The following reflects the views of GMX’s Governance Committee, and is based on the combined research, evaluation, consensus, and ideation of various committee members.

Some of us have attended NFT Paris in the past, and came away with a good impression.

That said, the proposal feels impractically timed. Looking at the short timeline, it doesn’t seem feasible for the DAO to make the most of a big event presence like this. The lead time and DAO voting process will take up most of the available prep time. That leaves very little time to properly, let alone optimally, execute. Specifically on something like a high-level, private breakfast with hundreds of guests in attendance.

Additionally, decisions regarding event sponsorships should preferably be made in the context of the broader events strategy. Starting with deciding on the year’s top events, where a DAO presence is crucial, and prioritising accordingly. We concur with EzR3aL that this would offer significant benefits;

Hello,

Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your perspective on the timeline and funding recommendations.

We understand that the timeline may appear tight for a DAO decision, especially given the other significant budgets allocated to events by the Arbitrum Foundation, Entropy, and ADPC. However, we believe this collaboration still holds significant potential to deliver value for Arbitrum.

1. Timeline Considerations:

• While we acknowledge that funding approval closer to the event is not ideal, the RWA Paris team is fully prepared to proceed with the event and manage all logistics effectively. Should the proposal be approved, the team is also ready to adapt and operate efficiently within the remaining timeframe.
• Additionally, the conference can move forward with post-event funding if necessary, allowing more flexibility for DAO procedures.

2. Alternative Funding Routes:

• We are open to exploring alternative funding routes for this timeline, should the DAO determine this is the best course of action.

3. Future Events:

• We appreciate the recommendation for earlier funding requests (6+ months in advance) and will take this into account for future proposals. Our goal is to ensure alignment with DAO processes and timelines while continuing to create impactful opportunities for collaboration.

Thank you again for your insights. Please let us know if there are additional steps we can take to refine the proposal or align it better with the DAO’s priorities.

Hello,

Thank you for your feedback and suggestions!

1. Tight Timeline for Marketing and Branding:

• Since the vote has not yet started, it is not possible to begin marketing efforts at this stage. However, the event team is fully prepared and has successfully managed similar tight timelines in the past. Should the vote pass positively, everything is ready to be launched promptly to ensure a successful outcome.

2. Focus on Direct Contact with High-Level Organizations:

• Regarding the breakfast, there are two possible approaches:
  • Community Event: The breakfast can serve as a community gathering for DAO members, offering them exclusive access to the conference and fostering engagement within the Arbitrum ecosystem.
  • Networking Focus: Alternatively, we can position the breakfast as a pure networking opportunity, specifically targeting high-level collaborations for Arbitrum. In this case, measures will be taken to ensure a more curated attendee list and structured interactions to maximize impact.

Hello Oni,

Thank you for your detailed feedback and thoughtful suggestions regarding the sponsorship proposal for RWA Paris 2025. I’d like to address each of your concerns:

1. Breakfast Budget:

• The budget for the breakfast (25,000€) includes not only the venue, catering, branding, and logistics but also at least 100 conference tickets, each valued at 399€ per ticket. This provides direct access to the conference for participants and adds significant value to the proposal.
• We understand the need to explore more cost-effective options. An alternative could be hosting the event in an inflatable igloo, which can accommodate up to 80 people. This option would reduce the cost of the breakfast to approximately 12,000€, while still providing a unique and engaging experience.

2. Insufficient Time Between Approval and Event:

• While the timeline is tight, the event team has extensive experience managing such scenarios. Preparations are already underway, and the team is ready to execute efficiently should the proposal be approved.
• Regarding marketing, existing channels and strong media partnerships will be leveraged to maximize impact within the available timeframe. Post-event, a detailed ROI analysis and visibility report will be provided to ensure transparency and accountability.

3. Clarification of Expected Benefits:

• 1,000,000 Brand Impressions: This target is based on past events, where smaller editions achieved over 8 million social media impressions in just two days. The conference’s media partnerships, social media amplification, and community engagement will ensure this goal is met.
• Institutional Connections: The potential for over 50 new connections depends on the community’s preferred focus for the side event. If the breakfast is positioned as a networking event for high-level collaborations, measures will be implemented to attract and engage institutional representatives. Alternatively, if the community prefers a more DAO-focused approach, the event can serve as a community-building activity.
• 200 Media Mentions: This goal reflects the visibility generated through established partnerships with global and local media outlets. A list of target media and strategies can be included in the revised proposal for added clarity and confidence.

