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We had another productive DAO call this week, and we made significant progress across multiple fronts. From protocol updates to new integrations and community initiatives, there's plenty to be excited about. Let's dive into the highlights.
Julien shared important protocol improvements focused on enhancing stability and user experience. The team has been working on optimizing our RPC endpoint to prevent abuse from entities using it as free infrastructure. This optimization has already resulted in faster loading times for the web app, which is especially noticeable for users with multiple locks.
Additionally, the team identified and is addressing an issue with the swap and burn flow that could potentially be exploited. A protocol upgrade is being developed to ensure a minimum token amount for submissions, preventing potential sandwich attacks and creating a more efficient process overall.
Mark your calendars! Our trading competition kicked off on April 1st and will run through the end of May. Here's what you need to know. Registration is required and runs until the 18th of April. The top 10 traders will split up to 10 million governance tokens. This initiative aims to increase the trading volume of the UP token and establish a higher baseline of trading activity that can eventually sustain itself without additional incentives. Sample code has been provided for those interested in programmatic trading, and a dedicated dashboard will display real-time trading activity and registration status.
We're thrilled to announce several successful integration/ onboarding discussions:
The Creators: We had an introductory conversation with digital artists and builders regarding integrating Unlock for membership tiers and metaverse integration.
Illust.AR: A successful call has opened doors for potential collaboration with this augmented reality platform.
Fashion Metaverse Conference: We've successfully onboarded this event, with five digital passports issued for their main events using Unlock Protocol.
A new proposal has been drafted to implement ticketing for DEVCON. This initiative aims to raise Unlock's visibility and ensure we're well-represented at this premier event. Please help us push the proposal on the official DEVCON forum here.
Avatar Naming Vote: Thank you for voting on the name of my avatar, who will humbly start representing Unlock Protocol DAO on our social media channels. Her name is NOVA and it stands for innovation and change.
Ambassador Program: Thanks to Trigs, we're making progress on refining our Ambassador program. He is working on streamlining the program and integrating educational resources for ambassadors.
Financial Reporting Tool: David has prepared a detailed spending tracker document to improve our financial transparency and accountability. Community feedback is requested to ensure this tool meets our collective needs.
ApeBonds Status: Danny provided an update on the status of ApeBonds and the PR review process. Progress continues, with more updates expected in the coming weeks.
Grant Applications: We're actively pursuing several grant opportunities, including the Open Campus Accelerator, GG23, and ecosystem grants such as Polygon Grants.
Marketing Strategy: The team is implementing a comprehensive strategy to increase our traditional media presence, with new initiatives in Korea via contacts from telecom and traditional media sectors. We're also exploring listings on centralized exchanges (e.g., MEXE) with accompanying PR and marketing efforts.
Ninja Promo Status: Discussions with Ninja Promo are ongoing, with updates expected soon on how we'll proceed with this partnership.
Buyer Persona Project: Thanks to Soho, the Buyer Persona proposal is being finalized. This initiative will help us better understand and target our ideal users, enhancing our marketing effectiveness.
Livestream with Decent & Hats: Join us this Friday for an exciting livestream featuring Decent DAO and Hats Protocol. This collaborative event will showcase the integration between these protocols and Unlock, highlighting new possibilities for decentralized membership and access control.
The increasing number of real-world use cases demonstrates that Unlock is becoming a useful and empowering tool for communities and creators. We encourage continued consistent engagement and contribution, reinforcing Unlock's role in decentralized membership and community governance.
Your Lead Steward
Stella
Important links
Check out Unlock Protocol for yourself: https://unlock-protocol.com/
Join us for our recurring and unique events: https://app.unlock-protocol.com/events/unlock-dao-events-2025
Vote for Unlock DAO Proposals offchain: https://snapshot.box/#/s:unlock-dao.eth
Vote for Unlock DAO Proposals onchain: https://www.tally.xyz/gov/unlock-protocol
Join the Unlock DAO Collaborative space on Charmverse: https://app.charmverse.io/join?domain=unlock-dao
Stella Achenbach
