com/AshutoshSingh00001/Polkadot-OpenGov-Observer) Github repo

**List of Tools and Api's used for Twitter Bot**

_Subscan Api_

_polkassembly Api_

_Node js_

_Twitter Api_

_Express_

_Polkadot Js Api_

_Coin Gecko Api_

**Current Stats:**

-   Active Voters: 1,868,686.843
-   Referenda Participation: 13.10%

**Future Impacts and Plans:**

The project is focused on making OpenGov widely used and accessible to everyone. Our implemented features include OpenGov Activity Monitoring, displaying new vote activities in real-time, and providing a monthly overview of OpenGov, voters, and the treasury. This will be instrumental in attracting those interested in OpenGov, whether they are new to the concept or seeking funding for their web3 projects. We aim to build a vibrant and active community of developers within the web3 space.

As we move forward, we will continue to refine and expand our project, ensuring that Polkadot OpenGov becomes a central hub for decentralized decision-making and community involvement.

Thank you for considering our proposal, and we look forward to contributing to the growth and success of the Polkadot ecosystem.

Best regards, Ashutosh Singh (Project Creator and Head, Polkadot OpenGov Observer)

Polkadot OpenGov Voting Observer Twitter Bot

- **ParaSpell** is a set of tools for Polkadot and Kusama that help with cross-chain (XCM) transfers.  
- It has three main tools: **XCM SDK** (core tool), **XCM API** (simplifies XCM calls), and **XCM Router** (swaps assets while transferring).  
- **XCM SDK** works with 50+ chains and makes cross-chain transfers easy with one line of code.  
- **XCM API** helps developers by handling complex tasks, reducing server costs, and speeding up call creation.  
- **XCM Router** lets users send one asset and receive another in a single transaction.  
- The team has won awards and completed multiple grants to improve these tools.  
- They are asking for funding to keep these tools free and maintained for the community.

## Dear Kusama community,

##  Meet ParaSpell:

![](https://i.ibb.co/h7j6qDm/main-Logo.png)

## A set of common good XCM tools.

## This is the current state of tools:

There are three tools from which - one is core for the other two. Each tool can be installed independently.

-   [XCM SDK](https://github.com/paraspell/xcm-sdk): Core component for both API and Router. Meant to unify the cross-chain experience on Polkadot and become a layer 2 protocol that allows for seamless integration of XCM into your dApps. XCM SDK groups all 50 integrated XCM-compatible Parachain XCM Pallets into one uniform package and allows you to generate cross-chain calls with just one line.
-   [XCM API](https://github.com/paraspell/xcm-api): (LightSpell⚡️): Meant to ease the integration of XCM interoperability into your dApp, offload your dApp from heavy computing and save you costs. LightSpell implements XCM SDK into simple API endpoints.
-   [XCM Router](https://github.com/paraspell/xcm-router): (SpellRouter☄️): Meant to allow you to create XCM calls where you receive different assets than assets you send (Eg. Send -> DOT from Polkadot, receive ASTR on Astar)—all in just one call.

## The core and the only XCM SDK you will ever need

Created, when there were no other SDKs for XCM in the ecosystem. At the sole beginning of Polkadot. Born from a wild idea, to unify the XCM experience in the ecosystem. Meet our battle-hardened and well-established [XCM SDK](https://github.com/paraspell/xcm-sdk).

[![sdk](https://github.com/dudo50/dudo50/assets/55763425/4348e5e4-b4cc-4205-a890-41efc6cfac15)](https://github.com/paraspell/xcm-sdk)

### The abilities you gain by using XCM SDK:

-   Ability to transfer XCM messages from/to 50 different XCM compatible Parachains (Number of compatible chains fluctuates as some of them are added/removed)
-   Support for all three XCM transfer scenarios (UMP - Para to Relay, DMP - Relay to Para, HRMP - Para to Para)
-   Testing on testnet or localhost (You can input custom API parameter or even custom Parachain ID)
-   Useful asset queries, XCM pallet queries, minimal deposit queries and more!
-   Ability to use a keep-alive kind of XCM transfer which checks the balance of the account on the destination chain and determines if the amount you send is sufficient.

**XCM SDK has since the last 4 months of maintenance had a total of 7.287 downloads on NPMJS**

## Want to go packageless and save space? We got you

Meet our [award-winning](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/angelhack_polkadothackathonapac-activity-7108072292718428160-i1dr/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop) and first [XCM API](https://github.com/paraspell/xcm-api) in the ecosystem. XCM API packs every XCM SDK and XCM-Router feature and allows you to implement XCM packagelessly.

