SCH - Showcase

Supports:

• Grants
• Celebrations

Context:

In the dynamics of DAOs where transparency and community participation are central, showcasing successful projects and their outcomes promotes trust, inspiration, and accountability. It serves as a critical method for highlighting the impact of investments and fostering a competitive and innovative environment.

Problem:

Without a structured platform for highlights, projects that receive funding from DAOs may go unnoticed by a broader audience, thus underutilizing learning opportunities and diminishing the visibility of successful outcomes which could attract further investment and community engagement.

Forces:

• Visibility: Increased visibility helps in recognizing efforts and motivates current and future contributors.
• Accountability: Needs to provide end-to-end transparency on use of funds and deliverables.
• Engagement: Enhance community engagement and provide tangible examples of project success.
• Benchmarking: Facilitate comparative analysis of project outcomes against set goals and other similar projects.

Solution:

Create a mandatory “Showcase” mechanism as part of the concluding phase of any project funded via DAOs. This could take form as a virtual gallery, regular showcase events, or comprehensive annual compilations. Each participant must present their project’s intention, execution, results, and lessons learned in a structured and engaging format. Ensure all showcases are:

1. Hosted on DAO’s platform: Consolidate presentations in a single accessible location.
2. Integrated with Social Media and Other Channels: Broaden outreach by simultaneously posting on social media or relevant platforms.
3. Encouraging Interactive Feedback: Allow community feedback directly on the showcase platform to foster discussions.
4. Linked to Documentation and Reports: Provide links to detailed project reports and documentation.
5. Celebrating Achievements: Include formal recognition like ‘Project of the Month’ or community-driven awards.

Therefore:

Implement Showcase with defined guidelines and rewards to ensure comprehensive and engaging display of project outcomes, thereby strengthening community ties and fostering a transparent culture of accountability and celebration of achievements.