**Proposal: Additional Funding for Kusama System Parachain Collators**

**Bounty #20 KSM address:** F3opxRbN5ZbjJNU513biNemEwi2QDYNACcNqzU68jHWZos2

**Requested allocation:** 4,116.24 KSM

This proposal seeks additional funding to support the operational status and provide a bounty top-up budget for collators on Kusama's System Parachains. Collators are essential for maintaining network security, decentralization, and performance. While previous referenda have successfully provided the necessary resources for their effective operation, additional funds are required to sustain these efforts and adapt to the expanding network demands.

This proposal will focus on the operational status and the bounty top-up budget, while more detailed information can be found under the bounty page and in earlier proposals, as listed below.

**Full Proposal:** [Kusama System Parachains Collator Bounty #20 Top-Up Proposal - Jan/2025](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ufIt4xkI4lFmbbNnZ5uNp4fo9TQL4TjSjMSwQBL3cRI/edit?usp=sharing)

**Previous System Chain Collator Related Referenda**

The history of initiatives for Kusama System Chain collators dates back to early 2023. They have provided vital support for maintaining the network’s stability, security, and decentralization.

*   **Referendum 108:** [Establishing a Bounty for Collators of System Parachains, February 2023](108)
*   **Referendum 273:** [Bridge Hub Collator Compensation for June, July, and August, September 2023](../post/2603)
*   **Referendum 275:** [Bridge Hub Collator Compensation for June, July, and August, September 2023](../post/2603)
*   **Referendum 309:** [Kusama System Parachain Collators - Tips Q4/2023, November 2023](../post/2614)
*   **Referendum 322:** [Funding of Kusama System Parachain Collators, December 2023](322)
*   **Referendum 445:** [Bounty Top-Up of the System Parachain Collators Funding on Kusama, August 2024](445)

Thank you!

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- **Problem Statement:** Seeking additional funding of 4,116.24 KSM to support Kusama System Parachain collators for network security and performance.
- **Significance:** Collators are crucial for network stability, security, and decentralization on Kusama.
- **Proposed Solution:** Requesting funds to sustain collators' operational status and provide a bounty top-up budget.
- **Expected Outcomes:** Ensuring continued network security, decentralization, and performance through adequate funding support.

#432 Kusama System Parachains Collator Bounty #20 Top-Up Proposal - Jan/2025