DCP 1 - State of Scroll Research | Application Thread

This thread opens applications for DCP 1 - State of Scroll Research, the first pilot of the Delegates Contribution Program (DCP). We are recruiting contributors to produce a decision-useful, high-signal “State of Scroll” package combining regional chapters and cross-regional vertical deep dives.

Total budget: 18,000 USDC
Estimated duration: ~8–10 weeks
Target deadline: May 31, 2026


Roles Open (apply to ONE role only)

1) Data & Analytics (Global) — 5,000 USDC

Core responsibilities:

  • Support regional contributors with data collection/cleaning/interpretation across verticals.
  • Define consistent metrics/proxies and a shared data spec.
  • Coordinate and synthesize cross-regional inputs into one consolidated deep dive per primary vertical (Infra, Stablecoins & Onchain Payments, Regulation, Offchain Payment Mechanisms).
  • Ensure comparability across regions (definitions, framing, labeling).

2) Format & Visualization (Global) — 2,000 USDC

Core responsibilities:

  • Build/maintain a consistent “State of Scroll” visual system (templates, layout).
  • Convert findings into charts/tables/one-pagers and an ecosystem map visual.
  • Package final deliverables into a single consolidated PDF, including regional chapters (full text), one-pagers, ecosystem map(s), and consolidated vertical deep dives.
  • Provide lightweight support for social breakdown formatting.

3) Researchers & Storytellers (Regional) — 2,200 USDC per region

Regions (priority emphasis, not exclusive):

  • LATAM (Honduras)
  • Europe (Poland)
  • Africa (Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa)
  • Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia)
  • APAC (Korea, Hong Kong)

Core responsibilities:

  • Write the regional chapter with sources and a clear narrative.
  • Produce a regional stakeholder/ecosystem map (categorized list + key actors).
  • Provide a prioritized opportunity queue (3–5 actionable opportunities + optional “big bet”).
  • Include structured vertical inputs inside the chapter to support the consolidated vertical deep dives.

Note: “Priority emphasis” indicates where deeper coverage is expected if data/time allow; it does not restrict research exclusively to those countries.


Timeline (applications + voting)

  • Applications open: March 5, 2026
  • Applications close: March 11, 2026 at 19:00 UTC
  • Shortlists published by: March 12, 2026
  • Verified Delegate voting: March 12–March 18, 2026 (closes at 19:00 UTC)
  • Results announced: March 18, 2026

Selection is made via forum-based approval voting by Verified Delegates (public replies from verified delegate forum accounts). Tie handling: the Program Manager will extend voting 24h for tied candidates or apply a published tie-break criterion.


How to apply (use this template)

Reply in this thread with the following:

  1. Role applying for (Data & Analytics / Format & Visualization / Regional Researcher (LATAM / Europe / Africa / SEA / APAC)
  2. Your forum handle + relevant links (website, GitHub, X, writing samples, etc.)
  3. Relevant experience (data research, ecosystem mapping, governance, regional context, etc.)
  4. Region focus (if Regional role): which countries you have strongest context in (and why)
  5. Visualization/portfolio (required only for Format & Visualization)
  6. Availability (next 8–10 weeks) and any constraints
  7. Potential conflicts of interest (projects/teams you’re affiliated with; relevant holdings; anything that may bias coverage)

Important: Please apply to one role only.


For full program details (scope, deliverables, timeline, selection process, and acceptance criteria), please refer to the main forum post: “DCP 1 — State of Scroll Research”. This application thread is intentionally brief and focused on roles and how to apply.

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Hi, how to apply for the Data & Analytics (Global) role? would really apprecite your help to guide me here, thank you!

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Hi there! In order to apply copy and paste this template in this thread and fill each of the fields with the required info.

Role applying for

Regional Researcher (LATAM)

Modular Crypto is applying for LATAM regional researcher, given our experience in ecosystem research, education, community, governance and market analysis across the Web3 ecosystem, particularly in Latin America.


Your forum handle + relevant links

Forum handle: ModularCrypto

Website: https://modularcrypto.xyz

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@0xModularCrypto

X (Twitter): https://x.com/modularcrypto

Newsletter: https://newsletter.modularcrypto.xyz

Our work combines research, marketing, midia, ecosystem analysis and narrative distribution for Web3 protocols.


Relevant experience

Modular Crypto operates as a research-driven Web3 ecosystem builder, working at the intersection of protocol analysis, ecosystem mapping, marketing, and narrative distribution.

Our experience includes:

Ecosystem research and protocol analysis

We regularly publish research reports, explainers, and ecosystem breakdowns covering DeFi, infrastructure, and ecosystem dynamics.

Within the Scroll ecosystem specifically, we have already produced dedicated research pieces exploring both the technological foundations and the strategic positioning of the protocol. These reports were published in Portuguese to support Scroll awareness and understanding within the Brazilian community, including:

All of our researches can be found here.

Narrative, midia and research distribution

Beyond producing research, we also specialize in distributing insights through:

  • Newsletters
  • Long-form research
  • Social channels
  • Ecosystem reports

This allows research outputs to reach both technical and broader Web3 audiences, helping bridge the gap between protocol development, ecosystem growth, and community understanding.


Region focus (LATAM)

Our primary regional focus is Latin America, with the strongest context in:

Brazil

Brazil is one of the most active Web3 markets globally, with strong activity across:

  • Developer communities
  • DeFi usage
  • Fintech experimentation
  • Crypto-native startups

Our team is deeply embedded in this ecosystem through:

  • Community building
  • Educational initiatives
  • Governance participation
  • Research and ecosystem mapping

Mexico

Mexico is another key crypto market in the region, particularly in:

  • Stablecoin usage
  • Remittances
  • Fintech infrastructure
  • Consumer crypto adoption

We follow the Mexican ecosystem closely through partnerships, ecosystem monitoring, and project analysis.

Broader LATAM

We also maintain visibility into broader regional developments across:

  • Honduras
  • Argentina
  • Colombia
  • Other emerging Web3 hubs in Latin America

This regional understanding helps contextualize adoption patterns, developer growth, and market dynamics.


Visualization / portfolio

Not applicable for this application, as Modular Crypto is applying for Regional Researcher (LATAM) role.


Availability (next 8–10 weeks)

The Modular Crypto team is available to contribute actively during the next 8–10 weeks.

There are no major constraints that would affect participation during this period.


Potential conflicts of interest

Modular Crypto participates in discussions and governance processes across multiple DAOs and Web3 ecosystems as part of our broader research and ecosystem-building activity.

However:

  • We do not represent any single protocol’s interests
  • We aim to maintain objective and research-driven analysis
  • Any potential conflicts would be clearly disclosed

Our goal within the DCP program would be to provide transparent, well-researched insights that help the Scroll community better understand ecosystem dynamics and developments.

