We vote FOR the proposal on Tally.
We would like to continue to support this program and express gratitude to @RikaGoldberg and the contributors to this proposal, especially on the additional efforts in reaching out potential partners and continuous updates to address feedback from delegates. We would also like to point out a couple of perspectives in this proposal as a critical direction that the DAO needs to consider:
Reasonable cost, real value
We believe ~$171k in ARB is a solid deal for what the DAO gets. It covers a few months of training, mentorship, stipends, and content; basically everything needed to bring new contributors up to speed. If we end up with 10 strong contributors, that’s about $17k each. Not bad for people who’ll be around long-term, actually doing the work and helping ecosystem partners along the way. Plus, the workshop content doesn’t go to waste. It can be reused, refined, and scaled for future cohorts.
Build the talent pipeline
We’ve often seen this; some long-time contributors dismiss the need for new voices. But we believe the DAO can’t grow without a clear way to bring in and level up fresh talent. Without it, we stay in the same loop with the same people. This program helps fix that. It trains motivated newcomers, gives them the tools to contribute, and gets them involved fast. That’s how we build resilience and avoid turning into a closed-off bubble.
Strengthen the ecosystem
We’re not just training people for the sake of it. We’re plugging them into real Arbitrum-aligned projects. That creates tighter bonds across the ecosystem. Over time, those connections help projects collaborate more, align on priorities, and move faster together. It’s a win-win for everyone involved.