3rd of December 2024 - Open Discussion of Proposals Governance Call

[AlexLumley]

Hey everyone,

Status of Agenda

NOTE: Will continue to add the Agenda as we develop it iteratively as we define the proposals to include
See the Biweekly Proposal Discussion Agenda with timing (google sheet)

Logistics

The link to join tomorrow’s governance call to discuss the proposal pipeline and notable discussions is on the governance calendar .

Date: December 3rd, 2024

Time: 16:00 - 17:00 UTC

Link to join:
https://meet.google.com/jtd-ngph-cyu

Approach:

• The agenda below will be fluid.
• For authors and/or key contributors of these proposals, it would be helpful if you could include a tl;dr / update of your proposal / discussion in the comments so delegates can review them and prepare their questions for the call.
• Since authors of most proposals that are in the voting phase have already gone through tl;dr’s and responded to questions in previous sessions, the call will primarily be used to cover ‘notable discussions’ on proposals.

Agenda

0. Quick intro to Bi-Weekly Proposals

See the About Biweekly Proposals

About the BiWeekly Proposals Discussion Call

This Bi-Weekly proposal happens every two weeks. Intention To focus on proposals at a high level and for audience to ask questions. Typical Agenda: Each initiatives has no more than 3-4 minutes with a 1 minute buffer, so that we get 10 total slots. Overall agenda: 5 for people to arrive and quick background, 50 of updates, 5 for buffer. Topics that can get discussed Includes: New forum proposals posted since the last call (in the last two weeks) Live Snapshots (Offchain AIPs) Live Tally p…

1. On-Chain AIPs (Tally)

A. Hackathon Continuation @danielo

Hackathon Continuation Program

Arbitrum Hackathon Builder Continuation Program Non-Constitutional Introduction Opportunity to continue the momentum created Proposed Support Program Program Structure (Two Phases) RnDAO Program’s Value Implementation Plan - Budget Funds Management Reporting Investment Agreement and Arbitrum benefits Long-Term Vision Conclusion FAQs 1. Introduction A few months ago, Arbitrum funded the Arbitrum CollabTech Hackathon through Questbook. This month-long eve…

2. Off-Chain AIPs (Snapshot

B. User Research: Why do people even build on Arbitrum, anyway? @danielo

[Non-consitutional] User Research: Why do people even build on Arbitrum, anyway?

Summary As Arbitrum seeks to grow, it’s critical to understand why builders and entrepreneurs choose to develop on this platform, and what its strengths and weaknesses are in comparison to its competitors. Currently, Arbitrum delegates and key organisations in the ecosystem (GCP, OCL, Foundation, etc.) have multiple theories on why some developers and entrepreneurs opt for it as their technology of choice, and others don’t. And, many choices are being made to define which programs to fund and h…

C. Designing and Operating the Reporting and Information Function

Designing and Operating the Reporting and Information Function

TLDR: Overview: The DAO has existed for 18 months, total expenditures of 425M ARB with 40+ initiatives that have passed Tally; and only in the last three months did we create a single list with the live initiatives. We can do better. Still, reporting has had inconsistent processes, making it difficult to see all the initiatives, let alone determine relative performance. This proposal enables the DAO to create a Reporting and Information function that will enable transparency and visibility into…

Notable Proposal Discussions (Or upcoming snapshots)

D. Questbook Season 3 @JoJoTheCow

[Non-Constitutional] [RFC] Arbitrum D.A.O. (Domain Allocator Offerings) Grant Program - Season 3

Abstract The Arbitrum Domain Allocator Offerings Grant Program (D.A.O.) has operated for one year across two six-month seasons. The program has evolved and improved based on previous results, growing from its first season, which allocated $250,000 across four domains, to a second season with funding of $1,000,000 per domain. We are now proposing a third season that would run for a full year, encompassing the existing four domains (Protocols, Education/Community and Events, Dev Tooling, and Gami…

E. ARDC Elections @Immutablelawyer

[Election & Application Thread] V2 Arbitrum Research & Development Collective

[SNAPSHOT VOTE - PASSED Snapshot] Dear Arbitrum Community, Hereunder, please find the details relating to the elections of the Arbitrum Research & Development Collective (pending & dependent on snapshot vote passing!). Firstly, interested applicants are invited to join the ARDC Election Telegram channel here: Telegram: Join Group Chat Additionally, for easier reading, please find the timeline and election templates on the published notion site here: Notion – The all-in-one workspace for your…

Notable Proposal Discussions

F. Arbitrum Ventures: @lvelev cc: @whenmoonn

Directional Temperature Check on Arbitrum Ventures Setup

Context This snapshot draft is one of the deliverables of the AVI pilot and expands on the concepts introduced in the original AVI Proposal (Apr’24), leading to the Venture Catalyst Investment Vehicle presented at GovHack Brussels and subsequent AVI Pilot https://link.farstar.co/avi-deck. The nature of the DAO and the markets have required consistent iteration since the inception of the working group. This document represents our latest work and includes insights gathered during the pilot phase.…

