StableLab would like to officially self-nominate ourselves as the Domain Allocator for New Protocol Ideas
Name: StableLab
Forum Username: @Matt_StableLab
Twitter: @StableLab
What is your experience in the interested domain? Please share links and supporting information. Do you have experience running in any other grant programs?
As the industry leader in professional delegation and governance development, we hold extensive hands-on experience having worked with over 20 protocols to onboard contributors and promote initiatives to foster protocol growth.
Some of our past experiences include:
- Serving as a domain allocator on the Compound Grants Committee, where we played a pivotal role in structuring the grants program in collaboration with Questbook. This involvement enabled us to familiarize ourselves with Questbook’s interface, evaluate grants, and successfully distribute over $50k in grant funding.
- We are the Governance Facilitator at Euler DAO where we foster the growth of the DAO by implementing strong operational processes and liaising with various external service providers.
- As Co-lead of the Uniswap Accountability Committee, we have been entrusted with evaluating new proposals related to cross-chain deployments and alternate deployments for the Uniswap protocol. This valuable experience has strengthened our ability to assess new initiatives and ensure their adherence to commitments.
- Our previous role as the operations lead at Element Finance allowed us to actively contribute to building the infrastructure for Element DAO. Throughout this endeavor, we engaged with external providers to tailor their services for Element Finance, involving activities such as reviewing grant proposals and providing expert recommendations for amendments to create successful proposals.
List of governance delegates and roles currently (or previously) held by StableLab.
View all our proposals, votes, and milestones at stablelab.xyz /governance.
What would you like to see built on Arbitrum in your domain and what a good grant proposal looks like for you?
What we would like to see
As Arbitrum continues to improve blockchain scalability, it is important to continue to innovate on how we as a community can help bring more users, ideas, and liquidity, to Arbitrum. We would like to see experiments that help to align incentives between users, contributors, developers, and protocols. This will allow for a better experience for all members of the community and further the success of Arbitrum.
Some examples of experiments we think can improve Arbitrum are:
- Initiatives that help align incentives either economically or socially for groups and organizations
- Innovative on/off ramps and bridges to streamline user onboarding onto the Arbitrum network
- Applications that improve user experience and attract web2 users
- Initiatives that enhance the safety and efficiency of Arbitrum’s governance
What a good proposal looks like
We expect a successful grant application to demonstrate the following characteristics:
Clear milestones and timelines
It can sometimes be hard to know if a grantee is fulfilling their promises. This is why it is crucial to have clear milestones and timelines to assure the grantee is making progress and staying on track to complete the grant instead of running away with the money.
Granular explanations for the amount of funding requested
To prevent overspending by the DAO, it’s crucial to have a clear understanding of how the grant money will be allocated. Grant applications should have a detailed breakdown of their budgets including the number of contributors, anticipated hours of work, infrastructure costs, development costs, and any additional costs. This level of transparency will assure the DAO that the funds will be utilized effectively and for the intended purpose.
Consistent communication with the community
Grantees are encouraged to foster transparency within the community, sharing regular updates and soliciting feedback. This practice not only strengthens the bond between grantees and the community but also presents an invaluable opportunity for grantees to receive valuable insights from the DAO. Stay connected and informed!
Clear value-add to the ecosystem
Each grant application must clearly articulate the positive impact their project will have on the Arbitrum Ecosystem. This not only justifies their eligibility for DAO funds but also reflects their commitment to advancing the ecosystem’s growth and development.
Time commitment - You need to commit at least 15 hours of your time per week as a domain allocator, and what is the expected Turn Around Time (TAT) that the builders can expect from you?
We are fully committed to dedicating a minimum of 15 hours per week as a Domain Allocator. In the extremely unlikely event that @Matt_StableLab is unable to fulfill the required hours, our team of dedicated governance specialists at StableLab will step in to ensure the work gets done. We expect our TAT to be prompt and expect to get back to builders within 48 hours.
Declaration of Conflict of Interest
Through our holding company, we have invested in multiple projects to advance growth and governance for them. See the full list here.
We contribute to various protocols’ governance, such as MakerDAO, Optimism, Aave, 1inch, Balancer, and Element. See the full list here.
When applicable, we will disclose potential conflicts of interest in our rationale.