This proposal addresses an immediate issue, but highlights the need to better design how we manage risks from the outset.
Before allocating additional funds, it would be important to have a clear evaluation of what has been achieved so far in the Hackathon Continuation Program. A public summary with basic metrics would help justify this exception.
It is also worth discussing how to incorporate operational buffers into future proposals. An additional 10 to 15 percent in stablecoins, for example, included from the start as a contingency measure, could help absorb deviations caused by market fluctuations without requiring new DAO votes. This amount would only be activated in specific situations, such as a significant drop in the value of ARB, and if unused, should be returned to the treasury.
In addition, any proposal involving token management should include a basic sensitivity analysis, outlining how a negative price shift, such as a 20 percent drop in ARB, could affect execution. This would help anticipate risks and provide voters with the necessary context to make more informed decisions.