So great to see the final version of the MVP proposal and will vote in favor to facilitate its passage. Indeed, the development of a DAO requires a clear plan, objectives, and a vision for the future. Such a proposal is also beneficial in uniting the collective force of all users, promoting rapid iteration of the DAO in the current market environment. The aspects I like most in the proposal are as follows:
Clear Direction and Goals: By clearly defining Arbitrum DAO’ s MVP, the DAO is given a clear direction. This helps avoid situations where each organization and participant works in isolation without consensus, thus reducing inefficiency and resource waste.
Strategic Framework: The MVP provides the foundation for subsequent SOS, ensuring that the DAO’s strategic objectives align with its long-term vision. This structured approach ensures that all strategic proposals are evaluated and implemented around a single core.
Promoting Transparency and Participation: Through the open SOS, all the users are able to participate and propose their own strategic goals. This not only increases DAO engagement but also ensures that the goal-setting process is more representative and widely supported.
Improving Execution Efficiency: The core purpose of the MVP is to provide a consensus framework that allows various strategic initiatives to better align with the overall framework and be evaluated for their contribution to the DAO’s objectives. This helps avoid isolated strategies and actions, instead linking each initiative to the DAO’ s core goals and vision, thereby improving execution effectiveness.
Supporting Sustainable Development: By combining strategic objectives with financial planning, the DAO can better allocate resources to ensure the sustainability and long-term development of the projects. This ensures that the DAO can continue to advance technology, the ecosystem, and the community while maintaining its financial stability.
I highly value the effort that Entropy has made to lay the groundwork and provide a new approach to aligning the DAO’s goals. The MVP will undoubtedly set the precedent and shape the behavior of anyone building on Arbitrum. Once approved, I believe that a strong marketing campaign will make the MVP resonate with current and future users, making it an attractive destination for developers. I support this proposal and will vote in favor on Snapshot.
After scrutinizing 
the proposal and all the replies, I’m voting yes in Snapshot, voting FOR
Here are my thoughts and additional suggestions:
1, This MVP proposal provides a very clear direction and framework for the future development of Arbitrum DAO, which helps all participants to collaborate under a common goal.
- SOS (Strategic Objective Setting) allows community members to work together to set specific goals for the short and medium term, which is a good decentralization practice. This proposal not only solves the current problems, but also paves the way for the long-term development of the DAO, including attracting better builders and consolidating Arbitrum’s position as the leader in Layer 2.
Suggestion: The Arbitrum DAO’s development towards more efficient, long-term development needs to ensure that the implementation is on the ground, especially in terms of the balance between broad community participation and short-term goals, such as how to implement the MVP: The proposal clarifies the goals, but the subsequent implementation and execution is key. For example, are there clear incentives for DAO members and individual project teams to ensure that these goals are effectively advanced?
2. Although the proposal focuses on long-term goals, will the DAO overlook any short-term issues during the process? For example, does the current development of Arbitrum One need more resources to support it in order to consolidate its market position? Short-term vs. long-term needs to be balanced.
3. I think any eco-system should be built around a core theme: attracting people - retaining people - motivating people.
Thank you for the detailed response. After reviewing the proposal, I’ve decided to vote “For” on Snapshot. I believe the proposal is thoughtfully constructed, and I strongly agree that ARB needs a unified MVP to continue growing in the right direction.
Additionally, I want to highlight that I resonate deeply with @SEEDGov’s point about the importance of a flexible program. Given how rapidly technology is evolving, it’s crucial that we maintain adaptability to ensure ARB remains at the forefront of innovation.
I’m voting YES on this proposal because I feel it’s a solid foundation for Arbitrum’s strategic direction. It is clearly focusing on core values like decentralization and freedom, which will eventually lead to innovation. Having a clear narrative will help the DAO better align its efforts and attract more developers, users, and contributors. This proposal should set the groundwork for future growth and the flexibility needed for Arbitrum to stay ahead in this ever-changing crypto world.
It will be very interesting to see how this initiative evolves, especially with the feedback from delegates and the community. As I mentioned in my last comment, having regular reviews will be key to measuring how we’re doing and keeping this initiative relevant. Budget transparency and financial sustainability will help to build trust and achieve real progress. This proposal is a step forward towards making the DAO more institutionalized.
I just cast my vote on Snapshot as ‘FOR’. As I mentioned in my previous reply, aligning on a clear Mission, Vision, and Purpose (MVP) is essential for the DAO’s long-term strategy and success. Hoping this MVP will serve as our guiding north star, ensuring that everyone in the DAO understands the direction we’re aiming to.
Hey @Entropy, thanks for your reply. Apologize if my comment in 2nd paragraph seemed directed at you—it wasn’t meant that way. I was simply sharing my vision and goals as a delegate in DAO, with a strong belief in a decentralized future.
Really appreciate all the work you’ve done so far!
We’re happy to support this proposal because it gives ArbitrumDAO a clear direction by defining its mission, vision, and purpose. Having a shared “north star” is key to keeping the community aligned and ensuring all projects and decisions contribute to Arbitrum’s future success. The step-by-step plan—from setting a vision to creating actionable goals and budgets—provides a solid foundation to make the DAO more focused and effective.
