Introduction

As an early member of the Unlock Protocol, I’ve had the privilege to support its evolution and contribute meaningfully to its growth. I believe a strong DAO requires strategic, transparent, and efficient management to maintain expansion and adapt to new challenges. I am therefore submitting my candidacy to renew my role, with the goal of consolidating our progress and continuing to create value for the community and the protocol.

Role Description: Finance & Resources

This role is designed to enhance the structural development of the protocol, ensuring financial sustainability, efficient use of DAO resources, and the creation of new collaborative opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

- 📜 Proposal Creation: Drive strategic proposals that add value to the token and community.

- 💡 Idea Generation: Contribute initiatives to improve utility, governance, and adoption.

- 🧭 Information Hub: Communicate DAO decisions and activities clearly and consistently.

- ⚙️ Proposal Management: Oversee the full proposal lifecycle with transparency and efficiency.

- 📈 Token Listings: Actively promote the listing of the UP token on new exchanges.

- 📊 Treasury Support: Contribute to planning, tracking, and optimizing DAO budgets.

- 🤝 Networking & Partnerships: Build strategic relationships with projects and companies.

Some Relevant Milestones

- ✅ Budget for Q1 & Q2: Drafted the official Unlock Protocol budget and spending structure.

Unlock Protocol DAO Budget Proposal for Q1/2025

- ✅ Financial Tracking Sheet: Created a real-time expense control sheet.

  [Tracking https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1l1nCZIm4ZvukY77LHCVcFkTqb9Np7ddb/edit?gid=1816733146

- ✅ Token Listings:

  - Successfully listed on https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/unlockprotocoltoken

  - Submitted application to CoinMarketCap

  - Initiated processes for Coinbase, Binance, Kraken, and Upbit

  - Contacted other exchanges, some declined due to high costs

 

- ✅ Marketing Support:

  - Collaborated with @ceci on outreach to marketing firms

  - Created strategic document for Marketing & Influencers

  Marketing https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MqJfWCIpa24Rrxuk8PrQB7rD55lE5nd3ifb_qCsb1K0/edit

- ✅ UP Payment Process Proposal:

  - Introduced a system for adjusting UP-based payments.

  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iyfH8ozy-Er8Pa_EhM4ZS8Y0YgnCVKDsMTlU5PWXblo/edit

- ✅ DAO Business Ideation with @stellar:

  - Collaborated to explore and propose business models to emerge from within the DAO, creating new value streams for the token.

Measuring Impact (KPIs)

- Number of proposals submitted and executed

- Participation in DAO discussions and forums

- Clarity and frequency of communication with token holders

- New exchange listings and strategic connections

- Budget planning and financial control of DAO resources

Proposed Compensation

I propose a compensation of 150,000 UP + 200 in USDC or ETH or ARB per month, for a one-year term. This reflects the strategic value, time, and dedication this role demands.

Conclusion

Renewing this role will allow me to build on a solid foundation, expand opportunities for the protocol, and strengthen DAO operations. I remain fully committed to the mission of the project and its community.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

David - Moderator