We are really excited that the Arbitrum community is interested in diversifying into other quest platforms to drive new users and growth alongside the STIP. However, as others have pointed out in this discussion, we believe that the Layer3 model not only has misaligned incentives with the DAO by using ARB as operational cost and distributing none to users, but also lacks the ability to be transparent with their data.
We have put forth a new proposal that addresses these concerns, with the same goals in mind: To use Quest Protocol to drive growth to STIP projects that received grants and didn’t make the cutoff, as well as new goals such as increase the number of ARB holders that are participating in the network. Hope you can give it a read here.
We believe the Arbitrum DAO deserves an open, honest conversation about the benefits that quest platforms offer, as well the pros/cons of having an offchain and onchain model.