I’m pleased to see the proposal to establish the JAM China Academy. The proposal primarily focuses on promoting the JAM concept and building strong connections between the Polkadot brand and leading universities in China. From the perspective of enhancing Polkadot’s brand recognition and reputation, this is a highly valuable initiative. Moreover, it could serve as a new pathway for expanding our potential developer community within the Chinese market.

On behalf of Polkadot Hungary DAO:

Dear Proposer,

Thank you for sharing this comprehensive proposal for the JAM China Academy educational roadshow. We're impressed by your vision to localize JAM's innovations for Chinese universities, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers.

We're excited about expanding educational initiatives that align with local context and needs. The focus on RISC-V compatibility is particularly relevant given regional technology development priorities.

For the curriculum development, we believe it's essential to include a brief module on blockchain's appropriate use cases as part of your core educational materials. Specifically, we'd need to see a slide that clearly addresses:

"Blockchain Technology: Best Practices • While blockchain excels at transparency and immutability, industry standards require avoiding storage of sensitive personal information directly on-chain • Information such as personal identification details, medical records, and private communications must utilize off-chain storage solutions with appropriate encryption • This approach aligns with global industry best practices for data protection and privacy"

This crucial guidance ensures students develop responsible blockchain applications from the beginning and reflects non-negotiable standards that all blockchain developers must understand. We consider this content a necessary component of any comprehensive blockchain education program.

We look forward to seeing this educational initiative flourish and bring JAM's innovations to this important market. Our support is contingent on the inclusion of the best practices module outlined above, as we believe responsible blockchain education is fundamental to JAM's long-term success.

Warm regards, Hungarian Polkadot DAO

Hi there Thank you for your proposal. The amount requested is quite pricy, but looking at the Gawin Wood efforts in China, I hope that this money will be used properly and will give us the result.

I am in favor of promoting localized blockchain education efforts in China.

I endorse this initiative to tailor blockchain education to the Chinese context.

I'm voting in support of this proposal because it is a good initiative aimed at localizing and amplifying the transformative vision of the JAM protocol across China’s dynamic academic, entrepreneurial, technological, and political landscapes.

This would advance education and web 3 alike, it's a welcome initiative which would help build a well informed user base

I voted Aye to support Jam China Academy in Localizing blockchain education in China to bridge the gap in blockchain knowledge and nurture talent while aligning with domestic policies and market

I Support this proposal it will have a great impact on the polkadot ecosystem

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By targeting students, entrepreneurs, and policymakers, this proposal will ensure both technical expertise and regulatory awareness. It also promises skilled ambassadors, entrepreneurial growth, and long-term innovation, positioning China as a blockchain leader. A strategic and necessary step that I fully support

I support this motion because it will be a great benefit to the polkadot ecosystem.

I give my unreserved vote and support for this proposal. Educating the people will close the knowledge gaps in crypto among the locals. Way to go Jam China Academy

@0xTPP 

Hi TP, We were sorry not to see you during our four-city China tour in February/March. As you rightly pointed out, we must focus on converting and retaining community members. So when I heard that students at the JAM Tour events still didn’t fully grasp JAM, I grew deeply concerned. That’s why I led my team in translating the Gray Paper.

The Chinese version spans 113 pages, at least 80 of which are dense mathematical formulas. To bridge this gap, I began writing The Grandmaster , popular science explainers, which sparked widespread sharing across Chinese-speaking crypto circles. After printing 60 copies of the Grey Paper in Chinese, I personally funded their distribution—sending them to everyone from entrepreneurs to venture capital firms interested in JAM. Some funds even purchased DOT as a result.

Regarding your question about regional partnerships, the comments already show strong engagement from Chinese-speaking collaborators. The goal of JAM China Academy is precisely to onboard new partners and collectively expand the market. Our proposal’s Timeline section addresses your query in greater detail.

Thank you for your thoughtful input—we hope to meet you on our next China trip!

@12mP4sjCfKbDyMRAEyLpkeHeoYtS5USY4x34n9NMwQrcEyoh 

Thank you, Polkaworld, for your commentary and recognition. Through the discussions on the proposal, I’ve observed the differences in understanding between the East and the West—rooted in divergent internet ecosystems, national contexts, and cultural perspectives.

