Hello Osmosis Community,
I’m an experienced technical document writer specializing in DAO governance (e.g., MakerDAO, Alchemix), AMM systems, and neuroeconomic systems design. Over the years, I’ve worked on technical and creative documentation, systems design research, and the management of discourse forums.
The following grant areas listed on the Osmosis RFP page have caught my interest:
- New AMM Primitives
- Osmosis DAO Organizational Research
- Retroactive Research on Osmosis MEV
These topics align closely with my expertise, but I noticed that unlike other sections, they lack detailed descriptions or guidance. To better understand what the Osmosis community and DAO are looking for, I would like to ask the following targeted questions for each area. Your input will help me craft proposals that align with your goals and vision.
New AMM Primitives
- Focus Areas: Are there specific inefficiencies or opportunities in Osmosis’ current AMM infrastructure that need attention? Examples:
- Concentrated liquidity models?
- Hybrid AMM mechanisms (e.g., blending constant product and stable-swap curves)?
- Layer-2 compatibility or cross-chain liquidity optimization?
- Research Depth: Is the goal exploratory (research and concept development) or implementation-focused (prototypes and simulations)?
- Priorities: Are there particular user needs or market trends (e.g., sustainability, scalability, unique asset support) driving the interest in new primitives?
- Case Studies: Should the work include comparative analysis with other AMMs, both on-chain and in traditional markets?
- Deliverables: What specific outputs would be most useful for Osmosis? For example:
- White papers or technical documentation? Forum posts? Dashboards?
Osmosis DAO Organizational Research
- Governance Structures: Are there specific governance pain points the community wants addressed (e.g., voter participation, proposal execution efficiency)?
- DAO Models: Is Osmosis looking to compare its structure with other DAOs or to design novel governance mechanisms?
- Tooling: Is there an interest in tools for better governance tracking, reporting, or transparency (e.g., dashboards, treasury management systems)?
- Community Inclusion: How does the Osmosis DAO view balancing decentralization with decision-making effectiveness?
- Challenges: Are there known organizational or cultural challenges (e.g., coordination, contributor retention) that should be the focus of research?
- Desired Outputs: What form of deliverables would provide the greatest impact?
- Strategic reports with actionable recommendations?
- Frameworks or tooling suggestions for immediate application?
- Educational content or documentation to support onboarding and governance?
Retroactive Research on Osmosis MEV
- Historical Analysis: Are there particular time periods, events, or patterns the research should focus on?
- MEV Dynamics: What aspects of MEV should take precedence:
- Quantification of MEV extracted historically?
- Impact of MEV on user experience and liquidity?
- Identification of actors and their strategies?
- Mitigation Strategies: Is Osmosis seeking actionable insights to inform future mitigation efforts (e.g., fair ordering, privacy enhancements)?
- Economic Impact: Should the analysis include broader economic impacts of MEV, such as on liquidity provision, token value, or user retention?
- Visualization and Communication: What level of detail or format is expected for the findings?
- Technical papers or reports?
- Data visualizations and interactive dashboards?
- Guidelines or recommendations for mitigation strategies?
General Questions
- Scope: Are these grants open to iterative or modular submissions, or do they require a fully-formed deliverable at the outset?
- Collaboration: Is there an expectation for collaboration with other teams or community members during the grant process?
- Evaluation Criteria: What key metrics will Osmosis use to evaluate the success of projects under these grants?
- Existing Work: Are there any ongoing efforts or prior reports in these areas that I should be aware of to avoid duplication and ensure alignment?
- Resources: Are there tools, datasets, or community contacts that grant recipients can access to streamline their work?
- Ultimate Utility: What specific outcomes or deliverables would provide the greatest value to the Osmosis ecosystem? For instance:
- Practical tools or frameworks for immediate adoption?
- Long-term research to inform future protocol development?
- Educational or onboarding materials to empower the community?
I’m eager to contribute to the growth of Osmosis and help advance these areas of research and innovation. Your insights will be invaluable in helping me craft proposals that are both relevant and impactful.
Thank you for your time and guidance!
Best regards,
