Dear Polkadot Community and Fellow DOT Holders,
Polkadot's incredible journey began with the strong support of the Asian crypto community. Today, Asia stands as the global powerhouse of the crypto world&mdash;leading in adoption, innovation, and liquidity. It's time for Polkadot to reconnect, revitalize, and reignite our presence in this dynamic region.
🌏 Why This Matters to You: 
<ul>
<li>Boosting DOT's Value and Ecosystem Growth: Expanding in Asia means more developers building on Polkadot, more users adopting DOT, and more projects joining our ecosystem&mdash;all contributing to realizing the full potential of DOT.</li>
<li>Strengthening Polkadot's Global Leadership: By asserting our presence in Asia, we solidify Polkadot's position as a leading multi-chain platform in the global blockchain landscape.</li>
<li>Unlocking New Opportunities: Engage with innovative projects, form strategic partnerships, and access untapped markets that can drive Polkadot's evolution forward.</li>
</ul>
🎯 Our Vision: 
We aim to elevate Polkadot's prominence in Asia through a comprehensive strategy:
<ul>
<li>Strategic Event Participation and Production: 
<ul>
<li>Prime Exposure at Top Conferences: Secure influential speaking slots for Polkadot leaders at major events like Token2049 Singapore, Korea Blockchain Week, and WebX Tokyo.</li>
<li>Showcase Innovations: Highlight key developments such as Polkadot Hub (Plaza) and Polkadot Cloud (JAM), emphasizing the vision of Polkadot as the <a href="https://forum.polkadot.network/t/the-polkadot-cloud/10670">AWS of Web3</a> has really resonated with us.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Organizing Unforgettable Experiences: 
<ul>
<li>High-Impact Side Events: Host exclusive events that attract high-caliber attendees, fostering meaningful connections and collaborations that benefit the Polkadot ecosystem.</li>
<li>Community Engagement: Create unique experiences that resonate with both existing enthusiasts and newcomers, strengthening our community ties.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Localized Community Building:
<ul>
<li>Tailored Outreach: Engage with local communities in their native languages and on their preferred platforms to build authentic relationships.</li>
<li>Influencer Partnerships: Collaborate with regional key opinion leaders (KOLs) to amplify Polkadot's message across Asia.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
🤝 Meet the Team Driving This Initiative: 
We are DCENTRAL&mdash;a leading community-based events facilitator focused on building and supporting the Web3 community globally. With a strong presence in Asia and the Middle East, we've been at the forefront of connecting innovators, investors, and enthusiasts in the crypto space.
<ul>
<li>DCENTRAL's Track Record: 
<ul>
<li>Premier Events Organizer: We've successfully hosted major conferences and events across the globe, including DCENTRAL Miami, DCENTRAL Austin, and DCENTRAL Tokyo, DCENTRAL Dubai, as well as Memecoin Summit Tokyo, MEME Carnival and Memecon at Token2049, to name a few.</li>
<li>Bridging Communities: Our events have featured the most prominent and notable speakers and leaders across the Web3 ecosystem, year after year, attracting thousands of attendees and fostering vibrant communities.</li>
<li>Global Recognition: Featured in Cointelegraph, Vice News and many other major publications, we're recognized for our innovative approach to blending tech, culture, art, and community.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
👥 Our team is used to getting our hands dirty and make big things happen: 
<ul>
<li>Justin Wu (@hackapreneur): Co-Founder &amp; CEO of DCENTRAL, Justin is a prominent figure with over 260,000 followers on X. Renowned for organizing top-tier blockchain events and communities, he's driven growth for projects like Polygon and has been a key influencer in the crypto space.
<ul>
<li>X: <a href="https://x.com/hackapreneur">https://x.com/hackapreneur</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Esther Ng (@estherng): Co-Founder &amp; COO of DCENTRAL, Esther has been a driving force behind many of the best crypto events and activations since 2017, helping many of the names you know and love in Web3 build, scale, and engage their communities. An expert in PR and branding, she has grown the DCENTRAL brand into a global crypto events powerhouse attracting tens of thousands of attendees, and has organized more than 1,200 speakers and leaders from the top crypto companies, ecosystems, and projects to share their expertise and insight.
<ul>
<li>X: <a href="https://x.com/EstherNg">https://x.com/EstherNg</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Nathan Leung / Cryptonauts: Co-Founder &amp; Host of Cryptonauts, Nathan is a leading crypto influencer with over 100,000 subscribers on YouTube. Bringing Hollywood-level production quality to crypto content, he enhances engagement and reach within the community.
<ul>
<li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Cryptonauts">https://www.youtube.com/@Cryptonauts</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
Our broader network of friends and supporters even includes advisors who are early Polkadot investors, former Parity team members, and seasoned professionals deeply committed to Polkadot's success. We're not just organizers&mdash;we're dedicated community builders with the expertise and passion to drive this initiative forward.
🔑 Why We're the Right Choice: 
<ul>
<li>Unmatched Expertise and Connections: 
<ul>
<li>Event Production Excellence: As the team behind DCENTRAL, we've orchestrated some of the most influential crypto events globally, demonstrating our ability to execute large-scale initiatives successfully.</li>
<li>Deep Industry Networks: Our relationships with conference organizers, top projects, and key influencers enable us to secure opportunities and collaborations that others can't.</li>
<li>Proven Success Stories: From hosting DCENTRAL conferences with thousands of attendees to partnering with major organizations for high-profile events, we've consistently delivered impactful results across the web3 ecosystem year after year.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Passionate Advocates for Polkadot:
<ul>
<li>Aligned Vision: We believe in Polkadot's potential to revolutionize the blockchain industry and are committed to amplifying its presence in the markets that matter most.</li>
<li>Community-Centric Approach: Our focus is on building authentic, lasting relationships within the crypto community, fostering growth, and driving adoption.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
🌟 Your Support Can Make a Real Difference: 
By backing this proposal, you're directly contributing to:
<ul>
<li>Enhancing Polkadot's Visibility: Elevate Polkadot's profile in key Asian markets, attracting new users, developers, and investors to our ecosystem.</li>
<li>Driving Ecosystem Growth: More engagement means more projects building on Polkadot, increasing network utility and helping DOT realize its full potential value.</li>
<li>Strengthening Community Bonds: Foster a vibrant, global Polkadot community through meaningful interactions and shared experiences.</li>
</ul>
📣 Join Us in Shaping Polkadot's Future! 
We stand at a pivotal moment. With your support, we can seize this great opportunity to propel Polkadot to new heights in Asia and beyond.
Let's connect the DOTs and illuminate Polkadot's path forward&mdash;together.
<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SK3FZRAoLwYfLfLwLBSNYtwykDMMzUEEYKomDCsiVyY/edit?usp=sharing">👉 Read the Full Proposal Here</a>
We need your help. Please help us help DOT by voting "Aye" on this proposal and be part of Polkadot's next big leap in Asia!
Thank you for your consideration and commitment to Polkadot's success. We look forward to your support and to making a significant impact&mdash;together!