We are open to adjusting the proposal based on the community’s preferences to ensure the sponsorship delivers maximum value for Arbitrum. Please let us know if you have further questions or would like us to refine any specific aspect of the proposal.

The following reflects the views of GMX’s Governance Committee, and is based on the combined research, evaluation, consensus, and ideation of various committee members.

Some of us have attended NFT Paris in the past, and came away with a good impression.

That said, the proposal feels impractically timed. Looking at the short timeline, it doesn’t seem feasible for the DAO to make the most of a big event presence like this. The lead time and DAO voting process will take up most of the available prep time. That leaves very little time to properly, let alone optimally, execute. Specifically on something like a high-level, private breakfast with hundreds of guests in attendance.

Additionally, decisions regarding event sponsorships should preferably be made in the context of the broader events strategy. Starting with deciding on the year’s top events, where a DAO presence is crucial, and prioritising accordingly. We concur with EzR3aL that this would offer significant benefits;

Hello,

Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your perspective on the timeline and funding recommendations.

We understand that the timeline may appear tight for a DAO decision, especially given the other significant budgets allocated to events by the Arbitrum Foundation, Entropy, and ADPC. However, we believe this collaboration still holds significant potential to deliver value for Arbitrum.

1. Timeline Considerations:

• While we acknowledge that funding approval closer to the event is not ideal, the RWA Paris team is fully prepared to proceed with the event and manage all logistics effectively. Should the proposal be approved, the team is also ready to adapt and operate efficiently within the remaining timeframe.
• Additionally, the conference can move forward with post-event funding if necessary, allowing more flexibility for DAO procedures.

2. Alternative Funding Routes:

• We are open to exploring alternative funding routes for this timeline, should the DAO determine this is the best course of action.

3. Future Events:

• We appreciate the recommendation for earlier funding requests (6+ months in advance) and will take this into account for future proposals. Our goal is to ensure alignment with DAO processes and timelines while continuing to create impactful opportunities for collaboration.

Thank you again for your insights. Please let us know if there are additional steps we can take to refine the proposal or align it better with the DAO’s priorities.

Hello,

Thank you for your feedback and suggestions!

1. Tight Timeline for Marketing and Branding:

• Since the vote has not yet started, it is not possible to begin marketing efforts at this stage. However, the event team is fully prepared and has successfully managed similar tight timelines in the past. Should the vote pass positively, everything is ready to be launched promptly to ensure a successful outcome.

2. Focus on Direct Contact with High-Level Organizations:

• Regarding the breakfast, there are two possible approaches:
  • Community Event: The breakfast can serve as a community gathering for DAO members, offering them exclusive access to the conference and fostering engagement within the Arbitrum ecosystem.
  • Networking Focus: Alternatively, we can position the breakfast as a pure networking opportunity, specifically targeting high-level collaborations for Arbitrum. In this case, measures will be taken to ensure a more curated attendee list and structured interactions to maximize impact.

Hello Oni,

Thank you for your detailed feedback and thoughtful suggestions regarding the sponsorship proposal for RWA Paris 2025. I’d like to address each of your concerns:

1. Breakfast Budget:

• The budget for the breakfast (25,000€) includes not only the venue, catering, branding, and logistics but also at least 100 conference tickets, each valued at 399€ per ticket. This provides direct access to the conference for participants and adds significant value to the proposal.
• We understand the need to explore more cost-effective options. An alternative could be hosting the event in an inflatable igloo, which can accommodate up to 80 people. This option would reduce the cost of the breakfast to approximately 12,000€, while still providing a unique and engaging experience.

2. Insufficient Time Between Approval and Event:

• While the timeline is tight, the event team has extensive experience managing such scenarios. Preparations are already underway, and the team is ready to execute efficiently should the proposal be approved.
• Regarding marketing, existing channels and strong media partnerships will be leveraged to maximize impact within the available timeframe. Post-event, a detailed ROI analysis and visibility report will be provided to ensure transparency and accountability.

