**Proposal: Additional Funding for Polkadot System Parachain Collators**

**Requested allocation:** 21,504.94 DOT

**Bounty #32 DOT address**: 13UVJyLnbVp9RBZYFwHYxaA7NBbKRCL4bLMscV5JwwLTVE6j

This proposal seeks additional funding to support the operational status and provide a bounty top-up budget for collators on Polkadot's System Parachains. Collators are essential for maintaining network security, decentralization, and performance. While previous referenda have successfully provided the necessary resources for their effective operation, additional funds are required to sustain these efforts and adapt to the expanding network demands.

This proposal will focus on the operational status and the bounty top-up budget, while more detailed information can be found under the bounty page and in earlier proposals, as listed below.

**Full Proposal:** [Google Document](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TeeGoG29HouQ04FaWk2d1ln0AvAf0kA3SASvXQwM0ns/edit?usp=sharing)

The history of initiatives for Polkadot System Chain collators dates back to mid-2023. They have provided vital support for maintaining the network’s stability, security, and decentralization.

*   **Referendum 156:** [Polkadot System Parachain Collators - Tips, August 2023](156)
*   **Referendum 288:** [Polkadot System Parachain Collators - Tips Q4/2023, September 2023](288)
*   **Referendum 363:** [Funding of Polkadot System Parachain Collators, December 2023](363)
*   **Referendum 1006:** [Proposal for Top-Up for Funding of Polkadot System Parachain Collators, June 2024](1006)

Thank you!

- **Problem Statement:** Seeking additional funding to support Polkadot's System Parachain Collators to maintain network security and performance.
- **Significance:** Collators are crucial for network stability and decentralization, requiring ongoing financial support to meet expanding network demands.
- **Proposed Solution:** Requesting 21,504.94 DOT for operational status and bounty top-up budget for collators.
- **Expected Outcomes:** Sustained operational support for collators, ensuring network security and performance.

#980 Polkadot System Parachains Collator Bounty #32 Top-Up Proposal - Jan/2025

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