Thank you very much for the proposal @danielo . Honestly, I really like the idea. I am very supportive of funding research, as the more data we have on how users and builders perceive the technology and the ecosystem, the better we can focus the DAO’s efforts and resources to sustain its growth.
That said, I can’t help but draw a parallel between this proposal and the ETH Bucharest proposal, for which I recommended submitting such initiatives through the funding channels the DAO has made available.
The DAO is currently in a provider selection process where not only skills but also pricing are being evaluated. I see no reason why this research request shouldn’t go through the ARDC. It’s a shame you withdrew RnDAO’s candidacy, although I would like you to reconsider and compete for the opportunity.
Since you’ve moved this discussion to Snapshot (somewhat prematurely, as it could have waited for the ARDC’s establishment and the determination of priorities), I will take the opportunity to note the DAO’s opinions. Should I be fortunate enough to join the ARDC, I will consider the delegate’s opinion on this for the future.
For all these reasons, I vote against it.