Optimism Forum Weekly Recap - daospace: 07/08 - 07/14

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Last week saw an increase in forum activity with 30 new topics, compared to the previous week’s 27 topics. Noteworthy discussions included a mission request for creating and distributing videos about Optimism Collective governance to enhance community engagement and governance accessibility. Another significant initiative aimed to bolster OSS Game Development frameworks within the Superchain by offering grants to developers. Additionally, a proposal was made to develop engaging on-chain social games to attract builders to Optimism, emphasizing community building and education. Other key highlights included the creation of an open-source transaction simulator, research into measuring potential capture of the Token House, and insights from Joan’s RPGF4 reflections.

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[Mission Request] Create and Distribute Videos about Optimism Collective Governance

Created: 2024-07-08

Author: @kaereste

Summary

The mission request aims to create educational and entertaining videos to raise awareness for the Optimism Collective, with a focus on governance accessibility and community engagement. The proposal outlines the objectives, requirements, expected deliverables, milestones, metrics to measure impact, and involvement of multiple contributors besides the proposer.

[Mission Request] Gaming Infra in the Superchain

Created: 2024-07-08

Author: @seedlatam

Summary

In a mission request to boost OSS Game Development frameworks and infrastructure in the Superchain, Joxes from SEED Latam proposes offering grants to developers for enhancing existing frameworks and developing new tools to accelerate game development. The goal is to attract infrastructure developers to strengthen the ecosystem, increase the number of applications and developers, and position the Superchain as a leading onchain platform. Multiple applicants can fulfill this mission request, with a total grant amount of 150,000 OP available (up to 75k per applicant). Key requirements include leveraging existing OSS Game Development Frameworks, building new infrastructure, promoting GDF adoption, and tracking progress through specific milestones and metrics. Additional contributors to this mission request include @habacuc.eth and Joxes.

[Mission Request v2] Develop Onchain Social Games that Attract Builders to Optimism

Created: 2024-07-08

Author: @Jrocki

Summary

The mission request involves developing engaging onchain social games on the Optimism platform to attract and nurture application developers. The games aim to provide a fun and educational experience for builders to learn about Optimism while fostering a sense of community, showcasing the platform’s potential, and offering incentives for participation. The proposal outlines execution requirements, impact assessment strategies, milestones for measuring success, and eligibility criteria for game developers.

[MISSION REQUEST] Open-source transaction simulator

Created: 2024-07-08

Author: @jackanorak

Summary

The post outlines a Delegate Mission Request for the creation of an open-source transaction simulator to facilitate developers in simulating transactions before deploying them on the blockchain. The aim is to reduce barriers to entry for new developers and increase the number of developers in the space. The proposed tool is intended to function similarly to existing services like Tenderly, but with the added benefit of being open-source and freely available for use.

[Mission Request] Research and develop a framework to measure potential capture of the Token House

Created: 2024-07-08

Author: @amy

Summary

The mission request is to develop a framework to identify potential capture of Token House in Optimism. The framework should use at least 5 metrics to signal risk of capture and enable identification of malicious protocol upgrades. The executing teams should provide a recommendation on conducting regular evaluations and report formats. The intent is progress towards decentralization, with a grant of 90 K OP to be shared by up to 3 applicants.

Joan’s RPGF4 Reflections

Created: 2024-07-08

Author: @joanbp

Summary

The post discusses the author’s insights and takeaways from being a reviewer and appeals reviewer for RPGF 4, focusing on preconditions, metrics-based evaluation, impact definition, experimental attitude, and review process improvements. It highlights the use of automated evaluation, challenges faced, and suggestions for enhancing the review process. The post emphasizes the importance of clarity, objectivity, and effective tools for reviewers in evaluating projects accurately and fairly.

[MISSION REQUEST] Startup Support - Optimism as Venture Studio

Created: 2024-07-08

Author: jackanorak

Summary

This post outlines a Mission Request to provide support for new businesses within the Optimism ecosystem by offering services like legal counseling, business formation, and tax preparation. The program aims to assist startups with major back-office and development needs to enable their growth and success. Applicants must showcase their expertise and propose a clear plan for compensating services. Success will be measured by the number of projects supported, external engagements, deployment success, and overall impact in reducing the need for external funding.

