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Related documents: Research Project Strategy Canvas

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Purpose

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the guiding question, purpose or reason for the Role or Units to exist. This is often defined as who+why (who is the unit serving and what needs or aspirations does it seek to address for them).

The purpose might change as per: How much decision autonomy this Unit has?

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Purpose

The purpose of establishing a services/consulting unit within RnDAO is multifaceted, reflecting our commitment to a future that effectively leverages the possibilities of Web3. We aim to serve both our members and the broader Web3 community through this unit, addressing several crucial needs and aspirations.

  1. Accelerate the transition to Swarm: Help 3rd party organisations adopt swarm-like methods through the provision of support services to help them transition.
  2. Improve Treasury Health: By offering consulting services, we can generate additional income, thereby bolstering our treasury health and ensuring the sustainability of our DAO. This influx of revenue will enable us to invest further in our initiatives, continuing to foster innovation and growth.
  3. Increase Expertise, Experience and Reputation in Web3: This services/consulting unit will serve as a platform for our members to expand their expertise and gain practical experience in the Web3 space. Not only will this lead to personal growth for members, but it will also elevate the overall reputation of RnDAO as a knowledgeable and competent entity in the Web3 landscape.
  4. Client-Informed Learning and Application: Working directly with clients allows us to gain a unique understanding of how our principles and technologies can be applied in various real-world contexts. This insight will inform our initiatives, enhancing our ability to create effective and impactful solutions.
  5. Research and Sense-Making: This unit will enable us to conduct comprehensive research into emerging trends, developments, and challenges in the Web3 space. Our consulting work will provide rich data to fuel this research, and in turn, the research will inform our consulting services. This symbiotic relationship will aid in sense-making and the development of effective strategies.
  6. Monetizing Expertise Without Member Exodus: Lastly, the services/consulting unit will provide a means for project teams to generate income without having to leave the organisation. This initiative allows our members to monetize their expertise while still contributing to RnDAO's mission, ensuring a consistent, highly skilled and committed team.

RnDAO Agreements (RnDAO level guidelines that the unit follows or not)

Unit Agreements

How much decision autonomy this Unit has?

Unit2Unit and Unit2Role Agreements

Role Agreements

Mandatory review date