Thank you for your feedback.
We are reviewing the concerns about the $13,500 for the speaker dinner and VIP sponsorship.
We have an ongoing discussion for an activation that will bring great value to the ARB ecosystem and where these funds could be redirected. Will come up with the details shortly.
As mentioned earlier, the $67,950 exceeds the $50,000 cap for Questbook funding. We are reviewing the best way to move forward.
Thank you for your feedback!
We understood the general sentiment regarding the add ons.
We are currently planning a revised proposal that includes a great activation for Arbitrum. Details will follow shortly.
Should the DAO still consider that we should focus on the proposed package + the hackathon, we are flexible in accomodating that decision.
Thank you for your kind words about ETH Bucharest and your practical suggestions.
We appreciate the idea of scaling back to fit Questbook. We are reviewing this option too, but we first want to add another activation to the current proposal, which will still make the total cost to go over the $50K cap from Questbook. Will post the details shortly.
Engaging external sponsors to cover specific aspects, like the speaker dinner, is a great idea. We’ll love to explore partnerships with organizations like UMA or GMX.
We understand the sentiment to align with the Questbook cap of $50k, but scaling back would compromise key aspects of the event, such as a planned additional activation that we believe will bring significant value to the Arbitrum ecosystem. This makes the subject of a proposal revision that will come this week.
We got the memo about the current add-ons and their value for the DAO.
That said, we are flexible and open to adjusting the proposal to better accommodate the community’s feedback.
If the DAO feels the initial proposed package is preferable, we are happy to prioritize accordingly.
While Questbook is a valuable funding mechanism, the $67,950 request exceeds its $50k cap. Reducing the budget to fit Questbook would leave out important components of the event.
That being said, we are carefully reviewing this suggestion and exploring a revised proposal that includes an impactful new activation, which will still bring the total cost above $50k. Updates on this will follow soon.
Thank you for your encouragement and support for ETH Bucharest’s growth.
We’re actively reviewing the concerns about specific line items like the $13,500 allocated for the speaker dinner and VIP sponsorship. A revised proposal will address these concerns and reallocate funds to areas with higher ROI for the Arbitrum ecosystem, such as adding an impactful activation.
Thank you for acknowledging the clear ROI outlined in the proposal. We are committed to refining it further to ensure alignment with the DAO’s goals and priorities, making it even stronger for a (possible) Snapshot vote.
Thank you for your kind words and thoughtful feedback.
We agree that addressing the concerns about the budget is essential. We’re currently working on a revised proposal that reallocates funds from the speaker dinner and VIP sponsorship toward an exciting activation designed to maximize the event’s impact for Arbitrum.
Your point about demonstrating strong financial responsibility is well-taken.
Thank you for your feedback and for recognizing the importance of ETH Bucharest for networking and community growth.
We are actively exploring partnerships with external sponsors to offset costs for certain aspects of the event, such as the speaker dinner. Collaborations with organizations like UMA or GMX could help enhance the event without increasing the DAO’s financial burden.
We are already in touch with other regional events and will be exploring synergies to expand Arbitrum’s reach and presence in Eastern Europe.
Thank you for your detailed feedback and for recognizing the value of ETH Bucharest for the ecosystem.
We are aligned with the general sentiment to refine the budget, especially regarding the $13,500 allocated for the speaker dinner and VIP sponsorship. A revised proposal will reallocate these funds to an exciting activation.
Including a poll with options for the community to decide on specific budget allocations is a great idea. We’ll explore incorporating this approach into the updated proposal to ensure alignment with community priorities.
Thank you for your input and for aligning with the feedback from other delegates.
As previously mentioned, the $67,950 request exceeds the $50k cap for Questbook, making it ineligible. This is why we initially chose the DAO Events Budget as the more suitable funding mechanism.
However, we got the general sentiment and we do want to come up with a revised proposal.
We are working on an updated proposal that addresses the concerns raised about budget allocation while maintaining the event’s scale and impact. Updates will follow soon.
Full transparency, as the person that kickstarted this collaboration and initially reached out to the Eth Bucharest team, as well as partially representing Arbitrum at the event and all the logistics involved(paid from my pocket) I was not involved in drafting or strategizing the proposal and will abstain for commenting/voting on it. The Questbook program was not active when we brought Arbitrum at ETH Bucharest last year and it appears to be the case again.
I think that this proposal raises interesting questions that the DAO should consider:
- how does it reward contributors that represent it?
- how does it select them?
- how does it find the IKIGAI between the events and the DAOs interests?
From the introduction, I understand that ETH Bucharest is one of the most important Ethereum gatherings in Eastern Europe, offering Arbitrum significant brand exposure and opportunities to promote its technology. The focus on Stylus workshops and hackathon bounties has the potential to attract developers to explore and use Arbitrum’s technology, which should benefit ecosystem growth.
However, I personally think it would be valuable to establish DAO-level technical support and incubation funding for ongoing communication and collaboration with these developers and teams. Additionally, I find the sponsorship of the dinner and VIP lounge to be less meaningful. The key, in my opinion, is ensuring developers can effectively engage with and utilize Arbitrum.If it works well, a subsequent application for larger scale funding can be made to help these developer communities.
