The kusamarian is a DOT focused media brand on X.
It serves as a communication platform for Polkadot Builders, Nominators, Delegators &amp; the curious.
 These DOTs will seed The Kusamarian treasury for (at least) 42 weeks of Holder-funded Media &mdash; focused on attracting new interest, spotlighting the people of Polkadot's development, and providing a forum for discourse and discovery. 
Our work can be seen <a href="https://twitter.com/TheKusamarian/highlights">here</a>. If you're not familiar, we invite you to scroll a few minutes &amp; try a few videos. Each week we deliver:
<ul>
<li>1 in-person Video Podcast - Space Monkeys</li>
<li>1 video news digest &mdash; Friday Dump</li>
<li>1 community live chat &mdash; Sama Spaces</li>
<li>2 live governance forums &mdash; AAG</li>
<li>&amp; three deep dive shows about eco projects, NFTs &amp; token economics.</li>
</ul>
Our goal is to inspire new and current holders of DOT to nominate, delegate, and join the effort to deliver the Polkadot Network.&nbsp;
The Kusamarian recently committed to a 31% reduction of production costs to the treasury over the course of this order on <a href="https://twitter.com/TheKusamarian/status/1689762453553299456">AAG</a>.
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If these things interest you, please see...
<a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19ZEi7hH20W3u5U4ytq_ewOxydejydRvEqdfEQZ6j1jM/edit#gid=347078047">Audience Growth Charts</a>
<a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UoV721s3IWoquvcGOrE5flQc1fJCs9W1HTjoBXN6L_Q/edit?usp=sharing">Biweekly Audience Reports</a>
<a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1273vTKYTIS1cvylcEsasbcjXl-mZumjlU6fztukgYsw/edit?usp=sharing">Raw Audience Data</a>
<a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qJ_1rgP3o1QJlN-bEmnkVER-YfQ70az3h53nXAz5Bcs/edit?usp=sharing">Balance Sheet</a>
<a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1r01I4PfVuYpRJa5F9eg7Go9MCsINlKeW">Invoices</a>
<a href="https://flying-wolf-8be.notion.site/Production-Funds-de4afb47625d48a9b4a5f0e74d074dff?pvs=4">All Treasury Movements</a>
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About The Kusamarian
The Kusamarian crafts Media with the following values:
<ol>
<li>Fair, truthful &amp; accurate reporting</li>
<li>Timely delivery, relevant information</li>
<li>Free &amp; accessible</li>
<li>Journalistic Integrity</li>
<li>Constructive Discourse</li>
<li>Non-speculative</li>
<li>Community Collaboration</li>
<li>Transparent Funding &amp; Operations</li>
</ol>
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See an archive of the original Referendum Post <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OX819iqfpnT8wxK7n431Ro_NYQa6o4edJ2NsFmDa-9E/edit?usp=sharing">here</a>! See an archive of the original Discussion Post <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vj1tbccoWJXLr4db6wDkAeK-uUIvoCNE4BholeVssdU/edit?usp=sharing">here</a>!
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Thank you! 🙂

**[Referendum Progress Report](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VrPo_is9-HNT19-PcgKV5TgRiPwWuGsA_OnQvJTrpzo/edit)** - Ref 85 will deliver 12 weeks past the 26 committed in the first tranche of this proposal. The second tranche is rolled into a longer 52 week commitment in Ref. 6XX

Check out the AUDIT tab ↗️ for 1/2 Survey Results on AAG!

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Based on feedback from our first survey ([see results](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ErbFXabIqFrxD-sjg9yNx28K3g7wdVXZsvzoI0700m4/edit?usp=sharing))...

The Kusamarian proposes the following [spend structure](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19ZEi7hH20W3u5U4ytq_ewOxydejydRvEqdfEQZ6j1jM/edit?usp=sharing), which includes a 42 week order of Kusamrian programming, 60% up front with 40% to be claimed upon completion of milestones based on audience growth & reach and asset development. A break down of costs/show are included in the spend structure above!

If you have time please provide input on how to handle these milestones in a final SHORT! [30 second survey](https://ckcmjun9j9s.typeform.com/to/LaGuTEzJ). ❤️

Note: we understand we can't make all voters perfectly happy but production costs, tokenholder ownership, length of funding, and upfront % was taken from the average responses of those who provided a twitter handle & have a verified history of voting on Polkadot. The results were inline with general sentiment though slightly more conservative.

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The Kusamarian is a public service broadcaster providing a platform for builders, reporters, and community of the Polkadot Network.

You can see our work [here](https://twitter.com/TheKusamarian/highlights). 

All media production is crafted with the following values:

1. Fair, truthful & accurate reporting
2. Timely delivery, relevant information
3. Free & accessible
4. Journalistic Integrity
5. Constructive Discourse
6. Non-speculative
7. Community Collaboration
8. Transparent Funding & Operations

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Audit us!

