Merge branch 'w3f:master' into master

.github/pull_request_template.md

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 - [x] The [application template](https://github.com/w3f/Grants-Program/blob/master/applications/application-template.md) has been copied and aptly renamed (`project_name.md`).
 - [ ] I have read the [application guidelines](https://github.com/w3f/Grants-Program/blob/master/docs/Support%20Docs/grant_guidelines_per_category.md).
-- [ ] Payment details have been provided (bank details via email _or_ Polkadot (USDC & USDT) or BTC address in the application).
+- [ ] Payment details have been provided (bank details via email _or_ Polkadot (USDC & USDT) address in the application).
 - [ ] The software delivered for this grant will be released under an open-source license specified in the application.
 - [ ] The initial PR contains only one commit (squash and force-push if needed).
 - [ ] The grant will only be announced once the first milestone [has been accepted](https://github.com/w3f/Grant-Milestone-Delivery#process) (see the [announcement guidelines](https://github.com/w3f/Grants-Program/blob/master/docs/Support%20Docs/announcement-guidelines.md)).

README.md

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 - [Aeron Buchanan](https://github.com/aeronbuchanan)
 - [Gautam Dhameja](https://github.com/gautamdhameja)
 - [David Hawig](https://github.com/Noc2)
-- [Diogo Mendonça](https://github.com/dsm-w3f)
 - [Sebastian Müller](https://github.com/semuelle)
 - [Bill Laboon](https://github.com/laboon)
 - [Keegan Quigley](https://github.com/keeganquigley)
-- [Nikhil Ranjan](https://github.com/nikw3f)
 - [Raul Romanutti](https://github.com/rrtti)
 - [Seraya Takahashi](https://github.com/takahser)
 - [Benjamin Weiß](https://github.com/BenWhiteJam)
@@ -105,18 +103,15 @@ In cases where a niche expert opinion is desirable, one of the committee members
 Evaluators are individuals able to evaluate the technology delivered as a result of the Grants Program. The committee has the right to add or remove evaluators on the basis of supermajority.
 
 - [David Hawig](https://github.com/Noc2)
-- [Diogo Mendonça](https://github.com/dsm-w3f)
 - [Sebastian Müller](https://github.com/semuelle)
 - [Keegan Quigley](https://github.com/keeganquigley)
-- [Nikhil Ranjan](https://github.com/nikw3f)
 - [Seraya Takahashi](https://github.com/takahser)
 
 #### W3F Operations Team<!-- omit in toc -->
 
 The Operations Team takes care of legal documents, invoicing, and remittances.
 
 - [Melanie Diener](https://github.com/meldien)
-- [Federica Dubbini](https://github.com/fededubbi)
 - [Rouven Pérez](https://github.com/RouvenP)
 
 
@@ -147,7 +142,7 @@ The W3F Grants Program offers different grant levels to help you best, depending
 
 ## :pencil: Process
 
-> **:loudspeaker:** Payments can be made in USDT and USDC on the Polkadot [AssetHub](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/learn-assets), Bitcoin, and fiat (USD, EUR, CHF). Please indicate your preference in the application [as outlined in our application template](https://github.com/w3f/Grants-Program/blob/master/applications/application-template.md?plain=1#L7). If you want to apply in **private**, you can do so [:arrow_right: here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMfjiRmDQDRk-4OhNASM6BAKii7rz_B1jWtbCPkUh6N7M2ww/viewform). Note that this is generally a slower process and imposes stricter requirements on applicants.
+> **:loudspeaker:** Payments can be made in USDT and USDC on the Polkadot [AssetHub](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/learn-assets) and fiat (USD, EUR, CHF). Please indicate your preference in the application [as outlined in our application template](https://github.com/w3f/Grants-Program/blob/master/applications/application-template.md?plain=1#L7). If you want to apply in **private**, you can do so [:arrow_right: here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMfjiRmDQDRk-4OhNASM6BAKii7rz_B1jWtbCPkUh6N7M2ww/viewform). Note that this is generally a slower process and imposes stricter requirements on applicants.
 
 ### 1. Application
 
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 We give away 500 USD to each referral of a successful grant application by _anyone having previously worked on a Web3 Foundation grant_ or _a [Polkadot Ambassador](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/ambassadors)_. Web3 Foundation and Parity employees do not qualify for the program, even if they previously worked on a grant.
 
-In order to be eligible for the referral bonus, the application itself must contain the name of the [Polkadot Ambassador](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/ambassadors) or the GitHub account of the grantee as well as the payment address for the referral bonus (see the [application template](applications/application-template.md)). Payment is made in Bitcoin or USDT/USDC on Polkadot AssetHub after delivery and approval of the first milestone.
+In order to be eligible for the referral bonus, the application itself must contain the name of the [Polkadot Ambassador](https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/ambassadors) or the GitHub account of the grantee as well as the payment address for the referral bonus (see the [application template](applications/application-template.md)). Payment is made in USDT/USDC on Polkadot AssetHub after delivery and approval of the first milestone.
 
 ## :bulb: Help
 
@@ -322,6 +317,7 @@ Below is a list of other grant and bounty programs in the Polkadot/Substrate eco
 - [Astar / Shiden Network Builders Program](https://github.com/PlasmNetwork/Builders-Program)
 - [Crust Grants Program](https://github.com/crustio/Crust-Grants-Program)
 - [Darwinia Grants Program](https://github.com/darwinia-network/collaboration/blob/master/grant/README.md#grant-program)
+- [Decentralized Futures Program](https://futures.web3.foundation/) 
 - [Edgeware Grants and Bounties](https://gov.edgewa.re/discussion/1132-edgeware-proposal-process-and-template)
 - [HydraDX Grants and Bounties](https://docs.hydradx.io/spending_fw/)
 - [ink!ubator](https://use.ink/ubator/)

applications/Claps.md

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 - **Team Name:** Taiwan Research-based Biopharmaceutical Manufacturers Association
 - **Payment Address:** 0x39D3E0c7AAcfbCa133f08cfb153B4888fd36bA9B (DAI)
 - **[Level](https://github.com/w3f/Grants-Program/tree/master#level_slider-levels):** 2
+- **Status:** [Terminated](https://github.com/w3f/Grants-Program/pull/1440#issuecomment-1773610786)
 
 ## Overview