Hello Polkadot Council. 

Thank you for checking out our proposed spend for 6-months maintenance of **[The Kusamarian](https://twitter.com/TheKusamarian)**, a Polkadot-centric media brand. We are a platform upon which the stories of Builders and tokenholders are spoken and shared.

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*Quick Links*:

[6-month Maintenance Proposal](https://docs.google.com/document/d/12b5dPQaPvu-59j2Bf4LoJYRwV_xjIM95t8kCHpMhTPY/edit?usp=sharing)

[Budget](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yWEE0PbYdkJ3Imd7WPXGS0CLlnSBw6kdPsnlWRhlkD8/edit#gid=0) $284,154/59198.75 DOT

[Original Discussion Post](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/post/1572)

[Live Readthrough of Discussion proposal](https://youtu.be/6bQCFORep5I)

[The Kusamarian](https://twitter.com/TheKusamarian)

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A [discussion of this proposal](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/post/1572) was shared on January 26th with a poll included. Changes leading up to the final submission are noted *[here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l0fuqSfQRH7j3SdSEplNvl4rIyIZauxZGHDS4EPriU0/edit?usp=sharing)*.

We're very pleased with the feedback and support we've received from tokenholders and would ask further comments to be added to the [original discussion](https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/post/1572)!

Councillors are encouraged to leave any questions or comments below.

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***Easily jump to sections of interest below:***

[Relevant Media 6 Days a Week](https://docs.google.com/document/d/12b5dPQaPvu-59j2Bf4LoJYRwV_xjIM95t8kCHpMhTPY/edit#bookmark=kix.ob5n4uemdojq)

[Media Standards](https://docs.google.com/document/d/12b5dPQaPvu-59j2Bf4LoJYRwV_xjIM95t8kCHpMhTPY/edit#bookmark=kix.b0dfkv4g0fju)

[Challenges 🤝 Solutions](https://docs.google.com/document/d/12b5dPQaPvu-59j2Bf4LoJYRwV_xjIM95t8kCHpMhTPY/edit#bookmark=kix.l8gdwgo0eug8)

[Twitter First Strategy](https://docs.google.com/document/d/12b5dPQaPvu-59j2Bf4LoJYRwV_xjIM95t8kCHpMhTPY/edit#bookmark=kix.dviqozedhpo)

[Promotion Strategy](https://docs.google.com/document/d/12b5dPQaPvu-59j2Bf4LoJYRwV_xjIM95t8kCHpMhTPY/edit#bookmark=kix.k2t917l25ohw)

[Budget](https://docs.google.com/document/d/12b5dPQaPvu-59j2Bf4LoJYRwV_xjIM95t8kCHpMhTPY/edit#bookmark=kix.q4awbxlbdfri)

[The Kusamarian Team](https://docs.google.com/document/d/12b5dPQaPvu-59j2Bf4LoJYRwV_xjIM95t8kCHpMhTPY/edit#bookmark=kix.u27xx1up3ji)

[Payment Conditions](https://docs.google.com/document/d/12b5dPQaPvu-59j2Bf4LoJYRwV_xjIM95t8kCHpMhTPY/edit#bookmark=id.8a77h77t4ryt)

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We thank you for your consideration of this proposal! The Kusamarian is committed to continue serving Token Holders in the best way possible. If you see room for improvement or growth please let us know.

Thank you Polkadot! ❤️




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- The Kusamarian is a media brand focused on Polkadot.
- They are proposing a 6-month maintenance plan.
- They have received positive feedback and support from tokenholders.
- Councillors can leave questions or comments on the original discussion post.
- The proposal includes relevant media, media standards, challenges and solutions, a Twitter first strategy, promotion strategy, budget, team, and payment conditions.

#352 The Kusamarian - 6 Month Maintenance Funding