# Request to Increase the Stylus Sprint Committee’s Budget **URL:** \ **Category:** Finalized AIPs\ **Created:** [January 30, 2025, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/request-to-increase-the-stylus-sprint-committee-s-budget/28312 "2025-01-30T19:52:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![newze](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/newze/32/12835_2.png) [@newze](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/newze)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2025, 3:52am UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/request-to-increase-the-stylus-sprint-committee-s-budget/28312/82 "2025-02-20T03:52:10Z")
If your budget has been managed efficiently, the existing funds should be sufficient. Increasing the budget would be an unnecessary financial burden. If everyone requests a budget increase on short notice, it will affect funding for other important proposals in the future. I suggest that these projects should not rely on DAO grants—good projects will attract investors to fund them. In my opinion, there is absolutely no need to increase the budget. I will be Against ! ---
**Author:** ![paulofonseca](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/paulofonseca/32/15551_2.png) [@paulofonseca](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/paulofonseca)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2025, 4:02pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/request-to-increase-the-stylus-sprint-committee-s-budget/28312/83 "2025-02-20T16:02:10Z")
voting **FOR** on this onchain proposal because overall I think it is better to fund these projects (which are indeed high quality) than not to fund them. But, as per [my previous offchain vote](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/request-to-increase-the-stylus-sprint-committee-s-budget/28312/73), I really don’t agree with the approach that was followed by the proposers here, as I think the DAO should have done another totally independent season of this grant program instead of an extension that asked almost double the money than initially aproved, mostly so that other high quality projects could apply as well and compete for the funds. The approach that was followed by @Entropy here, where they published a public proposal to the DAO with the specific projects that would be funded and by how much, put the DAO and its delegates in a kind of hostage situation, where if the DAO would have decided not to fund this extension, Arbitrum DAO would be seen as not welcoming to these builders that applied to the program and were expecting the funding. I feel like our delegates hand was forced into approving this proposal, and I must say that hereby I cast my onchain FOR vote a little bit… in protest. ---
**Author:** ![Zeptimus](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/zeptimus/32/5471_2.png) [@Zeptimus](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/Zeptimus)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2025, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/request-to-increase-the-stylus-sprint-committee-s-budget/28312/84 "2025-02-20T19:40:28Z")
Voting For onchain keep the same though as before, the level of the extra proposals its excelent and worth the extra budget. ---
**Author:** ![dragonawr](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/dragonawr/32/13761_2.png) [@dragonawr](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/dragonawr)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2025, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/request-to-increase-the-stylus-sprint-committee-s-budget/28312/85 "2025-02-20T20:42:58Z")
I will be voting **FOR** onchain on Tally. Happy to double down on my [previous Snapshot vote](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/request-to-increase-the-stylus-sprint-committee-s-budget/28312/55) as I believe there is enough value to pursue in the applications that would benefit from it. However, upon further consideration I do share the same concerns as @paulofonseca where extensions should not be the SOP for prolonging programs without a greater revision of their success or results, especially when such a large budget increase is required. Will be keeping an eye out for similar cases in the future to avoid this becoming the norm. ---
**Author:** ![ElGordoTony](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/elgordotony/32/13514_2.png) [@ElGordoTony](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/ElGordoTony)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2025, 12:25am UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/request-to-increase-the-stylus-sprint-committee-s-budget/28312/86 "2025-02-21T00:25:21Z")
I’m voting FOR on this proposal on Tally because there are some several high quality projects worth funding through this extension of the program’s budget. And I think is better for Arbitrum tu build these ideas than to not build them at all. I really don’t have much to say about this, but to agree and hope to see positive outcomes… ---
**Author:** ![Deelabs](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/deelabs/32/10778_2.png) [@Deelabs](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/Deelabs)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2025, 7:23am UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/request-to-increase-the-stylus-sprint-committee-s-budget/28312/87 "2025-02-21T07:23:36Z")
Overall, we are in support of this proposal as it represents an efficient mechanism to capture additional value from an already successful program, strengthening Arbitrum’s position in the Layer 2 ecosystem through strategic investment in Stylus development. We find this proposal for extending the Stylus Sprint budget to be well-warranted given the exceptional quality and quantity of applications received. The initiative has clearly struck a chord with the builder community, evidenced by the 147 applications requesting nearly 32M ARB - far exceeding initial expectations. While we understand the concerns raised by some delegates regarding the precedent of program extensions versus new seasons, we believe the immediate opportunity to fund these high-quality projects outweighs these procedural considerations. The caliber of the selected projects and their potential impact on the Stylus ecosystem makes this a compelling use of DAO resources. ---
