# Proposals

**URL:** https://forum.pokt.network/c/proposals/9.md

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## [About the Proposals category](https://forum.pokt.network/t/about-the-proposals-category/68)

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**Author:** [@POKT](https://forum.pokt.network/u/POKT)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2018, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.pokt.network/t/about-the-proposals-category/68 "2018-11-30T14:39:10Z")

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Participate in proposals and discussions concerning Pocket Network’s governance, and help shape its future through our DAO.

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## [PIP-41: Introducing a Deflationary Mint Mechanism for Shannon Tokenomics](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pip-41-introducing-a-deflationary-mint-mechanism-for-shannon-tokenomics/5622)

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**Author:** [@Jinx](https://forum.pokt.network/u/Jinx)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 9:54pm UTC](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pip-41-introducing-a-deflationary-mint-mechanism-for-shannon-tokenomics/5622 "2026-01-03T21:54:52Z")

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Summary This proposal introduces an initial and reducible 97.5% mint ratio to Shannon tokenomics, ensuring POKT achieves measurably deflationary supply dynamics. By minting only 97.5% of application burns, 2.5% of all re…

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## [PIP-XX: Introducing a Deflationary Mint Mechanism for Shannon Tokenomics (Revised)](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pip-xx-introducing-a-deflationary-mint-mechanism-for-shannon-tokenomics-revised/5621)

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**Author:** [@Jinx](https://forum.pokt.network/u/Jinx)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 10:30am UTC](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pip-xx-introducing-a-deflationary-mint-mechanism-for-shannon-tokenomics-revised/5621 "2025-12-18T10:30:35Z")

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Summary This proposal introduces an initial and reducible 97.5% mint ratio to Shannon tokenomics, ensuring POKT achieves measurably deflationary supply dynamics. By minting only 97.5% of application burns, 2.5% of all re…

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## [Nominations for DAO Committee to Oversee Reward Distribution](https://forum.pokt.network/t/nominations-for-dao-committee-to-oversee-reward-distribution/5458)

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**Author:** [@zaatar](https://forum.pokt.network/u/zaatar)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2025, 10:01pm UTC](https://forum.pokt.network/t/nominations-for-dao-committee-to-oversee-reward-distribution/5458 "2025-10-17T22:01:22Z")

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PIP-39, the proposal to install DAO Oversight of Rewards for Shannon Rollout and Price Milestones, passed yesterday. The proposal calls for creating a DAO committee of up to three members to oversee the disbursement of …

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## [PEP-74: Supervisor Update — Confirm Metabase58 and Retire Campbell Law](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pep-74-supervisor-update-confirm-metabase58-and-retire-campbell-law/5580)

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**Author:** [@PocketFoundation](https://forum.pokt.network/u/PocketFoundation)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2025, 1:40pm UTC](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pep-74-supervisor-update-confirm-metabase58-and-retire-campbell-law/5580 "2025-10-08T13:40:45Z")

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Attributes Author(s): PNF Team - @Jinx, @TracieCMyers, Consuelo Toro Motivation As part of our Cayman Islands compliance requirements we need to maintain an active Supervisor. In practice, there has been a participati…

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## [\[Temp Check / Pre-Proposal\] Pocket Network’s New Governance Model](https://forum.pokt.network/t/temp-check-pre-proposal-pocket-network-s-new-governance-model/5560)

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**Author:** [@creepto](https://forum.pokt.network/u/creepto)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2025, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.pokt.network/t/temp-check-pre-proposal-pocket-network-s-new-governance-model/5560 "2025-10-06T16:52:44Z")

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The Pocket Network Foundation is proposing a new governance model and we’d like to gather feedback from the community before moving forward. This post outlines the core principles, how the model works, and the safeguard…

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## [PIP40 - Appointing Jinx as a PNF Director](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pip40-appointing-jinx-as-a-pnf-director/5558)

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**Author:** [@TracieCMyers](https://forum.pokt.network/u/TracieCMyers)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2025, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pip40-appointing-jinx-as-a-pnf-director/5558 "2025-09-01T18:47:10Z")

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Attributes Author(s): @TracieCMyers & Consu Toro Implementer(s): Pocket Network Foundation (PNF) Category: Governance Upgrade Summary This proposal recommends appointing @Jinx , currently Head of Operations at PNF, as …

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## [PIP-39: DAO Oversight of Rewards for Shannon Rollout and Price Milestones](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pip-39-dao-oversight-of-rewards-for-shannon-rollout-and-price-milestones/5432)

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**Author:** [@zaatar](https://forum.pokt.network/u/zaatar)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pip-39-dao-oversight-of-rewards-for-shannon-rollout-and-price-milestones/5432 "2025-02-05T17:25:06Z")

