Core Focus
Charting Team Roles and the Flow of Responsibilities
What does the Core Team do?
The Core Team is the DAO’s foundational working group and business arm.
Oversees key operations and daily functions
Leads partnerships and revenue initiatives
Supports other working groups and contributors
Keeps the DAO aligned across all major efforts
Team Focus Areas
Each core contributor focuses on a specific area. They keep track of tasks, help organize work, and coordinate with the rest of the Core Team through regular standup meetings.
How they get things done depends on the person:
Some take on tasks directly
Some guide project leads
Some focus on planning, resourcing, or high-level oversight
There are no fixed hours, no employment structure, and no top-down management. Core contributors choose how they participate and collaborate with others based on what the DAO is working on.
Minimum Expectations
Participate in weekly standups and other meetings as needed.
Provide weekly updates of wins, progress, blockers, and key notes.
Maintain an active budget for your focus area and team.
Coordinate with other Core leads to align priorities and share updates.
Keep up to date with DAO campaigns, roadmaps, and ongoing developments.
Engage with the community at least once a week to stay visible and connected.
Support DAO proposals and initiatives relevant to your area.
Create and sign transactions related to DAO operations and approved budgets as needed.
Business & Innovation
Drive innovation through research and design of new ideas.
Optimize existing offerings to strengthen product-market fit.
Build major strategic partnerships and pursue new business opportunities.
Directs marketing and develops strategies for long-term sustainability.
Budget Use:
Partnership incentives.
Marketing, outreach, and event costs.
Travel and business development expenses.
Venture exploration and early-stage investment opportunities.
Community & Growth
Engage members through events, campaigns, and discussions.
Attract new members and boost overall engagement.
Promote DAO initiatives, milestones, and achievements.
Manage marketing and brand awareness across platforms.
Budget Use:
Member participation rewards and incentives.
Content creation (graphics, videos, and social media materials).
Event expenses (AMAs, live activations, and community activities).
Development
Develop and maintain DAO tools, systems, and infrastructure.
Implement updates and manage the technical roadmap.
Conduct testing, debugging, and quality assurance for deployed products.
Deliver features and improvements based on real user feedback.
Budget Use:
Development tools, APIs, and hosting services.
Database and analytics subscriptions.
Contractor fees for specialized technical work or integrations.
Operations & Support
Maintain organizational alignment and clear communication.
Track deadlines, resources, and resolve operational issues.
Oversee ticketing systems and manage problem resolution.
Address team blockers and support workflow efficiency.
Budget Use:
Administrative and task management tools.
Communication and coordination platforms.
Documentation and milestone tracking.
Ticketing and issue-tracking systems.
Research
Investigate new technologies, validator improvements, and industry trends.
Explore integrations and partnerships that benefit the DAO and Innovation Lab.
Assist with researching and onboarding new teams or contributors.
Compile data and insights to guide development priorities and DAO decisions.
Budget Use:
Research tools, data platforms, and analytics subscriptions.
Access to APIs, testnets, and developer sandboxes.
Reports, audits, and external research partnerships.
Responsibility Flow
Business & Innovation
↳ Provides Community & Growth with key messaging points, partnership updates, and campaign opportunities. ↳ Supplies Research with real-world business needs to guide new technology exploration. ↳ Shares upcoming initiatives with Development to align product features and integrations. ↳ Supplies Operations & Support with planning details, timelines, and priorities for coordination.
Community & Growth
↳ Amplifies Business & Innovation efforts through announcements, content, and community engagement. ↳ Delivers Research feedback from members to guide future studies and improvements. ↳ Provides Development with direct user feedback, bug reports, and feature suggestions. ↳ Supplies Operations & Support with data from campaigns and event participation for milestone tracking.
Development
↳ Builds tools and infrastructure that enable Business & Innovation to deliver new offerings. ↳ Translates Research findings into functional systems, prototypes, or integrations. ↳ Supports Community & Growth by developing platforms that improve engagement and feedback collection. ↳ Provides Operations & Support with technical solutions for automation and workflow management.
Operations & Support
↳ Delivers Business & Innovation organized tracking, documentation, and reporting on ongoing partnerships. ↳ Assists Community & Growth with communication systems, scheduling tools, and event management resources. ↳ Supports Development through issue tracking, milestone monitoring, and coordination. ↳ Helps Research maintain organized data, records, docs, and reporting systems.
Research
↳ Informs Business & Innovation with insights into emerging technologies and market opportunities. ↳ Provides Community & Growth with data to enhance storytelling, marketing accuracy, and engagement strategies. ↳ Guides Development by identifying viable tools, frameworks, and technical improvements. ↳ Supplies Operations & Support with data for DAO reporting.
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