Bounty Proposal: Business Prospects for Polkadot in Brazil

Proposal: Polkadot @ Blockchain Rio 2024
Beneficiary: 'Blockchain Rio 2024' 2/3 Multisig
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Date: July 23th to 25th 2024
Requested Amount: $52.941,00 USD in DOT
Budget Details: <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1y28CYcVrFxqNd7fXTFyET70zL97COKyzvV_yKaL6dDw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sheet link</a>
Event website: <a href="https://blockchainfestival.io/">https://blockchainfestival.io/</a>
Disclaimer🚨
We did submit this event to the Events Bounty, but it is running short on budget and funding its final set of events.
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This proposal aims to cover the costs of Polkadot participation at Blockchain Rio Leaders and Blockchain Rio 2024 from July 23th to July 25th in Rio de Janeiro. The activities encompass a Platinum sponsorship package with a booth featuring Polkadot, mainstage talks, panel participation, branding on conference materials and a side event with decision makers called &ldquo;Blockchain Rio Leaders&rdquo;.
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Rio de Janeiro is one of the biggest cities in Brazil, with over 6 million inhabitants. Blockchain Rio 2023 was one of the largest Blockchain Events in Brazil. It was dedicated to presenting innovations in blockchain technology, featuring hackathons, workshops, booths, and talks.
The 2023 edition attracted more than 18,000 attendees, including representatives from 1,061 cities and 65 nationalities. There were 5 stages, 432 speakers, 86 exhibits, and 1,762 participants in the hackathons, with 44 mentors and 28 judges. This year we are expecting from 11,000 to 15,000 attendees.
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdkZjCI2Sl0" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://i.ibb.co/7VNtmPk/Video2023.png" alt="" width="640" height="359" /></a>
Polkadot participated with a Platinum sponsorship package, the same package we are looking to maintaining for the 2024 edition.
This year's edition is marked by Brazil's aggressive investment in blockchain technology, as evidenced by the development of the Brazilian CBDC, enterprise companies closing deals with blockchains, the growth of asset tokenization platforms, and more ecosystems joining this upward movement.
The following industries and governments will be represented at the Blockchain Rio 2024 event: Digital Assets, Technology, Financial Market, Legal, Marketing, Energy, Logistics, Education, Real Estate, Gaming, Art, Fashion, and Music - all industries where Polkadot can have a strong impact.
Check the full proposal <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/18X8n3pYOmTOeGZYasSyvjSzeDMKrRvJNjQUDKzVO_io" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here!</a>

Polkadot @ Blockchain Rio 2024

Polkadot sponsorship for LIFT Learning - A Fenasbac + Central Bank of Brazil initiative

I, Luis, a Polkadot senior ambassador of the portuguese language propose a tip to Lauro, Polkadot portuguese head ambassador, for +40 tweets thread explaining Polkadot, Kusama, Parachains, Slot Auctions and Crowdloans in Portuguese. https://bit.ly/31FX5q7

His easy to understand tweets appeal to the public, help onboard new contributors to the ecosystem and contain all the necessary information.

A +40 tweets complete Polkadot and Kusama thread in portuguese from Lauro.

I, one of the Polkadot portuguese language senior ambassadors, Luis, am asking for a tip to Artur, also a Polkadot portuguese language ambassador, for a video of 35 minutes and 40 seconds explaining in portuguese step by step, how to create and maintain a node on Polkadot/Kusama, as well as presenting the best practices.

The video is helpful on educating those interested in contributing to Polkadot/Kusama decentralization and become active members of the ecosystem. His address was added to the video description to verify authorship

To Artur for this tutorial on being a Polkadot/Kusama validator https://youtu.be/J-ARz8NyOHk

Curators Candidates - Bounty #28

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<a href="../post/1976">Link to the Original Discussion Post</a>
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<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Date:&nbsp;30.10.2023
<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Allocation Request:&nbsp;168,000 USD using Subscan EMA7 of 10/11/2023 ($5 per DOT)
<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Curator Reward:&nbsp;10% of allocation divided by all the curators
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<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Short Description:&nbsp;Create a bounty to attract potential partners and businesses in Brazil to the Polkadot ecosystem, aiming to position Polkadot as the leading blockchain platform in the country.
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<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Context:&nbsp;This bounty aims to tap into the growing interest in cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology in Brazil. The country's market is booming, and if Polkadot wants to seize this opportunity to expand its presence the time is now. Large entities like NuBank and the Government of Rio de Janeiro are exploring blockchain solutions in Brazil with Polygon and Solana.
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<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Objective:&nbsp;Convert interested individuals and businesses in Brazil into active Polkadot builders or partners to establish Polkadot as the top blockchain ecosystem in the country.
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<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Why This Matters:&nbsp;Brazil's cryptocurrency market is rapidly growing, with millions of investors and businesses entering the space. Brazil's digital landscape, with high mobile and internet usage, makes it an ideal market for blockchain adoption.
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<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">The Team:&nbsp;The team leading this effort includes Luis Fernando Dal Porto, John Rhodel Bartolom&eacute;, Gabriel Bonugli, and Carlos Sawaki, all with relevant backgrounds and experience in the blockchain industry in areas such as Development, Marketing and Project Management.



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Name: Benshigeru DAO LTDA
CNPJ: 42.801.937/0001-06
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<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Problem Statement:&nbsp;Polkadot is a powerful blockchain platform, but awareness of its potential is still limited. Other projects are making inroads in Brazil, and we want to secure our position in this growing market. We propose a bounty to foster business development and attract new partners to Polkadot.
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<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Proposal Objectives:&nbsp;Our primary goal is to convert interested parties into active Polkadot builders or partners. We have identified a substantial pipeline of businesses looking to integrate blockchain technology and plan to provide them with the necessary resources and support.&nbsp;


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<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Milestones and Actions:&nbsp;Over six months, we will initiate contact, hold meetings, qualify leads, and provide support to help at least three businesses start their projects on Polkadot.
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<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Compensation:&nbsp;Rewards are based on goals achieved, with multipliers for successful leads and partnerships.
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<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Bounty Curators:&nbsp;We propose&nbsp;Ivy Network, Nick Dunford, Saxemberg, and Zoe Meckbach&nbsp;as curators.
<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">&nbsp;
<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Quick Q&amp;A:&nbsp;We are not considering the upcoming Incentive Pools Proposal due to time sensitivity. Three businesses may seem low, but they are of high quality and often lead to more projects. We believe a bounty is the best approach, as it rewards success and aligns with Polkadot's decentralized nature. We have the experience and local connections to make this initiative successful. While a global initiative was considered, regional focus allows for quicker action. Blockchain adoption in Brazil is on the rise And we are considering the recently announced resources from the Web3 Foundation.
<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Read the full proposal here: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ScA0SLcVtuQQWuwzDagLvJh_i0gqwLpY/edit">Google Docs Link</a> 
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