**Short description:** Allow for users to nominate whitelisted projects with their DOT - this mechanism will be funded with a constant stream of DOT taken directly from inflation and distributed to projects based on the proportion of DOT that has nominated them.

Full proposal details can be found [here on Google docs](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cl6CpWyqX7NCshV0aYT5a8ZTm75PWcLrEBcfk2I1tAA/edit) or the IPFS saved PDF [here](https://gray-revolutionary-porpoise-924.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmcrgBLqKBDB7WEiqNoy6Z8yJtCdqANuNMB9hcHeoQcz8d).

Telegram discussion group: @parachainstaking

- **Problem Statement:** Enable users to nominate whitelisted projects with DOT, funded by a constant stream of DOT from inflation, targeting Polkassembly users.
- **Significance:** Enhances community engagement and project funding transparency.
- **Proposed Solution:** Implement a mechanism for users to nominate projects with DOT, funded by inflation.
- **Expected Outcomes:** Increased community involvement and transparent project funding.

#712 Implement Optimistic Project Funding