Under the Hood ft Keeegs | #3 MattClarke & Bjangles
The People's Guild: A Splinterlands Podcast
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Today’s episode brings another deep-dive installment of Under the Hood, the newest show under the TPG banner — hosted by 
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The episode also touches on the role of the DAO in game development, the boundaries between community voting and team authority, and the importance of clearly defining jurisdiction so the DAO’s efforts remain focused and impactful. Finally, the group explores long-term contract stability for Splinterlands development, DEC volatility, and ways to improve the proposal experience for players.
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DAO Foundation Operations and the DAO
The meeting focused on the structure and operations of the DAO Foundation, its relationship with the DAO, and the process of managing legal and cryptographic responsibilities. Matt Clarke explained his role as the Director of the Foundation, emphasizing its function as the legal entity that interacts with legacy systems on behalf of the DAO. He highlighted the importance of maintaining transparency and trust while managing cryptographic assets and the multi-sig wallet system. Bjangles and Matt discussed the foundation's formation process, which involved public nominations and votes, and the ongoing effort to replace Dave with Dwayne. They also touched on the Chairman's bounties initiative, which Matt Clarke launched to engage the community and reward players for specific achievements. The conversation concluded with a discussion about the potential creation of a constitution for the DAO, with Matt expressing some reservations about how it might be interpreted and enforced.
DAO Constitution and Governance Framework
The group discussed the need for a guiding document to help focus the DAO's efforts and clarify its jurisdiction. They agreed that while such a document could potentially limit some SPS proposals, it would also help channel community efforts towards valuable initiatives. Bjangles shared insights from past proposals, highlighting the importance of setting clear guidelines for the DAO's scope. Matt Clarke emphasized the need for long-term goals, suggesting economic freedom as a key objective. The group concluded that while a constitution-like document might be beneficial, it should not be used to automatically reject proposals, but rather to inform and persuade voters.
DAO Governance in Game Development
The group discussed the role of the DAO in governing various aspects of the game, with Yaba advocating for broad DAO control while others preferred limiting it to SPS token-related decisions. They explored the possibility of implementing a system where card balancing changes could be made without requiring a DAO proposal, while also considering how to balance community input with the team's authority to make necessary changes. The discussion concluded with the idea of creating a proposal to clearly define what decisions fall within the DAO's jurisdiction, potentially serving as guiding principles for future governance.
Splinterlands Contract Stability Discussion
The group discussed ongoing contracts for Splinterlands development, with Matt and Bjangles expressing support for long-term funding arrangements to provide stability and allow the team to plan further ahead. They explored the challenges of DEC token stability and its relationship to Bitcoin's recent price drops, noting that Splinterlands has maintained relative stability despite broader market volatility. The conversation also touched on the importance of community engagement and the need for better education around proposals and decision-making processes, with suggestions for improving the user experience of proposals through better integration with Splinterlands.com.
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