Encointer has innovated community currencies with its secure and decentralized sybil-defense protocol, laying the foundation for a brighter future with basic income. Field-tested with several hundred users, this protocol, known as *Encointer LoCo*, has proven its capabilities in pilot communities like the [Leu community in Zurich](https://leu.zuerich).

With new products, Encointer will not only benefit Kusama as a laboratory for personhood and local community currencies. It will benefit Polkadot directly as well:
* The [faucet](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/a-sybil-resistant-faucet-for-all-tokens-in-the-dotsama-ecosystem/2757) will be useful for new token launches, i.e. on Polimec, but also for highly geo-targeted charity
* The [personhood oracle](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/a-privacy-preserving-proof-of-personhood-certificate/2756) will be useful for privacy-preserving sybil-resilience for projects like KILT, subsocial, jur as well as many others
* [BeeDance](https://encointer.org/introducing-beedance/) will foster community engagement at meetups and events everywhere around the world and could become a massively useful tool for Polkadot ambassadors

So far, expenses have mainly been funded by the KSM treasury. Starting with September 2023, the team proposes to be funded by the Polkadot treasury on the grounds that Polkadot and its parachains benefit from new products to be released in the next few months. See [milestones](#Milestones).

Our [recent proposal passed OpenGov on Kusama](https://kusama.subsquare.io/referenda/referendum/212) and will cover expenses for July and Aug 2023. The controversial discussions surrounding the Treasury proposal have led Encointer to draw some important conclusions:
1. There is a pressing need to focus on the global expansion of Encointer communities, indicating a strong interest in reaching wider audiences.
2. The primary reason for pushback was attributed to the limited funds available in the KSM Treasury as the proposal amounted to roughly 3% of currently available funds.

We understand that launching new communities and navigating the complexities of the protocol can be demanding, slowing down widespread adoption. But fear not! We'd like to propose a viable solution: *BeeDance*.

[BeeDance](https://encointer.org/introducing-beedance/) opens up a world of possibilities for event organizers to create their very own Encointer community, whether it's for a single event or a series of regular meetups. With BeeDance, organizers have the freedom to choose the event location and determine the timing that suits them best. The beauty of BeeDance lies in its simplicity and flexibility, making it far easier to launch compared to Encointer LoCo. While it serves as an excellent onboarding tool for LoCo, it also stands strong as a standalone protocol for proof-of-attendance (PoA). Expect more info on BeeDance to be published before [decoded'23](https://decoded.polkadot.network).

## Common Good

Proof-of-personhood will become such a fundamental primitive of our online lives that we suggest to acknowledge it as a basic human right. Therefore we claim it it is imperative to not let a for-profit entity take care of it ([like i.e. worldcoin as a bad example](https://twitter.com/brenzi5/status/1668224317874745344)).

[Inclusivity in web3](https://polkadot.network/blog/introducing-encointer-making-web3-truly-inclusive), too, is a common good for the entire Dotsam ecosystem as it helps onboarding the long tail of the wealth distribution: A market that should not be underestimated.

As Encointer's offerings are non-excludable and aiming to be non-rivalrous, there can't be a business case here which would offer an ROI to investors (into Encointer). However, the Encointer protocol adds value to the ecosystem as a whole which will inevitably cause buy pressure to DOT/KSM.

## Milestones

* **July '23** deploy [Encointer Faucet](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/a-sybil-resistant-faucet-for-all-tokens-in-the-dotsama-ecosystem/2757), enabling all reputables of Encointer LoCo to drip a tiny amount of KSM (to be followed by any tokens through XCM)
* **Aug '23** deploy the privacy-preserving [Encointer personhood oracle](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/a-privacy-preserving-proof-of-personhood-certificate/2756) for the nostr protocol, showcasing sybil-free social media public channels. To be followed by integrations with KILT and subsocial.
* **Q4'23** PoC demo for [BeeDance](https://encointer.org/introducing-beedance/) on our testnet with a beta mobile app, involving a social event of at least 30 people.

## Treasury Spend

We propose a treasury spend of **423'000 CHF (approx. 469'953 USD) = 99’672 DOT** for Encointer's expenses for 4 months (Sept-Dec 2023)

Please read our [detailed proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/14qJE7F4A22-FjdSpFQc9A7oMjP31afRlLaAJzwNHbKY/edit?usp=sharing) which is consistent with our [previous split proposal on Kusama](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lUVpmTjE81_rwBR38H80rSiwYd3eoPZHE6TGykwlsSo/edit#heading=h.9wh3bye3nvqm) 



Encointer has innovated community currencies with its secure and decentralized sybil-defense protocol, laying the foundation for a brighter future with basic income. Field-tested with several hundred users, this protocol, known as *Encointer LoCo*, has proven its capabilities in pilot communities like the [Leu community in Zurich](https://leu.zuerich).

