📢 Feedback Requested: Polkadot U.S. Ecosystem Growth Sprint Proposal

Hey everyone — Ryan Williams here from The Blockchain Academy. Alongside Ellis Norman from HackerEarth (yes, the team behind Web3athon 2022 & 2023), we’re proposing a 9-month initiative to expand Polkadot’s U.S. university engagement — and we’d love your feedback before submitting this to OpenGov.

🎥 Watch the 2-minute explainer video: https://capitalwave.wistia.com/medias/j5go5sdrqs

📄 Read the full proposal draft: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-FN7kMwTc9405x37XxtvFqrjzgV0_u4Mf0yjo0sgK-w/edit?usp=sharing

✅ What We’re Proposing 🏫 Onboard 50 U.S. university blockchain clubs into the Polkadot American University Network (PUN)

🎓 Provide 20+ free Web3 courses + certification exam vouchers for each club via The Blockchain Academy & Web3 Certification Board

🗳️ Launch OpenGov governance competitions with club-based incentives

🚀 Incubate 10+ real Polkadot projects via the Polkadot U.S. Ignite Incubator (powered by HackerEarth)

❓ We’re Asking the Community: Are we solving the right problems?

Are these deliverables valuable and measurable?

Is this a good use of Treasury funds?

Your insights will shape how we move forward — thanks in advance for your thoughtful feedback and for supporting meaningful U.S. ecosystem growth! 🇺🇸 🙏