It’s great to see @alphagrowth hop in here after we’ve observed their work for some time at Compound. Gauntlet agrees with some of the points made by other delegates. The proposal addresses two important themes.
- External Governance Grants: The proposal identified a lack of process and missed opportunity in the DAOs historic efforts to apply for externally funded grant programs. Uniswap certainly could use a more ambitious group to actively source, apply to, and receive incentive grants from third-party chains that Uniswap supports.
- Marketing: The proposal addresses a lack of marketing of established campaigns. While the effectiveness of social media in driving DeFi adoption is not clear, the brand presence highlighting Uniswap partnerships and ensuring that wins are broadcasted is a benefit.
To ensure the DAO receives the highest value-added, the proposal should be more specific about the program’s structure. As others mentioned, it would be helpful to include the goals of the incentives it aims to oversee, the specific tactics it plans to implement, and the KPIs measured to track success. It is difficult to properly vet and support any proposal without details on the actions, budget, and success criteria listed. As @gfxlabs and others mentioned above, a better path is a three-month trial with specific KPIs to apply to and secure third-party incentive grants. This would allow AlphaGrowth to showcase its BD contributions while allowing the DAO to observe how it can procure and eventually deploy third-party incentives.