3. Clarification of Expected Benefits:

• 1,000,000 Brand Impressions: This target is based on past events, where smaller editions achieved over 8 million social media impressions in just two days. The conference’s media partnerships, social media amplification, and community engagement will ensure this goal is met.
• Institutional Connections: The potential for over 50 new connections depends on the community’s preferred focus for the side event. If the breakfast is positioned as a networking event for high-level collaborations, measures will be implemented to attract and engage institutional representatives. Alternatively, if the community prefers a more DAO-focused approach, the event can serve as a community-building activity.
• 200 Media Mentions: This goal reflects the visibility generated through established partnerships with global and local media outlets. A list of target media and strategies can be included in the revised proposal for added clarity and confidence.

We are open to adjusting the proposal based on the community’s preferences to ensure the sponsorship delivers maximum value for Arbitrum. Please let us know if you have further questions or would like us to refine any specific aspect of the proposal.

Hello, Thank you for your interest in the proposal and for your questions!

To clarify, I am part of the NFT Paris team, and you can find more information about my professional background on my LinkedIn profile here: Maxence Perrin - LinkedIn.

Regarding the transfer amounts, I will ensure that the proposal specifies they will be in ARB, equivalent to the amounts already mentioned, for greater clarity.

Please let me know if you have any further questions or need additional details!

Hello,

Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed feedback. Your points are well taken, and I’d like to address them to provide further clarity and demonstrate the value of this collaboration:

1. KPIs and Visibility Metrics:

• Regarding the 1,000,000 brand impressions goal, we want to highlight that the previous, much smaller edition of the event generated over 8 million impressions on social media in just two days. With the scale and scope of this edition, we are confident that this KPI is realistic and even conservative.
• Tracking partnerships and collaborations originating from the breakfast will be possible, provided that invitations are not exclusively distributed by the DAO to community members. If the breakfast is community-focused, it will naturally become a community engagement event rather than a networking opportunity.

2. Breakfast Budget Details:

• The budget for the breakfast is set by the conference itself, which handles all aspects of logistics, catering, and setup directly. There are no intermediary services required from the Arbitrum DAO, ensuring that the process is seamless and efficient.

3. Post-Event Follow-Up:

• After the event, we will conduct a debrief to evaluate the return on investment, including visibility metrics, partnerships initiated, and overall community impact. This will provide clear insights into the results achieved and how they align with the DAO’s goals.

4. Timeline and Funding Process:

• We understand the tight timeline, given that the event is only a month away. However, this is entirely feasible as the conference is fully prepared to proceed with the event, even if the funds are disbursed post-event, pending the approval of the proposal. This ensures the process aligns with DAO governance while allowing the initiative to move forward.

Thank you again for your valuable feedback. We’re committed to refining the proposal to ensure it meets the community’s expectations and delivers tangible value. Please let us know if there are any additional questions or suggestions!

Hi mate,

Thank you for your message and clarification request!

We are already in contact with an Arbitrum ambassador based in Paris who will be able to handle the management of invitations and on-site access directly. This ensures everything will be coordinated locally and efficiently without requiring additional support from the DAO.

If there’s anything further you’d like us to detail or clarify in the proposal, feel free to let me know. I’ll also reach out on Telegram to discuss further if needed!

Hello James,

Thank you for your message and for highlighting these points!

To clarify and expand on the support we would require (or would be nice to have) from ArbitrumDAO, here’s the updated list:

1. Invitation Management:

• Invitations will be distributed by ArbitrumDAO according to the number of attendees.
• The management of invitations and access on-site will be handled by ArbitrumDAO and its representative in Paris, not by the NFT Paris team.

2. Social Media Interaction/Promotion:

• We’d greatly appreciate support from the Arbitrum main account or DAO account to promote the breakfast event and ensure visibility within the community.

3. Onsite Personnel:

• We are already aligned with an Arbitrum ambassador based in Paris who will be onsite to help coordinate the event and ensure everything runs smoothly.

4. Marketing/Branding Approval:

• I am already in contact with members of Offchain Labs, including Cliffton and the event manager, to make the branding and marketing process as smooth and efficient as possible.

If there’s anything you’d like us to adjust or further elaborate on, we’d be happy to accommodate. Looking forward to your thoughts!

Hello, Thank you for your interest in the proposal and for your questions!

