May 08 update: Summary of 7 Governance proposals
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Season 18 & 19: Public Goods Funding Workstream Budget Request
VOTE ENDS May 8, 2023, 8:06 PM
Snapshot
Proposal Summary:
- DAO proposal for Public Goods Funding (PGF) during Seasons 18 and 19 (May 1st - October 31, 2023)
- Co-authored by @maxwell, @m0nkeyfl0wer, and @connor
- Proposal includes strategic initiatives for DAOâs growth and success
- Key aspects: fundraising, operations, business development, stakeholder engagement
- Goals:
- Operate Gitcoin Grants Program with Core and Featured Rounds
- Achieve 13 Quadratic Funding (QF) rounds, 5 Quadratic Voting (QV) instances, and 5 direct grants programs
- Reach a total Gross Marketplace Value (GMV) of $10 million
- Enrich grantee pipeline for Gitcoinâs reputation as an early predictor of web3 success
- Generate income through services model and Aqueducts
- Expand self-serve adoption of Grants Stack
- Support Passport workstream with business development for 1 million Passports, 5x integrations, and earning at least $1
- Collaborate with Allo workstream for custom development leads
Summary of the discussion
The discussions of this DAO proposal revolve around clarifying the metrics and goals set by the product team, such as the 13 Quadratic Funding rounds, 5 Quadratic Voting instances, and 5 direct grants programs. There are also questions about the grantee pipeline and the service fee for the service model. However, overall, the sentiment is supportive of the proposal, with one member even offering to help move it to snapshot for a vote.
S18/19 - Gitcoin Passport Workstream Budget Request
VOTE ENDS May 9, 2023, 10:00 AM EST
https://snapshot.org/#/gitcoindao.eth/proposal/0x021d4acc12e77da4834c066dcf2008f428a0e97bb695391d42187a444c60bb16
Proposal Summary:
Gitcoin Passport workstream aims to achieve four key outcomes:
- Grow adoption and usage of Passport through on-chain mechanisms, user experience improvements, and DevRel initiatives.
- Generate upside through strategic tests, including at least two revenue experiments, for long-term sustainability.
- Gather a plurality of scoring mechanisms for communities to adopt, encouraging innovation and versatility.
- Galvanize community experiences around Passport by researching and potentially enabling custom community experiences and integration capabilities.
Measurement of progress:
- Growing adoption: Increase Passports by 5x, maintain average stamp count of 8 or higher, and increase integrators by 5x.
- Generating upside: Test at least two experiments and generate at least $1 in revenue.
- Gathering scoring mechanisms: Ensure at least 5 mechanisms available and at least 4 are used.
- Galvanize community experiences: Research and decide on building custom community experiences.
Economics:
- Requesting 832,372 GTC (equivalent to $1,323,472) for S18-19, excluding reserves and rolled over amounts.
- GTC amount and reserve value will be adjusted based on market value at the time of proposal.
- Funds will be requested through one Snapshot vote but released over two Tally votes for accountability and price fluctuation mitigation.
Summary of the discussion
The discussions of this DAO proposal are generally supportive of the Passport team and their initiatives for the next two seasons. However, some concerns were raised about the measurement metrics and the effectiveness of Passportâs sybil defense. The team was urged to focus on measuring what matters instead of capturing vanity metrics. There was also a suggestion to allocate additional budget for an IRL activation in the fall. Overall, the sentiment is positive and the proposal was moved to snapshot for voting.
[GCP-007] - S18 Fund Thin Governance
VOTE ENDS May 9, 2023, 10:02 AM EST
Snapshot
Proposal Summary:
- Fund Thin Governance for Season 18 (with an option to add Season 19)
- Governance was previously part of DAOops workstream, now seeking funding through GCP process
- Aim: reduce friction, increase productivity, and capture community intent for long-term outcomes
- Proposal designed to minimally facilitate steward governance and act as an impartial arbiter
- Staffing to adapt quickly to critical governance outages and operational improvements
- Experiment to determine if GCPs are appropriate for operational work
Voting options:
- Fund Gitcoin Governance $20,800 for Season 18
- Fund Gitcoin Governance $41,600 for Season 18 & 19
- Do not fund Gitcoin Governance for Season 18 or 19
- Abstain
Summary of the discussion
The overall sentiment of the replies is supportive of the proposal to fund Gitcoin Governance for Season 18 and 19. Many of the replies praise the work of Shawn, the proposed Governance Coordinator, and emphasize the importance of governance in the DAO. Some concerns are raised about the potential risks of using a temporary funding mechanism like the GCP for operational work and the possibility of overpaying for a service that could be delivered by a lower-cost resource. However, the majority of the replies express confidence in Shawnâs abilities and the importance of funding this work for the success of the DAO. There is also some discussion about the scope of the proposal and the need for transparency and accountability in the GCP process. The proposal outlines deliverables that can be used as a barometer for success, and there is a desire to make it simple for stewards to maintain context. The work of governance is seen as a hard problem that takes lots of hours, and Shawn is praised for his thoughtful, fact-based approach to governance work. Some suggest funding for one season to see how the steward council and other items listed perform.
