Hello @Franklin , thank you so much for this strong, detailed, and structured proposal. It is very thorough and encouraging to see an initiative that prioritizes Rootstock Collective as the unified umbrella brand. This cohesion is vital for preventing ecosystem fragmentation.
We particularly appreciate the Budget Clarification section; the decision to exclude personnel salaries and honoraria demonstrates a high level of professional integrity and ensures that the grant is focused entirely on logistics and user acquisition.
To help strengthen the proposal and ensure long-term ROI for the Collective, we have a few points and questions:
1. Builder Routing & “What Comes Next”: In your response to DAOplomats, you mentioned that post-event strategies (webinars/campaigns) are part of your standard execution model. While these are great for general users, high-potential builders often require direct introductions and ecosystem routing rather than just educational follow-ups. As discussed recently on the forum regarding the Ipê Village event, there are discussions to create a standardized “Builder Follow-up Playbook” to bridge this gap.
- Question: Since you are open to suggestions for partner success, would you commit to integrating this playbook into your post-event strategy to route high-potential startups directly into the Collective’s pipeline for grants, audit referrals, and technical support?
2. Formalizing the “Core Demo Stack”: To ensure this roadshow remains “successful for all partners” even when specific teams cannot attend, we recommend formalizing your core stack (MOC, Boltz, Sovryn) into a functional guarantee. Committing to a specific category stack: one wallet, one stablecoin, one swap, and one lending protocol - guarantees a consistent educational experience and ensures the full ecosystem narrative is presented at every single milestone.
- Question: Would you be willing to formalize this “Minimum Core Stack” as a baseline deliverable for every milestone?
3. Verification of Retention Data: Thank you for the clarification provided to DAOplomats regarding how you discourage “farm & dump” behavior. Your focus on delayed incentives and net position validation is a strong technical approach. To ensure the DAO can see the results of these efforts, we would like to see these metrics formalized in the final milestone reporting.
- Question: Can you confirm that the cohort-based TVL quality and the percentage of active wallets at the 90-day mark will be included as core deliverables in your final completion report?
4. Strategic Networking & Professional Footprint: The UCEMA activation in Buenos Aires capitalizes perfectly on the timing of LABITCONF week and the mimLABS team’s extensive experience within the LATAM Bitcoin community. This presents a unique opportunity to expand Rootstock’s footprint beyond the typical enthusiast demographic.
- Question: Beyond students and enthusiasts, do you have a plan to specifically target local service providers or professional operators during this window to broaden the ecosystem’s reach in Argentina?
Thks, and we look forward to the development of this interesting grant proposal!