Mechanism Institute
Think tank developing and studying coordination mechanisms; features a library of 130+ design patterns, various tools for mechanism ROI analysis, and seminars on practical strategy application.User Review
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Reviewed on 15 Feb 2024 06:47 AM
You are a researcher. To qualify for this round you need to have a track record of research. This can be as part of an academic affiliation or as an independent researcher. If you are applying for a grant for your first research project, email hello@metagov.org with more info on why you are the right person to conduct this research.
The project website and associated Github profiles show evidence of a consistent track record in research activities with multiple publishings and presentations..
Governance focus for the research. We will only accept grants that have a clear focus on governance. As noted in the description, you don’t necessarily need to focus exclusively on DAO or web3 governance, but your research needs to be applicable to decentralized governance broadly. A focus on Arbitrum or Uniswap is appreciated but not required.
The project clearly demonstrates a focus on mechanism design, which is directly related to governance systems applicable to both DAO and other forms of decentralized governance.
No for-profit funding. If you have received VC funding or any other kind of funding that requires a return on investment, then it will not qualify. It is ok if you’ve received other grants.
There is no specific information provided about the funding sources for the Mechanism Institute, which warrants further investigation to determine VC involvement.
No retrospective funding. The research must either be launched soon or currently ongoing. Completed projects are not eligible for funding in this round.
Based on the project description and recent updates, it is clear that the research is ongoing with active development and deployment of new tools like the Slashing Engine and Smart Treaties.