Arbitrum DAO Grants Domain Allocator Nominations

Grants Discussions
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1- Name: Cattin

As SEED Latam’s delegate to the DAO, I’ll be leading a team formed by contributors to SEED Latam, Layer 2 en Español and LayerX.

2- Your Forum Username:

@Cattin

3- Twitter:

Lead:

Team:

4- What is your experience in the interested domain? Please share links and supporting information. Do you have experience running in any other grant programs?

This is a collaboration between three organizations: SEED Latam, L2 en Español, and LayerX, focused in the areas of Education, Community Growth, and Events, led by SEED Latam’s delegate, @cattin . These organizations share a common vision and mission, so we present ourselves as a united front. They have been creating educational content specifically for Latin American communities for a long time. In discussing this collaboration, it is worth noting that SEED Latam, L2 en Español, and LayerX will involve the members listed below to ensure the success of this domain.

SEED Latam

SEED Latam is an ecosystem dedicated to promoting knowledge and critical thinking about Web3, with the aim of empowering future leaders in this field.

Since 2020, SEED Latam, formerly known as DeFi LATAM, has focused on education and the growth of an open and collaborative community in Latin America. We have gathered thousands of individuals from various countries and cities through our Telegram and Discord groups, as well as our in-person meetups. As a pioneering community, we have supported and fostered the growth of other communities and initiatives. Importantly, all our content is public and free; we do not monetize through our community, and we do not accept sponsorships.

Over the course of our existence, we have produced numerous educational articles and promoted debates. Additionally, we have been active collaborators in the region’s most notable events, such as ETH Latam in Buenos Aires and Bogotá.

Relevant Links (Access all our content here):

Events and Grants

Members of SEED Latam have contributed to organizing major events and grant rounds:

Note: The SEED Latam team has translated the ArbitrumDAO documentation into Spanish. You can check it here.

SEED Latam Team:

  • @Candufaz: Team Leader at SEED Latam | Developing Nata_Social
  • @CryptochicaSEEDLatam: Governance Coordinator at SEED Latam | Co-Founder of ETH Kipu
  • @0xLocoPacha: Product Designer at SEED Latam | Designer at ETH Kipu
  • @Manurina: Communications Lead at Defiant App | Ethereum Argentina Representative | CM at SEED Latam
  • Emilio Mateo: Developer at SEED Latam

L2 en Español

L2 en Español is a community dedicated to the study of scalability solutions on Ethereum. The goal of L2 en Español is to provide a space for research and study about Layer 2 solutions within the ecosystem. This is not a community for beginners, as we focus on technical and research-oriented discussions. We have also produced numerous articles about various Layer 2 solutions, conducted workshops, and hosted Twitter spaces with prominent figures from the scalability field.

Essential Links:

Workshops (Developer-focused):

Articles

Research and analysis articles on Ethereum scalability projects.

Events

Virtual and in-person conference events where we were invited to speak about scalability.

L2 en Español Team that will collaborate in the success of the Domain:

LayerX

LayerX is a builder hub that connects developers and organizations through hackathons and bounties.

Our mission is to leverage the power of web3 to revolutionize the way we interact with the world, reshaping the future of work. Currently, we have three main pillars: Bepro Network is a web3 protocol for software development bounties, which allows organizations to offer rewards for developing specific projects or features. TAIKAI is a web3 platform developed specifically for hosting hackathons. It’s designed to make it easy for organizations to run online hackathons and to help developers connect with each other and with potential employers or clients. And dappKit is a powerful open-source SDK that allows you to develop beautiful web3 apps.

By combining these three products, we strive to empower developers, organizations, and individuals alike, unlocking new ways to interact and work.

Regarding hackathons, we have supported numerous community events and hosted a relevant number of challenges. Also, we have collaborated closely with Latin-american ETH events, like ETH Samba, EthereumSP, ETH Argentina, besides ETH events in other continents, like ETH Belgrade, ETH Taipei, ETH Safari and more.

Relevant Links:

Events

We have supported organizing relevant hackathons and challenges:

LayerX Member to support the development:

  • @dknina: CX Manager at LayerX | Hackathon Manager at TAIKAI

5- What would you like to see built on Arbitrum in your domain and what a good grant proposal looks like for you?

Specifically, we are eager to see projects built on Arbitrum that drive widespread adoption of Layer 2 technologies in the educational sector, providing a smoother and more accessible user experience for all participants. We aim to witness the rise of decentralized educational apps that bring forward innovative solutions for the certification and validation of academic achievements, thus simplifying the accreditation and acknowledgment of skills acquired within the Layer 2 ecosystem.

Furthermore, we are excited about platforms and protocols on Arbitrum that champion peer-to-peer collaboration and learning, promoting the establishment of robust and enriching educational communities.

Therefore, a compelling grant proposal for us would address the following aspects, listed in order of priority:

  1. Organizing Hackathons: We are keen on grant proposals focusing on the organization of web3 hackathon events centered around the Arbitrum ecosystems. We believe it’s vital for devs and project builders to take their initial steps in Arbitrum; we need to expand use cases and outreach to the developer community.
  2. Institutional Community Growth Initiatives: We’re looking for proposals aiming to expand and strengthen the Arbitrum community through endeavors like targeted outreach programs at universities and educational institutions. We find this crucial to bring Arbitrum closer to the academic realm.
  3. Educational Content and Workshops: We are interested in backing proposals that create comprehensive and accessible educational resources on Arbitrum. Especially timeless content for devs, such as tutorials on Arbitrum development, and explanatory videos on the workings of Arbitrum One, Nova, Orbit, and BOLD. This material should be public and free. We are keen on multi-language content. Note: Regarding educational aspects, we won’t support sensationalist content, topics about airdrops, ARB token prices, or news. We aim for enduring and constructive educational content.

Considerations

A robust grant proposal should outline clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a sustainability plan beyond the grant period. We commit to supporting projects with a lasting positive impact on the community and the overall Arbitrum ecosystem.

6- 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?

As detailed earlier, we will make available to this domain the teams from SEED Latam, L2 en Español, and LayerX, totaling 11 people. This allows us, if necessary, to provide over 15 hours weekly and cover various time slots.

Supported by the above, a broad team enables us to offer rapid assistance and also quick responses to queries and requests. We also strive to maintain efficient communication and keep proposers informed of any potential delays, so they can plan accordingly.

7- Declaration of Conflict of Interest

SEED Latam, L2 en Español, and LayerX are large ecosystems with many contributors involved directly or indirectly with projects, protocols, and communities. If any applicant is directly or indirectly associated with SEED Latam, L2 en Epañol, or LayerX, we will make a public announcement to inform the community, ensuring they are aware of the matter.

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