# Strategic Objective Settings (SOS) **URL:** https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/c/archive/strategic-objective-settings-sos/62.md [Latest](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/tags.md) --- ## [\[SOS Submission\] {Merged: TBD} – Strategic Objectives](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-submission-merged-tbd-strategic-objectives/29240)
**Author:** [@TempeTechie](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/TempeTechie)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-submission-merged-tbd-strategic-objectives/29240 "2026-06-29T15:07:46Z")
This SOS proposal includes objectives from all SOS submissions which had the most overlap and were also favored by other stakeholders, including delegates and representatives of Arbitrum Aligned Entities (AAEs). The obj… --- ## [SOS Workshops: Notes and Discussion](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-workshops-notes-and-discussion/29662)
**Author:** [@TempeTechie](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/TempeTechie)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 7:34am UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-workshops-notes-and-discussion/29662 "2025-08-27T07:34:00Z")
This topic covers SOS Workshops (led by @krst) which began in mid-July 2025 and will continue over the coming weeks and months. The goal of these workshops is to: review the existing SOS submissions and their objectiv… --- ## [SOS - Initiation Announcement Feb '25](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-initiation-announcement-feb-25/28400)
**Author:** [@Entropy](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/Entropy)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2025, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-initiation-announcement-feb-25/28400 "2025-07-24T19:17:55Z")
Overview This forum post announces the official kick-off of the Strategic Objective Setting (SOS) initiative for Arbitrum as of today, on Monday, February 10, 2025. Through the SOS process, DAO members will be able to pr… --- ## [Overview of overlapping ideas in SOS submissions](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/overview-of-overlapping-ideas-in-sos-submissions/29054)
**Author:** [@TempeTechie](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/TempeTechie)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2025, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/overview-of-overlapping-ideas-in-sos-submissions/29054 "2025-05-19T20:20:17Z")
I went through all the SOS matrix submissions to see what ideas are shared the most / have the most overlap. Below is a list of the most commonly mentioned ideas, with a short description, and links to SOS matrix propos… --- ## [\[SOS Submission\] Max Lomu – Strategic Objectives](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-submission-max-lomu-strategic-objectives/28902)
**Author:** [@maxlomu](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/maxlomu)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 10:03pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-submission-max-lomu-strategic-objectives/28902 "2025-05-07T22:03:25Z")
Arbitrum SOS Why Attracting and retaining builders should be our obsession. Anything else simply cascades down to this. Anything else is simply not sustainable without successful builders. Current Situation I believe A… --- ## [\[SOS Submission\] SEEDGov – Strategic Objectives](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-submission-seedgov-strategic-objectives/28975)
**Author:** [@SEEDGov](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/SEEDGov)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 10:02pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-submission-seedgov-strategic-objectives/28975 "2025-05-07T22:02:00Z")
\[SOS Submission\] SEEDGov – Strategic Objectives :compass: Summary This strategic objectives matrix was designed by SEEDGov to professionalize Arbitrum DAO’s governance, reduce friction for new participants, and establish… --- ## [\[SOS Submission\] Tnorm - Strategic Objectives](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-submission-tnorm-strategic-objectives/28977)
**Author:** [@tnorm](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/tnorm)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 10:00pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-submission-tnorm-strategic-objectives/28977 "2025-05-07T22:00:26Z")
State of Arbitrum - Q1 2025 L2 dominance is currently a two-horse race between Arbitrum One and Base. Arbitrum’s technical foundation, with upgrades such as Stylus, TimeBoost, and Stage 1 Security, has contributed to its… --- ## [\[SOS Submission\] Entropy Advisors – Strategic Objectives](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-submission-entropy-advisors-strategic-objectives/28976)
**Author:** [@Entropy](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/Entropy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2025, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-submission-entropy-advisors-strategic-objectives/28976 "2025-05-01T17:50:38Z")
Summary Entropy’s SOS submission is a culmination of countless back-and-forths with key delegates, builders, investors, and contributors. Our proposed objectives all build towards one single key goal: positioning and res… --- ## [\[SOS Submission\] 0xDonPepe & JuanRah – Strategic Objectives](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-submission-0xdonpepe-juanrah-strategic-objectives/28960)
**Author:** [@0xDonPepe](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/0xDonPepe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2025, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-submission-0xdonpepe-juanrah-strategic-objectives/28960 "2025-04-30T22:20:06Z")
SOS Submission: Strategic Objectives – Enterprise Adoption & Integration This Strategic Objective was collaboratively developed by @JuanRah and myself (0xDonPepe) as a contribution to the ongoing strategic planning effor… --- ## [Castle Labs: Strategic Review of SOS Submissions & Path Forward for the DAO](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/castle-labs-strategic-review-of-sos-submissions-path-forward-for-the-dao/29136)
