Objective 1
We strongly agree with @Entropy’s perspective on the urgent need to establish a structured, full-time workforce within the DAO. As outlined, the current scattered operational structure significantly hampers initiatives, creating inefficiencies that limit valuable contributions. The high barrier to entry resulting from lengthy and ineffective processes negatively affects potential participants, builders, and broader ecosystem players.
Additionally, we fully support the leveraging of Arbitrum Aligned Entities (AAEs) to establish a cohesive strategy across the ecosystem, enhancing both operational efficiency and overall effectiveness. However, as mentioned in our response to the “A Vision for the Future of Arbitrum” thread, while we recognize the strategic importance of the AAEs identified, our main reservation pertains specifically to the Gaming Catalyst Program (GCP). Although gaming presents significant potential for Arbitrum, it feels unusual that the DAO prioritizes gaming without simultaneously providing a dedicated AAE for DeFi—a sector historically core to Arbitrum’s ecosystem.
Objective 2
We strongly resonate with @Entropy’s concerns regarding financial management and treasury sustainability. The DAO currently lacks comprehensive policies for budgeting, capital allocation, portfolio management, and clearly defined financial objectives. Despite recent treasury diversification through initiatives like STEP v1/v2 and TM v1.2, these efforts appear reactionary rather than strategically driven. As highlighted previously in our comment to @tnorm’s SOS proposal, we firmly believe
Mobilizing the treasury strategically can significantly mitigate risks associated with the high volatility of ARB holdings, thereby ensuring long-term financial health.
We deeply appreciate Entropy’s dedication to highlighting these critical issues and fully support their work towards making these topics central priorities for the DAO.