Dear Community,

I am Mario Andrade, a legal professional and self-taught smart contract developer, expanding my expertise in Rust and Substrate.

I am requesting financial support as I have been accepted into the Founders Track of the Polkadot Blockchain Academy (PBA) in Honk Kong, and I need assistance covering my travel expenses.

**About soft.law and rotamDAO: **

I am the proud founder of soft.law, a legaltech lab dedicated to create innovative solutions for the Polkadot ecosystem. As part of our initiatives, we have established rotamDAO a project that garnered recognition in the Polkadot Relayers Incubator organized by Angel Hack. For a detailed overview, you can watch the interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTrrYmeRKZY;

Currently, we are testing the vehicle tokenization in Mexico. Also you can see our progress via our X account @rotamDAO

The Vision for Polkadot Blockchain Academy:

This invaluable experience has inspired our team at soft.law to develop a pallet to provide developers within the ecosystem with legal validations for real-world assets. I am eager to present and refine this concept at the Polkadot Blockchain Academy, emphasizing the critical need for robust legal backing.

Funding Request:

Unfortunately, at this moment, I am unable to cover the expenses associated with attending the Polkadot Blockchain Academy in Hong Kong. Therefore, I am requesting 450 DOT, to cover round-trip plane tickets from Mexico and other associated expenses.

Why Support This Request:

• Innovative LegalTech: The proposed pallet addresses the tokenization of real-world assets with a robust legal foundation, showcasing the innovation that soft.law brings to the Polkadot ecosystem.

• Proven Track Record: Our participation in the Polkadot Relayers Incubator and the ongoing development of rotamDAO demonstrate our commitment and capability to contribute to the Polkadot community meaningfully.

• Community Impact: By supporting this request, you are actively contributing to the advancement of LegalTech and the tokenization of real-world assets within the Polkadot ecosystem.

I kindly ask for your consideration and support in this endeavor. The success of this project not only aligns with my passion and expertise but has the potential to enrich the Polkadot ecosystem as a whole.

Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely,

Mario Andrade

Founder, soft.law

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Update 14/12/2023 19:30 hrs CST

Hi community, based on the results I'm seeing, I would appreciate if you could provide feedback and comments. It's my first time proposing to the treasury, and it has been a valuable learning experience. However, I'd like to better understand the community's perspective on areas for improvement.

1. Is it inappropriate to request these types of expenses from the treasury?
2. Should I explore alternative funding sources?
3. Do you have concerns or suggestions regarding the project idea?

I genuinely want to build a product that serves the community, and your insights are crucial.

Mario Andrade

Founder, soft.law