Hi Justin, I was also wondering the same thing previously and found the following guidance, which helped me assess which projects met the Optimistic Vision.
Governance is intended to be carried out in line with the Working Constitution , and pursuit of the Optimistic Vision .
The Optimism Vision will dispel the myth that public goods cannot be profitable. Optimism will consistently provide massive retroactive incentives for public goods which benefit Optimism, Ethereum, and the Collective as a whole.