[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  PolkaWorld [@polkaworld_org](/creator/twitter/polkaworld_org) on x 15.8K followers Created: 2025-07-17 16:07:00 UTC If we cut @Polkadot's security costs from $500M to $90M — an XX% reduction — and keep the same reward ratio (85:15 for staking vs treasury), treasury inflow drops to just $15.88M/year. At $5/DOT, that’s only 3.17M DOT/year. For context? We spent $28.24M in June alone. Let that sink in. That’s why PolkaWorld updated our voting principles last week as we repeatedly reminded everyone during tonight’s proposal livestream: 1/ The $500M → $90M shift gives us a clear signal: Treasury funds will shrink dramatically. We must adapt early. That’s why we’ve refocused on the Treasury’s core mission: ✅ Fund only what’s essential ✅ Prioritize irreplaceable public goods ❌ Say NO to “nice-to-have” or purely promotional proposals Every ask must now prove its necessity under this lens. 2/ We’ve seen a wave of SDKs and dev tools promising smoother onboarding. But many of them… barely get used. Treasury shouldn’t fund tools that might be useful — but never actually are. Our stance: 🔁 SDKs & UX tools = retroactive funding only. Build it. Get real usage. Then apply for funding with proof. Protects Treasury capital. Rewards real impact. 3/ On compensation: We believe maintenance ≠ development, and they should be funded accordingly: ⚠️ Development proposals: max $100/hr ⚠️ Maintenance work: max $30/hr Anything above = NAY from us. (We may lower this cap in the future.) 4/ Our ultimate goal? Long-term sustainability for Polkadot + Support for creative, mission-aligned builders A “NAY” isn’t personal. It’s not a rejection of your team. It’s an invitation to improve — and align with the ecosystem’s deeper needs. Let’s build better. Together. 🫶 XXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [$2824m](/topic/$2824m) [$5dot](/topic/$5dot) [$1588myear](/topic/$1588myear) [drops](/topic/drops) [staking](/topic/staking) [$90m](/topic/$90m) [$500m](/topic/$500m) [Post Link](https://x.com/polkaworld_org/status/1945877908087607383)
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PolkaWorld @polkaworld_org on x 15.8K followers
Created: 2025-07-17 16:07:00 UTC
If we cut @Polkadot's security costs from $500M to $90M — an XX% reduction — and keep the same reward ratio (85:15 for staking vs treasury), treasury inflow drops to just $15.88M/year.
At $5/DOT, that’s only 3.17M DOT/year.
For context?
We spent $28.24M in June alone.
Let that sink in.
That’s why PolkaWorld updated our voting principles last week as we repeatedly reminded everyone during tonight’s proposal livestream:
1/ The $500M → $90M shift gives us a clear signal:
Treasury funds will shrink dramatically.
We must adapt early.
That’s why we’ve refocused on the Treasury’s core mission:
✅ Fund only what’s essential ✅ Prioritize irreplaceable public goods ❌ Say NO to “nice-to-have” or purely promotional proposals
Every ask must now prove its necessity under this lens.
2/ We’ve seen a wave of SDKs and dev tools promising smoother onboarding.
But many of them… barely get used.
Treasury shouldn’t fund tools that might be useful — but never actually are.
Our stance:
🔁 SDKs & UX tools = retroactive funding only.
Build it. Get real usage. Then apply for funding with proof.
Protects Treasury capital. Rewards real impact.
3/ On compensation:
We believe maintenance ≠ development, and they should be funded accordingly:
⚠️ Development proposals: max $100/hr ⚠️ Maintenance work: max $30/hr
Anything above = NAY from us.
(We may lower this cap in the future.)
4/ Our ultimate goal?
Long-term sustainability for Polkadot + Support for creative, mission-aligned builders
A “NAY” isn’t personal.
It’s not a rejection of your team.
It’s an invitation to improve — and align with the ecosystem’s deeper needs.
Let’s build better. Together. 🫶
XXXXX engagements
Related Topics $2824m $5dot $1588myear drops staking $90m $500m