[SEP 39] [OBRA] Public API Development and Continuation of SafeDAO Governance Analytics Dashboard Services - Curia

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Title:

[SEP 39] [OBRA] Public API Development and Continuation of SafeDAO Governance Analytics Dashboard Services - Curia

Authors:

@v3naru

Created:

2024-08-12

Abstract

Abstract:
This proposal seeks to extend the SafeDAO Governance Analytics Dashboard for an additional six months. The continued operation of this service will ensure uninterrupted access to governance insights and analytics, fostering data-driven decision-making within the SafeDAO ecosystem. The extension will build on the current infrastructure, incorporating community feedback and any governance changes, such as the upcoming split delegation. After working closely with the Safe Foundation team, we identified a growing demand for the data in API format, as requested by Safe governance team. To meet this demand, we propose expanding our services to include an API, allowing other platforms and third parties to access and utilize the dashboard's data. The monthly governance analytics reports will remain a central feature, providing accessible insights into voting patterns, participation, and proposal dynamics.

Aligned Strategy:

Wildcard

Funding Request:

$50,000 USD to support the working team, infrastructure costs, and the development of public API & monthly governance analytics reports from October 2024 to March 2025 (6 months).

Infrastructure Costs:
$9,000 USD for 6 months at $1,500 per month, exclusively allocated for operating the SafeDAO Governance Analytics Dashboard.

Team Costs:

• Project Manager (PM): $10,000 USD (154 hours @ $65/hour)
• Engineers (2): $19,980 USD total ($9,990/engineer; 111 hours/engineer @ $90/hour)
• Governance Data Analyst: $7,980 USD (114 hours @ $70/hour)
• Contingency and On-demand Resources: $3,040 USD (Fixed amount for unforeseen expenses)

Relation to Budget:

50% of the remaining budget on Wildcard Strategy

Metrics and KPIs:

• Number of Monthly Visitors
• Number Link Clicks to Voting Portal
• Number Mentions & References from Delegates and forums
• Number of API Requests

Initiative Description:

This extension will maintain and enhance the SafeDAO Governance Analytics Dashboard, continuing the focus on producing insightful monthly reports. The dashboard will cover ongoing infrastructure costs, respond to community feedback, and adapt to any governance updates. A significant addition will be the development of an API that allows other platforms and third parties to integrate with the dashboard's data. This decision stems from our collaboration with the Safe Foundation team, where we recognized a strong demand for API access to governance data. Expanding this capability will broaden the utility and impact of the analytics, enabling more stakeholders to leverage the insights in various contexts.

Monthly Reporting:
The continuation of monthly reporting will include:

• Data Interpretation and Analysis: Ongoing analysis to transform complex metrics into understandable insights, with a focus on trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Focus on Key Governance Metrics: Detailed reports covering voting patterns, delegate performance, proposal outcomes, and shifts in voting power distribution.
• Actionable Insights: Continued emphasis on providing recommendations based on the data, including areas for improvement in participation and governance practices.
• Customized Content Based on Community Feedback: Reports will remain responsive to the interests and needs of the SafeDAO community.
• Visual Data Representation: Continued use of charts, graphs, and infographics to make data accessible.
• Historical Context and Comparative Analysis: Ongoing contextualization of data within the broader governance landscape, including comparisons with other DAOs where relevant.

Current Status:

The SafeDAO Governance Analytics Dashboard is fully operational, providing essential services to the SafeDAO community. Key features include:

Tracking of votable supply within SafeDAO

Visualization and analysis of proposal activities

In-depth view of voting power distribution

Detailed participation metrics

Comprehensive delegate profiles & Delegation UI for Safe token holders

Voting behavior analysis

In addition, our ongoing commitment to transparency and accountability is reflected in our previous reports, such as SafeDAO Governance Analytics Report, which can be accessed on the SafeDAO forum thread here. We also continuously update our progress and feature enhancements in our Change Log.

Timeline and Milestones:

October 2024 - March 2025:

• Ongoing maintenance and updates
• Incorporation of any new governance features or changes
• Development and launch of the API
• Monthly report generation and release at the end of each month

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Timeline and Milestones:

Milestone	Deliverable	Timeline	Funding
Milestone 1: October Report 2024	Monthly Governance Analytics Report	Release report first week of November	$8,333
Milestone 2: November Report 2024	Monthly Governance Analytics Report	Release report first week of December	$8,333
Milestone 3: Public API Launch & December Report 2024	Monthly Governance Analytics Report and API Launch	Release report first week of January; API launch by end of December	$8,335
Milestone 4: January Report 2025	Monthly Governance Analytics Report	Release report first week of February	$8,333
Milestone 5: February Report 2025	Monthly Governance Analytics Report	Release report first week of March	$8,333
Milestone 6: March Report 2025	Monthly Governance Analytics Report	Release report first week of April	$8,333
Total	All deliverables	-	$50,000

Risks:

None identified.

Initiative Lead:

Curia

Team:
Curia will dedicate a full team (1 PM, 2 engineers, 1 governance data analyst) for comprehensive support, with on-demand resources for any unforeseen issues.

Additional Support/Resources:

None required.

Implementation Dependencies:

No dependencies.