To enhance the proposal, we’d suggest adding clear ways to measure success, like tracking how many projects align with the vision and how many builders and users join the ecosystem. Rewarding participation in the SOS phase and starting with smaller pilot projects could help test ideas and build momentum. Supporting builders with better resources and adding visuals to explain the process could also make everything easier to follow. We’re excited to see how this proposal will help ArbitrumDAO grow and thrive!
Voted FOR this proposal
Mission statements are a good idea to focus the DAO
Some feedback:
This proposal could be cut in 1/3 and still say the same thing. please cut down proposal length - use AI if necessary - as otherwise its a cost to everyone else’s time.
We are voting for this proposal because it establishes a clear and unified Mission, Vision, and Purpose for the Arbitrum DAO, ensuring alignment across the ecosystem’s stakeholders. By creating a solid foundation for decision-making and strategic focus, this proposal will empower sustainable growth, attract builders, and advance Arbitrum as the leading home for the onchain future. With this clarity, we can move forward cohesively, optimizing resources and driving towards Arbitrum’s ultimate goal of universal onchain adoption.
On behalf of the UADP, some feedback that we think may be helpful:
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Clarify Terminology: The term “uncompromising” appears multiple times in the proposal, which is a bit subjective. Given the inherent trade-offs in balancing security, decentralization, and scalability absolute “uncompromising” may be unrealistic. Maybe setting attainable expectations can prevent potential disillusionment here in the future.
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Engage the Community: Actively involving the community in defining the MVP can lead to a more inclusive and representative framework over time as we gradually increase the scope/ tenure here. Soliciting diverse perspectives ensures that the guiding principles resonate with a broader audience, fostering greater buy-in and collaboration.
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Ensure Practical Applicability: It could be crucial to outline how the MVP translates into actionable strategies. Providing clear examples or guidelines on implementing these principles can bridge the gap between abstract ideals and practical execution, enhancing the DAO’s operational efficiency.
I have voted FOR this proposal, which establishes a clear Mission, Vision, and Purpose for the Arbitrum DAO. Defining these foundational elements is a standard practice for major entities—whether companies, institutions, or NGOs—and it’s encouraging to see the Arbitrum DAO taking steps to clarify its values and strategic direction.
Thank you for this. After reviewing the proposal, on behalf of Axis Advisory, we are voting ‘For’ on the Snapshot proposal.
We see this proposal as an important step for getting Arbitrum’s strategy on track with a clear mission, value and purpose that can serve as a north star for future efforts and bring more value to the ARB token. In particular, the phased approach outlined in this proposal is particularly valuable given that it helps turn abstract goals into actionable strategic objective setting. This kind of structure makes it easier to nail down short-term and medium-term priorities, helping Arbitrum reclaim mindshare and remain competitive in the L2 space. We are confident that this proposal can help attract more developers and users giving them a clearer sense of direction.
I voted FOR. Every organization needs the clarity of what is trying to achieve, so there is alignment between the several contributors. And this proposal gives us the north star that can be revisited when there are any doubts.
As in @web3citizenxyz representation, we’re voting FOR in this proposal. Bellow is our rationale:
I’m voting in favor of this proposal. It’s encouraging to see such extensive community engagement and how diverse perspectives have been translated into well defined goals. Throughout the discussions, I’ve observed the challenges in considering everyone’s ideas and integrating them into guiding principles, but I’m genuinely pleased with the outcome. The final version aligns well with my viewpoint, and I’m looking forward to seeing how this will manifest in the following and more concrete steps.
Establishing the DAO’s north star was crucial for aligning everyone’s efforts and ideas towards a common direction. I believe that following approval, our key challenge will be disseminating this information to ensure that all members can align themselves with our shared goal. I’m confident that if we communicate this effectively, we’ll see positive impacts both in the short and long term. This work definitely sets the stage for more focused and cohesive efforts within the DAO.
Voted For: Initiative to work on a more defined strategy for Arbitrum DAO is well needed. I like how the proposal is not rushing to find a solution directly but working in steps (one by one). Launching an MVP first before moving to SOS (Strategic Objective Setting) is a great way. Some feedback was that the direction and the process are a bit vague, but I think at this point, this is needed. Let’s first try to see the big picture before we decide to focus on specifics.
I do have an open question about the budget that Lampros Labs DAO seeks here. It’s mentioned that this will be addressed in the SOS proposal, but it would be great to understand the scope of the budget here and what will be included.
I vote FOR the proposal. Every organization needs clear vision and mission statements which serve as guiding stars for everything that we do in the DAO. And we also need to take actions that follow mission, vision, and purpose statements, so I’m looking forward to the upcoming SOS proposal!
Following on from our previous response, we will be voting FOR this proposal at Snapshot.
We’re voting FOR the MVP proposal.
The framework sets a solid foundation while remaining flexible through its initial 6-month period. The focus on “freedom to build” creates clear alignment for builders, users and contributors. The phased SOS implementation ensures we can adapt strategies based on market shifts and ecosystem needs.
We appreciate how the revised mission addresses uniqueness concerns by emphasizing Arbitrum’s core value of freedom, while keeping high-level objectives broad enough to evolve with the market.