To clarify, I am part of the NFT Paris team, and you can find more information about my professional background on my LinkedIn profile here: Maxence Perrin - LinkedIn.

Regarding the transfer amounts, I will ensure that the proposal specifies they will be in ARB, equivalent to the amounts already mentioned, for greater clarity.

Please let me know if you have any further questions or need additional details!

Hello,

Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed feedback. Your points are well taken, and I’d like to address them to provide further clarity and demonstrate the value of this collaboration:

1. KPIs and Visibility Metrics:

• Regarding the 1,000,000 brand impressions goal, we want to highlight that the previous, much smaller edition of the event generated over 8 million impressions on social media in just two days. With the scale and scope of this edition, we are confident that this KPI is realistic and even conservative.
• Tracking partnerships and collaborations originating from the breakfast will be possible, provided that invitations are not exclusively distributed by the DAO to community members. If the breakfast is community-focused, it will naturally become a community engagement event rather than a networking opportunity.

2. Breakfast Budget Details:

• The budget for the breakfast is set by the conference itself, which handles all aspects of logistics, catering, and setup directly. There are no intermediary services required from the Arbitrum DAO, ensuring that the process is seamless and efficient.

3. Post-Event Follow-Up:

• After the event, we will conduct a debrief to evaluate the return on investment, including visibility metrics, partnerships initiated, and overall community impact. This will provide clear insights into the results achieved and how they align with the DAO’s goals.

4. Timeline and Funding Process:

• We understand the tight timeline, given that the event is only a month away. However, this is entirely feasible as the conference is fully prepared to proceed with the event, even if the funds are disbursed post-event, pending the approval of the proposal. This ensures the process aligns with DAO governance while allowing the initiative to move forward.

Thank you again for your valuable feedback. We’re committed to refining the proposal to ensure it meets the community’s expectations and delivers tangible value. Please let us know if there are any additional questions or suggestions!

Hi mate,

Thank you for your message and clarification request!

We are already in contact with an Arbitrum ambassador based in Paris who will be able to handle the management of invitations and on-site access directly. This ensures everything will be coordinated locally and efficiently without requiring additional support from the DAO.

If there’s anything further you’d like us to detail or clarify in the proposal, feel free to let me know. I’ll also reach out on Telegram to discuss further if needed!

Hello James,

Thank you for your message and for highlighting these points!

To clarify and expand on the support we would require (or would be nice to have) from ArbitrumDAO, here’s the updated list:

1. Invitation Management:

• Invitations will be distributed by ArbitrumDAO according to the number of attendees.
• The management of invitations and access on-site will be handled by ArbitrumDAO and its representative in Paris, not by the NFT Paris team.

2. Social Media Interaction/Promotion:

• We’d greatly appreciate support from the Arbitrum main account or DAO account to promote the breakfast event and ensure visibility within the community.

3. Onsite Personnel:

• We are already aligned with an Arbitrum ambassador based in Paris who will be onsite to help coordinate the event and ensure everything runs smoothly.

4. Marketing/Branding Approval:

• I am already in contact with members of Offchain Labs, including Cliffton and the event manager, to make the branding and marketing process as smooth and efficient as possible.

If there’s anything you’d like us to adjust or further elaborate on, we’d be happy to accommodate. Looking forward to your thoughts!

Hello, Thank you for your input!

Reducing or eliminating the breakfast from the budget is indeed something we can consider if it aligns better with the community's preferences.

For more details regarding the breakfast and its intended value, please refer to my response to Larva, where I’ve outlined the setup, purpose, and benefits for the Arbitrum community and its partners.

Let me know if there are any additional points you'd like to discuss!

Hello Larva, Thank you for your pertinent question!

Steven's presence has indeed been confirmed; however, travel expenses are not included in the proposal.

Regarding the breakfast privatization, the venue is a 300-square-meter balcony, fully equipped with logistics, branding, and catering services for up to 100 participants. This setup is exclusively designed to host the Arbitrum community and its partners.

Additionally, we are collaborating with an ambassador who will be onsite to coordinate and ensure the event runs smoothly. Moreover, all attendees of the Arbitrum breakfast will be provided with event tickets, adding direct value for both the community and partners.

Please let me know if you have any further questions!

Hello, Thank you for your input!

Reducing or eliminating the breakfast from the budget is indeed something we can consider if it aligns better with the community's preferences.