[Mission Request] - Research capital migration to the Superchain

Created: 2024-07-08

Author: jackanorak

Summary

This mission request aims to strategically attract Mainnet capital onto the Superchain by positioning Optimism as a secure destination. The proposal, put forth by Jack Anorak, suggests an investment of 100k OP to court the significant total value locked and Ether market cap. The plan involves research, incentives, and partnerships to facilitate active and permanent migration of capital. Milestones and metrics are outlined to measure the impact and success of the mission.

[Mission Request] Create Educational Programs that Empower Developers on Optimism - Modified with Lower Budget

Created: 2024-07-08

Author: @DanSingjoy

Summary

The post details a mission request to produce and distribute educational resources to attract and support application developers on Optimism, aiming to grow the developer community on the platform. The proposal outlines the benefits of the educational materials, the responsibilities involved in executing the mission request, how to measure impact, checkpoints to assess progress, and the metrics used to evaluate success.

[Mission Request] Integration of Optimism Gov and RPGF into University Courses

Created: 2024-07-08

Author: jackanorak

Summary

The post outlines a Delegate Mission Request proposed by Jack Anorak to introduce a specialized module on Optimism and RPGF within the Ethereum ecosystem. The mission aims to collaborate with academics worldwide, create an open-source syllabus, and measure impact through on-chain activities and social reporting.

[Mission Request] decentralized alternative for contract attestation

Created: 2024-07-08

Author: jackanorak

Summary

The mission request seeks to establish a decentralized alternative to contract attestation to enhance interoperability and promote decentralization within the OP Stack. The proposed project, led by Jackanorak, aims to create a tool that facilitates cross-chain governance and retro funding, ultimately increasing the utility of OP across various applications. The requested grant amount is 40k, and the project requires the development of a fully decentralized, open-source solution for contract attestation across multiple chains. The impact of the project will be measured based on milestones, metrics such as the number of attestations and chains using the tool, and the integration of attestations in various contracts.

Can you indicate which category I should post in?

Created: 2024-07-08

Author: Ariaw

Summary

A new member expresses gratitude for joining the community and offers help in documentation based on their background in teaching and education. They seek guidance on creating discussions, resolving queries, and gaining knowledge in the appropriate category.

[Request for feedback] Building a Farcaster frame as a governance tool to facilitate matchmaking between OP holders and delegates

Created: 2024-07-08

Author: @Cotabe

Summary

In this post, the team is introducing a Farcaster frame project to help OP token holders find suitable delegates to delegate their OP tokens. The team aims to increase delegated supply to active delegates in the Optimism ecosystem and improve alignment between delegates and delegators. Drawing inspiration from Voting Advice Applications (VAAs), they plan to create a Delegate Match Application (DMA) for Optimism. Users are invited to participate by sharing insights on key aspects for delegates to convey, important factors for OP holders in choosing a delegate, and relevant topics for matchmaking.

(Mission Request) ERC-4337 Data & Attribution Standards for the Superchain

Created: 2024-07-08

Author: @katie

Summary

This post outlines a Mission Request aimed at establishing data and attribution standards for the Superchain’s ERC-4337 ecosystem. The request includes activities such as maintaining a public registry, creating a data warehouse, and developing attribution models to support application developers on the Superchain. The goal is to improve transparency, support developers working with ERC-4337, and ensure their contributions are properly acknowledged within the Superchain’s governance and funding mechanisms.

Developer Advisory Board - S6 Internal Operating Procedures

Created: 2024-07-08

Author: zachobront

Summary

This post outlines the internal operating procedures for the Season 6 Developer Advisory Board, detailing their roles in reviewing mission applications, protocol upgrades, providing reactive feedback and support, and exploring new ways to support the collective. The post includes specific processes for each responsibility, such as reviewing applications, summarizing upgrades, offering feedback, and experimenting with new ideas to enhance support.

