[ArbitrumDAO Sync Platform] Grant Updates

DAO Programs & Initiatives
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Greetings, Arbinauts!

We’re thrilled to share updates on our upcoming project—the Arbitrum DAO Sync platform. Thanks to a grant from Plurality Labs lead by @DisruptionJoe , we’re building a universal platform to enhance information access and provide a comprehensive overview of all ArbitrumDAO and community initiatives within the Arbitrum ecosystem.

Objective:
Our goal is to create a dynamic and engaging hub for community interaction, developer collaboration, and DAO exploration. This platform caters to developers, explorers, and anyone eager to delve into the world of Arbitrum.

Key Focus Areas:

  1. User-Centric Design: A seamless and visually appealing interface aligned with Arbitrum’s branding.
  2. Community Interaction: A vibrant Community Hub with showcases, educational resources, event highlights, and live discussion spaces.
  3. Information Hub: Easy access to insightful resources, comprehensive documentation, and information about upcoming innovations.

Open-Source and Markdown:
In our commitment to transparency and community collaboration, all content on the platform will be managed using markdown. The entire repository supporting the platform will be 100% open-source on GitHub. This means:

  • Inclusive Contributions: Anyone with basic GitHub knowledge can contribute to content creation, blogs, and more using markdown.
  • Showcasing Contributions: Contributors can showcase their work directly on the platform, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment.
  • Blogs and Documentation: Markdown enables easy creation of blogs and documentation, ensuring accessibility for contributors with minimal GitHub knowledge.
  • Collaborative Environment: The open-source nature encourages discussion, feedback, and collective efforts to enhance the platform’s quality and relevance.

Problem Statement:
The current Arbitrum DAO landscape lacks an aggregate platform for accessing information, leading to fragmented communication and hindering the onboarding experience for developers and community members.

The Solution:
Our platform addresses these gaps by providing a unified space for seamless interaction and exploration, fueled by community contributions in markdown format.

We invite everyone, regardless of expertise, to actively engage with the Arbitrum DAO Sync platform. Together, we’ll shape a vibrant and inclusive space within the rapidly evolving Arbitrum ecosystem.

Timeline: An overview of our milestones

Milestone 1: Month 1 (due mid-feb)

  1. Overall Platform Blueprint and Planning (Week 1-2): Define the architectural framework, outlining key components and navigation flow. Analyze required functionalities and define core features for integration.
  2. Homepage Design and Development (Week 3-4): Craft an intuitive, visually appealing home-interface aligned with Arbitrum’s branding. Ensure a seamless user experience across all devices with a responsive layout.
  3. Community Hub Design and Development (Week 1-2): Design and develop a community hub page aligned with Arbitrum’s branding. Create a central hub with an overall explanation and details to get started and explore the Arbitrum ecosystem.

Milestone 2: Month 2

  1. Work-Group Hub Design and Development (Week 3-4): Design and develop a Work-Group (WG) hub page aligned with Arbitrum’s branding. Create a dedicated space for different workgroups or groups of members engaged in core contributions.
  2. Proposal Hub Design and Development (Week 1-2): Design and develop a proposal hub page aligned with Arbitrum’s branding. Include general details about proposals for the foundation and other DAO initiatives.

Milestone 3: Month 3

  1. Blog Page Design and Development (Week 4): Design and develop a blog page aligned with Arbitrum’s branding. Utilize markdown for efficient content creation, accessible even by non-technical individuals.
  2. Grant Hub Design and Development (Week 3-4): Design and develop a grant hub page aligned with Arbitrum’s branding. Provide details and an overview of different grant programs under Arbitrum.

Milestone 4: Month 4

  1. ‘Developer Page’ Design and Development (Week 1-2): Craft an intuitive developer-page interface, aligning with Arbitrum’s branding. Ensure a seamless user experience on all devices through a responsive layout.
  2. Network Activity Design and Development (Week 3-4): Design and develop a network activity page aligned with Arbitrum’s branding.
  3. Career Page Design and Development (Week 4): Design and develop a career page aligned with Arbitrum’s branding. Incorporate information about job opportunities, company culture, and application processes.

Milestone 5: Month 5

  1. Ecosystem Page Design and Development (Week 1-2): Design and develop an ecosystem page aligned with Arbitrum’s branding. Highlight success stories and case studies related to different projects in the Arbitrum ecosystem.
  2. Partners, Branding & Press Page Design and Development (Week 3-4): Design and develop a Partners, Branding & Press page aligned with Arbitrum’s branding. Implement a layout to showcase partners and their relevant information.

Overview of our initial research for milestone-1 (Few of the components maybe subjected to change as we progress, milestone-1 is expected to complete by mid-feb): Click Here

Stay tuned for updates as we embark on this exciting open-source journey together!

Thank you

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This is awesome.

One of my biggest challenges in learning about governance has been the valuable information scattered across the internet, making it difficult to find and understand which should be prioritized first.

This hub is an excellent exercise for introducing people to the ecosystem of Arbitrum.

I am excited to see its development and progress.

Congrats, @0x_Buidler

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