How can the Optimism Collective better recognize and reward impact? We explore critical insights about Retro Funding Round 6, discussing ways to improve impact recognition and evaluation processes to summon Ether’s Pheonix on the Superchain 🏛️ 🔴
Date: Nov 28th, 2024
Following the Respect Game, Optimism Town Hall will explore several important ecosystem updates - including RetroFunding developments, Recognizing Impact article, the Optimism Fractal Respect Game mission recently approved for researching fund distribution systems, and exciting progress with our governance tools. Join us to learn about these developments and help shape the future of Optimism. You can find details and vote on discussion topics in the optimism-town-hall channel.
Table of Contents
- Timestamps
- Episode Summary
- Community Shared Resources
- Optimism Discourse
- Discord
- Related Posts
- OTH 23: Respect Game: Empowering Communities
- OTH 22: Optimism Fractal RetroPitches
- OTH 21: Introducing RetroSeason
Timestamps
0:00 Welcome to Optimism Town Hall
2:50 Dan lists proposed topics, explains how topics are chosen. Topic with most votes this week Seasons Optimism part 2, continuing discussion.
4:42 Dan shares Optimism 7 season announcements, shares updates, new theme, budget
5:48 Dan shares topic with most votes recognizing impact, Dan shares Retrofunding 6 with details, voting will end next week.
9:26 Dan introduces recognizing impact article, gives details.Dan also shares projects that he submitted for Retrofunding. Dan talks about approved and declined projects, goes into extensive details.
21:08 Will gives his thoughts on impact reporting. Will mentions karma Granting accountability protocol tool, gives ideas on submitting for accountability, offers side talk time for additional info. Offers tutorial on karma. Dan responds
24:09 Patrick shares his thoughts on retro pgf application, gives his ideas on pitch and grants.
30:20 Will adds to Patrick’s idea about working together toward getting grants.
32:00 Dan responds to both Will and Patrick, Dan explains this round applications were made by him for the Optimystics team. Dan goes into structural changes that were made at Retrofunding, limited time window. Dan goes deeper into retro funding issues.
42:26 Patrick suggest Optimism Fractal interview to help promote ourselves better, tweet, share and retweet
45:37 Dan thanks Patrick, agrees raising awareness is very important. Dan responds to Hernesto on best way to get involved. Dan shares notion page
48:38 Rosmari comments great brain storming,
49:02 Dan thanks Rosmari
49:44 Patrick comments on personal work, sometimes simple things can be done, do when you can.
52:06 Dan thanks Patrick, Dan reads out Wills chat.
53:45 Dan starts closing presentation, encourages everyone to do deeper dive into Impact=Profit article . Dan wraps up meeting , thanks everyone, Happy Thanksgiving
57:49 Go Optimism Fractal and Go Superchain
Episode Summary
In this episode of Optimism Town Hall, Dan introduces the main topic of discussion - recognizing impact in RetroFunding Round 6. The conversation begins with an overview of recent Season 7 announcements and upcoming changes to the Optimism Collective, before diving deep into experiences and challenges with the RetroFunding application process. Dan shares detailed insights about four projects submitted by the Optimystics team, explaining how while one project was approved, three others were declined despite creating distinct value for the ecosystem.
The discussion then shifts to constructive feedback about improving grant processes, with Will introducing the Karma granting accountability protocol as a potential tool for better impact reporting. Patrick offers valuable suggestions about streamlining grant applications and improving project presentations, emphasizing the need for concise pitches and better structured documentation. This sparks a broader conversation about collaboration and coordination among community members when preparing grant applications.
Dan provides important context about structural changes in RetroFunding Round 6, including compressed timelines and new project-based requirements that created challenges for applicants. The community explores various ways to improve impact recognition, from better promotion strategies to enhanced documentation processes. The discussion highlights the importance of making contribution metrics more visible and creating clearer paths for evaluating public goods.
The episode concludes with thoughtful reflections on community building and practical steps forward. Participants discuss ways to better support newcomers, improve awareness of ongoing initiatives, and strengthen collaboration across the ecosystem. The episode emphasizes the critical role of proper impact recognition in achieving the Collective's vision of rewarding valuable contributions to the ecosystem, with several concrete suggestions for improving these processes in future funding rounds. Let’s summon Ether’s Phoenix! ❤️🔥
Community Shared Resources
Snapshot Topics and Poll
Seasons of Optimism: Part 2 - Continuing Our Discussion
More details about Snapshot topics
Seasons of Optimism: Topics for Optimism Town Hall, Season 3
Additional Resources:
Eden Fractal 2025 strategy post that we encourage you to explore as well.
Optimism Discourse
Discord
Related Posts
OTH 23: Respect Game: Empowering Communities
How are optimistic builders shaping governance? Learn about RetroPitches — an initiative supporting public goods creators and enhancing Optimism governance in Retro Funding Round 6 🔴🎶🎊
OTH 22: Optimism Fractal RetroPitches
How is Optimism Fractal making an impact? Watch great heroes share their inspiring experiences and contributions, celebrating individual and collective milestones in Optimism Fractal's journey 🎊
OTH 21: Introducing RetroSeason
How will Optimism Fractal reshape impact evaluation? In this episode, we introduce RetroSeason, featuring RetroPitches and an exciting series of initiatives to celebrate our upcoming anniversary and help the Collective fairly reward impact in RetroFunding Round 6 🔴⚖️📖