With this Grandmaster article, I conducted an experiment: not only producing bilingual (Chinese-English) versions but also adapting the content for three distinct platforms—WeChat, Twitter, and traditional magazines. While this significantly increased our workload, it also demanded greater precision in our cross-cultural communication. Finding common ground while respecting differences remains key.

The original intent behind writing Grandmaster stemmed from post-JAM Tour discussions with students who still struggled to grasp JAM’s vision. This led me to first translate the Gray Paper (which was dense with mathematical formulas) before drafting beginner-friendly educational content.

localization goes beyond language—it requires cultural integration. This responsibility will continue to guide our future efforts.

Lastly, When I saw Polkaworld labeling me with a "$22 hourly rate," both my team and I were shocked—turns out I’m that cheap 😂.

@13NCLd3foNpsv1huPDzvvfyKh37NEEkGFotZnP52CTR98YFJ 

Thank you  JAM DAO for your questions. 

📅 Timing Concerns:

2025  marks the final year of the 14th Five-Year Plan (Economic and Social development and long range objectives through the year 2035 of the People’s Republic of China)  and the preparatory year for formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan. The JAM Tour is not only targeted at students from the School of Computer Science—we are also in active communication with relevant government policymakers.

According to our timeline, we are concurrently developing localized courses. During the summer vacation in July and August for students, we will deepen engagement with government policymakers to advance discussions, having already established preliminary contact. Therefore, this timeline should be front-loaded rather than delayed

💰 Budget Scale & Scope:

When I saw Polkaworld labeling me with a "$22 hourly rate," both my team and I were shocked. When we prepared the proposal, we didn't focus much on personal compensation - we simply wanted to build up China market again**.** 

Localizing and designing interactive courses takes time—it’s far more than just translation. At the same time, we’ll leverage China’s full-spectrum new media strategies to help more developers and entrepreneurs in tech understand JAM through technical content. We want policymakers to recognize JAM’s technological edge while actively fostering long-term collaborations with universities. This is exactly why we’ve structured the project in six-month cycles.

🎓 Ambassador Incentives:  misunderstandings and local legal concern that I want to provide further information:

1. $1200 is for per semester (not per month) mostly for 5 months, namely  $240 per month, usually it took at least 2 weeks to prepare a fairly successful school event, which is equivalent to $24 a day. This matches the local rate for student internship which the selection standard detailed listed in the document . We respect the fairness and efforts of delivering high quality events. 

During our conversation with the University of Science and Technology of China, we learnt that Microsoft’s sponsorship of the student club is one of the main reasons for students there to run Microsoft Club. Onboarding students to run JAM club on campus other than blockchain club is our goal. 

Additionally, According to "Labor Contract Law of the People's Republic of China“: If an individual is required to perform long-term unpaid labor that meets the criteria of an employment relationship, they may file a complaint with the local labor inspection authorities or apply for labor arbitration to seek recognition of the employment relationship and claim back pay.” We must follow the local practice for long term operation. 

2. The  funding requirement of Ambassador Incentives is not included in this proposal. We lay out the design mechanism for talent selection. 

🌍 Global Impact: 

The original purpose of proposing JAM China Academy was to provide support—specifically, to deeply engage with China's domestic market and unlock local talent. Many of these individuals have not yet encountered JAM, and some may not even speak English.

In recent years, we have witnessed the rise of groundbreaking tech companies like ByteDance and DeepSeek, led by young Chinese innovators rather than followers. Notably, the founders of these companies all emerged from the computer science schools of our 25 target universities. I attached here a previous partnership that i led back to 2020 https://web3.foundation/press/web-3-bootcamp A local bootcamp did help us get many parachain projects back then. 

Our mission in education is not about gaining global influence, but rather about cultivating, discovering, and collaborating with local talent to achieve compliant co-innovation. Polkadot is a global family, and the goal of education should be integration—not division based on geography.

JAM Implementers DAO Abstains on this proposal due to lack of quorum -- comments thus far as follows:

📅 Timing Concerns:

Multiple members expressed that the proposal may be premature, suggesting it would be better timed after the public testnet and service SDK are available. This would help attract ecosystem developers beyond just node client builders.

💰 Budget Scale & Scope:

The $288k request was seen as too large for a 4–5 month scope. Comparisons were drawn to previous IUR-style proposals, which operated effectively on much smaller budgets (~$10k USD).

📢 Marketing Funds:

A $60k marketing allocation was flagged as excessive. Some felt this should be handled separately by a dedicated Marketing Bounty with professional oversight.

