Proponent: “Polkadot @Coindesk Consensus 2024”

Beneficiary: Distractive- 12QRC12udxzxSyFj9Sqs8tE6fzYtuWEjzuRN93CZk85GaSxr

Date: May 2024 Requested amount: $390,000.00, with the DOT allocation calculated based on the 7-day avg rate when submitting the proposal as a single payment for parallel efforts in different areas in preparation for the event.

Short description:

This proposal aims to cover the costs of Polkadot participation at the Coindesk Consensus conference from May 29-31st in Austin Texas. The activities encompass a Block 3 sponsorship package with a pavilion-style expo booth (22 x 40ft) showcasing ecosystem teams, a Mainstage Speaking session and branding on conference materials. These efforts for Polkadot are spearheaded by the Distractive team. This proposal also includes the presence of Conor Daly (Polkadot-sponsored Indy500 racer) and his racecar/show car for photo ops and other PR initiatives, as well as marketing support of an official consensus party “bash” hosted by Polkadot (pending proposal approval).

Full proposal including cost breakdown can be found [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rJDZRmikHz6kqQb-Hs4ZJBhI5CKWTHQRJ2JqlahvpuE/edit#heading=h.v6is2ta0txr1)

Look forward to the feedback

-Distractive Crew

Polkadot @ Coindesk Consensus

Treasury

- **Problem Statement:** Polkadot ambassadors organized a decentralized governance/DAO hackathon to educate attendees and nurture future decentralized projects.
- **Significance:** The event aimed to advance understanding of decentralized governance and the Polkadot network, fostering innovative ideas and member participation in voting.
- **Proposed Solution:** Organizing comprehensive workshops in Dubai and Budapest to explore effective DAO strategies, combining theory with practical application.
- **Expected Outcomes:** Signed agreement with Dubai Blockchain Center for government support and free locations for future Polkadot events, with positive attendee feedback and engagement metrics.

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