Name of Grant
Victus Capital Investment Proposal for Rocket Pool
What is the work being proposed?
Victus Capital proposes a strategic partnership with Rocket Pool, including an investment of $3,000,000, a minimum commitment of $2,000,000, and daily transaction-based funding to accelerate Rocket Pool’s growth in the Web3 space. This partnership includes financial backing, market-making services, user acquisition support, and connections to top exchanges and key opinion leaders (KOLs).
Is there any related work this builds off of?
Yes, Victus Capital has a strong track record of successful partnerships in the Web3 ecosystem, including projects like PepeCoin, Dynex, and LUKSO Network, among others. These partnerships have contributed to increased market adoption, enhanced branding, and network growth for these projects.
Will the results of this project be entirely open source (MIT, GPL, Apache, CC BY, or similar)?
No, the investment and strategic support are not directly related to creating open-source work but are focused on ecosystem and community growth. However, any associated tools or resources developed as part of this partnership will be assessed for potential open-source contributions.
Benefit
Which other non-RPL protocols, DAOs, projects, or individuals, would stand to benefit from this grant?
Projects within the Rocket Pool ecosystem, exchange partners, liquidity providers, and Web3 protocols integrated with Rocket Pool stand to benefit from increased liquidity, enhanced branding, and user acquisition efforts.
Work
Who is doing the work?
Victus Capital’s team, including BD associates, market makers, and strategic growth partners, will handle the investment process and provide the outlined services.
What is the background of the person(s) doing the work?
Victus Capital comprises seasoned professionals experienced in venture capital, market making, expert traders and ecosystem growth in the Web3 space. Their portfolio includes successful partnerships with leading projects like PepeCoin, Dynex, and LUKSO Network.
What is the breakdown of the proposed work, in terms of milestones and/or deadlines?
- Trial Period (2 weeks):
Investment of $20,000 daily.
Assessment of Rocket Pool’s initial market response.
- Scaling Period (Post-Trial):
Daily investments increased to $20,000–$40,000.
Activation of value-added services (KOL partnerships, market-making services, etc.).
- Ongoing:
Monitoring market conditions for gradual token sales to ensure minimal price impact.
Continuous branding and marketing support.
How is the work being tested? Is testing included in the schedule?
Yes, the trial period will serve as the initial testing phase, allowing for adjustments in investment cadence and market-making strategies. Ongoing monitoring ensures alignment with market conditions.
How will the work be maintained after delivery?
Victus Capital commits to long-term partnership support, including continuous market monitoring, branding, and user acquisition services.
Costs
What is the acceptance criteria?
The partnership will be deemed successful if:
The Rocket Pool ecosystem shows measurable growth.
User acquisition targets are met.
RPL and rETH liquidity and stability improve.
What is the proposed payment schedule for the grant?
Victus Capital proposes a structured payment schedule: an initial trial period of daily investments at $20,000 per day, scaling up to $20,000–$40,000 per day post-trial. The total proposed investment is $3,000,000, with an 18% discount on token acquisition. These tokens will be strategically utilized for trading on the market in a manner that ensures price stability and minimizes volatility, protecting the interest of GMC and Victus Capital.
How will the GMC verify that the work delivered matches the proposed cadence?
The GMC can monitor market conditions, ecosystem growth metrics, and branding outcomes through transparent reporting provided by Victus Capital.
What alternatives or options have been considered to save costs for the proposed project?
Victus Capital has minimized margins on value-added services (from 22% discount request to 18% discount) to ensure mutual benefit while maintaining a long-term partnership model.
Have you already been compensated by the RP protocol in any way for this work?
No, Victus Capital has not received prior compensation for this work.
Conflict of Interest
Does the person or persons proposing the grant have any conflicts of interest to disclose?
No conflicts of interest have been disclosed.
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?
Victus Capital will benefit from a successful partnership through token sales executed in a market-responsible manner, supporting long-term growth for all parties involved.