The MSS sent the 75,090 USDC that was converted from the ARB buffer back to the DAO treasury today via this transaction: Safe{Wallet} – Transaction details
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ADPC Bi-Weekly Update #9: 21 February 2025
Focus Last 2 Weeks
Work Package 1 (RPCs)
- Held AMA on 13 February for RFP respondents.
- RFP is closing today (21 February 2025 at 23.59 UTC); ongoing marketing and reminders of application deadline has been conducted.
- Evaluation process for RPC RFPs decided upon in alignment with Jess (our SME).
- Initial assessment of monitoring solutions for RPCs has been completed, with discussions ongoing about the best solution.
Work Package 1 (Events)
- Identified materials to leave the DAO with post ADPC Phase II, which we will work on post evaluation of RPC RFP responses.
- Ongoing coordination with proposers aiming to use funds from the Events Budget.
Work Package 2 (Subsidy Fund)
- This work package has essentially been completed, with only some back and forth between AF, projects, and providers.
- Published Subsidy Fund Outcome Report here.
Work Package 3 (OpEx Budget)
- Second draft of the OpEx Budget proposal is complete and has been reviewed internally, with the final draft being worked on currently.
Work Package 4 (Reporting & Management)
- Maintained constant updates and communications on the forum, TG chats and X (Twitter).
- Coordinating with Jess on her invoices for January and February.
Focus Next 2 Weeks
Work Package 1 (RPCs)
- Evaluation of RPC RFP responses, with the aim of completion by 7 March.
Work Package 1 (Events)
- Begin work on materials to leave the DAO with for Events post Phase II.
Work Package 2 (Subsidy Fund)
- This work package has been completed.
Work Package 3 (OpEx Budget)
- Post OpEx Budget proposal on the forum.
Work Package 4 (Reporting & Management)
- Coordinate with MSS for payments to SMEs.
Relevant Links
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RPC Marketplace for Arbitrum DAO: Applications Closed
Applications to the RPC Marketplace for Arbitrum DAO have officially closed.
We received a total of 12 applications from an impressive lineup of RPC service providers, and we’re excited about the overall level of interest from the community in the RPC Marketplace. We look forward to launching the RPC Marketplace soon.
As a next step, the ADPC will proceed to review all applications in the coming days and inform applicants about the outcome.
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Update from the ADPC re. Whitelisting of RPC Providers:
The ADPC, with support from our SME Jessica Daugherty, has conducted its review of RFP responses for the whitelisting of RPC providers. We are pleased to announce that we have moved 9 of the 12 applicants to the final phase of the whitelisting process. The remaining tasks involve finalising legal agreements. Upon completion, the ADPC will officially announce the whitelisted RPC providers.
ADPC Bi-Weekly Update #10: 07 March 2025
Focus Last 2 Weeks
Work Package 1 (RPCs)
- RFP closed with 12 applications received.
- ADPC has reviewed all applications and finalised the whitelist , and communicated the decision to applicants. The announcement can be found here.
- Opening of the marketplace to be discussed with the Arbitrum Foundation, with a call scheduled for March 7 to discuss next steps.
- Awareness sprint will be conducted to announce results of whitelisting.
Work Package 1 (Events)
- Identified materials to leave the DAO with post ADPC Phase II, which we will work on post evaluation of RPC RFP responses.
- This will include a simple RFP document, some key requirements for Event Providers to be included in the RFP, and an export of the Fillout json files from the RPC RFP modified for Events so anyone in the DAO can spin up their own questionnaire to run the RFP.
Work Package 2 (Subsidy Fund)
- This work package has essentially been completed, with only some back and forth between AF, projects, and providers.
- Coordinated with MSS for payments to security service providers for completed audits.
Work Package 3 (OpEx Budget)
- Final edits being made to the proposal which will be published soon thereafter.
Work Package 4 (Reporting & Management)
- Scheduled a call with Entropy to discuss way forward for ADPC, incl. any potential future scope, elections, and appetite from the DAO for a Phase III, given that the OpCo is being currently stood up.
- Maintained constant updates and communications on the forum, TG chats and X (Twitter).
- Coordinating with Jess on pending invoices.
Focus Next 2 Weeks
Work Package 1 (RPCs)
- Identify concrete next steps for opening of the marketplace.