With new products, Encointer will not only benefit Kusama as a laboratory for personhood and local community currencies. It will benefit Polkadot directly as well:
* The [faucet](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/a-sybil-resistant-faucet-for-all-tokens-in-the-dotsama-ecosystem/2757) will be useful for new token launches, i.e. on Polimec, but also for highly geo-targeted charity
* The [personhood oracle](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/a-privacy-preserving-proof-of-personhood-certificate/2756) will be useful for privacy-preserving sybil-resilience for projects like KILT, subsocial, jur as well as many others
* [BeeDance](https://encointer.org/introducing-beedance/) will foster community engagement at meetups and events everywhere around the world and could become a massively useful tool for Polkadot ambassadors

So far, expenses have mainly been funded by the KSM treasury. Starting with September 2023, the team proposes to be funded by the Polkadot treasury on the grounds that Polkadot and its parachains benefit from new products to be released in the next few months. See [milestones](#Milestones).

Our [recent proposal passed OpenGov on Kusama](https://kusama.subsquare.io/referenda/referendum/212) and will cover expenses for July and Aug 2023. The controversial discussions surrounding the Treasury proposal have led Encointer to draw some important conclusions:
1. There is a pressing need to focus on the global expansion of Encointer communities, indicating a strong interest in reaching wider audiences.
2. The primary reason for pushback was attributed to the limited funds available in the KSM Treasury as the proposal amounted to roughly 3% of currently available funds.

We understand that launching new communities and navigating the complexities of the protocol can be demanding, slowing down widespread adoption. But fear not! We'd like to propose a viable solution: *BeeDance*.

[BeeDance](https://encointer.org/introducing-beedance/) opens up a world of possibilities for event organizers to create their very own Encointer community, whether it's for a single event or a series of regular meetups. With BeeDance, organizers have the freedom to choose the event location and determine the timing that suits them best. The beauty of BeeDance lies in its simplicity and flexibility, making it far easier to launch compared to Encointer LoCo. While it serves as an excellent onboarding tool for LoCo, it also stands strong as a standalone protocol for proof-of-attendance (PoA). Expect more info on BeeDance to be published before [decoded'23](https://decoded.polkadot.network).

## Common Good

Proof-of-personhood will become such a fundamental primitive of our online lives that we suggest to acknowledge it as a basic human right. Therefore we claim it it is imperative to not let a for-profit entity take care of it ([like i.e. worldcoin as a bad example](https://twitter.com/brenzi5/status/1668224317874745344)).

[Inclusivity in web3](https://polkadot.network/blog/introducing-encointer-making-web3-truly-inclusive), too, is a common good for the entire Dotsam ecosystem as it helps onboarding the long tail of the wealth distribution: A market that should not be underestimated.

As Encointer's offerings are non-excludable and aiming to be non-rivalrous, there can't be a business case here which would offer an ROI to investors (into Encointer). However, the Encointer protocol adds value to the ecosystem as a whole which will inevitably cause buy pressure to DOT/KSM.

## Milestones

* **July '23** deploy [Encointer Faucet](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/a-sybil-resistant-faucet-for-all-tokens-in-the-dotsama-ecosystem/2757), enabling all reputables of Encointer LoCo to drip a tiny amount of KSM (to be followed by any tokens through XCM)
* **Aug '23** deploy the privacy-preserving [Encointer personhood oracle](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/a-privacy-preserving-proof-of-personhood-certificate/2756) for the nostr protocol, showcasing sybil-free social media public channels. To be followed by integrations with KILT and subsocial.
* **Q4'23** PoC demo for [BeeDance](https://encointer.org/introducing-beedance/) on our testnet with a beta mobile app, involving a social event of at least 30 people.

## Treasury Spend

We propose a treasury spend of **438'000 CHF (approx. 488'370 USD)** for Encointer's expenses for 4 months (Sept-Dec 2023)

We will upload our detailed proposal by Fri June 23rd which will be consistent with our previous proposal, so please check the previous [document](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lUVpmTjE81_rwBR38H80rSiwYd3eoPZHE6TGykwlsSo/edit#heading=h.9wh3bye3nvqm) for now and keep in mind that the current proposal is the second slice of what is suggested in that document.



