# SOS Workshops: Notes and Discussion **URL:** \ **Category:** Strategic Objective Settings (SOS)\ **Created:** [July 24, 2025, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-workshops-notes-and-discussion/29662 "2025-07-24T19:01:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**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:** [July 24, 2025, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-workshops-notes-and-discussion/29662/1 "2025-07-24T19:01:26Z")
This topic covers SOS Workshops (led by @krst) which began in mid-July 2025 and will continue over the coming weeks and months. The goal of these workshops is to: - review the existing SOS submissions and their objectives, - identify **who can execute** each objective (which AAE or other entity), - understand **what work is already underway** regarding the objectives, and - identify **how to evaluate the success** of each objective (via KPIs/key results). The first workshop took place on 17 July 2025 and served as an introduction to the overall workshop process. Here’s the summary: > [@SOS - Initiation Announcement Feb '25](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-initiation-announcement-feb-25/28400/22): > > Just a quick update on what we discussed during the SOS call last week (SOS Workshop #1): > > - @krst gave a presentation on why the SOS process was paused and how it will move forward. > - A series of workshops led by @krst from L2Beat will follow, which will lead us to the final SOS proposal in-line with the views and wishes from all stakeholders (delegates, projects, AAEs). > - To get there, we’ll need to put in some voluntary work and gather input from top Arbitrum projects (dApps/protocols), as well as from people within AAEs who work in areas related to each objective. > - @pedrob emphasized that the appropriate way to contact AAE employees is through @krst or OpCo, not directly (to avoid overloading them). > - We also agreed that gaming should be included in the final SOS proposal. > - The **next workshop** is scheduled for **Thursday at 12:30 PM UTC**. We’ll review @MaxLomu’s SOS submission (and possibly @dragonawr’s as well). The goal is to brainstorm what we can realistically do within the scope of that SOS, who we should consult, and what further actions we need to plan. And here’s the call recording + other info: > [@SOS - Initiation Announcement Feb '25](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-initiation-announcement-feb-25/28400/23): > > To fill in some gaps already, here is the recording of our last call: > > - [Call recording](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1675sOokRUHiEN_9OGeEULbeKgOX4jhYH/view), > - [Chat transcript](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WhC6P0wdkNkc4_DOcZwQvv7RjnW4AwW3/view) > - [Notes by Gemini](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l6gJcAlbg9T6cRKq-RLNv7e_ARDULx_ywJHrdCO2IM4/edit?usp=sharing) > > Today we’ll be discussing the SOS by MaxLomu: > > > [@](#): > > > > Arbitrum SOS Why Attracting and retaining builders should be our obsession. Anything else simply cascades down to this. Anything else is simply not sustainable without successful builders. Current Situation I believe Arbitrum become a powerhouse thanks to the efforts of Offchain Labs and an early mover advantage. If we want to keep thriving, profound changes are required for the DAO. The DAO must become one of the factors innovators choose to build here. We must be an enabler for the new wave… > > The idea is to take a deeper look at it and figure out what is already happening within the scope of this proposal in the ecosystem. We need to determine who is responsible for what and where the missing pieces are that this strategic objective would address. We also need to learn more about what is within the capacity of the DAO to support, improve, or fill. Summaries of future workshops will be shared in this thread. Feel free to use this topic to discuss anything related to the SOS workshops. ---
**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:** [July 24, 2025, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-workshops-notes-and-discussion/29662/2 "2025-07-24T19:14:01Z")
## SOS Workshop #2 Notes (Max Lomu) In SOS Workshop #2, we reviewed [Max Lomu’s SOS submission](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-submission-max-lomu-strategic-objectives/28902), which includes 10 objectives. Note that we weren’t able to cover all of them within the 90-minute session, so we’ll go over the remaining ones during Workshop #3. The goal of the exercise was to imagine that if this SOS submission were chosen by the DAO, who would execute each objective, what work is already underway, and where the gaps or areas for improvement lie. Here’s the summary: ### Objective 1: Build Coherent Builders’ Funnel > [@\[SOS Submission\] Max Lomu – Strategic Objectives](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-submission-max-lomu-strategic-objectives/28902/1): > > KPIs: > > - Double active developers (defined as making 2+ commits/week to Arbitrum projects) within 12 months > - Maintain \>30% conversion rate from initial engagement to