The Polkadot governance forum is evaluating a $160,000 proposal aimed at promoting the network during the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris by deploying a fleet of branded bikes.

The Olympic Games, a global sports event held every four years, garners billions of viewers worldwide, with the last edition in Tokyo attracting over 3 billion viewers. The proposed initiative could serve as a significant marketing opportunity for the blockchain network if approved.

Outlined in the proposal, Oribiky, a self-service electric bicycle rental company in Paris, suggests deploying 100 Polkadot-branded electric-assist bikes in key areas around Seine-Saint-Denis to address potential mobility challenges during the influx of visitors to the city. Additionally, the proposal includes the development of iOS and Android mobile applications featuring the Polkadot brand and logo, integrating a cryptocurrency payment module using STRIPE's solution.

The proposal also entails radio, television, and social media marketing campaigns to attract more Polkadot users through new wallet creations and airdrops. It emphasizes the opportunity to market Polkadot during the Olympics and associate it with a much-needed real-world service.

Initial feedback from the community shows little enthusiasm for the proposal, with only 16 individuals voting on the forum, with approximately 98.3% voting against it and 1.7% in favor. However, voting remains open until May, allowing for potential shifts in sentiment.

Despite a recent increase in network activity, with over 600,000 addresses interacting with the blockchain network in March, Polkadot's price performance has seen a decline of over 22% in the past month, falling to $8.37 according to CryptoSlate's data.