🎓 Ambassador Incentives:

Objections were raised to $1200/month ambassador subsidies, especially since similar educational or ambassador programs (e.g., Ethereum Protocol Fellowship, Polkadot) do not provide such compensation levels.

🌍 Global Impact:

There was a call for the educational focus to have a broader, more global reach, rather than appearing narrowly targeted.

It's a nice strategic move to expand Polkadot's presence.

This initiative is a strategic move to expand Polkadot's presence in the rapidly growing Chinese Web3 market. I applaud such grassroots efforts. They are essential for building a robust and informe user base, which is crucial for the long-term success of the Polkadot ecosystem

PolkaWorld vote AYE on this proposal!

In our third week as a DV, this is the most well-structured and detailed proposal we’ve come across so far. This is exactly the kind of clarity and planning we hope to see more of in OpenGov.

1. Clear strategic focus and compelling value proposition: • The proposal sets a precise goal: to promote JAM education and awareness among Chinese universities, entrepreneurs, and policymakers, laying the groundwork for long-term ecosystem entry points. • It persuasively outlines how JAM aligns with China’s strategic focus on RISC-V chip development and technological self-reliance.

2. A credible and experienced proposer: • The proposal is led by Qinwen, former China Lead at the Web3 Foundation. Her team’s project, Lollipop, is the first officially announced project building on JAM—demonstrating deep alignment with the core ecosystem. Many in the community have asked about PolkaWorld’s relationship with Qinwen—so we want to be upfront: we have no financial ties. But over the past six years, we’ve stood side by side—Qinwen from the Foundation’s side, PolkaWorld from the community’s side—both consistently contributing to Polkadot’s growth in Asia. We fully recognize her commitment and contribution to the ecosystem. • The broader team includes respected figures in Web3 education, media, and research, all with solid track records.

3. Thorough execution plan: • From curriculum design and target audiences (students, entrepreneurs, government) to the ambassador system, offline events, and media rollout, every component comes with clear deliverables and budget details. • The timeline is well-defined (preparation starts in May; lectures and outreach run from June to October), with specific milestones.

Bonus point: We also noticed the personnel cost is just $22.8/hour—remarkably cost-effective! For comparison, PolkaWorld runs at $19.6/hour, while many proposals in the ecosystem list rates around $100/hour or even higher.

Finally, we’d like to offer some additional perspective.

Following Gavin Wood’s JAM tour in China, Qinwen shared with us her intention to translate the JAM Gray Paper. Over the past two months, we’ve observed her and her team deeply immersed in the research and translation process—not simply converting words from one language to another, but demonstrating a clear and deliberate commitment to bringing JAM into the Chinese-speaking world.

And this is far more than a translation task. Anyone who has read the JAM Gray Paper would understand that recreating its dense mathematical structure—manually typing out every formula, every symbol, every line from scratch—is a meticulous and mentally demanding process. It reflects not just technical diligence, but a sincere determination to make this groundbreaking protocol accessible, understandable, and meaningful for an entirely new audience.

In addition, she authored the piece “Three Enlightenments of Blockchain Grandmaster Gavin Wood: Decoding JAM’s Transformative Blueprint”—a work that reflects not only technical clarity but also thoughtful design and cultural resonance. While it may appear as just another article, the level of effort behind its structure, aesthetics, and storytelling speaks to her long-term commitment to bridging Web3 innovation with public understanding. It’s also worth noting that all of this work was self-funded and has not relied on any prior treasury support.

Even in the current proposal, the team has set their personnel costs at just $22.8/hour, which is highly competitive compared to many other educational proposals in the ecosystem. While larger programs like PBA serve a broad and essential purpose, we believe it’s equally important for OpenGov to support smaller-scale, high-leverage educational efforts that demonstrate strong alignment, clarity of execution, and cost-efficiency.

This is a warm innovation that is highly supported as it would strengthen the polkadot ecosystem not only locally but globally.The JAM China Academy would infact give the locals the opportunity to explore and maximize fully the potentials of the Blockchain Technology. I am looking forward to seeing more of this initiative.

