How can fractal communities create unprecedented impact on the Superchain in 2025? Join community leaders as they examine "Growing Together: Strategic Evolution for 2025" - a strategic framework analyzing unprecedented opportunities for collaboration between Optimism Fractal and Eden Fractal, building on Tadas' pioneering analysis of coordination challenges and sustainable development mechanisms 🌅
Date: Jan 9th, 2025
Table of Contents
- Timestamps
- Episode Summary
- Community Shared Resources
- Optimism Discourse
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- Related Posts
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- OTH 30: Optimism Season 7
- OTH 29: Optimism Fractal and Town Hall 2025 Plans
Timestamps
0:00 Welcome to Optimism town hall! Todays topic is growing together 2025, inclusive of Optimism fractal, Optimism town hall and Eden Fractal. Also comments on new biweekly schedule. Dan explains cagendas and OP topics for voting for topics.
5:09 Dan shares of strategic plan articles written by both Dan and Tadas . Encourages everyone to read our strategies, funding, priorities, community alignment, shared voting power.
11:41 Tadas comments for him it’s not to be focused on external goals more to prioritize process creation, optimism fracture infrastructure. Tadas shares screen and gives overview of article he wrote.
18:40 Dan shares screen in response to Tadas article, commenting on motivation section of article, explaining ability to test out software, funding.
20:50 Dan shares acknowledgment, issues and benefits response to Tadas’s article. Dan comments on his proposal on biweekly schedule and positioning. Details how each can be structured for most benefit, gives overview of his article which gives detailed analysis of both fractals including other fractals as well.
27:30 Dan reads out Tom’s comment suggesting monthly meetings to address issues.
28:19 Tadas shares responses to Dan responses, concedes on his system is not optimal but doesn’t think Dans solution is the answer. Doesn’t like using Eden Fractal to solve Optimism fractal issues. Gives his thoughts on the difference of the two fractals. Shares further details with problems he sees with that option, elaborates details.
33:36 Dan responds to Tadas, his thoughts on possibly bringing back Eden Town Hall, seeing Eden Fractal as a High Order fractal providing service for other fractals. Shares screen highlighting different points of article. Thoughts on using respect game at Eden Fractal, Cagendas, possible respect game proposals as needed or wanted. Shares deeper details and ideas.
40:56 Tadas responds to Dan on what he’s trying to solve, specifically creating solutions to specific problems. He feels we should have problem specific meetings to address issues with more focus.
44:25 Dan and Tadas continue conversation on what each feels is needed to address issues. Dan shares brainstorming meetings Eden fractal had previously to work on issues which might be helpful to start again. Comments on weekly possibility of funding or issue specific meetings.
49:14 Rosmari gives her thoughts on brainstorm meetings, similar to Optimystics office hours we previously had.
51:12 Dan reads out chat from Will, could be room for all three. Dan also comments on his thoughts he had on proposing Optimystics meeting and possible plans to reintroduce those allowing others to attend based on Respect.
53:41 Tadas is for reviving Optimystics meetings, This would be simpler option. Tadas not sure if Respect tokens are needed. Gives additional thoughts on this.
57:00 Dan comments key thing would be forming consensus on topics, also suggesting bi weekly meetings for this might be better to give more prep time.
58:40 Dan starts closing meetings, thanks everyone for the strategy conversations. Eden fractal will meet on Jan 16 at 17 utc, Optimism fractal and Optimism Town Hall returns Jan 23 at 17 utc Go Optimism!
Episode Summary
The first Optimism Town Hall of 2025 featured an intensive strategic discussion about evolving coordination processes across fractal communities. The conversation centered on two key proposals: Tadas's framework emphasizing project-specific meetings and development cycles, and Dan's vision for enhanced collaboration through bi-weekly schedules and integrated community processes. These proposals sparked a deeper examination of how fractal communities can maintain their independence while fostering productive collaboration.
A significant portion of the discussion focused on the relationship between Optimism Fractal and Eden Fractal, with community leaders debating how to optimize their complementary roles. Tadas emphasized the importance of preserving each community's autonomy and advocated for more focused, problem-specific meetings. Dan proposed a framework where Eden Fractal could serve as a "higher order fractal" providing infrastructure support while maintaining community independence. Both perspectives acknowledged the need for better testing processes and funding mechanisms.
The conversation evolved into exploring practical solutions, including the potential revival of Optimystics office hours and the introduction of specialized working groups. The community reached a preliminary consensus on exploring multiple complementary approaches: maintaining regular bi-weekly community events, establishing focused project-specific meetings, and potentially reviving internal coordination sessions. This multi-faceted approach aims to balance the benefits of broad community engagement with the need for focused development and problem-solving.
Community Shared Resources
Snapshot Topics
- “Growing Together: Strategic Evolution for 2025” topic
- Town Hall OPTOPICS topics poll proposed on Snapshot
Articles:
- The strategic framework document by Dan Singjoy
- Tadas’s pioneering blog post analysis
- Optimism Fractal & Town Hall 2025 Planning: Strategic Evolution article
Optimism Discourse
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