[Sponsorship Request] Non-Technical Solutions to Increase Governance Participation

Created: 2024-07-08

Author: EventHorizonDAO

Summary

The post outlines a Foundation Mission Request to develop non-technical solutions to increase voter and token participation in the DAO. The proposal aims to contribute to target metrics related to Token House governance and focuses on achieving the mission through non-technical means, providing details on the required execution and impact measurement.

[Sponsorship Request] Attestation-based contribution registration system

Created: 2024-07-08

Author: Marcus01

Summary

The post outlines a mission request for creating an on-chain contribution network within Optimism to track and evaluate contributions for better allocation of funding grants. The request involves setting up systems for on-chain contribution registration, evaluation, and sovereign identity proofing, with expected deliverables including registration and evaluation systems. The impact of this mission will be measured through milestones, metrics, and impact assessments to gauge utilization efficiency and user growth.

[Mission Request] Support on-chain games close to launch

Created: 2024-07-08

Author: Jrocki

Summary

The mission request is to provide targeted funding for on-chain games close to launch to increase their chances of success. The proposal aims to support the growth of application developers on the Superchain by offering incentives like gas rebates, free gameplay, and educational content. The total grant amount is 70,000 OP with up to 10,000 OP per project, and multiple applicants can fulfill this request. To execute the mission, developers must have an on-chain game in development, provide a detailed game description and plan for fund usage, with metrics including user participation and game sustainability.

Dark Forest ARES: Milestone 1 Submission and request for feedback

Created: 2024-07-08

Author: byeddy.eth

Summary

Excited about the progress made by the DFArchon team in the Dark Forest ARES project, the post announces the successful completion of Milestone 1 in Season 5, Cycle 22. The development of DFAres v0.1 Round 3 is highlighted, detailing new game mechanics, events, and updates introduced, such as Pink Bomb and Kardashev artifacts, the DarkSea NFT Trading Market, Bounty Hunter System, and an In-Game Resource Trading System. Information on how to join the community, try out the game, and provide feedback is also shared, along with links to the game website, open-source code, and upcoming milestones for DFAres v0.1 Round 4. Feedback and feature requests from players are encouraged for future development, and contact information for the DFArchon team is provided.

[Mission Request] Accelerating Game Development in the Superchain

Created: 2024-07-08

Author: seedlatam

Summary

The mission request aims to support indie studios, game development teams, and solo developers in building, migrating, or deploying video games on the Superchain Network. The proposal targets game development studios, leveraging existing open-source Game Development Frameworks (GDFs) to accelerate development and reduce integration friction. The initiative seeks to increase the quality and number of games and developers on the Superchain, positioning it as a leading on-chain gaming platform.

[Mission Request] Marquee governance hackathon

Created: 2024-07-08

Author: jackanorak

Summary

In this mission request, the proposal is to host a hackathon aimed at attracting developers to the Superchain at the idea stage. The goal is to create a marketplace for ideas and talent within the Superchain ecosystem. A grant amount of 50k OP is requested for this one-applicant program to grow application developers on the Superchain. The proposal requires a reputable applicant with prior hackathon experience and a commitment to maximum awareness. The impact will be measured through milestones like the number of applicants and sponsors, as well as metrics like the number of active developers new to Superchain.

Each unique introduction offers a succinct and focused view of the mission request, providing a clear understanding of the content.

[Mission Request] Decentralized Basis Trade

Created: 2024-07-08

Author: mastermojo

Summary

The Mission Request aims to incentivize developers to create a user-friendly, decentralized basis trade on the Optimism network. The proposal seeks to enable users to earn fully on-chain yield through a Decentralized Basis Trade Vault by integrating fully on-chain perpetuals, staking, and lending infrastructure to maintain a delta-neutral position. The initiative aims to attract developers and users to Optimism by providing a scalable and well-managed basis trade solution.

