Proposal #121

2024-Q2-Interlay Network-Funding Proposal for Operation and Maintenance Fee

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Funding Proposal for Interlay Operation and Maintenance Fee

Dear Interlay Community,

We hereby submit our proposal for funding support to cover the operation and maintenance fees associated with the Subscan Explorer services provided for the Interlay network.

Service Details

Subscan has been diligently providing the following essential services for the Interlay network:

Computing Resources: Collecting and parsing chain data, and serving web user requests to ensure smooth network operations.
Database Storage: Indexing and storing chain data for seamless data retrieval and accessibility.
Network Egress Bandwidth: Maintaining optimal network performance for web user requests.
Monitoring and DevOps: Implementing an internal alerting pipeline and automation for stable network operations.
Node Status Monitoring and Notification: Promptly notify the network development team of any issues.
Technical Support: Offering comprehensive technical assistance for the networks' uninterrupted functioning.

Summary of Current Charges

Subscan Maintenance Packages offer tiered pricing based on actual usage of data services:

Basic: Up to 200 GB at $799/month; beyond 200 GB at $5.3/GB; upgrades automatically to the next plan after 350 GB.
Advanced: Up to 500 GB at $1,699/month; beyond 500 GB at $5.2/GB; upgrades automatically after 750 GB.
Professional: Up to 1 TB at $2,999/month; beyond 1 TB at $5/GB.

As for the Interlay network, the latest usage statistics indicate that you have utilized 182.32 GB of data on May 15, 2024.

We kindly request funding support from the Interlay Treasury to cover the total amount due of US $2,516.85, and the amount of INTR will be converted based on the EMA7 price.

Exchange Rate

Date and Time: 2024-07-11 01:55:37 (+UTC), Block #5657366
INTR EMA7 Price (USD): $0.014350
Number of INTR: 175,390.243902

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Securing this financial support will ensure the continued seamless functioning of the Interlay network and sustain its growth and development. Your consideration of this proposal is highly appreciated. For any further details or clarifications, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you for your attention and support!

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C8N_cW_7mrJMrgKl5gahiGBUhBbBAsJ8Cp2dp1RhRGM/edit?usp=sharing

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wd8h...k6WD

Subscan is great, but the eco and specially (still) small projects can't afford paying over and over again. There should be a solution for the whole eco. Is there a report how much funds subscan got in the past or does get from Polkadot and all parachains?
Was subscan built with private funds? How does other blockchain explorers in other ecos survive?

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wd8x...FBr3

@wd8h...k6WD Yes Subscan was built privately. I'm not aware of any revenue stream other than parachain treasuries paying to use their service. Note that Blockscout (on Moonriver/Moonbeam) closed down leaving only Moonscan for EVM. Polkascan now closed down. There aren't really any alternatives. Personally I think $2.5k per quarter ($800/mo) is ok. Note that having a block explorer in general is critical for user funds transparency. I recently pointed out to Polimec that the rudimentary block explorer they're using is insufficient and one reason PLMC shouldn't be listed in the Omnipool.
--spazcoin

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