Proposal Summary
We propose an updated collaboration between Arbitrum and ETH Bucharest 2025.
This revision removes the VIP Area and Speaker’s Dinner sponsorship and introduces an Arbitrum x POAP Activation as a central engagement initiative.
By sponsoring the official ETH Bucharest POAP Passport, Arbitrum will take a leading role in gamifying the attendee experience and showcasing the capabilities of the Arbitrum network.
The ETH Bucharest POAP Passport is a collectible and interactive way for attendees to engage with the event. Attendees collect POAPs (Proof of Attendance Protocol tokens) by participating in key activities such as workshops, panels, hackathon challenges, and sponsor activations. Each POAP represents a unique memory and milestone from ETH Bucharest.
Attendees can collect 5 distinct POAPs at various stations during ETH Bucharest, such as:
The five POAPs for this activation will be natively minted on the Arbitrum Chain using the POAP.xyz smart contract, reinforcing Arbitrum’s role as a leader in scalable Ethereum solutions. This initiative introduces attendees—many of whom are developers, enthusiasts, and potential collaborators—to the efficiency and versatility of the Arbitrum network
To maintain the distinctive, simple, and fun experience that collectors enjoy when minting a POAP on Arbitrum, POAP UX will cover the gas fees.
Those who complete their POAP Passport by collecting at least 4/5 available POAPs can:
As the native chain for ETH Bucharest 2025 POAPs, Arbitrum demonstrates its seamless scalability, low-cost transactions, and compatibility with Ethereum tools to a highly targeted audience of blockchain builders and users.
This offers hands-on experience with Arbitrum’s capabilities.
The POAP Passport isn’t just about collecting tokens—it’s about creating a journey through ETH Bucharest:
Gamification encourages deeper participation at ETH Bucharest:
The POAP Passport aligns Arbitrum with a memorable and shareable activity, ensuring that Arbitrum remains top-of-mind post-event as attendees showcase their POAPs on social media and in their wallets.
The Arbitrum x POAP Activation elevates Arbitrum’s participation at ETH Bucharest 2025 from a sponsorship role to a community engagement leader, offering tangible value to attendees and reinforcing Arbitrum’s place as the go-to Layer 2 network for Ethereum.
This initiative uniquely combines gamification, storytelling, and on-chain interaction to deliver an unforgettable experience while advancing Arbitrum’s brand presence and developer adoption.
We believe this activation is a powerful way to connect with our audience and highlight the strengths of the Arbitrum ecosystem. Thank you for considering this exciting collaboration opportunity.
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Updated Funding Request and Rationale
After carefully reviewing the feedback on our initial proposal, we considered reducing the budget and applying through Questbook’s funding program. However, we recently learned that the continuation proposal for Questbook has been postponed. As a result, funds via Questbook will only be available by early March 2025 at the earliest.
Given that ETH Bucharest 2025 is scheduled to begin on April 2, 2025, this short timeframe for funding would leave insufficient time for proper preparation, including securing speakers, organizing workshops, and launching marketing campaigns. Therefore, applying through Questbook is no longer a viable option for this initiative.
Updated Proposal Adjustments:
We’ve also taken into account the community’s feedback regarding the limited perceived value of sponsoring the VIP Area and the Speakers’ Dinner.
Based on this input, we have removed these items from the proposal. In their place, we are excited to introduce a new Arbitrum x POAP Activation:
Why Funding From the Events Budget?
Given the postponement of Questbook funding and the urgency of event preparations, we propose moving forward by submitting this revised proposal for a Snapshot vote to receive funding via the Events Budget. This will ensure:
Timely Execution:
The event will have the necessary lead time to organize all logistics, secure key participants, and launch effective marketing campaigns.
Community-Aligned Enhancements:
The introduction of the Arbitrum x POAP Activation reflects a direct response to delegate feedback, replacing lower-priority items like the VIP Area and Speakers’ Dinner with a more impactful initiative.
Maximized Impact:
By maintaining the event’s comprehensive scope and adding the gamified POAP experience, Arbitrum will enjoy a prominent role at ETH Bucharest, strengthening its ecosystem and visibility within the region and beyond.
Summary:
We respectfully request that this revised proposal be put to vote promptly and, if approved, that funding be allocated through the Events Budget.
This will ensure the successful execution of ETH Bucharest 2025 while addressing community concerns and maximizing the value delivered for Arbitrum.
We appreciate the thoughtful feedback that has shaped this updated proposal and remain committed to delivering an exceptional, community-aligned event. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
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Hello! Just for clarification: Does the total budget remain the same?
Yes, slightly increased.
We took out the VIP Area and Speaker’s Dinner sponsorship ( was $ 13,500) and we added the ARB x POAP activation for $15,000).
Although the total budget is slightly increased, the ROI expected from this activation and is also higher than the one from the previous add-ons proposed, as detailed in the reasoning.
