DAOstewards

$148.12 crowdfunded from 110 people

$568.40 received from matching pools

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DAOStewards from BanklessDAO funds and supports education and community projects in Web3, addressing the challenge of sustainable public goods funding.

Project Name: DAOStewards - Accelerating Web3 Public Goods

TLDR: DAOStewards, a metagovernance group from BanklessDAO, focuses on funding education and community building projects across BanklessDAO and other emerging DAOs. By leveraging expertise and governance experience, DAOStewards aims to address the challenge of funding public goods in the Web3 space.

Summary: DAOStewards, an initiative born within BanklessDAO, is dedicated to filling the critical funding gap for education and community building efforts in the Web3 ecosystem. While numerous projects aim to support public goods, sustainable funding remains elusive. DAOStewards steps in to bridge this gap by applying metagovernance strategies and leveraging collective expertise.

Problem Statement: The current challenge in Web3 revolves around financing essential public goods initiatives like education and community building. While efforts such as OptimismRPGF, Gitcoin Rounds, and PublicNouns are making strides, their funding impact falls short of venture capital investments in startups. This underlines the need for a focused approach like DAOStewards.

Solution: DAOStewards, consisting of established contributors from BanklessDAO, brings a wealth of experience in governance and project leadership. We have successfully guided education-related projects to secure over $100,000 in funding within the last three months. Our active participation in governance across DAOs reflects our commitment to nurturing projects and catalyzing Web3 adoption.

Benefits:

  1. Sustainable Public Goods Funding: DAOStewards addresses the scarcity of sustainable funding for Web3 public goods by strategically allocating resources.
  2. Expertise Sharing: Our experienced members contribute governance insights and leadership skills to empower emerging DAOs.
  3. Enhanced Adoption: By focusing on education and community, DAOStewards accelerates broader crypto adoption and ecosystem growth.

Implementation:

  1. Project Identification: DAOStewards identifies promising education and community initiatives within BanklessDAO and other DAOs.
  2. Governance Participation: Active participation in metagovernance across DAOs to influence funding decisions and champion public goods.
  3. Strategic Allocation: Allocating resources to projects with high educational and community-building impact through grant programs and funding proposals.
  4. Knowledge Sharing: Regular knowledge-sharing sessions, workshops, and collaborations to uplift emerging DAOs.

Future Impact: DAOStewards envisions a Web3 landscape where essential public goods initiatives flourish through sustained funding, fostering a thriving ecosystem of educated and engaged participants. By providing vital resources and expertise, DAOStewards paves the way for a more inclusive and impactful crypto space.

Get Involved: We invite like-minded individuals and emerging DAOs to collaborate with DAOStewards to strengthen education, community, and governance across the Web3 ecosystem. Let's co-create the future of sustainable public goods funding together.

Contact: Join our journey at DAOStewards and connect with us on Twitter for updates and collaboration opportunities.

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