Grants Application
Project
Resubmital / Renewal for RP Community Call Hosting on Twitter Spaces.
What is the work being proposed?
The proposed work is to continue hosting bi-weekly Rocket Pool Community calls hosted on Twitter space of 1-2 hrs in length in which we regularly feature a business/marketing partner and also inform the community on significant news topics with weigh-in from the core Rocket Pool team.
Is there any related work this builds off of?
Yes. This is a renewal/resubmittal of RA012312 requested by the GMC to separate the scope to just the Twitter space.
Will the results of this project be entirely open source (MIT, GPL, Apache, CC BY license or similar)? If not, which parts will not be, why, and under what license will they be published?
All Twitter spaces are re-uploaded on YouTube by @maverick.
Benefits - enter N/A where appropriate
How does this help people looking to stake ETH for rETH?
Increases awareness of rETH and what users can do with it. It’s a weekly (and sometime multiple times a week) live Twitter space that covers topics of interest to rETH holders and NOs alike.
How does this help rETH holders?
Keeps holders up to date with the protocol and ecosystem so that they can make informed decisions. Most guest protocols are protocols that either allow or will allow the use of rETH within them.
How does this help people looking to run a Rocket Pool node for the first time?
Provides an avenue for users to engage with the team and informed speakers to ask questions and provides a regular space for interaction.
How does this help people already running a Rocket Pool node?
Keeps node operators informed on protocol updates pertaining to the Smartnode and smart contracts.
How does this help the Rocket Pool community?
It is one of the largest and only regular community engagement forms. Further, Twitter Spaces represent official forums to talk to the core developer team about the protocol.
How does this help RPL holders?
They can learn what RPL is used for and potential new DeFi developments.
What other non-RPL protocols, DAOs, projects, or individuals, would stand to benefit from this grant?
Many teams approach Nick for Twitter Spaces and gain value through our audience. These protocols in the ecosystem use us as a conduit for updates.
Will the resulting project be open source?
Yes
Team
Who is doing the work?
Myself (Jasper has submitted a similar application for his contributions)
What is the background of the person(s) doing the work? What experience do they have with such projects in the past?
Jasper and I have been doing these Twitter Spaces since Feb of 2022. Occasionally, one fills in when the other cannot host, but we’ve, by and large, been remarkably consistent. For qualifications, I have been a long-term community member of RP and serve as a Rocket Scientist.
What is the breakdown of the proposed work in terms of milestones and/or deadlines?
I host/moderate one Space on alternating weeks, optionally covering for the other until such a time as it is no longer valuable. Sometimes Nick will have bonus calls, and I will join if I have the availability, and it can go above the regular cadence.
How is the work being tested? Is testing included in the schedule?
We routinely monitor #trading and solicit input before the shows, during the live spaces call, and afterward to ensure the relevant questions and topics are raised.
How will the work be maintained after delivery?
YouTube hosting on the official channel.
Payment and Verification
What is the acceptance criteria?
The successful hosting of a well-prepared Twitter Space of approximately 1-2 hrs length that focuses on educating the community.
What is the proposed payment schedule for the grant? How much RPL and over what period of time is the applicant requesting?
The average payment the RP core team paid and the amount of the previous grant was 9 RPL every other week. During the initial offer period, the value of RPL was, on average, $30 USD. I am seeking a similar enumeration as the previous grant awarded and one that would be equitable to other community-hosted media grants.
I would prefer to have the grant awarded for a 6-month period to limit the frequency of grant renewal deadlines.
How will the GMC verify that the work deliveries match the proposed cadence?
Twitter Spaces are scheduled in advance and can be verified on the Discord events page.
What alternatives or options have been considered in order to save costs for the proposed project?
It would be more expensive to hire someone professionally who has the requisite knowledge. Consulting rates would be even more expensive.
Conflict of Interest
Does the person or persons proposing the grant have any conflicts of interest to disclose? (Please disclose here if you are a member of the GMC or if any member of the GMC would benefit directly financially from the grant).
Yes. I serve as a member of the GMC, and per the current RPIP-18, I will need to recuse myself from all the grant deliberations submitted during this period. (see the ongoing community discussion regarding conflict of interest https://github.com/rocket-pool/RPIPs/blob/main/RPIPs/RPIP-18.md
Will the recipient of the grant, or any protocol or project in which the recipient has a vested interest (other than Rocket Pool), benefit financially if the grant is successful?
No.