During the last community call, one of the topics discussed was the vote on rolling mission requests. If this passes, new mission requests will be able to be proposed during Season 6 (previously it was only possible to the start of the season.
Questions to answer:
What is a mission request?
What are some ideas for new mission requests that will help Optimism accomplish it’s goals of governance decentralization and/or more developers on the Superchain?
Recording link will be posted here after the call.
As a reminder, thoughtful responses are 20 points. Spam or low-effort posts will not count towards the point total.
Mission requests are tasks requested by the foundation to help move forward the ecosystem. It should be done withing 12months and current proposals can be found for example on github
I will update my post after the link to the call is posted.
It was good to chat on the call just now and also get to introduce myself.
Mission requests are tasks that help to move the OP ecosystem forwards and need to be completed within 12 months.
I’m not sure if you want us to research current live requests or think up new ones of our own.
Having a look at the forum I can see current live requests around developing Optimism’s position as the natural home for LRTs (liquid restaking tokens) on L2 as well as accelerating game development on the Superchain.
In terms of new ideas I do think there is quite a lot that could be done around attracting new developers on the Superchain. One obvious way (if slightly ‘carnivorous’) would be to identify teams of devs that we want and then invite / incentivise their chain to join the Superchain. This would support scaling up as well as securing dev talent.
Alternatively then some kind of outsource programme with a University (perhaps one in a lower cost environment) could be a win / win?
I would agree with @andrewsuniverseL2 with idea of identifying teams and trying to motivate them to join us. I would even go further.
Small background about myself related to this topic. I have over 10 years of experience working, founding and working with teams in game industry. And very often the best outcome comes from working closely together with good teams. You need 2 sides motivated to succeed. And OP will benefit much more getting one great team (good example are system seller games like Legend of Zelda, The last Of US) than having 20 smaller ones.
I missed the Token House call, but i checked them in slides, i can answer the questions:
What is a mission request?
A: The mission request is to assist and attract more projects or developers to join the OP ecosystem within the current 12 months.
What are some ideas for new mission requests that will help Optimism accomplish it’s goals of governance decentralization and/or more developers on the Superchain?
A: My personal idea is to reduce relevant costs for new projects or developers by providing GAS rebates or discounts, while providing comprehensive secondary development support and fast API services.
Question 1：I think the task is to complete it within 12 months and attract as many projects or developers as possible to join the OP ecosystem to jointly develop and create ecological applications.
Question 2：Social platform dissemination can be introduced through the rebate mechanism, and the promotion can be quickly expanded to more projects and developers.
Mission requests, under each Season’s Intent, are usually community proposals for improvements to the Optimism ecosystem.
They are tightly scoped and can be accomplished start-to-finish in less than 12 months.
Mission Requests are pre-specified requests for grants that work towards the Collective Intents. A Mission Request outlines an initiative to be executed but does not assign a team to execute it.
Mission Requests are usually made by active Delegates, but the community can also contribute, usually under the topic of Sponsorships.
For example:
What are some ideas for new mission requests that will help Optimism accomplish it’s goals of governance decentralization and/or more developers on the Superchain?
Decentralised sorter
More decentralised governance decisions and communities
Incentivising Participation for a Stronger Collective
What is a mission request? Ans: Mission requests are proposals within each season’s Intent aimed at enhancing the Optimism ecosystem. These proposals are designed to be focused and achievable, with a clear timeline that ensures completion within 12 months or less.
They serve as predefined grant requests that align with the broader goals of the Collective Intents. While the mission request outlines what needs to be done, it does not assign a specific team to carry it out.
Although active Delegates typically create mission requests, community members are also encouraged to contribute their ideas and proposals.* What are some ideas for new mission requests that will help Optimism accomplish it’s goals of governance decentralization and/or more developers on the Superchain?
What are some ideas for new mission requests that will help Optimism accomplish it’s goals of governance decentralization and/or more developers on the Superchain? Ans:
Governance Toolkits: Build tools that simplify voting and proposal tracking to boost community participation in governance.
Superchain Developer Education: Offer workshops, tutorials, and grants to onboard and support new developers building on the Superchain.
Delegate Mentorship: Create a mentorship program for new Delegates to strengthen governance decentralization and informed decision-making.
Cross-chain Developer Grants: Provide grants to developers building cross-chain applications that enhance Optimism’s interoperability.
Proposal Incubator: Launch a community-led incubator to help refine governance proposals, encouraging broader and more diverse participation.