Treasury OpenGov Proposal - Medium Spender Track

---

📋 Executive Summary

Project: Interactive PAPI Console - Developer Experience Platform
Team: aipop.fun (Fred - @codingsh | GitHub: @developerfred)
Requested Amount: $75,000 USD (≈ 21.92K DOT)
Track: Medium Spender
Duration: 10 weeks
Immediate Payment: $15,000 (marketing + infrastructure)

Platform: https://papi-simulator.aipop.fun
Code: https://github.com/developerfred/papi-simulator

---

The Real Problem

Facts:

• 73% of developers cite setup complexity as the main barrier
• Average onboarding time: 4-8 weeks vs 2-4 hours in other ecosystems

Polkadot Hub arrives Q3 2025. Ethereum developers need to migrate. Where are the tools?

---

Our Solution (Already Working)

PAPI Simulator vs Existing Tools

Positioning: We build on top of existing tools, we don't compete.

Track Record: 2 Fast Grants Delivered

• ✅ Milestone 1: Delivered
• ✅ Milestone 2: Delivered

Result: Platform online, active users, positive feedback.

---

🛠 What We'll Build (10 weeks)

Milestone 0: PAPI Launch & Growth Acceleration ($15,000)

Why immediate payment? Polkadot Hub Q3 2025 = critical marketing window.

• Targeted Marketing: $9,000 for developer acquisition
• Premium Infrastructure: $3,000 to scale platform
• Development: $3,000 to accelerate features

Milestone 1: PAPI Simulator 2.0 - Hub Integration (4 weeks - $24,000)

• EVM Templates: For Ethereum→Polkadot Hub migration
• PolkaVM Support: Next-generation architecture
• Visual XCM Builder: Simple cross-chain development
• Hot Reload: Development with instant feedback

Milestone 2: PAPI Simulator Pro - Production Toolchain (3 weeks - $18,000)

• Universal Export: Next.js, Vite, Create React App
• Component Library: Reusable NPM package
• Performance Tools: Automatic bundle optimization
• Enterprise Ready: Cross-browser testing, CI/CD

Milestone 3: PAPI Ecosystem - Community & Growth (3 weeks - $18,000)

• "Zero to Hero" Course: Web2 devs → Polkadot pros
• Parachain Templates: Acala, Moonbeam, Astar specific
• Community Platform: Showcase + peer review
• Growth Analytics: Ecosystem impact dashboard

---

💰 Efficient & Complementary Budget

Ecosystem Investment:

• Polkadot-API: $327,000 (fundamental infrastructure - excellent!)
• PAPI Simulator: $75,000 (developer experience layer)
• Synergy: We use Polkadot-API as base, add UX/UI

Our proposal complements existing investments:

• Polkadot-API: Robust library ✅
• PAPI Simulator: Visual interface that makes it accessible ✅
• Result: Developers use both = greater adoption

Allocation:

• Development: $48,000 (64%)
• Marketing: $23,000 (30.7%)
• Infrastructure: $4,000 (5.3%)

Treasury ROI: Complementary tools maximize impact of previous investments.

---

📊 Why Approve Now?

Perfect Timing

• Polkadot Hub Q3 2025: Ethereum migration needs tools
• JAM Upgrade: Preparation for new architecture
• Competition: Other ecosystems investing heavily in DX

Proven Track Record

• 100% delivery rate Fast Grants
• Working platform: https://papi-simulator.aipop.fun
• Community feedback: Positive in testing

Unique Opportunity

• Zero setup time: Developers start in minutes, not hours
• Production ready: Direct export for deployment
• Community driven: Templates shared between devs
• Visual tools: Visual XCM, easy to use

---

👥 Team & Execution

Fred (@developerfred)

• 8+ years React/TypeScript
• 4+ years Polkadot ecosystem
• Track record: 2/2 Fast Grants delivered

Contractor Network Strategy

• Senior React Dev: Full-time with Polkadot-API experience
• DevOps Specialist: Infrastructure and CI/CD
• UX/UI Designer: Interface and experience
• Technical Writer: Docs and tutorials

Quality: Code reviews, community testing, security audits.

---

Growth Strategy

Partnerships & Validation

Fast Grants Curators (Already Supporting PAPI Simulator):

• Otar Shakarishvili: Project Advisor and Governance Specialist at JUST Open Source, ex-Parity Project Manager
• Sacha Lansky: Developer Relations at WebZero, ex-Parity Engineering
• Phil Kwok: Co-Founder of EasyA and the EasyA x Polkadot University

Future Strategic Partnerships:

• Universities: Curriculum integration
• Hackathons: Tooling for Polkadot events

Content & Events

• Weekly tutorials: YouTube + live coding
• Conference presence: Sub0, Decoded, meetups
• Developer workshops: Hands-on sessions
• Community challenges: Template competitions

---

🎯 Success Metrics

6 months:

• 500+ Active Developers using monthly
• 100+ Templates in community library
• 50+ Production Apps deployed via console
• 10+ Parachain Integrations specific

Impact:

• Onboarding time: 4-8 weeks → 2-4 hours
• Developer satisfaction: Polkadot as preferred blockchain for development
• Ecosystem growth: More DApps, more users, more engagement

---

🔄 Sustainability

Open Source First

• Core always free
• Community governance
• Transparent development

Revenue Model (future)

• Enterprise features: Advanced templates, support
• Training & Certification: Paid courses
• Partnerships: White-label solutions

---

💡 Bottom Line

Web3 only wins when developers build apps that real users adopt.

Polkadot has the best technology. The tools are missing.

PAPI Console solves this. Now.

Investment: $75,000 (0.3% of annual dev budget)
Timeline: 10 weeks
Risk: Very low (proven track record)
Upside: Developer experience that actually works

---

🗳️ YES for tools developers will actually use
🗳️ YES for Polkadot Hub success
🗳️ YES for a more accessible ecosystem

"The future of Web3 will be built by developers creating solutions that real users will utilize. Let's give them the tools to make it happen."

---

Links:

• 🌐 PAPI Simulator: https://papi-simulator.aipop.fun
• 💻 GitHub: https://github.com/developerfred/papi-simulator
• 📋 Deliveries: M1 | M2

Point of contact

• telegram
• x
• Matrix
• farcaster