GIP36: Fragment Expansion and DAO Operations

Category: Community Support & Decision — Others

Kudos: Ghosts #5456, t0nyhan

Discourse : https://forum.ghostsproject.com/t/gip-36-fragment-expansion-and-dao-operations/406?u=tonyhan

Abstract This proposal requests a budget to continue funding DAO operations and the next phase of our Fragment Expansion. The first two rounds of fragment expansion have been successfully operated on an invitation-only basis (via Mr. Misang), establishing the initial artwork for the Square Tales website (https://squaretales.world/ ). Following this success, we will continue the invitation-only model until a natural, self-sustaining environment is formed with sufficient community participation. Our team remains committed to supporting the DAO and fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment.

Fragment Expansion Operation Fragment expansions will occur when our team has invited enough artists to run another round. Given that the web3 artist community is still emerging, our team is working hard to contact potential contributors individually to ensure high-quality and consistent participation. Invited artists can submit their artwork via the Square Tales website (see submission guidelines here: guideline. Curators—currently council members—will nominate artworks, though this role will eventually be separated from council duties. Selected artists will receive $250 USDC, and their work will be featured on the Square Tales website.

DAO Operation While a new website and a new role (curator) have been introduced, the core DAO operational process remains unchanged. The council will continue its responsibilities, supporting ghost project holders and managing core operating systems.

Budget & Timeline (5 Months) We are requesting a total budget of 4 ETH to cover all fragment expansion and DAO operation costs for a five-month period.

Duration: 5 Months

Total Budget: 4 ETH

This budget includes compensation for the council, fixed operational costs (Discord, forum, Snapshot, Square Tales), and additional fees incurred during fragment expansion. Our fixed costs are not tied to the price of ETH, so we will continue operations until the full budgeted amount is used. If the price of ETH increases, the funds will last longer and cover additional months of operation beyond the initial five-month estimate.

Reason for Resubmission: The quorum setting in the previous GIP-34 did not align with DAO guidelines.

Quorum: GHO1 (5%)

Ask: 4 ETH

Yes: Approve the budget allocation of 4 ETH for five months of operations as outlined in GIP-36.

No: Do not approve the budget allocation