We strive to provide network-leading reports on our creative & financial activities but there is likely room to improve! We encourage independent & experienced auditors to review our work and report any anomalies or shortcomings to hey@thekusamarian.xyz!

[Survey results 1/2](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ErbFXabIqFrxD-sjg9yNx28K3g7wdVXZsvzoI0700m4/edit?usp=sharing)

[Content report](https://flying-wolf-8be.notion.site/Content-Report-40b59b62222c46a6ac738359b8704b05) feat. rough work (get to know the process!)

[Audience Growth Charts](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19ZEi7hH20W3u5U4ytq_ewOxydejydRvEqdfEQZ6j1jM/edit#gid=347078047)

[Biweekly Audience Reports](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UoV721s3IWoquvcGOrE5flQc1fJCs9W1HTjoBXN6L_Q/edit?usp=sharing)

[Raw Audience Data](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1273vTKYTIS1cvylcEsasbcjXl-mZumjlU6fztukgYsw/edit?usp=sharing)

[Balance Sheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qJ_1rgP3o1QJlN-bEmnkVER-YfQ70az3h53nXAz5Bcs/edit?usp=sharing)

[Invoices](https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1r01I4PfVuYpRJa5F9eg7Go9MCsINlKeW)

[All Treasury Movements](https://flying-wolf-8be.notion.site/Production-Funds-de4afb47625d48a9b4a5f0e74d074dff?pvs=4)


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**The following is an archive of the original Discussion Post** 👇

This [5 minute survey](https://ckcmjun9j9s.typeform.com/to/ESpj60qt) will help us, at [The Kusamarian](https://twitter.com/TheKusamarian), understand the desires of the voting Tokenholder public to align with their interests.

It will provide opportunities for interested tokenholders (whether supportive or not) to become partners in **Kusamarian** development, incl. the establishment of on-chain activity goals & overseeing potential channel sponsors (should tokenholders desire blended funding).

*This is not a typical Discussion post providing insights on future proposals.* It uses the current funding period as a reference to shape the future. 

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[This survey](https://ckcmjun9j9s.typeform.com/to/ESpj60qt) presents:

- a short overview of the social impact & mission of this media project.
- progress reports on social media metric goals established in last proposal up to May 23 (61% of progress)  See [charts](https://imgur.com/a/DBh5439). See [reports](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_SkKhsZ_ILb6g2TfwGYCzYPu3vyhXMLReCLSUvnHTYQ/edit?usp=sharing).
- a short overview of each show with this period's production costs & metrics with the question of what % of that spending the tokenholder would wish to continue incentivizing with Treasury funds (0-200% - or blended to expanded funding).
- an opportunity to be contacted via [Sumi Notes](https://twitter.com/SumiNetwork) (on-chain) and join **Kusamarian** development based on weight of vote.

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All feedback is welcome and valuable as one of our guiding principles is creating a reliable info network, free and open for all!

Please help **The Kusamarian** brand continue to grow and serve the Polkadot Network in line with DOT holder interests! 

Fill out this [5 minute survey](https://ckcmjun9j9s.typeform.com/to/ESpj60qt) now!

Thank you! 🙂

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2/2 Research Survey - The Kusamarian Maintenance Funding 🫰

Treasury

This proposal outlines a 42-week plan for The Kusamarian. It includes the transition to a blended funding model, with 70% of costs covered by the treasury and 30% from alternative sources. Kusamarian’s costs breakdown is presented with full details and they welcome audits for transparency and further improvements. The Kusamarian emphasize on attracting new audience, spotlighting the builders and the overall developments within Polkadot ecosystem, and providing a forum for discourse and discovery.

Polkadot Deep Dive Report H1 2022.

Polkadot Deep Dive Report Q3 2022.

Polkadot Deep Dive Report Q4 2022.

Polkadot & Kusama Ecosystem Map Ver 1.

Polkadot Deep Dive Report Q1 2023.

Polkadot Deep Dive Report Q2 2023.

In-depth Polkadot Staking Report H1 2023.

Polkadot Deep Dive Report Q3 2023.

Propose and approve a spend of treasury funds.

- `origin`: Must be `SpendOrigin` with the `Success` value being at least `amount`.
- `amount`: The amount to be transferred from the treasury to the `beneficiary`.
- `beneficiary`: The destination account for the transfer.

NOTE: For record-keeping purposes, the proposer is deemed to be equivalent to the
beneficiary.

- **Problem Statement:** The Kusamarian, a DOT-focused media brand, aims to fund 42 weeks of media content through the DOT treasury to engage Polkadot stakeholders.
- **Significance:** The initiative aims to attract new interest, highlight Polkadot's development, and foster discourse within the community.
- **Proposed Solution:** Deliver weekly video content including podcasts, news digests, live chats, governance forums, and deep dives on eco projects, NFTs, and token economics.
- **Expected Outcomes:** Inspire DOT holders to participate in nominating, delegating, and supporting the Polkadot Network.

#85 DOT holders 🤝 & The Kusamarian 🤖❤️

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