Arbitrum Research and Development Collective

The ARDC plays a crucial role in bolstering the growth and prosperity of the Arbitrum ecosystem by reviewing and enhancing governance proposals, conducting security code reviews, offering quantitative analysis for economic risk, and fostering engagement among delegates. This multifaceted involvement provides invaluable support to proposal authors, enabling them to refine their ideas and make more informed decisions. Aligned with the strategic priorities of the Arbitrum DAO, the ARDC's mandate focuses on optimizing governance, managing risks, conducting research, and ensuring security. Through funding the ARDC, the Arbitrum DAO can fortify its governance framework and safeguard the ecosystem's future by establishing specialized verticals dedicated to these pivotal areas.

Member:

Research Member-Blockworks
DAO Advocate-L2BEAT
Security Member-OpenZeppelin
Risk Member-Chaos Labs

All the minutes of the meetings are provided on this miro document here

Goals:

Purpose: The ARDC aims to facilitate the transformation of ideas within the Arbitrum DAO into actionable initiatives that enhance the ecosystem’s growth and success.
Formation: Established through a passed proposal, the ARDC is a collective effort to address the need for specialized research, development, and governance optimization within the Arbitrum ecosystem.
Mandate: The ARDC’s mandate encompasses various critical areas including governance proposal review, security assessment, risk management, quantitative analysis, and community engagement. Verticals: The ARDC is structured into distinct verticals, including:
DAOAdvocate: Represents the DAO’s interests and ensures alignment with ARDC’s mandate. Risk Management-Oriented Member: Focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating economic risks.
Security-Oriented Member: Conducts code reviews, identifies security vulnerabilities, and ensures protocol integrity. Research-Oriented Member: Engages in objective research, contributes to innovation, and promotes data-driven decision-making.

Outcomes:

Community Engagement: The ARDC fosters active participation and engagement from the Arbitrum community through regular reporting, public meetings, and collaborative initiatives.
Impact: Through its comprehensive services and contributions, the ARDC aims to enhance governance decision-making, bolster security, promote transparency, and drive the growth and success of the Arbitrum ecosystem.