# 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 networks' uninterrupted functioning.

## Summary of Current Charges

Subscan Maintenance Packages offers 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 237.05 GB of data on August 15, 2024.

We kindly request funding support from the Interlay Treasury to cover the total amount due of US $3,136, and the amount of KINT will be converted based on the EMA7 price.

- **Exchange rate**:
  - 2024-10-28 05:00:00 (+UTC), Block #6508502
  - KINT EMA7 Price (USD): 0.319961
  - Number of KINT: 9801.194520

[Price Converter](https://kintsugi.subscan.io/tools/price_converter?value=3136&type=block&from=USD&to=KINT&time=6508502)

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.

View details here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hd0zmWwmxVMepAiU6AI_1qpazRakdXZEJgdo1QGfgqY/edit?usp=sharing

Thank you for your attention and support!


### Funding Proposal for Kintsugi Network

- **Purpose**: Requesting funds to cover operation and maintenance fees for the Kintsugi network.
- **Services Provided**: Includes computing resources, database storage, network bandwidth, monitoring, and technical support.
- **Current Charges**: Based on data usage, with plans ranging from $799 to $2,999 per month.
- **Usage**: Kintsugi network used 237.05 GB of data as of August 15, 2024.
- **Requested Amount**: $3,136, to be converted to KINT based on the EMA7 price.
- **Exchange Rate**: KINT EMA7 Price was $0.319961 on October 28, 2024.
- **Impact**: Ensures smooth functioning and growth of the Kintsugi network.
- **Contact**: For more details, view the proposal [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hd0zmWwmxVMepAiU6AI_1qpazRakdXZEJgdo1QGfgqY/edit?usp=sharing).

2024-Q3-Kintsugi Network-Subscan Funding Proposal for Operation and Maintenance Fee

Funding Proposal for Kintsugi Operation and Maintenance Fee

Service Details

Summary of Current Charges

Funding Proposal for Kintsugi Network