# ARDC Research Member **URL:** https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/c/archive/research-member/34.md [Latest](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/tags.md) --- ## [\[Request for Support\] Creation of An Arbitrum DAO Budget](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/request-for-support-creation-of-an-arbitrum-dao-budget/23802)
**Author:** [@Entropy](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/Entropy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2024, 12:25pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/request-for-support-creation-of-an-arbitrum-dao-budget/23802 "2024-05-16T12:25:09Z")
We propose an ARDC-led creation of a comprehensive budget for the Arbitrum DAO, recognizing its long-term vision of Arbitrum enduring not just for decades, but for centuries. The DAO’s treasury management should reflect … --- ## [Arbitrum Ecosystem Mapping & Positioning Recommendations](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/arbitrum-ecosystem-mapping-positioning-recommendations/29610)
**Author:** [@CastleCapital](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/CastleCapital)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2025, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/arbitrum-ecosystem-mapping-positioning-recommendations/29610 "2025-07-31T22:20:23Z")
As the Research Member of the ARDC V2, Castle Labs (@CastleCapital) and @DefiLlama\_Research were tasked with identifying the most strategic opportunities to drive adoption, liquidity, and innovation within the Arbitrum … --- ## [Analysis of the DAO's Technical Decision Making Process](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/analysis-of-the-daos-technical-decision-making-process/29351)
**Author:** [@DefiLlama\_Research](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/DefiLlama_Research)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2025, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/analysis-of-the-daos-technical-decision-making-process/29351 "2025-06-11T13:58:07Z")
As the Research Member of the ARDC V2, @DefiLlama\_Research was mandated to examine how Arbitrum DAO makes technical decisions and to chart a clear path toward a more robust, delegate-friendly governance process. Our wor… --- ## [Incentive Program Assessments & Recommendations](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/incentive-program-assessments-recommendations/29276)
**Author:** [@CastleCapital](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/CastleCapital)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/incentive-program-assessments-recommendations/29276 "2025-05-22T15:48:33Z")
As the Research Member of the ARDC V2, Castle Labs (@CastleCapital) and @DefiLlama\_Research were tasked with evaluating and providing recommendations for improving the DAO’s incentive programs. This report presents a co… --- ## [Analysis of Vote Buying Services](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/analysis-of-vote-buying-services/29189)
**Author:** [@DefiLlama\_Research](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/DefiLlama_Research)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 2:56am UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/analysis-of-vote-buying-services/29189 "2025-05-14T02:56:54Z")
As one of the Research Members of the ARDCV2 we were asked to take a deep dive into vote-buying and other incentive-driven governance mechanisms that are beginning to shape decision-making in the Arbitrum ecosystem. Our… --- ## [Exploring the Viability of Governance Attacks - Part 1: Arbitrum Governance and its Challenges](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/exploring-the-viability-of-governance-attacks-part-1-arbitrum-governance-and-its-challenges/28974)
**Author:** [@CastleCapital](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/CastleCapital)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2025, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/exploring-the-viability-of-governance-attacks-part-1-arbitrum-governance-and-its-challenges/28974 "2025-04-09T16:44:18Z")
As one of the Research Members of the ARDC V2, Castle Labs (@CastleCapital), assisted the Risk Member, Nethermind (@Nethermind), in exploring the viability of governance attacks in Arbitrum. The Supervisory Council requ… --- ## [Recommendations for Improving the DAO’s Grant Programs](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/recommendations-for-improving-the-dao-s-grant-programs/28645)
**Author:** [@CastleCapital](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/CastleCapital)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2025, 2:40pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/recommendations-for-improving-the-dao-s-grant-programs/28645 "2025-04-02T14:40:19Z")
As the Research Member of the ARDC V2, Castle Labs (@CastleCapital) and @DefiLlama\_Research were tasked with evaluating and providing recommendations for improving the DAO’s grant programs. These recommendations should … --- ## [ARDC Research Deliverables](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/ardc-research-deliverables/23438)
**Author:** [@BlockworksResearch](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/BlockworksResearch)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2024, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/ardc-research-deliverables/23438 "2024-10-30T17:04:19Z")
Short-form Case Study – GMX As requested by the DAO advocate for the ARDC, L2BEAT, Blockworks Research has begun conducting case studies on STIP recipients. Since perpetual futures-related projects, as categorized in the… --- ## [ARDC Deliverable -- List of Incentive Programs](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/ardc-deliverable-list-of-incentive-programs/27136)
**Author:** [@Delphi-Digital](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/Delphi-Digital)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2024, 11:55am UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/ardc-deliverable-list-of-incentive-programs/27136 "2024-10-11T11:55:55Z")
As the last task of the ARDC v1, Delphi sought to do some analysis around incentive programs on other networks. However, given the time constraints, we were pursue this properly. Below we are publishing a simple list of … --- ## [Response to Arbitrum Staking Proposal (ARDC Research Deliverable)](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/response-to-arbitrum-staking-proposal-ardc-research-deliverable/26048)
