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[rythmern02]

Project Abstract

PolkaSpell is a modular, on-chain learning and developer storytelling platform built to educate and inspire builders in the Polkadot ecosystem. Through bite-sized courses, monthly developer magazines (PolkaDev Pulse), and podcast episodes (PolkaTales), PolkaSpell makes Polkadot's complex architecture, from Substrate and ink! to XCM, engaging and accessible. With Soulbound Tokens (SBTs) as proof of progress, it combines education, real-world validation, and community storytelling to onboard, empower, and recognize developers building the multichain future of Polkadot.

Grant level

• Level 1: Up to $10,000, 2 approvals
• Level 2: Up to $30,000, 3 approvals
• Level 3: Unlimited, 5 approvals (for >$100k: Web3 Foundation Council approval)

Application Checklist

• The application template has been copied and aptly renamed (project_name.md).
• I have read the application guidelines.
• Payment details have been provided (Polkadot AssetHub (USDC & DOT) address in the application and bank details via email, if applicable).
• I understand that an agreed upon percentage of each milestone will be paid in vested DOT, to the Polkadot address listed in the application.
• I am aware that, in order to receive a grant, I (and the entity I represent) have to successfully complete a KYC/KYB check.
• The software delivered for this grant will be released under an open-source license specified in the application.
• The initial PR contains only one commit (squash and force-push if needed).
• The grant will only be announced once the first milestone has been accepted (see the announcement guidelines).
• I prefer the discussion of this application to take place in a private Element/Matrix channel. My username is: @_______:matrix.org (change the homeserver if you use a different one)

[rythmern02]

Hey! Requesting any update regarding the proposal!

[rythmern02]

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[rythmern02]

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[PieWol]

Hey @rythmern02 ,
thanks for the application. I'll share it with the team and will get back to you with questions and feedback.

Historically, educational initiatives haven't been a focus of this grants program, but since your initiative includes building a platform, it might qualify. Let me know if you have any questions.

[keeganquigley]

Hi @rythmern02 this is a very well-written proposal but unfortunately I have to agree with my colleague @PieWol that we don't typically fund purely educational materials through the W3F grants program. I also think that some of this work overlaps with what some other teams are doing, i.e. Papermoon, and that a platform/suite like this would need to be well-coordinated with other ecosystem participants. Therefore I vote no for now but am willing to reconsider should we see a strong need for this.

[Noc2]

Thanks a lot for the application. We discussed it again internally and decided that it doesn't fit our program. We mostly focus on open source software development and research as part of our grants program and don't support things like podcast. Therefore, I'm closing the application.

[Noc2]

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