We, Raul and Otar of JUST Beteiligungen GmbH, are proposing retroactive funding from the Polkadot Treasury to recognise our contributions to the ecosystem, which encompassed a variety of activities, including supporting and executing runtime upgrades and various configuration adjustments, facilitating OpenGov implementation, providing guidance on hundreds of treasury proposals along with initiating motions as well and offering ongoing assistance to ecosystem stakeholders.

So far, these efforts have been undertaken at our own expense. Unfortunately, sustaining this level of commitment independently is not feasible in the long term. Therefore, we are seeking retroactive funding from the Polkadot Treasury to support our past contributions effectively.

We invite the Polkadot community to review [the detailed proposal here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/14DqrsaVty31Q_HQvyaUUpI-TBRZ29bfWUjLFTJqx8xg/edit#heading=h.v6is2ta0txr1) and vote on the proposal. Please leave your feedback below as well!

Discussion Post: [https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/post/2332](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/post/2332)

This proposal seeks retroactive compensation from the Polkadot Treasury for Raul and Otar of JUST Beteiligungen GmbH, recognizing their extensive contributions to the Polkadot ecosystem. Their work includes supporting runtime upgrades, facilitating OpenGov implementation, guiding treasury proposals, and engaging in community education and events. Raul, an early council member, and Otar, a key governance figure since 2021, have driven essential governance processes, supported stakeholders, moderated community channels, and launched educational initiatives. Their efforts have significantly shaped Polkadot's governance mechanisms and community development, and they request compensation for these past contributions, made independently of any Parity contractual agreements.

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- **Problem Statement:** Seeking retroactive funding from the Polkadot Treasury for past contributions to the ecosystem by Raul and Otar of JUST Beteiligungen GmbH.
- **Significance:** Recognizing the financial strain of independently sustaining contributions to the ecosystem and the need for support to continue their valuable work.
- **Proposed Solution:** Requesting retroactive funding from the Polkadot Treasury to acknowledge and sustain past contributions effectively.
- **Expected Outcomes:** Ensuring continued support for ecosystem stakeholders, maintaining the quality of contributions, and fostering ongoing development within the Polkadot community.

#849 JUST Retroactive Compensation for Contributions to the Polkadot Ecosystem

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