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Application For State of Scroll Research (DCP 1)

Role applying for: Regional Researcher — Africa


Forum handle + relevant links

Forum handle: jorel

Website: https://joelobafemi.xyz

My Dune profile contains 20+ public dashboards focused on DeFi analytics, particularly lending markets, governance activity, and protocol risk monitoring.


Relevant experience

I am a blockchain data analyst and DeFi researcher with 3+ years of experience working with on-chain data to support protocol research, governance decisions, and ecosystem analysis.

My work focuses primarily on lending markets, governance analytics, and protocol risk analysis, using tools such as SQL, Python, and Dune Analytics to transform raw blockchain data into decision-useful insights.

Moonwell Protocol — Governance Super Delegate (Data & Analytics)

  • Designed and maintain a comprehensive Dune dashboard covering protocol health, asset risk, staking activity, and reserve auctions

  • Provide governance participants with data-backed insights on collateral risk, liquidity incentives, and protocol activity

  • Built governance analytics dashboards tracking proposal activity and voting behavior

On-chain analytics portfolio

  • Built 20+ public dashboards on Dune Analytics analyzing DeFi protocols, lending markets, and user behavior

  • Focus areas include liquidation dynamics, lending utilization, collateral risk, and incentive design

DeFi research writing

I also publish research examining how DeFi protocol design interacts with real-world financial behavior, particularly in emerging markets.

Example article:
Designing Financial Systems That Don’t Collapse
https://medium.com/@joel_28760/designing-financial-systems-that-dont-collapse-7ea44d90a7e3

The article explores how global DeFi systems meet different financial realities in emerging economies, using Nigeria as a case study. In these environments, stablecoins often function less as yield assets and more as digital dollars used for savings, remittances, and protection against currency depreciation.

My research combines on-chain data analysis with narrative synthesis, aiming to produce decision-useful insights about how crypto infrastructure interacts with real economic environments.

I previously worked as a Protocol Growth Analyst at the Celo Foundation, supporting developer ecosystem growth through data-driven analytics.


Region focus

Africa — strongest context in Nigeria

Nigeria is one of the most important crypto markets globally and offers a strong lens for understanding crypto adoption dynamics in Africa due to:

  • High stablecoin usage driven by USD demand and FX constraints

  • Strong P2P trading markets

  • Rapid growth of crypto-enabled payments and remittances

  • A large and active developer and builder ecosystem

My research will focus primarily on Nigeria, while incorporating comparative insights from Kenya and South Africa where relevant.

The analysis will emphasize:

  • Practical adoption drivers and constraints

  • Local payment rails and USD access dynamics

  • Key ecosystem stakeholders (wallets, exchanges, builders, communities)

  • Actionable opportunities for Scroll integrations and ecosystem expansion


Visualization / portfolio

Not applying for the visualization role.

However, my research regularly uses data dashboards and charts built on Dune Analytics to support analysis and communicate protocol insights clearly.


Availability (next 8–10 weeks)

Fully available for the full duration of the program (8–10 weeks).


Potential conflicts of interest

I currently serve as a Moonwell Governance Super Delegate, contributing in a data and analytics capacity.

Beyond this role, I have no affiliations with projects currently building on Scroll that would bias coverage.

All research contributions will remain neutral, source-based, and decision-oriented.


Proposed research approach

If selected, I plan to structure the Africa chapter around the core components outlined in the program to ensure the output is both data-informed and decision-useful for Scroll.

1. Socio-economic context and crypto adoption

This section will provide a grounded snapshot of crypto adoption in key African markets (with a primary focus on Nigeria, and comparative insights from Kenya and South Africa).

Areas of analysis will include:

  • Stablecoin usage and USD demand drivers

  • P2P markets and informal FX dynamics

  • Local payment infrastructure and remittance flows

  • Developer and builder ecosystem activity

The goal is to identify real adoption drivers and constraints, rather than relying on high-level crypto adoption statistics.


2. Scroll presence and current ecosystem footprint

This section will analyze what already exists today around Scroll in the region, including:

  • Local communities and developer activity

  • Integrations or ecosystem relationships

  • Awareness and developer access to Scroll infrastructure

  • Frictions currently preventing adoption

This will help clarify whether Scroll is currently underexposed, under-integrated, or strategically positioned within the regional ecosystem.


3. Stakeholder and ecosystem mapping

I will produce a structured ecosystem map identifying key actors relevant to Scroll adoption across categories such as:

  • Wallets

  • Exchanges and on/off-ramps

  • Payment platforms

  • Developer communities

  • Infrastructure providers

  • Builders exploring financial tools or payment applications

This mapping will highlight which actors could realistically integrate with Scroll, and where ecosystem gaps exist.


4. Opportunity queue for Scroll

Based on the ecosystem analysis, the report will highlight:

  • 3–5 prioritized opportunities for Scroll in the region
    (integrations, partnerships, ecosystem initiatives, or developer programs)

  • 1 higher-upside “big bet” opportunity that could drive long-term ecosystem growth.

The goal is to ensure the Africa chapter produces actionable insights about where Scroll can realistically gain adoption, rather than simply describing the market.


Contribution to vertical deep dives

In addition to the regional chapter, I will provide structured inputs for the cross-regional vertical deep dives, particularly in:

  • Stablecoins & Onchain Payments

  • Offchain Payment Mechanisms

  • Infrastructure access (on/off-ramps, wallets, bridges)

These inputs will help the Global Data & Analytics contributor synthesize cross-regional comparisons across markets.

Role: Africa Researcher & Storyteller
Region: Kenya, Nigeria and broader Sub-Saharan Africa

Forum handle: Mercy_wairimu

Relevant Links: LinkedIn || X (formerly Twitter

Motivation & Approach
I am applying for the Africa Researcher & Storyteller role with a focus on Kenya, Nigeria and broader Sub-Saharan Africa. My strength is not abstract research; it is ecosystem immersion combined with technical and practical understanding. I have a background in Electrical Engineering, having practiced for two years, and I am a certified blockchain developer. I later transitioned fully into the Web3 space, where I have been deeply embedded in both East and West African communities.

  • Over the past year, I have been deeply embedded in East and West African Web3 communities, maintaining close relationships with builders, organizers and contributors in Kenya and Nigeria.

  • I collaborate with local community leads, support grassroots initiatives and maintain ongoing dialogue with developers and founders actively shipping in these markets.

  • Africa is not a monolith: Nigeria operates under different macro pressures than Kenya, and South Africa’s institutional maturity differs from informal markets in East Africa. Regional analysis must reflect this structural heterogeneity.

My approach ensures work that is:

  • Grounded in lived community interaction

  • Informed by regulatory and policy awareness

  • Sensitive to capital flows and adoption incentives

  • Actionable for DAO-level decision-making

Relevant Experience

  • In West Africa, I helped pioneer Scroll’s early community-facing initiatives, including outreach, contributor onboarding and grant-aligned engagement.