**Author:** ![TodayInDeFi](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/todayindefi/32/13505_2.png) [@TodayInDeFi](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/TodayInDeFi)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2025, 9:47am UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/request-to-increase-the-stylus-sprint-committee-s-budget/28312/88 "2025-02-21T09:47:47Z")
Revising our stance to FOR on tally The consensus from other delegates seem to be the quality of projects is high so overalll we believe the **benefits outweigh the risks** despite some concerns. The additional **4M ARB investment will accelerate Stylus adoption** , strengthen Arbitrum’s ecosystem, and fairly support deserving applicants. We would vote **FOR** the proposal while encouraging **strong tracking of project deliverables**. While **budget discipline** is important, this extension **does not necessarily lower the bar** —it allows the DAO to capture additional value by funding well-vetted projects that **narrowly missed the original cut**. Stylus is a strategic priority for Arbitrum, and investing in additional infrastructure, tooling, and applications will strengthen its competitive edge. However, to prevent setting an unsustainable precedent, the DAO should treat this as an **exception** and ensure future grant programs are structured with **more accurate budget planning** from the start. ---
**Author:** ![lobbyfi](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/lobbyfi/32/11244_2.png) [@lobbyfi](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/lobbyfi)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2025, 11:44am UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/request-to-increase-the-stylus-sprint-committee-s-budget/28312/89 "2025-02-21T11:44:11Z")
**LobbyFi’s rationale on the price and making the voting power available for sale for this proposal** Similarly as with the off-chain proposal, LobbyFi will price the instant buy at 1% of the highest individual grant amount, setting the price at 1.75 ETH (1M ARB \* 0.5 ARB/$ \* 1%). The auction will be on, as for most of the (on-chain) proposals LobbyFi will be making its VP available for. ---
**Author:** ![Griff](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/griff/32/964_2.png) [@Griff](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/Griff)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2025, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/request-to-increase-the-stylus-sprint-committee-s-budget/28312/90 "2025-02-21T14:24:37Z")
I’m voting for this proposal. The Stylus Sprint attracted very quality applicants. The applicants that didnt make the cut look AMAZING, let’s get them building so we can show the blockchain space how epic Stylus is. I think this vote shows how nimble as a DAO we can be 😃 ---
**Author:** ![BlockworksResearch](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/blockworksresearch/32/14962_2.png) [@BlockworksResearch](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/BlockworksResearch)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2025, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/request-to-increase-the-stylus-sprint-committee-s-budget/28312/91 "2025-02-21T19:27:01Z")
Blockworks Advisory is voting FOR this proposal. By and large, our reasoning here has not changed. > [@Request to Increase the Stylus Sprint Committee’s Budget](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/request-to-increase-the-stylus-sprint-committee-s-budget/28312/43): > > Stylus makes Arbitrum a differentiated ecosystem with competitive lock-in potential. So it is a pleasure to see how well-received this initiative was at such early stages. Candidly, we support this proposal and appreciate the conservative approach. Additionally, in reference to responses from other delegates to submit these applications separately or increase the scope of the program to be more general to accept even more applicants, we disagree. Again, Stylus is one of the few differentiators … ---
**Author:** ![pedrob](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/pedrob/32/15561_2.png) [@pedrob](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/pedrob)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2025, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/request-to-increase-the-stylus-sprint-committee-s-budget/28312/92 "2025-02-21T21:09:50Z")
> [@pedrob](#): > > In particular, after reviewing the proposals, I believe there is a good diversity of submissions that mostly differ from those already approved, expanding both the applications (use cases) and the infrastructure available for developing with Stylus. > > For this reason, I support the initiative and agree with increasing the budget. I’m again confirming my feedback voting FOR this proposal on Tally. ---
**Author:** ![kcaz](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/kcaz/32/14351_2.png) [@kcaz](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/kcaz)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2025, 1:32am UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/request-to-increase-the-stylus-sprint-committee-s-budget/28312/93 "2025-02-22T01:32:20Z")
More funding means we can accelerate Arbitrum’s growth and give projects with untapped potential the green light Aped ---
**Author:** ![TempeTechie](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/tempetechie/32/2730_2.png) [@TempeTechie](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/TempeTechie)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2025, 1:53am UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/request-to-increase-the-stylus-sprint-committee-s-budget/28312/94 "2025-02-22T01:53:47Z")
I voted FOR on Tally for [the same reason](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/request-to-increase-the-stylus-sprint-committee-s-budget/28312/10) I voted for on Snapshot. ---
**Author:** ![danielo](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/danielo/32/5539_2.png) [@danielo](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/danielo)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2025, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/request-to-increase-the-stylus-sprint-committee-s-budget/28312/95 "2025-02-23T17:56:05Z")
Voting FOR on tally for the same reasons of the Snapshot vote > [@Request to Increase the Stylus Sprint Committee’s Budget](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/request-to-increase-the-stylus-sprint-committee-s-budget/28312/36): > > Voting FOR. After reviewing the pending projects we agree with the assessment of the committee. These are valuable for Arbitrum. That being said, we hope we can advance more towards investments rather than grants in the future. This is not a full black and white line as multiple projects serve more as network goods (generally public goods for the specific Arbitrum network), so more of a directional comment. ---
