We propose forming a new Grassroots DAO within the broader NDC ecosystem. At its core, the Gig & Pay DAO is dedicated to five main areas of responsibility:
1. Running RFPs: Large initiatives should be properly managed, with particular attention to writing good specs, finding the best candidates and selecting them impartially. The DAO would execute this process on behalf of HoM.
2. Coordinating Tasks and Gigs: The DAO serves as a dynamic coordination hub, managing and distributing the myriad of tasks and gigs that are essential yet not covered by direct funding or other Grassroots DAOs/Service Nodes. It stands as the central orchestrator, ensuring that every small and large gig is aligned with the overarching objectives of the NDC, executed with precision, and contributes to the collective progress.
3. Facilitating Bounties and Payments: Beyond task coordination, the DAO streamlines the financial transactions within the NDC. It ensures a transparent, efficient process for facilitating bounties and processing payments for work done. This includes not just the gigs but also extends to members of the various Houses, all Service Nodes, and any other NDC entity
4. Paying NDC representatives & staff: The DAO could optionally also facilitate the payments to NDC members. Optional services include converting Near to stablecoins or to fiat, ensuring that monthly reports are collected prior to paying, and ensuring that KYC has been done.
5. Reporting: The DAO could optionally also deliver reporting on funding effectiveness across all NDC entities
Section 1 - DAO/Project Information
- Organization Name: Gig & Pay DAO
- Proposal Title: Streamlining NDC Operations: The Formation of Gig & Pay DAO for Enhanced Procurement and Financial Efficiency
- Establishment Date: To be formed immediately following approval from NDC
- DAO’s Category: Ecosystem, Community Led
- Project’s Category: Procurement and Financial Services
Section 2. Previous Funding
- Have you received funding for this project from any source? No! (Though we did run a similar type of operation in a previous life, as a part of GWG which was funded by NF.)
Section 3. DAO URLs
- DAO / Project Website: None yet
- Social Media Distribution Channels: None yet
- Is Your DAO/Project Targeting a Specific Country? No, the target is Global.
- Which region will your DAO/ Project support? International
Section 4. Applicant Information
- Name of Point of Contact: Kazanderdad
- Link to Governance Forum/near.social Profile: Kaz (kazanderdad.near) | Near Social
- NEAR Wallet ID: Kazanderdad.near
- Country of Residence: Canada
- Twitter, Telegram: Telegram: Contact @KazanderDad
Section 5. Team Members
- Kazanderdad: Founder, lead and main contact
- Blaze: Sponsor, council member
- Other Team Members:
- Additional council members to be recruited from the community
- Operational staff / PM to be recruited from the community
- Providers (DAOs, companies and individual gig contributors) to be recruited from the community
Section 6. Experience
- Short Summary of Your and Team’s Professional Experience: The DAO is to be formed by experienced members of the NDC ecosystem, with a focus on procurement and financial services, aiming to streamline operations and financial transactions within the NDC.
- List Web3 Projects You Have Completed:
- GoodDollar.org: growth strategy from single-chain to multi-chain, 500,000+ users
- I-Am-Human.app: Ideation, hackathon submission, founder, and full scale delivery to 4,000 users
- Cheddar.farm: Founder
- NDC: Ideation, concept design, and delivery of groundbreaking new governance system
- Relevant Work Experience: Kaz has 25+ years of experience in the fields of Operations Management, IT Strategy and IT Service Procurement as an Executive at one of the Big5 global consulting firms. Blaze is a serial founder, visionary and executive.
- Relevant Data Points Showing Your Competencies: Based on the charter and planned activities, competencies mentioned in project management, financial processing, and DAO governance, this leadership team is highly credentialized and capable of getting this DAO started.
Section 7. DAO/Project Charter/White or Litepaper and Goals
- Project Overview: Gig & Pay DAO aims to enhance the operational and financial efficiency of the NDC ecosystem through streamlined procurement and outsourcing of gigs, diligent follow up on milestones and approvals, and efficient payment processing.
- What Problem Are You Aiming to Solve?:
- Simplifying the management and execution of gigs and financial transactions
- Enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of NDC operations
- Alleviate operational tasks from HoM and the Trust, allowing them to focus on more strategic decision making and leadership
- Open up gigs to the community contributors and get payments flowing to the community again
- DAO/Project Charter: The charter outlines a comprehensive framework for the DAO’s operation, focusing on procurement, financial services, and efficient gig management within the NDC ecosystem.
- Roadmap of your DAO/project, Milestones, and achievements: To be detailed post-formation, with initial focus on establishing operational protocols and recruiting key team members.
- DAO Charter: Read more details in this Charter document
Section 8. Budget
- Projected Budget for the next three months: $9,000 per month, allocated as follows:
- Lead: $4,500
- Project Manager: $4,000
- Incidental gigs as required: $500
- (Note: Cost for the gigs themselves is not included in this budget.)
- Length of Commitment to Delivering Your Project: Initial phase of 3 months, with plans for extension based on operational setup and efficiency gains.
- Will your team be fully remunerated from this budget? Yes.
Section 9. Project/DAO Longevity
- Does your project/DAO require one-time or continuous funding? This is a one-time funding to get this Service Node DAO established and up and running. Our plan is to provide the in-scope services for free to NDC and all GDAOs to start out. The subsequent revenue model post-establishment is to then explore charging a small fee per engagement from participating DAOs.
- Will your DAO/Project devise a way of sustaining itself after this round of funding? Yes, sustainability strategies to be developed during the initial operational phase.
- What are the possible roadblocks to the success of your project/DAO? Initial recruitment and establishment of efficient operational protocols are critical challenges.