Propose and approve a spend of treasury funds.

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`amount` of `asset_kind` in the native asset. The amount of `asset_kind` is converted
for assertion using the [`Config::BalanceConverter`].

## Details

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designated beneficiary. The spend must be claimed using the `payout` dispatchable within
the [`Config::PayoutPeriod`].

### Parameters
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- `amount`: The amount to be transferred from the treasury to the `beneficiary`.
- `beneficiary`: The beneficiary of the spend.
- `valid_from`: The block number from which the spend can be claimed. It can refer to
  the past if the resulting spend has not yet expired according to the
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## Events

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- **Problem Statement:** Reconnecting and revitalizing Polkadot's presence in Asia to boost its value, ecosystem growth, and global leadership.
- **Significance:** Strengthening Polkadot's position in the global blockchain landscape, unlocking new opportunities, and engaging with innovative projects and untapped markets.
- **Proposed Solution:** Elevating Polkadot's prominence in Asia through strategic event participation, production, unforgettable experiences, and localized community building.
- **Expected Outcomes:** Enhancing Polkadot's visibility in key Asian markets, driving ecosystem growth, and strengthening community bonds to foster a vibrant, global Polkadot community.

#1282 Enhancing Polkadot's Presence in Asia through Strategic Events, Experiences, and Localized Community Engagement

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