Edit:
excess funds have been returned for both Kusama and Polkadot:
- https://kusama.subscan.io/extrinsic/26331633-2
- https://polkadot.subscan.io/extrinsic/23968632-2

### Date: September 2024 
- Proponent: Amforc 
- Requested KSM: 2860

## Short description: 
We propose to showcase Polkadot’s high scalability in a real-world setting by submitting enough transactions to completely fill blocks for ca. 40 minutes. To ensure that this proceeds as smoothly as possible on Polkadot and following community feedback, we would like to test it on Kusama first. To conduct this test, we require KSM to pay for the transaction fees plus to temporarily finance some existential deposits (EDs).  
 
## Note: 
At least 80% of the KSM spent in fees through this proposal will be returned to the treasury (see: https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/learn-polkadot-opengov-treasury). We will also return any excess KSM remaining after spamming transactions or KSMs used for temporary EDs.

Amforc takes no cut for conducting this experiment. For full disclosure, as Amforc operates validators on Kusama, these validators may occasionally collect part of the transaction fees.

Please find the full proposal [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YZNxvBqmpiVvHwq0yQ0EmGsnI7eCh1pieyFQ0WoNkAM)

Jinse Finance, a leading blockchain and Web3 information platform in China, proposes a year-long initiative to enhance Polkadot's presence in the Chinese market. This proposal includes media exposure, community promotion, and support for up to five top-rated Polkadot ecosystem projects. By leveraging Jinse Finance's extensive reach, including over 20 million users and significant daily traffic, the plan aims to attract more users and developers to Polkadot. The strategy encompasses disseminating important Polkadot updates, organizing online and offline events and promote outstanding projects within the ecosystem. This comprehensive package is designed to overcome challenges such as stiff competition, lack of promotional channels, and the need for localized strategies.

Manage the technical aspects of each artist's drop, including smart contract deployment, metadata creation, and platform integration.

Provide transparency to the community regarding artist compensation.

Coordinate with artists to schedule their individual drops and ensure smooth execution.

Distribute compensation to each artist based on their agreed-upon price range based on the sheet.

Ensure timely and accurate payments to each artist.

Provide ongoing support to artists throughout the duration of the initiative.

Successfully launch drops with the artists every 2 weeks.

Maintain clear communication with artists regarding compensation and any related issues.

Provide comprehensive onboarding materials and support to artists, including technical assistance with minting on KODA and the Polkadot Asset Hub.

Identify and reach out to 13 generative artists with established followings on Twitter.

- **Problem Statement:** Showcasing Polkadot's high scalability by filling blocks with transactions, targeting the Polkadot community.
- **Significance:** Testing scalability on Kusama before Polkadot, requiring 2860 KSM for transaction fees and temporary EDs.
- **Proposed Solution:** Conduct a test by submitting transactions to fill blocks for approximately 40 minutes on Kusama.
- **Expected Outcomes:** Demonstrating Polkadot's scalability in a real-world scenario, with at least 80% of KSM fees returned to the treasury.

Showcasing Polkadot’s Capabilities: The Spammening Test Run

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#425 Showcasing Polkadot’s Capabilities: The Spammening Test Run

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