#1266 · Apillon Milestone 3 Proposal: Core Integrations and Service Enhancements for Polkadot Ecosystem Growth
Project Details
⧓ Apillon, the leading Web3 development platform for Polkadot
Proposer: Matjaž Sobočan, CEO
Execution estimate: 8 months
Requested allocation: 809,600 USDT
Proposal Overview
- POP Network: Pre-made, verified generic ink! contracts
- KWIL: Decentralized database infrastructure
- CESS: Streamlined storage process for sensitive data
- Prosopo: Web3 Captcha
- Improvements of existing features:
- Embedded wallets UX and customizability
- IPNS enhanced, transformed into a standalone service
- NFT Wizard for mobile and general revamp of the feature
- Unique Network’s expansion of the token-creation functionalities
- Vercel Templates for increased visibility of Polkadot’s projects
- Security Audit request after Milestone 2
⧓ The full Apillon Milestone 3 Proposal
Revised Apillon Proposal for Polkadot Treasury - Milestone 3
Following extensive community feedback on our previous discussion post (#2520), which highlighted Apillon’s enterprise ambitions, we’re introducing an updated approach for Milestone 3 of the Apillon platform. Conversations with ecosystem stakeholders (Permanence DAO, ChaosDao, Opengov.watch, and others) provided critical insights that shaped this revision. While our Salesforce Web3 Cloud integration remains an exciting future possibility, it became clear that this element took focus away from the foundational goals of Milestone 3. To address this, we have removed Salesforce-related components and dependencies from this proposal, refocusing on the core infrastructure and service improvements that Apillon is uniquely positioned to deliver.
Our Core Objectives for Milestone 3
Milestone 3 focuses on two fundamental achievement areas:
- New Service Integrations
- Enhancements to Existing Services
This structured approach centers on supporting developers and enterprises with robust, user-friendly tools, which reduce Web3 adoption barriers and enable no-code/low-code solutions. Through new integrations and streamlined, enterprise-oriented templates, we are committed to expanding the accessibility and utility of Polkadot parachains and Apillon’s capabilities.
Why Vote Aye?
With this refined proposal, we believe Apillon is set to drive meaningful growth and innovation within the Polkadot ecosystem:
⧓ Strengthening Core Integrations – Our expanded partnerships with Kwil, CESS, and POP provide developers access to decentralized databases, encrypted storage, and INK! smart contracts, enhancing versatility and usability for the entire community.
⧓ Enterprise-ready Templates – Refining Simplets into targeted, use-case-focused products to streamline deployment and customization for large-scale clients.
⧓ Enhanced User Experience – With continuous UX and Developer Experience improvements, Milestone 3 addresses user feedback to deliver a seamless experience.
⧓ Supporting Open-source Growth – Ready-made open-source tools, such as GitHub auto-pull integrations and Vercel templates, incentivize community adoption, making Web3 more accessible.
⧓ Commitment to Security – Ongoing third-party audits strengthen Apillon’s security, reinforcing developer and enterprise trust within the Polkadot ecosystem.
Moving Forward
This proposal aims to provide a clear path to achieving the ambitious goals of Milestone 3, with a transparent focus on building strong foundations within the Polkadot ecosystem. By concentrating on core improvements and integrations, Apillon is positioned to drive sustainable growth and facilitate future enterprise partnerships. We will bring the Salesforce integration forward in a separate proposal, ensuring that it undergoes community review independently and doesn’t jeopardize the primary goals of Milestone 3.
We want to make the reasoning behind the new Apillon’s Polkadot Treasury Proposal as comprehensive and transparent as possible. We will do our best to provide additional explanation and information you might require.
Previous treasury reports: Apillon Milestone 1 Proposal Recap, Apillon Milestone 2: Deliverables and Outcomes
I read the proposal docs, but couldn't find any metrics/KPIs how it is adding value to the Polkadot ecosystem? Can you please clarify?
Nice to read from you again :)
Thanks for checking out the proposal docs!
Since our last proposal, we’ve added close to 40,000 new builders who are diving into Polkadot’s tech, largely because of how easy we’ve made it to get started. Below are some key metrics showing the activity that’s running through Apillon onto the various parachains.
Now that Coretime is live, this activity means parachains need to buy Coretime to run on the relay chain, creating real value for the ecosystem. Hope this gives a clearer picture of how we’re contributing to Polkadot’s growth! Let us know if you have any more questions.
Thanks!
Hello! I have some questions and comments:
What are the projected maintenance costs once these improvements are implemented, and how do you plan to cover them in the future?
Are there long-term plans to reduce reliance on the Polkadot Treasury and achieve financial self-sufficiency? If so, what strategies are you considering implementing (e.g., transaction fees, subscription models)?
How do you plan to measure and improve user experience and adoption among developers? Have you conducted user studies or community surveys to identify necessary improvements?
Are you not going to include a marketing plan for Apillon? I think it's essential to attract new users, with plenty of tutorial videos and a greater presence on social media. I once read that "the most well-known wins over the best," and it's very true, so please keep that in mind.
Happy to answer your questions :)
Maintenance Costs and Treasury Reliance:
Apillon is committed to building an open-source SaaS platform, and while we currently rely partially on the Treasury to support our generous freemium model, this is essential to attract developers to the Polkadot ecosystem with competitive rates compared to providers like Thirdweb, Moralis, and Alchemy. As we convert enough freemium users into paid users, our goal is to sustain the freemium option independently of Treasury support.
Path to Self-sufficiency:
Our plan is to achieve self-sufficiency within 1-2 years through subscription-based revenue. As our user base grows, we’ll refine our pricing plans to remain competitive and financially sustainable.
User Experience and Adoption:
We’re dedicated to improving UX and adoption through continuous monitoring, including tracking user sessions via Hotjar to understand drop-offs and improve the experience. We also engage our community through Q&As and our governance portal, where developers can suggest features and guide future updates.
Marketing Strategy:
We have a robust marketing pipeline, though it falls outside the scope of this proposal and will be funded via a marketing bounty. We’re continually enhancing our SEO, running ads on Google and X, and attending major events like WebSummit in Lisbon, where we’ll have a booth and keynote. Additionally, we produce and share tutorial videos on social media to inspire new projects on Apillon.
Hope this clarifies things! Happy to provide more details if needed :)
Hello! I have some questions and comments:
What are the projected maintenance costs once these improvements are implemented, and how do you plan to cover them in the future?
Are there long-term plans to reduce reliance on the Polkadot Treasury and achieve financial self-sufficiency? If so, what strategies are you considering implementing (e.g., transaction fees, subscription models)?
How do you plan to measure and improve user experience and adoption among developers? Have you conducted user studies or community surveys to identify necessary improvements?
Are you not going to include a marketing plan for Apillon? I think it's essential to attract new users, with plenty of tutorial videos and a greater presence on social media. I once read that "the most well-known wins over the best," and it's very true, so please keep that in mind.
I read the proposal docs, but couldn't find any metrics/KPIs how it is adding value to the Polkadot ecosystem? Can you please clarify?
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