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TL;DR: In August 2024, the DAO passed PIP-38, a proposal to give Michael O’Rourke control of the Pocket Network Foundation. PIP-38 included a compensation scheme for contributors including Michael. This proposal amends t…

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## [PIP-40 Pre-Proposal: Simplified updates to PIP-38 Compensation Language](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pip-40-pre-proposal-simplified-updates-to-pip-38-compensation-language/5371)

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**Author:** [@msa6867](https://forum.pokt.network/u/msa6867)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2024, 8:17am UTC](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pip-40-pre-proposal-simplified-updates-to-pip-38-compensation-language/5371 "2024-08-28T08:17:36Z")

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Attributes: Author(s): @msa6867 Category: Governance / New PIP-38 Compensation Replaces: PIP-38 Compensation Scheme Summary: PIP-38 was passed with intention to be supplemented with a follow-on proposal to fix perceive…

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## [PIP-39 Pre-Proposal (amended): New Compensation Scheme for PIP-38](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pip-39-pre-proposal-amended-new-compensation-scheme-for-pip-38/5365)

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**Author:** [@zaatar](https://forum.pokt.network/u/zaatar)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pip-39-pre-proposal-amended-new-compensation-scheme-for-pip-38/5365 "2024-08-25T17:58:39Z")

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In order to secure the passage of PIP-38, Michael O’Rourke, now head of PNF, agreed to replace the PIP-38 compensation scheme with a DAO-managed alternative in line with this pre-proposal. The DAO scheme is being present…

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## [PIP-38: Proposal for Pocket Network Governance and Economic Reform (SECOND REVISION)](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pip-38-proposal-for-pocket-network-governance-and-economic-reform-second-revision/5343)

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**Author:** [@o\_rourke](https://forum.pokt.network/u/o_rourke)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pip-38-proposal-for-pocket-network-governance-and-economic-reform-second-revision/5343 "2024-08-09T21:27:19Z")

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Further Changes Based on community feedback on the original proposal and the revised proposal, this proposal further clarifies and narrows the scope of “heads down” periods where the Foundation (or, more specifically, th…

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## [(INVALID) PIP-38: Proposal for Pocket Network Governance and Economic Reform (REVISED)](https://forum.pokt.network/t/invalid-pip-38-proposal-for-pocket-network-governance-and-economic-reform-revised/5327)

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**Author:** [@o\_rourke](https://forum.pokt.network/u/o_rourke)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2024, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.pokt.network/t/invalid-pip-38-proposal-for-pocket-network-governance-and-economic-reform-revised/5327 "2024-07-18T16:23:44Z")

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:rotating\_light: NOTE FROM PNF: In order to be in compliance with PNF’s bylaws, the specific contents of amendments to POKT’s Constitution and PNF’s Articles need to be presented before calling the vote. This proposal i…

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## [PEP-72 Retroactive POKT Goods Funding (RPGF)](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pep-72-retroactive-pokt-goods-funding-rpgf/5187)

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**Author:** [@b3n](https://forum.pokt.network/u/b3n)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2024, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pep-72-retroactive-pokt-goods-funding-rpgf/5187 "2024-07-19T15:49:05Z")

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Attributes Author: PNF Recipients: Grantees Asking Amount: 60,000 OP; 70,000 ARB; and 750,000 POKT from the ERA program; all of which is already being custodied by PNF on behalf of the DAO (a combined value of about $4…

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## [PEP-70: Investigating Nodes4All and Helping Investors Get Refunds](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pep-70-investigating-nodes4all-and-helping-investors-get-refunds/5149)

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**Author:** [@zaatar](https://forum.pokt.network/u/zaatar)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2024, 4:20am UTC](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pep-70-investigating-nodes4all-and-helping-investors-get-refunds/5149 "2024-06-29T04:20:44Z")

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Attributes Author(s): @zaatar Recipient(s): @zaatar, @RawthiL, @jerry, @PoktNews Category: Contract Asking Amount: Up to $10,000 Related Proposals: This proposal is based on and replaces PEP-67 (P.R.I.S.O.N.) . It evolve…

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## [PIP-38: Re-electing Michael O'Rourke to the Foundation](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pip-38-re-electing-michael-orourke-to-the-foundation/5292)

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**Author:** [@o\_rourke](https://forum.pokt.network/u/o_rourke)\
**Replies:** 65\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 10:07am UTC](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pip-38-re-electing-michael-orourke-to-the-foundation/5292 "2024-07-12T10:07:10Z")

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Attributes Author(s): @o\_rourke Implementer(s): @o\_rourke Category: Governance Upgrade / Permission Upgrade Replaces: PUP32 Summary We decentralized Pocket Network too early in its lifecycle. The decision to launch th…

