Dear Community,
We’re happy to share the Q4 2024 DOT Events Bounty report, covering October 1st - December 31st. This quarter saw continued support for community-led initiatives, major events, and the expansion of Polkadot Roots.
Key Highlights
- Total Submissions: 57
- Total Approved for Funding: 25
- Total Spending: 113,946.46 DOT ($754,383.60 at the time of payout)
- Savings Achieved: $142,084
- Q4 Net Outflow: $840,554.39 or 130,240.54 DOT (29,401.9024 DOT was returned to the bounty due to event cancellations and organizers spending less than originally allocated, bringing the final net outflow to 100,838.64 DOT).
- Funded Events: ETHIndia, Hong Kong FinTech Week, North American Blockchain Summit, and more.
- Polkadot Roots Expansion: 9 active hubs in key Web3 locations, with new applications opening in January 2025.
[Full event list and payout details available here.]
Looking Ahead
- Transitioning to an RFP-Based System for strategic event participation
- Stronger Business Development & Speaker Coordination
- Expanding Polkadot Roots & attracting new event organizers
- Key Q1 2025 Focus: ETHDenver, Consensus, and growing hackathon presence. (All of these events were funded in Q1 2025, with further details to be provided in the upcoming report).
For more detailed insights, including a full financial breakdown, please refer to the report. You can also visit our new Events Bounty website and get more detailed information on how to get involved.