EDIT: 

> Requested: $485,000 (50,817.27 DOT @ $9.544 EMA7)

> Received: $350,027 (50,817.27 @ $6.88 EMA7)

> Difference:  $134,973


We're proposing a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing the Polkadot ecosystem’s infrastructure to more effectively recognize, track, and incentivize the community's contributions. With a funding request of $485,000, this plan seeks to cultivate a transparent and rewarding ecosystem, directly supporting our goal to build the Agents Program, a decentralized HR framework. This framework is intended to optimize the integration of talent throughout the ecosystem's various collectives, ensuring efficient resource utilization. Our proposal is structured around four critical development components:

 - API Development ($220,000 - 2 FTEs): To build a scalable and secure system for comprehensive data collection and processing, essential for capturing a broad spectrum of agent activities within the ecosystem.

 - Web UI Creation ($75,000 - 1 FTE): To develop an accessible, user-friendly interface for exploring agents' reputations and contribution histories, making it easier for participants to navigate and understand their impact within the community.

 - Indexing Implementation ($165,000 - 1.5 FTEs): To organize, store, and swiftly retrieve data, ensuring efficient, real-time tracking of contributions and activities, which is vital for maintaining an up-to-date representation of agent efforts.

 - Communication & Information Gathering ($25,000 - 0.25 FTE): To establish direct links with every program, collective, and bounty in the ecosystem, gathering detailed operational information to compile a comprehensive directory for agents and newcomers.

The total funding request of $485,000, equivalent to 50,817.27 DOT (based on a 7-day EMA of $9.544 per DOT), will support the project over 9-month development period. 

For more information please [view our detailed proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/108H5EBIIRMvs7YmHjzdvcnlzKfk-YXbQwfOmmssYAes/edit?usp=sharing). 

Additionally, you can access our [withdrawn decentralized futures application](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/introducing-the-agents-program-a-new-approach-to-ambassadorship-in-the-polkadot-ecosystem/4777) for background information on the evolution of this proposal. 


Polkadot Agents Program - Phase 1


This is a proposal to tip Adam Steeber $400 per episode of Dot Take retroactively for the 12 episodes that were produced. It is our hope that with the support this tip receives it would push Adam to pursue his own ventures and ideas. 

The amount of $400 per episode was selected as it was the asking amount per episode in KryptosChain's proposal that would have passed if it weren't for KryptosChain's repeated self-harm. We're proposing to give the full cost per episode directly to Adam.

You can see all 12 episodes of Dot Take here:
https://www.youtube.com/@KryptosChain/streams


Tip for Adam Steeber's participation in Dot Take

In referendum [#601](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/601) we requested a total of $485,000 with the day's EMA7 of $9.544. This was a total of 50,817.27 DOT. When received at the end of the spending period the EMA7 was $6.88 and we only received $350,027. A difference of $134,973.

In referendum #883 we are requesting a total of 25,000 DOT to cover this price difference with a buffer to protect against further price volatility.

At posting the EMA7 for today is $6.38 which is a total of 21,155.64 DOT for $134,973. We have added a ~15% buffer on this (3,844.36 DOT). At the time of payment when the spending period ends in ~36 days the amount will be recalculated at the EMA7 for that day and any excess refunded to the treasury account listed below. 

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TIA!