Dear community,

I wish to put four bounties to rest, three of them submitted by Tom StakePlus totaling 100,000 KSM and one supported by Alex (former HA) ~5500KSM.  All bounties were brought to the community for vote and did not pass.

Alex has indicated that the team would not proceed further and I believe sufficient time has passed since Tom's attempts for a retry.

Let's keep the bounty list "relevant".

Regards,
Will | Paradox | Ecosystem Janitor

**PS:** Bounty 27, eyes on you.  Get the curator to accept please.







The Polkadot-Financial Institution Partnership Initiative proposed by Ben Sheppard of Silta Finance aims to bridge the Polkadot ecosystem with the financial sector over a 6-month period. Leveraging Sheppard's expertise in structured finance and blockchain, the initiative seeks to forge strategic partnerships and develop Proof of Concepts (PoCs) with financial institutions. The plan involves creating a compelling value proposition for Polkadot, identifying financial challenges that blockchain can address, and mapping out innovative solutions. By doing so, it aims to enhance Polkadot's visibility in the financial industry, demonstrate its practical utility, and attract further interest and investment.

- **Problem Statement:** Unsuccessful bounties totaling 100,000 KSM by Tom StakePlus and 5500 KSM by Alex need resolution.
- **Significance:** Ensuring community funds are used effectively and addressing stalled bounties.
- **Proposed Solution:** Closing the unsuccessful bounties to keep the list relevant.
- **Expected Outcomes:** Efficient allocation of community resources and improved bounty management.

#412 Three grifts and a comrade