## Overview

The Hungarian Polkadot DAO proposes a **6-month initiative** to cultivate a vibrant Polkadot presence in Hungary and Central-Eastern Europe. The proposal seeks core funding for two dedicated managers ($5200/month/pp compensation) to coordinate activities, while all project-specific work (events, marketing, development) will be funded through existing Polkadot bounties (Events, Marketing, Fast Grants, and Open Source Developer bounties).

Please see the [Full proposal here.](https://polkadothungarydao.notion.site/Accelerating-Ecosystem-and-Builder-Growth-Education-and-Adoption-in-Hungary-and-Central-Eastern-Eu-2a8431027d5b80ab9447d368f5839b57)


## Strategic Rationale

Hungary represents an ideal hub for Polkadot expansion due to its combination of **high-skilled IT workforce** (ranked 5th globally for developers), **strong blockchain heritage** (home to Web2 successes like Prezi, LogMeIn), **high crypto adoption rates** (20-26% ownership), and **strategic geographic position** in Central Europe. The country's historical experience with decentralisation resonates with Web3 values, while its cohesive local crypto community has repeatedly delivered impactful initiatives.



## Five Core Objectives

### 1. **Academic Integration: PBA-X in Universities**

* Partner with **Obuda University** (Hungary's top-ranked IT institution with 750+ IT students) to launch a **credit-bearing blockchain course** using PBA-X curriculum anticipated to start in February 2026
* **Target:** 25-60 enrolled students gaining official university credits for blockchain education
* **Outcome:** Creates a precedent for Polkadot-based academic curricula globally; develop implementation playbook for other universities

### 2. **Government & Business Engagement**

* Represent Polkadot at **4 business/government events** aligned with Polkadot's technical roadmap (PVM/JAM strategies)
* **Participate in 4 high-level government discussions** on Substrate blockchain adoption for public records and services
* Conduct initial consultations via "**Open Office**" sessions to help ambitious teams develop ideas and access appropriate funding
* Research **DAC (Decentralised Autonomous Company)** pilot through independent OpenGov proposal

### 3. **Hungarian-Language Content & Marketing**

* Produce **31 media pieces** (6 YouTube videos, 25 TikTok skits) promoting Polkadot and Web3
* Collaborate with **6 local influencers** across crypto and mainstream platforms
* Publish **12 articles** with Hungarian crypto media outlets (Cryptofalka, BitcoinBázis, Cryptoakadémia)
* Host **24 weekly community calls** to provide technical support (staking, delegation, account setup)

### 4. Local **Community Resilience & Diversity**

* Strengthen the existing cohesive local community by expanding to other cities
* Engaging with non crypto natives

### 5. Global **Community Mentoring and Outreach**

* Open Office hours for helping communities becoming DAOs
* IRL community meetup for other Polkadot communities and DAOs



## Track Record

The Hungarian Polkadot DAO has demonstrated significant impact since 2021:

* **40+ community events** organised (meetups, workshops, hackathons)
* **40+ articles published** in Hungarian for local audiences
* **Polkadot Day 2024-2025** events with major ecosystem partners (Nova Wallet, Vara Network, KILT, Apillon, Parity)
* **Selected for Web3 Foundation's Decentralised Voices** Program (Cohorts 3 & 4)
* **Open-sourced tools:** DAO in a Box framework, OpenGov voting tools, Notion-based DAO management systems
* **Government engagement:** Presented blockchain use cases (Digital Vehicle Registration) to Hungarian Tax Authority (NAV) and National Council for Telecommunications



## Funding Structure

**Hybrid approach:** Core managers receive monthly compensation from treasury; all project activities route through existing bounties to maintain decentralisation and clarity:

* **Events Bounty** → Community events, conferences
* **Marketing Bounty (or future equivalent)** → Content production, influencer collaborations, integrations and BD
* **Open Source Developer Bounty** → Infrastructure and software development
* **Fast Grants Bounty** → Tool and software development

This approach ensures **continuous management oversight** while avoiding concentrated budget requests and maintaining alignment with Polkadot's strategic priorities.

**The requested 88,000 USDC will be paid out in two tranches to our [pure proxy multisig](https://assethub-polkadot.subscan.io/account/14MEafC7aGHWaAogPfuaY8dEQnKKoydAHGNrMVMJXqGrFV8b):**

- **47,800 USDC** will be paid out immediately after the proposal is enacted. This amount covers the costs of the PBA-X integration at Obuda University, other expenses outlined in the budget, as well as compensations.
- **40,200 USDC** will be paid out on **March 19, 2026**. This tranche also covers the costs specified in the budget and compensations.

## Leadership Team

* **Vikk** (Economist, 3+ years organising Polkadot Meetups): Bounty coordination, marketing, university partnerships, event management
* **Spectra CryptoVerse** (DAOist, 2 years at Aragon Network): Bounty management, financial planning, government relations, reporting



## Implementation Timeline

**6-month duration** starting in January:

* **February 2026 (Target)** or **September 2026 (Latest):** PBA-X course launch at Obuda University
* **Ongoing:** Quarterly engagement, monthly content production, weekly collaboration with local and international communities



## Risk Mitigation

Should the university integration fail due to circumstances beyond the DAO's control, the team commits to **immediately returning allocated funds** to treasury (7,600 USDC for PBA-X subscriptions and coordination fees) along with any other unused funds.

This proposal builds directly on the proven success of **Polkadot Africa Builder Program** and **OpenGuild SEA initiative**, adapting their models for Central-Eastern European context while maintaining fiscal responsibility through bounty-based project funding.

Please see the [Full proposal here.](https://polkadothungarydao.notion.site/Accelerating-Ecosystem-and-Builder-Growth-Education-and-Adoption-in-Hungary-and-Central-Eastern-Eu-2a8431027d5b80ab9447d368f5839b57)

**You can download the PDF version of the full proposal from here and hashing it you would get SHA256: 64a6622dca0934422d8622d6977aefdcc3aeb6c56a3fc142b7d58b0f35a43495 to prove no changes have been made.**

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