Making Impact Evaluation Accessible FrameWork: Mission updates

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TL.DR;

WakeUp Labs is developing a refined Impact Evaluation Framework for the Optimism ecosystem. This project aims to align both existing and new frameworks, gathering and showcasing information in a simple, accessible manner. With the rapid evolution of Seasons, the framework will provide broader and clearer access to retro grant information through improved interfaces, empowering the community to better identify and acknowledge impactful contributions.

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What are we developing?

This mission centers on updating the existing Impact Evaluation Framework, refining it through collaboration with key stakeholders, including Badgeholders and RetroPGF applicants. The project also involves creating a user-friendly, interactive, open-source website that will allow contributors to assess the significance of their efforts and gather information about the Retro. This will help the community gauge the real impact of contributions on Optimism, driving more meaningful engagement and simplifying the information.

To learn more about our roadmap and previous updates, check out the detailed project outline below!

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We’ll continue sharing updates on this thread as we make progress on the mission.

Stay connected with us on social media for the latest news:

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Thanks again for your support!

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Milestone: Framework update and research, completed

TL;DR.

We’ve completed the first milestone in the Making Impact Evaluation Accessible FrameWork Mission.

Making Impact Evaluation Accessible

At WakeUp Labs, we’re constantly seeking ways to innovate and improve processes within the decentralized space. IIn the first milestone of the Making Impact Evaluation Framework, we have completed a research document that delves into methodologies for refining the impact evaluation framework used in Retroactive Public Goods Funding (RetroPGF) within the Optimism Collective.

The research involved analyzing voting methodologies, interviewing BadgeHolders, and identifying areas for improvement in the current workflow. The findings are aimed at making impact evaluation more accessible and efficient for evaluators and project applicants alike.

For a more detailed understanding of the insights and proposals, you can read the full research document :point_down:

What’s Next

We’re actively working on multiple milestones simultaneously. These include developing the interface, formulating the criteria, defining the marketing plan, hosting community engagement sessions, iterating on the site, and wrapping it all up with a mission recap and final documentation.

As we complete each of these milestones, we’ll keep you posted with updates.

Stay connected by following us on social media!

:bird: X (Twitter)
:globe_with_meridians: LinkedIn

Thanks for your continued support!

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Milestones 2 and 3 Completed!

TL;DR

We’ve just wrapped up Milestones 2 and 3 of the Making Impact Evaluation Accessible mission on Optimism. Our team delivered an open-source, production-ready Impact Evaluation Framework Platform.
These milestones also lay the groundwork for Milestone 4, paving the way for feedback sessions and continued iteration.

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What We Built

Milestone 2: Interface Development

We designed and deployed a full-featured, open-source platform tailored to streamline the impact evaluation process and frameworks. Built with both functionality and usability in mind, the platform brings transparency to RetroPGF assessments and helps contributors understand how their work is evaluated.

Live Demo Available

We also published a walkthrough demo showing how the interface works — showcasing everything from navigation to how impact data is visualized and assessed. This demo is part of our ongoing commitment to openness and collaboration.

Milestone 3: Criteria Framework

To power meaningful evaluation, we designed a composable framework with clear and measurable criteria aligned with Season 5 goals. This framework builds on prior research and includes scales that can be reused and adapted for future rounds. It has been validated with key community stakeholders to ensure relevance and clarity.

Deliverables

Why It Matters

This platform is more than a UI — it’s a tool for alignment and accountability. It brings clarity to the impact evaluation process and helps contributors understand how their work is being assessed.

By open-sourcing both the code and the thinking behind it, we aim to foster a more inclusive and community-driven approach to RetroPGF evaluations.

What’s Next

With Milestones 2 and 3 now completed, we’re moving into the next stages of the mission.

:speaking_head: Hosting sessions and interviews with Badgeholders and contributors
:laptop: Iterating on the interface based on real-time feedback
:movie_camera: Publishing a full project demo to showcase the complete experience

Stay tuned here and on socials for the latest updates:
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Mission Complete!

Over the past months, we’ve been working on the Impact Evaluation Framework. We’re proud to officially announce the successful completion of this mission — with all milestones delivered, a live platform shipped, and a full report published.

:red_circle: Explore the platform: https://retroimpactguidelines.xyz/

:blue_book: Read the Final Report

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Mission Scope & Objectives

This mission set out to update and expand Optimism’s Impact Evaluation Framework, launch a user-friendly platform for navigating and evaluating RetroPGF, and support better decision-making and transparency through open tools.

Key Deliverables

Our key deliverables included a refined, future-aligned Impact Evaluation Framework, a live and interactive Platform Interface, an open-source codebase and full documentation, multiple community engagement sessions with Badgeholders, and clear documentation of learnings and iteration cycles.

Milestones Recap

The following milestones represent the final stages of this mission, building upon the previously published Milestones 1–3 to complete the full scope of work and bring the project to a successful close:

Milestone 4 – Community Engagement We conducted five targeted sessions with key Badgeholders, prioritizing quality feedback. Rather than a formal marketing plan, we maintained open communication across the forum and social channels to keep contributors engaged.

:link: Delivery doc: Milestone #4

Milestone 5 – Site Iteration & Live Interface We improved UI/UX based on user feedback and extended the round data to include four full rounds. The platform remained stable for 15+ days during final QA.

:link: Improvements: Feedback & Fixes
:link: Explore the app: https://retroimpactguidelines.xyz/

Milestone 6 – Final Report & Video Demos To close out the mission, we published the Final Report summarizing all work, insights, and learnings. We also released two public demo videos:

*User Demo

*Admin Demo

What We Learned

We learned that fragmented data makes participation harder, and that centralizing access is key to improving engagement. Frameworks only bring value if they are actively used, which makes community adoption essential. We also found that contributors need better onboarding and clearer context to confidently evaluate or apply within the RetroPGF process.

What’s Next

The next steps include final outreach to governance stakeholders and partners, continued onboarding for Badgeholders, and progressing discussions for the formal adoption of the platform by the Optimism ecosystem.

:folded_hands: Thanks to everyone who gave feedback, attended sessions, and tested the platform. This mission may be complete — but the path to accessible, transparent public goods funding is just getting started.

Follow @wakeuplabs for updates.

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