Encointer Treasury Proposal

Encointer has innovated community currencies with its secure and decentralized sybil-defense protocol, laying the foundation for a brighter future with basic income. Field-tested with several hundred users, this protocol, known as *Encointer LoCo*, has proven its capabilities in pilot communities like the [Leu community in Zurich](https://leu.zuerich).

With new products, Encointer will not only benefit Kusama as a laboratory for personhood and local community currencies. It will benefit Polkadot directly as well:
* The [faucet](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/a-sybil-resistant-faucet-for-all-tokens-in-the-dotsama-ecosystem/2757) will be useful for new token launches, i.e. on Polimec, but also for highly geo-targeted charity
* The [personhood oracle](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/a-privacy-preserving-proof-of-personhood-certificate/2756) will be useful for privacy-preserving sybil-resilience for projects like KILT, subsocial as well as many others
* [BeeDance](https://encointer.org/introducing-beedance/) will foster community engagement at meetups and events everywhere around the world and could become a massively useful tool for Polkadot ambassadors

So far, expenses have mainly been funded by the KSM treasury. Starting with September 2023, the team proposes to be funded by the Polkadot treasury on the grounds that Polkadot and its parachains benefit from new products to be released in the next few months. See [milestones](#Milestones).

Our [recent proposal passed OpenGov on Kusama](https://kusama.subsquare.io/referenda/referendum/212) and will cover expenses for July and Aug 2023. The controversial discussions surrounding the Treasury proposal have led Encointer to draw some important conclusions:
1. There is a pressing need to focus on the global expansion of Encointer communities, indicating a strong interest in reaching wider audiences.
2. The primary reason for pushback was attributed to the limited funds available in the KSM Treasury as the proposal amounted to roughly 3% of currently available funds.

We understand that launching new communities and navigating the complexities of the protocol can be demanding, slowing down widespread adoption. But fear not! We'd like to propose a viable solution: *BeeDance*.

[BeeDance](https://encointer.org/introducing-beedance/) opens up a world of possibilities for event organizers to create their very own Encointer community, whether it's for a single event or a series of regular meetups. With BeeDance, organizers have the freedom to choose the event location and determine the timing that suits them best. The beauty of BeeDance lies in its simplicity and flexibility, making it far easier to launch compared to Encointer LoCo. While it serves as an excellent onboarding tool for LoCo, it also stands strong as a standalone protocol for proof-of-attendance (PoA). Expect more info on BeeDance to be published before [decoded'23](https://decoded.polkadot.network).

## Common Good

Proof-of-personhood will become such a fundamental primitive of our online lives that we suggest to acknowledge it as a basic human right. Therefore we claim it it is imperative to not let a for-profit entity take care of it ([like i.e. worldcoin as a bad example](https://twitter.com/brenzi5/status/1668224317874745344)).

[Inclusivity in web3](https://polkadot.network/blog/introducing-encointer-making-web3-truly-inclusive), too, is a common good for the entire Dotsam ecosystem as it helps onboarding the long tail of the wealth distribution: A market that should not be underestimated.

As Encointer's offerings are non-excludable and aiming to be non-rivalrous, there can't be a business case here which would offer an ROI to investors (into Encointer). However, the Encointer protocol adds value to the ecosystem as a whole which will inevitably cause buy pressure to DOT/KSM.

## Milestones

* **July '23** deploy [Encointer Faucet](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/a-sybil-resistant-faucet-for-all-tokens-in-the-dotsama-ecosystem/2757), enabling all reputables of Encointer LoCo to drip a tiny amount of KSM (to be followed by any tokens through XCM)
* **Aug '23** deploy the privacy-preserving [Encointer personhood oracle](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/a-privacy-preserving-proof-of-personhood-certificate/2756) for the nostr protocol, showcasing sybil-free social media public channels. To be followed by integrations with KILT and subsocial.
* **Q4'23** PoC demo for [BeeDance](https://encointer.org/introducing-beedance/) on our testnet with a beta mobile app, involving a social event of at least 30 people.

## Treasury Spend

We propose a treasury spend of **438'000 CHF (approx. 488'370 USD)** for Encointer's expenses for 4 months (Sept-Dec 2023)

We will upload our detailed proposal by Fri June 23rd which will be consistent with our previous proposal, so please check the previous [document](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lUVpmTjE81_rwBR38H80rSiwYd3eoPZHE6TGykwlsSo/edit#heading=h.9wh3bye3nvqm) for now and keep in mind that the current proposal is the second slice of what is suggested in that document.



Encointer has innovated community currencies with its secure and decentralized sybil-defense protocol, laying the foundation for a brighter future with basic income. Field-tested with several hundred users, this protocol, known as *Encointer LoCo*, has proven its capabilities in pilot communities like the [Leu community in Zurich](https://leu.zuerich).