**Author:** ![jameskbh](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/jameskbh/32/2667_2.png) [@jameskbh](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/jameskbh)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2025, 12:45pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/request-to-increase-the-stylus-sprint-committee-s-budget/28312/96 "2025-02-24T12:45:22Z")
I voted FOR on Tally as well. The reasoning remains the same. ---
**Author:** ![Euphoria](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/euphoria/32/14303_2.png) [@Euphoria](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/Euphoria)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2025, 9:26am UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/request-to-increase-the-stylus-sprint-committee-s-budget/28312/97 "2025-02-26T09:26:03Z")
The following reflects the views of the Lampros DAO governance team, composed of Chain\_L (@Blueweb), @Euphoria, and Hirangi Pandya (@Nyx), based on our combined research, analysis, and ideation. We are voting FOR this proposal in the Tally voting. We stand by our stance from the [Snapshot vote](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/request-to-increase-the-stylus-sprint-committee-s-budget/28312/63) and believe it is better to fund these high-quality projects selected by the committee than to leave them unfunded. Delaying their funding to a future round could slow down the growth and adoption of Stylus, affecting its momentum. By supporting these projects now, we enable more teams to build, experiment, and contribute to the ecosystem, ensuring continued progress without unnecessary setbacks. We look forward to seeing the impact of these funded projects and how they contribute to the growth of Stylus and the broader Arbitrum ecosystem. ---
**Author:** ![danielM](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/danielm/32/12873_2.png) [@danielM](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/danielM)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2025, 1:22pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/request-to-increase-the-stylus-sprint-committee-s-budget/28312/98 "2025-02-27T13:22:16Z")
So I haven’t changed my position. I voted **FOR** on Snapshot and I wil vote **FOR** this proposal on Tally. I think a lot of good projects don’t get funded because of budget constraints. An additional 4 million ARB will help support these strong teams and ideas that can improve Stylus and Arbitrum. The wider the Arbitrum ecosystem, the more opportunities we will get in the future. ---
**Author:** ![ocandocrypto](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/ocandocrypto/32/5015_2.png) [@ocandocrypto](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/ocandocrypto)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2025, 3:43pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/request-to-increase-the-stylus-sprint-committee-s-budget/28312/99 "2025-02-27T15:43:02Z")
As in @web3citizenxyz representation. Voting FOR. Below the rationale: > [@Web3 Citizen Delegate Communication Thread](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/web3-citizen-delegate-communication-thread/27518/31): > > Tally: Request to Increase the Stylus Sprint Budget We are voting FOR this proposal Reaffirming our support for this proposal with the same rationale as in Snapshot: The additional 4M budget will cover funds to support the adoption of Stylus and the selected projects demonstrate high quality applications. We’d also like to highlight Entropy’s ongoing effort in re-negotiating budgets during the Snapshot period, with the Moving Stylus application and other participants. ---
**Author:** ![gi0rgos](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/gi0rgos/32/14531_2.png) [@gi0rgos](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/gi0rgos)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2025, 5:13pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/request-to-increase-the-stylus-sprint-committee-s-budget/28312/100 "2025-02-27T17:13:02Z")
This will be my second vote since I am a new member of the DAO. The increase of the Stylus Sprint Committee’s Budget seems a nice and helpful idea so my vote is ‘for’. All the pros have already been analyzed, so I will not repeat them. However, I have two objections, as food for thought. The first is about whether the additional programs could have been anticipated in advance. The second, and more important one, comes from many proposals I’ve already read regarding the undertaking of additional programs, as we already have many unfinished ones. Therefore, expanding the budget should only happen with proper oversight of the programs to ensure that all of them are successfully implemented. ---
**Author:** ![ACI](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/aci/32/8202_2.png) [@ACI](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/ACI)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2025, 11:16am UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/request-to-increase-the-stylus-sprint-committee-s-budget/28312/101 "2025-02-28T11:16:12Z")
We voted AGAINST on Tally as we do not believe this is a sensible use of DAO funds. This nearly doubles the initial budget and we feel this is a clear case of budget creep. It suggests that either: the committee administering this program lacks discipline, or the criteria used to score projects are deficient. We also believe this proposal violates the soft funding cap laid out in the initial budget proposal. Either way, if this program were to need additional budget the impact of initial funding should be assessed along with the criteria used for scoring and then another funding round be carried out. [Previous page](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/request-to-increase-the-stylus-sprint-committee-s-budget/28312.md?page=4) [Next page](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/request-to-increase-the-stylus-sprint-committee-s-budget/28312.md?page=6)