Security Tooling
PAL can provide funding for the development of open-source security tooling which is made available to the Polkadot ecosystem.
Funding
PAL can provide up to $250,000 funding (in milestones of max. $50,000).
All funding is paid out in DOT using the 30-day DOT EMA price.
Eligibility Criteria
In order to receive PAL funding, applications need to satisfy all the following criteria:
- The proposal relates to the development or making available of security tooling in Polkadot.
- The security tooling can be deemed useful and beneficial to the wider Polkadot ecosystem.
- The security tooling is novel, meaning that there are no alternatives already existing in Polkadot. If this is not the case, funding may still be granted if redundancy is deemed necessary.
- Proposals exceeding $50,000 are split into milestones, with partial payouts done after reviewing the delivery of every milestone.
- The security tool should be open-source and made available to be used by any Polkadot project.
- Proposals must have well-defined deliverables detailing exactly what the work product will do.
- Proposal budgets must be detailed with a breakdown of man-hours and hourly rates by role. Do not combine all costs and present them at a high level.
- Proposals should be geared more towards a working product, not research.
- Comprehensive documentation of the security tool is part of the expected output. This includes both a user guide on using the tool, and code documentation.
- The ability to demonstrate endorsement of the tool from within the Polkadot ecosystem is an advantage.
Application
Follow the steps below to apply for audit funding:
- Make sure you fulfill the Eligibility Criteria.
- Join the PAL Discord - this is where all communication takes place.
- Prepare an offer in accordance with the Eligibility Criteria.
- Submit your funding application using our Application Form at the top of this page.
The usual processing time of applications is 1-2 weeks. We will keep you updated in a dedicated Discord channel.