# **AEP Support Services – Q4 2025 / Q1 2026 Funding Proposal Part II** ## **Summary** This proposal is the second and final part of the Q4 2025 / Q1 2026 AEP Support Services funding request, covering the remaining 50% of the labor and operating budget for the support infrastructure required to operate the Akash Network. [Part I](https://www.mintscan.io/akash/proposals/321) was approved on March 26, 2026. Support areas covered: * Core/Client Enhancements & Support * Product/Customer Support * DevOps and Provider Enhancement Support * Administrative and Community Support * Trial Credits and Operating Costs No new scope is introduced in this proposal. All program details and motivation were covered in Part I and can be referenced [here](https://github.com/orgs/akash-network/discussions/1239). ## **Total Costs** Overclock Labs is requesting $725,434.03 from the Community Pool, representing the remaining 50% of the total $968,534.58 budget plus a volatility buffer.

	Request from CP
Estimated engineering hours	2,559.14
Engineering rate per hour	$147.97
Engineering total cost	$378,680.36

Estimated support hours	5,481.71
Support rate per hour	$80.12
Support total cost	$439,172.27

Labor Subtotal	$817,852.63

	Request from CP
Labor Subtotal (full period)	$817,852.63
Additional Operating Support Costs (full period)	$150,681.95
Total Budget (full period)	$968,534.58
Less: Part I request (50%)	($484,267.29)
Remaining Balance	$484,267.29

50% Request (Part II)	$484,267.29
AKT Volatility Buffer (49.80%)*	$241,166.74
Total Request (Part II)	$725,434.03

**This buffer accounts for the historical daily volatility of AKT measured over a period of 28 days, ending May 10, 2026. By providing a more substantial buffer against potential downswings in AKT, we mitigate the need to request any budget shortfalls through subsequent proposals. In the event of excess funds above the US dollar amount for labor, taxes, and overage, all remaining AKT will be promptly returned to the community.* ## **Conclusion** This proposal closes out the Q4 2025 / Q1 2026 AEP Support Services funding cycle. The support functions covered by both Part I and Part II — Console infrastructure, provider DevOps, core codebase maintenance, community coordination, FinOps governance, and the trial program — have been fully delivered across the period. Community approval of this proposal completes the reimbursement cycle for this period. ## **Limited Market Impact & Transparent Reporting** Overclock Labs will custody the requested funds in the same dedicated wallet used for Part I, maintaining clean separation from other sources. All funds will be liquidated and managed to minimize market impact, following the same structured, measured approach used in prior proposals — gradual conversions over defined trading windows rather than large sell transactions. Any unused AKT will be returned to the Community Pool.