We'd like to fund maintenance of the [substrate-api-client](https://github.com/scs/substrate-api-client) from July 2024 until December 2024.

The [substrate-api-client](https://github.com/scs/substrate-api-client) is a Rust library for connecting to a substrate-based node via RPC from a no-std environment, like trusted execution environments or IoT devices. An RPC client is a library, with similar features as [Polkadot-js](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/polkadotjs). With an RPC client developers can easily interact with any Polkadot or Kusama chain. There are [RPC clients](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/build-tools-index#rpc-and-api-tools) for different programming languages. For Rust, the most popular RPC client is [subxt](https://github.com/paritytech/subxt). The substrate-api-client uses core functionality of subxt and makes it available in a no-std environment.

This proposal is a continuation of our previous maintenance proposals. The previous proposal can be found [here](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/treasury/546). See also our reports in the comments section of each proposal. We aim to seek ongoing funding.

Details can be found in our [full proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vaB6NL5qTrOFH4gIbYyfqwB_JL3MhpOgcJhPmzKGrxY/edit?usp=sharing)

Requested Funding: $33’300

Maintenance for the substrate-api-client Jul-24 to Dec-24

Treasury

This proposal seeks funding for the maintenance of the substrate-api-client from July to December 2024. The substrate-api-client, a Rust library for connecting to a substrate-based node via RPC from no-std environments, is crucial for several ecosystem projects including Ajuna Network, Encointer, Integritee Network, Litentry, and Polkadex. The maintenance will include timely updates to keep pace with the Polkadot ecosystem, user support, and small improvements to enhance functionality. The Supercomputing Systems AG team, based in Zurich, will provide updates, support, and improvements, reporting progress bi-monthly on Polkassembly and tracking it in the GitHub repository.

amount

beneficiary

- **Problem Statement:** 
  - Funding required for maintenance of the substrate-api-client from July 2024 to December 2024.
  
- **Significance:** 
  - Maintenance of the substrate-api-client is crucial for connecting to substrate-based nodes from no-std environments like IoT devices.
  
- **Proposed Solution:** 
  - Seeking ongoing funding to support the maintenance of the substrate-api-client.
  
- **Expected Outcomes:** 
  - Requested funding of $33,300 to sustain maintenance efforts.

#792 Maintenance for the substrate-api-client Jul-24 to Dec-24

No Active Proposals