Meeting Summary
Date and Time: 2024-05-14T22:08:57.177Z
Participants: jango, filipv, brileigh.eth#0, matthewb.eth, 0xBA5ED, Mieos
Main Topics Discussed:
- Tornado Cash Fundraising and Legal Strategy
- Governance and Community Engagement in DAOs
- Technical and Development Updates
- Deployment and Future Planning
Detailed Summaries:
1. Tornado Cash Fundraising and Legal Strategy:
The group discussed the ongoing fundraising efforts to support legal actions related to Tornado Cash, especially in light of the potential appeals. It was noted that substantial funds would be required, potentially over a million dollars, to cover the costs of engaging new legal counsel and managing the appeal process. The idea of using NFTs for fundraising was mentioned as a part of the strategy to manage the increased financial needs.
2. Governance and Community Engagement in DAOs:
Participants talked about their experiences and challenges with engaging in governance processes across various DAOs. The discussion highlighted the complexity and bureaucracy in larger DAOs and the difficulties in engaging delegates and voters. They also explored strategies for improving engagement and participation, including automating some aspects of the governance process through platforms like Snapshot and on-chain governance.
- Alchemix DAO Proposal: Discussion about an ongoing proposal at Alchemix DAO which requires about 4.5k ALCX for quorum Snapshot Proposal.
3. Technical and Development Updates:
The conversation covered several technical aspects, including on-chain payments for transactions and deployment strategies. The deployment of CCIP (Chainlink Interoperability Protocol) was discussed, aiming to enable functionality across different blockchain networks. Additionally, updates on auditing processes and collaborations with development teams were mentioned.
4. Deployment and Future Planning:
The group discussed the transition from using tools like Sphinx for contract deployment to potentially taking a more hands-on approach due to the discontinuation of support from Sphinx. The possibility of moving to an open-source deployment tool was considered, along with implications for the workflow and cost structure of deployments.
Links and Contexts:
- Ollama Platform: ollama.com
- Discussion on the role and functionality of CLIP by OpenAI.
- Reference to Artizen Fund's integration with Juicebox for funding projects: Artizen Fund Leaderboard.
Overall, the meeting encompassed a broad range of topics from technical developments to strategic governance and legal preparations, indicating a dynamic and complex environment within the participating groups' projects.