**Author:** [@CastleCapital](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/CastleCapital)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2025, 12:42pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/castle-labs-strategic-review-of-sos-submissions-path-forward-for-the-dao/29136 "2025-04-30T12:42:28Z")
The Strategic Objective Setting (SOS) process is one of the most consequential experiments the Arbitrum DAO has undertaken to date. It sets the tone for long-term priorities and the execution models that will bring them … --- ## [\[SOS Submission\] Gabriel – Strategic Objectives](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-submission-gabriel-strategic-objectives/28981)
**Author:** [@Gabriel](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/Gabriel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2025, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-submission-gabriel-strategic-objectives/28981 "2025-04-30T12:24:41Z")
A General Overview of Arbitrum’s Current State Arbitrum remains one of the most important scaling solutions in the Ethereum ecosystem, but it is currently facing increasing competitive pressure from newer, more agile ch… --- ## [\[SOS Submission\] Dragonawr - Strategic Objectives](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-submission-dragonawr-strategic-objectives/28983)
**Author:** [@dragonawr](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/dragonawr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2025, 1:49am UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-submission-dragonawr-strategic-objectives/28983 "2025-04-30T01:49:17Z")
SOS Submission: Strategic Objectives – Establishing a Cohesive DePIN Strategy Summary: This submission aims to identify and foster select Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) projects within the Arbitru… --- ## [\[SOS Submission\] {OLD: Tempe Techie} – Strategic Objectives](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-submission-old-tempe-techie-strategic-objectives/28673)
**Author:** [@TempeTechie](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/TempeTechie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 9:48am UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-submission-old-tempe-techie-strategic-objectives/28673 "2025-04-28T09:48:44Z")
Summary This SOS matrix prioritizes distribution-oriented objectives to onboard and retain users, in order to drive Arbitrum’s growth in liquidity and usage. Over the next two years, the strategy targets three key areas… --- ## [\[SOS Submission\] 404 Gov - Strategic Objectives](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-submission-404-gov-strategic-objectives/28980)
**Author:** [@404DAO](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/404DAO)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 8:39pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-submission-404-gov-strategic-objectives/28980 "2025-04-23T20:39:30Z")
\[SOS Submission\] 404 Gov - Strategic Objectives: Empowering the Next Generation of Arbitrum Developers Summary This strategic objectives setting matrix focuses on how the Arbitrum DAO can catalyze a developer ecosystem t… --- ## [SOS Discussion Calls](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-discussion-calls/29019)
**Author:** [@Sinkas](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/Sinkas)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 12:46pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-discussion-calls/29019 "2025-04-22T12:46:16Z")
As per @Entropy’s post, the SOS submission period has officially closed, and the feedback period is underway until April 30th. As L2BEAT, we have decided to host and facilitate a series of open-to-attend calls over the … --- ## [My (Personal) Hope for the Future of Arbitrum: The Largest Digital Sovereign Nation](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/my-personal-hope-for-the-future-of-arbitrum-the-largest-digital-sovereign-nation/28933)
**Author:** [@ajwarner90](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/ajwarner90)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2025, 12:42pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/my-personal-hope-for-the-future-of-arbitrum-the-largest-digital-sovereign-nation/28933 "2025-04-09T12:42:31Z")
Hello everyone - following my recent election to the OAT, I published a personal vision for Arbitrum as the world’s largest digital sovereign nation on \[X \] (https://x.com/ajwarner90/status/1908143389658194094) this morn… --- ## [SOS - Notice Period: One-Off Objectives Submissions Feb '25](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-notice-period-one-off-objectives-submissions-feb-25/28401)
**Author:** [@Entropy](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/Entropy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-notice-period-one-off-objectives-submissions-feb-25/28401 "2025-02-24T14:53:59Z")
This is the forum thread for contributors to submit one-off objectives and related key results for consideration by those looking to develop a full-fledged objectives matrix submission. The thread will be open for submi… --- ## [SOS - FAQ & Relevant Links](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-faq-relevant-links/28402)
**Author:** [@Entropy](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/Entropy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 5:46pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-faq-relevant-links/28402 "2025-02-10T17:46:06Z")
This is the forum thread for relevant links and frequently asked questions related to Arbitrum’s first Strategic Objectives Setting process. If anything concerning the process is unclear, feel free to drop a question be…