midipoet submits CCS proposal for 'policy and regulatory framework' research

midipoet¹ has submitted a new CCS proposal² looking to work part-time on policy and regulatory framework research within the Monero Policy Working Group³ for 6 months:

I think its relevant to Monero currently and might allow the broader ecosystem to understand better how regulatory pressure is impacting privacy and data protection rights.

Total funding: 332 XMR (€75/h + 20% buffer).

ETA: 6 months (480 hours).

Milestones overview

• M0: 33 XMR @ upfront
• M1: 66 XMR @ end of month 2
  • D1: blog post (1K words) on the current state of cryptocurrency tegulation in Europe, with specific relation to Monero and other privacy coins
• M2: 66 XMR @ end of month 4
  • D2: blog post (1K words) on the application (or not) of MiCAR (Market in Crypto-Assets Regulation) to Monero and Haveno
• M3: 167 XMR @ end of month 6
  • D3: academic journal paper submitted to a respected academic journal (5-10K words) on The state of play of privacy-preserving cryptocurrency and the application of European Legislation to the privacy coin ecosystem

midipoet is a key contributor to MPWG policy consultations⁴, has produced a journal paper for a three star academic journal⁵, and was also part of the MoneroKon⁶ organizing team.

To read the full proposal, share your feedback, ask questions and support this CCS, consult !510².

This is an ongoing story and the report will be updated when new information is available.

Update: proposal closed by midipoet in favor of ‘an offer from a private entity to fund the work’⁷.