  • Direct interaction with builders in Nigeria and Ghana contextualized Scroll’s value for local teams and encouraged high-quality participation.

  • Africa subsequently produced one of the strongest regional presences in community submissions, reflecting sustained engagement.

  • While not a Verified Delegate, I worked closely with the governance and community teams at Scroll Foundation as an intern and later supported community council initiatives.

  • Gained exposure to Scroll’s product architecture, ecosystem priorities, grant processes, and governance workflows, providing internal context to inform depth and relevance of regional research.

Regional Insight & Perspective

  • In Kenya, as a LegalTech founder, I have direct exposure to institutional and regulatory realities.

  • Established working rapport with regulators, policymakers, and enforcement stakeholders, providing practical insight into how digital asset frameworks are interpreted on the ground.

  • Track the African investment landscape: VC appetite, grant dependency, infrastructure constraints and behavioral drivers of adoption.

  • Observed firsthand how cost sensitivity, remittance flows, informal commerce, currency volatility and mobile-money dominance shape adoption, infrastructure uptake and user perceptions of privacy or compliance features.

  • I also recognize the role of jurisdictional hubs such as Mauritius, which has emerged as a regulatory and financial gateway for many crypto and fintech ventures operating across the continent. Including these structural hubs is essential to understanding how projects organize, raise capital and scale regionally.

  • I am particularly interested in how Layer-2 infrastructure can support growing developer communities and user adoption in African markets, where high transaction costs and infrastructure constraints often shape how builders and users interact with blockchain networks.

Positioning Advantage

  • Embedded in the builders’ layer and conversant with the institutional layer, enabling translation of regional complexity into practical, actionable insight for Scroll.

Availability & Potential Conflict of Interest

  • Available to consistently deliver research and reporting over the next 8–10 weeks.

  • No current role at Scroll Foundation and no affiliation with Scroll-backed projects, ensuring clarity and neutrality.

Closing Statement
I will approach this work with a strong commitment to clarity, neutrality and practical usefulness, ensuring that regional insights translate into actionable guidance for Scroll’s broader ecosystem strategy. I would be grateful for your consideration and am eager to contribute meaningful insights to the State of Scroll research.

1. Role Applying For: Regional Researcher (Africa)

2. Forum Handle + Relevant Links

3. Relevant Experience

African ecosystem mapping & market research: I led market expansion across seven African countries (Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda, Botswana, Zambia, Uganda, Tanzania) for an Dutch based AgriTech company, building market entry roadmaps, stakeholder maps, agricultural sector trend analysis, and business intelligence that boosted customer acquisition by 20%.​

Data research & analytics: Certified in Google Analytics (GA4). At a Kenyan farm-to-table supply chain startup, I built an SEO pipeline from scratch and devised a lead generation plan that yielded $400K in revenue in six months. At my previous agtech start-up that was serving retail businesses, I ran a pilot project with SNV across 5 Kenyan counties, secured USAID matching funds, and used public perception research to guide product strategy.​

Active Scroll governance: I’m a member of the inaugural Scroll DAO Delegate Accelerator cohort and actively participating in voting and forum discussions. This gives me direct context on what decision-useful research looks like for Scroll DAO.

Building on Scroll: Co-founder of Project Mocha, a platform tokenizing Kenyan coffee trees for smallholder farmer financing, deployed ( beta ) on Scroll’s mainnet. Showcased at Devconnect Buenos Aires, ETHSafari, and the Kenya Blockchain & Crypto Conference. I understand Scroll’s developer experience, onramp challenges, and adoption friction in Africa first-hand.​

Ethereum Foundation Devconnect Scholar (2025): Selected as a Devconnect Scholar by the Ethereum Foundation, deepening my exposure to Ethereum research, developments, and global governance conversations. This experience sharpened my ability to synthesize technical and ecosystem-level insights, exactly the kind of analytical lens this research role requires.

Community engagement: Embedded in Kenya’s web3 scene through ETHSafari (Nairobi & Kilifi), Founders Connect events, and local builder meetups, giving me a live network across Kenya’s blockchain builders, exchanges, fintechs, and institutional actors.​

4. Region Focus

Africa — strongest context in Kenya, with working knowledge of Nigeria and South Africa.

Kenya (deepest): I live and build here. I understand Kenya’s crypto adoption drivers (mobile money culture, M-Pesa rails, young demographics, active dev scene), the regulatory landscape, and stablecoin/payments usage first-hand through Project Mocha, multiple AgriTech and fintech roles, and deep community involvement.​​

Nigeria: Through regional expansion work and Africa-focused partner lead generation, I built market intelligence and partner networks in Nigeria, Africa’s largest crypto market by volume.​

South Africa: Familiar with South Africa’s institutional crypto landscape and regulatory frameworks through pan-African blockchain events and my broader regional network.​

5. Availability (next 8–10 weeks)

Fully available with no scheduling conflicts. My current work on Project Mocha allows significant bandwidth for this engagement.

6. Potential Conflicts of Interest

Project Mocha: Co-founder; building on Scroll (beta testing on mainnet). Could create perceived bias toward RWA/AgriTech narratives. I commit to covering the full African ecosystem objectively.

Delegate Accelerator: Participant in the inaugural Scroll DAO Delegate Accelerator program.

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  1. Role applying for - Data & Analytics

  2. Your forum handle + relevant links -
    Forum account: @Eureka
    X handle: @EurekaGov
    Writing Samples:
    The Role of Crypto Assets in Portfolio Management
    Maple Finance - Fundamental Report

  3. Relevant experience

Eureka is a governance and DAO operations collective that consists of a two-person team formed within Scroll’s ecosystem. Each member brings relevant individual experience, that makes Eureka suitable for this role, since both its members are going to be involved in the project. Additionally, one member is based in Europe, with the other member based in Africa, giving them added context over a wider global area.

gi0rgos:
Gi0rgos has hands-on experience with the ecosystem: Further from his involvement with Scroll, which started with the Delegate Accelerator Program, he is also an active delegate to the Arbitrum ecosystem for over a year, and a co-founder of Ethereum Greece. His involvement with Ethereum Greece has led him to complete presentations to multiple Greek universities, analyzing different issues regarding the Ethereum ecosystems, so he has practical experience in turning technical, financial, and statistical data points into easily understandable content.

He is also experienced in statistics, econometrics, and data analytics in fields not directly connected with the Web3 space:

He has studied Finance, and has been teaching economics and statistics for over 15 years at high school and university levels, giving him a full understanding of the tools needed for successful data analysis. During these courses, he:
a) teaches all the needed terms and uses of the statistical tools. For example, statistical tests (t-test, z-test, F-test, etc.), distributions (binomial, Poisson, normal, etc.), confidence interval, and pretty much every term/formula and theory included in statistical and/or econometric analysis.
b) explains their appliance with the use of Excel
c) familiarizes his students with Pandas, so that the students can complete the data analysis procedure, using Python.

