Weekly Governance Recap - March 3-7, 2025

:pushpin: Summary

Welcome to this week’s governance update! This recap (past week and looking forward to next week) provides an overview of key governance activities, proposals, and discussions from last week. Stay informed and engaged with the latest developments!

tl;dr week of Mar 3

tl;dr week of Mar 10

  • :scroll: Constitution will be open for voting on Monday afternoon EST/UTC-4
  • :gear: Hear from the Engineering team about the upcoming proposal on Wed Mar 12 1p EST/UTC-4
  • :telephone_receiver: Other calls include South Korea Local Nodes call , General Governance call, and Delegate Training call.

:spiral_calendar: Past Week: March 3-7

:one: Grant Program Call - 7:30 AM EST/UTC-5 (March 5, 2025)

:movie_camera: Video Recording
:page_facing_up: Transcript

Discussion: Advancing the DAO DeFi Grant Program proposal.

:right_arrow: Main topics included:

  • Eligibility & Completeness: Clear rules to prevent grant farming; funding scope defined by the review committee.
  • Support & Reporting: Plans for builder support infrastructure with ongoing reporting.
  • Incentives for Builders: Prioritizing long-term sustainability over short-term “mercenary capital.”
  • Local Nodes: Key role in fostering community engagement and in-person initiatives.
  • ZKVM Hackathon in Nigeria: Proposed event for ZK training and implementation.

:loudspeaker: CTA: Please review and provide feedback to finalize the proposal for the April 1 voting cycle.


:two: Delegate Training Call - 1 PM EST/UTC-5 (March 5, 2025)

:movie_camera: Video Recording
:page_facing_up: Transcript

:right_arrow: Main topics included:

  • Program Goals: Upskilling delegates, attracting new members, and increasing governance participation.
  • Curriculum: Seven-week DAO governance program with structured feedback.
  • Incentives: Token rewards and a leaderboard to drive participation.
  • Delegation: Aligning with delegation/redelegation efforts.
  • Assessment & Badging: Using assessments and NFT badges to track progress.

:loudspeaker: Interested in contributing to the training program?
Fill out the survey by Tuesday, March 11, 11:59 PM UTC-5:
:right_arrow: Survey Link

:page_facing_up: Provide feedback on the draft curriculum:
:right_arrow: Delegate Training Curriculum


:memo: Proposals & Updates


:crystal_ball: Upcoming Week: March 10-14

:telephone_receiver: Calls

:date: Check the Governance Calendar and join the conversations:

  • :building_construction: Engineering Discussion - Engineering team will provide insights on their upcoming protocol upgrade proposal.
  • :south_korea: South Korea Local Nodes Call
  • :malaysia: Malaysia Local Nodes Call (Scheduling in progress)
  • :globe_showing_europe_africa: General Governance Call
  • :classical_building: Delegate Training Call
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