mainnet launch > - 80% of all funded tools/infrastructure integrated into official documentation and portals > - 80% of funded projects are apps > - Launch 5+ initiatives to improve the current dev funnel **Who can work on this objective:** - Offchain Labs - Arbitrum Foundation - DAO contributors (at least until the end of the D.A.O. Grants program) - AGV (for game builders) **What work is already underway:** - The D.A.O. Grants program - The hackathon program by RnDAO - Offchain Labs & Arbitrum Foundation internal work: - Stylus workshops at crypto events and conferences. - Recently, Signal has been onboarded, presumably as part of the internal builders funnel at OCL and/or AF. - It would be good to get more information on how that funnel at OCL and AF works. - AGV & @Tekr0x.eth are organizing playtests for games funded by AGV, which is something that can benefit builders before a full-scale launch. **Gaps / Areas for improvement:** - Someone needs to track KPI progress (how many builders were onboarded, what stage they are at, etc.) - A list of things Arbitrum can provide or offer to builders. - Preferably a unified (or at least coordinated) builders’ funnel. ### Objective 2: Build Distribution Channels > [@\[SOS Submission\] Max Lomu – Strategic Objectives](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-submission-max-lomu-strategic-objectives/28902/1): > > KPIs: > > - Secure 3–5 strategic distribution channels / programs within 12 months; onboard 2m+ new users via these channels in 24 months. > - Experiment with 5+ offline distribution channels: onboard 500k new users via these channels in 24 months. > - Achieve full onboarding of a user with funds to Arbitrum in \< than 60 seconds **Who can work on this objective:** - Offchain Labs - Arbitrum Foundation - DAO contributors **What work is already underway:** - The partnership with Robinhood is clearly one of the biggest efforts in this area. Robinhood has a huge user base, which now uses Arbitrum One under the hood for after-hours stock trading. - Hunter from Offchain Labs is promoting Farcaster as a distribution channel for Arbitrum. He’s working to attract builders to create Arbitrum mini apps and to onboard users to those apps (with some help from Alex from Superposition and delegates like @tekr0x.eth, @0xrecruiter, and myself). - The Arbitrum Foundation runs an Ambassador Program, where ambassadors organize local Arbitrum meetups. Most DAO delegates weren’t aware of this program, so it would be valuable to learn more about it and potentially contribute. **Gaps / Areas for improvement:** - Figure out how to create a unified or coordinated user acquisition funnel. - DAO contributors could map and track user acquisition efforts (except the ones that need to remain confidential due to ongoing BD). - DAO contributors could research ideas for new user acquisition experiments and share them with AAEs or conduct them themselves. ### Objective 3: Support DeFi Renaissance: Increase Liquidity & Connectivity > [@\[SOS Submission\] Max Lomu – Strategic Objectives](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-submission-max-lomu-strategic-objectives/28902/1): > > KPIs: > > - Add $10B+ in net new sticky TVL across DeFi, RWAs, and institutional channels within 24 months > - Support liquidity for 20+ local currencies with sufficient depth for meaningful trading > - Ensure Chain Abstraction solvers maintain 99%+ successful transaction rates > - Achieve 5+ major traditional finance integrations with Arbitrum DeFi protocols **Who can work on this objective:** - Offchain Labs - Arbitrum Foundation - Entropy **What work is already underway:** - Institutional efforts: primarily by AF and OCL, such as tokenized stocks (a form of RWA) through a partnership with Robinhood. - DeFi: depositing DAO funds via TMC (run by Entropy). - Some KPI metrics for this objective are (or could be) available in Entropy’s Dune dashboards. - DeFi research by @CastleCapital: [Arbitrum Ecosystem Mapping & Positioning Recommendations](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/arbitrum-ecosystem-mapping-positioning-recommendations/29610) **Gaps / Areas for improvement:** - The DAO can choose to allocate part of the treasury as a liquidity boost for a select few Arbitrum dApps it wishes to support. This could be executed either by Entropy or by a service provider selected by OpCo. While this option is higher on the risk curve, it could benefit the Arbitrum dApps ecosystem. ### Objective 4: Align More Strictly with Offchain Labs and AF > [@\[SOS Submission\] Max Lomu – Strategic Objectives](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-submission-max-lomu-strategic-objectives/28902/1): > > KPIs: > > - Quarterly joint strategic roadmap meetings > - Map user/dev journeys across all Arbitrum touchpoints **Who can work on this objective:** - OpCo - DAO contributors **What work is already underway:** - The SOS process has begun making progress in this direction, but there is still a long way to go. **Gaps / Areas for improvement:** - OpCo is expected to take the lead in this area, but since it hasn’t been fully established yet, DAO contributors can step