[Mission Request] Experimental Derivative Markets

Created: 2024-07-08

Author: mastermojo

Summary

In this post, the author outlines a Mission Request for the creation and trading of new experimental derivative markets on Optimism. The aim is to enhance Optimism’s competitiveness in derivatives trading by introducing long-tail and experimental derivative markets, such as options, sports markets, prediction markets, and more. The request seeks a total grant amount of 300k OP, with individual grants capped at 50,000 OP, to support at least 6 applicants. The proposed delegates include MasterMojo, Matt Losquadro, and Synthetix Ambassadors. Key requirements for executing this mission include launching a new derivative market for long-tailed assets on Optimism and managing risks to protect liquidity providers. Milestones and impact metrics are also outlined to measure the success of the initiative.

[Mission Request] Develop non-technical solutions for increasing both voter and token participation in the DAO

Created: 2024-07-08

Author: kaereste

Summary

The post outlines a delegate mission request by kaereste on behalf of Event Horizon DAO, aiming to develop non-technical solutions to increase voter and token participation within the DAO. The mission request aligns with the DAO’s intent to progress towards decentralization by fulfilling specific target metrics related to token governance and voter engagement. The solution needs to focus on non-technical means to improve citizen participation, voice amplification, and inclusion, with a focus on creating lasting impact and capturing relevant metrics for public disclosure.

[Mission Request] Developing DAO Sensemaking Capabilities

Created: 2024-07-09

Author: zhiganov

Summary

A mission request has been made by zhiganov on behalf of RnDAO to enhance governance and decision-making processes within Optimism by implementing a sensemaking framework. The intent is to progress towards decentralization by increasing participation, legitimacy, and effectiveness of governance decisions. The proposal involves conducting research, developing a tailored framework, creating tools for better citizen engagement, deliberation, and action, integrating the solution with governance processes, providing documentation and resources, and maintaining and iterating on the solution for at least 12 months. Various metrics and milestones have been outlined to measure the impact of the mission.

Season 6 Anticapture Commission Lead Nominations

Created: 2024-07-10

Author: system

Summary

The Anticapture Commission Amendment requires Commission members to elect a Lead at the beginning of Season 6. The Lead’s responsibilities include drafting internal procedures, organizing meetings, executing votes, authoring reports, calculating delegates, and serving as a tie-breaker. Members can self-nominate by July 10th, with the Lead being elected via a majority vote within 48 hours.

Voting Cycle Roundup #24

Created: 2024-07-10

Author: system

Summary

Cycle #24 of the voting process has commenced, starting on June 27th and concluding on July 17th. The Token House and Citizens’ House will oversee the voting and veto periods respectively. Delegates’ voting weights will be recorded at the onset of voting, with the opportunity for the Citizen’s House to veto any approved upgrades. Mission requests will be ranked and voted upon within specified budgets. Notable requests include those related to decentralization progress, cross chain voting, research, grants, and developer engagement on the Superchain, among others.

Tribuni Alpha Launch: Telegram Mini-app Built by Delegates for Delegates

Created: 2024-07-10

Author: Sator

Summary

The post introduces the Tribuni Telegram Mini-app, designed to help delegates stay updated on governance information related to blockchain ecosystems like Optimism and Synthetix. The app offers live proposal alerts, summaries, and aims to streamline the user experience by providing all-in-one access via Telegram. The development of the app started from the ETH Denver hackathon in 2024, and the team extends their thanks to beta testers and the Grants Council for their support. Users are encouraged to use the app with the invite code “POTATO” and share feedback in the Telegram group chat.

Joint House Call: Superchain Strategy w/ Optimism Founders will be [Tuesday, July 16th @ 11:00PT / 14:00 ET / 18:00 UTC / 20:00 CET]

Created: 2024-07-11

Author: Michael

Summary

The post is a special announcement about an upcoming joint house call with the founders of Optimism to discuss strategy for the Superchain. The call is scheduled for the coming Tuesday and all members are encouraged to mark their calendars and attend using the provided link.

Next generation NFTs/NFT2.0 - what it should be

Created: 2024-07-11

Author: ashcash1

Summary

The post discusses the shortcomings of current NFTs in becoming NFT 2.0, highlighting the need for better interoperability, fractional ownership, and off-chain storage. Additionally, it emphasizes the significance of building products on Optimism, such as scalable blockchain apps and services like decentralized exchanges and gaming platforms.

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