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## [PEP-49: PNI Compensation (Amended)](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pep-49-pni-compensation-amended/3772)

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**Author:** [@o\_rourke](https://forum.pokt.network/u/o_rourke)\
**Replies:** 81\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2024, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pep-49-pni-compensation-amended/3772 "2024-07-03T15:51:56Z")

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Attributes Author(s): Michael O’Rourke (PNI CEO), Arthur Sabintsev (PNI COO), Laxman Pichappan (PNI CFO) Recipient(s): Pocket Network, Inc Category: Imbursement Asking Amount: 30,000,000 Summary Pocket Network Inc. (PN…

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## [PEP-73 Multichain POKT](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pep-73-multichain-pokt/5282)

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**Author:** [@vojtech](https://forum.pokt.network/u/vojtech)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2024, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pep-73-multichain-pokt/5282 "2024-07-02T18:06:52Z")

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Attributes Author(s): @vojtech Recipients(s): @vojtech Category: Reimbursement Asking Amount: 1200000 POKT Disclaimer: This proposal is related to the work I completed prior to joining the PNF. As further effort on thi…

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## [PUP - 34: GANDALF 2.0 🧙‍♂️ ("Let’s Go Shannon" Proposal 1)](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pup-34-gandalf-2-0-let-s-go-shannon-proposal-1/5261)

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**Author:** [@shane](https://forum.pokt.network/u/shane)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pup-34-gandalf-2-0-let-s-go-shannon-proposal-1/5261 "2024-06-26T20:19:33Z")

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Author(s): @shane Parameter: MaximumChains Current Value: 15 New Value: 1 (progressively) “Let’s Go Shannon” Initiative Summary Shannon is a major catalyst for network growth, and we want to set up the ecosystem for su…

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## [Retroactive POKT Goods Funding (Retro PGF)](https://forum.pokt.network/t/retroactive-pokt-goods-funding-retro-pgf/5076)

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**Author:** [@b3n](https://forum.pokt.network/u/b3n)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.pokt.network/t/retroactive-pokt-goods-funding-retro-pgf/5076 "2024-03-07T19:06:27Z")

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Background This time last year, we established a new grant program for the DAO, called GROW. Core to its purpose was experimentation with better methods of retroactive funding (now referred to by other projects as Retro…

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## [Aligning POKT's Governance Principles - CREDS 1.1](https://forum.pokt.network/t/aligning-pokts-governance-principles-creds-1-1/5243)

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**Author:** [@b3n](https://forum.pokt.network/u/b3n)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2024, 7:36am UTC](https://forum.pokt.network/t/aligning-pokts-governance-principles-creds-1-1/5243 "2024-05-24T07:36:55Z")

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Context As outlined in the CREDS updates proposal, the additional time for discussion of the CREDS proposal presents an opportunity to not only ensure a maximally legitimate governance upgrade but to align on a shared un…

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## [PIP-37: Credentializing Reputation within the Existing DAO System \[CREDS\]](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pip-37-credentializing-reputation-within-the-existing-dao-system-creds/5144)

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**Author:** [@b3n](https://forum.pokt.network/u/b3n)\
**Replies:** 66\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2024, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pip-37-credentializing-reputation-within-the-existing-dao-system-creds/5144 "2024-05-21T20:34:36Z")

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Attributes: Authors: POKT Network Foundation (PNF) Implementer(s): POKT Network Foundation (PNF) Category: Governance Upgrade Replaces: PIP-1: Upgrade Governance to Improve Voter UX Related: the PGOV series of forum …

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## [Pricing Of Contracts Correctly Entering Transactions (P.O.C.C.E.T)](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pricing-of-contracts-correctly-entering-transactions-p-o-c-c-e-t/5222)

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**Author:** [@Cryptocorn](https://forum.pokt.network/u/Cryptocorn)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2024, 12:03pm UTC](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pricing-of-contracts-correctly-entering-transactions-p-o-c-c-e-t/5222 "2024-05-09T12:03:07Z")

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Author(s): Cryptocorn Category: PEP Governance Change Asking Amount: Variable Summary: Vendors can approach the DAO and ask for high rates for their services. There is no formal mechanism in place to negotiate with v…

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## [PEP-71: POKT Network x Encode Club 2024 Programming](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pep-71-pokt-network-x-encode-club-2024-programming/5156)

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**Author:** [@katerina](https://forum.pokt.network/u/katerina)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2024, 12:02pm UTC](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pep-71-pokt-network-x-encode-club-2024-programming/5156 "2024-04-23T12:02:51Z")

