by 0xd6c957f9a6411f35d01baae2658758f277408878 (Rizk)
Should coalition be added to DAO Council?
Address
0x247e0896706bb09245549e476257a0a1129db418
Reasons for adding
Name: LordLike
A detailed resume highlighting relevant expertise.
I have contributed to several DAO initiatives, including proposals and strategic planning. I have a solid understanding of governance processes, their challenges, and potential solutions. Also, I have experience in pm and marketing.
A cover letter describing your vision for Decentraland’s future.
I see Decentraland as a tier 1 metaverse - an exciting cyberspace where there is always something interesting to do, whether it’s playing games, conducting business, exploring dating/networking opportunities, or creating engaging virtual experiences.
It should be a place where bugs, glitches, and ui/ux issues are addressed promptly, with fixes implemented without months or years of delays. When new sdks are introduced, they should come with sufficient support and a smooth transition, avoiding disruptions.
It should be a community where respect is not just nominally expressed on twitter spaces but also evident in real relationships between members. DAO officials should act ethically, refraining from abusing their power, trolling others, dividing community or disregarding gov binding decisions, and instead honor DAO proposals and the code of conduct.
All this must be supported by a virtual economy, with MANA at its core. My primary focus as a Council member will be to address the following areas:
1. Content is King
Creating diverse programs for creators is not just essential but vital for making Decentraland competitive and, most importantly, an engaging platform to participate in. Supporting creators will ensure Decentraland remains at the forefront of the metaverses.
2. Generation Z
They should be one of Decentraland’s key audience priorities, as they are digital natives who rely heavily on smartphones for gaming, socializing, and content consumption. By making Decentraland mobile-friendly, lowering entry barriers, and creating relevant experiences designed to appeal to their preferences, DCL can significantly boost user engagement and attract new participants.
3. Voting Power Imbalance and Decentralization
It is unacceptable for decisions in the DAO to be controlled by several vp holders. We must empower smaller stakeholders by addressing the concentration of VP to ensure fair and balanced participation. This could involve testing a reputation-based system (e.g., XP) to recognize active users/creators or exploring other solutions.
4. Independence
Reduce reliance on the Decentraland Foundation to ensure the DAO operates sovereignly. While alignment between the DAO and the Foundation is essential, the DAO should have strong, self-sufficient decision-making power, free from needing the Foundation’s final word on critical matters.
Evidence
5. Accountability
Currently, DAO officials often fail to adhere to binding governance proposals and established procedures. To date, there have been no instances of core units or committee members being removed, likely due to personal relationships, fear of repercussions, and the community lacking sufficient VP to take action.
There is also a lack of clarity on how DAO-approved decisions will be enforced and who is responsible for implementing them. This ambiguity can lead to important proposals being ignored or not acted upon.
To address these issues, clearer reporting frameworks, performance benchmarks, and enforcement procedures should be introduced to ensure transparency in actions and decisions. Additionally, term limits should be implemented. Without term limits, DAO officials can remain in power indefinitely, which diminishes accountability and stifles the introduction of fresh ideas.
6. On-Chain Governance
While challenging to implement immediately, the DAO must develop a roadmap and concept for achieving true on-chain governance. As a web3 entity named DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization), this is a necessary evolution for Decentraland’s DAO.
The original DAO 2.0 Proposal stated on DAO Committee:
This is an interim solution. The combination of a committee and off-chain votes would be used only until a more robust second layer solution is created or until gas fees become lower and less volatile due to advances in Ethereum. At that point, Decentraland’s DAO may return to full on-chain governance. The aim of this interim solution is, indeed, to prevent certain current technical frictions from degrading the decentralized governance of the DAO
Evidence of your understanding of Decentraland’s ecosystem and commitment to its growth.
I’ve been participating in the DAO since 2021 and have voted on more than 1k proposals. I am a former member of the DAO Strategic Core Unit. Initiator of strategic and financial planning working groups in Decentraland DAO. Below are some of the DAO activities, governance-binding proposals I have authored, and community sessions I have organized:
- DAO Strategic Framework
- Organizational Chart for Decentraland DAO
- Bidding and Tendering Flow
- DAO Strategic Plan
- Strategic Planning working group sessions
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