Hello Polkadot community!
We are pleased to propose the Polkadot Cloud Website Development Project, an initiative focused on developing a state-of-the-art platform showcasing the extensive suite of services offered by Polkadot Cloud (e.g., execution, settlement, data availability, object storage).
<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xUdoQ14Tn5DUczAjkaN_bqK-4ikDWwB1/view?usp=sharing">View full proposal</a>
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<h3>Problem + Solution</h3>
Decentralized cloud platforms like Akash and Spheron are quickly gaining traction, while major incumbents like Google's Web3 Cloud Portal fail to mention Polkadot entirely. No dedicated, well-designed platform exists for developers or enterprises to explore Polkadot Cloud offerings, limiting visibility and adoption.
To maintain its competitive edge, Polkadot needs a dedicated website that clearly communicates its cloud infrastructure, capabilities, and advantages to developers, enterprises, and the broader Web3 ecosystem. With approval of this referendum, we will build a world-class digital presence that cements Polkadot's leadership in decentralized cloud solutions &mdash; ensuring Polkadot Cloud remains top of mind.
<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xUdoQ14Tn5DUczAjkaN_bqK-4ikDWwB1/view?usp=sharing">View full proposal</a>
<h3>Why a Dedicated Cloud Website?</h3>
🔹 Enterprise Adoption &ndash; Attracts businesses &amp; devs exploring Web3 cloud solutions.
🔹 Tangible Reality &ndash; Turns Polkadot Cloud from concept &rarr; real, actionable product.
🔹 Competitive Edge &ndash; Positions Polkadot as the leading decentralized cloud.
🔹 Decentralization &ndash; Reduces dependency on a single website/controller.
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<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xUdoQ14Tn5DUczAjkaN_bqK-4ikDWwB1/view?usp=sharing">View full proposal</a>
<h3>What is Polkadot Cloud?</h3>
Polkadot Cloud is the next-gen decentralized cloud for Web3 builders&mdash;offering execution, settlement, data availability, object storage, and more to rival Web2 giants like AWS &amp; Google Cloud. By leveraging the Polkadot Cloud, developers can deploy any Web3 application easily, affordably, and at scale.
<h4>🌐 <a href="https://polkadot.cloud/">Polkadot.cloud</a> intends to serve as the official portal for:</h4>
✔️ Cloud services overview &amp; enterprise case studies
✔️ Coretime/blockspace reservations
✔️ Performance metrics &amp; comparisons
✔️ Enterprise/developer onboarding
To learn about the differences between Polkadot Cloud and Polkadot Hub, <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xUdoQ14Tn5DUczAjkaN_bqK-4ikDWwB1/view?usp=sharing">read the full proposal</a>.
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<h3>Team &amp; Support</h3>
👨&zwj;💻 Flez (PM/Designer) &ndash; Polkadot UX Bounty Curator, Serial Founder, Designer @ flez.xyz
🛠️ Advisors: Ross &amp; Joel &ndash; Official Polkadot Staking Dashboard team funded by OpenGov
👏 Liked by: Shawn T &ndash; Polkadot Lead Developer &amp; original proposer of Cloud concept
❤️ Community rallying on X: Post teasing Polkadot Cloud project <a href="https://x.com/iamflez/status/1893674753996550552">received well</a>
<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xUdoQ14Tn5DUczAjkaN_bqK-4ikDWwB1/view?usp=sharing">View full proposal</a>
<h3>Phase 1 Deliverables (MVP)</h3>
✅ Fully responsive, state-of-the-art website
✅ CMS for exploring Polkadot Cloud services
✅ Interactive performance charts showcasing tech capabilities
✅ Case studies per industry (e.g., Mythos, HydraDX, Phala)
✅ Coretime/blockspace access (via RegionX)
✅ Localization support
<h3>Sneak peek</h3>
💦 Splash Page Preview: <a href="https://polkadot.cloud/">Visit polkadot.cloud</a>
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<h3>Why Now?</h3>
🔸 Buzz around Polkadot Cloud is growing rapidly&mdash;but no tangible offering exists today.
🔸 Google Cloud, AWS, etc are moving into Web3&mdash;but they aren't including Polkadot.
🔸 Akash &amp; Spheron are gaining traction in the decentralized/web3 cloud space.
🔸 Polkadot Cloud needs a strong presence to defend its leadership position.
<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xUdoQ14Tn5DUczAjkaN_bqK-4ikDWwB1/view?usp=sharing">View full proposal</a>

Propose and approve a spend of treasury funds.

## Dispatch Origin

Must be [`Config::SpendOrigin`] with the `Success` value being at least
`amount` of `asset_kind` in the native asset. The amount of `asset_kind` is converted
for assertion using the [`Config::BalanceConverter`].

## Details

Create an approved spend for transferring a specific `amount` of `asset_kind` to a
designated beneficiary. The spend must be claimed using the `payout` dispatchable within
the [`Config::PayoutPeriod`].

### Parameters
- `asset_kind`: An indicator of the specific asset class to be spent.
- `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
  [`Config::PayoutPeriod`]. If `None`, the spend can be claimed immediately after
  approval.

## Events

Emits [`Event::AssetSpendApproved`] if successful.

- **Problem Statement:** Lack of a dedicated platform showcasing Polkadot Cloud services, hindering visibility and adoption.
- **Significance:** To maintain competitiveness, Polkadot needs a well-designed website to communicate its cloud infrastructure benefits to developers, enterprises, and the Web3 ecosystem.
- **Proposed Solution:** Develop a world-class website highlighting Polkadot Cloud's offerings to solidify its position in decentralized cloud solutions.
- **Expected Outcomes:** Increased enterprise adoption, transformation of Polkadot Cloud from concept to reality, enhanced competitive edge, and reduced dependency on a single website/controller.

#1466 Polkadot Cloud Website Development (Phase 1: Q2 2025)

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