- Help whitelisted providers with any queries around KYB and legal agreements.
Work Package 1 (Events)
- Work on materials to leave the DAO with for Events post Phase II.
Work Package 2 (Subsidy Fund)
- Continue coordination with MSS for payments to security providers for completed audits.
- Continue management of back and forth between projects, providers, and AF where needed.
Work Package 3 (OpEx Budget)
- Publish proposal.
Work Package 4 (Reporting & Management)
- Coordinate with MSS for payments to SMEs.
- Discuss future of ADPC incl. elections.
Relevant Links
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ADPC Bi-Weekly Update #11: 21 March 2025
Focus Last 2 Weeks
Work Package 1 (RPCs)
- ADPC has reviewed all applications, finalised the whitelist and communicated the decision to applicants.
- Currently working on the matchmaking process after discussions with the Arbitrum Foundation.
- Awareness sprint will be conducted to provisionally announce whitelisted providers subject to KYB & signing of Head Agreements.
Work Package 1 (Events)
- 80% of the materials to leave the DAO with post ADPC Phase II have been completed, with the legal documents being worked on.
- The materials include a simple RFP document, key requirements for Event Providers to be included in the RFP, and an export of the Fillout json files from the RPC RFP modified for Events so anyone in the DAO can spin up their own questionnaire to run the RFP.
Work Package 2 (Subsidy Fund)
- This work package has essentially been completed, with only some back and forth between AF, projects, and providers.
Work Package 3 (OpEx Budget)
- Published the proposal on the forum (titled “Service Provider Utilisation Framework”).
Work Package 4 (Reporting & Management)
- Discussed way forward for ADPC post Phase II with Entropy given that the OpCo is being currently stood up.
- Maintained constant updates and communications on the forum, TG chats, and X (Twitter).
- Coordinating with Jess on pending invoices.
Focus Next 2 Weeks
Work Package 1 (RPCs)
- Commence matchmaking between projects and provisionally whitelisted providers.
- Ensure completion of KYB and signing of Head Agreement for providers.
- Handle queries on matchmaking from projects and providers.
Work Package 1 (Events)
- Finalise materials to leave the DAO with post Phase II of the ADPC.
Work Package 2 (Subsidy Fund)
- Continue coordination with MSS for payments to security providers for completed audits.
- Continue management of back and forth between projects, providers, and AF where needed.
Work Package 3 (OpEx Budget)
- Incorporate feedback from discussion on the proposal.
Work Package 4 (Reporting & Management)
- Finalise invoices with Jess and any other operational items.
Relevant Links
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Update on Future of ADPC
Phase II of the ADPC ends on April 14, 2025. As we had mentioned on the Phase II proposal thread, any new phase of the ADPC would involve re-elections. We therefore reached out to Entropy to discuss the future of the ADPC.
Given that the OpCo is being stood up currently and there is a lack of clarity about the roles that will be assumed by the OpCo, it does not make sense to extend the ADPC at the current moment for a Phase III. The DAO is currently in a “transitionary” phase with the SOS, OpCo, and other such initiatives. We think it would be premature to hold elections and identify a scope and budget for Phase III before there is further clarity on roles, responsibility, and future direction for the DAO, which should be determined over the next few months.
As such, we will now be placing the ADPC on hold for the time being. However, if any DAO members have a clear scope, strategy, and budget for a Phase III that fit into the DAO’s current landscape and context, there is no blocker to going ahead and directly proposing it to the DAO.
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RPC Marketplace for Arbitrum DAO: Provisionally Whitelisted Providers
The ADPC is excited to announce that following a rigorous review process, the following eight (8) RPC providers have been provisionally selected as whitelisted RPC Providers for Arbitrum DAO:
Under this framework, whitelisted providers will be able to offer RPC services to Arbitrum projects under pre-agreed terms and conditions. This is designed to streamline engagement between RPC providers and projects as a means of accelerating development and innovation across Arbitrum.
In the coming days, more details will be shared regarding the matchmaking process between projects and RPC providers, including how projects can request services from whitelisted providers.
Note: The RPC providers are provisionally whitelisted pending finalization of the Head Agreement and T&Cs. There is one more provider who was provisionally whitelisted but has not responded to us yet, and has therefore not been included in this whitelist as of now.
