Treasury Proposal
Formal request for ecosystem funding from a community-controlled treasury
What is Treasury Proposal?
A formal request to spend funds from a blockchain's community treasury, typically for development, marketing, events, or infrastructure. On Polkadot, anyone can submit a treasury proposal, and the community votes to approve or reject it. Treasury proposals are how decentralized ecosystems fund their own growth without relying on VCs or centralized entities. Writing a good proposal is a skill: clear scope, realistic budget, measurable outcomes.
How it works
Key takeaways
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Community decides on funding allocation
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Requires clear deliverables and milestones
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Anyone can submit, permissionless process
Real-world example
A developer proposes building a Polkadot wallet. They request $50K from the treasury. The community votes. If approved, funds disburse in milestones.