[GCP-008] S18 Discord Management
VOTE ENDS May 9, 2023, 05:56 PM EST
Snapshot
Proposal Summary:
- Proposal to fund Discord management for operational and organizational efficiency
- DAOops workstream closing at the end of Season 17, seeking funding through GCP process
Scope:
- Continue daily server management tasks and contributor requests
- Facilitate coordination and strategy between workstreams, working groups, and community groups
- Document best practices and how-to guides for contributors
- Develop, maintain, and train users on Gitcoin Sentry bot for security
- Coordinate the development of a ChatGPT response bot for community support
Benefits:
- Retain high-context tooling contributor
- Maintain a healthy, safe, and efficient working space
- Quick response to contributor requests and potential scams/raids
- Develop bots for security, productivity, and community engagement
Success Metrics:
- Continuous Discord maintenance and re-organization
- Response time of <24 hours for contributor requests
- Immediate response to raid attempts
- Release and documentation of Gitcoin Sentry bot and ChatGPT response bot
- Continued documentation and guidance on best practices
- Training sessions on special cases
- Implementation and maintenance of bots for security, productivity, and community engagement
- Positive sentiment from active DAO contributors
Summary of the discussion
The discussions of this DAO proposal are generally supportive of funding Discord management for Season 18. Many contributors express their appreciation for the essential work that Kyle does in maintaining a healthy, safe, and efficient working space on Discord. Some concerns are raised about the seasonal instability of the role and the need for a handbook and training for potential replacements. However, the overall sentiment is positive, with contributors emphasizing the importance of maintaining a well-organized and secure Discord community. The proposal is expected to pass.
S18/S19 MMM Workstream Budget Request
VOTE ENDS May 10, 2023, 8:00 AM EST
https://snapshot.org/#/gitcoindao.eth/proposal/0xc8cea5df7b14e71ec91aa307837e1e86f7cd285a5037a517daac29e45e34bb2d
Proposal Summary:
- DAO proposal for MMM workstream funding for Season 18 and 19 (1 May 2023 - 31 October 2023)
- Reviewed and approved by CSDO and top Stewards
- Main goal: Reposition Gitcoin as a tech-first organization
- Key marketing focus areas:
- Research and impact reporting on techâs impact
- Product marketing to drive awareness, engagement, adoption, and fandom
- Brand marketing to build hype for products and Gitcoinâs brand
- PR and community engagement initiatives to shift audience perceptions
Total budget for S18-S19: $1,121,200
- 33% budget reserves: $369,996
- S17 treasury balance (including unspent reserves): $300,000 (estimated)
- Total S18-19 request: $1,191,196
- Proposal details available in the provided link
Summary of the discussion
The discussions of this DAO proposal are generally supportive, with one commenter expressing appreciation for the thought put into the budget and another expressing optimism for the teamâs future work. The main concern mentioned is the need for voting on the proposal, which is provided in a link. Overall, the sentiment is positive and optimistic about the teamâs work and the proposed budget.
S18/S19 Allo Workstream Budget Request
VOTE ENDS May 10, 2023, 11:50 AM EST
Snapshot
Proposal Summary:
None available
Comment Summary:
None available
[GCP-010] Evolving Gitcoin Grants: The Q.E.D. (Quadratic Experimentation and Development) Program
VOTE ENDS May 15, 2023, 07:06 AM EST
Snapshot
Proposal Summary:
- Proposal is for Gitcoin to refine the Quadratic Funding (QF) model and explore novel solutions to enhance security and fairness
- Q.E.D. (Quadratic Experimentation and Development) program aims to develop collusion-resistant QF mechanisms for Gitcoin Grants
- Q.E.D. will deliver a tailored mathematical framework, empirical analysis, product roadmap, educational articles, and bi-weekly updates to the Gitcoin community
- A âyesâ vote is not a vote to change Gitcoinâs core QF algorithm, but to fund R&D aimed at giving Gitcoin a button it could press to change the core QF algorithm
- Voting âyesâ supports allocating the necessary funds for staffing costs ($27,240 in USDC) and collaborating with experts in the field
- Voting ânoâ means the current QF mechanism would remain unchanged and the resources allocated for this proposal would not be used for the Q.E.D. program.
Summary of the discussion
The discussions revolve around a DAO proposal for anti-collusive systems and modifications to the core Allo Protocol. The proposal is generally well-received, with many expressing excitement and support for the research. Some of the main concerns raised include the lack of clarity on the specific problem being solved and the output of the proposal. However, there are suggestions for providing more entry-point materials and measuring success in terms of traction built with community chatter around the project. Overall, the sentiment is positive and supportive of the proposal.