This is an incredibly thoughtful and high-impact proposal that is super important for successful blockchain adoption in China. From translating and promoting the JAM Gray Paper to developing a full educational curriculum and localized strategy, Qinwen and the Lollipop Team have demonstrated big vision, and I personally read the chinese version of the JAM paper by Qinwen, it is in high quality and super beautiful, I am also excited for the course that is designed for Chinese computer science students, students are the future, I would like share my support and big AYE from me

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I support this proposal in localizing blockchain education in China

This is a warm innovation that is highly supported

OG Tracker Rating 3/3

Clear display of deliverables✅

• Stage 1: Cognition (goal-oriented learning and cognitive engagement)

  - Clearly define and establish measurable goals to enhance cognitive engagement among the target audience.

  - Implement a systematic approach for selecting and onboarding skilled ambassadors, both technical and non-technical.

  - Reaching different target groups.

  - Execute high-quality and impactful lectures, both offline and online, to ensure consistent community growth and retention.

  - Increase meaningful contributions from ambassadors, sustaining community engagement and fostering long-term growth.

  - Facilitate entrepreneurial engagement and business conversion activities effectively.

• Stage 2: JAM University Ambassador Program

  - The creation of a cohort that deeply understands and actively advocates for JAM technology across broader audiences and multiple levels)

• Stage 3: Contributions

  - Coordinated ambassador-led efforts driving technical innovation, community education, and entrepreneurial enablement through JAM initiatives

Clear display of a valid direct point of contact✅

• Team member: Qinwen
• Email: [email protected]
• Element: @qinwenwang:matrix.org
• X: @Qinwen_Wang
• Discord: qinwen5593
• Telegram: @Qinwen228

Clear display of proposal’s duration✅

• The duration is 6 months (May-October 2025).

OGT Rating aims to help voters make better informed decisions and direct proposers towards certain common-good practices. We are providing feedback based on 3 simple yet crucial criteria which we believe should be included in every OpenGov referenda.

Blockchain is transforming industries worldwide, and China's proactive approach to educating its talent is commendable. The Jam China Academy proposal is timely and visionary. bridging gaps, aligning with domestic regulations, and creating opportunities for innovation. A definite YES from me!

I fully support the Jam China Academy's proposal to localize blockchain education in China. Bridging the knowledge gap and nurturing local talent is essential for sustainable growth in the blockchain sector. This initiative aligns with national policies and market needs, ensuring that China remains at the forefront of innovation while developing a robust, policy-compliant Blockchain ecosystem.

This initiative sounds fantastic! A localized blockchain education roadshow like the JAM China Academy is precisely what's needed to cultivate talent and drive blockchain innovation within China, all while thoughtfully considering domestic policies and market dynamics. It's a smart and timely approach!

this is amazing

This is an amazing proposal made by the Jam china Academy

As Crust Network, we firmly support the "JAM China Academy Educational Roadshow" proposal for the following reasons:

Promoting Technical Synergy: Expanding the Boundaries of Decentralized Computing and Storage The JAM protocol is pioneering a new paradigm for Web3 cloud computing, while Crust Network is committed to building decentralized storage infrastructure. Our technological visions and application scenarios are highly complementary. By supporting JAM China Academy, we look forward to collaborating with the broader Polkadot ecosystem in China to explore integrated decentralized computing and storage solutions, driving the adoption of more practical use cases and injecting new momentum into the global Web3 technology landscape.

Seizing China's Strategic Position in Global Web3 Development China has the world's largest and most technologically advanced internet user base and is actively advancing blockchain policy pilots, standard setting, and digital infrastructure initiatives. As the country accelerates its efforts toward building an independent and controllable technology ecosystem, China is becoming an increasingly vital force in the global evolution of Web3 technologies.

Nurturing Local Talent and Strengthening the Polkadot Ecosystem in China Currently, Chinese universities are rapidly improving their talent cultivation systems in blockchain, distributed computing, and privacy-preserving technologies. Through partnerships with top universities, EMBA programs, etc. JAM China Academy is well-positioned to nurture technical talents and entrepreneurs with both global perspectives and localized practical capabilities. This will greatly benefit the Polkadot ecosystem’s growth in China, expanding developer communities and fostering broader industrial collaboration.

i think it is necessary to first try out with a pilot and proof of concept and then with clear results go ahead with a full blown strategy. I fail to see the direct ROI for such an initiative unless their is a clear coordinated approach amongst all relevant ecosystem partners in the region. i would also argue the timeline is too short for any significant results - finally it would be great to have a clear breakdown of testimonials/responses (interest gauging) of the JAM Tour in Mainland China (last February/March).