For more details regarding the breakfast and its intended value, please refer to my response to Larva, where I’ve outlined the setup, purpose, and benefits for the Arbitrum community and its partners.

Let me know if there are any additional points you'd like to discuss!

Hello Larva, Thank you for your pertinent question!

Steven's presence has indeed been confirmed; however, travel expenses are not included in the proposal.

Regarding the breakfast privatization, the venue is a 300-square-meter balcony, fully equipped with logistics, branding, and catering services for up to 100 participants. This setup is exclusively designed to host the Arbitrum community and its partners.

Additionally, we are collaborating with an ambassador who will be onsite to coordinate and ensure the event runs smoothly. Moreover, all attendees of the Arbitrum breakfast will be provided with event tickets, adding direct value for both the community and partners.

Please let me know if you have any further questions!

this is not correct. the DAO can decide to fund whatever it wants with whatever amount it wants.

the questbook grants domain for events, which is not active as of now, and will maybe be active in about a month if it passes its onchain vote, as a cap of $50k per project.

but the DAO has not set a cap of $50k for funding events. not at all.

I'm not defending the funding of this specific proposal. If this goes to a vote I'm still not sure if I would vote For or Against.

I just wanted to clarify that yours and @Curia comment that I quoted above could be read as misinformation by others. The DAO does not have a cap to spend money on events.

Also, regarding this:

I disagree. It can be argued that this proposal for sponsoring NFT Paris is actually perfectly suited to be funded by the Events Budget, because, as you quoted from the original proposal:

The proposed breakfast could be seen as a Delegate Gathering mentioned in point 1, and NFT Paris can be considered a major events that we would like to sponsor, making it part of the "Sponsoring of major events" in point 2.

So I believe this proposal is following the correct procedure to get funding from Arbitrum DAO, and is doubly suited to get funding from the 2025 Events budget since it complies with both key categories in the original proposal. So, in my opinion, this proposal is actually a great example of a service provider looking to get funded by Arbitrum DAO.

Hello everyone,

First, we’d like to express our alignment with @Entropy's response. We believe the current timeline is insufficient to develop an appropriate marketing strategy and that the Events Budget should focus on higher-scale proposals. However, the issue remains that there is no mechanism to bridge the gap between proposals up to 50k and those that exceed this amount without reaching the scale of major initiatives.

Additionally, one concern that has arisen (which we also noticed with ETH Bucharest) is that the current Events Budget committee lacks a mandate to negotiate budget terms with the various proposers. Ideally, if the DAO approves a proposal, it should only signify support for the idea while setting a MAXIMUM budget. The committee should then evaluate/renegotiate the terms, possibly rejecting the sponsorship if they believe the costs do not align with the value offered. In such cases, the proposer must seek funding through Tally to move forward.

Regarding Questbook, as previously mentioned, the application phase for Season 2 has concluded, and we still do not know who the DAs for each vertical will be in Season 3 (in fact, the latter hasn’t even been approved on Tally yet). Considering the event’s start date, it seems unlikely that it will be able to apply for the new Season.

It is a pity, considering that the DAO is positioning itself in RWA, the event could bring value to Arbitrum.

Thanks for the proposal. You're spot on with proposing Arbitrum as the most cost-efficient and scalable layer-2 solution for Ethereum, especially when it comes to tokenizing RWAs. I think Arbitrum really needs this exposure right now :)

Well I took a quick look at your Twitter, but honestly, I didn’t see many impressions there (aside from the pinned post). It’s a bit hard to gauge Arbitrum’s pre- event impact. Maybe if the DAO approves the proposal, NFT Paris could get all partners to share event posts for better exposure.

I don’t have a strong opinion on the budget, but I like this event idea :)

Also, I really really really don't like the argument of:

"we delegates shouldn't be bothered to decide on individual event sponsorships, because we don't want to have more proposals to analyze and vote on"

We need to be mindful that right now, the DAO is spending about a quarter of a million dollars every month, to incentivize delegates to participate in governance, through DIP 1.5. so I feel it's kinda rich, for delegates that are literally being well paid to analyze and vote on proposals, to complain that they have too many proposals to vote on, and argue to outsource that responsibility to yet another committee that the DAO would maybe have to spend even more money to fund.

this is not correct. the DAO can decide to fund whatever it wants with whatever amount it wants.

the questbook grants domain for events, which is not active as of now, and will maybe be active in about a month if it passes its onchain vote, as a cap of $50k per project.

but the DAO has not set a cap of $50k for funding events. not at all.

