BIP-114: Infrastructure Funding Extension and Cap Adjustment (April 2026 – September 2026)

Intro

This proposal seeks to extend the existing infrastructure funding model for the beets.fi platform for an additional six-month period, from April 2026 to September 2026. It proposes a reduced monthly cap of 3,500 USDC, reflecting lower baseline costs and a more conservative treasury approach.

Motivation

Infrastructure remains a critical component of the beets.fi platform’s reliability, performance, and user experience. Costs are primarily driven by platform usage, including traffic, transaction volume, and the supporting backend infrastructure required to maintain service quality.

Over the previous funding cycle, contributors implemented backend optimizations and operational improvements that resulted in a reduction of average monthly infrastructure costs. This creates an opportunity to adjust the funding cap downward while maintaining a sufficient buffer for normal operations.

Risks

The primary risk remains variability in infrastructure demand.

Unexpected increases in platform usage or external factors (e.g. traffic spikes, integrations, or market-driven activity) could result in monthly costs exceeding the proposed cap. A lower cap reduces the available buffer for such scenarios.

Additionally, overly constrained infrastructure spending could, in edge cases, impact performance or responsiveness if not managed carefully.

Impacts

Reducing the cap lowers treasury exposure and aligns infrastructure spending with current usage patterns and market conditions.

The proposal maintains sufficient funding to support ongoing platform operations while improving overall cost efficiency. It also reinforces disciplined treasury management without introducing operational disruption under normal conditions.

Specification

The DAO will fund infrastructure costs up to a maximum of 3,500 USDC per month over a six-month period from April 2026 to September 2026.

This represents a total maximum allocation of 21,000 USDC for the period.

Funding covers all infrastructure-related expenses required to operate and maintain the beets.fi platform, including hosting, backend services, and supporting systems.

Execution Plan

Upon approval, the DAO treasury will cover monthly infrastructure expenses up to the defined cap of 3,500 USDC.

If monthly costs exceed the cap, contributors will submit a separate BIP to request approval for any additional funding.

This funding model will remain in effect for six months, after which it may be reviewed and adjusted based on observed usage, cost trends, and broader market conditions.

Conclusion

This proposal extends the existing infrastructure funding model while reducing the monthly cap to reflect improved efficiency and current ecosystem conditions. It balances operational reliability with responsible treasury management.

Approval ensures continued platform stability while aligning infrastructure spending with a more conservative and sustainable cost structure.