With new products, Encointer will not only benefit Kusama as a laboratory for personhood and local community currencies. It will benefit Polkadot directly as well:
* The [faucet](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/a-sybil-resistant-faucet-for-all-tokens-in-the-dotsama-ecosystem/2757) will be useful for new token launches, i.e. on Polimec, but also for highly targeted charity
* The [personhood oracle](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/a-privacy-preserving-proof-of-personhood-certificate/2756) will be useful for privacy-preserving sybil-resilience for projects like KILT, subsocial as well as many others
* [BeeDance](https://encointer.org/introducing-beedance/) will foster community engagement at meetups and events everywhere around the world and could become a massively useful tool for Polkadot ambassadors

So far, expenses have mainly been funded by the KSM treasury. Starting with September 2023, the team proposes to be funded by the Polkadot treasury on the grounds that Polkadot and its parachains benefit from new products to be released in the next few months. See [milestones](#Milestones).

Our [recent proposal passed OpenGov on Kusama](https://kusama.subsquare.io/referenda/referendum/212) and will cover expenses for July and Aug 2023. The controversial discussions surrounding the Treasury proposal have led Encointer to draw some important conclusions:
1. There is a pressing need to focus on the global expansion of Encointer communities, indicating a strong interest in reaching wider audiences.
2. The primary reason for pushback was attributed to the limited funds available in the KSM Treasury as the proposal amounted to roughly 3% of currently available funds.

We understand that launching new communities and navigating the complexities of the protocol can be demanding, slowing down widespread adoption. But fear not! We'd like to propose a viable solution: *BeeDance*.

[BeeDance](https://encointer.org/introducing-beedance/) opens up a world of possibilities for event organizers to create their very own Encointer community, whether it's for a single event or a series of regular meetups. With BeeDance, organizers have the freedom to choose the event location and determine the timing that suits them best. The beauty of BeeDance lies in its simplicity and flexibility, making it far easier to launch compared to Encointer LoCo. While it serves as an excellent onboarding tool for LoCo, it also stands strong as a standalone protocol for proof-of-attendance (PoA). Expect more info on BeeDance to be published before [decoded'23](https://decoded.polkadot.network).

## Common Good

Proof-of-personhood will become such a fundamental primitive of our online lives that we suggest to acknowledge it as a basic human right. Therefore we claim it it is imperative to not let a for-profit entity take care of it ([like i.e. worldcoin as a bad example](https://twitter.com/brenzi5/status/1668224317874745344)).

[Inclusivity in web3](https://polkadot.network/blog/introducing-encointer-making-web3-truly-inclusive), too, is a common good for the entire Dotsam ecosystem as it helps onboarding the long tail of the wealth distribution: A market that should not be underestimated.

As Encointer's offerings are non-excludable and aiming to be non-rivalrous, there can't be a business case here which would offer an ROI to investors (into Encointer). However, the Encointer protocol adds value to the ecosystem as a whole which will inevitably cause buy pressure to DOT/KSM.

## Milestones

* **July '23** deploy [Encointer Faucet](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/a-sybil-resistant-faucet-for-all-tokens-in-the-dotsama-ecosystem/2757), enabling all reputables of Encointer LoCo to drip a tiny amount of KSM (to be followed by any tokens through XCM)
* **Aug '23** deploy the privacy-preserving [Encointer personhood oracle](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/a-privacy-preserving-proof-of-personhood-certificate/2756) for the nostr protocol, showcasing sybil-free social media public channels. To be followed by integrations with KILT and subsocial.
* **Q4'23** PoC demo for [BeeDance](https://encointer.org/introducing-beedance/) on our testnet with a beta mobile app, involving a social event of at least 30 people.

## Treasury Spend

We propose a treasury spend of **438'000 CHF (approx. 488'370 USD)** for Encointer's expenses for 4 months (Sept-Dec 2023)

We will upload our detailed proposal by Fri June 23rd which will be consistent with our previous proposal, so please check the previous [document](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lUVpmTjE81_rwBR38H80rSiwYd3eoPZHE6TGykwlsSo/edit#heading=h.9wh3bye3nvqm) for now and keep in mind that the current proposal is the second slice of what is suggested in that document.



Encointer has innovated community currencies with its secure and decentralized sybil-defense protocol, laying the foundation for a brighter future with basic income. Field-tested with several hundred users, this protocol, known as *Encointer LoCo*, has proven its capabilities in pilot communities like the [Leu community in Zurich](https://leu.zuerich).