I'm not defending the funding of this specific proposal. If this goes to a vote I'm still not sure if I would vote For or Against.

I just wanted to clarify that yours and @Curia comment that I quoted above could be read as misinformation by others. The DAO does not have a cap to spend money on events.

Also, regarding this:

I disagree. It can be argued that this proposal for sponsoring NFT Paris is actually perfectly suited to be funded by the Events Budget, because, as you quoted from the original proposal:

The proposed breakfast could be seen as a Delegate Gathering mentioned in point 1, and NFT Paris can be considered a major events that we would like to sponsor, making it part of the "Sponsoring of major events" in point 2.

So I believe this proposal is following the correct procedure to get funding from Arbitrum DAO, and is doubly suited to get funding from the 2025 Events budget since it complies with both key categories in the original proposal. So, in my opinion, this proposal is actually a great example of a service provider looking to get funded by Arbitrum DAO.

Hello everyone,

First, we’d like to express our alignment with @Entropy's response. We believe the current timeline is insufficient to develop an appropriate marketing strategy and that the Events Budget should focus on higher-scale proposals. However, the issue remains that there is no mechanism to bridge the gap between proposals up to 50k and those that exceed this amount without reaching the scale of major initiatives.

Additionally, one concern that has arisen (which we also noticed with ETH Bucharest) is that the current Events Budget committee lacks a mandate to negotiate budget terms with the various proposers. Ideally, if the DAO approves a proposal, it should only signify support for the idea while setting a MAXIMUM budget. The committee should then evaluate/renegotiate the terms, possibly rejecting the sponsorship if they believe the costs do not align with the value offered. In such cases, the proposer must seek funding through Tally to move forward.

Regarding Questbook, as previously mentioned, the application phase for Season 2 has concluded, and we still do not know who the DAs for each vertical will be in Season 3 (in fact, the latter hasn’t even been approved on Tally yet). Considering the event’s start date, it seems unlikely that it will be able to apply for the new Season.

It is a pity, considering that the DAO is positioning itself in RWA, the event could bring value to Arbitrum.

Thanks for the proposal. You're spot on with proposing Arbitrum as the most cost-efficient and scalable layer-2 solution for Ethereum, especially when it comes to tokenizing RWAs. I think Arbitrum really needs this exposure right now :)

Well I took a quick look at your Twitter, but honestly, I didn’t see many impressions there (aside from the pinned post). It’s a bit hard to gauge Arbitrum’s pre- event impact. Maybe if the DAO approves the proposal, NFT Paris could get all partners to share event posts for better exposure.

I don’t have a strong opinion on the budget, but I like this event idea :)

Also, I really really really don't like the argument of:

"we delegates shouldn't be bothered to decide on individual event sponsorships, because we don't want to have more proposals to analyze and vote on"

We need to be mindful that right now, the DAO is spending about a quarter of a million dollars every month, to incentivize delegates to participate in governance, through DIP 1.5. so I feel it's kinda rich, for delegates that are literally being well paid to analyze and vote on proposals, to complain that they have too many proposals to vote on, and argue to outsource that responsibility to yet another committee that the DAO would maybe have to spend even more money to fund.

gm! Thanks for the proposal.

I will remain consistent with my previous statements and vote regarding the sponsorship proposal for Eth Bucharest.

I believe that sponsorship requests of this kind should follow the appropriate channels and adhere to the funding limits approved by the DAO — specifically, a maximum of 50K.

Regarding this particular proposal, I see this as an issue of a missed opportunity rather than a timing problem with Questbook Season 3. As @JoJo explained clearly:

Submissions for Phase 2 concluded in December, with a six-month execution window. This proposal should have been channeled through Questbook Season 2, not via this pathway.

Therefore, I will vote against it if moved to Snapshot.

Hey Paulo,

Thank you for your comment. You’re absolutely right— the DAO can approve any amount of funding at any time for events or any other proposed initiatives.

