In light of the current context, we would like to share the following recommendations, which we believe are aligned with the DAO’s present needs.
- Termination of Redundant Roles
Several DAO member positions should be concluded as soon as possible, given that the grant program is no longer accepting new applications. With most active grants nearing completion or being cancelled, the workload for reviewers has also diminished significantly. - Delegation of Hydro-Related Grant Oversight
For grants tied to Hydro side products, we recommend delegating the evaluation and monitoring responsibilities to the Hydro Team itself, which is well-equipped to assess progress and outcomes. This transition could reduce unnecessary overhead and potentially justify retaining only a single reviewer to oversee a small number of remaining grants—such as those involving DoraHacks, Passage, or Pryzm—strictly to determine whether they merit continued support or should be discontinued. - Termination of Remaining Pending Grants
For all other pending grants that fall outside the previous scope, we suggest termination in order close out the program efficiently. - Security Audits Transition
With regard to security audits for the Cosmos Hub, we urge @interchain_labs to swiftly initiate contact with the Zellic team and explore transitioning their audit efforts under the ICF’s stewardship. This would ensure continuity without burdening the DAO’s final closing structure.
If these recommendations are implemented, the majority of the DAO’s operational workforce could be safely phased out, potentially paving the way for a complete wind-down in the months ahead, once all transitions and closures are effectively completed.
We share these thoughts as a contribution to the collective decision-making process and remain open to further discussion.
Thank you for reading,
Govmos.