With new products, Encointer will not only benefit Kusama as a laboratory for personhood and local community currencies. It will benefit Polkadot directly as well:
* The [faucet](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/a-sybil-resistant-faucet-for-all-tokens-in-the-dotsama-ecosystem/2757) will be useful for new token launches, i.e. on Polimec
* The [personhood oracle](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/a-privacy-preserving-proof-of-personhood-certificate/2756) will be useful for privacy-preserving sybil-resilience for projects like KILT, subsocial as well as many others
* [BeeDance](https://encointer.org/introducing-beedance/) will foster community engagement at meetups and events everywhere around the world and could become a massively useful tool for Polkadot ambassadors

So far, expenses have mainly been funded by the KSM treasury. Starting with September 2023, the team proposes to be funded by the Polkadot treasury on the grounds that Polkadot and its parachains benefit from new products to be released in the next few months. See [milestones](#Milestones).

Our [recent proposal passed OpenGov on Kusama](https://kusama.subsquare.io/referenda/referendum/212) and will cover expenses for July and Aug 2023. The controversial discussions surrounding the Treasury proposal have led Encointer to draw some important conclusions:
1. There is a pressing need to focus on the global expansion of Encointer communities, indicating a strong interest in reaching wider audiences.
2. The primary reason for pushback was attributed to the limited funds available in the KSM Treasury as the proposal amounted to roughly 3% of currently available funds.

We understand that launching new communities and navigating the complexities of the protocol can be demanding, slowing down widespread adoption. But fear not! We'd like to propose a viable solution: *BeeDance*.

[BeeDance](https://encointer.org/introducing-beedance/) opens up a world of possibilities for event organizers to create their very own Encointer community, whether it's for a single event or a series of regular meetups. With BeeDance, organizers have the freedom to choose the event location and determine the timing that suits them best. The beauty of BeeDance lies in its simplicity and flexibility, making it far easier to launch compared to Encointer LoCo. While it serves as an excellent onboarding tool for LoCo, it also stands strong as a standalone protocol for proof-of-attendance (PoA). Expect more info on BeeDance to be published before [decoded'23](https://decoded.polkadot.network).

## Common Good

Proof-of-personhood will become such a fundamental primitive of our online lives that we suggest to acknowledge it as a basic human right. Therefore we claim it it is imperative to not let a for-profit entity take care of it ([like i.e. worldcoin as a bad example](https://twitter.com/brenzi5/status/1668224317874745344)).

[Inclusivity in web3](https://polkadot.network/blog/introducing-encointer-making-web3-truly-inclusive), too, is a common good for the entire Dotsam ecosystem as it helps onboarding the long tail of the wealth distribution: A market that should not be underestimated.

As Encointer's offerings are non-excludable and aiming to be non-rivalrous, there can't be a business case here which would offer an ROI to investors (into Encointer). However, the Encointer protocol adds value to the ecosystem as a whole which will inevitably cause buy pressure to DOT/KSM.

## Milestones

* **July '23** deploy [Encointer Faucet](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/a-sybil-resistant-faucet-for-all-tokens-in-the-dotsama-ecosystem/2757), enabling all reputables of Encointer LoCo to drip a tiny amount of KSM (to be followed by any tokens through XCM)
* **Aug '23** deploy the privacy-preserving [Encointer personhood oracle](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/a-privacy-preserving-proof-of-personhood-certificate/2756) for the nostr protocol, showcasing sybil-free social media public channels. To be followed by integrations with KILT and subsocial.
* **Q4'23** PoC demo for [BeeDance](https://encointer.org/introducing-beedance/) on our testnet with a beta mobile app, involving a social event of at least 30 people.

## Treasury Spend

We propose a treasury spend of **438'000 CHF (approx. 488'370 USD)** for Encointer's expenses for 4 months (Sept-Dec 2023)

We will upload our detailed proposal by Fri June 23rd which will be consistent with our previous proposal, so please check the previous [document](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lUVpmTjE81_rwBR38H80rSiwYd3eoPZHE6TGykwlsSo/edit#heading=h.9wh3bye3nvqm) for now and keep in mind that the current proposal is the second slice of what is suggested in that document.



Encointer has innovated community currencies with its secure and decentralized sybil-defense protocol, laying the foundation for a brighter future with basic income. Field-tested with several hundred users, this protocol, known as *Encointer LoCo*, has proven its capabilities in pilot communities like the [Leu community in Zurich](https://leu.zuerich).

