Request for Comments: Operations Pillar for the Arbitrum Grant

This Request for Comments (RFC) document seeks to gather feedback on the proposed prerequisites for eligibility for the Arbitrum Grant under the Operations pillar. The prerequisites are designed to ensure that only projects that align with Arbitrum's focus and contribute to the growth and development of the Arbitrum ecosystem are eligible for support[1][2].

Operations Pillar

The Operations pillar focuses on managing operations effectively. This includes managing the treasury, hiring & talent pipeline, collective asks & group priorities, and working with 3rd party service providers[2].

Background

The Operations pillar is crucial for the success of the Arbitrum Grant. It ensures that the projects supported by the grant contribute to the growth and development of the Arbitrum ecosystem. The pillar focuses on managing operations effectively, which is key to the success of any project in the DeFi space[1][2].

Proposal

The proposal for the Operations pillar includes the following prerequisites for eligibility:

1. Treasury Management: Projects should manage their treasury effectively. This includes prudent financial management and ensuring that funds are used in a manner that aligns with the project's goals and objectives[1][2].
2. Hiring & Talent Pipeline: Projects should have a robust hiring and talent pipeline. This includes identifying, attracting, and retaining talent that can contribute to the project's success[1][2]. Projects must have capacity to pay for the new hire as well as test their skillsets.
3. Collective Asks & Group Priorities: Projects should manage their collective asks and group priorities effectively. This includes identifying key priorities and working collectively to achieve these priorities[1][2].
4. Working with 3rd Party Service Providers: Projects should work effectively with 3rd party service providers. This includes identifying suitable service providers and establishing productive working relationships with them[1][2].
5. The Pledge: Projects must have taken the pledge. This is a commitment to align with Arbitrum's focus and contribute to the growth and development of the Arbitrum ecosystem[1].

Accountability

Projects should be accountable for their operations initiatives. They should provide regular updates on their progress and be transparent in their dealings[1][2].

We invite all stakeholders to provide their comments, suggestions, and feedback on these proposed prerequisites for eligibility under the Operations pillar. Your input is invaluable in ensuring that the Arbitrum Grant supports the most deserving and impactful projects in the Arbitrum ecosystem.

Benefits

For projects that meet these eligibility requirements, the benefits are that the Arbitrum DAO will provide access to the Arbitrum DAO paid Recruiter Network. This support from the Arbitrum DAO can significantly help projects in their hiring and talent acquisition efforts, thereby contributing to the growth and development of the Arbitrum ecosystem[1][2].