Recently, he completed a master’s in FinTech and wrote a thesis on the hedging abilities of Bitcoin in modern investment portfolios. This hypothesis was examined with econometric analysis, which was created with the use of Python.

Finally, as the team member based in Europe and as the founder of Ethereum Greece, he has a broad network across Europe, including multiple Ethereum communities across Europe. He also takes part in local meet-ups such as Athens DAO, the annual Bitcoin Meet-up, etc., and has created a channel of communication within the Greek crypto community.

Brian (Sixty):
Brian’s experience combines governance research, ecosystem analysis, and data-driven decision support across the DAO space. Through extensive experience spanning roles across multiple DAOs, he regularly analyzes protocol ecosystems, integrations, and market dynamics to inform governance decisions and long-term strategy.

Previous engagements involved aggregating and interpreting data from onchain analytics tools such as Dune, protocol dashboards, governance forums, and research reports, translating fragmented datasets into structured frameworks, tables, and comparative analyses that enable stakeholders to evaluate trade-offs and opportunities. His work across the DeFi ecosystem also brings experience in working with key onchain metrics such as TVL dynamics, liquidity depth, transaction costs, and yield performance, and frequently designs practical proxies or standardized metrics when direct data is incomplete to ensure meaningful comparisons across protocols and ecosystems.

In previous roles at Push Protocol and Index Cooperative, he developed governance reporting systems, performance metrics, and operational analyses used to guide strategic and treasury-related decisions. Earlier in his career as a DeFi analyst at Prime DAO, he produced fundamental research reports evaluating tokenomics, governance models, and competitive positioning across protocols. This combination of onchain data analysis, ecosystem mapping, research synthesis, and governance communication positions Eureka well to support the Data & Analytics role by helping standardize metrics, structure cross-regional research inputs, and synthesize insights into coherent vertical analyses for the DAO.

As the team member based in Africa, he also has unique insights into the socioeconomic state of cryptocurrency adoption and penetration in Africa through his network, and attendance of multiple events such as ETH Safari (Kenya), Blockchain Africa Conference (South Africa), and local meetups organized by teams like Base, Starknet, and more. As an outcome, he has created a network that can provide additional data and/or verify the data already gathered.

  1. Availability (next 8–10 weeks)
    Eureka will be able to dedicate a minimum of 20 hours a week over the next 8 - 10 weeks. If needed, we can allocate additional time, but 20 hours per week is already agreed as a minimum threshold for the team.

  2. Potential conflicts of interest
    Eureka and its members do not have any material conflicts of interest that would impact or influence their participation in this role or bias their coverage over the research period.

1.Role applying for:
Regional Researcher (SEA)

2. Your forum handle + relevant links
Dune: https://dune.com/muh_raf

Research article: https://muhraf.substack.com/p/q2-2025-the-state-of-local-stablecoins

Other profiles:
X: @_muhraf_

3. Relevant experience

My research focuses on local stablecoins and emerging market crypto adoption, particularly across Southeast Asia. I combine on-chain analytics, ecosystem mapping, and narrative research to analyze how stablecoins are used in local economies, cross-border payments, and regional crypto infrastructure.

My work analyzing non-USD stablecoins and regional adoption trends has been cited and shared by several prominent organizations in the ecosystem, including Dune, Gnosis, Lisk, Polygon, and Celo.

Examples of citations can be found on my X account (@_muhraf_).

My research work typically includes:

  • analyzing on-chain stablecoin flows

  • mapping regional crypto infrastructure

  • identifying adoption drivers in emerging markets

  • producing data dashboards and research reports

Research / Writing

Q2 2025: The State of Local Stablecoins (Non-USD) in Southeast Asia

This research analyzes the growth of local currency stablecoins in Southeast Asia, covering regulatory context, adoption drivers, and on-chain usage patterns.

Dashboards & Data Research

Selected dashboards available on my Dune profile include:

  • Southeast Asia Local Stablecoins – Quarterly

  • Emerging Market Local Stablecoins (APAC, LATAM, Africa)

  • Indonesia Stablecoin Index (IDRX, IDRT, XIDR)

  • IDRX – Indonesian Rupiah Stablecoin Overview

  • XSGD – Singapore Dollar Stablecoin

  • MYRC – Malaysia Ringgit Stablecoin Overview

These dashboards track regional stablecoin activity, adoption metrics, and ecosystem infrastructure across Southeast Asia and other emerging markets.

4. Region focus

Southeast Asia — particularly:

  • Indonesia

  • Singapore

  • Malaysia

  • Philippines

  • Thailand

  • Vietnam

I have the strongest context in Indonesia, where I closely track the development of rupiah stablecoins (IDRX, IDRT, XIDR), local exchanges, regulatory developments, and payment infrastructure.

My broader research also covers regional stablecoin ecosystems such as XSGD in Singapore and MYRC in Malaysia, as well as the role of stablecoins in cross-border payments and financial access across Southeast Asia.

For the SEA chapter of the report, I would focus on Indonesia and Malaysia as primary markets, while also mapping broader regional adoption trends and infrastructure relevant to Scroll’s ecosystem.

6.Availability (next 8–10 weeks) and any constraints

Available immediately and able to dedicate consistent time over the next 8–10 weeks to research, analysis, and writing.

7.Potential conflicts of interest

No formal affiliations with stablecoin issuers or protocols discussed in my research. My work is independent analysis based on public on-chain data.

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Role applying for: Data & Analytics (Global)

Forum handle + relevant links:
Forum: tobe0x
Dune: https://dune.com/tubaecci
Linktree: 0xTobey | Twitter | Linktree

Relevant experience:
I’m a blockchain data analyst specializing in building analytics dashboards and conducting ecosystem research for Web3 protocols.

My work focuses on extracting insights from blockchain data and translating them into decision-useful dashboards and reports. I primarily work with on-chain datasets using Dune Analytics.

Some examples of my work include:

  • DAO governance analytics (delegation tracking, voter participation, votable supply analysis)

  • DeFi ecosystem dashboards tracking metrics such as TVL, liquidity, volume, and user activity

  • Token distribution and holder behavior analysis

  • L2 ecosystem KPI analysis (revenue, cost, profit, and usage metrics)

I have also supported projects with KPI tracking dashboards and ecosystem monitoring to help teams understand protocol growth and user behavior.

Because of this background, I’m comfortable defining standardized metrics, cleaning and interpreting blockchain data, and synthesizing insights across multiple datasets.