[![api](https://github.com/dudo50/dudo50/assets/55763425/e81d3404-f29f-43d8-8744-a7104569b6b7)](https://github.com/paraspell/xcm-api)

### The advantages of LightSpell⚡️ XCM API for developers:

-   Simplified XCM message construction via unified patterns
-   XCM API reduces call construction time to seconds
-   Built-in user error prevention for seamless operation
-   Built-in Token authentication for DDoS prevention
-   Easy to use tech stack: Typescript, Nest.js, ParaSpell XCM-SDK
-   Completely free with an MIT license
-   Also designed for simple private deploy
-   XCM API handles complex logic and you are only required to provide basic details to create calls (Junctions and other complex details are auto-filled for you)
-   API Offloads your server from heavy computing required to construct calls (You receive constructed message already)
-   API saves you server costs (Because of the reason mentioned above)
-   API features Package-less integration (No need to install anything compared to SDK alternatives)
-   API is simple to implement (Constructed to be as dev-friendly as possible)
-   API is already live on the following link: [https://api.lightspell.xyz](https://api.lightspell.xyz)

**XCM API Served since its launch 142 days ago (September 13th. 2023) a total of 126.782 requests and faced 0 downtime**

## Sending one asset cross-chain and receiving another was never this easy

Meet our latest state-of-the-art technology called [XCM-Router](https://github.com/paraspell/xcm-router). It is easy to implement and has plenty of awesome features like automatic exchange chain selection! Featuring **579** asset exchange pools makes it the largest liquidity routing tool in the Polkadot. Try it out via [playground](https://github.com/paraspell/xcm-router/tree/main/playground)!

[![router](https://github.com/dudo50/dudo50/assets/55763425/a13e17fa-7c9f-4c36-a37a-d1770b29bee7)](https://github.com/paraspell/xcm-router)

### You gain the following advantages by implementing SpellRouter☄️:

-   The ability to transfer assets cross-chain via XCM while being able to exchange them for another asset all within one call.
-   Offlift users from the complexity of moving assets to another chain in order to exchange tokens just to send them to another chain later
-   Developers able to hide asset exchange complexity and skip multiple implementation steps
-   Developers save the time required for complex research
-   Complex logic hidden in simple one-line calls

**Eager to find out how XCM Router works? Check out the sequential diagram below.** (This example uses XCM Router implemented in XCM API)

![275827358-d0cf38cc-48e2-4b25-9853-8c2b59e0424f](https://github.com/dudo50/dudo50/assets/55763425/ae457dda-b744-453e-acd1-f8a14d86a5e8)

**XCM ROUTER has since it was introduced 49 days ago (Dec 15th. 2023) had a total of 1.826 downloads on NPMJS**

## Implementation made easy with our [docs](https://paraspell.github.io/docs/)

Meet our comprehensive [documentation](https://paraspell.github.io/docs/) covering just about every topic developers will meet with when implementing XCM and our tools into their dAPPs.

[![docs](https://github.com/dudo50/dudo50/assets/55763425/02abaaa4-8166-4058-a240-2771d3b35df2)](https://paraspell.github.io/docs/)

**Docs had a total of 109 refactor and update deployments on GitHub pages since their launch**

## Our team and history:

-   By now we completed 5 Web 3 Foundation grants meant to fund the development of our common good tools. This goes to show our dedication to the topic and the community. They can be observed here: [Phase 1](https://github.com/w3f/Grants-Program/pull/1118), [Phase 2](https://github.com/w3f/Grants-Program/pull/1245), [Phase 3](https://github.com/w3f/Grants-Program/pull/1589), [Phase 4](https://github.com/w3f/Grants-Program/pull/1817) and [Phase 5](https://github.com/w3f/Grants-Program/pull/2057).
-   We have been granted trust from the Kusama community twice in the following grant proposals that helped us further perfect our tools: [Maintenance 1](https://kusama.subsquare.io/referenda/123) and [Maintenance 2](277) in which we have 1 last month to cover (February).
-   Our latest achievement is getting 🥇first place at the Polkadot Global Series APAC 2023 Hackathon in the XCM Integration track with XCM API. [Here is the final announcement post](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/angelhack_polkadothackathonapac-activity-7108072292718428160-i1dr/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop).

**The team behind the project has been hacking in the Polkadot ecosystem for a while now.** The team consists of 2 members:

-   Dušan Morháč: [Recent PBA 2023 Buenos Aires Alumni](https://singular.app/collectibles/statemine/20/12), Building in ecosystem since 2021, [LINKEDIN](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dudo50/), [GITHUB](https://github.com/dudo50)
-   Michael Absolon: Typescript expert with 3 years of professional experience, Building in the ecosystem since 2022, [LINKEDIN](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael--absolon/), [GITHUB](https://github.com/michaeldev5)

## Aim of this proposal:

The proposal aims to aid server costs and maintenance for the 🥇 first [XCM API](https://github.com/paraspell/xcm-api) and [XCM ROUTER](https://github.com/paraspell/xcm-router) in the Polkadot and Kusama ecosystem. Maintaining XCM API and XCM ROUTER also includes maintaining its core component - [XCM SDK](https://github.com/paraspell/xcm-sdk). These common good tools will be fully maintained for the mentioned period starting on 1st March and ending on 1st August. This proposal allows all three tools to remain completely free for the entire Polkadot and Kusama community. It also allows our team to dedicate time to help other teams that wish to implement our tools.