However, the point I was trying to make was different, and I clearly failed to communicate it effectively. The DAO has reached a level of maturity where we need to ensure consistency both in what we vote on and in our internal processes in order to: (1) avoid overwhelming ourselves by having to review hundreds of proposals like this, and (2) provide external proponents with clear guidelines on the appropriate channels to use, so time isn’t wasted on discussions that could have been resolved more efficiently.

The DAO has already voted on two distinct channels for event funding.

One is through Questbook and its seasons, which clearly covers sponsorships of this type, where Arbitrum gains brand visibility and offers some form of educational content.

During the two Questbook seasons, more than 60 initiatives for event sponsorships or educational content funding were approved. None of them exceeded the $50K USD cap. In fact, the vast majority stayed well below this limit. Only two of those requests surpassed Questbook's initial internal cap of $25K per Domain.

In this proposal, I don’t see a single reference explaining why this event is special or why it warrants funding that is more than triple the amount of 62 out of 64 initiatives approved through Questbook.

As I mentioned in my Eth Bucharest proposal vote:

I know that Season 3 is not yet active, but as I mentioned in my comment:

The other channel is the DAO’s event budget, which, as I believe and agree with Entropy’s concern, is intended to fund larger events where Arbitrum can host its own initiatives (like Arbitrum Day) rather than simply being one more sponsor at a given event. This budget is aimed at ensuring Arbitrum's presence at massive events on a different scale than simple sponsorships:

Therefore, returning to the idea of consistency, in 2024 the DAO approved two types of funding for events in 2025: Questbook (with its Seasons 2 and 3) and the DAO Events Budget. In my opinion, this proposal does not follow the proper procedures to receive funding through either of these channels. The first, due to timing, as it should have requested funds during Season 2. The second, due to the type of proposed sponsorship.

Thanks for putting this proposal up, Rafalovic.

There's already a very clear reason to not go ahead with this (doesn't align with this 2025 Event proposal) but even if we wanted to, the timing for this is off.

Just to draw attention here for a bit

Other causes of concern can be seen in the proposed budget, and also here:

Once again, we would say that since there already is a structure in place for events, we shouldn't have to concern ourselves with one-offs like this. However, since OpCo would be taking over handling DAO events at some point, it might be worth considering setting aside some budget (maybe during the 2026 event planning) for these one-offs during situations where D.A.O. and other grant options aren't live as some do come with potential.

Thank you @Rafalovic for the proposal. The RWA Paris 2025 conference definitely sounds interesting.

The dao has set a cap of $50k for the sponsorship of events. Taking that into consideration, it would not be feasible for us to commit to both the Main Stage Branding and Breakfast Privatization. In our opinion the Breakfast Privatization can be removed from the package.

However, if the consensus is to fund participation in RWA Paris, funds should be utilized from the allocated DAO Events budget. That’s if RWA Paris is willing to go through the funding process and accept funds at a later date.

One question we have is who has confirmed attendance for the conference beyond OCL from other projects and protocols so far? It would give us an indication of whether the conference is something of interest.

Thank you for the proposal.

Can you share more about the participants? I’d love a profile of who will be attending. Also, the data points you’ve included about the attendees—are these based on past events or current applications for this one?

For the balcony networking, will someone from the DAO or Foundation be there to represent Arbitrum? And on the main stage branding—will you handle the creation of the required assets?

The timeline feels a bit unclear, especially since we’re already in mid-January.

I’d also like to know who the other confirmed sponsors are for the event.

Finally, I agree with Entropy —our marketing efforts need to be more cohesive. Now that the mission, vision, and purpose are clear, we should let these guide our high-level marketing strategy so the implementation becomes more streamlined.

I agree here with Entropy. Overall I do think the DAO should create a list of conferences and sponsorships for a whole year. The DAO can then decide via voting which seem to be interesting and valuable and then have a fixed budget amount. If then, for some reason, there is the need to allocate more funds then a second vote for that specific event can be considered.

The benefits would be

• clear roadmap of events for the year
• clear spending amounts for the year for events
• less governance burden
• optimal use of funds.

Because otherwise the DAO will end up with several threads and proposals about events weekly and sometimes there is simply not enough time to evaluate things. Same like it is here.

gm! Thanks for the proposal.

I will remain consistent with my previous statements and vote regarding the sponsorship proposal for Eth Bucharest.

