**Proponent:** 12uokSRn2hmEWPZuzHK1xqnFxRgyoApLtXRBd4jFan2x2T1P

**Date:** 13.05.2023

**Requested:** 7,654 DOT (i.e USD $41,402 calculated from the [7-day EMA price](https://polkadot.subscan.io/tools/price_converter?value=41402&type=time&from=USD&to=DOT&time=1683944268) of DOT)

**Short description:**

[Dot.alert()](https://dot-alert.gitbook.io/dot.alert/) is a knowledgebase that provides practical guidelines for managing assets safely across the Polkadot ecosystem. 

As part of its mission, Dot.alert() has previously established a social contract with the Polkadot Treasury to fund its quarterly operational costs:

- Motion 263: [Treasury proposal: Dot.alert() operational costs](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/motion/263)  |  [Q4 2022 Milestones report](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xdOWf7m7MC9oul54q-I8bWRZ2b6zZGam/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112859871373269428690&rtpof=true&sd=true)
- Motion 318: [ Treasury proposal: Dot.alert() operational costs - Q1 2023](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/motion/318)  |  [Q1 2023 Milestones report](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kMaSz59IVMfcfbu6BMml6eFfjpfs7K06/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112859871373269428690&rtpof=true&sd=true)

Dot.alert() is seeking funding for its Q2 & Q3 2023 operations, so that it can continue to make progress on the objectives laid out in its annual strategic plan.

You can find the discussion related to this proposal here: [https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/post/1743](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/post/1743)

You can find the full details of the proposal (including milestones, tasks, and costs for the period April – September 2023) here: [Polkadot Maintenance Proposal Q2-Q3 2023 – Dot.alert()](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hyqtzlnTYQb5oBFop76n_PIWmaYgvI3v/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112859871373269428690&rtpof=true&sd=true).



![Dot.alert()_banner](https://4285309053-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FL6ALv1GyPrgErCsK1L2I%2Fuploads%2FJeHqhAge5nFpN1F625em%2FDotalertbanner02Website.png?alt=media&token=7d52fe4b-75af-45fe-a04f-afc8eaa61388)

**Proponent:** 12uokSRn2hmEWPZuzHK1xqnFxRgyoApLtXRBd4jFan2x2T1P

**Date:** 24.03.2023

**Requested USD:** $41,402

**Short description:** **[Dot.alert()](https://dot-alert.gitbook.io/dot.alert/)** is a knowledgebase that provides practical guidelines for managing assets safely across the Polkadot ecosystem. 
As part of its mission, **Dot.alert()** has previously established [a social contract with the Polkadot Treasury](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/motion/263) to fund its operational costs.

Since its launch on 16th August 2022, **Dot.alert()** has:
-	Published over 30 articles presenting Polkadot technologies in context
-	Delivered security tips and good practice for transacting on ecosystem platforms
-	Shared insights on community-made tools supporting Relay chains operations
-	Provided contextual information about Polkadot directions on social media 
-	Created a collaborative space for Polkadot community members to contribute with their knowledge and expertise

**Dot.alert()** is seeking funding for its Q2 and Q3 2023 operations, so that it can continue to make progress on the objectives laid out in its annual strategic plan.

You can find the full details of the proposal (including milestones, tasks, and costs for the period April – September 2023) here: [Polkadot Maintenance Proposal Q2-Q3 2023 – **Dot.alert()**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hyqtzlnTYQb5oBFop76n_PIWmaYgvI3v/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112859871373269428690&rtpof=true&sd=true).

You can find the full reports for: 
- Q1 2023 milestones: [**Dot.alert()** Proposal - Milestones report_Mar2023](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kMaSz59IVMfcfbu6BMml6eFfjpfs7K06/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112859871373269428690&rtpof=true&sd=true)
- Q4 2022 milestones: [**Dot.alert()** Proposal - Milestones report_Dec2022 ](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xdOWf7m7MC9oul54q-I8bWRZ2b6zZGam/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112859871373269428690&rtpof=true&sd=true)

Thank you for taking the time to read through and share your thoughts.


 Treasury proposal: Dot.alert() operational costs – Q2-Q3 2023

Treasury

Approve a proposal. At a later time, the proposal will be allocated to the beneficiary
and the original deposit will be returned.

May only be called from `T::ApproveOrigin`.

# <weight>
- Complexity: O(1).
- DbReads: `Proposals`, `Approvals`
- DbWrite: `Approvals`
# </weight>

- Dot.alert() is a knowledgebase for managing assets safely in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- Dot.alert() needs funding for its operations in Q2 and Q3 of 2023.
- The funding requested is 7,654 DOT, which is equivalent to $41,402.
- There are previous motions and reports about Dot.alert() funding from the Polkadot Treasury.
- You can find more information and join the discussion about this proposal on the Polkadot Polkassembly website.

#406 Treasury proposal: Dot.alert() operational costs – Q2-Q3 2023