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Author: Katerina | Encode :sparkles: Recipient: Encode Club Category: Contract Asking Amount: $25k, paid based on a trailing average (7 days) of the $POKT/USD price from the date of payment. Background Encode Club Ov…

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## [PIP-35: Introduce a secure way to transfer a staked app to a new account](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pip-35-introduce-a-secure-way-to-transfer-a-staked-app-to-a-new-account/4806)

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**Author:** [@toshi](https://forum.pokt.network/u/toshi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2024, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pip-35-introduce-a-secure-way-to-transfer-a-staked-app-to-a-new-account/4806 "2024-04-21T16:22:01Z")

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Attributes Author(s): @toshi @conkleris @bulutcambazi in C0D3R Implementer(s): The proposal authors Category: Protocol Upgrade GitHub: Allow an AppMsgStake tx to change the address of a staked app by msmania · Pul…

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## [PEP-69: Pokt x Messari // Reporting Renewal](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pep-69-pokt-x-messari-reporting-renewal/5129)

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**Author:** [@duzyc1](https://forum.pokt.network/u/duzyc1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2024, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pep-69-pokt-x-messari-reporting-renewal/5129 "2024-03-29T20:49:30Z")

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Attributes Author(s): Corey Duzy, Account Manager - Messari Protocol Services Recipient(s): The funds will go to Messari Protocol Services, the public-goods-funded arm of Messari that provides open-source data, analytic…

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## [PUP-33: Scale Parameters And Capacity for Evolution (SPACE)](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pup-33-scale-parameters-and-capacity-for-evolution-space/5104)

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**Author:** [@Olshansky](https://forum.pokt.network/u/Olshansky)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2024, 11:01am UTC](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pup-33-scale-parameters-and-capacity-for-evolution-space/5104 "2024-03-26T11:01:17Z")

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Attributes Authors: @Olshansky @RawthiL Active Contributors: @BenVan @shane @fredt @kutoft Parameters: pocketcore/BlockByteSize: 8000000 → 12000000 → 16000000 pocketcore/MinimumNumberOfProofs: 10 → 500 Ref: Block Siz…

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## [PEP 68: Blockworks Research DePIN Report Co-Sponsorship](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pep-68-blockworks-research-depin-report-co-sponsorship/5095)

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**Author:** [@kongrenyu](https://forum.pokt.network/u/kongrenyu)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 23, 2024, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pep-68-blockworks-research-depin-report-co-sponsorship/5095 "2024-03-23T18:08:18Z")

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Name: PEP 68: Blockworks Research DePIN Report Co-Sponsorship Attributes Author(s): Ren Yu Kong, Senior Research Analyst - Blockworks Research Recipient(s): Blockworks Research Category: Contract Asking Amount: $20,0…

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## [Pre-Proposal: Pokt x Messari Quarterly Reports](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pre-proposal-pokt-x-messari-quarterly-reports/5120)

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**Author:** [@duzyc1](https://forum.pokt.network/u/duzyc1)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2024, 11:30am UTC](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pre-proposal-pokt-x-messari-quarterly-reports/5120 "2024-03-22T11:30:52Z")

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Good afternoon DAO members, Just wanted to provide a heads up that Messari will be dropping over our renewal proposal for the next round of annual reporting coverage Monday morning EST. I’d like to take this opportunit…

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## [P.R.I.S.O.N. Revision: Investigating Nodes4All and Getting it to Repay Investors](https://forum.pokt.network/t/p-r-i-s-o-n-revision-investigating-nodes4all-and-getting-it-to-repay-investors/5102)

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**Author:** [@zaatar](https://forum.pokt.network/u/zaatar)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2024, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.pokt.network/t/p-r-i-s-o-n-revision-investigating-nodes4all-and-getting-it-to-repay-investors/5102 "2024-03-21T18:45:21Z")

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Attributes Author(s):@zaatar Recipient(s): @zaatar, @RawthiL, @jerry, and (soon-to-be-named) lawyer Category: Contract Asking Amount: $10,000 Related Proposals: This proposal is based on and replaces PEP-67 (P.R.I.S.O.N.…

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## [PEP-67: Providing the POKT liquidity needed to become a Tier 1 project](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pep-67-providing-the-pokt-liquidity-needed-to-become-a-tier-1-project/5092)

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**Author:** [@Dermot](https://forum.pokt.network/u/Dermot)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2024, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.pokt.network/t/pep-67-providing-the-pokt-liquidity-needed-to-become-a-tier-1-project/5092 "2024-03-20T21:37:31Z")

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Attributes: Author(s): PNF, on behalf of the POKT Network community Recipient(s): The market makers that PNF will appoint to manage POKT’s liquidity on Centralised Exchanges (CEXs) on behalf of the DAO Asking Amount: $…

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