# ARB's Wake-Up Call: A Critical Pivot is Necessary **URL:** \ **Category:** Archived Proposals\ **Tags:** proposal\ **Created:** [December 4, 2024, 9:57am UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/arbs-wake-up-call-a-critical-pivot-is-necessary/27706 "2024-12-04T09:57:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 29
**Author:** ![karpatkey](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/karpatkey/32/16423_2.png) [@karpatkey](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/karpatkey)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2024, 9:30am UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/arbs-wake-up-call-a-critical-pivot-is-necessary/27706/29 "2024-12-13T09:30:30Z")
> [@NathanVDH](#): > > Optimism is spending their money on bringing new chains to the Superchain, and seeing that they have the ability to conduct these deals in private which is a massive advantage there, I think the focus on Defi on Arbitrum is where we’ll get the more bang for our buck. We agree on private negotiation and focus on onboarding major players into the Superchain, representing a key success element in Optimism’s growth strategy. On our part, Arbitrum DAO recently [approved funding (250 Million ARB) for the Arbitrum Foundation](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/non-constitutional-funds-to-bolster-foundation-s-strategic-partnerships-budget/26775) to foster key strategic partnerships. While the DAO doesn’t currently have a body specifically focused on or able to conduct private negotiations, we believe the Arbitrum Foundation has the necessary funding to pursue that strategy if they see fit. > [@NathanVDH](#): > > Is the North Star of Defi on Arbitrum TVL, volume, ETH bridged, sequencer revenue? That’s an important distinction and we have to figure out ASAP. Considering the above, ecosystem building is more in line with the scope and ability of the Arbitrum DAO. We agree that DeFi could benefit from additional attention, especially in light of other areas, such as Gamining, obtaining significant funding from the DAO. We also support having an ecosystem-wide discussion (including various stakeholders) to set our north star. We believe that’s an essential conversation to maximise value capture and impact of the initiatives the DAO supports. --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/arbs-wake-up-call-a-critical-pivot-is-necessary/27706)._