Name of Grant
Saturn 1 Upgrade Metrics for Rocket Pool on Dune
What is the work being proposed?
This grant proposes updating the existing Rocket Pool dashboards on Dune to support the upcoming Saturn 1 protocol upgrade. These updates will highlight the key improvements introduced by the upgrade and make these changes visible to the Rocket Pool community through clear, data-driven metrics.
The work will be completed within 4–6 weeks of the Saturn 1 launch and will also include contributions to the Dune Community GitHub repository and, optionally, the Dune Spellbook if the committee finds that valuable.
Is there any related work this builds off of?
Yes. This work builds on previously awarded Rocket Pool analytics grants that produced dashboards and datasets for tracking minipools, node operators, and liquid staking token activity. The existing dashboards provide a strong foundation and will be extended with Saturn-specific data.
Will the results of this project be entirely open source (MIT, GPL, Apache, CC BY license or similar)?
Yes. All code and queries will be open source under the MIT license.
Benefit
| Group | Benefits |
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| Potential rETH holders | Transparent metrics will provide better insight into staking activity and network growth post-Saturn. |
| rETH holders | Real-time analytics will allow holders to track key protocol upgrades and health indicators. |
| Potential NOs | The dashboards will make the impact of Saturn easier to understand for potential node operators evaluating participation. |
| NOs | Node operators will be able to track and analyze how Saturn affects performance and earnings. |
| Community | Dashboards will foster broader understanding of the upgrade and its benefits, enabling informed governance and discussion. |
| RPL holders | Improved visibility into protocol metrics can help RPL holders assess growth, value capture, and the effects of Saturn on protocol dynamics. |
Which other non-RPL protocols, DAOs, projects, or individuals, would stand to benefit from this grant?
Members of the Ethereum staking and Dune analytics communities may benefit from the open data models, especially those working with staking-related metrics.
Work
Who is doing the work?
The work will be completed by titey.
What is the background of the person(s) doing the work? What experience do they have with such projects in the past?
titey has received prior Rocket Pool grants to build and maintain Dune dashboards and data models. He also contributes to the Dune Spellbook and has experience making onchain data accessible and useful to DAO members, developers, and the broader community.
What is the breakdown of the proposed work, in terms of milestones and/or deadlines?
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Week 0–1 (Saturn Launch):
- Confirm schema changes and Saturn-specific metrics
- Identify and submit any new contracts to Dune for decoding
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Week 2–3:
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Build and test new queries and dashboards based on decoded contract data
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Key Saturn 1 metrics to include:
Minipools & Protocol Metrics- Active LEB4 minipool count and adoption trends
- Time-to-activation for LEB4 vs LEB8
- Effective collateral distribution and node bond size breakdown
- New rETH minted and supply growth post-upgrade
RPL Staking Metrics
- Total RPL staked (globally and per node)
- Distribution of RPL staking per node (quartiles, average, median)
- RPL per ETH collateral ratios
- Smoothing pool-only nodes with RPL stake
- ETH rewards accrual and claiming behavior
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Week 4–5:
- Publish updated dashboards to Dune
- Push relevant SQL models to the Dune Community GitHub
- Optional: contribute relevant Saturn models to Dune Spellbook
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Week 6:
- Incorporate community feedback and finalize documentation
- Deliver final dashboard versions for review
How is the work being tested? Is testing included in the schedule?
Yes. Queries will be validated against known data before publication. Edge cases and comparisons to pre-Saturn metrics will be used for sanity checking.
How will the work be maintained after delivery?
As with previous grants, titey will remain available to patch errors or adjust dashboards as the protocol evolves or as feedback is received.
Costs
What is the acceptance criteria?
- At least one updated dashboard reflecting Saturn 1 metrics
- SQL queries published to Dune Community GitHub
- Optional: contributions to Dune Spellbook
What is the proposed payment schedule for the grant? How much USD $ and over what period of time is the applicant requesting?
$5,000 USD, paid upon delivery of all updates within 6 weeks of Saturn 1 launch.
How will the GMC verify that the work delivered matches the proposed cadence?
GMC can verify completion through Dune dashboard updates, commit history on GitHub, and public visibility of results.
What alternatives or options have been considered in order to save costs for the proposed project?
This is a solo project, minimizing overhead. The use of existing dashboards and Spellbook infrastructure keeps costs low.
Have you already been compensated by the RP protocol in any way for this work?
No. This specific work for Saturn 1 metrics has not been funded.
Conflict of Interest
Does the person or persons proposing the grant have any conflicts of interest to disclose?
No.
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.