G. AI Models on Chain @0xredacted

What If AI Models Lived Onchain? Exploring a Bold New Frontier with Arbitrum Stylus

Abstract This proposal is developing a framework for deploying and interacting with AI models onchain using Arbitrum Stylus and Rust. This initiative will unlock innovative use cases for the Arbitrum ecosystem, such as decentralized AI computation and verifiable machine learning, while showcasing the scalability and efficiency of Stylus. By focusing heavily on development resources and open-source contributions, this project aims to establish Arbitrum as a hub for decentralized AI applications. …

H. Partner with ETH Bucharest 2025 - Eastern Europe’s Leading Ethereum Conference and Hackathon @ostanescu.eth

Partner with ETH Bucharest 2025 - Eastern Europe’s Leading Ethereum Conference and Hackathon

Partner with ETH Bucharest 2025 - Eastern Europe’s Leading Ethereum Conference and Hackathon Non-Constitutional Abstract The proposal invites Arbitrum DAO to sponsor ETH Bucharest 2025, showcasing its Layer 2 ecosystem and Stylus technology while supporting the Hackathon Open Track to drive real-world use cases and foster impactful startups. The total investment for this proposal is set at $ 67,950 (10% discount included). This partnership strengthens Arbitrum’s leadership in innovation and c…

I. ArbitrumHub Evolution - The next step in Elevating Community Engagement and Streamlining Information for Arbitrum DAO’s Future @0x_Buidler

[NON-CONSTITUTIONAL] ArbitrumHub Evolution - The next step in Elevating Community Engagement and Streamlining Information for Arbitrum DAO's Future

Proposal: ArbitrumHub Evolution - The next step in Elevating Community Engagement and Streamlining Information for Arbitrum DAO’s Future This proposal is a revised version of our previous submission, incorporating feedback from all the delegates, where it was initially rejected due to budgetary concerns and the absence of clear KPIs. After months of research and careful consideration of the feedback, we are presenting this updated proposal. Past Proposal: click here Arbitrumhub Platform: Click…

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J. Entropy Updates @Entropy

OpCo - Entropy

OpCo – A DAO-adjacent Entity for Strategy Execution

Non-Constitutional Abstract This proposal builds on the ideas and concepts introduced by @dk3 in the initial Operation Company (OpCo) proposal. The OpCo is a legal entity that delegates and key stakeholders can leverage to achieve DAO-defined goals, principally by forming an operational mesh layer and assigning internal employees or negotiating and entering into agreements with service providers and individual contributors to facilitate initiatives. OpCo’s mission is to negate identified frictio…

Treasury Management v1.2

@Entropy

This proposal has passed the temperature check, and will move forward to onchain vote next Thursday (12/5).

Updates and Discussions (if we have time

Notable topics

K. Incentives Detox update @krst

[RFC] Incentives Detox Proposal

The following reflects the views of L2BEAT’s governance team, composed of @krst and @Sinkas, and it’s based on the combined research, fact-checking, and ideation of the two. TL;DR We agree that incentives are necessary for the continuous growth of individual protocols but also for the ecosystem as a whole. We propose not to rush into creating another incentive program and to agree on a 3-month break once the current incentive distribution periods conclude. During the break, we should focus on …

Quick Updates (all done by Alex)

WakeUp Labs - Update Thread: Front-end Interface to Force Transaction Inclusion During Sequencer Downtime

WakeUp Labs (@wakeuplabs) on X

• Update Thread

AI Trailblazer $1M grant from Foundation

Arbitrum (💙,🧡) (@arbitrum) on X

Holiday Break and Code of Conduct Reminder

There is a break

Delegate Incentive Program - How the new program works

[DIP v1.5] November's Participation Rate (PR90)

Dear all, As the November Tally votes have now closed, we are pleased to share the results of the Participation Rate for the last 90 days, spanning from September 1 to November 30. Monthly Participation: September: Funds to bootstrap the first BoLD validator ARB Staking: Unlock ARB Utility and Align Governance Delegate to Voter Enfranchisement Pool — Event Horizon October: UPDATED - Ethereum Protocol Attackathon Sponsorship [NON-CONSTITUTIONAL] Arbitrum DAO Procurement Committee: Phase II…

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Missing something?

If anyone has any other items to add, please comment below so they can be added to the agenda.

Not Included:

Will update with proposals that are not included in this call.

• [RFC]: Fund Completion of CEX-> DEX Incentive Research @ Caesar
• Proposal: Add Support for EIP-4788 @ shakeshack
• [NON-CONSTITUTIONAL] Arbitrum Onboarding V2: A Governance Bootcamp @ RikaGoldberg

[0xredacted]

Update on the Proposal: Onchain AI Framework for Arbitrum Stylus

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Status of the Proposal:

Current Stage: The proposal is currently in the Community Review Phase on the Arbitrum governance forum.

