Hi everyone, it’s Paul from OpenBlock Labs. Thank you to the teams behind this thoughtful proposal. It is great to see talented contributors harness their expertise to assist the Arbitrum DAO in realizing its vision.
At OpenBlock Labs, we are currently engaged in providing grant efficacy analysis for the Arbitrum STIP, utilizing a team of analysts and quantitative researchers to delve into topics that are related to those in this proposal. We will be developing a robust data intelligence layer across 30 Arbitrum projects, which we expect will serve as an essential baseline for future growth initiatives.
It’s worth noting that the compensation we agreed upon for our services is significantly lower than what is currently being proposed here. This discrepancy in cost can be attributed to the RFP process we participated in, which encouraged providers like us to submit detailed proposals, outlining clear milestones, deliverables, and competitive pricing. It would be inconsistent for an organization to purchase services at a specific rate for one initiative, and pay several times more for similar work in another initiative.
With the intention of progressing this forward, OpenBlock Labs would like to participate and contribute analysts and quantitative researchers for the sake of additional accountability at a significantly reduced rate. We trust that the coalition remains open to evaluating new working groups, particularly when it presents a more cost-effective option for the DAO. We also encourage other providers to submit proposals that improve the fairness and sustainability of this endeavor.