For this research initiative, I can support contributors by:

  • defining consistent metrics and data specifications across regions

  • sourcing and cleaning on-chain datasets

  • supporting cross-regional comparability

  • synthesizing analytics insights for the vertical deep dives (Infra, Stablecoins/Payments, Regulation, Offchain mechanisms)

Availability:
Fully available over the next 8–10 weeks and able to coordinate with regional contributors asynchronously.

Potential conflicts of interest:
None. I am not currently affiliated with any Scroll ecosystem projects that would bias coverage.

Role applying for: Data & Analytics (Global)

Forum handle + relevant links:

Relevant experience: Curia Lab is a DAO governance enthusiast and analytics team with members in the space since 2019. We specialize in transforming fragmented data into insights. Our work across major protocols demonstrates our ability to execute the specific requirements of the Global Data & Analytics role:

  • Standardize Data Specs: We have extensive experience indexing and reconciling disparate onchain and offchain data.

  • Transform Raw Data into Insights: We have extensive experience at synthesizing raw, multi-source inputs into structured reports.

  • DAO-Native Collaboration: As active contributors across multiple ecosystems and working groups, we are seasoned in the analyitics-based coordination this role demands. We will leverage this experience to consolidate inputs from diverse regional researchers and stakeholders into a unified, high-signal “State of Scroll” narrative.

Availability: Our team has the capacity to support the full duration of the program.

Potential conflicts of interest: Curia Lab participates in DAO governance across multiple protocols. Any potential overlaps will be transparently disclosed if they arise during the process.

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Role applying for

Data & Analytics (Global)

Links

Experience

We are Lampros DAO, a governance, data analytics, development and education collective focused on Ethereum and its Layer 2 ecosystems. We have been active since October 2023, and most of our work sits at the intersection of on-chain data, ecosystem research, and governance participation.

Below is a summary of what we have actually built and delivered that is directly relevant to this role.

Arbitrum - LTIPP Research Bounty

This is probably the closest thing we have done to what the Data & Analytics role here requires. We ran a full incentive effectiveness research program covering the Long Term Incentive Pilot Program (LTIPP) and Short Term Incentive Programs (STIP and BSTIP) across Arbitrum’s DeFi ecosystem: DEXs, bridges, perpetuals, wallets, RWAs, gaming, and infrastructure protocols. The research looked at sector growth, TVL, user retention, mercenary behavior, ARB reward usage, and spillover effects on protocols that did not even receive incentives.

The outputs included two full research reports, two statistical analysis reports (T-tests, regression, cluster analysis, synthetic controls), a Dune dashboard, Python visualizations, an ARB distribution tracking sheet, and a key takeaways document. Taking multi-source, cross-sector data and turning it into one coherent, well-sourced output is exactly the kind of work this role is asking for.

Arbitrum Orbit Chain Dashboards

We built and continue to maintain two live Dune dashboards: the Arbitrum Orbit Chains Dashboard and the Arbitrum Ecosystem Revenue from Orbit Chains Dashboard. The revenue dashboard now covers 95 Orbit chains, including chains settling on Ethereum. Since mid-2024, we have been running a weekly public data series every single week, covering top fee-generating contracts and top revenue-generating Orbit chains, without a break. We have also hosted several X Spaces and broadcasts, walking through the data and explaining what it means for delegates, builders, and treasury teams.

This matters for the DCP role specifically because consistent, structured data communication, not just building dashboards, is a big part of what the role requires.

Dune Spellbook Contributions

We have submitted PRs for 25+ protocols on Arbitrum across DEX, perpetuals, and token monitoring sectors. We have also contributed across Optimism and Base, and submitted a dedicated Arbitrum token price table PR covering 9 new tokens to improve live price coverage on Dune. These contributions go beyond dashboards; they improve the underlying data infrastructure that analysts and researchers across the ecosystem rely on.

Recognition from Dune Analytics

Dune’s official X account used visuals from our Mantle Network dashboard in one of their posts, our dashboards were featured in two consecutive Dune Digest newsletter issues (034 and 035), and two of our dashboards have trended on Dune, the Arbitrum Orbit Chains Dashboard hit #1 in June 2025, and the MegaETH Public Sale Insights Dashboard trended in October 2025.

DefiLlama Open Source Contributions

We have contributed TVL, fee, and revenue tracking for 11+ protocols and chains, including Everclear, Rari, InstaDapp, Molten Network, and others, across multiple metrics types (TVL, chain fees, protocol revenue).

Optimism: Foundation Mission Requests

We delivered the Votable Supply Framework, a Badgeholder on-chain analysis, and a comprehensive research project measuring the concentration of power in the Optimism Collective, including a frontend dashboard, an influence calculator, a full report, and supporting documentation.

NumbaNERDs Program: Optimism Collective (Seasons 4 and 7)

We completed OP Rewards deep-dive analyses for multiple protocols (Celer, Thales, Perpetual Protocol, Uniswap), governance participation analysis, OP grant distribution analysis across two seasons, contract deployer mapping, and multiple Dune Spellbook PRs across Optimism and Base.

MegaETH

We built the MegaETH Public Sale Insights Dashboard, the MegaETH Chain Overview Dashboard, and published a three-day public sale data story (report + summary deck).

Broader Ecosystem Dashboards

We have built Dune dashboards for 17+ protocols and chains beyond Arbitrum, including Solana, Sui, Linea, Rocketpool, Mantle, LayerZero, Maker Protocol, Ondo Finance, Kaia Chain, B3 Chain, Fuel Network, and others. We have also completed the Artemis Analytics Data Bounty on Solana, covering RugCheck, Solana Snipers, Pump.fun deployers, and an economic activity analysis.

All of the above, with direct links to every report, dashboard, and PR, is documented in our contributions sheet: Lampros DAO Contributions Sheet. We have included it so delegates can click through and verify everything rather than taking our word for it.

SEEDGov’s independent assessment of our work

In the Arbitrum DIP v1.7 Final Report covering May-October 2025, SEEDGov, who were the Program Manager for the DIP, named Lampros DAO as one of five exceptional contributors across the entire Arbitrum DIP program. They identified our vertical as “analytics, data visualization, Dune dashboards, and DeFi metrics” and described the Orbit Chains dashboards as “critical infrastructure for understanding the Arbitrum ecosystem.”

We are attaching a screenshot of the relevant section of that report. We are including it because an independent assessment tends to say things more clearly than a self-description ever can.

Our position in Scroll specifically

We ranked #1 on the Scroll Delegate Accelerator Program. We already follow Scroll’s governance closely, participate in discussions, and have meaningful context on what the DAO and Foundation are working toward. That context matters for this role; the Data & Analytics role is not just about producing numbers, it is about making sure those numbers are relevant and useful for Scroll’s actual decision-making.

