Scroll DAO Delegate Accelerator Proposal

Proposal Type

Governance

Proposal Authors: @Nneoma_StableLab and @Kene_StableLab

Simple Summary

This proposal requests $87,000 + 100,000 SCR (371,875 SCR total) for a DAO-funded Delegate Accelerator (D/Acc) program that will develop a competent and diverse set of delegates capable of actively governing the Scroll DAO.

Motivation

The Scroll DAO currently has a votable supply of 5,639,000 SCR, compared to the total supply of SCR and the total number of active delegates, there is a strong case to get more SCR delegated to competent delegates over time. While the DAO is still in its earliest stages, developing a delegate training program would create a system for training the DAOs existing delegates that can actively and competently govern the Scroll DAO.

Who is this training for?

• Existing Scroll DAO delegates looking to refine their governance expertise.

• Prospective delegates seeking delegation from the foundation after proving governance competency.

Why is this important?

A DAO needs a broad group of delegates to ensure several key principles that are fundamental to its success and sustainability:

• Decentralization & Distributed Power: A diverse delegate base prevents power consolidation and ensures fair representation of various stakeholders. A governance system dominated by a few individuals creates vulnerabilities such as biased decision-making and potential corruption.

• Inclusive & Informed Decision-Making: Engaging a wide array of delegates results in well-rounded governance discussions and more informed decisions. A lack of diversity may lead to one-dimensional decisions that do not reflect the views of the broader community.

• Prevention of Cartels & Governance Manipulation: A robust delegate structure makes it harder for small groups to collude and influence governance for personal gain. A DAO that relies on too few delegates is susceptible to manipulation and self-serving decision-making.

• Resilience & Risk Mitigation: More engaged and knowledgeable delegates reduce the risk of governance failure due to inactivity, conflicts of interest, or governance takeovers. When a DAO has a dispersed decision-making body, it can better adapt to changes and unforeseen challenges.

• Expertise & Governance Legitimacy: Delegates with governance expertise add credibility to the DAO, ensuring that proposals are reviewed rigorously and executed effectively. An ecosystem with ill-prepared delegates results in superficial governance processes that fail to achieve any meaningful impact.

• Greater Engagement & Community Participation: A DAO with strong delegate engagement fosters a sense of ownership among its members, encouraging more community involvement in governance processes. This leads to an active, self-sustaining ecosystem where contributors remain invested in decision-making over longer periods.

• Mitigating Risks of Governance Capture: Without a broad delegate base, DAOs are at risk of being captured by influential actors who might act in self-interest rather than in the DAO’s best interest. A system with a continuous influx of trained delegates minimizes this risk.

• Sustainability & Long-Term Viability: Ensuring that new delegates can be continuously onboarded, trained, and incentivized strengthens the DAO’s longevity and adaptability. As governance mechanisms evolve, trained delegates will be better equipped to implement necessary changes and help train new delegates.

Execution

Operational

This proposal focuses on developing the curriculum structure and outlining key aspects for piloting the Delegate Accelerator program at Scroll DAO. Future proposals will address program execution strategies and deployment tools.

Curriculum Overview

The Scroll DAO D/Acc Program will be a 7-week structured cohort, incorporating:

• Practical Tasks: Governance framework drafting, mock voting, proposal analysis.

• Gamified Quests: Interactive missions reinforcing skill application.

• Assessments: Performance-based evaluations to ensure delegate readiness.

Program Format:

• Live Sessions & Recorded Lectures

• Written Materials: Breakdowns, required readings, supplementary videos)

• Assessments & Capstone Projects

Curriculum Structure:

• Total Levels: 7

• Program Length: 7 weeks

• Payouts: Performance-based incentives upon successful completion, in native tokens

• Badges: Issued as POAPs/NFTs with role advancements at each level.

Curriculum Timeline

• Week 0: Final Preparations for the 8-week Training Sprint

• Week 1: Introduction to DAO Governance

  • In this section, we focus on the basics of DAO Governance, distinct Governance Models, and Mechanisms; we examine the purpose of governance and how Governor Contracts have supported decision-making in DAOs since the earliest days of the ecosystem.

• Week 2: Understanding the Proposal Life Cycle

  • Here, we train delegates on how to engage with the Scroll Governance Process at various points of the proposal life cycle to understand the gaps and opportunities in a proposal while still seeking alignment with the DAO stakeholders, with the main goal of making decisions in the best interest of the DAO.

  • This module teaches delegates how to participate in the Co-Creation Cycle, figuring out the early stages of co-designing a proposal, and how to gather feedback and improve a proposal.

• Week 3: Supporting Scroll DAO Governance

  • Here at Scroll DAO, we intentionally take time to make the right decisions instead of the fastest ones. To do this, delegates must be able to assess proposals by breaking down why it is essential, why now, and whether there is enough data to support the need for this proposal now.

  • This module also focuses on how to assess the risks and benefits that come with a proposal; this module does this by asking questions such as what the tradeoffs are.

  • This module also focuses on teaching Delegates how to utilize governance to support Local Nodes, Evaluate the milestones of grant proposals, and coordinating with other delegates to perform other supporting functions such translating Governance Documentation and developing educational materials.

• Week 4: Writing and Submitting Proposals

  • With a firm understanding of how to analyze a proposal, a delegate would now focus on writing a good proposal that addresses the requirements for the earlier module.

• Week 5: Understanding the Scroll DAOs Offerings

  • It is essential for a Scroll Delegate to understand how Scroll works by understanding how the technology works, delegates can seek opportunities for synergy across the ecosystem.

• Week 6: Power Dynamics and Strategic Governance

  • In this module, we seek to Understand how your Power is distributed across the Scroll DAOs Ecosystem (Foundation, Grants, Service Providers, and Delegate Power Distribution).

  • Trainees will be taught how to identify potential strategic governance initiatives for DAOs.

• Week 7: Dispute Resolution Strategies for DAO Governance

  • While working towards making decisions in the best interests of the DAO, conflicts are inevitable; this module focuses on training delegates on providing feedback and sustainably engaging with key stakeholders.

To inform the program design, a survey was conducted within the Scroll community. The key findings revealed that the main barriers to DAO governance include unclear expectations, complex governance structures, and difficulty accessing relevant information. Respondents expressed the strongest interest in learning delegation strategies, proposal writing, and interpreting on-chain data. While most participants were willing to commit to a 7-week program, scheduling flexibility and incentives were key factors for engagement. Additionally, hands-on learning, strategic governance training, and long-term delegate retention strategies were identified as critical components for success.

Survey results can be found here.

Personnel and Resources

Facilitator: The facilitator serves as the program operator, ensuring the smooth execution of the training program. They work closely with curriculum developers and trainees to deliver an impactful learning experience, ensuring resource integrity and overseeing live sessions, assessments, and overall program logistics.

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https://gov.scroll.io/proposals/115203962227058139384278248635798144936351291766909949005270484145680009554500