Why the Program Was Funded
This program was designed by Plurality Labs to :
- Explore proven methods of deliberation in a web 3 context such as citizen’s assemblies or sociacracy 3.0
- Explore AI solutions to automate components of DAO contributor experience and/or governance design
- Provide a support network for researchers along with a pathway to future funding.
Rounds & Milestones
Milestone/round 1 - Open applications for research fellowships and payout initial funding
Milestone 2 - Payout to fund venture
Milestone 3 - Demo Day for projects/research & TBD funding mechanism to support continued building Updates: https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/plurality-labs-arbitrum-dao-x-rndao-co-lab/20138
Decision Mechanism
The decision to select the fellows and supporting mentors is made by experts. The follow-up decision to allocate grants to the most developed projects at the end of the program will use a TBD novel mechanism )likely designed during the program). This program is our biggest wildcard. We are taking a shot at supporting another DAO. An up-and-coming research DAO which can already boast early successes.
The program supports experiments to see if…
- Exploring new ways to apply traditional deliberation methods in the Web3 space is useful, viable and feasible.
- AI-based tools can help scale and automate the facilitator’s cycle facilitation and discovery cycles.
- A support network of mentors will lead to better results
Expected Outcomes
- Build collaboration technology that enhances organizational, community, DAO operations and governance tools.
- Improved group decision making and responsive decision making ventures.
PL assessment according to strategic priorities
Delegate Sentiment
- Delegate - 91% support
- Community - 89% support