Why we think this role fits us specifically

The Data & Analytics role is not just about building dashboards. It requires supporting five regional researchers with data collection and interpretation, defining consistent metrics and a shared data spec, and then synthesizing all of it into consolidated vertical deep dives that are actually comparable across regions. This is essentially the same workflow we ran on LTIPP & many other tasks, i.e., multiple data sources, different sectors, shared definitions, one coherent output.

We are also comfortable working in environments where direct data does not always exist. A lot of what we have done involves finding the right proxies, clearly labeling what we are measuring and what we are not, and making sure the reader understands the limitations. That matters a lot for regions like Honduras, Kenya, or Indonesia, where on-chain data for Scroll specifically may be thin.

Availability

We are fully available for the 8-10 week program duration. Our core team is India-based, and we will be available and responsive throughout the program duration, including when working alongside regional researchers in LATAM, Africa, SEA, and APAC.

Potential conflicts of interest

We are also active delegates in Arbitrum DAO, Optimism Collective, Superfluid DAO & Uniswap DAO. We hold small amounts of tokens as a normal part of delegate participation. We do not have any financial stake in, advisory role with, or affiliation to projects currently building on Scroll that would bias our coverage of the ecosystem. If any new conflicts arise during the program, we will disclose them immediately.

One last thing, we applied because this program is the kind of structured, output-driven work we genuinely enjoy. The “State of Scroll” format, combining regional ground truth with cross-regional vertical synthesis, is a format we have worked in before and think we can add real value to. We are not applying to participate. We are applying to help make the final output actually useful for the DAO.

Happy to answer any questions.

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Application — DCP 1: State of Scroll Research

Role Applying For

Regional Researcher — Africa (Nigeria focus)


GitHub: robertocarlous

Forum handle: robertocarlous
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbert-aruleba
X / Twitter: robertocalous
Portfolio / Writing: (https://medium.com/@robbertabimbola21/why-nigerias-communities-need-cngn-and-why-i-built-securevault-for-them-fe2d8a776727)


Relevant Experience

I am a Web3 developer and researcher with experience working across decentralized infrastructure, governance, and emerging blockchain ecosystems. My work focuses on analyzing how decentralized technologies can solve real-world problems, particularly in emerging markets.

Some highlights of my experience include:

  • Blockchain Developer & Researcher with experience building decentralized applications and smart contracts across multiple ecosystems.

  • Scroll Ecosystem Contributor, with familiarity in L2 infrastructure, smart contract deployment, and ecosystem tooling.

  • Hackathon Winner & Builder with several projects involving decentralized storage, payments, and governance systems.

  • Technical Writer & Researcher, experienced in explaining complex blockchain systems and analyzing emerging Web3 ecosystems.

  • Currently working on decentralized platforms involving payments, content systems, and data storage, which gives me strong insight into on-chain applications and adoption patterns.

My background in both technical development and ecosystem research positions me well to analyze Scroll’s growth from both a developer and market perspective.


Region Focus (Africa)

My primary focus would be Nigeria, with additional context across the broader African Web3 ecosystem including Kenya and South Africa.

Nigeria is one of the largest crypto adoption markets globally, with strong activity in:

  • Stablecoins and on-chain payments

  • Peer-to-peer crypto markets

  • Developer communities

  • Web3 startups and infrastructure projects

This environment makes Nigeria an important region for understanding real-world usage of Ethereum L2s like Scroll.

Through this research I would aim to explore:

  • Scroll adoption opportunities in on-chain payments and stablecoins

  • Developer ecosystem growth across African Web3 hubs

  • Regulatory narratives affecting Layer 2 expansion

  • Opportunities for Scroll to support financial access and infrastructure in emerging markets


Availability

I am available throughout the full 8–10 week program duration and can dedicate consistent time to research, data collection, and writing.

No major scheduling constraints at this time.


Potential Conflicts of Interest

I am not formally affiliated with any organization that would bias coverage of the Scroll ecosystem.

My work in Web3 involves building decentralized applications and participating in developer ecosystems, but I will maintain objective, research-driven analysis throughout the program.

Any relevant affiliations or holdings will be transparently disclosed if required.


Role

Data & Analytics (Global)

Links

Experience

I am a senior researcher with 8+ years experience inside and outside of web3. I hold a PhD in Organizational Behavior and have led research projects requiring synthesizing qualitative and quantitative data from multiple stakeholders for decision making.

My reports have shaped educational initiatives at universities and informed public policy in Ireland. Since 2022, I have conducted research and wrote reports and papers for several DAOs (ImpactDAO, RnDAO, Metagame, Arbitrum etc.)

Analytics experience

I have created an engagement dashboard for Ponder.social , the social prediction dApp active on Farcaster.. For this dashboard, I combined (1) transaction data from dApp users identified via Ponder’s account abstraction factory contract, (2) onchain social media posts on Farcaster, (3) Ponder specific data from a Google Sheet. The dashboard tracks question posters, prediction providers and social engagement metrics (likes, recasts). This enabled the team to identify and reward active contributors.

I completed two Bytexplorer missions: analyzing Optimism’s airdrop 4, and developing a ranking algorithm for a writer-specific feed (1st place). The first mission used Dune; the second required Python for data analysis. In 2024, I analyzed Arbitrum governance patterns using Snapshot data as part of the OpenDataARB program, and built a dashboard tracking Minigrant Jokerace participation.

I have done a deep dive into a non-crypto online learning platform analysing online behavior of +2000 students to create learner profiles. The analysis helped my client, a Dubai based startup, secure their next contract. As lead analyst I analyzed data from Ireland’s remote work survey( report available on Western Development page) in 2020 and 2021 with findings informing national remote work policy and assessed leadership training for senior public servants (report not public).

I have written data analysis for Our Network reporting on CowSwap, Lens, and Optimism.

Standardized metrics and framework

I designed standardized evaluation metrics for a university-wide project with multiple pilots across different departments. Using standardized surveys and structured interviews, we evaluated pilot outcomes and identified success criteria for bottom-up learning initiatives (article published in The Internet and Higher Education).

I designed TogetherCrew’s community health framework implemented in 100+ crypto communities. The metrics track communication patterns between community members across Discord and Telegram.

How I can I contribute to the State of Scroll

The crux of the Data & Analytics role requires supporting regional researchers, consolidating findings across regions and verticals to create an impactful report to inform future strategic decisions. This requires research coordination skills beyond pure analytics. The role requires coordinating five regional researchers with different skill sets, defining consistent metrics across diverse regions, and collaborating with the Format and Visualization contributor. This maps directly to my experience leading research that synthesizes qualitative and quantitative data across stakeholders and contributors. My 8+ years teaching data skills to professionals with varying technical backgrounds equip me to support researchers across skill levels.

In web3, I led data strategy, translating user requirements into technical specifications for a 3-5 person engineering team and coordinating closely with the designer to ensure charts are accurate and clear.