With new products, Encointer will not only benefit Kusama as a laboratory for personhood and local community currencies. It will benefit Polkadot directly as well:
* The [faucet](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/a-sybil-resistant-faucet-for-all-tokens-in-the-dotsama-ecosystem/2757) will be useful for new token launches, i.e. on Polimec
* The [personhood oracle](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/a-privacy-preserving-proof-of-personhood-certificate/2756) will be useful for privacy-preserving sybil-resilience for projects like KILT, subsocial as well as many others
* *BeeDance* will foster community engagement at meetups and events everywhere around the world and could become a massively useful tool for Polkadot ambassadors

So far, expenses have mainly been funded by the KSM treasury. Starting with September 2023, the team proposes to be funded by the Polkadot treasury on the grounds that Polkadot and its parachains benefit from new products to be released in the next few months. See [milestones](#Milestones).

Our [recent proposal passed OpenGov on Kusama](https://kusama.subsquare.io/referenda/referendum/212) and will cover expenses for July and Aug 2023. The controversial discussions surrounding the Treasury proposal have led Encointer to draw some important conclusions:
1. There is a pressing need to focus on the global expansion of Encointer communities, indicating a strong interest in reaching wider audiences.
2. The primary reason for pushback was attributed to the limited funds available in the KSM Treasury as the proposal amounted to roughly 3% of currently available funds.

We understand that launching new communities and navigating the complexities of the protocol can be demanding, slowing down widespread adoption. But fear not! We'd like to propose a viable solution: *BeeDance*.

*BeeDance* opens up a world of possibilities for event organizers to create their very own Encointer community, whether it's for a single event or a series of regular meetups. With BeeDance, organizers have the freedom to choose the event location and determine the timing that suits them best. The beauty of BeeDance lies in its simplicity and flexibility, making it far easier to launch compared to Encointer LoCo. While it serves as an excellent onboarding tool for LoCo, it also stands strong as a standalone protocol for proof-of-attendance (PoA). Expect more info on BeeDance to be published before [decoded'23](https://decoded.polkadot.network).

## Common Good

Proof-of-personhood will become such a fundamental primitive of our online lives that we suggest to acknowledge it as a basic human right. Therefore we claim it it is imperative to not let a for-profit entity take care of it ([like i.e. worldcoin as a bad example](https://twitter.com/brenzi5/status/1668224317874745344)).

[Inclusivity in web3](https://polkadot.network/blog/introducing-encointer-making-web3-truly-inclusive), too, is a common good for the entire Dotsam ecosystem as it helps onboarding the long tail of the wealth distribution: A market that should not be underestimated.

As Encointer's offerings are non-excludable and aiming to be non-rivalrous, there can't be a business case here which would offer an ROI to investors (into Encointer). However, the Encointer protocol adds value to the ecosystem as a whole which will inevitably cause buy pressure to DOT/KSM.

## Milestones

* **July '23** deploy [Encointer Faucet](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/a-sybil-resistant-faucet-for-all-tokens-in-the-dotsama-ecosystem/2757), enabling all reputables of Encointer LoCo to drip a tiny amount of KSM (to be followed by any tokens through XCM)
* **Aug '23** deploy the privacy-preserving [Encointer personhood oracle](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/a-privacy-preserving-proof-of-personhood-certificate/2756) for the nostr protocol, showcasing sybil-free social media public channels. To be followed by integrations with KILT and subsocial.
* **Q4'23** PoC demo for **BeeDance** on our testnet with a beta mobile app, involving a social event of at least 30 people.

## Treasury Spend

We propose a treasury spend of **438'000 CHF (approx. 488'370 USD)** for Encointer's expenses for 4 months (Sept-Dec 2023)

We will upload our detailed proposal by Fri June 23rd which will be consistent with our previous proposal, so please check the previous [document](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lUVpmTjE81_rwBR38H80rSiwYd3eoPZHE6TGykwlsSo/edit#heading=h.9wh3bye3nvqm) for now and keep in mind that the current proposal is the second slice of what is suggested in that document.



Encointer has innovated community currencies with its secure and decentralized sybil-defense protocol, laying the foundation for a brighter future with basic income. Field-tested with several hundred users, this protocol, known as *Encointer LoCo*, has proven its capabilities in pilot communities like the [Leu community in Zurich](https://leu.zuerich).

