DablockDAO is an open collective of creators and contributors within the Polkadot ecosystem. Its structure is built around individuals collaborating on impactful initiatives such as PolkadotEcosystem.com, as well as independent efforts that enrich the broader ecosystem through content, data, and creativity.
The DAO operates on a tiered ranking system to ensure effective governance, reward contributions, and provide growth opportunities for its members.
Ranks and Roles
Rank 1: Explorers
Explorers | |
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Rights | Submit content updates, participate in discussions, receive mentorship |
Requirements | - Complete onboarding. - At least 1 accepted contribution. |
Responsibilities | - Provide content submissions, bug reports, and suggestions. - Engage in discussions to build foundational knowledge. |
Rank 2: Collaborators
Collaborators | |
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Rights | Voting on content proposals, participation in quality reviews |
Requirements | - Minimum 10 accepted contributions within three months. - Demonstrate basic understanding of the DAO’s strategy. |
Responsibilities | - Assist with content moderation and updates. - Contribute to community education and engagement initiatives. |
Rank 3: Creators
Creators | |
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Rights | Proposal submission, weighted voting power, mentorship roles, and editorial privileges |
Requirements | - Minimum 30 accepted contributions. - Active involvement over six months. |
Responsibilities | - Lead quality reviews and approve translations. - Develop mid-level strategies for content and outreach. - Mentor Explorers and Collaborators. |
Rank 4: Mentors
Mentors | |
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Rights | High-weight proposal voting, strategic decision-making influence |
Requirements | - 50+ contributions, including major updates or innovative proposals. - Proven alignment with DAO principles and long-term impact. |
Responsibilities | - Shape major initiatives and partnerships. - Architect long-term content strategies for Polkadot growth. - Oversee community growth and cross-tier collaboration. |
Rank 5: Executors
Executors | |
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Rights | Ultimate governance rights, including treasury oversight and strategic roadmap decisions |
Requirements | - 100+ contributions, with at least 24 months of active participation. - Demonstrated leadership in guiding the DAO’s direction. |
Responsibilities | - Steward the DAO’s vision and uphold decentralization principles. - Oversee cross-tier performance and governance refinement. - Represent DablockDAO in external partnerships and Polkadot initiatives. |
Voting System
Rank-Weighted Voting
- Voting Weight: Determined by a contributor’s tier, forming a rank-weighted structure:
- Tier 1 (Explorers): 1 vote weight.
- Tier 2 (Collaborators): 3 vote weight.
- Tier 3 (Creators): 6 vote weight.
- Tier 4 (Mentors): 10 vote weight.
- Tier 5 (Executors): 15 vote weight.
- Voting power is cumulative across tiers, ensuring proportional influence for higher-ranked contributors.
Proposal Approval Mechanism
- Standard Proposals:
- Require 50% approval by weighted vote within a 5-day voting period.
- Major Proposals (e.g., treasury decisions, strategic direction):
- Require 70% approval by weighted vote within a 10-day period.
- At least 30% of Tier 4 (Mentors) and Tier 5 (Executors) must participate for validity.
Promotion-Based Eligibility
- Tier promotions are determined by higher-ranked contributors, requiring weighted majority support from two tiers above the candidate.
Transparent Governance
- All internal DAO voting records are logged and publicly accessible here.
- All DAO votes within Polkadot OpenGov are recorded on-chain. The voting records can be accessed here, and related discussions are open for participation here.
- Disparities in voting patterns are reviewed to ensure alignment with the DAO’s principles.
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