Availability

I’m based in Europe with experience collaborating with teams across time zones (Brazil to India). I will dedicate 24 hours/week in March and April, increasing to full availability from May through project completion.

No conflicts of interest.

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Role applying for

Regional Researcher — Africa (Researcher & Storyteller)

LinkedIn: Roselyne Munyiri

x: @bug_hunteress

Forum Handle: @bug_hunteress

Articles: LinkedIn Articles

Relevant experience

Over the past few years, I have worked closely with builders, founders, and developer communities across Africa. My experience spans marketing, technical development, and ecosystem communications, which gives me a practical understanding of how blockchain infrastructure is adopted on the ground.

Most importantly, I have been directly involved in Scroll ecosystem initiatives in Africa through the Kenyan Local Node, where I helped coordinate programs that onboarded and supported builders exploring zero-knowledge infrastructure.

Program Operations & Communications Lead — Kenya Local Node (Scroll X Web3Clubs)

Onboarded 200+ founders and builders in 5 months, coordinated 15+ mentors across 10+ workshops on zero-knowledge infrastructure, and managed program communications and ecosystem engagement. This work provided direct exposure to how African builders evaluate and adopt new infrastructure.

Program Operations Coordinator — Adanian Labs(Hedera Foundation)

I coordinated the Hedera certification program, onboarding 1,500+ students across five African countries at Adanian Labs

This involved:

  • producing educational content explaining distributed ledger technology

  • managing community engagement and developer education

  • monitoring adoption trends and participation metrics

Through this work I developed a strong understanding of how developers across Africa approach Web3 learning and adoption.

Brand & Growth Manager — Public Lab

Led digital growth and ecosystem storytelling.

  • Grew the X account from 8k to 20k followers

  • Built growth through organic strategies and build-in-public storytelling

  • Produced newsletters and ecosystem communications

Technical Background

Backend engineer with experience building production systems for startups in Kenya.

This background allows me to:

  • understand the practical needs of builders

  • evaluate infrastructure from a developer perspective

  • communicate technical ideas clearly to broader audiences

Scroll Delegate Accelerator Program (DAP)

Participant in Scroll’s governance training program focused on DAO coordination, proposal analysis, and protocol governance.

Region focus (Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa)

Primary context: Kenya (Nairobi-based)

Through ecosystem programs and developer communities I maintain working insight into Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, and broader Sub-Saharan Africa.

Key structural differences shaping adoption:

  • Kenya: mobile-money infrastructure and fintech integration

  • Nigeria: high stablecoin demand and active P2P markets

  • South Africa: more institutional fintech participation

Understanding these differences is essential for meaningful regional analysis.

Availability (next 8–10 weeks)

Fully available for the full 8–10 week research period.

Potential conflicts of interest

None

Application for Regional Researcher (LATAM)

  • Role applying for: Regional Researcher (LATAM)

  • Forum handle + relevant links:

    • Handle: @zaludando

    • X (Twitter): https://x.com/zaludando

    • Note on Identity: I operate under a professional pseudonym due to my background and ongoing studies in Cyber-Defense and OPSEC. I am available for private identity verification with the Operations Committee/Program Manager if required to ensure sybil-resistance.

  • Relevant experience:

    • Ecosystem Research: Early contributor to the MakerDAO Research group. I have a deep background in analyzing decentralized governance, stablecoin mechanics, and risk parameters. I am trained in converting complex onchain data into “decision-useful” reports.

    • Technical Background: I am a Web Developer currently specializing in Cyber-Defense. This allows me to audit and analyze ecosystem infrastructure, bridge security, and developer tooling from a technical perspective, ensuring the research goes beyond surface-level summaries.

    • Product & Wallets: Previously worked in a decentralized wallet project, gaining firsthand insight into the UX friction and infrastructure gaps (on/off-ramps) that hinder crypto adoption in emerging markets.

  • Region focus: LATAM (Primary: Honduras)

    • Why: While based in Argentina, I offer a neutral, outsider-in research perspective. Argentina’s status as a mature market for inflation-hedging and stablecoin UX provides me with a “comparative blueprint” to analyze Honduras. My goal is to apply the rigorous research methodology I learned at MakerDAO to map the Honduran ecosystem (San Pedro Sula/Tegucigalpa) from scratch, identifying why current solutions are failing and where Scroll’s ZK-infrastructure can bridge the gap in remittances and local payment rails.
  • Availability: Full availability for the next 8–10 weeks (March–May). I am committed to meeting the May 31st deadline and collaborating with the Global Data and Visualization roles.

  • Potential conflicts of interest: None. I have no official affiliations with other L2 teams or local Honduran projects that would bias my coverage. I hold a neutral, research-driven position.

Role applying for Format & Visualization (Global)

Forum handle + relevant links:

Pink Brains is a DeFi creator studio focused on ecosystem research, narrative building, and thought leading content for the crypto industry.

Relevant experience

Pink Brains focuses on translating complex crypto ecosystems into structured research and visual narratives that help readers quickly understand infrastructure trends, DeFi verticals, and governance developments.

Our work includes:

  • ecosystem and infrastructure research
  • DeFi sector analysis
  • governance commentary and DAO research
  • ecosystem mapping and protocol categorization
  • converting research into digestible formats (threads, visual breakdowns, structured reports)

Visualization / portfolio

Below are examples of structured research threads where we convert complex data and ecosystem information into clear visual and narrative breakdowns.

DeFi research articles

DeFi ecosystem lists / sector breakdowns

Project-focused research

DAO & governance analysis




Across these works, our process typically involves:

  • structuring research findings into clear narratives
  • building ecosystem maps and categorized protocol lists
  • presenting comparative tables and sector breakdowns
  • transforming raw research into visual-friendly formats

This workflow closely aligns with the goal of producing the State of Scroll research package, where multiple regional inputs need to be transformed into a consistent and easily digestible report.


Availability (next 8–10 weeks)

Fully available during the program timeline.

We can support:

  • building the State of Scroll report template
  • formatting regional research chapters
  • producing charts, tables, and ecosystem maps
  • consolidating all deliverables into the final report package

Potential conflicts of interest

Pink Brains participates in governance research across multiple ecosystems but is not affiliated with Scroll or any Scroll-aligned project.

Our role in this program would be purely focused on formatting, visualization, and packaging research outputs, without influencing the analytical conclusions.

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Role applying for: Data & Analytics (Global)

Forum handle + relevant links:

Forum handle: Permary
GitHub | Dune | x: _permary


Relevant experience:

I’m a crypto-native data analyst with 3 years of experience in blockchain analytics, onchain investigation, and ecosystem research, focused on extracting high-signal insights from onchain data and structuring fragmented information into datasets that support real decisions.