With new products, Encointer will not only benefit Kusama as a laboratory for personhood and local community currencies. It will benefit Polkadot directly as well:
* The [faucet](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/a-sybil-resistant-faucet-for-all-tokens-in-the-dotsama-ecosystem/2757) will be useful for new token launches, i.e. on Polimec
* The [personhood oracle](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/a-privacy-preserving-proof-of-personhood-certificate/2756) will be useful for privacy-preserving sybil-resilience for projects like KILT, subsocial as well as many others
* *BeeDance* will foster community engagement at meetups and events everywhere around the world and could become a massively useful tool for Polkadot ambassadors

So far, expenses have mainly been funded by the KSM treasury. Starting with September 2023, the team proposes to be funded by the Polkadot treasury on the grounds that Polkadot and its parachains benefit from new products to be released in the next few months. See [milestones](#Milestones).

Our [recent proposal passed OpenGov on Kusama](https://kusama.subsquare.io/referenda/referendum/212) and will cover expenses for July and Aug 2023. The controversial discussions surrounding the Treasury proposal have led Encointer to draw some important conclusions:
1. There is a pressing need to focus on the global expansion of Encointer communities, indicating a strong interest in reaching wider audiences.
2. The primary reason for pushback was attributed to the limited funds available in the KSM Treasury as the proposal amounted to roughly 3% of currently available funds.

We understand that launching new communities and navigating the complexities of the protocol can be demanding, slowing down widespread adoption. But fear not! We'd like to propose a viable solution: *BeeDance*.

*BeeDance* opens up a world of possibilities for event organizers to create their very own Encointer community, whether it's for a single event or a series of regular meetups. With BeeDance, organizers have the freedom to choose the event location and determine the timing that suits them best. The beauty of BeeDance lies in its simplicity and flexibility, making it far easier to launch compared to Encointer LoCo. While it serves as an excellent onboarding tool for LoCo, it also stands strong as a standalone protocol for proof-of-attendance (PoA). Expect more info on BeeDance to be published before [decoded'23](https://decoded.polkadot.network).

## Common Good

Proof-of-personhood will become such a fundamental primitive of our online lives that we suggest to acknowledge it as a basic human right. Therefore we claim it it is imperative to not let a for-profit entity take care of it ([like i.e. worldcoin as a bad example](https://twitter.com/brenzi5/status/1668224317874745344)).

[Inclusivity in web3](https://polkadot.network/blog/introducing-encointer-making-web3-truly-inclusive), too, is a common good for the entire Dotsam ecosystem as it helps onboarding the long tail of the wealth distribution: A market that should not be underestimated.

As Encointer's offerings are non-excludable and aiming to be non-rivalrous, there can't be a business case here which would offer an ROI to investors (into Encointer). However, the Encointer protocol adds value to the ecosystem as a whole which will inevitably cause buy pressure to DOT/KSM.

## Milestones

* **July '23** deploy [Encointer Faucet](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/a-sybil-resistant-faucet-for-all-tokens-in-the-dotsama-ecosystem/2757), enabling all reputables of Encointer LoCo to drip a tiny amount of KSM (to be followed by any tokens through XCM)
* **Aug '23** deploy the privacy-preserving [Encointer personhood oracle](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/a-privacy-preserving-proof-of-personhood-certificate/2756) for the nostr protocol, showcasing sybil-free social media public channels. To be followed by integrations with KILT and subsocial.
* **Q4'23** PoC demo for **BeeDance** on out testnet with a beta mobile app, involving a social event of at least 30 people.

## Treasury Spend

We propose a treasury spend of **438'000 CHF (approx. 488'370 USD)** for Encointer's expenses for 4 months (Sept-Dec 2023)

We will upload our detailed proposal by Fri June 23rd which will be consistent with our previous proposal, so please check the previous [document](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lUVpmTjE81_rwBR38H80rSiwYd3eoPZHE6TGykwlsSo/edit#heading=h.9wh3bye3nvqm) for now and keep in mind that the current proposal is the second slice of what is suggested in that document.



Encointer has innovated community currencies with its secure and decentralized sybil-defense protocol, laying the foundation for a brighter future with basic income. Field-tested with several hundred users, this protocol, known as *Encointer LoCo*, has proven its capabilities in pilot communities like the [Leu community in Zurich](https://leu.zuerich).

With new products, Encointer will not only benefit Kusama as a laboratory for personhood and local community currencies. It will benefit Polkadot directly as well:
* The [faucet](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/a-sybil-resistant-faucet-for-all-tokens-in-the-dotsama-ecosystem/2757) will be useful for new token launches, i.e. on Polimec, but also for highly geo-targeted charity
* The [personhood oracle](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/a-privacy-preserving-proof-of-personhood-certificate/2756) will be useful for privacy-preserving sybil-resilience for projects like KILT, frequency/MeWe, subsocial, jur, Saturn as well as many others
* [BeeDance](https://encointer.org/introducing-beedance/) will foster community engagement at meetups and events everywhere around the world and could become a massively useful tool for Polkadot ambassadors

So far, expenses have mainly been funded by the KSM treasury. Starting with September 2023, the team proposes to be funded by the Polkadot treasury on the grounds that Polkadot and its parachains benefit from new products to be released in the next few months. See [milestones](#Milestones).