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RPC Marketplace for Arbitrum DAO: Addition of Ankr as Provisionally Whitelisted Provider
The ADPC is pleased to announce that Ankr has been provisionally selected as a whitelisted RPC Provider for Arbitrum DAO.
In our previous announcement regarding the eight (8) provisionally whitelisted RPC providers, we noted that one provider had not yet responded and was therefore omitted at the time.
Ankr will now join the eight previously whitelisted RPC Providers in offering services to Arbitrum projects under streamlined engagement terms, and in accordance with the Matchmaking Process for RPC services.
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ADPC Bi-Weekly Update #12: 04 April 2025
Focus Last 2 Weeks
Work Package 1 (RPCs)
- Completed the matchmaking process and awareness sprint to announce whitelisted providers.
- Providers still going through KYB and signing of Head Agreements with the Arbitrum Foundation.
- Onboarded Ankr (final provider); they did not previously respond to the whitelisting but got back recently.
Work Package 1 (Events)
- Materials to leave the DAO with post ADPC Phase II have been published on the forum.
Work Package 2 (Subsidy Fund)
- This work package has been completed, with only some back and forth between AF, projects, and providers.
Work Package 3 (OpEx Budget)
- Published the proposal on the forum (titled “Service Provider Utilisation Framework”).
Work Package 4 (Reporting & Management)
- Maintained constant updates and communications on the forum, TG chats, and X (Twitter).
- Paid Jess pending invoices.
Focus Next 2 Weeks
Work Package 1 (RPCs)
- This work package is now complete; management of back and forth between projects, providers, and AF where needed will take place.
Work Package 1 (Events)
- This work package is now complete.
Work Package 2 (Subsidy Fund)
- Continue management of back and forth between projects, providers, and AF where needed. Otherwise, this work package is now complete.
Work Package 3 (OpEx Budget)
- Incorporate feedback from discussion on the proposal. Otherwise, this work package is now complete.
Work Package 4 (Reporting & Management)
- Finalise any operational items and wrap-up of ADPC Phase II.
- Complete final outcome post / report for Phase II.
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Hi Arbitrum DAO,
As ADPC Phase II comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the work accomplished and milestones achieved throughout this journey.
The ADPC was initially proposed to the Arbitrum DAO by @ImmutableLawyer from Axis Advisory in December 2023, with a vision to establish essential procurement frameworks and onboard high-quality service providers. Following the Snapshot election, Areta, Axis Advisory, and Daimon Legal were selected as the three ADPC members, and the proposal was officially approved via Tally on February 5, 2024.
During the initial six-month period, ADPC delivered on its mandate by creating a comprehensive procurement framework and RFPs focused on security service providers. This phase also saw the successful proposal of the Security Subsidy Fund. Throughout, ADPC members remained actively engaged with community stakeholders to gather insights and feedback. More details on this can be found in the ADPC Phase I Outcome Report.
Building on the success of Phase I, the team proposed Phase II in August 2024. The goals for this phase included managing the Security Subsidy Fund, developing procurement frameworks for additional services like RPC providers, supporting initiatives outlined in the 2025 DAO Events Budget, and drafting the DAO’s Operational Expenses Budget. More details on Security Subsidy fund can be found in this report.
Over the past 12 months, ADPC has:
- Created procurement frameworks for security related service providers & RPC service providers;
- Researched, created & proposed the Security Subsidy Fund;
- Whitelisted 9 high-quality security service providers;
- Selected 22 grantee projects for the Security Subsidy Fund;
- Whitelisted 9 RPC providers;
- Created and published the DAO’s Service Provider Utilisation Framework.
- Continuously engaged with various community stakeholders for feedback & learnings
More details about the ADPC’s work in Phase II can be found in this Outcome Report here.
Through these efforts, ADPC has laid a strong foundation for future procurement and service provider onboarding within the Arbitrum DAO.
Since the OpCo is still being established and its future role remains unclear, we believe it’s premature to extend the ADPC into Phase III. With the DAO in a transitional period - alongside the SOS, OpCo, and other initiatives - it’s not the right time to define a scope, budget, or hold elections. We’re placing the ADPC on hold until there’s more clarity in the coming months.
We’re proud of the work done and deeply grateful for the support from the community throughout this process.
Thank you!
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