in to help bridge the gap. ### Objective 5: Promote a Network of Onchain Businesses > [@\[SOS Submission\] Max Lomu – Strategic Objectives](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-submission-max-lomu-strategic-objectives/28902/1): > > KPIs: > > - 25+ protocols providing active liquidity for ARB trading pairs > - 10+ successful cross-protocol products launched leveraging ecosystem composability > - Host unified Arbitrum ecosystem presence at 3+ major industry events annually **Who can work on this objective:** - Entropy (at least part of it) **What work is already underway:** - ? (We are not aware of any work currently being done on this objective.) **Gaps / Areas for improvement:** - The main goal here is to encourage composability within the Arbitrum ecosystem: protocols and dApps integrating with one another to build network effects. - KPI 1 (liquidity for ARB pairs) could be done via TMC and DRIP (Entropy) ### Objective 6: Make Staked ARB an Index of Arbitrum’s Success > [@\[SOS Submission\] Max Lomu – Strategic Objectives](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-submission-max-lomu-strategic-objectives/28902/1): > > KPIs: > > - Achieve ≥25% circulating ARB supply actively staked within 24 months > - Establish yields for stakers derived from ecosystem partnerships > - Create 3+ unique utility cases for staked ARB beyond governance (This objective has not been fully covered yet, we’ll discuss it next time) ### Objective 7: Transition to Structured Investment Programs (equity/token) instead of Grants > [@\[SOS Submission\] Max Lomu – Strategic Objectives](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-submission-max-lomu-strategic-objectives/28902/1): > > KPIs: > > - Convert 80% of ecosystem funding \> $25k into investment-based models by end of year 1 > - Build portfolio of 30+ successful funded projects within 2 years > - Create standardized investment templates that can be deployed in \<48 hours (This objective has not been fully covered yet, we’ll discuss it next time) ### Objective 8: Catalyze Creative Innovation via Stylus > [@\[SOS Submission\] Max Lomu – Strategic Objectives](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-submission-max-lomu-strategic-objectives/28902/1): > > KPIs: > > - 10+ Stylus-native innovative apps attract a total of 100K+ active users > - Establish 5+ essential Stylus infrastructure libraries with 1000+ developer integrations > - Run 4+ themed competitions annually with increasing participation > - Grow Stylus developer community to 5,000+ active participants (This objective has not been covered yet, we’ll discuss it next time) ### Objective 9: Expand and Future-Proof Network Infrastructure (AI infra, privacy, dePIN) > [@\[SOS Submission\] Max Lomu – Strategic Objectives](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-submission-max-lomu-strategic-objectives/28902/1): > > KPIs: > > - Onboard 3+ major infra projects in AI, privacy, or dePIN within 24 months > - Establish 5+ successful case studies of real-world infrastructure applications > - Run 4+ infrastructure-focused hackathons with industry partners > - Create documentation and standards that unify the Arbitrum infrastructure ecosystem (This objective has not been covered yet, we’ll discuss it next time) ### Objective 10: Establish Clear and Accountable Workstreams Under OpCo Oversight > [@\[SOS Submission\] Max Lomu – Strategic Objectives](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-submission-max-lomu-strategic-objectives/28902/1): > > KPIs: > > - Establish framework for workstreams within 3 months of OpCo operationalization > - Convert at least 5 existing initiatives to structured workstreams in first 6 months > - Achieve ≥80% milestone completion rate across all workstreams annually (This objective has not been covered yet, we’ll discuss it next time) * * * We’ll continue with objectives 6–10 at some future workshop, when Max returns from vacation. In the meantime, feel free to share any suggestions or edits here in this thread. ---
**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:** [July 25, 2025, 11:08am UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-workshops-notes-and-discussion/29662/3 "2025-07-25T11:08:53Z")
Thanks for the amazing summary! I will leave some comments here too. > [@TempeTechie](#): > > **Who can work on this objective:** > > - Offchain Labs > - Arbitrum Foundation > - DAO contributors (at least until the end of the D.A.O. Grants program) > > **What work is already underway:** > > - The D.A.O. Grants program > - The hackathon program by RnDAO > - Offchain Labs & Arbitrum Foundation internal work: > - Stylus workshops at crypto events and conferences. > - Recently, Signal has been onboarded, presumably as part of the internal builders funnel at OCL and/or AF. > - It would be good to get more information on how that funnel at OCL and AF works. We could add the AGV as an AAE here, and try to get KPIs from them as well cc @Insomniac Another point that seems a low-hanging fruit, and we can add to our to-do list (Gaps / Areas for improvement): compile what is already available. Maybe @JoJo already have