### What are you getting by implementing one of our tools or more

-   Complex support with implementation (Feel free to open an issue in any repo)
-   Prompt issue solving if any occurs (Feel free to open an issue in any repo)
-   Constant updates for every package (We strive to bring new features for each tool)
-   Comprehensive [documentation](https://paraspell.github.io/docs/) for each tool
-   Reliability (Checked each month for changes in Pallets or compatible Parachains)
-   **Guarantee, that everything is free for everyone. The ParaSpell✨ team aims to deliver only the common good, be completely open-source and free with no hidden costs or subscriptions.**

### What are you getting as a non-developer/dApp user by supporting this proposal

-   Our products allow dApps to be created much faster, so you can enjoy their benefits quicker.
-   You can be sure, that dApp implementing our tool is safe for XCM as our tools are thoroughly tested and regularly updated. There are multiple ways to lose assets cross-chain.
-   You too can try our products via the Playgrounds we build [API Playground](https://github.com/paraspell/xcm-api/tree/main/playground), [Router Playground](https://github.com/paraspell/xcm-router/tree/main/playground) or try out the [deployed version of Playground](https://playground.paraspell.xyz/).
-   We have been in the ecosystem for a while now and we are hardcore ecosystem fans. We will continue maintaining the tools even if we are short of funding (Just at a slower pace). So you do not have to deal with your dApp suddenly disabling your favorite feature. This is because we primarily build and maintain these tools to make life easier for everyone - not for profits (There is no business model or hidden fees in any of our tools. They are purely common good).

## Proposal schedule

-   Discussion: 2. Feb. 2024 - 8. Feb. 2024
-   Voting: 9. Feb. 2024 - 22. Feb. 2024

## Proposal ask

The proposal seeks 30.000$ worth of funding for 5 months of various maintenance tasks and assistance to other teams. This is divided into 6.000$ per month and 25$ per work hour. More information can be found in the full proposal document.

## Documents associated with this proposal:

**[Full proposal (Contains detailed information on how we plan to use funds)](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AfRYf-dcEec-7VXJuLtJjPMCRZ0vo145TLgZj_SPKZA/edit?usp=sharing)**

[One pager](https://www.canva.com/design/DAFuXF5a0As/ylxqRR43pe3_XRWC27IH-A/edit?utm_content=DAFuXF5a0As&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton)

[Documentation for XCM ROUTER, XCM API & XCM SDK](https://paraspell.github.io/docs/)

[Forum post prior to this discussion](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/introducing-revolutionary-set-of-xcm-tools-for-dapp-developers-paraspell/5625)

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

- Encointer asked for money to keep working until December 2023.  
- They made a plan to keep their project running without needing more money soon.  
- They fixed their phone app and made it better.  
- They helped communities in Tanzania and Argentina.  
- They made a group in Zurich to help more people use their project.  
- They want to keep their project working well with a small team.  
- They will focus on helping places where their work can do the most good.

We ask the Kusama Treasury for **CHF 89’000 ≃ USD 103’240 ≃ 2706 KSM** for the period Sep-Dec 2023 (4 mt)

The [Encointer](https://encointer.org/) team has scaled down significantly after rejected proposals on Polkadot but continues to deliver:

work done:

-   Conceptualize a [self-sustainable economy](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/towards-encointer-self-sustainability/4195/1) which can plausibly be reached within few years.
-   integrate [encointer runtime into fellowship repository (RFC22)](https://github.com/polkadot-fellows/runtimes/pull/80)
-   stabilize and refactor Encointer mobile app to use [PolkaDart](https://github.com/leonardocustodio/polkadart)
-   grow Nyota community in Tanzania
-   prepare community in Puerto Madryn, Argentina
-   establish an association of acceptance points in Zurich to grow the network and close economic cycles

outlook:

-   with a minimal but powerful team we aim to keep the Encointer parachain running and well-maintained
-   we aim to focus on supporting and growing the global south communities where our tech promises the biggest impact at low costs

[Full Proposal Document](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ep0MCQDMr--1y5CSYkIKS09oRwnnuyusDfH2S0j6oCw/edit?usp=sharing)

Appearance 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

### System Parachain Collator Bounty on Kusama

- **Purpose**: Fund System Parachain Collators on Kusama, similar to Bounty 20.
- **Coverage**: Asset-Hub and Bridge-Hub System Parachains.
- **Goal**: Incentivize efficient performance, minimize censorship, and ensure ongoing activity.
- **Funding**: Covers infrastructure costs and staking rewards.
- **Duration**: 6 months, starting from 1 January 2024.
- **Amount**: 1954.46 KSM for the two System Parachains.
- **Details**: Available in a [Google Document](https://docs.google.com/document/d/14pRUj8WZPO75DuwDl4HoZU97v_Rmfx0bZ2KFqFW-qkE/edit).
- **Discussion**: Open on [Polkassembly](https://kusama.polkassembly.io/post/2613).

System Parachain Collators propose funding for Kusama's Asset-Hub and Bridge-Hub System Parachains. They request 1954.46 KSM for infrastructure costs and staking rewards for a 6-month period starting on January 1, 2024.

Treasury Proposals