Arbitrum Independent Trench Operative

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Abstract

This proposal seeks to fund the role of Arbitrum Independent Trench Operative, a position dedicated to onboarding projects, fostering innovation, and unifying the ecosystem. With a deep passion for Arbitrum and an established presence on Twitter (@oxdoneth, 4,000+ followers), I aim to be a dynamic force driving the ecosystem forward, engaging directly with builders, testing emerging trends, and connecting stakeholders.

Motivation

The Arbitrum ecosystem is thriving, but as it grows, the need for a central, independent figure to champion its builders and amplify its innovation has become evident. Builders often face challenges navigating grants, finding resources, and gaining visibility. My role would focus on being in the trenches with these creators, guiding them, supporting them, and ensuring they have the tools and connections to succeed.

The ecosystem needs someone who is not just passionate but deeply embedded in its culture—someone who can unite the network, spot trends early, and act as a bridge between projects and grant teams. With my proven ability to engage audiences and my experience within the community, I am uniquely positioned to fulfill this role.

Rationale

The heart of Arbitrum lies in its builders, developers, and users. My initiative directly supports the ecosystem’s mission by:

  • Empowering Builders: Personally onboarding 50+ projects in one year, helping them secure grants, and connecting them to the right stakeholders.
  • Fostering Community Growth: Leveraging my 4,000+ Twitter followers to amplify projects, share insights, and engage with trends.
  • Unifying Stakeholders: Bridging gaps between traders, developers, business developers, and community members, creating a cohesive and collaborative ecosystem.
  • Identifying Scale Points: Exploring and testing emerging trends (e.g., AI, DeFi) to highlight opportunities for growth and adoption.

This initiative is not about fixed hours but about passion. I’m committed to dedicating 70% of my time to this mission, actively engaging with builders and projects across platforms, with Twitter as my primary tool for outreach, networking, and advocacy.

Specifications

I will:

  1. Use my Twitter platform (@oxdoneth) to engage with builders, share updates, and amplify projects.
  2. Actively onboard new projects into the ecosystem and guide them through the grant process.
  3. Test and highlight promising trends, serving as a direct point of contact for builders and the community.

Impact

This initiative is more than just a proposal; it’s a movement to support the grassroots growth of Arbitrum. By bringing 50+ projects to the ecosystem, connecting builders with resources, and amplifying innovation, I will ensure that Arbitrum remains at the forefront of blockchain development and adoption.

Cost

This proposal requests funding of $36,000 for one year. It will be a Monthly payment schedule of $3000 for 12 months.

This is a passion project. With your support, I will dedicate my energy and skills to making the Arbitrum ecosystem stronger, more connected, and ready for the future.

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Thank you for your attention and support for Arbitrum DAO. I believe your intentions are good. However, as an OG in the Arbitrum ecosystem, I find it surprising that none of the thousands of people I follow are following you, and your latest post has only 14 views. It’s hard for me to believe you have any real influence.

If you genuinely want to contribute to building Arbitrum, why not achieve some tangible results first and then apply for funding support?

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What do you mean here? Do you mean you’ll onboard 50+ projects in one year or that you’ve onboarded 50+ projects in one year before personally? Also, do you have a track record with another organisation? Not necessarily as big as Arbitrum, obviously, but do you have a reference that can act as proof that you can do this? I have a lot of reservations, but I hope you can put some of them to bed for me.

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We can see the good intentions behind this proposal, however, it has several issues.
First, we want to highlight that we fully agree with @Larva, having real results is essential for this proposal to succeed.

We noticed that the proposal is missing the “Proposal” tag. You should add it for it to be considered a formal proposal.

Lastly, you should also include some KPIs to measure the success of your proposal.

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Thank you for presenting this proposal. While we recognize the value and potential impact of effective outreach and communication, we believe this would be more effective if executed as part of a larger, cohesive growth strategy rather than a standalone effort. Indeed, other contributors are proposing similar or complementary initiatives that could align well with the goals outlined here.

To maximize impact and ensure strategic alignment, it would be ideal for this proposal to be evaluated and coordinated under the Community Growth track of the Arbitrum D.A.O. Grant Program. This approach would allow for better synergy among efforts and a more efficient allocation of resources.

