Thank you @Entropy, for presenting this comprehensive and well-structured proposal. We appreciate the effort to rethink Arbitrum’s incentives with a focus on targeted, measurable outcomes and controlled experimentation. The idea of running focused 3-month seasons with singular goals addresses many challenges observed in prior programs, especially the difficulty in evaluating broad, multi-vertical incentives.
That said, we have some concerns about the governance structure and operational details. The season selection committee includes entities with significant influence in the ecosystem, which raises questions about impartiality and potential conflicts of interest. Could you clarify what measures will be in place to ensure transparency and fairness in season and partner selection? Will there be public reporting or community oversight mechanisms?
Regarding partner procurement, the proposal leaves much discretion to the committee without specifying criteria or processes. Given the critical role of distribution and evaluation partners in program success, more detail on how these partners will be chosen and held accountable would strengthen confidence.
Furthermore, regarding the evaluation process itself, how does the proposal envision the DAO evaluating the overall success or failure of the DRIP program? Specifically, what is the planned frequency for these evaluations (e.g., per season, mid-season, annually)? What key metrics and criteria will be used to assess the program’s performance against its goals?
Relatedly, to ensure transparency and allow the community to monitor progress, is there a plan to provide a public dashboard? Such a dashboard would ideally display key performance indicators, incentive distribution data, and the results of the evaluation partner’s analysis in a timely manner. We believe these elements are fundamental for demonstrating accountability.
Finally, the proposal emphasizes marketing and partnership engagement, which is encouraging. However, marketing execution is notoriously challenging. How will the committee ensure protocols fulfill co-marketing obligations effectively?