it. > [@\[SOS Submission\] Max Lomu – Strategic Objectives](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-submission-max-lomu-strategic-objectives/28902/1): > > 80% of all funded tools/infrastructure integrated into official documentation and portals The same applies here regarding the addition of AGV to the mix. It is our biggest bet on that vertical. > [@\[SOS Submission\] Max Lomu – Strategic Objectives](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-submission-max-lomu-strategic-objectives/28902/1): > > ### Objective 2: Build Distribution Channels > > > [@\[SOS Submission\] Max Lomu – Strategic Objectives](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-submission-max-lomu-strategic-objectives/28902/1): > > > > KPIs: > > > > - Secure 3–5 strategic distribution channels / programs within 12 months; onboard 2m+ new users via these channels in 24 months. > > - Experiment with 5+ offline distribution channels: onboard 500k new users via these channels in 24 months. > > - Achieve full onboarding of a user with funds to Arbitrum in \< than 60 seconds > > **Who can work on this objective:** > > - Offchain Labs > - Arbitrum Foundation > - DAO contributors Regarding Objective 3’s Gaps and areas for improvement > [@TempeTechie](#): > > ## Objective 3: Support DeFi Renaissance: Increase Liquidity & Connectivity > > **Gaps / Areas for improvement:** > > - The DAO can choose to allocate part of the treasury as a liquidity boost for a select few Arbitrum dApps it wishes to support. This could be executed either by Entropy or by a service provider selected by OpCo. While this option is higher on the risk curve, it could benefit the Arbitrum dApps ecosystem. To the best of my knowledge, the DAO doesn’t have full visibility into the areas that need improvement. For example: - Which on-ramp/off-ramp channels are currently active on Arbitrum? - Which DeFi sub-sector are we behind the pack? LSTs? On-chain options? - Which currencies are already onboarded? - Payment options? \*\* Objective 5\*\* This would be my 2 cents here: KPI 1 - This is a good point to be handled by the TMC (Entropy) and DRIP. KP3 - AF + the DAO Contributors through the Events Budget. > [@\[SOS Submission\] Max Lomu – Strategic Objectives](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-submission-max-lomu-strategic-objectives/28902/1): > > ### Objective 5: Promote a Network of Onchain Businesses > > > [@\[SOS Submission\] Max Lomu – Strategic Objectives](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-submission-max-lomu-strategic-objectives/28902/1): > > > > KPIs: > > > > - 25+ protocols providing active liquidity for ARB trading pairs > > - 10+ successful cross-protocol products launched leveraging ecosystem composability > > - Host unified Arbitrum ecosystem presence at 3+ major industry events annually > > **Who can work on this objective:** > > - ? (We are unsure which entity should take the lead on this objective.) IMO, it was a productive call, and we need to have more contributors (ideally, from all AAEs and current initiatives) there, so we can have a better view of what is being done and who owns the information. ---
**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:** [July 25, 2025, 1:39pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-workshops-notes-and-discussion/29662/4 "2025-07-25T13:39:16Z")
> [@jameskbh](#): > > We could add the AGV as an AAE here, and try to get KPIs from them as well Yeah, either under objective 1, or probably even better under objective 7, because AGV funding is equity investment, if I recall correctly. EDIT: I added this under both of these objectives, thanks for the suggestion! > [@jameskbh](#): > > Another point that seems a low-hanging fruit, and we can add to our to-do list (Gaps / Areas for improvement): compile what is already available. Maybe @JoJo already have it. Not sure what exactly do you mean, can you elaborate? > [@jameskbh](#): > > To the best of my knowledge, the DAO doesn’t have full visibility into the areas that need improvement. For example: > > - Which on-ramp/off-ramp channels are currently active on Arbitrum? > - Which DeFi sub-sector are we behind the pack? LSTs? On-chain options? > - Which currencies are already onboarded? > - Payment options? Maybe this recent research by Castle Capital covers this: [Arbitrum Ecosystem Mapping & Positioning Recommendations](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/arbitrum-ecosystem-mapping-positioning-recommendations/29610) Could you take a look and see if it addresses the points you’ve raised? EDIT: I added this report under the Objective 3. > [@jameskbh](#): > > KPI 1 - This is a good point to be handled by the TMC (Entropy) and DRIP. > > KP3 - AF + the DAO Contributors through the Events Budget. This makes sense, will add it to the notes. > [@jameskbh](#): > > IMO, it was a productive call, and we need to have more contributors (ideally, from all AAEs and current initiatives) there, so we can have a better view of what is being done and who owns the information. 💯 ---
