# Funding Proposal for Kintsugi Operation and Maintenance Fee

Dear Kintsugi Community,

We hereby submit our proposal for funding support to cover the operation and maintenance fees associated with the Subscan Explorer services provided for the Kintsugi network.

## Service Details

Subscan has been diligently providing the following essential services for the Kintsugi network:

- **Computing Resources**: Collecting and parsing chain data, and serving web user requests to ensure smooth network operations.
- **Database Storage**: Indexing and storing chain data for seamless data retrieval and accessibility.
- **Network Egress Bandwidth**: Maintaining optimal network performance for web user requests.
- **Monitoring and DevOps**: Implementing an internal alerting pipeline and automation for stable network operations.
- **Node Status Monitoring and Notification**: Promptly notify the network development team of any issues.
- **Technical Support**: Offering comprehensive technical assistance for the network's uninterrupted functioning.

## Summary of Current Charges

Subscan Maintenance Packages offer tiered pricing based on actual usage of data services:

- **Basic**: Up to 200 GB at $799/month; beyond 200 GB at $5.3/GB; upgrades automatically to the next plan after 350 GB.
- **Advanced**: Up to 500 GB at $1,699/month; beyond 500 GB at $5.2/GB; upgrades automatically after 750 GB.
- **Professional**: Up to 1 TB at $2,999/month; beyond 1 TB at $5/GB.

As for the Kintsugi network, the latest usage statistics indicate that you have utilized 180.01 GB of data on May 15, 2024.

We kindly request funding support from the Interlay Treasury to cover the total amount due of **US $2,516.85**, and the amount of KINT will be converted based on the EMA7 price.

### Exchange Rate

- **Date and Time**: 2024-07-11 00:56:00 (+UTC), Block #5825426
- **KINT EMA7 Price (USD)**: $0.668048
- **Number of KINT**: 3,767.468804

[Price Converter](https://kintsugi.subscan.io/tools/price_converter?value=2516.85&type=block&from=USD&to=KINT&time=5825426)

Securing this financial support will ensure the continued seamless functioning of the Kintsugi network and sustain its growth and development. Your consideration of this proposal is highly appreciated. For any further details or clarifications, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you for your attention and support!

View proposal details:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SKLl82oBrr3NbGqEnPYamZLNBrQmXJbYjSADwKUDjo0/edit?usp=sharing

- Subscan Explorer provides important services for the Kintsugi network.
- These services include collecting and storing data, maintaining network performance, monitoring node status, and providing technical support.
- Subscan charges for these services based on usage, with tiered pricing plans.
- The Kintsugi network has used 180.01 GB of data, resulting in a total charge of US $2,516.85.
- The Kintsugi community is requesting funding support from the Interlay Treasury to cover this cost and ensure the continued smooth functioning and growth of the network.

2024-Q2-Kintsugi Networks-Funding Proposal for Operation and Maintenance Fee

Funding Proposal for Kintsugi Operation and Maintenance Fee

Service Details

Summary of Current Charges

Exchange Rate