Our [recent proposal passed OpenGov on Kusama](https://kusama.subsquare.io/referenda/referendum/212) and will cover expenses for July and Aug 2023. The controversial discussions surrounding the Treasury proposal have led Encointer to draw some important conclusions:
1. There is a pressing need to focus on the global expansion of Encointer communities, indicating a strong interest in reaching wider audiences.
2. The primary reason for pushback was attributed to the limited funds available in the KSM Treasury as the proposal amounted to roughly 3% of currently available funds.

We understand that launching new communities and navigating the complexities of the protocol can be demanding, slowing down widespread adoption. But fear not! We'd like to propose a viable solution: *BeeDance*.

[BeeDance](https://encointer.org/introducing-beedance/) opens up a world of possibilities for event organizers to create their very own Encointer community, whether it's for a single event or a series of regular meetups. With BeeDance, organizers have the freedom to choose the event location and determine the timing that suits them best. The beauty of BeeDance lies in its simplicity and flexibility, making it far easier to launch compared to Encointer LoCo. While it serves as an excellent onboarding tool for LoCo, it also stands strong as a standalone protocol for proof-of-attendance (PoA). Expect more info on BeeDance to be published before [decoded'23](https://decoded.polkadot.network).

## Common Good

Proof-of-personhood will become such a fundamental primitive of our online lives that we suggest to acknowledge it as a basic human right. Therefore we claim it it is imperative to not let a for-profit entity take care of it ([like i.e. worldcoin as a bad example](https://twitter.com/brenzi5/status/1668224317874745344)).

[Inclusivity in web3](https://polkadot.network/blog/introducing-encointer-making-web3-truly-inclusive), too, is a common good for the entire Dotsam ecosystem as it helps onboarding the long tail of the wealth distribution: A market that should not be underestimated.

As Encointer's offerings are non-excludable and aiming to be non-rivalrous, there can't be a business case here which would offer an ROI to investors (into Encointer). However, the Encointer protocol adds value to the ecosystem as a whole which will inevitably cause buy pressure to DOT/KSM.

## Milestones

* **July '23** deploy [Encointer Faucet](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/a-sybil-resistant-faucet-for-all-tokens-in-the-dotsama-ecosystem/2757), enabling all reputables of Encointer LoCo to drip a tiny amount of KSM (to be followed by any tokens through XCM)
* **Aug '23** deploy the privacy-preserving [Encointer personhood oracle](https://forum.polkadot.network/t/a-privacy-preserving-proof-of-personhood-certificate/2756) for the nostr protocol, showcasing sybil-free social media public channels. To be followed by integrations with KILT and subsocial.
* **Q4'23** PoC demo for [BeeDance](https://encointer.org/introducing-beedance/) on our testnet with a beta mobile app, involving a social event of at least 30 people.

## Treasury Spend

We propose a treasury spend of **423'000 CHF (approx. 469'953 USD) = 99’672 DOT** for Encointer's expenses for 4 months (Sept-Dec 2023)

Please read our [detailed proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/14qJE7F4A22-FjdSpFQc9A7oMjP31afRlLaAJzwNHbKY/edit?usp=sharing) which is consistent with our [previous split proposal on Kusama](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lUVpmTjE81_rwBR38H80rSiwYd3eoPZHE6TGykwlsSo/edit#heading=h.9wh3bye3nvqm) 



 Summary of Encointer’s Polkassembly Discussions Post:

1. Encointer has developed a security-based decentralized sybil-defense protocol known as Encointer LoCo that has seen field-testing with multiple users. 
2. Encointer products have numerous benefits to Polkadot and its parachains such as a sybil-resistant faucet for new token launches, a privacy-preserving proof of personhood certificate, and BeeDance which engages with communities at events.
3. Expenses have been previously funded by the KSM treasury but now the team proposes to be funded by the Polkadot treasury.
4. Common good is important in fostering online lives, ensuring inclusivity in web3, and offering non-excludable services to benefit the ecosystem as a whole.
5.Milestones include: deploying Encointer Faucet in July, deploying a privacy-preserving Encointer personhood oracle in August, and demos for BeeDance in Q4.
6. Proposal requests 423,000 CHF (approx. 469,953 USD) from Polkadot treasury fund for expenses from September to December 2023.

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