**Author:** ![LujanOdera](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/lujanodera/32/15132_2.png) [@LujanOdera](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/LujanOdera)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2025, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-workshops-notes-and-discussion/29662/5 "2025-07-25T14:50:14Z")
Thank you for the notes @TempeTechie. Much appreciated. I would like to add one comment to this: > [@TempeTechie](#): > > **What work is already underway:** > > - The partnership with Robinhood is clearly one of the biggest efforts in this area. Robinhood has a huge user base, which now uses Arbitrum One under the hood for after-hours stock trading. > - Hunter from Offchain Labs is promoting Farcaster as a distribution channel for Arbitrum. He’s working to attract builders to create Arbitrum mini apps and to onboard users to those apps (with some help from Alex from Superposition and delegates like @tekr0x.eth, @0xrecruiter, and myself). > - The Arbitrum Foundation runs an Ambassador Program, where ambassadors organize local Arbitrum meetups. Most DAO delegates weren’t aware of this program, so it would be valuable to learn more about it and potentially contribute. - In case it was missed, you can apply for the [Arbitrum Ambassador program](https://arbitrum.foundation/ambassador) here. - On the Ambassador Programs application form, only a few countries are accepted. For the ecosystem to grow, I believe anyone globally should be allowed to join the program and build a community in their locale. ---
**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:** [July 25, 2025, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-workshops-notes-and-discussion/29662/6 "2025-07-25T15:07:26Z")
Thanks @LujanOdera! > [@LujanOdera](#): > > On the Ambassador Programs application form, only a few countries are accepted. For the ecosystem to grow, I believe anyone globally should be allowed to join the program and build a community in their locale. I just noticed in the Arbitrum Google Calendar that an event called _Intro to the Arbitrum Foundation’s Ambassador Program_ was added for **18 August at 1pm UTC**. Perhaps they will answer this question then. ---
**Author:** ![LujanOdera](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/lujanodera/32/15132_2.png) [@LujanOdera](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/LujanOdera)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2025, 3:19pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-workshops-notes-and-discussion/29662/7 "2025-07-25T15:19:43Z")
Thank you, I hadn’t seen it as well @TempeTechie I’ll be sure to ask about it then! ---
**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:** [July 25, 2025, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-workshops-notes-and-discussion/29662/8 "2025-07-25T18:40:20Z")
> [@TempeTechie](#): > > Not sure what exactly do you mean, can you elaborate? What I meant here is that we should compile all the tooling and other dev-related grants the DAO funded and and define what makes sense to be added in Arbitrum documentation. And then do it to improve the DevEx. ---
**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:** [July 31, 2025, 8:31am UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-workshops-notes-and-discussion/29662/9 "2025-07-31T08:31:10Z")
Just a reminder everyone, Workshop #3 will take place ~~tomorrow (Friday)~~ Monday (4 Aug) at 1pm UTC. The event is already in Arbitrum DAO community calendar, with the following description: > This time we’ll have a special guest - Connor McCormick will present Negation Game, a governance tool that helps create critical analysis of proposal and ultimately form a rationale for it. We will analyze Entropy’s SOS proposal. Google Meet link: [https://meet.google.com/svc-gity-wdh](https://meet.google.com/svc-gity-wdh) ---
**Author:** ![karpatkey](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/karpatkey/32/16423_2.png) [@karpatkey](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/karpatkey)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2025, 2:36pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-workshops-notes-and-discussion/29662/10 "2025-08-04T14:36:05Z")
Thank you for the detailed summary and initiative. We’d like to share our perspective on the proposed objectives: **Objective 1: Build Coherent Builders’ Funnel** In our view, the optimal setup for this objective would be a joint effort between Offchain Labs (OCL) and the Arbitrum Foundation (AF). As the core developers of Arbitrum, OCL is best positioned to provide the technical depth needed to effectively onboard builders. Meanwhile, the Foundation already has a dedicated growth and business development team, making them well-suited for execution. From what we understand, this collaboration is already underway, and we don’t believe additional DAO involvement is necessary at this stage. **Objective 2: Build Distribution Channels** Our position here is similar to Objective 1. OCL and AF are already working on expanding distribution and are best placed to do so given their infrastructure, reach, and mandates. At this point, we don’t see a clear need for further DAO input. **Objective 3: Support DeFi Renaissance: Increase