Upgraded Proposal: Arbitrum Airdrop for Early Supporters Who Returned ARB Tokens
Objective
Reward wallets that voluntarily returned ARB tokens during the first airdrop (23 March 2023), reinforcing community trust and ethical standards.
Motivation
- Recognize Integrity: Publicly reward ethical behavior to set a precedent.
- Boost Engagement: Incentivize positive participation in governance.
- Rebuild Reputation: Demonstrate Arbitrum’s commitment to fairness and transparency.
Specification
| Feature | Original Proposal | Upgraded Proposal |
|---|---|---|
| Recipients | Wallets that returned ARB tokens | Wallets that returned ARB tokens (verified on-chain), plus optional bonus for early governance participation |
| Amount | Proportional to tokens returned | Proportional, with a minimum threshold to ensure meaningful rewards |
| Distribution | Onchain, Ethereum Mainnet | Onchain, via Arbitrum One (Layer 2) to save fees and promote ecosystem use |
| Timing | TBD by governance vote | Within 60 days of vote approval, with public timeline and progress dashboard |
| Transparency | Not specified | Full eligibility list and methodology published before distribution |
| Governance Link | Not specified | Recipients offered optional temporary voting delegation to encourage governance participation |
| Reservation | Foundation may modify/cancel | DAO retains final authority; any changes require public notice and DAO vote |
Rationale
- Publicly highlight ethical behavior: Feature recipients in DAO communications.
- Encourage ongoing engagement: Offer recipients a fast-track path to join future onboarding or governance bootcamps.
- Promote transparency: Publish eligibility and distribution details before execution.
Impact
- Strengthens trust and engagement.
- Sets a visible standard for ethical participation.
- Drives positive media coverage and community sentiment.
Next Steps
- Community feedback and discussion.
- Publish full eligibility criteria and allocation formula.
- Governance vote.
- Execute airdrop and announce distribution.
- Invite recipients to participate in governance and onboarding programs.
Poll Options
- Yes: Proceed with the upgraded ARB token reward for eligible wallets.
- No: Do not proceed at this time.
- Abstain
This upgraded proposal not only rewards early ethical supporters but also integrates them into the DAO’s ongoing governance and onboarding initiatives, maximizing both impact and visibility
Attachments :
- List of all community members affected
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UUE07AKpzODr4JFr4zQKcv-Phj_cRW6C/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=101718138233574416755&rtpof=true&sd=true