**Author:** [@Delphi-Digital](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/Delphi-Digital)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/response-to-arbitrum-staking-proposal-ardc-research-deliverable/26048 "2024-09-23T19:53:22Z")
This memo is a response to Frisson’s proposal to introduce an ARB staking program as a means of defeating voter apathy and enabling the token’s value on the application layer. We believe the proposal is very well reasone… --- ## [Transaction Ordering Policies & Value Accrual in L2s: Timeboost, OP PGA, Fastlane & OEV Network \[ARDC Research Deliverables\]](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/transaction-ordering-policies-value-accrual-in-l2s-timeboost-op-pga-fastlane-oev-network-ardc-research-deliverables/26771)
**Author:** [@Delphi-Digital](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/Delphi-Digital)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2024, 11:56pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/transaction-ordering-policies-value-accrual-in-l2s-timeboost-op-pga-fastlane-oev-network-ardc-research-deliverables/26771 "2024-09-15T23:56:14Z")
There has been an increasing focus on value accrual within blockchain networks. We have previously worked on memos around an ARB staking program, and sustainable paths to income generation to support ARB staking. In thi… --- ## [Follow Up -- DAO Income Sources and The Path to Staking](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/follow-up-dao-income-sources-and-the-path-to-staking/26447)
**Author:** [@Delphi-Digital](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/Delphi-Digital)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 9:06pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/follow-up-dao-income-sources-and-the-path-to-staking/26447 "2024-09-11T21:06:39Z")
This memo is a follow up to, both, our expense analysis of the Arbitrum DAO and our response to the ARB staking proposal. In this, we dissect the income side of equation for the Arbitrum DAO and link it to the staking pr… --- ## [\[Request for Support – ARDC Research Member\] Comparison of MEV Solutions (Timeboost/MEV-Boost/FastLane)](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/request-for-support-ardc-research-member-comparison-of-mev-solutions-timeboost-mev-boost-fastlane/26117)
**Author:** [@Entropy](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/Entropy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 10:32pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/request-for-support-ardc-research-member-comparison-of-mev-solutions-timeboost-mev-boost-fastlane/26117 "2024-08-06T22:32:35Z")
Research Report Covering Timeboost Entropy Advisors is requesting one of the Research Members of the ARDC to create a comprehensive analysis comparing Timeboost, MEV-Boost, and FastLane. More specifically, the deliverabl… --- ## [Arbitrum DAO Treasury Research (ARDC Research Deliverables)](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/arbitrum-dao-treasury-research-ardc-research-deliverables/25427)
**Author:** [@Delphi-Digital](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/Delphi-Digital)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 3:19pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/arbitrum-dao-treasury-research-ardc-research-deliverables/25427 "2024-08-06T15:19:50Z")
As a part of the ARDC, Delphi Creative is publishing a research memo on the Arbitrum DAO treasury. This report aims to quantify the DAO’s expenditure thus far and estimate its impact on ARB secondary markets. We believe… --- ## [Concerns Regarding Possible Misconduct by Synapse with Respect to the Usage of ARB Incentives Allocated Through the STIP](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/concerns-regarding-possible-misconduct-by-synapse-with-respect-to-the-usage-of-arb-incentives-allocated-through-the-stip/23775)
**Author:** [@BlockworksResearch](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/BlockworksResearch)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 7:28am UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/concerns-regarding-possible-misconduct-by-synapse-with-respect-to-the-usage-of-arb-incentives-allocated-through-the-stip/23775 "2024-07-12T07:28:46Z")
As one of the Research Members of the ARDC, Blockworks Research has been gathering data and conducting an analysis of the STIP process, as well as recipients’ performance and utilized mechanisms. During this analysis, co… --- ## [Dispute Resolution Comparison for Optimistic Rollups (ARDC Research Deliverable)](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/dispute-resolution-comparison-for-optimistic-rollups-ardc-research-deliverable/24790)
**Author:** [@Delphi-Digital](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/Delphi-Digital)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 12:38pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/dispute-resolution-comparison-for-optimistic-rollups-ardc-research-deliverable/24790 "2024-06-06T12:38:18Z")
As part of the ARDC, Delphi Creative (part of Delphi Digital) has put together a summary of dispute resolution mechanisms employed by ORUs. This research aims to shed light on the different methods use by today’s ORUs to… --- ## [Gaming Catalyst Program Analysis (ARDC Research Deliverables)](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/gaming-catalyst-program-analysis-ardc-research-deliverables/23603)
**Author:** [@Delphi-Digital](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/Delphi-Digital)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 4:33am UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/gaming-catalyst-program-analysis-ardc-research-deliverables/23603 "2024-05-30T04:33:48Z")
As a part of the Arbitrum Research and Development Committee, Delphi Creative has put together a SWOT analysis for the current Gaming Catalyst Program (GCP) proposal. This memo highlights the various opportunities the GC…