Hey @danielo, thank you for this proposal! It truly aligns with the direction I’ve been advocating for in our discussions on Unifying Arbitrum’s Mission, Vision, and Purpose (MVP) (Unifying Arbitrum’s Mission, Vision, Purpose (MVP) - #32 by 0x_ultra). I firmly believe that fostering innovation and experimentation is crucial for Arbitrum to differentiate itself from other L2 solutions and generate tangible value for the ecosystem.
However, I have a question: who will be responsible for selecting the two most promising projects for this program? I couldn’t find this information in the proposal, so I’d appreciate it if you could clarify.
I support this initiative, but it must deliver tangible benefits to the DAO. I agree with the points made earlier about retention, and I think we should ensure that the selected projects maintain chain exclusivity for a specific period (at least a year, perhaps?). The objective should be to avoid turning this into a program similar to the mini-grants initiative, where the focus is too broad, judging is not taken seriously, and no long-term value is created. If we can guarantee exclusivity and maintain high quality, I believe this initiative could be a significant asset for the DAO.