The following reflects the views of the Lampros DAO governance team, composed of Chain_L (@Blueweb), @Euphoria, and Hirangi Pandya (@Nyx), based on our combined research, analysis, and ideation.
We are voting AGAINST this proposal on Snapshot voting.
After reviewing the proposal and attending the office hour, we acknowledge the intent behind this initiative to support early-stage protocols and builders in the Arbitrum ecosystem. We believe providing mentorship, guidance, and structured peer discussions can benefit ecosystem growth.
As several delegates have pointed out, we echo with the point that this proposal does not align with the Events budget.
The proposal itself mentions this, suggesting that the initiative could have been better positioned as a follow-up to AVI rather than a standalone event. If that were the case, the value proposition of this proposal would be completely different today.
Additionally, we understand that this program is essential before ETHDenver; however, it should have been planned and proposed much earlier. The timing of the proposal raises concerns about execution readiness, especially with ETHDenver just under four days away.
Another concern that felt important to us in the proposal is the lack of a clear roadmap beyond the three-month program post-reporting. The proposal does not explain how the learnings, network, or participant engagement will continue beyond the Growth Circles.
We believe in the Farstar team and appreciate their efforts in proposing Arbitrum Growth Circles. However, we encourage them to incorporate the feedback from the delegates, refine the proposal with a clearer long-term plan, and see if the revised proposal fits in Questbook Season 3.