Pluralistic Design
Pluralism is our primary design consideration. Each Grant Ship brings their own coordination, creativity, and decision-making to the grant giving process.
Grant Ships
Rule Book
Framework for Pluralistic Grant Giving
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Accountability
Grant Ships are motivated to track and report grantee progress, while grantees are encouraged to show results and progress for additional future funding.
Voter Participation
This game is a spectator sport, designed to be fun to play and watch. This is necessary to ensure the ecosystem stays involved and provides the right incentives and signals.
Capture Resistance
The game breaks down the typical centralized grant-giving system, spreading authority and accountability across Grant Ships, Facilitators, and voters, ensuring mutual oversight.
Adaptive Approach
Through token-weighted voting, Arbitrum DAO creates the selective pressure that forces Grant Ships to evolve. As Arbitrum evolves, so will its grants program.
Progressive Decentralization
The game is designed to be self-regulated and administered by Arbitrum DAO as the funding rounds progress.