Applicant Information
- Name of Applicant & Applicant’s Representative (If applicable): Arbitrumhub with representative @0x_buidler and @monk
- Telegram Handle (if applicable): @BoldPanther
- Twitter/X Handle (if applicable): @0xBoldPanther
- The role being applied for (choose ONLY one):
- Education, Community Growth and Events
Background & Skills
We’ve been deep in the Web3 space since the early days, building and scaling decentralized solutions. Our work with Akash Network, Gitcoin, and ArbitrumHub has given us real hands-on experience in what works and what doesn’t.
This past year, we’ve gone all-in on the Arbitrum ecosystem, creating ArbitrumHub as a central spot for the community to come together, learn, and have a say in governance. It’s been amazing to see it grow and actually make a difference in how people engage with Arbitrum.
For more details about https://www.arbitrumhub.io/. Pls go through ArbitrumHub Deck.
We’re not just idea people – we get things done. Whether it’s figuring out who to target, managing resources, leading teams, or working with partners, we’ve proven we can deliver results.
What makes us stand out for this Domain Allocator Role? A few key things:
- We’ve actually built stuff in Web3 that people use
- We’ve put our own money and time into Arbitrum for over a year
- We know how to lead teams and get projects across the finish line
- We turn big ideas into real plans that work
Bottom line – we’re doers who understand both the tech and the community side of things. We’re ready to bring that experience to help grow education and community events in the Arbitrum ecosystem.
Domain Related Experience and Vision
Our experience lines up perfectly with what’s needed for Education, Community Growth, and Events. Just look at ArbitrumHub.io - we built it from scratch as a one-stop shop for everything Arbitrum. The platform has been key for:
- Getting new users up to speed with easy-to-follow resources
- Bringing the community together through discussions and polls
- Keeping everyone in the loop about upcoming events
Where do we want to take this Domain of Education, Community Growth and Events ? We’ve got some solid ideas:
We’re planning to roll out grants for structured learning programs and hands-on events like hackathons and workshops. But we’re not just about throwing things at the wall - we believe in tracking what works through clear metrics and being smart about how we use resources.
We’re big on transparency too. That’s why we want to make all grantees content open-source and available to everyone. And when it comes to managing grants, we treat them like investments - setting clear milestones, keeping grantees accountable, and making sure we can scale what works.
What makes our approach different is we’re flexible and practical. We’re ready to experiment, learn from what works (and what doesn’t), and adjust our plans to get the best results. At the end of the day, it’s about making every grant count and building something that lasts.
Grant related Experience:
We know what makes grants work because we’ve been on both sides of the table. Let’s break down our hands-on experience:
First-hand Grant Experience:
- Successfully navigated ArbitrumHub through multiple funding rounds - first with Pluralistic Labs, then three proposals with ArbitrumDAO. Each time, we refined our approach based on delegate feedback.
- Built real relationships with key stakeholders through this process, understanding what they look for and how to meet those expectations.
Grant Review Experience:
- Served as official reviewers for Polygon grantees through Thrive Protocol
- Developed deep expertise in evaluating proposals using structured criteria
- Hands-on experience categorizing applications and providing detailed grading rationales
This dual perspective shapes how we evaluate proposals. Here’s what we look for:
Must-haves:
- Clear goals that actually make sense for Arbitrum
- Realistic timelines and milestones anyone can measure
- Solid research showing why users need this
- Transparent budgets that add up
- Strong plan for tracking and reporting progress
Red flags we watch out for:
- Fuzzy objectives without clear deliverables
- Missing accountability measures
- Overambitious promises that don’t match reality
Having been both applicants and reviewers, we know exactly what separates successful grants from failures. We’ve learned these lessons first-hand, and we’ll bring this practical experience to strengthening Arbitrum’s grant program.
Declaration of Conflict of Interest
We want to be completely upfront: our team has built relationships across the Arbitrum ecosystem through our work on ArbitrumHub and other projects. However, these connections help us understand the ecosystem better - they don’t compromise our judgment.
When it comes to evaluating grants and making decisions, we’ll stay objective and follow clear criteria. Our track record shows we put the ecosystem’s interests first. Every decision we make will be transparent and based on what’s best for Arbitrum’s growth, not personal connections.
We’re committed to being fair judges and responsible stewards of ecosystem resources. That’s our promise to the community.
Post-Election Vision
If selected, we’ve got concrete plans to make the grant program more effective. Here’s what we will propose to incorporate during rubrics refinement process post election:
Quick Wins:
- Speed up response times to grantees - no more waiting in the dark
- Set up clear internal rules for giving timely, useful feedback
- Make project pitch meetings mandatory - we need to see the team and vision behind each proposal
- Regular check-ins during project delivery to track real progress
The Big Changes: We’re introducing a smarter way to handle different types of projects:
For Strategic Projects ($50K+):
- Breaking them into “Macro Milestones” - each worth up to $50K
- Perfect for big, complex projects like game development (remember @jojo pointing out how the current $50K cap makes game development impossible?)
- This approach lets us attract and support serious, long-term projects without compromising on accountability
For Standard Projects:
- Using “Micro Milestones” for clearer tracking
- Categorizing projects as Strategic, Tactical, or Operational for better resource allocation
The Goal: Until the foundation program is live, we can use this Domain Allocator Offerings (D.A.O.) approach to make sure we don’t miss out on valuable projects that could benefit Arbitrum. We’ll evaluate each milestone based on:
- How resources are being used
- Whether the spending makes sense
- The actual value created for the ecosystem
It’s about being smart with our resources while keeping Arbitrum competitive in attracting serious projects.
