Request for Comments: Scaling 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 Scaling 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].

Scaling Pillar

The Scaling pillar is about scaling the initiative and making strategic recommendations. This includes recommending new primitives & technologies, making ecosystem strategic recommendations, standardizing processes, and improving infrastructure & services[1].

Background

The Scaling 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 scaling the initiative and making strategic recommendations, which are key to the success of any project in the DeFi space[1].

Proposal

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

1. New Primitives & Technologies: Projects should recommend new primitives & technologies that can help scale the initiative. This includes exploring technologies like account abstraction, which allows users to use smart contracts as their accounts, thereby offering the potential for improved user experiences and enhanced security and functionality in blockchain applications[2][3].
2. Ecosystem Strategic Recommendations: Projects should make strategic recommendations for the ecosystem. This includes identifying opportunities for growth and development and making recommendations on how to capitalize on these opportunities[1].
3. Standardizing Processes: Projects should work towards standardizing processes. This includes developing and implementing standard operating procedures that can help streamline operations and improve efficiency[1].
4. Improving Infrastructure & Services: Projects should work towards improving infrastructure & services. This includes identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes that can enhance the performance and reliability of the infrastructure & services[1].

Accountability

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

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