Decentraland

by 0xed0e0cb94f60f72ec94bef848f5df4cbd365af1d (InJesterr)

Linked Draft Proposal

Should the Community Be the Final Arbiter in Grants Revocation Decisions ?

Summary

This proposal seeks to determine whether the Decentraland Community should have the final say in the revocation of Grants through the DAO governance process, thereby aligning the decision-making process with the principle of decentralization.

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Abstract

Decentralizing Grant Revocation: A DAO Governance Proposal

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This proposal emphasizes the existing procedure where the Grant Support Squad and Revocations Committee can initiate a preventive pause or revocation of the Grant Vesting Contract when potential concerns are raised. However, this proposal suggests an enhancement to this process: the final decision on the revocation of the Grant Vesting Contract would be subject to the outcome of a Community vote. If the Community vote is in favor of the Grantee and against the revocation, the Grant Vesting Contract won’t be revoked. In such a case, any preventive pause that had been initiated would be lifted and the Grant Vesting Contract along with its payments would be continued, and vice versa.

Motivation

The motivation for this proposal

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The Decentraland DAO is the decision-making tool for MANA, NAMES and LAND holders in Decentraland’s virtual world. The DAO’s Grants Program is one of the best vehicles to help grow the Decentraland ecosystem and must be aligned with the main spirit of Decentraland - Decentralization. Currently, the revocation of Grants is done by the Revocations Committee, which may not fully reflect the Community’s will.

This proposal suggests that while the Revocations Committee should continue to exist and make the initial decision on whether a grant should be revoked, the final decision should rest with the Community, providing a safeguard mechanism to override the Committee’s decision if necessary. Grants revocation decisions should not be delegated to a small group of individuals, instead, they should be resolved through the DAO’s governance process, which was designed as a legitimate tool to mirror the Community’s sentiments.

Specification

Framework Details

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These New Amendments should be implemented in the Revocations Committee Framework.

Impacts

Scenarios that might occur when implementing this proposal

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Best Case Scenario:

• Grant’s revocation procedure is aligned with the current DAO governance process and helps the Community to save time, providing an avenue for disagreement with the Revocations Committee and establishing a clear protocol for such situations.

• Ensured consistency in both grants enactment and revocations when required. Community will play a substantive, not just ceremonial, role in the DAO governance process.

Worst Case Scenario:

• Potential misunderstandings if the new process isn’t communicated effectively.

• Resistance to change from Community members accustomed to the old process.

Implementation Pathways

Final Pathways to Implement this Proposal

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1. Integration of Amendments: The Revocations Committee, in collaboration with the Grant Support Squad, should integrate the amendments outlined in the “Specification” section of this governance proposal into the existing Revocations Committee Framework. The updated framework must be made public through official DAO communication channels.

2. Information Dissemination: The Revocations Committee and Grant Support Squad should jointly develop informational materials to guide Community members through the new procedures. These materials could include instructional videos, documentation, FAQs, and public meetings with the Community.

3. Procedure Management: The Revocations Committee, assisted by the Grant Support Squad, should assume responsibility for implementing the new procedures. This includes managing revocation polls and providing guidance to the Community.

4. Documentation Update: The Governance Squad should update the Decentralands Documentation. to reflect the new grants revocation process.

The date for the full implementation and enforcement (enactment) of this DAO governance proposal must be no later than January 1, 2024.

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DAO Governance Poll Template for Community disagreement with the Revocations Committee’s decision

TITLE: Community Vote on Grant Revocation Decision for [Grantee]

SUMMARY: This poll seeks to determine the Community’s agreement or disagreement with the Revocations Committee’s decision on grant’s revocation for [Grantee].

GRANT DETAILS:

• Grantee:
• Grant Description:
• Grant Amount:
• Date Granted:
• Revocations Committee’s Decision:
• Date of Decision:
• Summary of Decision and reasoning:
• Reasons for Community Disagreement: [Provide detailed reasons why the Community disagrees with the Committee’s decision]

VOTING OPTIONS:

• YES: Revoke the grant.
• NO: Do not revoke the grant.

Conclusion

Final Conclusion of this Proposal

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By allowing the Community to override the decisions of the Revocations Committee through the DAO governance process, we can ensure that the Grants Program remains a true reflection of the Community’s desires and needs. The Revocations Committee will still play a crucial role in evaluating cases and making initial decisions, but also that the Community has a say.

It strikes a balance between the need for specialized decision-making and the principle of decentralization.This proposal seeks to enhance the grant revocation process by aligning it with governance process and equip the Community with a clear protocol for handling relevant cases, thereby making procedure simpler and optimizing time.

This proposal is summarized due to technical limitations. To view it complete and vote on it, visit the DCL DAO Governance dApp