Since the [Proof of Taste customized Kusama/Polkdaot chocolate bars](https://kusama.polkassembly.io/referenda/99) were well received last year, I'd like to manage the production of a 2nd Proof of Taste edition.

The graphic designer designed a couple of designs last year, of which only one was chosen and finally used for the 1st edition of Proof of Taste chocolate. Hence, we have some designs left, which we can use, without paying the graphic designer again ($500 dollar payment back then).

After talking and brainstorming with Adam Steeber, we/he came up with the idea to produce a bigger batch and share them at Polkadot Decoded. Hence the request for a bigger KSM amount compared to last time.

My learning from the first edition was that i underestimated the shipping costs to remote places around the world. With the requested amount of 150KSM (approximately $4500/€4175) we'll be able to order around 250 editions and still be able to ship some boxes via mail if requested. 

Instead of shipping all the chocolate all around the world like last time, my plan is to keep a certain amount (for example 75%) of the boxes for Polkadot Decoded 2024 in Brussels. They can be given away randomly at the event or maybe we can arrange some kind of lottery.
I'm happy to hear your ideas about how to share them to the Decoded audience in a fun and exciting way :)

I talked with the team behind the organisation of Decoded and they told me that i can ship the batch to their warehouse and from there they would take over the shipment to Brussels for Polkadot Decoded. This will help me a lot to manage the logistics of the bulky and heavy order.

With having the majority of the boxes in Brussels for Decoded, we can share them easier and for less costs to visitors of the event and I guess it's a cool story to bring our own branded chocolate to Brussels, which is known for its premium chocolate!

Estimated costs:

- €2230 for chocolate manufacturing, 250 boxes each two chocolate bars (without VAT)
- €415 for chocolate bar packaging for 500 chocolate bars in total (without VAT)
- €189 for box packaging for 250 boxes (without VAT)
- €541 for shipping & handling costs to Decoded warehouse & individual users  (without VAT)
- €800 for 0,19% VAT for German tax authorities

∑ €4175 / $4500 / 150 KSM (~$30)

Thanks to Coinstudio, Adam Clay Steeber, & I Love Crypto for their direct support to help me set up this proposal! 
And thanks to all the voters and recipients of the last years edition, who helped make it happen and provided positive feedback about the tasty chocolate! 

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Couple of links about the history and build of for this proposal:

--> Polkassembly discussion published before this proposal was released [here](https://kusama.polkassembly.io/post/2631)

--> see original polkassembly posting and discussion for the 1st edition in 2023 [here](https://kusama.polkassembly.io/post/2406)

--> copy of the link to the full proposal from last year for 1st edition can be found [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vn8IP-YyvTWWDvzMI6JJIDn_ZAVSi9OC/view)

--> Link to manufacturer [here](https://www.zotter.at/en/your-edition/your-personalised-design)

--> check out last years 1st edition [here](https://medium.com/@babespapes/proof-of-taste-9702cac7bd9f)

- **Problem Statement:** Managing production and distribution of a 2nd edition of Proof of Taste customized Kusama/Polkadot chocolate bars for Polkadot Decoded event attendees.
- **Significance:** Addressing underestimated shipping costs and logistics challenges from the previous edition to ensure successful distribution.
- **Proposed Solution:** Produce a bigger batch of 250 editions using leftover designs, allocate majority for Polkadot Decoded 2024 in Brussels, and collaborate with the event organizers for efficient shipment.
- **Expected Outcomes:** Cost-effective production and distribution of branded chocolate bars, enhancing the event experience for attendees, and promoting the project's visibility and engagement.

#390 Customized Kusama Chocolate Bars | Proof of Taste - 2nd Edition for Polkadot Decoded

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