Determining maximum pause duration for projects delayed

by 0x858343382132b9ab46c857a7d52fdbafc039f784 (Zino)

Problem: In our governance process, we're facing a crucial decision regarding the duration of pauses in the vesting contracts used for projects funded through the Grants program. The current vesting contract allows for two types of pauses:

• Preemptive Pause by Grant Support Squad: Triggered if the Grant Support Squad identifies an objective concern and sends the case to the Revocations Committee. This pause period cannot exceed 30 days, during which the Revocations Committee may request further information, extending the 6-day response period but not exceeding 30 days total. Art. 9 point 5 - Revocations Committee framework.

• Pause Requested by Grantee Due to Delays: Currently, there is no specified maximum duration for this type of pause.

Proposal: The Grant Support Squad recommends a three-month pause duration. If a project requires an extension beyond this period, it should undergo a review by the Revocations Committee to assess the need for a new vesting contract. If the period of time ends without catch up, the vesting contract will be sent to the Revocations Committee We want the community's opinion on what the maximum pause duration should be in this scenario.

Additional valuable Information: To provide further context, we have examples of past pauses (before the creation of the Revocations Committee) that demonstrate the need for flexibility and community input:

case A) The Uncensored Library in Decentraland was paused in October 2022 and is now, after 12 months, requesting the release of remaining funds, as the project is supposed to be on track (the GSS will review the case).

case B) Polkadot - Substrate integration and education - BUITL: was paused 8 months ago and is now requesting the release of remaining funds due to project progress (similar case as Uncensored Library).

case C) CROSSVERSE: A cross-metaverse play, learn, explore-to-earn game experience was paused in November 2022 due to an existing blocker. 4 months later, the Worlds Feature was presented, allowing the project to continue development.

• 1 month
• 3 months
• 6 month
• Other option (please, specify in the forum)
• Invalid question/options

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