Next Steps: We plan to submit the proposal for Snapshot voting next week.

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TL;DR of the Proposal:

We’re proposing to build an open-source framework that enables developers to deploy and interact with AI models onchain using Arbitrum Stylus and Rust. This initiative aims to unlock innovative use cases such as decentralized AI computation, verifiable machine learning, and smart contract automation, thereby enhancing the Arbitrum ecosystem. The project is structured into four phases over six months, with a total budget of $200,000 USD (to be paid in ARB tokens).

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Most Important FAQs Answered:

1. What happens if the project is deemed unfeasible after Phase 2?

If we determine that it’s not feasible to continue after Phase 2, we will not request additional funding and will ensure that any unspent funds are returned to the DAO or redirected to other community initiatives. Our goal is to use resources responsibly.

2. Who decides if the project is feasible to continue?

The decision will be based on the findings in the feasibility report published at the end of Phase 2. We’ll share this report with the DAO and the community, allowing for a transparent review process. Community feedback will play a significant role in the decision.

4. Will you receive funds as a stream or the full amount upfront?

We’re open to receiving funds in stages, tied to the completion of each phase’s milestones. This approach enhances accountability and aligns with the community’s interests.

5. How do you plan to engage the community and encourage adoption?

We’ll host hackathons, offer developer bounties, create beginner-friendly resources, and establish partnerships to foster a vibrant developer community around onchain AI on Arbitrum.

6. How will you measure the project’s success?

Success metrics include:

Number of Active Developers: Aim for at least 150 developers using the framework within six months of release.

Projects Built on the Framework: Target at least 10 new projects leveraging our infrastructure.

Community Engagement: Participation in events, contributions to the codebase, and feedback.

7. Are you open to budget optimization through collaborations?

Yes, we’re open to community collaborations to optimize the budget, such as partnering with existing Arbitrum projects to share resources like cloud computing and data collection.

8. Will the results be published on the forum?

Yes, we’ll provide monthly updates on the forum and publish a comprehensive final report upon completion. We’re committed to transparency and community involvement.

9. Have you considered applying for the Trailblazer AI Grant Program?

While we recognize the value of the program, the $10,000 cap isn’t sufficient for our project’s scope. We’re focusing on securing the necessary funds through this proposal to deliver meaningful results.

10. Will you adjust timelines if needed without requesting additional funds?

Yes, if we encounter delays, we’ll adjust our approach and continue working within the same budget to complete the project.

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Plan Moving Forward:

Finalize Adjustments: Incorporate any remaining community feedback and finalize the proposal document.

Submit for Snapshot Voting: Move the proposal to Snapshot voting next week.

Community Outreach: Continue engaging with the community, answering questions, and building support.

Prepare for Execution: Upon approval, begin Phase 1, focusing on research and feasibility studies.

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We appreciate the community’s engagement and support for this proposal. Our aim is to contribute significantly to the Arbitrum ecosystem by providing valuable infrastructure for onchain AI development. We’re excited about the possibilities this project brings and are committed to working collaboratively with the community to achieve our shared goals.

[Pruitt]

Hey @0xredacted, as I mentioned on the Open Discussion of Proposals call, I think your proposal would be best suited as an application for the Stylus Sprint. The program has a total of 5 million ARB to be allocated and the evaluation committee has specifically put out a request for AI related projects that utilize Stylus. You can apply to the program on Questbook and find important program information on this blog post or on the forum. Applications are open through January 5th and feel free to reach out directly if you have questions!

[Juanrah]

Hey everyone, just dropping today’s Open Discussion of Proposals - Bi-weekly Governance Call video and summary/transcript.

We covered key proposals and updates this week, feel free to share your thoughts or questions in the comments. Cheers to all!

[Vertex_Protocol]

Appreciate the recording! It looks like there was a lot of discussion in the chat and we’re not sure we caught all of it. Going forward, would it be possible to post a copy of the chat from the call as well? Just something similar to the ones that are included with other calls like this.

[RFC] Incentives Detox Proposal

10th Call For the 10th call, we had Kamil from patterns.build talk about how they would see the future incentive programs utilizing their platform for measuring impact. Recording - Liquidity Incentives Call #10 (27.11.2024) Transcript - Liquidity Incentives Call #10 (27.11.2024) Chat Log - Liquidity Incentives Call #10 (27.11.2024)

[AlexLumley]

Happy to do this.

Truthfully, I’ve had some problems with my domain where I can’t record nor get the transcripts from that.

Because the hosts are different across calls - haven’t had that consistency. Will work to improve this setup, but might miss it again this call until I personally fix my domain issue.