I believe that sponsorship requests of this kind should follow the appropriate channels and adhere to the funding limits approved by the DAO — specifically, a maximum of 50K.

Regarding this particular proposal, I see this as an issue of a missed opportunity rather than a timing problem with Questbook Season 3. As @JoJo explained clearly:

Submissions for Phase 2 concluded in December, with a six-month execution window. This proposal should have been channeled through Questbook Season 2, not via this pathway.

Therefore, I will vote against it if moved to Snapshot.

Hey Paulo,

Thank you for your comment. You’re absolutely right— the DAO can approve any amount of funding at any time for events or any other proposed initiatives.

However, the point I was trying to make was different, and I clearly failed to communicate it effectively. The DAO has reached a level of maturity where we need to ensure consistency both in what we vote on and in our internal processes in order to: (1) avoid overwhelming ourselves by having to review hundreds of proposals like this, and (2) provide external proponents with clear guidelines on the appropriate channels to use, so time isn’t wasted on discussions that could have been resolved more efficiently.

The DAO has already voted on two distinct channels for event funding.

One is through Questbook and its seasons, which clearly covers sponsorships of this type, where Arbitrum gains brand visibility and offers some form of educational content.

During the two Questbook seasons, more than 60 initiatives for event sponsorships or educational content funding were approved. None of them exceeded the $50K USD cap. In fact, the vast majority stayed well below this limit. Only two of those requests surpassed Questbook's initial internal cap of $25K per Domain.

In this proposal, I don’t see a single reference explaining why this event is special or why it warrants funding that is more than triple the amount of 62 out of 64 initiatives approved through Questbook.

As I mentioned in my Eth Bucharest proposal vote:

I know that Season 3 is not yet active, but as I mentioned in my comment:

The other channel is the DAO’s event budget, which, as I believe and agree with Entropy’s concern, is intended to fund larger events where Arbitrum can host its own initiatives (like Arbitrum Day) rather than simply being one more sponsor at a given event. This budget is aimed at ensuring Arbitrum's presence at massive events on a different scale than simple sponsorships:

Therefore, returning to the idea of consistency, in 2024 the DAO approved two types of funding for events in 2025: Questbook (with its Seasons 2 and 3) and the DAO Events Budget. In my opinion, this proposal does not follow the proper procedures to receive funding through either of these channels. The first, due to timing, as it should have requested funds during Season 2. The second, due to the type of proposed sponsorship.

Thanks for putting this proposal up, Rafalovic.

There's already a very clear reason to not go ahead with this (doesn't align with this 2025 Event proposal) but even if we wanted to, the timing for this is off.

Just to draw attention here for a bit

Other causes of concern can be seen in the proposed budget, and also here:

Once again, we would say that since there already is a structure in place for events, we shouldn't have to concern ourselves with one-offs like this. However, since OpCo would be taking over handling DAO events at some point, it might be worth considering setting aside some budget (maybe during the 2026 event planning) for these one-offs during situations where D.A.O. and other grant options aren't live as some do come with potential.

Thank you @Rafalovic for the proposal. The RWA Paris 2025 conference definitely sounds interesting.

The dao has set a cap of $50k for the sponsorship of events. Taking that into consideration, it would not be feasible for us to commit to both the Main Stage Branding and Breakfast Privatization. In our opinion the Breakfast Privatization can be removed from the package.

However, if the consensus is to fund participation in RWA Paris, funds should be utilized from the allocated DAO Events budget. That’s if RWA Paris is willing to go through the funding process and accept funds at a later date.

One question we have is who has confirmed attendance for the conference beyond OCL from other projects and protocols so far? It would give us an indication of whether the conference is something of interest.

Thank you for the proposal.

Can you share more about the participants? I’d love a profile of who will be attending. Also, the data points you’ve included about the attendees—are these based on past events or current applications for this one?

For the balcony networking, will someone from the DAO or Foundation be there to represent Arbitrum? And on the main stage branding—will you handle the creation of the required assets?

The timeline feels a bit unclear, especially since we’re already in mid-January.

I’d also like to know who the other confirmed sponsors are for the event.

Finally, I agree with Entropy —our marketing efforts need to be more cohesive. Now that the mission, vision, and purpose are clear, we should let these guide our high-level marketing strategy so the implementation becomes more streamlined.