# 35th GRC Call - Recording & Transcript

**URL:** <https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/35th-grc-call-recording-transcript/30626>\
**Category:** Governance Reporting Call (GRC)\
**Created:** [March 9, 2026, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/35th-grc-call-recording-transcript/30626 "2026-03-09T19:03:38Z")\
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**Author:** ![OpCo](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/opco/32/15563_2.png) [@OpCo](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/OpCo)\
**Post date:** [March 9, 2026, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/35th-grc-call-recording-transcript/30626/1 "2026-03-09T19:03:38Z")

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Publishing the recording and chat log from the 35th GRC call that took place on March 11, 2026.

[Recording](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hPc7wwtbPlwq6Vex-ByLFbJZGzWxv7B1/view?usp=sharing)  
[Transcript](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1avoybTlQlFnB73QQntzZkU3DiS8rJaTLafdDFd02nUY/edit?usp=sharing)  
[Chat Log](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FkLY-RTeg22dcJMOv5px2kRCRdsv6iKs/view?usp=sharing)

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**Author:** ![Arbitrum](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/arbitrum/32/2693_2.png) [@Arbitrum](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/Arbitrum)\
**Post date:** [March 11, 2026, 9:36am UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/35th-grc-call-recording-transcript/30626/2 "2026-03-11T09:36:29Z")

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**Tech**

- Continuing to expand content output on AI, including video series (examples [here](https://x.com/blockbyvlog/status/2026251118095769647?s=20) and [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEbokU2nSUA)), blogs, and X posts, with additional content on the way
- Created a [template](https://x.com/hummusonrails/status/2029111498455519364?s=20)for Stylus multi-contract workspaces
- Scaled the [Builder Newsletter](https://blog.arbitrum.foundation/tag/builder-newsletter/) to nearly 10,000 signups, achieving a 7% increase in the last month
- Implemented safer deployment workflows, automated error alerting, and data validation to enhance overall data pipeline stability

**Marketing**

- Initiated the “Arbitrum Everywhere” campaign in February featuring Johann Kerbrat, [Anthony Sassano](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LQMxrLqsLU), and [Steven Goldfeder](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXCFqIIuoxU) to drive integrated storytelling, with more episodes coming soon
- Organized Open House NY 2026, receiving 122 project submissions from 155 builders online and 55 project submissions from 93 builders in-person at the Founder House
- Utilized Consensus HK as launchpad for the [Robinhood Chain testnet](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/arbitrumdao-factsheet-robinhood-chain-testnet-launches-on-arbitrum/30551) announcement, securing Tier-1 media coverage in CNBC (SquawkBox), [Fortune](https://fortune.com/2026/02/10/robinhood-launches-test-version-of-its-own-blockchain/), Forbes, and CoinDesk. Also achieved significant media impact with 8 total placements, including 4 panel slots, a press conference, and 3 media interviews

**Investments and Capital**

- Conducted meetings with 40+ funds and investment offices during the Digital Asset Forum and Consensus in February
- Hosted an Investor network cocktail evening during Consensus HK, attracting 80+ registrations from major firms
- Participated in an institutional panel at DAF 2026 alongside Bloomberg, Robinhood, and Deutsche Bank to position Arbitrum as the premier technology venue for financial firms.

**Finance**

- Managed the redistribution of ATMC funds and the operational execution of the ETH options strategy
- Completed custodial solution upgrades to mitigate counterparty risk for DAO treasury initiatives
- Finished onboarding a leading quant trading firm for options trading as part of a broader treasury strategy

**Ecosystem**

- Announced the [mentorship program](https://x.com/arbitrum/status/2026363897587142971?s=46&t=m5CJIUdxn8WkIgLmMbPbEA) for early-stage teams, receiving over 250 applications for the 15 available slots for the upcoming cohort that commences in April
- Developed a[unified ecosystem intake channel](https://tally.so/r/0QObE9) to provide a single entry point for builders and reduce program fragmentation
- Optimized internal grant processes between OCL and the Arbitrum Foundation to increase operational efficiency
- Continued negotiations on new deals while tracking progress and milestones on existing agreements

**Governance**

- Pushed towards an onchain vote for the [DVP Quorum + Proposal Cancellation AIP](https://www.tally.xyz/gov/arbitrum/proposal/112177996398925212273579485756315626637025938627124330171390356044681347897430?govId=eip155:42161:0xf07DeD9dC292157749B6Fd268E37DF6EA38395B9) which is currently live with significant support and has already reached the current quorum requirement
- Began facilitating the upcoming [Security Council election](https://tally.so/r/0QObE9) for the March 2026 cohort, commencing on Mar 15, 2026
- Published the [2nd Arbitrum Audit Program report](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/arbitrum-audit-program-transparency-report-2/30597) and began working on a proposal to further improve the program