I was a contributor at Flipside Crypto, where I built analytics dashboards, participated in bounty programs, and was actively involved in the analyst community, before the protocol wound down. That experience sharpened both my technical toolkit and my ability to produce structured, decision-useful outputs under real accountability.

Key strengths I would bring to the ‘State of Scroll research’:

Onchain data sourcing & contract-level analysis

I work directly with EVM contracts and blockchain data to surface insights that go beyond standard dashboards. This includes querying oracle networks to cross-reference offchain price feeds, validate onchain activity, and enrich datasets with real-world context, particularly useful for the Stablecoins & Onchain Payments and Offchain Payment Mechanisms verticals.

A concrete example: for the Hyperlend analytics dashboard, I built a Python pipeline to retrieve asset prices directly from oracle contracts, clean the data, and push daily updates to Dune for real-time price accuracy. I then calculated core protocol metrics, available liquidity, market size, borrowed assets, and liquidations, with full USD normalization across all assets, and built interactive time-series charts to visualize user behavior and adoption trends. If something happens onchain, it can be found, that’s the approach I bring.

Analytics tooling

Dune / SQL, dbt, PostgreSQL, Python, block explorers, oracle queries, raw onchain datasets and indexers, and cross-chain ecosystem comparisons. I don’t just use pre-built views, I build the pipelines behind them.

For example in my Aave project, I reverse-engineered raw Ethereum event logs across 20,000 blocks, decoding hex-encoded smart contract events (Borrow, Supply, Repay, Withdraw, Liquidation) into structured, production-ready data models. I built custom dbt macros to handle the decoding, converted wei amounts to decimal-adjusted values using token metadata, and uploaded the final queryable tables to Dune with sample visualizations, a full end-to-end analytics pipeline from raw chain data to insights.

Metric design & data standardization

For this project, a shared data spec is the foundation. My priority would be defining consistent KPIs and proxies across regions from day one, so that infrastructure, payments, regulatory, and ecosystem comparisons are actually comparable.

Cross-regional synthesis

I’m comfortable turning raw datasets and fragmented regional inputs into structured, comparable narratives, which is exactly what the consolidated vertical deep dives require.

Investigative research mindset

When data is incomplete, I trace contract interactions, query oracles for offchain anchors, identify proxies, and validate assumptions until a reliable signal emerges. I don’t settle for what’s readily available.


How I would approach this role

  1. Ship a shared data framework early (metrics, definitions, sources, naming conventions) so every regional contributor is working from the same foundation.
  2. Support regional researchers with data sourcing, cleaning, and interpretation as they build their chapters.
  3. Build consistent vertical datasets across Infrastructure, Stablecoins & Onchain Payments, Regulation, and Offchain Payment Mechanisms, drawing on both onchain data and oracle-sourced offchain context where relevant.
  4. Ensure cross-regional comparability so that LATAM, Africa, Europe, and APAC outputs can be meaningfully synthesized, not just aggregated.
  5. Deliver clear, high-signal analytics inputs for the consolidated deep dives.

The goal is a State of Scroll package that is not just descriptive, but genuinely data-backed and decision-useful for delegates and ecosystem builders.


Availability:

Fully available across the full 8–10 week timeline. I can commit consistent weekly hours to coordination, analytics, and synthesis and will be responsive throughout.

Potential conflicts of interest:

No direct affiliations that would bias coverage of the Scroll ecosystem. Any relevant holdings or affiliations will be transparently if they become relevant.

Note: The forum currently limits new users to two links. Additional dashboards and analytics projects referenced above can be shared if needed.

Role applying for: Regional Researcher (APAC)Your forum handle + relevant links:

@satoshishalom

X handles:ACTxDesign |actjust-ShalomXEdge-related)

satoshishalom-develper

christyanaviva-professional

GitHub: (ShalomXEdge repository — conceptual engineering overview)
Examples:

  • Hackathon activity (Starknet Infra DeFi entry, ETHRome CredLancer)

  • Ethical ZK/cultural preservation threads & Spaces: related FreeVoices discussions

Relevant experience:
Active since around 2018 throughACTxDesign, a small team focused on launch strategy, product development ideas, and supporting founders (e.g., bounty-style builds, onboarding help). Participated in various hackathons and bounties, including entries on Starknet (DeFi/SmartCredentials project) and ETHRome 2023 (CredLancer ZK-verifiable credentials). Familiar with basic ecosystem mapping, pulling public data from tools like Dune/DefiLlama, and writing threads/Spaces on topics like ethical ZK/privacy and cultural preservation. Contributed conceptual ideas to ShalomXEdge — a project developing privacy-preserving oracles via ZK-STARKs and ethical AI integration on Starknet, featuring selective ZK revelation (Tigress Veil), multi-chain coordination (e.g., Accumulate, Chia VDFs), and FreeVoices for preserving indigenous/cultural narratives and promoting global equity.Region focus:
India, Nepal, and Tibetan/Himalayan communities. Some context from ShalomXEdge-related FreeVoices archival discussions (Tibetan/Nepali voices, endangered languages, diaspora networks in border areas). Also, occasional following of India-based hack communities (e.g., ETHGlobal Bangalore insights). These regions show real needs in privacy tools, remittances, and cultural safeguarding — areas where Scroll’s bytecode-equivalent zkEVM and privacy-focused design could provide practical value.Availability:
Available for the 8–10 week period (March–May 2026); able to commit 15–25 hours/week. No major constraints.Potential-conflicts of interest:
Affiliated with-ACTxDesign (product-develpment) and ShalomXEdge conceptual work (independent, non-commercial ethical ideation; no competition with Scroll). Minimal or no holdings in SCROLL or competing L2s. Fully committed to transparent, balanced, and sourced reporting.I have real respect for Scroll’s research-driven approach — the thoughtful zkEVM choices, upstream contributions to Ethereum/PSE, and emphasis on security/decentralization stand out in the space. If given the opportunity, I’d be thankful to help contribute a modest but careful APAC chapter: a straightforward stakeholder overview, 3–5 practical opportunities (e.g., potential ZK-privacy support for cultural archiving, remittance tools in border areas, or developer education in diaspora networks), and supporting inputs for the broader report.Thank you for your time and consideration.

Role applying for ( Regional Researcher (Africa)

forum handle= Steel

relevant links:

X – https://x.com/0xSteel

portfolio – Notion

Relevant experience – I have relevant experience in research and content creation. I’ve researched and created contents for Nimiq , ElectraProtocol, Tanjiblocks, etc

Region focus: Nigeria (primary), with broader familiarity across West Africa. Being based in Nigeria, I have deep understanding of the local culture, online communities, and digital trends. I have also interacted with users across other West African countries through online communities, giving me some regional perspective.

Availability (next 8–10 weeks): I’m available fulltime

Potential conflicts of interest: No conflicts of interest