Hello Polkadot Community,

I am excited to share with you our vision for DotCollaborate, a new platform aimed at driving collaboration and positive social impact within the Polkadot ecosystem.

DotCollaborate is a platform designed to bring together projects and contributors, providing a space for task management, job listings, and seamless communication. Our goal is to make Polkadot a hub of productivity, where anyone in the community can connect with projects that need their skills and grow together. In addition, through DotImpact, we plan to introduce a mechanism that channels a portion of platform activity towards charitable and environmental initiatives, thereby ensuring that we not only grow as an ecosystem but also contribute positively to society.

To make the implementation more practical and build trust within the community, we are proposing Phase 1 in a series of mini proposals. You can read the full Phase 1 Proposal here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gqQdgzeicjiwF0CDeT-haTw0hfUGjPCg_hcxmCul-2A/edit

This document outlines the overall plan, covering aspects such as UI/UX, marketing plan, and feature development.

As a first step, we have also outlined a Mini Proposal that covers the initial phase of Phase 1. This mini proposal will focus on the foundational elements—such as UI/UX design, database design, and the basic login system—which will be crucial for further development. The mini proposal will allow us to get started and deliver results early, enabling the community to see our work without much financial risk involved. You can find more details here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s8O93YnHr90CFHatygk1AEj7HGVX3YMV6UxMRlwdQZo/edit

We are hopeful that starting with a smaller, incremental funding request will demonstrate our dedication, capability, and alignment with the community's goals.

For more details about DotCollaborate, we have also prepared an FAQ document that answers common questions about the project and its vision. You can find the FAQ here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TrSTOnk61kCptS9IBtm9joc4dALLkXPhc6HLHGXIOkU/edit

We believe that your feedback is vital, and we are excited to hear your thoughts as we proceed. Once we have gathered some feedback from the community, we will be submitting the proposal. We are open to any ideas that might improve our application, and we appreciate all suggestions.

Thank you for your time, and we look forward to building something incredible together for the Polkadot ecosystem. Feel free to share any comments or questions—your input is very much appreciated!