Proposal [Non-Constitutional]: Establish the ‘Arbitrum Research & Development Collective
Please see the link to the forum discussion for the full text of this proposal
Abstract - This proposal aims to fund the Arbitrum Research & Development Collective to aid in turning Arbitrum DAO members’ ideas into reality for a term of 6 months.
Motivation - The ARDC’s role in reviewing and enhancing governance proposals, conducting code reviews for security, providing quantitative analysis for economic risk, and fostering active delegate engagement will contribute significantly to the growth and success of the Arbitrum ecosystem. It will provide valuable tools and reports for proposal authors, helping them refine their ideas and make better-informed decisions.
Rationale - the ARDC’s primary mandate aligns with the strategic priorities of the ArbitrumDAO, particularly in terms of governance optimization, risk management, research, and security. By funding the ARDC, the ArbitrumDAO can enhance its governance framework and future-proof the ecosystem through specialized verticals dedicated to these critical areas.
Steps to Implement - Steps to Implement - The AIP will move to Snapshot on the 11th of December 2023. Following the conclusion of the Snapshot vote, the AIP will then proceed to the on-chain voting stage so as to ratify the funding & process for the Arbitrum Research & Development Collective. Once the forecited steps are concluded, @Immutablelawyer will be announcing the starting date of the election process.
Specifications & Timeline - Specifications & timeline can be found in the following sections.
Overall Cost - Option A: If the ARDC is funded with 880,000 ARB + Multi-Sig Budget.
- 330,000 ARB [Security] [Applicable Cap]
- 330,000 ARB [Research] [Applicable Cap]
- 170,000 ARB [Risk] [Applicable Cap]
- 50,000 ARB [DAOAdvocate] [Standard]
Option B: If the ARDC is funded with 1.3 Million ARB + Multi-Sig Budget.
- 500,000 ARB [Security] [Applicable Cap]
- 500,000 ARB [Research] [Applicable Cap]
- 250,000 ARB [Risk] [Applicable Cap]
- 50,000 ARB [DAOAdvocate] [Standard]
Option C: If the ARDC is funded with 1.715 Million ARB + Multi-Sig Budget.
- 665,000 ARB [Security] [Applicable Cap]
- 665,000 ARB [Research] [Applicable Cap]
- 335,000 ARB [Risk] [Applicable Cap]
- 50,000 ARB [DAOAdvocate]
[Excess ARB which will not be utilised as a result of the elected members and their corresponding fees will be returned to the ArbitrumDAO Treasury]
| Voter | Cast Power | Vote & Rationale |
|---|---|---|
 0x0eB5...347576 | 25.155M | (1st) Fund with 1,715,000 ARB, (2nd) Fund with 1,300,000 ARB, (3rd) Fund with 880,000 ARB, (4th) Abstain, (5th) Don't fund |
 0x1B68...88eeaD | 18.657M | (1st) Fund with 1,715,000 ARB, (2nd) Fund with 1,300,000 ARB, (3rd) Fund with 880,000 ARB, (4th) Abstain, (5th) Don't fund |
 0xF4B0...91D8fA | 14.502M | (1st) Fund with 880,000 ARB, (2nd) Don't fund, (3rd) Fund with 1,300,000 ARB, (4th) Fund with 1,715,000 ARB, (5th) Abstain |
 0x8393...6F0780 | 12.219M | (1st) Don't fund, (2nd) Abstain, (3rd) Fund with 880,000 ARB, (4th) Fund with 1,300,000 ARB, (5th) Fund with 1,715,000 ARB |
 0x11cd...3e3A8F | 8.145M | (1st) Abstain, (2nd) Fund with 1,715,000 ARB, (3rd) Fund with 1,300,000 ARB, (4th) Fund with 880,000 ARB, (5th) Don't fund |
VOTE POWER
Proposal Status
- Mon December 11 2023, 05:36 pmVoting Period Starts
- Mon December 18 2023, 05:36 pmEnd Voting Period
Current Results
1-Fund with 1,715,000 ARB
66.39M
2-Fund with 880,000 ARB
31.532M
3-Don't fund
27.013M