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Amaru treasury withdrawal budget draft proposal (v0)
damienczapla
Resumo
This proposal is not up to date and will be done in a separate budget info action and must not be included or considered in any Intersect budget.
To see the up to date proposal see here: https://hackmd.io/@PRAGMA-org/amaru-proposal and will be submitted on chain Amaru is an open-source project that aims to build a new fully interoperable block-producing node for improving the overall accessiblity and robustness of the Cardano network without compromising on its satefy and security. Amaru provides another perspective and solution for stake pool operators and developers alike, focusing on modularity and easy-of-use. The project is implemented mainly in Rust and aims to attract new contributors to the core maintenance of the ecosystem.
This proposal is designed to breakdown the objectives, scopes, timelines and costs pertaining to Amaru. It delivers the full vision behind the project and open the discussion regarding a Cardano treasury withdrawal to sustain its development.
For better viewing experience please use this link: https://hackmd.io/@PRAGMA-org/amaru-proposal
Disclaimer: The following document is a DRAFT proposal for the Amaru project. It is a collective document that describes the vision and the needs of multiple entities/actors involved in the development of Amaru.
This proposal will evolve in January 2025 following changes of scopes and resources allocated to the project
It is meant as a starting point for discussing Cardano treasury withdrawals in alignment with the incoming constitution.
As such, we invite anyone interested to comment on the following document, and share feedback with us.
Result of the estimation phase of our proposal: 6 FTEs + $60k (see https://hackmd.io/@PRAGMA-org/amaru-proposal for details)
Given our assumptions the valuation of this proposal based on a 200k$ base for an FTE, the estimation comes down to: 6 * 200k$ + 60 k$ = 1260k$
Given our assumption regarding our optimism bias (add 25% of contingency), the proposal submitted will be targetting: $1.578M as a result of the scopes covered in Amaru and ask for the equivalent in ADA at the time the treasury withdrawal is emitted.
Motivação
Along the lines of the project, it aims to bring diversity and operational resilience to the Cardano network, improve the overall performance with no compromise regarding security and focus on operator experience by having a modular design.
Justificativa
For better viewing experience please use this link: https://hackmd.io/@PRAGMA-org/amaru-proposal
The result of applying every steps of the framework described and the mindset used on the project gave us the following:
Achieved demos for Amaru so far are:
- Chain-synchronization proof-of-concept in Dolos (30th May 2024)
- First Amaru node experiment : Simple peer-to-peer network with a single block producer (22nd October 2024)
- Amaru (20th Dec) - Ledger progress demo (20th December)
The demos that are currently forecasted are:
- Amaru Q1 25 (Private testnet launch, Mempool simple implementation, Networking peer discovery)
- Amaru Q2 25 (Ledger full validation, Consensus tested, UTxO RPC implemented, Networking Inbound & Outbound)
- Amaru Q3 25 (Ledger governance rules, Consensus full validation & conformance tested, Sundae Sync implemented, Complex mempool)
- Amaru Q4 25 (Consensus block production, Mempool operator environment, Testnet tuning down, Ledger with Amaru as a trusted peer)
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Comentários (4)
need to stop people looking for cash grabs and this looks like one of them
I just saw: there now is a treasury section on here, this proposal should probably be moved there?
I can not comment on the validity of the proposed budget, but I welcome any attempts to decentralise this ecosystem including direct treasury withdrawals for important infra outside of the budget controlled by Intersect. We are now in the era of politics on Cardano and Intersect unfortunately is not a neutral player in this. We envisioned direct treasury withdrawals for a reason, lets use them. Looking forward to where this is going.
The Amaru project appears to be an ambitious and well-thought-out step toward increasing the resilience and diversity of the Cardano ecosystem. Here are my thoughts on its strengths and potential challenges:
Strengths of the Amaru Project: Infrastructure Diversity:
Building a new node based on Rust adds technological flexibility to the Cardano network. Diversity in node implementations is critical for decentralization and security. Modularity and Usability:
The focus on intuitive design and modularity could attract new stake pool operators and developers, increasing community engagement. Transparency and Openness:
An open-source approach fosters collaboration and allows the community to monitor progress and decisions. Talent Acquisition:
The proposal includes onboarding new professionals to work on Cardano’s infrastructure, strengthening the ecosystem’s overall expertise. Long-term Impact:
Enhancing the network’s resilience and stability can benefit all ecosystem participants, from stake pool operators to end-users. Potential Challenges: Project Cost:
The proposed budget of $1.578 million is substantial. The community may question whether such a large investment will yield proportional benefits. Justifying the costs and presenting an ROI (Return on Investment) plan will be crucial. Timeline and Risk of Delays:
The planned demos and milestones are ambitious. Delays in delivering results could affect community trust. Dependency on Treasury Funds:
Treasury payouts must be managed carefully to avoid overextending the ecosystem's budget. Prioritizing this proposal against other initiatives funded by Cardano will be essential. Ecosystem Competition:
Existing node implementations will need to see the added value of Amaru, which could be challenging if other solutions are already widely adopted. Community Engagement:
The project’s success depends on the support of the Cardano community. Effectively communicating the project’s value and encouraging community participation will be critical. My Summary: The Amaru project has the potential to significantly enhance Cardano’s infrastructure, but its success will hinge on several key factors:
Effective budget management. Transparent progress reporting. Adhering to timelines. Actively engaging the Cardano community. If the project achieves its stated objectives, it could become a benchmark for blockchain innovation. However, it’s vital that the Cardano community thoroughly reviews this proposal and closely mon
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