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Castle Labs appreciates the intention behind this proposal to enhance ecosystem engagement and project onboarding within the Arbitrum DAO. However, there are notable concerns regarding the proposer’s qualifications, track record, and ability to deliver the stated objectives.

While the requested budget of $36,000 is reasonable for a year-long initiative, the proposer’s limited presence and contributions related to Arbitrum raise questions about their capacity to execute the role effectively. A review of their social media activity shows minimal content focused on Arbitrum, which weakens the case for their ability to deliver meaningful impact.

Although the proposal’s goals align broadly with the DAO’s strategic needs, Castle believes that a similar role, if implemented, should be significantly more robust. This role should ideally involve a highly connected and experienced contributor with expertise across content creation, education, go-to-market strategies, and project advising. The proposed framework does not currently reflect this depth of capability.

Castle Labs does not support the proposal in its current form due to concerns over execution ability and the lack of demonstrable alignment with Arbitrum’s needs. However, we acknowledge the importance of introducing a role focused on ecosystem engagement and onboarding. We recommend exploring a more comprehensive framework with a better-qualified candidate or group. This would ensure that the initiative delivers real value to the DAO and its ecosystem stakeholders.

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The following reflects the views of GMX’s Governance Committee, and is based on the combined research, evaluation, consensus, and ideation of various committee members.

We are against the proposal in its current form due to the following assessment:

  1. Proposer’s Track Record:

    Based on the proposer’s lack of visible Arbitrum-related content or demonstrated engagement, we question their ability to effectively deliver on the proposal’s stated goals.

  2. Value Proposition:

    While the goals of the program align with the DAO’s broader needs, the proposer’s network and ability to execute at the required level raise concerns about the likelihood of achieving the quoted impact.

  3. Funding Justification:

    Although the requested budget is reasonable, we believe the proposer lacks the expertise necessary to meet the expected outcomes, which diminishes the justification for funding allocation.

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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.

Thank you for putting forward this proposal and for your dedication to supporting the Arbitrum ecosystem. We appreciate the focus on grassroots engagement and onboarding new projects. That said, we have a few questions and concerns we’d love to get more clarity on.

While the proposal mentions onboarding 50+ projects, how will success be measured beyond just numbers? Will there be specific KPIs like retention rates, funding secured, or engagement metrics?

Also, passion is valuable but depending solely on one person for project onboarding and engagement may be a bottleneck. If you are unavailable, the initiative could stall. Additionally, 70% of the time commitment lacks clarity, how will this translate into tangible deliverables?

We suggest building a small team first or proposing a working group in the DAO instead if you don’t have team members so that other interested community members can join you, and then come up with a proposal. This could distribute efforts, improve accountability, and ensure consistent engagement, even if one person becomes unavailable.

What previous experience do you have with onboarding projects, securing grants, and connecting teams within Arbitrum? While Twitter engagement could be a strength (though after reviewing your profile, it doesn’t seem to be, as mentioned by other delegates as well), have you worked with any existing Arbitrum projects, DAOs, or grant programs before?

There is no breakdown of how the $36,000 will be used. Without it, assessing whether the budget is justified for the scope of work is difficult.

We appreciate your efforts to strengthen the Arbitrum ecosystem through hands-on engagement and project onboarding. However, further clarity on measurable success metrics, scalability, experience within Arbitrum, and budget allocation would help justify the proposal’s impact.

We encourage refining these aspects to ensure transparency, accountability, and alignment with existing efforts in the ecosystem.

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Thanks for bringing this proposal to the DAO. We appreciate your support and passion for fostering engagement within the Arbitrum community.

While this proposal seems genuine, there are several points that your proposal fails to address.

  • Community building and management is a skilled undertaking that requires experience, interpersonal skills, deep knowledge of the ecosystem, and more. Besides having a relatively large twitter following, do you possess any track record that makes you uniquely qualified for this role? Do you have any specific experience related to the Arbitrum ecosystem?
  • How will your success in this role be measured?
  • How will you achieve your plan to onboard 50+ projects to the ecosystem?

Addressing the above points would be a good starting point.