Introduction

On the 19th of November 2024, the ARDC Tally proposal was executed, marking the ArbitrumDAO’s decision to extend the ARDC with the launch of the ARDC V2. This iteration features a collaborative structure, comprising specialised working members in Research, Risk and Security, alongside a Supervisory Council. The program is designed to deliver ongoing, specialised specialised assistance to the ArbitrumDAO. For more details, see the executed proposal here: https://www.tally.xyz/gov/arbitrum/proposal/36792157050667056852025000136263368859227883753318633087194112219909798752014?govId=eip155:42161:0x789fC99093B09aD01C34DC7251D0C89ce743e5a4

Following a call for applications, a review process and an amendment period, conducted in accordance with the Election Process ratified by the ArbitrumDAO, the elections for the Arbitrum Research and Development Collective are now open. The full version of the applications can be viewed here:

https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/election-application-thread-v2-arbitrum-research-development-collective/27267/16

We encourage all Arbitrum Delegates to vote responsibly and in the best interests of the ArbitrumDAO.

Revelo Intel

Name of Applicant: Revelo Intel

Telegram Handle: @VuBenson

Role: Research Working Member

Hourly Rate (in USDC): Revelo Intel operates most effectively on a project-based model, which aligns with the nature of our work and ensures clear deliverables and outcomes.

While our preference is for project-based compensation, we understand the structure of the ARDC proposal and are happy to accommodate its requirements. Based on the scope and anticipated tasks, our hourly rate would be $125/hour, calculated to reflect the level of expertise, depth of research, and resources dedicated to each initiative.

Experience:

Revelo Intel is a boutique research firm delivering institutional-grade insights into blockchain protocols, ecosystems, and narratives. Their expertise lies in producing tailored reports that synthesize complex project mechanics, assess market dynamics, and pinpoint adoption catalysts.

With a proven track record of publishing over 200 in-depth reports, many in collaboration with leading protocols, ReveloIntel has established itself as a trusted resource for actionable intelligence. Their most impactful research formats include (i) Project Breakdown (Diligence) Reports and (ii) Industry Intel (Narrative) Reports.

Proposed Scope of Work for Arbitrum:

Proposed Tasks and Key Deliverables (First Two Months)

For the initial one-third of the 6-month term, we propose the following deliverables, designed to address the ArbitrumDAO’s most pressing needs:

Arbitrum Stylus Developer Analysis

Deliverable: A study focused on attracting developers to build with Arbitrum Stylus, including:

• A comparative analysis of Stylus’ capabilities versus existing solutions.
• Feedback from developers on barriers to adoption and how to address them.
• Key recommendations for enhancing developer experience and onboarding.

Timeline: Delivered by the middle of the second month.

Value: Supports Stylus’ success by identifying strategies to position it as the leading choice for developers, strengthening Arbitrum’s technical ecosystem.

Arbitrum Orbit Growth Study

Deliverable: A report identifying trends and strategies for attracting projects and users to the Arbitrum Orbit ecosystem. This will include:

• Key metrics and benchmarks for evaluating growth opportunities.
• Recommendations for fostering adoption and incentivizing projects to launch within Orbit.

Timeline: Completed by the end of the second month.

Value: Provides the DAO with insights to guide resource allocation and initiatives for expanding Orbit, increasing Arbitrum’s market share.

Comprehensive Governance Analysis and Delegate Engagement

Deliverable: A detailed report evaluating recent governance proposals, focusing on their outcomes, alignment with DAO priorities, and opportunities for improvement. This will include recommendations for a delegate incentive structure to encourage active and consistent participation.

Timeline: Delivered at the end of the first month.

Value: Provides actionable insights to enhance governance transparency and optimize delegate engagement, ensuring the DAO remains agile and effective.

PYOR Research

• Name of Applicant & Applicant’s Representative (If applicable): PYOR (Power Your Own Research)
• Telegram Handle (if applicable): [Telegram: Contact @sriramHQ @nihar_t]
• LinkedIn Profile (if applicable): PYOR | LinkedIn
• The role being applied for (choose one): Research Working Member
• Hourly Rate (in USDC):
  We have categorised our hourly rates to reflect the expertise and experience required for specific roles:
  1. Tier 1: $100 USDC per hour : Resources with 2–5 years of hands-on experience in executing and contributing to crypto-native projects, including tasks such as protocol analysis and data-driven research.
  2. Tier 2: $150 USDC per hour: Resources with over 5+ years of experience, including working with Big 4 consulting firms, institutional finance, and leading crypto projects.

The per-hour rate (for both Tier 1 & Tier 2) is a team cost. It is a blended cost for a working project team of a maximum 4-6 members working in parallel.

Before the commencement of any project, we will clearly quote the number of Tier 1 hours and Tier 2 hours and share it with the Supervisory Council.

Resource allocation will be dynamically adjusted based on project requirements, ensuring optimal expertise deployment while maintaining cost-effectiveness. Each project, regardless of tier, will have a dedicated project manager to ensure smooth execution, clear communication, and timely delivery.

Experience

Founded in 2022 by seasoned executives from Barclays, EY, and CoinSwitch (India's leading crypto exchange), PYOR has grown into a team of over 30 professionals, backed by industry leaders such as Castle Island Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, and Balaji Srinivasan. Their expertise has supported leading protocols such as Arbitrum, ICP, Cosmos, Tezos, Compound, Venus, Osmosis, Livepeer, and Swell.

PYOR's innovations include proprietary data infrastructure, like the X-ray platform, which delivers real-time, on-chain insights into protocol performance. They also offer advanced tools for large-scale monitoring and analytics to empower data-driven decision-making.

Proposed Scope of Work for Arbitrum:

As Research Members, our primary goal is to strengthen Arbitrum’s position as the leading Layer 2 solution. For any network, the core requirements are a strong developer mindshare and capture, projects that address both emerging and institutional use cases, and deep liquidity across the ecosystem. To address these challenges, we propose the following research initiatives for the first two months.

1. Expanding Arbitrum’s Ecosystem: A Strategic Analysis of Emerging Untapped Sectors and Institutional Opportunities

• Arbitrum has long been a hub for DeFi protocols, and this will continue. However, with the emergence of new market cycles and innovative primitives, it’s crucial to understand and expand into these new areas, both crypto-native and institutional.

• For example, Polymarket, a prediction market app, accounted for nearly half of Polygon’s transaction volume in October 2024. As new primitives emerge, Arbitrum must capture protocols from these sectors.

• This research aims to assess where Arbitrum lags behind competing Layer 2 and Layer 1 networks. The study will explore:

  1. Crypto-native sectors: prediction markets, memecoins, decentralized science (DeSci), gaming, decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN), etc.
  2. Institutional sectors: Treasuries, payments, funds, and bonds

• We will conduct a data-driven analysis to identify key sectors with little to no presence on Arbitrum, evaluate their growth potential, and develop strategies to attract these protocols to the network.

  Final Outcome: A comprehensive report identifying high-potential crypto-native and institutional sectors currently underrepresented on Arbitrum to develop targeted strategies for attracting protocols and expanding network dominance beyond DeFi.

2. Catalyzing Capital Migration from Ethereum Mainnet to Arbitrum: A Strategic Framework for Liquidity Attraction

Ethereum Mainnet currently has more than $

... please visit link below to view full proposal

https://snapshot.org/#/arbitrumfoundation.eth/proposal/0xfbc7855075da7b93d7c95354e9b2adf848099562afcafa42fa7b7f6fa6e7804b