Liquidity & Connectivity** We support the AAEs outlined here and see this as a critical growth area. That said, we want to flag a potential risk in the proposed improvements. Leveraging the treasury to support specific dApps must be approached with strategic caution. Deploying funds in isolation—without a broader financial framework—could jeopardize long-term sustainability. We strongly recommend embedding these efforts within a comprehensive treasury management strategy that aligns ecosystem growth with financial sustainability. **Objective 4: Align More Strictly with Offchain Labs and AF** We believe OpCo is the most suitable entity to take the lead here. For a reference point, the [Uniswap Foundation’s FFG](https://gov.uniswap.org/t/foundation-feedback-group-ffg-thread/25549) structure offers a potential model to follow in strengthening alignment between OCL, AF, and the DAO. **Objective 5: Promote a Network of Onchain Businesses** No additional comments on this objective at this time. ---
**Author:** ![404DAO](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/404dao/32/1291_2.png) [@404DAO](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/404DAO)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2025, 5:41pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-workshops-notes-and-discussion/29662/11 "2025-08-15T17:41:49Z")
We thank @krst from L2Beat for continuing to host SOS sessions. After listening to the recording, we found it to be a productive discussion, with a key takeaway that the next steps in the SOS process remain unclear and require further refinement for delegates to feel comfortable voting on an SOS matrix. Specifically, delegates need clarity on ownership of specific goals and objectives, as well as the role of delegates in stewarding the chosen matrix. SOS submitters may also need to create an inventory of mid-term objectives to complement the higher-level nature of current submissions. Drawing on kpk’s reference in [their comment](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-workshops-notes-and-discussion/29662/10), we can look to Uniswap DAO’s [Foundation Feedback Group](https://gov.uniswap.org/t/foundation-feedback-group-ffg-thread/25549) as a model for strengthening role clarity and coordination between the Arbitrum Foundation, Offchain Labs, and the DAO. This approach could help define roles and responsibilities more clearly, and strengthen communication, ensuring there is no overlap in work. We would also like clarity on the social consensus implications of the DAO selecting a specific SOS matrix. Based on the conversation, it appeared that choosing one focus area could mean any proposal not neatly fitting into that vertical would be automatically rejected. We see this as problematic. While we agree the DAO should maintain focus, this approach risks creating blind spots in a rapidly changing environment. Additionally, determining whether a proposal “neatly fits” into a vertical is inherently subjective, which could lead to inconsistent decision-making. Lastly, we would appreciate seeing a copy of the rationale produced through the Negation Game. This would help delegates review the discussion in a more visual and structured format, offering an alternative to parsing long forum threads. ---
**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:** [August 23, 2025, 10:08am UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-workshops-notes-and-discussion/29662/12 "2025-08-23T10:08:56Z")
Just FYI everyone, because of August vacations and the upcoming conference in Warsaw, the SOS workshops will resume in September, after ETH Warsaw wraps up. ---
**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:** [August 27, 2025, 7:34am UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/sos-workshops-notes-and-discussion/29662/13 "2025-08-27T07:34:00Z")
While we’re waiting for the SOS workshops to resume, I wanted to share some thoughts on what we’d like to achieve with strategic objectives. During those workshops, I noticed that we spent a lot of time discussing the details of **how** each objective would be **executed**. On one hand, this helps us understand each objective better and gives us a clear roadmap for execution. But in reality, things rarely go exactly as planned, and the actual implementation often looks nothing like what we imagined. The downside is that we end up spending too much time debating execution details, or even constraining our objectives and limiting the flexibility to find alternative (better?) ways of achieving them later on. Instead, we could focus more on the **outcomes or key results** , rather than how we’ll get there. This might leave us in the dark about the specifics of execution, but it gives us **more room to maneuver** when it’s time to put these plans into action. It keeps us **focused on the results** we want and, most importantly, helps us **reach the final SOS proposal faster**. Once the DAO approves the final SOS proposal, it will give **DAO contributors** a clear idea of **what to work on** and what is expected. This way, everyone is on the same page, and we can all work together more effectively.