Research OpenGov Governance Efficacy

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Project Abstract

This project and grant request are in response to an open RFC for researching the OpenGov governance framework on the Polkadot, Kusama, and Substrate blockchains. This project will deliver high quality actionable data about on chain governance in the OpenGov framework versus Governance V1. Another deliverable is qualitative research that will deliver a precise picture of the sentiment and mood within the governance ecosystem. Many more deliverables exist as a part of the formal application.

You will find a very specific application submitted in this pull request that completely outlines the final report subject matter, the data to be collected and the methods of collection and analysis. Specific analytical methods are stated, which include standard and novel data calculations to show, for example, the dimension of disparity and disadvantage within decentralized systems (Gini Coefficient). I have outlined a high-quality project with very specific deliverables that will contain all data and explicit methods used to produce the final results for the purpose of peer review and verification. Furthermore, improvements, roadmaps, and internal feedback systems will be suggested as a starting point for the governance group to consider, allowing an agile implementation of improvements.

Grant level

• Level 1: Up to $10,000, 2 approvals
• Level 2: Up to $30,000, 3 approvals
• Level 3: Unlimited, 5 approvals (for >$100k: Web3 Foundation Council approval)

Application Checklist

• The application template has been copied and aptly renamed (project_name.md).
• I have read the application guidelines.
• Payment details have been provided (Polkadot AssetHub (USDC & DOT) address in the application and bank details via email, if applicable).
• I understand that an agreed upon percentage of each milestone will be paid in vested DOT, to the Polkadot address listed in the application.
• I am aware that, in order to receive a grant, I (and the entity I represent) have to successfully complete a KYC/KYB check.
• The software delivered for this grant will be released under an open-source license specified in the application.
• The initial PR contains only one commit (squash and force-push if needed).
• The grant will only be announced once the first milestone has been accepted (see the announcement guidelines).
• I prefer the discussion of this application to take place in a private Element/Matrix channel. My username is: @_______:matrix.org (change the homeserver if you use a different one)